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Play fearless: Clear message for India U-19s at World Cup

Play fearless: Clear message for India U-19s at World Cup

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

As India's U-19 boys prepare for the upcoming ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 with a focus on fearless cricket.

VHP protests over conversion allegations at Lucknow medical varsity

VHP protests over conversion allegations at Lucknow medical varsity

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) staged a protest in Lucknow alleging illegal religious conversion activities at King George's Medical University (KGMU), following the arrest of a KGMU intern in a rape and blackmail case. The VHP demanded swift action against those involved, claiming an organized attempt at religious conversion.

U-19 Asia Cup: Spotlight on India-Pakistan handshake call

U-19 Asia Cup: Spotlight on India-Pakistan handshake call

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Both Suryavanshi and skipper Mhatre are coming into the tournament following a great run of form in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

India finish 3rd in Four-Nation junior hockey

India finish 3rd in Four-Nation junior hockey

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The Indian junior men's hockey team came back from behind to defeat Australia 2-1 in the battle for third place at the 4-Nation Tournament in Berlin on Wednesday.

How football shaped this young Indian's hockey career

How football shaped this young Indian's hockey career

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The 21-year-old goalkeeper from Batala in Punjab has been one of India's standout performers at the ongoing FIH Junior World Cup

Indian hockey battles through difficult year!

Indian hockey battles through difficult year!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

From a side that promised much after a fourth-place finish in the Tokyo Olympics, the Indian women's team has collapsed into a seemingly direction-less outfit.

BJP-Sena alliance breaches Thackerays' Mumbai citadel

BJP-Sena alliance breaches Thackerays' Mumbai citadel

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance has made significant progress in challenging the Thackeray family's control over Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) after nearly 25 years. The results mark a potential shift in Mumbai's civic politics, with the BJP emerging as a central force.

Victor Lai's rise amid Canada's badminton struggles

Victor Lai's rise amid Canada's badminton struggles

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'Self-funded is a big one. We don't travel as a team so we don't have a therapist, treatment support or a trainer. A lot of times you're training on your own and it's tough.'

Lakshita-Sharvan win National Air Pistol mixed team gold

Lakshita-Sharvan win National Air Pistol mixed team gold

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

The Army pair of Lakshita Bishnoi and Sharvan Kumar produced a commanding performance to overcome the challenge of Haryana's Suruchi Singh and Samrat Rana and clinch the 10m Air Pistol mixed team gold in the National Shooting Championships, in Delhi, on Saturday.

Badminton Nationals: Shruti, Parul, Tanvi seal upset wins

Badminton Nationals: Shruti, Parul, Tanvi seal upset wins

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Badminton Nationals: Shruti Mundada, Parul Choudhary advance

'You Can't Explain What This 14-Year-Old Is Doing'

'You Can't Explain What This 14-Year-Old Is Doing'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Ashwin highlighted the sheer volume and impact of Sooryavanshi's recent performances in a social media post, underlining just how extraordinary the youngster's run has been.

T20 WC snub: 'Gill will return better, stronger'

T20 WC snub: 'Gill will return better, stronger'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Shubman Gill will return 'better, stronger' after T20 World Cup snub: Gujarat Titans COO

Real Madrid stunned by 2nd division club in Copa del Rey

Real Madrid stunned by 2nd division club in Copa del Rey

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

'We've hit rock bottom; we've been knocked out by a second division team.'

Champion Pole Vaulter Kicked Out Of Train By TTE!

Champion Pole Vaulter Kicked Out Of Train By TTE!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

National record holder pole vaulter, coach face humiliation; forced to pay to travel with kits

Top-seeded shuttlers stroll in Sr National openers

Top-seeded shuttlers stroll in Sr National openers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Senior Badminton Nationals: Unnati, Tanvi, Sanskar, Chauhan begin campaign in style

Real Madrid down Betis as Garcia tricks

Real Madrid down Betis as Garcia tricks

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Real Madrid now have 45 points from 19 matches, second behind defending champions Barcelona.

Nat Shooting: Aishwary wins 3P gold with World record

Nat Shooting: Aishwary wins 3P gold with World record

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

World Championship silver medallist Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar delivered a landmark performance at the 68th Shooting Nationals on Tuesday, firing a World record 470.5 to clinch gold in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions final at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Range.

Xi Vs The Generals: Why It Matters To India

Xi Vs The Generals: Why It Matters To India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

If Xi Jinping can establish control over the PLA Ground Force, relations between India and China will settle down to an even keel. The next few weeks will show whether Xi has finally succeeded in gaining control over the PLA Ground Force. That could bring about the substantive shift in India-China relations that both our leaders have been working for, observes Ambassador Prabhat Shukla.

Jr Women's Hockey WC: India go down to Germany

Jr Women's Hockey WC: India go down to Germany

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

India lose 1-3 to Germany at Junior Women's World Cup

Sindhu stunned by Linh at India Open

Sindhu stunned by Linh at India Open

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Earlier, former world No.1 Srikanth had to dig deep to outlast fellow Indian Tharun Mannepalli 15-21, 21-6, 21-19.

India thump Australia in Four-Nation junior hockey

India thump Australia in Four-Nation junior hockey

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

The Indian junior men's hockey team registered a comprehensive 3-1 win over Australia in their second match in the Four-Nation Tournament in Berlin on Sunday.

