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I-League: Churchill roar back to top

I-League: Churchill roar back to top

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Churchill Brothers have reclaimed the top spot in the I-League 2024-25 table with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Gokulam Kerala FC.

HC bars journo from hosting award show in Ratan Tata's name

HC bars journo from hosting award show in Ratan Tata's name

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

The Delhi High Court has ordered a journalist not to host an award event using the name "Ratan Tata National Icon Award" or the trademarks "Tata" and "Tata Trusts". The court found that Ratan Tata's name and the Tata trademarks are protected and that the journalist's use of them was unauthorized. The case was filed by Sir Ratan Tata Trust and Tata Sons Pvt Ltd, who alleged that the journalist's actions caused harm to their reputation and goodwill. The court also ordered the journalist to stop using the logo and pictures related to Ratan Tata and Tata Trusts.

Mbappe rescues Real Madrid in draw with Atletico

Mbappe rescues Real Madrid in draw with Atletico

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

That kept Real top of LaLiga on 50 points, one ahead of Atletico in second who missed a chance to leapfrog them. Barcelona, third on 45 points, visit Sevilla on Sunday with a chance to close the gap in the title race.

19-year-old Meena shatters pole vault record to win gold

19-year-old Meena shatters pole vault record to win gold

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Dev Kumar Meena bettered the previous National record of 5.31m set by Subramani Siva while winning the gold in the 2022 Games in Gujarat.

Gill adopts KISS approach batting at No. 3

Gill adopts KISS approach batting at No. 3

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

On young Indian players frequently choosing the sweep and reverse sweep shots against spinners, Gill said it was not a team strategy.

Ranji Trophy: SKY, Rahane, Shardul put Mumbai in command

Ranji Trophy: SKY, Rahane, Shardul put Mumbai in command

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Suryakumar Yadav and Ajinkya Rahane's half-centuries powered Mumbai to 278/4 at stumps on Day 3, a commanding lead of 292 runs.

When Bharat Ratna Met Rashtrapati...

When Bharat Ratna Met Rashtrapati...

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Sachin Tendulkar met President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Vimarsh Shrinkhala event in New Delhi on Thursday.

How many captains have done that?: Yuvraj defends Rohit

How many captains have done that?: Yuvraj defends Rohit

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Former India batter Yuvraj Singh believes players struggling for form should return to domestic cricket, regardless of their national team stature, amid the debate over Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma playing Ranji Trophy.

Ramanathan-Myneni stumble in final hurdle in Chennai

Ramanathan-Myneni stumble in final hurdle in Chennai

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Rajeshwaran shown the door at Mumbai Open

Trump's Disruptions: Blessing In Disguise

Trump's Disruptions: Blessing In Disguise

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

We must bring a laser focus on our own interests, and define our friends and foes more clearly instead of trying to live by somebody else's rules. We must grow up, think for ourselves, think India First, asserts R Jagannathan.

Ranji Trophy: Kotian-Mulani fight back for Mumbai

Ranji Trophy: Kotian-Mulani fight back for Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

While Mumbai might not end up positing a huge total, Mulani and Kotian have done enough to ensure that they have something to bowl at when Haryana come out to bat.

PICS: Villa dump Spurs out of FA Cup

PICS: Villa dump Spurs out of FA Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Reach fifth round for first time in 10 years

Cops reach Allahbadia's home; NCW summons him, Raina, others

Cops reach Allahbadia's home; NCW summons him, Raina, others

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

A day after he hit the spotlight with a comment on parents and sex, trouble mounted for influencer Ranveer Allahbadia on Tuesday with Mumbai police at his doorstep, YouTube pulling down the episode of 'India's Got Latent' and the issue being raised in Parliament.

Champions Trophy: Defeating India is Pakistan's 'real task'

Champions Trophy: Defeating India is Pakistan's 'real task'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi says the selection committee "will review" the national squad picked for the Champions Trophy even as he defended the controversial selections of batter Khushdil Shah and all-rounder Faheem Ashraf.

Real Madrid great Marcelo hangs up his boots

Real Madrid great Marcelo hangs up his boots

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Marcelo, 36, played for Real Madrid from 2007-2022 and left the Spanish club with 25 trophies in 546 games, including six LaLiga titles.

PSG, Juve, Dortmund take UCL playoff leads in style

PSG, Juve, Dortmund take UCL playoff leads in style

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Paris St Germain seized control of their Champions League playoff with a commanding 3-0 first-leg win at Brest on Tuesday, driven by a brace from forward Ousmane Dembele.

Sunrisers Hyderabad acquire Northern Superchargers in Hundred

Sunrisers Hyderabad acquire Northern Superchargers in Hundred

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

This is SRH's second overseas investment after owning the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20.

PIX: Maguire heads Manchester United into FA Cup fifth round

PIX: Maguire heads Manchester United into FA Cup fifth round

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Manchester United clawed back from a goal down to beat Leicester City in a 2-1 fourth-round FA Cup victory on Friday at Old Trafford, thanks to a last-gasp controversial header from veteran defender Harry Maguire plus a strike from Joshua Zirkzee.

'Trump Has Very Positive View Of Modi'

'Trump Has Very Positive View Of Modi'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'By his words, actions, and body language during their joint press appearance wanted to convey his personal respect and, more broadly, his desire to work closely with India.'

ISL: Bagan's 9th home win secures play-off berth

ISL: Bagan's 9th home win secures play-off berth

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Punjab FC 3-0 to become the first team to qualify for the play-offs of the Indian Super League (ISL) this season.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape make SA20 final again!

