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Harmanpreet nominated for FIH player of year award

Harmanpreet nominated for FIH player of year award

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

India's star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh was on Tuesday named among the five nominees for the men's Player of the Year honour.

Asia Cup Hockey: India go down to Korea in semi-final

Asia Cup Hockey: India go down to Korea in semi-final

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Japan defeated China 2-1 in the second semi-final to set up a title clash with Korea.

Selection Trials: 15 wrestlers in various categories picked for U-17 and U-23 Asian C'ships

Selection Trials: 15 wrestlers in various categories picked for U-17 and U-23 Asian C'ships

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The four-day selection trials began on Wednesday at NIS Patiala and SAI Regional Centre in Sonepat under the chairmanship of ad hoc panel member Bhupinder Singh Bajwa.

Asian U-17 C'ships: Indian women wrestlers win big

Asian U-17 C'ships: Indian women wrestlers win big

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The tournament will conclude on June 26.

Ravindra Jadeja most tested Indian cricketer in 2023!

Ravindra Jadeja most tested Indian cricketer in 2023!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Jadeja most tested Indian cricketer so far in 2023, 58 samples collected in first 5 months

Markets extend gains in volatile trade; Sensex ends up 355 points

Markets extend gains in volatile trade; Sensex ends up 355 points

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

HCL Tech led the Sensex gainers' chart, spurting 3.58 per cent, followed by UltraCement, Nestle India, Tata Steel, Kotak Bank, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel and HDFC twins. In contrast, ITC, Maruti, NTPC, Asian Paints and Sun Pharma were among the main laggards, shedding up to 1.51 per cent.

Women's Hockey World Cup: India hold England to draw

Women's Hockey World Cup: India hold England to draw

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

The Indian women's hockey team played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw against England in its opening match of the FIH World Cup in Amstelveen, The Netherlands, on Sunday.

Delhi set to get a woman mayor on Tuesday after 10-year gap

Delhi set to get a woman mayor on Tuesday after 10-year gap

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The mayor and deputy mayor of Delhi will be elected on Tuesday by the second municipal House after the December 4 civic polls.

India women's team triumph at Barcelona hockey event

India women's team triumph at Barcelona hockey event

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Indian men's hockey team finish third...

Nations Cup Hockey: India beat Japan to inch closer to semis

Nations Cup Hockey: India beat Japan to inch closer to semis

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

India defeated Chile 3-1 in their opening match of Pool B in the eight-nation tournament.

Indian hockey targets Asian Games Gold, Paris Olympics

Indian hockey targets Asian Games Gold, Paris Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

India will battle it out against the likes of South Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan and China in the Asian Champions Trophy.

Rani misses out again as India name team for CWG

Rani misses out again as India name team for CWG

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

'We have chosen an experienced side for the Commonwealth Games and the players believe they have a good shot at a medal'

Centre starts process of eviction, sale of enemy properties worth Rs 1 lakh cr

Centre starts process of eviction, sale of enemy properties worth Rs 1 lakh cr

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

There are a total of 12,611 establishments called enemy property, roughly estimated to be worth over Rs 1 lakh crore, in the country.

CWG Hockey: India women rout minnows Ghana

CWG Hockey: India women rout minnows Ghana

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Indian women's hockey team defeated a lowly Ghana 5-0 to start its Commonwealth Games campaign on a winning note in Birmingham on Friday.

Hockey at CWG: Indian women look to bury WC ghosts

Hockey at CWG: Indian women look to bury WC ghosts

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The Indian women are clubbed in Pool A alongside hosts England, Canada, Wales and Ghana

Olympics Hockey: Britain hand India women third defeat

Olympics Hockey: Britain hand India women third defeat

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The 1-4 defeat put India out of the reckoning for a place in the knock-out stage at the Tokyo Olympics.

Defence Chiefs Host Farewell Banquet For President

Defence Chiefs Host Farewell Banquet For President

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, the President -- who is the supreme commander of Indian's armed forces -- attended a farewell banquet hosted in his honour by the Chiefs of Staff Committee in New Delhi.

'Leading from front': First Lady stitches face masks

'Leading from front': First Lady stitches face masks

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

These masks will be distributed at various shelter homes of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board.

FIH Pro League: Indian women go down to Netherlands

FIH Pro League: Indian women go down to Netherlands

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

India, who are also without three key players in Lalremsiami, Salima Tete and Sharmila Devi from the historic fourth-place finish in the Tokyo Olympics, had won the first match 2-1 on Friday. That win was the first against the Netherlands in over a decade.

Rani rested for Asian Champions Trophy

Rani rested for Asian Champions Trophy

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Skipper Rani Rampal has been rested for next month's Women's Asian Champions Trophy and in her absence vice-captain Savita will lead an 18-strong Indian hockey team.

FIH Pro League: India men, women lose to Spain

FIH Pro League: India men, women lose to Spain

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

India's men's hockey team slumped to its second defeat in the FIH Pro League, beaten 3-5 by Spain in the second match of their two-legged tie, at the Kalinga stadium, in Bhubaneswar, on Sunday.

'We can make history at Tokyo Olympics'

'We can make history at Tokyo Olympics'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Savita, who was part of the Rio squad, believes the team is much improved now, evident from its recent performances against top sides.

