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Fairway Assassins Secure Top Spot in TNGF Premier League Round 4

Fairway Assassins Secure Top Spot in TNGF Premier League Round 4

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Tamil Nadu Golf Federation (TNGF) concluded Round 4 of the Tablets India TNGF Premier League (TPL) 2026, with Fairway Assassins leading the pack and securing a spot in the title round.

IPL 2026: 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rewrites IPL History

IPL 2026: 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rewrites IPL History

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a record-breaking half-century, leading his team to victory against Chennai Super Kings.

IPL 2026: Buttler reveals how he balances IPL and England cricket

IPL 2026: Buttler reveals how he balances IPL and England cricket

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

England's Jos Buttler discusses the challenges of balancing franchise cricket with international duties, the importance of saying 'no', and managing external pressures as a professional cricketer.

Balaji, Bollipalli fetch top bids at TPL auction

Balaji, Bollipalli fetch top bids at TPL auction

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Led by marquee player Tomas Martin Etcheverry, the GS Delhi Aces added Belgium's Sofia Costoulas for Rs 11 lakh as well as the doubles specialist Jeevan Neduncheziyan for Rs 6 lakh.

Bengal T20: Writtick, Arjun star in Malda's stunning victory

Bengal T20: Writtick, Arjun star in Malda's stunning victory

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Bhardwaj scored a fighting 63 while Kaif Ahmed scored 39.

Sakshi, The Smasher Of Stereotypes

Sakshi, The Smasher Of Stereotypes

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Sakshi Sindwani is a huge inspiration for curvy women.

UTT: Manika survives to quell Ayhika Mukherjee's challenge

UTT: Manika survives to quell Ayhika Mukherjee's challenge

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

With PBG Bengaluru Smashers needing just one point to win the contest, USA paddler Lily Zhang beat Puneri Paltan's Yashini Sivashankar to get her team over the line.

Ultimate TT: Manika stars in Bengaluru's win vs Jaipur

Ultimate TT: Manika stars in Bengaluru's win vs Jaipur

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Star paddler Manika Batra played a crucial part as PBG Bengaluru Smashers defeated Jaipur Patriots 11-4 to take a significant step towards playoff qualification in the IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis tournament on Thursday.

Premier Badminton League: Chennai Smashers register 2nd win

Premier Badminton League: Chennai Smashers register 2nd win

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Chennai Smashers put up a clinical display to outplay Delhi Acers 4-3 and register their second consecutive win in an exciting Premier Badminton League (PBL) encounter in Lucknow on Tuesday.

PBL: Delhi Acers beat Chennai Smashers to register first win

PBL: Delhi Acers beat Chennai Smashers to register first win

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

Defending champions Delhi Acers defeated Chennai Smashers 5-2 to register their first win of the Premier Badminton Premier Season 2 at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium, in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Champions Trophy: Will Australia, SA progress from Group B?

Champions Trophy: Will Australia, SA progress from Group B?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Australia will be without their premier pacers but their envious pedigree in ICC tournaments make them favourites to progress to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy from Group B.

IBL: Delhi Smashers fight back to beat Hyderabad 3-2

IBL: Delhi Smashers fight back to beat Hyderabad 3-2

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Krrish Delhi Smashers staged a great fightback after losing the first two matches to down Hyderbaad Hotshots 3-2, in the Indian Badminton League in Lucknow.

Is India's TT dominance finally here?

Is India's TT dominance finally here?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Can see growth, especially in women's table tennis in India: Manika Batra on UTT

IBL: Mixed doubles pair steers Pune Pistons past Delhi Smashers

IBL: Mixed doubles pair steers Pune Pistons past Delhi Smashers

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

Pune Pistons rode in their mixed doubles combination to beat Delhi Smashers 3-2 in the opening match of the inaugural Indian Badminton League, in Delhi, on Wednesday.

PBL: Delhi on top; Chennai Smashers enter semis

PBL: Delhi on top; Chennai Smashers enter semis

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Chennai Smashers qualified for the semifinals after beating Bangalore Top Guns 3-2 in the last league match of the Premier Badminton League 2016 at Sri Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Wednesday.

Jwala-Diju lead Smashers to 4-1 win over Banga Beats

Jwala-Diju lead Smashers to 4-1 win over Banga Beats

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

The Jwala Gutta-led Delhi Smashers weakened Banga Beats' hopes of a semi-finals berth after they defeated the hosts 4-1 in the inaugural Indian Badminton League in Bangalore on Sunday.

What made Paes, Bhupathi, Mirza reunite after ages?

What made Paes, Bhupathi, Mirza reunite after ages?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The star-studded TPL auction saw the presence of the tennis icons Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza, who gathered together after many years to promote the sport, along with Bollywood celebs Rakul Preet Singh and Sonali Bendre.

I am not going to make mistakes of Tokyo in Paris: Manika Batra

I am not going to make mistakes of Tokyo in Paris: Manika Batra

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Preparing for the Paris Olympics along with her teammates, Batra said she has learned from her Tokyo Games experience.

Wei, Baun shine as Mumbai Masters beat Delhi Smashers

Wei, Baun shine as Mumbai Masters beat Delhi Smashers

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Spearheaded by Malaysian world No 1 Lee Chong Wei, Mumbai Masters took a winning 3-1 lead over Delhi Smashers in the Indian Badminton League match at the NSCI courts, in Mumbai, on Tuesday night.

Sports Shorts: Warriors shock defending champions Smashers in PBL opener

Sports Shorts: Warriors shock defending champions Smashers in PBL opener

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

Manika bolstered by new coach ahead of Asiad

Manika bolstered by new coach ahead of Asiad

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'We both are really working hard, and, of course there are many things on which we are focussing right now, on and off the table.'

