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Indian Teen Tanvi Sharma Makes History At Taipei Open

Indian Teen Tanvi Sharma Makes History At Taipei Open

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian badminton sensation Tanvi Sharma, 17, secured her first BWF World Tour title by defeating Vietnam's Thuy Linh Nguyen at the Taipei Open Super 300. Coached by Park Tae-sang, she became the first Indian woman to win the singles title there since Saina Nehwal in 2008, showcasing her rising talent and potential.

Bomb-making note found at Ayodhya medical college, student held

Bomb-making note found at Ayodhya medical college, student held

Rediff.com7 days ago

A first-year paramedical student in Ayodhya was detained after a handwritten note containing alleged bomb-making information was found in a medical college's X-ray department. Police are investigating the student's claim that he copied the information from a movie.

Assam CM Hails Lovlina Borgohain's CWG Silver Medal Win

Assam CM Hails Lovlina Borgohain's CWG Silver Medal Win

Rediff.com7 days ago

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Tokyo Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain for winning a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, highlighting her as an inspiration for young athletes in Assam.

2nd unofficial Test: Gurnoor Brar shines as India A score emphatic win over Sri Lanka A

2nd unofficial Test: Gurnoor Brar shines as India A score emphatic win over Sri Lanka A

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

Pacer Gurnoor Brar's impressive 10-wicket match haul and Sai Sudharsan's century led India A to a resounding 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka A in the second unofficial Test in Galle. This performance strengthens Brar's case for a Test debut in the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, while other Test regulars also gained valuable game time.

IOA President PT Usha Praises India's Commonwealth Games Performance

IOA President PT Usha Praises India's Commonwealth Games Performance

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha expressed immense pride in India's Commonwealth Games performance, particularly highlighting the boxers' mental strength and the overall medal tally, attributing success to government support.

Sreejesh: 'We have played in blue in almost every major tournament'

Sreejesh: 'We have played in blue in almost every major tournament'

Rediff.com7 days ago

Legendary Indian hockey player P R Sreejesh has urged the men's team to ignore the ongoing jersey colour controversy and focus on ending the 50-year World Cup medal drought. He dismissed concerns about the saffron jersey, noting past colour changes, but questioned the visibility argument. Sreejesh emphasised that if players approved the change, the debate should cease, and politics should be kept out of sports. He also expressed confidence in the team's ability to perform despite the off-field distractions.

Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026: Latest Medal Tally And Standings

Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026: Latest Medal Tally And Standings

Rediff.com6 days ago

The medals tally at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Friendship Day: When Colleagues Become Family

Friendship Day: When Colleagues Become Family

Rediff.com7 days ago

Divya Nair remembers the work friendships that proved some of life's strongest bonds are built beyond the cubicle.

Chris Nolan On Why Mumbai Was A Special Stop For The Odyssey

Chris Nolan On Why Mumbai Was A Special Stop For The Odyssey

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

At The Odyssey's Mumbai press conference with Christopher Nolan and the cast.

Shooting at US restaurant leaves multiple dead, gunman killed

Shooting at US restaurant leaves multiple dead, gunman killed

Rediff.com7 days ago

A shooting at a newly opened fast-food outlet in Twin Falls, Idaho, resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. The gunman is confirmed deceased, and authorities are investigating the motive and identity of the suspect. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of public shootings in the United States.

Didn't Expect To Win Title, Tanvi Sharma Says After Taipei Open Win

Didn't Expect To Win Title, Tanvi Sharma Says After Taipei Open Win

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian badminton prodigy Tanvi Sharma, 17, secured her first BWF World Tour title by defeating Vietnam's Thuy Linh Nguyen in straight games at the Taipei Open Super 300, becoming the youngest champion in the tournament's history.

RBI's Rate Decision, West Asia Tensions to Drive Indian Market Sentiment

RBI's Rate Decision, West Asia Tensions to Drive Indian Market Sentiment

Rediff.com7 days ago

Analysts predict that the Reserve Bank of India's interest rate decision, the evolving situation in West Asia involving the US-Iran conflict, and crude oil prices will be the primary factors influencing investor sentiment in the Indian stock market this week.

Selva Prabhu dedicates Commonwealth medal to 'coaches, family and friends'

Selva Prabhu dedicates Commonwealth medal to 'coaches, family and friends'

Rediff.com7 days ago

Selva Prabhu registered a best jump of 16.52m to finish third and take bronze.

