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FIDE Women's World Cup: Vantika holds nerves to down Ushenina

FIDE Women's World Cup: Vantika holds nerves to down Ushenina

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

With Vantika's hard-earned victory there are still five Indians left in the last 32 stage of this US$691,250 prize money event with an additional bonus of making it to the Women's candidates' tournament slated in 2026 for the top three finishers.

PIX: Jaiswal Ton Sets Up Tantalising Day 4 At Oval

PIX: Jaiswal Ton Sets Up Tantalising Day 4 At Oval

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal enhanced his reputation as an all-conditions opener with a gutsy hundred on a tough pitch before Washington Sundar's whirlwind fifty allowed India to set a record 374-run target for England on an absorbing Day 3 of the final Test at The Oval on Saturday.

Lucky Sierra Revels In Wimbledon Windfall!

Lucky Sierra Revels In Wimbledon Windfall!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Sierra, who had already checked out of her accommodation, learned only at lunchtime on Monday that Belgium's Greet Minnen had pulled out of the tournament and that she had been selected in the draw for a lucky loser spot in the main draw.

Janhvi Needs Some GOOD LUCK!

Janhvi Needs Some GOOD LUCK!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Preity meets Chris Gayle... The moods of Soha-Kunal... 25 years of Border...

'Lives more important than...' Kapil reacts to stampede

'Lives more important than...' Kapil reacts to stampede

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The legendary Kapil Dev on Thursday expressed his anguish at the death of 11 fans during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations, saying "lives are more important than celebration" and advised everyone to take proper precautions in future.

8 Investing Lessons From The Ultra Rich

8 Investing Lessons From The Ultra Rich

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

The ultra-rich invest differently -- embracing growth, compounding, and long-term clarity to build wealth with purpose and discipline, explains Ramalingam Kalirajan.

I'm Going Back Someday To Sark

I'm Going Back Someday To Sark

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The wee island in the English Channel, where the only motorised vehicles are tractors, is a place one can return to again and again, says Dilip D'Souza.

Radhika Yadav was just a co-actor: Music video producer

Radhika Yadav was just a co-actor: Music video producer

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

'This incident is being given a Hindu-Muslim angle too. I don't know why it is being done. I don't have anything to do with this case...'

Divya is like MS Dhoni - cool in crunch situations'

Divya is like MS Dhoni - cool in crunch situations'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Abundantly talented but more significantly, incredibly cool in crunch situations, that's how India's 88th Grandmaster and World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh was described by her formative coach Srinath Narayanan, who feels the 19-year-old chess wizard's composure is comparable only to cricket great Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

LaLiga: Sevilla sack coach after fourth straight loss

LaLiga: Sevilla sack coach after fourth straight loss

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Sevilla dismissed their manager Javier Garcia Pimienta on Sunday, two days after their 0-1 defeat at Valencia, marking their fourth consecutive LaLiga loss.

Markram Etches His Name In South African Folklore

Markram Etches His Name In South African Folklore

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

South Africa's batting hero Aiden Markram has taken longer than expected to deliver on his promise, but a match-winning century against Australia in the World Test Championship final is being hailed as the biggest in the country's cricketing history.

Revealed! How Akash exploited crack in Edgbaston pitch

Revealed! How Akash exploited crack in Edgbaston pitch

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Stokes praises incredibly skillful Akash Deep, says task was to bat out 80 overs

Karun Nair's dismissal turned things around at Lord's: Shastri

Karun Nair's dismissal turned things around at Lord's: Shastri

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Ravi Shastri picked Rishabh Pant's dismissal in the first innings and Karun Nair's wicket in the second essay as the key moments that tilted the third Test at Lord's in England's favour.

PIX: Rahul, Gill Battle Back To Keep 4th Test Alive

PIX: Rahul, Gill Battle Back To Keep 4th Test Alive

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Captain Shubman Gill and the ever-dependable K L Rahul gave India a glimmer of hope with resilient half-centuries after a well crafted hundred from Ben Stokes extended England's supremacy in the fourth Test in Manchester on Saturday.

History Repeats! RCB In Form, IPL Halted

History Repeats! RCB In Form, IPL Halted

Rediff.com10 May 2025

'Love you RCB, we'll try again next year. You've done a great job this time.'

Kangana Chooses Horror For Hollywood Debut

Kangana Chooses Horror For Hollywood Debut

Rediff.com9 May 2025

Kangana Ranaut will make her debut in Hollywood with a lead role in the horror drama Blessed Be The Evil, reports Variety.

He Quit Amazon To Make Films

He Quit Amazon To Make Films

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'You need the drishti, the experience. I am beginning to see things differently.'

FIH Pro League: Woeful India stare at relegation

FIH Pro League: Woeful India stare at relegation

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

India women lose 0-2 to Belgium, suffer sixth straight defeat in European leg

This is How Traders Track Multibagger Stocks

This is How Traders Track Multibagger Stocks

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

A multibagger stock multiplies its original investment several times, delivering returns of 100%, 200%, or even higher. The excitement of finding such wealth creators is undeniable, but the process of identifying them is far from simple. It requires a careful blend of research, patience, and the right set of tools.

