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Srikanth's Resurgence: A Tale of Resolve, Discipline

Srikanth's Resurgence: A Tale of Resolve, Discipline

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Srikanth's Malaysia run shows he belongs at the top

England coach Tuchel makes surprise announcement

England coach Tuchel makes surprise announcement

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Lewis-Skelly gets England call-up; Recalls Rashford, Henderson return.

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.

Are You Dying For Sex?

Are You Dying For Sex?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Horrors of the mind and modern technology rock the OTT this week.

Robert Prevost becomes first American Pope, takes name Leo XIV

Robert Prevost becomes first American Pope, takes name Leo XIV

Rediff.com9 May 2025

The voice of the six bells of St Peter's Basilca announced that the Church has its new Pope.

PIX: PSG demolish Arsenal to enter Champions League final

PIX: PSG demolish Arsenal to enter Champions League final

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Images from the Champions League semi-final second leg between Paris St Germain and Arsenal, at Parc des Princes, Paris, France, on Wednesday.

Four Indian cardinals eligible to vote for electing new pope

Four Indian cardinals eligible to vote for electing new pope

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Four cardinals from India, including two from Kerala, are eligible to vote in the upcoming conclave to elect the new Pope. Only cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to vote, as per the regulations. Anthony Poola, the Archbishop of Hyderabad; Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, the Archbishop of Goa and Daman; Cardinal Baselios Cleemis of the Syro-Malankara Church; and George Koovakkad, the newly appointed cardinal, are the four who can cast votes in the upcoming conclave.

EPL: Chelsea back in top four

EPL: Chelsea back in top four

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Chelsea beat London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 on Thursday thanks to a goal by Argentina's Enzo Fernandez

COMING UP In May: Bhool Chuk Maaf, Raid 2, MI 8

COMING UP In May: Bhool Chuk Maaf, Raid 2, MI 8

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

The year 2025 started slowly at the box office but the summer is looking up for theatrical releases.

Kerala shocker: Police tell Dalit woman to drink water from toilet

Kerala shocker: Police tell Dalit woman to drink water from toilet

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Her claims of being detained overnight at the police station without food or sleep and being asked to drink toilet water by police personnel have sparked widespread outrage.

What new IOC chief Coventry said on India's 2036 Olympics bid

What new IOC chief Coventry said on India's 2036 Olympics bid

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Newly-elected International Olympic Committee president Kristy Coventry was expectedly guarded on India's bid to stage the 2036 Olympic Games.

PIX: Duran double as Al-Nassr make Asian Champions League semis

PIX: Duran double as Al-Nassr make Asian Champions League semis

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Al-Nassr ensured all three Saudi Pro League teams reached the Asian Champions League Elite semi-finals as Stefano Pioli's side handed Yokohama F Marinos a 4-1 defeat on Saturday.

Eid Will Be Special With Salman's Sikandar

Eid Will Be Special With Salman's Sikandar

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Bhai returns to the big screen after 18 months.

Social media post leads to bandh in J-K's Bhaderwah, internet shut

Social media post leads to bandh in J-K's Bhaderwah, internet shut

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Protests and a partial bandh were observed in the communally sensitive Bhaderwah town of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday following an objectionable social media post allegedly put up by a leader of a Hindu group. The post drew resentment from members of both Hindu and Muslim communities, prompting authorities to suspend mobile internet services as a precautionary measure. An FIR has been registered against the accused, Virender Razdan, and raids are underway to nab him.

Where Will You Travel This Summer?

Where Will You Travel This Summer?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

During this summer, Indian travel buffs are opting for destinations that provide an escape from the ominous heat, along with coastal regions within the country and countries offering visa-free travel.

'I Was Only Left In My Underwear'

'I Was Only Left In My Underwear'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'As they assaulted me, they kept shouting, "So, you rascal, you speak against officers? Against ministers?" -- and each accusation was accompanied by more blows. 'Seeing that I could not get up, they began stamping on me with their feet and continued until they were exhausted.' Pinarayi Vijayan -- now Kerala's chief minister -- was imprisoned during the Emergency. This is his account of what the police torture he suffered in jail. A revealing excerpt from Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai's Democracy Enchained, Nation Disgraced: Dark Days Of India's Emergency. The first of a series to mark 50 years of the Emergency.

Kerala man shot dead at Jordan-Israel border

Kerala man shot dead at Jordan-Israel border

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

A man from Kerala, Ani Thomas Gabriel, 47, was shot dead at the Jordan-Israel border on February 10, according to his relatives. Gabriel's family received an email from the Indian Embassy on March 1 confirming his death. Gabriel and a relative, Edison, were attempting to cross the border with the help of an agent. Edison was also shot but survived and has since returned home with injuries. Gabriel is survived by his wife, Christeena.

US drops Trump's envoy from Ukraine talks on Putin's request

US drops Trump's envoy from Ukraine talks on Putin's request

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

United States President Donald Trump's special envoy for Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Keith Kellogg, has been excluded from high-level discussions aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, according to a report in NBC News.

Big blow for boxers not part of World Boxing

Big blow for boxers not part of World Boxing

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

With provisional recognition granted to World Boxing it is very unlikely for the very popular Olympic sport to miss out on the LA Games.

