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Glenn Maxwell picks Virat Kohli as ODI cricket's 'best-ever'

Glenn Maxwell picks Virat Kohli as ODI cricket's 'best-ever'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Glenn Maxwell has named Virat Kohli the best-ever ODI batter, praising his exceptional timing, control and gap-finding ability while highlighting his remarkable record in successful run-chases.

How To Pick The Right Broker

How To Pick The Right Broker

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Investors opening new brokerage accounts must choose a broker suited to their style.

Niraj picked rifle over college, came home with Asiad silver

Niraj picked rifle over college, came home with Asiad silver

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian shooter Niraj Kumar, a silver medallist in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions team event at the Asian Games, shared his joy and the sacrifices he made for his sport. He recounted choosing shooting over academics, asking his parents to buy him equipment, and expressed gratitude for the support from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). He also reflected on his Asian Games debut and future aspirations for an individual medal.

Greatest Indian cricketer: Ashwin picks Sachin Tendulkar as No. 1

Greatest Indian cricketer: Ashwin picks Sachin Tendulkar as No. 1

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin crowned Sachin Tendulkar India's greatest cricketer in his all-time bracket, while making surprise calls by choosing Sehwag over Dhoni and Bumrah over Virat Kohli.

West Bengal bypoll: After Cong's Nandigram pick, Independent candidate arrested

West Bengal bypoll: After Cong's Nandigram pick, Independent candidate arrested

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

An Independent candidate for the Rejinagar assembly bypoll in West Bengal, Saiful Islam, was arrested in a five-year-old case related to a clash during the 2021 state elections. This follows another bypoll nominee's arrest, highlighting pre-election tensions. The AJUP chief also faces a notice, and a party secretary was arrested with illegal arms and fake currency.

How To Pick The Right BAF

How To Pick The Right BAF

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

BAFs seek to offer a smoother experience across market cycles, not the full upside of a bull market.

Ex-bureaucrat 'picked up' by Delhi police kept incommunicado for hours

Ex-bureaucrat 'picked up' by Delhi police kept incommunicado for hours

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Former bureaucrat Ashish Joshi has claimed that Delhi Police questioned him for nearly nine hours over social media posts concerning the Election Commission of India, and did not allow him to inform his wife about his whereabouts for several hours, alleging a "blatant violation" of Supreme Court guidelines.

Why Google Picked 4 Indian Startups For Climate AI Programme

Why Google Picked 4 Indian Startups For Climate AI Programme

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Google has chosen four Indian startups -- Terrastack, Varaha Climate, Farmers for Forests, and Climitra Carbon -- for its inaugural Google DeepMind Accelerator: AI for the Planet programme.

Geoffrey Boycott picks Ravindra Jadeja over modern greats in surprise all-time favourite

Geoffrey Boycott picks Ravindra Jadeja over modern greats in surprise all-time favourite

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Ravindra Jadeja's rare ability to influence matches with bat, ball and outstanding fielding has earned him Geoffrey Boycott's admiration, placing the Indian veteran above several modern batting greats.

International Coffee Day: Coffee Lovers, This One's For You!

International Coffee Day: Coffee Lovers, This One's For You!

Rediff.com10 hours ago

This International Coffee Day, let's raise a mug to some delicious and rather unusual coffee drinks from India and around the world.

At 47, Imran Tahir Oldest To Pick 5-Wicket Haul In T20 Cricket

At 47, Imran Tahir Oldest To Pick 5-Wicket Haul In T20 Cricket

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Veteran spinner Imran Tahir, at 47, attributes his continued success and record-breaking five-wicket haul in the Caribbean Premier League to the motivation provided by his son, who encourages him to play 'one more year'.

Irani Cup: Jammu and Kashmir bowlers dominate Rest of India on Day 1

Irani Cup: Jammu and Kashmir bowlers dominate Rest of India on Day 1

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Rest of India were bowled out for 237 by a spirited Jammu and Kashmir attack on Day 1 of the Irani Cup. Skipper Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan failed to convert starts, while Shikhar Mohan and Ravichandran Smaran scored half-centuries. J&K ended the day at 21 for 2, losing two early wickets.

Rahul Dravid's son Anvay named captain of Karnataka U-19 team

Rahul Dravid's son Anvay named captain of Karnataka U-19 team

Rediff.com1 days ago

Anvay Dravid, son of cricket legend Rahul Dravid, has been appointed captain of the Karnataka U-19 team for the upcoming Vinoo Mankad Trophy. The wicketkeeper-batter recently played for India U-19 and will lead his state in the one-day tournament in Visakhapatnam, scheduled from October 8-16.

How this young shooter is using tech to fight injuries

How this young shooter is using tech to fight injuries

Rediff.com2 days ago

National level shooter Homanshika Reddy from Hyderabad has developed Somatrace, a wearable system that tracks spinal movement to prevent injuries in athletes. Her innovation, inspired by personal experience, has earned her a spot in the Top 20 of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026.

