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Rohit reveals India's struggles in Asia Cup

Rohit reveals India's struggles in Asia Cup

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Rohit Sharma admitted that his side has not played its best cricket in the Asia Cup

India women beat New Zealand to keep Olympics hopes alive

India women beat New Zealand to keep Olympics hopes alive

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

India women rose from the ashes to tame New Zealand 3-1 with a spirited performance in their second pool match of the FIH Women's Olympic Qualifier.

Investing In Silver ETFs? An FAQ

Investing In Silver ETFs? An FAQ

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Anamika Pareek answers five most frequently asked questions about investing in silver ETFs

'Technology is putting a curse on this beautiful game'

'Technology is putting a curse on this beautiful game'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'He (Rizwan) is a very honest person and he said to me he did not even feel that it touched anywhere near the gloves.'

Assefa stuns the world with record-breaking run!

Assefa stuns the world with record-breaking run!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Assefa set a blistering early pace, gradually shaking off any competition to pulverise Kenyan Brigid Kosgei's record of two hours 14 minutes and four seconds set in 2019.

PIX: How Elgar wrested control for South Africa on Day 2

PIX: How Elgar wrested control for South Africa on Day 2

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Dean Elgar scored his 14th Test century to help South Africa to take an 11-run lead with five wickets in hand on Day 2.

PIX: Mandhana's career-best gives India Day 1 honours

PIX: Mandhana's career-best gives India Day 1 honours

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Smriti Mandhana headlined a rain-hit opening day with a career-best 80 not out, which had elegance written all over it, as India finished on 132 for 1 in the one-off Day/Night women's Test against Australia, in Gold Coast, on Thursday.

Bharat discloses Dhoni's advice for WTC Final success

Bharat discloses Dhoni's advice for WTC Final success

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Bharat explained how Dhoni sharing his valuable tips could help him if he gets the team management's nod for the big game at The Oval from Wednesday.

Markram on where SRH faltered

Markram on where SRH faltered

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

'Guys need to work out what brings out the best in them and makes them the most free to play. Our bowlers didn't deserve to be on the losing side like this.'

Heartbreak in Hockey: Japan ends India's Olympic quest

Heartbreak in Hockey: Japan ends India's Olympic quest

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The team's fourth-place finish in the FIH Qualifiers dashed their hopes of Olympic qualification.

Assam scraps Muslim marriages act; discriminatory, says Oppn

Assam scraps Muslim marriages act; discriminatory, says Oppn

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

The decision to repeal the Act was taken at a late-night cabinet meeting on Friday as it is an obsolete pre-Independence Act of the British for the then province of Assam, the CM said.

The very best of the NSG

The very best of the NSG

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

These stunning photos are a tribute to the martyrs and capture the 'men in black' at their combative best.

Want to be the best? Copy Team India's attitude!

Want to be the best? Copy Team India's attitude!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Australia great Ian Chappell says India's attitude towards achieving excellence should be copied by the ambitious cricket nations for the well-being of the Test format.

'I found myself deeply moved by...'

'I found myself deeply moved by...'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

'I had the opportunity to portray a wildlife crime fighter on screen, which allowed me to express my concern for society, wildlife, and the environment. I strongly believe that humans share this planet with countless other species and hold immense respect for every living creature.'

'After Asian Games show, it's time for India to bid for Olympics'

'After Asian Games show, it's time for India to bid for Olympics'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Buoyed by the record medal haul at the Hangzhou Asian Games, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha on Sunday supported the government's plan to place a proposal to host the 2036 Olympics.

Heard About Tax-Loss Harvesting In Stocks?

Heard About Tax-Loss Harvesting In Stocks?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Investors can sell a part of the stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and other securities held in their portfolios at a loss and use this loss to offset tax on the capital gains made on the sale of other securities.

When An Old Friend Passes Away...

When An Old Friend Passes Away...

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

There will be work today, there will be work tomorrow, there will be work the day after, but nothing will make up for the eternal regret of not seeing a friend when he was dying.

'Not very hopeful': UN chief on peace between Ukraine-Russia

'Not very hopeful': UN chief on peace between Ukraine-Russia

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

"The responsibilities of member states must be assumed by member states and let's not make the UN the scapegoat of the failures or of the negative actions that are committed by member states," he said.

'Dhoni functioned in a quiet way, Kohli has an aggressive intent'

'Dhoni functioned in a quiet way, Kohli has an aggressive intent'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Having watched Virat Kohli lead Royal Challengers Bangalore from close quarters, West Indies' T20 captain Darren Sammy feels that the dashing batsman loves to lead by example which is in contrast to his predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni's quiet way of functioning.

