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15 years on, Sachin Tendulkar recalls India's iconic 2011 triumph

15 years on, Sachin Tendulkar recalls India's iconic 2011 triumph

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sachin Tendulkar reflects on India's iconic 2011 World Cup win, recalling the emotions, key moments and shared dream that ended a 28-year wait for the title.

Remembering S Thyagarajan: The Legacy of a Hockey Journalism Icon

Remembering S Thyagarajan: The Legacy of a Hockey Journalism Icon

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Veteran Indian sports journalist S Thyagarajan, renowned for his extensive coverage of hockey, has passed away at the age of 85 after battling age-related ailments. He covered six Olympics and nine Asian Games during his distinguished career.

'Virat Kohli will forever be the icon and hero of RCB'

'Virat Kohli will forever be the icon and hero of RCB'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

RCB director Mo Bobat calls Virat Kohli's 18-year IPL record "ridiculous", says building a championship-winning team around him was a priority, and backs Rajat Patidar's leadership as the franchise eyes back-to-back titles.

7 Iconic Kolkata Backdrops In Cinema

7 Iconic Kolkata Backdrops In Cinema

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

The heroes or heroines of these film might have been Om Puri, Jennifer Kendal, Ashok Kumar. But unquestionably the real star was Calcutta. Supriya Newar on the 7 props or backdrops repeatedly used in Indian cinema that are distinctly and uniquely Kolkata.

Rohit, Dhoni Create Iconic Moment Before T20 WC Final

Rohit, Dhoni Create Iconic Moment Before T20 WC Final

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

India's World Cup-winning captains Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, alongside International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah, walked out at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad, with the T20 World Cup trophy on Sunday.

Osaka Goes Viral With Iconic Australian Open Entrance

Osaka Goes Viral With Iconic Australian Open Entrance

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Osaka made her way into Rod Laver Arena carrying a parasol, wearing a wide-brimmed hat with a veil, and Nike's Copa-Light Liquid Lime-White dress with soft, jellyfish-inspired ruffles.

MMA icon Ronda Rousey makes epic comeback

MMA icon Ronda Rousey makes epic comeback

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Former UFC champion Ronda Rousey will return to MMA after a decade-long hiatus to fight Gina Carano in a highly anticipated match streamed on Netflix.

Kangana Ranaut To Star In Queen Sequel

Kangana Ranaut To Star In Queen Sequel

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Kangana Ranaut is poised to reprise her iconic role in a highly anticipated sequel to the 2014 blockbuster Queen.

8 Iconic Bakeries Of Mumbai

8 Iconic Bakeries Of Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Have a peek at Bombay's oldest bakeries, that give off a tantalising fragrance of coal, yeast and baking paav long before you reach them.

New Butterfly Species Honours Zubeen Garg

New Butterfly Species Honours Zubeen Garg

Rediff.com6 days ago

A newly discovered butterfly species in Arunachal Pradesh has been named Euthalia zubeengargi, in honour of Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg.

Rakul, Ananya, Kriti Glam Up Awards Night

Rakul, Ananya, Kriti Glam Up Awards Night

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Film folk looked glamorous for the Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards 2026 that were held on March 25 in Mumbai. A look at the big winners of the night.

Ananya, Samantha, Kajol Look Gorgeous On The Red Carpet

Ananya, Samantha, Kajol Look Gorgeous On The Red Carpet

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The second edition of The Hollywood Reporter India's Women in Entertainment Power List brought together many influential women from across the film industry.

IPL 2026: GT's Rahul Tewatia Gets Big Backing

IPL 2026: GT's Rahul Tewatia Gets Big Backing

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Matthew Hayden will pass on his iconic Mongoose bat to Rahul Tewatia, recognising his power-hitting abilities.

Was talking about Nehru: Dubey retracts remark on Biju Patnaik

Was talking about Nehru: Dubey retracts remark on Biju Patnaik

Rediff.com2 days ago

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has issued an unconditional apology for claiming that former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik was linked to the CIA during the 1960s. The apology comes after widespread criticism from within and outside the BJP.

