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Frozen pitches halt football across Germany and UK

Frozen pitches halt football across Germany and UK

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Two Bundesliga matches have been scrapped due to large amounts of snow and ice blanketing pitches across Germany, while a third-round FA Cup match on Saturday has also been postponed due to freezing conditions in Britain.

PIX: Smriti, Shafali's record stand fires India to easy win over SL

PIX: Smriti, Shafali's record stand fires India to easy win over SL

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

All-round India defeat Sri Lanka by 30 runs to take 4-0 lead in women's T20Is series

BJP-Sena capture BMC, break Thackeray hold after 25 yrs

BJP-Sena capture BMC, break Thackeray hold after 25 yrs

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

The BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena alliance secured a majority in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, winning 118 out of 227 seats and ending the Thackeray family's long-standing control.

Did Atishi insult Guru Tegh Bahadur? Forensics to probe video

Did Atishi insult Guru Tegh Bahadur? Forensics to probe video

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has ordered a forensic probe into a video allegedly showing Leader of Opposition Atishi insulting Guru Tegh Bahadur. The BJP has accused Atishi of making insensitive remarks, while Atishi denies the charges and accuses the BJP of manipulating the video.

Kohli's 54th ODI ton in vain as NZ seal series 2-1

Kohli's 54th ODI ton in vain as NZ seal series 2-1

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Kohli's 124 in vain as New Zealand beat India by 41 runs in 3rd ODI to clinch series 2-1

Vidarbha overpower holders K'taka to enter VHT final

Vidarbha overpower holders K'taka to enter VHT final

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Aman Mokhade's hundred carries Vidarbha into VHT final

Ethiopians Abate, Yeshi triumph in Mumbai Marathon

Ethiopians Abate, Yeshi triumph in Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Ethiopians' domination in the Mumbai Marathon continued as Tadu Abate Deme and Yeshi Kalayu Chekole won the men's and women's elite race titles respectively.

Iran unrest hits Indian basmati rice exports

Iran unrest hits Indian basmati rice exports

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Civil unrest in Iran has started impacting India's basmati rice exports to the country, leading to a sharp fall in domestic prices, as exporters face payment delays and mounting uncertainties, an industry body said on Tuesday. The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) urged exporters to reassess risks on Iranian contracts and adopt secured payment mechanisms, warning against over-leveraging inventories meant for the Iranian market.

Craziest Collapse! How Mumbai Slumped To 1 Run Defeat

Craziest Collapse! How Mumbai Slumped To 1 Run Defeat

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Sarfaraz's fastest fifty in vain as Punjab pip Mumbai by one run, finish top of Group C.

Q3 revenue miss keeps Trent on back foot

Q3 revenue miss keeps Trent on back foot

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Shares of apparel retail major Trent fell over 8.6 per cent to ~4,048 apiece at the close of trade on Tuesday. Trading near its 52-week low, the stock has shed about 43 per cent over the past year. Sentiment around the Tata group company weakened after it reported lower than expected revenue for the third quarter (October-December/Q3) of 2025-26 (FY26). Brokerages expect the stock to remain under pressure in the near term.

2-Day Test! Cricket Australia Braces For Aus $10m Loss

2-Day Test! Cricket Australia Braces For Aus $10m Loss

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Cricket Australia are bracing for a massive loss of around Aus $10m ($7.72 million), according to media reports in Australia.

Aus Open PIX: Sabalenka, Alcaraz survive to advance

Aus Open PIX: Sabalenka, Alcaraz survive to advance

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

IMAGES from Day 4 of the matches played at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

'A star is born': Bethell joins elite with SCG century

'A star is born': Bethell joins elite with SCG century

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

England's young batter Jacob Bethell joined an elite list after scoring his maiden Test century against Australia on Day 4 of the fifth and final Ashes Test.

Padikkal, Nair send Karnataka into Hazare semis

Padikkal, Nair send Karnataka into Hazare semis

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Ton-up Desai helps Saurashtra make semis

Punjab demolish Madhya Pradesh to enter Vijay Hazare semis

Punjab demolish Madhya Pradesh to enter Vijay Hazare semis

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Punjab came up with a clinical performance with both bat and ball to thrash Madhya Pradesh by 183 runs to storm into the semi-finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy,

95 runs, two wickets: Gujarat's Devine breaks Delhi hearts

95 runs, two wickets: Gujarat's Devine breaks Delhi hearts

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Sophie Devine starred with a breathtaking 95 and a superb final over under pressure to steer Gujarat Giants to a thrilling four-run win

Injury scare: Tilak Varma ruled out of NZ T20Is

Injury scare: Tilak Varma ruled out of NZ T20Is

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The injury also puts a question mark over his participation in next month's T20 World Cup.

Maruti Dzire is top-selling car of 2025!

Maruti Dzire is top-selling car of 2025!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

It is after seven years that a sedan has claimed the top spot -- Dzire had last achieved the No.1 position in 2018.

UCL PIX: Newcastle, Juve book knockout place; Barca win

UCL PIX: Newcastle, Juve book knockout place; Barca win

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

IMAGES from UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

'Not a great Test wicket': McGrath, Cook slam 'unfair' MCG pitch

'Not a great Test wicket': McGrath, Cook slam 'unfair' MCG pitch

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

As 20 wickets fell on the first day of the fourth Ashes Test on Friday, the carnage prompted sharp criticism from former England cricketers.

