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How Vidarsa Vinod Conquered Asian Games Pressure

How Vidarsa Vinod Conquered Asian Games Pressure

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

Indian shooter Vidarsa Vinod, making her Asian Games debut at 27, secured a silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle team event. Despite missing an individual final, Vinod maintained a calm demeanour, treating the continental stage like any other competition. Her journey from an NCC cadet to an international medallist highlights her rapid progression and adaptability, especially as she only recently started training in the 10m air rifle discipline.

Kareena Kapoor's Top 10 Performances

Kareena Kapoor's Top 10 Performances

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

From the adorably vain Poo to the free-spirited Geet, Kareena Kapoor Khan has delivered some memorable performances.

Kaia's 72 Powers Zimbabwe to Crucial T20 Victory

Kaia's 72 Powers Zimbabwe to Crucial T20 Victory

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Innocent Kaia's career-best 72 runs led Zimbabwe to a five-wicket victory over hosts Namibia in the Twenty20 tri-series, keeping their hopes alive for a spot in the weekend final against South Africa.

PM Modi, President Murmu congratulate Indian women's team on Asia Cup triumph

PM Modi, President Murmu congratulate Indian women's team on Asia Cup triumph

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

The Indian women's cricket team secured their eighth Women's Asia Cup title, defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final, a triumph that has garnered widespread congratulations from top Indian leaders.

Elavenil Valarivan Leads India To Double Silver In Asian Games Shooting

Elavenil Valarivan Leads India To Double Silver In Asian Games Shooting

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

India's shooting campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games commenced with a strong performance, securing two silver medals in the women's 10m air rifle event. Elavenil Valarivan was instrumental, winning an individual silver and contributing to the team silver alongside Sonam Uttam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod. While Valarivan narrowly missed individual gold, her performance, along with the team's, provided an encouraging start for India.

Anil Kapoor Vs Rohit Sharma: Who's More Entertaining?

Anil Kapoor Vs Rohit Sharma: Who's More Entertaining?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Hosts Anil Kapoor and Rohit Sharma bring their own brand of charm and humour to two new game shows that promise to make your weekends more entertaining, observes Divya Nair.

Marijne Outlines Indian Women's Hockey Team's Asian Games Strategy

Marijne Outlines Indian Women's Hockey Team's Asian Games Strategy

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Indian women's hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne discusses the team's preparations and strategy for the upcoming Asian Games. He highlights the different challenge posed by lower-ranked opponents compared to the World Cup, emphasising the need for effective scoring and maintaining focus. Marijne also stresses using the World Cup disappointment as motivation for gold and the importance of humility and unity within the team.

Manas Dhamne On Finding Consistency In Professional Tennis

Manas Dhamne On Finding Consistency In Professional Tennis

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

Indian tennis prodigy Manas Dhamne, 18, discusses his journey as a professional, highlighting the need to regain his instinct for closing out tight matches and achieving consistent performance. Despite recent challenges, Dhamne believes his game is strong and focuses on mental consistency and continuous improvement rather than major technical changes or specific ranking targets.

India At Asian Games: Elavenil Bags Silver Double; Suchika Assures MMA Bronze

India At Asian Games: Elavenil Bags Silver Double; Suchika Assures MMA Bronze

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

India has opened its Asian Games medal tally with two silvers in shooting, driven by Elavenil Valarivan's performance, and secured an unexpected podium finish in Mixed Martial Arts. The women's cricket team also advanced to the finals, aiming for a second consecutive gold.

Varun Chakravarthy Focuses On Process, Not Results

Varun Chakravarthy Focuses On Process, Not Results

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy emphasises the importance of focusing on the 'process' rather than 'results' to maintain consistency and mental fortitude in cricket, especially after a period of mixed performances.

Gurindervir Singh: CWG setback made me more focused for Asian Games

Gurindervir Singh: CWG setback made me more focused for Asian Games

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Indian sprinter Gurindervir Singh, who holds the national record in the men's 100m, expressed renewed focus and confidence for the upcoming Asian Games after recovering from a hamstring injury that affected his Commonwealth Games performance. He stated he is "completely fit" and performing personal bests in training.

Arundhati Bhattacharya: 'Nothing Was Guaranteed, Nothing Was Given'

Arundhati Bhattacharya: 'Nothing Was Guaranteed, Nothing Was Given'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

'Giving up is very easy. But don't give up. Try out whatever you can. Something will happen.'

