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Arjun Maini impresses with qualifying finish above Max Verstappen in GT3 battle

Arjun Maini impresses with qualifying finish above Max Verstappen in GT3 battle

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Indian racer Arjun Maini delivered a standout performance in Qualifying 2 for the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, finishing ahead of four-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen in one of the toughest GT3 grids in world motorsport.

Arjun Maini impresses with qualifying finish above Max Verstappen in GT3 battle

Arjun Maini impresses with qualifying finish above Max Verstappen in GT3 battle

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Indian racer Arjun Maini delivered a standout performance in Qualifying 2 for the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, finishing ahead of four-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen in one of the toughest GT3 grids in world motorsport.

IPL 2026, GT vs MI, Preview: Mumbai Indians have task cut out against Gujarat Titans

IPL 2026, GT vs MI, Preview: Mumbai Indians have task cut out against Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Mumbai Indians, struggling with inconsistent performances, face a confident Gujarat Titans side looking to extend their winning streak in the Indian Premier League.

Praggnanandhaa Faces Firouzja In Super Chess Classic Opener

Praggnanandhaa Faces Firouzja In Super Chess Classic Opener

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa is set to compete against Alireza Firouzja of France in the opening round of the Super Chess Classic in Bucharest, marking his first classical event of the year as part of the Grand Chess Tour.

IPL 2026: Arshdeep Singh Faces Ban Call For Alleged Racist Remark

IPL 2026: Arshdeep Singh Faces Ban Call For Alleged Racist Remark

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Retired spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan demands strict action against Arshdeep Singh for the Punjab Kings pacer's alleged racist remarks directed at Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma.

IPL 2026: Shardul drops hint on Hardik Pandya situation

IPL 2026: Shardul drops hint on Hardik Pandya situation

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mumbai Indians all-rounder Shardul Thakur provides an update on Hardik Pandya's injury, expecting his return for the match against Kolkata Knight Riders. He also addresses rumours of Pandya being traded

Aparna Stuns World Champion To Win Gold At Wushu World Cup

Aparna Stuns World Champion To Win Gold At Wushu World Cup

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian wushu player Aparna won a gold medal in the women's 52kg category at the 11th Sanda World Cup in Macau, defeating Vietnam's Thi Phuong Nga Ngo in the final.

Why Zoravar Sandhu Was Excluded From Asian Games

Why Zoravar Sandhu Was Excluded From Asian Games

Rediff.com3 days ago

Top trap shooter Zoravar Singh Sandhu's exclusion from the Indian shotgun contingent for the Asian Games has sparked controversy, despite his international achievements. The NRAI defends its selection policy, while Sandhu urges a review.

Who's Madame Azurie, Whom Priyanka Plays In Mira Nair's Amri?

Who's Madame Azurie, Whom Priyanka Plays In Mira Nair's Amri?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Madame Azurie was a highly popular dancer in early Indian cinema, starring in over 700 movies.

IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya's absence has been tricky but game moves on, says Corbin Bosch

IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya's absence has been tricky but game moves on, says Corbin Bosch

Rediff.com2 days ago

Mumbai Indians are struggling in the IPL due to the absence of Hardik Pandya and their inability to perform consistently, according to Corbin Bosch. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings remain focused on cricket despite social media distractions.

How Theegala's Composure Keeps Him In PGA Championship Hunt

How Theegala's Composure Keeps Him In PGA Championship Hunt

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sahith Theegala, an Indian-American golfer, delivered a composed performance at the PGA Championship, positioning himself as a strong contender. His round stood out amidst challenging conditions, while other notable players faced difficulties. Four players of Indian heritage are competing in the same major for the first time.

Praggnanandhaa Held To Draw By Firouzja In Round 1

Praggnanandhaa Held To Draw By Firouzja In Round 1

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew with Alireza Firouzja in the first round of the Super Chess Classics in Bucharest, while other games also ended in draws.

Gulf War: Indian Airlines Face Rs 2,500 Cr Losses

Gulf War: Indian Airlines Face Rs 2,500 Cr Losses

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The broader conflict in West Asia, the largest international market for Indian carriers, has forced a sharp reduction in daily flights relative to the summer schedule.

