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Modi's Diplomacy Needs To Get More Done

Modi's Diplomacy Needs To Get More Done

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

One must wonder whether Mr Modi's efforts to wine and dine the Big Two of today's world were seen as a sign of weakness rather than a proffered arm of friendship, points out R Jagannathan.

'It Turned Into A Lot Of Abuse...'

'It Turned Into A Lot Of Abuse...'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

After hundreds upon hundreds of runs on flat tracks in the ongoing series so far, it took the green top at The Oval to finally produce the best day of the Indian summer, on the fifth and last Friday of the Test series.

'One final push to make our country proud'

'One final push to make our country proud'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the crow as Team India were hosted by the Indian High Commission in London on Monday

Ayush wins maiden BWF World Tour title at US Open

Ayush wins maiden BWF World Tour title at US Open

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Ayush Shetty notched up his first BWF World Tour title with a commanding straight-games victory over Canada's Brian Yang in the men's singles final of the US Open Super 300.

Study Abroad: 10 Visa Application Mistakes To Avoid

Study Abroad: 10 Visa Application Mistakes To Avoid

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Do not sound as if you intend to permanently settle overseas, warns Ritika Gupta, CEO and counsellor at AAera Consultants.

'Need Tickets?' Dravid's Message to Rohit Goes Viral

'Need Tickets?' Dravid's Message to Rohit Goes Viral

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Rahul Dravid's tribute to Rohit Sharma was equal parts witty and warm, capturing the emotion of a momentous occasion at Wankhede Stadium.

Jadeja Didn't Use the Rough, Says Furious Manjrekar

Jadeja Didn't Use the Rough, Says Furious Manjrekar

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Manjrekar pulled no punches, singling out Ravindra Jadeja for failing to exploit the Day 5.

PIX: Karun leads India's recovery on rain-hit Day 1

PIX: Karun leads India's recovery on rain-hit Day 1

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

India lost their openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and K L Rahul on a green top but did well to reach 72 for two at lunch on Day 1 of the series-deciding fifth Test against England at The Oval, London, on Thursday.

Nishant Dev scores dominant pro-boxing win over Silva

Nishant Dev scores dominant pro-boxing win over Silva

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

India's Nishant Dev continued his impressive start in the professional boxing circuit with a unanimous victory over Mexico's Josue Silva in the super-welterweight division at the iconic Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York.

I was panicking in T20 World Cup final: Rohit admits

I was panicking in T20 World Cup final: Rohit admits

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Rohit's early dismissal in the final against South Africa triggered a top-order collapse.

PHOTOS: Jaiswal fights on, India end Day 2 on top

PHOTOS: Jaiswal fights on, India end Day 2 on top

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Images from Day 2 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, London, on Friday.

Who Is Khalid Jamil, the Man Tasked with Rescuing Indian Football?

Who Is Khalid Jamil, the Man Tasked with Rescuing Indian Football?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Khalid Jamil's rise can't exactly be termed as meteoric but the last eight years has been nothing less than extraordinary for the 48-year-old, who on Friday took over reins of the national men's football team.

'Pant's batting has element of sharp cricket brain'

'Pant's batting has element of sharp cricket brain'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

ndia will be very happy after a technical masterpiece from Rahul and the flamboyance and exuberance that you can imagine from Pant

2025's Big Hits So Far

2025's Big Hits So Far

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

How did the box office fare? Well, the second half of the year looks much better than the first!

'R D Burman And Sholay Still Rule Our Hearts'

'R D Burman And Sholay Still Rule Our Hearts'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'Panchamda created an exclusive theme music for Gabbar Singh, which is used throughout the film every time the dacoit makes an appearance, and in both concept and sound, is so eerie and evil.'

3 games 22 goals! Indian women continue fine run

3 games 22 goals! Indian women continue fine run

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

India beat Iraq 5-0, a step away from Women's Asian Cup qualification

The Alaska Fiasco: Lessons For India

The Alaska Fiasco: Lessons For India

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

The point to note for India is that we must not panic. The United States may be our largest export destination, but high tariffs will not exactly mean gloom and doom. Sure, we can throw some morsels as we continue negotiating, but we must be firm that some red lines cannot be crossed, no matter what, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

PIX: Openers Put England On Top After Pant's Heroics

PIX: Openers Put England On Top After Pant's Heroics

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

England were comfortably placed at 225 for two at stumps after bowling out India for 358 on the second day of the fourth Test in Manchester on Thursday.

What Indian Scientists Discovered About The Sun

What Indian Scientists Discovered About The Sun

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The breakthrough reveals the dazzling world of miniature plasma loops, or tiny loops, which stretch almost as long as the distance between Kashmir and Kanyakumari.The breakthrough reveals the dazzling world of miniature plasma loops, or tiny loops, which stretch almost as long as the distance between Kashmir and Kanyakumari.

INS Tamal armed with BrahMos joins Navy as last foreign-built frigate

INS Tamal armed with BrahMos joins Navy as last foreign-built frigate

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

INS Tamal is the eighth Krivak class frigates to be inducted from Russia over the past two decades.

