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SJFI National Convention Returns to Delhi After 23 Years

SJFI National Convention Returns to Delhi After 23 Years

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

The Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) National Convention will be held in Delhi from March 13 to 16, marking its return to the city after 23 years and celebrating the Golden Jubilee of SJFI.

IPL 2026 Opener Delayed by Two Days, RCB Venue Under Discussion

IPL 2026 Opener Delayed by Two Days, RCB Venue Under Discussion

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The IPL Governing Council will finalise the schedule amid election-related uncertainties and venue discussions around RCB's home matches.

How the National Health Claims Exchange Aims to Simplify Health Insurance in India

How the National Health Claims Exchange Aims to Simplify Health Insurance in India

Rediff.com3 days ago

The National Health Authority (NHA) is promoting the National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX) to standardise and simplify health insurance claims processing in India, aiming for a seamless and reliable digital infrastructure similar to UPI.

T20 World Cup 2026: The Full Schedule

T20 World Cup 2026: The Full Schedule

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

ICC T20 World Cup will be held from February 7 to March 8 2026. Check out the full schedule of T20 World Cup 2026.

Divya Ganesh Wins Bigg Boss Tamil 9

Divya Ganesh Wins Bigg Boss Tamil 9

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Divya Ganesh takes home Rs 50 lakh as well as a Maruti Suzuki Victoris.

Perth Scorchers outclass Sydney Sixers, claim 6th BBL title

Perth Scorchers outclass Sydney Sixers, claim 6th BBL title

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Perth Scorchers win sixth BBL title after trouncing Sydney Sixers

Miss World 2025 Readies For Its Grand Finale

Miss World 2025 Readies For Its Grand Finale

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Bollywood stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter are slated to deliver perform at the grand finale.

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 Review: Mostly Exhausting

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 Review: Mostly Exhausting

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Large chunks of Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2 are exhausting and boring, despite the efforts of the likeable cast, with the '80s outfits and big hairstyles that were trendy then, looking earnest and hassled because the fate of the world depends on them, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Bigg Boss 19 Winner Gaurav Khanna Woke Up Weeks Into The Show

Bigg Boss 19 Winner Gaurav Khanna Woke Up Weeks Into The Show

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'Gaurav Khanna may not have had the most inspiring journey like his predecessors, but he has clearly been one of the most well-behaved contestants and winners in Bigg Boss history. So kudos to that!'

What Gaurav Khanna Will Do With Bigg Boss Prize

What Gaurav Khanna Will Do With Bigg Boss Prize

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'I am the same when I went inside the house and came out and people like that a lot.'

Lakme Fashion Week's Grand Finale Was Lit

Lakme Fashion Week's Grand Finale Was Lit

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

As the runway shimmered with reimagined classics, the night became an ode to Indian fashion's impactful evolution.

Remembering 1971 In The Skies Of The East

Remembering 1971 In The Skies Of The East

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Returning to the Brahmaputra for Vijay Diwas was not just a journey across geography, but across memory of war, service, sacrifice, and the enduring bond between the Indian Air Force and the north east, asserts Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Meet Bigg Boss Malayalam 7 Winner

Meet Bigg Boss Malayalam 7 Winner

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Popular television actor Anumol has won Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7, in an emotional grand finale.

Mexico's Fatima Bosch is Miss Universe 2025

Mexico's Fatima Bosch is Miss Universe 2025

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

At the grand finale of the 74th Miss Universe beauty pageant hin Bangkok, Mexico's Fatima Bosch defeated 121 contestants from across the world, including India to bag the Miss Universe 2025 title.

Bollywood's Grand Finale Quiz

Bollywood's Grand Finale Quiz

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Don't Miss! Aneet's Cute Runway Debut

Don't Miss! Aneet's Cute Runway Debut

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Aneet Padda made her runway debut in a shimmering gold draped outfit walking for Tarun Tahiliani at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week 2025 finale in Delhi.

Dabang Delhi Crowned PKL 12 Champions

Dabang Delhi Crowned PKL 12 Champions

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Dabang Delhi were crowned champions of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 after their thrilling 31-28 victory over Puneri Paltan.

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.

'Abhishek won't hold back against Afridi in final'

'Abhishek won't hold back against Afridi in final'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Abhishek Sharma's flamboyance will meet its match in Shaheen Shah Afridi's precision in what promises to be an "edge of the seat" battle in the Asia Cup final on Sunday.

Usain Bolt Inspires India's Next-Gen Sprinters!

Usain Bolt Inspires India's Next-Gen Sprinters!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

And in a once-in-a-lifetime moment, the finalists got to race and dream in front of the eight-time Olympic champion himself.

Uyi Amma! Rasha, Ibrahim Are...

Uyi Amma! Rasha, Ibrahim Are...

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Rasha Thadani and Ibrahim Ali Khan set the ramp on fire at the India Couture Week grand finale.

