News for '2017'

Zverev beats Shelton; sets up Stuttgart final with Fritz

Zverev beats Shelton; sets up Stuttgart final with Fritz

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Zverev and Shelton tested each other in a high-quality encounter before the world number three played a near flawless tiebreak to clinch the match in little over two hours and stretch his career win-loss record over the American to 3-0.

Tribunal stays insolvency proceedings against RInfra

Tribunal stays insolvency proceedings against RInfra

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

In a big relief to Reliance Infrastructure, appellate tribunal NCLAT on Wednesday stayed the insolvency proceedings against the company. Reliance Infrastructure in a regulatory filing said that the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) suspended the order passed by the NCLT over an appeal filed by it.

Why LSG owner Goenka is thanking Suryavanshi

Why LSG owner Goenka is thanking Suryavanshi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

And passing on his good wishes to the 14 year old player was Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka.

Why Affordable Housing Will Remain Muted Despite Rate Cut

Why Affordable Housing Will Remain Muted Despite Rate Cut

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

While demand for sub Rs 50-lakh affordable housing prevails, market players cite increased land rates, escalated construction costs and low margins as key prohibiting factors.

Sri Lankan veteran Angelo Mathews to retire from Tests

Sri Lankan veteran Angelo Mathews to retire from Tests

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Since making debut in 2009, Angelo Mathews has turned up in 118 Tests, scoring 8167 runs -- the third-highest tally for Sri Lanka.

Arbaaz-Sshura Are Expecting

Arbaaz-Sshura Are Expecting

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'I'm not denying that information because right now, it's something that is out there, my family knows about it.'

Meet India's new Olympic hopefuls

Meet India's new Olympic hopefuls

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

TJ, Animesh Kujur enter TOPS developmental group; Pranati named for TAGG

Prithvi Shaw bids goodbye to Mumbai, wants fresh start

Prithvi Shaw bids goodbye to Mumbai, wants fresh start

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Shaw has been out of reckoning from the red ball set-up for some time but has played white ball cricket. However, his off-field disciplinary issues have grabbed more air time than his on-field performances.

When Rupani's lucky number 1206 let him down

When Rupani's lucky number 1206 let him down

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Vijay Rupani was among 242 persons on board a London-bound Air India flight that crashed into a building of a medical college and hostel in the Meghaninagar area moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon.

Why Chandrasekaran skipped TCS AGM for the 2nd consecutive day

Why Chandrasekaran skipped TCS AGM for the 2nd consecutive day

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran on Thursday skipped the Annual General Meeting of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), marking his absence from the group's shareholder gathering for the second consecutive day. This is the first time in over 17 years that Chandrasekaran, who was elevated as the chairman of the diversified conglomerate after working as TCS's chief executive, has missed the AGM of the largest IT services company.

PIX: Injury halts Dimitrov's charge on struggling Sinner

PIX: Injury halts Dimitrov's charge on struggling Sinner

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the 16th time but it proved a hard day's work at his Centre Court office.

Air India crash: 'Even dogs and birds couldn't escape'

Air India crash: 'Even dogs and birds couldn't escape'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

The temperature in and around the crashed Air India plane rose to around 1,000 degrees C which made the rescue operation extremely difficult, officials said on Thursday night.

Rajeev Shukla set to take over as BCCI president

Rajeev Shukla set to take over as BCCI president

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Rajeev Shukla is set to replace Roger Binny as BCCI president in an interim capacity after the latter turns 70 next month.

Amid heartbreak, Priyansh Arya creates IPL history

Amid heartbreak, Priyansh Arya creates IPL history

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Punjab Kings' batter Priyansh Arya scripts massive milestone in IPL 2025 final

Joe Root reveals real meaning behind 'Bazball'

Joe Root reveals real meaning behind 'Bazball'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Joe Root declared that it is his time to pay back Test skipper Ben Stokes, who did so much for him while serving as his deputy during his captaincy tenure that lasted from 2017 to 2022.

Line Judges Step Aside as AI Takes Over at Wimbledon

Line Judges Step Aside as AI Takes Over at Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

The tournament's once-robust pool of around 300 line judges has been cut to 80 and they will serve as "match assistants", who support chair umpires and step in should the ELC -- powered by more than 450 cameras -- fail in any of the 18 courts in use.

Pujara recalls late mum's advice at wife's book launch

Pujara recalls late mum's advice at wife's book launch

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Pujara recalled the struggles made by his parents to support his career.

6 Times India Made History At Miss World

6 Times India Made History At Miss World

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Let's revisit the landmark women and moments from India's Miss World history.

Keys survives scare to seal epic Paris showdown

Keys survives scare to seal epic Paris showdown

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Madison Keys fought off a late challenge from fellow American Hailey Baptiste to book her spot in the French Open quarter-finals with a 6-3, 7-5 victory at Roland Garros on Monday.

Neeraj Chopra upstages Weber for Paris Diamond League crown

Neeraj Chopra upstages Weber for Paris Diamond League crown

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

The 27-year-old Chopra won the title with his first round throw of 88.16 metres in a star-studded field having five competitors in the 90m club. His second throw measured 85.10m and he then fouled his next three attempts before recording 82.89m in his sixth and final effort.

