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Why Lakshya Sen Is Missing Thomas Cup Semifinal

Why Lakshya Sen Is Missing Thomas Cup Semifinal

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Lakshya Sen's swollen elbow forces him to miss India's Thomas Cup semifinal against France, with Kidambi Shrikant stepping in. India aims for a spot in the final after a strong quarterfinal win.

IPL 2026: Tilak Varma's sizzling ton powers Mumbai Indians to easy win over Gujarat Titans

IPL 2026: Tilak Varma's sizzling ton powers Mumbai Indians to easy win over Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Tilak Varma roared back to form with a magnificent maiden century in the Indian Premier League, helping Mumbai Indians break their four-match losing streak with a 99-run mauling of Gujarat Titans here on Monday.

IPL 2026: 7 Sixes, 0 Doubt: How Sai Sudharsan Crushed CSK's Hopes

IPL 2026: 7 Sixes, 0 Doubt: How Sai Sudharsan Crushed CSK's Hopes

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

An analysis of Sai Sudharsan's contrasting innings in the IPL, highlighting his shift from a cautious approach to aggressive batting, and its impact on Gujarat Titans' performance.

IPL 2026: Rinku Roars Back To Form

IPL 2026: Rinku Roars Back To Form

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Rinku Singh silenced his critics in spectacular fashion, smashing an unbeaten half-century to help Kolkata Knight Riders snatch a thrilling come-from-behind victory against Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 2026: 'I leave my ego in the hotel room': Ravindra Jadeja

IPL 2026: 'I leave my ego in the hotel room': Ravindra Jadeja

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Ravindra Jadeja emphasises team contribution over personal ego in the IPL, contributing to Rajasthan Royals' victory.

IPL 2026: RR vs DC Preview: Starc returns but Delhi face Rajasthan Royals in must-win clash

IPL 2026: RR vs DC Preview: Starc returns but Delhi face Rajasthan Royals in must-win clash

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Delhi Capitals face Rajasthan Royals in a crucial IPL match, seeking to overcome inconsistent batting and bowling performances. Mitchell Starc's return provides a boost, but the team needs a collective effort to counter Rajasthan's strong batting line-up.

T20 World Cup: Windies run riot, thrash Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Windies run riot, thrash Zimbabwe

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

A blistering assault from Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell powered West Indies to a crushing 107-run win over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super Eights at the Wankhede

Simranjeet, Sahil In Semis At Archery World Cup

Simranjeet, Sahil In Semis At Archery World Cup

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Simranjeet Kaur and Sahil Jadhav emerged as India's standout performers at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, both advancing to the semifinals in their respective recurve and compound sections.

Manchester City beat Southampton with late goal, make 4th FA Cup final on the trot

Manchester City beat Southampton with late goal, make 4th FA Cup final on the trot

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Manchester City came from behind to beat Championship side Southampton 2-1 with a late goal from Nico Gonzalez at Wembley on Saturday to book a place in an unprecedented fourth consecutive FA Cup final and keep alive their hopes of a domestic treble.

Tilak Varma Reflects on Maiden IPL Ton After Powering Mumbai Indians Win

Tilak Varma Reflects on Maiden IPL Ton After Powering Mumbai Indians Win

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Tilak Varma scores his maiden IPL century to lead Mumbai Indians to a 99-run win over Gujarat Titans, calling the milestone 'special' and crediting key partnerships.

Bengal turns saffron, Vijay shakes TN; Mamata, Stalin lose; BJP scores hat-trick in Assam

Bengal turns saffron, Vijay shakes TN; Mamata, Stalin lose; BJP scores hat-trick in Assam

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The BJP is showing strong leads in West Bengal and Assam, while actor Vijay's party is making a significant debut in Tamil Nadu. The Congress is ahead in Kerala, offering some consolation amid the changing political landscape in the state elections.

India's Crude Oil Imports Shift: Venezuela & Brazil Replace Iraq Amid West Asia Crisis

India's Crude Oil Imports Shift: Venezuela & Brazil Replace Iraq Amid West Asia Crisis

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Indian refiners are recalibrating their crude sourcing strategy due to supply disruptions in West Asia, leading to Venezuela and Brazil emerging as top five suppliers in April, replacing traditional sources like Iraq and the United States.

