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How India women's team can bounce back after England debacle

How India women's team can bounce back after England debacle

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

India's women's cricket team coach Ramesh Powar says going forward he may try something new or bring in new players.

Ae Watan Mere Watan Review: Radio Ga Ga!

Ae Watan Mere Watan Review: Radio Ga Ga!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Ae Watan Mere Watan tries to get a grasp on the mind of youngsters, shaped by the words of inspiring leaders, committed to the cause of independent India. It's significant because their support isn't based on 'andh bhakti', but leadership that encourages questions, observes Sukanya Verma.

Power struggle in WFI: IOA appoints ad hoc committee

Power struggle in WFI: IOA appoints ad hoc committee

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Bhupinder Singh Bajwa will be the chairman of the panel with hockey Olympian M M Somaya and former international shuttler Manjusha Kanwar being the other two members.

India taught us how to play in these conditions: Knight

India taught us how to play in these conditions: Knight

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

England captain Heather Knight on Saturday conceded India showed them how to play in testing conditions after Harmanpreet Kaur's side notched up the biggest-ever win by runs in women's Test cricket.

Dry Day Review: Jitendra Kumar Gets A Thumbs Up Again

Dry Day Review: Jitendra Kumar Gets A Thumbs Up Again

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

There is an authenticity and sense of purpose about Dry Day which is appealing, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Army okays permanent commission for eligible women officers after SC warning

Army okays permanent commission for eligible women officers after SC warning

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Threatened with contempt action against the Indian Army and its chief Manoj Mukund Naravane by the Supreme Court over non-compliance of its earlier orders, the defence force agreed on Friday to grant permanent commission to all of its eligible women officers.

Pretty, Spunky Khushboo Kankan

Pretty, Spunky Khushboo Kankan

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The Lucknow lass who became a Mumbai kudi.

Asian C'ships: Shooters Arjun, Tilottama win silver, book Olympic berth

Asian C'ships: Shooters Arjun, Tilottama win silver, book Olympic berth

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

A country can win a maximum of two quota places in a particular shooting event.

Youngest at Rio Olympics, 13-year-old rips suit but wins her heat

Youngest at Rio Olympics, 13-year-old rips suit but wins her heat

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

The youngest competitor at the Rio Olympics ripped her swimsuit minutes before her race on Sunday but still managed to beat her two rivals.

Aus women beat White Ferns to win first T20

Aus women beat White Ferns to win first T20

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

It was the first cricket match Down Under in six months.

Pretty, Pretty Priyamani!

Pretty, Pretty Priyamani!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Priyamani's got style tips for everyone -- boomers, Gen X, Z and Y, millennials and Gen Alpha.

Sabse Bada Khiladi Strikes A Pose

Sabse Bada Khiladi Strikes A Pose

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Akshay Kumar showed off his dedicated-to-Bruce Lee fashion chops.

Nithari accused Moninder Pandher walks out of jail

Nithari accused Moninder Pandher walks out of jail

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

The two were charged with rape and murder and sentenced to death by a lower court in the killings in Nithari, Noida, that horrified the nation with the details of sexual assault, brutal murder and hints of possible cannibalism.

Gyanvapi cases: Hindu litigant withdraws citing harassment

Gyanvapi cases: Hindu litigant withdraws citing harassment

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

One of the main litigants from the Hindu side Jitendra Singh Visen has announced that he and his family are withdrawing from all cases related to the Gynavapi issue due to alleged 'harassment'.

The burkini is just a bathing suit!

The burkini is just a bathing suit!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Sanaya Dalal on feminism, France and the burqa

SC to hear plea on Apr 21 for clubbing all lawsuits on Gyanvapi mosque row

SC to hear plea on Apr 21 for clubbing all lawsuits on Gyanvapi mosque row

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha and Justice JB Pardiwala took note of the submissions of lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain that the district judge of Varanasi has deferred five times the decision on a plea seeking clubbing of all civil suits pertaining to the dispute.

My Nobel Moments

My Nobel Moments

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

It was lovely to enjoy the magical atmosphere of celebrating the spectacular accomplishments of extraordinary men and women who had enriched the world of sciences, literature and peace, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan after attending last week's Nobel Prize awards ceremony.

Indian women golfers set to make history at LPGA event

Indian women golfers set to make history at LPGA event

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Aditi, Diksha, Tvesa to play at Ladies Scottish Open.

Court defers verdict on plea for 'Shivling' worship at Gyanvapi to Nov 14

Court defers verdict on plea for 'Shivling' worship at Gyanvapi to Nov 14

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Varanasi district magistrate, police commissioner, Anjuman Intezamia Committee that is managing the Gyanvapi mosque, and Vishwanath Temple Trust were made respondents in the suit.

Mumbai Marathon: Tips From A Marathon Runner

Mumbai Marathon: Tips From A Marathon Runner

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Follow these handy tips on to run the marathon without hurting your body.

Williams sisters happy as women given centre stage

Williams sisters happy as women given centre stage

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Venus Williams said she was 'overjoyed' that Wimbledon organisers gave women the spotlight on the tournament's main showcourts on Wednesday.

