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CT 2025: Pakistan, Bangladesh out: Pride at stake now

CT 2025: Pakistan, Bangladesh out: Pride at stake now

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Pakistan and Bangladesh will face off in a dead rubber match in the Champions Trophy on Thursday, both teams looking to salvage some pride after disappointing tournament performances. Both teams have suffered heavy defeats to New Zealand.

Want To Study In South Korea?

Want To Study In South Korea?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

The South Korean government is inviting applications for fully funded Seoul Tech Scholarships 2025.

One Festival, Many Names: How Makar Sankranti Is Celebrated Across India

One Festival, Many Names: How Makar Sankranti Is Celebrated Across India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

The nation celebrates the beginning of longer days and shorter nights as the weather turns warmer.

Courts must be wary of interfering with individual liberty: SC

Courts must be wary of interfering with individual liberty: SC

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The Supreme Court of India has emphasized the importance of individual liberty, setting aside a Himachal Pradesh High Court order that cancelled bail for an accused in an attempt-to-murder case. The Supreme Court found no material to support the cancellation, stating that courts should be cautious about interfering with an individual's freedom.

'WPL will be key for India's ODI World Cup success'

'WPL will be key for India's ODI World Cup success'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

India and Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur believes the upcoming edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) will play a crucial role in the team's preparation for the ODI World Cup, which India is hosting later this year. She also highlighted the impressive performance of the India U-19 women's team, who recently won their second T20 World Cup title. Mumbai Indians' bowling coach and team mentor, Jhulan Goswami, expressed confidence in the team's composition and the impact of the WPL on women's cricket in India.

Next Maha Kumbh could be on sand as rivers may dry up: Sonam Wangchuk to Modi

Next Maha Kumbh could be on sand as rivers may dry up: Sonam Wangchuk to Modi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Wangchuk rued that over the years, glacial ice has been receding but action remains delayed.

Gold demand in India saw 5% rise at 802.8 tonnes in 2024

Gold demand in India saw 5% rise at 802.8 tonnes in 2024

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Gold demand in India witnessed a 5 per cent on-year rise at 802.8 tonnes in 2024 supported by reduction in import duty, and purchases related to weddings and festivals, and going ahead consumption of the yellow metal in 2025 is likely to be between 700-800 tonnes, according to the the World Gold Council. The World Gold Council (WGC) in a report on Wednesday said gold demand in the country in 2024 stood at 802.8 tonnes, as against 761 tonnes in 2023.

I-League club Namdhari FC penalised by AIFF for...

I-League club Namdhari FC penalised by AIFF for...

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Namdhari had lost 0-3 in the match played at their home ground at Sri Bhaini Sahib in Punjab.

Trump-Putin Bonhomie: Checkmate Xi?

Trump-Putin Bonhomie: Checkmate Xi?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

The US move to align with Russia is prompted by fear of a Sino-Russian joint threat. Russia, fully aware of its military vulnerability vis a vis China may cautiously welcome the American move, assesses Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Santner on how NZ quelled Bangladesh challenge

Santner on how NZ quelled Bangladesh challenge

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

About playing India in the final group game on Sunday in Dubai, he said, 'It will be a different challenge on a different surface. Might be slower.'

Mirabai Chanu joins PM Modi's war on obesity

Mirabai Chanu joins PM Modi's war on obesity

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Olympic medallists Manu Bhaker and Mirabai Chanu have joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative to combat obesity, emphasizing the importance of healthy lifestyle choices.

INDIA bloc runs out of steam as BJP gains further ground

INDIA bloc runs out of steam as BJP gains further ground

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Just eight months after its good showing in the Lok Sabha polls, the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) seems to be running out of steam with internal bickering and conflicting ambitions resulting in diminishing electoral returns that have once again put the Bharatiya Janata Party in the driver's seat in national politics.

