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Women's Junior Asia Cup: Deepika tricks as India hammer Malaysia

Women's Junior Asia Cup: Deepika tricks as India hammer Malaysia

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Deepika (37th, 39th, 48th) was the star of India's win as she netted a hat-trick of goals while Vaishnavi Phalke (32nd) and Kanika Siwach (38th) score one goal each.

Why Is India Not In The Innovation Race?

Why Is India Not In The Innovation Race?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

India has its share of both large tech companies and large national laboratories, but why is it that these don't seem to be at the forefront of any innovation news headlines? asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

India thrash B'desh 13-1 in Jr Women's Hockey Asia Cup

India thrash B'desh 13-1 in Jr Women's Hockey Asia Cup

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

India took control of the match very early and converted their dominance into a goal in the seventh minute through Deepika who deftly converted a penalty corner with a neat flick to give her team the lead.

Nidhi stars as India down China to defend Jr Asia Cup title

Nidhi stars as India down China to defend Jr Asia Cup title

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Nidhi made back-to-back saves in the second quarter to keep the scores level after 25 minutes.

Pujara on what went wrong for India on Day 2

Pujara on what went wrong for India on Day 2

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara pointed out the inexperience of the Indian batters against the pink ball, highlighting how they played too late, leading to a string of dismissals.

'Daddy' Tan returns: Can he lead Sat-Chi to gold?

'Daddy' Tan returns: Can he lead Sat-Chi to gold?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Tan Kim Her's voice was tinged with emotion as he reflected on the journey of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the two men he paired and who fondly call him "Daddy".

Israel vows to strike back as Iran fires 180 missiles

Israel vows to strike back as Iran fires 180 missiles

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Khamenei captioned the post as 'Victory from God and a near conquest...' In another post, he said, 'The strikes of the resistance front on the worn-out and decaying body of the Zionist regime will be more striking.'

India were defensive and timid on Day 4: Shastri

India were defensive and timid on Day 4: Shastri

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'They could have batted England out of this contest'

Dabang Delhi unstoppable: Naveen shines in win

Dabang Delhi unstoppable: Naveen shines in win

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Naveen's 11 raid points -- his second Super 10 of the season -- took the team to third on the points table heading to Pune.

Milan headlines new-look UCL with epic tie at San Siro

Milan headlines new-look UCL with epic tie at San Siro

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

AC Milan will have to be perfect defensively when they host Premier League side Liverpool in their Champions League opener at San Siro, manager Paulo Fonseca said on Monday.

Instead of stopping atrocities...: RSS slams B'desh

Instead of stopping atrocities...: RSS slams B'desh

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'It is unjust for the Bangladesh government to send ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, who is leading the Hindus in such peaceful demonstrations, to jail'

Women's Jr Asia Cup Hockey: India down Japan to enter final

Women's Jr Asia Cup Hockey: India down Japan to enter final

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Defending champions India asserted their dominance with a 3-1 victory over Japan to secure a place in the final of the Women's Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament.

India, US sign key defence agreement

India, US sign key defence agreement

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The two countries also signed a 'Memorandum of Agreement regarding the Assignment of Liaison Officers', which will facilitate the posting of one military officer from each country with the military of the other.

Bully the bowlers! Shastri urges Rohit

Bully the bowlers! Shastri urges Rohit

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Former India coach Ravi Shastri says the stylish batter should go in with a clear mindset, change his tactics, and attack the bowlers.

Not sure if Virat has lost that edge: Allan Border

Not sure if Virat has lost that edge: Allan Border

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli's struggles against balls outside the off-stump in the ongoing Test series against Australia has the great Allan Border wondering if the Indian superstar has "just lost that edge".

Chess Olympiad: Indian men on cusp of gold after big win over Iran

Chess Olympiad: Indian men on cusp of gold after big win over Iran

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Following Arjun's win, World Championship challenger D Gukesh put it across Parham Maghsoodloo with black pieces, swindling the Iranian towards the end of the first time-control.

Cummins slams rift rumours: 'We're a tight unit'

Cummins slams rift rumours: 'We're a tight unit'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Pat Cummins denies dressing room divide amid speculation over Hazlewood's comments

Why Is US NSA Coming To India?

Why Is US NSA Coming To India?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

'The message that we intend to leave with at the end of this trip is one of real gratitude for the friendship and the close partnership that President Biden and Prime Minister Modi have enjoyed over the last four years, but also one of tremendous optimism because we see a lot of opportunity in the future.'

ISL: Amrinder's heroics deny Mumbai City FC

ISL: Amrinder's heroics deny Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Odisha FC and Mumbai City FC played out a goalless draw in the Indian Super League in Bhubaneswar on Thursday

ISL: Goa claim yet another win in top-of-the-table clash

ISL: Goa claim yet another win in top-of-the-table clash

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

FC Goa registered a 2-1 victory over Punjab FC on Wednesday in the Indian Super League marking their second consecutive win to climb to top-three in standings.