Passenger vehicle dispatches hit top gear in 2025

Passenger vehicle dispatches hit top gear in 2025

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers raced to the highest ever sales mark in a calendar year in 2025 as a reduction in prices due to GST reforms led to robust sales in the festive season, industry body SIAM said on Tuesday.

Ashes: MCG curator in 'state of shock' over pitch

Ashes: MCG curator in 'state of shock' over pitch

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Cricket Australia were left millions of dollars out of pocket, having to refund tickets for a confirmed sell-out crowd on day three at the 100,000-seat stadium and for another large crowd for day four.

Fielding a concern, but India eye series sweep

Fielding a concern, but India eye series sweep

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

The first three matches were low-scoring affairs, but the fourth T20I was a run-fest, with both India and Sri Lanka registering their highest-ever totals in the format.

Dakar Rally: De Mevius takes lead as champion Al-Rajhi penalised

Dakar Rally: De Mevius takes lead as champion Al-Rajhi penalised

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Qatar's five-times winner Nasser Al-Attiyah was in second place for the Dacia Sandriders team, 40 seconds behind de Mevius.

WPL: New-look UP Warriorz eye winning start vs Gujarat Giants

WPL: New-look UP Warriorz eye winning start vs Gujarat Giants

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

UP Warriorz will lean heavily on new captain Meg Lanning as they seek to bounce back after finishing bottom of the standings last season.

'Weatherald good enough to play for Australia'

'Weatherald good enough to play for Australia'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Australia batter Travis Head has endorsed Jake Weatherald as an opening partner following the South Australian's rough start as a Test cricketer in the Ashes.

UCL PHOTOS: PSG falter; Spurs win

UCL PHOTOS: PSG falter; Spurs win

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday

Injury blow for England as Atkinson ruled out of final Ashes Test

Injury blow for England as Atkinson ruled out of final Ashes Test

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

England fast bowler Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney after tearing his left hamstring, the team said on Monday.

WPL: Harman stars in Mumbai's emphatic win over Delhi

WPL: Harman stars in Mumbai's emphatic win over Delhi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 50 runs in Women's Premier League match in Navi Mumbai.

Inflation rises to 3-month high of 1.33% in Dec; remains below RBI tolerance band

Inflation rises to 3-month high of 1.33% in Dec; remains below RBI tolerance band

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Retail inflation rose to a three-month high of 1.33 per cent in December 2025 mainly due to higher prices of kitchen essentials, including vegetables and protein-rich items.

No rift: Kohli, Rohit in sync with Gambhir on ODI roadmap

No rift: Kohli, Rohit in sync with Gambhir on ODI roadmap

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'They discuss with Gautam the ODI format, the matches that we have and our plans for South Africa.'

Real Madrid calm storm; Bayern demolish Leipzig

Real Madrid calm storm; Bayern demolish Leipzig

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Real Madrid ended a turbulent week with a 2-0 LaLiga win over lowly Levante on Saturday courtesy of second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Raul Asencio.

India women to get new strength coach after WPL

India women to get new strength coach after WPL

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Englishman Nicholas Lee will take over as the new strength and conditioning coach of the Indian women's cricket team after the conclusion of the Women's Premier League.

WPL PIX: RCB thump UP Warriorz by 9 wickets

WPL PIX: RCB thump UP Warriorz by 9 wickets

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

IMAGES from the WPL match played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and UP Warriorz on Monday.

Sydney to amp up security for 5th Ashes cricket Test

Sydney to amp up security for 5th Ashes cricket Test

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Similar measures were in place during the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from December 26, where specialist police officers armed with semi-automatic rifles patrolled the stadium precinct, nearby parks and railway stations.

When Bumrah Bowled Off-Spin And Kept Wickets!

When Bumrah Bowled Off-Spin And Kept Wickets!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

"Bowled off spin, kept wickets, batted at six": Bumrah remembers college days

Bashir in the mix as England brace for spin at SCG

Bashir in the mix as England brace for spin at SCG

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

England called up spinner Shoaib Bashir and seamer Matthew Potts for the final Ashes Test against Australia beginning on Sunday with one of them set to fill the void created by Gus Atkinson's injury-induced absence.

'Prashant Tamang Was In His Sleep When He Left Us'

'Prashant Tamang Was In His Sleep When He Left Us'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Prashant Tamang's wife Martha Aley shut down all speculation about his sudden death on January 11 by confirming that his death was 'natural' and occurred while he was asleep.

Modi, Merz set for Ahmedabad talks amid rising global tensions

Modi, Merz set for Ahmedabad talks amid rising global tensions

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

In their talks, Modi and Merz are likely to deliberate on trade and investment ties as New Delhi is looking at deepening economic engagement with Europe against the backdrop of Washington's 50 percent tariff on Indian goods, people familiar with the matter said.

Erigaisi Emulates Vishy Anand With World Blitz Bronze

Erigaisi Emulates Vishy Anand With World Blitz Bronze

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Arjun Erigaisi is only the second Indian male player after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to win a World Blitz medal in the 'Open category'.