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Ranji Trophy: Shami Roars Back Into Form

Ranji Trophy: Shami Roars Back Into Form

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Shami's four-wicket burst sets up Bengal's eight-wicket win over Uttarakhand

Historic! Sheetal Devi Shatters Another Ceiling in Indian Archery

Historic! Sheetal Devi Shatters Another Ceiling in Indian Archery

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Qualifies for India's able-bodied archery team for Asia Cup

Grand Swiss: Nihal goes down in Round 9; Gukesh draws

Grand Swiss: Nihal goes down in Round 9; Gukesh draws

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin's hopes of making to the Candidates tournament suffered a setback as he lost to Alireza Firouzja of France in the ninth round of the FIDE Grand Swiss, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Saturday.

Beating India in India is our big test: Keshav Maharaj

Beating India in India is our big test: Keshav Maharaj

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

India and South Africa will lock horns in a two-match Test series from November 14, with Kolkata and Guwahati playing hosts.

Did Tejashwi fail to counter NDA's 'jungle raj' narrative?

Did Tejashwi fail to counter NDA's 'jungle raj' narrative?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Ten years after a dream electoral debut, which saw him become the deputy chief minister at a young age of 25, the heir apparent of party supremo Lalu Prasad finally won, after trailing for several rounds, from Raghopur, a RJD stronghold.

10 Brilliant Dharmendra Movies

10 Brilliant Dharmendra Movies

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Dharmendra remained one of the most loved stars of all time, even when his movies tapered off, and age caught up with him.

Omar resumes Darbar Move after 4 yrs, gets grand welcome in Jammu

Omar resumes Darbar Move after 4 yrs, gets grand welcome in Jammu

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday left his official residence on foot for his office at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu, marking the resumption of the biannual 'Darbar Move' after a gap of four years.

Grand Swiss: Leaders Nihal, Bluebaum play out draw

Grand Swiss: Leaders Nihal, Bluebaum play out draw

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Grandmaster Nihal Sarin played out a quick and effortless draw with Matthias Bluebaum of Germany to share the lead with the German on six points after the end of the eighth round of FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Friday.

Vaishali wins Grand Swiss, qualifies for Candidates tournament

Vaishali wins Grand Swiss, qualifies for Candidates tournament

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

While only one place seems assured for the Indians in the men's section, there are already three in the women's category who have made it to the Candidates.

Ranji Trophy: Shahbaz spins Bengal to dominant win

Ranji Trophy: Shahbaz spins Bengal to dominant win

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Shahbaz shines with 7-for, Bengal thrash Railways

Grand Swiss Chess: Gukesh stunned again, Vaishali on top

Grand Swiss Chess: Gukesh stunned again, Vaishali on top

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

World Champion D Gukesh suffered his second straight defeat at the FIDE Grand Swiss, losing to Greece's Nikolas Theodorou in the sixth round in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

It's ok if mother Marathi dies...: Sena MLA sparks row; apologises

It's ok if mother Marathi dies...: Sena MLA sparks row; apologises

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

A Shiv Sena MLA's controversial statement comparing Marathi people to a mother and North Indians to an aunt has triggered widespread criticism and protests in Maharashtra, leading to an apology and reigniting the Marathi vs. Hindi debate.

Jana Gana Mana was composed to welcome British: BJP MP

Jana Gana Mana was composed to welcome British: BJP MP

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

A controversy has erupted in Karnataka after BJP MP Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri claimed that the country's national anthem was written "to welcome the British official". This statement drew sharp criticism from Congress leader and Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge.

Eight games, no wins- Juventus fire Igor Tudor

Eight games, no wins- Juventus fire Igor Tudor

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Juventus have sacked head coach Igor Tudor after failing to win their last eight matches in all competitions, the Serie A club said on Monday.

'Don't compare 2025 win to '83 glory'

'Don't compare 2025 win to '83 glory'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes the win will send a clear message that the long-standing dominance of other teams is over. However, he drew an interesting distinction between this historic triumph and the men's 1983 World Cup win.

'Making Films Is Not What I Do, It Is Who I Am'

'Making Films Is Not What I Do, It Is Who I Am'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

'I was just a little kid in a darkened theatre, and I remember that beam of light just cut across the room, and I remember looking up, and it seemed to just explode on the screen.'

Dharmendra Was The He-Man Of Bollywood

Dharmendra Was The He-Man Of Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Dharmendra's demise means the loss of one of the biggest icons ever in the Hindi film firmament.

Are Gill and Gambhir split on India's pitch plan?

Are Gill and Gambhir split on India's pitch plan?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The collapse, India's lowest failed chase at home, has left behind deeper fault lines than a dry Eden Gardens wicket can conceal.

UK spies gave intel on Nijjar killing to Canada: Report

UK spies gave intel on Nijjar killing to Canada: Report

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

A new documentary claims British spy call intercepts helped Canadian authorities link India to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023.

Congratulations to Gyanesh Kumar: Oppn on NDA's big Bihar win

Congratulations to Gyanesh Kumar: Oppn on NDA's big Bihar win

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance appeared to register a landslide victory in Bihar, opening up impressive leads in more than 180 of the state's 243 assembly seats, with early trends also indicating that the saffron party was on track to post its biggest tally.