This Is India's Oldest Surviving Tiranga

This Is India's Oldest Surviving Tiranga

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The first national flag in Independent India was hoisted at Fort St George in Madras, not at Delhi's Red Fort.

From Badla To Jane Street: Market Tricks Haunt Again

From Badla To Jane Street: Market Tricks Haunt Again

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Jane Street could do what they did because of the most fundamental flaw in the Indian stock market: a fragmented, fractured, fissured, fistula-ed liquidity stream, points out Shankar Sharma.

Does BGauss RUV 350 Pack A Punch?

Does BGauss RUV 350 Pack A Punch?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Overall, the BGauss RUV 350 is a feature-packed electric scooter with a unique design and competitive performance.

Why Trump Is A Man In A Hurry

Why Trump Is A Man In A Hurry

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Trump is confident the US will eventually emerge the winner from whatever turmoil his policies cause, notes T T Ram Mohan.

Will Archer's Test comeback boost England for second India Test?

Will Archer's Test comeback boost England for second India Test?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Jofra Archer has not featured in a Test since 2021 and was recently included in the England squad for the second Test after playing a four-day Country game for Sussex.

PIX: Jaiswal, Sudharsan Shine On Intriguing Day 1

PIX: Jaiswal, Sudharsan Shine On Intriguing Day 1

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Sai Sudharsan made the opportunity count in his comeback game with a fifty while Rishabh Pant suffered another injury as India played the old-fashioned way to reach 264 for four at stumps on Day 1 of the fourth Test in Manchester on Wednesday.

Remembering George Foreman

Remembering George Foreman

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Foreman, US President Donald Trump stated in a tribute on his Truth Social account, had the 'heaviest and biggest punch in the history of boxing'. Foreman, Trump added, was a 'great person, with a personality that was bigger than life.'

RCB's spin sensation who's turning heads in IPL 2025

RCB's spin sensation who's turning heads in IPL 2025

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

The spin all-rounder played a pivotal role in restricting Delhi's batters, including claiming the key wicket of the experienced Faf du Plessis, finishing with figures of 1/28.

DC still motivated to end on high

DC still motivated to end on high

Rediff.com23 May 2025

DC still not sure of Axar Patel's availability for Punjab Kings tie.

Day 3 PIX: India rally with Rahul ton, but England...

Day 3 PIX: India rally with Rahul ton, but England...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

IMAGES from Day 3 of the third Test match, played between England and India at Lord's, London, on Saturday.

HIT: The Third Case Review: Nani's Massy Take

HIT: The Third Case Review: Nani's Massy Take

Rediff.com2 May 2025

The Nani starrer is an all-out, larger-than-life upgrade of the HIT series that loses steam in its attempts at stylistic indulgences, notes Arjun Menon.

Tottenham appoint Brentford's Frank as manager

Tottenham appoint Brentford's Frank as manager

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Thomas Frank will take charge of a club that will take part in next year's Champions League after they won the Europa League last month in Bilbao.

Will Sabalenka finally conquer French Open?

Will Sabalenka finally conquer French Open?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka, the most powerful player on the tour, will try to establish herself as an all-rounder with her first title in Paris.

Pleased as Punch with Tatas' latest SUV

Pleased as Punch with Tatas' latest SUV

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

I was not expecting to be impressed by the Tata Punch. But my drive proved me wrong, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

PIX: Pacers Rattle England After Gill Masterclass

PIX: Pacers Rattle England After Gill Masterclass

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Gill earns glory with maiden double hundred, puts India on top in second Test

Drunk woman strips on Vistara flight, punches crew

Drunk woman strips on Vistara flight, punches crew

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

When the crew members tried to stop the woman from misbehaving, she allegedly punched one of them in the face and spat on another staffer, the official said.

TaMo eyes 40% CV, 16% PV market share

TaMo eyes 40% CV, 16% PV market share

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Tata Motors (TaMo) is aiming to gain market share across its passenger vehicle (PV) and commercial vehicle (CV) businesses - targeting a 40 per cent share in CVs and a 16 per cent share in PVs by 2027. Meanwhile, it has already achieved earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) breakeven in its electric vehicle (EV) business at 1.2 per cent (up 830 basis points), ahead of its target of 2025-26 (FY26).

Now, Kohli Wants To Retire From Test Cricket

Now, Kohli Wants To Retire From Test Cricket

Rediff.com10 May 2025

According to the Indian Express, Kohli informed the BCCI that he wants to retire from Test cricket. However, the Board has asked him to reconsider the decision with the five Test series against England coming up next month.

Boxing Nationals: Minakshi stuns World champion Nitu Ghanghas in semis

Boxing Nationals: Minakshi stuns World champion Nitu Ghanghas in semis

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

All India Police boxer Minakshi pulled off a stunning upset, defeating World champion Nitu Ghanghas of Haryana in the 48kg semi-final of the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship.

AFC Qualifier: Wasteful India suffer shock defeat

AFC Qualifier: Wasteful India suffer shock defeat

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

India go down 0-1 to Hong Kong in crucial 2027 Asian Cup Qualifier match