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Under-fire Marquez quits as India football coach

Under-fire Marquez quits as India football coach

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

India football head coach Manolo Marquez stepped down on Wednesday after reaching a 'mutual agreement' with the All Indian Football Federation.

Young Jamie Smith joins elite club

Young Jamie Smith joins elite club

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Walking out with intent and flair, the wicketkeeper-batter smashed a quickfire 51 off just 56 deliveries in the morning session, propelling England to a strong 387.

Why Stock Tips Won't Build Wealth For You

Why Stock Tips Won't Build Wealth For You

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Real wealth isn't built on random bets; it's built on disciplined, guided portfolio strategies that can withstand market ups and downs, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

Historic! Divya First Indian To Win Women's Chess World Cup!

Historic! Divya First Indian To Win Women's Chess World Cup!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Divya Deshmukh earned the biggest success of her career by clinching the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup with a tie-break win over compatriot Koneru Humpy.

Day 5 Drama: Why Jadeja clashed with Stokes & Co

Day 5 Drama: Why Jadeja clashed with Stokes & Co

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

India's batters Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar refused England skipper Ben Stokes' offer to call off the fourth Test and settle for a draw before the start of the final hour of play.

Trump's Tariffs: No More Protectionism Please!

Trump's Tariffs: No More Protectionism Please!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Brave statements such as we will continue to be the fastest growing large country are of no consolation, because the direction of trade also determines the flow of investment, points out M Govinda Rao.

Old Trafford honours Farokh Engineer; India yet to follow

Old Trafford honours Farokh Engineer; India yet to follow

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Engineer played for Lancashire for close to a decade while former West Indies captain Lloyd was with the club for two decades, making indelible contributions to the history of club.

RCB should try to chase targets to revive fortunes: Gavaskar

RCB should try to chase targets to revive fortunes: Gavaskar

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar said on Saturday that the embattled Royal Challengers Bengaluru should try to chase targets more to revive their fortunes in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

History Maker! Divya Marches Into FIDE World Cup Final

History Maker! Divya Marches Into FIDE World Cup Final

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

International Master Divya Deshmukh stormed into the final, defeating former world champion Zhongyi Tan of China in the second game of the semifinals and winning the mini-match 1.5-0.5 in the FIDE Women's World Chess Cup in Batumi, Georgia, on Wednesday.

'The door is always open for Chhetri'

'The door is always open for Chhetri'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Newly appointed India head coach Khalid Jamil on Sunday cleared the air about the leaving out of talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri from the CAFA Nations Cup national camp, saying it was just a preparatory tournament for the crucial Asian Cup qualifying round matches in October.

ITC Hotels Q1 net rises 53%; eyes over 20K rooms by 2030

ITC Hotels Q1 net rises 53%; eyes over 20K rooms by 2030

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

ITC Hotels Ltd on Wednesday reported a 53 per cent jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 133.71 crore in the June quarter, on the back of higher revenue. The company, which had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 87.16 crore in the first quarter last fiscal, said it is targeting to reach 220 operational hotels and more than 20,000 keys by 2030.

Nikki Bhati Case And The Dowry Trap

Nikki Bhati Case And The Dowry Trap

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

35,493 brides were killed in India between 2017 and 2022 -- averaging nearly 20 deaths a day -- over dowry demands, sometimes occurring even years after the wedding.

Gambhir, Stokes differ on 'ridiculous' injury replacement rule

Gambhir, Stokes differ on 'ridiculous' injury replacement rule

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

England captain Ben Stokes and India head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed contrasting views on the use of injury replacements in Test cricket.

Oval Triumph Showcases Team India's Attitude

Oval Triumph Showcases Team India's Attitude

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

What makes this team special is their ability to fight till the end, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar. This team has announced that England's standard is not alarmingly high and, unlike in the past, they can be beaten on their home wickets, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

Is AB de Villiers South Africa's Lucky Charm?

Is AB de Villiers South Africa's Lucky Charm?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

South Africa's long wait for a men's world title - could be written on Saturday. And if they succeed, don't be surprised if 'Lucky Charm de Villiers' trends again.

Meet The Man You Hated

Meet The Man You Hated

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

'We knew there would be a silence from the audience after watching the film because Dhadak 2 is that kind of a film.'

Renowned British Indian economist Lord Meghnad Desai dies at 85

Renowned British Indian economist Lord Meghnad Desai dies at 85

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Lord Meghnad Desai, renowned British Indian economist and House of Lords peer, has died at the age of 85. Tributes pour in from political figures and colleagues.

Adani is the world's biggest wealth gainer: Hurun list

Adani is the world's biggest wealth gainer: Hurun list

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

The cumulative wealth of 284 Indian billionaires is a third of the country's GDP, a report said on Thursday.

How Modi Changed Indian Politics

How Modi Changed Indian Politics

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

In the last 11 years, India and the world witnessed what he stood for, what he promised and did not deliver, and what he actually stood for and practised without fearing how history would judge him. Modi's tenure has been punctuated with headline-grabbing decisions, symbolic gestures, and stage-managed moments that continue to define his leadership and India's politics, points out Ramesh Menon.

'Sholay Is Not Perfect'

'Sholay Is Not Perfect'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'It's there in everyone's heart. That's the beauty of masterpieces.'

