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Dutee Chand suspended after testing positive for 'prohibited substances'

Dutee Chand suspended after testing positive for 'prohibited substances'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

India sprinter Dutee Chand has tested positive for prohibited anabolic steroids during an out-of-competition testing and has been provisionally suspended.

FIH Rankings: Indian men's hockey team jump two places

FIH Rankings: Indian men's hockey team jump two places

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The Indian men's hockey team climbed two places in the latest FIH rankings following back-to-back wins in the Pro League matches.

2nd T20: Odisha CM Patnaik rings the bell at Barabati Stadium

2nd T20: Odisha CM Patnaik rings the bell at Barabati Stadium

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik launched the second T20 International between India and South Africa by ringing the bell at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday.

Modi flags off 9 Vande Bharat trains with new features

Modi flags off 9 Vande Bharat trains with new features

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The railways also rolled out its first orange coloured Vande Bharat Express from Kasargod to Thiruvananthapuram, a high demand route which now operates two such trains, a senior Indian Railways official said.

UP cops search for Atiq aide Guddu Muslim in Odisha

UP cops search for Atiq aide Guddu Muslim in Odisha

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The DGP clarified that the UP Police has however, not arrested any person from Odisha.

Will go solo in 2024 LS polls, says BJD's Patnaik, rules out third front

Will go solo in 2024 LS polls, says BJD's Patnaik, rules out third front

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Patnaik, who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi earlier in the day to discuss developmental issues related to his state, also ruled out joining any third front, a plan floated by some regional parties earlier.

Need to improve, but not much to complain about: Stimac

Need to improve, but not much to complain about: Stimac

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac has expressed his displeasure over his wards losing possession of the ball at crucial junctures of a game.

Reid quits as India men's hockey coach after World Cup flop

Reid quits as India men's hockey coach after World Cup flop

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Reid submitted his resignation to Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, a day after the conclusion of the World Cup in Bhubaneswar

India Feels The Heat

India Feels The Heat

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Scenes from a hot summer day.

Properties In Dubai Cheaper Than Suburban Mumbai

Properties In Dubai Cheaper Than Suburban Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Properties located between Santa Cruz and Andheri in north west Mumbai are currently available at Rs 50,000 to Rs 100,000 per square feet, while in Dubai luxurious, fully furnished, properties are available at Rs 34,000 to Rs 60,000 per square feet of carpet area in the best locations.

Nearly a month on, Odisha train accident victims' kin await bodies

Nearly a month on, Odisha train accident victims' kin await bodies

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

She claimed that officials haven't given her any deadline when she will get the body.

India face Brazil in Women's U-17 FIFA World Cup

India face Brazil in Women's U-17 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

The country is slated to host the tournament from October 11 to 30 across three venues -- Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium, Goa's Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium.

Yeh Hai India: Drama On The Street

Yeh Hai India: Drama On The Street

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Artists perform on a Bhubaneswar street on the occasion of National Street Theatre Day, April 12, 2022.

The Secrecy Surrounding Electoral Bonds

The Secrecy Surrounding Electoral Bonds

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The BJP and Congress are the top two beneficiaries of the electoral bonds, followed by the Trinamool Congress.

Odisha minister succumbs hrs after being shot by police officer

Odisha minister succumbs hrs after being shot by police officer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Odisha's Health and Family Welfare Minister Naba Kishore Das died of bullet injuries on Sunday, Apollo Hospital officials said.

UDAN international plan under cloud as AirAsia India fails to get permit

UDAN international plan under cloud as AirAsia India fails to get permit

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Tata group-owned AirAsia India's inability to get approval for international flights is hurting UDAN, the Indian government's regional air connectivity project that also aims to link cities in Northeast India and Odisha to places abroad. Sources said the civil aviation ministry is waiting for the low-cost airline to come under the full ownership of Tata Sons and become part of Air India, the former state-owned carrier now owned by the private conglomerate, before allowing it to operate international flights. Tata owns 84 per cent stake in AirAsia India and it is understood that the group will complete the process of buying rest of the stake by July's end.

3 killed, 7 hurt as goods train derails at Odisha station; toll may go up

3 killed, 7 hurt as goods train derails at Odisha station; toll may go up

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

East Coast Railway officials said that the accident took place around 6.44 am when some people were waiting at the platform and the waiting hall for a passenger train.

Odisha detects 59 H3N2 influenza cases in Jan, Feb; steps up surveillance

Odisha detects 59 H3N2 influenza cases in Jan, Feb; steps up surveillance

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

State health secretary of Odisha on Sunday directed all district administrations to be vigilant and step up influenza-like illness and severe acute respiratory infections surveillance at health facility level and community level.

President Murmu Goes Back To School

President Murmu Goes Back To School

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

On Friday, November 11, the second day of her Odisha tour, the President visited her alma mater, the Government Girls High School and the Kuntala Kumari Sabat Adivasi Hostel where she used to stay during her school days.

Hockey WC: Argentina hold Australia, Netherlands crush NZ

Hockey WC: Argentina hold Australia, Netherlands crush NZ

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

They looked on course to clinch all three points on offer but Govers Blake scored in the dying minutes for Australia as the two sides split points.

Junior hockey star Boby's tragedy to triumph story!

Junior hockey star Boby's tragedy to triumph story!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

A personal tragedy led Boby Singh Dhami to pick up the hockey stick; and looking back, he believes everything happens for a reason.

