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Inter Kashi Defeats Kerala Blasters for First ISL Victory

Inter Kashi Defeats Kerala Blasters for First ISL Victory

Rediff.com3 days ago

Inter Kashi FC secured their first-ever Indian Super League (ISL) victory by defeating Kerala Blasters 2-1 in a composed team performance. Alfred Planas was named Player of the Match as Inter Kashi climbed to sixth in the standings.

Cummins picked for T20 World Cup despite injury concern

Cummins picked for T20 World Cup despite injury concern

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Pat Cummins will undergo final scans later in the month to determine his participation in the World Cup, Cricket Australia said.

The Army Dogs Who Fought For India

The Army Dogs Who Fought For India

Rediff.com6 days ago

A salute to the brave military dogs who have faced enemy fire and made the supreme sacrifice in the service to the nation.

Shame if Pakistan players are kept out of The Hundred: Brook

Shame if Pakistan players are kept out of The Hundred: Brook

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

England's Harry Brook expresses concern over reports that Indian-owned franchises in The Hundred may refrain from picking Pakistan players due to political tensions, emphasizing the value and excitement they bring to the competition.

Kumble hints at India's hidden T20 World Cup advantage

Kumble hints at India's hidden T20 World Cup advantage

Rediff.com4 days ago

Anil Kumble and Faf du Plessis analyze India's T20 World Cup strategy, highlighting the team's experimentation with part-time bowlers and potential vulnerabilities on flat pitches.

Murder Case Filed Against UP Cops After Man Dies in Custody

Murder Case Filed Against UP Cops After Man Dies in Custody

Rediff.com4 days ago

A murder case has been filed against a police station in-charge and other officers in Bahraich, UP, after a 55-year-old man, arrested on molestation charges, allegedly died in custody. The family alleges he was beaten to death, while police claim he died during treatment at a hospital.

PIX: Samson's 97 Powers India to T20 WC Semis

PIX: Samson's 97 Powers India to T20 WC Semis

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sanju Samson scored a clinical 97 off 50 balls to guide India to a five-wicket win over West Indies in Kolkata and book a place in the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final.

T20 World Cup: True test awaits Hosein, Motie against SA, India, says Faf

T20 World Cup: True test awaits Hosein, Motie against SA, India, says Faf

Rediff.com7 days ago

Faf du Plessis believes real test for spinners Motie, Hosein will come against South Africa, India

Hamnet Review: A Heart-Rending Watch

Hamnet Review: A Heart-Rending Watch

Rediff.com3 days ago

The last scene in Hamnet will be seared in movie memory, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Alyssa Healy's ton in farewell ODI powers Australia to 3-0 sweep

Alyssa Healy's ton in farewell ODI powers Australia to 3-0 sweep

Rediff.com2 days ago

Healy quits ODI cricket on a high with 158, leads Australia to 185-run win and 3-0 sweep over India

ISL: Odisha FC, Inter Kashi locked in goalless stalemate

ISL: Odisha FC, Inter Kashi locked in goalless stalemate

Rediff.com7 days ago

Odisha FC and Inter Kashi FC played out a goalless draw in an Indian Super League match, with both sides failing to convert their chances.

Oscar Fever Kickstarts On OTT This Week

Oscar Fever Kickstarts On OTT This Week

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Oscar fever kickstarts with this week's OTT menu. Take your pick from Sukanya Verma's eclectic menu.

Bangladesh Grants Travel Permits To 18 Shillong Detainees

Bangladesh Grants Travel Permits To 18 Shillong Detainees

Rediff.com7 days ago

The handover is expected to be coordinated through the Dawki-Tamabil sector, where Indian and Bangladeshi border agencies regularly conduct such transfers.

Nabi's Five-For Puts J&K on Brink of Historic Ranji Glory

Nabi's Five-For Puts J&K on Brink of Historic Ranji Glory

Rediff.com4 days ago

Jammu & Kashmir extend their commanding lead to 477 runs, now 186/4 after 57 overs.