Praggnanandhaa qualifies for Grand Chess Tour finale

Praggnanandhaa qualifies for Grand Chess Tour finale

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

R Praggnanandhaa sealed his spot in the Grand Chess Tour finale after finishing runner-up at the Sinquefield Cup.

Jitesh or Samson? India weigh middle-order dilemma

Jitesh or Samson? India weigh middle-order dilemma

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Against Bangladesh, Samson wasn't even considered good enough to come inside the top seven of the line-up and that begs a question as to what is he doing in the team if he isn't good enough to come ahead of Axar Patel.

Mumbai bids farewell to Ganpati Bappa amid rain, bomb threat

Mumbai bids farewell to Ganpati Bappa amid rain, bomb threat

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Faithfuls thronged the streets of Mumbai for immersion processions of Ganesh idols on Anant Chaturdashi, marking the end of the 10-day Ganpati festival.

Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa draws; Gukesh survives Duda

Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa draws; Gukesh survives Duda

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Gukesh had another eventful game in a Queen pawn opening with black pieces.

Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa in contention; Gukesh out

Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa in contention; Gukesh out

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa kept himself in hunt for an overall top four finish in the Grand Chess Tour after a draw with Wesley So of the United States in the eighth and penultimate round of the Sinquefield Cup in St Louis (USA).

Sinquefield Cup: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa aim for podium

Sinquefield Cup: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa aim for podium

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Without Carlsen, the GCT was announced and this is the culmination point wherein the players would qualify for the grand finale slated later this year.

And Smriti is Miss Uttarakhand!

And Smriti is Miss Uttarakhand!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The glittering event saw Smriti take home the coveted crown, while Vaishnavi Lohni and Aanchal Pharswan were declared first and second runners-up respectively.

Sinquefield Cup: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa held to draws

Sinquefield Cup: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa held to draws

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

World champion D Gukesh was held to a draw by the lone wild card Samuel Sevian, while fellow Indian R Praggnanandhaa also split the point with Nodirbek Abdusattorov.

Under Par Neeraj Chopra Finishes 2nd

Under Par Neeraj Chopra Finishes 2nd

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Clearly, Chopra was not at his best in the season's Diamond League grand finale. He had three legal throws out of the six attempts.

NorthEast United Retain Durand Cup With Thumping Win!

NorthEast United Retain Durand Cup With Thumping Win!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Defending champions NorthEast United FC dished out a dominant performance to thrash debutants Diamond Harbour FC 6-1 in the grand finale of the 134th Indian Oil Durand Cup, clinching their second successive title in style.

Will Manika Vishwakarma Be Miss Universe?

Will Manika Vishwakarma Be Miss Universe?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'Pageantry is a world that makes you a character; aap ek kirdaar bante hai.' 'For your entire life, you get an opportunity to inspire others and I have stepped into it.'

2026 FIFA World Cup draw to be held at Kennedy Center

2026 FIFA World Cup draw to be held at Kennedy Center

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

FIFA boss Infantino also presented President Trump with the very first ticket to the tournament's grand finale.

Uorfi-Nikita Win The Traitors

Uorfi-Nikita Win The Traitors

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

After weeks of drama, strategy, and suspense, The Traitors saw its grand finale on Thursday.

FIDE Women's World Cup to have an Indian winner for first time

FIDE Women's World Cup to have an Indian winner for first time

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

On pure experience of playing big games, Humpy goes in the final as the favourite against compatriot Deshmukh.

CONCACAF Gold Cup: Mexico down Saudi Arabia to enter semis

CONCACAF Gold Cup: Mexico down Saudi Arabia to enter semis

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Saudi Arabia, who were invited to play in the tournament by the North American soccer governing body and reached the quarter-finals after finishing second in Group D, did well to contain heavy favourites Mexico's attack in the first half.

Miss World 2025 Queens Dazzle Charminar

Miss World 2025 Queens Dazzle Charminar

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The Miss World 2025 finalists soak in the rich heritage of Hyderabad as they pose, explore, and celebrate Indian culture.

Swiatek to face resilient Anisimova for Wimbledon glory

Swiatek to face resilient Anisimova for Wimbledon glory

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Poland's Iga Swiatek could become only the third woman since tennis turned professional in 1968 to win all of her first six major finals, joining Margaret Court and Monica Seles, but Swiatek is not taking the big-hitting Anisimova lightly.

All Eyes On India For Miss World 2025

All Eyes On India For Miss World 2025

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Over the coming weeks, the contestants will explore Telangana's heritage, artistry and innovation through curated events, cultural showcases and purpose-led presentations. culminating in the Miss World grand finale on May 31 at the HITEX Exhibition Centre.

T'gana women washing Miss World contestants' feet at temple sparks row

T'gana women washing Miss World contestants' feet at temple sparks row

Rediff.com15 May 2025

After they reached the site, some women were seen in the video pouring water on the feet of the contestants, who were seated in a row, to wash their feet.