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Indian football: Jhingan gets warning from AIFF over sexist remarks

Indian football: Jhingan gets warning from AIFF over sexist remarks

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Mumbai City FC to make AFC Champions League debut in Riyadh

Team India's camp before IPL unlikely due to COVID-19

Team India's camp before IPL unlikely due to COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The top Indian cricketers are unlikely to have a national camp at Motera in Ahmedabad prior to this year's Indian Premier League, taking into account their health and safety amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country. There is a high possibility that all the centrally contracted cricketers -- save Cheteshwar Pujara and Hanuma Vihari, who don't feature in IPL -- will be joining their respective IPL teams training camp in Dubai from the start.

Amritpal arrested from village where he was anointed head of Waris Punjab De

Amritpal arrested from village where he was anointed head of Waris Punjab De

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Rode, the place chosen for the dastarbandi (turban-tying) event on September 29, 2022, happens to be the ancestral village of slain terrorist Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.

Rohit gives a sneak peek into SKY's mind

Rohit gives a sneak peek into SKY's mind

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

'I think he's (Surya) that sort of guy who just doesn't carry any baggages with him'

Amritpal flees amid massive police crackdown; internet shut in Punjab

Amritpal flees amid massive police crackdown; internet shut in Punjab

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Amritpal Singh and others are on the run and a massive manhunt has been launched to nab them, a police spokesperson said.

Rain floods Delhi airport forecourt, flights delayed

Rain floods Delhi airport forecourt, flights delayed

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Sources said five flights were diverted from the airport this morning due to the bad weather conditions.

CSK contingent tests negative for COVID-19, start training from Sept 4

CSK contingent tests negative for COVID-19, start training from Sept 4

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

All 13 members of the Chennai Super Kings contingent, who tested positive for COVID-19 early last week, have come out negative in the latest tests, the IPL team's CEO K S Viswanathan said on Tuesday.

Don't want to be surprised during the World Cup: Dravid

Don't want to be surprised during the World Cup: Dravid

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

With India set to host the ODI World Cup later this year, head coach Rahul Dravid said the team was trying out all possible combinations.

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Learning perhaps from the Kargil debacle, Musharraf tried hard to evolve as a statesman in his dealings with India, recalls Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Another Indian worker in UAE fired for 'Islamobhobic' posts

Another Indian worker in UAE fired for 'Islamobhobic' posts

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Brajkishore Gupta was fired without notice for calling Indian Muslims 'coronavirus spreaders' and hailing the Delhi riots as 'divine justice' in his Facebook posts, the Gulf News reported.

'Khalistan is a business'

'Khalistan is a business'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'Khalistanis can be divided into three categories: Firstly, hardcore ideological people. They are microscopic, not even 1%.' 'Secondly, those who consider Khalistan a business.' 'The third category that has built the narrative of Khalistan are those who gain from polarisation.'

Lucky 13: Pakistanis celebrate first World Cup win over India

Lucky 13: Pakistanis celebrate first World Cup win over India

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Many fans had Pakistani flags waving from the windows of their cars.

K'taka probes Covid report of SA national; 10 'untraceable' in Bengaluru

K'taka probes Covid report of SA national; 10 'untraceable' in Bengaluru

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

A day after two cases of the new Omicron variant of coronavirus was detected in the state, the Karnataka government on Friday ordered a probe into test reports of the 66-year-old South African national, that allowed him to leave the country.

Threat to Kohli's family: DCW's notice to Delhi cops, Rahul backs him

Threat to Kohli's family: DCW's notice to Delhi cops, Rahul backs him

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

The Delhi Commission for Women Tuesday sent a notice to the city police, taking suo motu cognisance of media reports of threat given to the family of Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli after India's two straight losses in the World Cup.

PHOTOS: Heavy rains in Delhi break 46-year record

PHOTOS: Heavy rains in Delhi break 46-year record

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Delhiites woke up to the sound of thunder and lightning this morning and, according to the weather department, the city recorded 117.9 mm rainfall from 5:30 AM to 2.30 PM.

How Covid Changed Sanjeev Kapoor's Focus

How Covid Changed Sanjeev Kapoor's Focus

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'The pandemic helped me to shift my focus to the medicinal qualities of food.'

Burj Khalifa opens the world's highest observation deck

Burj Khalifa opens the world's highest observation deck

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

The world's tallest building Burj Khalifa has clinched its newest Guinness World Records title for being the highest man-made vantage point on earth.

PIX: 'Tourists' Dhawan, Kohli spend quality family time in Cape Town

PIX: 'Tourists' Dhawan, Kohli spend quality family time in Cape Town

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

The Indian opener, who is in decent form, having scored well in the One-dayers and the T20Is against Sri Lanka last month, enjoyed some time out from training while going sight-seeing with his young family in beautiful Cape Town.

Why Sri Lanka Is In Crisis

Why Sri Lanka Is In Crisis

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

The protests brought home the fact that the Sri Lankan public is in no mood for halfway measures, as voices against Rajapaksa 'family rule' and 'securitisation' of the civilian administration began sidestepping the more critical economic crisis, affecting the nation and afflicting the individual, observes Sri Lanka watcher N Sathiya Moorthy.

