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IPL 2026: Punjab Kings still alive? Gavaskar drops big verdict

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings still alive? Gavaskar drops big verdict

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Despite a recent slump, Sunil Gavaskar believes Punjab Kings still have a chance to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs, citing the inconsistent performance of other teams.

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings still alive? Gavaskar drops big verdict

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings still alive? Gavaskar drops big verdict

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Despite a recent slump, Sunil Gavaskar believes Punjab Kings still have a chance to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs, citing the inconsistent performance of other teams.

Athiradi Review: Tovino Thomas Steals The Show

Athiradi Review: Tovino Thomas Steals The Show

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Tovino Thomas storms into Athiradi like a one-man festival riot, turning this colourful campus entertainer into a loud, chaotic and mostly enjoyable ego clash.

Murali Sreeshankar Secures Long Jump Win in Athletics Series Comeback

Murali Sreeshankar Secures Long Jump Win in Athletics Series Comeback

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Murali Sreeshankar won the men's long jump at the Indian Athletics Series, marking a successful return after knee surgery. Other winners included Ancy Sojan in the women's long jump, Reagan Ganesh in pole vault, and Tamil Arasu in the 100m sprint.

Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard And Soft Review: A Glossy Vanity Project

Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard And Soft Review: A Glossy Vanity Project

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour: Live in 3D is packed with moments that are clearly meant to make die-hard fans go 'Aww,' but they don't really give a true look at the person behind the artist, notes Mayur Sanap.

Indian Skeet Shooters Fail To Qualify At ISSF World Cup

Indian Skeet Shooters Fail To Qualify At ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Indian skeet shooters Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Raiza Dhillon finished highest among the Indian shooters but failed to reach the finals in both the men's and women's events in the ISSF World Cup Shotgun.

IPL 2026: 'I told you so' Krunal after Kohli's century magic

IPL 2026: 'I told you so' Krunal after Kohli's century magic

Rediff.com14 May 2026

RCB all-rounder Krunal Pandya's prediction about Virat Kohli came true in style, as the star batter smashed a brilliant century against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur on Wednesday-just days after back-to-back ducks in his previous outing.

IPL 2026, RCB vs MI: Can Royal Challengers batters snap two-match losing run vs Mumbai Indians?

IPL 2026, RCB vs MI: Can Royal Challengers batters snap two-match losing run vs Mumbai Indians?

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be looking to improve their batting performance and end their two-match losing streak when they face Mumbai Indians. RCB's batting lineup needs to regain its form to secure a spot in the IPL playoffs.

IPL 2026: 'Cut him some slack': Pollard backs struggling Bumrah

IPL 2026: 'Cut him some slack': Pollard backs struggling Bumrah

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Mumbai Indians' batting coach Kieron Pollard has defended Jasprit Bumrah after the bowler's expensive spell against Sunrisers Hyderabad, urging fans and critics to remember his past achievements and allow for off days.

Yuvraj Sandhu Shines At Turkish Airlines Open

Yuvraj Sandhu Shines At Turkish Airlines Open

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Yuvraj Sandhu, competing on the DP World Tour for the first time, delivered an impressive opening round of 3-under 69 at the Turkish Airlines Open, placing him within the Top-10. Shubhankar Sharma also performed well, finishing with a 2-under 70. Sweden's Mikael Lindberg leads the tournament after a bogey-free 66.

India U-17 Women Boost Quarterfinal Hopes With Win

India U-17 Women Boost Quarterfinal Hopes With Win

Rediff.com8 May 2026

India's Under-17 Women's team secured a 4-0 victory against Lebanon in the AFC Under-17 Women's Asian Cup, boosting their chances of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 21 years.

Time to give best performance, says gymnast Pranati

Time to give best performance, says gymnast Pranati

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Pranati Nayak said that she is confident heading into the Tokyo Olympics.

Mushfiqur Rahim hits 14th Test ton as Bangladesh set Pakistan 437-run target

Mushfiqur Rahim hits 14th Test ton as Bangladesh set Pakistan 437-run target

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Mushfiqur Rahim struck a record-breaking century as Bangladesh tightened their grip on the second Test against Pakistan in Sylhet on Monday by setting the hosts a huge target of 437 runs. Pakistan's bowling coach Umar Gul remains confident that his team can chase down the target.

