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Why Shami will relish playing Ranji at Eden Gardens

Why Shami will relish playing Ranji at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Bengal will be bolstered by the return of veteran pacer Mohammed Shami who has who has been out of India contention since the Champions Trophy.

Modi's Message In A Battle For The Congress

Modi's Message In A Battle For The Congress

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The Congress's performance in the Lok Sabha elections showed that it may be down but not out, and Modi is determined to ensure that in the next round in 2029, it is consigned to irrelevance, points out Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

'Evil Suits Me'

'Evil Suits Me'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'This is the worst character I've ever played.'

SC asks poll panel to respond to parties' pleas on SIR in 2 weeks

SC asks poll panel to respond to parties' pleas on SIR in 2 weeks

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has requested the Election Commission to respond to petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The court has also asked the Madras and Calcutta High Courts to keep proceedings on similar petitions in abeyance.

70% of India's elderly financially dependent: Report

70% of India's elderly financially dependent: Report

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

A new report highlights the financial dependence, health challenges, and social isolation faced by India's elderly population, calling for greater support and inclusion.

Nitish Kumar Has The Opportunity Of A Lifetime To Change Bihar

Nitish Kumar Has The Opportunity Of A Lifetime To Change Bihar

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

If he cannot do it this term by using his bureaucracy and experts from different fields, it will be a tragedy, asserts Ramesh Menon.

What You Must Know About Record Rain

What You Must Know About Record Rain

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The record monsoon rains across India during the June to September months was 937.2 millimetres, the 5th-highest since 2001 and 38th-highest since 1901.

SC protects The Wire's Varadarajan, Karan Thapar from arrest

SC protects The Wire's Varadarajan, Karan Thapar from arrest

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court has granted protection from arrest to The Wire's founding editor Siddharth Varadarajan and Consulting Editor Karan Thapar in connection with an FIR registered by Assam Police over a news article.

Despite Ban, Girl Child Marriages Continue

Despite Ban, Girl Child Marriages Continue

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Over 2019 to 2023 West Bengal and Jharkhand saw the share of girl child marriages in total weddings rise.

Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal warms up for SA series with big hundred

Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal warms up for SA series with big hundred

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Jaiswal gears up for SA Test with big hundred but Mumbai get only 1 point

EC to launch phased voter list revision, may start with poll-bound states

EC to launch phased voter list revision, may start with poll-bound states

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

The Election Commission is ramping up preparations for a special intensive revision of voter lists across India, assessing the progress made on mapping current electors with voters as per the last SIR in different states.

Confirmed! Messi to visit India in December

Confirmed! Messi to visit India in December

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Lionel Messi's much-anticipated visit to India has received its final seal of approval with the Argentine superstar set to kick off his three-city tour in Kolkata on December 12.

NDA Tsunami Sweeps Away Mahagathbandhan In Bihar

NDA Tsunami Sweeps Away Mahagathbandhan In Bihar

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

The National Democratic Alliance was set to sweep the Bihar assembly polls, surging ahead in over 200 of 243 seats on Friday with the Bharatiya Janata Party emerging as single largest party with about 90 per cent strike rate, reaffirming the popularity and campaign clout of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was the face of the ruling alliance through the poll battle in the highly sensitive political state.

Allahbadia skips Maharashtra Cyber summons; Assam cops seek Raina

Allahbadia skips Maharashtra Cyber summons; Assam cops seek Raina

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Maharashtra Cyber will summon YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia again in connection with a case registered against him concerning his remarks on comic Samay Raina's web show 'India's Got Latent.' Allahbadia failed to appear before the agency on Thursday, and was also asked to remain present at the Khar police station after he failed to appear, an official said. The agency has so far summoned at least 50 persons to record their statements in connection with the case, including actor Raghu Ram, who was questioned on Thursday. Raina is scheduled to record his statement on February 18.

After Bihar, Is It Target Stalin For BJP?

After Bihar, Is It Target Stalin For BJP?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

After big win in Bihar, the BJP is likely to push harder in Tamil Nadu, where the DMK government and the uneasy BJP-AIADMK alliance are preparing for a tense election filled with seat-sharing fights, changing alliances, and the unpredictable entry of Vijay's TVK party, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

SIR showdown in Bengal: Mamata, BJP hold rallies

SIR showdown in Bengal: Mamata, BJP hold rallies

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Thousands of TMC supporters thronged the rally route, waving the party flags, raising slogans and holding aloft colourful posters.

Global Doors Open For Indian Students

Global Doors Open For Indian Students

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Germany has almost 60,000 Indian students 'which makes them already today the largest group of international students in Germany'.

Jobs Dry Up as Promises Fade in Ladakh

Jobs Dry Up as Promises Fade in Ladakh

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

As the years passed, joblessness in the region increased.

EC activates field machinery for pan-India voter review

EC activates field machinery for pan-India voter review

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

The Election Commission of India is preparing for a nationwide special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, following a Supreme Court ruling. This move aims to update voter lists and address concerns about illegal migrants.

Congress slams BCCI over Ind-Pak Asia Cup match

Congress slams BCCI over Ind-Pak Asia Cup match

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'Engaging with Pakistan at this stage sends out a message that undermines the sentiments of the people of India who stand firmly against any compromise on national security.'

