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Goal machine Calvert-Lewin charts stunning revival at Leeds

Goal machine Calvert-Lewin charts stunning revival at Leeds

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

'As a centre-forward, you can make a lot of runs sometimes and not get the ball. You need a lot of things to come together for it to be a goal.'

BEST bus crash: 'The driver may have panicked'

BEST bus crash: 'The driver may have panicked'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Investigation into the Mumbai BEST bus accident suggests human error as the cause, with the vehicle appearing mechanically sound. The accident resulted in four fatalities and several injuries.

Brave fightback! India claim Junior Hockey World Cup bronze

Brave fightback! India claim Junior Hockey World Cup bronze

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

India produced a brave-heart performance, nullifying a two-goal deficit to beat Argentina 4-2 and clinch the bronze medal in the FIH Men's Junior World Cup, in Chennai, on Wednesday.

Govt Bans Sale Of Oral Nimesulide

Govt Bans Sale Of Oral Nimesulide

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

The Union health ministry has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations containing the popular painkiller nimesulide above 100 milligrams for human use, citing health risks.

CBSE cancels affiliation of Jaipur school after student's suicide

CBSE cancels affiliation of Jaipur school after student's suicide

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled the affiliation of Neerja Modi School in Jaipur due to gross violations of student safety norms following the death of a 9-year-old girl. The board cited a failure of counselling and redressal mechanisms and ordered the school to cease new admissions.

BMC polls: Uddhav Thackeray, Raj meet to resolve seat-sharing issues

BMC polls: Uddhav Thackeray, Raj meet to resolve seat-sharing issues

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

MNS chief Raj Thackeray met Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray to finalize seat-sharing arrangements for the upcoming civic polls. The meeting occurred as the deadline for filing nominations ended. The alliance aims to challenge the BJP and Shinde-led Shiv Sena in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections.

Canada flags Air India, alerts DGCA over pilot issue

Canada flags Air India, alerts DGCA over pilot issue

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

An investigation into the matter is currently ongoing, and police have stated that no further details will be released at this stage.

Recipe: Apple And Walnut Crumble Cake

Recipe: Apple And Walnut Crumble Cake

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

A soft, fruit-studded cake with crumble topping that turns golden as it bakes. You will find it impossible to stop at just one slice.

Pak PM Sharif trolled after gatecrashing Putin-Erdogan meeting

Pak PM Sharif trolled after gatecrashing Putin-Erdogan meeting

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Sharif waited for over 40 minutes, visibly impatient, before joining the meeting and staying for just 10 minutes.

'I was captured': Maduro pleads not guilty in first US court appearance

'I was captured': Maduro pleads not guilty in first US court appearance

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Maduro raised questions over the legality of his arrest during his first appearance before a US federal court in New York, claiming he was detained at his residence in Caracas, Venezuela, CNN reported.

2026: 10 Tips To Improve Heart Health

2026: 10 Tips To Improve Heart Health

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Dr Rahul Gupta, director-cardiologist at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai, shares simple habits that will help you prioritise your heart's health.

East Indian Christmas: Dukryache Indyal, Thali Sweet

East Indian Christmas: Dukryache Indyal, Thali Sweet

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The unique East Indian community of Mumbai is one of the city's oldest Catholic communities. Their Christmas celebrations have a distinctive blend of Portuguese influence, Maharashtrian roots and age-old family traditions.

Europa League: Villa edge Basel; Roma rout Celtic

Europa League: Villa edge Basel; Roma rout Celtic

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Aston Villa secured a 2-1 victory at Basel on Thursday, with goals from Evann Guessand and Youri Tielemans keeping their Europa League campaign on a strong footing.

Morocco kickstart AFCON campaign with hard-fought win

Morocco kickstart AFCON campaign with hard-fought win

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Morocco eventually got the party underway but relief was the overriding emotion on Sunday as they overcame tiny Comoros 2-0 in the opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations finals.

Jr Women's Hockey WC: India lose to Spain; finish 10th

Jr Women's Hockey WC: India lose to Spain; finish 10th

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

India ended a disappointing 10th in the FIH Junior Women's Hockey World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat against Spain.

Ghar ka mamla: Hema Malini on separate prayer meets for Dharmendra

Ghar ka mamla: Hema Malini on separate prayer meets for Dharmendra

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Hema Malini discusses the family's decision to hold separate prayer meetings after Dharmendra's death, emphasizing it was a private matter. She also shares memories of Dharmendra and their life together.

PIX: Arsenal extend lead, Aston Villa surge into second

PIX: Arsenal extend lead, Aston Villa surge into second

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Arsenal beat Bournemouth 3-2 on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of the English Premier League.

Raphinha double helps Barcelona overcome Osasuna

Raphinha double helps Barcelona overcome Osasuna

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Raphinha struck twice late in the second half as Barcelona secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over a resolute Osasuna side on Saturday, extending their lead at the top of the LaLiga standings to seven points.

Mamata storms I-PAC chief's house during ED raid, alleges bid to seize TMC data

Mamata storms I-PAC chief's house during ED raid, alleges bid to seize TMC data

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday dramatically turned up at the residence of Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) chief Pratik Jain amid an ongoing Enforcement Directorate raid, alleging that the central agency was attempting to seize the Trinamool Congress's internal documents, hard disks and sensitive data linked to its election strategy.

