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Teqball: When Football Meets Table Tennis

Teqball: When Football Meets Table Tennis

Rediff.com2 days ago

Teqball has made its Asian Games debut in Nagoya, bringing together football skills, acrobatics and the fast-paced rallies of table tennis.

BJP's 10-point resolution condemns Cong's Vande Mataram stance

BJP's 10-point resolution condemns Cong's Vande Mataram stance

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

The BJP has strongly condemned the Congress's decision to sing only two stanzas of Vande Mataram, vowing to protect the dignity and national status of the full version of the national song and launch a nationwide campaign to spread its significance.

Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal Announce Separation Months After Engagement

Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal Announce Separation Months After Engagement

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw and his fiance Akriti Agarwal have announced their separation just months after their engagement, citing 'different goals and circumstances' for their future.

Asian Games: India women eye gold as Sri Lanka stand in way

Asian Games: India women eye gold as Sri Lanka stand in way

Rediff.com8 hours ago

India's women's cricket team is set to face Sri Lanka in the Asian Games final, aiming to secure a gold medal and extend their continental dominance. While India enters as favourites with strong performances, Sri Lanka, led by Chamari Athapaththu, will look to challenge their supremacy in what promises to be an exciting clash.

Why Did Gambhir Meet Amit Shah?

Why Did Gambhir Meet Amit Shah?

Rediff.com2 hours ago

'A warm meeting with Hon'ble Home Minister Shri @AmitShahji. Grateful for his time and guidance. Wishing him continued good health and well-being.'

Asian Games Chaos: Gymnast, Coach Assigned Same Room

Asian Games Chaos: Gymnast, Coach Assigned Same Room

Rediff.com3 days ago

The accommodation troubles around the Indian contingent in Nagoya took another bizarre turn, with gymnast Pranati Nayak and her coach Ashok Mishra assigned the same room and forced to wait until the early hours before the issue was sorted.

Serie A Round-Up: Juventus, AC Milan Win; Napoli Held To A Draw

Serie A Round-Up: Juventus, AC Milan Win; Napoli Held To A Draw

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Juventus secured a 2-0 victory over Atalanta, while AC Milan dominated Lecce with a 3-0 win in recent Serie A matches. Napoli, however, were held to a 1-1 draw by Fiorentina.

'You're Not Welcome Xi': Tibetans Protest In Delhi

'You're Not Welcome Xi': Tibetans Protest In Delhi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Members of the Tibetan community in exile held a symbolic protest march in Delhi's Majnu Ka Tila ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to India for the BRICS 2026 Summit, voicing opposition to Beijing's policies in Tibet.

ISL gets new CEO as clubs take charge of league

ISL gets new CEO as clubs take charge of league

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The Indian Super League (ISL) has appointed Karan Yadav, former Chief Commercial Officer of JSW Sports, as its new CEO. He will lead the league under a new club-led model, focusing on strategic direction, commercial growth, and strengthening stakeholder relationships, while clubs will hold commercial rights and AIFF will maintain administrative oversight.

Unscramble The Lust Stories 3 Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble The Lust Stories 3 Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com5 days ago

Here's a fun way to test your memory!

Kabaddi Star Pawan Sehrawat Explains His 'High Flyer' Nickname

Kabaddi Star Pawan Sehrawat Explains His 'High Flyer' Nickname

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Indian kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat, known as the 'High Flyer' for his six-foot jumps, shared the origin of his nickname and his journey in the sport. He also expressed pride in being a flag bearer and India's ambition to defend its Asian Games gold medal in kabaddi.

Vande Mataram stops after 2 stanzas in Karnataka assembly; BJP members protest

Vande Mataram stops after 2 stanzas in Karnataka assembly; BJP members protest

Rediff.com7 hours ago

BJP legislators in Karnataka protested during a special legislative session by reciting the full version of Vande Mataram after the official recording played in the Assembly and Council ended after only two stanzas. The Congress government in the state has a standing order to play only the first two stanzas at its programmes, except for high-profile events.

Rinku Swaps Cricket For Football

Rinku Swaps Cricket For Football

Rediff.com5 days ago

Rinku Singh is making the most of his break in the UK, swapping cricket for football and basketball.

Asian Games 2026: India's Gonsalves And Beg Crash Out Of Teqball

Asian Games 2026: India's Gonsalves And Beg Crash Out Of Teqball

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian Teqball players Declan Marshall Gonsalves and Mohamed Anas Imran Beg were eliminated from the men's doubles competition at the Asian Games after losing both their group matches.

