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How To Prevent Deaths By Suicide At IITs

How To Prevent Deaths By Suicide At IITs

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

171 IIT student deaths by suicide or other unnatural causes have been recorded between January 2006 and September 2026. Of these, 120 were recorded between 2016 and September 2026, compared with 51 in the preceding decade.

Nagal reveals what went wrong in gruelling Korea defeat

Nagal reveals what went wrong in gruelling Korea defeat

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal reflected on his gruelling three-hour Davis Cup loss to South Korea's Hyeon Chung, attributing the defeat to Chung's superior play, challenging court conditions, and missed opportunities. The loss contributed to India trailing 0-2 in the tie, with Nagal acknowledging the fine margins in the intense battle.

Asia Cup: Will India Women Decline To Receive Trophy From Pakistan's Naqvi?

Asia Cup: Will India Women Decline To Receive Trophy From Pakistan's Naqvi?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The upcoming Women's Asia Cup in Dubai could reignite a controversy for the BCCI regarding the trophy presentation if India reaches the final, as Pakistan's Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the ACC chief, might be on the dais, recalling a similar incident with the men's team last year.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has what it takes to rule world cricket: Srikkanth

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has what it takes to rule world cricket: Srikkanth

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

Kris Srikkanth backs 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to become a world cricket superstar, citing his fearless batting, Duleep Trophy heroics, IPL dominance and potential across all three formats.

The Untold Migration To Gujarat

The Untold Migration To Gujarat

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Their stories will go unheard, filed somewhere in the banal footnotes of history. Unwritten, untold, undocumented, notes Binu Alex.

India all-rounder Mahipal Lomror signs with Surrey

India all-rounder Mahipal Lomror signs with Surrey

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Indian all-rounder Mahipal Lomror has signed with Surrey for the remainder of the County Championship season. He becomes the second player from Rajasthan to join the English side this season, filling a gap left by injuries and international call-ups.

Indian Teen Maaya Revathi Reaches US Open Junior Doubles Semis

Indian Teen Maaya Revathi Reaches US Open Junior Doubles Semis

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

India's Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi and her Ukrainian partner Antonina Sushkova concluded their impressive run at the US Open junior girls' doubles, losing in the semifinals to American twins Annika and Kristina Penickova. Despite the loss, their unseeded journey included significant upsets against seeded pairs.

Harjinder Kaur powers India to CWG silver

Harjinder Kaur powers India to CWG silver

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

India's Harjinder Kaur secured a silver medal in the women's 69kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games, achieving a personal best of 227kg.

I Have To Thank The 1980s For...

I Have To Thank The 1980s For...

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

I have to thank the 1980s for its soul-stirring music. It added so much melody and cheer to my life -- there hasn't been so much lovely music like that since, recalls Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Hockey World Cup: Netherlands dent India's semi-final hopes with 3-1 win

Hockey World Cup: Netherlands dent India's semi-final hopes with 3-1 win

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

India's strong defensive start unravelled after half-time as three Dutch goals secured a 3-1 win, denting the team's World Cup semifinal hopes.

Nerves, missed chances cost India women's hockey team World Cup semi-final spot: Coach Marijne

Nerves, missed chances cost India women's hockey team World Cup semi-final spot: Coach Marijne

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

India women's hockey team coach Sjoerd Marijne attributed his side's goalless draw against Australia, which led to their World Cup semi-final exit, to nerves and an inability to convert opportunities, despite calling the fifth-sixth place playoff a 'significant achievement'.

Navneet-Dinesh Pair Maintain Perfect Record In Commonwealth Games Lawn Bowls

Navneet-Dinesh Pair Maintain Perfect Record In Commonwealth Games Lawn Bowls

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

India's men's lawn bowls pair, Navneet Singh and Dinesh Kumar, secured their third consecutive victory at the Commonwealth Games by defeating Botswana in a tense tie-break. The duo showcased strong coordination and resilience, maintaining their perfect record and significantly boosting their chances of advancing to the knockout stage.

Mumbai's Oldest, Richest Ganpati Pandals

Mumbai's Oldest, Richest Ganpati Pandals

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

A look at some of the oldest, richest and famous Ganesh pandals in Mumbai.

India's hockey World Cup hopes on line against South Africa

India's hockey World Cup hopes on line against South Africa

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

India's Women's Hockey team, buoyed by a draw against China, is set to face South Africa in their second World Cup match. A win is crucial for their qualification hopes for the second round. Coach Sjoerd Marijne acknowledges areas for improvement, particularly in ball possession, despite strong performances from key players like Deepika and Navneet Kaur.