The Unstoppables Vs The Unpredictables

The Unstoppables Vs The Unpredictables

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

How will the India Pakistan Champions Trophy game in Dubai play out today?

OIympian Rajeshwari named in ISSF Shotgun WC squad

OIympian Rajeshwari named in ISSF Shotgun WC squad

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

The Nicosia tournament, follows two back-to-back combined (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) ISSF World Cups, the first two of the year, in Argentina and Peru respectively that will be held in April.

Maha Cyber quizzes Allahbadia, Chanchlani for 5 hours

Maha Cyber quizzes Allahbadia, Chanchlani for 5 hours

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia and Ashish Chanchlani appeared before the Maharashtra Cyber on Monday to record their statements in connection with the India's Got Talent case. Maharashtra Cyber is probing an obscenity case registered against Allahbadia and others over alleged obscene remarks during the show on YouTube.

'He knows the value of playing for the nation'

'He knows the value of playing for the nation'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

The former India all-rounder has also noticed a marked improvement in his approach against the short ball.

Anyone with self-respect would've quit: Sharad Pawar on Munde

Anyone with self-respect would've quit: Sharad Pawar on Munde

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Anyone with self-respect would have quit, Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar supremo Sharad Pawar said on Monday amid demands that Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde resign after his close aide was held in a case that has made national headlines.

BSF mobilises more troops towards Pakistan border

BSF mobilises more troops towards Pakistan border

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

The Border Security Force has ordered mobilisation of additional manpower at posts along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab and Jammu as part of its measures to strengthen the anti-infiltration grid and check the intrusion of drones carrying ammunition or drugs, official sources said Monday.

Inzamam Slams Pakistan's Flop Show

Inzamam Slams Pakistan's Flop Show

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

'Is there any team that has travelled for this tournament with just one regular spinner?'

Affordable Boult Drift Max Smartwatch Launched In India

Affordable Boult Drift Max Smartwatch Launched In India

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

The Boult Drift Max is the latest affordable smartwatch available in India, offering multiple features.

Pakistan Fans Celebrate Kohli Ton

Pakistan Fans Celebrate Kohli Ton

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

What? No one's calling them anti-national, no trolling, no abuses or threats, no FIRs??

India To Develop 50 Tourism Sites

India To Develop 50 Tourism Sites

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

In a continued push to spiritual tourism, there will be a focus on destinations related to the life and times of Lord Buddha.

Champions Trophy: Match called off, Pakistan finish at bottom

Champions Trophy: Match called off, Pakistan finish at bottom

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

The Champions Trophy match between hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Thursday was called off

'The Sacred Dip Gave Us A Deep Sense Of Peace'

'The Sacred Dip Gave Us A Deep Sense Of Peace'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

The rhythmic sound of the oars hitting the water and the sight of countless pilgrims chanting along the riverbanks created an unforgettable atmosphere, says Varalaxmi Sompuri.

Champions Trophy: India leg of trophy tour concludes

Champions Trophy: India leg of trophy tour concludes

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

"The Trophy Tour has covered all eight participating nations during its global journey and, with the conclusion of India leg, it will now travel to its final stop in Pakistan," the ICC said in a statement on Monday.

India's Champions Trophy matches in Dubai: Where to buy tickets

India's Champions Trophy matches in Dubai: Where to buy tickets

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

The ticket sales for India's Champions Trophy matches to be played in Dubai will begin on Monday evening.

Indian tech sector revenues to grow 5% in FY25, cross $300 bn in FY26: Nasscom

Indian tech sector revenues to grow 5% in FY25, cross $300 bn in FY26: Nasscom

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Indian tech sector's revenues are set to grow 5.1 per cent to $282.6 billion in FY25, and likely to climb up further to $300 billion in FY26, lobby grouping Nasscom said on Monday. The revenue growth is on the "right trajectory", the body's president Rajesh Nambiar told reporters here, pointing out to revenue growth of 4 per cent in FY24, 5.1 per cent in FY25 and the over 6.1 per cent needed to cross its expectation of crossing $300 billion in FY26.

