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India edge Bhutan to seal SAFF U17 semi spot

India edge Bhutan to seal SAFF U17 semi spot

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

The India U17 men's national team sealed their spot in the semi-finals of the SAFF U17 Championship 2025

Must-win tie: Afghanistan vs SL - Who reaches Super Fours?

Must-win tie: Afghanistan vs SL - Who reaches Super Fours?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Afghanistan will need to play with more flair and freedom in their must-win Asia Cup group match against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

UAE heat delays Asia Cup match start times

UAE heat delays Asia Cup match start times

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

India's first match of the tournament against the hosts United Arab Emirates is scheduled to take place in Dubai on September 10.

UAE, Oman eye first points in Asia Cup Group A clash

UAE, Oman eye first points in Asia Cup Group A clash

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Hosts United Arab Emirates will look to shake off the drubbing from India when they face debutants Oman in a Group A Asia Cup match in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

Asia Cup: Hong Kong need something special against Sri Lanka

Asia Cup: Hong Kong need something special against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Sri Lanka will look to build on their perfect start in Asia Cup when they take on a struggling Hong Kong in Dubai on Monday.

Duleep Trophy: Shreyas Iyer's big shot at India comeback!

Duleep Trophy: Shreyas Iyer's big shot at India comeback!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Shreyas Iyer's 604 runs across 17 matches for Punjab Kings at a strike-rate in excess of 175 did not resonate with the selectors during the Asia Cup selection.

Shuks' spacecraft to arrive with a sonic boom

Shuks' spacecraft to arrive with a sonic boom

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 mission crew successfully returned to Earth, splashing down off the coast of San Diego after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station.

India extends airspace closure for Pak planes till Sep 24

India extends airspace closure for Pak planes till Sep 24

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people on April 22, India closed its airspace for planes operated, owned or leased by Pakistan airlines and operators, including military flights, with effect from April 30.

Delhi-bound IndiGo flight returns to Patna after bird hit

Delhi-bound IndiGo flight returns to Patna after bird hit

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight carrying around 175 passengers returned to Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna after takeoff on Wednesday morning as one of its engines developed a technical snag due to a bird hit, airport officials said.

Struggling West Indies face Testing time in Ahmedabad

Struggling West Indies face Testing time in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The short turnaround time from the high of winning a controversy-marred Asia Cup notwithstanding, Shubman Gill's India will be outright favourites against a struggling and under-strength West Indies when the teams face-off on a green-top in the first Test in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

Asia Cup: India face spin test in fiery Bangladesh clash

Asia Cup: India face spin test in fiery Bangladesh clash

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The India vs Bangladesh rivalry has gotten bitter in recent years, thanks to the partisan young fans, many of whom perceive India as an adversary.

India-Pakistan Set For Tense Final Amid Off-Field Drama

India-Pakistan Set For Tense Final Amid Off-Field Drama

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Seldom has an India vs Pakistan clash played with such a volatile backdrop, where cricket seems inseparably knotted with off-field tension, provocative gestures, and fines slapped on both camps.

Jitesh or Samson? India weigh middle-order dilemma

Jitesh or Samson? India weigh middle-order dilemma

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Against Bangladesh, Samson wasn't even considered good enough to come inside the top seven of the line-up and that begs a question as to what is he doing in the team if he isn't good enough to come ahead of Axar Patel.

Amid distractions, Pakistan face UAE in must-win game

Amid distractions, Pakistan face UAE in must-win game

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Pakistan are currently in the second spot with two points, ahead of UAE (2 points) on net run rate.

Super 4s: SL look to continue unbeaten run as B'desh beckon

Super 4s: SL look to continue unbeaten run as B'desh beckon

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

In all the three group matches, Sri Lanka thrived while chasing and one would expect the Islanders to continue the same trend if they win the toss on Saturday.

Bangladesh brace for stern test against in-form Sri Lanka

Bangladesh brace for stern test against in-form Sri Lanka

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The islanders, led by Charith Asalanka, have quietly built a formidable unit combining top-order solidity with middle-order power and a spin attack tailor-made for UAE conditions.

Can Bangladesh finally win their maiden Asia Cup?

Can Bangladesh finally win their maiden Asia Cup?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Bangladesh will see this as an opportunity to start on a strong note and settle into the tournament.

India chase historic series triumph against Australia

India chase historic series triumph against Australia

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

After being outplayed in the opener, Harmanpreet Kaur and her team roared back with a stunning 102-run victory, which was Australia's heaviest defeat in terms of runs. It was also India's first win over them in 12 matches.

Can India women break 47-year World Cup drought?

Can India women break 47-year World Cup drought?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Indian women's cricket team will look to end a 47-year wait for its maiden ICC title when it takes the field at the ODI World Cup starting with a clash against Sri Lanka.

Asia Cup: Varma, Sanju, Hardik look to find rhythm vs Oman

Asia Cup: Varma, Sanju, Hardik look to find rhythm vs Oman

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The likes of Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube and Axar Patel would all like to get some decent hit out there in the middle ahead of Sunday's clash against Pakistan.