Air India crash: Govt says black box decoding underway

Air India crash: Govt says black box decoding underway

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Both the CVRs and FDRs were recovered within a week after the accident. One was retrieved from a rooftop of the building at the crash site on June 13, and the other from the debris on June 16.

Kolkata gang rape accused involved in multiple sex crimes

Kolkata gang rape accused involved in multiple sex crimes

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

The prime accused in the Kolkata law college gang rape case, Monojit Mishra, is a history-sheeter having a slew of pending cases of sexual harassment and violent crimes registered against him, police said on Monday.

A Mother Is Unable To Forget Daughter's Last Words

A Mother Is Unable To Forget Daughter's Last Words

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

'Take care Maa, flight take off karne wala hai, wapas aakar baat karti hoon.'

Nepalese tea takes the flavour out of Darjeeling tea

Nepalese tea takes the flavour out of Darjeeling tea

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Competition from Nepalese teas -- which has duty free access to the Indian market -- has emerged as a lower-cost alternative to Darjeeling tea, challenging its viability.

India enters top 100 in this prestigious list for first time

India enters top 100 in this prestigious list for first time

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

India has for the first time secured a place among the top 100 out of 167 countries ranked for their progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a report published on Tuesday. According to the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network's 10th and latest Sustainable Development Report (SDR), India ranks 99th on the 2025 SDG Index with a score of 67, while China ranks 49th with 74.4 and the US 44th with 75.2 points.

Gauff's Grand Slam Story: 10 Fast Facts You Can't Miss

Gauff's Grand Slam Story: 10 Fast Facts You Can't Miss

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Factbox on American second seed Coco Gauff, who defeated Belarusian world number one Aryna Sabalenka

'Keeladi Could Be Older Than Indus Valley'

'Keeladi Could Be Older Than Indus Valley'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

'There is no doubt about the antiquity of Tamil Nadu.'

How COVID Cut India's Life Expectancy

How COVID Cut India's Life Expectancy

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The drop is seen as a significant demographic indicator, reflecting the toll of the pandemic on the nation's population.

Hina Khan Weds Rocky Jaiswal

Hina Khan Weds Rocky Jaiswal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Hina Khan married long-time boyfriend Rocky Jaiswal in an intimate wedding and announced the big news with loved-up pictures on social media.

Wimbledon's greatest: Every women's champ since 1884

Wimbledon's greatest: Every women's champ since 1884

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

List of Wimbledon women's singles champions after Iga Swiatek beat Amanda Anisimova in the final on Saturday:

Can Neeraj conquer Paris after 90m breakthrough?

Can Neeraj conquer Paris after 90m breakthrough?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Neeraj Chopra would now be eyeing a top finish when he goes up against familiar rivals in the prestigious Paris Diamond League

Stalin Can Win 2026 Poll If...

Stalin Can Win 2026 Poll If...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

...the DMK chief minister's campaign -- which includes criticism of the BJP's 'pro-Hindutva, anti-Tamil, anti-federal' policies and building on his own government's social welfare programmes targeting especially women and youth -- appeals to Tamil Nadu's voters in next year's assembly election, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

How Sundar inspired Sudharsan's cricket journey

How Sundar inspired Sudharsan's cricket journey

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Sai Sudharsan spoke on how Tamil Nadu team-mate Washington Sundar has been an 'inspiration' for him, motivating him to rise up the ranks and break into the Indian team.

Meet Priyanka's Hollywood Co-Stars

Meet Priyanka's Hollywood Co-Stars

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Priyanka Chopra has bagged her next big project.

India gamble on spin to bounce back in Birmingham

India gamble on spin to bounce back in Birmingham

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

India will ponder whether they want to include Washington Sundar, who is quite handy with the bat or Kuldeep Yadav, who is a much better wicket-taking option.

India's Forgotten Triple Centurion Returns

India's Forgotten Triple Centurion Returns

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Karun Nair never stopped believing. And now, eight years after his last Test, India's only triple-centurion since Sehwag is back - older, tougher, and hungrier than ever.

Miss World 2025 Readies For Its Grand Finale

Miss World 2025 Readies For Its Grand Finale

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Bollywood stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter are slated to deliver perform at the grand finale.

Kohli's Sweet Birthday Wish For Anushka

Kohli's Sweet Birthday Wish For Anushka

Rediff.com1 May 2025

'You're the guiding light of all of our lives. We love you so much more everyday.'

Russia's Rosneft in early talks with Reliance to sell stake in India unit

Russia's Rosneft in early talks with Reliance to sell stake in India unit

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Russian oil giant PJSC Rosneft Oil Company is in early talks with Reliance Industries for sale of its 49.13 per cent stake in Nayara Energy, which operates a 20-million tonnes-a-year oil refinery and 6,750 petrol pumps in India, sources said. Reliance has held preliminary talks for acquisition of Nayara, which will help it overtake state-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) to become India's No.1 oil refiner as well as give a meaningful presence in the fuel marketing space.

Wimbledon's Greatest: Every Men's Champ Since 1877

Wimbledon's Greatest: Every Men's Champ Since 1877

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a high-octane final to claim his maiden Wimbledon trophy and fourth Grand Slam crown on Sunday.