'Gill's foundations are very strong'

'Gill's foundations are very strong'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

'Every responsibility that he's shouldered has made him better. And to me, the best thing is, he's technically so sound that he makes it look so easy'

Domestic cricket is important but...: Dhawan on BCCI diktat

Domestic cricket is important but...: Dhawan on BCCI diktat

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Following the Board's instruction, the likes of Rohit Sharma, Kohli, and Yashasvi Jaiswal played at least a match for their state teams before the Champions Trophy.

India's manufacturing growth hits six-month high in Jan

India's manufacturing growth hits six-month high in Jan

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

India's manufacturing sector growth started the year 2025 on a strong footing and touched a six-month high in January, fuelled by the steepest upturn in exports in nearly 14 years, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose from December's one-year low of 56.4 to 57.7 in January supported by the fastest upturn in new export orders since February 2011.

PHOTOS: Gill stars as India ease past England

PHOTOS: Gill stars as India ease past England

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel smashed half-centuries as India defeated England by four wickets in the first One-Day International in Nagpur.

No Ramzan decorations in Sambhal mosque without ASI nod: DM

No Ramzan decorations in Sambhal mosque without ASI nod: DM

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

The Sambhal administration in Uttar Pradesh has stated that no work should be carried out on the Shahi Jama Masjid without the approval of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). This decision comes after the mosque's management committee sought permission to redecorate the mosque ahead of Ramzan. The matter is currently pending in court, and the property belongs to the ASI. The administration has emphasized that no tampering with the mosque is allowed until the ASI grants permission.

Cover drive a 'Catch-22' for Kohli

Cover drive a 'Catch-22' for Kohli

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli admitted that his trademark cover drive puts him in a 'catch-22' situation.

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Mrs shows a dark side to the son and the father.' 'I had to do things that I wouldn't dare to do in real life.'

High US tariffs: S&P lists the most vulnerable APAC nations

High US tariffs: S&P lists the most vulnerable APAC nations

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

S&P Global Ratings on Monday said several Asia-Pacific economies could face higher tariffs under the Trump administration, while India, South Korea, and Thailand could be most vulnerable to trade retaliation. In its report titled 'Asia-Pacific Economies Likely To Be Hit By US Trade Tariffs', S&P said economies like Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand, and South Korea have relatively greater economic exposure to the US, meaning that tariffs, if imposed, would have the largest economic impact.

'Brainless and clueless': Akhtar slams Pakistan team management

'Brainless and clueless': Akhtar slams Pakistan team management

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Shoaib Akhtar didn't pull any punches as he blasted Pakistan's 'brainless and clueless' team management following the six-wicket loss to India in the ICC Champions Trophy.

100 per cent on every ball: Kohli's fielding mantra

100 per cent on every ball: Kohli's fielding mantra

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Kohli's diving catch to dismiss Naseem Shah during India's Champions Trophy win over Pakistan was his 157th in ODIs, moving him ahead of Mohammad Azharuddin for the most outfield catches in the format by an Indian player.

Will John Abraham Make A Good Rakesh Maria? VOTE!

Will John Abraham Make A Good Rakesh Maria? VOTE!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

According to the latest buzz, Rohit Shetty's next directorial will be based on Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria's autobiography, Let Me Say It Now, and John will essay the central role.

'I was doing the math': Axar's role in Kohli's 100

'I was doing the math': Axar's role in Kohli's 100

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Axar Patel revealed he was doing the math for Virat Kohli's century during their partnership in the India-Pakistan match, ensuring he didn't edge the ball to make sure Kohli reached his milestone

Private hospitals to boost cancer care, beds count

Private hospitals to boost cancer care, beds count

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

'Cancer incidence is projected to increase by 12.8 per cent by 2025 compared with 2020, necessitating more dedicated cancer treatment centres and specialised beds.'