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Japan aims for cricket growth with historic India T20 match

Japan aims for cricket growth with historic India T20 match

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Japan's cricket captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming and all-rounder Charlie Hara-Hinze believe the upcoming historic T20 match against India on September 22 can serve as a crucial springboard for the sustained growth of cricket in Japan, a country traditionally dominated by baseball.

Nepal floods: 24 years of memories destroyed in 2 minutes

Nepal floods: 24 years of memories destroyed in 2 minutes

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

Residents of Galchhi, Nepal, are grappling with the aftermath of devastating flash floods caused by an ice-rock avalanche, which submerged homes and infrastructure within minutes, leaving many to rebuild their lives.

Delhi man held after fatal drunken brawl with father and uncle

Delhi man held after fatal drunken brawl with father and uncle

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly killing his father and uncle after a drunken altercation at their rented home in Uttam Nagar. The accused, Ishwar, confessed to the crime and is currently under investigation.

'Modi Played A Lot Of Cricket'

'Modi Played A Lot Of Cricket'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

'Modi had his own cricket team in his school days. He was a good cricketer.'

Bengaluru Man Arrested for Alleged Murder of Uncle

Bengaluru Man Arrested for Alleged Murder of Uncle

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly murdering his uncle following a dispute over vacating a house. The accused attempted to pass off the death as accidental.

Uncle Sentenced To Death For Nephew's Brutal Murder

Uncle Sentenced To Death For Nephew's Brutal Murder

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A court in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced Amjad Khan to death for the brutal murder of his four-year-old nephew, Daniyal, in 2021, citing extreme cruelty in the crime.

Review: Immortal Has Fangs, But Needed More Bite

Review: Immortal Has Fangs, But Needed More Bite

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Immortal has a seductive premise and good performances, but this vampire tale could have used a lot more bite.

'Uttam Kumar Showed Us The Journey Of A Superstar'

'Uttam Kumar Showed Us The Journey Of A Superstar'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

'It's a matter of pride for us that a man from Bengal is ruling hearts all over the world.'

The Harsh Reality Of Leaving Home Behind

The Harsh Reality Of Leaving Home Behind

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Families don't really break apart in a single moment, they just quietly stop fitting under one roof, notes Binu Alex.

Etah Road Accidents: Uncle-Nephew Duo Among Three Killed

Etah Road Accidents: Uncle-Nephew Duo Among Three Killed

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Three people were killed and one infant injured in two separate road accidents in the Etah district of Uttar Pradesh, India. The incidents involved a hit-and-run and a motorcycle accident.

OTT Releases: Alpha, Bandar, I, Nobody

OTT Releases: Alpha, Bandar, I, Nobody

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Enjoy Alia-Sharvari's fighter fervour, back to back Bobby Deol and tons more on OTT this week.

Rishabh Pant's mother begins rebuilding ancestral home in Uttarakhand

Rishabh Pant's mother begins rebuilding ancestral home in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

The reconstruction of cricketer Rishabh Pant's ancestral home in Pali-Amdali village, Pithoragarh, has begun, bringing happiness to locals who hope for his increased visits. His mother, Saroj Pant, initiated the rebuilding after a recent visit, aiming to strengthen Rishabh's connection to his roots in Uttarakhand.

Rishabh Pant's Ancestral Home Reconstruction Underway In Uttarakhand

Rishabh Pant's Ancestral Home Reconstruction Underway In Uttarakhand

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

The reconstruction of cricketer Rishabh Pant's ancestral home in Pali-Amdali village, Pithoragarh, has begun, bringing happiness to locals who hope for his increased visits. His mother, Saroj Pant, initiated the rebuilding after a recent visit, aiming to strengthen Rishabh's connection to his roots in Uttarakhand.

'China Has Built 30,000 High-Risk Dams'

'China Has Built 30,000 High-Risk Dams'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

'China wants to control and divert rivers.'