India's PCB exports to China a rare success story

India's PCB exports to China a rare success story

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

India's exports of printed circuit boards (PCBs) to China dramatically increased over 40-fold to $1.5 billion in FY26, indicating a significant shift where China is increasingly importing simpler electronic assemblies from India as it focuses on higher-value manufacturing domestically.

Farmer's Son Praveen Chithravel Beats Cold to Win Commonwealth Games Silver

Farmer's Son Praveen Chithravel Beats Cold to Win Commonwealth Games Silver

Rediff.com7 days ago

Praveen Chithravel battled freezing conditions to win Commonwealth Games 2026 triple jump silver, ending his 2022 heartbreak and setting sights on the Asian Games.

FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino Faces Leadership Crisis After World Cup Rights U-Turn

FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino Faces Leadership Crisis After World Cup Rights U-Turn

Rediff.com7 days ago

UEFA and CONCACAF say they have lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino after the governing body withdrew its controversial World Cup rights plan.

Tanvi Sharma's Historic Taipei Open Victory

Tanvi Sharma's Historic Taipei Open Victory

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian badminton prodigy Tanvi Sharma, 17, secured her first BWF World Tour title by winning the women's singles at the Taipei Open Super 300. She defeated Vietnam's Thuy Linh Nguyen in straight games, showcasing her potential as a rising star in the sport.

390 Foot Tiranga Unfurled In Leh

390 Foot Tiranga Unfurled In Leh

Rediff.com7 days ago

At Umling La in Leh, Ladakh, the world's highest motorable road witnessed the unfurling of a 390 footlong Tiranga as part of Mission Tricolour.

Iyer Reflects On India's T20I Defeat, Calls It A Learning Curve

Iyer Reflects On India's T20I Defeat, Calls It A Learning Curve

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

India's new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer reflected on the team's disastrous series losses to Ireland and England, admitting they failed to adapt to English conditions. Despite the setbacks, Iyer views the experience as a crucial learning opportunity for himself as a leader and for the team, especially concerning future overseas tours and World Cup preparations. He highlighted the need for better adaptation, improved fielding, and strategic team combinations.

Delhi High Court shields Yuvraj Singh from unauthorised use of name, image, deepfakes

Delhi High Court shields Yuvraj Singh from unauthorised use of name, image, deepfakes

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Delhi High Court has issued an interim order protecting cricketer Yuvraj Singh's personality rights, restraining third parties from the unauthorised use of his name, image, voice, and likeness, including the sale of merchandise and the creation of AI-generated or deepfake content.

India's record-breaking Day at CWG: Boxers bag 7 gold; judokas, para athletes shine

India's record-breaking Day at CWG: Boxers bag 7 gold; judokas, para athletes shine

Rediff.com7 days ago

India achieved its most productive day at the Commonwealth Games, securing a record-breaking seven gold medals in boxing, along with significant successes in judo and para track and field, propelling the nation to fourth place in the medal table.

'Taken court for a ride': SC raps Samay Raina, 4 others; imposes Rs 3 lakh fine

'Taken court for a ride': SC raps Samay Raina, 4 others; imposes Rs 3 lakh fine

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court of India has strongly criticised comedian Samay Raina and YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia and Ashish Chanchlani for failing to comply with its previous order regarding disability awareness. The court expressed dismay over Raina's non-compliance and his alleged insensitive remarks about persons with disabilities, urging the Centre to consider a stringent law against such derogatory comments.

Junior Indian Hockey Team Gears Up For Asia Cup With Malaysia Series

Junior Indian Hockey Team Gears Up For Asia Cup With Malaysia Series

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's U-21 men's hockey team will host Malaysia for an eight-match exposure series in Bengaluru from August 7-13, serving as crucial preparation for the upcoming Junior Asia Cup and strengthening bilateral sporting ties.

NTR Jr's Injury Postpones Dragon's Sri Lankan Schedule

NTR Jr's Injury Postpones Dragon's Sri Lankan Schedule

Rediff.com7 days ago

The filmmakers have reassured fans that the movie release date remains unaffected and is firmly on track for June 11, 2027.

How to Shortlist a Winning Fund in Under 5 Minutes?

How to Shortlist a Winning Fund in Under 5 Minutes?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

The good news is that you don't need to spend hours manually comparing every scheme. In this article, we have explained how you can shortlist a winning fund in a few minutes by evaluating some crucial parameters.

Kerala rains: Eight dead, several missing; more than 5,000 evacuated

Kerala rains: Eight dead, several missing; more than 5,000 evacuated

Rediff.com7 days ago

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Sunday said that eight people have died, an equal number are missing and 13 were injured in the previous day's heavy rains which caused property damage, landslides and waterlogging in many parts of the state.

