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CA congratulate 'legend' Sthalekar

CA congratulate 'legend' Sthalekar

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Earlier in the day, the International Cricket Council (ICC) inducted three retired greats of the game namely South Africa's Jacques Kallis, Sthalekar, and Pakistan's Zaheer Abbas, into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

WFI chief Singh to step aside, wrestlers call off protest

WFI chief Singh to step aside, wrestlers call off protest

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The government decided to form an oversight committee which will investigate the allegations of sexual harassment of women wresters by WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Shame: 8 arrested for gang rape, murder of mentally-challenged woman in Rohtak

Shame: 8 arrested for gang rape, murder of mentally-challenged woman in Rohtak

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Eight have been arrested in the gang rape and murder of a 28-year-old mentally challenged woman.

6 Tough Lessons I Learned As A CEO

6 Tough Lessons I Learned As A CEO

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Challenge the status quo, question the why behind processes, and push yourself and your organisation. That's how you will win, even if you 'lose' is Neha Sampat's advice to wannabe entrepreneurs.

I'm not representing a community, but my country: Nikhat

I'm not representing a community, but my country: Nikhat

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

A lot has been spoken about how Nikhat Zareen, who comes from an orthodox society as she had to overcome societal prejudice to make a career in boxing.

PHOTOS: Tsitsipas, Berrettini, Rybakina through to last 16

PHOTOS: Tsitsipas, Berrettini, Rybakina through to last 16

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

How sweet it is: Eubanks's climb up the ranks is 'icing on the cake'

What it means to be the world's smallest woman

What it means to be the world's smallest woman

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Jyoti Amge explains while Sadiya Upade listens in.

Kashmiri Pandit ATM guard shot dead by terrorists in JK

Kashmiri Pandit ATM guard shot dead by terrorists in JK

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

The victim was identified as Sanjay Sharma, a resident of the Achan area in the south Kashmir district, they said, adding that the incident took place at around 11 am.

Low voter turnout in Maharashtra assembly bypolls

Low voter turnout in Maharashtra assembly bypolls

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

According to political analysts, the results of these bypolls, which saw a high-voltage campaign by senior leaders from various parties, will set the tone for the forthcoming elections in the state, including of the cash-rich Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and other civic bodies.

I was super nervous, says Wimbledon champion Rybakina

I was super nervous, says Wimbledon champion Rybakina

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Rybakina barely put a foot wrong as she recovered from a nervous start against the wily Tunisian.

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 10 international films that mattered to him, stories that he connected with and characters that gave him a better understanding of the human condition.

PIX: Swiatek brings along her trophy to Eiffel Tower!

PIX: Swiatek brings along her trophy to Eiffel Tower!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Iga Swiatek clinched her second French Open title after defeating American teenager Coco Gauff

3 Faces That Defined Politics In 2022

3 Faces That Defined Politics In 2022

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

The coming year will be one that will test sabka vishwas to the utmost, predicts Aditi Phadnis.

The woman who kicked up a storm

The woman who kicked up a storm

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Their next plan is to launch a campaign to ensure only women priests change the clothes of goddess idols.

She's 65... and she runs marathons across the world

She's 65... and she runs marathons across the world

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Lata Alimchandani is the first Indian woman over 60 to complete the World Marathon Majors. She's also among the world's elite marathon runners in her age group. But she won't stop running.

The Queen sends her 'warmest wishes' to new tennis queen

The Queen sends her 'warmest wishes' to new tennis queen

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

Emma Raducanu did not drop a set since arriving at Flushing Meadows and won over the rowdy crowds at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center as she swatted aside more experienced opponents with the same ease as she hammered winners.

10 Classic Tamil Films On OTT

10 Classic Tamil Films On OTT

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Divya Nair makes a list of Tamil films you must watch at least once. The good news is that they're on OTT right now.

Varsity swimmers Srihari, Maana nominated for Tokyo Games

Varsity swimmers Srihari, Maana nominated for Tokyo Games

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The duo will hope to make the cut in an Olympic qualifying event in Rome later this week.

India's Nikhat Zareen is world boxing champion!

India's Nikhat Zareen is world boxing champion!

Rediff.com19 May 2022

She becomes only fifth Indian woman boxer to achieve this feat.

The Girl Who Flew Across The World

The Girl Who Flew Across The World

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'I've always wanted to be a pilot; setting records is the icing on the cake.'

'Success is an amazing thing'

'Success is an amazing thing'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'Yahan apna danka khud bajana padta hai.'

Ricky Kej Wins 3rd Grammy; Norah, Anoushka Don't

Ricky Kej Wins 3rd Grammy; Norah, Anoushka Don't

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

While Harry Styles got emotional when he took home the Album Of The Year award for Harry's House, Adele could not hold back her tears even though her boyfriend Rich Paul had told her not to cry if she won.

