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Pant outshines Viv, Dhoni, Rohit in record-breaking knock

Pant outshines Viv, Dhoni, Rohit in record-breaking knock

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Records tumbled at Lord's as Rishabh Pant, despite an injured finger, blasted his way into the history books

What Designer Amit Aggarwal Will Never Comprise On

What Designer Amit Aggarwal Will Never Comprise On

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

"Right from choosing the exact colour of the stone to what kind of metal would go around it... We paid so much attention to tiny colours," says Amit Aggarwal.

Chess: Gukesh stunned in Superbet Classic

Chess: Gukesh stunned in Superbet Classic

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Gukesh is currently sharing the 8th spot on 1.5 points along with Abdusattorov and Duda.

'Beyond this pair, I'm not hopeful': Manjrekar warns

'Beyond this pair, I'm not hopeful': Manjrekar warns

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

KL Rahul and Shubman Gill stood tall, not with fireworks, but with grit and grace, forging a 174-run stand that reminded fans of the game's old soul - and drew admiration from the likes of Sanjay Manjrekar.

History Maker! Divya Marches Into FIDE World Cup Final

History Maker! Divya Marches Into FIDE World Cup Final

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

International Master Divya Deshmukh stormed into the final, defeating former world champion Zhongyi Tan of China in the second game of the semifinals and winning the mini-match 1.5-0.5 in the FIDE Women's World Chess Cup in Batumi, Georgia, on Wednesday.

Girl's skeleton with toys found in Jaffna mass grave

Girl's skeleton with toys found in Jaffna mass grave

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Skeletal remains of a young girl have been identified among human remains exhumed from a mass grave in Sri Lanka's Jaffna district, a site linked to the LTTE conflict in the mid-1990s. The discovery has renewed calls for investigation into alleged war crimes.

Maharashtra leaders' 'sanatani terror' remarks spark row

Maharashtra leaders' 'sanatani terror' remarks spark row

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Remarks by Congress and NCP (SP) leaders in Maharashtra suggesting the term 'Sanatani terrorist' have sparked a controversy, drawing strong criticism from the BJP, which accuses them of 'Hindu hatred' and 'appeasement politics'.

World University Games: Jadhav grabs gold in archery

World University Games: Jadhav grabs gold in archery

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Jadhav strikes gold, Parneet silver as India end WUG archery campaign with five medals

Prada Steps Into Kolhapur

Prada Steps Into Kolhapur

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The team toured four clusters in and around Kolhapur where Kolhapuri chappals are made.

'Joe Root Has Always Played With A Smile'

'Joe Root Has Always Played With A Smile'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

'Congratulations Joe Root, magnificent.'

Beyond Bumrah: New Indian Pace Heroes Emerge in England

Beyond Bumrah: New Indian Pace Heroes Emerge in England

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Siraj, Krishna, Akash Shine as India's Pace Future Takes Shape

Big blow! India crash to lowest FIFA ranking in 9 years

Big blow! India crash to lowest FIFA ranking in 9 years

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Indian men's football team drops six places to 133rd in FIFA rankings, worst in nine years

Feasts, farewells aboard ISS as Shuks, crew end 18-Day mission

Feasts, farewells aboard ISS as Shuks, crew end 18-Day mission

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

After 18 days of experiments, Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew are set to return to Earth, marking the end of their mission at the International Space Station.

How Gill's epic 269 set up India's Edgbaston charge

How Gill's epic 269 set up India's Edgbaston charge

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill scored a record-breaking 269 and their seamers struck early to put the tourists in a commanding position at Edgbaston on Thursday.

Praggnanandhaa holds nerve to stay on top, Gukesh falls

Praggnanandhaa holds nerve to stay on top, Gukesh falls

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a draw with Duda Jan-Krzysztof of Poland to maintain joint lead with 3.5 points

Maha minister faces flak for playing rummy during assembly session

Maha minister faces flak for playing rummy during assembly session

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate is under fire after a video surfaced allegedly showing him playing rummy on his phone during a legislative session. The opposition accuses the government of being insensitive to farmers' issues.

PIX: Rain halts England charge, India live another day

PIX: Rain halts England charge, India live another day

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Images from Day 4 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, London, on Sunday.

A Decade of Test Thrillers: Close Calls & Classics

A Decade of Test Thrillers: Close Calls & Classics

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

A look back at a few memorable showdowns in the last decade and half that had the quintessential crests and troughs of Test cricket.

'Be in love with the grind and the game will give back'

'Be in love with the grind and the game will give back'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Indian captain Shubman Gill and his teammates also revelled in the win and expressed their pride and joy on social media handles.

Praggnanandhaa wins Superbet Classic after tense tie-break

Praggnanandhaa wins Superbet Classic after tense tie-break

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa won the Superbet Chess Classic after defeating Maxime Vachier-Lagrave with white pieces in the final Blitz play-off game on Friday.

'I'm Really Proud To Be A Brahmin'

'I'm Really Proud To Be A Brahmin'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'So my question was, 'What is it that you are proud of? What have you achieved? What is your contribution?' 'He had no answer.'