After 18 years, it hurts! Venugopal Rao on DC's unfulfilled IPL title dream

After 18 years, it hurts! Venugopal Rao on DC's unfulfilled IPL title dream

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket, Venugopal Rao, acknowledges the team's failure to secure an IPL title in 18 years, attributing it to inconsistent performances across various departments and a failure to seize crucial moments in matches.

Virat Kohli makes history! First to score 9000 IPL runs

Virat Kohli makes history! First to score 9000 IPL runs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Virat Kohli becomes the first batter to reach 9,000 runs in IPL history during RCB's match against Delhi Capitals. Kohli's contribution helped RCB secure a dominant win, chasing down the target in just 6.3 overs.

Why Discipline Is Key For Indian Women's Hockey

Why Discipline Is Key For Indian Women's Hockey

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Indian women's hockey team chief coach Sjoerd Marijne emphasises the importance of discipline for consistent performance in upcoming tournaments, following an impressive outing against Argentina. The team is preparing for the FIH Nation's Cup in New Zealand and the Asian Games.

Priyanka Chopra, Jaideep Ahlawat In Mira Nair's Amrita Sher-Gil Film

Priyanka Chopra, Jaideep Ahlawat In Mira Nair's Amrita Sher-Gil Film

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Mira Nair is bringing Amrita Sher-Gil's life and art to the big screen in her new film Amri.

India's Compound Team Shine At Archery World Cup

India's Compound Team Shine At Archery World Cup

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Former world champion Ojas Deotale led India's men's compound team to a top-10 finish in the qualification round of the Archery World Cup Stage 2, while Aditi Swami finished 13th in the women's section.

Why Ricky Ponting Believes Shreyas Iyer Should Captain India's T20 Team

Why Ricky Ponting Believes Shreyas Iyer Should Captain India's T20 Team

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Ricky Ponting, Punjab Kings head coach, has endorsed Shreyas Iyer as a potential T20 captain for India, highlighting Iyer's maturity and leadership qualities despite recent team setbacks.

5 Wins: How GT Took Over IPL 2026

5 Wins: How GT Took Over IPL 2026

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Gujarat Titans have defied expectations to lead the IPL 2026 points table, showcasing a remarkable turnaround powered by a strong bowling unit, the inclusion of Jason Holder and Shubman Gill's effective leadership.

IPL 2026: 'One ball at a time': Kishan opens up on his fearless batting approach

IPL 2026: 'One ball at a time': Kishan opens up on his fearless batting approach

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Ishan Kishan credits his maturity and shot selection for his success in the Indian Premier League, after scoring his sixth half-century. He also praised the team's support staff and captain Pat Cummins for their roles in the team's performance.

KKR Took Too Long To Find Right Balance: Cameron Green

KKR Took Too Long To Find Right Balance: Cameron Green

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Cameron Green admits Kolkata Knight Riders took too long to figure out the right player roles, but their recent comeback keeps them in playoff contention after defeating Gujarat Titans.

Indian stocks: World's best performers

Indian stocks: World's best performers

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Indian stocks have emerged as the best performers among those in the emerging and the developed markets across the globe so far this year, giving investors the highest return of nearly 60 per cent.

'We never lost belief': Cameron Green on KKR's resurgence

'We never lost belief': Cameron Green on KKR's resurgence

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Cameron Green credits Kolkata Knight Riders' strong team culture and finding the right team combination for their recent IPL resurgence, highlighting Finn Allen's explosive batting.

'Mama Used To Hit Sanju With Chappals'

'Mama Used To Hit Sanju With Chappals'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

'While she was particularly attached to Sanju, she'd spew expletives at him, and hit him with chappals when he misbehaved.' 'She'd even beat me when I was rude to my elder sister Namrata.' 'Today you can't whack your child, but we have grown up with two-three whacks a day.'

IPL 2026: 'We've not handled pressure': PBKS coach admits

IPL 2026: 'We've not handled pressure': PBKS coach admits

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Punjab Kings assistant coach Brad Haddin admits the team is struggling to handle pressure after a series of defeats in the Indian Premier League, highlighting concerns over bowling and fielding performances.

