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Fan of Neeraj, Dutch athlete wins gold at Para Worlds

Fan of Neeraj, Dutch athlete wins gold at Para Worlds

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Bought ticket to see Neeraj in Paris: Dutch para world javelin champion Roorda

India put their weight behind butter-fingered Jaiswal

India put their weight behind butter-fingered Jaiswal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'His hands are quite sore. We want to get his confidence back up.'

Bias toward pilot error: Pilots' association on AI crash report

Bias toward pilot error: Pilots' association on AI crash report

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Airline Pilots' Association of India demands a fair and fact-based probe into the Air India plane crash, rejecting any bias towards pilot error in the investigation.

How Gill's epic 269 set up India's Edgbaston charge

How Gill's epic 269 set up India's Edgbaston charge

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill scored a record-breaking 269 and their seamers struck early to put the tourists in a commanding position at Edgbaston on Thursday.

'Sadly, SOPs Are Written On Somebody's Blood'

'Sadly, SOPs Are Written On Somebody's Blood'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'The tone of the preliminary report creates a narrative towards pilot error. This is wrong.' 'Selected conversation has been divulged. It's not as if the pilots did not speak anything else in the cockpit.'

New Coach, New Tactics Fuel Satwik-Chirag's Revival

New Coach, New Tactics Fuel Satwik-Chirag's Revival

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'In the last couple of tournaments, we've served a lot better than in the past year. The game is too fast to rely on one style. You need multiple ways to score points, and that's what we are trying to develop.'

'It Must Have Been Hellish In The Cockpit'

'It Must Have Been Hellish In The Cockpit'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

'Visualise those 15 to 18 seconds: Fully loaded aircraft, pilot manually controlling with both hands (no autopilot immediately after takeoff), looking forward while switches are behind.'

'Crash Report Has Created More Doubts And Confusion'

'Crash Report Has Created More Doubts And Confusion'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'When there are glaring errors in the report, how can you trust anything in it?'

'It's Not Possible That Some Warning Was Not There'

'It's Not Possible That Some Warning Was Not There'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'If anything happened out of the normal, there would be instantaneous ECAM, EICAS warnings, the master caution or master warnings going off.' 'It would be like a Christmas tree in the cockpit if things start going wrong.'

SC flags oversight in CCTV monitoring at police stations

SC flags oversight in CCTV monitoring at police stations

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has raised concerns about the lack of oversight in the monitoring of CCTV cameras installed at police stations across India, suggesting a need for AI-driven, intervention-free control rooms.

'It's not a holiday': Coach Gambhir backs BCCI's family rule

'It's not a holiday': Coach Gambhir backs BCCI's family rule

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed the BCCI's directive to limit the presence of cricketers' families during long overseas tours.

India's Last 3 Air Crashes: Key Safety Lessons

India's Last 3 Air Crashes: Key Safety Lessons

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

India's last three major commercial aviation accidents --Patna (2000), Mangaluru (2010), and Kozhikode (2020) -- could offer critical safety lessons for the ongoing investigation.

PIX: Siraj, Akash Deep Put India Back In Command

PIX: Siraj, Akash Deep Put India Back In Command

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Siraj's six-wicket haul helps India stay ahead on bizarre day three of the second Test against England at Edgbaston.

Important Lessons Learnt After Being Laid Off

Important Lessons Learnt After Being Laid Off

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

A software engineer who was suddenly laid off after 15 years shares the lessons he learnt about how to cope in these uncertain, insecure times.

Head Coach deconstructs SA's 'embarrassing performance'

Head Coach deconstructs SA's 'embarrassing performance'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

South Africa's two heaviest defeats have transpired when they fielded first and were accompanied by a lack of discipline as well as dropped chances.

AI crash: Blame before detailed probe premature, says pilots' body

AI crash: Blame before detailed probe premature, says pilots' body

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has expressed concerns over the preliminary investigation report on the Air India Boeing 787 plane crash, calling it premature and irresponsible to assign blame before a thorough investigation.

What AAIB Report On AI 171 Crash Says

What AAIB Report On AI 171 Crash Says

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has published its preliminary report on the fatal accident of Air India's Boeing 787-8 plane that was operating flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on June 12.

Asia Cup: Will Gill Replace Samson Or Varma?

Asia Cup: Will Gill Replace Samson Or Varma?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Will Shubman Gill force either Sanju Samson or Tilak Varma out of the playing XI for the Asia Cup opening match against the UAE?

We Will Defer To AAIB: Boeing

We Will Defer To AAIB: Boeing

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing on Saturday said it continues to support the ongoing investigation into the Air India Flight AI171 crash, hours after the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released its preliminary report on the incident that occurred in Ahmedabad.

FC Goa brace for Al Zawraa challenge in ACL 2 opener

FC Goa brace for Al Zawraa challenge in ACL 2 opener

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

With Fatorda buzzing and continental football back where it belongs, the Gaurs will hope to make a statement and prove they belong among Asia's elite.

