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Cricket brings happiness for Afghan public but can't help if Australia refuses to play us: Rashid

Cricket brings happiness for Afghan public but can't help if Australia refuses to play us: Rashid

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

"You can't do anything about it," Rashid Khan conceded as he tried to make sense of Australia's refusal to play bilateral cricket with Afghanistan men's team, which he believes, achieves nothing beyond denying happiness to his people.

'Exhilarating experience': Modi goes snorkelling in Lakshadweep

'Exhilarating experience': Modi goes snorkelling in Lakshadweep

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Modi was in Lakshadweep on January 2 and 3 to inaugurate the Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection and lay foundation stone for the renovation of primary healthcare facility and five model Anganwadi centres.

Indian Super Moms aiming for Asian Games glory

Indian Super Moms aiming for Asian Games glory

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Here are the Indian Super Moms' at the Hangzhou Asian Games beginning on September 23.

V-Day: What Designers Suggest For Yami, Mira And You

V-Day: What Designers Suggest For Yami, Mira And You

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Understated or elegant, flirty or playful -- whatever your style, these designers have a tip for you.

Your OTT Planner For Diwali Hols

Your OTT Planner For Diwali Hols

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives you options from all the action promised on OTT this week.

How does AMU's minority status matter to people, asks SC bench

How does AMU's minority status matter to people, asks SC bench

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

How does it matter for people whether the Aligarh Muslim University is a minority institution or not when it has continued to be an institute of national importance without the minority tag, the Supreme Court said on Thursday as it underlined that the intent of Article 30 of the Constitution is not to "ghettoise the minority".

'Imagine the impact of India winning women's World Cup!'

'Imagine the impact of India winning women's World Cup!'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Captain Mithali Raj believes the Indian women's team are more than capable of winning the upcoming ODI World Cup.

Historic! Two Saudi women to compete in Dakar Rally

Historic! Two Saudi women to compete in Dakar Rally

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Women were not allowed to drive cars in Saudi Arabia until a ban was lifted in 2018. "I soon realised that I was unlocking doors and breaking down barriers with my achievements. We are paving the way for females to understand the journey we are taking and to join us."

This girl is an inspiration for India's women

This girl is an inspiration for India's women

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

A 19-year-old national player in Taekwondo and Wushu, who bravely fought off a man trying to molest her and then handed him over to the police, has been rewarded by the Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi for her bravery and courage.

10 Women have their say on Women's Day

10 Women have their say on Women's Day

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Some of Bollywood's amazing women shared some amazing words on Women's Day.

#WomensDay, Bollywood Style

#WomensDay, Bollywood Style

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Bollywood celebrates Women.

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'I thought of a suppressed country and a free world.' 'If we travel from one to another, what will that road look like?' 'What colours, music there will be? What kind of people would you see?'

After temple replicas, Banarasi sarees on Ram temple theme a hit too

After temple replicas, Banarasi sarees on Ram temple theme a hit too

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The weavers have received customised orders for various patterns on the sarees, including Ram Mandir motifs on the pallu, designs detailing life of Lord Ram right from his childhood to killing Ravana, and 'Shree Ram' inscriptions on the border.

Women's WC: Pakistan stun Windies in rain-hit match

Women's WC: Pakistan stun Windies in rain-hit match

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Pakistan ended their 18-match losing streak with win over the West Indies

'You Can Be Ice Cold Evil'

'You Can Be Ice Cold Evil'

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'You don't have to be screaming and making faces to be evil.'

'Strangulated democracy': Sonia on suspension of MPs

'Strangulated democracy': Sonia on suspension of MPs

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Noting that the assembly election results being very disappointing is an understatement, the Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson urged party MPs to channel their disappointment into positivity for next year's general elections.

How Tendulkar inspired Shafali's cricketing journey

How Tendulkar inspired Shafali's cricketing journey

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Five years ago, a starry-eyed Shafali Verma wrestled through a vociferous crowd at the nondescript Lahli ground in Haryana to get a glimpse of her idol Sachin Tendulkar, the moment that inspired the then 10-year-old to take up the game.

9 Roles Zeenat Aman Would Like To Play

9 Roles Zeenat Aman Would Like To Play

Rediff.com30 May 2023

These are the roles Ms Aman would have loved to try her hand at.

Should ICC separate women's media rights?

