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Hockey Pro League: India men rally to down Ireland

Hockey Pro League: India men rally to down Ireland

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The India men's team overcame an early goal to outclass Ireland 3-1 in the FIH Hockey Pro League match.

Floater to Finisher: K L Rahul reinvents in style!

Floater to Finisher: K L Rahul reinvents in style!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

K L Rahul has turned the wheels in a manner only a batter blessed with skill-set as his can.

Missed The IPO Bus? Read This

Missed The IPO Bus? Read This

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

For investors who missed the initial IPO frenzy, the market correction is an opportunity to selectively invest in promising names, but patience and careful evaluation remain the key.

Track curvature foiled driver's attempt to prevent Jalgaon mishap

Track curvature foiled driver's attempt to prevent Jalgaon mishap

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

A track curvature is being investigated as a possible factor in the fatal train accident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, where 12 passengers were killed after jumping off a train due to a fire rumour. The Karnataka Express train, which ran over the passengers, had its visibility and braking distance affected by the curvature, according to railway officials. The incident occurred when passengers on the Lucknow-CSMT Pushpak Express jumped onto the tracks after fearing a fire, only to be hit by the oncoming Karnataka Express.

'How To Save Capital Gains On Property?'

'How To Save Capital Gains On Property?'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

rediffGURU T S Khurana answers readers' personal income tax queries.

Asian wrestling: Reetika's heartbreak: Gold slips away in final 10 secs

Asian wrestling: Reetika's heartbreak: Gold slips away in final 10 secs

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Reetika Hooda blew away a 6-2 lead, conceding four points in the last 10 seconds of the women's 76kg final, to settle for a silver medal at the the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship 2025.

JioStar to Earn 6,000 Cr from IPL

JioStar to Earn 6,000 Cr from IPL

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

With 90% of the inventories sold out, JioStar expects to ring in more than a 58% increase over last year's IPL, when it clocked Rs 3,900 crore.

IPL PIX: Gujarat Titans rout Royals; rise to top spot

IPL PIX: Gujarat Titans rout Royals; rise to top spot

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Sai Sudharsan's classy fifty combined with a collective bowling effort powered Gujarat Titans to a commanding 58-run win over Rajasthan Royals.

UP man kills self, accuses wife of harassment in suicide note

UP man kills self, accuses wife of harassment in suicide note

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

In the note, Gaurav held his wife Priya and her family responsible for his death, stating he had suffered injustice and was taking his life due to their harassment, Singh claimed.

Dravid Loses Cool After...

Dravid Loses Cool After...

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Rahul Dravid briefly lost his cool after his SUV was hit by a goods auto in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

Japan first nation to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Japan first nation to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The win guarantees Japan a top-two finish in the standings and sees them qualify for an eighth straight World Cup.

Women's HIL: Jansen stars as Odisha Warriors hammer Bengal Tigers

Women's HIL: Jansen stars as Odisha Warriors hammer Bengal Tigers

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The two sides had played out a 1-1 draw three days ago in Ranchi with the Odisha Warriors then winning the penalty shootout thanks to goalkeeper Jocelyn Bartram's heroics.

Englebert's hat-trick powers Soorma to Women's HIL final

Englebert's hat-trick powers Soorma to Women's HIL final

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Charlotte Englebert scored a hat-trick to power JSW Soorma Hockey Club to the final of the inaugural Women's Hockey India League with a 4-2 win over Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers.

HIL: Kalinga Lancers hit Bengal Tigers for a six

HIL: Kalinga Lancers hit Bengal Tigers for a six

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Kalinga Lancers notched up their first win of the league with a 6-0 hammering of Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers.

Tharoor shares selfie with BJP minister amid growing rift with Cong

Tharoor shares selfie with BJP minister amid growing rift with Cong

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor welcomed the revival of long-stalled India-UK FTA negotiations, posting a selfie with Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and the UK's Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds. Tharoor's post comes amid a row over his recent article praising the Kerala government's investment climate, which drew criticism from some Congress leaders.

