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'The Cake Wasn't Just A Cake'

'The Cake Wasn't Just A Cake'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Prachi Dhabal Deb does not bake cakes. She writes stories in royal icing.

PIX: Canadian teen Mboko stuns Gauff in Montreal

PIX: Canadian teen Mboko stuns Gauff in Montreal

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Michelsen, seeded 26th, will face hard-hitting 11th seed Karen Khachanov of Russia, who upset eighth seed Casper Ruud in their fourth round match 6-4, 7-5.

Bouchard extends career after advancing in Montreal

Bouchard extends career after advancing in Montreal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Playing in only her second singles match of the year, Bouchard blasted a forehand winner to take the first set but Colombian Arango turned the tables in the second set amid a cascade of unforced errors from her opponent.

AIFF: ISL crucial, but court bars MRA renewal

AIFF: ISL crucial, but court bars MRA renewal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Following a directive from the Supreme Court, the AIFF has been asked not to negotiate new terms of the MRA with FSDL, the apex governing body's commercial partner running the ISL, until a final judgment is delivered in the AIFF draft constitution case.

6 killed as structure of dargah near Humayun's Tomb collapses

6 killed as structure of dargah near Humayun's Tomb collapses

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

A wall collapse at a dargah near Humayun's Tomb in Delhi's Nizamuddin area resulted in five fatalities and several injuries. Rescue operations were conducted by multiple agencies.

ISL crisis: Chennaiyin FC suspend operations

ISL crisis: Chennaiyin FC suspend operations

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Indian club football appeared to be in complete crisis as Chennaiyin FC on Wednesday suspended their operations in view of the uncertainty surrounding the Indian Super League (ISL), days after Bengaluru FC and Odisha FC decided to stop paying salaries to their first-team players and staff.

PIX: Teenager Hooda shocks Sindhu at China Open

PIX: Teenager Hooda shocks Sindhu at China Open

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

This is the first time that Sindhu has lost to a fellow Indian in an international event in seven years.

Osaka reaches first WTA 1000 semis in 2 years

Osaka reaches first WTA 1000 semis in 2 years

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

It marks Osaka's first WTA 1000 semi-final since Miami in 2022, as the Japanese former world number one needed just over an hour to secure victory over the 10th seeded Svitolina.

Arjun Erigaise reigns supreme at WR Chess Masters

Arjun Erigaise reigns supreme at WR Chess Masters

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaise secured the WR Chess masters title after defeating Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France in the Armageddon game following two draws in Classical chess during the final.

ISL Clubs Threaten To Cease Operations!

ISL Clubs Threaten To Cease Operations!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

ISL clubs warn AIFF of possibility of their shutting down entirely if current impasse not resolved

ISL in limbo: AIFF chief blames 'vested interests'

ISL in limbo: AIFF chief blames 'vested interests'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey admitted that club football 'is going through crisis' due to the uncertainty over the future of the country's top-tier league ISL and said a collective effort is needed to tide over it.

'Individuals cannot control a sport'

'Individuals cannot control a sport'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Individuals will come and go but they cannot control a sport in the country, All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey said on Thursday as he also mentioned a court judgment.

Bopanna-Dodig advance at Shanghai Masters

Bopanna-Dodig advance at Shanghai Masters

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

India's singles challenge has already ended with both Sumit Nagal and Ramkumar Ramanathan making first round exits.

Wimbledon champ knocked out by 22-year-old Dane

Wimbledon champ knocked out by 22-year-old Dane

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Iga Swiatek was the latest top player to suffer an upset loss in Montreal as the Wimbledon champion

PIX: Weather ensures thrilling fifth-day Oval finish!

PIX: Weather ensures thrilling fifth-day Oval finish!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

England had moved to within 35 runs of securing a famous victory over India when bad light and torrential rain ended an extraordinary fourth day of the final Test at The Oval on Sunday.

Bopanna-Ebden knocked out of Paris Masters

Bopanna-Ebden knocked out of Paris Masters

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Earlier this week, Bopanna and Ebden had clinched a spot in the prestigious season-ending ATP Finals.

I am going to miss my Hindustan: SC judge on retirement

I am going to miss my Hindustan: SC judge on retirement

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Outgoing Supreme Court Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia bids farewell, expressing his deep connection to the legal community and the country.

'It's Not Possible That Some Warning Was Not There'

'It's Not Possible That Some Warning Was Not There'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'If anything happened out of the normal, there would be instantaneous ECAM, EICAS warnings, the master caution or master warnings going off.' 'It would be like a Christmas tree in the cockpit if things start going wrong.'

