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Ishan Kishan credits clear mind for epic Duleep Trophy knock against South Zone

Ishan Kishan credits clear mind for epic Duleep Trophy knock against South Zone

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Ishan Kishan, after scoring an epic 270 in the Duleep Trophy final, revealed that freeing his mind from overthinking and expectations has been crucial to his recent success. He emphasised focusing solely on scoring runs and winning matches, a change that came after a turbulent phase in his career, including losing his BCCI central contract. Kishan highlighted the importance of domestic cricket for reflection and growth, enabling him to return stronger.

Netflix To Release New South Indian Film Every Week

Netflix To Release New South Indian Film Every Week

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Netflix India is significantly expanding its South Indian content, planning to release at least one Tamil, Telugu, or Malayalam film every week for the rest of the year, featuring highly anticipated titles like Dhanush's OM - Chapter 1: Udhiram and Vijay Deverakonda's Ranabaali.

200 Indian peacekeepers honoured with UN medal in South Sudan

200 Indian peacekeepers honoured with UN medal in South Sudan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Over 200 Indian peacekeepers, including women and staff officers, serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have been awarded the prestigious UN medal for their exceptional service. India is a significant contributor to UN Peacekeeping, deploying over 4,200 personnel globally.

South Africa's former World boxing champion Tete shot dead outside his home

South Africa's former World boxing champion Tete shot dead outside his home

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Former world boxing champion Zolani "Last Born" Tete was tragically shot dead outside his home in South Africa's Eastern Cape province.

How To Watch India's Davis Cup Qualifier Against South Korea

How To Watch India's Davis Cup Qualifier Against South Korea

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

India's upcoming Davis Cup Qualifier against South Korea in Seoul will be streamed live for Indian viewers on VETO, an OTT platform. The winner of this tie will progress to the Davis Cup Finals in November.

India's hockey World Cup hopes on line against South Africa

India's hockey World Cup hopes on line against South Africa

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

India's Women's Hockey team, buoyed by a draw against China, is set to face South Africa in their second World Cup match. A win is crucial for their qualification hopes for the second round. Coach Sjoerd Marijne acknowledges areas for improvement, particularly in ball possession, despite strong performances from key players like Deepika and Navneet Kaur.

Can India end 44-year wait for women's hockey gold?

Can India end 44-year wait for women's hockey gold?

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Indian women's hockey team, unbeaten in the Asian Games, is set to face South Korea in the semifinal, aiming to end a 44-year wait for a gold medal. With a strong performance in the pool stage and a superior world ranking, India enters the match as favourites, relying on key players like Deepika and Navneet Kaur, and solid goalkeeping.

FIH Women's Hockey World Cup: India crush South Africa, stay in Round 2 hunt

FIH Women's Hockey World Cup: India crush South Africa, stay in Round 2 hunt

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

India's women's hockey team delivered a dominant performance, defeating South Africa 6-1 in their second Pool D match of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup. Six different players scored for India, with a prolific third quarter sealing the rout. This emphatic win significantly strengthens India's chances of advancing, placing them atop Pool D on goal difference ahead of their crucial final pool match against England.

Big blow for Australia as Inglis suffers finger fracture

Big blow for Australia as Inglis suffers finger fracture

Rediff.com4 days ago

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis has been ruled out of the remaining two One-Day Internationals against South Africa due to a fractured right index finger. The injury occurred during the first ODI, and he now faces a race against time to be fit for the upcoming three-match Test series in South Africa. Alex Carey is expected to replace him behind the stumps for the ODIs.

India's Compound Archery Women Secure Gold Medal Match Berth

India's Compound Archery Women Secure Gold Medal Match Berth

Rediff.com23 hours ago

The Indian women's compound archery team defeated South Korea in the semifinals of the Asian Games, securing their spot in the gold medal match against China.

Neeraj Chauhan pulls off huge Asian Games archery upset

Neeraj Chauhan pulls off huge Asian Games archery upset

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian archers Dhiraj Bommadevara, Neeraj Chauhan, and Kumkum Mohod Anil have successfully advanced to the recurve quarterfinals at the Asian Games. Chauhan notably defeated a three-time Olympic gold medallist, while Bommadevara and Anil also secured impressive wins. Kirti, however, was eliminated.

Indian Women's Sepaktakraw Team Suffers Twin Losses In Asian Games

Indian Women's Sepaktakraw Team Suffers Twin Losses In Asian Games

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian women's doubles sepaktakraw team experienced two defeats in Group B at the Asian Games, losing to South Korea and the Philippines. This follows the men's team's failure to reach the semifinals in their event.

Davis Cup: India To Battle South Korea On Hard Courts

Davis Cup: India To Battle South Korea On Hard Courts

Rediff.com8 Aug 2026

India will face South Korea in the Davis Cup Qualifiers Round 2 on September 18-19 in Seoul. South Korea, ranked 16th, chose hard courts for the tie, a surface they traditionally prefer. India, ranked 19th, secured their spot with a dramatic win over the Netherlands, while Korea upset Argentina. The winner of this tie will advance to the Davis Cup Final 8 in November.

