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ISL clubs warn AIFF: 'Fix rules or hand us the League'

ISL clubs warn AIFF: 'Fix rules or hand us the League'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Twelve Indian Super League (ISL) clubs on Thursday urged the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to amend the "commercially restrictive" clauses of its constitution during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on December 20, in another reminder that the domestic game may collapse if immediate steps are not taken.

Rahul slams fighting fifty but Karnataka on shaky ground vs Punjab

Rahul slams fighting fifty but Karnataka on shaky ground vs Punjab

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Karnataka on shaky ground against Punjab despite Rahul's fifty; Desai puts Saurashtra on cusp of win

Indian wins race discrimination case against KFC in London

Indian wins race discrimination case against KFC in London

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

An Indian man has won a race discrimination case against a KFC franchise in London and been awarded nearly 67,000 pounds in compensation.

'Prashant Tamang Was In His Sleep When He Left Us'

'Prashant Tamang Was In His Sleep When He Left Us'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Prashant Tamang's wife Martha Aley shut down all speculation about his sudden death on January 11 by confirming that his death was 'natural' and occurred while he was asleep.

The Housemaid Review: Deliciously Twisted

The Housemaid Review: Deliciously Twisted

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

The Housemaid makes up for a few hiccups with a series of sharply staged shocks, resulting in a fun and satisfying thriller, notes Mayur Sanap.

Vijay Hazare: Shivang's five-for helps MP sail into quarters

Vijay Hazare: Shivang's five-for helps MP sail into quarters

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Little-known left-arm spinner Shivang Kumar delivered a career-best five-wicket haul as Madhya Pradesh registered a comfortable seven-wicket victory over star-studded Karnataka to book a place in the Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinals from Group A, in Ahmedabad, on Thursday.

Ranji Trophy: Shami's fiery spell drives Bengal toward innings win

Ranji Trophy: Shami's fiery spell drives Bengal toward innings win

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

India pacer Mohammed Shami's five-wicket burst put Bengal on the verge of an outright victory with bonus point against Services on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match in Kalyani, West Bengal on Saturday.

Afghans Dress As Peaky Blinders, Taliban Arrests Them

Afghans Dress As Peaky Blinders, Taliban Arrests Them

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

If you're living in Afghanistan, you can be a fan of Peaky Blinders, but you certainly cannot dress like them!

Critics Choice Awards: The BIG Winners

Critics Choice Awards: The BIG Winners

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The Critics Choice Awards was held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and saw Hollywood's A-listers get honoured at the first awards ceremony of the year.

New Zealand's Adithya Counts On CSK Stint To Rattle India

New Zealand's Adithya Counts On CSK Stint To Rattle India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Vellore-born NZ spinner Adithya Ashok keen to put India knowledge to test in ODIs

'Cancelled our honeymoon to see Messi'

'Cancelled our honeymoon to see Messi'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

A newly-married couple in Kolkata revealed that they cancelled their honeymoon to catch a glimpse of Messi in Kolkata.

Lebanon hand India's first defeat in Asian Cup U-17 qualifiers

Lebanon hand India's first defeat in Asian Cup U-17 qualifiers

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Despite suffering their first defeat in the qualifiers, India are still in contention. The meet group leaders Iran in a do-or-die match on Sunday. Victory in that match will secure India's passage to the AFC Asian Cup for the 10th time in history.

Mamata's Bhabanipur sees high voter deletions, surpasses Nandigram

Mamata's Bhabanipur sees high voter deletions, surpasses Nandigram

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Election Commission data reveals Bhabanipur constituency in West Bengal recorded significantly higher voter deletions compared to Nandigram, sparking political debate ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls.

Messi Lands In Kolkata Amid Massive Fan Frenzy

Messi Lands In Kolkata Amid Massive Fan Frenzy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Argentine superstar footballer Lionel Messi's touchdown in Kolkata in the early hours of Saturday sent the city into a frenzy.

18 Assam workers killed, 3 missing as truck falls into gorge in Arunachal

18 Assam workers killed, 3 missing as truck falls into gorge in Arunachal

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

A truck accident in Arunachal Pradesh has resulted in the deaths of 18 labourers from Assam. The truck, carrying 22 workers, fell into a gorge in a remote area. Rescue operations are underway to find the missing.

896 Balls, One GOAT: Inside Kolkata's Messi Fan Zone

896 Balls, One GOAT: Inside Kolkata's Messi Fan Zone

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Between 9 and 13 December, the Argentina Football Fans Club of Kolkata is turning Aikatan, a cultural hub just a short walk from Salt Lake Stadium, into a full-blown Messi fan zone, drenched in Argentina's blue and white.

PIX: Manchester City, Villa held; Chelsea lose to Fulham

PIX: Manchester City, Villa held; Chelsea lose to Fulham

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Arsenal's Premier League title prospects were enhanced without them even kicking a ball on Wednesday as their closest challengers Manchester City and Aston Villa both dropped points.

Mamata hits streets, ups ante against Centre as ED row escalates

Mamata hits streets, ups ante against Centre as ED row escalates

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a protest march in Kolkata against Enforcement Directorate searches linked to I-PAC, signaling a show of strength ahead of the 2026 assembly polls. The march featured cultural elements and participation from party members and celebrities.

