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FC Goa Carry India's Flag into Asia Amid Troubled Times

FC Goa Carry India's Flag into Asia Amid Troubled Times

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

It will take FC Goa nothing short of a miracle to pull off a win against the Omanis, and a victory will be a the perfect Independence Day present for Indian football fans.

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Tilak, Shami fail to fire

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Tilak, Shami fail to fire

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Mumbai were bowled out for 181 in their second innings, setting J&K 243 runs to win the season-opening match.

How Pakistan bounced back to down India and win 2017 CT

How Pakistan bounced back to down India and win 2017 CT

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Sarfaraz recalled how the side regrouped under the guidance of senior players like Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez, something he feels that the present Pakistan side will need too.

Asia Cup Hockey: India pump 15 past Kazakhstan!

Asia Cup Hockey: India pump 15 past Kazakhstan!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

India crush Kazakhstan 15-0 to march into Super 4s with all-win record

Buttler, Coetzee set to join GT; Russell, Narine to link with KKR in Bengaluru

Buttler, Coetzee set to join GT; Russell, Narine to link with KKR in Bengaluru

Rediff.com13 May 2025

GT's other overseas players, including Rashid Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Kagiso Rabada and Karim Janat, stayed with the rest of the squad in India.

Real Madrid survive Dortmund scare; Dembele wins it for PSG

Real Madrid survive Dortmund scare; Dembele wins it for PSG

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Images from the Club World Cup quarter-finals between Paris St Germain-Bayern Munich and Real Madrid-Dortmund.

Asia Cup: Harmanpreet leads India to win over Japan

Asia Cup: Harmanpreet leads India to win over Japan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

India had beaten China 4-3 in their campaign opener on Friday.

Etawah tonsure: 'All Hindus have right to recite Bhagavad Katha'

Etawah tonsure: 'All Hindus have right to recite Bhagavad Katha'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

In response to the recent incident in Etawah where a non-Brahmin kathavachak (religious storyteller) was allegedly assaulted and tonsured, the Kashi Vidvat Parishad, a prestigious council of Sanskrit scholars and experts on Hindu scriptures, has issued a strong statement defending the rights of all Hindus to recite and narrate the Bhagavad Katha.

Raj Thackeray issues gag order to MNS cadres

Raj Thackeray issues gag order to MNS cadres

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Amid the language controversy, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has prohibited his party members from interacting with media or posting personal reactions on social media platforms.

'No Risk Of India, Pakistan Not Playing'

'No Risk Of India, Pakistan Not Playing'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

'The Asia Cup cannot be compared to private tournaments like the World Championship of Legends.'

PCB make change to indicate Champions Trophy readiness

PCB make change to indicate Champions Trophy readiness

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

The PCB is upgrading the facilities at all three venues in the country as Pakistan prepares to host an ICC tournament for the first time since 1996, when they co-hosted the ODI World Cup.

Champions Trophy-chasing Aussies touch down in Pakistan

Champions Trophy-chasing Aussies touch down in Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The depleted Aussies will look at Travis Head and captain Smith for inspiration as they chase the title that they last won in 2009.

PIX: Chelsea trounce PSG to win Club World Cup

PIX: Chelsea trounce PSG to win Club World Cup

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Cole Palmer scored twice as the Chelsea proved too good for the Parisians, fresh off their maiden Champions League triumph last month.

Israel bombs multiple areas in Lebanon amid ceasefire strain

Israel bombs multiple areas in Lebanon amid ceasefire strain

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

The air raids struck areas including the outskirts of Brital and Nasiriyah towns in the Bekaa Valley, Tallet al-Sunduq, Jarmak in Jezzine, and the Mahmoudiya and Khardali regions.

Women's Nations League: Jones 'tricks' as England rout Portugal

Women's Nations League: Jones 'tricks' as England rout Portugal

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Aggie Beever-Jones scored a stunning first-half hat-trick as England were ruthless hosts in a 6-0 thrashing of Portugal on Friday at Wembley in their penultimate game of the Women's Nations League group stage.

Tete-Led India Eye Direct World Cup Spot at Asia Cup

Tete-Led India Eye Direct World Cup Spot at Asia Cup

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The 23-year-old Salima has been an integral part of the team for a while after being appointed captain last year.

Club World Cup: City humble Juve in 7-goal show

Club World Cup: City humble Juve in 7-goal show

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Manchester City secured top spot in Group G of the Club World Cup with a 5-2 thrashing of Juventus on Thursday, exposing the Serie A side's defensive frailties in emphatic fashion.

Arshdeep named ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year

Arshdeep named ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Arshdeep Singh starred as India ended their wait for a major ICC trophy win with victory in the T20 World Cup last year.

Stage set for another India vs Australia ICC Final: All you need to know

Stage set for another India vs Australia ICC Final: All you need to know

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Just like in last year's ICC World Test Championship Final and the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final, India and Australia are set to clash in the showpiece finale of another landmark ICC tournament, this time at the ICC U19 Men's World Cup 2024 in South Africa on Sunday.

Burns' T20 World Cup wish: Face India in first game

Burns' T20 World Cup wish: Face India in first game

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Italy made the cut for the event in India and Sri Lanka next year with a solid showing in the European Qualifiers that concluded earlier this month

Auto-driver thrashed on camera for 'insulting' Marathi

Auto-driver thrashed on camera for 'insulting' Marathi

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

A video showing an auto-rickshaw driver being beaten up allegedly by Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray workers in Maharashtra's Palghar district for 'anti-Marathi' remarks has gone viral on social media, further fuelling controversy over the language issue in the state.

Football ace Chhetri comes out of retirement

Football ace Chhetri comes out of retirement

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Sunil Chhetri returns to the national team,

China showcases latest arms in parade, a veiled warning to US?