Super 4 showdown: India looks to dominate Pakistan again

Super 4 showdown: India looks to dominate Pakistan again

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav will depend heavily on his spin troika as India gear up for yet another demolition act of Pakistan in what promises to be an intense and tense Super 4 face-off of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

Want To Buy A Piece of Mars?

Want To Buy A Piece of Mars?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Measuring nearly 15 x 11 x 6 inches and weighing 24.67 kg, NWA 16788 is the largest Martian meteorite ever found on Earth.

Power consumption vs GDP: Some apparent paradoxes

Power consumption vs GDP: Some apparent paradoxes

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

There are some apparent paradoxes visible in the data from the first quarter of 2025-26 (Q1FY26). The gross domestic product (GDP) delivered a positive surprise with 7.8 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth.

What AAIB Report On AI 171 Crash Says

What AAIB Report On AI 171 Crash Says

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has published its preliminary report on the fatal accident of Air India's Boeing 787-8 plane that was operating flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on June 12.

IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, 6 Maha districts

IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, 6 Maha districts

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

IMD weather forecast predicted a moderate to intense spell of rain in these areas for the next three to four hours.

Want To Study At Birla Institute of Technology?

Want To Study At Birla Institute of Technology?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi, is inviting applications from interested candidates for its various undergraduate and post graduate programmes at their campuses in Patna, Noida, Jaipur and Deoghar.

Smiling Shubhanshu Shukla comes out of Dragon spacecraft

Smiling Shubhanshu Shukla comes out of Dragon spacecraft

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The Axiom-4 mission astronauts, including Shubhanshu Shukla, have returned to Earth after a 20-day mission to the International Space Station. The crew splashed down off the coast of San Diego and are undergoing medical check-ups and rehabilitation.

'Jaldi hi dharti pe...': Shuks to begin return journey today

'Jaldi hi dharti pe...': Shuks to begin return journey today

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

The Axiom-4 mission marked the return to space for India, Poland and Hungary after over four decades.

Shubhanshu to undergo 7-day rehab after splashdown on Earth

Shubhanshu to undergo 7-day rehab after splashdown on Earth

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will undergo a rehabilitation program after returning from an 18-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission. The mission involved various experiments and research activities.

Extra spinner or pacer? India's dilemma for Asia Cup opener

Extra spinner or pacer? India's dilemma for Asia Cup opener

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Since he took over, head coach Gautam Gambhir has stressed on multi-skilled players across formats, especially those who can add batting depth.

Shuks begins return journey as Axiom-4 successfully undocks

Shuks begins return journey as Axiom-4 successfully undocks

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

The Axiom-4 has successfully undocked and is making its way back to Earth, as observed by Axiom Space and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Monday.

Adani Power seeks shareholders' nod for stock split

Adani Power seeks shareholders' nod for stock split

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Adani Power will seek shareholders' approval for stock split in the ratio of 1:5 through postal ballot notice issued on August 1, 2025. According to the notice, the equity shares of the company of Rs 10 each will be sub-divided into five fully paid-up ordinary (equity) shares of the face value of Rs 2 each each, fully paid-up, ranking pari passu with each other in all respects, as per the document.

Sindoor: 'We Could Have Continued To Strike'

Sindoor: 'We Could Have Continued To Strike'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'But that was not our aim. Our objective was already achieved.'

Mumbai rain delays India's Asia Cup squad announcement

Mumbai rain delays India's Asia Cup squad announcement

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

The BCCI press conference scheduled at 1.30pm in Mumbai is 'expected to be delayed owing to weather disruptions'.

Shukla set to return: Here's what Axiom-4 crew is bringing back from space

Shukla set to return: Here's what Axiom-4 crew is bringing back from space

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew are completing experiments on the International Space Station (ISS) before their scheduled return to Earth.

Feasts, farewells aboard ISS as Shuks, crew end 18-Day mission

Feasts, farewells aboard ISS as Shuks, crew end 18-Day mission

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

After 18 days of experiments, Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew are set to return to Earth, marking the end of their mission at the International Space Station.

'Shubhanshu showed us sights from space like a child'

'Shubhanshu showed us sights from space like a child'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

The family of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla in Lucknow is eagerly awaiting his safe return from the International Space Station after his 18-day mission. They express immense pride and emotion, sharing details of their conversations and the sights he showed them from space.

Shubhanshu Shukla's space mission postponed to Wednesday

Shubhanshu Shukla's space mission postponed to Wednesday

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket was scheduled to blast off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on Tuesday evening.

Enough Russian nuke subs to counter Trump's 2: Russia downplays US threat

Enough Russian nuke subs to counter Trump's 2: Russia downplays US threat

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

A Russian Parliament member claims Russia has enough nuclear submarines to counter US deployments, following statements by Donald Trump and Dmitry Medvedev.

Shuks Picks This SRK Song For Launch

Shuks Picks This SRK Song For Launch

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Unveiling his launch day playlist, the Indian pilot revealed that he loves to listen to Shah Rukh Khan's Swades song Yuh Hi Chala Chal.