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CAFA Nations: India seal third-place playoff berth

CAFA Nations: India seal third-place playoff berth

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

CAFA Nations Cup: India qualify for third-place match at expense of Tajikistan

'Look At That Shot, Look At That Shot, Unbelievable!'

'Look At That Shot, Look At That Shot, Unbelievable!'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

After walking down the track earlier in the over to drive the bowler through covers, Gill shuffled again, only this time he used his supple wrists to nonchalantly flick the left-arm pacer over fine leg and deep into the stands.

The 7 Best Bachchan Bromances

The 7 Best Bachchan Bromances

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

While Amitabh Bachchan's chemistry with his heroines -- from Jaya Bhaduri to Rekha to Hema Malini -- brought sizzle to his films, many of his biggest blockbusters have been powered by his combustible combination with male co-stars.

Akshay Kumar Set To Score 4th Hit In 2025

Akshay Kumar Set To Score 4th Hit In 2025

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Jolly LLB 3 is all set to go past the Rs 100 crore mark, what with Rs 53 crore already being scored in the first three days itself.

Box Office: Sikandar Opens Below Expectations

Box Office: Sikandar Opens Below Expectations

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

All eyes are now on how the film grows on Monday, as that would be crucial for the overall run of this big budget entertainer on which the industry has been pining hopes.

Box Office: Sunny Deol's Jaat Does Well

Box Office: Sunny Deol's Jaat Does Well

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

It was a decent extended weekend for Sunny Deol-starrer Jaat as Rs 40 crore* (Rs 400 million) came in.

'Women Are Mercilessly Criticised'

'Women Are Mercilessly Criticised'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

'It's not like I haven't made mistakes. There have been a couple of questionable films, but I have always learned from the films I pick.'

EPL: Arsenal trounce Forest; Brentford hold Chelsea

EPL: Arsenal trounce Forest; Brentford hold Chelsea

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Deva Struggles At Box Office

Deva Struggles At Box Office

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Deva saw low collections at the box office over the weekend.

The Man Who Directed 5 Superstars

The Man Who Directed 5 Superstars

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Dinesh Raheja charts the highs and lows of Hrishikesh Mukherjee's creative association with five megastars -- Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Dharmendra.

Why Akshay Thanked Aamir For His Marriage To Twinkle

Why Akshay Thanked Aamir For His Marriage To Twinkle

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Akshay Kumar, in an interview to Rajat Sharma on INDIA TV, revealed how he wed Twinkle Khanna and thanked Aamir Khan and his movie Mela for it.

Heartbreak for India in AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Heartbreak for India in AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

India narrowly missed out on qualifying for the AFC Under-23 Asian Cup despite a dominant 6-0 victory over Brunei Darussalam.

Surya: We dedicate this win to the armed forces

Surya: We dedicate this win to the armed forces

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'For the whole team, we think it's just another game. We prepare the same for all the oppositions.'

U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers: 10-man India lose to Qatar

U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers: 10-man India lose to Qatar

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

India went down fighting 1-2 to Qatar in their second Group H encounter of the AFC Under-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday.

Long wait ends! BFI set to elect new office-bearers

Long wait ends! BFI set to elect new office-bearers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Months of uncertainty due to governance issues, turf wars and internal power struggles are set to end when the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) holds its much-delayed elections on Thursday.

EPL: United survive Chelsea thriller, Liverpool win

EPL: United survive Chelsea thriller, Liverpool win

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Bruno Fernandes milestone and late drama lift Manchester United past Chelsea with a chaotic 2-1 win over Chelsea at Old Trafford

'No One Could Have Played The Wounded Son Like Mr Bachchan Did'

'No One Could Have Played The Wounded Son Like Mr Bachchan Did'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'I owe what Shakti became as much to Mr Bachchan as Salim-Javed.'

Mary Kom Shines In Kerala-Style Wedding Outfit

Mary Kom Shines In Kerala-Style Wedding Outfit

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Mary Kom turned heads at the wedding of Dr Vignesh Ujjwal, son of Indian athletics legend PT Usha and V Sreenivasan.

Mithun Manhas: Always at right place at right time!

Mithun Manhas: Always at right place at right time!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Mithun Manhas: Street-Smart cricketer, who was always at the right place at right time

Controversy, heartbreaks: Indian boxing's disastrous year

Controversy, heartbreaks: Indian boxing's disastrous year

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Coaching crisis, heartbreaks and Olympic setbacks mark a disastrous year for Indian boxing

The Kia Syros HTX: Yay Or Nay?

