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AFC Women's Asian Cup squad: Mix of youth and experience

AFC Women's Asian Cup squad: Mix of youth and experience

Rediff.com1 days ago

India name six uncapped players in 26-member squad for AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia, targeting quarterfinals and World Cup qualification.

7 Most Expensive Asian Travel Spots

7 Most Expensive Asian Travel Spots

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

According to www.budgetyourtrip, Asia is home to some of the world's priciest travel destinations.

First East Asian Summit begins

First East Asian Summit begins

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

Railways Criticised For Train Speeds, Fares

Railways Criticised For Train Speeds, Fares

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

A parliamentary committee has criticized Indian Railways for slow train speeds, discrepancies in 'superfast' fares and inadequate punctuality standards.

US to return 3 ancient sculptures taken illegally from Indian temples

US to return 3 ancient sculptures taken illegally from Indian temples

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The Smithsonian will return three ancient bronze sculptures to India after evidence showed they were illegally removed from Tamil Nadu temples in the 1950s

East Bengal urges PM Modi to save Indian football

East Bengal urges PM Modi to save Indian football

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Concerned about Indian football's "decline for many years", East Bengal, one of the country's oldest clubs, on Thursday sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's urgent intervention to address the "unprecedented crisis"

Women's ACL: East Bengal down Bam Khatoon in opener

Women's ACL: East Bengal down Bam Khatoon in opener

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The early strike set the tone for the remainder of the half as the Indian side dictated the tempo. Bam Khatoon's Sara Didar and Fatemeh Geraeli made some long-range efforts with no luck.

Legendary defender Ilyas Pasha no more

Legendary defender Ilyas Pasha no more

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Former India defender Ilyas Pasha dead, AIFF, East Bengal condole

Will Budget 2026 Fix The Customs-FTA Disconnect?

Will Budget 2026 Fix The Customs-FTA Disconnect?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Customs regimes can lead to labyrinthine legal disputes. Budget 2026 must recognise that an excessively defensive Customs posture can itself become a trade barrier, point out Mukesh Butani and Shankey Agrawal.

Lancet Flags HbA1c Unreliability In Indians

Lancet Flags HbA1c Unreliability In Indians

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The Lancet study revealed that the HbA1c test is erroneous in populations with anemia and other hemoglobin-related deficiencies in India.

Massive fleet heading towards Iran, warns Trump

Massive fleet heading towards Iran, warns Trump

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

United States President Donald Trump has said that Iran is under close watch and a 'massive fleet' is heading towards the Gulf region.

India captain Sandesh Jhingan's big sacrifice to save ISL

India captain Sandesh Jhingan's big sacrifice to save ISL

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

FC Goa players, including India captain Sandesh Jhingan, and support staff have accepted pay cut for the truncated ISL season starting on February 14.

8 Best Hotels And Resorts In Asia

8 Best Hotels And Resorts In Asia

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Cond Nast's editors have sat down, like they do yearly and listed their favourite stays in Asia.

South East Asian countries to share intelligence

South East Asian countries to share intelligence

Rediff.com25 Oct 2009

With most of the South East Asian countries hit by terrorism, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday said countries in the region have agreed to exchange of information and intelligence among them to combat the menace.

Isa Guha honoured with MBE in King's New Year cricket list

Isa Guha honoured with MBE in King's New Year cricket list

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

The 40-year-okd has strong familial ties and cultural connection to India, often visiting Kolkata and enjoying Indian food.

Why Modi Needs Mission-Mode Bureaucrats

Why Modi Needs Mission-Mode Bureaucrats

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Learning from East Asia, India must reform its district administration with performance, accountability, and vision to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat, points out Deepak Mishra.

East Asian leaders agree on energy cooperation

East Asian leaders agree on energy cooperation

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

Faced with high energy costs hitting economies of the region, leaders of Association of South East Asian Nations and their dialogue partners on Monday agreed to strengthen regional cooperation on energy security

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Today's situation in the Shaksgam Valley is the consequence of what happened in Gilgit in 1947. But is India ready to militarily get back its territories? asks Claude Arpi.

From Bad To Worse: How Indian Football Fared In 2025

From Bad To Worse: How Indian Football Fared In 2025

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Indian football remained in a state of terminal decline after experiencing arguably its darkest phase in a year marked by severe administrative crisis, court hearings, financial issues, absence of domestic leagues, and a steep decline in performance of the senior men's team.

AIFF scrambles for ISL solution as time runs out!

AIFF scrambles for ISL solution as time runs out!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

AIFF asks clubs to confirm participation in delayed ISL

After Modi-Xi meet, India-China Beijing talks record steady progress

After Modi-Xi meet, India-China Beijing talks record steady progress

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Senior officials from India and China's foreign ministries met in Beijing to discuss bilateral ties following a meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi.

Team India Now Has A Colour Partner!

Team India Now Has A Colour Partner!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Asian Paints signed up as Indian cricket's official colour partner for three years, covering a total of 110 matches.

US LPG pact may shield India from geopolitical shocks

US LPG pact may shield India from geopolitical shocks

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

India's decision to import LPG from the US helps it to diversify sources as it reduces almost full reliance on West Asian countries for supply of the country's primary cooking fuel.

