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Dilawari's Dominance: How She Secured Her Fourth Hero WPGT Title

Dilawari's Dominance: How She Secured Her Fourth Hero WPGT Title

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Ridhima Dilawari secured her fourth title on the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour at Prestige Golfshire, Bengaluru, with a final round of 4-under 68. She finished one shot ahead of Mannat Brar, extending her lead in the Hero Order of Merit.

Olise stars as Bayern Munich beat Dortmund to lift German Supercup

Olise stars as Bayern Munich beat Dortmund to lift German Supercup

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

Bayern Munich, the reigning domestic double winners, secured the German Supercup by defeating hosts Borussia Dortmund 2-1, with Michael Olise contributing a goal and an assist in a dominant performance.

Cincinnati Open: Nakashima stuns Fritz to set up Tiafoe semis, Bejlek continues dream run

Cincinnati Open: Nakashima stuns Fritz to set up Tiafoe semis, Bejlek continues dream run

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Frances Tiafoe and Brandon Nakashima have both secured their spots in the Cincinnati Open semi-finals, setting up an all-American showdown.

Day 3: Rain forces early stumps as Sri Lanka reach 265-8 in Colombo

Day 3: Rain forces early stumps as Sri Lanka reach 265-8 in Colombo

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Prasidh Krishna's hostile spell and Manav Suthar's two wickets helped India keep Sri Lanka under pressure on Day 3, despite 50's from Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Sonal Dinusha in Colombo on Tuesday.

Niharika Chouksey Is Winning Hearts With...

Niharika Chouksey Is Winning Hearts With...

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

On screen, Niharika Chouksey is winning hearts with her bubbly, girl-next-door charm in Tum Se Tum Tak.

1st Test: Sri Lanka fight back as India push towards big first-innings total

1st Test: Sri Lanka fight back as India push towards big first-innings total

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Sri Lanka fought back with seven wickets from Prabath Jayasuriya and Keshara Nuwantha on rain-hit Day 2 of the first Test, but Devdutt Padikkal's superb 167 powered India to 460-9.

Roger Federer: An icon returns to Arthur Ashe Stadium

Roger Federer: An icon returns to Arthur Ashe Stadium

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Tennis icon Roger Federer made an emotional return to Arthur Ashe Stadium for an exhibition event, marking his first appearance since 2019. The 20-time Grand Slam champion, who retired without a formal farewell in New York, delighted fans in singles and doubles matches alongside fellow legends.

Indian Squash Hopes End In HCL PSA Challenger Semifinals

Indian Squash Hopes End In HCL PSA Challenger Semifinals

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Indian squash players Tanvi Khanna and Suraj Kumar Chand were defeated in the semifinals of the HCL Squash PSA Challenger Tour in Kolkata. Both top seeds lost to Egyptian opponents, setting up all-Egyptian finals for both the men's and women's titles.

Serie A and Ligue 1 Kick Off: Inter Milan, Napoli, Lens, and Lyon Start Strong

Serie A and Ligue 1 Kick Off: Inter Milan, Napoli, Lens, and Lyon Start Strong

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

Inter Milan and Napoli secured victories in their Serie A openers, while Racing Lens and Olympique Lyonnais also began their Ligue 1 campaigns with wins, setting an early pace in their respective leagues.

PV Sindhu Dominates Opening Match At BWF World Championships

PV Sindhu Dominates Opening Match At BWF World Championships

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu commenced her campaign at the BWF World Championships with a dominant victory over Ireland's Sophia Noble. Sindhu, a five-time World Championships medallist, is aiming for a historic sixth medal at the event. Other Indian pairs, including Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand and Hariharan Amsakarunan-MR Arjun, also advanced.

Highlanders Clash With Mariners In Durand Cup Semifinal

Highlanders Clash With Mariners In Durand Cup Semifinal

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Defending champions NorthEast United FC are set to face 17-time winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the second semifinal of the Durand Cup. NorthEast United, chasing a third consecutive title, made a strong comeback in their quarterfinal, while Mohun Bagan advanced via a penalty shootout after a solid defensive campaign. Both teams are fully fit and ready for a challenging encounter.

Cincinnati Open: Bejlek shocks World No 1 Sabalenka, Paul ousts top seed Zverev

Cincinnati Open: Bejlek shocks World No 1 Sabalenka, Paul ousts top seed Zverev

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka and top seed Alexander Zverev were dramatically knocked out of the Cincinnati Open, with Sabalenka losing to Sara Bejlek and Zverev falling to Tommy Paul after saving a match point.

Ben Shelton wins back-to-back Canadian Open titles

Ben Shelton wins back-to-back Canadian Open titles

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Ben Shelton successfully defended his Canadian Open title, defeating fellow American Brandon Nakashima in an all-American final.

