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India Women's Football Team Aim for Quarter-Finals in Decisive Match Against Chinese Taipei

India Women's Football Team Aim for Quarter-Finals in Decisive Match Against Chinese Taipei

Rediff.com3 days ago

India women's football team face Chinese Taipei in a crucial AFC Women's Asian Cup match, needing a victory to keep their quarter-final hopes alive.

Indian Conservationist Dr Krithi K Karanth Wins Prestigious Royal Geographical Society Prize

Indian Conservationist Dr Krithi K Karanth Wins Prestigious Royal Geographical Society Prize

Rediff.com7 days ago

Dr Krithi K Karanth, CEO of the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS), has been awarded the 2026 Esmond B Martin Royal Geographical Society Prize for her contributions to understanding ecosystems and protecting biodiversity.

13 dropped catches! Can India fix fielding before T20 World Cup semis?

13 dropped catches! Can India fix fielding before T20 World Cup semis?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel has addressed the team's fielding struggles during the ongoing T20 World Cup, highlighting the need for improvement ahead of their semi-final clash against England.

'India, China should view each other as partners and opportunities'

'India, China should view each other as partners and opportunities'

Rediff.com4 days ago

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on India and China to view each other as partners rather than rivals, emphasising the importance of cooperation for regional stability and development.

Jammu SSP Reviews Security, Crime Situation in District

Jammu SSP Reviews Security, Crime Situation in District

Rediff.com7 days ago

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu Joginder Singh reviewed the security and crime situation in the district, directing officers to maintain heightened vigilance and strengthen surveillance.

UP Police Prioritises Preventive Policing and Speedy Case Resolution

UP Police Prioritises Preventive Policing and Speedy Case Resolution

Rediff.com2 days ago

Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna has directed officers to strengthen preventive policing and ensure timely disposal of investigations across the state.

IIT Madras Introduces Postgraduate Diploma in Manufacturing Analytics

IIT Madras Introduces Postgraduate Diploma in Manufacturing Analytics

Rediff.com7 days ago

IIT Madras is launching a one-year postgraduate diploma in Manufacturing Analytics to equip professionals with skills in data analytics, AI, and digital transformation.

Smallcap Segment Is Volatile

Smallcap Segment Is Volatile

Rediff.com21 hours ago

'Except for extremely conservative investors, others can consider allocating 10 to 20 per cent of their portfolio to small caps.'

Fexo's AI Engine Aims to Streamline Business Loan Decisions for Banks

Fexo's AI Engine Aims to Streamline Business Loan Decisions for Banks

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Fexo, an AI intelligence platform focused on the BFSI sector, has launched its AI decisioning engine for business loans, designed to help financial institutions accelerate AI adoption and improve decision-making processes.

Asian Games 2026: India Prepares Athletes For Unique Container Housing Experience

Asian Games 2026: India Prepares Athletes For Unique Container Housing Experience

Rediff.com7 days ago

India is preparing its athletes for the unique accommodation arrangements at the upcoming Asian Games, which will feature repurposed shipping containers as housing units.

India Installs Mock Container Housing for Asian Games Athletes

India Installs Mock Container Housing for Asian Games Athletes

Rediff.com7 days ago

India is preparing its athletes for the upcoming Asian Games by installing makeshift container housing units at SAI centres to familiarise them with the unique accommodation arrangements in Japan.

Investors: 'Focus On Income, Not Stocks'

Investors: 'Focus On Income, Not Stocks'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

'For the initial decade, I consistently advise young professionals to prioritise career development and income growth rather than market analysis.'

Ishan Kishan Reveals Emotional Turmoil During T20 World Cup

Ishan Kishan Reveals Emotional Turmoil During T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 days ago

Ishan Kishan opens up about his emotional journey during the T20 World Cup, revealing the personal loss he faced and how he channelled his grief into a match-winning performance.

Delhi Police Arrest 40 in Rohini Crime Crackdown

Delhi Police Arrest 40 in Rohini Crime Crackdown

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Delhi Police arrested 40 people and apprehended a juvenile in Rohini during an overnight drive targeting organised and street crime, seizing illegal arms, narcotics, and illicit liquor.

