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Women's World Cup: The secret behind Smriti-Pratika's success!

Women's World Cup: The secret behind Smriti-Pratika's success!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal's 212-run stand against New Zealand is India's highest in Women's World Cup history.

Asia Cup: India storm into final after crushing Bangladesh

Asia Cup: India storm into final after crushing Bangladesh

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Abhishek Sharma's scintillating 75 was beautifully complemented by Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy as India comfortably hammered Bangladesh by 41 runs to enter the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka: Paradiso For Travellers

Sri Lanka: Paradiso For Travellers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Sri Lanka stays with you not just in memory, but gently reminds you what a society can achieve when heart and heritage guide the way.

Ranji Trophy: Karun notches second ton; Rahane flops

Ranji Trophy: Karun notches second ton; Rahane flops

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Ignored Karun Nair hits 2nd ton to take Karnataka to 319/3 against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy.

Pak nationals who overstay in India can face 3 yrs in jail, Rs 3L fine

Pak nationals who overstay in India can face 3 yrs in jail, Rs 3L fine

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

According to the Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025, which came into effect on April 4, overstaying, violating visa conditions, or trespassing in restricted areas could lead to three years in jail and a fine of up to Rs 3 lakh.

Asia Cup PIX: SKY, Kuldeep power India to dominant win vs Pakistan

Asia Cup PIX: SKY, Kuldeep power India to dominant win vs Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

A dominant India beat Pakistan by seven wickets with 25 balls to spare in the Asia Cup matchg in Dubai on Sunday.

India's selection dilemma for WI Tests: Karun Nair or Reddy?

India's selection dilemma for WI Tests: Karun Nair or Reddy?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

There is a school of thought that having done the hard yards in the England series, Karun Nair deserves an opportunity against a weaker opposition where a century could boost his career.

PIX: Sublime Jaiswal propels India to 318 for 2 on Day 1

PIX: Sublime Jaiswal propels India to 318 for 2 on Day 1

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test between India and West Indies in New Delhi on Friday.

Mandhana's blazing 125 can't save India in ODI decider

Mandhana's blazing 125 can't save India in ODI decider

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Smriti Mandhana's second-fastest hundred in women's ODIs went in vain as India's quest for a world-record chase in the series-deciding third game against Australia ended in a 43-run defeat, in New Delhi on Saturday.

'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.

ODI rankings: In-form Mandhana keeps flying high!

ODI rankings: In-form Mandhana keeps flying high!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

India opener Smriti Mandhana has extended her lead at the top of the ICC ODI ranking for women batters following her fine run at the ongoing Women's Cricket World Cup.

Super Sunday! India To Play Pakistan In Asia Cup Final

Super Sunday! India To Play Pakistan In Asia Cup Final

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Pakistan beat Bangladesh, set up first ever Asia Cup final date against India

Super 4 showdown: India looks to dominate Pakistan again

Super 4 showdown: India looks to dominate Pakistan again

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav will depend heavily on his spin troika as India gear up for yet another demolition act of Pakistan in what promises to be an intense and tense Super 4 face-off of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

World Chess Cup: Narayanan, Sadhwani held

World Chess Cup: Narayanan, Sadhwani held

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Grandmasters Raunak Sadhwani and S L Narayanan, India's two best hopes, were held to draws by Daniel Barrish of South Africa and Steven Salas Rojas of Peru in the first game of the opening round of World Chess Cup, in Panjim, on Saturday.

'Rahul Can't Play Victim All The Time'

'Rahul Can't Play Victim All The Time'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'Rahul Gandhi's problem is that he doesn't think big.' 'He looks more like an activist, while politics is like a game of chess. You attack and then defend and have a game-plan.'

Rohit, Harshit in elite company after Sydney show

Rohit, Harshit in elite company after Sydney show

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Rohit Sharma became the seventh Indian to complete 100 catches in One-Day Internationals, while young speedster Harshit Rana went level with decorated spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for the record of most wickets for India after a player's first eight ODIs, in the third and last match of the series against Australia, in Sydney, on Saturday.

Asia Cup: Rauf pays heavy price, Farhan walks with warning

Asia Cup: Rauf pays heavy price, Farhan walks with warning

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been fined 30 per cent of his match fees for abusive behaviour and making an aggressive gesture during the high-voltage Asia Cup clash against India, tournament sources confirmed.

Edwina, Oshin secure silver at Asian Youth Games

Edwina, Oshin secure silver at Asian Youth Games

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

India win four medals in athletics, hold on to fifth spot at Asian Youth Games

'Kohli not in his batting zone at the moment'

'Kohli not in his batting zone at the moment'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

As Virat Kohli looks to make amends in Thursday's second ODI at the Adelaide Oval, one of his favourite hunting grounds, former India international Mohammed Kaif said that Virat did not appear to be in his batting zone.