Centre Proposes Stricter Cough Syrup Rules

Centre Proposes Stricter Cough Syrup Rules

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Following the death of 22 children due to consumption of contaminated cough syrups in Madhya Pradesh three months ago, the Union health ministry has proposed amendments in the country's drug rules to ensure a tougher criterion for their over-the-counter (OTC) sales in India.

PIX: Real Madrid end losing streak; Kane rescues Bayern

PIX: Real Madrid end losing streak; Kane rescues Bayern

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Inter edge Genoa to go top

Amorim rues misfortune after Villa sink Manchester United

Amorim rues misfortune after Villa sink Manchester United

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

'We did a very good job that no one is going to remember tomorrow, because what matters is the result.'

Usman Khawaja confirms Test retirement after Ashes

Usman Khawaja confirms Test retirement after Ashes

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Usman Khawaja said he hoped his long Test career, which will come to an end with his retirement after the fifth Ashes clash, inspires youngsters who are "different" that playing cricket for Australia is possible.

The Do-able 2026 Bucket List

The Do-able 2026 Bucket List

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

A workable, doable 'to-do' list for the New Year...

'I Don't Want To Be Underpaid'

'I Don't Want To Be Underpaid'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

'If they said the shift is at 9, I would reach by 9. But no one came until 12. Slowly over the time, I felt very disappointed with the whole thing.'

Aussie PM hosts Ashes stars ahead of final Test

Aussie PM hosts Ashes stars ahead of final Test

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosted players from the Australian and England cricket teams ahead of the final Ashes Test at Kirribilli House for his annual New Year's Day reception on Thursday.

Fans pitch Gillespie for India job... his one-word reply

Fans pitch Gillespie for India job... his one-word reply

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Jason, who also served as Pakistan's head coach in 2024 from April to December, was interacting with his followers on X handle.

Germany edge Spain to retain Junior Hockey World Cup

Germany edge Spain to retain Junior Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Germany beat Spain in shoot-out to win eighth FIH Junior WC title

India's Jr WC dream comes to grinding halt in semis

India's Jr WC dream comes to grinding halt in semis

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Lose to title holders Germany 1-5 in semifinals

The Biker Dadis Of Ahmedabad

The Biker Dadis Of Ahmedabad

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Mandakini Shah, 87, and her sibling, Ushaben, 84, have become local stars since they started riding through Ahmedabad on their scooter

Champions League PIX: City stun Madrid as Haaland strikes

Champions League PIX: City stun Madrid as Haaland strikes

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Nico O'Reilly's opportunistic strike and Erling Haaland's penalty helped Manchester City to fight back to beat Real Madrid 2-1 in a tense Champions League contest at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.

Beat the heat! 2026 World Cup to have hydration breaks

Beat the heat! 2026 World Cup to have hydration breaks

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

World Cup matches to have mandatory hydration breaks in each half

Priyanka Gandhi, Supriya Sule, other Oppn leaders join Modi, Birla over tea

Priyanka Gandhi, Supriya Sule, other Oppn leaders join Modi, Birla over tea

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and other leaders met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla after the Winter Session of Parliament was adjourned. They thanked Birla for the session's conduct.

Chitradurga bus fire: 'The truck driver lost control'

Chitradurga bus fire: 'The truck driver lost control'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Survivors of a bus accident in Karnataka recount the horrific moments after the vehicle caught fire following a collision, describing scenes of panic and the difficulty of rescue efforts.

Shifting My House Erased My Voter Record!

Shifting My House Erased My Voter Record!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

'I don't want to be called a new Indian voter when I am an old Indian voter.'

Bangkok Love Story... And A Recipe

Bangkok Love Story... And A Recipe

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Bangkok is a fast, 24-hour megapolis, full of joie de vivre and buoyance that you will be instantly smitten, like I was.

PIX: Own goals take Arsenal past Wolves; Salah milestone

PIX: Own goals take Arsenal past Wolves; Salah milestone

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Premier League leaders Arsenal needed two own goals, the second deep in stoppage time, to scrape a 2-1 home win over bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers and open a five-point gap, while earlier on Saturday Mohamed Salah put aside a tumultuous week to help Liverpool beat Brighton and Hove Albion 2-0.

Haaland smashes Ronaldo record as City go top again

Haaland smashes Ronaldo record as City go top again

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Manchester City climbed back to the top of the table with a ruthless 3-0 dismantling of West Ham United on Saturday, as Erling Haaland bagged a double to top Cristiano Ronaldo's Premier League goals tally in less than half the time.

'Pakistani, lazy, selfish': Khawaja blasts stereotypes before retiring

'Pakistani, lazy, selfish': Khawaja blasts stereotypes before retiring

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Khawaja pulled no punches, taking aim at former players and sections of the media over what he described as blatant double standards

'Democracy Is On Sale In Maharashtra'

'Democracy Is On Sale In Maharashtra'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

'This daylight robbery of elections is happening in the commercial capital of India, Mumbai city, so you can imagine what they will do to win elections in the interiors of India.'