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Indian cricket legend Neetu David joins ICC Hall of Fame

Indian cricket legend Neetu David joins ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

David, the current chairman of selectors for Indian women's team, enters the ICC Hall of Fame a year after the induction of former captain Diana Edulji.

Afghan foreign minister Muttaqi arrives in Pakistan to reset ties

Afghan foreign minister Muttaqi arrives in Pakistan to reset ties

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, on Wednesday arrived in Islamabad, his first visit to the country, as part of efforts by the two sides to reset their ties in the wake of the Taliban's takeover of Kabul.

Heroes We Must Be Proud Of!

Heroes We Must Be Proud Of!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Rahul Ramagude plays cricket from a wheelchair. Geeta Chauhan is a wheelchair racer with Olympic aspirations. Siddanth uses technology to enhance movement coordination of mentally challenged children. On the International Day of the Disabled, A Ganesh Nadar meets three youngsters making a difference.

Ashwin, All The Numbers...

Ashwin, All The Numbers...

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Appeared in 61 Tests won by India. Only Sachin Tendulkar (72) and Virat Kohli (62) have been part of a winning XI on more occasions for India.

Shubhanshu Shukla Is All Set For Space

Shubhanshu Shukla Is All Set For Space

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Shukla says Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma -- the first Indian to travel to space --has been advising him about the space flight.

PM Modi's special message to Gayle, Rhodes on Republic Day

PM Modi's special message to Gayle, Rhodes on Republic Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

As India celebrates its 73rd Republic Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to celebrated cricketers Jonty Rhodes and Chris Gayle, acknowledging their 'profound connection' with the country.

NEUFC's new home Shillong set to host Chhetri, others

NEUFC's new home Shillong set to host Chhetri, others

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

I-League 2 team Sudeva FC launches collaboration with VfB Stuttgart for grassroots development

Next meet of India, China on boundary issue tomorrow

Next meet of India, China on boundary issue tomorrow

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

The talks will focus on 'delimitation of the border, boundary management and a host of bilateral and international issues'.

Why Kerala Opposes Sand Sea Mining

Why Kerala Opposes Sand Sea Mining

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

If as critics point out, the environmental impact assessment study was commissioned only after the auction process got underway with not all the stakeholders getting to know of it, then the government has already compromised the trust it could have enjoyed with Kerala's public including its coastal communities, points out Shyam G Menon.

History in Minutes: The Meerut Conspiracy Case

History in Minutes: The Meerut Conspiracy Case

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

The Meerut Conspiracy Case was aimed at curbing communist influence in India. However, it fueled nationwide sympathy, shaping the course of leftist politics in the country.

'Disgusting To See Bangladeshis Turning Backs On India'

'Disgusting To See Bangladeshis Turning Backs On India'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'The present generation, either due to historical amnesia or political propaganda, has been fed a narrative that paints India as an adversary rather than an ally.'

Chinese foreign minister likely to hold 1st meeting with Jaishankar

Chinese foreign minister likely to hold 1st meeting with Jaishankar

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang will travel to India to attend the meeting of G20 foreign ministers on March 2, during which he is expected to hold his first bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

Legends return: Sachin, Lara set for epic T20 clash

Legends return: Sachin, Lara set for epic T20 clash

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The eagerly awaited International Masters League (IML) is set to electrify the cricketing world, uniting legendary players from six cricketing powerhouses-India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies-for an exhilarating T20 franchise tournament.

How IAF plans to strengthen 'depleted' squadron

How IAF plans to strengthen 'depleted' squadron

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has seen a reduction in fighter squadrons due to the phasing out of ageing MiG-21, MiG-23 and MiG-27 aircraft. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence acknowledged the "shortage" and highlighted the multi-pronged approach being taken to address it. This includes the induction of indigenous Tejas fighters and the procurement of additional LCA Mk-1A aircraft. The report also addresses concerns over "incidences of spying" within the IAF and details the action taken against those involved.

2008 Malegaon blast was caused to create communal rift: NIA

2008 Malegaon blast was caused to create communal rift: NIA

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

On September 29, 2008, a bomb explosion at 9:35pm opposite Shakil Goods Transport Company situated between Anjuman Chowk and Bhiku Chowk in Malegaon killed six persons and injured 101.

Every save I made in Olympics was for team and country: Sreejesh

Every save I made in Olympics was for team and country: Sreejesh

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Harmanpreet, Sreejesh shortlisted for FIH Hockey Stars Awards

Want A US Visa? Pray to Lord Hanuman!

Want A US Visa? Pray to Lord Hanuman!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

As the US gets tougher with visas, the prayers of US-bound devotees in India are getting more fervent, and their purse strings looser. Called Visa Hanuman temples (there are half a dozen all over India), some of them ask for a 'fee'.

Govt asks Raj Bhavans to invite Olympians, student toppers for At Home

Govt asks Raj Bhavans to invite Olympians, student toppers for At Home

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Those whose names were mentioned during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann ki Baat radio broadcast, swacchagrahi or foot soldiers who have played a key role in cleanliness drives and women sarpanches (village heads) are also part of the list shared by the Union ministry of home affairs to be invited for the function.

Covid-hit China welcomes international passengers after 3 years

Covid-hit China welcomes international passengers after 3 years

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Officials said 387 passengers were aboard two flights from Toronto and Singapore on the day the country ended its strict COVID-19 restrictions for travellers.

