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'Nothing wrong if famous film stars promote sport'

'Nothing wrong if famous film stars promote sport'

Rediff.com2 May 2016

'If the appointment of Salman Khan helps promote sports in our country, then what's the harm?'

What makes Vijender the favourite against China's Zulpikar

What makes Vijender the favourite against China's Zulpikar

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

'Vijender is a power puncher, he is a smart boxer as well.' Lee Beard, Vijender Singh's trainer, highlights why the Indian boxer is the favourite for Saturday's double title clash.

20 incredible moments from India Couture Week 2016

20 incredible moments from India Couture Week 2016

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

A look at how ace couturiers celebrated fashion at the India Couture Week 2016.

Forced religious conversion is a serious issue: SC

Forced religious conversion is a serious issue: SC

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Forced religious conversion may pose a danger to national security and impinge on the religious freedom of citizens, the top court had said recently and asked the Centre to step in and make sincere efforts to tackle the "very serious" issue.

Will Vijender become Asian King of Boxing?

Will Vijender become Asian King of Boxing?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Vijender Singh's proposed double title fight against Oriental Super middleweight champion Zulpikar Maimaitiali is back on track for an August showdown.

What really goes on backstage at fashion week?

What really goes on backstage at fashion week?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

A sneak peek into the backstage madness at Lakme Fashion Week.

5 Indians in boxing semis, assured of medals at debut CWG

5 Indians in boxing semis, assured of medals at debut CWG

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Veteran Manoj Kumar (69kg) assured himself the second Commonwealth Games medal of his career as four Indian boxers entered the semi-finals of the mega-event with contrasting victories in the quarter-finals, in Gold Coast, on Tuesday.

Bhaker, other Olympians not included in team for Cairo WC

Bhaker, other Olympians not included in team for Cairo WC

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The team will be accompanied by six coaches -- Deepali Deshpande, Samaresh Jung, Manoj Kumar, DS Chandel, Ronak Pandit and Ved Prakash -- and two physios.

UP police forms 18-member SIT to probe Mahant Narendra Giri's death

UP police forms 18-member SIT to probe Mahant Narendra Giri's death

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath said all aspects related to the death are being investigated and the guilty will not be spared.

Union minister Mishra calls for stepping up use of Hindi in govt work

Union minister Mishra calls for stepping up use of Hindi in govt work

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Ahead of an all-India conference on official language being held in Varanasi on Saturday, Union minister of state for home Ajay Kumar Mishra Teni said more and more government work should be done in Hindi.

Ready for a makeover?

Ready for a makeover?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Aditi Rao Hydari leads by example, tells us how to look ramp ready.

How Vijender Singh outgrew Olympic identity...

How Vijender Singh outgrew Olympic identity...

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

With a month to go for the Tokyo Olympics Vijender Singh takes a trip down memory lane to relive one of the most iconic moments in Indian sport... India's first Olympic medal in boxing.

Attack on Hindus in Bangladesh a well orchestrated conspiracy: RSS

Attack on Hindus in Bangladesh a well orchestrated conspiracy: RSS

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The Centre should open all its diplomatic channels with Bangladesh to communicate the global Hindu concern and ask the government there to stop attacks on Hindus and Buddhists, the outfit urged.

SC to hear pleas challenging state laws regulating religious conversion

SC to hear pleas challenging state laws regulating religious conversion

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday said it would hear on February 3 a batch of pleas challenging controversial state laws regulating religious conversions due to interfaith marriages.

A Supernova called Dingko

A Supernova called Dingko

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Indian boxing got the first glimpse of Dingko's talent at the 1989 sub-junior nationals in Ambala where he became a champion as a 10-year-old.

BJP workers stage protest across TN over jawan's murder

BJP workers stage protest across TN over jawan's murder

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

He was expected to report for duty on February 10, according to Rama Nandagopal, president of Krishnagiri district BJP ex-servicemen wing.

Exit Jai Ram Thakur, Himachal's accidental CM

Exit Jai Ram Thakur, Himachal's accidental CM

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Well ahead of the November 12 assembly elections, the BJP projected Thakur as the next chief minister.

UP Police makes 5th arrest in Lulu Mall namaz case

UP Police makes 5th arrest in Lulu Mall namaz case

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

None of those arrested is staff of Lulu Mall, which was inaugurated recently by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Sports Shorts: Sharmila first Indian to qualify for China LPGA Tour

Sports Shorts: Sharmila first Indian to qualify for China LPGA Tour

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

Ranji Trophy: Shaw left out, Iyer to lead Mumbai against Railways

Ranji Trophy: Shaw left out, Iyer to lead Mumbai against Railways

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

A selector told PTI that Shaw wasn't considered for selection at the moment because he is unfit, but if he passes fitness test before the game, he could be in.

