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Taliban's latest decree: No windows in women's living spaces

Taliban's latest decree: No windows in women's living spaces

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Taliban's spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid announced the decree that aims to solve "obscene acts".

Nitish Kumar Has The Opportunity Of A Lifetime To Change Bihar

Nitish Kumar Has The Opportunity Of A Lifetime To Change Bihar

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

If he cannot do it this term by using his bureaucracy and experts from different fields, it will be a tragedy, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Will Japan's Iron Lady Deepen India-Japan Ties?

Will Japan's Iron Lady Deepen India-Japan Ties?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

As a protege of Shinzo Abe, Takaichi is expected to scale bilateral ties much higher. Trade and investment shall grow. People-to-people contacts shall be scaled up, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

'There Will Always Be Heartburn'

'There Will Always Be Heartburn'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court will also hear similar pleas related to permanent commission from the Indian Navy, followed by the Indian Air Force and Coast Guard.

Army not being fair to women officers, remarks SC in case over delayed promotions

Army not being fair to women officers, remarks SC in case over delayed promotions

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Army to put its "house in order", saying that it feels that it has not been "fair" to the women officers who have alleged delay in promotions after being granted permanent commission on the directions of the top court in 2020.

AIFF secures full ownership of ISL!

AIFF secures full ownership of ISL!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

India's top-tier football league can no longer be owned or operated by private players as per the AIFF's new Constitution approved by the Supreme Court, which mandated the sport's apex body to take sole ownership of the product.

Can Harmanpreet's India repeat 2017 magic vs Australia?

Can Harmanpreet's India repeat 2017 magic vs Australia?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

India will search for a spark of magic reminiscent of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's legendary knock eight years ago as they take on the mighty Australia in the World Cup semi-final on Thursday.

What's Yuvraj Singh planning with the Sports Minister?

What's Yuvraj Singh planning with the Sports Minister?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, met with the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) co-founder and ambassador, Yuvraj Singh and CEO Uttam Mundy at his office and praised the efforts being made to promote the sport across India.

Ganguly Open To Coaching Team India

Ganguly Open To Coaching Team India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Former Team India skipper Sourav Ganguly has categorically stated that he has no desire to pursue a career in politics, but said he is open to coaching the national side.

'This Act will ensure that our athletes are clean'

'This Act will ensure that our athletes are clean'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The legislation sets clear expectations for National Sports Federations and the Indian Olympic Association, ensuring mechanisms for fair elections, financial openness, and inclusive representation.

'...we need a good start but we need a better finish'

'...we need a good start but we need a better finish'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

'I think we have got a very settled batting lineup. Would not like to shuffle it around too much but when the need arises, you know we are flexible about it.'

SC sets aside HC order on naming welfare scheme after CM

SC sets aside HC order on naming welfare scheme after CM

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court overturned a Madras High Court order restricting the Tamil Nadu government from using the names and photographs of current and former chief ministers in welfare schemes. The court also imposed a fine on the AIADMK leader who filed the initial plea.

UP to make singing Vande Mataram compulsory in schools

UP to make singing Vande Mataram compulsory in schools

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that singing 'Vande Mataram' will be made compulsory in every school and educational institution of the state.

Scindia vows focus on MP cricket, not BCCI ambitions

Scindia vows focus on MP cricket, not BCCI ambitions

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Scindia's immediate task will be overseeing preparations for the ICC Women's World Cup beginning on September 30. Indore is one of the host cities.

Bihar doesn't want 'katta sarkar': Modi repeats jibe

Bihar doesn't want 'katta sarkar': Modi repeats jibe

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday claimed that people were not voting for the Rashtriya Janata Dal-helmed opposition in Bihar as they fear that if voted to power, its regime will 'put katta to their heads and order them to hold their hands up'.

'This Will Dent Vijay's Political Ambitions'

'This Will Dent Vijay's Political Ambitions'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

'When you don't care about the lives of the people who make you, who you are, then you don't deserve their support.'

Do You Wanna Partner Review: Charming

Do You Wanna Partner Review: Charming

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Do You Wanna Partner is frothy and funny without being loud or crude, which is something so many Indian comedies cannot manage, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Tylenol row may not hit India's pharma exports

Tylenol row may not hit India's pharma exports

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Amid controversy over USPresident Donald Trump's comments linking the use of Tylenol and other related paracetamol products by pregnant women to autism in children, experts and industry executives say that since India's export of the drug to the US is less, it will hardly affect the country's pharma exports to America.

India's cricket jersey gets new sponsor - Apollo Tyres

India's cricket jersey gets new sponsor - Apollo Tyres

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Apollo Tyres has been locked in as the new jersey sponsor for the Indian cricket team following the exit of online game platform Dream11, a senior BCCI official told PTI on Tuesday.

