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Brazil Football Team Arrives In Kolkata For India Friendly Match

Brazil Football Team Arrives In Kolkata For India Friendly Match

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Five-time world champions Brazil have arrived in Kolkata for a high-profile friendly match against India.

'The Most Valuable Show For Us Is KBC'

'The Most Valuable Show For Us Is KBC'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has seen its revenue grow by over 9 per cent to 7,064 crore, driven by the strong performance of SonyLIV, Sony SAB, and Sony Entertainment Television (SET), said Gaurav Banerjee, head of SPNI.

New Zealand opens longer work visas for Indian students

New Zealand opens longer work visas for Indian students

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

New Zealand has liberalised mobility provisions under the concluded trade pact, enabling Indian students to access longer post-study work visas and allowing 5,000 Indian professionals, including yoga instructors and chefs, to work in the Oceania country.

'Students Will Get 2, 3, 4 Year Work Visa In New Zealand'

'Students Will Get 2, 3, 4 Year Work Visa In New Zealand'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Indian students going to New Zealand for studies will now be eligible for a two-year work visa.

Ishan Kishan's Redemption: From Snub to Pakistan Statement

Ishan Kishan's Redemption: From Snub to Pakistan Statement

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

After losing his central contract and slipping down the pecking order, Ishan Kishan rebuilt his game and mindset through discipline, meditation and domestic grind - culminating in a defining performance against Pakistan.

Indians Choose Learning Holidays Over Leisure

Indians Choose Learning Holidays Over Leisure

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Travellers are keen to explore traditional Indian arts and crafts like Madhubani painting in Bihar, pottery and weaving workshops in Rajasthan, or Kathakali and Kalaripayattu training in Kerala.

When were these rules altered and by whom, Bhajji asks

When were these rules altered and by whom, Bhajji asks

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Nothing new in BCCI's policy document, says former India spinner Harbhajan Singh.

No wives: BCCI's strict rule for Champions Trophy

No wives: BCCI's strict rule for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Families will not be accompanying the Indian cricket players heading to Dubai on February 15 for the ICC Champions Trophy as the BCCI's new travel policy comes into effect for the first time with this tournament.

The story of an accidental chef

The story of an accidental chef

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Chennai is now home for Willi Wilson, for whom everything in life has been accidental, finds Shobha Warrier.

BCCI to players: Obey new rules or face IPL ban, fee cuts

BCCI to players: Obey new rules or face IPL ban, fee cuts

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

BCCI unveils 10-point diktat: Domestic cricket must, restriction on personal staff, family stay on tours

'Cancellation of CWG would be bad for India'

'Cancellation of CWG would be bad for India'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said on Wednesday that the cancellation of the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games would be bad for the future of the games movement as well as for India.

NZ happy with Delhi Games security

NZ happy with Delhi Games security

Rediff.com21 Mar 2010

New Zealand chef-de-mission for 2010 Commonwealth Games Dave Currie on Sunday gave a thumbs-up to the security arrangements for the October 3-14 mega-event in Delhi.

Countries have lost faith in organizers: NZ team boss

Countries have lost faith in organizers: NZ team boss

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

The Delhi Commonwealth Games organisers' failure to admit to problems with their preparations has seen them lose the faith of competing countries, New Zealand chef de mission Dave Currie said on Thursday.

Travel woes and halal food hunt plague Afghan cricketers

Travel woes and halal food hunt plague Afghan cricketers

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The non-availability of halal meat, a must-have in their menu, in their Bridgetown hotel forced them to temporarily wear a chef's apron.

Delhi CWG may be called off if...

Delhi CWG may be called off if...

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

New Zealand Chef de Mission for the Delhi Commonwealth Games, Dave Currie, on Tuesday said the event may be called off if the concerns regarding the Athletes Village are not addressed at the earliest.

India target best-ever medal haul at Paris Olympics

India target best-ever medal haul at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Three years ago, India returned from Tokyo with seven medals, and it is only natural that a double-digit performance is now desired in Paris.

Recipe: Vegetable Singapore Curry Laksa Soup

Recipe: Vegetable Singapore Curry Laksa Soup

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

You will be as smitten with this Singaporean soup as I was.

India to parade small contingent for Olympics opening

India to parade small contingent for Olympics opening

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

The participation of Indian athletes in Friday's Tokyo Olympic Games opening ceremony will be kept to a 'bare minimum' in view of the COVID-19 threat, while only six officials from the contingent will be allowed to take part in the event.