Asian Games: China Dominates Medal Tally After Day 10

Asian Games: China Dominates Medal Tally After Day 10

Rediff.com1 days ago

China leads the Asian Games medal tally after Day 10 with 143 gold medals, followed by Japan and South Korea. India is currently in 10th position with 6 gold, 21 silver, and 25 bronze medals.

Asian Games: China Dominates Medals Tally, India Ranks 8th

Asian Games: China Dominates Medals Tally, India Ranks 8th

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The article presents the medals tally after Day 11 of the Asian Games, showing China in the lead with 275 medals, followed by Japan and South Korea. India is currently ranked 8th with a total of 60 medals.

'No external party...': India slams Erdogan's Kashmir remarks at UNGA

'No external party...': India slams Erdogan's Kashmir remarks at UNGA

Rediff.com1 days ago

India on Tuesday firmly rejected Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's reference to Jammu and Kashmir during his address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), asserting that the issue pertains strictly to the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

BJP successful in north as it 'stole Lord Ram': Telangana CM

BJP successful in north as it 'stole Lord Ram': Telangana CM

Rediff.com1 days ago

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has ignited a political and religious debate by claiming the BJP "stole Lord Ram" and contrasting northern and southern religious sentiments, drawing sharp criticism from a Union Minister.

Chheda And Sud Conclude Asian Games Dressage Campaign

Chheda And Sud Conclude Asian Games Dressage Campaign

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian riders Vipul Chheda and Jai Sud finished eighth and ninth respectively in the dressage individual final at the Asian Games. Competing on Dono Di Maggio and Goofy La Perle, they scored 72.680 and 71.490, placing them outside the medal positions. South Korea's Dongheon Nam secured the gold, while China's Jiayi Yu and Jiayi Rao took silver and bronze.

India's Compound Archery teams in Asian Games semi-finals

India's Compound Archery teams in Asian Games semi-finals

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian men's and women's compound archery teams have successfully advanced to the semi-finals at the Asian Games after comfortable victories in their respective round of 16 and quarter-final matches. Both teams are set to face South Korea in the semi-finals on September 30, aiming to continue India's strong legacy in compound archery, following their clean sweep of gold medals at the previous Asian Games.

India Fails To Reach Sepaktakraw Semifinals At Asian Games

India Fails To Reach Sepaktakraw Semifinals At Asian Games

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's women's doubles sepaktakraw team, comprising Menenu Tsukru and Leirentonbi Devi Elangbam, failed to qualify for the semifinals at the Asian Games after finishing last in their group, losing to Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines.

Asian Games: Who Leads The Medals Tally After Day 9?

Asian Games: Who Leads The Medals Tally After Day 9?

Rediff.com2 days ago

This article presents the medals tally after Day 9 of the Asian Games, highlighting the leading countries and India's position. China maintains a significant lead, followed by Japan and South Korea.

India's Kurash Campaign Concludes With Vipin Kumar's Loss

India's Kurash Campaign Concludes With Vipin Kumar's Loss

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's kurash campaign at the Asian Games concluded with Vipin Kumar's pre-quarterfinal defeat in the men's 66kg event. He lost to South Korea's Hyeonsu Yoon, marking the end of India's participation in the sport with one bronze medal won by Pincky Balhara.

Bjorn Fortuin to captain South Africa T20 side in tri-series

Bjorn Fortuin to captain South Africa T20 side in tri-series

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

South Africa has appointed spinner Bjorn Fortuin as captain for their upcoming Twenty20 tri-series against Namibia and Zimbabwe, and a three-game One-Day International series, aiming to provide international experience to younger players ahead of a busy schedule.

East Bengal FC Thrash South United 5-0 In Durand Cup

East Bengal FC Thrash South United 5-0 In Durand Cup

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

East Bengal FC secured a comprehensive 5-0 victory over South United FC in their final Durand Cup Group A match, significantly boosting their chances of qualifying for the quarter-finals.

Asian Games Hockey: India Face Pakistan In High Stakes Semi-final Clash

Asian Games Hockey: India Face Pakistan In High Stakes Semi-final Clash

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Defending champions India are set to face arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-stakes men's hockey semifinal at the Asian Games. The winner of the gold medal will secure a direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Attack on seafarers 'unacceptable': Jaishankar at UNGA

Attack on seafarers 'unacceptable': Jaishankar at UNGA

Rediff.com3 days ago

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, addressing the UN General Assembly, condemned the targeting of commercial shipping and seafarers in the Gulf, calling it "simply unacceptable." He also voiced deep concern over the "weaponisation of everything," which he stated has severe consequences for Global South nations, impacting peace, progress, and development globally. India urged restraint, de-escalation, and protection of civilians, while also highlighting the 4F crisis (food, fuel, fertiliser, finance) faced by developing countries.

Microsoft Unveils Fourth Cloud Region In India, Bolstering Telangana's Tech Ambitions

Microsoft Unveils Fourth Cloud Region In India, Bolstering Telangana's Tech Ambitions

Rediff.com6 days ago

Microsoft has inaugurated its India South Central data centre region in Telangana, marking its fourth cloud region in the country and significantly expanding its cloud and AI infrastructure. This strategic investment supports Telangana's ambitious goal of achieving 5 GW of data centre capacity by 2029 and attracting USD 30 billion in digital infrastructure investments, further solidifying Hyderabad's role as a global technology hub.

