Sri Lankan skipper Kusal Mendis lauded his team's 'character and belief' after their historic 430-run chase against England, the second-highest in ODI history, highlighting the team's confidence in achieving any target.
A sharp price fall alone does not justify averaging down.
A 17-year-old Class 12 student was allegedly stabbed to death outside a government school in southwest Delhi's Mohan Garden area. The incident, which occurred on October 14, stemmed from an altercation over school shoes. Police have apprehended five individuals, including three minors, in connection with the murder.
rediffGURU Anu Krishna, a mind coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers explains how to be patient while helping a friend adjust to married life without losing touch with old friends.
The Noise-Free Nations Index is created annually by an award-winning African tour company, Go2Africa by assessing countries using seven measures, covering population and visitor concentration, rural landscapes, protected areas, road traffic, airports and railways.
From stealing hearts as Malar in Premam to delivering a powerhouse performance in Gargi, Sai Pallavi has built a career that proves there's far more to stardom than glamour and conventional beauty.
Mumbai secured a dominant innings and 97-run victory over Himachal Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy, powered by centuries from Sarfaraz Khan and Akash Anand, and a five-wicket haul from Mohit Avasthi. This win marks Mumbai's second consecutive bonus-point triumph, placing them at the top of Elite Group D.
Indian sprinter Simran secured a gold medal and set a new Games record in the women's 200m T12 event at the Asian Para Games on Tuesday. Her compatriot Tejalben Damor also won a bronze in the same competition. Simran, a Paris Paralympics bronze medallist, overcame dietary challenges to achieve her win, while debutant Tejalben expressed determination for her upcoming 400m race.
Despite recent foreign portfolio outflows, India's long-term investment prospects remain strong, but the return of capital hinges on global financial conditions, relative valuations, and the country's ability to attract sustained foreign investment, according to foreign bankers at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit.
India defeated West Indies by 14 runs in Indore to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Twenty20 International series. Chasing 224, West Indies fell short despite efforts from Shimron Hetmyer, with Arshdeep Singh being India's top bowler. India's innings was powered by Abhishek Sharma's explosive 69.
'Pooja has been my friend, my partner and my biggest support system,' says Ashish. 'If there is one thing I have learned from our marriage, it is that you don't need to have all the answers. You just need to convince your wife that you do and wait until she figures out the rest.'
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.
The RBI can slow the rupee's fall, but lasting stability depends on tackling the root causes of depreciation and attracting foreign investment.
Australian paceman Scott Boland continued his impressive form, taking four wickets to leave South Africa struggling at 97/5 at stumps on Day 2 of the second Test. Captain Temba Bavuma remains unbeaten on 41, offering the only resistance against a dominant Australian attack.
The Indian men's junior squash team secured their spot in the pre-quarterfinals of the World Squash Junior Team Championships by defeating Brazil and the Netherlands 3-0. The women's team also started strong, beating Chinese Taipei 3-0, with World Junior champion Anahat Singh being rested.
The Premier League resumed after the international break with Arsenal securing a 2-1 comeback victory over Leeds United. Chelsea thrashed Bournemouth 5-1, while Tottenham salvaged a late draw against Manchester United. The return of the league was overshadowed by Manchester City's alleged financial breaches, which the club denies.
From supporting young talents financially to earning global recognition, Indian chess is making its presence felt like never before.
Mirra Andreeva crushed Nikola Bartunkova 6-2, 6-2 to reach the China Open final, setting up a title showdown with home favourite and Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen.
India face a bowling test in the second T20I against New Zealand after conceding 226 in the opener, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi expected to feature.
Investigators probing the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff's car have uncovered details of an alleged weapons supply network, including the use of a 'dead letter box' system in Amritsar to collect firearms. Two accused, Kunal and Sumit, allegedly collected the weapons, with Anil Pandit orchestrating the operation and paying individuals, including two women, to transport them to Mumbai.
India's net direct tax collection witnessed a robust 13.21 per cent increase, reaching approximately Rs 13.38 lakh crore between April 1 and October 14, primarily fuelled by a strong performance in corporate tax mop-up.
Dempo Goa Challengers have secured their spot in the Ultimate Table Tennis final after a dominant 8-2 victory over former champions Dabang Delhi TTC. Olympian Alvaro Robles was instrumental, starring in both men's singles and mixed doubles, extending Goa's unbeaten run in the tournament.
