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Fresh hope for suspended Archery Association of India

Fresh hope for suspended Archery Association of India

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The World Archery on Friday wrote to the Indian Olympic Association, stating the Archery Association of India suspension might be lifted by the end of this month if a clear roadmap is established.

'I was really fond of Kumkum'

'I was really fond of Kumkum'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Kumkum, who featured in some of the most memorable songs in Hindi cinema, passed away on Tuesday. She was 86.

Is Lehman's son ready to fill vacant No 6 spot?

Is Lehman's son ready to fill vacant No 6 spot?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Jake Lehmann's strong form could force an awkward decision at the selectors table where his father sits.

PIX: Ireland complete massive chase to stun England in third ODI

PIX: Ireland complete massive chase to stun England in third ODI

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Ireland's Paul Stirling and captain Andy Balbirnie struck superb centuries as the tourists chased down a daunting target of 329 to stun world champions England with a seven-wicket win in the third and final One-Day International at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday. The series is the first in the International Cricket Council's 13-team Super League that serves as the qualifiers for the 2023 World Cup in India, where the hosts and the leading seven sides will play at the finals.

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Illustrious international thinkers met at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2021 and many discussions addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world at large.

Meet TIME's Person of the Year: The Guardians

Meet TIME's Person of the Year: The Guardians

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered at the GulfKingdom's consulate in Istanbul in October, and three other journalists were named TIME's Person of the Year, an honour that recognises them for "taking great risks in pursuit of greater truths" and "for speaking up and for speaking out". "For taking great risks in pursuit of greater truths, for the imperfect but essential quest for facts, for speaking up and for speaking out, the Guardians -- Jamal Khashoggi, the Capital Gazette, Maria Ressa, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo -- are TIME's Person of the Year," the magazine said on Tuesday. Here's all you need to know about TIME's Guardians.

Ponting on who should open the batting for Australia in Tests vs India

Ponting on who should open the batting for Australia in Tests vs India

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Former captain Ricky Ponting said Aaron Finch and uncapped Marcus Harris should open the batting for Australia in the upcoming four-Test series against India.

US On Diplomacy Road With Taliban?

US On Diplomacy Road With Taliban?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

There is growing acceptance of the idea in the international community that engaging the Taliban government is a far better approach than ostracising it, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

PIX: Taimur-Innaya celebrate Raksha Bandhan

PIX: Taimur-Innaya celebrate Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

It's Raksha Bandhan and Bollywood is celebrating!

WhatsApp further clarifies on new privacy policy

WhatsApp further clarifies on new privacy policy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

WhatsApp on Tuesday said its latest policy update does not affect the privacy of messages as the Facebook-owned company sought to address concerns around security of user data on the platform.

French author Patrick Modiano bags Nobel prize in literature

French author Patrick Modiano bags Nobel prize in literature

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

French writer Patrick Modiano has won the Nobel Prize for Literature, The Swedish Academy said on Thursday.

US paves way for high-tech product sales to India

US paves way for high-tech product sales to India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

India has become the 37th country to join the list of Strategic Trade Authorization-1 category, the only South Asian nation.

Ready to forgo 1/3rd share in Ayodhya land: Shia body to SC

Ready to forgo 1/3rd share in Ayodhya land: Shia body to SC

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

"I am supporting the Hindu side," lawyer M C Dhingra, appearing for Shia Wakf Board, told the bench.

India joins Australia Group against spread of bio-chem weapons

India joins Australia Group against spread of bio-chem weapons

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The Australia Group seeks to ensure that exports do not contribute to the development of chemical or biological weapons.

Rape victims' testimony not confidence-inspiring: HC

Rape victims' testimony not confidence-inspiring: HC

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

In the second judgment, she said sole testimony of the victim in rape cases is sufficient to fix criminal liability. "However, in the present case, considering the sub-standard quality of testimony of the prosecutrix, it would be a grave injustice to send the appellant behind bars for 10 years, her order said.

Transfer Talk: Arsenal's Jenkinson joins West Ham on loan

Transfer Talk: Arsenal's Jenkinson joins West Ham on loan

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

West Ham United have bolstered their defensive options with the signing of England fullback Carl Jenkinson from Arsenal on a season-long loan, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

Hurrah! My son gets into school, but...

Hurrah! My son gets into school, but...

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

'I am just hoping school reopens and our son gets to enjoy this phase, make new friends and gain new experiences,' says Divya Nair.

Athletics PIX: Parchment, Crouser steal the limelight

Athletics PIX: Parchment, Crouser steal the limelight

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

A summary of Thursday's finals in Track and Field at the Tokyo Olympics.

'ISIS militants are barbarians, never seen or heard of anything like them'

'ISIS militants are barbarians, never seen or heard of anything like them'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Two Indians who returned from Najaf in Iraq recount their horrible ordeal that began almost a month ago when the Sunni militants took over Iraq and declared a new Islamic state.