Nepal floods: 97-yr-old woman pulled alive from rubble

Nepal floods: 97-yr-old woman pulled alive from rubble

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

Extraordinary accounts of survival are emerging from Nepal's devastating flash floods, including a 97-year-old woman rescued from rubble and individuals who fled collapsing settlements, spending nights stranded in forests before rescue.

15-year-old dies after rape, abortion bid in J-K; teacher arrested

15-year-old dies after rape, abortion bid in J-K; teacher arrested

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

A 15-year-old girl in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district allegedly died following an abortion attempt after being repeatedly raped by a school teacher, leading to the arrest of the teacher and his brother.

Woman, who killed mother for property, accused of father's murder

Woman, who killed mother for property, accused of father's murder

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

New allegations have surfaced in the shocking Jaipur murder case, where a daughter is accused of orchestrating her mother's killing for property and a government job.

Prosenjit Chatterjee: The Uttam Kumar I Knew

Prosenjit Chatterjee: The Uttam Kumar I Knew

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

On Uttam Kumar's birth centenary, actor Prosenjit Chatterjee shares intimate memories of the Bengali matinee idol, recounting how 'Uttam-jethu' not only launched his career but also profoundly influenced his father, Biswajit Chatterjee, and remained a guiding force for their family.

3 killed as tuck's cylinder explodes while refuelling at Delhi CNG station

3 killed as tuck's cylinder explodes while refuelling at Delhi CNG station

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Three people were killed, and as many were injured, after the cylinder of a truck exploded while it was being refilled at a CNG station in the Tikri Kalan area in outer Delhi on Wednesday, the police said.

From Track Injury to Asian Games: Kamaljeet's Inspiring Shooting Journey

From Track Injury to Asian Games: Kamaljeet's Inspiring Shooting Journey

Rediff.com8 Aug 2026

Rewari's Kamaljeet, a 22-year-old pistol shooter, is set to represent India at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, after an injury ended his athletics dream and he transitioned to shooting in 2019, overcoming financial struggles with strong family and institutional support.

What Gandhi's Passport Application Looked Like

What Gandhi's Passport Application Looked Like

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Gandhi's 1931 passport for his travel to London was issued in Bombay. It was the last time the Mahatma travelled abroad.

Maharashtra Court Sentences Father, Uncle to Life for Daughter's Honour Killing

Maharashtra Court Sentences Father, Uncle to Life for Daughter's Honour Killing

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A court in Jalna, Maharashtra, sentenced a man and his brother to life imprisonment for the honour killing of the man's 17-year-old daughter over a land dispute related to her proposed marriage.

Who's Rahul Gandhi's favourite BJP politician? He reveals

Who's Rahul Gandhi's favourite BJP politician? He reveals

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Rahul Gandhi recently connected with Gen Z through an engaging 'Ask Me Anything' session on Instagram, offering candid responses on student protests, his views on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and even his philosophy on pet ownership.

Once afraid to leave home alone, Savita Punia now guides India's young hockey players

Once afraid to leave home alone, Savita Punia now guides India's young hockey players

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Savita Punia's journey from a shy youngster dependent on her mother to a confident veteran goalkeeper and mentor reflects hockey's profound impact on her life.

10 Things We Learnt From KBC's New Season

10 Things We Learnt From KBC's New Season

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 launched on Sony Liv at 9 pm on August 10 with the stars and producer of Batwara in the hot seat.

Raj Thackeray pens moving tribute for uncle in Saamana

Raj Thackeray pens moving tribute for uncle in Saamana

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

MNS chief Raj Thackeray pens tribute to his uncle, Bal Thackeray, recalling their bond and the pain of leaving the family home after quitting Shiv Sena.

'Why Are Our Best Students Dying?'

'Why Are Our Best Students Dying?'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Poor families, she said, cut corners on their own needs to pay for coaching and fees, and when their child clears JEE, it's the happiest day the family has had in years. So why, she asked, her voice already starting to climb, does the same system that we're told is the best in the country keep pushing those very students toward what she called 'institutional deaths'?

