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England sink Spain in shootout to win Women's Euro 2025

England sink Spain in shootout to win Women's Euro 2025

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Chloe Kelly fired in the decisive spot-kick as England beat Spain 3-1 in a penalty shootout to win Women's Euro 2025 title in Basel on Sunday.

Who Will Make India's Playing XI Vs Oman?

Who Will Make India's Playing XI Vs Oman?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

As India gears up to face Oman on Friday, September 19, at the Dubai international stadium, the focus returns to cricket.

India can't win in Manchester without...

India can't win in Manchester without...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

As India gear up for the fourth Test at Old Trafford, former captain Ajinkya Rahane has raised a tactical alarm: the team's all-rounder-heavy approach might be hurting their chances.

'I Won't Wait For Decades To Get Reform Done'

'I Won't Wait For Decades To Get Reform Done'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

'That is going to have an impact on literally every one, whether you buy a toothpaste, a safety pin, a car, shoes or medicines or you go to a diagnostic centre.'

MumbaiU: Learn Astronomy, Drama, Gardening

MumbaiU: Learn Astronomy, Drama, Gardening

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The University of Mumbai's Centre for Extra Mural Studies is inviting applications for weekend certificate courses.

'Go and play golf...' Yuvi's advice to Gill, Abhishek!

'Go and play golf...' Yuvi's advice to Gill, Abhishek!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

India's two time World Cup-winning hero Yuvraj Singh has said golf could have helped him score "at least 3,000 more runs" in international cricket and advised his "wards" Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma to take up the sport for its calming influence.

Is Samson getting wasted down the order?

Is Samson getting wasted down the order?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

With no success beyond opening, where does India fit Samson in batting order?

'Give it all or rest': Pathan's blunt message to Bumrah

'Give it all or rest': Pathan's blunt message to Bumrah

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Pathan expressed his admiration for Bumrah but acknowledged that he has to give his all and put in extra effort if the situation demands it.

SpiceJet staffer's spine fractured after army man assault

SpiceJet staffer's spine fractured after army man assault

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'He hit me on my face with baggage. He slapped me and started hitting me. He used his fist and feet to hit me. At the end, he punched me and I fell down'

India's manufacturing sector growth hits 16-month high in July

India's manufacturing sector growth hits 16-month high in July

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

India's manufacturing sector growth strengthened in July to a 16-month high of 59.1, supported by faster increases in new orders and output amid favourable demand conditions, a monthly survey said on Friday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose from 58.4 in June to 59.1 in July, signalling the strongest improvement in the health of the sector since March 2024.

Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa in contention; Gukesh out

Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa in contention; Gukesh out

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa kept himself in hunt for an overall top four finish in the Grand Chess Tour after a draw with Wesley So of the United States in the eighth and penultimate round of the Sinquefield Cup in St Louis (USA).

US Will Eventually Realise India Can't Be Bullied

US Will Eventually Realise India Can't Be Bullied

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'Things may get much worse before they get better,' predicts Ajay Chhibber.

Booth reconfiguration plan sparks major row in Bengal

Booth reconfiguration plan sparks major row in Bengal

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

A proposed polling booth reconfiguration in West Bengal has ignited a political battle, with the TMC, BJP, Congress, and CPI(M) raising concerns about bias, partisanship, and flawed processes.

New GST rates make sub-4m cars cheaper

New GST rates make sub-4m cars cheaper

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

The GST Council on Wednesday approved two slabs of 5 per cent and 18 per cent effective from September 22, the first day of Navaratri.

'Reporter with a poet's pen': Sankarshan Thakur dies at 63

'Reporter with a poet's pen': Sankarshan Thakur dies at 63

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Sankarshan Thakur, editor of The Telegraph whose prowess with words added that extra edge to his analyses and ground reports, died at a Gurgaon hospital on Monday after prolonged illness. He was 63.

No end to ISL stalemate! SC reserves order on MRA row

No end to ISL stalemate! SC reserves order on MRA row

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its order on issues pertaining to the renewal of the master rights agreement, which is necessary for holding Indian Super League (ISL) football matches this season.

Cummins vows to do 'whatever it takes' for Ashes return

Cummins vows to do 'whatever it takes' for Ashes return

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Pat Cummins, who is down with a back injury, will miss the upcoming white-ball games against New Zealand and India and also the Sheffield Shield matches in the run-up to the Ashes.

Cash row: No relief for Justice Varma as SC backs misconduct finding

Cash row: No relief for Justice Varma as SC backs misconduct finding

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court dismissed Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma's plea seeking invalidation of a report that found him guilty of misconduct in the cash discovery row.

India the team to beat as Asia Cup battle commences

India the team to beat as Asia Cup battle commences

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

India, for all their internal debates and external expectations, look like the one side that has clarity of purpose. And clarity, in high-pressure tournaments, often counts for more than raw talent.

Trump renews tariff warning to India as Modi meets Putin, Xi in Tianjin

Trump renews tariff warning to India as Modi meets Putin, Xi in Tianjin

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

He added that India sells to the US, its biggest "client", "massive" amounts of goods, "but we sell them very little - Until now a totally one sided relationship, and it has been for many decades."

