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Delhi Teenager Beats Rare Bone Cancer After Ventilator Support

Delhi Teenager Beats Rare Bone Cancer After Ventilator Support

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 17-year-old girl diagnosed with advanced Stage 3 Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer, has recovered after battling respiratory complications and spending nearly 10 days on ventilator support at a Delhi hospital.

Vijay holds meet with party MLAs to discuss govt formation

Vijay holds meet with party MLAs to discuss govt formation

Rediff.com5 May 2026

TVK chief Vijay convened a meeting with newly elected legislators to discuss the election of the legislature party leader and strategies for government formation after securing 108 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election.

India Face Uphill Task After France Lead In Thomas Cup

India Face Uphill Task After France Lead In Thomas Cup

Rediff.com2 May 2026

India face a tough challenge in the Thomas Cup semifinal as France take a 2-0 lead, with Kidambi Srikanth losing to Alex Lanier and Ayush Shetty falling to Christo Popov.

India Set For Thomas Cup Quarter-final With Chinese Taipei

India Set For Thomas Cup Quarter-final With Chinese Taipei

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

India will face Chinese Taipei in the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup Finals, aiming to continue their quest for a second title. India progressed to the quarterfinals after finishing second in Group A. Chinese Taipei, led by world No. 6 Chou Tien Chen, topped Group C.

How a single diplomatic headline triggers a 1,000-point swing?

How a single diplomatic headline triggers a 1,000-point swing?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

In the present hyper-connected world, there are many domestic and global factors that affect financial markets. Of them, the most powerful and often least predictable are geopolitical events, which often boil down to one diplomatic headline.

Nirbhaya again: Woman gang-raped inside sleeper bus in Delhi

Nirbhaya again: Woman gang-raped inside sleeper bus in Delhi

Rediff.com4 days ago

Based on the woman's statement, a first information report (FIR) has been registered and an investigation has been launched into the matter.

Shakira, Madonna, BTS To Headline 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Show

Shakira, Madonna, BTS To Headline 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Show

Rediff.com4 days ago

Global pop stars Shakira, Madonna and Korean sensation BTS will headline the first-ever halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with proceeds going towards a global education initiative.

NEET-UG Re-Exam: 'Treat May 3 As A Mock Exam'

NEET-UG Re-Exam: 'Treat May 3 As A Mock Exam'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'You sat for the exam. You experienced the environment -- the pressure, the time constraints, the pattern of questions, where you were strong, where you struggled. That experience is invaluable. No amount of coaching can replicate that.'

IPL 2026: 'I told you so' Krunal after Kohli's century magic

IPL 2026: 'I told you so' Krunal after Kohli's century magic

Rediff.com4 days ago

RCB all-rounder Krunal Pandya's prediction about Virat Kohli came true in style, as the star batter smashed a brilliant century against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur on Wednesday-just days after back-to-back ducks in his previous outing.

Fuel price hike on cards? Puri says oil companies are losing Rs 1,000 cr a day

Fuel price hike on cards? Puri says oil companies are losing Rs 1,000 cr a day

Rediff.com6 days ago

India possesses two months of fuel stockpiles and faces no supply concerns despite global energy disruptions, according to Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. However, state-run fuel retailers are incurring losses of up to Rs 1 lakh crore in a single quarter due to elevated crude prices and unchanged retail fuel prices, raising questions about the sustainability of these losses.

Vijay writes to governor staking claim, may run minority govt

Vijay writes to governor staking claim, may run minority govt

Rediff.com5 May 2026

'If a floor test happens, one group of MLAs may abstain to allow the confidence vote to pass. So theoretically, he can run a minority government as long as the others won't join each other to vote him out.'

IPL 2026: Bench To Brilliance: Venkatesh Iyer Repays RCB Faith With Match-Winning Blitz

IPL 2026: Bench To Brilliance: Venkatesh Iyer Repays RCB Faith With Match-Winning Blitz

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Venkatesh Iyer smashed an unbeaten 73 off 40 balls in a pressure game against Punjab Kings, powering Royal Challengers Bengaluru into the IPL 2026 playoffs with a commanding victory.

Battle for 5 states: THE VERDICT

Battle for 5 states: THE VERDICT

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Track the 2026 assembly election results for Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Puducherry, and Kerala with live vote counting updates, candidate leads, and interactive doughnut graphs. Stay informed with real?time numbers, trends, and comprehensive state?wise coverage.