Bajaj Auto gears up for festival season with new Pulsar models

Bajaj Auto gears up for festival season with new Pulsar models

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Bajaj Auto is set to launch new Pulsar motorcycles in the 125cc and 150-250cc segments in Q2 FY27, aiming to capitalise on the upcoming festival season surge. This move follows strong growth in the 150cc-plus segment, where refreshed Pulsar models already account for over 50 per cent of Bajaj's sales.

Must-Learn Leadership Lessons From HDFC Bank's Aditya Puri

Must-Learn Leadership Lessons From HDFC Bank's Aditya Puri

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Aditya Puri is one of the cleanest examples we have, in Indian corporate history, of a leader who understood early that the measure of his work was not what happened while he was in the chair. It was what would keep happening when he was no longer there, says Suresh M K.

Kartik Sharma repaying Chennai Super Kings faith

Kartik Sharma repaying Chennai Super Kings faith

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Chennai Super Kings are seeing strong performances from young players like Kartik Sharma, whose recent form has boosted the team after a slow start to the season, according to coach Stephen Fleming.

EPL: Spurs escape relegation zone, Man United stun Liverpool

EPL: Spurs escape relegation zone, Man United stun Liverpool

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Manchester United secured a dramatic 3-2 Premier League victory over Liverpool, clinching their return to the Champions League after a two-year absence, thanks to a late goal from Kobbie Mainoo.

Why Dhoni Will Miss CSK's Clash Against Delhi Capitals

Why Dhoni Will Miss CSK's Clash Against Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Eric Simons has provided an update on M.S. Dhoni's injury status, confirming he will miss the game against Delhi Capitals but is steadily improving.

IPL 2026, MI vs LSG: Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants in battle for survival

IPL 2026, MI vs LSG: Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants in battle for survival

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Mumbai Indians, struggling in the current IPL season, will face Lucknow Super Giants, hoping for key players like Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav to perform well. Both teams are grappling with batting failures, impacting their chances of reaching the playoffs.

World Leaders Condemn Violence At White House Correspondent's Dinner

World Leaders Condemn Violence At White House Correspondent's Dinner

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

World leaders have expressed relief and condemnation following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondent's dinner, emphasising that political violence has no place in a democracy.

IPL 2026: South African Trio Powers Delhi Capitals Back to Winning Ways

IPL 2026: South African Trio Powers Delhi Capitals Back to Winning Ways

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Delhi Capitals' South African trio of Lungi Ngidi, Tristan Stubbs and David Miller script a thrilling six-wicket win over RCB, ending their losing streak with a last-over finish.

IPL 2026: See Who's Cheering Kohli The Loudest

IPL 2026: See Who's Cheering Kohli The Loudest

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Anushka Sharma's enthusiastic reactions to Virat Kohli's innings during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans match went viral, capturing the hearts of fans.

IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma's advice sparks Tilak Varma's IPL hundred

IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma's advice sparks Tilak Varma's IPL hundred

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Tilak Varma credits Rohit Sharma's advice for his IPL century, focusing on playing the first 15-20 balls without overthinking.

Twin blasts rock BSF, Army camp in Punjab; police hint at ISI link

Twin blasts rock BSF, Army camp in Punjab; police hint at ISI link

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Two explosions near defence establishments in Punjab have triggered security concerns.

Delhi Capitals Face Uphill Task Against Punjab Kings

Delhi Capitals Face Uphill Task Against Punjab Kings

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Delhi Capitals face a tough challenge against the dominant Punjab Kings in their upcoming IPL match. Delhi's inconsistent batting and fielding woes need immediate addressing to counter Punjab's strong batting lineup and cohesive bowling attack.

When Will India Produce A Trillion-Dollar Company?

When Will India Produce A Trillion-Dollar Company?

Rediff.com2 May 2026

India's first trillion-dollar company will be built on technology it owns, not just operates, predicts Ajay Kumar.

IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings Seek Consistency

IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings Seek Consistency

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Struggling former champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will be eyeing consistency as they await the return of their former captains Rohit Sharma and Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Sourav Kothari Advances At World Billiards Championship

Sourav Kothari Advances At World Billiards Championship

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Sourav Kothari survived a scare in his opening match of the IBSF World Billiards Championship, while Pankaj Advani and Dhruv Sitwala registered comfortable wins.

