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Gavaskar sees silver lining for LSG despite Pooran's struggles

Gavaskar sees silver lining for LSG despite Pooran's struggles

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Gavaskar said Nicholas Pooran 'looked lost' but lauded LSG for winning without relying on star players, thanks to Mukul Choudhary's heroics.

IPL 2026: Hinge's Manifestation Turns Reality as SRH Debutants shine

IPL 2026: Hinge's Manifestation Turns Reality as SRH Debutants shine

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, Sunrisers Hyderabad's uncapped pacers, delivered outstanding performances on their IPL debut, leading their team to a significant victory against Rajasthan Royals.

Indian Wrestlers Shine at Asian Championships with Multiple Medals

Indian Wrestlers Shine at Asian Championships with Multiple Medals

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Indian wrestlers showcased their talent at the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships, securing multiple medals across various weight categories in both men's and women's freestyle events.

WPL: DC shatter MI's hopes, seal Eliminator spot

WPL: DC shatter MI's hopes, seal Eliminator spot

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Delhi Capitals Women held their nerve in a tense chase as captain Jemimah Rodrigues guided them to a five-wicket win , in Vadodara on Sunday, sealing an Eliminator clash with Gujarat Giants and knocking Mumbai and UP Warriorz out.

BCB Chief Hopes For A Miracle From ICC!

BCB Chief Hopes For A Miracle From ICC!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam said he has asked the governing body for time to talk to his government 'for one last time'.

Find Out When Cameron Green Can Bowl in IPL 2026

Find Out When Cameron Green Can Bowl in IPL 2026

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is expected to make his bowling return for Kolkata Knight Riders in their upcoming IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants, providing a boost to the team's bowling attack.

Gaganjeet Bhullar Eyes Another Win at Mauritius IGPL Event

Gaganjeet Bhullar Eyes Another Win at Mauritius IGPL Event

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Gaganjeet Bhullar, a seasoned golfer with multiple Asian Tour and IGPL titles, expresses his confidence and aims for a win at the AM Green IGPL Invitational 2026 in Mauritius, acknowledging the strong competition and the significance of the event for young Indian golfers.

Iran rejects Pak mediation, shifts focus to Qatar as tensions escalate

Iran rejects Pak mediation, shifts focus to Qatar as tensions escalate

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Islamabad's attempt to position itself as a mediator in the West Asia conflict has come to naught with the Iranian side refusing to meet any US-led delegation in Pakistan, reports the Wall Street Journal.

IPL 2026: Does Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Care About How Great A Bowler Is?

IPL 2026: Does Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Care About How Great A Bowler Is?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

When Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is in full flow, everything else fades into the background. He has made a habit of taking on the best bowlers in the world and making them look ordinary.

IPL 2026: Left Is Right! Sooryavanshi, Arya Fuel Southpaw Domination

IPL 2026: Left Is Right! Sooryavanshi, Arya Fuel Southpaw Domination

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

In a remarkable coincidence, both Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Priyansh Arya scored exactly 197 runs each in the Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 last season for Bihar and Delhi respectively.

Sourav Ganguly: Shami should play for India

Sourav Ganguly: Shami should play for India

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly believes Mohammed Shami has the form and fitness to find his way back into the Indian team.

Anderson 'hated every minute' of The Hundred

Anderson 'hated every minute' of The Hundred

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

When The Hundred's on I'm hopefully going to be on holiday somewhere, said England's cricketing legend James Anderson who took only two wickets in three games in the tournament in 2025.

IPL 2026: Kohli hits the nets as RCB ready to unleash batting prowess vs LSG

IPL 2026: Kohli hits the nets as RCB ready to unleash batting prowess vs LSG

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru aim to leverage their powerful batting lineup against Lucknow Super Giants' disciplined bowling attack in their upcoming IPL match

Kunal Kamra defends satire, cites Bal Thackeray in privilege case

Kunal Kamra defends satire, cites Bal Thackeray in privilege case

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, facing a breach of privilege notice for satirising Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, defends his actions by referencing Bal Thackeray's history of political cartoons and arguing for the protection of free speech and satire.

