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3 of 5 top rank holders are IPS trainees, 1,016 qualify for civil services

3 of 5 top rank holders are IPS trainees, 1,016 qualify for civil services

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

A total of 1,016 candidates -- 664 men and 352 women -- have qualified in the examination and have been recommended by the Union Public Service Commission for appointment to various services.

Modi reveals names of Gaganyan mission astronauts. They are...

Modi reveals names of Gaganyan mission astronauts. They are...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The four astronauts are -- Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Angad Prathap, Ajit Krishnan, and Shubhanshu Shukla -- Modi said at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thumba near the Kerala state capital.

McGrath predicts semi-finalists for ICC World Cup 2023

McGrath predicts semi-finalists for ICC World Cup 2023

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

McGrath picks Australia, England, India and Pakistan as semifinalists

Nadal hopes to play 2024 Paris Olympics before retirement

Nadal hopes to play 2024 Paris Olympics before retirement

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Nadal said he needs to stop playing for the foreseeable future to make a full recovery and return for what he anticipates will be his farewell season.

New kid on the block! Tanvi hopes to emulate P V Sindhu

New kid on the block! Tanvi hopes to emulate P V Sindhu

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Inspired by the peerless P V Sindhu and aspiring to be Indian badminton's aggressive new kid on the block. Tanvi Sharma is nothing like an average 15-year-old.

Pant's recovery: Boredom, frustration, resilience

Pant's recovery: Boredom, frustration, resilience

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Rishabh Pant reveals he feared leg amputation after life-threatening car crash

U-19 World Cup: The young stars who made India proud!

U-19 World Cup: The young stars who made India proud!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Uday Saharan's India won hearts and held out promise of a bright future for the Fab 15.

Slumdog Millionaire wins at Toronto film fest

Slumdog Millionaire wins at Toronto film fest

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

Singh was not really the Kinng when it came to competing with Slumdog Millionaire, the underdog saga shot entirely in Mumbai, which won the People's Choice Award at the end of the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) last weekend. Akshay Kumar's film was one of the 250 feature films from more than 60 countries, eligible for the award.

Euro 24: Watch Out For These Youngsters!

Euro 24: Watch Out For These Youngsters!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Several players across the continent are poised to make a name for themselves on the international stage.

'Rinku is special, Jaiswal is a cricket nut'

'Rinku is special, Jaiswal is a cricket nut'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

'Another one of those for me is Ruturaj Gaikwad. He is an all-format player and should have played for India a lot more than he has but the competition is so much that he hasn't played much. '

Can Ishan, Iyer Get Back Into The Team?

Can Ishan, Iyer Get Back Into The Team?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

They can make a comeback to the Indian team for the T20 World Cup in June if they fare well in IPL 2024.

'You are ruining an entire generation'

'You are ruining an entire generation'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'We are calling companies to set up assembly plants for mobile phones while all the components are imported.' 'Only the last turn of the screwdriver is done here. And you call it self-reliance, Atmanirbharta, etc.' 'Unless you invest in research, you will not climb up the ladder. But this government is happy getting sub-contract work.'

Zambrotta reckons hosting under-17 World Cup good for India's future

Zambrotta reckons hosting under-17 World Cup good for India's future

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

The 2006 FIFA World Cup winner and Delhi Dynamos coach says 'ISL can also improve Indian players by having good coaches, academies which will help to grow Indian football'

The Cadet Who Won President's Gold Medal At NDA

The Cadet Who Won President's Gold Medal At NDA

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Afrid Afroz, 21, who was adjudged best cadet at the NDA's 144th course, will join the Indian Air Force and hopes to be a fighter pilot.

From Kerala to Turkey: How I Made It

From Kerala to Turkey: How I Made It

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

'Everybody thought I was crazy to quit my job and jump into entrepreneurship.'

Soccer Transfers: Rashford extends Manchester United deal

Soccer Transfers: Rashford extends Manchester United deal

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Former Barcelona defender Alba to sign for Inter Miami

His thirst for success drives his consistency: Donald

His thirst for success drives his consistency: Donald

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Kagiso Rabada's hunger for success and an impeccable technique to release the ball easily makes him a modern-day South Africa legend, reckons former fast bowling great Allan Donald.

Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to Claudia Goldin

Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to Claudia Goldin

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

American economic historian and labour economist Claudia Goldin won the 2023 Nobel Economics Prize for her work examining wage inequality between men and women, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Monday. The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2023 was awarded to 77-year-old Claudia Goldin "for having advanced our understanding of women's labour market outcomes" the prize-giving body said in a statement. Goldin will receive 11 million Swedish kronor, or around $1 million, as the sole winner of this year's prize.

Barca help refugee children dream for better future

Barca help refugee children dream for better future

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Organisers say the soccer training sessions for children hosted at two refugee camps on the Greek island promote dialogue, respect and tolerance among the young participants, helping to easing stress and nurture friendships.

Prez invokes Ram temple, Art 370 in Parl speech

Prez invokes Ram temple, Art 370 in Parl speech

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

In her first address to a joint sitting of the two Houses in the new Parliament building in which she touched on varied issues ranging from insurgency to inflation, Murmu said a country can progress at a fast pace only when it defeats the challenges of the past and puts maximum energy into building the future.