'Controversial goal' sends Chelsea into FA Cup final

'Controversial goal' sends Chelsea into FA Cup final

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Chelsea defeated Leeds United 1-0 at Wembley to secure a place in the FA Cup final against Manchester City, with Enzo Fernandez scoring the decisive goal.

Player unrest, poor show: Sri Lanka Cricket chief Shammi Silva faces ouster

Player unrest, poor show: Sri Lanka Cricket chief Shammi Silva faces ouster

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Sri Lanka Cricket board has called for a special Executive Committee meeting to formally seal the ouster of current chief Shammi Silva on directive from country's president Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

IPL 2026: Dropped catch of Virat Kohli cost Gujarat Titans a lot, says Gavaskar

IPL 2026: Dropped catch of Virat Kohli cost Gujarat Titans a lot, says Gavaskar

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said an early dropped catch of Virat Kohli proved decisive as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans in an Indian Premier League 2026 match in Bengaluru on Friday, April 24, 2026.

IPL 2026 Week 3 Review: KKR Break Duck; Punjab Kings Unstoppable

IPL 2026 Week 3 Review: KKR Break Duck; Punjab Kings Unstoppable

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A recap of the action of the third week of IPL 2026.

What's Behind The Punjab Security Site Blasts?

What's Behind The Punjab Security Site Blasts?

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Two explosions near security establishments in Punjab have triggered panic and condemnation from opposition parties, who allege efforts to destabilise the state. The blasts occurred in Jalandhar and Amritsar, with investigations underway. No injuries were reported.

Krunal Pandya recalls Virat Kohli's emotional night in RCB glory

Krunal Pandya recalls Virat Kohli's emotional night in RCB glory

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Krunal Pandya calls RCB's 2025 title win deeply emotional

IPL 2026: Priyansh Arya And Cooper Connolly's Explosive Knocks Help Punjab Kings Demolish LSG

IPL 2026: Priyansh Arya And Cooper Connolly's Explosive Knocks Help Punjab Kings Demolish LSG

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly smashed entertaining half-centuries as Punjab Kings overpowered Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs in the IPL 2026 match in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on Sunday.

'Makes centuries easy': Pujara in awe of Abhishek

'Makes centuries easy': Pujara in awe of Abhishek

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Former India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has praised Abhishek Sharma's talent after his explosive innings in an IPL match against Delhi Capitals.

Indian Super League: FC Goa secure comfortable win over NorthEast United

Indian Super League: FC Goa secure comfortable win over NorthEast United

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

FC Goa defeated NorthEast United FC 2-0 in an Indian Super League match, with goals from Dejan Drazic and Mohammed Yasir. The win moved FC Goa to second place in the league standings.

AAP Government Faces Criticism Over Punjab Security Lapses

AAP Government Faces Criticism Over Punjab Security Lapses

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Opposition parties have criticised the AAP government in Punjab following twin blasts in Jalandhar and Amritsar, citing a breakdown in law and order and intelligence systems. The blasts have sparked a political blame game, with accusations flying between the AAP and BJP.

IPL 2026: Tilak Varma: Batter Who Understands Tempo

IPL 2026: Tilak Varma: Batter Who Understands Tempo

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Tilak Varma's innings turned the night into a spectacle, his knock erupting after a slow start. The way he changed gears to accelerate the run flow was a beauty.

IPL 2026: 'Massive two points...' Buttler delighted with Gujarat Titans' crucial over RCB

IPL 2026: 'Massive two points...' Buttler delighted with Gujarat Titans' crucial over RCB

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Jos Buttler expressed his satisfaction after Gujarat Titans' victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, emphasising the importance of the win for their playoff aspirations. Shubman Gill and Buttler's strong batting performances, along with Rahul Tewatia's finishing, secured the win. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar acknowledged his team's insufficient score.

Bihar Official Killed, Chairman Hurt In Bhagalpur Shooting

Bihar Official Killed, Chairman Hurt In Bhagalpur Shooting

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

An official of the Sultanganj Nagar Parishad in Bihar's Bhagalpur was killed, while its chairman got critically injured on Tuesday when unidentified miscreants barged into the latter's chamber and allegedly opened fire, police said.