If BJP Wins Telangana, He May Be CM

If BJP Wins Telangana, He May Be CM

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Amit Shah believes Bandi Sanjay Kumar is 'single-handedly' capable of unseating the TRS government in the December 2023 assembly election and there is no need for the BJP's central leaders to jump into the Telangana scene.

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

2 more held in Lucknow's Lulu Mall namaaz row; 7 arrested so far

2 more held in Lucknow's Lulu Mall namaaz row; 7 arrested so far

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The fresh arrests come days after the police nabbed a fifth accused in the case.

Ranji Quarters: Saurashtra's Bhut slams ton batting at No 9

Ranji Quarters: Saurashtra's Bhut slams ton batting at No 9

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday

Javelin thrower Neeraj doubtful for Doha Worlds

Javelin thrower Neeraj doubtful for Doha Worlds

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has undergone an elbow surgery

Hindu groups see red over namaaz inside Lucknow's Lulu Mall

Hindu groups see red over namaaz inside Lucknow's Lulu Mall

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

A controversy broke out after a video purportedly showing a group of people offering namaaz in Lulu Mall in Lucknow surfaced on social media, leading to a protest by a right-wing Hindu group that also filed a police complaint.

JNU VC withdraws new rules imposing penalty for protests after row

JNU VC withdraws new rules imposing penalty for protests after row

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Late on Thursday, chief proctor Rajnish Kumar Mishra issued a notification saying the document on rules and discipline of JNU students is withdrawn, citing administrative reasons.

Gujarat: MS university student booked for objectionable artworks

Gujarat: MS university student booked for objectionable artworks

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Based on a complaint given by local ABVP activist Jayvirsinh Raulji, Vadodara's Sayajigunj police on Monday evening registered an FIR against a first-year fine arts student of the university.

Mutual funds assets rise to Rs 39.88 lakh cr in Sep

Mutual funds assets rise to Rs 39.88 lakh cr in Sep

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Driven by inflows into Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs), the mutual fund industry's total assets under management rose to Rs 39.88 lakh crore in September from Rs 36.73 lakh crore in the year-ago period. On a monthly basis, the Assets Under Management (AUM) increased marginally from Rs 39.33 lakh crore in August. According to the latest monthly data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) released on Monday, the industry wide net AUM stood at Rs 38.42 lakh crore in September.

Medha Patkar booked over alleged 'misuse of funds'

Medha Patkar booked over alleged 'misuse of funds'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

As per the complaint, cash worth more than Rs 1.5 crore, whose audit for withdrawal and expenditure remained unclear, has been recovered during the probe.

Style tips from fashion's new stars

Style tips from fashion's new stars

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

It has the perfect mix of outfits for daily wear as well as those special occasions!

12 pieces every stylish girl should own

12 pieces every stylish girl should own

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

It's time to stock your wardrobe with the best ensembles from Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2016.

Ranji Trophy: Akash Deep's five-for rocks Haryana

Ranji Trophy: Akash Deep's five-for rocks Haryana

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji matches played on Wednesday.

10 ways to glam it up with colours

10 ways to glam it up with colours

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Designer duo Hemant & Nandita and Gaurav Gupta embraced a palette of colours at Amazon India Fashion Week Fall 2016.

Jammu rocked by protests for 2nd day over Hindu teacher's killing

Jammu rocked by protests for 2nd day over Hindu teacher's killing

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Protests against the killing of a Hindu school teacher in Kulgam continued to rock several parts of Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts of Jammu and Kashmir on the second consecutive day on Wednesday.

Muslims should oppose incidents like Udaipur vigorously: RSS

Muslims should oppose incidents like Udaipur vigorously: RSS

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

"It is necessary for all to oppose this together," RSS spokesperson Sunil Ambekar said.

Services, Railways fume at being left out of boxing polls

Services, Railways fume at being left out of boxing polls

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Livid at being ignored for elections to put together a new federation on Sunday, two of Indian boxing's biggest stakeholders -- Railways and Services Sports Control Board -- have lodged a protest with the Sports Ministry. Neither Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) nor the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) will be a part of the election process to constitute the Boxing Federation of India even though they have a vote each.

Nitish, Lalu, Sushil: Bihar's Complex Triangle

Nitish, Lalu, Sushil: Bihar's Complex Triangle

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Today, a friendship forged by common ideals behind prison walls has become a transactional understanding, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Sushhh, so SEXY!

Sushhh, so SEXY!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Move over the models. It was Sushmita Sen who truly stole the show.

Did RSS Links Get Dhankar Veep Nom?

Did RSS Links Get Dhankar Veep Nom?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

When Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi's name was floated as Venkaiah Naidu's successor as vice president, the RSS instead suggested Jagdeep Dhankar, indicating that he was also Mohan Bhagwat's choice, states Prakash Bhandari.