The Kia Syros HTX: Yay Or Nay?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

While the Syros shines in many areas, its ride quality is a point of contention, notes Rajesh Karkera.

'Genuine chance': Harmanpreet upbeat ahead of WC

'Genuine chance': Harmanpreet upbeat ahead of WC

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'It is a very exciting moment for us and I just want all of us to stay in a very positive frame of mind where we can give our best.'

Why Sholay Never Got A Sequel

Why Sholay Never Got A Sequel

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

What if Sholay were produced now, in our technologically advanced era, with AI vying for our attention?, asks Atanu Biswas.

Asia Cup: Sanju, Rinku Left Out In The Cold!

Asia Cup: Sanju, Rinku Left Out In The Cold!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

When the Indian team entered the ICC Cricket Academy Arena for their evening net session ahead of the Asia Cup, Samson was the first to start his solo keeping drills with fielding coach T Dilip, even as others were just about lumbering up.

India adopts new boxing rules and weight classes

India adopts new boxing rules and weight classes

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is conducting the men's national championships in Bareilly in 10 weight categories

My goal is to make boxing as popular as cricket: Mary Kom

My goal is to make boxing as popular as cricket: Mary Kom

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Legendary Indian boxer MC Mary Kom has called for greater recognition for boxing in India, stating her goal is to make the sport as popular as cricket.

Aussies announce Boxing Day XI

Aussies announce Boxing Day XI

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Teenager Konstas to make debut in fourth Test against India

Durand Cup: Indian Army's 2nd-half blitz sinks Ladakh FC

Durand Cup: Indian Army's 2nd-half blitz sinks Ladakh FC

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Despite the win, Indian Army exited the tournament as they could not make it to the quarterfinals.

UAE coach urges players to be brave vs Bumrah, SKY

UAE coach urges players to be brave vs Bumrah, SKY

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'The only thing is I said that make sure that be brave enough. At the most, what will happen, you know. But be brave enough to face it.'

'Fans were chanting Vijay's name, unaware it was a stampede'

'Fans were chanting Vijay's name, unaware it was a stampede'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

A senior citizen in his 70s said he has never seen so many people getting killed in a stampede at a political party's event and blamed the youths for their anxiety to somehow take a look at the actor.

BFI vs IOA: Why Indian boxing is in turmoil

BFI vs IOA: Why Indian boxing is in turmoil

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Abuse of power, financial misconduct, and the never-ending turf wars are now coming to light as Boxing Federation of India's officials jostle to escape blame for the shocking turn of events.

Indians disappoint on opening day of Tokyo World Athletics

Indians disappoint on opening day of Tokyo World Athletics

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

India's race walkers disappointed in the 35km events with Sandeep Kumar and Priyanka Goswami finishing in 23rd and 24th places in the men's and women's sections respectively.

When Aamir, Amitabh Fought...

When Aamir, Amitabh Fought...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

'People ask me about my biggest action sequence; this is it, because it involved two giants of Indian cinema.'

SAFF U-17: India blank Bangladesh for second straight win

SAFF U-17: India blank Bangladesh for second straight win

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

The second half followed a similar rhythm with India dictating possession and Bangladesh defending deep. Although chances were rare, India never looked in danger.

Nisha, Muskan strike gold as India win nine medals

Nisha, Muskan strike gold as India win nine medals

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Young Indian women pugilists Nisha and Muskan showcased their skills by winning gold medals, while five others bagged silver in the Under-19 Asian Boxing Championships.

Captain Cool Iyer Ticks All The Right Boxes!

Captain Cool Iyer Ticks All The Right Boxes!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

New 'Captain Cool' in Town: Shreyas Iyer could be the leader India needs

Mohun Bagan reach Durand Cup QF with emphatic win

Mohun Bagan reach Durand Cup QF with emphatic win

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant drubbed Diamond Harbour FC 5-1 to storm into the quarterfinals of the Durand Cup, in Kolkata on Saturday.

Box Office: The Diplomat Does Reasonably Well

Box Office: The Diplomat Does Reasonably Well

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Last week's release, John Abraham's The Diplomat, has surprised everyone by attracting fair footfalls.

Lovlina joins fight to keep boxing in Olympics

Lovlina joins fight to keep boxing in Olympics

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Eyeing a third straight Olympic appearance in 2028 (if the sport is included in the roster) Tokyo Games bronze medallist Lovlina said she will take it one step at a time from here on.

Looking At Saiyaara Director Mohit Suri's Earlier Hits

Looking At Saiyaara Director Mohit Suri's Earlier Hits

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

His latest film Saiyaara is a blockbuster and has propelled him way into the big league.