EPL: West Ham's Bowen punishes woeful Wolves

EPL: West Ham's Bowen punishes woeful Wolves

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

The game featured a minute's applause after the ninth minute for 34-year-old Hammers striker Michail Antonio, who is recovering in hospital following surgery on a fractured leg sustained in a car crash on Saturday.

Bundesliga PIX: Mainz stun Bayern; Leverkusen win

Bundesliga PIX: Mainz stun Bayern; Leverkusen win

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Mainz 05's Lee Jae-sung scored either side of the break as the hosts stunned Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich 2-1 on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Arsenal held to draws; Newcastle cruise

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Arsenal held to draws; Newcastle cruise

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Liverpool's Diogo Jota bagged a last-gasp equaliser to salvage a breathless 2-2 Edraw against Fulham.

PKL: Gujarat Giants edge past Telugu Titans

PKL: Gujarat Giants edge past Telugu Titans

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Gujarat Giants registered their third victory of the season with a 31-28 win against Telugu Titans in a nail-biting contest at the Pro Kabaddi League in Noida on Saturday.

How And Why India Lost The Sydney Test

How And Why India Lost The Sydney Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

The seeds of India's defeat were sown in Melbourne, where Bumrah had to bowl 53.2 overs -- 24.4 in the second innings on the back of 28.4 in the first innings. With just three days to recover, that was an inhuman burden on a bowler who had bowled 151 overs in this series.

ISL: Punjab halt Mumbai City FC's winning run

ISL: Punjab halt Mumbai City FC's winning run

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Never did Punjab FC embrace a defensive outlook despite their two-goal advantage, which is what perhaps helped them grab their third strike of the night.

Shastri blasts India's defensive strategy: Rohit's move comes back to haunt!

Shastri blasts India's defensive strategy: Rohit's move comes back to haunt!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Ravi Shastri has said Rohit Sharma did not show a "positive mindset"

'India a big contender for hockey World Cup, Olympic medals'

'India a big contender for hockey World Cup, Olympic medals'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Belgian defender Arthur De Sloover feels the way Indian hockey is progressing over the years, the country is a "big contender" for more glory at the word stage in future.

Market outlook 2025: Brokerages on opportunities, risks, investible themes

Market outlook 2025: Brokerages on opportunities, risks, investible themes

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

From the outcome of the general elections and then Union Budget to tepid corporate earnings in the September 2024 quarter (Q2-FY25), sticky inflation and Reserve Bank of India's stance on interest rates, extreme weather conditions, Indian stock markets have braved it all in calendar year 2024.

West Ham win at Newcastle, ease pressure on Lopetegui

West Ham win at Newcastle, ease pressure on Lopetegui

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

West Ham United eased the pressure on new manager Julen Lopetegui with a surprise 2-0 victory away to in-form Newcastle United in the Premier League on Monday.

'He was simply larger than life'

'He was simply larger than life'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The Denver Nuggets, who took Mutombo in the first round of the 1991 draft, said in a statement they were "heartbroken" by his passing.

Paris Paralympics: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Paris Paralympics: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

The BEST images from Day 2 of the Paralympic Games in Paris on Friday.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

High Drama On Day 1 At SCG

High Drama On Day 1 At SCG

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

A survivalist's mindset sees Indian batsmen fail again on the first day of the SCG Test.

PIX: Jaiswal, Rahul grind Australia, put India on top

PIX: Jaiswal, Rahul grind Australia, put India on top

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Images from Day 2 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth on Saturday.

UCL: Arsenal see off Dinamo to move to brink of last 16

UCL: Arsenal see off Dinamo to move to brink of last 16

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Magnificent Martinez helps Inter defeat Sparta Prague 1-0

South Korea arrests ex-defence minister over martial law imposition

South Korea arrests ex-defence minister over martial law imposition

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Yoon's decision caused political upheavel in South Korea, including an Opposition-led attempt to impeach South Korea President and protests.

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

When you are defending to save a game, a loose delivery comes along and you suddenly opt to play an attacking shot, you are unlikely to hit as well as if you were playing your naturally aggressive game all along. First Pant, then Jaiswal, found that out the costly way, observes Prem Panicker.

'Qualifying for the Asian Cup is minimal goal'

'Qualifying for the Asian Cup is minimal goal'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Marquez is trying to instil his philosophy, and that's going to take time. In every camp, we're getting closer to what he wants from us as a team. With time, training, and the level of coaching he has, I have no doubt we'll be a strong team in the qualifiers.'

A night of goals, thrills: Odisha FC outclass BFC

A night of goals, thrills: Odisha FC outclass BFC

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Odisha FC delivered a magnificent performance to sweep aside Bengaluru FC 4-2 in their Indian Super League (ISL) match in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.