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Five Indian women nominated for 2025 BBC sports awards

Five Indian women nominated for 2025 BBC sports awards

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Harmanpreet Singh, Smriti Mandhana, Divya Deshmukh among five Indian stars nominated for BBC awards

Love is in the Air. And So Are Scams

Love is in the Air. And So Are Scams

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

While millions turn to dating apps, social media, and messaging platforms to find love, new McAfee India research reveals an alarming rise in AI-driven scams, fraudulent dating apps, and deepfake.

Women's Pro League: India stun England in opener

Women's Pro League: India stun England in opener

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

India began their Women's Pro League campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory over England at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium.

Manu vs Smriti vs Vinesh: Who will be top sportswoman?

Manu vs Smriti vs Vinesh: Who will be top sportswoman?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Paris Olympics double medallist Manu Bhaker, two-time Paralympics champion Avani Lekhara and ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat are among five athletes nominated for the BBC 'Indian Sportswoman of the Year' award.

Fiona to take Scarlett's body back

Fiona to take Scarlett's body back

Rediff.com21 Mar 2008

Fiona Mackeown, mother of slain British teenager Scarlett Eden Keeling, has decided to take her daughter's body back to her hometown for the final rites next week.Scarlett was allegedly drugged, raped and murdered on Goa's popular Anjuna beach on February 18. Two locals - barman Samson D'souza and an alleged drug dealer Placido Carvalho - have been arrested on the charge of drugging, raping and murdering Scarlett.

Modi's Media Triumph With Uncertain Returns

Modi's Media Triumph With Uncertain Returns

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

'Unsurprisingly, Trump shared Modi's podcast with Fridman on his Truth account.' 'The intentions of Trump, a transactional president, are never easy to tell.' 'We will know in the next fortnight if and when he unfolds reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods, whether Modi's flattering words made any significant difference to Trump's compass,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Fiona fails to appear before Goan authorities

Fiona fails to appear before Goan authorities

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

British national Fiona Mackeown, who was summoned by Goa's Women and Child Welfare Department, failed to appear before the authorities on Friday, citing that the notice issued was inadequate to make alternative arrangements for the safety and care of her children."My client is a single mother of seven minor children and her presence in England with her children is essential for their care and safety," Fiona's legal counsel Vikram Varma said.

Kochi's Jews Pass Into History

Kochi's Jews Pass Into History

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Queenie Hallegua, who passed away at 89 in August, was almost the last of the Sephardi Jews in Fort Kochi. Her son Dr David Hallegua reflects on his mother's death and of his life growing up in Kerala.

Don't let Fiona re-enter India: Goa to Centre

Don't let Fiona re-enter India: Goa to Centre

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

"We are writing to the Home and External Affairs ministry not to issue her visa again to come to India. Her entry into India should be banned," Goa Home Minister Ravi Naik, who was accused by Fiona of having links with the drug trade, told media persons in Panaji. He said the state is inquiring into her background and source of income.

Euro: Denmark in knock-outs after draw with Serbia

Euro: Denmark in knock-outs after draw with Serbia

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Denmark finished second in the group with Slovenia third, but both sides go through. The two teams finished level on points, goal difference, goals scored and disciplinary record but Denmark finished higher due to the next tiebreaker of who had the best qualifying record.

Euro PIX: Malen brace as Dutch rout Romania to make last 8

Euro PIX: Malen brace as Dutch rout Romania to make last 8

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Round of 16 match between Romania and the Netherlands, at Munich Football Arena, Germany, on Tuesday.

Check Out Australia's World Cup Jersey

Check Out Australia's World Cup Jersey

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

'Extremely Australian gold, nice bit of indigenous design on the side as well. So it looks really good really clean/'

Australia's UNIQUE T20 World Cup Kit

Australia's UNIQUE T20 World Cup Kit

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Australia are going to wear an Indigenous-themed kit for the first time.

'I hope to make it to India soon,' Federer tells Kohli

'I hope to make it to India soon,' Federer tells Kohli

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'It was very evident when we watched you play and the aura you brought on court is unmatchable.' 'And for me, you're always going to be the greatest of all time.'

The FUNNIEST ANIMAL PIX!

The FUNNIEST ANIMAL PIX!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The winning photos of the Animal Friends Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2022.

Women's World Cup: Windies upset NZ in opener

Women's World Cup: Windies upset NZ in opener

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Hayley Matthews smashed a brilliant century to help the West Indies to a dramatic three-run victory over tournament hosts New Zealand in the opening match of the 12th Women's World Cup at Mount Maunganui on Friday.

Ready For Romance On OTT?

Ready For Romance On OTT?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

From a galaxy far, far away to apna Bollywood and everything in between, Sukanya Verma shows us there's much to binge on OTT this week.

WPL: Beth Mooney to lead Gujarat Giants

WPL: Beth Mooney to lead Gujarat Giants

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Mooney is one of the few batters in the Women's T20 to have scored more than one hundred, her highest score being an unbeaten 117.

Third seed Badosa enjoys quick start at Rolland Garros

Third seed Badosa enjoys quick start at Rolland Garros

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Third seed Paula Badosa made quick work of French wildcard Fiona Ferro by winning 6-2 6-0 in under an hour to book a spot in the second round of the French Open

Bracewell replaces injured Henry for India ODIs

Bracewell replaces injured Henry for India ODIs

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

New Zealand pacer Doug Bracewell has been called in as a replacement for the injured Matt Henry in the ODI squads for India and Pakistan.

