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PM Modi reacts after Mirabai scripts CWG history

PM Modi reacts after Mirabai scripts CWG history

Rediff.com3 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led the nation in congratulating Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu for winning her third Commonwealth Games gold medal in Glasgow. Chanu delivered a commanding performance in the women's 48kg category, shattering Commonwealth and Games records. PM Modi also lauded Rishikanta Singh for his silver medal, marking a historic achievement for Manipur.

21 Best Paneer Recipes Ever!

21 Best Paneer Recipes Ever!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Paneer is a favourite food of all Indians everywhere. There has to be a paneer recipe on every restaurant menu, at every shaadi, for parties, inside pulavs, on cocktail snack platters, stuck into dosas or sandwiches, atop pizzas etc etc. Choose a scrumptious paneer recipe from any of our lucky 21 and hit the kitchen!

India's Fastest Man Gurindervir Singh Crashes Out In 100m Heats AT CWG

India's Fastest Man Gurindervir Singh Crashes Out In 100m Heats AT CWG

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's fastest man, Gurindervir Singh, failed to advance in the men's 100m event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Despite holding the national record, his timing of 10.39 seconds placed him 28th overall in the heats, far from his personal best and the qualification mark.

Indian Racing Prodigy Atiqa Mir Shows Promise In Euro Series Karting

Indian Racing Prodigy Atiqa Mir Shows Promise In Euro Series Karting

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian racing prodigy Atiqa Mir showcased remarkable talent at the Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 4 in Kristianstad, Sweden. Despite an untimely crash and penalties, the 11-year-old delivered strong qualifying and heat race performances, gaining valuable experience for the upcoming FIA European Championship.

India Dominates FIDE Awards Shortlist

India Dominates FIDE Awards Shortlist

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

From supporting young talents financially to earning global recognition, Indian chess is making its presence felt like never before.

Speeding BEST Bus Collides With Multiple Vehicles In Dadar, Four Injured

Speeding BEST Bus Collides With Multiple Vehicles In Dadar, Four Injured

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A speeding BEST bus in Mumbai's Dadar area collided with multiple vehicles, including cars and motorbikes, injuring at least four people. The bus driver reportedly lost control, leading to traffic disruptions and the driver's detention.

Friendship Day: Can Besties Run A Business Together?

Friendship Day: Can Besties Run A Business Together?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Friendship, trust and a little good cop-bad cop magic! This Friendship Day, besties and business partners Hasti Domadia and Hem Choksi reveal how they built a successful business without letting it affect their bond with each other.

Cheaper Chinese AI Models Could Trigger 'Massive Capital Destruction' in US Markets: Jefferies

Cheaper Chinese AI Models Could Trigger 'Massive Capital Destruction' in US Markets: Jefferies

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, warns that cheaper Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models could lead to 'massive capital destruction' in US markets, highlighting the rapid growth of Chinese LLMs and the increasing debt funding for AI capex in the US.

Murali Sreeshankar: 'Big Jump' Coming, Eyes Commonwealth Games Gold

Murali Sreeshankar: 'Big Jump' Coming, Eyes Commonwealth Games Gold

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, who recently returned from a career-threatening injury, is confident of achieving a 'big jump' soon and aims to upgrade his silver medal to gold at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

What PM Modi told India's Commonwealth Games squad

What PM Modi told India's Commonwealth Games squad

Rediff.com3 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent participating in the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. He expressed the nation's hopes for outstanding performances. India has seen promising results, including a bronze medal and advancements in boxing and lawn bowls, while also facing some setbacks. Modi also highlighted a unique Sanskrit language initiative in Keralam.

Can Neeraj Chopra beat Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem at CWG 2026?

Can Neeraj Chopra beat Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem at CWG 2026?

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's Neeraj Chopra will face reigning Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan and Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage in a highly anticipated men's javelin clash at the Commonwealth Games, as India aims to surpass its previous medal tally in athletics.

From elbow injury to CWG silver: Raja Muthupandi vows to learn and improve

From elbow injury to CWG silver: Raja Muthupandi vows to learn and improve

Rediff.com2 days ago

Raja Muthupandi completed a remarkable comeback from a career-threatening elbow injury to win Commonwealth Games 2026 silver, dedicating the medal to his parents and coach while vowing to return stronger.

Suneil Anand Wanted To Remake Guide

Suneil Anand Wanted To Remake Guide

Rediff.com12 hours ago

'Guide is my dad's most beloved film. It's also the film closest to his fans' heart.' 'The film's theme is timeless, so we felt it was the right thing to do.'

