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Auger-Aliassime exits US Open with pride, no regrets

Auger-Aliassime exits US Open with pride, no regrets

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

After a gutsy performance that pushed Sinner to four sets, the Italian world number one ultimately proved too strong. Yet the Canadian said he would carry plenty of positives forward from Flushing Meadows.

'Saudi-Pak Deal Is Not Targeted Against India'

'Saudi-Pak Deal Is Not Targeted Against India'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'Nor would it have serious implications in India's relations with Saudi Arabia that stand on their own and have improved significantly in recent times, including in defence and strategic affairs.'

'World Cup cricket in India is truly next level'

'World Cup cricket in India is truly next level'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

If India win Women's World Cup it would be a seismic moment: England captain Sciver-Brunt

We wanted to show our solidarity with Pahalgam victims: Gambhir

We wanted to show our solidarity with Pahalgam victims: Gambhir

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Gautam Gambhir termed the convincing win over Pakistan a "good one" but "more importantly", he felt it was the team's way of showing solidarity with the families of the Pahalgam terrorist attack victims.

India must start strong in Women's World Cup opener

India must start strong in Women's World Cup opener

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, are coming into the showpiece event on the back of a hard-fought ODI series loss to Australia, where opener Smriti Mandhana slammed two back-to-back centuries and the spinners, led by Deepti Sharma, giving a good account of themselves.

Sitharaman asks fintechs to strengthen risk management to check AI misuse

Sitharaman asks fintechs to strengthen risk management to check AI misuse

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked fintech firms to focus on risk management at a time when criminals are using AI to mimic voices, clone identities and create lifelike videos to manipulate people.

Will Pat Cummins recover in time for Ashes?

Will Pat Cummins recover in time for Ashes?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins has set himself a tentative 4-6 week time to recover from a lumbar bone stress injury.

The Story Behind India's National Anthem

The Story Behind India's National Anthem

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Nehru had requested Tagore to compose a national anthem. But the poet died soon after and with that died the idea of a new song from Tagore that could be India's national anthem. It is remarkable that Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose agreed on Bharoto Bhaagyo Bidhaataa as India's national anthem.

'Motherhood didn't end my career...': Sania Mirza

'Motherhood didn't end my career...': Sania Mirza

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Sania Mirza opened up on how motherhood transformed her life and career, and how sport has constantly taught her resilience and self-forgiveness

'Excited to play against Bumrah, Pandya'

'Excited to play against Bumrah, Pandya'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

UAE batter Alishan Sharafu hailed the quality of India's players ahead of their Asia Cup opening match in Dubai on Wednesday.

Asia Cup Hockey: India Women Maintain Winning Streak

Asia Cup Hockey: India Women Maintain Winning Streak

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

India beat Korea 4-2 in women's Asia Cup hockey Super 4 stage

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag storm into China Masters quarters

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag storm into China Masters quarters

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

P V Sindhu and the men's doubles pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty sailed into the quarter-finals of the China Masters tournament with straight-game wins, in Shenzhen, on Thursday.

PIX: Experimental India down Oman ahead of Pak rematch

PIX: Experimental India down Oman ahead of Pak rematch

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav made optimal use of available resources in both departments as India did enough to beat a spirited Oman by 21 runs to end their league stage commitments in Asia Cup with a hat-trick of victories.

Jolly LLB 3 Review: Social Conscience Gets Witty

Jolly LLB 3 Review: Social Conscience Gets Witty

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi and Saurabh Shukla are in top form in Jolly LLB 3, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

India rejects Trump advisor's 'laundromat for Kremlin' remarks

India rejects Trump advisor's 'laundromat for Kremlin' remarks

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

India has rejected White House Trade advisor Peter Navarro's comments on New Delhi for its procurement of Russian crude oil, calling them 'inaccurate and misleading'. The relations between New Delhi and Washington are on a downturn after President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods.

Padikkal wants to show he's too good to be left out!

Padikkal wants to show he's too good to be left out!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Devdutt Padikkal sets sights on Test opportunity with upcoming red-ball series

From Russia With Love

From Russia With Love

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Red Square and VDNKh easily rank among the most striking places I've visited -- both for their historical significance and architectural splendour.
My admiration for Russian culture, vision and ambition grew with every step as I clocked the miles, Nitin Sathe tells us after a visit to Moscow and St Petersburg.

The Ba**ds of Bollywood Review: Enticing!

The Ba**ds of Bollywood Review: Enticing!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Aryan Khan has made The Ba***ds of Bollywood entertaining and wicked, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Esha Singh wins women's Air Pistol World Cup gold

Esha Singh wins women's Air Pistol World Cup gold

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Olympian and reigning mixed team pistol World champion Esha Singh ended India's medal drought at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol, clinching gold in the women's 10 metres Air Pistol event in Ningbo, China, on Saturday.

'Killing Of People In Gaza Has To Stop'

'Killing Of People In Gaza Has To Stop'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'Stage five of this catastrophe has begun: Starvation.'