Sugar Export Ban Sparks Industry Outcry, Farmer Worries

Sugar Export Ban Sparks Industry Outcry, Farmer Worries

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Indian government's decision to ban sugar exports until September 30 has drawn sharp criticism from the sugar industry and farmer leaders, who fear long-term negative impacts despite the stated aim of controlling domestic prices and ensuring availability.

Aarit Kapil, 10, youngest Indian to hold an IM norm

Aarit Kapil, 10, youngest Indian to hold an IM norm

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Delhi's Aarit Kapil, a 10-year-old chess player, has become the youngest Indian to achieve an International Master norm after a strong performance at a tournament in Spain.

PR Sreejesh Criticises Hockey India Over Foreign Coach Preference

PR Sreejesh Criticises Hockey India Over Foreign Coach Preference

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has criticised Hockey India's decision to replace him as U-21 coach with a foreign appointment, despite his successful tenure.

IPL 2026: Play as long as possible, the sport needs you: Dwayne Bravo to Virat Kohli

IPL 2026: Play as long as possible, the sport needs you: Dwayne Bravo to Virat Kohli

Rediff.com1 days ago

Kohli's match-winning effort earned praise from former IPL star Dwayne Bravo. In a video shared by RCB on Instagram, Bravo, who is currently serving as a mentor for KKR, hugged Kohli after the match and told him, "Play as long as possible, the sport needs you."

Why Sreejesh Is Unhappy With Hockey India

Why Sreejesh Is Unhappy With Hockey India

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has publicly criticised Hockey India for allegedly favouring foreign coaches over Indian talent, despite his successful tenure with the junior men's team. Hockey India has rejected the claims.

Why Sreejesh Is Unhappy With Hockey India

Why Sreejesh Is Unhappy With Hockey India

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has publicly criticised Hockey India for allegedly favouring foreign coaches over Indian coaches, despite his successful tenure with the junior men's team. Hockey India has rejected Sreejesh's claims.

Shocking! World No 6 Zoravar Sandhu Excluded From Asian Games Squad

Shocking! World No 6 Zoravar Sandhu Excluded From Asian Games Squad

Rediff.com2 days ago

Asia No. 1 trap shooter Zoravar Singh Sandhu has been left out of the Indian shotgun contingent for the Asian Games, despite his World Championships bronze medal and top international scores.

Virat Kohli Creates History With 10 T20 Tons

Virat Kohli Creates History With 10 T20 Tons

Rediff.com2 days ago

Virat Kohli achieves another historic milestone by becoming the first Indian batter with 10 T20 centuries and fastest to 14,000 runs.

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Reach Thailand Open Quarterfinals

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Reach Thailand Open Quarterfinals

Rediff.com1 days ago

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen progressed to the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament with straight-game wins. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also advanced, while Kidambi Srikanth and other Indian players were eliminated.

How Renuka Singh Thakur Is Planning To Get Back The 'Swing'

How Renuka Singh Thakur Is Planning To Get Back The 'Swing'

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's Renuka Singh Thakur is working to rediscover her swing bowling after a challenging tour of South Africa. She is studying old videos and focusing on fitness and skills at a training camp in Bengaluru ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup.

MI to release Hardik? Bumrah should lead, says Manjrekar

MI to release Hardik? Bumrah should lead, says Manjrekar

Rediff.com3 days ago

Amid speculation of Hardik Pandya's release from Mumbai Indians following a disappointing IPL 2026, Sanjay Manjrekar has urged MI to replace Hardik with Jasprit Bumrah as captain.

Tilak Blasts MI To Thrilling Win As Punjab Kings Continue To Stumble!

Tilak Blasts MI To Thrilling Win As Punjab Kings Continue To Stumble!

Rediff.com1 days ago

Tilak Varma steered Mumbai Indians to victory with a blistering 75 not out from 33 balls, as the visitors chased down 201 with one ball to spare in a thrilling finish in Dharamsala.

Star Athletes to Shine at Delhi's Indian Open Series

Star Athletes to Shine at Delhi's Indian Open Series

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Top Indian track and field athletes, including World Championships finalist Sachin Yadav and Asian Games medallist Tajinderpal Singh Toor, will compete in the Delhi leg of the Indian Open Series at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings replace injured Overton with Forrester

IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings replace injured Overton with Forrester

Rediff.com1 days ago

Chennai Super Kings have signed South African all-rounder Dian Forrester as a replacement for the injured Jamie Overton for the remainder of the Indian Premier League.