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.

Black Adam Review: Good Fun

Black Adam Review: Good Fun

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Black Adam's true superpower is Dwayne Johnson's likeability. He's good even when he's bad, observes Sukanya Verma. Black Adam Review

All about the gigantic atom-smasher

All about the gigantic atom-smasher

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

All about the atom-smasher

Schedule: Indian Badminton League

Schedule: Indian Badminton League

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The fixtures of the inaugural edition of the Indian Badminton League which kicks-off on August 14.

It is only a beginning and team will bounce back: Saina

It is only a beginning and team will bounce back: Saina

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Badminton ace Saina Nehwal reckoned that her team Hyderabad Hotshots will bounce back.

Sindhu stars as Chennai bounce back to beat Ahmedabad

Sindhu stars as Chennai bounce back to beat Ahmedabad

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

India's ace shuttler P V Sindhu did the star turn, winning two matches as Chennai Smashers outclassed Ahmedabad Smash Masters 2-1 in the Premier Badminton League in Chennai, on Saturday.

Can't leave our guards down during Premier Badminton League: Sindhu

Can't leave our guards down during Premier Badminton League: Sindhu

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

With the Premier Badminton League all set to kick-start on January 2, India top shuttler PV Sindhu said the new format of 15-point games will make the ties interesting and keep the shuttlers on their toes.

PBL: Olympic champ Marin beats Sindhu as Hyderabad pip Chennai

PBL: Olympic champ Marin beats Sindhu as Hyderabad pip Chennai

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

Olympic champion Carolina Marin kicked-off the second edition of Premier Badminton League, on Sunday, in style winning a closely contested encounter against PV Sindhu guiding Hyderabad Hunters to 4-3 win over Chennai Smashers.

Scientists recreate Big Bang successfully

Scientists recreate Big Bang successfully

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

The analysis of this data that could lead to the discovery of the Higgs boson, also called as the 'God particle', that is believed to have existed when the universe was born, said Prof Satyaki Bhattacharya of Delhi University who is involved in the LHC experiment.

Gutta gets show cause notice over her conduct during IBL

Gutta gets show cause notice over her conduct during IBL

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

The Badminton Association of India will investigate doubles player Jwala Gutta's alleged role in provoking some players of her Indian Badminton League (IBL) team Krrish Delhi Smashers against playing a match versus Banga Beats.

India's role in 'Big Bang' experiment

India's role in 'Big Bang' experiment

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

India has made major scientific and technological contribution to this new atom smasher also called the Large Hadron Collider. LHC is expected to answer several facts of fundamental nature of the universe that remains a mystery, said the scientists of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.

PHOTOS: Tendulkar cheers for Mumbai Masters in IBL

PHOTOS: Tendulkar cheers for Mumbai Masters in IBL

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Indian cricket superstar Sachin Tendulkar boosted the morale of Mumbai Masters when he came out to cheer the home team in their match against Krrish Delhi Smashers, in the Indian Badminton League, in Mumbai, on Tuesday.

TT: Sathiyan becomes first Indian to break into top-25

TT: Sathiyan becomes first Indian to break into top-25

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Sathiyan rose four spots to be placed 24th in the latest ITTF rankings, following his impressive sixth place finish in the Asia Cup in Yokohama earlier this month. Last week, he was the sole Indian to reach the round of 32 in the World Championships in Hungary.

Axelsen dethrones Chen Long for men's singles badminton gold

Axelsen dethrones Chen Long for men's singles badminton gold

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

With Chen's silver, China has swept six badminton medals at Tokyo, more than any other country: a gold and silver in mixed doubles, a gold in women's singles, a silver in men's doubles, a silver in women's doubles and, now, a silver in men's singles.

PHOTOS: Dazzling opening ceremony kicks off inaugural IBL

PHOTOS: Dazzling opening ceremony kicks off inaugural IBL

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The million-dollar Indian Badminton League (IBL) kicked off on Wednesday with a glittering opening ceremony even as Krrish Delhi Smashers clashed with the Pune Pistons in the tournament opener, in New Delhi.

Premier Tennis League: Myneni steers Baseline Bombers; Accurate Aces win

Premier Tennis League: Myneni steers Baseline Bombers; Accurate Aces win

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Saketh Myneni-led Baseline Bombers and Sriram Balaji-inspired Accurate Aces scored contrasting wins on the opening day of the 3rd edition of the Amanora Premier Tennis League at the Deccan Gymkhana courts, in Pune on Friday.

Sindhu vs Marin battle to kick-off PBL's new season

Sindhu vs Marin battle to kick-off PBL's new season

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

A keen contest is on the cards when world's top woman shuttler Carolina Marin crosses swords with India's PV Sindhu in the inaugural match of Premier Badminton League between Hyderabad Hunters and Chennai Smashers on Sunday.

BAI recommends life ban for Jwala Gutta over IBL controversy

BAI recommends life ban for Jwala Gutta over IBL controversy

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

The Badminton Association of India's disciplinary committee has recommended a life ban on top Indian doubles shuttler Jwala Gutta for trying to stop some players of her franchise Krrish Delhi Smashers from playing a match against Banga Beats in the Indian Badminton League.

IBL: Sindhu, Srikanth help Awadhe crush Delhi

IBL: Sindhu, Srikanth help Awadhe crush Delhi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Rising shuttlers PV Sindhu and K Srikanth lead the way for Awadhe Warriors as they crushed Krrish Delhi Smashers 4-1 in the inaugural Indian Badminton League (IBL) in Pune.