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Can India women deny Australia ODI series sweep?

Can India women deny Australia ODI series sweep?

Rediff.com1 days ago

After being outplayed in the first two ODIs, the Indian women's cricket team will aim to address their batting weaknesses and salvage some pride against a dominant Australian side in the third and final ODI in Hobart.

Big blow to T20 World Cup: Bangladesh say NO to India travel

Big blow to T20 World Cup: Bangladesh say NO to India travel

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Bangladesh refused to send its national cricket team for the T20 World Cup in India, effectively paving the way for Scotland to take its place in the tournament roster after the ICC dismissed the country's demand for a change of venue.

9 Most Difficult Exams Across The Globe

9 Most Difficult Exams Across The Globe

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Success percentage rates of some of these toughest exams in the world is in single digits

Oscar Watch: What Makes One Battle After Another So Stunning

Oscar Watch: What Makes One Battle After Another So Stunning

Rediff.com5 days ago

One Battle After Another touches on big ideas like racism, immigration, abuse of power, identity, and parenthood without turning preachy, observes Mayur Sanap.

Gautam Adani Meets BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

Gautam Adani Meets BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

Rediff.com5 days ago

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani, on Sunday, meet Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey in Deoghar, Jharkhand, and also offered prayers at the Baba Baidyanath Dham temple in Deoghar.

Abbott Bets On Semaglutide Boom

Abbott Bets On Semaglutide Boom

Rediff.com1 days ago

Abbott will exclusively distribute and market Extensior in the country, becoming the second company to secure sole distribution rights for Novo's semaglutide portfolio in India, after Emcure Pharma.

World Chess title in Chennai? Vishy Anand fuels big talk

World Chess title in Chennai? Vishy Anand fuels big talk

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Viswanathan Anand believes that this year's world championship can happen in Chennai if R Praggnanandhaa wins the Candidates Tournament

How Malaika Arora Dealt With Divorce And Trolls

How Malaika Arora Dealt With Divorce And Trolls

Rediff.com5 days ago

'I stopped trying to meet societal expectations or please people who have no place in my life. The decisions I make, how I live and how I present myself are MY choices and I refuse to apologise for them,' says Malaika Arora.

Rashid Khan wants more matches against stronger teams

Rashid Khan wants more matches against stronger teams

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan emphasised the need for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team's victory over Canada in the T20 World Cup. He highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in batting and death overs bowling, and acknowledged the painful setback of a narrow defeat to South Africa.

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

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

Rediff.com1 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.

'From the start we were 100 per cent sure of winning Ranji Trophy': Paras Dogra

'From the start we were 100 per cent sure of winning Ranji Trophy': Paras Dogra

Rediff.com1 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir claimed their first-ever Ranji Trophy title, with captain Paras Dogra and player Qamran Iqbal expressing their joy and gratitude after the historic win against Karnataka.

AI can help India achieve Viksit Bharat goal, but poses high risk to jobs: IMF chief

AI can help India achieve Viksit Bharat goal, but poses high risk to jobs: IMF chief

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva discusses the potential of artificial intelligence to boost global growth, particularly in India, while also addressing the significant risks of job displacement and financial instability.

Norris Laughs Off Verstappen Jibe Over 2026 Cars

Norris Laughs Off Verstappen Jibe Over 2026 Cars

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

World champion Lando Norris says he was amused by reactions to his comments on the new 2026 Formula One cars after rival Max Verstappen criticised them during pre-season testing in Bahrain.

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.com1 days ago

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

6 Of India's Most Beautiful Shawls

6 Of India's Most Beautiful Shawls

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's diverse regions have gifted the world an array of exquisite shawls, each style reflecting its unique regional culture and craftsmanship.

Ishan Kishan Is Dating Former Miss India Finalist Aditi Hundia

Ishan Kishan Is Dating Former Miss India Finalist Aditi Hundia

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Jaipur-based model Aditi Hundia is a fashion influencer, who has also been spotted at IPL games in the past cheering for Ishan Kishan.

'Urge all sides...': India reacts as US-Israel attack Iran

'Urge all sides...': India reacts as US-Israel attack Iran

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Following a joint attack by the US and Israel on Iran, India is calling for restraint and de-escalation to avoid further military confrontation in the Middle East.

Ravi Shastri Backs Abhishek Sharma to Overcome Lean Patch

Ravi Shastri Backs Abhishek Sharma to Overcome Lean Patch

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Ravi Shastri urges Abhishek Sharma to stay patient after back-to-back ducks in the T20 World Cup 2026, while hailing Ishan Kishan's match-winning knock vs Pakistan.

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

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

Rediff.com2 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.

Wasim Akram-Rohit Sharma Hug Goes Viral Amid Ind-Pak T20 Tension

Wasim Akram-Rohit Sharma Hug Goes Viral Amid Ind-Pak T20 Tension

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Wasim Akram and Rohit Sharma's warm hug before the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo wins praise online, even as on-field handshake tensions continue.

Australia steamroll India in Brisbane to take series lead

Australia steamroll India in Brisbane to take series lead

Rediff.com5 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.

