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42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

42 years of World Cup triumph: A Day that made Indian cricket what it is

Wimbledon's greatest: Every women's champ since 1884

Wimbledon's greatest: Every women's champ since 1884

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

List of Wimbledon women's singles champions after Iga Swiatek beat Amanda Anisimova in the final on Saturday:

How AI Will Disrupt The Job Market: Should India Worry?

How AI Will Disrupt The Job Market: Should India Worry?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Despite the alarming figures on job displacement, AI is expected to generate millions of new roles, echoing historical trends of technological transformation.

Can India Breach Fortress Birmingham?

Can India Breach Fortress Birmingham?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

India are yet to win a Test in Birmingham in nearly six decades -- boasting of a dismal record of seven losses and one draw in eight attempts.

'China Is Scared Of The Dalai Lama'

'China Is Scared Of The Dalai Lama'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

'Although China has been ruling over Tibet for past 75 years, it has no legitimacy.'

750 pilgrims selected for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra

750 pilgrims selected for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra

Rediff.com21 May 2025

A total of 750 pilgrims have been selected through a computerised draw for the upcoming Kailash Manasarovar Yatra in Tibet, marking the resumption of the pilgrimage after a five-year gap. The Yatra's resumption is seen as an attempt to normalize India-China relations, which were strained by the eastern Ladakh border standoff. The pilgrimage will begin in June and continue until August, with pilgrims traveling in five batches via the Lipulekh route and ten batches via the Nathu La route. The selection process was deemed "fair, computer-generated, random, gender-balanced" by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), which organized the pilgrimage.

Wimbledon's Greatest: Every Men's Champ Since 1877

Wimbledon's Greatest: Every Men's Champ Since 1877

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a high-octane final to claim his maiden Wimbledon trophy and fourth Grand Slam crown on Sunday.

'He's champion, but...': Kasparov drops truth bomb on Gukesh

'He's champion, but...': Kasparov drops truth bomb on Gukesh

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'I beat the strongest player in the world. Gukesh is in a different situation because Magnus is there'

Umesh gets COVID-19 vaccine

Umesh gets COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com9 May 2021

>The Indian cricketers, who have been picked for next month's World Test Championship final against New Zealand and the five-Test series in England, are looking to get their first dose of the vaccine ahead of their trip to the UK.

9,062 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in India

9,062 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.49 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 4.38 per cent, the ministry said.

India's Census 2027 to include caste count; exercise to cost Rs 13K cr

India's Census 2027 to include caste count; exercise to cost Rs 13K cr

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The census will be carried out with a reference date of October 1, 2026 in snow-bound areas like Ladakh and March 1, 2027 in the rest of the country, the notification said.

'Scope for a further rate cut in this cycle itself, if...'

'Scope for a further rate cut in this cycle itself, if...'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'India has the potential to grow at more than 7%, with the monetary policy providing a supportive hand.'

Active COVID-19 cases up by 23 with 171 new infections

Active COVID-19 cases up by 23 with 171 new infections

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

India saw a single-day rise of 171 fresh COVID-19 cases, while the active cases have increased to 2,342, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

India records 1,190 fresh COVID-19 cases

India records 1,190 fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The active cases account for 0.04 per cent of the total caseload, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has gone up to 98.78 per cent, according to the ministry's website.

Why health insurance premium growth is in slow lane

Why health insurance premium growth is in slow lane

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Health insurance premium growth has slowed after touching record highs during the Covid-19 pandemic due to tapering demand from retail consumers amid affordability issues. According to General Insurance Council data, health insurance premiums grew by 10.44 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in the Apr-Jan period of FY25 in comparison with 20.79 per cent in the year-ago period. It was around 23.57 per cent in FY23, and 25.89 per cent in FY22.

First case of COVID-19 reported at Paris Olympics

First case of COVID-19 reported at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Australian water polo player has been isolated

Aren't we creating segregated group? SC slams blood donation ban on LGBTQ+

Aren't we creating segregated group? SC slams blood donation ban on LGBTQ+

Rediff.com15 May 2025

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh was acting on a batch of pleas against the blanket ban on blood donations by such persons from the LGBTQIA+ community.

India slams China's 'vain' bid to rename parts of Arunachal

India slams China's 'vain' bid to rename parts of Arunachal

Rediff.com14 May 2025

India on Wednesday outright rejected China's attempts to rename some places in Arunachal Pradesh, saying such 'preposterous' attempts will not alter the 'undeniable' reality that the state 'was, is, and will' always remain an integral part of India.

T20 Mumbai set for revival with Rohit at the helm

T20 Mumbai set for revival with Rohit at the helm

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

India's Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma will be the ambassador of the T20 Mumbai League.

