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IAF receives first LCA twin-seater Tejas from HAL

IAF receives first LCA twin-seater Tejas from HAL

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Wednesday handed over the first LCA Tejas twin-seater aircraft to the Indian Air Force.

Australia considering Starc recall for Lord's Test

Australia considering Starc recall for Lord's Test

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Australia face a selection headache with Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland and Josh Hazlewood vying for two slots in the pace attack.

Third time lucky? Jabeur determined to learn from past defeats

Third time lucky? Jabeur determined to learn from past defeats

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur believes the lessons she learned in two Grand Slam final defeats will stand her in good stead for Saturday's Wimbledon showdown with unseeded Czech Marketa Vondrousova.

T20 rankings: Rohit moves up to 8th; Kohli, Dhawan inch closer to top 10

T20 rankings: Rohit moves up to 8th; Kohli, Dhawan inch closer to top 10

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Rohit is tied at the eighth spot with England's Alex Hales. Both batsmen have 664 points.

Working on my half smashes to get closer to my goal: Saina

Working on my half smashes to get closer to my goal: Saina

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Bolstered by Australian Open triumph, India ace shuttler Saina Nehwal says she is now working on her half smashes under the watchful eyes of coach Vimal Kumar to get closer to the goal of winning a gold medal at next month's Rio Olympics. "The victory in Australia came at just the right time. I was really looking forward for some change and nothing boosts confidence like winning. I needed a win to keep believing that I am on the right track," the 26-year-old told PTI.

Australia's secret weapon for ODI World Cup revealed

Australia's secret weapon for ODI World Cup revealed

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Mitchell Marsh backs Glenn Maxwell to play big role in Australia's World Cup campaign

Fooball Briefs: Barca move closer to title

Fooball Briefs: Barca move closer to title

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Inside Neha Dhupia's Home

Inside Neha Dhupia's Home

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Neha Dhupia has moved into a new home along with husband Angad Bedi and their children, Mehr and Guriq.

PHOTOS: What a World Cup cliffhanger in Chennai!

PHOTOS: What a World Cup cliffhanger in Chennai!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

South Africa broke their 24-year World Cup jinx against Pakistan with a nervy one-wicket victory and inched closer to securing a semi-final place with their fifth win in six matches.

IPL 12: Best of the Best

IPL 12: Best of the Best

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Harish Kotian picks his top performers in IPL 2019.

I have moved closer to wrestling after marriage: Sakshi

I have moved closer to wrestling after marriage: Sakshi

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Rio Olympics bronze medal-winning wrestler Sakshi Malik wasn't fully prepared for last month's Asian Wrestling Championship, her first international event after the quadrennial games, she revealed.

AFC Champions League: FC Seoul, Al Nasr inch closer to semis

AFC Champions League: FC Seoul, Al Nasr inch closer to semis

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

FC Seoul and Al Nasr inched closer to a place in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League following comprehensive victories in their respective quarter-final first leg matches on Wednesday.

'How can I earn Rs 2 lakh per month after retirement?'

'How can I earn Rs 2 lakh per month after retirement?'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

rediffGURU Dev Ashish answers your personal finance and mutual fund queries.

Finding 12 Lifers in Mizoram

Finding 12 Lifers in Mizoram

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Looking for Treasures From Mizoram to embrace through 2024 and beyond.

The 5 Batters Who Will Rule the ICC World Cup

The 5 Batters Who Will Rule the ICC World Cup

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

From England's fiery all-rounder Ben Stokes to India's rising star Shubman Gill, and the ever-reliable Babar Azam from Pakistan, these cricketing maestros are ready to redefine the game.

Hamilton expects a close season, a 'best v best' duel with Vettel

Hamilton expects a close season, a 'best v best' duel with Vettel

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Lewis Hamilton lost a battle but regained a rival after Sebastian Vettel won Sunday's Australian season-opener for Ferrari.

These images show birds at their very best!

These images show birds at their very best!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

A treat for bird lovers! The National Audubon Society announced the winners of the 2020 Audubon Photography Awards. Known the for highlighting some of the most spectacular bird photography in the world, this year's contest winners did not disappoint. This year's winners were selected from over 6,000 submissions that came in from photographers across all 50 United States, Washington DC, and seven Canadian Provinces. The goal of the awards is to highlight images that "evoke the ingenuity, resilience, and beauty of birds small and large, terrestrial and aquatic." We'll let you decide if they succeeded.

U-19 WC PIX: Musheer's century powers India to big win

U-19 WC PIX: Musheer's century powers India to big win

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Musheer Khan smashed his second century of the ICC Under-19 World Cup as India thrashed New Zealand by 214 runs.

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr Leo Varadkar who will step down as Ireland's taoiseach (prime minister) next week.

Gaganyaan test flight successful, crew module recovered from Bay of Bengal

Gaganyaan test flight successful, crew module recovered from Bay of Bengal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Nerves gave way to smiles at the spaceport in Sriharikota as delays and an anomaly-triggered 'hold' forced Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists to revise the launch schedule of a test vehicle carrying payloads related to the country's ambitious human space flight mission, Gaganyaan which soared into skies after initial hiccups.

