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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

Bangla women's India tour postponed amid tensions

Bangla women's India tour postponed amid tensions

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

The Indian women's cricket team's white-ball home series against Bangladesh next month has been postponed by the BCCI, which is aiming to work out an alternate assignment for the world champion side in the same window.

Gambhir salutes India's trailblazing women

Gambhir salutes India's trailblazing women

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

All-round performances from Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma were the crowning jewels for the team in the title clash.

Sunetra Pawar gets 3 ministries, Fadnavis keeps finance

Sunetra Pawar gets 3 ministries, Fadnavis keeps finance

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Newly-appointed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar has been allocated the portfolios of State Excise Duty, Sports and Youth Affairs and Minorities Development and Aukaf.

Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic chaos ends after 33 hours

Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic chaos ends after 33 hours

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway resumed at 1.46 am after the damaged gas tanker was shifted from the accident site, an official said.

Mirabai Chanu shatters 3 National Records in 1 day!

Mirabai Chanu shatters 3 National Records in 1 day!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu delivered a statement performance, bettering three of her own national records while clinching the women's 48kg title at the National Weightlifting Championships in Modinagar on Wednesday.

Lauren, Rukmini Show Up In HOT Avatars

Lauren, Rukmini Show Up In HOT Avatars

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Mumbai turned into a full-blown fashion parade at the grand launch of Variety magazine in India.

Shining example of determination: Modi hails India blind women's team!

Shining example of determination: Modi hails India blind women's team!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian blind women's cricket team for winning the inaugural T20 World Cup.

'CMC govt': Modi launches TN campaign with attack on DMK

'CMC govt': Modi launches TN campaign with attack on DMK

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

According to the PM, CMC means "Corruption, Mafia, Crime."

P T Usha's Husband Passes Away Suddenly

P T Usha's Husband Passes Away Suddenly

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

V Srinivasan collapsed at his residence in Kozhikode at 12.30 am on Friday.

Ethiopians Abate, Yeshi triumph in Mumbai Marathon

Ethiopians Abate, Yeshi triumph in Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Ethiopians' domination in the Mumbai Marathon continued as Tadu Abate Deme and Yeshi Kalayu Chekole won the men's and women's elite race titles respectively.

'We Can't Trust The Manipur Government'

'We Can't Trust The Manipur Government'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

'Whether we like it or not, we have been separated by the Meiteis and therefore we have put up our demand for a separate administration in the form of a Union territory with legislature.' 'For us lasting peace is the achievement of our demand.'

Rybakina's journey: From Moscow kid to Australian Open champion

Rybakina's journey: From Moscow kid to Australian Open champion

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Factbox on Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina, who beat Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Australian Open final to win her second Grand Slam title on Saturday:

Five Shots By A Girl That Shook An Empire

Five Shots By A Girl That Shook An Empire

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Bina Das, 21, got up at her graduating ceremony to assassinate the governor of Bengal. He escaped and she was imprisoned for 9 years.

Thailand Masters: Devika Sihag stuns top seed, enters semifinals

Thailand Masters: Devika Sihag stuns top seed, enters semifinals

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Devika Sihag stuns Supanida, enters Thailand Masters semifinals

Rybakina denies Sabalenka, wins dramatic Australian Open

Rybakina denies Sabalenka, wins dramatic Australian Open

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Elena Rybakina held her nerve to outlast world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in a thrilling Australian Open 2026 women's singles final at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday.

PIX: How India's Under-19 World champs celebrated!

PIX: How India's Under-19 World champs celebrated!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

India's skipper Ayush Mhatre said his team wanted to carry the legacy of Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur after winning the 2026 ICC Under 19 World Cup in Harare on Friday.

Supriya Sahu, Champion of the Earth

Supriya Sahu, Champion of the Earth

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

'We should learn from the wild world on how they live harmoniously.'

Video shows female BLA fighter in clash with Pakistani forces

Video shows female BLA fighter in clash with Pakistani forces

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has released videos and images highlighting the involvement of female fighters in its ongoing campaign in Balochistan.

Can't compel: SC allows termination of minor's 30-week pregnancy

Can't compel: SC allows termination of minor's 30-week pregnancy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court of India has allowed a 17-year-old girl to terminate her 30-week pregnancy, emphasizing that courts cannot force a woman, especially a minor, to continue an unwanted pregnancy.

NSG Commandos Display Counter-Terror Skills In 10th Year Calendar

NSG Commandos Display Counter-Terror Skills In 10th Year Calendar

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

The NSG calendar, created by Photographers Pravin Talan and Rupali Talan, presents a curated visual record of the NSG's operational capabilities across land, air and water, offering a rare glimpse into the force's evolving role and preparedness.The 10th edition of the calendar was released online on Friday by the Director General of the National Security Guard, marking a decade of the visual project's journey since its launch in 2016.