India must use current geopolitical churn to build manufacturing scale at home: Amitabh Kant

India must use current geopolitical churn to build manufacturing scale at home: Amitabh Kant

Rediff.com3 days ago

India should resist knee-jerk responses to tariff volatility in the US and instead use the current geopolitical churn to build manufacturing scale at home, former G20 Sherpa and former chief executive officer of NITI Aayog Amitabh Kant said on Wednesday.

'Just let the bat talk': Hetmyer reveals secret

'Just let the bat talk': Hetmyer reveals secret

Rediff.com5 days ago

Shimron Hetmyer's explosive innings propelled the West Indies to a dominant victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup, with the batsman attributing his success to simplified thinking and letting his bat do the talking.

2nd ODI: In the last two games we didn't bat well: Harmanpreet admits

2nd ODI: In the last two games we didn't bat well: Harmanpreet admits

Rediff.com2 days ago

Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledges India's batting struggles in the ODI series against Australia after consecutive defeats. Australia's Alyssa Healy praises young players Voll and Litchfield for their outstanding performance.

Oil PSUs Spent 81% Of FY26 Capex Target

Oil PSUs Spent 81% Of FY26 Capex Target

Rediff.com6 days ago

Of the 1.32 trillion capex target for FY26, State-run oil firms have already spent 1.07 trillion in the first 10 months.

'Child Marriage Is Nothing But Child Rape'

'Child Marriage Is Nothing But Child Rape'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'People don't believe that a 15-year-old girl subjected to sexual intercourse within a marriage is a victim of rape.'

Has Arijit Singh *Really* Retired?

Has Arijit Singh *Really* Retired?

Rediff.com4 days ago

'There are so many unfinished songs; they are going to keep releasing until they are done.'

Bengaluru GAFX 2026 to Highlight AVGC-XR Sector

Bengaluru GAFX 2026 to Highlight AVGC-XR Sector

Rediff.com2 days ago

The seventh edition of Bengaluru GAFX, a major AVGC-XR conference and exhibition, will be held from February 27, showcasing advancements in animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, and extended reality.

Phillips, Ravindra fire New Zealand into Super Eights

Phillips, Ravindra fire New Zealand into Super Eights

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra's explosive batting performances led New Zealand to a convincing eight-wicket victory over Canada in the T20 World Cup, securing their place in the Super 8s.

Youth Cong AI protest ignites nationwide BJP-Congress street clashes

Youth Cong AI protest ignites nationwide BJP-Congress street clashes

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indore in Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry and Prakasam in Andhra Pradesh also witnessed a tense atmosphere amid confrontation between the party workers.

'Take Him Down': How South Africa Neutralised Varun Chakravarthy

'Take Him Down': How South Africa Neutralised Varun Chakravarthy

Rediff.com6 days ago

David Miller reveals South Africa's plan to attack Varun Chakravarthy with intent and trust the line after a 76-run win over India.

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.com3 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.

Morkel Defends 'Tacky' Wankhede, Motera Pitches

Morkel Defends 'Tacky' Wankhede, Motera Pitches

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

India bowling coach Morne Morkel backs Wankhede and Motera curators amid pitch debate, says preparing 200-plus surfaces late in season is challenging.

Alcaraz extends unbeaten run; meets Fils in Qatar Open final

Alcaraz extends unbeaten run; meets Fils in Qatar Open final

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Andrey Rublev to reach the Qatar Open final, continuing his impressive form. He will face Arthur Fils in the final.

Historic! Harmanpreet Kaur Is Most Capped Player in Women's International Cricket

Historic! Harmanpreet Kaur Is Most Capped Player in Women's International Cricket

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur has become the most capped international player in women's cricket history, surpassing Suzie Bates during the second T20I against Australia in Canberra.

Mhambrey Hails India's All-Round Show In T20 WC

Mhambrey Hails India's All-Round Show In T20 WC

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey praises India's dominant run in the ongoing T20 World Cup, highlighting squad depth and the importance of peaking at the right time.

South Africa romp past UAE to Super 8s unbeaten

South Africa romp past UAE to Super 8s unbeaten

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Alishan Sharafu's resilient 45 enabled UAE to reach a total of 122 for 6 in their T20 World Cup match against South Africa, despite Corbin Bosch's impressive bowling performance.

Pratika Rawal back in India women's squad for Australia ODIs

Pratika Rawal back in India women's squad for Australia ODIs

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Batter Pratika Rawal has been added to India's women's cricket squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia, marking her return after recovering from an ankle injury sustained during the World Cup.

Kuno welcomes 3 new cubs, Indian cheetah count rises to 38

Kuno welcomes 3 new cubs, Indian cheetah count rises to 38

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

cheetah Gamini was translocated to India from South Africa as part of the ambitious project to revive the population of the world's fastest land animal in India, which had gone extinct decades ago.

IDFC First Bank Pays Rs 583 Cr To Haryana Govt

IDFC First Bank Pays Rs 583 Cr To Haryana Govt

Rediff.com4 days ago

'...even though the investigation in the matter is ongoing, we have paid 100 per cent of the principal and interest to relevant departments of the Haryana government.'