'I've Been Fortunate To Have Lived The Life Of An Athlete'

'I've Been Fortunate To Have Lived The Life Of An Athlete'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

As Archana navigates her new path, her time as a top athlete continues to shape her perspective and inspire others.

'I was surrounded by bodies': J-K cloudburst survivor recalls horror

'I was surrounded by bodies': J-K cloudburst survivor recalls horror

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Nine-year-old Devanshi was among the hundreds of pilgrims who had gathered in Chositi for the last leg of the yatra to Machail Mata temple when tragedy struck on Thursday. Buried under mud and debris when a Maggi-point shop was hit by flash floods, she emerged hours later, rescued by her uncle and other villagers.

Edgbaston, India's Toughest Test

Edgbaston, India's Toughest Test

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

India have never won a second Test after they lost the first Test in England.

That Last Selfie With Dilip Doshi

That Last Selfie With Dilip Doshi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Dilip Doshi, who passed away on June 23, was celebrated not only as one of India's finest left-arm spinners but also as a cricketer of rare character and amazing qualities, recalls veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

'I was not trying to prove anything'

'I was not trying to prove anything'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

The underwhelming Test series against England might have been "frustrating" for Karun Nair at that time, but the India batter says it has also strengthened his resolve to "convert" the starts when the next opportunity comes his way.

The Maha Kumbh Mela Goes To Toronto!

The Maha Kumbh Mela Goes To Toronto!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'On our first day at the Kumbh Mela, there was a fire and shook our confidence. 'There must have been a few crore people there.' 'How do we place the camera in between them?'

Wipro Profits Up 10.9%

Wipro Profits Up 10.9%

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

'We remain cautious in this environment, and the uncertainty continues.'

Can Waqar Younis revive Pakistan cricket's fortunes?

Can Waqar Younis revive Pakistan cricket's fortunes?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is contemplating appointing former captain Waqar Younis as the director of cricket affairs.

Mumbai, Malegaon Verdicts: Collective National Failure

Mumbai, Malegaon Verdicts: Collective National Failure

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The blame must be shared by the investigating agencies, the government of the day and the nation at large, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Looking At Saiyaara Director Mohit Suri's Earlier Hits

Looking At Saiyaara Director Mohit Suri's Earlier Hits

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

His latest film Saiyaara is a blockbuster and has propelled him way into the big league.

Grand Chess Tour: Carlsen Has The Last Laugh!

Grand Chess Tour: Carlsen Has The Last Laugh!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Grand Chess tour: Magnus wins Super United Rapid and blitz with a round to spare

Jadeja's English summer: A tale of records and resolve

Jadeja's English summer: A tale of records and resolve

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Ravindra Jadeja continued his renaissance as a batter, delivering his best-ever outing during the recent Test series in England and joining a list of legends

Norway Chess: Erigaisi upsets Nakamura; Gukesh loses

Norway Chess: Erigaisi upsets Nakamura; Gukesh loses

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Reigning World champion Dommaraju Gukesh's roller-coaster ride continues. The Indian Grandmaster suffered defeat in an Armageddon tie-break and slipped to tied-fifth place, while Arjun Erigaisi upset American world No.2 Hikaru Nakamura to maintain fourth position in the Norway Chess tournament.

'Close up shop and head back home': Trump's warning to Musk

'Close up shop and head back home': Trump's warning to Musk

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Trump's latest statement comes after Elon Musk strongly criticised the US President's "big, beautiful bill" and stressed that it is time for a new political party that cares about the people.

Trump's Tariffs Defy Economic Principles

Trump's Tariffs Defy Economic Principles

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

No experts, clearly, were involved in the design of these new tariffs, which have been the subject of bemused wonderment across the world in how completely they ignore logic, rationality, fairness, and economic theory, observes Mihir S Sharma.

'Levelling series would be great achievement'

'Levelling series would be great achievement'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

India skipper Shubman Gill on Wednesday said that levelling the five-match Test series in England would be a "great achievement" and he would return from his first assignment as captain a lot wiser.

Captain Gill 'ready to embrace challenge' as India turn a new leaf

Captain Gill 'ready to embrace challenge' as India turn a new leaf

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

'It is an immense honour, a responsibility I couldn't have imagined.'

US Wants To Undermine India Militarily, Economically

US Wants To Undermine India Militarily, Economically

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

If the US' renewed closeness with Pakistan ends up strengthening Pakistan's military, it will clearly show that Washington no longer wants a strong India and could be ready to let China dominate Asia, notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Preity, Ponting, Ness, Burman Rejoice!

Preity, Ponting, Ness, Burman Rejoice!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Punjab Kings' players and owners were ecstatic as Captain Shreyas Iyer's match-winning powered them to victory against the Mumbai Indians.

The Amjad Khan You Never Knew

The Amjad Khan You Never Knew

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

'The second Sunday after Sholay's release, Amjad and Shehla had taken Shadaab to Juhu beach. They were strolling leisurely when, to Shehla's shock, he suddenly picked up their son, grabbed her hand and pulled her along, urging her to run. They raced towards their car and had just managed to get in and lock the doors when all hell broke loose. Hundreds started banging on the car, shouting, 'Gabbar Singh bahar niklo!''