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Dhiraj's historic gold sparks Asian Games medal hopes

Dhiraj's historic gold sparks Asian Games medal hopes

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

India's first Archery World Cup Final male gold-medallist, Dhiraj Bommadevara, has inspired the national team ahead of the Asian Games. Dola Banerjee, India's first World Cup Final gold-medallist, believes his triumph will boost confidence and help the team surpass its previous medal haul, despite a new-look squad.

10 IPO Checks Before You Invest

10 IPO Checks Before You Invest

Rediff.com7 days ago

Dig into the prospectus. Use the prospectus to understand the business and its risks.

BRICS Summit: When Geography Speaks Louder Than Words

BRICS Summit: When Geography Speaks Louder Than Words

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

New Delhi was told it had given something up; in reality it had stopped talking about it, notes Dr Abhishek Puri.

How To Pick The Right BAF

How To Pick The Right BAF

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

BAFs seek to offer a smoother experience across market cycles, not the full upside of a bull market.

Abhishek Banerjee meets Rahul Gandhi amid merger buzz

Abhishek Banerjee meets Rahul Gandhi amid merger buzz

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing a deepening internal crisis marked by fresh resignations and an escalating rebellion, even as its national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to discuss opposition coordination and the future of the INDIA bloc.

India-Afghanistan cricketing bond celebrated at 'Koh-E-Zafar'

India-Afghanistan cricketing bond celebrated at 'Koh-E-Zafar'

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Afghanistan Cricket Board hosted 'Koh-E-Zafar' in New Delhi to celebrate the strong cricketing friendship between India and Afghanistan.

Nepal's Hindu Rashtra Debate

Nepal's Hindu Rashtra Debate

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Nepal's Hindu groups have sought an all-party discussion on restoring Hindu-nation status within three months.

LS secretariat issues notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs in defection row

LS secretariat issues notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs in defection row

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

The Lok Sabha Secretariat has issued notices to 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs, seeking their replies within seven days regarding petitions filed by TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee for their disqualification under the anti-defection law.

'Mirzapur Was A Huge Gamble'

'Mirzapur Was A Huge Gamble'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'Gurmmeet Singh was extremely sure in his head that the canvas should be bigger. The movie should look big on screen. It should look like the Mirzapur world but at the same time, much bigger.'

Outrage In Gonda Over Trader's Murder, Protesters Seek Justice And Police Accountability

Outrage In Gonda Over Trader's Murder, Protesters Seek Justice And Police Accountability

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Following the murder of a trader in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, after a social media dispute, widespread protests have erupted. Demonstrators, led by Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad, are demanding the death penalty for the accused, compensation for the victim's family, and action against negligent police personnel, three of whom have already been suspended.

Shreyas Iyer: 'Gautam Gambhir builds a lot of trust and confidence within the team'

Shreyas Iyer: 'Gautam Gambhir builds a lot of trust and confidence within the team'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

Gautam Gambhir builds a lot of trust and confidence within the team, and every player knows their role and has clarity, said Shreyas Iyer, praising his head coach's man-management skills.

West Bengal CID Takes Over Probe Into Abhishek Banerjee's Alleged Inflammatory Statements

West Bengal CID Takes Over Probe Into Abhishek Banerjee's Alleged Inflammatory Statements

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The West Bengal CID has taken over the investigation into alleged inflammatory statements made by TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee during the assembly election campaign. An FIR was registered against Banerjee based on a complaint alleging provocative comments on post-poll violence and vote counting, with links to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The CID will now examine all evidence and proceed with the investigation.

'We set high standards and matched them': Harmanpreet Kaur on Asia Cup win

'We set high standards and matched them': Harmanpreet Kaur on Asia Cup win

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

India's women's cricket team secured their record-extending eighth Asia Cup title, defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur attributed the success to the team's consistent high standards, while coach Amol Muzumdar highlighted strong batting and effective spin bowling.

'Ganeshotsav Is No Longer The Same'

'Ganeshotsav Is No Longer The Same'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

'Earlier, Ganeshotsav was social. Now it is all about social media.'

Pilot, instructor killed as training aircraft crashes in Kanpur

Pilot, instructor killed as training aircraft crashes in Kanpur

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

A training aircraft operated by Garg Aviation crashed in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, killing a trainee pilot and an instructor. The Tecnam aircraft went down near Nathapurwa village shortly after take-off. Authorities, including the DGCA, are investigating the cause of the fatal accident.