Women HIL: Odisha Warriors pip Bengal Tigers

Women HIL: Odisha Warriors pip Bengal Tigers

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Odisha Warriors edged past Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 3-2 in a penalty shootout after their Women's Hockey India League match ended 1-1 in regulation time.

HIL: UP Rudras down Team Gonasika

HIL: UP Rudras down Team Gonasika

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Women's HIL: Odisha Warriors beat Soorma Hockey Club in shootout

When My Fashion Dream Came True!

When My Fashion Dream Came True!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Fashion is often seen as a world of effortless glamour but, watching from the inside at Lakme Fashion Week, I saw how illusory that perception could be.

'Divine image appears' on potato, devotees throng Sambhal temple

'Divine image appears' on potato, devotees throng Sambhal temple

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

A potato with what is believed to be a divine image has appeared at the Tulsi Manas Temple in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, drawing devotees from near and far. The image is seen as a sign of the impending arrival of Lord Kalki, who is believed to be taking his incarnation in Sambhal. The appearance of the image has added to the celebrations of Holi, which falls on March 14th.

HIL: Kalinga Lancers down Gonasika; rise to third

HIL: Kalinga Lancers down Gonasika; rise to third

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secured their second successive win of the season beating Team Gonasika 2-1 in their Hero Hockey India League match.

'One of my most satisfying innings'

'One of my most satisfying innings'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Shubman Gill termed his 101 not out as "one of the most satisfying innings" for himself

IPL PIX: Rahul, spinners help DC trump RCB

IPL PIX: Rahul, spinners help DC trump RCB

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Why Kareena Is Celebrating!

Why Kareena Is Celebrating!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

"I'm back again with the Lakme family. Hopefully, I'll be back on the ramp with all my favourite designers wearing their outfits, maybe not as size zero, but owning it completely," says the star.

Flops Rain Down On 2025 So Far

Flops Rain Down On 2025 So Far

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

The first quarter has scored mostly flops, with just one blockbuster (Chhaava) and a smattering of those which have recovered costs.

50 Naxalites surrender ahead of Modi's Chhattisgarh visit

50 Naxalites surrender ahead of Modi's Chhattisgarh visit

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

The Naxalites, 10 of whom are women, turned themselves in before senior officials of the state police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), he added.

Bengal Tigers to meet Hyderabad Toofans in HIL final

Bengal Tigers to meet Hyderabad Toofans in HIL final

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers booked their place in the final of the Hockey India League, defeating Tamil Nadu Dragons 6-5 in a dramatic penalty shoot-out in Rourkela on Friday.

Samsung to manufacture Galaxy S25 smartphone at Noida plant

Samsung to manufacture Galaxy S25 smartphone at Noida plant

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

South Korean consumer electronics major Samsung, which on Wednesday launched its latest smartphone Galaxy S25 in San Jose, US, will also be manufacturing it at its Noida plant in India, J B Park, president & CEO of Samsung Southwest Asia, said. Moreover, the Bengaluru-based R&D centre of Samsung, the biggest outside South Korea, has "contributed significantly" for developing the S25 series of Galaxy AI.

HIL: UP Rudras down Delhi Pipers; Toofans overcome Soormas

HIL: UP Rudras down Delhi Pipers; Toofans overcome Soormas

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Jake Whetton (29') was the lone scorer for Delhi SG Pipers who are yet to register an outright victory in the league.

Quest to become champions again has begun: Hardik

Quest to become champions again has begun: Hardik

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya says he "won back" his fans following his match-winning contributions during the ICC T20 World Cup title triumph in the Caribbean last year.

7 Secrets That Can Make You A Crorepati

7 Secrets That Can Make You A Crorepati

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Crorepatis build wealth through disciplined saving, smart investing, and strategic risk-taking, proving that true financial freedom is earned, not inherited, says Ramalingam Kalirajan

First Cauvery Aarati held in Bengaluru amid laser lights and Vedic chants

First Cauvery Aarati held in Bengaluru amid laser lights and Vedic chants

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Thousands gathered at Bengaluru's Sankey Tank to witness the historic Cauvery Aarati, a grand water ritual that combined spiritual elements with entertainment. The event, which included laser lights, Vedic chants, and a performance by popular musician Raghu Dixit, attracted a diverse crowd, including young people who were curious to see the spectacle. The event was part of a week-long campaign aimed at raising awareness about water conservation.