EPL: Manchester City dig deep as Gvardiol delivers stoppage-time winner vs Bournemouth

EPL: Manchester City dig deep as Gvardiol delivers stoppage-time winner vs Bournemouth

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

Manchester City began the post-Pep Guardiola era with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Bournemouth, sealed by Josko Gvardiol's stoppage-time VAR-approved winner.

Australia trounce Bangladesh by innings and 51 runs in second Test

Australia trounce Bangladesh by innings and 51 runs in second Test

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

Australia were bowled out for 210 in their first innings on Day 2 of the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay. Bangladesh's paceman Shoriful Islam delivered a record-breaking performance, taking 7-48, the best figures for a Bangladeshi bowler in an away Test. This strong bowling effort has given Bangladesh a significant lead in the match and the series.

Indian Shuttler Ayush Shetty Creates Major Upset, Sindhu Advances

Indian Shuttler Ayush Shetty Creates Major Upset, Sindhu Advances

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty caused a major upset on the opening day of the BWF World Championships by defeating world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi of China. Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu also comfortably advanced to the second round in women's singles, while other Indian doubles pairs, Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand and Hariharan Amsakarunan-MR Arjun, secured their spots in the next round.

Indian Shuttler Unnati Hooda Advances In Taipei Open

Indian Shuttler Unnati Hooda Advances In Taipei Open

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Indian shuttler Unnati Hooda defeated compatriot Devika Sihag in straight games to secure her spot in the Taipei Open semifinals. Hooda, the third seed, won a tightly contested first game before dominating the second to close out the match.

Before Yash's Toxic, 10 Warring Father-Son Duos

Before Yash's Toxic, 10 Warring Father-Son Duos

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Yash's Toxic continues a fascinating trend in Indian cinema where a single star portrays both father and son, often leading to intense on-screen conflicts.

Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand clinch maiden World Championship bronze after fighting semi-final loss

Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand clinch maiden World Championship bronze after fighting semi-final loss

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand lost to China's World No 1 pairing Tan Ning and Liu Shengshu in the semi-finals of the women's doubles event at the BWF Badminton World Championships in New Delhi on Saturday.

Padikkal's Fighting Ton Steadies India After Pant Injury Blow in Colombo

Padikkal's Fighting Ton Steadies India After Pant Injury Blow in Colombo

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

India faced early pressure in the second Test against Sri Lanka, reaching 88 for two at lunch on day one. Openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal were dismissed after a solid start, with Devdutt Padikkal and Shubman Gill at the crease. The session also saw some on-field drama and a dropped catch.

Cincinnati Open: Pegula survives scare, sets up Swiatek clash

Cincinnati Open: Pegula survives scare, sets up Swiatek clash

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Jessica Pegula and Iga Swiatek advanced to the Cincinnati Open women's semi-finals, with Pegula overcoming Amanda Anisimova in a tough three-setter and Swiatek progressing after Elena Rybakina retired due to injury. In the men's draw, Flavio Cobolli reached his first ATP Masters 1000 semi-final, defeating Tommy Paul, and will face Arthur Fils.

Barcelona win Rodri race: Ballon d'Or winner arrives from Manchester City in $88.56m deal

Barcelona win Rodri race: Ballon d'Or winner arrives from Manchester City in $88.56m deal

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Barcelona have signed midfielder Rodri from Manchester City on a deal until June 2030, the LaLiga champions announced on Tuesday, ending the Spaniard's glittering, trophy-laden spell with the Premier League club in a major coup for the Catalan side.

'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.com22 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.

Confident India target first overseas Test series win in three years vs Sri Lanka

Confident India target first overseas Test series win in three years vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

India is poised to secure its first overseas Test series victory in three years as they face Sri Lanka in the second and final match, with skipper Shubman Gill and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal under pressure to deliver substantial knocks.

Pakistan under pressure at Headingley as Brook's 91 drives England to commanding lead

Pakistan under pressure at Headingley as Brook's 91 drives England to commanding lead

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Harry Brook's blistering 91 and strong partnerships with Dan Lawrence, Joe Root and Jordan Cox put England firmly in control, leaving Pakistan facing an uphill battle in the first Test at Headingley.

Unseeded Indian Pair Advances In Korea Masters Badminton

Unseeded Indian Pair Advances In Korea Masters Badminton

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Unseeded Indian men's doubles pair Krishna Prasad Garaga and Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy defeated the sixth-seeded Thai duo to reach the second round of the Korea Masters Super 300 badminton tournament. However, other Indian participants faced early exits in various categories.

