News for 'New Year'

'My Bauji Is A True Baazigar'

'My Bauji Is A True Baazigar'

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Sudesh Tated explains why he is so proud of his father Suresh Tated. A Father's Day Special.

Madhoo: 'I Miss What I Do In Front Of The Camera'

Madhoo: 'I Miss What I Do In Front Of The Camera'

Rediff.com4 hours ago

'Once an artist, always an artist. That identity, I realised about myself only when I stopped working.'

Arsenal crowned Premier League champions for first time in 22 years

Arsenal crowned Premier League champions for first time in 22 years

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City's draw against Bournemouth.

Rhodes Scholarship: How Indian Students Can Study At Oxford

Rhodes Scholarship: How Indian Students Can Study At Oxford

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Eligible and selected students will receive a stipend of 20,400 per annum, course fee and other costs.

FIFA World Cup: Spain's Yamal says the best is yet to come

FIFA World Cup: Spain's Yamal says the best is yet to come

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Spain's teenage winger Lamine Yamal says he has plenty of improvement left in his fledgling career with fans not yet having seen the best.

Keir Starmer resigns as British PM, Andy Burnham likely successor

Keir Starmer resigns as British PM, Andy Burnham likely successor

Rediff.com3 hours ago

British Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, stating he will remain in post until a successor is elected by mid-July. The decision follows questions from his parliamentary party regarding his leadership for the next general election, with Andy Burnham widely tipped as a potential successor.

Ex-govt staffer acquitted in Rs 800 bribery case after 19 years

Ex-govt staffer acquitted in Rs 800 bribery case after 19 years

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A special CBI court in Thane acquitted a former central government employee accused of accepting a bribe, citing insufficient proof of demand despite the recovery of currency notes.

Own Goal Surge Marks Early Stages Of World Cup 2026

Own Goal Surge Marks Early Stages Of World Cup 2026

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The 2026 World Cup has witnessed an unusual number of own goals in its opening 10 days, with seven already recorded, making it the second-highest tally in tournament history. The United States has benefited from two such incidents. This trend is notable given the tournament's expansion and could surpass the 2018 record of 12 own goals. Several players from different nations have contributed to this statistic, highlighting a peculiar aspect of the early matches.

Salah Stars as Egypt Rewrite History With Maiden World Cup Victory

Salah Stars as Egypt Rewrite History With Maiden World Cup Victory

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Mohamed Salah scored and assisted as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver, securing the country's first-ever FIFA World Cup victory and moving top of Group G.

September 4 Start Confirmed for ISL, But AIFF Defers League Structure Decision

September 4 Start Confirmed for ISL, But AIFF Defers League Structure Decision

Rediff.com2 days ago

The AIFF has approved a September 4 start for the 2026-27 Indian Super League but deferred a final decision on the league's governance structure, with further discussions set to continue between the federation and ISL clubs.

6 Taxpayer Categories Face Scrutiny

6 Taxpayer Categories Face Scrutiny

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Taxpayers should reconcile returns with AIS, Form 26AS and maintain all supporting records.

Gadkari Threat Case: Two Get 5 Years Rigorous Imprisonment

Gadkari Threat Case: Two Get 5 Years Rigorous Imprisonment

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A special court in Nagpur sentenced two men to five years of rigorous imprisonment for allegedly making threat calls to Union minister Nitin Gadkari in 2023 from a jail in Karnataka.

'I am done with it': Virat Kohli rules out Test return

'I am done with it': Virat Kohli rules out Test return

Rediff.com1 days ago

Virat Kohli recently spoke about his retirement from Test cricket and his new shoe launch.

Chopra Receives Top Male Athlete Award At Inaugural Indian Athletics Ceremony

Chopra Receives Top Male Athlete Award At Inaugural Indian Athletics Ceremony

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ace Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was awarded 'Best Male Athlete of the Year 2025' at the inaugural Indian Athletics Awards. Chopra expressed his emotional connection to the award, given in the presence of multiple generations of athletes. The ceremony also honoured Parul Chaudhary as Best Female Athlete and P T Usha with a Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising significant contributions to Indian athletics.