Dewald Brevis equals Duminy's six-hitting record, joins South Africa's elite

Dewald Brevis equals Duminy's six-hitting record, joins South Africa's elite

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Dewald "AB Baby" Brevis equalled JP Duminy's 71 sixes in just 35 T20Is, starred with 226 series runs, won Player of the Series, and helped South Africa clinch the title.

Next-Gen Golf Star Veer Ganapathy Ready For IGPL Challenge

Next-Gen Golf Star Veer Ganapathy Ready For IGPL Challenge

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Veer Ganapathy, son of renowned golfer Rahul Ganapathy, is set to represent Bengaluru Stallions in the AM Green IGPL 2026. The team, also featuring Trishul Chinnappa, Sunhit Bishnoi, and Sudhir Sharma, was unveiled for the second season of India's first franchise-based professional golf league. The IGPL aims to promote golf beyond elite circles and provide exposure to young talent.

10 Movies With SECRET Connections

10 Movies With SECRET Connections

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

From unexpected cameos to sneaky Easter eggs, these Hindi films have quietly created some wonderfully weird cinematic universes of their own.

Asian Games: Indian Hockey Teams Eye Gold And Direct Olympic Qualification

Asian Games: Indian Hockey Teams Eye Gold And Direct Olympic Qualification

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

The Indian men's and women's hockey teams are set to compete at the Asian Games in Kakamigahara, Japan, with the primary goal of winning gold to secure direct qualification for the Paris Olympics. The men's team aims to defend its title and overcome recent World Cup disappointment, while the women's team, buoyed by a strong World Cup performance, seeks only its second Asian Games gold. Both teams face tough competition, with the men needing to prove their dominance against regional rivals and the women confronting a strong Chinese side.

Why Ajit Agarkar Quit As Team India's Chief Selector

Why Ajit Agarkar Quit As Team India's Chief Selector

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Former chief selector Ajit Agarkar's departure from the BCCI was primarily driven by disagreements over Rohit Sharma's future in white-ball cricket and policy differences with Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman, culminating in his absence from a crucial review meeting.

'Individual results do not matter in the Davis Cup': Sumit Nagal

'Individual results do not matter in the Davis Cup': Sumit Nagal

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Sumit Nagal, India's top singles player, believes sheer desire will be crucial in the Davis Cup qualifier against Korea, especially on the slow Seoul courts.

Big Wins, Selfies, Tears And Kisses At The Emmys

Big Wins, Selfies, Tears And Kisses At The Emmys

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the year's top television achievements, creating unforgettable moments.

August IPOs Hit Jackpot With 100% Listing Gains

August IPOs Hit Jackpot With 100% Listing Gains

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Eighteen mainboard IPOs raised Rs 28,976 crore and carry Rs 2.48 trillion of market value -- 8.6 times the capital raised.

Nagal falters as Korea end India's Davis Cup hopes

Nagal falters as Korea end India's Davis Cup hopes

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

India failed to qualify for the Davis Cup Final 8 after losing 3-1 to Korea in the Qualifier Round 2 tie. Despite a fighting doubles victory by Dhakshineswar Suresh and N Sriram Balaji, Sumit Nagal's defeat in the reverse singles sealed India's fate, making Korea the first Asian team to reach the knockout stage under the new format.

'Get your house in order': McCullum's warning to Carse

'Get your house in order': McCullum's warning to Carse

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum has issued a strong message to pacer Brydon Carse, urging him to address his off-field conduct and make responsible decisions if he wishes to return to the national squad. Carse was recently stood down from the Test squad after an arrest and has faced previous disciplinary action for betting regulation breaches.

Seema Kaliramna Balances Motherhood With Asian Games Ambitions

Seema Kaliramna Balances Motherhood With Asian Games Ambitions

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Indian discus thrower Seema Kaliramna discusses the emotional challenges of balancing motherhood with her sporting career, as she prepares for the Asian Games after winning bronze at the Commonwealth Games.

Anant Nag Credits Karnataka For Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Anant Nag Credits Karnataka For Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Anant Nag has dedicated the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 to the people and unique cultural environment of Karnataka, crediting the state for his unparalleled success in both art and commercial films.

Chheda opens up on pressure to repeat Asian Games gold

Chheda opens up on pressure to repeat Asian Games gold

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Hriday Chheda, a gold medallist from the 2022 Asian Games, acknowledges the increased expectations for India's dressage team at the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Japan, emphasising the importance of staying calm and delivering a strong performance.