CWG 2026: Ronaldo 20th in time trial as India's cyclists fail to win medal

CWG 2026: Ronaldo 20th in time trial as India's cyclists fail to win medal

Rediff.com7 days ago

Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam finished 20th in the men's 1000m time trial, while Harshveer Singh Sekhon and Dinesh Kumar were eliminated from the men's 40km points race in the heats at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Historic Double! Gulveer First Indian To Win 2 Athletics Medals In Single CWG

Historic Double! Gulveer First Indian To Win 2 Athletics Medals In Single CWG

Rediff.com7 days ago

Gulveer Singh has made history by becoming the first Indian to win a 5000m medal at the Commonwealth Games, securing a bronze.

Jamshedpur FC Players' Emotional Appeal To Tata Group To Reconsider Club Closure

Jamshedpur FC Players' Emotional Appeal To Tata Group To Reconsider Club Closure

Rediff.com7 days ago

Jamshedpur FC players have released an emotional video appealing to owners Tata Group to reverse their decision to shut down the Indian Super League club.

What Kind Of Friend Are You Based On Your Style?

What Kind Of Friend Are You Based On Your Style?

Rediff.com7 days ago

Friendship Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate the people who make life a little more fun and your wardrobe might just reveal which one you are.

Deepa Thomas Is A Bahadur In...

Deepa Thomas Is A Bahadur In...

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Deepa Thomas, who is all geared up for the release of Rao Bahadur, is clearly a real bahadur when it comes to fashion.

Raj Thackeray alleges massive donation theft at Siddhivinayak Temple

Raj Thackeray alleges massive donation theft at Siddhivinayak Temple

Rediff.com7 days ago

MNS president Raj Thackeray has alleged that Rs 18 crore is siphoned off annually from Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple and Rs 1,400 crore was stolen from the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. He demanded PM Modi address the issue, while the Siddhivinayak Temple Trust chairman confirmed arrests and increased income post-theft.

Delhi High Court Safeguards Yuvraj Singh's Personality Rights Against Misuse

Delhi High Court Safeguards Yuvraj Singh's Personality Rights Against Misuse

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Delhi High Court has issued an interim order protecting cricketer Yuvraj Singh's personality rights, restraining third parties from unauthorised use of his name, image, voice, and likeness for commercial gain or creating AI-generated and deepfake content. The court emphasised the need to protect public figures from reputational damage caused by fabricated online content.

Sachin, Ankush Triumph As Boxers Create CWG History with Record Seven Gold Medals

Sachin, Ankush Triumph As Boxers Create CWG History with Record Seven Gold Medals

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian boxers have delivered their best-ever performance at a single edition of the Commonwealth Games, securing a record seven gold medals in Glasgow, surpassing their previous best of three golds.

'Hockey jersey colour change not merely sports-related choice'

'Hockey jersey colour change not merely sports-related choice'

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Congress party has criticised the decision to change the Indian hockey team's jersey colour to saffron, calling it a 'narrow-minded political experiment' and demanding the government reconsider the move.

CWG 2026: India's Women Boxers Win Record 5 Gold Medals

CWG 2026: India's Women Boxers Win Record 5 Gold Medals

Rediff.com7 days ago

India won their fifth gold medal in the Commonwealth Games boxing competition with Arundhati Choudhary beating Chantelle Reid of England in the women's 70kg final in Glasgow on Saturday.

Indian Para Athletes Script History With Record Medal Haul At Commonwealth Games

Indian Para Athletes Script History With Record Medal Haul At Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's para sports athletes scripted history at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games as they equalled the haul of all the previous editions put together, winning seven medals, including one gold and silver on Saturday.

Separated from lover, woman strangles husband with sari

Separated from lover, woman strangles husband with sari

Rediff.com7 days ago

In a shocking incident from Uttar Pradesh, a woman has been arrested for allegedly drugging her family and strangling her husband to death.

Ahmedabad Prepares For Historic 2030 Commonwealth Games Handover In Glasgow

Ahmedabad Prepares For Historic 2030 Commonwealth Games Handover In Glasgow

Rediff.com7 days ago

Ahmedabad is set to officially become the host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with a formal handover ceremony taking place during the closing of the Glasgow 2026 Games.

Unnati Sharma wins bronze in judo at Commonwealth Games 2026

Unnati Sharma wins bronze in judo at Commonwealth Games 2026

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's judoka Unnati Sharma clinched a bronze medal in the women's -63kg judo event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, defeating South Africa's Skye Knoester by Ippon in just over a minute.