Stargazers treated to majestic Ring of Fire solar eclipse

Stargazers treated to majestic Ring of Fire solar eclipse

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

People across the world, especially in India, started posting photos of the solar eclipse on social media this morning once the planetary event became visible from their cities.

Djokovic in limbo as lawyers battle over Australia entry ban

Djokovic in limbo as lawyers battle over Australia entry ban

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia on Thursday amid a storm of protest about a decision to grant him a medical exemption from COVID-19 vaccination requirements to play in the Australian Open.

Passengers have gruelling time as Jet grounds more flights

Passengers have gruelling time as Jet grounds more flights

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

While the airline is accommodating passengers on available flights, this is resulting in extending travel time and detour for customers.

Emirates denies SpiceJet stake buy reports

Emirates denies SpiceJet stake buy reports

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Dubai-based Emirates Airline has termed reports that it is holding discussions with Indian carrier SpiceJet for buying a stake in the airline as 'inaccurate' and said that it was busy with its own expansion plans.

India relaxes norms, allows bringing back pets from Ukraine

India relaxes norms, allows bringing back pets from Ukraine

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

India joins a select list of countries that have made entry for animals less bureaucratic, thereby helping families, including people like Rishabh, escape the warzone with their beloved companion animals.

Karisma, Madhuri catch up in Sri Lanka

Karisma, Madhuri catch up in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Ronaldo rejects 300 million euro move to China, reveals agent

Ronaldo rejects 300 million euro move to China, reveals agent

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Speaking to Sky Italia at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, Jorge Mendes said the deal would have been worth 100 million euros a year to the Portugal striker.

'Honour to be known as Amitabh Bachchan's voice'

'Honour to be known as Amitabh Bachchan's voice'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

'Today, when I look back, our journey together ajooba lagta hai.'

New IPL teams: Goenka gets Lucknow; CVC bags Ahmedabad

New IPL teams: Goenka gets Lucknow; CVC bags Ahmedabad

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Kolkata-based business tycoon Sanjiv Goenka's RP-SG Group claimed the Lucknow franchise for a whopping Rs 7090 crore, while international equity investment firm CVC Capital won the bid for Ahmedabad with a Rs 5600 crore offer.

Zardari may return to Pak on Sunday night: Report

Zardari may return to Pak on Sunday night: Report

Rediff.com18 Dec 2011

President Asif Ali Zardari, who was treated for a heart condition in Dubai, could return to Pakistan late on Sunday night, according to a media report.

Football Extras: Arsenal to face United in FA Cup fourth round

Football Extras: Arsenal to face United in FA Cup fourth round

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Soccer: Manchester United's Martial loaned out to Sevilla

Soccer: Manchester United's Martial loaned out to Sevilla

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Murray, Ferrari's Leclerc test positive for COVID-19

Murray, Ferrari's Leclerc test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The Scottish broadcaster said Murray was self-isolating and still had hopes of competing in the Australian Open next month.

US Open champion Cilic joins UAE Royals in Bhupathi's tennis league

US Open champion Cilic joins UAE Royals in Bhupathi's tennis league

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Reigning US Open champion and World No. 9 Marin Cilic will represent the UAE Royals, the Dubai based franchise in the inaugural edition of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL).

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

It could reach more than 530 million viewers on TV and a few hundred million more online. But can it make money for Disney Star?

Norwegian national asked to leave India for violating visa norms

Norwegian national asked to leave India for violating visa norms

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Janne-Mette Johansson, a Norwegian national on a tourist visa, came under the scanner of Bureau of Immigration authorities over her suspected participation in an anti- Citizenship Amendment Act protest in the Kochi three days ago.

'India a key market to spread women's tennis'

'India a key market to spread women's tennis'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

The Women's Tennis Association, which has turned to Asia to grow its sport, is unclear how the International Tennis Premier League is going to pan out. 'We are still learning about it, just as the world and the media is,' said Melissa Pines, Vice-President, Asia-Pacific, on the sidelines of its new announcement to bring the season-ending BNP Paribas WTA Championships to South East Asia for the first time this year.

Will Indian workers in UAE get a better deal after Modi's visit?

Will Indian workers in UAE get a better deal after Modi's visit?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Modi chatted with the workers, enquiring about the place and their welfare and jobs.

Is Nirav Modi a Suicide Risk?

Is Nirav Modi a Suicide Risk?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The British home secretary has granted permission for jeweller Nirav Modi's extradition to India. During their arguments in a London court, his lawyers claimed Modi suffers from mental illness and is a suicide risk if he was sent to Mumbai's Arthur Road jail. A fascinating excerpt from Danish Khan and Ruhi Khan's Escaped: True Stories Of Indian Fugitives In London.

Sports Shorts: Sushil Kumar resigns as National Sports Observer

Sports Shorts: Sushil Kumar resigns as National Sports Observer

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

How Dada began playing cricket

How Dada began playing cricket

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

'My father was desperate that I played the game. So, to get away from those big piles of books, a cricket bat was a better option.'