Tokyo opening ceremony will not be flashy; 6 Indian officials to be allowed

Tokyo opening ceremony will not be flashy; 6 Indian officials to be allowed

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Tokyo's grand opening on Friday will have none of that splendour or grandiosity.

It's A Chai Chai World!

It's A Chai Chai World!

Rediff.com24 May 2023

International Tea Day is a good occasion to brew a special pot of chai.

'I was in the best team that never played for India'

'I was in the best team that never played for India'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Michael Dalvi, who played first class cricket for Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Bengal, once hit a century against a fiery Malcolm Marshall and the West Indies. At 77, he has a razor sharp memory, a ready wit and is a rare cricketing treasure.

Indian envoy to NZ called back after wife accused of assault

Indian envoy to NZ called back after wife accused of assault

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Ravi Thapar in New Zealand is set to leave the country on Saturday after allegations that his wife had assaulted a staff member.

NZ officials arrive to inspect facilities

NZ officials arrive to inspect facilities

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

New Zealand Olympic Committee officials arrived in Delhi to inspect Commonwealth Games facilities and security after their team manager criticised the accommodation in place for athletes.

Asian Games diary: Indian men's hockey team on way to defend title

Asian Games diary: Indian men's hockey team on way to defend title

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Deputy Chef de Mission Balbir Singh Kushwaha said that facilities at the Games Village were good.

Ultimate Eatlist: Are you drooling yet?

Ultimate Eatlist: Are you drooling yet?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

These, according the Lonely Planet, are must-indulge-in food experiences from across the world.

India sink at the Basin Reserve

India sink at the Basin Reserve

Rediff.com12 Dec 2002

Gold Coast Diary: Mauritius delegate charged with sexual assault

Gold Coast Diary: Mauritius delegate charged with sexual assault

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

An athlete at the Commonwealth Games is in a 'serious' condition at a Gold Coast hospital after contracting malaria, organisers said on Friday.

Soccer Aid PHOTOS: When Mo Farah duelled with Usain Bolt for charity

Soccer Aid PHOTOS: When Mo Farah duelled with Usain Bolt for charity

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Here are some photos from the memorable evening...

43 officials in Indian diplomatic missions to face action

43 officials in Indian diplomatic missions to face action

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

"Action is being taken in all 43 cases as per established procedure," Spokesman of the Ministry of External Affairs Vikas Swarup said.

Now job opportunities abroad under govt initiative

Now job opportunities abroad under govt initiative

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

A fresh global skill gap study shows how India can tap opportunities in Germany, New Zealand, Qatar, Malaysia, The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE and the UK.

Misty-eyed and wonderstruck in Munnar

Misty-eyed and wonderstruck in Munnar

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The views are stunning, the skies are blue, the forests are lush and, wonder of wonders, thanks to the discipline of the tea estate, even man isn't vile, discover Renu Bahal Wadhwa and T C A Srinivasa Raghavan after a trip to Kerala's breathtakingly beautiful hill retreat.

PIX: Shenaz Treasury's Kerala holiday

PIX: Shenaz Treasury's Kerala holiday

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Let us travel to Kerala with the Ishq Vishk girl.

Aus backs call to ban Russia from Rio Olympics after bombshell report

Aus backs call to ban Russia from Rio Olympics after bombshell report

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Australia has backed a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) recommendation that Russia be banned from international athletics, including the 2016 Olympics, after a report alleged systemic state-backed cheating.

Indian diplomats' domestic trouble

Indian diplomats' domestic trouble

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Contracts with India-based domestic assistants for officials abroad have become a headache for the Indian government.

No one holidays anymore, they have 'experiences'

No one holidays anymore, they have 'experiences'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Tailored luxury experiences with the most minute of details charted out for discerning travellers is the way forward, says Nikita Puri.

SC to reconsider its verdict criminalising gay sex

SC to reconsider its verdict criminalising gay sex

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The apex court referred to a larger bench a plea seeking decriminalisation of gay sex between two consenting adults.

What's so magical about this tiny island in Kerala?

What's so magical about this tiny island in Kerala?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

To be at Kakkathuruthu when the sun sets, according to National Geographic, is a surreal experience. Ambassador T P Sreenivasan tells us how the tiny island gradually charmed him.