Chirag-Satwiksairaj, Sen shine in 2025; Sindhu struggles

Chirag-Satwiksairaj, Sen shine in 2025; Sindhu struggles

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Lakshya Sen's title win, a World Championships medal from Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty offered hope amidst a difficult 2025 for Indian badminton.

'Fake patients, on paper docs': ED chargesheet against Al Falah Univ

'Fake patients, on paper docs': ED chargesheet against Al Falah Univ

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against the chairman of Al Falah University, alleging money laundering and the appointment of individuals with terror links without proper verification.

Sindhu returns with convincing win at Malaysia Open

Sindhu returns with convincing win at Malaysia Open

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

P V Sindhu, returning from a long injury lay-off, defeated Chinese-Taipei's Sung Shuo Yun in the opening round at the Malaysia Open.

Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam anoints junior pontiff

Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam anoints junior pontiff

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Sri Satya Chandrashekarendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya, a 25-year-old Rig Vedic scholar from Andhra Pradesh, was anointed as the junior pontiff of the ancient Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam at a grand religious ceremony. The historic event took place on the auspicious Akshya Thritiya, attended by seers from across the country. The new acharya, known as Ganesha Sharma Dravid before his initiation into sanyasa, is the successor to the present Seer Sri Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya. The event coincided with the 2534th Jayanti Mahotsavam (May 2, 2025) of Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya, who established Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam in 482 BCE.

From Bad To Worse: How Indian Football Fared In 2025

From Bad To Worse: How Indian Football Fared In 2025

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Indian football remained in a state of terminal decline after experiencing arguably its darkest phase in a year marked by severe administrative crisis, court hearings, financial issues, absence of domestic leagues, and a steep decline in performance of the senior men's team.

Want A Rs 50,000 Nehru Youth Fellowship?

Want A Rs 50,000 Nehru Youth Fellowship?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Selected candidates will receive a fellowship up to Rs 50,000 per month.

Want To Pursue MBBS, PG in Germany?

Want To Pursue MBBS, PG in Germany?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

rediffGURU Dr Nagarajan JSK counsels a student on the possibilities and challenges of pursuing a medical residency in Germany.

Jr Women's Hockey World Cup: India outclass Wales

Jr Women's Hockey World Cup: India outclass Wales

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

India asserted its supremacy with a commanding 3-1 victory over Wales in a 9/16 classification match at the FIH Junior Women's World Cup.

Ketan Malik win's women's 10m air pistol gold; Bhaker 7th

Ketan Malik win's women's 10m air pistol gold; Bhaker 7th

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Gulia topped the qualification with 582-24x. She was joined at the top by Bhaker, who also shot 582, finishing second on inner-10 count with 19x.

Manchester United, Bournemouth in thrilling eight-goal draw!

Manchester United, Bournemouth in thrilling eight-goal draw!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi struck late to salvage a point for his side in a 4-4 draw with Manchester United on Monday.

Star Indian discus thrower banned for doping offence

Star Indian discus thrower banned for doping offence

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Seema Punia gets 16-month ban for failing dope test

ISSF Junior World Cup: India lead medal tally

ISSF Junior World Cup: India lead medal tally

Rediff.com25 May 2025

India bag double podium finish in 10M air rifle mixed team event at junior shooting WC

Bengal varsity forms panel to probe hijab incident during exam

Bengal varsity forms panel to probe hijab incident during exam

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Jadavpur University has formed a committee to investigate a controversy involving a student wearing a hijab during an exam. Allegations of Islamophobia have been made, which faculty members deny.

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Today's situation in the Shaksgam Valley is the consequence of what happened in Gilgit in 1947. But is India ready to militarily get back its territories? asks Claude Arpi.

Kumble, Srinath, Joshi, Bharadwaj in KSCA Advisory panel

Kumble, Srinath, Joshi, Bharadwaj in KSCA Advisory panel

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Former India stars Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath, Sunil Joshi and Vijay Bharadwaj have been drafted into the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) formed by the KSCA to improve the standard of the game across the state.

Sydney still hurts: Hockey great relives Olympic near-miss

Sydney still hurts: Hockey great relives Olympic near-miss

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

It's been well over two decades but missing an Olympic medal after coming reasonably close to it rankles Mohammed Riaz to this date even though some of his regret has eased after seeing the national team claim podium finishes in the mega-event's last two editions.

From Antim to Vinesh: A Year of Turmoil and Promise

From Antim to Vinesh: A Year of Turmoil and Promise

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The medal count was nowhere close to satisfactory at the senior level but junior performances held out hope for a brighter future as Indian wrestling searched for new stars in a challenging 2025.

Olympic medallist Aman's suspension lifted

Olympic medallist Aman's suspension lifted

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Aman Sehrawat and junior grappler Neha Sangwan will be able to enter the auction for the upcoming edition of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL).

Rs 60,000 per day! Huge pay hike for women cricketers

Rs 60,000 per day! Huge pay hike for women cricketers

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The BCCI has more than doubled the match fees of women cricketers and officials in domestic cricket, a move triggered by India's maiden ODI World Cup triumph and aimed at creating a more equitable pay structure across the circuit.