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FIH happy with new draft of HI constitution

FIH happy with new draft of HI constitution

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The FIH also stated that the draw of the Men's Hockey World Cup, to be hosted jointly by Bhubaneswar and Rourkela from January 13 to 29 next year, will take place as per schedule on September 8.

Kurmi stir for ST status hits train services in Bengal, J'khand, Odisha

Kurmi stir for ST status hits train services in Bengal, J'khand, Odisha

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Agitators squatted on railway tracks at various places, leading to cancellation, short-termination and diversion of several trains.

Why Bhutia is considering legal action against AIFF

Why Bhutia is considering legal action against AIFF

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Monday said he might explore legal options after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) turned down his request for a discussion on the appointment of Shaji Prabhakaran as secretary general.

Now, Hockey India also facing suspension...

Now, Hockey India also facing suspension...

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

A delegation from International Hockey Federation (FIH) is in New Delhi to discuss the way forward and avert a possible suspension of Hockey India (HI), currently placed under a Committee of Administrators.

India gears up for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

India gears up for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India open FIFA women's U-17 WC campaign against USA with hope to get at least a point

Recipe: Millet Sesame Modaks

Recipe: Millet Sesame Modaks

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Guilt-free millet modaks are a wholesome addition to your festivities.

Mamata removes Partha Chatterjee from cabinet, all TMC posts

Mamata removes Partha Chatterjee from cabinet, all TMC posts

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The ED had arrested Chatterjee, who is also the Trinamool Congress secretary-general, on July 23 in connection with its investigation into alleged irregularities in the recruitment drives by the School Service Commission.

Trinamool leader calls for sacking of minister Partha Chatterjee

Trinamool leader calls for sacking of minister Partha Chatterjee

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

West Bengal's industry minister Partha Chatterjee, arrested in the SSC scam, should be removed immediately from his post and expelled from the Trinamool Congress, the party's state general secretary Kunal Ghosh demanded on Thursday.

Droupadi Murmu to take oath as India's 15th President today

Droupadi Murmu to take oath as India's 15th President today

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

On July 21, the former Jharkhand governor Murmu registered a historic win over her rival Yashwant Sinha in the Presidential election, becoming the first woman tribal candidate and the second woman in the country to occupy the highest office in the country.

Sister-in-law carries Santali saree for Murmu's swearing-in

Sister-in-law carries Santali saree for Murmu's swearing-in

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

President-elect Droupadi Murmu may wear a traditional Santali saree when she takes the oath of office in Delhi on Monday.

Jaiveer Shergill quits Cong, says sycophancy eating into party like 'termites'

Jaiveer Shergill quits Cong, says sycophancy eating into party like 'termites'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Shergill said the primary reason was that "the ideology and the vision of the current decision makers of the Congress is no longer in sync with the aspirations of the youth and modern India".

U-17 Women's WC: India's campaign ends with Brazil thrashing

U-17 Women's WC: India's campaign ends with Brazil thrashing

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Title contenders Germany and Nigeria on Monday qualified for the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women's Under-17 World Cup from Group B with wins over New Zealand and Chile respectively.

Madhavan reacts as son creates new record in national junior swimming

Madhavan reacts as son creates new record in national junior swimming

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

'Never say never. National Junior Record for 1500m freestyle broken'

'Godard is never of the past'

'Godard is never of the past'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

'He provokes you intellectually so hard that you really break out of your shell and come up with something creative.' 'He can extract a creation out of you, such is the power of Godard and his films.'

Hold elections to avoid jeopardising WC '23: FIH fires ultimatum

Hold elections to avoid jeopardising WC '23: FIH fires ultimatum

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Hockey India's situation is expected to be reviewed again in FIH's next executive board meeting.

2nd T20: Odisha CM Patnaik rings the bell at Barabati Stadium

2nd T20: Odisha CM Patnaik rings the bell at Barabati Stadium

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik launched the second T20 International between India and South Africa by ringing the bell at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday.

U-17 FIFA WC: How India got outplayed by USA

U-17 FIFA WC: How India got outplayed by USA

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Dennerby admits India not up to USA standards

FIFA threatens to ban AIFF, strip off Under-17 Women's WC hosting rights

FIFA threatens to ban AIFF, strip off Under-17 Women's WC hosting rights

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

It took note of the fact that India is due to host the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup from October 11.

Dutee reveals disturbing details of past ragging events

Dutee reveals disturbing details of past ragging events

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Odisha born Olympian Dutee Chand Sunday made a startling revelation by claiming that she had been a victim of ragging

U-17 women's assistant coach sacked for 'sexual misconduct'

U-17 women's assistant coach sacked for 'sexual misconduct'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

The Indian women Under-17 team's assistant coach Alex Ambrose has been sacked for alleged sexual misconduct, S Y Quraishi, a member of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) overseeing the All India Football Federation, said on Sunday.

India face Brazil in Women's U-17 FIFA World Cup

India face Brazil in Women's U-17 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

The country is slated to host the tournament from October 11 to 30 across three venues -- Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium, Goa's Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium.

Assam flood situation remains critical; 45L people hit, toll rises to 108

Assam flood situation remains critical; 45L people hit, toll rises to 108

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

The Brahmaputra and Barak rivers along with their tributaries are in spate, even as floodwaters started receding from a few areas, they said.

ED grills Partha and Arpita in Bengal school jobs scam

ED grills Partha and Arpita in Bengal school jobs scam

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday grilled arrested West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee and his alleged associate Arpita Mukherjee who were arrested in connection with the school jobs scam, sources said.

