For women's hockey in the country, this result may well turn out to be a watershed moment.
On a roll after back-to-back wins, the vintage Chennai Super Kings would look to extend their winning run when they clash with struggling Kolkata Knight Riders in their next IPL match in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Both Anand and Sethuraman inched themselves up to five points out of a possible seven and shared the joint eighth spot after a rather dull day that witnessed several draws on the top tables.
Former champions Kolkata Knight Riders will look to strike a perfect balance under the astute leadership of Eoin Morgan when they open their IPL campaign against a consistent Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai on Sunday.
State BJP spokesman Keshav Upadhya termed it as "vendetta politics", while former chief minister Fadnavis said this would not impact his plans to travel and meet people.
Hema Malini celebrated her 69th birthday by launching her biography, Hema Malini: Beyond The Dream Girl.
'I did not go for the Oscars because I was not invited. I felt bad but I watched the show on television. I had never watched the Oscars before this, it was my first time.' Lion actor Abhishek Bharate looks back at the film.
Union minister files a case against Rajasthan officials, alleges that audio recordings of tapped phone conversations has tarnished his reputation and disturbed his mental peace.
Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
The interim report highlights key competition issues in the e-commerce space like deep discounting, the imposition of unfair terms and conditions, the growing dependence of brick and mortar establishments on online platforms, and opaqueness in search rankings.
The markets have been unable to sustain at higher levels as a rise in bond yields globally, especially in the US have dented sentiment. Surging commodity prices, especially crude oil that have now hit $70 a barrel (Brent) coupled with inflation woes and fear of sporadic lockdown across major economic hubs back home as Covid cases rise have chased the bulls away. In the short-term, analysts expect the markets to remain volatile as they react to news flow - both from overseas and developments back home. Investors, they say, need to keep a tab on how the US treasury yields move, which in turn will have a ripple effect on how big money moves across developed (DMs) and emerging markets (EMs), including India.
Hansal Mehta's nine-hour drama series Scam 1992 needs to be viewed by everyone, young and old, recommends Moumita Bhattacharya.
Vaibhav Tidke, a young entrepreneur fresh out of college, talks about how it's high time the government should tap into research, provide entrepreneurial opportunities, and support the pure sciences.
'Everyone wants to get involved when there is success.' 'But what about guaranteeing it?' 'Making sure girls have the opportunity to succeed all the time?'
High-profile figures Eknath Khadse and Vindo Tawde are missing from it.
Newly weds Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal looked lovely at their second Mumbai reception.
Reader Vaibhav Kothari not just ran into Sushmita Sen, but also played a spot of Holi with the actress.
While sport climbing made its debut in the Olympics only this year, it has had a popular home in India for many years now.
Kalra was in line to replace senior opener Shikhar Dhawan in the Ranji squad but as it now stands, he will not play any further.
Check out the Kolkata Knight Riders squad for the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League.
Rediff readers tell us how they celebrated the festival amidst the pandemic.
Lukman Meriwala's fifer was the cornerstone of Baroda's thumping nine-wicket win over Chhattisgarh
Arun, 24, is from Kolkata. He's a bartender. Vidya, 8, studies in an English medium school. Her father is a chaiwala. Purvika, 9, has big, bright eyes. Her father works in a beer bar. All of them are united by one cause alone: To become actors and join the film industry.
Will request Bedi to withdraw his demand of removing his name from a stand: DDCA Prez
Olympic Silver medalist Mirabai Chani's feat is a story of grit, dedication and desire, but it isn't unique. In Manipur, discovers Vaibhav Raghunandan.
A round-up of Ranji matches played on Monday.
The pandemic has confined students across all ages to home and digital education is the only way to continue learning.
'The pure grace and proportion in Manoj Bajpayee's performance shows he knows his art inside out,' applauds Sukanya Verma.
Mumbai bowlers restricted Delhi to 211/7 and then cantered to the target in 31.5 overs, as Prithvi Shaw tore into the Delhi attack.
The youngest Deol got engaged to Delhi-based businessman Vaibhav Vora on June 22.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Assam and Mizoram, Himanta Biswa Sarma and Zoramthanga respectively, and urged them to ensure peace along the disputed border and find an amicable settlement.
Former World champion Viswanathan Anand struggled for the second day running as he was held to a draw by almost-retired Robert Hess of the United States in the second round of Isle of Man International Chess tournament.
Krunal Pandya's all-round show helped Baroda beat Uttarakhand by five runs in their opening game of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, in Vadodara, on Sunday.
'I want to repeat that we have a majority of the MLAs and even our adversaries know this'
Countrywide raids are being conducted in connection with a money laundering case linked to a fertiliser scam.
PIX: Ahana Deol's wedding reception in New Delhi.
Looking at pictures of Dharmendra and Hema Malini's youngest daughter Ahana's mehendi ceremony.
There may be flaws, but there is no denying that Karthik G Krish's Kappal is thoroughly entertaining. But do remember to leave your thinking cap at home, writes S Saraswathi
Experts say it is difficult to determine country of origin where most products are manufactured and sold, as part of a complex global value chain.
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