Aditi Rao Hydari Steps Into A New Role. Any Guesses?

Aditi Rao Hydari Steps Into A New Role. Any Guesses?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The actor who walked down the runway at the Lakme Fashion Week in Delhi has stepped into a new creative role.

Amorim Owns United Struggles, Hits Back at Critics

Amorim Owns United Struggles, Hits Back at Critics

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Scholes also criticised Amorim's treatment of United academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo, who played for England in the Euro 2024 final and scored in United's FA Cup final win over Manchester City that year.

North India reels under near-freezing temperatures

North India reels under near-freezing temperatures

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

A severe cold wave has gripped North India, with temperatures plummeting to near-freezing levels in several areas. The cold wave has disrupted daily life, with dense fog affecting visibility and forcing people to stay indoors.

Australian players question ICC over DRS inconsistencies

Australian players question ICC over DRS inconsistencies

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Meanwhile, Australian captain Pat Cummins also commented on the DRS controversy, noting that RTS appeared to be different from UltraEdge.

Hema Malini's Niece Madhoo At Dharmendra's Prayer Meet

Hema Malini's Niece Madhoo At Dharmendra's Prayer Meet

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

A prayer meet was held for Dharmendra at the Taj Lands End hotel in Bandra, north west Mumbai.

Quentin Tarantino's Top 10 Movies

Quentin Tarantino's Top 10 Movies

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Quentin Tarantino listed his Top 10 movies of the 21st Century, and the list had quite a few surprises.

Amala Paul's Beautiful Godh Bharai

Amala Paul's Beautiful Godh Bharai

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Visuals of Amala Paul's godh bharai ceremony on Instagram look absolutely stunning.

Messi Thanks India After G.O.A.T. tour

Messi Thanks India After G.O.A.T. tour

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'...we carry all this love with us, and we will definitely return, hopefully one day to play a match or on another occasion, but we will definitely return to visit India.'

We'll rise stronger: Gill positive after crushing loss

We'll rise stronger: Gill positive after crushing loss

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Skipper Shubman Gill, who missed the second Test due to a neck injury, struck a defiant tone of unity and resolve after India's 0-2 series loss to South Africa, saying the team would "rise stronger" despite the setback.

Ranji Trophy: Karun notches second ton; Rahane flops

Ranji Trophy: Karun notches second ton; Rahane flops

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Ignored Karun Nair hits 2nd ton to take Karnataka to 319/3 against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy.

PIX: When Messi met Tendulkar

PIX: When Messi met Tendulkar

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Tendulkar also hoped that 'India also reaches the height that we all aspire to (in football).'

City cruise, Villa rally as EPL title race heats up

City cruise, Villa rally as EPL title race heats up

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Manchester City maintained their squeeze on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday, a result that keeps Pep Guardiola's side lurking two points behind the leaders and ready to pounce.

Amorim rues misfortune after Villa sink Manchester United

Amorim rues misfortune after Villa sink Manchester United

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

'We did a very good job that no one is going to remember tomorrow, because what matters is the result.'

EPL: Spirited West Ham rally to beat Newcastle United

EPL: Spirited West Ham rally to beat Newcastle United

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

West Ham United bounced back from conceding an early goal to beat Newcastle United 3-1 on Sunday.

Varun named TN captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Varun named TN captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

India spinner Varun Chakravarthy was on Thursday named the captain of Tamil Nadu for this seasons' national T20 tournament for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, beginning on November 26.

'While Messi draws crowds, Indian football hits standstill'

'While Messi draws crowds, Indian football hits standstill'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Indian men's football team captain Sandesh Jhingan on Wednesday questioned the logic of spending crores on Lionel Messi's high-profile 'GOAT Tour', saying the extravagance has forced him to think if anyone is really concerned about investing in Indian football, which has effectively come to a standstill.

'All The Ministers Surrounded Messi, We Couldn't See Anything'

'All The Ministers Surrounded Messi, We Couldn't See Anything'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi's much-hyped visit to the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday lasted 22 minutes, just enough to underline everything that is wrong in Indian football and the state administration's mismanagement.

13 Magic Malai Dishes

13 Magic Malai Dishes

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Whether it's adding richness to festive desserts or lending silkiness to everyday meals, malai brings an unmistakable depth of flavour to a dish, lifting it into the realm of the scrumptious.

Wood returns as England hunt first Perth win since 1978

Wood returns as England hunt first Perth win since 1978

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

England have not won a first Ashes Test in Australia in nearly 40 years, nor beaten the hosts in Perth since 1978.

10 Ways To Beat The Diwali Blues

10 Ways To Beat The Diwali Blues

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Beat the post-Diwali fatigue and slowly get back into your routine with these simple tips and tricks!

Ireland stun Bangladesh, end 14-month losing streak in T20s

Ireland stun Bangladesh, end 14-month losing streak in T20s

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Ireland snaps 14-month win drought, defends 181 to beat Bangladesh in T20I opener

Historic Firsts In 2025: RCB Win IPL, Neeraj's 90m, Women's WC Triumph

Historic Firsts In 2025: RCB Win IPL, Neeraj's 90m, Women's WC Triumph

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

From Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic first IPL title to star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finally breaking the iconic 90-meter mark to India women winning their first cricket World Cup, this was the year of long-awaited victories and record-breaking feats.