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Keshav Maharaj sees a 'real gem' in Manav Suthar after dream start to Test career

Keshav Maharaj sees a 'real gem' in Manav Suthar after dream start to Test career

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2026

Keshav Maharaj hails Manav Suthar as a rare left-arm spin talent, praising his control and variations while backing him to carry India's Test spin legacy.

Judges are not gods, won't get every judgment right: Outgoing SC judge

Judges are not gods, won't get every judgment right: Outgoing SC judge

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2026

Retiring Supreme Court Justice Sanjay Karol stated in his farewell address that judges are not gods and will not get every judgement right, emphasising the need for humility and the ability to see the real person behind every litigant.

Treesa Jolly And Gayatri Gopichand Secure Maiden World Championships Bronze

Treesa Jolly And Gayatri Gopichand Secure Maiden World Championships Bronze

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2026

Indian badminton pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a historic bronze medal at the World Championships after a hard-fought loss to world No. 1 Chinese duo Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning in the women's doubles semifinals. This marks India's first women's doubles medal at the BWF World Championships since 2011.

Tata Motors PV: Margin Pressures May Dampen Strong Volume Growth

Tata Motors PV: Margin Pressures May Dampen Strong Volume Growth

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2026

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) reported Q1FY27 results showing significant margin pressures at both Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and its domestic operations, despite strong volume growth in the India business. Analysts expect these margin headwinds to persist, potentially offsetting gains from increased sales and new launches.

Over 50% of 18th LS bills passed in same session they were introduced: Data

Over 50% of 18th LS bills passed in same session they were introduced: Data

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2026

More than half of the bills introduced in the 18th Lok Sabha have been passed by both Houses in the same session, a significant acceleration compared to previous terms, raising concerns about the time available for legislative scrutiny and stakeholder consultations.

F1: Mercedes' George Russell wins Dutch Grand Prix sprint race

F1: Mercedes' George Russell wins Dutch Grand Prix sprint race

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2026

George Russell won the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race from pole position, extending Mercedes' strong performance.

Top Seeds Face Tough Challenges At National Table Tennis Championships

Top Seeds Face Tough Challenges At National Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2026

The UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships in Kanpur witnessed top seed Manush Shah narrowly escape an upset in the men's singles, while the women's singles draw experienced significant upheavals with several seeded players, including eighth-seeded Sayali Wani, making early exits after intense five-game battles.

Bar Council chief faces resignation demand; rejects charges

Bar Council chief faces resignation demand; rejects charges

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2026

YR Sadashiva Reddy, Co-Chairman of the Bar Council of India (BCI), has called for the immediate resignation of BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra, citing alleged irregularities in appointments, diversion of Council funds, financial dealings with law colleges, and other governance issues. Mishra has dismissed the allegations as 'baseless'.

Why Kerala's GI Handlooms Struggle Despite Recognition

Why Kerala's GI Handlooms Struggle Despite Recognition

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2026

An independent study reveals that while Geographical Indication (GI) registration has boosted the identity of Kerala's traditional handloom products, it has not uniformly translated into economic benefits across weaving clusters. Challenges include an ageing artisan population, competition from powerloom products, rising raw material costs, and inadequate marketing.

Rahul Dravid insists on balance in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's development

Rahul Dravid insists on balance in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's development

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2026

According to former India coach Rahul Dravid, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's development must balance white-ball success with sustained red-ball exposure, giving the teenager time, patience and experience to eventually become a Test cricketer.

Top International Archers To Compete In APL Season 2 In Hyderabad

Top International Archers To Compete In APL Season 2 In Hyderabad

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2026

The second season of the Archery Premier League (APL) will commence in Hyderabad on October 8, featuring 12 international archers, including Olympic bronze medallist Casey Kaufhold and other Olympic medallists like Mete Gazoz and Alejandra Valencia. The 11-day tournament aims to establish India as a key destination on the global archery calendar.

India scraps physical boarding passes for international flyers

India scraps physical boarding passes for international flyers

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2026

Indian immigration authorities are eliminating the mandatory physical stamping of boarding passes for international travellers from September 1, allowing e-boarding passes on smartphones for clearance. This move by the Bureau of Immigration aims to reduce passenger inconvenience and errors, with physical passes still accepted but not stamped. A pilot project for digital immigration entry/exit for Indian passport holders is also underway.

Hockey World Cup: Indian Women Take on Australia in Virtual Quarter-Final

Hockey World Cup: Indian Women Take on Australia in Virtual Quarter-Final

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2026

India's route to the semi-finals is straightforward: if the Netherlands beats China, a win over Australia would take the ninth-ranked Indian team through.

'Two Tests put teams under pressure': Gautam Gambhir makes case for Three-match series

'Two Tests put teams under pressure': Gautam Gambhir makes case for Three-match series

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2026

Gambhir strongly advocates three-Test series, arguing they give teams that lose the opening match a genuine opportunity to recover, compete harder and still win the series.

My Job Is To Win Trophies, I Don't Care About Likes: Gambhir

My Job Is To Win Trophies, I Don't Care About Likes: Gambhir

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2026

Gautam Gambhir, India's head coach, dismisses criticism over recent poor results, stating his sole focus is on winning trophies for the country.

Once afraid to leave home alone, Savita Punia now guides India's young hockey players

Once afraid to leave home alone, Savita Punia now guides India's young hockey players

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2026

Savita Punia's journey from a shy youngster dependent on her mother to a confident veteran goalkeeper and mentor reflects hockey's profound impact on her life.

Chinese Robot Lightning Beats Usain Bolt's 100m World Record

Chinese Robot Lightning Beats Usain Bolt's 100m World Record

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2026

A humanoid robot named Lightning, developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, has reportedly run 100 meters in 9.32 seconds, surpassing Usain Bolt's human world record.

Arunachal BJP MP flags public concern over Chinese incursions

Arunachal BJP MP flags public concern over Chinese incursions

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2026

Arunachal Pradesh MP Tapir Gao underscores the critical importance of heeding local warnings regarding alleged Chinese incursions along the Line of Actual Control, amidst ongoing border tensions and official denials.

South Africa's former World boxing champion Tete shot dead outside his home

South Africa's former World boxing champion Tete shot dead outside his home

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2026

Former world boxing champion Zolani "Last Born" Tete was tragically shot dead outside his home in South Africa's Eastern Cape province.

Mumbai Indians Appoint Zubin Bharucha As Director of Performance

Mumbai Indians Appoint Zubin Bharucha As Director of Performance

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2026

Mumbai Indians have appointed Zubin Bharucha, a former first-class cricketer and ex-Rajasthan Royals official, as their Director of Performance.