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Who Will Lord Ram Bestow His Blessings On In UP Polls?

Who Will Lord Ram Bestow His Blessings On In UP Polls?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

The monsoon session of Parliament will set the tone for how the Hindu community feels about what happened at the Ram Mandir. Whether emotions will be stirred within the voters of India lies solely at the oratory skills of the Congressis and Samajwadis, notes Zainab Sikander.

Wimbledon Boosts Prize Money By 20% To Record 64.2 Million

Wimbledon Boosts Prize Money By 20% To Record 64.2 Million

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Wimbledon has announced a record 64.2 million prize money pot for this year's championships, a 20% increase from last year, marking the biggest annual rise in its history. This significant boost comes amidst growing demands from players for a larger share of Grand Slam revenues, with increases across all rounds and a substantial rise for singles champions and first-round losers.

French Open chaos leaves Zverev one step from glory

French Open chaos leaves Zverev one step from glory

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Zverev, the 2020 Tokyo Olympic gold medallist and twice ATP Finals champion, has never won a Grand Slam trophy despite final appearances at the U.S. Open, French Open and Australian Open, with Paris now offering the German his clearest opportunity.

Why protecting Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's childhood is as important as his cricket

Why protecting Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's childhood is as important as his cricket

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

As India awaits Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's senior debut, experts urge cricket to remember the 15-year-old is still a child, highlighting the challenges of balancing extraordinary talent, growing fame and emotional well-being.

F1: Mercedes' Russell takes Barcelona pole ahead of Hamilton

F1: Mercedes' Russell takes Barcelona pole ahead of Hamilton

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

George Russell seized pole position for a race that could snap teammate Kimi Antonelli's winning streak while Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton split the Mercedes pair in Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday.

Rafael Nadal opens up about health risks during career

Rafael Nadal opens up about health risks during career

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, has revealed the immense health risks he took to prolong his tennis career, battling a chronic foot injury and other complications.

40-year-old's Granollers-Zeballos defend French Open crown in style

40-year-old's Granollers-Zeballos defend French Open crown in style

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos successfully defended their French Open men's doubles title, defeating Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten in straight sets to secure their third Grand Slam crown together.

Sabalenka's plea fails as pet dogs remain off limits at Wimbledon

Sabalenka's plea fails as pet dogs remain off limits at Wimbledon

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

The All England Club permits service dogs and "certified assistance" dogs on its grounds, but pet dogs are not allowed, meaning players who regularly travel with their furry friends must leave them elsewhere during the grasscourt Grand Slam.

Errani-Vavassori retain French Open mixed doubles title

Errani-Vavassori retain French Open mixed doubles title

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori overcame a first-set deficit to defeat Evan King and Gabriela Dabrowski in a closely contested French Open mixed doubles final.

Wimbledon 2026: Sinner, Djokovic send title warning with contrasting wins

Wimbledon 2026: Sinner, Djokovic send title warning with contrasting wins

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon title defence gathered pace on Friday as the world number one swept aside American Jenson Brooksby 6-4 6-3 6-4 to enter the fourth round and reinforce his status as the man to beat at the All England Club.

Kamakhya temple gears up for lakhs of devotees for Ambubachi Mela

Kamakhya temple gears up for lakhs of devotees for Ambubachi Mela

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

The famed Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya temple in Guwahati is set to begin, with the administration expecting around eight lakh devotees over the next four days. The temple doors will close on Monday night for the 'prabritti' period, symbolising the annual menstrual cycle of Goddess Kamakhya, and reopen on June 26.

French Open: Zverev edges closer to elusive major title with dominant win over Mensik

French Open: Zverev edges closer to elusive major title with dominant win over Mensik

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Alexander Zverev moved to within touching distance of a long-coveted maiden Grand Slam title, as the German fought past 26th seed Jakub Mensik 7-5, 6-2, 36, 6-3 on Friday to reach the French Open final again.

How cramps helped Zverev shed mental weight to claim French Open crown

How cramps helped Zverev shed mental weight to claim French Open crown

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Four years after leaving Roland Garros in a wheelchair with seven broken bones in his foot and two years after suffering the agony of being beaten in the Paris final by Carlos Alcaraz, Zverev finally claimed the trophy that had long eluded him.