Perhaps we spend too much time planning how to become financially free and too little asking what we want to be free for, notes Harsh Roongta.
India's para track and field athletes delivered a stellar performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games, securing six medals, including three gold, on the opening day of athletics competitions. Long jumper Nishad Kumar, javelin thrower Rinku Hooda, and visually impaired middle-distance runner Soumya each won gold in their respective events, contributing to India's strong start.
Uttar Pradesh defeated Bihar by an innings and 267 runs in their Group A Ranji Trophy match in Rajgir. Impressive bowling from Kartik Yadav and Karan Sharma led UP to a comprehensive victory on the third day, dismissing Bihar for 141 and 132 in their two innings.
Sivakasi, India's fireworks capital, is eyeing global markets as green crackers, rising demand and interest from overseas buyers offer a chance to challenge China's dominance.
Sir Dorabji Tata Trust has submitted its response to governance complaints filed by two trustees, with the Maharashtra charity commissioner expected to decide the next course of action.
Abhishek Sharma joined India's 2,000-run T20I club with a blistering 69 off 30 balls, equalling Suryakumar Yadav's calendar-year sixes record and registering his seventh powerplay fifty.
India's entry-level passenger vehicle market is experiencing a significant recovery, with mini car wholesales surging 86.3 per cent year-on-year in the first half of FY27, driven by improved affordability and stronger overall demand.
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has publicly welcomed competition from Elon Musk's Starlink in the satellite communications sector, asserting that all players, including Jio, must abide by Indian laws and policies.
Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh have advanced to the Division A semifinals of the 16th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship after securing victories in their respective quarterfinal matches on Sunday.
A former Indian Army man, Sandeep, and two hired hitmen, Anuj and Avnish, have been arrested in Gurugram for the murder of Sandeep's cousin's 35-year-old wife, Neetu. The motive behind the crime was a land dispute, as Neetu had opposed the sale of land at a price Sandeep had agreed upon. The police solved the case within 12 hours of the victim's last rites, revealing that the accused had planned the murder, conducting a recce and then strangling Neetu on October 16.
Sujeet Kalkal clinched the Asian Games gold medal in the men's 65kg wrestling category, overcoming strong rivals including an Olympic champion. He demonstrated remarkable resilience by coming from behind in the final to secure his first Asian Games title.
On Day Three of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D clash, Sarfaraz Khan scored 154 for Mumbai against Himachal Pradesh, who are trailing by 244 runs. In another match, R Sai Kishore took a hat-trick, leading Tamil Nadu to an innings victory over Uttarakhand. Railways are also in action against Rajasthan, while Haryana secured a dominant win.
Brand Tharoor is not perfect. But it is lovable. In a country of 1.4 billion where most politicians sound the same, a man who makes you open a dictionary before breakfast has already won, points out Sandeep Goyal.
The India U17 women's team secured a dominant 2-0 victory over Syria in their second Group E match of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers. Anushka Kumari scored both goals, bringing her qualifiers tally to seven. This win gives the Young Tigresses six points ahead of their final group encounter against hosts Malaysia on October 11, with only group winners qualifying.
Haryana's Khushi Kadian, partnering with Tamil Nadu's Sanmitha Harini, secured the girls U-16 doubles title at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship. Kadian, 13, also advanced to the singles finals in both the U-16 and U-14 categories, setting herself up for a potential triple triumph. Chandigarh's Ribhav Saroha also reached the Boys U-16 singles final, aiming for a double.
Bengal secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over Delhi in their Ranji Trophy Group C opener after bowling out the visitors for 277 in their second innings. Delhi captain Ayush Badoni top-scored with 85, but Bengal chased down the target of 89 comfortably. In another Group C match, Gujarat defeated Odisha by 10 wickets, powered by Siddharth Desai's five-wicket haul, while Jharkhand and Kerala played out a draw.
Sanju Samson defended India's bowlers after their 24-run defeat to the West Indies in the fourth T20, which levelled the series 2-2. He attributed the loss to Tilak Varma's dismissal as a turning point and praised Shai Hope's match-winning century. Samson also discussed the challenging conditions in Hyderabad and the need for emerging pacers to gain experience.
Indian boxer Preeti Pawar, an Asian Games bronze medallist, secured India's first boxing medal at the Commonwealth Games by defeating Northern Ireland's Nicole Clyde in the women's 54kg quarterfinal. Her dominant 5-0 unanimous decision victory guarantees her at least a bronze medal.