Munir's Moves: Why India Must Be On High Alert

Munir's Moves: Why India Must Be On High Alert

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

A Pakistan that is more secure in its relations with the US is also one that might well wish to indulge in another cross-border misadventure.

England pick spin-heavy squad for women's World Cup

England pick spin-heavy squad for women's World Cup

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Former captain Heather Knight was on Thursday named in a 15-member England squad for the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup and the duo of Sarah Glenn and Danni Wyatt-Hodge also returned to the side after missing the recent series against India.

Ruthless Sinner whips Bublik to reach US Open quarter-finals

Ruthless Sinner whips Bublik to reach US Open quarter-finals

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Defending US Open champion Jannik Sinner continued his stellar run at the hardcourt Grand Slams with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 hammering of Kazakh 23rd seed Alexander Bublik on Monday to make the quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows.

'He hit me till I bled': SpiceJet staffer recalls Army officer's assault

'He hit me till I bled': SpiceJet staffer recalls Army officer's assault

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

A SpiceJet employee, Mudasir Ahmad Khan, claims he was assaulted by an army officer at Srinagar airport for enforcing baggage rules. He demands action against the officer, while the army says it is cooperating with the investigation.

Where Does Gill Fit In India's T20 Team?

Where Does Gill Fit In India's T20 Team?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

How well will Shubman Gill fit in the T20 team? Is it a gamble by the selectors in order to unite captaincy across formats? asks Harish Kotian.

Denying physical relationship to husband ground for divorce: HC

Denying physical relationship to husband ground for divorce: HC

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

The Bombay High Court ruled that denial of physical intimacy and suspecting a spouse of infidelity constitutes cruelty and is grounds for divorce, upholding a family court's divorce order.

'Prasidh has ability to bowl magic balls'

'Prasidh has ability to bowl magic balls'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Prasidh Krishna has the ability to bowl "magic balls" and the pacer needs to be given an extended run to serve India for a long time, said bowling coach Morne Morkel in London on Sunday.

Ulundu Kozhukattai, Tamil Nadu's Savoury Modaks

Ulundu Kozhukattai, Tamil Nadu's Savoury Modaks

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

In Tamil Nadu a steamed, spicy delicacy, looking like a modak, is made for Vinayak Chaturthi.

Sinus Struggles? Try This Simple Home Remedy

Sinus Struggles? Try This Simple Home Remedy

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Breathe better with this simple home remedy for a blocked nose.

Tamannaah, Deepika, Natasha Go Big On...

Tamannaah, Deepika, Natasha Go Big On...

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Big is in. Oversized ensembles are redefining how we dress luxuriously loose.

Mathura under tight security for Janmashtami celebrations

Mathura under tight security for Janmashtami celebrations

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Mathura transformed into a fortress for Shri Krishna Janmashtami, with heavy security and traffic restrictions in place for the Krishna Mahotsav. Authorities have implemented strict measures, including social media monitoring and restricted items at the temple, to ensure the safety of devotees.

What You Can Do With The Extra Money

What You Can Do With The Extra Money

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'Some part could be used for consumption purposes, and the rest could be used to meet important financial goals.' 'The split can be 30:70 to 50:50, depending on one's situation.'

The Painter Who Made A Blockbuster Movie

The Painter Who Made A Blockbuster Movie

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'Story-telling is at the core of everything I do.'

Two-down England rally; oust Sweden in Euro QF shoot-out

Two-down England rally; oust Sweden in Euro QF shoot-out

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Images from the women's Euro 2025 quarter-final between Sweden and England at Stadion Letzigrund, Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday.

Can Kuldeep be the solution to India's bowling woes?

Can Kuldeep be the solution to India's bowling woes?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

With India conceding more than 600 runs for the first time since 2014, the case for including a wicket-taking spinner like Kuldeep Yadav is stronger than ever for the must-win fifth and final Test against England.

New Zealand Crush Zimbabwe, Record Biggest Test Win

New Zealand Crush Zimbabwe, Record Biggest Test Win

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

New Zealand completed their biggest win in Test cricket with a crushing innings and 359-run victory over Zimbabwe to clinch the series 2-0 in Bulawayo on Saturday.

'You Walk In With Your Swag, Charm And just SRK-ness'

'You Walk In With Your Swag, Charm And just SRK-ness'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Karan Johar had an extra special Friendship Day. His friends Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji won their first ever National Awards (Jawan and Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway respectively).

Will Shafali, Renuka get World Cup call-up?

Will Shafali, Renuka get World Cup call-up?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

India's recent run of victories has bolstered confidence but the women's selection panel, headed by Neetu David, will face some tricky questions on the inclusion of Shafali Verma and pacer Renuka Thakur when it meets in Mumbai on Tuesday to pick the squad for the ODI World Cup.

Why Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu Film Is Delayed

Why Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu Film Is Delayed

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Close probing revealed that the real reason behind the delay is not the change of venue but something else.

'My intent was...' Ashwin clarifies CSK-Brevis remarks

'My intent was...' Ashwin clarifies CSK-Brevis remarks

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

My intent in video was to talk about Brevis' batting, not about his IPL signing amount: Ashwin