Leander Paes joins BJP ahead of Bengal polls

Leander Paes joins BJP ahead of Bengal polls

Rediff.com4 days ago

Paes had joined the Trinamool Congress in 2021 and campaigned for the party during the Goa elections in 2022.

Shalini, Uorfi, Saumya Walk The Red Carpet

Shalini, Uorfi, Saumya Walk The Red Carpet

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The fifth Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards was a full house of stars as they gathered to cheer the winners and show off their red carpet glamour.

William Walsh, former British Airways chief, to lead IndiGo as CEO

William Walsh, former British Airways chief, to lead IndiGo as CEO

Rediff.com4 days ago

IndiGo, India's largest airline, has announced the appointment of William Walsh, former British Airways chief and current Director General of IATA, as its new CEO, effective no later than August 3.

Tennis Legend Leander Paes Joins BJP Ahead of West Bengal Elections

Tennis Legend Leander Paes Joins BJP Ahead of West Bengal Elections

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian tennis icon Leander Paes has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking a significant transition from his celebrated sports career to the political arena, ahead of assembly elections in West Bengal.

Stars Are Loving THIS Summer Hair Trend...

Stars Are Loving THIS Summer Hair Trend...

Rediff.com3 days ago

Bangs are stealing the spotlight this summer, and our favourite celebs just can't get enough of this playful hair trend.

Nandini and RCB Join Forces for IPL 2026 Season

Nandini and RCB Join Forces for IPL 2026 Season

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Karnataka Milk Federation's brand Nandini partners with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) T-20 cricket tournament.

'Not okay': Yuvraj slams dad over Dhoni, Kapil comments

'Not okay': Yuvraj slams dad over Dhoni, Kapil comments

Rediff.com1 days ago

Yuvraj Singh has apologised for his father Yograj Singh's critical comments directed at MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev, emphasising that his father's views do not reflect his own.

IPL 2026: RCB calmer than last year, clarity about roles: Krunal Pandya

IPL 2026: RCB calmer than last year, clarity about roles: Krunal Pandya

Rediff.com4 days ago

Krunal Pandya discusses the improved atmosphere within the Royal Challengers Bengaluru camp, highlighting better understanding among players.

Kolkata Knight Riders' New Jersey For IPL 2026 Inspired By 'Lines of Legacy'

Kolkata Knight Riders' New Jersey For IPL 2026 Inspired By 'Lines of Legacy'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders' new jersey for IPL 2026 features a design called 'Lines of Legacy' which commemorates iconic moments in the two-time champions' history.

Fadnavis Calls for Ambedkar's Birth Anniversary to be Celebrated as 'Festival of Thoughts'

Fadnavis Calls for Ambedkar's Birth Anniversary to be Celebrated as 'Festival of Thoughts'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has called for celebrating Dr B R Ambedkar's birth anniversary as a 'festival of his thoughts', emphasising the need to spread his ideas across all sections of society. Preparations are underway for the 135th birth anniversary on April 14, with a focus on public awareness and grand celebrations.

Lego teams up with Messi, Ronaldo for FIFA World Cup 2026

Lego teams up with Messi, Ronaldo for FIFA World Cup 2026

Rediff.com1 days ago

Lego is collaborating with football stars Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Jr. to release new sets ahead of the 2026 World Cup, featuring letter-shaped designs, display models, and a 3D wall art piece of Messi.

Fatwa issued against Nora Fatehi over 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke' song

Fatwa issued against Nora Fatehi over 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke' song

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The track, which also features Sanjay Dutt, is part of the upcoming Kannada film 'KD: The Devil.'

Statue of B R Ambedkar Vandalised in Punjab Village

Statue of B R Ambedkar Vandalised in Punjab Village

Rediff.com3 days ago

A statue of B R Ambedkar was vandalised in Noorpur Jattan village, Punjab, leading to protests and claims of responsibility by a pro-Khalistan leader. Police are investigating the incident, which is not the first of its kind in the area.

