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Durand Cup: Nongkseh SS&CC Trounce Mumbay FC 7-0

Durand Cup: Nongkseh SS&CC Trounce Mumbay FC 7-0

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Nongkseh SS&CC concluded their Durand Cup campaign with a resounding 7-0 victory over Mumbay FC in a Group E fixture.

Shafique's century, Babar's fluent 85 put Pakistan in command

Shafique's century, Babar's fluent 85 put Pakistan in command

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Abdullah Shafique scored an unbeaten hundred and captain Babar Azam neared a century, forging a crucial 168-run partnership to put Pakistan in a commanding position against West Indies on Day 2 of the second Test.

NEET-UG Counselling: Look Before You Lock Your R1 Choices

NEET-UG Counselling: Look Before You Lock Your R1 Choices

Rediff.com1 days ago

Read your counselling bulletin, start to finish. Each counselling body speaks its own language, lets you edit choices differently and puts a different price on changing your mind, says Ashok Hegde, founder, neet2seat.

Tricolour to fly in former Maoist bastions this I-Day: Chhattisgarh CM

Tricolour to fly in former Maoist bastions this I-Day: Chhattisgarh CM

Rediff.com1 days ago

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday said Maoism was once considered difficult to eliminate, but the menace has now been wiped out, and this year the 'Tiranga Yatra' will also reach remote villages and schools in former Maoist strongholds of the state

Raghav Juyal's Brother Makes A Fascinating Film!

Raghav Juyal's Brother Makes A Fascinating Film!

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Raghav and I complement each other. He talks to me a lot about form and how he approaches his characters. Our paths are different, but we both are very much aligned emotionally.'

Urs And Ashok Make Strong Start At PIF London Championship

Urs And Ashok Make Strong Start At PIF London Championship

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian golfers Pranavi Urs and Aditi Ashok carded identical two-under 71s in the opening round of the PIF London Championship, placing them tied 12th and in contention for a Top-10 finish. Other Indian participants, Diksha Dagar and Avani Prashanth, faced tougher starts.

GDN Review: Madhavan Lifts Generic Biopic

GDN Review: Madhavan Lifts Generic Biopic

Rediff.com2 days ago

GDN has a fascinating genius at its centre, but Madhavan's terrific performance is let down by a repetitive, overly familiar biopic treatment.

Detective Tanya Puri Joins The Traitors 2

Detective Tanya Puri Joins The Traitors 2

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tanya Puri, India's youngest female private investigator, brings her real-life detective skills to Season 2 of The Traitors.

Why India Has No Hockey Umpire or Official at 2026 World Cup

Why India Has No Hockey Umpire or Official at 2026 World Cup

Rediff.com5 days ago

For the first time since 1998, no Indian umpire or technical official will be present at the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, a situation that has left former international officials disappointed and calling for a structured pathway to develop and support Indian officiating talent.

Landmark Cricket Arena Opens In Tanzania With Jay Shah

Landmark Cricket Arena Opens In Tanzania With Jay Shah

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

ICC Chairman Jay Shah has inaugurated the Tanzania Cricket Arena, the nation's first ICC-approved cricket venue, signifying a major step forward for cricket development in Tanzania and across the African continent. Shah praised the collaborative efforts behind establishing this world-class infrastructure.

Shafique, Sajid put Pakistan on course for victory in 2nd Test

Shafique, Sajid put Pakistan on course for victory in 2nd Test

Rediff.com7 days ago

Abdullah Shafique's unbeaten century and Sajid Khan's four-wicket haul have put Pakistan in a commanding position against West Indies on Day 3 of the second and final Test.

'That silence in the dressing room will stay me': Ex-fielding coach T Dilip on his best moment with Team India

'That silence in the dressing room will stay me': Ex-fielding coach T Dilip on his best moment with Team India

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Former Indian fielding coach T Dilip shared his most cherished memory with the team, highlighting the profound silence in the dressing room after their T20 World Cup 2024 victory.

5,300 apply for Ram temple trust CEO post, 18 shortlisted

5,300 apply for Ram temple trust CEO post, 18 shortlisted

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust has shortlisted 18 candidates for the Chief Executive Officer position from over 5,300 applicants. Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, with the CEO's role focusing on temple administration and management. The selection follows allegations of embezzlement of temple donations, which led to an SIT probe and arrests.

Warm up, Day 2: Padikkal hits unbeaten 142 as India fight back in Colombo

Warm up, Day 2: Padikkal hits unbeaten 142 as India fight back in Colombo

Rediff.com3 days ago

Devdutt Padikkal hit an unbeaten 142 as India recovered from an early setback to reach 357/6 against Sri Lanka XI in Colombo.

