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Europa League: Aston Villa rally to beat Lille, Porto down VfB Stuttgart

Europa League: Aston Villa rally to beat Lille, Porto down VfB Stuttgart

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Aston Villa secured a 1-0 victory against Lille in the Europa League, while other matches saw Bologna draw with AS Roma and Porto win against VfB Stuttgart.

Bhatia Finishes Strong at Players Championship; Yellamaraju Secures Top-5 Result

Bhatia Finishes Strong at Players Championship; Yellamaraju Secures Top-5 Result

Rediff.com6 days ago

Akshay Bhatia finishes tied 13th at the Players Championship, while Sudarshan Yellamaraju achieves a career-best result. Cameron Young wins the title.

English Premier League: Manchester United boost top four hopes; Liverpool held by Spurs

English Premier League: Manchester United boost top four hopes; Liverpool held by Spurs

Rediff.com6 days ago

Manchester United defeated Aston Villa to strengthen their position in the Premier League top four, while Liverpool were held to a draw by Tottenham Hotspur.

Delhi Police Gears Up for Holi with Extensive Security Measures

Delhi Police Gears Up for Holi with Extensive Security Measures

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Delhi Police will deploy over 15,000 personnel to maintain law and order during Holi celebrations, focusing on preventing drunken driving and motorcycle stunts.

'Experience Vs Garam Khoon': Suryakumar Compares India's T20 World Cup Wins

'Experience Vs Garam Khoon': Suryakumar Compares India's T20 World Cup Wins

Rediff.com5 days ago

Suryakumar Yadav compares India's 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cup winning squads, highlighting the shift from experienced enthusiasm to youthful passion.

Rohit Sharma hopes India's trophy run won't stop

Rohit Sharma hopes India's trophy run won't stop

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Former India captain Rohit Sharma lauded the Indian men's and women's cricket teams for their recent World Cup victories, attributing their success to hard work and the momentum they have built. He expressed hope for continued success and acknowledged the contributions of those working behind the scenes.

Salman Khan Attends Sooraj Barjatya's Daughter's Reception

Salman Khan Attends Sooraj Barjatya's Daughter's Reception

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Sooraj Barjatya's daughter Eesha Barjatya got married to Abhishek Kothari recently, and their wedding reception was a star-studded one.

How A Sanitation Worker Became A Celebrity

How A Sanitation Worker Became A Celebrity

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

S Padma, a street cleaner in Chennai, found a box full of gold worth more than Rs 45 lakh and returned it. 'I have been sweeping the streets of Chennai for 21 years. Nobody in the street knew me. I was just a faceless, nameless sanitation worker in an orange and blue uniform.'

Dhurandhar The Revenge Review: Gory, Yet Electrifying

Dhurandhar The Revenge Review: Gory, Yet Electrifying

Rediff.com1 days ago

If you are willing to spare four hours of your day on a spy action thriller, Dhurandhar The Revenge will surprise, shock and overwhelm you with its nervous energy, notes Divya Nair.

EPL PIX: Arsenal stretch lead as City held by West Ham

EPL PIX: Arsenal stretch lead as City held by West Ham

Rediff.com7 days ago

Arsenal moved nine points clear in the Premier League after beating Everton 2-0 as 16-year-old Max Dowman became the youngest scorer in league history, while Manchester City dropped points at West Ham.

HISTORIC! INDIA FIRST TEAM TO WIN BACK TO BACK T20 WORLD CUPS

HISTORIC! INDIA FIRST TEAM TO WIN BACK TO BACK T20 WORLD CUPS

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma's explosive batting performances propelled India to a record-breaking total against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final

Opposition MPs Urge Amit Shah to Address Alleged Threats to Muslims in Uttam Nagar

Opposition MPs Urge Amit Shah to Address Alleged Threats to Muslims in Uttam Nagar

Rediff.com4 days ago

Opposition MPs, led by Congress MP Mohammad Jawed, have written to Home Minister Amit Shah expressing concerns over alleged threats to Muslims in Uttam Nagar, urging him to direct the Delhi Police to take decisive action against those spreading hate and creating an atmosphere of fear.

