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Shivraj 'mama' emerges as hero of BJP victory in MP

Shivraj 'mama' emerges as hero of BJP victory in MP

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The longest-serving Bharatiya Janata Party chief minister and popularly known as mama (maternal uncle) and 'paon-paon wale bhaiya' (foot soldier), Shivraj Singh Chouhan has emerged as the hero of his party's stunning victory in the state assembly elections.

Injured Hardik Singh ruled out of FIH Men's World Cup

Injured Hardik Singh ruled out of FIH Men's World Cup

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

'While the injury was not as severe as the initial incident suggested, time was not on our side and after our ongoing thorough rehabilitation process and functional and on-field assessment today, it has been decided that we will replace Hardik with Raj Kumar Pal.'

India swings into action as reports say 50 students forced into slavery in UK

India swings into action as reports say 50 students forced into slavery in UK

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The Indian high commission in London on Friday appealed for students to contact the mission for help and counselling amid fears that over 50 of them may have become victims of modern slavery while working at care homes in North Wales.

Euro warm-ups: Zlatan stars as Sweden sign off with Wales win; Czech stunned

Euro warm-ups: Zlatan stars as Sweden sign off with Wales win; Czech stunned

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

A round-up of Euro 2016 warm-up matches played on Sunday

King Charles III: The monarch who has a great love for India

King Charles III: The monarch who has a great love for India

Rediff.com6 May 2023

He last visited India in November 2019 and also celebrated his 71st birthday with schoolchildren in Mumbai and earlier this week he told British Indian peer Lord Karan Bilimoria at a pre-Coronation reception that he looks forward to making a State Visit to India soon.

New South Wales yet to receive CL T20 prize money

New South Wales yet to receive CL T20 prize money

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

BCCI may be the world's richest cricket board but it doesn't seem to be the fastest in releasing money and has not yet paid the $2.7 million prize money to inaugural Champions League Twenty20 winners New South Wales.

Nations League PIX: France, Belgium win; Dutch outclass Poland

Nations League PIX: France, Belgium win; Dutch outclass Poland

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Images from the Nations League football matches played on Thursday.

Archer's Ashes dreams in jeopardy after elbow surgery?

Archer's Ashes dreams in jeopardy after elbow surgery?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Jofra Archer had a minor operation on his troublesome right elbow earlier this month

When Biden Met Rishi, Charles

When Biden Met Rishi, Charles

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

On Monday, July 10, US President Joe Biden held meetings with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and King Charles III, in an overnight stopover in London.

Hockey World Cup 2022: Schedule

Hockey World Cup 2022: Schedule

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The schedule for the Hockey World Cup.

Michael Vaughan cleared of racism charge

Michael Vaughan cleared of racism charge

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The panel said in its verdict on Friday that it found the charge against him was not proved.

Manchester Utd have busy deadline day; Man City get Nunes

Manchester Utd have busy deadline day; Man City get Nunes

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Manchester United bolstered their squad with a flurry of transfer deadline day signings, Manchester City and Liverpool also splashed out while ambitious Brighton & Hove Albion sealed an audacious loan deal for Barcelona's Ansu Fati on Friday.

All eyes on politically charged US vs Iran clash at World Cup

All eyes on politically charged US vs Iran clash at World Cup

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The United States and Iran severed formal relations in 1980 after the Revolution and ties were hostile when their soccer teams clashed in the 1998 World Cup.

Indian student attacked by Khalistan supporters in Australia

Indian student attacked by Khalistan supporters in Australia

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The student was taken to Westmead Hospital with major injuries to his head, leg, and arm.

WTC Final: Kohli joins Team India training

WTC Final: Kohli joins Team India training

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Virat Kohli joined the national team's training session on Monday at the picturesque Arundel Castle Cricket Club.

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

Roy terminates England contract to play in MLC

Roy terminates England contract to play in MLC

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Jason Roy has given up his incremental contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to play in the inaugural edition of the United States' new Twenty20 tournament - Major League Cricket (MLC).

For first time Christians account for less than half of England's population

For first time Christians account for less than half of England's population

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The number of people living in England and Wales identifying as Christian has fallen below half the population for the first time, while those identifying as Muslim or Hindu have registered a small rise, according to the latest census figures released on Tuesday.

Raj rules: Indians account for most foreign-born residents in UK

Raj rules: Indians account for most foreign-born residents in UK

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Nearly one in six people living in England and Wales last year were born outside the country and Indians constituted the largest chunk at 1.5 per cent of residents, according to latest statistics based on the country's 2021 census data.