Satwik-Chirag rue lack of rhythm in Worlds bronze run

Satwik-Chirag rue lack of rhythm in Worlds bronze run

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

'We didn't get really any rhythm. We didn't start off that well. We gave away easy points (in the third game). We should have been a bit smarter. But, credit to them.'

Why You Should Avoid Switching SIPs

Why You Should Avoid Switching SIPs

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Long-term investors should never stop their SIPs during market corrections.

Comeback man Gaikwad finds red-ball rhythm at No 4

Comeback man Gaikwad finds red-ball rhythm at No 4

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

'I just enjoyed my time at home and then obviously trying to get into the rhythm, get into the game routines, you know, do the small things and really loved the process throughout.'

NSE defers switching to Monday expiry after Sebi's consultation paper

NSE defers switching to Monday expiry after Sebi's consultation paper

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has deferred its plan to change the expiry day of all index and stock derivatives to Monday from Thursday until further notice following markets regulator Sebi's consultation paper. The shift, which was scheduled to take effect on April 4, 2025, would have seen all index and stock derivative contracts move from Thursday to Monday.

'Pilots deserve respect, not character judgements'

'Pilots deserve respect, not character judgements'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Pilots' grouping ALPA-India on Thursday said the crew of the crashed AI 171 flight made every possible effort to protect the passengers onboard and they deserve respect, not unfounded character judgements.

Gill breaks down where it went wrong for India

Gill breaks down where it went wrong for India

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Shubman Gill admits India needs to relook lower-order batting after loss in 1st Test

Maruti Takes On Creta With Victoris

Maruti Takes On Creta With Victoris

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Maruti takes a leap in terms of technology with features like ADAS, a 360-degree camera, ventilated seats, a powered tailgate, audio system with Dolby Atmos and much more.

India hits back on US gen remarks, says Pak's terror record clear

India hits back on US gen remarks, says Pak's terror record clear

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Pakistan's record on terrorism is "very clear" and the Pahalgam attack is only the recent example of cross-border terrorism, the ministry of external affairs said on Thursday.

'Mental Health Is Not Unique To Pilots'

'Mental Health Is Not Unique To Pilots'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

'AAIB preliminary report was more detailed than most people were expecting.'

What's The Point Of Quad If Trump Equates India-Pakistan?

What's The Point Of Quad If Trump Equates India-Pakistan?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

If the only superpower, which calls India an ally, sees the region through an India-Pakistan prism, it is unacceptable. Rather than endorse India's sphere of influence, this undermines it, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

DGCA flags 100 safety lapses at AI, including 7 critical breaches

DGCA flags 100 safety lapses at AI, including 7 critical breaches

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Of these, as many as seven are Level-1 violations, which are considered critical safety risks and require immediate corrective action by the air operator, they said.

Active Or Passive Funds: Which to Choose?

Active Or Passive Funds: Which to Choose?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

'Active funds have the ability to manage downside risk.'

AI 171 crash: 65 families hire US law firm Beasley Allen for legal battle

AI 171 crash: 65 families hire US law firm Beasley Allen for legal battle

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Families of victims of the Air India plane crash have hired a US law firm to explore legal options, seeking answers and accountability.

ICPA defends AI171 pilots, slams suicide speculation

ICPA defends AI171 pilots, slams suicide speculation

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

The Indian Commercial Pilots' Association (ICPA) defends the crew of the crashed AI 171 flight, rejecting insinuations of pilot suicide and calling for a fair investigation.

'Pak Deftly Used Personal Diplomacy To Connect With Trump'

'Pak Deftly Used Personal Diplomacy To Connect With Trump'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'As one former Indian diplomat put it to me, Delhi has access to the White House, but Islamabad has access to Mar-a-Lago.'

'I'm In A Debt Trap. Help!'

'I'm In A Debt Trap. Help!'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Ask rediffGURU Reetika Sharma your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Purple revolution: How J-K's Bhaderwah became India's lavender capital

Purple revolution: How J-K's Bhaderwah became India's lavender capital

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

From using lavender in traditional Dogri embroidery to making essential oils, beauty products and food syrups infused with this flowering plant, Bhaderwah, once known for its maize fields, is embracing lavender to bring about an economic transformation to their small town.

'Gautam Gambhir is not important. Indian cricket is important'

'Gautam Gambhir is not important. Indian cricket is important'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

'Everyone has the right to have an opinion about the culture of that dressing room. And every opinion for me will matter'

'A Pilot's Job Requires Tremendous Physical, Mental Capabilities'

'A Pilot's Job Requires Tremendous Physical, Mental Capabilities'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

'The overall well-being of the pilots should be at the top of any airline's agenda in such situations.'

Jaiswal reveals how he deflated English attack

Jaiswal reveals how he deflated English attack

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

All my centuries are special, Gill and I were trying to bat session by session: Jaiswal