Pegula stuns World No 1 Sabalenka in Berlin

Pegula stuns World No 1 Sabalenka in Berlin

Rediff.com1 days ago

World number one Aryna Sabalenka was defeated by American Jessica Pegula in the Berlin Open semi-finals. Sabalenka struggled with her rhythm

Allu Arjun appears virtually in court in 'Pushpa 2' stampede death case

Allu Arjun appears virtually in court in 'Pushpa 2' stampede death case

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Telugu actor Allu Arjun virtually appeared before a Hyderabad city court after being summoned in connection with a charge sheet filed in the 'Pushpa 2' premiere stampede case, which resulted in the death of a woman and injury to her son in December 2024. The court has posted the matter for July 6.

Market participants expect RBI to provide weekly updates on FCNR (B) inflows

Market participants expect RBI to provide weekly updates on FCNR (B) inflows

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Market participants are keenly awaiting regular, preferably weekly, updates from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR (B), deposits, following the central bank's directive for banks to submit daily data on these inflows.

Sooryavanshi's blitzkrieg fires India A to tri-nation one-day title

Sooryavanshi's blitzkrieg fires India A to tri-nation one-day title

Rediff.com1 days ago

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a breathtaking 29-ball 94 to fire India A to the tri-nation title, following a thumping 66-run victory against Sri Lanka A in the final on Sunday.

How To Get Tickets For The BWF World Championships In New Delhi

How To Get Tickets For The BWF World Championships In New Delhi

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The BWF World Championships are returning to India after 17 years, to be held in New Delhi from August 17-23. Tickets, priced from Rs 499 to Rs 5,500, are now on sale through BookMyShow, with various categories and early bird discounts available. Indian stars like Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu, alongside international badminton greats, are set to compete.

Trump calls Modi a 'very tough cookie', 'great leader'

Trump calls Modi a 'very tough cookie', 'great leader'

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former US President Donald Trump lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'great leader' and 'tough guy' who has been in power for over 12 years, placing him alongside China's President Xi Jinping as leaders he admires for their power and ability to execute.

Amma Ariyan: The 40-Year-Old Malayalam Classic In Cannes

Amma Ariyan: The 40-Year-Old Malayalam Classic In Cannes

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A 40-year-old lost Malayalam cinematic gem, John Abraham's Amma Ariyan, has been meticulously restored in 4K by the Film Heritage Foundation and is now set to grace the prestigious Cannes Classics section

'I Don't Miss My Father; I Miss...'

'I Don't Miss My Father; I Miss...'

Rediff.com1 days ago

In a touching tribute on Father's Day, Professor Asim Kumar Mukherjee pens a touching tribute to the most amazing man he has ever known -- his father, Bimal Kumar Mukherjee.

Cape Verde dream big after stunning World Cup start

Cape Verde dream big after stunning World Cup start

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Cape Verde, making their World Cup debut, have defied expectations by drawing with football giants Spain and Uruguay.

The Bad Brit From Lagaan Returns!

The Bad Brit From Lagaan Returns!

Rediff.com7 hours ago

''With Aamir, I have maintained a friendship, and I'm so grateful for that. He's been so kind and generous throughout these years, whether it's in Los Angeles, London or here.'

Consensual relationship over 2 years not rape: Court

Consensual relationship over 2 years not rape: Court

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A sessions court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted a 33-year-old man accused of rape and cheating, stating that a long-term consensual sexual relationship based on a promise of marriage does not constitute rape.

Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi On India's Unmatched Chess Dominance

Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi On India's Unmatched Chess Dominance

Rediff.com1 days ago

Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi, India's first female International Master and Women's Grandmaster, asserts that India is the strongest chess-playing nation globally and will only grow stronger. She highlights Chennai's pivotal role in this revolution, crediting pioneers like Manuel Aaron and Vishwanathan Anand, and expresses confidence in the next generation, including Gukesh and Vaishali. Vijayalakshmi also reflects on her own career, a near-miss men's GM title, and her plans for a comeback after a personal tragedy.

Actor Allu Arjun among 23 summoned in 'Pushpa 2' stampede death case

Actor Allu Arjun among 23 summoned in 'Pushpa 2' stampede death case

Rediff.com3 days ago

Telugu actor Allu Arjun and 22 others have been summoned by a Hyderabad court to appear on June 22 in connection with the death of a woman during a stampede at the 'Pushpa 2' premiere.