Will Tata Steel's global stride with new deal aid profitability?

Will Tata Steel's global stride with new deal aid profitability?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

It was August 2007. Tata Steel was turning 100. Jamshedpur, its hometown, had an air of celebration. The line-up for the special event included the launch of Air Deccan's commercial flight connecting Kolkata and Jamshedpur, and release of Russi Lala's new book, Romance of Tata Steel. There was also the screening of The Spirit of Steel, a 20-minute documentary directed by Zafar Hai showcasing Tata Steel's legacy, and a corporate anthem penned by Javed Akhtar and composed by Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy.

British PM breaks silence on personal racism struggles

British PM breaks silence on personal racism struggles

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Rishi Sunak speaks of 'sting' of racism growing up in UK

World Cup: Captains ditch One Love arm band

World Cup: Captains ditch One Love arm band

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The captains of England, Wales, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany and Denmark will not wear "OneLove" armbands after FIFA made it clear they would be booked, the associations said in a joint statement on Monday.

Racism entrenched in English cricket: ICEC report

Racism entrenched in English cricket: ICEC report

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

'Cricket should be a game for everyone, and we know that this has not always been the case.'

FIFA WC: England lucky to get point against young USA

FIFA WC: England lucky to get point against young USA

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Iran are second on three points with Wales bottom on one point and all outcomes are still possible going into the final round of games when England take on the Welsh.

Hockey WC: Australia hot favourite to top pool A

Hockey WC: Australia hot favourite to top pool A

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Three-time champs Australia confident of reclaiming World Cup

Hockey World Cup: India maul Japan in classification match

Hockey World Cup: India maul Japan in classification match

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

India will play South Africa in the ninth to 12th place match on Saturday.

The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The State funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, began on Monday morning at the Westminster Abbey in London.

Victoria pulls out of 2026 CWG: 'Won't take money out of hospital, school fund'

Victoria pulls out of 2026 CWG: 'Won't take money out of hospital, school fund'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Australia's state of Victoria will not host the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to projected cost overruns.

Australian PM, Modi rename Sydney suburb of Harris Park as 'Little India'

Australian PM, Modi rename Sydney suburb of Harris Park as 'Little India'

Rediff.com23 May 2023

A street in Sydney, Australia, was on Tuesday officially renamed as "Little India" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese during a special community event.

Euro 2016: UEFA tells Wales to keep their children off the pitch

Euro 2016: UEFA tells Wales to keep their children off the pitch

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

The sight of Welsh players bringing kids on to the pitch after their quarter-final victory over Belgium at the European Championship last week may have warmed the hearts of millions around the world, but for UEFA it appears to have been a step too far.

Rashmeet Channels Her Inner Khiladi

Rashmeet Channels Her Inner Khiladi

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'I will be talking to animals in the jungle.'

World Cup-winning captain, USA's Rapinoe to retire

World Cup-winning captain, USA's Rapinoe to retire

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Speaking to reporters in her home state of California, Rapinoe said she had known for about a year that this would be the point at which she would be ready to retire.

'Pace of engagement with UK has picked up'

'Pace of engagement with UK has picked up'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'As Tata Steel we will obviously use group-level leverage to make progress where we want.'

Sara's Simple Fundas For Summer

Sara's Simple Fundas For Summer

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Her 5 tips that help you score great skin through the hot weather.

Why The Music Of Hero Is Important To Jackie's Career

Why The Music Of Hero Is Important To Jackie's Career

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

'Each and every song added to the charm of Hero.'

G-O-A-L!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

G-O-A-L!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

In a World Cup, which has seen minnows stun favourites, glimpses of four goals to make you smile.

Harry claims William hit him during spat over Meghan

Harry claims William hit him during spat over Meghan

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Describing a confrontation at his London home in 2019, Harry says William called Meghan 'difficult', 'rude' and 'abrasive', which Harry calls a 'parrot (ing of) the press narrative' about his American wife, according to the Guardian, which says it has seen a copy of the duke's memoir Spare.

England star Hales reprimanded over old blackface photo

England star Hales reprimanded over old blackface photo

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

The image was apparently taken in 2009 when the batter was 20 years of age at a New Year's Eve Party.

What Natasa, Sonam Wear To An IPL Game

What Natasa, Sonam Wear To An IPL Game

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Struggling to dig up the perfect look for an IPL match? Let these lovely ladies help you out.

Khawaja, not Warner, the real threat for India

Khawaja, not Warner, the real threat for India

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

With a massive 1,608 runs in the WTC 2021-2023 cycle, Khawaja was the major reason Australia qualified for the WTC final.