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BWF Worlds: Sindhu eyes 6th medal; Satwik-Chirag chase glory

BWF Worlds: Sindhu eyes 6th medal; Satwik-Chirag chase glory

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to chase an unprecedented sixth medal at the BWF World Championships, which are returning to India after 17 years, beginning in New Delhi on Monday. Sindhu, already a five-time World Championships medallist, is high on confidence after winning the Japan Open Super 750 last month.

'Save this league': India women make passionate plea for Women's HIL

'Save this league': India women make passionate plea for Women's HIL

Rediff.com1 days ago

India women's hockey players urge the Sports Ministry and corporates to save the Women's HIL, saying the league is vital for developing future talent.

India's World Cup failure exposes hockey's selection and transition problem

India's World Cup failure exposes hockey's selection and transition problem

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Indian men's hockey team's failure to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup has highlighted significant issues, including a lack of intent in player transition and questionable selection decisions, according to former players and experts.

Mary Kom, Jaismine and a coach who changed the game

Mary Kom, Jaismine and a coach who changed the game

Rediff.com7 days ago

Chhote Lal Yadav, the recipient of the prestigious Dronacharya Award, has been instrumental in extending the career of boxing legend MC Mary Kom and transforming Jaismine Lamboria into a world champion, attributing his success to a personalised coaching philosophy.

10 Skills AI Is Teaching That Schools Aren't

10 Skills AI Is Teaching That Schools Aren't

Rediff.com1 days ago

When a student asks AI to explore an idea, challenges its response, asks for alternatives, improves the output and decides what is worth retaining, the student is practising behaviours that are central to leadership, says Jaspreet Bindra, co-founder and CEO of AI & Beyond, an organisation promoting AI literacy.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Jumps Over 500 Points, Nifty at 24K

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Jumps Over 500 Points, Nifty at 24K

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, rebounded in early trade, driven by a recovery in world markets due to easing US Treasury yields and fresh foreign fund inflows, halting a multi-day losing streak. Track Sensex, Nifty on August 20.

Doping scandal hits Indian athletics: Swapna Barman provisionally suspended

Doping scandal hits Indian athletics: Swapna Barman provisionally suspended

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's first Asian Games gold-winning heptathlete, Swapna Barman, has been provisionally suspended by NADA after testing positive for the banned substance Boldenone. This disciplinary action proceeds despite her recent retirement announcement. The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat doping in Indian sports, with other athletes also facing bans.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline Amid Rising Crude Oil Prices, West Asia Tensions

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline Amid Rising Crude Oil Prices, West Asia Tensions

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw declines in early trade, influenced by rising crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Experts suggest that crude oil remains a primary concern, with Brent holding near USD 88 a barrel due to renewed US warnings against Iran, embedding a geopolitical risk premium in energy markets. Track Sensex, Nifty

Revamped Chelsea aim to draw a line under years of disappointment

Revamped Chelsea aim to draw a line under years of disappointment

Rediff.com5 days ago

Chelsea is undergoing a significant close-season transformation under new manager Xabi Alonso, with major signings like Morgan Rogers.

Sports Ministry Clears 492-Member Indian Squad For Asian Games

Sports Ministry Clears 492-Member Indian Squad For Asian Games

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Sports Ministry has approved a 492-member Indian contingent, comprising 265 male and 227 female athletes, for the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Athletics forms the largest group with 73 participants, including star athletes like Neeraj Chopra and Jyothi Yarraji. Other prominent sports like shooting, weightlifting, badminton, boxing, and wrestling also feature strong teams, with some adjustments made due to doping violations.

Hockey World Cup: Indian Women Take on Australia in Virtual Quarter-Final

Hockey World Cup: Indian Women Take on Australia in Virtual Quarter-Final

Rediff.com4 days ago

India's route to the semi-finals is straightforward: if the Netherlands beats China, a win over Australia would take the ninth-ranked Indian team through.

Khalifa Review: Prithviraj Can't Save Bland Thriller

Khalifa Review: Prithviraj Can't Save Bland Thriller

Rediff.com5 days ago

Khalifa wants to build a universe, but struggles to build a compelling film, leaving Prithviraj Sukumaran to carry a derivative thriller almost entirely on his shoulders laments Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Onasadhya Recipe: Broken Wheat Payasam

Onasadhya Recipe: Broken Wheat Payasam

Rediff.com1 days ago

Divya Nair shares her Amuma's recipe of payasam made using broken wheat, a healthy twist to the traditional ada pradhaman.

Markets Snap Losing Streak, Sensex Jumps 628 Points

Markets Snap Losing Streak, Sensex Jumps 628 Points

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian benchmark equity indices, the Sensex and Nifty, bounced back significantly, with the Sensex climbing 628 points and the Nifty snapping its seven-day losing streak, driven by easing global bond yields and fresh foreign fund inflows.

Bhattacharya Holds Two-Shot Lead Heading Into Final Round

Bhattacharya Holds Two-Shot Lead Heading Into Final Round

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi golfer Shaurya Bhattacharya maintained his two-shot lead after shooting a one-under 71 in Round 3 of the PGTI Kolar Open. He now aggregates 10-under 206, with Chandigarh's Angad Cheema and Hyderabad's Mohammed Azhar tied for second at eight-under 208. Bhattacharya faced challenging weather conditions but secured a crucial birdie on the final hole to restore his advantage for the final round.

Tata Group Faces Massive Funding Challenge

Tata Group Faces Massive Funding Challenge

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Tata Sons has the balance sheet to support them, for now.

Young Table Tennis Stars Shine In UTT National Quarterfinals

Young Table Tennis Stars Shine In UTT National Quarterfinals

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Rajvardhan Tiwari and Debanshu Chakraborty secured quarterfinal victories in the Under-11 Boys category at the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships in Kanpur. The tournament also saw thrilling five-game matches and a remarkable comeback by unseeded Inaaya in the girls' section, highlighting emerging talent.

RBI shuts FCNR(B) swap facility early as inflows hit $52.3 billion

RBI shuts FCNR(B) swap facility early as inflows hit $52.3 billion

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has prematurely closed its swap facility for foreign currency non-resident (bank) deposits, FCNR(B), one month ahead of schedule, after banks mobilised $52.3 billion under the scheme by August 13, indicating sufficient foreign currency reserves.

Why India rose and Pakistan fell: Hockey great explains

Why India rose and Pakistan fell: Hockey great explains

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Former Pakistan captain Salman Akbar attributes his country's hockey decline to the absence of a robust domestic structure, contrasting it with India's strategic investment in grassroots and domestic ecosystems after failing to qualify for the 2008 Olympics. He highlights India's subsequent success and calls for similar foundational changes in Pakistan.

India, US Equity Markets Less Attractive on FCF Yields; Real Estate Sales Moderate

India, US Equity Markets Less Attractive on FCF Yields; Real Estate Sales Moderate

Rediff.com2 days ago

A Goldman Sachs report indicates that US and Indian equity markets are becoming less attractive due to lower free cash flow (FCF) yields as valuations rise, while European markets offer significantly higher yields. Concurrently, India's top-listed residential real estate developers experienced a moderation in pre-sales in Q1FY27, attributed to delayed project approvals, limited launches, and high year-ago bases, though underlying housing demand remains healthy.

BWF Worlds: Treesa-Gayatri stun China, assure India of medal

BWF Worlds: Treesa-Gayatri stun China, assure India of medal

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand staged a remarkable comeback victory in the women's doubles quarter-finals at the BWF World Championships 2026, defeating China's Jia Yifan and Zhang Shuxian to secure a semi-final spot and guarantee India a medal.

India: World's Biggest Plastic Polluter

India: World's Biggest Plastic Polluter

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

India generates 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, nearly 20 per cent of the world's total.

Nine years away, Hull City return to EPL with a bang by stunning Manchester United

Nine years away, Hull City return to EPL with a bang by stunning Manchester United

Rediff.com4 days ago

Hull City marked their Premier League return after nine years with a deserved 2-0 victory over Manchester United, exposing flaws in Michael Carrick's promising side.

'Best For Investors To Miss India IT Bus'

'Best For Investors To Miss India IT Bus'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

'...as we believe with the adoption of AI, our IT services companies' revenue models will have to undergo a reset, which may in turn impact their potential for earnings growth.'

Indian Shuttler Ayush Shetty Creates Major Upset, Sindhu Advances

Indian Shuttler Ayush Shetty Creates Major Upset, Sindhu Advances

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty caused a major upset on the opening day of the BWF World Championships by defeating world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi of China. Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu also comfortably advanced to the second round in women's singles, while other Indian doubles pairs, Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand and Hariharan Amsakarunan-MR Arjun, secured their spots in the next round.

Sensex, Nifty Fall for 5th Day on Crude Price Surge, West Asia Crisis

Sensex, Nifty Fall for 5th Day on Crude Price Surge, West Asia Crisis

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, continued their downward trend for the fifth consecutive day, with the Sensex dropping 281 points and Nifty falling 78 points, primarily driven by surging crude oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

'The Biggest Highlight Of Welcome To The Jungle Is...'

'The Biggest Highlight Of Welcome To The Jungle Is...'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

'...is Farida Jalalji and Kiran Kumarji. You must see this film to know what they have done.'

Who Derailed Tarique Rahman's India Visit?

Who Derailed Tarique Rahman's India Visit?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Who is running the show in Dhaka? This kind of flip-flop, culminating in a last-minute decision to skip a maiden visit, can happen only when the remote is in the hands of one of the competing lobbies within the BNP -- one that appears determined to play a game of chess with India.

Ayush's Victory Gives Everyone Confidence: Unnati Hooda

Ayush's Victory Gives Everyone Confidence: Unnati Hooda

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Rising Indian badminton talent Unnati Hooda attributes her rapid progress to her father, Upkar Hooda, who left his job to mentor her full-time.

The new age of bullion: Why investors are choosing ETFs over lockers

The new age of bullion: Why investors are choosing ETFs over lockers

Rediff.com6 days ago

Today, many investors are less concerned about holding bullion physically. What matters more is gaining exposure to price movements. As a result, the new-age investment trend has shifted more towards ETFs.

RBI Deputy Governor Outlines Vision For India's Evolving Forex Market

RBI Deputy Governor Outlines Vision For India's Evolving Forex Market

Rediff.com6 days ago

RBI Deputy Governor Rohit Jain discussed the future of India's foreign exchange markets, highlighting the increasing role of local currencies in cross-border trade, the impact of technology, and existing challenges. He emphasised the need for market evolution to facilitate India's global engagement, absorb shocks, and serve all users efficiently. Jain also addressed concerns about unauthorised forex trading platforms and the importance of customer awareness.

Hope returns to Old Trafford as Carrick plots Manchester United's rise back to the top

Hope returns to Old Trafford as Carrick plots Manchester United's rise back to the top

Rediff.com6 days ago

Michael Carrick aims to build on Manchester United's revival, balancing renewed confidence, squad reinforcements and Champions League demands while pushing the club toward sustained success among England's Premier League elite.

Manchester City's new head coach Maresca faces a monumental EPL challenge

Manchester City's new head coach Maresca faces a monumental EPL challenge

Rediff.com6 days ago

Manchester City enter a challenging post-Guardiola era, with Enzo Maresca tasked with preserving their dominance, managing squad changes and meeting immense expectations in a fiercely competitive Premier League.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Makes History In Indian Box Office

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Makes History In Indian Box Office

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Spider-Man: Brand New Day, has shattered box office records in India, achieving the biggest opening day for a non-Indian film.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Has A Dhurandhar Opening!

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Has A Dhurandhar Opening!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has swung into the Indian box office with unprecedented success, shattering records for Hollywood openers and setting its sights on the exclusive Rs 500 crore club.

Ian Bishop hails Bangladesh's 'momentous' Test win over Australia

Ian Bishop hails Bangladesh's 'momentous' Test win over Australia

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop hailed Bangladesh's "momentous achievement" after their stunning nine-wicket win over Australia in the first Test in Darwin on Sunday.

Box Office: Awarapan 2 Is A Blockbuster, Batwara 1947 Struggles

Box Office: Awarapan 2 Is A Blockbuster, Batwara 1947 Struggles

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has defied all expectations, emerging as a surprise blockbuster with a staggering opening weekend collection, while Sunny Deol's highly anticipated Batwara 1947 has significantly underperformed at the box office.

8 Biggest Ports Of India

8 Biggest Ports Of India

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

India's list of top harbours/ports, is dynamic and changing all the time. It is based on their capacity to handle cargo, as per the most up-to-date listing available from Indian shipping marketplace, Freight Mango.

Iran women's kabaddi team trains in India ahead of Asian Games

Iran women's kabaddi team trains in India ahead of Asian Games

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Iran national women's kabaddi team conducted a six-day practice camp at the Sports Authority of India's Sonepat centre, engaging in matches against the Indian team and local sides.

From NCC To Asian Games: Vidarsa K Vinod's Remarkable Shooting Journey

From NCC To Asian Games: Vidarsa K Vinod's Remarkable Shooting Journey

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Vidarsa K Vinod, a 27-year-old rifle shooter from Kozhikode, has secured a spot in the Indian squad for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Her path from an NCC introduction to elite competition was marked by financial struggles, training with borrowed equipment, and overcoming setbacks like the COVID-19 pandemic. With crucial support from her family, husband, and the National Centre of Excellence, she now aims to become the World No. 1 in her sport.