Miss These 10 Days, Lose 55% Of Your Wealth

Miss These 10 Days, Lose 55% Of Your Wealth

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

What happens to my money if the market falls off a cliff tomorrow? Sandipan Roy, CIO, Motilal Oswal Private Wealth has the answer.

India's tricolour embarks on global time-zone relay from Fiji on I-Day

India's tricolour embarks on global time-zone relay from Fiji on I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

India launched 'Suryapath Tiranga', a unique initiative involving over 50 Indian missions globally, to digitally relay images of the tricolour across multiple time zones, starting from Fiji, to mark the country's 80th Independence Day.

Avengers: Endgame Encore: How The 4 New Crucial Scenes Set Up Doomsday

Avengers: Endgame Encore: How The 4 New Crucial Scenes Set Up Doomsday

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Avengers: Endgame Encore adds four crucial scenes that connect the old MCU to Avengers: Doomsday, from Loki's shocking return to Doctor Doom's sinister plans for the multiverse.

SEE: Malaysian PM sings Kishore song at BRICS gala dinner

SEE: Malaysian PM sings Kishore song at BRICS gala dinner

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's impromptu rendition of Kishore Kumar's classic 'Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat' has captivated audiences online, with a video of his performance garnering over a million views and widespread appreciation.

FATF Urges Fintech To Invest Against Emerging Tech Threats

FATF Urges Fintech To Invest Against Emerging Tech Threats

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

FATF Vice-President Vivek Aggarwal has urged the fintech industry to increase investments to combat emerging threats from AI, scam compounds, virtual digital assets, and quantum computing. He warned that these technological challenges pose a significant risk to India's rapid growth in the fintech sector, highlighting a current lack of adequate investment and risk realisation within the industry.

India Prepares For Crucial FIH Hockey World Cup Clash Against England

India Prepares For Crucial FIH Hockey World Cup Clash Against England

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

India is set to face England in a critical FIH Men's Hockey World Cup Pool D match, aiming to overcome a 32-year World Cup drought against their European rivals. Following an opening win against Wales, India seeks to improve its performance, particularly in open play finishing, against a strong England side that started with a dominant victory over Pakistan. The outcome of this match is crucial for both teams' progression to the knockout stages.

Ajinkya Rahane To Debut As Test Commentator For India-Sri Lanka Series

Ajinkya Rahane To Debut As Test Commentator For India-Sri Lanka Series

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane is set to begin his Test commentary career with the Sony Sports Network during India's upcoming two-match series in Sri Lanka.

Shafali Verma fastest and youngest to 3000 runs in WT20Is

Shafali Verma fastest and youngest to 3000 runs in WT20Is

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

India's Shafali Verma has become the fastest and youngest player to reach 3,000 runs in Women's T20 International cricket during a match against Pakistan in Dubai.

Colombo Test, Day 4: India close in on win even after Mendis-Sooriyabhandara fight back

Colombo Test, Day 4: India close in on win even after Mendis-Sooriyabhandara fight back

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

India have held a significant stranglehold on the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka at lunch on Day 4 in Colombo on Wednesday.

India's Gyaneshwari Yadav Clinches Silver In Thrilling CWG Weightlifting

India's Gyaneshwari Yadav Clinches Silver In Thrilling CWG Weightlifting

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Indian weightlifter Gyaneshwari Yadav won a silver medal in the women's 53kg category at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She set a new Games record in the clean and jerk, only to see it broken by Nigeria's Onome Omolola Didih, who ultimately secured the gold with a stunning performance. This marks India's fourth weightlifting medal and fifth overall at the Games.

Over 37 lakh electoral roll appeals pending in West Bengal

Over 37 lakh electoral roll appeals pending in West Bengal

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

The Election Commission has informed the Supreme Court that over 37 lakh appeals concerning deletions or inclusions in West Bengal's electoral rolls remain pending under the Special Intensive Revision. The apex court-appointed tribunals have disposed of only a fraction of the 38.20 lakh appeals filed, prompting the Supreme Court to seek data and a plan for streamlining the adjudication process.

When Bhagat Singh Wrote About Love

When Bhagat Singh Wrote About Love

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Did love make Bhagat Singh a weaker revolutionary? In a heated argument once, Sukhdev accused him of allowing his fascination with a woman to come in the way of revolutionary duty. Bhagat Singh's answer, in a letter days later, was a defence of love as a revolutionary's strength, not a weakness. On Bhagat Singh's 119th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra looks at the friendship, arguments and ideas that bound him and Sukhdev together.