Asia Cup: India lose to Korea, look to finish on podium

Asia Cup: India lose to Korea, look to finish on podium

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

India produced inconsistent performances in crucial matches to crash out of the title race.

Rani to lead Indian women's hockey team in Tokyo Olympics

Rani to lead Indian women's hockey team in Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

India named striker Rani Rampal as skipper and Deep Grace Ekka and Savita as two vice-captains of the national women's hockey team for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics to be held from July 23 to August 8.

Women's hockey: India thump USA, finish 3rd in Pro League debut

Women's hockey: India thump USA, finish 3rd in Pro League debut

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

India beat Ukraine 3-0 in U-23 five-nation tournament

Sensex rebounds 143 pts; Nifty ends above 17,800

Sensex rebounds 143 pts; Nifty ends above 17,800

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Equity benchmark Sensex rebounded 143 points on Friday, boosted by gains in index majors Reliance Industries, TCS and ICICI Bank amid a mixed trend in global markets. The 30-share index ended 142.81 points or 0.24 per cent higher at 59,744.65. Similarly, the NSE Nifty rose 66.80 points or 0.38 per cent to close at 17,812.70.

My Travels For Gauri Khan's Grandma

My Travels For Gauri Khan's Grandma

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

There were Vedic mantras engraved along with prayer songs for Lord Shiva, Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. Neither the government nor the people of Faisalabad demanded that the carvings be removed. I felt very happy to see Sanskrit shloka

Sensex jumps over 1,000 pts despite Fed rate hike

Sensex jumps over 1,000 pts despite Fed rate hike

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Equity benchmark Sensex surged past the 57,000-mark by rallying over 1,000 points on Thursday, tracking an overall bullish trend in global equities despite the US Federal Reserve hiking rates. The 30-share BSE index closed 1,047.28 points or 1.84 per cent higher at 57,863.93. Likewise, the NSE Nifty surged 311.70 points or 1.84 per cent to end at 17,287.05.

'They barged into my mother's prayer room'

'They barged into my mother's prayer room'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'Their conduct is as if they have come to arrest some dacoit.' 'They behave with everyone in this manner, whether it's Manish Sisodia, Anil Deshmukh or anybody else.' 'It is as if they are ambassadors of god and we are satans.' 'This is solely due to the sections in some laws like the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.' 'This is a cruel law. In fact, the death penalty is better.'

Traditional buggy was missing at Murmu swearing-in

Traditional buggy was missing at Murmu swearing-in

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The open buggy was seen as a security threat by the security agencies then, following which the traditional carriage was replaced by bullet-proof cars.

Post-Budget market rally continues; Sensex surges 696 points

Post-Budget market rally continues; Sensex surges 696 points

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, spurting over 5 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finserv, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Bank and Axis Bank. NSE Nifty jumped 203.15 points to 17,780.00.

Sensex extends gains; ends 157 pts higher

Sensex extends gains; ends 157 pts higher

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

ITC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 5 per cent, followed by L&T, Asian Paints, Reliance Industries, M&M, Bajaj Finance and Infosys. NSE Nifty rose 47.10 points to 17,516.85.

President Kovind pays homage to Bangabandhu Mujibur Rahman

President Kovind pays homage to Bangabandhu Mujibur Rahman

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday visited the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Museum here and paid homage to the founding father of Bangladesh.

Uttarkashi avalanche: 10 bodies recovered, 27 mountaineers missing

Uttarkashi avalanche: 10 bodies recovered, 27 mountaineers missing

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Twenty-seven mountaineers remained missing on Wednesday after rescue workers brought 14 injured members of their team to safety, a day after an avalanche claimed 10 lives in Uttarkashi.

Here Comes the Sun...

Here Comes the Sun...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Finally the winter sun was streaming through the airplane's window, shining gloriously above the thick, frothy blanket of fog.

Women's Hockey World: India down Japan; finish ninth

Women's Hockey World: India down Japan; finish ninth

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Navneet Kaur scored a brace as the Indian women's hockey team beat Japan 3-1 as they finished a disappointing ninth in the FIH World Cup in Terassa, Spain, on Wednesday.

ED summons Sanjay Raut's wife in money laundering case

ED summons Sanjay Raut's wife in money laundering case

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Varsha Raut, wife of arrested Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, for questioning in a money laundering investigation linked to alleged irregularities in the redevelopment of a local 'chawl' and linked transactions, officials said on Thursday.

CWG 2022: India women's hockey team qualifies for semis

CWG 2022: India women's hockey team qualifies for semis

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Indian women register 3-2 win over Canada, enter semifinals

Hockey Year Ender 2022: Indian women steal limelight

Hockey Year Ender 2022: Indian women steal limelight

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

India women claim hockey CWG medal after 16 years

Savita remembered: Irish abortion bill passes first hurdle

Savita remembered: Irish abortion bill passes first hurdle

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Lawmakers in Ireland, a pre-dominantly Catholic country, have overwhelmingly backed a bill that would pave the way for legalising abortion in life- threatening cases, after widespread outrage over the death of an Indian dentist following a miscarriage last year.