T20 World Cup: 'Baahubali, O Shera... songs lifted India after SA loss'

T20 World Cup: 'Baahubali, O Shera... songs lifted India after SA loss'

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Suryakumar Yadav reveals how a video montage and a positive team environment helped India overcome setbacks and win the T20 World Cup.

National Commission for Women Assesses Rajasthan's Efforts to Protect Women

National Commission for Women Assesses Rajasthan's Efforts to Protect Women

Rediff.com3 days ago

The National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson, Vijaya Rahatkar, conducted a review meeting with Rajasthan Police officials to assess the state's efforts in ensuring women's safety and addressing crimes against women.

How Devanshi Patel Designed Allu Sirish's Wedding

How Devanshi Patel Designed Allu Sirish's Wedding

Rediff.com2 days ago

Devanshi Patel turned her passion for storytelling and celebrations into Shreem Events, one of India's sought-after wedding planning companies.

SEE: Ferrari to unveil 'Macarena' flip flop wing at Chinese GP

SEE: Ferrari to unveil 'Macarena' flip flop wing at Chinese GP

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Scuderia Ferrari will trial an innovative 'flip-flop' rear wing at the Chinese Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton saying the upgrade could boost performance on Shanghai's high-speed circuit.

Travel Uncertainty Looms for Zim After T20 WC Exit

Travel Uncertainty Looms for Zim After T20 WC Exit

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Zimbabwe's departure from the T20 World Cup is on hold after Dubai airport closure amid escalating Middle East tensions.

Modi speaks to Iran's President Pezeshkian as West Asia tensions escalate

Modi speaks to Iran's President Pezeshkian as West Asia tensions escalate

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the escalating tensions in West Asia, emphasising the safety of Indian nationals and the need for regional stability through dialogue and diplomacy.

Farhan Akhtar: 'I've Made My Share Of Mistakes'

Farhan Akhtar: 'I've Made My Share Of Mistakes'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'The important thing is to TRY and do the right thing.' 'To remember that the public's eyes are on us all the time. So try to be on your best behaviour as much as possible. One may not always succeed.'

Why Judgement and Creativity are Key Skills for the Future Workforce

Why Judgement and Creativity are Key Skills for the Future Workforce

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar emphasises the need to focus on skills like judgement, creativity, and ethical reasoning in light of rapid automation in the workplace.

Delhi Police Launch Women's Safety and Awareness Campaigns for International Women's Day

Delhi Police Launch Women's Safety and Awareness Campaigns for International Women's Day

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Delhi Police organised various awareness drives, self-defence training sessions, and community outreach programmes to commemorate International Women's Day, focusing on women's safety, legal literacy, and community involvement.

Jaishankar speaks to Russia, EU on West Asia crisis amid oil concerns

Jaishankar speaks to Russia, EU on West Asia crisis amid oil concerns

Rediff.com1 days ago

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the West Asia conflict and its impact on energy supplies with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and EU's Foreign Policy chief Kaja Kallas.

Profit-Focused Startups Power India's Strong IPO Revival

Profit-Focused Startups Power India's Strong IPO Revival

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Eighteen new-age technology firms went public during the year, a near triple increase from the five firms that debuted in 2023 and 38 per cent more than 2024's tally of 13.

'LIC sets sights on sustained 60% plus market share'

'LIC sets sights on sustained 60% plus market share'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

'LIC will reduce but not fully exit its stake in IDBI Bank, which remains an important bancassurance partner,' says LIC of India' MD and CEO R Doraiswamy.

Gulf allies livid as US 'gave no notice' of Iran strike

Gulf allies livid as US 'gave no notice' of Iran strike

Rediff.com6 days ago

The United States is facing growing discontent from its Gulf allies after several countries in the region complained that they were not given advance notice of the US-Israel strike on Iran that triggered widespread retaliatory attacks, according to media reports.

