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Jaiswal, Gaikwad gear up for Test cricket

Jaiswal, Gaikwad gear up for Test cricket

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Jaiswal and Gaikwad are excited to represent India in Test cricket

#Istandwithfarmer, #NoFarmersNoFood trend on Twitter

#Istandwithfarmer, #NoFarmersNoFood trend on Twitter

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

A nationwide agitation was held on the call of 'December 8 Kisan Mahaandolan' as protesting farmers vociferously reiterated their demand of repealing the new farm laws, which they have termed as "kala kanoon".

ISSF Worlds: Rajeshwari earns India's seventh Olympic quota

ISSF Worlds: Rajeshwari earns India's seventh Olympic quota

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Rajeshwari Kumari showed why she is among the best in the country when she earned a seventh 2024 Paris Olympic quota place by finishing fifth in the ISSF World Championship in Baku.

Asian CT: India face Japan in high-stakes semis

Asian CT: India face Japan in high-stakes semis

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

India look to maintain intensity throughout 60 minutes in semi-final against Japan

Path cleared for Pakistan team to travel to India

Path cleared for Pakistan team to travel to India

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The decks have been cleared for Pakistan football team for its participation in the SAFF Football Championship after receiving visas travel to India on Monday.

Lifter Siddhanta Gogoi is 61kg junior Asian champion

Lifter Siddhanta Gogoi is 61kg junior Asian champion

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

It was double delight for the hosts in the men's 61kg junior event as Sankar Lapung clinched the bronze medal with a best effort of 256kg (114kg+142kg).

After visualising India debut, Varma now eyes World Cup win

After visualising India debut, Varma now eyes World Cup win

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Varma also received a surprise message from his MI colleague, Dewald Brevis of South Africa, congratulating him on his India debut.

Plea in SC seeks mechanism to check content on Twitter

Plea in SC seeks mechanism to check content on Twitter

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Political parties use fake social media accounts for self-promotion and image building and to tarnish the image of opponents and contesting candidates, especially during the elections, the plea said.

Women's Premier League: 10 top most expensive signings

Women's Premier League: 10 top most expensive signings

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The auction began with a bang as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) splurged Rs 3.40 crores

Grand Chess Tour: Anand, Gukesh tied 6th after nine games

Grand Chess Tour: Anand, Gukesh tied 6th after nine games

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen was in stunning form, winning all nine of his games to take a significant lead. He has 20 points out of a possible 27 going into the second half of the blitz on Sunday.

India A beat Nepal by 9 wickets to enter ACC Emerging Cup semifinals

India A beat Nepal by 9 wickets to enter ACC Emerging Cup semifinals

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

After this win, India gained four points to consolidate their position at the top of the table with two wins out of two and a net run rate of +3.9.

Vote! Who Will Win The First T20I?

Vote! Who Will Win The First T20I?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The first game in the five match T20I series between India and the West Indies will be played at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, starting 2000 IST.

India's Aditya-L1 escapes sphere of Earth's influence

India's Aditya-L1 escapes sphere of Earth's influence

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

ISRO said on Saturday the Aditya-L1 spacecraft has travelled beyond a distance of 9.2 lakh km from Earth, successfully escaping the sphere of Earth's influence.

Sprinter Dutee Chand sparks wedding rumours

Sprinter Dutee Chand sparks wedding rumours

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Putting an end to the rumours, ANI quoted Dutee's manager saying: "They both attended Dutee's sister's wedding."

Vote! Who Will Win The Fifth T20I?

Vote! Who Will Win The Fifth T20I?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

The fifth and final T20 International between India and West Indies will be played in Florida, United States, from 2000 hours IST.

Team India's star power sells out Ireland T20s

Team India's star power sells out Ireland T20s

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The Indian team's global popularity does add financial muscle to emerging cricket boards as Cricket Ireland realised after all tickets

Meet Vijaya Gadde, who spearheaded ban on Trump's Twitter account

Meet Vijaya Gadde, who spearheaded ban on Trump's Twitter account

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Hyderabad-born Gadde, 45, is Twitter's legal, public policy and trust and safety lead.

Patience pays for India but PC conversion rate still dismal

Patience pays for India but PC conversion rate still dismal

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Asked about the areas of improvement, Fulton highlighted that his boys could have received lesser number of cards, besides being more tactically aware of the opposition.

India's Hospital For Turkey's Quake Victims

India's Hospital For Turkey's Quake Victims

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'This field hospital in Hatay, Türkiye will treat those affected by the earthquake. Our team of medical & critical care specialists and equipment are preparing to treat emergencies', tweeted External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar.

India coach Stimac unapologetic after getting sent off

India coach Stimac unapologetic after getting sent off

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Defending his actions, Stimac stated that he would not hesitate to do it again in order to protect his players

Canada assures India after Khalistani posters name officials

Canada assures India after Khalistani posters name officials

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The statement by Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly came a day after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India has asked its partner countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States not to give space to 'extremist Khalistani ideology' as it is 'not good' for relations.