'Keep believing, magic happens': Jemimah stars in DC's win

'Keep believing, magic happens': Jemimah stars in DC's win

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues starred with a fluent 41 as Delhi Capitals crushed Gujarat Giants by seven wickets in the WPL 2026 Eliminator to seal a fourth consecutive final berth.

Twins For Ram Charan, Upasana Konidela

Twins For Ram Charan, Upasana Konidela

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

'Having two daughters and a son fills us with immense gratitude.'

Indian Women Win Blind T20 Cricket World Cup

Indian Women Win Blind T20 Cricket World Cup

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

India restricted Nepal to 114/5 after opting to bowl before they coasted to 117/3 in just 12 overs to win the title.

PIX: Mandhana Magic Fires RCB To Second WPL Crown

PIX: Mandhana Magic Fires RCB To Second WPL Crown

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Mandhana, Voll power RCB to second WPL title as DC suffer another heartbreak

Budget hollow, directionless; ignoring people's hardships: Opposition

Budget hollow, directionless; ignoring people's hardships: Opposition

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

The Congress party has strongly criticized the Union Budget, calling it 'lacklustre' and 'disappointing,' claiming it fails to address the needs of farmers, unemployed youth, and other key sectors.

Google Gemini bags AI sponsorship deal for IPL

Google Gemini bags AI sponsorship deal for IPL

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

The BCCI has secured a lucrative Rs 270 crore (Rs 2,700 million) sponsorship deal from Google's AI platform Gemini ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL).

Mumbai down RCB as Sciver-Brunt slams first-ever WPL ton

Mumbai down RCB as Sciver-Brunt slams first-ever WPL ton

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Nat Sciver-Brunt's first-ever ton of WPL history powers MI's 15-run victory against RCB

Salman Khan's Adorable Maatrubhumi Moment

Salman Khan's Adorable Maatrubhumi Moment

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Film folk celebrated Republic Day by capturing their patriotic spirit through pictures and messages on social media.

Google bowls a Googly as AI steps into cricket analysis

Google bowls a Googly as AI steps into cricket analysis

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Google teams up with the ICC to bring AI-powered cricket analysis to fans, as Sundar Pichai pitches Gemini as the newest brain behind the game.

PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth advance in Indonesia

PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth advance in Indonesia

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

India's PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth progressed at the Indonesia Masters, but the tournament ended early for several other Indian players.

Vada Pav Girl Chandrika Dixit Accuses Husband Of Extra-Marital Affair

Vada Pav Girl Chandrika Dixit Accuses Husband Of Extra-Marital Affair

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

'There are many photos with her and I am just unable to concentrate on my work.'

When live-in relationships fail, rape FIRs are lodged: HC

When live-in relationships fail, rape FIRs are lodged: HC

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

According to the prosecution, the appellant enticed away the informant's minor daughter on the pretext of marriage, took her to Bangalore and established a physical relationship.

WPL Eliminator: Delhi Capitals rout Gujarat Giants to storm into final

WPL Eliminator: Delhi Capitals rout Gujarat Giants to storm into final

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Delhi Capitals put up an all-round display to extend their remarkable consistency, storming into a fourth consecutive Women's Premier League final with a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator, in Vadodara, on Tuesday.

Why UGC's new regulations have sparked controversy, protests

Why UGC's new regulations have sparked controversy, protests

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The University Grants Commission's (UGC) new regulations on promoting equity in higher education institutions have sparked protests and legal challenges. This article explains the regulations, the concerns raised, and the government's response.

Tariffs cut, $30tn market: India, US unveil interim trade pact

Tariffs cut, $30tn market: India, US unveil interim trade pact

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

The agreement addresses non-tariff barriers and promotes increased trade in technology products and cooperation between the two countries.

'Special moment...' Sciver-Brunt on historic WPL ton

'Special moment...' Sciver-Brunt on historic WPL ton

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Nat Sciver-Brunt: Didn't want to replicate other players by getting out in 90s

PIX: Resolve, redemption & Rybakina's crowning moment!

PIX: Resolve, redemption & Rybakina's crowning moment!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

New Melbourne queen Rybakina happy to find highest level again

Mira Nair named in an email in newly-released Epstein files

Mira Nair named in an email in newly-released Epstein files

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Indian filmmaker Mira Nair attended a party at Ghislaine Maxwell's townhouse, according to newly released Epstein files. The files also mention Bill Clinton and Jeff Bezos were in attendance.

Lin Chun-Yi, An Se Young clinch India Open titles

Lin Chun-Yi, An Se Young clinch India Open titles

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-Yi claimed his maiden Super 750 title in men's singles, while World No. 1 An Se Young of South Korea underlined her supremacy by securing the women's singles crown at the $950,000 India Open, in New Delhi, on Sunday.