News for 'International Women's Day'

Brisbane Open: Djokovic stunned, Sabalenka survives

Brisbane Open: Djokovic stunned, Sabalenka survives

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Djokovic saved three breakpoints in stifling conditions to go 5-4 up but lost the opening set in a tough tiebreak as Opelka cranked up his serve

5 Tips To Manage Winter Allergies

5 Tips To Manage Winter Allergies

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Instead of hitting the snooze button and snuggling under your blankets, take charge of your health and exercise indoors, advises Dr Manjusha Agarwal.

Kukis, Meiteis hold separate protests across Manipur

Kukis, Meiteis hold separate protests across Manipur

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

The Kuki-Zo Council called for a 13-hour shutdown in Manipur's hill areas on Tuesday, demanding an investigation into the death of 11 people in a clash with security forces in Jiribam. The shutdown, which began at 5 am, saw schools, markets, and public transport remain closed. Various Kuki-Zo organizations, including the Kuki Students' Organisation, the Zomi Students' Federation, and the Hmar Students' Association, demanded a probe into the incident, accusing the Central Reserve Police Force of "treacherous murder." The Hmar Village Volunteers, who were identified by the Kuki-Zo groups as the victims, condemned the incident and called for intervention from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Melbourne to host final of men's, women's 2020 World T20

Melbourne to host final of men's, women's 2020 World T20

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The women's tournament, made up of 10 teams, will be held from February 21 to March 8 before 16 men's teams play from October 18 to November 15.

As women, we have to believe in ourselves: Sindhu

As women, we have to believe in ourselves: Sindhu

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

India's champion shuttler P V Sindhu feels more women will win medals for the country in future and hard work is the key to success.

'HIL will revive Indian hockey's golden era'

'HIL will revive Indian hockey's golden era'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

'The HIL will be bigger and better this time around.'

'Ladki Bahin Will Sink MVA Ship'

'Ladki Bahin Will Sink MVA Ship'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

The ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra is heavily banking upon a six to 10 per cent shift in voters -- mostly women -- in its favour to return to power with anywhere between 160 and 170 assembly seats, say four MLAs belonging to Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena.

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Shah, the son of India's Home Minister Amit Shah, will have his task cut out as the ICC looks to find an acceptable solution to implement the 'Hybrid Model' for the Champions Trophy originally scheduled in Pakistan.

'I Want To Make Serious Films That Are Also Cheesy'

'I Want To Make Serious Films That Are Also Cheesy'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'In Mumbai, isolation is a very different isolation.' 'It's not about actual physical loneliness.' 'It's the loneliness in the company of others, and I felt that that is a very Mumbai thing.' 'You can be travelling in the ladies compartment squashed against everybody's armpits and still be really, really sad and alone.'

Meet India's first three women fighter pilots

Meet India's first three women fighter pilots

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Avani Chaturvedi, Mohana Singh and Bhawana Kanth will shortly enter the history books by being the first three women cadets to be cleared to fly fighter aircraft in India.

PIX: New gym creates safe space for Afghan women

PIX: New gym creates safe space for Afghan women

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

When the Taliban ruled the country between 1996 and 2001, they banned education for females and barred women from leaving the house without a male relative.

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

All We Imagine as Light has been on several critics' best of the year lists, including Sight and Sound (Payal Kapadia appeared on the magazine's cover, perhaps a first for an Indian filmmaker), to The New York Times, Time and it is the number one film recommended by Barack Obama. The future certainly belongs to Payal Kapadia, asserts Aseem Chhabra.

Mohammad Yunus: The Nobel laureate Prof who will head new Bangladesh govt

Mohammad Yunus: The Nobel laureate Prof who will head new Bangladesh govt

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Life has come full circle for Nobel laureate Professor Mohammad Yunus, who faced persecution during Sheikh Hasina's regime for embezzlement, is now all set to head of the interim government in Bangladesh after she resigned and fled the country.

Fuel price rise issue washes out Parliament proceedings

Fuel price rise issue washes out Parliament proceedings

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Both Houses met for the first time in the second part of Budget Session and saw repeated adjournments as the Opposition continued protests.

Govt's pace of work tripled in 3rd term: President Murmu

Govt's pace of work tripled in 3rd term: President Murmu

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

President Droupadi Murmu addressed both Houses of Parliament, highlighting the government's achievements in various sectors, including economic growth, social welfare, and infrastructure development. She emphasized the government's efforts to lift the economy out of "policy paralysis" and create a more inclusive society. Murmu also acknowledged the challenges posed by digital fraud and cybercrime and stressed the need for a social infrastructure revolution. The President's speech is considered a policy statement, outlining the government's vision and roadmap for the future.

Another blow to Indo-Pak cricket ties

Another blow to Indo-Pak cricket ties

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

India has not sent its cricket team to Pakistan since 2008 when they last came for the Asia Cup under Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy.

Equestrian: India women claim historic bronze on debut

Equestrian: India women claim historic bronze on debut

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

The Indian Equestrian team won a historic bronze medal on debut at the Women's International Tent Pegging Championship at Wadi Rum in Jordan.

Khelif ensures Algeria boxing medal amid gender row

Khelif ensures Algeria boxing medal amid gender row

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Imane Khelif beat Hungary's Luca Anna Hamori by unanimous decision in a welterweight quarter-final fight at the Paris Games on Saturday to ensure Algeria's first Olympic boxing medal since 2000.