How T20 cricket is ruining the art of Test match batting

How T20 cricket is ruining the art of Test match batting

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

'Sometimes you're so used to muscling the ball that you end up forgetting the soft hands which probably used to happen eight or 10 years back. A complete cricketer is a cricketer who plays T20 format and Test cricket successfully. He can adapt his game.'

Fans chant 'Toni, stay' as Real Madrid parade UCL trophy

Fans chant 'Toni, stay' as Real Madrid parade UCL trophy

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

After a long night of celebrations, the team arrived in Madrid early on Sunday and started the party tour at 6 p.m. local time

PICS: Leander, Amritraj inducted into Hall of Fame

PICS: Leander, Amritraj inducted into Hall of Fame

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Now both men have made history for their country, leaving a permanent mark on the history books.

Historic night for Indian hockey! Two prestigious FIH awards

Historic night for Indian hockey! Two prestigious FIH awards

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

India's Harmanpreet Singh was crowned as Men's Player Of The Year and his former compatriot PR Sreejesh was named Men's Goalkeeper Of The Year, announced the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday.

'You Go Through A Lot More Besides Winning & Losing'

'You Go Through A Lot More Besides Winning & Losing'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

'It's very heartening because it's a kind of underdog story and you know, we're not a big film, we're not with big people, we have not been able to plaster ourselves all over the place to make ourselves be seen and watched.' 'But still, we have managed to somehow get here.'

He has damaged Indian football: Bhutia blasts AIFF chief

He has damaged Indian football: Bhutia blasts AIFF chief

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Should not entertain him, must be removed: Bhaichung Bhutia criticises AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey for corruption, mismanagement

UNGA to convene emergency session on Oct 26 amid Israel-Hamas war

UNGA to convene emergency session on Oct 26 amid Israel-Hamas war

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

This comes after the Hamas attack on Israel in which more than 1,400 Israelis were killed, mostly in the initial Hamas attack. In addition, 203 people were believed captured by Hamas during the incursion and taken into Gaza, the Israeli military has said.

After 2 yrs, India to resume scheduled international flights from Mar 27

After 2 yrs, India to resume scheduled international flights from Mar 27

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The government has decided to restart scheduled international flight services from March 27 after a two years hiatus due to COVID-19, according to civil aviation ministry officials.

China says change in Ladakh status unacceptable; MEA says internal matter

China says change in Ladakh status unacceptable; MEA says internal matter

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

External affairs ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India does not comment on the internal affairs of other countries and similarly expects other countries to do likewise.

2025: Top 10 Stocks To Watch Out

2025: Top 10 Stocks To Watch Out

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

These 10 stocks represent the best mix of value and growth, offering relatively low price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, a high return on equity, and sufficiently high potential from current levels.

New York Labor Day Parade Was A Spectacle!

New York Labor Day Parade Was A Spectacle!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Thousands of workers of every description -- from journalists to steel workers, from painters to New York cops, from auto to engineering workers -- marched for two hours down 5th Avenue one of Manhattan's most iconic thoroughfares, reports Jyoti Punwani.

India The Diplomatic Ambassador In Global Crises

India The Diplomatic Ambassador In Global Crises

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Times have changed, situations have changed, but the basic nature of superpower geo-politics remains the same and so also India's diplomacy -- call it non-alignment, strategic autonomy or neutrality; it all depends on the time scale, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Windies, CSK legend Dwayne Bravo 'bids farewell' to cricket

Windies, CSK legend Dwayne Bravo 'bids farewell' to cricket

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

'Today is the day I say goodbye to the game that has given me everything.'

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji's dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us that rights and duties are but the two sides of the coin - indeed, the true source of rights is duty. Today we recall his lessons in compassion too - compassion not only for our human neighbours but also for our other neighbours, namely, flora and fauna, rivers and mountains.'

Both AIADMK factions reel under internal rivalry

Both AIADMK factions reel under internal rivalry

Rediff.com26 May 2017

It is thanks to these internal differences that the much-awaited merger between the two factions has not made any headway so far, reports R Rajagopalan.

Review: Special Ops

Review: Special Ops

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

The world according to Neeraj Pandey. Observed by Sreehari Nair.

Rafael Nadal's India Connections

Rafael Nadal's India Connections

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

A year before he won his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros in 2005, Rafa made his debut in India at the Chennai Open.

PIX: China's Ma Long hits 6; makes Olympics Table Tennis history

PIX: China's Ma Long hits 6; makes Olympics Table Tennis history

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

On Friday Ma, one of the true greats in Table Tennis, wrote his name into the history books by becoming China's most decorated Olympian with six golds in all, dating back to the London 2012 Games.

Meet RCB's record-breaking Ellyse Perry

Meet RCB's record-breaking Ellyse Perry

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Ellyse Perry put up a sizzling display with both bat and ball to power Royal Challengers Bangalore into the Women's Premier League knockouts.

Why Talks With Naga Groups Have Stalled

Why Talks With Naga Groups Have Stalled

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'People's expectations were very high.' 'We felt both sides had understood each other.' 'But the removal of Article 370 triggered apprehensions within the Naga people.'

We should have won the gold medal in Paris: Sreejesh

We should have won the gold medal in Paris: Sreejesh

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The India hockey team had won it's first Olympic medal in 41 years at the Tokyo Games.