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Jubilee's irresistible celebration of cinema and all its good, bad, ugly ways lives up to its title, applauds Sukanya Verma.

'If Smriti Irani succeeds, it will be a great achievement'

'If Smriti Irani succeeds, it will be a great achievement'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

'Once you've made up your mind that you don't like Smriti Irani because she has got where she has far too quickly or far too easily, you find reasons to dislike her and to justify your view,' says Pritish Nandy.

Unapologetically Indian: Make Way For Vaishali S

Unapologetically Indian: Make Way For Vaishali S

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

This star designer who has now found an audience on foreign shores, all thanks to her minimalistic style, and worship of Indian fabrics.

Sushil Modi seeks law to fix uniform age of marriage for all women

Sushil Modi seeks law to fix uniform age of marriage for all women

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Modi said different laws related to Hindus, Christians and Parsis and the Special Marriage Act 1954 has determined minimum marriage age of 18 years for a woman and 21 years for man but the Muslim Personal Law holds marriage of a girl legal after she has attained puberty.

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode might take,' observes Sreehari Nair.

PIX: Vintage Azarenka downs Pegula; Rybakina in semis

PIX: Vintage Azarenka downs Pegula; Rybakina in semis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Victoria Azarenka rolled back the years at the Australian Open on Tuesday as the two-times champion crushed third seed Jessica Pegula to reach the semi-finals.

Deepika rises to World No 1 after golden hat-trick

Deepika rises to World No 1 after golden hat-trick

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Star Indian archer Deepika Kumari on Monday regained the World No 1 ranking following her hat-trick of gold medals at the World Cup Stage 3 in Paris.

Thalaivi trailer: Kangana is spot on as Jaya

Thalaivi trailer: Kangana is spot on as Jaya

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The Thalaivi trailer is effective, observes Moumita Bhattacharjee, who hopes there will be more to the film than just heroine worship.

Why the Ambanis love this woman

Why the Ambanis love this woman

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Dolly Jain knows 325 ways of draping the sari, a talent that has taken her to the Limca Book Records.

India's under 5 mortality drops, UP, Karnataka top table; sex ratio improves

India's under 5 mortality drops, UP, Karnataka top table; sex ratio improves

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

There has been a decline of four points in male U5MR and three points in female U5MR during the corresponding period.

Court humare kabze mein...: Shah on CBI, ED 'misuse'

Court humare kabze mein...: Shah on CBI, ED 'misuse'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Shah said that the people of the country will decide about the principal opposition party to BJP in the 2024 polls and they have not given this label to any party.

Meet the new No 1 in women's tennis

Meet the new No 1 in women's tennis

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Iga Swiatek said capturing the women's world number one ranking was a 'surreal' achievement

Behind govt's RS nominations, BJP's big southern outreach

Behind govt's RS nominations, BJP's big southern outreach

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Iconic composer Ilaiyaraaja, celebrated athlete PT Usha, philanthropist Veerendra Heggade and screenwriter V Vijayendra Prasad Garu were nominated to Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

Single dad is a sex symbol. Single mother is an unfortunate woman.

Single dad is a sex symbol. Single mother is an unfortunate woman.

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Kanika Datta calls out our parenting stereotypes and how both men and women play into them.

'We are the protectors of Hindus'

'We are the protectors of Hindus'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Police escorted the rally all the way, at one point standing in a row to prevent the rallyists from entering a side road where stood a huge mosque. Across the road, an old Muslim woman asked her Hindu neighbour what the rally was all about. The latter shrugged her ignorance, looking on in bewilderment at the young men with their saffron flags, all of them wearing Bajrang Dal T-shirts.

Made a comeback to show that you can be a world champion and still have a complete life: Sania Mirza

Made a comeback to show that you can be a world champion and still have a complete life: Sania Mirza

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

With the curtains set to drop on her illustrious career, Sania Mirza opened up on her journey to the top and the struggles she faced as a woman athlete.

Why Priyanka is UNSTOPPABLE!

Why Priyanka is UNSTOPPABLE!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

I have heard cynics say that Priyanka Chopra Jonas as we know her today is the creation of a PR machinery, but that is rather a poor reading of a determined woman and the work she has done to get to where she is. Aseem Chhabra salutes the movie star on her 40th birthday on July 18.

Brahmastra: The Alternate Review

Brahmastra: The Alternate Review

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

There is a kind of audacious large-scale experimentation which is admirable, even if the novelty and potential of the idea are not fully realised, notes Deepa Gahlot.