10 phrases women must avoid

10 phrases women must avoid

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Sorry, but we hope we're making some sense :)

Explain fixing women's seats at 19 in NDA exam 2022: SC to Centre

Explain fixing women's seats at 19 in NDA exam 2022: SC to Centre

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Centre to explain why, despite its orders, the intake of women candidates in National Defence Academy for year 2022 has been restricted to 19, the figure same as last year.

Harmanpreet retains India captaincy despite WC debacle

Harmanpreet retains India captaincy despite WC debacle

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Harmanpreet Kaur was on Thursday retained as India captain for the three Women's ODIs against New Zealand while the selectors also picked four uncapped players for the series starting October 24.

BSF letting in infiltrators from Bangladesh: Mamata Banerjee

BSF letting in infiltrators from Bangladesh: Mamata Banerjee

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Border Security Force (BSF) of allowing infiltrators from Bangladesh into India and claimed it's a deliberate attempt to destabilize the state. Banerjee, who alleges a larger conspiracy by the central government, has also accused some district magistrates and SPs of aiding the BSF in their alleged illegal activities. She plans to send a strongly worded letter to the Centre expressing her concerns and has directed the state police to investigate the matter further.

'An Army To Shake Up The World Of Chess'

'An Army To Shake Up The World Of Chess'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'It is not just D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi.' 'There are another 20 players just behind them. Nobody imagined this was possible 5 years ago.'

Sindhu breaks BWF tour title drought; Sen and Treesa-Gayatri triumph

Sindhu breaks BWF tour title drought; Sen and Treesa-Gayatri triumph

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand capped a remarkable week by clinching a maiden Super 300 title with a commanding straight-game victory over China's Bao Li Jing and Li Qian in the Syed Modi International final on Sunday.

Aus Open PIX: Fritz; Rybakina cruise; Navarro survives

Aus Open PIX: Fritz; Rybakina cruise; Navarro survives

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Images from Day 3 of the 2025 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Delhi Capitals-Hampshire Deal: Meet The Midwife!

Delhi Capitals-Hampshire Deal: Meet The Midwife!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Hampshire became the first county championship club to be owned by an overseas franchise.

Manu opens up on Award controversy

Manu opens up on Award controversy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Bhaker said the award selection panel would have followed due processes but sometimes errors can happen.

'Disgusting To See Bangladeshis Turning Backs On India'

'Disgusting To See Bangladeshis Turning Backs On India'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'The present generation, either due to historical amnesia or political propaganda, has been fed a narrative that paints India as an adversary rather than an ally.'

Railways to IAS: Where are the Women?

Railways to IAS: Where are the Women?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Women's representation in government jobs is less than 15%.

Meet Nirmalaji's Budget Team

Meet Nirmalaji's Budget Team

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

This will be the first full-year Budget of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government since it came to power for a third consecutive term in July last year.

Future's women employees appeal to PM Modi in tussle with Amazon

Future's women employees appeal to PM Modi in tussle with Amazon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

In a letter to the Prime Minister, the Women of Big Bazaar SOS group said: "Future Retail and Reliance had entered into an arrangement through which Future's retail stores will continue to be operated by Reliance. Reliance has also committed to clear all debts and dues owed by Future Retail to suppliers and vendors."

How India Conquered The Chess Olympiad

How India Conquered The Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

'The Indian Open team was extremely well prepared and motivated to win the gold medal.' 'With two players in the world top 10 club, and four players with over 2,700 ELO points (GMs Arjun Erigaisi, D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, all below 20) and Vidit Gujrathi and P Harikrishna, it was a solid team.'

'We Were Handcuffed, Our Legs Were Chained'

'We Were Handcuffed, Our Legs Were Chained'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

'Prime Minister Modi should sit with Trump and find a solution to this issue.'

No India, No Champions Trophy? ICC pushes PCB to compromise

No India, No Champions Trophy? ICC pushes PCB to compromise

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

The emergency meeting of the International Cricket Council's executive board could not achieve a consensus on the much-awaited Champions Trophy schedule and will reconvene on Saturday after Pakistan once again rejected the 'Hybrid' model of hosting the event.

Bangladesh summons Indian envoy, suspends visa services in Agartala

Bangladesh summons Indian envoy, suspends visa services in Agartala

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

The Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Tripura's capital Agartala on Tuesday announced the suspension of all visa and consular services with immediate effect until further notice because of 'security reasons', a day after the mission's premises was breached by a group of people protesting against the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Dhaka.

UK's richest 10% took half of wealth from India during colonialism

UK's richest 10% took half of wealth from India during colonialism

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The United Kingdom extracted USD 64.82 trillion from India over a century of colonialism between 1765 and 1900 and USD 33.8 trillion of this went to the richest 10 per cent -- enough money to carpet London in notes of 50 British pound almost four times over.

Women grab top 4 ranks, 933 candidates make it to civil services

Women grab top 4 ranks, 933 candidates make it to civil services

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Garima Lohia, Uma Harathi N and Smriti Mishra secured the second, third and fourth ranks respectively in the examination, results of which were declared on Tuesday.

ICC Women's World Cup: India face England in opener

ICC Women's World Cup: India face England in opener

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

India will face hosts England at Derby on the opening day of the ICC Women's World Cup which gets underway on June 24.

10 Years Since Nirbhaya. Is India Safer For Women?

10 Years Since Nirbhaya. Is India Safer For Women?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

We'd like to know your thoughts on the safety of women in our country.

WOMEN who INSPIRE: 'I respect her more than any God'

WOMEN who INSPIRE: 'I respect her more than any God'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

'Her inspiring teachings have helped me tackle the worst of situations and kept me afloat and smiling.'