Teen sensation Andreeva storms into French Open semis

Teen sensation Andreeva storms into French Open semis

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Mirra Andreeva, a Russian teenager, secured her spot in the French Open semi-finals with a decisive victory over Sorana Cirstea, continuing her impressive run in a tournament that has seen several top players eliminated.

Chinese Grand Prix: Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli youngest pole-sitter in F1 history

Chinese Grand Prix: Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli youngest pole-sitter in F1 history

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula One driver to take pole position for a full Grand Prix after qualifying fastest for Mercedes in China on Saturday.

Wimbledon: Dmitrov overcomes fear and injury to stun young Mensik

Wimbledon: Dmitrov overcomes fear and injury to stun young Mensik

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Grigor Dimitrov, the veteran Bulgarian stylist, defeated rising Czech star Jacub Mensik at Wimbledon, overcoming past injury fears. Dimitrov, who had suffered multiple Grand Slam withdrawals due to injury, showcased a masterclass performance, drawing inspiration from Roger Federer's style, to advance to the third round. He expressed his determination to push limits and compete at the highest level despite his history of injuries.

French Open: Cobolli through to final after Arnaldi withdraws due to illness

French Open: Cobolli through to final after Arnaldi withdraws due to illness

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Flavio Cobolli reached the French Open final after his semifinal opponent, fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi, withdrew from the match on Friday due to a virus.

Supriya Sule's daughter gets married; Bhagwat, Rahul attend

Supriya Sule's daughter gets married; Bhagwat, Rahul attend

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Here are who's who attending the wedding.

Fritz fights back to stun Zverev at Halle Open

Fritz fights back to stun Zverev at Halle Open

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

American Taylor Fritz battled back from a set down to defeat Alexander Zverev and book a spot in the final of the Halle Open.

Sumit Antil Leads India's Medal Haul at Para Athletics Grand Prix

Sumit Antil Leads India's Medal Haul at Para Athletics Grand Prix

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

India's para-athletes, led by Sumit Antil, dominated the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, securing numerous gold medals and leading the overall medal tally.

Ferrari Secure Leclerc's Future with Long-Term Contract Extension

Ferrari Secure Leclerc's Future with Long-Term Contract Extension

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Ferrari have secured Charles Leclerc's future with a long-term contract extension ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, reaffirming their commitment to the Monegasque star as he continues his title challenge in Formula One.

Ayodhya will be BJP's 'Lanka Kaand': Akhilesh Yadav

Ayodhya will be BJP's 'Lanka Kaand': Akhilesh Yadav

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has launched a scathing attack on the BJP, asserting that Ayodhya will be their "Lanka" due to alleged corruption in Ram Temple donations. He also linked the issue to the NEET controversy, suggesting a wider pattern of malfeasance and predicting internal strife within the ruling party.

Khamenei Funeral Signals Shift In India-Iran Relations

Khamenei Funeral Signals Shift In India-Iran Relations

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

It is an unusual choice to depute a retired general for the funeral of a revered religious figure but a thoughtful one in an attempt to inject verve into the bilateral relationship and restore the equilibrium in India's West Asian policies, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

French Open: Balaji-Demoliner duo knocked out in quarterfinals

French Open: Balaji-Demoliner duo knocked out in quarterfinals

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Indian tennis player N Sriram Balaji and his Brazilian partner Marcelo Demoliner saw their impressive French Open men's doubles campaign end in the quarterfinals after a straight-sets defeat to the second-seeded pair of Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten.

Italian GP Heartbreak! Bezzecchi spoils Ducati's centenary party

Italian GP Heartbreak! Bezzecchi spoils Ducati's centenary party

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Marco Bezzecchi emerged victorious at the Italian Grand Prix, defeating teammate Jorge Martin, while Francesco Bagnaia finished third after briefly leading the race.

Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova Banned For Four Years Over Doping Test Refusal

Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova Banned For Four Years Over Doping Test Refusal

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Former Wimbledon women's champion Marketa Vondrousova has been suspended for four years by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) for refusing an out-of-competition anti-doping test in December.

Janhvi-Khushi Enjoy Anshula's Wedding Celebrations

Janhvi-Khushi Enjoy Anshula's Wedding Celebrations

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

'For Punjabi brides, Phulkari has long been part of life's most meaningful milestones, and I couldn't think of a more fitting way to begin this new chapter with Ro. '

Dhoni-Sakshi, Gavaskar-Marshneil Light Up Arjun Tendulkar-Saaniya Chandhok's Grand Wedding

Dhoni-Sakshi, Gavaskar-Marshneil Light Up Arjun Tendulkar-Saaniya Chandhok's Grand Wedding

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

The wedding ceremony of Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandok on Thursday turned into one of the biggest celebrity gatherings in Mumbai, drawing a galaxy of stars from across the cricketing world and Bollywood.