LG recommends NIA probe against Kejriwal for funding from banned SFJ

LG recommends NIA probe against Kejriwal for funding from banned SFJ

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena has recommended an NIA probe against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly receiving political funding from the banned terrorist organisation 'Sikhs for Justice', Raj Niwas sources said on Monday.

India sail into quarters in archery mixed pair

India sail into quarters in archery mixed pair

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Team India showed perfect coordination to seal the issue 5-3 in style.

Twitter says revenue potential limited in India

Twitter says revenue potential limited in India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Its international revenue stood at $53 million in 2012, accounting for 17 per cent of its overall revenue.

EC asked X to remove post on electoral bonds: Cong

EC asked X to remove post on electoral bonds: Cong

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The Congress on Wednesday questioned the Election Commission's move to get a post on electoral bonds scheme deleted from social media platform X and said that the issue raised in the post makes the government 'extremely uncomfortable'.

Kaveta Chaudhry Of Udaan Fame Dies

Kaveta Chaudhry Of Udaan Fame Dies

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Chaudhary was best known for her portrayal of IPS officer Kalyani Singh in Udaan, a progressive show about women empowerment, which ran on Doordarshan between 1989 and 1991.

Historic India Club in London announces closure after losing legal battle

Historic India Club in London announces closure after losing legal battle

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Proprietors Yadgar Marker and his daughter Phiroza launched a "Save India Club" appeal as they fought to keep it going but have now announced its impending closure.

Bulli Bai app row: Delhi Police seeks info from Twitter, GitHub

Bulli Bai app row: Delhi Police seeks info from Twitter, GitHub

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The Delhi Commission For Women on Monday asked the police officials to appear before it later this week in connection with a probe into objectionable content on 'Bulli Bai' and 'Sulli Deal' apps.

WTC Final PIX! Head leaves India reeling on Day 1

WTC Final PIX! Head leaves India reeling on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Travis Head hammered a solid ton at the Oval as Australia dominated the proceedings over India on Day 1 of the WTC Final.

Archery World Cup: Abhishek-Jyothi bag historic gold for India

Archery World Cup: Abhishek-Jyothi bag historic gold for India

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Indians withered late resistance from the French pair to seal the contest 152-149, a first-ever World Cup gold for India in the compound mixed team event.

Rain washes out final day as India settle for 1-0 series win

Rain washes out final day as India settle for 1-0 series win

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

An Indian team in transition will feel robbed of an opportunity as torrential rain came in its way of potentially winning the second Test against West Indies and completing a 2-0 series whitewash in the Port of Spain on Monday.

Record-breaking triumph! India's Special Olympics team secures 55 medals

Record-breaking triumph! India's Special Olympics team secures 55 medals

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Indian contingent cross 50-medal mark at Special Olympics World Summer Games

PHOTOS: India women thrash Pakistan for first win of CWG

PHOTOS: India women thrash Pakistan for first win of CWG

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

India beat arch-rivals Pakistan by eight wickets and boost their chances of a semi-final berth at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Sunday.

Split widens in UP Oppn as Shivpal begins to follow Modi, Yogi on Twitter

Split widens in UP Oppn as Shivpal begins to follow Modi, Yogi on Twitter

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

With the latest additions, Yadav now follows 12 Twitter handles, which include the Dalai Lama, the President of India, the Prime Minister's Office and the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's Office.

'This Team India decision is beyond my understanding'

'This Team India decision is beyond my understanding'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'You are playing a World Test Championships final, and you don't pick the number one bowler in Test cricket.'

ISSF WC: India's Darshna third in qualification

ISSF WC: India's Darshna third in qualification

Rediff.com22 May 2023

In men's skeet, all shooters were unable to complete three rounds and Mairaj Ahmad Khan was one of them. He was lying 12th among contenders while still having 19 shots of his third round left.

Karman becomes first woman after Sania to achieve this feat

Karman becomes first woman after Sania to achieve this feat

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

India's Karman Kaur Thandi has clinched her second W60 ITF title of her career after winning at the Evansville event in the USA.

'R.I.P Bazball. England has been humiliated'

'R.I.P Bazball. England has been humiliated'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Ben Stokes's England were panned by former captains after their humiliating 434-run loss against India in the 3rd Test in Rajkot on Sunday.

SAFF: Goal machine Chhetri leads India to semis

SAFF: Goal machine Chhetri leads India to semis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

This was Kuwait's second win of the tournament after they beat Nepal 3-1 in their first Group A match.

These Scientists Shaped India

These Scientists Shaped India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims. We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing each scientist mentioned here along with about a dozen of our ancient mathematicians, recommends Professor Kalyan Singhal, historian of science and technology.