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India flags baby Ariha's 'infringement of rights' in German custody

India flags baby Ariha's 'infringement of rights' in German custody

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The German authorities had taken custody of Ariha Shah on September 23, 2021, when she was seven months old, alleging that the parents harassed her.

Hockey Pro League: Germany women hand India a thrashing

Hockey Pro League: Germany women hand India a thrashing

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Germany clinched their first win of the season as they stormed to a 4-0 win against India in the women's FIH Hockey Pro League.

Bayern's Neuer injured after goal celebration

Bayern's Neuer injured after goal celebration

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Sky Sports Germany reported that the 38-year-old will miss the Bundesliga club's next four games, including the second leg of the Champions League tie at Leverkusen.

World urges India and Pakistan to 'exercise restraint'

World urges India and Pakistan to 'exercise restraint'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

World leaders, including the UN Secretary-General and US President Donald Trump, have urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and seek peaceful solutions to the ongoing tensions. The calls for calm come after India conducted airstrikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to a recent terrorist attack. Leaders from the US, Russia, UK, China, UAE, Qatar, and Japan have expressed concern over the escalating situation and emphasized the need for dialogue and de-escalation.

Pahalgam Attack: Unfinished Battle Against Terrorism

Pahalgam Attack: Unfinished Battle Against Terrorism

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The Pahalgam massacre highlights the evolution of terrorism into a multi-domain challenge. India's response must similarly evolve -- from tactical retaliation to comprehensive strategic deterrence. To establish a credible and sustained deterrent, India must also carry out continuous kinetic operations, both overt and covert, suggest Sakshit Raina and Rahul Mishra. To establish a credible and sustained deterrent, India must also carry out continuous kinetic operations, both overt and covert, suggest Sakshit Raina & Rahul Mishra.

How Adani Countered Hindenburg And Made The Boldest Comeback

How Adani Countered Hindenburg And Made The Boldest Comeback

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Hindenburg Research, the forensic financial firm that challenged the Adani Group, took its name from the infamous airship that burst into flames upon arriving in New Jersey in 1937. And the counter to its damning report against the conglomerate was dubbed 'Operation Zeppelin,' named after the German dirigible airships used for reconnaissance and bombing during the First World War.

History In Minutes: When Europe Invaded Russia

History In Minutes: When Europe Invaded Russia

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Syed Firdaus Ashraf marches through time to trace the bitter history between Russia and its West European neighbours.

Leaders, Heed The 11-Year Rule!

Leaders, Heed The 11-Year Rule!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

There is a reason this 11 year phenomenon is a rule as much as it is an observation. It speaks to the nature of man and what humans are like, explains Aakar Patel.

Jannik Sinner is Australian Open CHAMPION

Jannik Sinner is Australian Open CHAMPION

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Jannik Sinner retained his Australian Open title with an emphatic 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 win over Alexander Zverev on Sunday

Aus Open PIX: Zverev battles past Paul to enter semis

Aus Open PIX: Zverev battles past Paul to enter semis

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Alexander Zverev played his best tennis when it mattered most to down Tommy Paul and reach his third Australian Open semi-final in five years

Pahalgam attack: What Putin, Trump, Netanyahu said

Pahalgam attack: What Putin, Trump, Netanyahu said

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

World leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people, expressing solidarity with India. The attack was claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist group. The attack came during US Vice President J D Vance's maiden visit to India. Prime Minister Modi, who had arrived in Saudi Arabia on a two-day visit earlier in the day, cut short his visit and departed for New Delhi on Tuesday night following the attack.

'F1's return to noisy V10 engines a rearward move'

'F1's return to noisy V10 engines a rearward move'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Formula One may have to wait a decade for a return to screaming V10 or V8 engines and jettisoning the next generation V6 due to be introduced next year is simply not feasible, according to F1's former chief technical officer Pat Symonds.

Auschwitz, Where 6,000 Were Murdered Daily

Auschwitz, Where 6,000 Were Murdered Daily

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

When the Soviet army reached Auschwitz 80 years ago, on January 27, 1945, it found only about 7,000 inmates. What they saw was beyond words -- living skeletons, lice-infested human forms with just skin and bones, barely able to stand, greeted them.

German Open: Lakshya stunned; India challenge ends

German Open: Lakshya stunned; India challenge ends

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Lakshya Sen suffered a stunning first round exit as India's challenge came to an end in the German Open.

Trump's tariffs: Auto part makers hope for 'balanced resolution'

Trump's tariffs: Auto part makers hope for 'balanced resolution'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Auto parts exports from India may see a slight slowdown as US President Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariff could increase car prices for buyers by 8-25 per cent, thereby affecting demand, experts believe.

Women's Nations League: Germany too good for Austria

Women's Nations League: Germany too good for Austria

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Germany's Linda Dallmann came off the bench to score one goal and fashion another as her side hammered neighbours Austria 4-1 to move top of Women's Nations League A1, with group rivals the Netherlands coming from behind to win 2-1 away to Scotland.

Capgemini India CEO bats for 47.5-hour work week, no weekend e-mails

Capgemini India CEO bats for 47.5-hour work week, no weekend e-mails

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Joining the debate on working hours, IT services company Capgemini India's chief executive Ashwin Yardi on Tuesday advocated 47.5 hours work per week, and was against sending e-mails to employees on weekends. He was speaking at Nasscom Technology and Leadership Forum (NTLF) in Mumbai.

PIX: Arsenal sink Real Madrid, join Inter in Champions League semis

PIX: Arsenal sink Real Madrid, join Inter in Champions League semis

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

A round-up of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg between Real Madrid and Arsenal, Inter Milan and Bayern Munich.

Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan dies of cancer

Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan dies of cancer

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Born on March 30, 1948, Jordan competed in motor racing's junior series before becoming a driver manager and then a team owner.

UCL: Barca want to pay tribute to late team doctor with win

UCL: Barca want to pay tribute to late team doctor with win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'We have to move on and go ahead, it's our job. It's an important situation for the club to advance in the competition and we want to do well to honour him.'

'Don't Compel Us To Study Hindi!'

'Don't Compel Us To Study Hindi!'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'We are not opposed to any Indian language. We are against Hindi imposition.'

Verstappen's reign over? 94-YO predicts F1 upset

Verstappen's reign over? 94-YO predicts F1 upset

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Bernie Ecclestone says his money is still on Red Bull's Max Verstappen to win the Formula One championship

'He has been a promoter and supporter of these Games'

'He has been a promoter and supporter of these Games'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'He has been a promoter and supporter of these Games during his first term. These Games were allocated to Los Angeles during the first term. He loves sport.'

'I Had No Worry About Getting A Bad Name'

'I Had No Worry About Getting A Bad Name'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

'I enjoyed my fiery exchanges with Akshay Kumar, who was extremely gracious and generous when the camera was not rolling. I enjoyed locking horns with him in court.'

Teens Andreeva, Fonseca turn heads at Indian Wells

Teens Andreeva, Fonseca turn heads at Indian Wells

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

The buzz around talented teenagers Mirra Andreeva and Joao Fonseca continued at Indian Wells on Wednesday.

Hindi or Tamil: Why TN sees red over 3-language formula

Hindi or Tamil: Why TN sees red over 3-language formula

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

The three-language formula proposed in the National Education Policy 2020, is at the centre of the political row between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led Tamil Nadu government and the central government.

Zverev stands between Djokovic and record chase

Zverev stands between Djokovic and record chase

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

At 27, the second seed is still seeking his first Grand Slam title and hopes to become the first German man to win the Australian Open since Boris Becker in 1996.

Kvitova warms up for Wimbledon with German Open title

Kvitova warms up for Wimbledon with German Open title

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Kvitova and Vekic had played twice on Saturday after a rain delay on Friday but it was the Czech who did not drop a set in the entire tournament.

FIDE vs Carlsen intensifies: 'Will you resign?'

FIDE vs Carlsen intensifies: 'Will you resign?'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Carlsen accuses FIDE chief of broken promises.

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa draws with Navara

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa draws with Navara

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

R Praggnanandhaa split points with Czech hero David Navara while compatriot Aravindh Chithambaram escaped with a draw with another local star Nguyen Thai Dai Van in the first round of the Prague Masters.

PIX: Rice's free-kick double as Arsenal rout Real Madrid

PIX: Rice's free-kick double as Arsenal rout Real Madrid

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

A summary of Tuesday's Champions League first leg quarter-finals between Arsenal and Real Madrid, and Inter Milan and Bayern Munich.

German court orders Zverev to pay fine in physical abuse case

German court orders Zverev to pay fine in physical abuse case

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Alexander Zverev has been ordered by a Berlin court to pay an undisclosed fine for physically abusing the mother of his child.

Gukesh hails Anand, India's chess boom

Gukesh hails Anand, India's chess boom

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Reigning world chess champion D Gukesh has stated that he is open to competing in all formats of chess, including the newly popular freestyle format, but believes that classical chess, with its rich history, will always hold the greatest significance. Despite concerns of a potential split in the sport between supporters of freestyle and classical chess, Gukesh sees no reason for division, highlighting the excitement of freestyle while acknowledging the importance of the traditional format's legacy.

Praggnanandhaa to meet Navara in Prague Masters opener

Praggnanandhaa to meet Navara in Prague Masters opener

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Starting as second seed, Praggnanandhaa will have his task cut out with the white pieces against Navara, who has been around for a long time as one of the top European players.

Ukraine Overtakes India in Arms Import

Ukraine Overtakes India in Arms Import

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

The five largest exporters of major arms in 2020-2024 were the US (43 per cent), France (9.6 per cent), Russia (7.8 per cent), China (5.9 per cent), and Germany (5.6 per cent).

Freestyle Chess: Gukesh draws with Nakamura; Keymer shocks Carlsen

Freestyle Chess: Gukesh draws with Nakamura; Keymer shocks Carlsen

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

World champion D Gukesh played out a hard-fought draw with Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the first game of the 5-8 place play-offs.

World Indoors: Ingebrigtsen's golden double, hurdles drama

World Indoors: Ingebrigtsen's golden double, hurdles drama

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Jakob Ingebrigtsen completed a golden double by capturing the men's 1,500 metres title on the final day of the World Indoor Athletics Championships

PIX: Philippine wildcard Eala stuns Swiatek; Zverev out

PIX: Philippine wildcard Eala stuns Swiatek; Zverev out

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Philippine wildcard Alexandra Eala pulled off the biggest win of her young career with a stunning upset of Polish world number two Iga Swiatek.

India beat Germany in second hockey Test, but lose series in shoot-out

India beat Germany in second hockey Test, but lose series in shoot-out

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh scored a brace each to hand India a 5-3 victory over World champions Germany in the second hockey Test, but the hosts lost the two-match series via shoot-out at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, in Delhi, on Thursday.

Gukesh loses to Firouzja, finishes last in Freestyle Chess

Gukesh loses to Firouzja, finishes last in Freestyle Chess

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

World champion D Gukesh finished last after losing to Iranian-French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja in the second game of their seventh place play-off match at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.