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Indian challenge ends in compound mixed pair open

Indian challenge ends in compound mixed pair open

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Indian challenge ended in the compound mixed pair open section of the archery competition after the duo of Rakesh Kumar and Jyoti Baliyan made a quarterfinal exit in the Paralympic Games on Sunday.

2024's Stunning Brides: Aditi, Surbhi, Aaliyah...

2024's Stunning Brides: Aditi, Surbhi, Aaliyah...

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Celeb-approved Bollywood bride fashion has never looked this good.

Kerala ex-CM, veteran CPM leader Achuthanandan dies at 101

Kerala ex-CM, veteran CPM leader Achuthanandan dies at 101

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Former Kerala Chief Minister and veteran CPI(M) leader V S Achuthanandan, a key figure in Kerala's political history, died on Monday at the age of 101. He was a founding member of the CPI(M) and served as Chief Minister from 2006 to 2011.

Bold Moves Must For Silver Screen To Sparkle Again

Bold Moves Must For Silver Screen To Sparkle Again

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

More screens, more films, and longer windows will convert to more people watching, assuming they know a film is releasing, points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Malavika In The Mood For 'Absolute Love'

Malavika In The Mood For 'Absolute Love'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Priyanka is Christmas-ready... Aahana goes pink in Jaipur... Priya walks the streets of Spain...

Bollywood's Cutest V-DAY Messages

Bollywood's Cutest V-DAY Messages

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

From Sonam Kapoor to Shilpa Shetty Kundra to Kajol, Namrata Thakker checks out how our favourite celebrities have expressed love on Valentine's Day.

Raj MLA held for accepting bribe to drop questions in assembly

Raj MLA held for accepting bribe to drop questions in assembly

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Bharat Adivasi Party MLA Jaikrishn Patel was arrested by the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Rajasthan on Sunday for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 20 lakh to drop three questions in the state Assembly. The ACB claims to have audio and video evidence to prove that the MLA had demanded and taken the bribe. The party has said it will take action against the MLA if his involvement is found.

'If Pushpa Is Celebrated, Sangeet Manapmaan Must Be Watched Too'

'If Pushpa Is Celebrated, Sangeet Manapmaan Must Be Watched Too'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'It pains me when Marathi film-makers come to me and say that Marathi cinema is not getting the right platform.'

'Sanjay Gandhi Was On The Verge Of Throwing Out Indira'

'Sanjay Gandhi Was On The Verge Of Throwing Out Indira'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

'According to JP, Indira Gandhi was not much of a danger to democracy. He said, it was Sanjay Gandhi and his gang.'

Asian Wrestling: Manisha wins GOLD; Panghal bags bronze

Asian Wrestling: Manisha wins GOLD; Panghal bags bronze

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Manisha Bhanwala clinched India's first gold medal at the Asian Championships since 2021 edition with a close 8-7 win over Korea's Ok J Kim.

'Luxury car market may double by 2030'

'Luxury car market may double by 2030'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'From the Indian perspective, young customers with more disposable income will also drive the growth.'

Punia, Panghal picked for Asian Wrestling Championship

Punia, Panghal picked for Asian Wrestling Championship

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

World Championships medallists Deepak Punia and Antim Panghal were among 30 Indian wrestlers selected for the Senior Asian Championships to be held in Amman, Jordan from March 25-30.

Why Salman Thanked His Dad On Mother's Day

Why Salman Thanked His Dad On Mother's Day

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Bollywood celebrated Mother's Day with beautiful pictures of their mums on social media.

Jyoti Basu's last journey

Jyoti Basu's last journey

Rediff.com17 Jan 2010

Former West Bengal chief minister Jyoti Basu's body was taken to funeral parlour 'Peace Haven' from the hospital where it will preserved till Tuesday.

'Sangeet Manapmaan Is As Big As It Gets'

'Sangeet Manapmaan Is As Big As It Gets'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'We should support cinema that's rooted in our culture and not ape the West.'

Asian Athletics: Sachin, Parul bag silver; India sign off with 24 medals

Asian Athletics: Sachin, Parul bag silver; India sign off with 24 medals

Rediff.com31 May 2025

A new national record, a string of personal bests, and six final-day medals capped India's campaign at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships as they signed off with a total haul of 24 medals.

Asian Athletics: India win gold in mixed relay; Rupal, Pooja win silver

Asian Athletics: India win gold in mixed relay; Rupal, Pooja win silver

Rediff.com29 May 2025

In other results, Vishal Thennarasu Kayalvizhi ran a personal best of 45.57s in the men's 400m but that could only fetch him a fourth-place finish.

Priyanka At Brother's Haldi Ceremony

Priyanka At Brother's Haldi Ceremony

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Priyanka Chopra is in shaadi-mode, as her younger brother Siddharth gets married to Neelam Upadhyaya in Mumbai.

Aamir-Kiran Take Lost Ladies To New York

Aamir-Kiran Take Lost Ladies To New York

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

It seems that Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao have started their Oscar campaign for Laapataa Ladies.

A Political Legend Turns 100

A Political Legend Turns 100

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

A product of the 1942 Quit India movement, a Gandhian and a Socialist who remains closely connected with grassroot movements, Dr G G Parikh remains a familiar figure in Maharashtra.

Women-led water revolution turns dacoits into farmers in Rajasthan

Women-led water revolution turns dacoits into farmers in Rajasthan

Rediff.com25 May 2025

In Rajasthan's Karauli district, a decade ago, rampant drought and dwindling water sources forced many men into a life of dacoity, leaving their families in fear. However, the women of Karauli, tired of the despair, took matters into their own hands. They persuaded their husbands to give up their lives of crime and together they began reviving old water bodies and constructing new ones with the help of a local NGO. This community-led effort, which included building pokhars (water bodies) and reviving the Serni River, resulted in a remarkable transformation, bringing stability and hope to the region, and turning former dacoits into thriving farmers.