Modi Isn't Going To Retire On September 17

Modi Isn't Going To Retire On September 17

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'Mr Modi has the power and pre-eminence in the BJP-RSS to choose how long he wants to serve, and he is definitely going to want to contest in 2029.' 'He will only be 79, as old as Donald Trump now, and fitter,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Superbet Classic: Praggnanandhaa holds joint lead

Superbet Classic: Praggnanandhaa holds joint lead

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Superbet Classic: Praggnanandhaa in joint lead with three others

When A Draw Is A Win! Life Lessons From Team India

When A Draw Is A Win! Life Lessons From Team India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The India vs England Test series 2025 wasn't just cricket -- it was grit, growth and glory wrapped in whites.

Chirag 'regrets' supporting Nitish govt, JD-U hits back

Chirag 'regrets' supporting Nitish govt, JD-U hits back

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Cracks appeared in the ruling National Democratic Alliance in Bihar on Saturday as Union minister Chirag Paswan expressed 'regret' over having to support the Nitish Kumar government, which he alleged has 'surrendered' before criminals.

Indian bowlers detox from 'filthy IPL habits'

Indian bowlers detox from 'filthy IPL habits'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said training with the two-coloured balls helps in eliminating white ball tendencies from the red ball game.

Under-fire Marquez quits as India football coach

Under-fire Marquez quits as India football coach

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

India football head coach Manolo Marquez stepped down on Wednesday after reaching a 'mutual agreement' with the All Indian Football Federation.

How can you question probe report now: SC grills Justice Varma

How can you question probe report now: SC grills Justice Varma

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court questioned Justice Yashwant Varma regarding his plea to invalidate an in-house inquiry panel report that indicted him after a large amount of burnt cash was discovered at his official residence during his time as a Delhi High Court judge.

Fake X account created in name of 'Supreme Court of Karnataka'!

Fake X account created in name of 'Supreme Court of Karnataka'!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta revealed a fake, verified X account created in the name of the 'Supreme Court of Karnataka' to highlight the dangers of unchecked online activity during a hearing on X Corp's petition challenging government takedown orders.

'The Cake Wasn't Just A Cake'

'The Cake Wasn't Just A Cake'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Prachi Dhabal Deb does not bake cakes. She writes stories in royal icing.

Britain's Cash and Glasspool win Wimbledon men's doubles title

Britain's Cash and Glasspool win Wimbledon men's doubles title

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool capped their dream summer with the Wimbledon crown and first Grand Slam title as a pair

FIDE Women's WC: Humpy moves into semis after draw

FIDE Women's WC: Humpy moves into semis after draw

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Apart from Tan, top seed Tingjie Lei of China also made it to the semifinals at the expense of Nana Dzagnidze of Georgia.

Gill channels inner Kohli as tempers flare at Lord's

Gill channels inner Kohli as tempers flare at Lord's

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Gill clashed with England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, accusing them of deliberately wasting time.

UTT Season 6: Jaipur Patriots march into final

UTT Season 6: Jaipur Patriots march into final

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

India international Sreeja Akula maintained her stellar unbeaten run while Yashash Malik trumped G Sathiyan to power Jaipur Patriots into the final of the Ultimate Table Tennis Season Six with an 8-7 win over Dabang Delhi TTC, in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Sensex rises 317 pts on gains in auto, pharma shares

Sensex rises 317 pts on gains in auto, pharma shares

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Stock markets snapped the four-day falling streak on Tuesday with the benchmark Sensex rebounding by 317 points on buying in auto and pharma shares amid a decline in retail inflation to a more than six-year low, nearing the RBI's comfort zone. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 317.45 points or 0.39 per cent to settle at 82,570.91. During the day, it jumped 490.16 points or 0.59 per cent to 82,743.62. The 50-share NSE Nifty edged higher by 113.50 points or 0.45 per cent to 25,195.80.

Rahul's English Summer of Maturity and Mastery

Rahul's English Summer of Maturity and Mastery

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

With over 500 runs, six crucial catches, the most by an Indian on the tour, Rahul led by example and lived up to his wiseman tag.

You Let Aussies Dictate: Steyn Slams Proteas

You Let Aussies Dictate: Steyn Slams Proteas

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

South Africa's dream start to the World Test Championship final quickly turned into a nightmare at Lord's, as their batters failed to back up Kagiso Rabada's five-wicket masterclass.

The Rise Of Eco-Luxury Homes

The Rise Of Eco-Luxury Homes

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Glass facades and air-conditioned enclaves are giving way to spaces that breathe -- homes that reflect a deeper connection to nature, heritage, and well-being.

'She has broken up 40-year marriage': TMC MP slams Mahua Moitra

'She has broken up 40-year marriage': TMC MP slams Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Kalyan Banerjee claimed that Moitra, the Krishnanagar MP, was back in India after her honeymoon and started attacking him.

Gill Roars! Joins Legends with Historic Hundred

Gill Roars! Joins Legends with Historic Hundred

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill walked out at Edgbaston with questions swirling around his captaincy - and answered them with his bat