Djokovic goes cycling in Paris to get adrenaline pumping

Djokovic goes cycling in Paris to get adrenaline pumping

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'To be honest at one point we had cars all over the place. It was quite an adrenaline experience, but I don't think I will repeat that.'

DC still motivated to end on high

DC still motivated to end on high

Rediff.com23 May 2025

DC still not sure of Axar Patel's availability for Punjab Kings tie.

Wimbledon 2025: World No. 3, Olympic Champion Exit!

Wimbledon 2025: World No. 3, Olympic Champion Exit!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Italian Cocciaretto stuns Pegula in big Wimbledon upset; Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen was beaten by Czech Katerina Siniakova.

Smith Escapes Twice Before Shami Ends His Stay

Smith Escapes Twice Before Shami Ends His Stay

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

In a high-pressure clash against India in the Champions Trophy semi-finals, Steve Smith seemed to have destiny on his side.

'She had said she was very scared of plane crash'

'She had said she was very scared of plane crash'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Twenty-year-old Nganthoi, who was a cabin crew member for the last three years, was among the 242 people onboard Air India Flight AI 171, which crashed minutes after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

'Go to England with nothing to..' Manjrekar reacts

'Go to England with nothing to..' Manjrekar reacts

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Strange selection, says Manjrekar; Irfan, Harbhajan congratulate Gill

The first Italian woman to win the Italian Open in 40 years!

The first Italian woman to win the Italian Open in 40 years!

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman to win the Italian Open in 40 years when she beat American world number three Coco Gauff in the final.

'Just a lucky day'? Gill downplays 14-YO's brilliance

'Just a lucky day'? Gill downplays 14-YO's brilliance

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Shubman Gill had little to say when asked about Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi

That's 'The' Birkin Bag... And It's Being Sold!

That's 'The' Birkin Bag... And It's Being Sold!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The world's most coveted handbag is back in the spotlight.

Kohli's retirement sparks debate: Did he quit too early?

Kohli's retirement sparks debate: Did he quit too early?

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Kirmani lauded Kohli not just for his accomplishments on the field but also for the inspiration he provided to the next generation of cricketers.

IPL: Friendship overload as Jaiswal praises Suryavanshi

IPL: Friendship overload as Jaiswal praises Suryavanshi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'One of the best innings I have seen'

I don't have words for Vaibhav: Samson

I don't have words for Vaibhav: Samson

Rediff.com21 May 2025

'Definitely we could have done better. It is not about luck. We have made some mistakes. We should come back with a better mindset in the next season,'

Wanted: A Safe Seat For Superstar Vijay

Wanted: A Safe Seat For Superstar Vijay

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

This is important because he is to be seen as a sure winner before criss-crossing the state to campaign for candidates of the party or an alliance, highlights N Sathiya Moorthy.

Wanted to hit first ball for six: Fearless Arya

Wanted to hit first ball for six: Fearless Arya

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings young opener Priyansh Arya says his hundred against Chennai Super Kings in his debut IPL season was a result of his instinctive style of play.

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'For 40 years, India valued only technical skills. IITs, coding -- that became everything.' 'Soft skills were sidelined. But those are the skills that will keep you employable now, not technical skills.'

'People Love Me As Panchayat's Rinki But...'

'People Love Me As Panchayat's Rinki But...'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'I was motivated to do something better -- to improve my life and my parents' lives.'

Is this hottie Barca's good luck charm?

Is this hottie Barca's good luck charm?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Real Madrid are comfortably perched on top of the La Liga standings with 66 points while Barca are now third on 54 points with a game in hand, three points behind second-placed Sevilla.

From rank 361 to semis: Boisson's fairytale in Paris

From rank 361 to semis: Boisson's fairytale in Paris

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Lois Boisson is daring to dream of an improbable triumph after she stormed into the French Open semi-finals

Dhankhar's Exit: Why RSS Won't Rock Modi's Boat

Dhankhar's Exit: Why RSS Won't Rock Modi's Boat

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

'Modi's charisma may have weakened as last year's Lok Sabha poll results showed but in the eyes of the Sangh Parivar, it has not waned.' 'Minus a strong BJP government at the Centre for another decade and more, there is apprehension that an anti-Hindutva government could reverse many of the ideological gains that the Modi dispensation has achieved through its three terms,' points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Luck is a privilege too'

'Luck is a privilege too'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

'I did not have the privilege of someone holding my hand and guiding me. I had to chart my own journey.'

Simranpreet wins silver in women's 25m pistol, Bhaker fourth

Simranpreet wins silver in women's 25m pistol, Bhaker fourth

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Simranpreet Kaur Brar clinched her maiden senior international medal with a silver in the women's 25m pistol event.