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'Child Marriage Is Nothing But Child Rape'

'Child Marriage Is Nothing But Child Rape'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'People don't believe that a 15-year-old girl subjected to sexual intercourse within a marriage is a victim of rape.'

ICC T20 World Cup: Group C heats up: England, WI face tricky rivals

ICC T20 World Cup: Group C heats up: England, WI face tricky rivals

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Group C promises one of the most competitive battles at the T20 World Cup, with former champions England and West Indies joined by ambitious sides Scotland, Nepal and debutants Italy.

The Story Behind World's Longest Sari

The Story Behind World's Longest Sari

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Supreet Singh, filmmaker and co-founder of Red Dot Foundation, explains how the 4km long Infinite Saree is a larger campaign against all forms of sexual abuse, including marital rape.

India to launch uncrewed Gaganyaan mission in 2026

India to launch uncrewed Gaganyaan mission in 2026

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

India is set to take its first steps towards its own human space flight when the uncrewed Gaganyaan mission soars to the skies later this year. Private players in the space sector are also gearing up for launching satellites on home-built rockets.

World's Biggest New Year's Eve Parties

World's Biggest New Year's Eve Parties

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

These 8 cities have enormous celebrations actually hosting sort of giant street parties and welcome the new year in unforgettable style.

India Suffers While China, EU Buy Russian Oil

India Suffers While China, EU Buy Russian Oil

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

India has gained the least since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and was penalised the most, while the US, China and the European Union emerged as the biggest beneficiaries from the war.

Mexico to kick-off 2026 World Cup against South Africa

Mexico to kick-off 2026 World Cup against South Africa

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

The 2026 World Cup will kick off-on June 11 with joint-hosts Mexico playing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium - iconic venue of the 1970 and 1986 finals - followed by South Korea against a play-off winner after the complex draw was made on Friday.

Europa League: Forest down Porto to end winless run

Europa League: Forest down Porto to end winless run

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Nottingham Forest handed manager Sean Dyche the perfect debut with a 2-0 home win over Porto in the Europa League on Thursday, with both goals coming from the penalty spot.

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland seal 2026 World Cup spots

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland seal 2026 World Cup spots

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Spain secured their place at the 2026 World Cup after a nervy 2-2 draw with Turkey in Seville on Tuesday.

PIX: De Bruyne scores as Napoli go top; Villareal win

PIX: De Bruyne scores as Napoli go top; Villareal win

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

IMAGES from football matches played across Europe on Sunday

Records tumble as Aus give Scots batting masterclass

Records tumble as Aus give Scots batting masterclass

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Captain Mitchell Marsh hammered 39 off 12 balls before Josh Inglis and Stoinis drove Australia to 156 for three for victory, the highest chase achieved within 10 overs in men's T20Is.

Murray's shirt from Wimbledon triumph up for grabs!

Murray's shirt from Wimbledon triumph up for grabs!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Andy Murray's match-worn shirt from his historic 2013 Wimbledon triumph could soon adorn the wall of a lucky fan's home, for the right price, after it was put up for auction along with other pieces of sporting memorabilia from the tournament.

The first-ever triple Super Over in T20 cricket!

The first-ever triple Super Over in T20 cricket!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The Netherlands beat Nepal but needed a record-breaking three Super Overs to clinch victory in their T20 tri-series match in Glasgow on Monday.

Coachless Djokovic eyes 25th Slam

Coachless Djokovic eyes 25th Slam

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Djokovic, 38, is winless on clay this year after exiting the Monte Carlo Masters and Madrid Open with straight-sets losses last month, and his form is a concern heading into Roland Garros, which kicks off on Sunday.

Kolkata gang rape accused involved in multiple sex crimes

Kolkata gang rape accused involved in multiple sex crimes

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

The prime accused in the Kolkata law college gang rape case, Monojit Mishra, is a history-sheeter having a slew of pending cases of sexual harassment and violent crimes registered against him, police said on Monday.

PIX: Hungary score last-minute winner to oust Scots

PIX: Hungary score last-minute winner to oust Scots

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group A match between Scotland and Hungary at Stuttgart Arena, Germany, on Sunday.

Can Djokovic still win French Open at 38?

Can Djokovic still win French Open at 38?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

If there is one tennis player who knows how to beat the odds when they are stacked against him, it is 24-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.

Schumacher signs helmet for Stewart's dementia charity

Schumacher signs helmet for Stewart's dementia charity

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Ferrari great Michael Schumacher, now 56, has not been seen in public since the seven-times World champion German suffered a serious brain injury in an accident while skiing in the French Alps in December 2013.

Djokovic 'inspired' but keeping expectations low for clay season

Djokovic 'inspired' but keeping expectations low for clay season

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

'It's a different surface and I've not had much time to get used to this tournament so my expectations aren't that high.'

Djokovic opens up on 'surreal' bond with coach Murray

Djokovic opens up on 'surreal' bond with coach Murray

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic said working with coach Andy Murray still felt a bit surreal but it offered him the opportunity to finally build a personal relationship with the Scot after their long rivalry on court.