Ghamasaan Revives Bollywood's Chambal Fascination

Ghamasaan Revives Bollywood's Chambal Fascination

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Director Tigmanshu Dhulia returns to the Chambal world with Ghamasaan, pitting Pratik Gandhi's police officer against Arshad Warsi's dreaded Maharaj.

Abhishek Sharma Leads IPL 2026 MVPI

Abhishek Sharma Leads IPL 2026 MVPI

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Abhishek Sharma continues to lead the IPL 2026 MVPI table, highlighting a worrying trend where batters overwhelmingly dominate the top positions and only one bowler features in the top 20. Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 54.

Buying A Used Car On Loan? Know The Cost

Buying A Used Car On Loan? Know The Cost

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Used-car financing has seen significant growth, but borrowers must be aware of higher interest rates, conservative loan-to-value ratios, shorter tenures, and the risk of owing more than the car's depreciated value. Understanding these factors is crucial for making informed decisions.

Kareena Kapoor's Top 10 Performances

Kareena Kapoor's Top 10 Performances

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

From the adorably vain Poo to the free-spirited Geet, Kareena Kapoor Khan has delivered some memorable performances.

Hockey World Cup: India rout Pakistan to finish second in Pool D, stay in semi race

Hockey World Cup: India rout Pakistan to finish second in Pool D, stay in semi race

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek scored a brace each to help India beat arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in their final Pool D match of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen, the Netherlands, on Wednesday.

Why Was An FIR Filed Against Abhishek Banerjee?

Why Was An FIR Filed Against Abhishek Banerjee?

Rediff.com16 May 2026

West Bengal Police have registered an FIR against Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee for allegedly making inflammatory statements during the recent assembly elections, based on a complaint filed by a social activist.

BCCI may send 'B' team to Asian Games after Japan row

BCCI may send 'B' team to Asian Games after Japan row

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) are reportedly dissatisfied with the arrangements and facilities for the upcoming Asian Games cricket tournament in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Concerns include inadequate dressing rooms, distant washrooms, and small hotel rooms. As a result, India might send a 'B' team instead of the previously announced full-strength squad, pending a report from a BCCI observer.

Arshdeep Singh ready for Test cricket despite fewer first-class games

Arshdeep Singh ready for Test cricket despite fewer first-class games

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh discusses his aspirations for Test cricket, acknowledging his limited first-class appearances but asserting his readiness. He highlights the importance of understanding body mechanics, managing workload, and adapting to various pitch conditions. Arshdeep also touches upon the strong contingent of Punjab players in Indian cricket and his preparations for upcoming international assignments like the T20I series against Afghanistan and the Asian Games.

Sooryavanshi Shatters Abhishek's IPL Sixes Record

Sooryavanshi Shatters Abhishek's IPL Sixes Record

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has broken the record for most sixes by an Indian batter in a single IPL season, hitting 43 sixes in IPL 2026.

V V S Laxman to coach India men's team at Asian Games 2026

V V S Laxman to coach India men's team at Asian Games 2026

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

VVS Laxman, BCCI's Centre of Excellence chief, will coach the Indian men's cricket team at the upcoming Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. He will be assisted by Sunil Joshi, Hrishikesh Kanitkar, and Subhadeep Ghosh. Gautam Gambhir, the regular head coach, will be with the senior team for the West Indies ODI series. Amol Muzumdar will continue as the head coach for the Indian women's team, who will also defend their title.

IPL 2026: How Yuvraj transformed Abhishek's game

IPL 2026: How Yuvraj transformed Abhishek's game

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Abhishek Sharma, the world's number one T20I batter, discusses the significant impact of training with Yuvraj Singh, highlighting how it strengthened his mindset for high-pressure situations and international cricket.

Delhi HC: Parody, caricatures don't violate personality rights

Delhi HC: Parody, caricatures don't violate personality rights

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

The Delhi High Court has issued a significant ruling on personality rights, cautioning against their broad application to suppress caricature or parody. The court granted interim protection to Physics Wallah founder Alakh Pandey against impersonation and commercial exploitation, specifically for sexually vulgar content and unlicensed monetisation, while emphasising that these rights should not stifle legitimate expression or information dissemination.