SKY, Gambhir take T20 World Cup trophy to Siddhivinayak temple

SKY, Gambhir take T20 World Cup trophy to Siddhivinayak temple

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Surya Kumar Yadav offered prayers at the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai after winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Sara Tendulkar, The Prettiest Dulhe Ki Behen!

Sara Tendulkar, The Prettiest Dulhe Ki Behen!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

When it's your brother's wedding, the spotlight naturally follows you too, and Sara Tendulkar clearly understood the assignment.

LaLiga: Barcelona ease past Sevilla, maintain lead at top

LaLiga: Barcelona ease past Sevilla, maintain lead at top

Rediff.com7 days ago

Raphinha hat-trick fires Barcelona past Sevilla at top

Champions League: Vinicius Jr's double helps Real Madrid down Manchester City

Champions League: Vinicius Jr's double helps Real Madrid down Manchester City

Rediff.com4 days ago

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr scored twice as the Spanish side eased into the Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday, beating 10-man Manchester City 2-1.

Nushrratt Bharuccha, Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor Glam Up

Nushrratt Bharuccha, Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor Glam Up

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Bollywood's ladies make a splash at Mumbai wedding.

'You Put Team Over Self': Fan's Moving Letter to Dravid Goes Viral

'You Put Team Over Self': Fan's Moving Letter to Dravid Goes Viral

Rediff.com6 days ago

A fan's heartfelt open letter praising 'The Wall' went viral on social media after former India captain Rahul Dravid received the BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday.

Man Dies After Holi Dispute in Bhiwandi

Man Dies After Holi Dispute in Bhiwandi

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

A 44-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death with a wooden board after intervening in a dispute during Holi celebrations in Bhiwandi, Thane district.

Nagaland Minister Urges Stronger Efforts to Tackle Gender Inequality

Nagaland Minister Urges Stronger Efforts to Tackle Gender Inequality

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Nagaland Minister C L John has called for stronger collective efforts to address gender-based violence and unequal opportunities, highlighting the need for women's empowerment at the International Women's Day celebration in Kohima.

Women excelling in various fields, but...: President Murmu

Women excelling in various fields, but...: President Murmu

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

President Droupadi Murmu addressed a national convention, acknowledging the progress of women in various fields while highlighting the persistent social stereotypes, economic inequalities, and psychological barriers they face. She called for collective efforts to address these issues and emphasised the importance of promoting Indian languages and traditional knowledge systems.

Michael B Jordan's Historic Oscar Win: A Milestone for Black Actors

Michael B Jordan's Historic Oscar Win: A Milestone for Black Actors

Rediff.com6 days ago

Michael B Jordan's emotional Oscar win for Sinners celebrates a milestone for Black representation in Hollywood, honouring the actors who paved the way and inspired future generations.

Unstoppable Duplantis shatters pole vault record for 15th time

Unstoppable Duplantis shatters pole vault record for 15th time

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Mondo Duplantis of Sweden set a new pole vault world record of 6.31 metres at the Mondo Classic indoor meeting in Uppsala, surpassing his previous record by one centimetre.

Morocco declared Africa Cup of Nations champions after Senegal stripped of title

Morocco declared Africa Cup of Nations champions after Senegal stripped of title

Rediff.com4 days ago

Morocco were declared Africa Cup of Nations champions and Senegal were stripped of the title after an appeal over the result of the final was upheld by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Tuesday.

Thriller! India Hold Off England Despite Bethell's Heroics

Thriller! India Hold Off England Despite Bethell's Heroics

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

India edged England by seven runs to reach the T20 World Cup final for the second successive time after Jacob Bethell's brilliant century went in vain.

Why Ramzan Felt Different This Year

Why Ramzan Felt Different This Year

Rediff.com1 days ago

During this Ramzan, another religious practice was turned into an offence: Breaking the fast, or iftar.

Why Do Women Hit Men During Lathmar Holi?

