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BJP leader seeks ban on Paresh Rawal's 'The Taj Story'

BJP leader seeks ban on Paresh Rawal's 'The Taj Story'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

A BJP leader from Ayodhya has filed a complaint seeking a ban on the film 'The Taj Story,' claiming it's based on his high court petition regarding the Taj Mahal.

BJP leader seeks ban on Paresh Rawal's 'The Taj Story'

BJP leader seeks ban on Paresh Rawal's 'The Taj Story'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

A BJP leader from Ayodhya has filed a complaint seeking a ban on the film 'The Taj Story,' claiming it's based on his high court petition regarding the Taj Mahal.

Titan Q2 profit up 59% to Rs 1,120 cr

Titan Q2 profit up 59% to Rs 1,120 cr

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Leading jewellery and watchmaker Titan on Monday reported an increase of 59 per cent in consolidated net profit at Rs 1,120 crore for the September quarter of FY26.

Kohli And Rohit's Last Dance in Australia

Kohli And Rohit's Last Dance in Australia

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Virat Kohli, 36, and Rohit Sharma, 38, are active internationally only in the 50-overs format but their future beyond the three-match series is uncertain.

What really went wrong for Healy's Aussies in Navi Mumbai?

What really went wrong for Healy's Aussies in Navi Mumbai?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Australia captain Alyssa Healy bemoaned some loose bowling from her team after the seven-time champions exited the Women's World Cup in a shock semi-final loss to India on Thursday.

'Big shoes to fill': Harbhajan's message to Gill

'Big shoes to fill': Harbhajan's message to Gill

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is hopeful that the newly appointed India's ODI captain, Shubman Gill, will carry forward the legacy of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and other captains who served before him in the format.

Easwaran hails Gambhir's impact on his batting

Easwaran hails Gambhir's impact on his batting

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Easwaran has been a domestic cricket stalwart for Bengal, with 107 first-class games, 8,070 runs at an average of 48.32 with the help of 27 centuries and 33 fifties.

How Hazlewood scripted India's downfall at MCG

How Hazlewood scripted India's downfall at MCG

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

'It was just put the ball in the right areas, don't try too much and see what happens.'

EC notice to PK over name in voter lists of Bihar, Bengal

EC notice to PK over name in voter lists of Bihar, Bengal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

According to official records, Kishor is enrolled as a voter in West Bengal at 121, Kalighat Road, the address of the Trinamool Congress headquarters in Kolkata's Bhabanipur assembly constituency, which is Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee's seat, he said.

'Test squad should be made up of domestic performers'

'Test squad should be made up of domestic performers'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara, who have had a prolific career in the Ranji Trophy, know the importance of rewarding consistent performers in the domestic circuit with international call-ups.

Time for Gill to fire as India eye T20 series lead vs Australia

Time for Gill to fire as India eye T20 series lead vs Australia

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Shubman Gill's form in the series is a concern for India as he has now gone six games without a half-century.

Iyer fails to find form against Hazlewood

Iyer fails to find form against Hazlewood

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Shreyas Iyer's battle against Josh Hazlewood continued on a rain-hit Perth afternoon in the first ODI at the Optus Stadium on Sunday

Siraj crowned 'Impact Player'

Siraj crowned 'Impact Player'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Siraj was named the 'Impact Player of the Series' in Team India's dressing room honours.

Trishul 2025 Signals New Era in Fighting Wars

Trishul 2025 Signals New Era in Fighting Wars

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

After Operation Sindoor, the Army and Navy now view the IAF as not a supporting arm, but the spearhead of India's warfighting capability, capable of decisive outcomes across domains, explains Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Does Gambhir Have A Problem With Arshdeep?

Does Gambhir Have A Problem With Arshdeep?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

For a bowler this effective to be sidelined repeatedly, there must be either a very specific tactical reason -- or something unspoken within the dressing room dynamics.

Rohit Sharma Deserved To Be Treated Better!

Rohit Sharma Deserved To Be Treated Better!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'Should a player with such deep understanding of the ODI format be removed from captaincy when neither age nor performance has dimmed his brilliance?', asks veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

Historic! Diya-Manish first Indians to qualify for WTT Finals

Historic! Diya-Manish first Indians to qualify for WTT Finals

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Diya Chitale and Manush Shah are the first-ever Indian pair to qualify for the prestigious WTT Finals to be held in Hong Kong in December.

'Kohli greatest white ball player; Rohit not far behind'

'Kohli greatest white ball player; Rohit not far behind'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Australia opener Travis Head expects the "great white ball" duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to carry on till the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Tickner fires New Zealand to ODI series win over England

Tickner fires New Zealand to ODI series win over England

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Blair Tickner took 4/34 and Daryl Mitchell hit 56 not out as New Zealand beat England by five wickets in the second one-day international in Hamilton on Wednesday to seal the three-match series 2-0.

FIDE World Cup: IM Aronyak Ghosh upsets GM Bartel

FIDE World Cup: IM Aronyak Ghosh upsets GM Bartel

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

The experienced Surya Shekhar Ganguly, GM Raunak Sadhwani and GM Karthik Venkatraman scored comfortable victories while M Pranesh played out a draw to advance to the second round, while IM Aronyak Ghosh defeated GM Mateusz Bartel of Poland to force a tie-breaker, in the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Panaji on Sunday.