Paris Masters: Alcaraz stunned, Zverev survives scare

Paris Masters: Alcaraz stunned, Zverev survives scare

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Carlos Alcaraz failed to reach the Paris Masters quarter-finals after a thrilling 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 defeat to local favourite Ugo Humbert

'Kohli would've won Lord's Test comfortably for India'

'Kohli would've won Lord's Test comfortably for India'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Former England quick Steve Harmison believes that if batting maestro Virat Kohli were batting at his usual No. 4 position in the third Test against England at Lord's, India would have chased down the target of 193 and taken a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

Zverev wins Paris Masters, Swiatek survives Krejcikova

Zverev wins Paris Masters, Swiatek survives Krejcikova

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Third seed Alexander Zverev eased past home favourite Ugo Humbert

'Will Pahalgam killers decide...': Omar in I-Day speech

'Will Pahalgam killers decide...': Omar in I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah strongly criticized linking Jammu and Kashmir's political future to acts of terror, asserting that Pakistan cannot influence decisions on the region's statehood through terrorism. He announced a signature campaign to press for the restoration of statehood.

Modi hails 'Vijay Utsav' as Opposition gears up to corner govt

Modi hails 'Vijay Utsav' as Opposition gears up to corner govt

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said Parliament's Monsoon session is like a 'Vijay Utsav' as the Indian armed forces achieved their objectives under Operation Sindoor 100 per cent, and expressed confidence that the MPs will articulate this sentiment in one voice.

Why Gill is forgiven for major slip up on Day 1

Why Gill is forgiven for major slip up on Day 1

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

In a lapse of concentration, Atkinson picked the ball and sent the timber rattling to have Gill run out on 21(35).

Hey Sara, Kya Bolti Tu In Dino?

Hey Sara, Kya Bolti Tu In Dino?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

As she gears up for her upcoming movie, Metro... In Dino, her style seems to just get better and more watch-worthy.

Who is Divya Deshmukh, the teen who made chess history?

Who is Divya Deshmukh, the teen who made chess history?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Teen prodigy Divya Deshmukh stunned seasoned grandmaster Koneru Humpy in a tense tiebreak to win the 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup in Batumi, Georgia, rewriting Indian chess history at just 19.

FIDE Bans Chinese Chess Player For Sandbagging

FIDE Bans Chinese Chess Player For Sandbagging

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

'Sandbagging' means a player deliberately losing his games, along with it his rating points, so as to play in a lower rated player tournaments and win cash prizes.

When Voter ID Matters And When It Doesn't

When Voter ID Matters And When It Doesn't

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

When the government chooses to either ignore or use identity documents only when it suits them, it shakes people's sense of stability, notes Shyam G Menon.

Tax Filing: Mistakes To Avoid

Tax Filing: Mistakes To Avoid

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Cross-check key documents, maximise your deductions, avoid errors, and ensure you get your refund smoothly.

Praggnanandhaa wins UzChess Cup, becomes India's No. 1

Praggnanandhaa wins UzChess Cup, becomes India's No. 1

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Praggnanandhaa wins UzChess Cup Masters, becomes top-ranked Indian and World No.4

Want To Study BPharm, Engineering In Europe?

Want To Study BPharm, Engineering In Europe?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

rediffGURU Sushil Sukhwani offers guidance about the best courses and colleges for an international education.

Tata Harrier.ev Is A Silent Beast With Roaring Statement

Tata Harrier.ev Is A Silent Beast With Roaring Statement

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The Tata Harrier.ev is a car that makes you feel safe and powerful within a luxurious cocoon, raves Rajesh Karkera/Rediff after a gruelling test drive.

Canada Open: Srikanth enters QF with comeback win

Canada Open: Srikanth enters QF with comeback win

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Srikanth enters quarterfinals of Canada Open Super 300

How To Apply For A 50% Engineering Scholarship

How To Apply For A 50% Engineering Scholarship

Rediff.com28 May 2025

The D K Bhave Scholarship 2025 covers a maximum of 50 per cent of the total estimated first-year cost for a master's degree programme in engineering.

Bopanna-Ebden duo rolls into Paris Masters quarters

Bopanna-Ebden duo rolls into Paris Masters quarters

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden advanced to the quarterfinals

'I want to win away in India'

'I want to win away in India'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Nathan Lyon has no immediate plans of Test retirement as he yearns for one final away series win in India before calling time on his illustrious career.

Kiran George's Korea Masters run ends in semifinals

Kiran George's Korea Masters run ends in semifinals

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Indian shuttler Kiran George's impressive run at the Korea Masters came to an end with a semifinal loss to Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn

Sindhu squanders lead, crashes out of Kumamoto Masters

Sindhu squanders lead, crashes out of Kumamoto Masters

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

India's campaign came to a premature end as double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu crashed out in the pre-quarterfinals of the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 badminton tournament on Thursday.

'Pant is better than Shahid Afridi'

'Pant is better than Shahid Afridi'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

On the field too, the depth and talent is unmatched. Mushtaq acknowledged the gulf between India and the Rest.

'Judges Don't Descend From Mars Or The Moon'

'Judges Don't Descend From Mars Or The Moon'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

'The quality of justice is directly linked to the quality of judges -- if that suffers, justice delivery suffers.'