Who Says Lata Couldn't Be Sensuous?

Who Says Lata Couldn't Be Sensuous?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Dinesh Raheja celebrates Lata's 96th birth anniversary on September 28 by picking some choice examples of her non-typical songs that are tinged with a rare eroticism.

FIDE Grand Swiss: Indian GM Vaishali back in joint lead

FIDE Grand Swiss: Indian GM Vaishali back in joint lead

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Vaishali knew she had to win to remain in contention and her approach right from the start was in sync with the requirement of the tournament situation.

'If I don't take wickets, there'll be no place for me'

'If I don't take wickets, there'll be no place for me'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

During the two months in England when he was warming the bench, the easy way would have been to blame anyone and everyone for his failure to fit into India's playing XI, but Kuldeep Yadav chose to traverse the tougher route.

Looking At Malaika, Kareena's Shoe Closet

Looking At Malaika, Kareena's Shoe Closet

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Walk-in closets are passe. Now, celebs have dedicated space for their massive and expensive shoe collection.

Hindi Cinema's New Mogul

Hindi Cinema's New Mogul

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'We don't make films for profit and that's exactly why profit follows.'

Trump's personal rapport with Modi 'now gone': Former US NSA

Trump's personal rapport with Modi 'now gone': Former US NSA

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton says President Trump's personal relationship with Prime Minister Modi has deteriorated, potentially pushing India closer to Russia and China.

Mithun Manhas: Always at right place at right time!

Mithun Manhas: Always at right place at right time!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Mithun Manhas: Street-Smart cricketer, who was always at the right place at right time

'Whatever We Have, That Is Being Taken Away By The Government'

'Whatever We Have, That Is Being Taken Away By The Government'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'The government is distributing land in Ladakh as if they are selling cinema hall tickets.'

Can India find new sponsor ahead of Asia Cup?

Can India find new sponsor ahead of Asia Cup?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'It is a process that takes a certain amount of time and needs to be done keeping legal modalities in mind.'

Trump aide fact-checked over anti-India rant. He slams Musk

Trump aide fact-checked over anti-India rant. He slams Musk

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Calling the community note on X "crap", Navarro alleged that Elon Musk is allowing "propaganda" and reiterated his accusations of India purchasing Russian oil only to make profits.

How a struggling McCullum became IPL's first superstar

How a struggling McCullum became IPL's first superstar

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Brendon McCullum spoke on his 158* knock for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the opener of the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008

Losing local support, J-K terrorists shift to forest bunkers

Losing local support, J-K terrorists shift to forest bunkers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Terror outfits in Jammu and Kashmir are now constructing elaborately-designed underground bunkers deep inside thick forests and elevated ridges instead of taking shelter in local houses, officials said. This tactical shift, fuelled by eroding local support, presents a new challenge to the Army and other security forces.

Gill On the Moment He Knew Cricket Was His Calling

Gill On the Moment He Knew Cricket Was His Calling

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'Honestly, I realised this is going to be my career when I was 11. Like, a moment happened. There was a camp going on of under-23 Indian fast bowlers, and I was only 11.'

Indian team to commence Asia Cup prep on Sept 5

Indian team to commence Asia Cup prep on Sept 5

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

India will take on the UAE in their tournament-opener on September 10 before facing arch rivals Pakistan at Dubai on September 14. Their third group match will be against Oman on September 19 before the Super Four stage.

'Congress Needs To Be Realistic In Bihar'

'Congress Needs To Be Realistic In Bihar'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

'Contesting fewer seats than last time but winning more and performing better... would be in the interest of the Congress.'

Has Karur Tragedy Halted Vijay's Political Rise?

Has Karur Tragedy Halted Vijay's Political Rise?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

The Karur tragedy has exposed the huge gaps in Vijay's understanding of realpolitik, elections and political administration, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why Morkel wants more from Dube the bowler

Why Morkel wants more from Dube the bowler

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Shivam Dube remains a vital cog in India's T20 set-up and bowling coach Morne Morkel wants the Mumbai all-rounder to step up as a back-up medium pacer ahead of the T20 World Cup, in line with head coach Gautam Gambhir's philosophy of packing the XI with multi-skilled cricketers.

Aus confident of defending WC title: 'Need 10 good results'

Aus confident of defending WC title: 'Need 10 good results'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Australia will also play a three-match ODI series against India ahead of the 50-over showpiece event.

Asia Cup PIX: SKY, Kuldeep power India to dominant win vs Pakistan

Asia Cup PIX: SKY, Kuldeep power India to dominant win vs Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

A dominant India beat Pakistan by seven wickets with 25 balls to spare in the Asia Cup matchg in Dubai on Sunday.

Lakshya and Satwik-Chirag's title dreams shattered

Lakshya and Satwik-Chirag's title dreams shattered

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

India squandered a golden opportunity to return with two titles as both Lakshya Sen and the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty signed off with runner-up finishes at the Hong Kong Open Super 500 in Hing Kong on Sunday.