Voll's Ton, Litchfield's 80 Sink India in Hobart

Voll's Ton, Litchfield's 80 Sink India in Hobart

Rediff.com4 days ago

Georgia Voll capitalised on three dropped chances to smash 101 while Phoebe Litchfield struck 80 as Australia beat India by five wickets in Hobart to seal the women's ODI series 2-0 despite fifties from Harmanpreet Kaur and Pratika Rawal.

Ranji Trophy Final: 'Let this J&K story inspire Generations'

Ranji Trophy Final: 'Let this J&K story inspire Generations'

Rediff.com3 days ago

ICC Chairman Jay Shah and Indian cricket legends celebrate Jammu and Kashmir's first-ever Ranji Trophy title, highlighting its significance for inspiring future generations in the region.

Indian Super League: FC Goa register first win of the season

Indian Super League: FC Goa register first win of the season

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

FC Goa defeated Mohammedan Sporting Club 2-0 in their Indian Super League match, with goals from Pol Moreno and Dejan Drazic.

Jitesh Sharma reveals how RCB belief transformed his career

Jitesh Sharma reveals how RCB belief transformed his career

Rediff.com4 days ago

India wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma discusses his journey in cricket, from aspiring to join the Air Force to becoming an IPL finisher, crediting mentors and the RCB franchise for his development.

T20 World Cup: Parthiv wants Sanju Samson in place of Tilak Varma against Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Parthiv wants Sanju Samson in place of Tilak Varma against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com7 days ago

I would like to see Axar Patel, Sanju Samson coming back: Parthiv Patel on India's do-or-die Zimbabwe clash

Alia Bhatt Looks Stunning At BAFTA

Alia Bhatt Looks Stunning At BAFTA

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

'One of the things I love about cinema is that you don't have to have one language to truly enjoy cinema.'

Harry Brook slams century as England down Pakistan to enter T20 World Cup semis

Harry Brook slams century as England down Pakistan to enter T20 World Cup semis

Rediff.com7 days ago

Skipper Harry Brook played the most defining innings of his T20 career, smashing a 51-ball 100 to propel England into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

Punjab BJP Seeks Probe into Accused's Death in Gurdaspur Policemen Murder Case

Punjab BJP Seeks Probe into Accused's Death in Gurdaspur Policemen Murder Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar has called for an impartial probe into the death of Ranjit Singh, an accused in the murder of two policemen in Gurdaspur, following questions raised about the police encounter.

Gukesh draws with Hans Niemann in Prague International Chess; Chithambaram loses

Gukesh draws with Hans Niemann in Prague International Chess; Chithambaram loses

Rediff.com6 days ago

World champion D Gukesh drew with Hans Moke Niemann in the first round of the Prague International Chess Festival.

'Beggar' picked up from Indore street owns 3 houses, car, autos

'Beggar' picked up from Indore street owns 3 houses, car, autos

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

An anti-beggary drive in Indore, India, uncovered a leprosy-afflicted man who reportedly owns property worth several lakh rupees, including houses, a car, and autorickshaws, and earns interest by lending money.

Why Badoni was picked ahead of Rinku and Parag

Why Badoni was picked ahead of Rinku and Parag

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'It could be a slightly unpopular choice because he hasn't scored even 1,000 runs in List A cricket.'

BAFTAs Recognise Dharmendra's Passing

BAFTAs Recognise Dharmendra's Passing

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) were held at the Royal Festival Hall in London.

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka's injury woes deepen as Pathirana ruled out

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka's injury woes deepen as Pathirana ruled out

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Matheesha Pathirana has been ruled out of the remainder of the T20 World Cup due to a muscle strain, further impacting Sri Lanka's campaign after Wanindu Hasaranga's earlier injury.

T20 World Cup: Varun Chakravarthy's Form A Worry for India Ahead Of West Indies Clash

T20 World Cup: Varun Chakravarthy's Form A Worry for India Ahead Of West Indies Clash

Rediff.com3 days ago

India and West Indies clash in a high-stakes virtual quarter-final on Sunday, with the winner advancing to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Pressure on India vs Zimbabwe, admits batting coach

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Pressure on India vs Zimbabwe, admits batting coach

Rediff.com6 days ago

Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak acknowledges the pressure on India ahead of their crucial T20 World Cup Super Eights match against Zimbabwe, emphasising the team's need to handle expectations and regain momentum.

Athletics Federation of India to conduct SRY Gene Test at national-level events

Athletics Federation of India to conduct SRY Gene Test at national-level events

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will conduct SRY Gene Tests in national-level competitions to ensure fair competition in the women's category. They will also conduct DNA testing of upcoming athletes for research and development purposes.

How Awesome Is Aishwarya Arjun!

How Awesome Is Aishwarya Arjun!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Aishwarya Arjun refuses to be boxed into a single aesthetic. The Seetha Payanam actress looks equally at home in power blazers and dreamy lehengas.

T20 World Cup: Farhan's ton powers Pakistan into Super 8s

T20 World Cup: Farhan's ton powers Pakistan into Super 8s

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Pakistan defeated Namibia by 102 runs to qualify for the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup, with Sahibzada Farhan scoring a century and the spinners delivering an excellent performance.

T20 World Cup: Ahmedabad's black soil pitch expected to favour seamers

T20 World Cup: Ahmedabad's black soil pitch expected to favour seamers

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

The Super Eights match between India and South Africa is expected to be played on a black soil pitch that favors seamers, potentially influencing India's team selection strategy.

T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka vs England: Jacks Of All Trades! Will Jacks Magic Sinks Sri Lanka

T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka vs England: Jacks Of All Trades! Will Jacks Magic Sinks Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Will Jacks impressed with bat and ball to rescue England from a poor start and help them to a 51-run victory over Sri Lanka in a low-scoring Super 8s match at the T20 World Cup.

Australia steamroll India in Brisbane to take series lead

Australia steamroll India in Brisbane to take series lead

Rediff.com7 days ago

Australia beat India by six wickets in the first Women's ODI in Brisbane, with fifties from Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney, and Ashleigh Gardners 3-33 sealing a 1-0 series lead despite Mandhana and Harmanpreet's efforts.

T20 World Cup: England-Pakistan showdown could flip the tournament

T20 World Cup: England-Pakistan showdown could flip the tournament

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

England all-rounder Liam Dawson says the team is confident despite a mixed group-stage campaign in the T20 World Cup, highlighting the strength of their spin attack.

Chahal wreaks havoc on DY Patil T20 Cup Day 1

Chahal wreaks havoc on DY Patil T20 Cup Day 1

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Yuzvendra Chahal's impressive bowling performance and Yash Dhull's explosive batting were among the highlights of the opening day of the DY Patil T20 Cup.

AI ecosystem opaque, needs accountability: CCI chairperson

AI ecosystem opaque, needs accountability: CCI chairperson

Rediff.com5 days ago

The artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem is opaque and needs to be made transparent and accountable, said Competition Commission of India's (CCI) Chairperson Ravneet Kaur at the Business Standard Manthan Summit on Wednesday.

T20 WC: Afghanistan thump Canada to bow out on a high

T20 WC: Afghanistan thump Canada to bow out on a high

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Ibrahim Zadran's unbeaten 95 and Mohammad Nabi's four-wicket haul steered Afghanistan to an 82-run win over Canada in their final T20 World Cup match in Chennai, finishing on a high despite both teams being eliminated.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Markram powers South Africa into last four

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Markram powers South Africa into last four

Rediff.com5 days ago

Clinical South Africa hammer West Indies by nine wickets, seal semifinal spot