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FIFA World Cup: Bellingham Has To Earn World Cup Starting Spot

FIFA World Cup: Bellingham Has To Earn World Cup Starting Spot

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

England manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that Jude Bellingham faces significant competition for a starting position in the upcoming World Cup, despite being considered a potential starter.

Recipe: Mallika's Senaga Pappu Kobbari Curry

Recipe: Mallika's Senaga Pappu Kobbari Curry

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Senaga Pappu Kobbari Curry is a simple and comforting dish from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to first NBA Championship since 1973

Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to first NBA Championship since 1973

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

The New York Knicks have won their first NBA championship since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 90-94. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 45 points, securing the best-of-seven NBA Finals in five games after a dominant postseason run.

Balan: The Boy Review: *Almost* Nails It!

Balan: The Boy Review: *Almost* Nails It!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

A riveting mother-son drama with a superb first half, Balan: The Boy loses some of its grip after an ambitious but uneven turn, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

BJP eyeing 2/3rd majority to end reservations: Jairam Ramesh

BJP eyeing 2/3rd majority to end reservations: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh has alleged that the BJP's "real and ultimate target" in seeking a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha is to amend the Constitution to end reservation, rather than genuinely implement women's reservation.

ODI series: MI's Ghazanfar eager to test his skills against India's star batters

ODI series: MI's Ghazanfar eager to test his skills against India's star batters

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Having observed Rohit Sharma up close during his stint with Mumbai Indians, Afghanistan's rising spin star AM Ghazanfar is eager to put those learnings to the test when he takes on the Indian batting great in the upcoming ODI series.

Heatwaves Trigger Hidden Ozone Threat

Heatwaves Trigger Hidden Ozone Threat

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

'Can you believe there are over 26,500 deaths linked to heatwave-driven ozone in 2024?'

India Rejects US 'Overcapacity' Claims in Steel, Textiles, Citing Low Per Capita Consumption

India Rejects US 'Overcapacity' Claims in Steel, Textiles, Citing Low Per Capita Consumption

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

India has strongly refuted claims by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) regarding excess capacity in its steel and textile sectors, arguing that the nation's significantly low per capita consumption of these products contradicts such assertions, according to Amitabh Kumar, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce.

Heartbreak For Vaibhav Sooryavanshi As Batting Heroics Fall Short

Heartbreak For Vaibhav Sooryavanshi As Batting Heroics Fall Short

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was left heartbroken after Rajasthan Royals suffered a seven-wicket defeat against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 match.

Nepal apologise after Bhutan batter's 'timed out' dismissal

Nepal apologise after Bhutan batter's 'timed out' dismissal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The Cricket Association of Nepal apologised after its players got a Bhutan batter 'timed out' in Thursday's ACC Women's Premier Cup match, saying the dismissal was within the laws but did not reflect the spirit of the game it wanted to uphold.

Recipe: Sunita's Karela Kismuri

Recipe: Sunita's Karela Kismuri

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Become a bitter gourd fan instantly...

Suthar makes dream debut as India outplay sorry Afghanistan

Suthar makes dream debut as India outplay sorry Afghanistan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Manav Suthar took 7 wickets as India recorded their biggest Test victory with an innings and 300 runs against Afghanistan in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on Monday.

Stay Safe In The Heat! 7 Ways To Prevent Dehydration

Stay Safe In The Heat! 7 Ways To Prevent Dehydration

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

It's been a very tough 2026 summer with many places all over the India map baking in daytime temperatures as high as 46C. Keep yourself well-protected.

Scorching US Summer Could Disrupt FIFA World Cup 2026

Scorching US Summer Could Disrupt FIFA World Cup 2026

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Climate change has increased the likelihood of temperatures high enough to affect player performance at 97 of the 104 tournament matches.

Croatia grab late win to beat Slovenia in World Cup warm-up

Croatia grab late win to beat Slovenia in World Cup warm-up

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Luka Modric scored to put Croatia ahead before they edged Slovenia 2-1 in the international friendly before the World Cup.

Avika Gor's Style Is So Filmi!

Avika Gor's Style Is So Filmi!

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Avika Gor has quietly built one of the most versatile wardrobes. While Ugly Story may be the title of her latest release, that does not reflect the way she dresses.

Tamannaah Bhatia, Tara Sutaria's Must-Have Summer Lip Shades

Tamannaah Bhatia, Tara Sutaria's Must-Have Summer Lip Shades

Rediff.com28 May 2026

This season's beauty moodboard is all about lips that do the talking. From glossy reds to soft mauves to berry tones that instantly elevate a look; the trending shades right now are versatile, wearable and surprisingly easy to pull off.