Yastika ruled out of World Cup; replacement named

Yastika ruled out of World Cup; replacement named

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Uma Chetry replaces injured Yastika Bhatia for Australia ODIs, Women's World Cup

What happened in Singapore, ask Zubeen Garg's wife, sister

What happened in Singapore, ask Zubeen Garg's wife, sister

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The wife and sister of singer Zubeen Garg are seeking answers and demanding justice following his death in Singapore last month. They have taken to social media to express their grief and call for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

The 'Turram Khan' Who Could Be India's Next VP

The 'Turram Khan' Who Could Be India's Next VP

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'His willingness to take the initiative to fight for truth and justice and his willingness to cross swords with anyone for a just cause.'

17-year-old girl dies as Assam reports first suspected GBS death

17-year-old girl dies as Assam reports first suspected GBS death

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

A 17-year-old girl died at a private hospital in Guwahati, Assam due to suspected Guillain-Barr Syndrome (GBS). The girl, who hailed from Bihar, was admitted to the hospital around 10 days ago and her condition worsened despite being put on ventilator support. Doctors at the hospital said this is the first known case of GBS in Assam this season, although it is a common bacterial disease that affects the nervous system. The girl's death has raised concerns about a possible rise in GBS cases in the coming days.

Why BJP, Nitish Need Each Other

Why BJP, Nitish Need Each Other

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Left to its machinations, the BJP would have loved to cut Nitish down to size, but it can't afford to do so as the JD-U is in alliance with the BJP at the Centre, and cannot form a government on its own in Bihar. For now, both need each other: Nitish for legitimacy, the BJP for numbers, points out Ramesh Menon.

Injuries plague Duleep Trophy; Jurel latest to miss

Injuries plague Duleep Trophy; Jurel latest to miss

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Central Zone captain Dhruv Jurel and East Zone skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran missed the Duleep Trophy quarterfinals, which began in Bengaluru on Thursday, owing to fever and groin niggle respectively.

China begins $168-bn dam project over Brahmaputra amid India's concerns

China begins $168-bn dam project over Brahmaputra amid India's concerns

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

China has formally started the construction of a USD 167.8 billion dam over the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, close to the Indian border in Arunachal Pradesh, raising concerns in India and Bangladesh.

Floods, Drought Mark Changing Monsoon Pattern

Floods, Drought Mark Changing Monsoon Pattern

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Rajasthan (73 per cent), Himachal Pradesh (67) and Delhi (60) saw the highest share of districts reporting excess to large excess rainfall.

Security Concerns May Scrap India's Bangladesh Tour

Security Concerns May Scrap India's Bangladesh Tour

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

India last travelled to Bangladesh in 2014 when they played three ODIs.

AITA power struggle erupts ahead of India's Davis Cup tie

AITA power struggle erupts ahead of India's Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

As the results of last year's AITA elections stay unannounced, the rival factions in the national tennis federation have picked separate team managers for the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Switzerland, leading to an ego tussle between the members.

Allahbadia row: SC issues notices to Maharashtra, Assam govts

Allahbadia row: SC issues notices to Maharashtra, Assam govts

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday sought response of Maharashtra and Assam governments on a plea of YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani seeking to quash or transfer to Mumbai a first information report (FIR) registered in Guwahati in connection with a case of allegedly promoting obscenity in an online show.

Ranji Trophy: Hooda punishes Mumbai with double century; Shami struggles

Ranji Trophy: Hooda punishes Mumbai with double century; Shami struggles

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Deepak Hooda smashed a brilliant double hundred to put Rajasthan in control as they took a massive lead against Mumbai on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.

'After Quit India, There Could Be No Retreat'

'After Quit India, There Could Be No Retreat'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

On the 83rd anniversary of the Quit India movement, Utkarsh Mishra recalls the conditions under which the Congress, led by Mahatma Gandhi, launched the final struggle for independence.

Ranji Trophy: Karun, Smaran hit double tons as Karnataka dominates

Ranji Trophy: Karun, Smaran hit double tons as Karnataka dominates

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Karun Nair and Ravichandran Smaran made double hundreds as Karnataka gained upper hand over Kerala on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai, Delhi Fight Back On Day 1

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai, Delhi Fight Back On Day 1

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Opener Musheer Khan (112) and veteran Siddhesh Lad (100 not out) hit centuries to rally Mumbai to 289/5 on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match against Himachal Pradesh.

'Her Love For Animals Was So Pure'

'Her Love For Animals Was So Pure'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Dr Saket Badola, Director, Corbett Tiger Reserve, remembers his meeting with Dr Jane Goodall, the legendary conservationist and renowned chimpanzee expert, who passed into the ages this week.

This Indian dreams of playing in FIFA World Cup, Olympics

This Indian dreams of playing in FIFA World Cup, Olympics

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Manisha Kalyan is the only Indian footballer to have played in the UEFA Champions League for women.

Ajay Singh Continues Reign At BFI Helm

Ajay Singh Continues Reign At BFI Helm

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Incumbent Ajay Singh was on Thursday re-elected President of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for a third consecutive term after his comprehensive victory over Jaslal Pradhan in the long-overdue polls.

'Ghuspaithiya' snatching...: Modi announces demographic mission

'Ghuspaithiya' snatching...: Modi announces demographic mission

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Modi warned that when demographic changes take place, especially in the border areas, they create a national security crisis.

'For The First Time Voters Will Have To Prove Their Indian Citizenship'

'For The First Time Voters Will Have To Prove Their Indian Citizenship'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'40 percent of voters in Bihar will be excluded.'