Voter ID, Aadhaar, PAN not proof of Indian citizenship: HC

Voter ID, Aadhaar, PAN not proof of Indian citizenship: HC

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

The Calcutta high court has held that voter identity cards, Aadhaar and PAN cards are not conclusive proof of Indian citizenship.

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Review: Delightful Romcom

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Review: Delightful Romcom

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit offers a delightful and charming cinematic experience, blending trademark humour with a sweet, unconventional love story, gushes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

10 Lessons About Gen Z From The Protests

10 Lessons About Gen Z From The Protests

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

The protests changed how we see a generation. It shook us up, broke stereotypes and woke us up to smell the coffee.

Cop murder accused, who lived as fake doctor in MP, held after 28 years

Cop murder accused, who lived as fake doctor in MP, held after 28 years

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

A man who allegedly reinvented himself as a small-town "doctor", married, raised a family and quietly ran a clinic in Madhya Pradesh while evading law for nearly 28 years over the murder of a cop has been finally arrested by the Delhi police.

Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 Review: Dull Start

Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 Review: Dull Start

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

What made Kaun Banega Crorepati special was the simplicity of the game, a clean Q & A format taking pride in delivering knowledge when not testing it. But the strain of advertising, destroying one medium after another, bears down on the latest edition, observes Sukanya Verma.

Black Sea attack victim's remains reach Kanpur; family refuses last rites

Black Sea attack victim's remains reach Kanpur; family refuses last rites

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

The mortal remains of Merchant Navy chief officer Sagar Gupta, who was killed in a Black Sea attack amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, were brought to his native place in Kanpur on Wednesday, 18 days after the incident, with his family demanding 'martyr' status and compensation.

'Sunny Deol Is Fighting Against Fanaticism In Batwara 1947'

'Sunny Deol Is Fighting Against Fanaticism In Batwara 1947'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

'You should get carried away with the characters, become one with him. You don't see whether he is a Hindu or a Muslim. You see the human being.'

India's young long jump star sets bold Asian Games goal

India's young long jump star sets bold Asian Games goal

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Long jumper Shahnavaz Khan and high jumper Basant Kumar Meghwal, both recent World Athletics U20 Championships medalists, are now setting their sights on podium finishes at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, aiming to improve their personal bests.

TVK's maiden budget fulfils Vijay's poll promises with gold, cows

TVK's maiden budget fulfils Vijay's poll promises with gold, cows

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government on Wednesday allotted over Rs 1,000 crore to provide gifts of gold coin, ring and milch cows to beneficiaries to fulfill the election promise made by the party ahead of the assembly election this year.

When Raakh Reminded Me Of Horrific College Memory

When Raakh Reminded Me Of Horrific College Memory

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Ramesh is not in our class group photo. He had already vanished from school by the time it was taken. We didn't know why then. A few weeks later, we did, recalls Binu Alex.

Basant Kumar, Shahnavaz Khan Script History With Medals At U-20 World Athletics

Basant Kumar, Shahnavaz Khan Script History With Medals At U-20 World Athletics

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

Basant Kumar Meghwal and Shahnavaz Khan became the first Indians to win a medal each in high jump and long jump at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships.

Child trafficking 'heinous scourge', says court, denies bail to accused

Child trafficking 'heinous scourge', says court, denies bail to accused

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

A Delhi court has denied bail to Raj Kumar, an accused in an inter-state child trafficking racket, emphasising that child trafficking is a "heinous scourge" and an "onslaught on the moral conscience of civilised society." The court highlighted the vulnerability of children and the commercialisation of infants, noting that the complainant's newborn is still missing and the accused's wife has prior involvement in similar cases.

GDN Review: Madhavan Lifts Generic Biopic

GDN Review: Madhavan Lifts Generic Biopic

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

GDN has a fascinating genius at its centre, but Madhavan's terrific performance is let down by a repetitive, overly familiar biopic treatment.