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

In Dubai, A Ganesh Nadar encountered high speeds on smooth-as-silk-roads, no bureaucracy, gold, Mr Toad's. And snow!

The Vaccine War Review: Absorbing Drama

The Vaccine War Review: Absorbing Drama

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The Vaccine War leans towards stoking nationalistic fervour, but that shouldn't stop you from watching a film that is solemn about the Indian scientific community's achievement, notes Mayur Sanap.

Varanasi court to hear Hindu plea to worship Gyanvapi Shivling on Dec 2

Varanasi court to hear Hindu plea to worship Gyanvapi Shivling on Dec 2

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

A Varanasi court on Thursday rejected the Gyanvapi masjid committee's objection to a petition seeking the right to worship a 'Shivling' claimed to have been found in the mosque complex, and fixed December 2 for hearing the case.

Trial Period Review: Terribly Outdated

Trial Period Review: Terribly Outdated

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

If Trial Period was not such a slight piece of film-making, it would have some problematic messaging, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Varanasi court puts off verdict in Gyanvapi 'Shivling' case to Nov 17

Varanasi court puts off verdict in Gyanvapi 'Shivling' case to Nov 17

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

A fast-track court on Monday postponed till November 17 its judgment on a plea seeking permission to allow the worship of a 'Shivling' claimed to have been found inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi.

Will Gehlot's welfare schemes help Congress buck trend in Rajasthan?

Will Gehlot's welfare schemes help Congress buck trend in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

With no apparent wave on the ground or pressing everyday issues, that's what it boils down for voters as Rajasthan readies for assembly polls this week.

SC to hear plea for wazu during Ramzan at Gyanvapi on April 14

SC to hear plea for wazu during Ramzan at Gyanvapi on April 14

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on April 14 a plea by the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid committee seeking permission for wazu (ritual ablution) at the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi during the month of Ramzan.

Did Australia err by not playing warm up games?

Did Australia err by not playing warm up games?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

Suresh Raina is baffled by Australian team's decision to opt for simulation training rather than play warm-up games ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy four-Test series.

Why the Indian women's team are struggling in T20s...

Why the Indian women's team are struggling in T20s...

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Despite the 0-3 whitewash in the T20 series against England, India coach WV Raman said he was not crestfallen and is looking ahead to the future with many youngsters coming up.

Shouts of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', 'Vande Mataram'

Shouts of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', 'Vande Mataram'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A lady in a white salwar suit leads the chants of people holding both Indian and US flags.

HC directs RSS weekly to remove article on Christian school principal

HC directs RSS weekly to remove article on Christian school principal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The Delhi high court has directed Organiser magazine to remove from its website an "offending" and prima facie "defamatory" article with allegations of sexual intimacy and exploitation of nuns and Hindu women associated with a church by the principal of a Christian minority school in New Delhi.

Lessons Congress Learnt From Karnataka Win

Lessons Congress Learnt From Karnataka Win

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

It should announce its candidates 45 days before the elections; trust rooted leaders; start its campaign focused on five guarantees six months before elections.

Gyanvapi row: SC asks collector to hold meeting to provide wazu facilities

Gyanvapi row: SC asks collector to hold meeting to provide wazu facilities

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The court was hearing a plea by the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid committee seeking permission for wazu at the mosque complex in Varanasi during the month of Ramzan.

Caste survey: 34% Bihar families earn less than Rs 200/day

Caste survey: 34% Bihar families earn less than Rs 200/day

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

The percentage of households who live on less than Rs 6,000 a month or less than Rs 200 a day among the Scheduled tribe households (42.91 per cent) was almost the same as among scheduled caste households (42.78 per cent).

Glass ceiling? What's that, ask these gritty women

Glass ceiling? What's that, ask these gritty women

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

These inspiring stories of women shattering the glass ceiling will make you believe in a brighter, gender positive future for India.

Be careful! Volunteers warn unsuspecting cricket fans at Asiad

Be careful! Volunteers warn unsuspecting cricket fans at Asiad

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Cricket is bidding to join the programme at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and a decision is expected soon. Gaikwad said his players were enjoying their first major multi-sport Games as athletes and fans.

Infosys again faces legal action for age and gender discrimination in US

Infosys again faces legal action for age and gender discrimination in US

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Infosys Technologies is being sued again by a former senior employee for discrimination on the basis of age, gender and ethnicity while hiring in the US. The suit filed by Jill Prejean, vice-president of talent acquisition, has alleged that the company discriminated and retaliated when she tried to point out the discriminatory actions. Infosys' motion to dismiss the claims made by Prejean was rejected by a judge from the United States District Court Southern District of New York.

Big bonanza for BCCI's office bearers

Big bonanza for BCCI's office bearers

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

An office bearer of the all-powerful BCCI will now be paid a daily allowance of US$ 1000 on foreign tours and will fly first-class.

Sultan Of Delhi Review: Another Gangster Kahani

Sultan Of Delhi Review: Another Gangster Kahani

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

There are plenty of shootouts and a fair amount of sex over the nine brisk episodes though the dialogue is thankfully free of profanity, observes Deepa Gahlot.