These FIFA World Cup Conchas Are Taking Over Social Media

These FIFA World Cup Conchas Are Taking Over Social Media

Rediff.com8 hours ago

With customers queued up and spilling onto the sidewalk at Cookieteria by Lovely, eager to grab fresh World Cup-themed conchas, baker Erika Lopez is worried about letting some down.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes fastest List A fifty in 11 balls vs Sri Lanka A

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes fastest List A fifty in 11 balls vs Sri Lanka A

Rediff.com1 days ago

Just days after an on-field confrontation with Sri Lanka A players in Dambulla, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a sensational 11-ball 50 to break the record for the fastest half-century in the history of List A cricket.

Depression can't override academic rules, says HC; rejects student's plea

Depression can't override academic rules, says HC; rejects student's plea

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Bombay High Court has declined to grant relief to a third-year psychology student debarred for low attendance, despite her suffering from acute depression and a personality disorder. The court stated that while it sympathises with her, it cannot rewrite academic rules or create exemptions, emphasising that legal entitlement must prevail over sympathy.

Olympic Medallist Neeraj Chopra Fights Doping Menace

Olympic Medallist Neeraj Chopra Fights Doping Menace

Rediff.com3 days ago

Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra's foundation has partnered with the Indian Olympic Association to launch an anti-doping education campaign for athletes, addressing the issue of quick success and contaminated supplements.

FIFA World Cup: Can Messi Break More Records Against Austria?

FIFA World Cup: Can Messi Break More Records Against Austria?

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Lionel Messi is poised to further cement his legendary status as Argentina faces Austria in a crucial FIFA World Cup Group J match. Following a record-breaking hat-trick against Algeria, Messi is on the verge of equalling or surpassing several all-time World Cup records, including consecutive goals, total goals, and match victories. The football world watches as he leads Argentina against a formidable Austrian side.

Fritz fights back to stun Zverev at Halle Open

Fritz fights back to stun Zverev at Halle Open

Rediff.com1 days ago

American Taylor Fritz battled back from a set down to defeat Alexander Zverev and book a spot in the final of the Halle Open.

How many points are needed to advance to the World Cup knockouts?

How many points are needed to advance to the World Cup knockouts?

Rediff.com2 days ago

It is only the second time a tournament run by world football's governing body FIFA has featured as many as 48 teams.

Iniyan Pa Dominates Global Chess Festival, Claims Masters Crown

Iniyan Pa Dominates Global Chess Festival, Claims Masters Crown

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian Grandmaster Iniyan Pa has won the Masters category of the Global Chess Festival, dominating the tournament from start to finish. The 24-year-old national champion secured the title in his debut appearance, earning a prize purse of Rs 8 lakh. Nithin Babu and Madhvendra Pratap Sharma also triumphed in the Challenger and Junior Master categories, respectively, qualifying for next year's Masters event.

12-Year-Old Boy Stabbed After Fight In Delhi

12-Year-Old Boy Stabbed After Fight In Delhi

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A 12-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed by two people following an altercation in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area, police said on Tuesday.

Pritam Kendre Secures Gold For India In 10m Air Rifle

Pritam Kendre Secures Gold For India In 10m Air Rifle

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Teenager Pritam Kendre won a gold medal in the men's 10m air rifle at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Suhl, Germany, contributing to India's growing medal tally of 11, including five golds. India also secured a bronze in the women's 25m pistol team event, showcasing strong performances from its young shooting contingent.

QS Rankings 2027: The Top Indian University Is...

QS Rankings 2027: The Top Indian University Is...

Rediff.com3 days ago

While no Indian institute features in the Top 100 of the QS World University Rankings 2027, IIT-Delhi improved its global standing by climbing from 123rd to 118th place to remain India's highest-ranked institution.

Real Betis seal Champions League return after 20 years

Real Betis seal Champions League return after 20 years

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini celebrated the club's return to the Champions League after 20 years following a 2-1 win over Elche that secured a top-five finish in La Liga.

Reliance Retail to build manufacturing, export platforms for next phase of growth: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Retail to build manufacturing, export platforms for next phase of growth: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com3 days ago

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is preparing for its next phase of growth by establishing advanced manufacturing and export platforms to strengthen its consumer products ecosystem and expand its global footprint, Chairman and MD Mukesh Ambani announced.