Speculation rife as CPI-M set to pick new general secy

Speculation rife as CPI-M set to pick new general secy

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) is set to elect its next general secretary, with speculation rife over who will lead the party. Leading contenders include M A Baby, backed by the party's Kerala unit, and Ashok Dhawale, who enjoys support from the West Bengal lobby. Other potential candidates include Mohammed Salim, B V Raghavulu, and Brinda Karat. The election will take place at the 24th CPI(M) congress in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

Antim Panghal, Deepak Punia Lead Indian Contingent at Asian Wrestling Championships

Antim Panghal, Deepak Punia Lead Indian Contingent at Asian Wrestling Championships

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

After a disappointing 2024 season, the senior Asian Championships will provide an opportunity for Indian wrestlers like Antim Panghal and Deepak Punia to make a fresh start.

India Gate turns a page: Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with war memorial flame

India Gate turns a page: Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with war memorial flame

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate in New Delhi was merged with the eternal flame at the National War Memorial on Friday.

Improve Customer Service, Banks Told, Or Else!

Improve Customer Service, Banks Told, Or Else!

Rediff.com28 May 2025

In 2023-2024, 95 scheduled commercial banks received over 10 million complaints from their customers. The process of KYC at many banks has become 'HYC' -- harass your customer, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

NADA suspends coach Ramesh for 'complicity' in doping

NADA suspends coach Ramesh for 'complicity' in doping

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Junior National team chief coach Ramesh Nagpuri was suspended by the National Anti Doping Agency for "complicity" in doping and seven athletes were in dock for "evading" tests after a slew of dope cases rocked Indian athletics.

Khelo India Para Games 2025: Kaur breaks powerlifting national record

Khelo India Para Games 2025: Kaur breaks powerlifting national record

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Punjab powerlifter Jaspreet Kaur set a new national record in the 45kg category at the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) 2025, lifting 101kg to win the gold medal.

Volvo to launch electric SUV EX30 in India this year

Volvo to launch electric SUV EX30 in India this year

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Swedish luxury car maker Volvo is planning to launch its fullly electric small SUV EX30 in India this year as part its plans of launching one electric model in the country every year in line with its global ambition of achieving 90-100 per cent sales from electrified cars by 2030, according to a senior company official. Besides, Volvo Car India is also looking at bringing the new XC60 SUV in India this year, its Managing Director Jyoti Malhotra told PTI.

When Great Khali Met The World's Shortest Woman

When Great Khali Met The World's Shortest Woman

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Jyoti Amage -- who is 2 feet 7 inches tall -- holds the index finger of The Great Khali, who is 7 feet, 1 inch tall.

How Bollywood Celebrated Mahashivratri

How Bollywood Celebrated Mahashivratri

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Film folk celebrated Mahashivratri on Wednesday by visiting temples and performing pooja, and posting pictures online.

India ready to roar in Hockey Pro League

India ready to roar in Hockey Pro League

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

India's women's hockey team, led by captain Salima Tete, is confident of an improved performance in the upcoming Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Pro League.

New Stocks Sink Below Issue Price

New Stocks Sink Below Issue Price

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

On average, stocks that debuted last year are down 37 per cent from their peak levels.

Indians Spent 1.1 Trillion Hours On...

Indians Spent 1.1 Trillion Hours On...

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

...their smartphones!

Evera Cabs bets on BluSmart EVs to drive Rs 100 crore revenue in FY26

Evera Cabs bets on BluSmart EVs to drive Rs 100 crore revenue in FY26

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Delhi-based electric vehicle (EV) ride-hailing firm Evera Cabs, which grabbed headlines after acquiring 500 cars from the now-defunct cab service BluSmart, is stepping up its presence in the EV cab segment. The company is aiming for revenue of Rs 100 crore in the ongoing financial year (2025-26), up from Rs 18 crore in 2024-25.

BCCI treasurer sworn in as Maha minister

BCCI treasurer sworn in as Maha minister

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Shelar is the second official from the incumbent committee to move on from his post after Jay Shah, who moved on from his post as the BCCI secretary to the chairman of the International Cricket Council.

10-yr-old 'Bal Sant' files plaint against YouTubers for trolling him

10-yr-old 'Bal Sant' files plaint against YouTubers for trolling him

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Abhinav Arora is a spiritual content creator from Delhi who claims that his spiritual journey began when he was just three years old.

Jyoti Basu's state funeral tomorrow

Jyoti Basu's state funeral tomorrow

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Communist Party of India-Marxist patriarch Jyoti Basu would be given a state funeral in Kolkata on Tuesday after Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani and a host of dignitaries and commoners pay homage to him.

Alia Joins Kajol-Rani At Durga Puja

Alia Joins Kajol-Rani At Durga Puja

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Durga pujo celebrations continue, and this time, Alia Bhatt joins the Mukherjees at the the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal.

History made! Odisha Warriors win inaugural Women's HIL

History made! Odisha Warriors win inaugural Women's HIL

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Odisha Warriors emerged victorious in the inaugural Women's Hockey India League, securing a hard-fought 2-1 win over JSW Soorma Hockey Club in the final.

Alia-Ranbir-Raha's Beautiful Diwali

Alia-Ranbir-Raha's Beautiful Diwali

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Diwali festivities with Bollywood stars and their little ones continue in full swing.