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Indian women relegated from FIH Pro League

Indian women relegated from FIH Pro League

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

The Indian women were on Saturday relegated from the FIH Pro Hockey League after losing to China 0-3 in their penultimate match, a result which placed them at the bottom of the points table.

FIH Pro League: Woeful India stare at relegation

FIH Pro League: Woeful India stare at relegation

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

India women lose 0-2 to Belgium, suffer sixth straight defeat in European leg

FIH Pro League: Wasteful India suffer another defeat

FIH Pro League: Wasteful India suffer another defeat

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

A poor display in penalty shootout cost the Indian women's hockey team dearly as they lost 0-2 to Argentina after the Salima Tete-led side came back from two goals down in a FIH Pro League match in London on Wednesday.

AI Hiring Remains a Challenge in India

AI Hiring Remains a Challenge in India

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Companies typically face challenges in recruiting candidates who are skilled in AI, machine learning and generative artificial intelligence though they have hundreds of vacancies.

Asian Games hockey: Lalit returns; Savita to lead women's team

Asian Games hockey: Lalit returns; Savita to lead women's team

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Besides two goalkeepers, the Asian Games-bound team will have six defenders, five midfielders and as many forwards.

'Friend' strangled Haryana Cong worker with mobile charger: Cops

'Friend' strangled Haryana Cong worker with mobile charger: Cops

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Haryana Police have arrested a "friend" of Congress worker Himani Narwal for allegedly strangling her after a fight at her home and later dumping her body in a suitcase. The accused, Sachin, hails from Jhajjar and was arrested in Delhi. Police say he strangled Narwal with a wired mobile phone charger and then took her jewellery, laptop, and ring before dumping her body in a suitcase and fleeing the scene. Narwal's body was found stuffed in a suitcase in Rohtak on Saturday, leading to the formation of a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the murder. Congress party members have expressed grief and demanded justice for Narwal, who was a dedicated party worker and also took part in the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra.

'HIL will make hockey families stress-free'

'HIL will make hockey families stress-free'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Women's HIL will provide financial stability to junior players and attract youth to hockey: Savita Punia

Pro League: Sloppy India go down to Netherlands

Pro League: Sloppy India go down to Netherlands

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

It was stalwart India goalkeeper and former skipper Savita Punia's 300th international match but she was beaten in the seventh minute by a reverse hit from a Reijnen.

Women's Hockey: Spain sink India with late goal

Women's Hockey: Spain sink India with late goal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

The Indian women's hockey team lost 0-1 to Spain in the return leg match of the FIH Pro League.

History made! Odisha Warriors win inaugural Women's HIL

History made! Odisha Warriors win inaugural Women's HIL

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Odisha Warriors emerged victorious in the inaugural Women's Hockey India League, securing a hard-fought 2-1 win over JSW Soorma Hockey Club in the final.

Sensex climbs 260 points on FII buying, hopes of India-US trade deal

Sensex climbs 260 points on FII buying, hopes of India-US trade deal

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, State Bank of India, Maruti, Tata Motors, ITC, Tata Steel and Reliance Industries were also among the gainers. Nestle, NTPC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Power Grid and Titan were among the laggards.

Chak De! India women stun Olympic champions Netherlands

Chak De! India women stun Olympic champions Netherlands

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The Indian women's hockey team stunned reigning Olympic champions Netherlands in the shootout after the two sides were locked 2-2 in regulation time.

Women's HIL: Soorma HC edge out Warriors in nail-biter

Women's HIL: Soorma HC edge out Warriors in nail-biter

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Soorma Hockey Club continued their strong showing in the Women's Hockey India League, winning their second match by overcoming Odisha Warriors 2-1.

Women's Pro League: India go down to England in shoot-out

Women's Pro League: India go down to England in shoot-out

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Despite a tense final quarter that saw multiple penalty corners, Spain's defence stood firm to deny Germany an equaliser.

Sensex, Nifty surge over 2% on rally in global markets

Sensex, Nifty surge over 2% on rally in global markets

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

All the BSE sectoral indices closed in the green. BSE Realty, Auto, Capital Goods and Industrials were lead gainers, jumping up to 5 per cent. IndusInd Bank was the lead gainer among Sensex shares, surging by 6.84 per cent. Tata Motors rallied 4.50 per cent. Larsen & Toubro, Axis Bank, Adani Ports, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and HCL Tech were also among the gainers. ITC and Hindustan Unilever were the only laggards.

Hockey Pro League: Germany women hand India a thrashing

Hockey Pro League: Germany women hand India a thrashing

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Germany clinched their first win of the season as they stormed to a 4-0 win against India in the women's FIH Hockey Pro League.

Sensex jumps 1,131 points; reclaims 75K

Sensex jumps 1,131 points; reclaims 75K

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

From the Sensex pack, Zomato jumped over 7 per cent. ICICI Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, Larsen & Toubro, Asian Paints, Titan, Kotak Mahindra Bank and State Bank of India were among the gainers. However, Bajaj Finserv, Bharti Airtel, Tech Mahindra and Reliance Industries were the laggards.