CWG: Tejas Shirse Qualifies For 100m Hurdles Final

CWG: Tejas Shirse Qualifies For 100m Hurdles Final

Rediff.com2 days ago

National record holder Tejas Shirse has made history by becoming the first Indian to qualify for the men's 110m hurdles final at the Commonwealth Games, finishing sixth overall in the heats.

Anahat Singh Puts Harvard Dreams on Hold To Chase Olympic Glory

Anahat Singh Puts Harvard Dreams on Hold To Chase Olympic Glory

Rediff.com1 days ago

Newly-crowned junior squash World champion Anahat Singh has decided to defer her admission to Harvard University to fully dedicate herself to preparing for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, aiming for a medal in squash's Olympic debut.

Why Friendship Day In The '90s Was So Special

Why Friendship Day In The '90s Was So Special

Rediff.com2 days ago

Long before social media reels and tagged Instagram stories, friendships were celebrated with simple rituals that made the day unforgettable, says Divya Nair.

Belgium entrust Mark van Bommel with Nations League, Euro 2028 mission

Belgium entrust Mark van Bommel with Nations League, Euro 2028 mission

Rediff.com5 days ago

Belgium have appointed former Netherlands international Mark van Bommel as their new head coach on a two-year contract running until the 2028 European Championship.

Biggest Mistake MF Investors Make; Are You One Of Them?

Biggest Mistake MF Investors Make; Are You One Of Them?

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Investors spend too much time picking the right mutual fund and too little time choosing the right asset allocation. That's where real wealth is created.'

'This is probably the right time to draft Sooryavanshi into India's ODI side'

'This is probably the right time to draft Sooryavanshi into India's ODI side'

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former India cricketer Farokh Engineer has strongly advocated for teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to be drafted into India's ODI squad as an opener alongside Rohit Sharma, ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Lagaan to Laapataa Ladies: Aamir Khan's 10 Best Productions

Lagaan to Laapataa Ladies: Aamir Khan's 10 Best Productions

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

As Aamir Khan Productions celebrates 25 years, we rank the 10 best films produced by its star, from the iconic Lagaan to the recent critically-acclaimed Laapataa Ladies.

'Small-Caps Represent Best Opportunity In India'

'Small-Caps Represent Best Opportunity In India'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

'The real money in India over the coming period is likely to be made in small-cap stocks rather than in the large-cap benchmark names.'

Noah Lyles: The King Of American Track Strikes Again!

Noah Lyles: The King Of American Track Strikes Again!

Rediff.com4 days ago

Noah Lyles secured a world-leading 9.79 seconds in the 100 metres final at the U.S. Championships, equalling his personal best, while Sha'Carri Richardson dominated the women's 100m, clinching the title in 10.77.

Women's Hockey Team Embarks On Final World Cup Preparations In Europe

Women's Hockey Team Embarks On Final World Cup Preparations In Europe

Rediff.com15 hours ago

The Indian women's hockey team has departed for Frankfurt, Germany, to complete its final preparations for the upcoming FIH World Cup. The team will play practice matches and train in Europe before heading to the Netherlands for the tournament, where they will face China, South Africa, and England in Pool D.

Sathiyan Gnanasekaran: Ultimate Table Tennis perfect for Asian Games prep

Sathiyan Gnanasekaran: Ultimate Table Tennis perfect for Asian Games prep

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian table tennis star Sathiyan Gnanasekaran believes the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) league is serving as ideal preparation for the national side ahead of the upcoming Asian Games, highlighting its role in team bonding and match practice.

Triple jumper Selva Prabhu credits NCAA for Commonwealth Games readiness

Triple jumper Selva Prabhu credits NCAA for Commonwealth Games readiness

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Indian triple jumper Selva Prabhu, a World U20 silver medallist and NCAA champion, is set to make his senior Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow. He attributes his transformation into a more complete athlete to his experience competing in the NCAA circuit in the United States, highlighting the high-quality coaching and world-class competition. Prabhu is focused on consistency, speed, and technique, aiming to deliver his best performance and make India proud. He also acknowledges the crucial support from the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) in his development.

'Difficult Situations Bring Out the Best in Us': Iran Eye World Cup History

'Difficult Situations Bring Out the Best in Us': Iran Eye World Cup History

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Iran's players say adversity has united Team Melli after a resilient 0-0 draw against Belgium kept their World Cup knockout hopes alive. A win over Egypt could secure a historic first-ever place in the last 32.

Yami Gautam: 'National Award Is A Dream I Have Carried In My Heart For Years'

Yami Gautam: 'National Award Is A Dream I Have Carried In My Heart For Years'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Kartik Aaryan, Yami Gautam, Sanjay Mishra, and Tushar Hiranandani express their overwhelming emotions and gratitude after winning prestigious National Film Awards for their work in 'Chandu Champion', 'Article 370', 'Bhakshak', and 'Srikanth' respectively.

