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MMA Fighter Varun Sanyal's Unforgettable Asian Games Debut

MMA Fighter Varun Sanyal's Unforgettable Asian Games Debut

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Indian MMA fighter Varun Sanyal faced a challenging Asian Games debut, marked by logistical issues and a medical disqualification due to a weight-cutting incident. Despite the setback, Sanyal, an Indian citizen with Singapore PR, shares his journey in MMA, his 'fighting nomad' lifestyle, and his aspirations for Indian fighters.

Diksha Dagar Secures Top 10 Spot on LET Order of Merit Despite Modest Finish

Diksha Dagar Secures Top 10 Spot on LET Order of Merit Despite Modest Finish

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Diksha Dagar, a two-time winner on the Ladies European Tour (LET), has moved into the top 10 of the Order of Merit, securing ninth position despite a modest finish at the Australian Women's Open.

Indian golfers ready for Australian WPGA Championship

Indian golfers ready for Australian WPGA Championship

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Diksha Dagar will lead a strong five-member Indian contingent at this week's Australian WPGA Championship. Hannah Green, fresh off a major win, is also competing.

Diksha Dagar Makes Strong Start at Australian WPGA Championships

Diksha Dagar Makes Strong Start at Australian WPGA Championships

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Diksha Dagar carded a 4-under 67 to be placed Tied-8th after the first round of the Australian WPGA Championships. Kelsey Macdonald leads the field after setting a new course record.

Hitaashee Bakshi Climbs Rankings at Australian WPGA Championships

Hitaashee Bakshi Climbs Rankings at Australian WPGA Championships

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Hitaashee Bakshi emerged as the top Indian performer at the Australian WPGA Championships, while Diksha Dagar remained in the top 20. Local favourite Hannah Green leads the tournament.

Whose Wedding Is Alia Bhatt Attending?

Whose Wedding Is Alia Bhatt Attending?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

After completing her duties at the Cannes Film Festival, Alia Bhatt jetted off to Costa Brava in Spain to attend a wedding.

Indian-origin couple driving daughter to college killed in US car crash

Indian-origin couple driving daughter to college killed in US car crash

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Their only surviving immediate family member, son Adiryan (14), was not in the vehicle with them.

Indian student stabbed multiple times in Australia

Indian student stabbed multiple times in Australia

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Police have arrested Daniel Norwood and the 27-year-old suspect is charged with attempted murder after Garg, allegedly suffered multiple stab wounds to the face, chest and abdomen, the Daily Telegraph newspaper reported.

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5% effective

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5% effective

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Moderna's announcement comes just a week after Pfizer and Biontech said their COVID-19 vaccine candidate was found to be more than 90 per cent effective in preventing COVID-19 in participants.

Gifts, beach stroll: Day 2 of Modi-Xi summit

Gifts, beach stroll: Day 2 of Modi-Xi summit

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

On Day 2 of the summit, Modi and Xi held a fresh round of one-on-one discussion at the Taj Fisherman's Cove Hotel.

Swimming with the crocs

Swimming with the crocs

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Adrenaline junkies are flocking to Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin City, Australia, to dive with 16-foot long crocodiles.

Sporting events cancelled, tributes paid after Queen Elizabeth dies

Sporting events cancelled, tributes paid after Queen Elizabeth dies

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The world of sport reacted to the death of Queen Elizabeth on Thursday with a raft of cancellations across cricket, golf, rugby and cycling, while others paid tribute by holding a minute's silence.

Spotted: Composer Yuvan Shankar Raja in Chennai

Spotted: Composer Yuvan Shankar Raja in Chennai

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Reader Arun Kumar sends us a photograph.

Spotted: Ajith, Shalini in Chennai

Spotted: Ajith, Shalini in Chennai

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Reader Princil has sent us this photograh of the star and his wife.

Chitrangada just took our breath away!

Chitrangada just took our breath away!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

The stunning actress walked for designer Harshita Chatterjee Deshpande. And it was divine!

PIX: The most dazzling cover girls of 2013

PIX: The most dazzling cover girls of 2013

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Take a look at Bollywood girls who made quite a splash on various magazine covers all through the year.

OUCH! Did Kareena Kapoor just OUTSHINE her sister?

OUCH! Did Kareena Kapoor just OUTSHINE her sister?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

She was there to cheer Karisma Kapoor but did the younger Kapoor girl definitely made heads turn at the Lakme Fashion Week.

Inside Mumbai's mill of horror

Inside Mumbai's mill of horror

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

The ruins of Shakti Mills are a hauntingly beautiful place. On the evening of August 22, they were a silent witness to one of the most horrific episodes in Mumbai's history.

'The Pallava kings were masters in rock cut temples'

'The Pallava kings were masters in rock cut temples'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Rediff readers shared these pictures of the Shore temple in Tamil Nadu.

PIX: Neha Dhupia catwalks to Save the Tigers

PIX: Neha Dhupia catwalks to Save the Tigers

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

On the final day of the Lakme Fashion Week, the actress along with designer Rohit Bal and director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra walked the ramp to support the cause of tiger conservation.