China showcases latest arms in parade, a veiled warning to US?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

China displayed a range of new weapons at a military parade, including laser weapons, nuclear ballistic missiles, giant underwater drones, and fifth-generation aircraft.

PIX: England whip Wales; meet Sweden in Euro quarters

PIX: England whip Wales; meet Sweden in Euro quarters

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Reigning champions England thrashed neighbours Wales 6-1 to reach the Women's Euro 2025 quarter-finals on Sunday, securing second spot in Group D and cruising into the knockouts, where they will face Sweden, on a high note.

Rahul's big claim: CEC Gyanesh Kumar protecting 'vote chors'

Rahul's big claim: CEC Gyanesh Kumar protecting 'vote chors'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of protecting individuals involved in voter deletion and election rigging, citing data from Karnataka and Maharashtra.

Women's Euros: Norway in quarters; Swiss keep hopes alive

Women's Euros: Norway in quarters; Swiss keep hopes alive

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

A late solo strike by Norway forward Caroline Graham Hansen secured a 2-1 victory against Finland in the Women's European Championship on Sunday, as the twice champions qualified for the quarter-finals.

Indian team trio to miss Mumbai's next Ranji Trophy tie

Indian team trio to miss Mumbai's next Ranji Trophy tie

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Mumbai will now need to beat Meghalaya by a big margin and hope for favourable results in other matches to keep their quarter-final hopes alive.

Euro PIX: England top group; Slovenia reach last 16

Euro PIX: England top group; Slovenia reach last 16

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group C match between England and Slovenia at Cologne Stadium, Germany, on Tuesday.

PIX: Spain, Italy through to women's Euros quarter-finals

PIX: Spain, Italy through to women's Euros quarter-finals

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Spain cruised to a 3-1 win over Italy on Friday that sees both sides through to the knock-out stages at the Women's Euros, with the Spaniards topping Group B to set up a showdown with hosts Switzerland, while the second-placed Italians will meet Group A winners Norway.

CT 2025: Pakistan, Bangladesh out: Pride at stake now

CT 2025: Pakistan, Bangladesh out: Pride at stake now

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Pakistan and Bangladesh will face off in a dead rubber match in the Champions Trophy on Thursday, both teams looking to salvage some pride after disappointing tournament performances. Both teams have suffered heavy defeats to New Zealand.

Defending champs India lose Thomas Cup quarters to China

Defending champs India lose Thomas Cup quarters to China

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Indian men's team failed to defend its title after going down fighting 1-3 to China

High drama at 'Marathi asmita' march near Mumbai; Sena minister heckled

High drama at 'Marathi asmita' march near Mumbai; Sena minister heckled

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Police detained MNS leader Avinash Jadhav ahead of a rally planned in Thane to counter a protest staged by traders against the slapping of a food stall owner for not speaking in Marathi.

The Sword Of Vigilance Hangs Over Bankers

The Sword Of Vigilance Hangs Over Bankers

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'Vigilance' is a dreaded term for PSB employees and there are instances where this fear is misused by the higher authorities to tame their subordinate officials. This fear always deters PSB executives from making decisions -- the fewer the decisions, the less the chance of falling into trouble, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Club World Cup: City destroy Al-Ain in statement win

Club World Cup: City destroy Al-Ain in statement win

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Ilkay Gundogan scored two goals as Manchester City comfortably dispatched Emirati club Al-Ain 6-0 on Sunday to ease into the knockout stage of the Club World Cup from Group G along with Juventus.

After Waqf, it's Christians: Rahul, Kerala CM slam RSS article

After Waqf, it's Christians: Rahul, Kerala CM slam RSS article

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has accused the RSS of "majority communalism" over an article published in an RSS mouthpiece regarding the Catholic Church's property holdings in India. The article, which has since been removed from the website, called for the government to acquire the church's land, claiming it was illegally leased during the British era. Vijayan said the article reveals the "true mindset" of the RSS and its alleged plan to "target minority groups one by one and destroy them step by step." The Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, V D Satheesan, echoed Vijayan's concerns, stating that the article shows the RSS's intent to target the Church's property. He also claimed that the article's publication coincides with the passing of the Waqf Bill in Parliament, suggesting a pattern of targeting religious communities. Meanwhile, the BJP state president, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, denied the article's accuracy and stated that the article was removed after it was found to be untrue. He also emphasized that owning land is not a crime, and countered allegations that the Congress and Waqf have illegally acquired land in Karnataka. Archbishop Joseph Pamplany of Thalassery, however, expressed confidence that the Church is not afraid of any "Church Bill", as its properties have been earned through hard work. He said the Church will take legal action if necessary.

PIX: Barcelona held to draw; Inter Milan lose

PIX: Barcelona held to draw; Inter Milan lose

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Barcelona dropped their first points in LaLiga this season as Rayo Vallecano fought back to secure a 1-1 draw at home to the champions.

Ducati's Marquez wins Italian Grand Prix

Ducati's Marquez wins Italian Grand Prix

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Marc Marquez wins Italian Grand Prix to delight Ducati fans on home soil

South Africa strike confident note ahead of WTC final

South Africa strike confident note ahead of WTC final

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

South Africa go into the five-day clash at Lord's, which starts on Wednesday, as underdogs but Conrad struck an optimistic tone at a press conference on Monday.

Champs England lose to France; easy for Netherlands

Champs England lose to France; easy for Netherlands

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

A summary of the Women's Euro Group D matches between England-France and Netherland-Wales.

India are Kho Kho World Champions!

India are Kho Kho World Champions!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

A brisk start marked Turn 1 as the Indian attackers took charge of the proceedings. Three batches in the Nepal women were out by simple touches on 7 occasions, putting 14 points to India's kitty.