'I won't be intimidated': Boxing champ slams Trump

'I won't be intimidated': Boxing champ slams Trump

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Imane Khelif, who won Paris Olympics boxing gold amid a gender-eligibility row, is determined to defend her title at the 2028 Los Angeles Games

Police to man Delhi churches on Christmas

Police to man Delhi churches on Christmas

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

The Delhi Traffic Police has announced that it has made "adequate" arrangements to manage crowds and ensure safety during Christmas celebrations in the national capital. Deployments have been made near churches, malls, and markets, and a drive against drunken driving will be carried out until New Year. The police have also advised commuters about traffic diversions and restrictions in certain areas due to expected heavy crowds.

Saina, Praneeth to lead India in Thomas, Uber Cup finals

Saina, Praneeth to lead India in Thomas, Uber Cup finals

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Two-time Olympics medallist P V Sindhu opted out citing post-Olympics recovery.

Airfares rise 30-100% against pre-pandemic levels: Thomas Cook

Airfares rise 30-100% against pre-pandemic levels: Thomas Cook

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

With a surge in domestic air passenger traffic, the airfares have risen by 30 per cent to 100 per cent of the pre-pandemic levels amid the festive season, a top Thomas Cook executive has said. The domestic air passenger traffic increased around 67 per cent year-on-year in October. Thomas Cook, however, expects the airfares to be levelled off going forward, as the domestic carriers operate with 100 per cent capacity.

PICS: Arsenal thump City to stay in title race

PICS: Arsenal thump City to stay in title race

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Arsenal moved to 50 points from 24 games.

PIX: Murphy brace as Newcastle pile misery on Leicester

PIX: Murphy brace as Newcastle pile misery on Leicester

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Eddie Howe's side were ruthless in boosting their Champions League qualification hopes while 19th-placed Leicester became the first side in English Football League history to suffer eight successive home league defeats without scoring.

Can India upset mighty Indonesia in Thomas Cup final?

Can India upset mighty Indonesia in Thomas Cup final?

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Brimming with confidence, India will again look to punch above their weight when they run into 14-time winners Indonesia in the final of Thomas Cup in Bangkok on Sunday, seeking to create history one more time.

Identity Review: Thrills Fizzle Out

Identity Review: Thrills Fizzle Out

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Tovino Thomas' big budget action entertainer is a middling, tonally inconsistent watch that keeps you hooked, observes Arjun Menon.

Coach Vimal hopes Thomas Cup win ups badminton popularity

Coach Vimal hopes Thomas Cup win ups badminton popularity

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Coach Vimal Kumar compared this triumph to India's 1983 Cricket World Cup win, hoping it will spur the popularity of badminton.

'For The First Time, We Will Be Able To Say A Particular Caste Is More Backward Than The Other'

'For The First Time, We Will Be Able To Say A Particular Caste Is More Backward Than The Other'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

'For the first time in this country, perhaps the first time anywhere, we are going to use backwardness index.' 'It is a fundamental shift in the discourse in the country's social justice.'

Security concerns plague women's sport

Security concerns plague women's sport

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'Although one-in-five women in the UK will experience stalking at some point in their lives, there are no scientific studies around the stalking of athletes.'

The Difference Between Drishyam And Thudarum

The Difference Between Drishyam And Thudarum

Rediff.com8 May 2025

The similarities between the two movies may be striking but where they differ is in the way each focuses your curiosity, observes Sreehari Nair.

Man City, Chelsea and Newcastle secure Champions League spots

Man City, Chelsea and Newcastle secure Champions League spots

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Manchester City and Chelsea both secured their Champions League places with victories on the final day of the English Premier League season and Newcastle United joined them despite stumbling to a last-day defeat.

Swiss Open: Can Sindhu reclaim glory?

Swiss Open: Can Sindhu reclaim glory?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Star Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will spearhead a strong contingent at the USD 250,000 Swiss Open, beginning on Tuesday, aiming to regain top form.

Windies' fastest bowler Thomas wants to be 'Test great'

Windies' fastest bowler Thomas wants to be 'Test great'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

West Indies quick Oshane Thomas has said he hopes to make his Test debut in England next month and establish himself in all three cricket formats. Thomas has been named among 11 reserves to accompany the 14-member squad for their three-Test series in England, which is scheduled to take place in bio-secure venues in Southampton and Manchester, subject to government approval.

Philippines Seeks India's Help Against China's Threat

Philippines Seeks India's Help Against China's Threat

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

The Squad seeks to counter China's power assertions in the South China Sea region.

All England: India's challenge ends, Lakshya falls in quarters

All England: India's challenge ends, Lakshya falls in quarters

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Later, India's challenge came to a crashing halt after the women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand lost their quarterfinals.

They are a wall: Top players fear Satwik-Chirag

They are a wall: Top players fear Satwik-Chirag

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the Indian men's doubles badminton pair, have gained recognition for their speed, power, and height, earning praise from top international opponents.

US slams India's telecom, electronics testing norms, standards

US slams India's telecom, electronics testing norms, standards

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

The US wants India to recognise internationally accredited labs, harmonise labelling requirements and the validity period of test reports and certification with global practices, and eliminate retesting requirements.

Is Janhvi Getting Married?

Is Janhvi Getting Married?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Jacqueline holidays in Paris...Rashmi's fusion wear... Abhishek wants to talk...

Thomas, Uber Cup finals put off to August

Thomas, Uber Cup finals put off to August

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

The Badminton World Federation has postponed the Thomas and Uber Cup, the premier global men's and women's team championship, to be held in Denmark for three months from the earlier scheduled date in May in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.