Rajasthan Man Beats Mother To Death After Argument Over Wife Leaving

Rajasthan Man Beats Mother To Death After Argument Over Wife Leaving

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 27-year-old man in Rajasthan's Dungarpur district allegedly beat his 58-year-old mother to death with a stick following an argument about his wife leaving him. The accused, Pawan, had a history of quarreling with his parents over his wife's departure six years ago. Police are searching for Pawan, who fled after the incident.

West Indies opener Justin Greaves ruled out of second ODI against India with calf injury

West Indies opener Justin Greaves ruled out of second ODI against India with calf injury

Rediff.com2 days ago

West Indies opener Justin Greaves has been ruled out of the second One-Day International against India due to a calf injury sustained during his century in the series opener. This is a significant blow for West Indies, who are trailing 1-0 in the three-match series and need to win the upcoming match to stay alive.

Pietersen's Spin Masterclass: England's Secret Weapon for World Cup Success

Pietersen's Spin Masterclass: England's Secret Weapon for World Cup Success

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

England's white-ball captain Harry Brook revealed that former Ashes and T20 World Cup-winning batter Kevin Pietersen has been instrumental in teaching the squad how to effectively play spin.

Police cannot detain family to put pressure on accused: HC

Police cannot detain family to put pressure on accused: HC

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that police cannot unlawfully detain innocent family members of an accused to compel surrender, deeming such actions a deprivation of liberty and entitling the detained person to compensation. The court awarded Rs 40,000 to a petitioner illegally held for four days and directed recovery from responsible police personnel.

Asian Games: Murali Sreeshankar's Ankle Injury 'Not Serious'

Asian Games: Murali Sreeshankar's Ankle Injury 'Not Serious'

Rediff.com2 days ago

Star long jumper Murali Sreeshankar's ankle injury, sustained during the Asian Games where he won a silver medal, is not as serious as initially feared. His father and coach, S Murali, confirmed that the injury will require rest and rehabilitation, but Sreeshankar is expected to be ready for the next season.

Guess How Much Tamannaah's Sari Costs?

Guess How Much Tamannaah's Sari Costs?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Discover the most dazzling celebrity fashion moments from September, featuring Tamannaah's opulent sari, Kareena's vintage-inspired drape, Priyanka's show-stopping Dior ensemble and more.

Asian Games Boxing: Lovlina Scripts History, Priya And Kapil Settle For Bronze

Asian Games Boxing: Lovlina Scripts History, Priya And Kapil Settle For Bronze

Rediff.com1 days ago

Lovlina Borgohain has made history by becoming the first Indian woman boxer to reach consecutive Asian Games finals, assuring at least a silver medal.

Asian Games 2026: India thrash Sri Lanka, to face Pakistan in final

Asian Games 2026: India thrash Sri Lanka, to face Pakistan in final

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Ishan Kishan's explosive unbeaten 80 and Jasprit Bumrah's two wicket burst were instrumental in guiding India to a 124-run win over Sri Lanka in the Asian Games men's cricket semifinal on Thursday.

Lottery Loss Leads To Stabbing In Kerala

Lottery Loss Leads To Stabbing In Kerala

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man allegedly stabbed a lottery vendor in Nambiarkunnu, Wayanad, after becoming enraged that a ticket he purchased did not win a prize. The victim, Vinitha Rajesh, sustained serious injuries but is in stable condition, and the accused, Sivakumar, has been taken into custody.

Nations League: Germany post first win under Klopp; Ronaldo-less Portugal beat Denmark

Nations League: Germany post first win under Klopp; Ronaldo-less Portugal beat Denmark

Rediff.com52 minutes ago

Germany secured their first win under new coach Juergen Klopp against Serbia in the Nations League. Portugal continued their strong run despite Cristiano Ronaldo's absence, while the Netherlands staged a comeback draw against Greece. Other results included Wales beating Norway and Ireland drawing with Austria amidst protests.

Indian-Origin Prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan Makes Chess History

Indian-Origin Prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan Makes Chess History

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian-origin chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan, aged 11, has been crowned the youngest Woman Grandmaster (WGM) while representing England at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan. This achievement adds to her growing list of records, including being the youngest person to represent England internationally in any sport. She is now one step closer to becoming an International Master.

Asian Games 2026: Axar sends message to teammates before Pakistan final

Asian Games 2026: Axar sends message to teammates before Pakistan final

Rediff.com14 hours ago

We have to perform in both batting and bowling, Axar Patel says ahead of India's Asian Games 2026 cricket final against Pakistan on Saturday.

Pragyan Ojha steps up as interim chief selector amidst New Zealand tour preparations

Pragyan Ojha steps up as interim chief selector amidst New Zealand tour preparations

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir met with the National selection committee in Guwahati to discuss the squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand, which includes T20Is, ODIs, and Tests, as well as an India A tour. The meeting highlights the importance of early preparations for the extensive series.

Australia Women's A level ODI series with narrow win despite Yastika's brilliance

Australia Women's A level ODI series with narrow win despite Yastika's brilliance

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

The Indian Women's A team lost a close encounter to their Australian counterparts in the second unofficial ODI, despite a magnificent century from Yastika Bhatia. Australia successfully chased down a formidable target of 339, levelling the series 1-1.