'Joru Ka Ghulam' director held after aspiring actor alleges rape

'Joru Ka Ghulam' director held after aspiring actor alleges rape

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Mumbai Police have arrested veteran Bollywood filmmaker Shakeel Noorani following serious allegations of rape and threats.

Sagnik Roy And Sayantan Kushari Clinch Gold In China

Sagnik Roy And Sayantan Kushari Clinch Gold In China

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian bridge players Sagnik Roy and Sayantan Kushari secured a gold medal in the Under-31 Pairs category at the 9th World Youth Transnational Championships held in Hefei, China, outperforming 34 other pairs.

Chase admits West Indies 'misread' pitch, rues lack of spinner in Pakistan Test

Chase admits West Indies 'misread' pitch, rues lack of spinner in Pakistan Test

Rediff.com6 days ago

West Indies captain Roston Chase admitted that his side likely made an error in team selection for the second Test against Pakistan, underestimating the pitch's early assistance for spin and regretting the decision to field only one frontline spinner.

'Ayush has nothing to lose against world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi'

'Ayush has nothing to lose against world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi'

Rediff.com3 days ago

Ayush Shetty's coach, Sagar Chopda, believes that the Indian shuttler's challenging World Championships opener against world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi could work in his favour, citing Shi Yu Qi's recent form and the home crowd advantage.

Watch Out! SKY Is Coming To A Govinda Near You!

Watch Out! SKY Is Coming To A Govinda Near You!

Rediff.com1 days ago

Suryakumar Yadav has been named as the brand ambassador for the Pro Govinda League (PGL) -- India's first professional human-pyramid league.

India's EV Ambitions: MHI Boosts Incentives, Tackles Financing & Manufacturing Hurdles

India's EV Ambitions: MHI Boosts Incentives, Tackles Financing & Manufacturing Hurdles

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) anticipates disbursing approximately 4,700 crore in incentives under the automotive PLI scheme in FY27, more than double the previous two years, while also exploring financing mechanisms for electric buses and trucks and promoting domestic manufacturing of critical EV components.

Thudakkam Review: Uneven Start For Vismaya Mohanlal

Thudakkam Review: Uneven Start For Vismaya Mohanlal

Rediff.com4 days ago

Thudakkam gives Vismaya Mohanlal a physically demanding debut where her fighting skills land the punches, even if her acting doesn't.

Elon Musk's Vision: Terafab To Revolutionise AI Chip Production

Elon Musk's Vision: Terafab To Revolutionise AI Chip Production

Rediff.com5 days ago

SpaceX and Tesla are jointly investing USD 16.8 billion to construct 'Terafab', an advanced AI semiconductor complex in Grimes County, Texas. This massive facility aims to address the global chip supply shortage, create thousands of jobs, and produce AI chips for Elon Musk's various ventures, including Tesla's robots and SpaceX's orbital data centres. The project is supported by a USD 30 million grant from the Texas government.

Andaz Apna Apna To Ghayal: Rajkumar Santoshi's Top 10 Films

Andaz Apna Apna To Ghayal: Rajkumar Santoshi's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com1 days ago

Rajkumar Santoshi's best films prove that few Bollywood filmmakers could mix hard-hitting drama, action, comedy and sheer masala madness quite like him.

N-plants save blushes for India's Q1 investment outlay

N-plants save blushes for India's Q1 investment outlay

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's fresh investment plans in Q1FY27 surged 71 per cent to 14.77 trillion, primarily driven by four large nuclear power projects worth 6.5 trillion, according to investment monitoring firm Projects Today. Excluding these nuclear projects, fresh investment plans actually declined 4.27 per cent quarter-on-quarter.

Dinesh Trivedi's Dhaka Challenge Has Begun

Dinesh Trivedi's Dhaka Challenge Has Begun

Rediff.com4 days ago

Dinesh Trivedi's success or failure in this fragile diplomatic equilibrium will have consequences extending well beyond the Indian high commission in Dhaka. It will shape India's eastern strategic environment for years to come.

Double blow! Shubman Gill's injury scare alarms India

Double blow! Shubman Gill's injury scare alarms India

Rediff.com5 days ago

India Test captain Shubman Gill sustained two painful blows to his right hand during a training session in Colombo, just before a warm-up match against a Sri Lanka XI. Despite initial concerns, assessments suggest no serious damage, allowing Gill to continue preparations for the upcoming World Test Championship series.

'Lungiwala Slur': Why BJP MP Sushmita Dev Won't Back Down

'Lungiwala Slur': Why BJP MP Sushmita Dev Won't Back Down

Rediff.com17 minutes ago

'Where is the official record? Media bytes are not parliamentary records. What matters is what is recorded on the floor of Parliament. I am not denying that we had a heated exchange.'