Sasikiran Advises Gukesh On World Championship Preparation

Sasikiran Advises Gukesh On World Championship Preparation

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran has offered advice to World Champion D Gukesh ahead of his title defence against Javokhir Sindarov. Sasikiran highlights Gukesh's tendency for time trouble due to complex play and suggests improving technique, speed, and defensive accuracy. He also advises Gukesh to identify and exploit opponent weaknesses, while acknowledging Sindarov's strong preparation and reliance on memory and speed.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ancelotti's grit drives Brazil's comeback win over Japan

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ancelotti's grit drives Brazil's comeback win over Japan

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Carlo Ancelotti has spent weeks warning that grit and resilience would decide a long, complicated World Cup. On this evidence, Brazil have been listening -- even if, for much of the match against Japan, they seemed determined to test the theory to destruction.

Why Zverev is happy to face Cobolli in French Open final

Why Zverev is happy to face Cobolli in French Open final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Alexander Zverev's French Open final against Flavio Cobolli will carry a personal twist, after their friendship grew at the Laver Cup and the support of the Italian's father in difficult moments on tour deepened ties heading into Sunday's showdown.

French Open: Osaka survives 3-set thriller to set up Sabalenka clash

French Open: Osaka survives 3-set thriller to set up Sabalenka clash

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Naomi Osaka battled through a tough three-set match against 18-year-old Iva Jovic to reach the French Open fourth round, setting up a high-profile clash with world number one Aryna Sabalenka.

Why YRF's Spy Universe Is Failing: From Pathaan's Peak To Alpha's Struggles

Why YRF's Spy Universe Is Failing: From Pathaan's Peak To Alpha's Struggles

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

The once promising YRF Spy Universe, which delivered Bollywood's first Rs 500 crore grosser with Pathaan, is now grappling with an uncertain future as recent releases like Alpha and War 2 fail to ignite the box office.

The Box Office's Latest Obsession

The Box Office's Latest Obsession

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do continues its impressive box office run, dominating screens in its third week, while Hollywood's Obsession makes waves too.

French Open: Mensik halts Fonseca, Andreeva storms into last four

French Open: Mensik halts Fonseca, Andreeva storms into last four

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Jakub Mensik became the youngest Czech man to reach a Grand Slam semi-final after beating Joao Fonseca at the French Open, while Mirra Andreeva stormed into the last four and Alexander Zverev kept his title hopes alive.

After four-year hiatus, Serena Williams marks return with Queen's Club victory

After four-year hiatus, Serena Williams marks return with Queen's Club victory

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Serena Williams stole the show at Queen's Club on Tuesday as the American icon made her eagerly awaited return to competitive action nearly four years after her last match.

FMSCI pushes for Formula 1, MotoGP, World Rally C'ship return to India

FMSCI pushes for Formula 1, MotoGP, World Rally C'ship return to India

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

FMSCI President Arindam Ghosh announced plans to bring Formula 1 back to India by 2030, and a round of the World Rally Championship and MotoGP by 2028, following a meeting with the Sports Ministry. The federation is focused on developing Indian drivers and promoting motorsports in the country.

He went viral with croissant...now he's making history at French Open

He went viral with croissant...now he's making history at French Open

Rediff.com30 May 2026

American Zachary Svajda's impressive run at the French Open continues, fuelled by a viral TikTok post and a stunning victory over Francisco Cerundolo. With top seeds falling, Svajda eyes a deep run and an end to the American men's Grand Slam drought.

Nagabandham Review: A Treasure Hunt Hijacked By Senseless Violence

Nagabandham Review: A Treasure Hunt Hijacked By Senseless Violence

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Nagabandham promises a fantasy treasure hunt adventure but ultimately devolves into a senselessly violent and shallow revenge saga.

Want To Own These Fabulous Watches?

Want To Own These Fabulous Watches?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

The original Freak, launched in 2001, caused a genuine shock in watchmaking: No dial, no hands, no crown, with the entire movement rotating to tell the time.