Shardul Thakur Embraces 'Lord' Tag After MI's Big Win Over KKR

Shardul Thakur Embraces 'Lord' Tag After MI's Big Win Over KKR

Rediff.com5 days ago

Shardul Thakur stars with a match-winning spell for Mumbai Indians, calling his Wankhede outing special as MI chase 221 to beat KKR in IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: RCB's New Era Kicks Off with Ananya Birla's Support

IPL 2026: RCB's New Era Kicks Off with Ananya Birla's Support

Rediff.com6 days ago

Ananya Birla shows her support for Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of their IPL 2026 opener, as the team enters a new era under new ownership.

Kartik Aaryan To Play Pilot in Shimit Amin's Captain India

Kartik Aaryan To Play Pilot in Shimit Amin's Captain India

Rediff.com6 days ago

Captain India is the real-life story of a commercial pilot who risked his own life to save hundreds of passengers.

Strong, Stylish, Unstoppable: Raja Kumari, Sherry, Malti...

Strong, Stylish, Unstoppable: Raja Kumari, Sherry, Malti...

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

From singing icon Raja Kumari to India's first Mrs Universe Sherry Singh, the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI runway celebrated women from all walks of life.

Advani Clinches Maiden National 9-Ball Pool Title in Dominant Display

Advani Clinches Maiden National 9-Ball Pool Title in Dominant Display

Rediff.com3 days ago

Pankaj Advani, a multiple-time world champion in billiards and snooker, has added another title to his illustrious career by winning the National 9-ball pool title, defeating Nitin Sharma in the final.

MS Dhoni's Kharagpur story: Tea, dreams, and a bond beyond cricket

MS Dhoni's Kharagpur story: Tea, dreams, and a bond beyond cricket

Rediff.com2 days ago

MS Dhoni's journey from a tea stall in Kharagpur to global cricket icon is a story of humility and loyalty, as he continues to support those from his early days.

Shashi Tharoor recounts Gautam Gambhir's praise for Sanju Samson

Shashi Tharoor recounts Gautam Gambhir's praise for Sanju Samson

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Shashi Tharoor recounts Gautam Gambhir's praise for Sanju Samson, highlighting his unique talent and recent success in the T20 World Cup.

Dhoni to miss first two weeks of IPL due to calf strain

Dhoni to miss first two weeks of IPL due to calf strain

Rediff.com7 days ago

Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni is set to miss the first two weeks of the IPL due to a calf injury, raising concerns for the team's campaign.

McIlroy Confirmed for DP World India Championship Return

McIlroy Confirmed for DP World India Championship Return

Rediff.com3 days ago

Rory McIlroy, the five-time Major winner, will participate in the DP World India Championship at the Delhi Golf Club for the second year running. Tommy Fleetwood has also confirmed his participation.

Ambedkar Statue Vandalised in Punjab; Pro-Khalistan Leader Claims Responsibility

Ambedkar Statue Vandalised in Punjab; Pro-Khalistan Leader Claims Responsibility

Rediff.com3 days ago

A statue of B R Ambedkar was vandalised in Punjab, leading to protests and political condemnation. A pro-Khalistan leader has purportedly claimed responsibility, prompting an investigation.

Alpana, The Beauty From The North East

Alpana, The Beauty From The North East

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Alpana Bordoloi tells Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff about the fashion trend she feels should return.

NASA launches historic Artemis II mission to Moon after 50 years

NASA launches historic Artemis II mission to Moon after 50 years

Rediff.com2 days ago

A crew of four astronauts boarded their spacecraft for the landmark flight, which represents a major milestone in lunar exploration.

Ferrari 849 Testarossa is a mix of retro design, modern tech and V8 power

Ferrari 849 Testarossa is a mix of retro design, modern tech and V8 power

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Ferrari introduces the 849 Testarossa in India, a stunning hybrid supercar blending retro design with modern technology and V8 power for the ultimate driving experience.