Hamstring Injury Sidelines Jemimah Rodrigues From The Hundred

Hamstring Injury Sidelines Jemimah Rodrigues From The Hundred

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of The Hundred tournament due to a hamstring injury. This injury puts her participation in the upcoming Women's T20 Asia Cup in doubt, as she has less than three weeks to recover.

Why This England Pacer Retired From Cricket Aged 25

Why This England Pacer Retired From Cricket Aged 25

Rediff.com4 days ago

England fast bowler John Turner, 25, has announced his shock retirement from professional cricket, citing a persistent stress fracture and injury record.

Trump secretly switched planes via catering truck to foil Iran threat

Trump secretly switched planes via catering truck to foil Iran threat

Rediff.com20 hours ago

How US President Donald Trump employed a clandestine 'decoy' Air Force One operation to secretly depart Turkiye following a NATO Summit.

The Untold Story Behind Auqib Nabi's Historic India Test Call-Up

The Untold Story Behind Auqib Nabi's Historic India Test Call-Up

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Auqib Nabi, a right-arm pacer from Jammu and Kashmir, has made history by becoming the first cricketer from the region to be named in India's Test squad, earning a call-up for the tour of Sri Lanka after a remarkable domestic season.

What Made The Toxic Trailer Launch So Different

What Made The Toxic Trailer Launch So Different

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Toxic trailer seems to be deliberately ambiguous. It throws period drama, gangster wars, family conflict, violence, romance, and something fantastical into the same pot. At times, it feels as if I am watching several films fighting for space inside one trailer.

East Bengal FC Vs Al-Arabi SC: Ticket Details For Crucial Continental Match

East Bengal FC Vs Al-Arabi SC: Ticket Details For Crucial Continental Match

Rediff.com3 days ago

East Bengal FC is set to face Kuwait's Al-Arabi SC in a pivotal AFC Champions League Two preliminary-stage match at Salt Lake Stadium, with tickets starting from Rs 149. This high-stakes fixture will determine the Indian Super League champions' continental future, offering a chance to secure a spot in the ACL Two 2026-27 group stage or drop into the AFC Challenge League.

'People called me foolish': Arundhati's gold journey

'People called me foolish': Arundhati's gold journey

Rediff.com4 days ago

Commonwealth Games gold-winning boxer Arundhati Chaudhary received an overwhelming welcome in her hometown of Kota, Rajasthan, after her stellar performance in Glasgow, where she defeated world championship bronze-winner Chantelle Reid and defending champion Rosie Eccles.

Football bodies accuse FIFA chief of 'deception' over World Cup rights

Football bodies accuse FIFA chief of 'deception' over World Cup rights

Rediff.com1 days ago

UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and CONCACAF have jointly criticised FIFA President Gianni Infantino for his handling of a proposed sale of commercial rights to the World Cup, accusing him of 'deception' and calling for an independent review.

J&K Government To Make PGTI Golf Tournament An Annual Event

J&K Government To Make PGTI Golf Tournament An Annual Event

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Jammu and Kashmir government announced that the PGTI golf tournament, J&K Open, will become an annual event, with plans to establish a world-class golf academy and position the union territory as India's golfing capital.

GalaxEye Buys StarOps, Expands Space Capabilities

GalaxEye Buys StarOps, Expands Space Capabilities

Rediff.com1 days ago

'From day one, our vision has been to build a company that develops and owns the technologies defining the future of space.'

EC unlawfully recognised Shinde faction: Sena-UBT tells SC

EC unlawfully recognised Shinde faction: Sena-UBT tells SC

Rediff.com16 hours ago

The Uddhav Thackeray faction has told the Supreme Court that the Election Commission's decision to recognise the Eknath Shinde-led unit as the "real Shiv Sena" and grant it the 'bow-and-arrow' symbol was unlawful. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued that a split in a legislature party cannot, by itself, amount to a split in the political party, challenging the very basis of the poll panel's jurisdiction and its disregard for the party's 2018 constitution.

India's young guns ready for BWF World Championships

India's young guns ready for BWF World Championships

Rediff.com5 days ago

Ayush Shetty, Unnati Hooda, Simran Singhi, and Kavipriya Selvam are set to make their BWF World Championships debut as India hosts the prestigious badminton event after 17 years, offering a significant platform for these rising stars.

Indian Shuttler Ashmita Chaliha Storms Into Korea Masters Final

Indian Shuttler Ashmita Chaliha Storms Into Korea Masters Final

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha has advanced to her maiden BWF World Tour singles final at the Korea Masters Super 300, defeating compatriot Rakshitha Ramraj. Chaliha, returning from injury, will now face China's Han Qianxi for the title, marking a significant achievement for Indian badminton.