T20 World Cup: Australia humiliated! Marsh admits Sri Lanka outplayed them

T20 World Cup: Australia humiliated! Marsh admits Sri Lanka outplayed them

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka defeated Australia in a T20 World Cup match, with Pathum Nissanka scoring a century. Sri Lanka has qualified for the Super Eights.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reminds coach Bharucha of young Sachin Tendulkar

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reminds coach Bharucha of young Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's coach, Zubin Bharucha, sees similarities between the young cricketer and a young Sachin Tendulkar, highlighting Sooryavanshi's ability to grow, his bat speed development, and his maturity and clarity.

'#BringBackBhuvi': Ashwin wants Bhuvneshwar back in India's T20I team

'#BringBackBhuvi': Ashwin wants Bhuvneshwar back in India's T20I team

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin backed Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a return to India's T20I side after the RCB pacer's match-winning spell and late heroics against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026.

OTT Films: 2025's Top 10 Male Performances

OTT Films: 2025's Top 10 Male Performances

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Since there is no box office pressure on OTT, actors are willing to experiment with roles, as well as open to performing with greater sincerity.

Before Drishyam 3, Ranking Jeethu Joseph's Thrillers

Before Drishyam 3, Ranking Jeethu Joseph's Thrillers

Rediff.com20 May 2026

From the genius of Drishyam to the misfires of Mirage, here's ranking every Malayalam thriller directed by Jeethu Joseph before Georgekutty returns in Drishyam 3.

Ashwin explains why Priyansh Arya has slowed down

Ashwin explains why Priyansh Arya has slowed down

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin analyses Priyansh Arya's dip in form for Punjab Kings, attributing it to bowlers figuring him out. He also criticises Arshdeep Singh's bowling strategy in the death overs.

T20 World Cup: 'Best innings of his life': Shaheen on Brook's ton

T20 World Cup: 'Best innings of his life': Shaheen on Brook's ton

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi praised England's Harry Brook for his match-winning century in the T20 World Cup, acknowledging it as potentially the best innings of Brook's career. Afridi also discussed Pakistan's chances of reaching the semi-finals.

Higher input costs, price hikes may play spoilsport for HUL

Higher input costs, price hikes may play spoilsport for HUL

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) exceeded consensus estimates in Q4FY26, driven by lower overheads and 6 per cent consolidated volume growth. However, the company anticipates further price hikes to counter an expected 8-10 per cent material cost inflation, while maintaining a mid-term margin guidance of 22.5-23.5 per cent.

Watch: Vedang Sings Masakara To Sharvari, Impresses Rahman

Watch: Vedang Sings Masakara To Sharvari, Impresses Rahman

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Naseeruddin Shah, alongside director Imtiaz Ali and the cast, offered insights into the upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga at its trailer launch, praising the script and sharing their unique experiences.

DC Hope For Kuldeep Yadav's Quick Turnaround

DC Hope For Kuldeep Yadav's Quick Turnaround

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Delhi Capitals' coach Hemang Badani expresses concern over Kuldeep Yadav's form as the team fights for a playoff spot in the IPL. Despite past successes, Kuldeep's economy rate has increased, and wickets have been scarce. The team hopes he can regain his peak performance during this crucial phase.

Aston Villa march into Europa League final

Aston Villa march into Europa League final

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Aston Villa secured their place in the Europa League final with a dominant 4-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, setting up a clash with Freiburg in Istanbul.

IPL 2026: Rabada reveals winning formula behind SRH demolition

IPL 2026: Rabada reveals winning formula behind SRH demolition

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Kagiso Rabada attributes Gujarat Titans' dominant win over Sunrisers Hyderabad to disciplined Test-match bowling, emphasising patience and simplicity.

Indian Golfers Struggle In Final Round At MCB Ladies Classic

Indian Golfers Struggle In Final Round At MCB Ladies Classic

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Diksha Dagar, Tvesa Malik, and Hitaashee Bakshi of India experienced a difficult final round at the MCB Ladies Classic in Mauritius, causing them to fall in the leaderboard. Denmark's Smilla Tarning Soenderby won the tournament.

Winter Olympics: Arif Khan logs best-ever Indian finish in men's slalom

Winter Olympics: Arif Khan logs best-ever Indian finish in men's slalom

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Indian skier Arif Mohammad Khan finished 39th in the men's slalom event at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games, marking India's best-ever finish in the event.