Badoni's Slog Sweep Strands Him On 99

Badoni's Slog Sweep Strands Him On 99

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

In the 56th over, Badoni, just one run shy of his maiden ton, attempted a bold slog sweep against seasoned leg-spinner Karn Sharma.

Penalty corner drama in HIL! Soorma edge out Lancers

Penalty corner drama in HIL! Soorma edge out Lancers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Jeremy Hayward (11th minute), Nicolas della Torre (35th), Harmanpreet Singh (50th) and Harish Somappa (52nd) scored for Soorma while Thierry Brinkman (5th), Sanjay (30th) and Gursahibjit Singh (50th) were on target for the Lancers.

Mosques covered for 'Laat Saheb' Holi procession in UP town

Mosques covered for 'Laat Saheb' Holi procession in UP town

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

The city of Shahjahanpur in India celebrates Holi with a unique procession called "Laat Saheb," where revellers hurl footwear at a man impersonating a British Lord. The tradition dates back to the 18th century and has evolved over time. The procession involves a seven-kilometer route, prayers at a temple, and a symbolic bribe offered to the police. The event is marked by strict security measures, including barricades, CCTV cameras, and the covering of mosques with tarpaulins. The procession is seen as a way to commemorate the city's history of freedom fighters and to discourage the British colonizers.

Moeen Ali on why 'ODI cricket has died'

Moeen Ali on why 'ODI cricket has died'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'The format has almost completely died out, apart from World Cups and Champions Trophy. It is the worst format to play and I think there are many reasons for that.'

HIL: Dragons down Delhi SG Pipers

HIL: Dragons down Delhi SG Pipers

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

With this victory, Tamil Nadu Dragons consolidated their position at the top of the table with 15 points, while Delhi continued to remain winless and at the bottom of the standings.

Coventry makes history as IOC's first female president

Coventry makes history as IOC's first female president

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Kirsty Coventry smashed through the International Olympic Committee's glass ceiling to become the organisation's first female and first African president in its 130-year history.

AI flight makes emergency landing after engine failure mid-air

AI flight makes emergency landing after engine failure mid-air

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

An Air India flight bound for Delhi made an emergency landing after one of its engines shut off mid-air. The flight, AI 2820, took off from Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Sunday evening at about 7 pm and returned an hour later after circling Bengaluru. No untoward incident happened and all the passengers were safe.

Muslim men can wear 'tarpaulin hijab' on Holi: UP minister

Muslim men can wear 'tarpaulin hijab' on Holi: UP minister

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

A BJP leader in Uttar Pradesh has sparked controversy by suggesting that Muslim men cover themselves with tarpaulins to avoid being sprinkled with colors on Holi. The remarks, made by Raghuraj Singh, come days after a police officer in Sambhal made similar comments. The festival of Holi coincides with the second Friday of the month of Ramzan this year, leading to concerns about potential clashes. The controversy has fueled tensions between Hindu and Muslim communities in the state, highlighting the sensitive nature of religious festivals in India.

Actor Prajakta's Mahashivratri performance at Maha temple faces opposition

Actor Prajakta's Mahashivratri performance at Maha temple faces opposition

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Actor Prajakta Mali's scheduled dance performance at the Trimbakeshwar temple in Maharashtra on Mahashivratri has been met with opposition from several quarters, including the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The ASI has asked the temple authorities not to organize a cultural event at the protected monument, citing a violation of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958 and its Rules, 1959. Former trustees of the temple have also expressed concerns about the event, citing the potential for large crowds and law and order issues. The temple authorities, however, have defended their decision, stating that the performance was agreed upon unanimously and that any objections should be made in writing.