Sanju Samson credits Sachin Tendulkar's advice for World Cup turnaround

Sanju Samson credits Sachin Tendulkar's advice for World Cup turnaround

Rediff.com3 days ago

Sanju Samson, fresh from India's T20 World Cup victory, reveals how a change in approach and crucial advice from Sachin Tendulkar helped him regain form and contribute to the team's success.

Why Gender Concordance May Reduce Patient Satisfaction in Telemedicine

Why Gender Concordance May Reduce Patient Satisfaction in Telemedicine

Rediff.com4 days ago

A new study by the Goa Institute of Management (GIM) reveals that gender matching in telemedicine may negatively impact patient satisfaction, highlighting the need for culturally sensitive virtual healthcare platforms.

Arjun Rao, general partner at Speciale Invest: 'India Must Play to Its AI Strengths'

Arjun Rao, general partner at Speciale Invest: 'India Must Play to Its AI Strengths'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'There are certain sovereign AI domains where we must build capabilities using our own data, our own language models, and make our own attempts at global models.'

Baljeet Kaur Confident Ahead of FIH World Cup Qualifiers

Baljeet Kaur Confident Ahead of FIH World Cup Qualifiers

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Indian midfielder Baljeet Kaur expresses confidence in the women's hockey team's chances at the FIH World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, highlighting the team's youth and speed as key assets.

Authorities send kits made for junior teams to senior squad at AFC Asian Cup

Authorities send kits made for junior teams to senior squad at AFC Asian Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

The Indian women's national football team has lodged a formal complaint with the AIFF regarding ill-fitting kits received just before their opening AFC Women's Asian Cup match in Australia, citing a lack of professionalism and disruption to their preparations.

Gary Kirsten to coach Sri Lanka until 2028

Gary Kirsten to coach Sri Lanka until 2028

Rediff.com3 days ago

Gary Kirsten, the former India World Cup-winning coach, has been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka cricket team on a two-year contract, aiming to strengthen the national side for major global events, including the 2027 ODI World Cup.

'Better to focus on...': India to Mamdani on Umar Khalid note

'Better to focus on...': India to Mamdani on Umar Khalid note

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

India has expressed its disapproval of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani writing a note to jailed activist Umar Khalid, emphasizing the importance of respecting the independence of the judiciary in other democracies.

'We Wanted To Create A Brand From India For The World'

'We Wanted To Create A Brand From India For The World'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

"There is an India that is embracing global luxury symbols and another which, as it evolves, is comfortable owning its 'Indian-ness'. We're deeply rooted in India, yet global," say Nicobar Design founders Simran Lal and Raul Rai.

IIT Guwahati Creates Stronger Cement Mortar for Nuclear Safety

IIT Guwahati Creates Stronger Cement Mortar for Nuclear Safety

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a method to enhance cement mortar, making it stronger, more durable, and capable of blocking harmful radiation, with the goal of improving the safety of nuclear facilities.

Fadnavis Praises Indian Cricket Team's T20 World Cup Victory in Assembly

Fadnavis Praises Indian Cricket Team's T20 World Cup Victory in Assembly

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly congratulated the Indian men's cricket team for their T20 World Cup victory, acknowledging the team's discipline, teamwork, and confidence.

Santner: 'Wouldn't Mind Breaking a Few Hearts'

Santner: 'Wouldn't Mind Breaking a Few Hearts'

Rediff.com5 days ago

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner says the T20 World Cup final against India is 'not just another game' as the Black Caps aim to seize key moments and lift the title.

Official: Holistic Development, Grassroots Governance Key to India's Progress

Official: Holistic Development, Grassroots Governance Key to India's Progress

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo emphasises the importance of holistic development and grassroots governance for India's progress at a national conference in Jammu.

T20 WC: There's been a battle inside me to separate captain and batter, says Markram

T20 WC: There's been a battle inside me to separate captain and batter, says Markram

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Aiden Markram discusses his strategy for separating his captaincy duties from his batting in T20Is, which has led to improved performance in the T20 World Cup. He emphasises focusing on his role as a batter to contribute to the team's success.