Paras Defence Partners with Northstar for Air-to-Air Refuelling Tech for Indian Military

Paras Defence Partners with Northstar for Air-to-Air Refuelling Tech for Indian Military

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Paras Defence and Space Technologies partners with Northstar Aviation to provide air-to-air refuelling technologies and support services to the Indian armed forces, enhancing mission endurance and operational flexibility.

Tough pill to swallow, says Shreyas Iyer as Punjab Kings suffer fifth defeat in a row

Tough pill to swallow, says Shreyas Iyer as Punjab Kings suffer fifth defeat in a row

Rediff.com1 days ago

Tilak Varma's unbeaten 75 guided Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in a crucial IPL 2026 match.

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Shetty Survive Scare At Thailand Open

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Shetty Survive Scare At Thailand Open

Rediff.com3 days ago

Top seeds Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty overcame a tough challenge to defeat their Indonesian opponents in the first round of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.

Indian Grandmaster Vaishali Loses Ground in Candidates Tournament

Indian Grandmaster Vaishali Loses Ground in Candidates Tournament

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali's loss to China's Jiner Zhu has thrown the Women's Candidates Tournament wide open, while Javokhir Sindarov is closing in on a dominant victory in the open section.

Sensex Rises Over 400 Points, Nifty Crosses 23,800 Amid Positive Market Sentiment

Sensex Rises Over 400 Points, Nifty Crosses 23,800 Amid Positive Market Sentiment

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sensex gains over 400 points while Nifty trades above 23,800 amid strong IT sector buying.

IPL 2026: Overseas pacers key reason behind Punjab Kings' struggles, says Chawla

IPL 2026: Overseas pacers key reason behind Punjab Kings' struggles, says Chawla

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Former India spinner Piyush Chawla has blamed Punjab Kings' struggling overseas fast bowlers for the team's poor run in IPL 2026. Punjab suffered their fifth straight defeat after losing to Mumbai Indians by six wickets in Dharamsala on Thursday, May 14, 2026, putting their playoff hopes under pressure.

Sreejesh Voices Frustration Over Hockey India Coaching Decision

Sreejesh Voices Frustration Over Hockey India Coaching Decision

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has publicly criticised Hockey India's decision to remove him as junior men's team coach after 17 months, questioning the preference for foreign coaches. Hockey India has rejected Sreejesh's claims, stating his contract ended as scheduled and a new coach was selected through a formal process.

Indian Equities Surge as Crude Oil Prices Drop, Iran-US Peace Hopes Rise

Indian Equities Surge as Crude Oil Prices Drop, Iran-US Peace Hopes Rise

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Indian stock markets extended their gains for a third consecutive day, with the Sensex climbing 753 points and the Nifty closing above 24,550, driven by a drop in crude oil prices and optimism surrounding potential peace talks between Iran and the US.

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Reach Thailand Open Quarterfinals

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Reach Thailand Open Quarterfinals

Rediff.com2 days ago

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen progressed to the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament with straight-set victories. Other Indian players also had mixed results in the competition.

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Shetty Advance At Thailand Open

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Shetty Advance At Thailand Open

Rediff.com3 days ago

Top seeds Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty overcame a tough challenge to defeat Indonesia's Muh Putra Erwiansyah and Bagas Maulana in the first round of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.

Why Sreejesh Is Questioning Hockey India's Coaching Choices

Why Sreejesh Is Questioning Hockey India's Coaching Choices

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has publicly criticised Hockey India's decision to remove him as junior men's team coach after a successful 17-month tenure, questioning the organisation's preference for foreign coaches.

Bumrah Retains No 1 Spot In ICC Test Rankings

Bumrah Retains No 1 Spot In ICC Test Rankings

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's Jasprit Bumrah remains the top-ranked Test bowler in the latest ICC rankings, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill hold spots in the top 10 among batsmen.

How AI Can Boost India's Economy By $500 Billion

How AI Can Boost India's Economy By $500 Billion

Rediff.com2 days ago

A joint study by IBM and IndiaAI, a MeiTY initiative, indicates that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to contribute over USD 500 billion to India's economy by 2030. The report highlights the need for improved AI literacy, infrastructure, and data quality to fully realise this potential.