How India Can Beat Global Tech Giants

How India Can Beat Global Tech Giants

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

With a confident new generation of innovators, India now has the scale and self-belief to shape its own digital destiny marked by creation, observes Ajay Kumar chairman, UPSC.

Gambhir reveals India's T20 blueprint

Gambhir reveals India's T20 blueprint

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Gautam Gambhir has made it clear that India's new T20 approach isn't just about fearless batting, it's about all-round aggression.

Chess WC: Arjun, Harikrishna enter last 16; Pragg bows out

Chess WC: Arjun, Harikrishna enter last 16; Pragg bows out

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi and P Harikrishna had another good day as they sent veteran Peter Leko of Hungary and Swede Nils Grandelius packing in the fourth-round tiebreaker at the Chess World Cup, in Panaji on Thursday.

'If she doesn't...': US VP Vance hopes wife Usha 'comes to Christ'

'If she doesn't...': US VP Vance hopes wife Usha 'comes to Christ'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Vance's remarks drew applause from the conservative audience at the event and highlighted the couple's approach to balancing faith, family, and personal belief.

Yamal feels heat during Clasico for 'cheat' jibe

Yamal feels heat during Clasico for 'cheat' jibe

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Yamal made a nervy start, and a baying home crowd thought he had conceded a penalty when he slid in to tackle Vinicius Jr, but the decision to award a spot kick was overturned after a VAR review.

Shami's India comeback hopes fade amid fitness worries

Shami's India comeback hopes fade amid fitness worries

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Shami has not exactly been pleased with the national selectors and has gone on record to say that they have not communicated with him. However, sources in the BCCI say that it may not be the correct picture.

Rohit returns home after silencing critics in Australia

Rohit returns home after silencing critics in Australia

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Fans thronged the airport to catch a glimpse of the 38-year-old, who stopped graciously to sign autographs and pose for selfies before heading home.

The Secret US Hand In 1962 War

The Secret US Hand In 1962 War

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

India emerged from the war militarily bruised and strategically altered. The United States, under the guise of friendship, had succeeded in achieving what open alignment never could: The psychological and political repositioning of India within the Cold War order, points out Dr Kumar.

PIX: Bumrah takes 5, India in control on Day 1

PIX: Bumrah takes 5, India in control on Day 1

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and South Africa, in Kolkata, on Friday.

SEE: Fans Keep Spirits High in Stop-Start Perth ODI

SEE: Fans Keep Spirits High in Stop-Start Perth ODI

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Even as the rain poured, the mood in the stands never did. Ponchos, cheers and chants filled the arena as fans danced through the drizzle, refusing to let the weather wash away their excitement.

All eyes on Eden pitch as India face stern SA challenge

All eyes on Eden pitch as India face stern SA challenge

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

India's awe-inspiring batting depth will face a stern test against South Africa's quality spin attack in the first Test, starting in Kolkata on Friday.

FIDE Grand Swiss: Vaishali in joint lead; Praggnanandhaa held

FIDE Grand Swiss: Vaishali in joint lead; Praggnanandhaa held

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

R Praggnanandhaa was held to a draw by the world's youngest-ever Grandmaster Abhimanyu Mishra of the United States.

The Big Dilemma For Gill Ahead Of Kolkata Test

The Big Dilemma For Gill Ahead Of Kolkata Test

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Skipper Shubman Gill acknowledged that the choice between a spinner and an extra seamer for the first Test against South Africa is nothing short of a "conflict".

American Mishra, 16, stuns Gukesh at FIDE Grand Swiss

American Mishra, 16, stuns Gukesh at FIDE Grand Swiss

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

World Champion D Gukesh went down to world's youngest-ever Grandmaster Abhimanyu Mishra of the US in the fifth round of the FIDE Grand Swiss.

FIDE Grand Swiss: Gukesh crushes Bacrot; Pragg held

FIDE Grand Swiss: Gukesh crushes Bacrot; Pragg held

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Looking to assert his supremacy across formats, reigning world champion D Gukesh of India began his campaign in the FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with a crushing victory over France's Etienne Bacrot in the first round.

Soccer PIX: Draws order of the day in Europe as Juve held in derby

Soccer PIX: Draws order of the day in Europe as Juve held in derby

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

IMAGES from matches played across European leagues on Saturday

PIX: Lewandowski 'tricks' Barcelona to victory; Inter Milan, Roma win

PIX: Lewandowski 'tricks' Barcelona to victory; Inter Milan, Roma win

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Barcelona closed the gap on their rivals Real Madrid, moving up to 28 points and pulling two clear of third-placed Villarreal.

WC: Unhappy GM Nepomniachtchi checks out after shock loss

WC: Unhappy GM Nepomniachtchi checks out after shock loss

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'...There's nothing to say about the chess aspect... One of those places that you don't feel sad about leaving.'

The Kamini Kaushal You Didn't Know

The Kamini Kaushal You Didn't Know

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

When Kamini Kaushal passed away at 98, she missed being a centenarian by just two years. But there is very little else that she missed out on in her long, rich, creatively fulfilling life.

Easwaran hails Gambhir's impact on his batting

Easwaran hails Gambhir's impact on his batting

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Easwaran has been a domestic cricket stalwart for Bengal, with 107 first-class games, 8,070 runs at an average of 48.32 with the help of 27 centuries and 33 fifties.