Virat Kohli's Heartwarming Gesture for Sarfaraz Khan Goes Viral During IPL Match

Virat Kohli's Heartwarming Gesture for Sarfaraz Khan Goes Viral During IPL Match

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Virat Kohli's heartwarming gesture after Sarfaraz Khan's dismissal during an IPL match has gone viral, winning fans' hearts and showcasing true sportsmanship.

South Korea dump India out of Billie Jean King Cup play-off race

South Korea dump India out of Billie Jean King Cup play-off race

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Ankita Raina's defeat to Dayeon Back resulted in India's elimination from the Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs race. Despite a spirited effort from Raina, India could not secure the crucial win needed to advance.

Cong questions 'Vishwaguru's huglomacy' as Pak holds US-Iran talks

Cong questions 'Vishwaguru's huglomacy' as Pak holds US-Iran talks

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

The Congress party has criticised the Indian government's diplomatic efforts, questioning how Pakistan was able to secure a role as a mediator between the US and Iran despite India's attempts to isolate it after the Pahalgam attack. The party also raised concerns about India's standing on the global stage and its relationship with the US and China.

T20 World Cup: USA crush Namibia, keep slim Super 8s hopes alive

T20 World Cup: USA crush Namibia, keep slim Super 8s hopes alive

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Sanjay's 68, bowlers seal 31-run win as USA stay alive

IPL 2026: Rejuvenated CSK Seek To Pile Misery On Winless KKR

IPL 2026: Rejuvenated CSK Seek To Pile Misery On Winless KKR

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Chennai Super Kings will aim to build on their recent victory as they host a struggling Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2026 match on Wednesday.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: New Zealand crush Sri Lanka, boost semifinal hopes

T20 World Cup Super 8s: New Zealand crush Sri Lanka, boost semifinal hopes

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

NZ thrash SL by 61 runs to take one step closer to semis; Ravindra shines with 4/27

'Dhurandhar Is Not A Ranveer Singh Film'

'Dhurandhar Is Not A Ranveer Singh Film'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The monumental box office success of the Dhurandhar franchise has been attributed to Director Aditya Dhar's creative vision, rather than lead star Ranveer Singh's appeal.

Tim White Takes Helm as India Junior Women's Hockey Coach

Tim White Takes Helm as India Junior Women's Hockey Coach

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Hockey India appoints experienced Australian coach Tim White to lead the junior women's hockey team, replacing Tushar Khandekar, with a focus on developing technically sound players for the senior team.

Tata Steel Chess: Gukesh's title hopes go up in smoke

Tata Steel Chess: Gukesh's title hopes go up in smoke

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

D Gukesh played out a draw with compatriot Aravindh Chithambaram, the result ending the reigning world champion's title hopes on a tough day for Indian players in the Tata Steel Masters 2026 in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands, on Saturday.

Omarzai stars as Afghanistan beat UAE to keep Super 8 hopes alive

Omarzai stars as Afghanistan beat UAE to keep Super 8 hopes alive

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Afghanistan restricted United Arab Emirates to 160 for nine in their T20 World Cup match, with Azmatullah Omarzai claiming four wickets and Sohaib Khan scoring a half-century for UAE.

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Fast-Track Court Commences Hearing

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Fast-Track Court Commences Hearing

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The fast-track Sessions Court established for the Zubeen Garg death case has commenced its first hearing, with submissions made on behalf of one of the accused. The court is expediting proceedings to deliver justice in the case.

This War Has Surpassed All Limits Of Uncivilised Behaviour

This War Has Surpassed All Limits Of Uncivilised Behaviour

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

One of the most uncivilised characteristics of this war has been the total disregard for international law and the laws of armed conflict, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Maharashtra Congress Leader Condoles Iran Deaths, Discusses West Asia Situation

Maharashtra Congress Leader Condoles Iran Deaths, Discusses West Asia Situation

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Maharashtra Congress leader Naseem Khan met with the representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India to express condolences for the deaths of Ayatollah Khamenei, soldiers, and civilians in the West Asia conflict.