12 Sleep Myths Harming Your Health

12 Sleep Myths Harming Your Health

Rediff.com16 May 2025

So the next time you're tempted to 'power through' on four hours of sleep or binge-watch one more episode, remember: Quality sleep is self-care -- and it's science-backed.

Djokovic's desperate move... bringing back Murray

Djokovic's desperate move... bringing back Murray

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic will have old rival Andy Murray back in his coaching corner as he attempts to win the Indian Wells title for the first time in almost a decade.

Rioters will not go scot-free, asserts Mamata

Rioters will not go scot-free, asserts Mamata

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Banerjee alleged that the BJP was maligning the name of Lord Ram by organising violence during Ram Navami processions.

IT dept can check WhatsApp, email only during...: Sources

IT dept can check WhatsApp, email only during...: Sources

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

The tax department conducts about 100-150 "full blown" searches and surveys in a financial year, and this enforcement action is not aimed towards the common taxpaying individual or entity.

Karnataka minister backs conductor thrashed for not speaking Marathi

Karnataka minister backs conductor thrashed for not speaking Marathi

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has expressed his support for a bus conductor, Mahadevappa Hukkeri, who was allegedly assaulted in Belagavi for not speaking Marathi. The incident has reignited the decades-old border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka. Five people have been arrested in connection with the assault, but the Minister has called for the arrest of others involved. The attack has also led to allegations of a false POCSO case being registered against the conductor.

Djokovic leans on coach Murray to help climb rankings

Djokovic leans on coach Murray to help climb rankings

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

'I think he's bringing a fresh look to my game and I'll be able to benefit from that, no doubt, on the court. But also that champion mentality he has, I'm sure we'll match very well.'

Boland to get another crack at the Indians

Boland to get another crack at the Indians

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

On Tuesday, Hazlewood bowled just one over before walking out of the field before undergoing scans later to ascertain the severity of the injury.

Champions League PIX: Feyenoord knock out Milan; Bayern in last 16

Champions League PIX: Feyenoord knock out Milan; Bayern in last 16

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

A summary of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League Knock-out Phase play-offs.

Can coach Murray help Djokovic seal Slam No 25?

Can coach Murray help Djokovic seal Slam No 25?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

There could be no place more appropriate for Djokovic to finally break free of his tie with Margaret Court on 24 Grand Slam singles titles than in her own backyard at Melbourne Park, where he has won the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup 10 times.

India reacts as US cop who killed Jaahnavi Kandula goes scot-free

India reacts as US cop who killed Jaahnavi Kandula goes scot-free

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

In bodycam footage released by the Seattle Police Department, Officer Daniel Auderer laughed about the deadly crash and dismissed any implication Dave might be at fault or that a criminal investigation was necessary.

PIX: West Indies breeze past minnows Scotland

PIX: West Indies breeze past minnows Scotland

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Riding on their excellent show with the ball, West Indies got the better of Scotland by six wickets in their Women's T20 World Cup match in Dubai on Sunday.

Ferguson's glory years haunt modern Man United coaches

Ferguson's glory years haunt modern Man United coaches

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Alex Ferguson may have been stripped of his Manchester United ambassadorial role last week but his legacy as manager remains a stifling cloud for those following in his footsteps, with Erik ten Hag the latest to be jettisoned after failing to measure up.

Will raise Adani issue in winter session, says Rahul

Will raise Adani issue in winter session, says Rahul

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday demanded immediate arrest of industrialist Gautam Adani after the billionaire industrialist was charged in the United States for alleged bribery and fraud.

PICS: Australia see off Scotland scare; England make Super 8

PICS: Australia see off Scotland scare; England make Super 8

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Fine knocks by Brandon McMullen and George Munsey powered Scotland to formidable total in their T20 World Cup Group B match against and Australia in St. Lucia on Sunday.

Six-time Olympic champion Hoy reveals he has terminal cancer

Six-time Olympic champion Hoy reveals he has terminal cancer

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Britain's six-time Olympic track cycling champion Chris Hoy revealed he has "two to four years" to live after he was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer.

Euro '24 PIX: Germany hand Scotland nightmare start

Euro '24 PIX: Germany hand Scotland nightmare start

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group A match between Germany and Scotland at the Munich Football Arena, in Munich, on Friday.

Odisha take on Chennaiyin in mouth-watering duel

Odisha take on Chennaiyin in mouth-watering duel

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle hoped for a positive start despite starting their campaign away.

PICS: Berrington, Leask steer Scotland past Namibia

PICS: Berrington, Leask steer Scotland past Namibia

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Images from the ICC T20 World Cup Group B match between Scotland and Namibia on Friday.

Euro PIX: Scotland stay alive with draw against Swiss

Euro PIX: Scotland stay alive with draw against Swiss

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group A match between Scotland and Switzerland at Cologne stadium, in Cologne, Germany, on Thursday.

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

European champions Spain claimed a place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 3-0 home win over Serbia.