Jamui molestation horror: Two held after encounter, 5 arrests so far

Jamui molestation horror: Two held after encounter, 5 arrests so far

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

The main accused in a viral video harassment case from Jamui, Bihar, Nandan Yadav, has been arrested after being shot in the leg by police. The incident involved the harassment of a boy and a girl, sparking widespread criticism and leading to a police investigation and multiple arrests.

India vs West Indies ODIs: K L Rahul Likely Vice-Captain; Pant Vs Jurel For Keeper Slot

India vs West Indies ODIs: K L Rahul Likely Vice-Captain; Pant Vs Jurel For Keeper Slot

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

K L Rahul is likely to be named India's vice-captain for the upcoming three-match ODI series against the West Indies, starting on September 27.

Raichandani, Chauhan shine as India crush Australia in 1st Youth Test

Raichandani, Chauhan shine as India crush Australia in 1st Youth Test

Rediff.com2 days ago

India U-19 secured a commanding innings and 48-run victory over Australia U-19, continuing their dominant run. Lakshya Raichandani's double century and exceptional bowling performances from Yashbardhan Chauhan (6/75) and Ishan Om (4/62) were key to the win. This victory follows India's 3-0 sweep in the preceding Youth ODI series.

Injuries sideline Gakpo, Dorgu from Nations League fixtures

Injuries sideline Gakpo, Dorgu from Nations League fixtures

Rediff.com3 days ago

Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo and Denmark's Patrick Dorgu have both been forced to withdraw from their respective Nations League squads due to injuries sustained during recent matches, impacting their national teams' upcoming fixtures.

Indian Golfer Pranavi Urs Secures Top-20 Finish At La Sella Open

Indian Golfer Pranavi Urs Secures Top-20 Finish At La Sella Open

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs finished Tied 17th at the La Sella Open, leading the Indian contingent. The event, reduced to 54 holes due to weather, also saw Avani Prashanth finish T-27, while other Indian players missed the cut. Charlotte Heath of England won the title.

Ankush Panghal Wins India's First Boxing Medal At Asian Games

Ankush Panghal Wins India's First Boxing Medal At Asian Games

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian boxer Ankush Panghal secured the country's first medal at the ongoing Asian Games by defeating Tajikistan's Nekruz Salimov 5-0 in the men's 80kg quarter-final, guaranteeing at least a bronze.

Tripura Government Allocates 30 Acres For State-Of-Art Cricket Academy

Tripura Government Allocates 30 Acres For State-Of-Art Cricket Academy

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced that the state government has allotted 30 acres of land to the Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) for establishing a modern cricket academy. This initiative aims to provide advanced training facilities for budding cricketers, complemented by the appointment of spotters to identify talent at the village level and the development of all-weather practice grounds.

Ajit Agarkar Set For Final Meeting As Chief Selector Amid BCCI silence

Ajit Agarkar Set For Final Meeting As Chief Selector Amid BCCI silence

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Ajit Agarkar's tenure as India's chief selector is reportedly nearing its end, with Wednesday's meeting to pick squads for the West Indies series potentially being his last, amidst a communication breakdown with the BCCI.

No meat, no eggs, just dal, paneer and faith: Gulveer's formula for Asian Games glory

No meat, no eggs, just dal, paneer and faith: Gulveer's formula for Asian Games glory

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian athlete Gulveer Singh secured three medals at the Asian Games, attributing his success to a strict vegetarian diet of pulses, chapati, and paneer, alongside mental strength derived from his devotion to Lord Hanuman. He became only the second Indian male to win three athletics medals in a single edition of the Games, running four races in five days and now setting his sights on Olympic and World Championship qualifications.

Peter Wilson Expresses Disappointment Over Zorawar Singh's Asian Games Exclusion

Peter Wilson Expresses Disappointment Over Zorawar Singh's Asian Games Exclusion

Rediff.com4 days ago

India's foreign trap shooting coach, Peter Wilson, has voiced his disappointment over the exclusion of World Championship bronze medallist Zorawar Singh from the Asian Games squad. Wilson highlighted Zorawar's calibre and the "great shame" of his omission, attributing it largely to the National Rifle Association of India's (NRAI) selection policy which prioritises domestic trials over international results. He also addressed the Indian shotgun team's recent poor World Cup performances and discussed the need for systemic changes to improve access to shotgun shooting in India.

How Gill, Rohit scripted ODI history in Guwahati

How Gill, Rohit scripted ODI history in Guwahati

Rediff.com1 days ago

Shubman Gill's magnificent double century and Rohit Sharma's fluent hundred propelled India to their highest successful run chase in ODI history, chasing down 406 against West Indies by 8 wickets to seal the three-match series.

Asian Games: Roshibina Silences Controversy In Style With Silver

Asian Games: Roshibina Silences Controversy In Style With Silver

Rediff.com7 days ago

Veteran wushu player Roshibina Devi on Thursday said she would ignore the accusations of mental harassment made against her by fellow player Divyanshi Choudhary in the selection controversy just ahead of the Asian Games.