Sunrisers Eastern Cape make SA20 final again!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Sunrisers had won the title in the inaugural season in 2023 by defeating Pretoria Capitals. They had beaten Durban SuperGiants in the 2024 edition of SA20.

Mumbai's Ranji quarters vs Haryana moved to Kolkata

Mumbai's Ranji quarters vs Haryana moved to Kolkata

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Defending champions Mumbai's Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Haryana has been shifted from Lahli to Kolkata by the BCCI due to potential fog concerns in the northern region. The match will be held at the Eden Gardens from February 8 to 12.

PIX: Ten-man Barca beat Sevilla; Leaders Napoli held

PIX: Ten-man Barca beat Sevilla; Leaders Napoli held

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

All the action from La Liga and Serie A matches played on Sunday.

Alcaraz battles past Dutch wild card in first round

Alcaraz battles past Dutch wild card in first round

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

No. 1 seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain was pushed to three sets before finishing off Dutch wild card Botic van de Zandschulp in the first round of the ABN AMRO Open.

Tottenham's defence further weakened

Tottenham's defence further weakened

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Tottenham defender Dragusin out with ACL injury

Huge setback for Real Madrid

Huge setback for Real Madrid

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'Bellingham had a bruise from a knock and will not be available. Vinicius Jr. has been given an extra day to recover, but will be available for tomorrow.'

PIX: Marmoush's 'trick' stuns Newcastle; Arsenal ride on Merino's brace

PIX: Marmoush's 'trick' stuns Newcastle; Arsenal ride on Merino's brace

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Ranji: Ankit Kumar puts Haryana on top vs Mumbai

Ranji: Ankit Kumar puts Haryana on top vs Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Skipper Ankit Kumar's brilliant century put defending champions Mumbai on the back foot as Haryana reached 263 for five at stumps on the second day of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final.

'We were unfortunate not to have Bumrah on the last day'

'We were unfortunate not to have Bumrah on the last day'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

India suffered a 1-3 defeat in the five-match series in Australia, bringing to an end their decade-long dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Tirupati temple board removes 18 non-Hindu employees

Tirupati temple board removes 18 non-Hindu employees

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the custodian of Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple, has barred 18 employees from participating in all religious activities for allegedly partaking in non-Hindu activities. The decision has been defended by the Andhra Pradesh government, citing the need to protect the religious sentiments of Hindu devotees. The move has sparked debate, with some supporting the TTD's stance and others criticizing it as discriminatory.

Markram leads Sunrisers Eastern Cape to Eliminator win

Markram leads Sunrisers Eastern Cape to Eliminator win

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Markram, who had scored a century at the same venue against the same opposition two years ago, ensured the Orange Army, who turned up in large numbers, did not go home disappointed.

Informing grounds of arrest constitutional requirement: SC

Informing grounds of arrest constitutional requirement: SC

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that informing an accused of the grounds for their arrest is not a formality but a mandatory constitutional requirement. The court declared the arrest of Vihaan Kumar, who was accused of financial fraud, as unconstitutional and ordered his immediate release. The ruling emphasizes the importance of procedural safeguards in criminal law and highlights the fundamental rights of arrested individuals. The court also expressed disapproval of the police's treatment of Kumar, including handcuffing and chaining him while he was in the hospital.

EPL PIX: Spirited Chelsea rally to beat West Ham

EPL PIX: Spirited Chelsea rally to beat West Ham

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Chelsea recovered to beat West Ham United 2-1 to jump to fourth place in the English Premier League on Monday.

Kerala Cong leader among 6 booked for duping people of crores; 1 held

Kerala Cong leader among 6 booked for duping people of crores; 1 held

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

A 26-year-old man, Anandu Krishnan, has been arrested for allegedly defrauding people across Kerala by promising them scooters, sewing machines, and home appliances at half price. The accused claimed to use Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds from big companies. The case has taken a political turn with the involvement of Congress leader Lali Vincent, who served as a legal advisor to an NGO involved in the transactions. Vincent defended Krishnan and said he was not a fraudster, claiming he was made a scapegoat after those who promised CSR funds backed away. The case is being investigated by the Kerala police, who are also looking into the role of certain political leaders in the fraud.

Soccer PIX: Torres tricks; Inter miss chance to go top

Soccer PIX: Torres tricks; Inter miss chance to go top

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Barcelona joined Real Madrid, Atletico and Real Sociedad in the semi-finals, with the draw set to take place on Wednesday.

Suryakumar, Dube in Mumbai squad for Ranji quarters

Suryakumar, Dube in Mumbai squad for Ranji quarters

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur will also be aiming to continue his dream run for Mumbai so far.

National Games: Odisha's Kujur sprints to 100m gold

National Games: Odisha's Kujur sprints to 100m gold

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Out of the 10 gold on offer on the opening day of athletics competitions, Maharashtra and Services picked up two each, while Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Tamil Nadu claimed one each.

'That tainted one of the happiest days of my life'

'That tainted one of the happiest days of my life'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Rubiales has said it was consensual and scoffed at critics in the aftermath, but Hermoso said she felt a victim of aggression and had pressure put on her to sign a statement exonerating him, which she said she refused to do.

Alcaraz opens up about rivalry with Sinner

Alcaraz opens up about rivalry with Sinner

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Carlos Alcaraz said he has no doubt that top-ranked Jannik Sinner is the best player in the world on current form as the two young players continue to lay the foundations for an epic rivalry.

DeepSeek: China's AI Guerilla War On US

DeepSeek: China's AI Guerilla War On US

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

DeepSeek is a case in point on how economic interdependence between nations are utilised for geopolitical ambitions and global domination efforts, observes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.