Kujur, Bhadra dominate Indian Athletics Final Series with strong Asian Games prep

Kujur, Bhadra dominate Indian Athletics Final Series with strong Asian Games prep

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Animesh Kujur secured a remarkable double, winning both the 100m and 200m titles, while Harita Bhadra clocked the second-fastest time ever by an Indian woman in the 100m at the inaugural Indian Athletics Final Series, showcasing strong form ahead of the Asian Games.

AI Learning Breaks Engineering Barriers

AI Learning Breaks Engineering Barriers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

AI is no longer a tool only for software engineers and technology teams.

Sourav Ganguly defends Shami, optimistic about Ishan Kishan's Test return

Sourav Ganguly defends Shami, optimistic about Ishan Kishan's Test return

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Former captain Sourav Ganguly defends veteran pacer Mohammed Shami against claims of neglect by selectors, praising his domestic performances. Ganguly also expresses optimism about Ishan Kishan's potential return to Test cricket, highlighting his strong form in recent domestic finals.

14 months out, Avinash Sable eyes Asian Games comeback

14 months out, Avinash Sable eyes Asian Games comeback

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Indian steeplechase champion Avinash Sable faced a career-threatening knee injury and subsequent psychological struggles, leading to 14 months on the sidelines. Despite a tough upbringing, the physical and mental toll of inactivity and a second injury pushed him to the brink of retirement. With renewed determination and support, Sable has overcome his fears and is now back in competitive shape, aiming to defend his Asian Games title.

Folksy, Spooky Films You Can't Miss!

Folksy, Spooky Films You Can't Miss!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

From Tumbbad to Kantara, these folklore-fuelled films prove Indian cinema has plenty of strange, spooky and spectacular myths to bring to the big screen.

Before The Paradise, Watch Nani's Best Movies

Before The Paradise, Watch Nani's Best Movies

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

As Nani gears up for the ambitious The Paradise, we look back at his most memorable performances, from a vengeful housefly to a fiery revolutionary and to a Saturday-only action hero.

Can Food Prices Cool Before 2026 Ends?

Can Food Prices Cool Before 2026 Ends?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

'I don't really expect the August increase in food prices, which was close to 6 per cent, to persist as we go close to the end of this year.'

I'm done being negative, playing the victim: Sumit Nagal

I'm done being negative, playing the victim: Sumit Nagal

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal reflects on his challenging 2026 season, marked by injuries and mental toll. He discusses his decision to stop "playing the victim" and focus on enjoying the game rather than solely chasing results, a mental shift that has improved his performance in recent months.

'I have a good chance': Karkera eyes Asian Games podium

'I have a good chance': Karkera eyes Asian Games podium

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

Asian Games debutant Kartik Karkera, an orthopaedic doctor, expresses confidence in securing a podium finish in the men's marathon despite facing faster international competitors. He believes the challenging heat and humidity will make it a tactical race, playing to his strengths, and prioritises a medal over a personal best. Karkera also highlights the advantage of his 1500m background and medical knowledge in his training.

India's Women's Pairs Secure Thrilling Bowls Victory At Commonwealth Games

India's Women's Pairs Secure Thrilling Bowls Victory At Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

India's Women's Pairs team, comprising Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh, secured a thrilling tie-break victory against Malta in their opening Bowls event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. The Indian duo showcased resilience after Malta fought back, ultimately winning the decisive final bowl.

10 Movies With SECRET Connections

10 Movies With SECRET Connections

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

From unexpected cameos to sneaky Easter eggs, these Hindi films have quietly created some wonderfully weird cinematic universes of their own.

Seema Kaliramna Balances Motherhood With Asian Games Ambitions

Seema Kaliramna Balances Motherhood With Asian Games Ambitions

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Indian discus thrower Seema Kaliramna discusses the emotional challenges of balancing motherhood with her sporting career, as she prepares for the Asian Games after winning bronze at the Commonwealth Games.

Overall a good game but can't take any team lightly: Harmanpreet Kaur

Overall a good game but can't take any team lightly: Harmanpreet Kaur

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

India's women's cricket team secured a commanding 94-run victory over Thailand in their Women's T20 Asia Cup opener. Despite a batting collapse after a strong start by Shafali Verma, India posted 159-9, then bowled out Thailand for just 65, with Deepti Sharma delivering a record-breaking spell. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledged the win but cautioned against complacency.

Women's Asia Cup: Smriti Mandhana Sets New Records With Explosive Ton Vs Hong Kong

Women's Asia Cup: Smriti Mandhana Sets New Records With Explosive Ton Vs Hong Kong

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Smriti Mandhana etched her name in the annals of cricket history, becoming the batter with the most centuries in women's international cricket while hitting the most centuries in women's international cricket in the Women's Asia Cup match against Hong Kong in Dubai on Thursday.