India name 26-member football squad for Brazil, Uruguay friendlies

India name 26-member football squad for Brazil, Uruguay friendlies

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

The Indian men's football team, led by head coach Khalid Jamil, will play high-profile friendlies against Panama, five-time world champions Brazil, and two-time world champions Uruguay in September and October.

Bumrah, Sundar recalled for Afghanistan T20 series and Asian Games

Bumrah, Sundar recalled for Afghanistan T20 series and Asian Games

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, and Harshit Rana have been included in India's T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan, pending fitness clearance from the BCCI's Centre of Excellence.

Amid TMC split, LS speaker gave Abhishek Banerjee just 2-hour notice

Amid TMC split, LS speaker gave Abhishek Banerjee just 2-hour notice

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will hear both the defected TMC MPs and the faction led by Mamata Banerjee before deciding on recognising the breakaway group's proposed merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI).

Hockey World Cup: Captain Harmanpreet wants India to cut defensive lapses before next test

Hockey World Cup: Captain Harmanpreet wants India to cut defensive lapses before next test

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

India secured a 5-3 victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-octane FIH World Cup match. Despite the win, captain Harmanpreet Singh expressed concerns about defensive lapses and the team's inability to retain possession, urging improvements before facing top teams. Coach Craig Fulton praised the team's adherence to the game plan under pressure, while Pakistan acknowledged their mistakes.

Krunal Pandya refuses to give up on India return after Afghanistan T20I omission

Krunal Pandya refuses to give up on India return after Afghanistan T20I omission

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Krunal Pandya kept his India comeback hopes alive after missing the Afghanistan T20I squad, following a strong IPL season where he impressed with bat and ball.

UP: Cracker factory blast accused's house razed; toll rises to 14

UP: Cracker factory blast accused's house razed; toll rises to 14

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Authorities in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, have demolished the three-storey house of Naushad, the main accused in a cracker factory blast that killed 13 people, including 11 children. The demolition followed the arrest of Naushad and two women, with police also suspending nine personnel for negligence and seeking other absconding suspects.

Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj held hours after viral video

Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj held hours after viral video

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj was detained in Uttar Pradesh following a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding his arrest for allegedly assaulting a student's father and bragging about it, while the victim's daughter reported receiving rape threats and online abuse.

Krystle, Rida Win Traitors 2: Here's How Much They Take Home!

Krystle, Rida Win Traitors 2: Here's How Much They Take Home!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Traitors 2 gave us near slice-of-life glimpses of actors Rhea Chakraborty, Mallika Sherawat and Shweta Tiwari -- especially how they think, and make dumb decisions, notes Divya Nair.

Bengal lunches probe into Abhishek Banerjee-linked Diamond Harbour FC

Bengal lunches probe into Abhishek Banerjee-linked Diamond Harbour FC

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

West Bengal Sports Minister Nisith Pramanik has announced an investigation into Diamond Harbour FC, a football club linked to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee. The probe will examine complaints regarding the club's formation, funding sources, expenditure, and alleged illegal occupation of training grounds. The Sports department is collaborating with the Indian Football Association on the inquiry.

'Illegal' UP mosque razed amid heavy police deployment

'Illegal' UP mosque razed amid heavy police deployment

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

An 'illegally' constructed mosque within the Saharanpur district collectorate complex was demolished following a court order, drawing strong condemnation from opposition parties who accused the government of engaging in 'politics of hate' and undermining social harmony.

Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan's Biggest Shock Was...

Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan's Biggest Shock Was...

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

While introducing the Bigg Boss 20 contestants, host Salman Khan got candid about his breakup, his ignorance about memes and the world of social media, and was surprised to learn that ScoutOP makes Rs 30 lakh a month playing esports.

SC stays FIR against Kotdwar's 'Mohammad Deepak'

SC stays FIR against Kotdwar's 'Mohammad Deepak'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

The Supreme Court has stayed further proceedings in an FIR against Kotdwar gym operator Deepak Kumar, known as 'Mohammad Deepak', who gained prominence for confronting Bajrang Dal workers. The case stems from an incident where Deepak defended a Muslim shopkeeper, leading to a viral video and subsequent legal challenges.

Aishwarya, Abhishek Celebrate 19 Years of Marital Bliss

Aishwarya, Abhishek Celebrate 19 Years of Marital Bliss

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Bollywood beloveds Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary.