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U-19 Asia Cup: Suryavanshi hits 95-ball 171 in opening win

U-19 Asia Cup: Suryavanshi hits 95-ball 171 in opening win

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced an exhibition of magnificent strokeplay, smashing 171 from just 95 balls, including 14 sixes and nine fours.

Do Indians Need Sunscreen?

Do Indians Need Sunscreen?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

In India, many still aren't fully aware of the need for proper sun protection.

CSK's Youth Gamble Signals Post-Dhoni Thinking

CSK's Youth Gamble Signals Post-Dhoni Thinking

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Spending more than US$3 million (Rs 28.40 crore) and nearly 60 percent of their purse on players, who can proverbially be termed as wet behind the ears, does display a change in mindset.

5 Ways To Build The Essential Men's Skincare Routine:

5 Ways To Build The Essential Men's Skincare Routine:

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Everyone's skin is different, varying between dry, oily, normal, sensitive or a mix. Men's skin is quite different from women's and needs its own regimen.

9-Year-Old Indian Prodigy Joins Everton

9-Year-Old Indian Prodigy Joins Everton

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Urban Negi, a highly-rated nine-year-old Indian-origin footballer, has signed with Everton FC's Under-9 Youth Academy.

'Making Films Is Not What I Do, It Is Who I Am'

'Making Films Is Not What I Do, It Is Who I Am'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

'I was just a little kid in a darkened theatre, and I remember that beam of light just cut across the room, and I remember looking up, and it seemed to just explode on the screen.'

Kush Maini to test Alpine F1 car in Abu Dhabi

Kush Maini to test Alpine F1 car in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Kush Maini will get the taste of a modern Formula 1 machinery for the very first time when he takes the wheel of the current Alpine car in the Young Driver Test.

The Top 10 Films Of 2025

The Top 10 Films Of 2025

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The year had a variety of films to choose from. Not all of them were successful at the box office, but had merit.

Indian Racing Prodigy Atiqa Gets F1 Boost!

Indian Racing Prodigy Atiqa Gets F1 Boost!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Formula 1 Academy expands support for 10-year-old Indian racer Atiqa Mir

Saraswat claims Super 100 crown; Tanvi falls short

Saraswat claims Super 100 crown; Tanvi falls short

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Rajasthan's Sanskar Saraswat clinched his maiden Super 100 title after eking out a three-game victory over fellow Indian Mithun Manjunath in the men's singles final of the Guwahati Masters in Guwahati on Sunday.

PIX: Real Madrid end losing streak; Kane rescues Bayern

PIX: Real Madrid end losing streak; Kane rescues Bayern

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Inter edge Genoa to go top

Messi Returns To India But Won't Kick A Ball

Messi Returns To India But Won't Kick A Ball

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi is not scheduled to play serious football on the 'G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025'.

Messi Lands In Kolkata Amid Massive Fan Frenzy

Messi Lands In Kolkata Amid Massive Fan Frenzy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Argentine superstar footballer Lionel Messi's touchdown in Kolkata in the early hours of Saturday sent the city into a frenzy.

Quentin Tarantino's Top 10 Movies

Quentin Tarantino's Top 10 Movies

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Quentin Tarantino listed his Top 10 movies of the 21st Century, and the list had quite a few surprises.

NDA cadet found hanging in hostel room, suicide suspected

NDA cadet found hanging in hostel room, suicide suspected

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

A first-year cadet at the National Defence Academy (NDA) was found dead in his hostel room, with police suspecting suicide. A court of inquiry has been ordered.

Kolkata Knight Riders announce new Head Coach

Kolkata Knight Riders announce new Head Coach

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Nayar is known for his mentoring skills and has headed the KKR Academy.

Shafali wants to add more gloss to her trophy cabinet!

Shafali wants to add more gloss to her trophy cabinet!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

The World Cup winners' medal is the latest addition to Verma's trophy cabinet, which also includes the 2023 Under-19 World Cup, the 2022 Asia Cup, the 2022 Asian Games gold medal and the 2022 Commonwealth Games silver.

Post surgery, Manasi Joshi Sets Sights on World Championships

Post surgery, Manasi Joshi Sets Sights on World Championships

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

'In general, I needed a short break from sports because I had worked extremely hard for the Paralympics. I was happy with my performance, but not winning a medal left me a little disappointed. I channelled my energy into other things... overall, the past year has been wonderful in its own way.'

Top Government Exams In 2026

Top Government Exams In 2026

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

rediffGURU Nayagam PP, founder of EduJob360, breaks down the top government competitive exams aspirants can target in 2026, along with their eligibility criteria, important dates, syllabus essentials and preparation strategies.

Anuya, Pranjali Fire India to Air Pistol 1-2 at Deaflympics

Anuya, Pranjali Fire India to Air Pistol 1-2 at Deaflympics

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

In men's 10m air pistol, Abhinav Deshwal, who equalled the Qualification World Record, won silver to take India's medal tally in shooting to seven after two days of competition.

Pak to get Shadab boost for tri-series

Pak to get Shadab boost for tri-series

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The source said the selectors might ask Shadab to join the team for the ongoing home series against Sri Lanka to get back to full match fitness under the supervision of the national team management.

Messi returning to Barca? No, says club president

Messi returning to Barca? No, says club president

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Messi's return to Barca not realistic, says club president Laporta

Air India expects to induct 26 new planes in 2026: CEO Campbell Wilson

Air India expects to induct 26 new planes in 2026: CEO Campbell Wilson

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Air India Group expects to induct 26 wide-body and narrow-body planes, and operate 81 per cent of its international flights with upgraded aircraft by the end of 2026, while overall capacity will remain almost unchanged next year.

Like Father, Like Son: Ronaldo Jr Makes Portugal Debut

Like Father, Like Son: Ronaldo Jr Makes Portugal Debut

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo's son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jnior, has officially begun his international journey making his Portugal Under-16 debut in a 2-0 win over hosts Turkey on Thursday in Antalya.

Djokovic's Tearful Tribute To 'Tennis Father' Pilic

Djokovic's Tearful Tribute To 'Tennis Father' Pilic

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'He was my tennis father as I like to call him, someone who has played a fundamental, integral role in my development as a tennis player and as a human being.'

'PM Modi knew about all players including my journey'

'PM Modi knew about all players including my journey'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

The Indian women's cricket team has set a benchmark with the World Cup triumph and the next goal for the side is to make winning a habit, said pacer Renuka Thakur after returning to her native village in Shimla district on Sunday.

'India does not have to make turning wickets...'

'India does not have to make turning wickets...'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes said that Team India does not need to prepare turning wickets as they can bowl out their opponents with their pace line-up and having another spin-friendly wicket for the second Test against South Africa will be a "big test of their ability".

10-year old Mir overcomes accident for top-10 finish

10-year old Mir overcomes accident for top-10 finish

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Despite the injury, Atiqa vowed to put on a show and her determination saw her climb to 10th from 28th place in the final.

Huge change! KKR set to name Pandit's successor

Huge change! KKR set to name Pandit's successor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders to appoint Abhishek Nayar as head coach for IPL 2026, following the departure of Chandrakant Pandit.

Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium to be revamped as Sports City

Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium to be revamped as Sports City

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The iconic Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi will be "dismantled" to create a Sports City that will cater to all major disciplines and include lodging facility for athletes.

PIX: Arsenal stun Bayern Munich, go top; PSV whip Liverpool

PIX: Arsenal stun Bayern Munich, go top; PSV whip Liverpool

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

A summary of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

When Do You Introduce Spice To A Baby?

When Do You Introduce Spice To A Baby?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

You can slowly build up spices over six to nine months by adding ajwain, jeera, coriander, cardamom and cinnamon powders for flavouring different recipes, says Madhavi Bhardwaj.

Hylo Open: Kiran George stuns world No.13; Lakshya in QFs

Hylo Open: Kiran George stuns world No.13; Lakshya in QFs

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Lakshya, the 2021 World Championships bronze medallist, eased past compatriot S Subramanian 21-14, 21-11, while Rakshitha overcame Shriyanshi Valishetty 19-21, 21-8, 21-13 in another all-Indian contest that clocked 58 minutes.

'Those who taunted me and my family are now applauding'

'Those who taunted me and my family are now applauding'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

"I didn't even know there was an Indian women's cricket team," said pacer Kranti Goud as she reminisced her journey from Madhya Pradesh's obscure Ghuwara village to the very top of the sport she picked up by chance.

Renuka Thakur: Fulfilling Her Father's Dream With WC Glory

Renuka Thakur: Fulfilling Her Father's Dream With WC Glory

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'We are happy as our daughter has reached here today and we wish that all girls should go forward and pray to God to keep the youth away from drugs.'

'I Want To Achieve What Lin Dan Did For China'

'I Want To Achieve What Lin Dan Did For China'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'If there's no financial support, talent doesn't get a chance to blossom.'

Asim Munir's Power Surge Splits Pakistan Military

Asim Munir's Power Surge Splits Pakistan Military

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Creating a powerful new chief of defence forces has split the Pakistan military into four competing factions, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Hungarian novelist wins Nobel for depiction of Germany's social unrest

Hungarian novelist wins Nobel for depiction of Germany's social unrest

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Herscht 07769 by this year's literature laureate, Krasznahorkai, has been described as a great contemporary German novel, on account of its accuracy in portraying the country's social unrest.

How Kishan built his own academy & rebuilt his career

How Kishan built his own academy & rebuilt his career

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Ishan Kishan, who was dropped from India's central contracts last year, hit a blistering century on his Sunrisers Hyderabad debut in the IPL, marking his return to form in style.

Rohit trains with Nayar ahead of Australia tour

Rohit trains with Nayar ahead of Australia tour

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Mumbai cricketer Angkrish Raghuvanshi and a few other local players were present at the training when Rohit had two batting nets session at the All Heart Cricket Academy.