PICS: Frenchwoman Ferro is first WTA champ amid COVID-19

PICS: Frenchwoman Ferro is first WTA champ amid COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Ferro, who will be remembered for winning the first official tournament on tennis' return amid the pandemic, will now climb to World No 44 in the WTA rankings on Monday.

Finch & Co to don special jersey for India T20Is

Finch & Co to don special jersey for India T20Is

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The kit showcaseS Australia's indigenous heritage.

Protecting young players from abuse must be a priority, Azarenka says

Protecting young players from abuse must be a priority, Azarenka says

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Azarenka, who sits on the eight-person WTA players council, said that combating abuse was the group's top priority.

PICS: India win women's ICC Under-19 World Cup

PICS: India win women's ICC Under-19 World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Images from the ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup 2023 final between India and England at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom, South Africa, on Sunday.

Nadal says 21 Grand Slams not enough in record race

Nadal says 21 Grand Slams not enough in record race

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Australian Open champion Rafa Nadal said he would love to finish his career with more Grand Slam titles than rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic but thinks he will have to secure more than 21 to do so.

Taylor says he faced 'racism' from NZ team-mates, staff

Taylor says he faced 'racism' from NZ team-mates, staff

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Retired batsman Ross Taylor has revealed he was offended by race-based remarks from team-mates and staff in New Zealand dressing rooms during his career and said the country's cricket board could do more to bring Polynesian talent into the sport.

PHOTOS: Rohit, Bumrah give India 5-0 sweep in NZ

PHOTOS: Rohit, Bumrah give India 5-0 sweep in NZ

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Jasprit Bumrah produced a master-class in limited-overs bowling to lead India to a seven-run victory over New Zealand in their fifth Twenty20 international. Images from the fifth T20I at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

FIH Pro League: Indian women go down to Netherlands

FIH Pro League: Indian women go down to Netherlands

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

India, who are also without three key players in Lalremsiami, Salima Tete and Sharmila Devi from the historic fourth-place finish in the Tokyo Olympics, had won the first match 2-1 on Friday. That win was the first against the Netherlands in over a decade.

8 years after rape, murder of UK teen Scarlett Keeling, both accused let off

8 years after rape, murder of UK teen Scarlett Keeling, both accused let off

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Goa Children's Court Judge Vandana Tendulkar acquitted Samson D'Souza and Placido Carvalho of all the charges in the eight-year-long high profile death case.

PHOTOS: A final goodbye to Martin Crowe...

PHOTOS: A final goodbye to Martin Crowe...

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Cricket greats honoured Martin Crowe at an emotional funeral for New Zealand's greatest batsman, on Friday, with his cousin, Hollywood star Russell Crowe, acting as a pallbearer.

Women's WC: Healy powers Australia to victory

Women's WC: Healy powers Australia to victory

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Australia earned a straightforward seven-wicket win over Pakistan in Tauranga despite a 99-run stand between Bismah Maroof and Aliya Riaz.

PIO woman cancer-free after experimental drug trial in UK

PIO woman cancer-free after experimental drug trial in UK

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

An Indian-origin woman who was given just months to live a few years ago is celebrating on Monday after doctors say she is showing no evidence of breast cancer following a clinical trial at a UK hospital.

Captain Pollard powers West Indies to victory

Captain Pollard powers West Indies to victory

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Captain Kieron Pollard impressed with bat and ball as West Indies defeated South Africa by 21 runs to level the five-match Twenty20 series at 2-2 on Thursday.

Olympics: World No. 1 Barty out in Round 1; Murray withdraws

Olympics: World No. 1 Barty out in Round 1; Murray withdraws

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

World number one Ash Barty was shocked in the first round of the women's singles at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday. The Australian was beaten by Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-4, 6-3.

WC: Australia survive Bangladesh scare, finish on top

WC: Australia survive Bangladesh scare, finish on top

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Meg Lanning's 30th birthday did not come with a present from her opponents as she was clean-bowled for a duck by a peach of a delivery from Salma, only the fourth time the Australian captain has failed to trouble the scorers in 98 ODIs.

Check out New Zealand's WT20 squad

Check out New Zealand's WT20 squad

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Chapman, Astle picked in New Zealand T20 World Cup squad; Veteran Ross Taylor ignored.

Top 12 Photos from Week 1 of the Australian Open

Top 12 Photos from Week 1 of the Australian Open

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

We bring you best images from week one of the 2019 Australian Open Championships at Melbourne Park

PIX: Say hello to new 'normal' in tennis

PIX: Say hello to new 'normal' in tennis

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Tennis players and venues stick to strict guidelines aimed at minimising health risks.

Scarlett's mother delays visit to India

Scarlett's mother delays visit to India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Fiona MacKeown, mother of slain British teenager Scarlett Eden Keeling, has decided to hold back her visit to India awaiting the lower court's observation in a petition filed against her by an NGO.

What it means to be Sikh in America

What it means to be Sikh in America

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

While her photographs of a Sikh Captain America caught the world's collective imagination in 2013, Fiona Aboud has been documenting Sikhs in the US since 2006. The photographer shares her vision of the community with Rediff.com's Chaya Babu.