Microsoft Unveils Fourth Cloud Region In India, Bolstering Telangana's Tech Ambitions

Microsoft Unveils Fourth Cloud Region In India, Bolstering Telangana's Tech Ambitions

Rediff.com6 days ago

Microsoft has inaugurated its India South Central data centre region in Telangana, marking its fourth cloud region in the country and significantly expanding its cloud and AI infrastructure. This strategic investment supports Telangana's ambitious goal of achieving 5 GW of data centre capacity by 2029 and attracting USD 30 billion in digital infrastructure investments, further solidifying Hyderabad's role as a global technology hub.

Microsoft Expands Cloud And AI Footprint With New Telangana Datacenter

Microsoft Expands Cloud And AI Footprint With New Telangana Datacenter

Rediff.com6 days ago

Microsoft has inaugurated its India South Central datacenter region in Telangana, marking its fourth cloud region in the country. This expansion aims to bolster India's cloud and AI infrastructure, with Telangana targeting 5 GW of datacenter capacity by 2029 and attracting significant investment in the digital ecosystem.

Asian Games Hockey: India women crush Singapore, set up Korea semis

Asian Games Hockey: India women crush Singapore, set up Korea semis

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian women's hockey team secured their spot in the Asian Games semifinals by defeating Singapore 7-0 in their final Pool B match. Sunelita Toppo scored two goals, leading India to top their pool with a perfect record.

India's Esports Journey Concludes In Asian Games Quarterfinals

India's Esports Journey Concludes In Asian Games Quarterfinals

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian debutant Paritosh was eliminated from the Puyo Puyo Champions esports event at the Asian Games after a 0-5 loss to South Korea's Kang Dongshin in the quarterfinals. India also faced a defeat in the Pokemon UNITE event.

Abhinav Tejrana: Goa's Lone Cricketer in South Zone Duleep Trophy Squad

Abhinav Tejrana: Goa's Lone Cricketer in South Zone Duleep Trophy Squad

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Goa's Abhinav Tejrana has been named in the South Zone squad for the prestigious Duleep Trophy, making him the only cricketer from Goa to achieve this distinction this year, a selection attributed to his consistent high-scoring performances in recent seasons.

Asian Games Tennis: Dhakshineswar, Nagal off to winning start in singles

Asian Games Tennis: Dhakshineswar, Nagal off to winning start in singles

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian tennis players Dhakshineswar Suresh and Sumit Nagal have made winning starts to their men's singles campaigns at the Asian Games, securing places in the pre-quarterfinals.

Indian MOBA Team Exits Asian Games After Group Stage Losses

Indian MOBA Team Exits Asian Games After Group Stage Losses

Rediff.com14 hours ago

India's MOBA (League of Legends) esports team has been eliminated from the Asian Games after losing all three of their group B matches. The team finished last in their group, failing to qualify for the semifinals.

Asian Games Day 8: China Leads Medal Tally, India At 12th

Asian Games Day 8: China Leads Medal Tally, India At 12th

Rediff.com3 days ago

This article provides the updated medals tally after Day 8 of the Asian Games, showing China in the lead with 205 medals, followed by Japan and South Korea. India is currently ranked 12th with a total of 37 medals.

Floor-sleeping champion! China's Li Wenwen adds Asian Games gold to Olympic collection

Floor-sleeping champion! China's Li Wenwen adds Asian Games gold to Olympic collection

Rediff.com1 days ago

Li Wenwen secured +86kg Asian Games gold with 310kg and two Games records, then revealed her unusual floor-sleeping routine remains unchanged as she targets future Olympic success.

Six ODI Centuries in a Single Day! A Historic First for Cricket

Six ODI Centuries in a Single Day! A Historic First for Cricket

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sunday, September 27, 2026, witnessed an unprecedented event in international cricket as six centuries were scored across three One-Day Internationals, marking a historic first for the sport.

India Women's Tour to South Africa Expanded with T20Is

India Women's Tour to South Africa Expanded with T20Is

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Cricket South Africa has revised the India women's team tour schedule to include three T20Is, a Test, and three ODIs, extending the tour until December 30.

Asian Games: India Women's Compound Archery Team Wins Gold With World Record

Asian Games: India Women's Compound Archery Team Wins Gold With World Record

Rediff.com15 hours ago

The Indian women's compound archery team, comprising Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Chikitha Taniparthi, and Prithika Pradeep, won the gold medal at the Asian Games by defeating China 238-234 in the final. The team also equalled a world record score, marking a sensational performance and successfully retaining their title.

South Korea FA apologises for alleged 'sexual services' to foreign referees

South Korea FA apologises for alleged 'sexual services' to foreign referees

Rediff.com8 Aug 2026

South Korea's national football association has issued a deep apology following a media report alleging it provided 'sexual services' to foreign referees during international matches over a decade ago, specifically in 2011 and 2012.