This Mum Helps Women Return To Work

This Mum Helps Women Return To Work

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

In two years, the start-up Overqualified Housewives has helped over 6,000 women across India find flexible-job roles across India from salaries ranging between Rs 8,000 to Rs 80,000, making them financially independent.

The Gentle Colossus Of Tamil Cinema

The Gentle Colossus Of Tamil Cinema

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Whether it was in the company of superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan -- or, on rare occasions with both together, among others -- Saravanan's demeanour would stand out, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Swedish coach to shape future of Indian women's football

Swedish coach to shape future of Indian women's football

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Swede Joakim Alexandersson was on Thursday appointed as the chief coach of the India women's U-20 and U-17 national teams by the All India Football Federation.

Women We Admire: India's Brave Ranis

Women We Admire: India's Brave Ranis

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

This Women's Day Week, we pay tribute to the extraordinary courage, resilience, and leadership of three iconic Indian queens -- Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, Rani Chennamma of Kittur, and Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of Malwa.

Gukesh to Divya Deshmukh: India's chess kids rule globe

Gukesh to Divya Deshmukh: India's chess kids rule globe

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

India's global chess domination was lauded by President Droupadi Murmu in her address to the nation on Thursday

Op Sindoor case: Ashoka University prof moves SC for passport release

Op Sindoor case: Ashoka University prof moves SC for passport release

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, previously booked for social media posts, has petitioned the Supreme Court for the release of his passport, a condition of his bail. The court will consider the plea on November 18.

Pak brought to its knees 'in the blink of an eye': Modi

Pak brought to its knees 'in the blink of an eye': Modi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a gathering in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, praising Indian soldiers and promoting the use of 'Swadeshi' goods. He also launched health and nutrition campaigns aimed at women and children.

Can India find new sponsor ahead of Asia Cup?

Can India find new sponsor ahead of Asia Cup?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'It is a process that takes a certain amount of time and needs to be done keeping legal modalities in mind.'

India crash out, Ireland join hockey's elite

India crash out, Ireland join hockey's elite

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Indian women's team has been relegated to the Nations Cup - a step down from the elite level they've been competing at. For Ireland, however, this is a breakthrough moment.

'I Don't Want To Compromise On Family Or Work...'

'I Don't Want To Compromise On Family Or Work...'

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Dr Ganesh Natarajan offers practical advice on the importance of skill development.

Harmanpreet and Co look to end ICC title drought

Harmanpreet and Co look to end ICC title drought

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Yuvraj, Mithali give pointers for Indian women's at the Trophy unveiling ceremony in Mumbai on Monday. The ICC Women's World Cup commences on September 30.

Women candidates constitute only 8% in first two phases of LS polls

Women candidates constitute only 8% in first two phases of LS polls

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

In the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls, there were 135 women candidates while in the second phase, there were 100 women candidates, bringing the combined total for the first two phases to 235 women candidates.

'All athletes deserve our admiration and respect'

'All athletes deserve our admiration and respect'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Sachin Tendulkar marvelled at India's rise in newer disciplines, while Abhinav Bindra paid tribute to all those who "silently carry the athletes forward" as the two icons offered their views on India's sporting growth on National Sports Day.

Cancer Fear Vs Facts: What To Know

Cancer Fear Vs Facts: What To Know

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'If a parent was diagnosed at 50, the child should start screenings 5 to 10 years earlier (around 35 to 40).' 'Awareness of family history and age of onset helps catch the disease early.'

'We Have To Blame Ourselves, Not Macaulay'

'We Have To Blame Ourselves, Not Macaulay'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'We kept importing educational models from outside that had no connection to our cultural and intellectual strengths.'

Sonali Ghosh's Historic Wildlife Journey

Sonali Ghosh's Historic Wildlife Journey

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Dr Sonali Ghosh, the first woman to head the Kaziranga National Park and the first Indian to win the IUCN's Kenton Miller Award, has turned her childhood love for nature into an inspiring career in wildlife protection and leadership.

What's Amazing About Shah Rukh Is...'

What's Amazing About Shah Rukh Is...'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

'What's amazing is that many of his fans are not Indians.' 'Even in countries where they don't speak or understand Hindi, Shah Rukh is hugely popular.'

Lawyer seeks ban on Arundhati Roy's book for showing her with cigarette

Lawyer seeks ban on Arundhati Roy's book for showing her with cigarette

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The Kerala High Court was informed that Arundhati Roy's book 'Mother Mary Come to Me' has a disclaimer against smoking on the back of its cover, in response to a plea seeking to prohibit the book's sale due to the author being shown smoking on the cover.

India's Lone Woman Downhill Rider Turns Trailblazer

India's Lone Woman Downhill Rider Turns Trailblazer

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

'I wasn't just racing, I was paving the way for others.'

'I Was Denied Promotion For 6.5 Years'

'I Was Denied Promotion For 6.5 Years'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'The abuse got so ugly and toxic that I became depressed and had to seek therapy.'

Caring for Kadiki

Caring for Kadiki

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

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