Sameer Rizvi's IPL auction journey unleashes tears, joy

Sameer Rizvi's IPL auction journey unleashes tears, joy

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Sameer Rizvi's Rs 8.40 crore windfall brings smile on ailing father's face

19 Congress, AAP MLAs suspended for a day in Gujarat

19 Congress, AAP MLAs suspended for a day in Gujarat

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

A total of 19 legislators from the opposition Congress and Aam Aadmi Party were suspended from the Gujarat assembly for a day on Wednesday after they shouted slogans against the Bharatiya Janata Party government before walking out of the House over the issue of a fake trainee PSI found undergoing training at a state-run police training academy.

Indo-Pak tennis clash sparks security concerns, sponsorship wars

Indo-Pak tennis clash sparks security concerns, sponsorship wars

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

It's a historical tie, we will benefit from India team's visit: Pakistan tennis fraternity

Pakistan's forgettable World Cup: Spinners' surrender, outdated batting

Pakistan's forgettable World Cup: Spinners' surrender, outdated batting

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

An outdated batting approach, dismal performance of the spinners, lack of back-up options and selection blunders have led to another early World Cup exit for the forever unpredictable Pakistan unit.

Flintoff eyes England coaching job in future

Flintoff eyes England coaching job in future

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Andrew Flintoff, who retired from all forms of cricket in 2010, said he is serious about becoming England's coach one day.

Shreyas-Rahul get match practice, but are they Asia Cup-ready?

Shreyas-Rahul get match practice, but are they Asia Cup-ready?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

In the video, Iyer was seen firmly pushing a delivery from a fast bowler in the cover region with Rahul at the non-striker's end. As it was simulation, a local umpire was summoned to officiate.

Galwan martyr's wife commissioned into Army

Galwan martyr's wife commissioned into Army

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Woman cadet Rekha Singh, wife of late Naik Deepak Singh who made the supreme sacrifice during the Galwan clashes and was awarded Vir Chakra posthumously, was commissioned into the Indian Army on Saturday following completion of her training from the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai.

Sindhu will perform better in future, says her father

Sindhu will perform better in future, says her father

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu will learn from her mistakes and perform better in future, her father P V Ramana said on Saturday. "(Sindhu's opponent) Carolina Marin has played an excellent game and she truly deserves the championship. "However we assure you under the guidance of her coach (P Gopichand) in the coming years, Sindhu will definitely perform well and keep the hopes of the all the Indians high," Ramana told reporters with a hint of disappointment after the watching the match at the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad.

These Scientists Shaped India

These Scientists Shaped India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims. We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing each scientist mentioned here along with about a dozen of our ancient mathematicians, recommends Professor Kalyan Singhal, historian of science and technology.

How CBI plans to fight crimes of the future

How CBI plans to fight crimes of the future

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

For the CBI, crimes are likely to become more innovative, complex, driven increasingly by technology and transcending geographical boundaries, says Anil Kumar Sinha.

'Came here thinking I'll learn things; not with an aim to win medals'

'Came here thinking I'll learn things; not with an aim to win medals'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Eating 'tasteless' supplements, undergoing breathing exercises and yoga is not something a teenager would love to do daily but that is the routine of shooter Ramita Jindal who has emerged as a star for India in the Asian Games.

Kohli's 49th ton quest resumes where it all started

Kohli's 49th ton quest resumes where it all started

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

Who knows the world record equalling 49th hundred might just happen at the same venue where it all started.

Dr M S Swaminathan, who made India self-sufficient in food, passes away

Dr M S Swaminathan, who made India self-sufficient in food, passes away

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Renowned agricultural scientist M S Swaminathan and the driving force behind the nation's 'Green Revolution,' passed away in Chennai on Thursday.

How the Narwals overcame grief to pursue Olympic dreams

How the Narwals overcame grief to pursue Olympic dreams

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The 17-year-old Shiva finished a distant 14th after the qualification round and missed the eight-shooter individual finals.

Bumrah to captain India in Ireland T20s; no Rohit, Kohli

Bumrah to captain India in Ireland T20s; no Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Jasprit Bumrah has been named as India's captain for the three-match T20I series against Ireland next month.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Gen Naravane will be remembered for resolute reply in Ladakh: Govt

Gen Naravane will be remembered for resolute reply in Ladakh: Govt

Rediff.com1 May 2022

The Defence Ministry said his tenure will be remembered for the 'resolute reply' to the Northern adversary in Eastern Ladakh and for a determined push towards self-reliance in defence besides embracing niche and disruptive technologies to fight future wars.

Ishan Kishan's first coach waxes eloquent of his bacha

Ishan Kishan's first coach waxes eloquent of his bacha

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

"His elder brother Raj Kishan was a very talented cricketer. But then the parents needed to take a call that one boy would pursue sport and the other education. So Raj, being the elder sacrificed and pursued a medical degree.

When is Bumrah expected to return?

When is Bumrah expected to return?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Bumrah sustained a lower back stress fracture after the England tour and missed the Asia Cup last year.

14-year-old bet pays off! Lady luck leaves punter 'Tongue'-tied

14-year-old bet pays off! Lady luck leaves punter 'Tongue'-tied

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

One lucky punter who believed 14 years ago that Josh Tongue would one day play for England and placed a cheeky bet will win 50,000 pounds ($63,000).