'Saluting the life of iconic Yoga guru B K S Iyengar'

'Saluting the life of iconic Yoga guru B K S Iyengar'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

World Cup PHOTOS: Where did Brazil lose the plot?

World Cup PHOTOS: Where did Brazil lose the plot?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Brazil failed to win for the first time in 11 games with their own lacklustre midfield as much to blame for the 0-0 draw with Mexico as the inspired goalkeeping performance of Guillermo Ochoa.

OMG: This Brit lady gets 15 orgasms a week

OMG: This Brit lady gets 15 orgasms a week

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

A round up of all the sex news from around the world

CWG PHOTOS: Take a look at India's 15 gold medal winners at Glasgow

CWG PHOTOS: Take a look at India's 15 gold medal winners at Glasgow

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

India finished a creditable fifth with 64 medals; including 15 yellow metals even as a couple of officials embarrassed the contingent by their antics. Take a look at India's gold brigade...

Expect a cracker in India's WT20 opener vs Pakistan

Expect a cracker in India's WT20 opener vs Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Watch out for Shahid Afridi's pyrotechnics against Ravichandran Ashwin's variations, Umar Gul's pace against Virat Kohli's bravado and Saeed Ajmal's guile against Mahendra Singh Dhoni's flair.

7 women make it to Fortune India's 40 under 40 list

7 women make it to Fortune India's 40 under 40 list

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

The list comprises entrepreneurs and professionals aged 40 and less as of December 31, 2013.

'I am ecstatic to portray Ramanujan on screen'

'I am ecstatic to portray Ramanujan on screen'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

From being a former national table tennis champion to portraying the role of Srinivasa Ramanujan in Ramanujan, Abhinay Vaddi talks about his journey.

World Cup shooting: Rai wins another silver, maiden medal for Ayonika

World Cup shooting: Rai wins another silver, maiden medal for Ayonika

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Continuing his good run of form, pistol shooter Jitu Rai clinched a silver medal in the ISSF World Cup in Maribor, Slovenia, after Ayonika Paul bagged her maiden international medal as a senior shooter by settling for a bronze in the 10m air rifle event.

Champions League: Will Ronaldo be fit for Dortmund clash?

Champions League: Will Ronaldo be fit for Dortmund clash?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Real Madrid top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo's participation against Borussia Dortmund in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg is still in doubt with the player nursing a knee problem, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday.

I-T laws that complicate your life

I-T laws that complicate your life

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Many direct taxation rules lack clarity and the rulings on these also differ from case to case.

India tour: Faulkner recalled as Aus name squads for ODIs, T20s

India tour: Faulkner recalled as Aus name squads for ODIs, T20s

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

All-rounder Cartwright gets call-up, recovering Starc still sidelined

Doing business in India set to become easier

Doing business in India set to become easier

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

It will provide a single-stop shop for all business licences and permits, eliminate the need for a physical interface with various regulatory authorities at the central, state and local government levels and provide all business-related information 24x7 on a single portal.

People have exaggerated notions about themselves: Pawan Bansal

People have exaggerated notions about themselves: Pawan Bansal

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

'Manish Tiwari has been trying for the Chandigarh seat since 1991, but I have never considered him a rival. If all he said the other day was targeted against me, it is unacceptable and I take strong exception to it,' former Railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal tells Anita Katyal in an exclusive interview.

Marriage? Be careful boys and girls!

Marriage? Be careful boys and girls!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Six financial situations post marriage that will drive you nuts :-)

CPI-M protests over fuel price hike

CPI-M protests over fuel price hike

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

According to police, CPI-M legislator K Bhimrao and other party supporters were arrested from Guindy railway station in Chennai.

India, United Kingdom should be partners of choice: Cameron

India, United Kingdom should be partners of choice: Cameron

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Asserting that United Kingdom and India should be "partners of choice", British Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday said the two countries have made "extraordinary progress" on trade and investment since 2010 and that the "positive momentum" should continue.

Monsoon woes: 52 stranded villagers rescued in Haryana

Monsoon woes: 52 stranded villagers rescued in Haryana

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Fifty-two people, including 15 children, stranded on a tract of land in Haryana's Yamunanagar district due to floods triggered by heavy rains, were rescued on Monday. Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue and DisasterManagement, Krishna Mohan said in Chandigarh that the villagers were rescued by the National Disaster Management Authority and army personnel today morning with help from the civil administration.

The 5 WORST Telugu Movies of 2014 so far

The 5 WORST Telugu Movies of 2014 so far

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Telugu cinema saw some pretty bad films this year.

Your Best Photographs of 2013

Your Best Photographs of 2013

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

We invited you, dear readers, to share your BEST photographs of 2013. Check out these amazing photographs!

Sports Shorts: Winning start for India on Aus hockey tour

Sports Shorts: Winning start for India on Aus hockey tour

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday