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2036 Olympics: How India plans to boost medals count

2036 Olympics: How India plans to boost medals count

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

India is aiming to win multiple medals in disciplines like aquatics and cycling at the 2036 Olympic Games as both these events offer over a 100 medals.

Srikanth crashes out of German Open

Srikanth crashes out of German Open

Rediff.com2 days ago

Kidambi Srikanth's campaign at the German Open Super 300 tournament ended after a straight-game defeat to Lin Chun-Yi in the second round.

Tamil Nadu, UP, Maharashtra Advance in Kabaddi Championship

Tamil Nadu, UP, Maharashtra Advance in Kabaddi Championship

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Services, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Indian Railways and Bihar have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 72nd Senior men's National Kabaddi Championship.

UP Prometheans, Rajasthan Regals Dominate DP World PGTI League

UP Prometheans, Rajasthan Regals Dominate DP World PGTI League

Rediff.com2 days ago

UP Prometheans and Rajasthan Regals maintain their lead in the DP World PGTI 72 The League after winning all their matches in the third round.

Abhishek Kumar Clinches Victory at DP World PGTI NexGen Event

Abhishek Kumar Clinches Victory at DP World PGTI NexGen Event

Rediff.com3 days ago

Abhishek Kumar shot a final round 64 to win the DP World PGTI NexGen event in Faridabad. It was his first professional win.

DY Patil T20 Cup: 63 Off 19! Sooryavanshi, Tendulkar script stunning chase

DY Patil T20 Cup: 63 Off 19! Sooryavanshi, Tendulkar script stunning chase

Rediff.com3 days ago

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive innings and Arjun Tendulkar's half-century guided DY Patil Blue to a thrilling victory in the DY Patil T20 Cup.

Shikhar Dhawan Marries Sophie Shine

Shikhar Dhawan Marries Sophie Shine

Rediff.com7 days ago

Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan marries long-time girlfriend Sophie Shine in a private Delhi NCR ceremony; Yuzvendra Chahal shares wedding pictures.

Is Serena Williams Planning A Comeback?

Is Serena Williams Planning A Comeback?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Serena Williams fuels comeback speculation with TV interview

Ranji Trophy final set for Hubballi not Chinnaswamy

Ranji Trophy final set for Hubballi not Chinnaswamy

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir will be held at the KSCA Stadium in Rajnagar, Hubballi, starting February 24.

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

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

Rediff.com3 days ago

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

Champions League: Galatasaray down Juventus in a thriller; PSG edge Monaco

Champions League: Galatasaray down Juventus in a thriller; PSG edge Monaco

Rediff.com3 days ago

Galatasaray struck twice in extra time to end 10-man Juventus' brave fightback and reach the Champions League's last 16, progressing with a 7-5 aggregate victory.

Jr World Cup gold medallist shooter Sambhaji Patil killed in car accident

Jr World Cup gold medallist shooter Sambhaji Patil killed in car accident

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

International shooter Sambhaji Patil, a gold medallist in the 2016 Junior World Cup, was killed on Monday when his car hit a truck on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway in Palghar district of Maharashtra.

Jaguar Land Rover to start production of premium cars at Tamil Nadu unit

Jaguar Land Rover to start production of premium cars at Tamil Nadu unit

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Jaguar Land Rover will begin assembling premium cars at its new Tamil Nadu plant on February 9, marking a step towards full-scale luxury car manufacturing in India.

'Everyone has become heroes': J&K coach Ajay Sharma hails team

'Everyone has become heroes': J&K coach Ajay Sharma hails team

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Head coach Ajay Sharma said the Ranji Trophy triumph has helped Jammu and Kashmir to unearth new cricketing heroes.

A nice way to sign off in the yellow, says Healy after ending ODI career with ton

A nice way to sign off in the yellow, says Healy after ending ODI career with ton

Rediff.com6 minutes ago

Alyssa Healy scored a remarkable 158 in her final ODI match, leading Australia to a dominant victory over India and securing a 3-0 series win. Healy's performance, combined with Beth Mooney's century, highlighted Australia's strength, while India struggled with repeated mistakes.

Champions League: Real Madrid's Mbappe Out Of Benfica Match; Prestianni Appeal Dismissed

Champions League: Real Madrid's Mbappe Out Of Benfica Match; Prestianni Appeal Dismissed

Rediff.com3 days ago

Benfica will also be without head coach Jose Mourinho, who is suspended after receiving a red card in the first leg.

Historic! India to host two 2028 Olympic shooting qualifiers

Historic! India to host two 2028 Olympic shooting qualifiers

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

This is the first time India will be hosting two Olympic quota competitions.

Doubles redemption: Bhambri opens up on re-invention

Doubles redemption: Bhambri opens up on re-invention

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Doubles is not a sideshow: Yuki Bhambri on re-invention and right support

FIH Pro League: India return to winning ways by edging Australia in shoot-out

FIH Pro League: India return to winning ways by edging Australia in shoot-out

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Indian men's hockey team ended their losing streak in the FIH Pro League by defeating Australia in a shoot-out after a 1-1 draw.

Medvedev calls for ranking system rethink to ease burden on players

Medvedev calls for ranking system rethink to ease burden on players

Rediff.com4 days ago

Daniil Medvedev has called for a streamlined ATP calendar with only Grand Slams and Masters 1000 tournaments offering ranking points, though the Russian concedes such reforms would be difficult to implement.

Gukesh Dismisses Exaggerated Cheating Concerns in Chess

Gukesh Dismisses Exaggerated Cheating Concerns in Chess

Rediff.com4 days ago

World Champion D Gukesh believes concerns about cheating in chess are overblown and distances himself from Vladimir Kramnik's accusations. He also looks ahead to the Candidates Tournament.

No risk to World Cup fans, says Mexico President

No risk to World Cup fans, says Mexico President

Rediff.com4 days ago

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday there was "no risk" to fans coming to the country for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after violence erupted following the capture and death of Mexico's most-wanted cartel leader, notably in Jalisco state.

IPL 2026: Safety red flag puts Jaipur matches at risk

IPL 2026: Safety red flag puts Jaipur matches at risk

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Rajasthan Royals are seeking an indemnity waiver from the Rajasthan government to host IPL matches in Jaipur due to safety concerns raised about the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

Jitesh Sharma reveals how RCB belief transformed his career

Jitesh Sharma reveals how RCB belief transformed his career

Rediff.com2 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.

Champions League: Bodo/Glimt shock Inter, Atletico march on

Champions League: Bodo/Glimt shock Inter, Atletico march on

Rediff.com4 days ago

Dramatic night in the Champions League playoffs as goals, shocks and dominant performances decided the final places in the last 16.

India in race to host 2031 AFC Asian Cup

India in race to host 2031 AFC Asian Cup

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Wednesday confirmed India's bid to host the Asian Cup in 2031

T20 World Cup: Cricket At Eden Gardens Is Not Just About Winning

T20 World Cup: Cricket At Eden Gardens Is Not Just About Winning

Rediff.com1 days ago

Cricket magnifies the joy in the City of Joy. And with the stadium illuminated in World Cup colours, it seems to have lit up the soul of Kolkata.

T20 World Cup: Will India Field Rinku For Windies Game?

T20 World Cup: Will India Field Rinku For Windies Game?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Though he hasn't made a big impact with the bat yet, Rinku Singh has good experience at Eden Gardens. He has played 25 IPL matches here, scored 540 runs in 23 innings, and has a strike rate of 157.4. Will the team management back him as a finisher in this must win game?

Winter Olympics: India's Stanzin Lundup finishes 104th in skiing

Winter Olympics: India's Stanzin Lundup finishes 104th in skiing

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

India's Stanzin Lundup clocked 28 minutes 26.7 seconds to end at 104th out of 111 athletes who finished the race at the Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium.

ISL: Odisha FC, Inter Kashi locked in goalless stalemate

ISL: Odisha FC, Inter Kashi locked in goalless stalemate

Rediff.com4 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.

Footballer Saves Seagull Hit By Ball With CPR During Match In Turkey

Footballer Saves Seagull Hit By Ball With CPR During Match In Turkey

Rediff.com4 days ago

Istanbul Yurdum Spor's Gani Catan used CPR to revive a seagull that was struck by a ball during a match.

Historic! Jammu and Kashmir overpower Karnataka to win first Ranji Trophy title

Historic! Jammu and Kashmir overpower Karnataka to win first Ranji Trophy title

Rediff.com1 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir scripted an extraordinary tale of resilience in Indian domestic cricket to claim their maiden Ranji Trophy title by out-batting traditional heavyweights Karnataka in the final in Hubbali on Saturday.

Paris St Germain's Achraf Hakimi to face trial for rape

Paris St Germain's Achraf Hakimi to face trial for rape

Rediff.com4 days ago

Achraf Hakimi is to face trial for rape, the defender, who plays for Paris St Germain and the Moroccan national squad, said in a social media post on Tuesday.

FIH Hockey Pro League: India men lose to Spain in penalty shootout

FIH Hockey Pro League: India men lose to Spain in penalty shootout

Rediff.com5 days ago

India went down fighting 3-4 in the penalty shootout against Spain following a tense 1-1 draw in regulation time during the FIH men's Pro League 2025-26 match in Hobart on Tuesday.

Indian runner Pooja Aatmaram banned for evading tests

Indian runner Pooja Aatmaram banned for evading tests

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian long-distance runner Pooja Aatmaram has been handed a reduced three-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit after admitting she fled an in-competition doping test in Mumbai last year.

Drug lord El Mencho's murder: FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Drug lord El Mencho's murder: FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Rediff.com5 days ago

Guadalajara violence postpones matches, FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Vivo Unveils V60 Lite With Powerful 6,500 mAh Battery

Vivo Unveils V60 Lite With Powerful 6,500 mAh Battery

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Vivo has introduced a refreshed V60 Lite 4G, updating last year's September 2025 edition with a newer Snapdragon 6s Gen 2 4G processor, stepping in for the earlier Snapdragon 685 chip.

Gukesh targets first success of year at Prague Chess Festival

Gukesh targets first success of year at Prague Chess Festival

Rediff.com5 days ago

World champion D Gukesh aims for a strong performance at the Prague International Chess festival after an early World Cup exit and underwhelming Tata Steel Masters showing.

EPL: Arsenal slip again as title race heats up

EPL: Arsenal slip again as title race heats up

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Arsenal's Premier League lead is cut to four points after a 1-1 draw against Brentford, with goals from Noni Madueke and Keane Lewis-Potter.

Super-sub Sesko seals win for Manchester Utd at Everton

Super-sub Sesko seals win for Manchester Utd at Everton

Rediff.com5 days ago

Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to score the winner as Manchester United beat Everton 1-0 in the Premier League, strengthening their hold on fourth place under Michael Carrick.