Sorana Cirstea stuns top seed Sabalenka at Italian Open

Sorana Cirstea stuns top seed Sabalenka at Italian Open

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Sorana Cirstea defeated Aryna Sabalenka in their third-round clash at the Italian Open.

Heat, transitions and tactics: FIFA experts predict World Cup trends

Heat, transitions and tactics: FIFA experts predict World Cup trends

Rediff.com5 days ago

FIFA's Technical Study Group believes set-pieces are unlikely to dominate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Gilberto Silva predicting tighter, transition-based football due to limited preparation time for national teams.

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Shetty Advance At Thailand Open

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Shetty Advance At Thailand Open

Rediff.com6 days ago

Top seeds Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty overcame a tough challenge to defeat Indonesia's Muh Putra Erwiansyah and Bagas Maulana in the first round of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.

How Muhammad Shoaib Ended Pakistan's 20-Year Wait For A Tennis Title

How Muhammad Shoaib Ended Pakistan's 20-Year Wait For A Tennis Title

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Muhammad Shoaib overcame immense challenges to win an ITF Futures title in Islamabad, ending Pakistan's 20-year wait for a singles title in international tennis.

Record Alert: Urvil Patel Equals Fastest IPL Fifty

Record Alert: Urvil Patel Equals Fastest IPL Fifty

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Chennai Super Kings batter Urvil Patel equalled the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history, reaching the milestone in 13 balls against Lucknow Super Giants.

Why Indian Boxing May Shift To Performance-Based Selection

Why Indian Boxing May Shift To Performance-Based Selection

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian boxing is considering rewarding boxers who perform well at major international events like the Asian Games with direct entry to the Olympic qualifiers, according to women's head coach Santiago Nieva.

How Security Forces Recovered Maoist Arms, Cash In Bijapur

How Security Forces Recovered Maoist Arms, Cash In Bijapur

Rediff.com5 days ago

Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district have recovered a significant amount of cash, arms, ammunition, and explosives from Maoist hideouts in the forests during search operations.

How A Blood Test Could Predict Your Illness Trajectory

How A Blood Test Could Predict Your Illness Trajectory

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A new study suggests a blood test called 'VeloCD' can predict the trajectory of an illness and how well a patient might respond to treatment by measuring key markers in the blood.

IPL 2026: David Miller shows why he's still one of cricket's best finishers

IPL 2026: David Miller shows why he's still one of cricket's best finishers

Rediff.com6 days ago

Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar praised David Miller's match-winning innings against Punjab Kings, highlighting his ability to dominate both sides of the field. Bangar criticised Punjab's bowling attack for their lack of variation, which allowed Miller to score freely and guide Delhi Capitals to a crucial victory in their IPL 2026 playoff chase.

Manas Dhamne loses closely-fought Kazakhstan ATP Challenger final

Manas Dhamne loses closely-fought Kazakhstan ATP Challenger final

Rediff.com3 May 2026

India's Manas Dhamne, 18, lost to Belgium's Buvaysar Gadamauri in the final of the ATP Challenger tournament in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. Despite the defeat, Dhamne is set to break into the top 400 in the ATP rankings.

Still Want To Buy Gold? 5 Tips To Reduce Your Cost

Still Want To Buy Gold? 5 Tips To Reduce Your Cost

Rediff.com3 days ago

With duties at 15%, GST at 3%, and making charges running as high as 20% -- the gap between a smart purchase and a careless one can easily be Rs 30,000 to Rs 50,000 on every Rs 1 lakh invested. And most of that gap is entirely avoidable. Ramalingam Kalirajan explains the math.

Vijay visits Lok Bhavan again, no word on govt formation

Vijay visits Lok Bhavan again, no word on govt formation

Rediff.com7 May 2026

TVK chief Vijay has arrived at the Lok Bhavan to meet Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, a day after he staked claim to form the government with the support of the Congress party.

Aaron Rai Secures Top Five Finish At Myrtle Beach Classic

Aaron Rai Secures Top Five Finish At Myrtle Beach Classic

Rediff.com7 days ago

Aaron Rai finished fifth at the Myrtle Beach Classic, while Brandt Snedeker claimed the title. Rai, who led earlier in the tournament, carded a final round of even par 71. Snedeker's final round of 5-under 66 secured his victory by a single stroke.