Harjinder Kaur's Record-Breaking Silver At Commonwealth Games

Harjinder Kaur's Record-Breaking Silver At Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's Harjinder Kaur won a silver medal in the women's 69kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games, setting new Games records in both snatch and clean and jerk. Her performance contributed to India's growing medal tally in weightlifting, despite Canada's Charlotte Simoneau taking gold with an even more dominant display.

Harbhajan Singh seeks united push to end protests over NEET paper leak

Harbhajan Singh seeks united push to end protests over NEET paper leak

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh on Friday welcomed activist Sonam Wangchuk's decision to end his 26-day hunger strike, saying dialogue and trust are better than confrontation to resolve the crisis pertaining to the alleged NEET-UG paper leak.

Six attempts, one lift: Nirupama's CWG heartbreak

Six attempts, one lift: Nirupama's CWG heartbreak

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian weightlifter Nirupama Devi had a challenging debut at the Commonwealth Games, failing to register a total in the women's 63kg category after only one successful lift out of six attempts. Despite her personal struggles, the Indian weightlifting contingent has secured six medals at the Games.

Six 5-Minute Healthy Meals

Six 5-Minute Healthy Meals

Rediff.com1 days ago

Who says wholesome eating has to be complicated?

Ahead Of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Every Spider-Man Film Ranked

Ahead Of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Every Spider-Man Film Ranked

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Ahead of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, we rank every live-action Spider-Man movie from the critically acclaimed Spider-Man 2 to the less successful The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

How Rishikanta battled injury to script CWG history

How Rishikanta battled injury to script CWG history

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's Rishikanta Singh secured a silver medal in the men's 60kg weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games, despite matching the Games record in snatch, due to two failed attempts in the clean and jerk, which allowed Malaysia's Mohamad Aniq Kasdan to win gold.

Tejas Shirse Finishes Last In CWG Hurdles Final After Injury

Tejas Shirse Finishes Last In CWG Hurdles Final After Injury

Rediff.com1 days ago

National record holder Tejas Shirse made history by becoming the first Indian to qualify for the men's 110m hurdles final at the Commonwealth Games.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi caps Zimbabwe T20I series with double individual honours

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi caps Zimbabwe T20I series with double individual honours

Rediff.com3 days ago

Teen Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named Player of the Match and Series after India's 3-0 T20 series sweep against Zimbabwe. Sooryavanshi scored 151 runs, including a rapid 50 and an 81, crediting his natural T20 game and team support for his success. Captain Shreyas Iyer praised the young team's fearless energy, while Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza highlighted the valuable experience gained by his side.

Lleyton Hewitt's son Cruz makes mark with maiden ATP Tour victory

Lleyton Hewitt's son Cruz makes mark with maiden ATP Tour victory

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Cruz Hewitt, son of former world number one Lleyton Hewitt, earned his first ATP Tour-level win at the Washington Open at the age of 17, defeating Marcos Giron.

India's Weightlifters Eye Dominance At Commonwealth Games Despite Doping Setbacks

India's Weightlifters Eye Dominance At Commonwealth Games Despite Doping Setbacks

Rediff.com4 days ago

India's weightlifting team, led by Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu, is set to compete at the Commonwealth Games. Despite a reduced squad due to doping violations, India aims to continue its dominant performance in the sport, benefiting from the absence of strong competitors like China and North Korea. Chanu, a strong gold medal contender, plans a cautious approach with the Asian Games in mind.

ICC ODI Rankings: Rohit closes in on Kohli; Gill stays second

ICC ODI Rankings: Rohit closes in on Kohli; Gill stays second

Rediff.com7 days ago

England batters Joe Root and Ben Duckett have made significant advancements in the ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings following their instrumental performances in England's first ODI series victory over India since 2018.

How army changed Gulveer into India's record breaker

How army changed Gulveer into India's record breaker

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Gulveer Singh has become the first Indian to win a medal in the men's 10,000m event at the Commonwealth Games, securing a silver medal at the 2026 edition and marking a significant achievement for Indian athletics.

Ignored by India, Kuldeep gets big County deal

Ignored by India, Kuldeep gets big County deal

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav has signed an eight-game deal with Yorkshire for the ongoing English county season, participating in both the Metro Bank One Day Cup and the Rothesay County Championship. Concurrently, uncapped Indian all-rounder Ashutosh Sharma made an impressive debut for Hampshire, taking three wickets in a one-day match against Yorkshire.