Trump shares AI-image of himself as Jesus after slamming Pope as 'terrible'

Trump shares AI-image of himself as Jesus after slamming Pope as 'terrible'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on Pope Leo XIV over the pontiff's views on American foreign policy and crime, escalating tensions between the White House and the Vatican.

Vimal Kumar Appeals to BWF to Preserve Current Badminton Scoring System

Vimal Kumar Appeals to BWF to Preserve Current Badminton Scoring System

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Former India coach Vimal Kumar urges the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to maintain the current 21-point scoring system, arguing it represents the true essence of badminton. He also highlights the collaborative coaching approach behind Ayush Shetty's recent success.

'BF Checks My Phone Without My Permission'

'BF Checks My Phone Without My Permission'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

If your partner doubts you when you haven't done anything wrong, you may need to address their behaviour and communicate how you feel, says rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of Quack Quack, an online dating web site, and Rebounce, a matrimony platform.

Vimal Kumar Appeals to BWF to Preserve Current Badminton Scoring System

Vimal Kumar Appeals to BWF to Preserve Current Badminton Scoring System

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Former India coach Vimal Kumar urges the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to maintain the current 21-point scoring system, arguing it represents the true essence of badminton. He highlights the sport's global appeal and the disruption caused by frequent changes.

Bernardo Silva to leave Manchester City at end of season

Bernardo Silva to leave Manchester City at end of season

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva will leave the club at the end of the season, assistant manager Pep Lijnders confirmed. The Portugal international's contract expires after a successful nine-year spell.

Carlos Alcaraz returns to clay, looks to build momentum for French Open title defence

Carlos Alcaraz returns to clay, looks to build momentum for French Open title defence

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Carlos Alcaraz said he was eager to get his socks dirty on clay again as the World No. 1 returned to his preferred surface in Monaco this week to build momentum for his French Open title defence.

Billie Jean King Cup: Vaishnavi Adkar loses opening singles against Thailand's Chanta

Billie Jean King Cup: Vaishnavi Adkar loses opening singles against Thailand's Chanta

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Vaishnavi Adkar's unforced errors resulted in a straight-set defeat against Aunchisa Chanta, leaving India trailing 0-1 against Thailand in their Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie.

Vaishnavi Adkar Shines but India Misses Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs

Vaishnavi Adkar Shines but India Misses Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

India's chances of reaching the Billie Jean King Cup World Cup Play-offs were dashed despite Vaishnavi Adkar's victory over Sohyun Park, as Ankita Raina's loss to Dayeon Back proved decisive.

Wrongly deported to B'desh, 6 Bengal men will vote to prove citizenship

Wrongly deported to B'desh, 6 Bengal men will vote to prove citizenship

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

After being wrongly deported and labelled as Bangladeshis, migrant workers in West Bengal's Murshidabad are heading to the polls to reclaim their Indian identity and fight for their right to belong.

Modern Marriage: 'I Married My Best Friend. We Sleep In Separate Bedrooms'

Modern Marriage: 'I Married My Best Friend. We Sleep In Separate Bedrooms'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

In this new series on modern marriages, Payal* tells Divya Nair how she coped with the unexpected challenges that followed her impulsive marriage to her best friend.

India U-20 Women Face Japan in AFC Asian Cup Opener with World Cup Qualification at Stake

India U-20 Women Face Japan in AFC Asian Cup Opener with World Cup Qualification at Stake

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The Indian Under-20 women's football team begins their AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup campaign against Japan, aiming for a spot in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026.

Scared Before Your Wedding Day?

Scared Before Your Wedding Day?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

It is normal for brides and grooms to get pre-wedding jitters, says rediffGURU Shalini Singh, founder of andwemet, an urban matchmaking platform.

PSG too good for Liverpool in Champions League QF first leg

PSG too good for Liverpool in Champions League QF first leg

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Paris St Germain defeated Liverpool 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, with goals from Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.