Visa Rules Slow Study Abroad

Visa Rules Slow Study Abroad

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The number of Indians travelling abroad for education fell from 908,364 in 2023 to 770,127 in 2024 and 626,606 in 2025.

Hyderabad Police Officials Arrested For Allegedly Accepting Rs 5 Lakh Bribe

Hyderabad Police Officials Arrested For Allegedly Accepting Rs 5 Lakh Bribe

Rediff.com4 days ago

Two police officials in Hyderabad, an Inspector and a Sub-Inspector, were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a Rs five lakh bribe. The bribe was reportedly taken to grant station bail and prevent harassment in an existing case.

Dhurandhar Director's Wish For Ranveer-Deepika's Baby

Dhurandhar Director's Wish For Ranveer-Deepika's Baby

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar, who directed Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar, Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Raveena Tandon have extended his warm wishes to Bollywood power couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh on the joyous arrival of their second daughter.

Daayra, Vibe Falter At Box Office, Hanuman Ansh Is A Big Hit

Daayra, Vibe Falter At Box Office, Hanuman Ansh Is A Big Hit

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Hanuman Ansh continues its phenomenal run at the box office, cementing its status as an all-time mega blockbuster, even as new releases Daayra and Vibe struggle.

PM Modi's birthday celebrated Semicon India

PM Modi's birthday celebrated Semicon India

Rediff.com4 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday was celebrated during the inaugural session of SEMICON India 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre. The event, focused on building India's semiconductor ecosystem, saw attendees extend warm wishes to the Prime Minister before his address.

Amit Shah suffers food poisoning, skips Karnataka event

Amit Shah suffers food poisoning, skips Karnataka event

Rediff.com2 days ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah experienced food poisoning during his visit to Karnataka, leading to the cancellation of his scheduled events in Hubballi and Belagavi. Senior BJP leader Pralhad Joshi confirmed Shah's illness but stated he is now "perfect" after suffering weakness from vomiting.

Manu Bhaker Remembers Late Coach Jaspal Rana As Asian Games Flag-Bearer

Manu Bhaker Remembers Late Coach Jaspal Rana As Asian Games Flag-Bearer

Rediff.com2 days ago

Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker shared her emotional experience as India's flag-bearer at the Asian Games opening ceremony, deeply missing her late coach Jaspal Rana. Rana, who passed away recently, was instrumental in her career and had a unique philosophy about attending opening ceremonies, making Bhaker's flag-bearing role particularly poignant.

Bangladesh Women Advance To Asian Games Cricket Semis After Washout

Bangladesh Women Advance To Asian Games Cricket Semis After Washout

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Bangladesh women's cricket team has advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 Asian Games after their quarter-final match against China was abandoned due to a wet outfield.

Crude Oil, West Asia Tensions to Dictate Indian Stock Market Momentum

Crude Oil, West Asia Tensions to Dictate Indian Stock Market Momentum

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian stock market investors are closely monitoring crude oil prices, geopolitical developments in West Asia, and the implications of the US Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which could impose tariffs on countries, including India, that purchase Russian crude.

BJP rejig: Smriti Irani makes comeback, Ram Madhav gets key role

BJP rejig: Smriti Irani makes comeback, Ram Madhav gets key role

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a significant overhaul of its national team under party president Nitin Nabin, introducing numerous new faces and promoting prominent leaders like former Union minister Smriti Irani to general secretary and former RSS functionary Ram Madhav to vice president. The revamp aims to balance youth and experience while preparing for upcoming assembly and general elections.

World's Largest Beer Festival Kicks Off

World's Largest Beer Festival Kicks Off

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Munich's Oktoberfest has opened its 191st edition, drawing millions for 16 days of beer, food, music and Bavarian celebrations.

Key Arab Football Federations Reaffirm Support For FIFA President Infantino

Key Arab Football Federations Reaffirm Support For FIFA President Infantino

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Six Arab football federations, including 2030 World Cup co-host Morocco and Qatar, have publicly declared their "full support" and "confidence" in FIFA President Gianni Infantino. This backing comes as Infantino faces significant backlash and withdrawals of support from European and Oceania federations over his failed $20 billion private investment plan for the World Cup, highlighting a growing schism within global football governance.

Rachin Ravindra doubtful for India series after injury

Rachin Ravindra doubtful for India series after injury

Rediff.com2 days ago

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra is a doubtful starter for the upcoming T20 series against India due to a dislocated shoulder sustained during a promotional shoot. While initial medical assessments show no major structural damage, his return depends on rehabilitation. New Zealand Cricket and coach Rob Walter have indicated they will not rush his recovery, especially with a demanding schedule ahead.

How BRICS evolved from an acronym to a major global powerhouse

How BRICS evolved from an acronym to a major global powerhouse

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

This article details the quarter-century journey of BRICS, from its inception as an economic acronym by a Goldman Sachs economist to its current status as an expanded eleven-member international bloc. It highlights its growth, key historical moments, and the significance of its upcoming summit, particularly with Iran's renewed importance in discussions.

First in Indian Cricket! Vande Mataram Before National Anthem

First in Indian Cricket! Vande Mataram Before National Anthem

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

For the first time in an Indian men's cricket match, the national song Vande Mataram was played before the national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, during the India vs Afghanistan T20I in Delhi, sparking widespread reaction among fans.

Jobs, Not Exams, Hold Key To Youth Anger

Jobs, Not Exams, Hold Key To Youth Anger

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

If the government wishes that protests like the one that took place at Jantar Mantar during the last few weeks should not recur, it must refocus its energies on jobs, not just the examination system, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Bangladesh stand between India and Asian Games final

Bangladesh stand between India and Asian Games final

Rediff.com2 days ago

Defending champions India's women's cricket team is set to face Bangladesh in the Asian Games semifinal. With a dominant head-to-head record, India aims to continue their winning streak, while Bangladesh will rely on their spinners to challenge the strong Indian batting lineup for a spot in the final.

BRICS Express: Idea To Global Alliance

BRICS Express: Idea To Global Alliance

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

From four nations to a powerful 11-member bloc, here's how BRICS reshaped the global order in 27 years.

EPL: Aston Villa register first win as Spurs' misery deepens

EPL: Aston Villa register first win as Spurs' misery deepens

Rediff.com2 days ago

Aston Villa secured their first Premier League victory of the season with a 3-2 win against Tottenham Hotspur, who remain in the relegation zone after another disappointing performance.

Charani retains top T20I bowling spot, Deepti climbs to second

Charani retains top T20I bowling spot, Deepti climbs to second

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian spinner Shree Charani has maintained her top position in the ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings with a career-best 804 rating points, while compatriot Deepti Sharma has risen four places to second, following their stellar performances in the Women's T20 Asia Cup.

Thane: Elderly Man Held For Alleged Child Sexual Assault

Thane: Elderly Man Held For Alleged Child Sexual Assault

Rediff.com4 days ago

An 85-year-old man has been arrested in Thane's Dombivali township for allegedly sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl. The incident occurred when the girl was playing outside her home, and the accused lured her into his house. Police have registered a case under the BNS and POCSO Act.

Uttar Pradesh's Tanya Chaudhary sets new national hammer throw record

Uttar Pradesh's Tanya Chaudhary sets new national hammer throw record

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Tanya Chaudhary of Uttar Pradesh has set a new women's hammer throw national record at the Indian Athletics Series Final, achieving a distance of 68.35m and surpassing the previous record held by Anushka Yadav. Both athletes are part of the Asian Games team.

In-Charge CFO Caught In Bribery Trap

In-Charge CFO Caught In Bribery Trap

Rediff.com4 days ago

Gandhinagar's in-charge Chief Fire Officer, Rajeshkumar Patel, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe. The bribe was demanded for issuing a Fire Safety Renewal No Objection Certificate (NOC). The ACB successfully trapped Patel after a complaint was lodged.

Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan barred from speaking on betting investigation

Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan barred from speaking on betting investigation

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has been denied permission by the PCB to hold a media conference regarding an ongoing investigation by the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency into his alleged involvement with online betting and gambling. Rizwan and teammate Imam-ul-Haq had their phones confiscated and are being questioned.

BJP govt to withdraw cases against Kurmis registered under TMC rule

BJP govt to withdraw cases against Kurmis registered under TMC rule

Rediff.com1 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the withdrawal of all cases against the Kurmi community filed by the previous TMC government. He also pledged to include Kurmali and Rajbanshi languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution and reactivate the Kurmi Development Board, allocating Rs 50 crore for community development.

India's Forex Reserves Dip by $4.92 Billion Amidst Fall in FCA, Gold

India's Forex Reserves Dip by $4.92 Billion Amidst Fall in FCA, Gold

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's foreign exchange reserves decreased by $4.92 billion to $780.78 billion for the week ending September 11, primarily due to a reduction in foreign currency assets and gold reserves, as per the latest RBI data.