Meet the teen shooting star who beat Manu at ISSF WC

Meet the teen shooting star who beat Manu at ISSF WC

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

It was all thanks to a shooting range in their village Sasroli. The facility that was run by Kargil war veteran Anil Jakhar, was very close to their house and came as a blessing in disguise when Suruchi had to halt her Bhiwani sojourns due to the pandemic in 2020.

COVID-19 hits men's hockey team

COVID-19 hits men's hockey team

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Besides Gurjant, the other player to have tested positive is midfielder Ashis Kumar Topno.

RBI Forex Intervention Hits Highest In 17 Years

RBI Forex Intervention Hits Highest In 17 Years

Rediff.com23 May 2025

In response to the panic triggered by Trump's trade policies, the RBI net sold approximately $43 billion in the second half of FY25 to curb volatility, as the rupee plunged to a low of 87.95 per dollar in February this year.

India reports 8,822 fresh COVID-19 cases

India reports 8,822 fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,24,792 with 15 fatalities being reported in a span of 24 hours.

India reports 6,093 new COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths

India reports 6,093 new COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

India logged 6,093 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,44,84,729, while the active cases declined to 49,636, according to the Union health ministry data.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to resume on June 30 after 5 yrs

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to resume on June 30 after 5 yrs

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar in Tibet, will resume on June 30 after a five-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The yatra will be conducted in five groups of 50 people each, with the first group entering China via Lipulekh Pass on July 10 and the last group departing on August 22. The pilgrimage, which holds great religious significance for Hindus, involves circumambulating Mount Kailash and taking a bath in Lake Manasarovar, believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva.

India records 1,270 new COVID-19 cases

India records 1,270 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,21,035 with 31 daily fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Why Are Child TB Cases Rising?

Why Are Child TB Cases Rising?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Children below the age of 15 years account for about 10 to 12 per cent of India's overall TB burden.

India reports 547 new COVID-19 cases; active caseload now 9,468

India reports 547 new COVID-19 cases; active caseload now 9,468

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

India reported a single-day rise of 547 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest since April 8, 2020, taking the tally of the infection in the country to 4,46,66,924, according to Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

Ola Electric Hits Speed Bumps On Road to Future

Ola Electric Hits Speed Bumps On Road to Future

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Clearly, some of the bullishness of the early days has gone missing. Ola's market share is slipping amid rising competition from incumbents like Bajaj Auto and TVS.

India logs 1,225 new COVID-19 cases

India logs 1,225 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,21,129 with 28 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Purple revolution: How J-K's Bhaderwah became India's lavender capital

Purple revolution: How J-K's Bhaderwah became India's lavender capital

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

From using lavender in traditional Dogri embroidery to making essential oils, beauty products and food syrups infused with this flowering plant, Bhaderwah, once known for its maize fields, is embracing lavender to bring about an economic transformation to their small town.

Markets In Meltdown: What Should You Do?

Markets In Meltdown: What Should You Do?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

'Investors should continue with their SIPs, especially during market corrections.' 'For those looking to start new SIPs, beginning with large-cap funds is a prudent strategy, followed by flexi-cap and value-oriented approaches.'

Our forces will protect us from Pak drones: Raj border residents

Our forces will protect us from Pak drones: Raj border residents

Rediff.com10 May 2025

The western Rajasthan experienced a complete blackout and sirens were sounded multiple times, particularly in Barmer, to alert residents.

India records 3,095 fresh COVID-19 cases

India records 3,095 fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The daily positivity was recorded at 2.61 per cent while the weekly positivity was pegged at 1.91 per cent.

'No need to give special attention to COVID-19 anymore'

'No need to give special attention to COVID-19 anymore'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

'All actions for COVID-19 should be the same as for other routine health conditions.' 'There is no need to report the matter in the media all the time; not on front page please.'

Pakistan's Economy On Tenterhooks

Pakistan's Economy On Tenterhooks

Rediff.com20 May 2025

With general government debt now approaching three-quarters of GDP, and only incremental reform efforts visible, Pakistan risks prolonging its economic stagnation unless fundamental governance, regulatory, and industrial overhauls are undertaken.

The COVID-19 deniers

The COVID-19 deniers

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Social stigma associated with Covid-19 has led to people denying that they, or their family members, have it - and this will make the task of containing the pandemic much harder, notes Geetanjali Krishna.

Manchester United suffer COVID-19 outbreak

Manchester United suffer COVID-19 outbreak

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Manchester United suffered an outbreak of COVID-19 among players and staff on Sunday, jeopardising their next Premier League game against Brentford.

Nirmala, Kejriwal take COVID-19 vaccine

Nirmala, Kejriwal take COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Here's a look at just some of the bigwigs who took the anti-Covid jab.

What The Next Census Will Discover

What The Next Census Will Discover

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The next Census' findings will help identify the extent of India's ageing population and vulnerability levels.