India's New Era: Gill Leads, Kohli-Rohit Reunite in Perth

India's New Era: Gill Leads, Kohli-Rohit Reunite in Perth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

The cricketing ecosystem has learned to survive the prolonged absence of Kohli and Rohit -- at least in two formats -- in this interim period.

'So Many Doctors Converging In A Single Conspiracy Is Unusual'

'So Many Doctors Converging In A Single Conspiracy Is Unusual'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'India has experienced any number of doctors, engineers, and individuals from professional backgrounds being implicated in terrorism. This is not a novel development.' 'These are mobilisations of opportunity. One does not exclusively associate with one's own kind. A comprehensive conspiracy requires diverse skill sets.' 'One needs individuals with local community contacts, those possessing physical capabilities, technical expertise -- an entire spectrum of capacities.'

One point, $1m: Aus Open's bold new challenge

One point, $1m: Aus Open's bold new challenge

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The first week of the Open (Jan 12-17) will also feature free entry for kids and nightly live music at Grand Slam Oval, with the main draw running January 18-February 1.

Trump urged to roll back H-1B curbs as US lawmakers flag India ties risk

Trump urged to roll back H-1B curbs as US lawmakers flag India ties risk

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

US lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to reconsider his proclamation on H1-B visas, including the USD 100,000 fee, asserting that Indian nationals are central to American leadership in IT and AI, and the restrictions will negatively impact US-India ties.

Sundar stars as India down Australia to level series 1-1

Sundar stars as India down Australia to level series 1-1

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Washington Sundar enhanced his reputation as a T20 hitter with India batting in top gear through the innings to comfortably chase down a target of 187 for a series levelling five-wicket win over Australia.

INDIA bloc promises jobs, pension, free power in Bihar manifesto

INDIA bloc promises jobs, pension, free power in Bihar manifesto

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

The INDIA bloc has released its manifesto for the Bihar assembly polls, promising jobs, restoration of the old pension scheme, and free power, among other things.

World Chess Cup winner to get Viswanathan Anand Trophy

World Chess Cup winner to get Viswanathan Anand Trophy

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

The trophy was unveiled during a colourful opening ceremony which was attended by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and FIDE chief Arkady Dvorkovich.

PVL: Thunderbolts rise to sixth with win over Black Hawks

PVL: Thunderbolts rise to sixth with win over Black Hawks

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Kolkata Thunderbolts returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Hyderabad Black Hawks in the Primer Volleyball League match in Hyderabad on Monday.

Will Nitish Kumar Spring A Surprise On Friday?

Will Nitish Kumar Spring A Surprise On Friday?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

While it is evident that the INDIA bloc has not shut its doors on Nitish Kumar, those within the NDA are hopeful that the JD-U's support base would benefit them as well

Ashwin wants to know why Harshit Rana made India squad

Ashwin wants to know why Harshit Rana made India squad

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin questioned pacer Harshit Rana's selection across all formats, saying that he is not sure about his batting ability at number eight.

Virat Kohli's Wave: Was That Goodbye?

Virat Kohli's Wave: Was That Goodbye?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

As he made that slow walk back, Kohli turned once more to the Adelaide crowd, this time perhaps for the last time. The fans rose to their feet, acknowledging a man who has given them some of modern cricket's greatest memories.

Shreyas Iyer's injury worry clouds India's SA ODI plans

Shreyas Iyer's injury worry clouds India's SA ODI plans

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

India's new ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer might be forced to remain out of action for minimum three weeks

PVL: Blue Spikers end campaign with win over Defenders

PVL: Blue Spikers end campaign with win over Defenders

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Kochi Blue Spikers ended their campaign at the Prime Volleyball League on a high after notching up a solid 3-1 win over Ahmedabad Defenders, in Hyderabad, on Tuesday.

Belligerent Brook Rewrites Record Books

Belligerent Brook Rewrites Record Books

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

England captain Harry Brook smashes records with blistering 135 against New Zealand

IAF's vintage aircraft in flypast on Air Force Day

IAF's vintage aircraft in flypast on Air Force Day

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh also decided to bring back another vintage symbol of the IAF, the 1967 Ford Saloon car, for the Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon Air Base, Ghaziabad.

Up to the selectors now, says Shami after 5-wicket haul

Up to the selectors now, says Shami after 5-wicket haul

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'My motivation is to stay fit and be available for Indian team.'

'God has sent...' Shafali vows to make opportunity count

'God has sent...' Shafali vows to make opportunity count

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Shafali was leading Haryana in National Women's T20 when she was summoned from Surat to Mumbai on SOS after Rawal sustained a hairline fracture on her ankle while fielding in the last group league game against Bangladesh.

'Virat Kohli doesn't need to prove anything'

'Virat Kohli doesn't need to prove anything'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Sharma praised Kohli and Rohit Sharma, saying they've nothing to prove, as their contributions to Indian cricket are well-known.

'Mentality of selectors...' Rahane's bold stance!

'Mentality of selectors...' Rahane's bold stance!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Rahane recommends radical change in appointment of selectors, Pujara agrees partially

'Wildlife is our duty': Anil Kumble's next challenge

'Wildlife is our duty': Anil Kumble's next challenge

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Former India skipper Anil Kumble has been appointed as the ambassador for wildlife conservation by the Karnataka government on Wednesday.