'President Murmu won't compromise on principles'

'President Murmu won't compromise on principles'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

There were many people who wanted to seek favours from her by offering lakhs and crores of rupees even through her family members when she was Odisha's transport minister. She never allowed any kind of corrupt practices to touch her department officials, family members or the supporters who have stood by her.

Intercontinental Cup: India-Lebanon play out goalless draw

Intercontinental Cup: India-Lebanon play out goalless draw

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Brought on in the 82nd minute, Chhetri received a perfect delivery from Anirudh Thapa but the India captain could not find the back of the net.

Furious Bagan slams physio over star player's injury

Furious Bagan slams physio over star player's injury

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Kuruniyan ACL tear sparks row, Mohun Bagan 'refuse' to release players for Asian Games

UGC, expert panel against eminence tag to Bengal's Jadavpur varsity, Jamia

UGC, expert panel against eminence tag to Bengal's Jadavpur varsity, Jamia

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The ministry of education is yet to take call on the recommendations by the empowered expert committee and the University Grants Commission.

BJD retains Jharsuguda assembly seat in bypolls; BJP vote share rises

BJD retains Jharsuguda assembly seat in bypolls; BJP vote share rises

Rediff.com13 May 2023

In Jharsuguda, Dipali Das secured a total of 1,07,198 votes receiving 60.93 per cent of the votes polled, while Tripathy bagged 58,477 votes (33.24 per cent).

Long jumper Sreeshankar finishes 3rd in Diamond League

Long jumper Sreeshankar finishes 3rd in Diamond League

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Murali Sreeshankar is the only third Indian to finish in the top-three of a Diamond League after Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and former discus thrower Vikas Gowda.

Abhinav Bindra lauds BCCI for 'looking after Rishabh'

Abhinav Bindra lauds BCCI for 'looking after Rishabh'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Shooting ace Bindra, who claimed a historic gold medal in the men's 10m air rifle competition at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, runs the Abhinav Bindra Sports Medicine and Research Institute (ABSMARI) -- a one-of-a-kind institute for physiotherapy in the country with a world-class biomechanical and sports science laboratory set up for academic purposes -- in Bhubaneswar.

Odisha school was turned into makeshift morgue, now students are scared

Odisha school was turned into makeshift morgue, now students are scared

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Such is the reluctance of the young students and their parents to come back to a building associated with tragic mass death that the school management committee (SMC) has pleaded with the state government to demolish the building as it is old.

Children gather in schools to witness moon landing

Children gather in schools to witness moon landing

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

An entire nation waited, praying and hoping fervently, as the countdown to touch down on the moon wound to a slow close on Wednesday with many thousands gathering in schools, places of worship and elsewhere and scientists doing last minute checks to ensure Chandrayaan-3 makes a soft landing on the lunar south pole.

PM Modi offers prayers at Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar

PM Modi offers prayers at Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

Modi, who spent around 25 minutes at the temple premises amid tight security, offered flowers, bel leaves, milk, coconut water and sweets in a special puja to Lord Lingaraj.

'If not Paris, India will definitely win gold in 2028 LA Olympics'

'If not Paris, India will definitely win gold in 2028 LA Olympics'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Hockey India (HI) secretary general Bhola Nath Singh on Saturday claimed that India will definitely win gold at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if they miss out on the yellow metal in Paris next year.

Felt massive jolt: NDRF jawan onboard Coromandel Express

Felt massive jolt: NDRF jawan onboard Coromandel Express

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The jawan said he used his mobile phone light to locate hurt and trapped passengers and took them to safety.

From hatchbacks to holidays, consumers ready to loosen purse strings

From hatchbacks to holidays, consumers ready to loosen purse strings

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

With Onam and Raksha Bandhan just around the corner, the festival season is ready to kick off in full swing. As people embrace the celebratory spirit, companies anticipate a surge in sales this year. Consumer durables firms are expecting strong growth of 40-50 per cent in the premium segment during the upcoming season. Appliance makers also foresee increased demand for cooling appliances - refrigerators and air conditioners - which were impacted by unseasonal rainfall.

Naveen Patnaik in a Tee and Tracksuit!

Naveen Patnaik in a Tee and Tracksuit!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Naveenbabu turned 75 last October and there have been rumours of ill health, which he denied last Friday.

Now, Hockey India also facing suspension...

Now, Hockey India also facing suspension...

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

A delegation from International Hockey Federation (FIH) is in New Delhi to discuss the way forward and avert a possible suspension of Hockey India (HI), currently placed under a Committee of Administrators.

Hockey World Cup: India seek better show from strikers in must-win match vs NZ

Hockey World Cup: India seek better show from strikers in must-win match vs NZ

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

India would look to address their attacking woes against a plucky New Zealand for a place in the last-eight stage of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

Coach Stimac's 'tongue lashing' spurs India to title

Coach Stimac's 'tongue lashing' spurs India to title

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'Every game is important, every win is important, especially clean sheets, so I am very happy. But I can tell you that I was not at all happy at half time. We played well in the first 10 minutes, and then we disappeared.'

Snow Covered Village To Maoist Wickedness

Snow Covered Village To Maoist Wickedness

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Capturing the shades of India on Monday, February 20, 2023.

All eyes on Chhetri as India look to regain Intercontinental Cup

All eyes on Chhetri as India look to regain Intercontinental Cup

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Sunil Chhetri will be the cynosure of all eyes as the Blue Tigers look to regain the Intercontinental Cup