UDAN international plan under cloud as AirAsia India fails to get permit

UDAN international plan under cloud as AirAsia India fails to get permit

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Tata group-owned AirAsia India's inability to get approval for international flights is hurting UDAN, the Indian government's regional air connectivity project that also aims to link cities in Northeast India and Odisha to places abroad. Sources said the civil aviation ministry is waiting for the low-cost airline to come under the full ownership of Tata Sons and become part of Air India, the former state-owned carrier now owned by the private conglomerate, before allowing it to operate international flights. Tata owns 84 per cent stake in AirAsia India and it is understood that the group will complete the process of buying rest of the stake by July's end.

Bengal minister Partha in 10-day ED custody; to return to Kolkata on Tuesday

Bengal minister Partha in 10-day ED custody; to return to Kolkata on Tuesday

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Doctors at the medical establishment, after a check-up, said he was suffering from chronic diseases but does not need immediate hospitalisation.

Droupadi Murmu set to become India's first tribal President

Droupadi Murmu set to become India's first tribal President

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

The announcement of Murmu's candidature by BJP president J P Nadda came a day after she celebrated her 64th birthday.

Centre issues alert to states over Tomato Flu in children

Centre issues alert to states over Tomato Flu in children

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Centre has sent an advisory to states on HFMD (Hand Foot and Mouth Disease), commonly known as Tomato Flu, stating that it's a self-limiting illness targeting mostly young children aged 1-10 years and immune-compromised adults and no specific drug exists to treat it.

India, SA touchdown in Cuttack for 2nd T20I

India, SA touchdown in Cuttack for 2nd T20I

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Fans gathered in large numbers at the airport, outside their hotel and on both sides of the road for a glimpse of the cricketing stars.

Ranji: Himachal squander wickets as Bengal near win

Ranji: Himachal squander wickets as Bengal near win

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

This was Shorey's highest first-class score in 45 matches, with his previous best being 145. The double-century will do more good to his already healthy batting average of 48.49.

Jyothi smashes national record for third time in two weeks

Jyothi smashes national record for third time in two weeks

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Jyothi Yarraji smashed the women's 100m hurdle national record for the third time in two weeks at the De Harry Schulting Games 2022 in Vught, the Netherlands.

Olympic hockey medallist Lakra accused of murder

Olympic hockey medallist Lakra accused of murder

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Senior India hockey player Birendra Lakra was on Tuesday accused of involvement in the murder of his childhood friend Anand Toppo by the father of the deceased.

10-day Ganesh festival begins without Covid curbs after 2 years

10-day Ganesh festival begins without Covid curbs after 2 years

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The idols of Lord Ganesh, the god of prosperity and wisdom and a slayer of obstacles ('vighna-harta'), will be installed in homes across the state with pomp and gaiety.

Jyothi smashes own 100m hurdles national record in UK

Jyothi smashes own 100m hurdles national record in UK

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Jyothi Yarraji smashed the women's 100m hurdle national record for the second time in less than two weeks while winning the event at the Loughborough International Athletics Meet in the UK.

Yeh Hai India: Drama On The Street

Yeh Hai India: Drama On The Street

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Artists perform on a Bhubaneswar street on the occasion of National Street Theatre Day, April 12, 2022.

BJP's presidential candidate Murmu sweeps temple floor before leaving for Delhi

BJP's presidential candidate Murmu sweeps temple floor before leaving for Delhi

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

The National Democratic Alliance's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu swept the floor of a Shiva temple in her locality in Rairangpur, in this nondescript, tribal-dominated town in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district at the crack of dawn on Wednesday, ahead of her journey to Delhi.

5 Union ministers to campaign for BJP candidate in Odisha assembly bypoll

5 Union ministers to campaign for BJP candidate in Odisha assembly bypoll

Rediff.com16 May 2022

iyush Goel, Dharmendra Pradhan, Pralhad Joshi, Ashwini Vaishnaw and Biseswar Tudu are the 5 Union minsters.

Droupadi Murmu's journey from Councillor to President

Droupadi Murmu's journey from Councillor to President

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

At 64, the woman who will be India's 15th president, taking over from Ram Nath Kovind, will also be the youngest and India's first President to be born after Independence.

Why India risks losing next year's hockey World Cup

Why India risks losing next year's hockey World Cup

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

If Hockey India does not adopt a Sports Code-compliant Constitution at the earliest, the country runs the risk of losing the hosting rights of the Hockey World Cup, scheduled to be held from January 13 to 29.

Cyclone Asani weakens; Odisha, Bengal brace for downpour

Cyclone Asani weakens; Odisha, Bengal brace for downpour

Rediff.com11 May 2022

'It is very likely to move nearly northwards for next few hour and recurve slowly north-northeastwards along Narsapur, Yanam, Kakinada, Tuni and Visakhapatnam coasts during noon to evening on Wednesday and emerge into west central Bay of Bengal off North Andhra Pradesh coasts by night,' the India Meteorological Department said in its national bulletin.

Why Mamata is in a dilemma over opposing Draupadi Murmu's candidature

Why Mamata is in a dilemma over opposing Draupadi Murmu's candidature

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Tribals constitute 7-8 per cent of the state's population, and are a deciding factor in 47 assembly seats and seven Lok Sabha constituencies spread across the Junglemahal districts of Purulia, Paschim Medinipur, Bankura and Jhargram in southern Bengal and Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar in the north.

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