Can Jamil spark India's AFC Asian Cup dream?

Can Jamil spark India's AFC Asian Cup dream?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Jamil's first assignment in his new role will be the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup, to be held in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan starting August 29.

Assam to move HC for fast-track court in Zubeen Garg death case

Assam to move HC for fast-track court in Zubeen Garg death case

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

The Assam government will request the Gauhati High Court to set up a fast-track court to decide on singer Zubeen Garg's death case. The cabinet also decided to appoint a special public prosecutor for the case.

Will recommend CBI probe into Zubeen Garg's death if...: Himanta

Will recommend CBI probe into Zubeen Garg's death if...: Himanta

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state government would recommend a CBI inquiry if the SIT probe into singer Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore is found to be unsatisfactory.

Now, Zubeen Garg's security staff arrested in death case

Now, Zubeen Garg's security staff arrested in death case

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

With this, a total of seven people have been arrested in connection with Garg's death.

Covid surge: WHO urges South East Asian countries to step up surveillance

Covid surge: WHO urges South East Asian countries to step up surveillance

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Considering the limited available evidence, the additional public health risk posed by JN.1 is currently evaluated as low at the global level, Singh said.

Zubeen death: Singapore police to provide 'crucial evidence'

Zubeen death: Singapore police to provide 'crucial evidence'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Singapore Police Force (SPF) is likely to provide crucial evidence, including CCTV footage and statements of eye witnesses, related to the death of Zubeen Garg within the next 10 days, a senior official said on Friday.

Assam cops reach Singapore to probe Zubeen Garg's death

Assam cops reach Singapore to probe Zubeen Garg's death

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Two senior Assam Police officials have arrived in Singapore to investigate the death of singer Zubeen Garg, who died under mysterious circumstances last month. An SIT is probing the case after multiple FIRs were filed.

Delhi police reconstruct Umar Nabi's chilling terror run

Delhi police reconstruct Umar Nabi's chilling terror run

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Delhi Police reconstructs the journey of Dr. Umar Nabi, accused in the Red Fort blast, using CCTV footage, revealing his movements from Haryana to Delhi and meticulous planning to avoid detection.

Zubeen's death 'plain and simple murder': Assam CM in assembly

Zubeen's death 'plain and simple murder': Assam CM in assembly

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in the assembly on Tuesday that singer Zubeen Garg's death while swimming in the sea in Singapore is a case of 'plain and simple murder'.

Can Super Cup lift gloom around Indian football?

Can Super Cup lift gloom around Indian football?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

At a time when Indian football is seeking a radical overhaul, the Super Cup, starting in Goa from Saturday, could act as a catalyst for clubs to build their teams, prepare their players, get valuable match time, and keep their hopes of continental qualifications alive.

Zubeen Garg murdered in Singapore, claims Assam CM

Zubeen Garg murdered in Singapore, claims Assam CM

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

The CM He, however, did not share further details about the case or the kind of evidence that establishes the death as murder.

For Herman Jansen, India still a strategically-important emerging market

For Herman Jansen, India still a strategically-important emerging market

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Herman Jansen continues to see India as a strategically-important emerging market despite selling the global rights for Maison House and Savoy Club brands from UTO Asia to Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD). Herman will focus on growing its European and South East Asian market, Diederik Jansen, chief executive officer and seventh-generation owner of Herman Jansen, which has been producing spirits since 1777, told Business Standard.

Assam CIC quits over brother's link to Zubeen Garg's Death

Assam CIC quits over brother's link to Zubeen Garg's Death

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Assam Chief Information Commissioner Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta resigned after an RTI request sought data on government funds given to his brother, who is linked to the death of singer Zubeen Garg. Mahanta cited his conscience and the need to avoid suspicion as reasons for his resignation.

Modi unlikely to travel to Malaysia for ASEAN summit; Jaishankar to attend

Modi unlikely to travel to Malaysia for ASEAN summit; Jaishankar to attend

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

There is no official word on India's level of participation at the deliberations related to the summit.

Sunil Chhetri among 14 missing! Jamil's big plea to clubs

Sunil Chhetri among 14 missing! Jamil's big plea to clubs

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Indian men's team head coach Khalid Jamil on Thursday urged the clubs and the All India Football Federation to find a solution that 'balances club and national commitments'

Chhetri joins camp with days left for Singapore clash

Chhetri joins camp with days left for Singapore clash

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Sunil Chhetri and his two Bengaluru FC team-mates -- Rahul Bheke and Roshan Singh Naorem -- on Monday joined the national men's football team's preparatory camp in Bengaluru

The Om Puri You Never Knew

The Om Puri You Never Knew

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'One is not allowed to smoke on the sets of a Hollywood film even during a break.' 'When I asked an assistant to suggest some place where I could light a cigarette, he recommended the bad boys' corner -- where Jack Nicholson smoked.' 'However, I hesitated.' 'But when I was heading back to my chair after the shot, Jack Nicholson asked me if I wanted to join him for a smoke. We had a long conversation over cups of cappuccino.'