From Auto Driver's Daughter to Record Holder: Ancy Sojan Eyes Asian Games Gold

From Auto Driver's Daughter to Record Holder: Ancy Sojan Eyes Asian Games Gold

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Kerala's Ancy Sojan clinched the women's long jump title at the Indian Athletics Series Final, expressing strong confidence for the upcoming Asian Games where she aims to win gold and experience the national anthem on the podium.

'The Best World Cup On Foreign Soil': Tuchel Hails England's Players

'The Best World Cup On Foreign Soil': Tuchel Hails England's Players

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

England manager Thomas Tuchel expressed hope that his players would eventually feel pride in their third-place finish at the World Cup, despite falling short of their ultimate goal.

9 Recipes To Please Lord Ganesha

9 Recipes To Please Lord Ganesha

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Ganesh Chaturthi is a time for prayer, family and always feasting. Nine recipes for you.

Kriti Sanon, Ananya Panday's Hair Colouring Tips

Kriti Sanon, Ananya Panday's Hair Colouring Tips

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Want to switch up your hair colour but not quite ready for a dramatic transformation? We get it. Here are some celeb-approved tips.

World Athletics: Ingebrigtsen returns with Ultimate 5,000m win; Duplantis misses Vault mark

World Athletics: Ingebrigtsen returns with Ultimate 5,000m win; Duplantis misses Vault mark

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

Jakob Ingebrigtsen made a stunning comeback from Achilles surgery to win the men's 5,000 metres at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, securing a $150,000 prize. Fellow star Mondo Duplantis also claimed a pole vault title, narrowly missing a world record. The new championship format aims to attract new fans with its high-stakes fields and glitzy production.

Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu pushes for 15-20% growth, urges proactive governance

Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu pushes for 15-20% growth, urges proactive governance

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has set an ambitious target for district collectors to achieve a 15-20 per cent growth rate, building on the state's 13.4 per cent growth in Q1 FY27, the highest in India.

Paytm CEO Foresees Increased Profitability From New UPI Charges

Paytm CEO Foresees Increased Profitability From New UPI Charges

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma stated that the government's new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on large-value UPI transactions will significantly increase the company's revenue and profitability. The 0.4% fee on UPI transfers exceeding Rs 2,000 to merchants, effective October 15, is expected to give Paytm a competitive edge. Sharma also highlighted the company's focus on generating free cash flow, expanding internationally, and developing proprietary artificial intelligence capabilities to drive future growth.

80s Look Trend: 'What Happened to Me?'

80s Look Trend: 'What Happened to Me?'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has gone viral with his hilarious and candid reactions to AI-generated 1980s makeovers of fellow cricketers Stuart Broad and Eoin Morgan, showcasing the popular social media trend.

Law And Order Review: Criminally Bad!

Law And Order Review: Criminally Bad!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Law And Order not only delivers an outdated and amateurish gangster drama, but also manages to drag Mammootty's iconic Black character into the mess.

Vijay, Jason Sanjay Set For Box Office Face-Off?

Vijay, Jason Sanjay Set For Box Office Face-Off?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Vijay's Thirupaachi and son Jason Sanjay's Sigma could end up in an unexpected box office face-off, setting up a fascinating father-son clash.

Can India overtake 107-medal tally at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games?

Can India overtake 107-medal tally at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Ambitious India out to match Hangzhou benchmark in Nagoya.

Yuvraj Singh's Birthday Message for Abhishek Sharma Goes Viral

Yuvraj Singh's Birthday Message for Abhishek Sharma Goes Viral

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Cricket legend Yuvraj Singh led birthday wishes for young India batter Abhishek Sharma, praising his explosive talent and personal growth, while his sister Komal Sharma also shared an emotional message.

Reversing BEST bus hits vehicles, injures pedestrian in Mumbai

Reversing BEST bus hits vehicles, injures pedestrian in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

A 43-year-old pedestrian was injured and four vehicles were damaged when a reversing BEST electric bus went out of control in Mumbai's Bhandup area. The victim sustained minor leg injuries and was hospitalised. This incident follows a similar fatal accident involving a BEST electric bus last month.

Asian Games: Indian Shooters Face Logistical Hurdles In Nagoya

Asian Games: Indian Shooters Face Logistical Hurdles In Nagoya

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

A senior coach from India's shooting contingent for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games has voiced disappointment over the logistical arrangements, particularly the long travel times to the training venue.

The Best Player At World Cup 2026 Is... Vote!!!

The Best Player At World Cup 2026 Is... Vote!!!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Nine football superstars, one ultimate honour-vote for the player you believe delivered the most memorable performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026.