Why Do Women Hit Men During Lathmar Holi?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Lathmar Holi in Nandagaon begins the colourful week-long Holi celebrations in Mathura with sticks, shields, music and deep-rooted traditions of Krishna and Radha.

Alia Bhatt: The Forever Sunshine Girl

Alia Bhatt: The Forever Sunshine Girl

Rediff.com6 days ago

Sukanya Verma celebrates Alia Bhatt, who turned 33 years around the sun on March 15 with 33 snapshots of her basking in it.

Jannik Sinner wins first Indian Wells title to join Federer, Djokovic in elite list

Jannik Sinner wins first Indian Wells title to join Federer, Djokovic in elite list

Rediff.com6 days ago

Jannik Sinner is only the third player in history to win all six ATP Masters 1000 hard-court titles, joining Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer

Students Urged to Embrace AI Wisely, Not Fear It

Students Urged to Embrace AI Wisely, Not Fear It

Rediff.com7 days ago

At the D Y Patil International University's Foundation Day, experts advised students to embrace AI wisely, highlighting its potential and the importance of critical thinking in the digital age.

Allu Sirish-Nayanika's Pre-Wedding Festivities Start

Allu Sirish-Nayanika's Pre-Wedding Festivities Start

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Allu Sirish and Nayanika's wedding festivities have officially commenced with a traditional pelli koduku ceremony in Hyderabad.

If You Are In New York On March 20 Don't Miss Ravi Shankar Ensemble

If You Are In New York On March 20 Don't Miss Ravi Shankar Ensemble

Rediff.com4 days ago

The multi-generational ensemble of world-class musicians dedicated to the masterful compositions and enduring legacy of the legendary sitar-musician.

Hindu outfits block traffic in Delhi after Holi death

Hindu outfits block traffic in Delhi after Holi death

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Tensions flared in Delhi's Uttam Nagar after a man died following a clash during Holi celebrations, leading to protests and traffic disruptions.

Kiara, Aneet Reinvent The Sari

Kiara, Aneet Reinvent The Sari

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The sari may be timeless, but designers are constantly finding new ways to reinvent it.

Mumbai City FC Defeat Inter Kashi in Close ISL Match

Mumbai City FC Defeat Inter Kashi in Close ISL Match

Rediff.com7 days ago

Mumbai City FC secured a 2-1 victory against Inter Kashi in their Indian Super League match, with goals from Noufal PN and Lallianzuala Chhangte.

Delhi Police Deploys Forces After Holi Clash Death

Delhi Police Deploys Forces After Holi Clash Death

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A 26-year-old man died following a clash between two families during Holi celebrations in Delhi's Uttam Nagar, prompting police to deploy additional forces and arrest several individuals.

Prakash Padukone, Yuvraj, Paes For Gavaskar's Charity Golf Event

Prakash Padukone, Yuvraj, Paes For Gavaskar's Charity Golf Event

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A star-studded charity golf event, organised by Sunil Gavaskar's CHAMPS Foundation, will feature cricket legends and other sporting icons to support former Indian athletes facing hardship.

Champions League: Galatasaray stun Liverpool; Yamal rescues draw for Barcelona, big wins for Atletico, Bayern

Champions League: Galatasaray stun Liverpool; Yamal rescues draw for Barcelona, big wins for Atletico, Bayern

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Mario Lemina's early diving header handed Galatasaray a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday.

FIR against 9 social media accounts over Lathmar Holi posts

FIR against 9 social media accounts over Lathmar Holi posts

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Police in Mathura have filed a case against nine social media accounts for allegedly posting old videos to malign the reputation of the Lathmar Holi festival.

Suryakumar Yadav Credits Wife Devisha's Honesty For Success

Suryakumar Yadav Credits Wife Devisha's Honesty For Success

Rediff.com5 days ago

Suryakumar Yadav credits his wife, Devisha, for her honest feedback and support, which he says was instrumental in his journey to playing for India and ultimately captaining the team to a T20 World Cup title.