In other first-round qualifying matches, Indians Dev Javia and Adil Kalyanpur put up spirited performances but were edged out in three-set battles by higher-ranked opponents, Dominik Palan and Eero Vasa, respectively.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday etched his name into the history books, surpassing the record held by late Devaraj Urs, to become the longest serving CM of Karnataka.
Top trio eye Grand Slam glory with Sabalenka targeting third Australian Open crown
World number one Carlos Alcaraz arrives in Melbourne with only one mission in mind -- claim a first Australian Open title to become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam.
They come out of hot kadhais of oil fragrant, golden. Armies of puffed balls that kill your will power. Tear off a soft piece, mop up your curry with it... You are delivered to culinary heaven. There is no right time or right place for puris -- breakfast, shaadis, railway platforms, streetside, fasts,festivals -- Anytime is Puri Time.
A rustic spin on your favourite Palak Paneer.
All of India gets ready for the mid-winter harvest festival, turning out laddoos, Pongal, Puran Poli and other endless delights.
With Ranveer out of the project, who do you think will make the perfect Don?
TasteAtlas, a globally recognised digital guide to food, has unveiled its Best Food Cities rankings for 2025-2026.
Iga Swiatek heads into Melbourne Park with the Australian Open title the only gap on her Grand Slam resume, but the world number two is keen to avoid setting herself targets for the new season and says her main goal is to improve her game.
IMAGES from Day 4 of the matches played at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.
The school girl aesthetic is not about looking like a young child. It's about playing with nostalgia and structure, then giving it a sharp, grown-up twist.
We will collate the responses, and publish the readers' choice of 2025's best movies right here!
The party is over, and now you need to give yourself a little TLC in the new year.
Qualifier Arthur Fery delivered a stunning Australian Open win by beating 20th seed Flavio Cobolli on Sunday.
At just 14 years old, Suryavanshi is already one of the most talked-about young cricketers in the world, having first made headlines with an electrifying 35-ball century in the Indian Premier League's 2025 season.
From decorating Christmas trees to hosting parties, celebrities are embracing the holiday season. And the best part is, it's just getting started!
Virat Kohli's stroke-filled 91-ball 93 set up India's win in the series opener against New Zealand.
Sreenivasan could so willingly be 'our little man' because in his heart of hearts he never felt trivial or inconsequential. And to the very end he stayed that way, the shrimp who knew he was a giant. Sreehari Nair doffs his hat to the late legend.
Vaa Vaathiyar ends up being a bland yet fascinating iteration of a masala film funnelled through the prism of a quirky humorist, notes Arjun Menon.
Nyrraa Banerji's reason for staying away from Bollywood for a while: 'In Bollywood, there was a phase where all the movies were getting very bold. Physical intimacy was the criteria at that time for films. I didn't want to be part of that.'
Film folk share pictures how they welcomed 2026.
Arsenal missed the chance to go eight points clear at the top of the Premier League in a turgid 0-0 draw with champions Liverpool.
Swiatek rejects 'Battle of the Sexes' and backs mixed team events
India's shopping carts on Blinkit turned into quiet storytellers this year.
Vellore-born NZ spinner Adithya Ashok keen to put India knowledge to test in ODIs
We looked back at the 10 Recipes Rediff Readers Loved Most.
Divya Nair suggests five versatile ways to put your dosa batter to good use.
Long before Vaishnavi Sharma picked up a cricket ball, she says her future as a cricketer was known to her astrologer father, Narendra Sharma.
2025 was the year blouses stopped being just blouses. They became the star of the outfit.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah equals Devaraj Urs' record as the longest-serving CM of the state, while expressing confidence about completing his full term, he stated that the Congress high command will have to decide on it.
Cities across the north east have recorded significant year-on-year growth in air traffic, pointing to a clear link between screen exposure and travel intent.
These 8 cities have enormous celebrations actually hosting sort of giant street parties and welcome the new year in unforgettable style.
'The entire travel ecosystem is reeling with the domino impact of flight cancellations.'
How the world dines on Christmas.
The future of India will be shaped and decided by the choices the RSS makes now, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
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Former skipper Meg Lanning feels Australia's "incredible depth" which has been in full display throughout the tournament gives the seven-time champions an edge over India.
Morocco eventually got the party underway but relief was the overriding emotion on Sunday as they overcame tiny Comoros 2-0 in the opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations finals.
Humpy settles for bronze after coming close to World Rapid title; Erigaisi finishes third
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