Croatia stutter closer to World Cup glory

Croatia stutter closer to World Cup glory

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Croatia made heavy weather of beating Denmark in their worst performance of the tournament, but will seek to rediscover their fluency in a weekend showdown against Russia for a place in the World Cup semi-finals.

Unadkat vs Shardul: Who will secure India's WC dream?

Unadkat vs Shardul: Who will secure India's WC dream?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

As per ICC rule, every team has to submit its initial squad of 15 by September 5 but the final submission can be done by September 27

'I don't believe war is an answer, but...'

'I don't believe war is an answer, but...'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

'What we did in this (1971) war and with what motive (was incredible).' 'We helped Bangladesh become an independent country, and the very next day, we left their soil and came back to our country.'

World Athletics PIX: Rojas claims triple jump title; Jackson wins 200m

World Athletics PIX: Rojas claims triple jump title; Jackson wins 200m

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Yulimar Rojas of Venezuela soared to her fourth consecutive world triple jump title on Friday.

SIP wave hits record level, more to come

SIP wave hits record level, more to come

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

India's mutual fund (MF) industry had barely any retail footprint when it completed 50 years in 2013. MFs had Rs 7 trillion in assets under management (AUM) in March 2013, of which around Rs 5 trillion was in institution-focused debt funds. By comparison, bank deposits in the country stood at Rs 67.5 trillion around the same time.

What Are Ethical Non-Monogamous Relationships?

What Are Ethical Non-Monogamous Relationships?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

In ethical non-monogamy, individuals have romantic or sexual relationships with several partners, states rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.

Olympic medallist Chanu finishes 6th at Asian Championships

Olympic medallist Chanu finishes 6th at Asian Championships

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Mirabai Chanu's Asian Championship campaign did not go as per plan as she faltered in snatch and chose not to make her last two clean and jerk attempts to finish sixth.

Wozniacki closer to erasing unwanted asterisk next to her name

Wozniacki closer to erasing unwanted asterisk next to her name

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Caroline Wozniacki moved a step closer to erasing an unwanted footnote from the list of her tennis achievements with victory over Svetlana Kuznetsova in the French Open fourth round on Sunday.

Duleep Trophy Final: Bowlers help West Zone take control on Day 1

Duleep Trophy Final: Bowlers help West Zone take control on Day 1

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The relentless West Zone bowlers left South Zone on a fragile terrain at 182 for seven on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy final in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Australia's secret weapon: Cummins raves about Boland

Australia's secret weapon: Cummins raves about Boland

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Boland troubled India throughout the game with his incisive bowling, not allowing the famed Indian batting line-up to breathe easy at any point

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Confident of meeting fiscal deficit, nominal GDP targets: DEA secy

Confident of meeting fiscal deficit, nominal GDP targets: DEA secy

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The government is confident of meeting the fiscal deficit target of 5.9 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) and the nominal GDP target of 10.5 per cent despite pressure in the initial months of FY24, Economic Affairs secretary Ajay Seth told Business Standard. Normally the initial months of any financial year see proportionally a higher fiscal deficit because the expenditure is evenly paced while revenue picks up in the later months, he said. "This year the proportional fiscal deficit so far is much closer to the target than in most other years.

Pandya out, chaos in: Can India survive NZ challenge?

Pandya out, chaos in: Can India survive NZ challenge?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Sans Hardik, it's starting all over again for dominant India

What better build-up to the World Cup than the Asia Cup: Southee

What better build-up to the World Cup than the Asia Cup: Southee

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The Kiwi bowler said all teams will look to have their World Cup players spending the coming weeks together in order to finalise their preparations for the mega event.

No Pasta in Italy!

No Pasta in Italy!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Pasta procured in Italy cooked up with lightly braised vegetables that can be mimicked in India.

Stats: Kohli getting closer towards breaking Tendulkar's record

Stats: Kohli getting closer towards breaking Tendulkar's record

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Statistical highlights on the fifth and final day of the opening Test match between India and Sri Lanka, in Kolkata, on Monday.

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'We were children and could not distinguish freedom from bondage, but we could understand that a momentous and happy event was imminent.'

Tennis roundup: Federer takes a step closer to 10th Halle crown

Tennis roundup: Federer takes a step closer to 10th Halle crown

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The Swiss great is looking to win a 102nd tour-level trophy and move closer to Jimmy Connors' record of 109.

The Trial Review: Kajol Is Brilliant!

The Trial Review: Kajol Is Brilliant!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Kajol's mere presence has the potential to overshadow her co-stars, but surprisingly, we get to see her modest camaraderie light up the talents of the stunning supporting cast, observes Divya Nair.

World Archery Championships: India women win GOLD!

World Archery Championships: India women win GOLD!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The Indian women's compound team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swami and Parneet Kaur won the gold medal in the World Archery Championships.