Carving communal constituencies: Countdown to 2014

Carving communal constituencies: Countdown to 2014

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Saeed Naqvi writes about the deteriorating communal situation in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh.

Want the perfect Instagram pic? Head to London's Selfie Factory

Want the perfect Instagram pic? Head to London's Selfie Factory

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Are you an Instagram buff? Then the Selfie Factory in London's Westfield is a haven for you. A nirvana of bathtubs overspilling with coloured balls, a 'confetti cove' and walls peppered with fake plastic doughnuts, this place, according to the website, is the chance to "capture the best photos of your life!" Here's a sneak peak at this seriously 'grammable pop-up.

Markets surge on strong global cues

Markets surge on strong global cues

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Markets surged to end over 2 per cent higher on Friday, amid strong global cues after ECB's bond buying programme, led by index heavyweights. The 30-share Sensex provisionally ended up 337 points at 17,684 and the 50-share Nifty ended up 104 points at 5,342.

'It was like watching Sachin bat,' Langer on Steve Smith...

'It was like watching Sachin bat,' Langer on Steve Smith...

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Head coach Justin Langer was in awe of Steve Smith while watching him play during Australia's first practice session in London ahead of the World Cup, so much so that "it was like watching Sachin bat".

Even in absence, Perambalur feels Raja's presence

Even in absence, Perambalur feels Raja's presence

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

Having traversed through the DMK bastion of Thiruvarur and the AIADMK stronghold of Srirangam, Saisuresh Sivaswamy concludes his poll journey in Peramabalur -- the hometown of jailed former telecom minister A Raja -- which slowly seems like slipping out of the DMK's hands.

Multi-level marketing firms under scanner

Multi-level marketing firms under scanner

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Ministry has ordered a closer scrutiny into the affairs of six companies that were covered in the report.

Guj riots: SC to pass order on Jafri murder case

Guj riots: SC to pass order on Jafri murder case

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would pass directions on the basis of the confidential report on the investigation carried out by the Special Investigation Team into the alleged role of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and others in the killing of Congress MP Ehsan Jafri in Ahmedabad during 2002 riots.

COVID-19: Celtic named as Scottish champions

COVID-19: Celtic named as Scottish champions

Rediff.com18 May 2020

The league statement added that final season placings were decided on a points-per-game basis in matches played to March 13.

ISAT-2010: Admission test for BTech prog at IIST

ISAT-2010: Admission test for BTech prog at IIST

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, invites applications for it B Tech programmes.

US's multi-billion-dollar lure for Indian IT giants

US's multi-billion-dollar lure for Indian IT giants

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

The raging political firestorm over how to reform the US's $2.5-trillion healthcare sector might offer great chance to Indian IT firms.

US media's 'wrap-up' coverage of PM's visit

US media's 'wrap-up' coverage of PM's visit

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

The American media, over the past few days, has covered the flair and panache of first state dinner hosted by US President Barack Obama for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, more than the politics of the visit.

Terror cases: Insurance cos to speed up payment

Terror cases: Insurance cos to speed up payment

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

With terrorist attacks getting more frequent in the country, insurance companies are introducing a mechanism for processing speedy claims on this.

Revival: India creates 151,000 jobs till Sept 09

Revival: India creates 151,000 jobs till Sept 09

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Emerging from the shadow of the global slowdown, Indian economy has shown clear signs of revival with a likely 1.51 lakh (151,000) jobs being added in a year till September 2009, the Economic Survey said on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Last 2 of Maradu high rises demolished

PHOTOS: Last 2 of Maradu high rises demolished

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Explosives, weighing totally nearly 750 kgs, were used in a controlled manner to bring down the lakeside structures in Maradu, eight months after the apex court ordered their demolition for violation of the Coastal Regulation Zone norms.

Five tips to avoid 'Messting'

Five tips to avoid 'Messting'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

'Messting' is the new term coined for ruining your life by sending text messages. So, to avoid falling from grace, a list of five things to think about before hitting 'send' has been advised.

Antarctica in photos: What the end of the world looks like

Antarctica in photos: What the end of the world looks like

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Get ready to pack your bags!

Anderson, Bresnan help England crush WI

Anderson, Bresnan help England crush WI

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Seamers James Anderson and Tim Bresnan ripped through the West Indies batting order to lead England to victory by an innings and 83 runs in the second Test on Monday.

Canada: 565 mn-yr-old fossil named after Indian

Canada: 565 mn-yr-old fossil named after Indian

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

A retired Indian geologist who made an internationally renowned discovery in the 1960s in Canada has received a rare honour -- a 565 million-year-old fossil has been named after him.

Indo-Canadian restaurateur commits suicide

Indo-Canadian restaurateur commits suicide

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Nanda had reportedly left a suicide note saying the scrutiny she and her family had experienced following an explosion in her restaurant was too much to handle.

Sharif to depart for London soon: report

Sharif to depart for London soon: report

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

sharif's deportation was one of the rare occasion when Saudi Arabia and the royal family had been openly criticised, when traditionally they have been accorded great respect, bordering sometimes on reverence.