Should ICC separate women's media rights?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

ICC shared impressive television broadcast, digital audience and attendance numbers from the tournament on Thursday, which it said have set 'new benchmarks'. According to ICC estimates, 70% of the game's billion-plus fans want to see more women's cricket, which resulted in 1.1 billion video views for the tournament in Australia.

SEE: Women's hockey team in tears as they speak to PM Modi

SEE: Women's hockey team in tears as they speak to PM Modi

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The girls stood with their arms around each other as the PM congratulated them on their stellar effort.

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.

Meet Ranveer's Spunky Sister...

Meet Ranveer's Spunky Sister...

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

If Anjali Anand's attitude is spunky, her sense of style is spunkier.

The inspiring story of Medak's women farmers

The inspiring story of Medak's women farmers

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Meet the women who are now an inspiration to millions of farmers across India.

No change in women's World Cup schedule despite COVID threat in New Zealand

No change in women's World Cup schedule despite COVID threat in New Zealand

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

New Zealand Cricket has tweaked its home fixture to reduce travel to minimise risk of COVID-19 infection.

Why Savitribai's life is an inspiration for all

Why Savitribai's life is an inspiration for all

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

How did a young girl with no formal education become one of India's most inspiring teachers and social reformers?

'Hima Das will inspire younger athletes'

'Hima Das will inspire younger athletes'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

President, PM hail Hima Das after unprecedented feat

In pix: An Indian family that inspires pilots

In pix: An Indian family that inspires pilots

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Since 1954, the Bhasins have collectively flown every aircraft in India.

The Web Series That Inspired Nikkhil Advani

The Web Series That Inspired Nikkhil Advani

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

In a new series, Bollywood's towering talents, who themselves made brilliant works this year, pick their favourite show of 2021, and tell us just why they loved it.

The Dalai Lama Is Just 50 Km From China

The Dalai Lama Is Just 50 Km From China

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The Dalai Lama's proximity to the Chinese border will anger the Communist dictators in Beijing, who despise the Tibetan spiritual leader who retains his influence in his homeland 64 years after he fled Tibet.

Archery: Jyothi takes pole to propel India to top spot in qualification

Archery: Jyothi takes pole to propel India to top spot in qualification

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Jyothi, who boasts of eight medals at the World Championships, dropped just five points to total 355 at the midway mark of 36 arrows. She shot 16 perfect 10s, and 15 more Xs (closer to the centre).

Fashion for Young, Wild, Women!

Fashion for Young, Wild, Women!

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Styles that will dominate the summer of 2021.

Sky Is NOT The Limit For These Stars

Sky Is NOT The Limit For These Stars

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

A picture of glamour and grit in the face of an emergency, the air hostess, flight attendant or air stewardess is often the hero we didn't know we needed.

India In 2023: 'Looking Like A Wow'

India In 2023: 'Looking Like A Wow'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

'An important dimension that shone through was the enormous pride in India, a general belief that as Indians we are starting to count globally and we are at the forefront of the world.'

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.

Pictures That Best Capture 2023's Hindi Cinema

Pictures That Best Capture 2023's Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

From moments that felt long time in the coming to swashbuckling statements that could be interpreted in more ways than one, there are some that fanned our nostalgia, some made our jaws drop (or stomachs churn), some hit too close home, still others left us with a lingering sense of guilt. Sukanya Verma picks cinematic imagery that stood out in 2023.

Historic! Bangladesh script their first-ever win in Women's WC

Historic! Bangladesh script their first-ever win in Women's WC

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Bangladesh capitalised on Pakistan's late slump to win their first ever Women's World Cup match on Monday.

Women's WC: Indian batters must raise their game against WI

Women's WC: Indian batters must raise their game against WI

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Coach Ramesh Powar made it clear that he want the seniors to accept more responsibility.

'How can the US tolerate such injustice against the Palestinians?'

'How can the US tolerate such injustice against the Palestinians?'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

'This award is funded by American money so I took this decision.'

No big deal losing to my role model Jyothi: Aditi

No big deal losing to my role model Jyothi: Aditi

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Compound archery does not feature in Olympics and Asian Games is the only multisport extravaganza they get to compete in and Aditi was "excited" to fight for a bronze in her maiden appearances.

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Meet the youngsters who rule India's social media.