Unfazed Surya backs himself: 'Runs will come eventually'

Unfazed Surya backs himself: 'Runs will come eventually'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

The problem with Surya has been his limited range of strokes and always trying to play behind the square using the pace and bounce of the deliveries

Advertising doyen Piyush Pandey passes away at 70

Advertising doyen Piyush Pandey passes away at 70

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Advertising legend Piyush Pandey has passed away. He was 70. The news of Piyush Pandey's demise was shared by columnist Suhel Seth on X on Friday morning.

Gill reflects on what went wrong in Adelaide

Gill reflects on what went wrong in Adelaide

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

India captain Shubman Gill admitted that dropped catches and a total which was just adequate cost his side dearly as Australia clinched the ODI series with a disciplined all-round performance in Adelaide on Thursday.

Shreyas Iyer out of ICU, stable

Shreyas Iyer out of ICU, stable

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'Things are stable now, but it could have been fatal. He's a tough lad and should be fine soon.'

Dominant India thrash China, set up Asia Cup final vs Korea

Dominant India thrash China, set up Asia Cup final vs Korea

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Striker Abhishek struck a brace as a dominant Indian men's hockey team outplayed China 7-0 in their last Super 4s match to reach the final of the Asia Cup

Gambhir backs aggressive approach despite Surya's slump

Gambhir backs aggressive approach despite Surya's slump

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

'His free-spirited character perfectly matches T20 cricket's essence, it's about freedom and expression.'

India's 5 Memorable T20 Wins Vs Pakistan

India's 5 Memorable T20 Wins Vs Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

India enjoy a dominant 9-3 win loss record against Pakistan in T20 Internationals, including a 7-1 margin in T20 World Cups.

Ranji Roundup: J&K seize control as Hyderabad collapse

Ranji Roundup: J&K seize control as Hyderabad collapse

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

As many as 16 wickets fell on the opening day as visitors Hyderabad were left reeling at 88/6 after bundling out Jammu and Kashmir for 170 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match in Jammu on Sunday.

Archery Worlds: India women's team in bronze play-off

Archery Worlds: India women's team in bronze play-off

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The women's recurve team of Deepika Kumari, Gatha Khadake and Ankita Bhakat entered the bronze medal play-offs at the World Archery Championships in Gwangju, South Korea.

Mandhana slams ton as India women thrash Australia

Mandhana slams ton as India women thrash Australia

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Smriti Mandhana smashed the second-fastest ODI century by an Indian woman as the hosts handed Australia their heaviest defeat -- a 102-run thrashing -- in the second ODI.

'India Is Collateral Damage Between Trump And Putin'

'India Is Collateral Damage Between Trump And Putin'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'The President's expectations shifted. The goal post moved and India didn't realize that the goal post had moved.'

Diksha Dagar poised for fine finish in Dutch Ladies golf

Diksha Dagar poised for fine finish in Dutch Ladies golf

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Indian golfer Diksha Dagar is in position for another fine finish as she carded a fine 2-under 70 to be placed tied ninth at the Dutch Ladies Open in Hilversum (the Netherlands).

'Creators told not to restrict AI content, only to label it'

'Creators told not to restrict AI content, only to label it'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

The government is not seeking to control or restrict online content but rather to ensure transparency by requiring creators to label AI-generated content so that audiences can make informed choices, Electronics and IT Secretary S Krishnan said on Thursday.

'Govt And Banks Want Private Investment To Return In Force'

'Govt And Banks Want Private Investment To Return In Force'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'Corporates now have multiple funding sources beyond banks, and many are sitting on large cash reserves.'

3 women booked over namaaz inside historic Shaniwar Wada fort in Pune

3 women booked over namaaz inside historic Shaniwar Wada fort in Pune

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

According to the Pune city police, the FIR has been filed under provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules, 1959, for allegedly violating restrictions applicable to protected monuments.

Coach Fulton hails unbeaten India after Asia Cup triumph

Coach Fulton hails unbeaten India after Asia Cup triumph

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'We have enough time to build towards Asian Games and World Cup.'

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai, Delhi Fight Back On Day 1

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai, Delhi Fight Back On Day 1

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Opener Musheer Khan (112) and veteran Siddhesh Lad (100 not out) hit centuries to rally Mumbai to 289/5 on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match against Himachal Pradesh.

Young Pakistan look to down Oman ahead of India test

Young Pakistan look to down Oman ahead of India test

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

With stars Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan sidelined, it will be a test of character for the Salman Agha-led Pakistan side.

Controversy erupts before Asia Cup final

Controversy erupts before Asia Cup final

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

PCB files complaint against India pacer Arshdeep Singh

'I fell at people's feet for one opportunity to play'

'I fell at people's feet for one opportunity to play'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Tilak Varma shared his remarkable journey from a modest upbringing to shining on the international stage, driven by a childhood dream to win a World Cup for India.

Why Sudharsan is not on field on Day 3

Why Sudharsan is not on field on Day 3

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Sai Sudharsan pulled off a jaw-dropping catch on Day 2.