Badminton World Championships: Satwik-Chirag progress, PV Sindhu eliminated

Badminton World Championships: Satwik-Chirag progress, PV Sindhu eliminated

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the men's doubles quarterfinals at the World Championships, securing a potential third medal. However, India faced a setback with the elimination of two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and Ayush Shetty in their respective singles matches. The women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also reached the quarterfinals.

Badminton Worlds: PV Sindhu's sixth World Championships medal bid ends in quarters

Badminton Worlds: PV Sindhu's sixth World Championships medal bid ends in quarters

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Former world No. 1 PV Sindhu bowed out of the BWF Badminton World Championships in New Delhi on Thursday after losing to China's Wang Zhi Yi in the Round of 16.

BWF Worlds: Ayush Shetty STUNS World No 1 Shi Yuqi In Thriller

BWF Worlds: Ayush Shetty STUNS World No 1 Shi Yuqi In Thriller

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Ayush Shetty stunned world No. 1 and defending champion Shi Yuqi in a thrilling opening-round clash at the Badminton World Championships in New Delhi on Monday.

Didn't Expect To Win Title, Tanvi Sharma Says After Taipei Open Win

Didn't Expect To Win Title, Tanvi Sharma Says After Taipei Open Win

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

Indian badminton prodigy Tanvi Sharma, 17, secured her first BWF World Tour title by defeating Vietnam's Thuy Linh Nguyen in straight games at the Taipei Open Super 300, becoming the youngest champion in the tournament's history.

Diamond League: Jefferson-Wooden beats Olympic champion Alfred to win women's 100m

Diamond League: Jefferson-Wooden beats Olympic champion Alfred to win women's 100m

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

World champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden defeated Olympic gold medallist Julien Alfred in the women's 100 metres, while Oblique Seville secured victory in the men's sprint at the Silesia Diamond League.

Kuldeep's Test spot in doubt after forgettable Galle show

Kuldeep's Test spot in doubt after forgettable Galle show

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Former India leg-spinner L Sivaramakrishnan believes that advising Kuldeep Yadav to bowl faster in Test cricket is 'the worst piece of advice' he could receive, advocating instead for focus on alignment and natural speeds to maximise spin.

Jiya Shankar, Aashna Hegde's Perfect Proposal Outfit

Jiya Shankar, Aashna Hegde's Perfect Proposal Outfit

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

If there's one outfit that deserves as much thought as the ring itself, it's the one you get proposed in. Jiya Shankar recently got engaged to businessman Kaaran Dhanak, and her dreamy dress instantly became proposal-style inspiration.

15 Movies To Watch Before Avengers: Doomsday

15 Movies To Watch Before Avengers: Doomsday

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Marvel has unveiled its list of essential movies and one show to watch before the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday.

1st Test, Day 3: Suthar, Jadeja star as Sri Lanka bowled out for 284

1st Test, Day 3: Suthar, Jadeja star as Sri Lanka bowled out for 284

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja led India's bowling attack on Day 3 in Galle.

'Why Are Our Best Students Dying?'

'Why Are Our Best Students Dying?'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Poor families, she said, cut corners on their own needs to pay for coaching and fees, and when their child clears JEE, it's the happiest day the family has had in years. So why, she asked, her voice already starting to climb, does the same system that we're told is the best in the country keep pushing those very students toward what she called 'institutional deaths'?

1st Test: India on course for victory in Galle after Sri Lanka lose early wickets

1st Test: India on course for victory in Galle after Sri Lanka lose early wickets

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

India put themselves course for a big win in the series opener after reducing Sri Lanka to 84/4 at stumps on day four of the first Test in Galle on Tuesday.

How India's Women's Paddlers Clinched A Dramatic Victory Over Australia

How India's Women's Paddlers Clinched A Dramatic Victory Over Australia

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

India's women's table tennis team secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Australia in the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships, with key wins from Sutirtha Mukherjee and Yashaswini Ghorpade. The team also defeated Sri Lanka 3-0, ensuring a medal berth, while the men's team also performed well against Australia.

Indian Golfer Pranavi Urs Makes Progress In Swiss Ladies Open

Indian Golfer Pranavi Urs Makes Progress In Swiss Ladies Open

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs showed improvement in the second round of the VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open, moving to T-24. While Urs progressed, fellow Indian golfers Tvesa Malik and Diksha Dagar faced challenges, with Dagar at risk of missing the cut. Sweden's Kajsa Arwefjall leads the tournament, maintaining a strong performance.

The End of Oak Street Review: Enjoyable Romp

The End of Oak Street Review: Enjoyable Romp

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Just suspend disbelief, grab some popcorn and enjoy the chaos. The End of Oak Street becomes much more fun that way, shares Mayur Sanap.