'Cheating wife wants to destroy my life'

'Cheating wife wants to destroy my life'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder, Let Us Talk, offers advice on how to navigate problems in a relationship.

AI can't substitute human intelligence in adjudication: Delhi HC

AI can't substitute human intelligence in adjudication: Delhi HC

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Justice Prathiba M Singh stated that the accuracy and reliability of AI generated data is still in the grey area and at best, such a tool can be utilised for a preliminary understanding or for preliminary research.

Modi's Edifice Complex

Modi's Edifice Complex

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

To understand Modi, listen to what he does not say -- vide NRC, suggests Prem Panicker.

Soccer PHOTOS: Rabiot scores winner as Juve close on Inter

Soccer PHOTOS: Rabiot scores winner as Juve close on Inter

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

IMAGES from Serie A matches played on Saturday.

'I was fired without a relieving letter'

'I was fired without a relieving letter'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

rediffGURU Abhishek Shah advise you on how to deal with challenges at the workplace.

Fake currency, black money like Jarasandha: Govt to SC on note ban

Fake currency, black money like Jarasandha: Govt to SC on note ban

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The Constitution bench is hearing a batch of 58 petitions challenging the demonetisation exercise.

PIX: Jaiswal, Dube slam 50s as India seal T20 series

PIX: Jaiswal, Dube slam 50s as India seal T20 series

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube blasted quickfire half-century as India thrashed Afghanistan by six wickets in the second T20 International against Afghanistan.

Did Taliban infiltrate Kashmir after Kabul fall? GOC Chinar Corps answers

Did Taliban infiltrate Kashmir after Kabul fall? GOC Chinar Corps answers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

"So, there was no infiltration of any Afghani Taliban... To that effect, we have been able to control (things)," he said.

'If possibly Hardik was in the team in the final....'

'If possibly Hardik was in the team in the final....'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Not scoring quickly certainly became India's undoing.

US Open: Wawrinka becomes oldest man to win singles since...

US Open: Wawrinka becomes oldest man to win singles since...

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Former US Open champion Stan Wawrinka said he still had the game for the grandest stage after the Swiss veteran became the oldest man to win a singles contest at the tournament since a 40-year-old Jimmy Connors in 1992.

World One Step Away From Disaster

World One Step Away From Disaster

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

A step away from nuclear weapons being used in conflicts, warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'China will be given a bloody nose'

'China will be given a bloody nose'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'They will continue to keep pricking at places where both of us are sensitive and keep the LAC alive.'

PIX: Superb Jaiswal steers India to 336 for 6 on Day 1

PIX: Superb Jaiswal steers India to 336 for 6 on Day 1

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played between India and England in Visakhapatnam, on Friday

Afghan embassy in Delhi shuts down, cites 'lack of support'

Afghan embassy in Delhi shuts down, cites 'lack of support'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

The Afghanistan Embassy in New Delhi announced Saturday night that it is ceasing its operations from October 1, citing a 'lack of support from the host government', failure to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan's interests, and reduction in personnel and resources.

'If I don't get it for 12th Fail, there will be another film...'

'If I don't get it for 12th Fail, there will be another film...'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'There can be no bigger compliment than people walking away, carrying the film in their hearts, and thanking you for it.'

The BEST International Films of 2021

The BEST International Films of 2021

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).

Incoming PCB chief honours hybrid Asia Cup amid discontent

Incoming PCB chief honours hybrid Asia Cup amid discontent

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Zaka Ashraf said he "will not block" the decision taken by his predecessor Najam Sethi

Rohit, Virat, Shami's epic 'Last Dance' in World Cup

Rohit, Virat, Shami's epic 'Last Dance' in World Cup

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

They took the centre-stage in the showpiece, showed the world what they are made of and walked away from the global meet with honour and distinction.

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar World Cup closing ceremony

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar World Cup closing ceremony

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

"Our parents talked to us about Maradona, and we will talk to our sons about Messi. We hope that we will win the cup, and we can celebrate with him and all the people in Argentina," said Nicolas Gomez, a fan from Argentina.

Why Birthdays Are Special For Saira Banu

Why Birthdays Are Special For Saira Banu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Saira Banu turned nostalgic on her 79th birthday on August 23.

MP: 12-yr-old girl raped, bitten, rod inserted in private parts

MP: 12-yr-old girl raped, bitten, rod inserted in private parts

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

A 12-year-old girl was raped, bitten multiple times and brutalised allegedly by two men working for the trust managing a famous temple in Maihar town of Satna district in Madhya Pradesh, police said on Friday.