Haryana Cong worker found dead, mother claims she was 'close to Hooda's wife'

Haryana Cong worker found dead, mother claims she was 'close to Hooda's wife'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

The body of a Congress worker was found stuffed inside a suitcase near the Sampla bus stand in Rohtak on Friday. The body of Himani Narwal was found in a big blue suitcase, following which the information regarding this was provided to the Sampla police station.

Haryana Cong worker's killer may be from party: Mother

Haryana Cong worker's killer may be from party: Mother

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Himani Narwal's body was found stuffed in a suitcase in Rohtak on Saturday after which the Haryana Police set up a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the murder.

Women HIL: Soorma outclass Pipers

Women HIL: Soorma outclass Pipers

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

JSW Soorma Hockey Club earned a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Delhi SG Pipers in the Women's Hockey India League.

HIL: UP Rudras down Team Gonasika

HIL: UP Rudras down Team Gonasika

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Women's HIL: Odisha Warriors beat Soorma Hockey Club in shootout

Sensex surges 740 points, closes above 73K

Sensex surges 740 points, closes above 73K

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

From the Sensex pack, Adani Ports, Tata Steel, Power Grid, Mahindra & Mahindra, NTPC, Tech Mahindra, Tata Motors, ITC, Nestle India, HCL Technologies, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, Asian Paints and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the gainers. Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank, and Zomato were the laggards.

Sensex gains 148 points; Nifty ends in red

Sensex gains 148 points; Nifty ends in red

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Among Sensex shares, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finance, Zomato, Nestle, Bajaj Finserv, Maruti and Titan were the biggest gainers. Sun Pharma, Power Grid, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Asian Paints and Tata Motors were among the laggards.

Savita's heroics hand India first win in Hockey WC

Savita's heroics hand India first win in Hockey WC

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The Indian captain led from the front and pulled off as many as six saves in the shootout

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.

Markets end in green; Sensex climbs 319 points

Markets end in green; Sensex climbs 319 points

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied for the third session on the trot, helped by a rally in global markets after lower-than-expected consumer inflation in the US ignited hopes of more rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The 30-share BSE index climbed 318.74 points or 0.42 per cent to revisit 77,000 level at 77,042.82.

India ready to roar in Hockey Pro League

India ready to roar in Hockey Pro League

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

India's women's hockey team, led by captain Salima Tete, is confident of an improved performance in the upcoming Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Pro League.

DIG gives tips to schoolgirls on how to bear bright babies

DIG gives tips to schoolgirls on how to bear bright babies

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

A video showing a woman Deputy Inspector General of Police in Madhya Pradesh offering advice to teenage school students on dos and don'ts for bearing 'ojaswi' (bright) babies, including 'not to conceive on full-moon night', has gone viral.

'When He Played The Tabla It Was Magic'

'When He Played The Tabla It Was Magic'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

'The balance Zakir Bhai created between rhythm and execution...his maths during his performances were perfect, and yet he was a fountain of improvisation.'

'Dr Chidambaram Was An Extraordinary Mentor'

'Dr Chidambaram Was An Extraordinary Mentor'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

'He was deeply committed to nurturing young talent and encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration.'

Sebi's new steps to reduce risks in F&O trading

Sebi's new steps to reduce risks in F&O trading

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

The new proposal comes close on the heels of six measures introduced by Sebi to curb frenzy in index derivatives.

'Leading from front': First Lady Savita Kovind stitches face masks

'Leading from front': First Lady Savita Kovind stitches face masks

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

These masks will be distributed at various shelter homes of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board.

Englebert's hat-trick powers Soorma to Women's HIL final

Englebert's hat-trick powers Soorma to Women's HIL final

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Charlotte Englebert scored a hat-trick to power JSW Soorma Hockey Club to the final of the inaugural Women's Hockey India League with a 4-2 win over Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers.

Savita's father thanks Irish voters for 'historic' abortion vote

Savita's father thanks Irish voters for 'historic' abortion vote

Rediff.com27 May 2018

In the referendum held on Friday and results announced on Saturday, people in Ireland voted overwhelmingly to overturn the abortion ban by 66.4 per cent to 33.6 per cent.

'She was India's Daughter and India's Pride'

'She was India's Daughter and India's Pride'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Savita Kanswal, 26, was posthumously awarded the highest adventure award at Rashtrapati Bhavan this month. She died heroically, as she had lived, doing what no woman had done before her.

Indian defender breaks auction record in HIL

Indian defender breaks auction record in HIL

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Udita attracts highest bid in first half of HIL women's auction

Inquest rules Savita died of 'medical misadventure'

Inquest rules Savita died of 'medical misadventure'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar, who lost her life after being denied an abortion at a hospital in Ireland, died of "medical misadventure", a jury at her inquest ruled unanimously.

Can new Coach, captain lead women's hockey to glory?

Can new Coach, captain lead women's hockey to glory?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Forget past and think about future: coach Harendra Singh's advice to women's hockey team

Savita Halappanavar inquest: Doctor admits system failures

Savita Halappanavar inquest: Doctor admits system failures

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Savita Halappanavar's consultant obstetrician has admitted there were a number of system failures in her care at Galway University Hospital, where the 17-week pregnant Indian dentist died last October.

Never thought he would become President: Savita Kovind

Never thought he would become President: Savita Kovind

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

"It is a very proud moment for us. The country is celebrating," Kovind's daughter Swati said.