J-K Police To Decimate Pakistan Gangster's Drug Network

J-K Police To Decimate Pakistan Gangster's Drug Network

Rediff.com4 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat issued a stern warning to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti for 'pumping narcotics' into India, vowing to dismantle his network.

Abhishek Sharma Leads IPL 2026 MVPI

Abhishek Sharma Leads IPL 2026 MVPI

Rediff.com6 days ago

Abhishek Sharma continues to lead the IPL 2026 MVPI table, highlighting a worrying trend where batters overwhelmingly dominate the top positions and only one bowler features in the top 20. Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 54.

The Kerala Couple Who Created The Met Gala Carpet

The Kerala Couple Who Created The Met Gala Carpet

Rediff.com6 days ago

The world watches the Met Gala for the celebrities and the couture. But, for the last few years, one Indian brand from Kerala has quietly been creating the carpet that fashion's biggest stars pose on.

AI Chatbots Learn From State-Controlled Media: Analysis

AI Chatbots Learn From State-Controlled Media: Analysis

Rediff.com4 days ago

An analysis reveals that content from state-controlled media can significantly influence the information environments that AI chatbots learn from, shaping their responses to user requests.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Win Thrilling Opener At Thailand Open

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Win Thrilling Opener At Thailand Open

Rediff.com6 days ago

Top seeds Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty overcame a tough challenge to defeat Indonesia's Muh Putra Erwiansyah and Bagas Maulana in their opening men's doubles match at the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Shetty Survive Scare At Thailand Open

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Shetty Survive Scare At Thailand Open

Rediff.com6 days ago

Top seeds Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty overcame a tough challenge to defeat their Indonesian opponents in the first round of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.

Itel Unveils Zeno 200 With 4-Year Fluency Promise, 128 GB Storage

Itel Unveils Zeno 200 With 4-Year Fluency Promise, 128 GB Storage

Rediff.com7 days ago

Experience ultra-smooth visuals with a 120 Hz display, enjoy smarter interactions through the Sola AI Assistant, and count on reliable long-term performance backed by a four-year fluency commitment. Grab the smartphone now for just 9,999.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Receives Signed Lionel Messi Jersey

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Receives Signed Lionel Messi Jersey

Rediff.com5 days ago

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma received a signed Lionel Messi jersey and expressed his excitement on social media.

Suvendu Adhikari Promises To Restore Voter Rights In Falta

Suvendu Adhikari Promises To Restore Voter Rights In Falta

Rediff.com2 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has alleged that the people of Diamond Harbour have been unable to exercise their voting rights for a decade. He assured people that the scenario has now changed, and the May 21 repolling in the Falta Assembly seat will re-establish voter rights.

'Vote Jehad', 'Muslim League', What Next?

'Vote Jehad', 'Muslim League', What Next?

Rediff.com18 hours ago

The only thing that might make the BJP stop trying to isolate Muslims completely will be if substantial numbers of the community vote for the party that flaunts its animosity towards it, notes Jyoti Punwani.

India Retain Top Spot In ICC ODI Team Rankings

India Retain Top Spot In ICC ODI Team Rankings

Rediff.com7 days ago

India has retained their top position in the ICC men's ODI team rankings following the latest annual update, with Australia securing the third spot. The update impacts direct qualification for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.

How AI and data are creating cricket's deadliest bats

How AI and data are creating cricket's deadliest bats

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The shift towards power-hitting in cricket has led to a revolution in bat manufacturing, with makers using scientific precision and customisation to meet the demands of modern batters.

'My Mother Never Allowed Hardships To Define Her'

'My Mother Never Allowed Hardships To Define Her'

Rediff.com9 May 2026

We'd love to know about your mother too. What makes her truly special? What's that one memory that captures her spirit, her strength or even her quirks? Write in to us at getahead@rediff.co.in (Subject: Mother's Day) and share your story. Do mention your full name, your mother's full name and where you are from. Don't forget to share photographs -- your mother's, you with your mother...

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi mania peaks as England greats make 'burnt out' remark

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi mania peaks as England greats make 'burnt out' remark

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Former England cricketers Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Alastair Cook and David Lloyd jokingly claimed Sooryavanshi could be "burnt out by 21" after being left amazed by his explosive performances.