I learnt that consistency is everything in Test cricket: Manav Suthar

I learnt that consistency is everything in Test cricket: Manav Suthar

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar said that his maiden Test appearance taught him that consistency and patience are the biggest virtues in the longest format.

Bhumi, Manushi Are Making Pantsuits Look Hot

Bhumi, Manushi Are Making Pantsuits Look Hot

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Who decided pantsuits are only meant for boring boardrooms and Monday meetings?

Will 2026 Monsoon Be The Driest Since 2015?

Will 2026 Monsoon Be The Driest Since 2015?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The IMD is predicting close to a 60% probability of deficient rainfall, which means there is a strong possibility that the monsoon this year will be poor.

IPL 2026: Sai Sudharsan ready to haunt RCB again in knockouts

IPL 2026: Sai Sudharsan ready to haunt RCB again in knockouts

Rediff.com26 May 2026

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will have their task cut out against Gujarat Titans in the Qualifier one, to get Sudharsan out

French Open: Zverev joins Grand Slam club with hard-fought win over Cobolli

French Open: Zverev joins Grand Slam club with hard-fought win over Cobolli

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Alexander Zverev finally ended his long wait for a Grand Slam title by winning the French Open men's singles crown on Sunday, defeating Italy's Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 6-7(5), 6-1 in a keenly contested final.

Recipes: Ek Handi Ka Dal Chawal, Zaali Cutlets

Recipes: Ek Handi Ka Dal Chawal, Zaali Cutlets

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Gujarati Khoja or Ismaili dishes are simple yet deliciously prepared in a unique traditional way.

Two Himanshu Bhau Gang Shooters Nabbed After Gurugram Encounter

Two Himanshu Bhau Gang Shooters Nabbed After Gurugram Encounter

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Gurugram Police arrested two alleged sharpshooters linked to the Himanshu Bhau gang after an encounter on the Delhi-Jaipur highway. The suspects, who sustained leg injuries during the exchange of fire, have multiple criminal cases against them, including murder and robbery.

Ananya Panday Is Truly A...

Ananya Panday Is Truly A...

Rediff.com22 May 2026

With Chand Mera Dil hitting the big screens, Ananya Panday seems to be fully leaning into her soft-glam, dreamy-girl era. There's always something youthful and effortlessly pretty about her style.

Meenakshi Govindhrajan Does Indian With A Twist!

Meenakshi Govindhrajan Does Indian With A Twist!

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Meenakshi Govindhrajan really understands the assignment when it comes to fusion fashion.

The Doctor Who Saved Thousands Of Babies

The Doctor Who Saved Thousands Of Babies

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Thousands and thousands and thousands of adults owe their lives to the commitment and medical fervour of Dr Armida Fernandez, who a grateful nation honoured with the Padma Shri this year.

Disclosure Day Review: Close Encounters of The Tiresome Kind

Disclosure Day Review: Close Encounters of The Tiresome Kind

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Steven Spielberg's latest sci-fi offering Disclosure Day attempts to blend political thriller elements with an alien narrative, but despite strong performances and moments of suspense, it ultimately leaves viewers with too many unanswered questions and a somewhat unearned climax laments Sreeju Sudhakaran.

National Record Broken Twice In Thrilling 100m Race

National Record Broken Twice In Thrilling 100m Race

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The national record in the men's 100m race was broken twice within minutes at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, with Gurindervir Singh initially breaking the record before Animesh Kujur reclaimed it.

Seeds shocked at French Open: Medvedev stunned by wildcard Walton

Seeds shocked at French Open: Medvedev stunned by wildcard Walton

Rediff.com26 May 2026

Daniil Medvedev's struggles at Roland Garros continued as Australian wildcard Adam Walton stunned the former world number one in a thrilling five-set first-round upset at the French Open.

Riding Streetcars And Sandwiching Across San Francisco

Riding Streetcars And Sandwiching Across San Francisco

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Grill these drippy avocado sandwiches, stuffed with cheese and mayo a la San Francisco.

Sara Is A Little About Drama, A Little About...

Sara Is A Little About Drama, A Little About...

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Sara Ali Khan has quietly become one of Bollywood's most underrated fashion girls. With the Pati Patni Aur Woh Do actress, there's always a little drama, a little experimentation and a lot of confidence in the way she carries her looks.

'Mohammad Deepak' asked to vacate gym over unpaid rent, plans to relocate

'Mohammad Deepak' asked to vacate gym over unpaid rent, plans to relocate

Rediff.com25 May 2026

On January 26, Deepak confronted Bajrang Dal members who were demanding that a 70-year-old shop owner, Vakil Ahmed, change the name of his shop, 'Baba' clothing store, on Patel Marg.

The Man Who Left Rashtrapati Bhavan To Live In A Hut

The Man Who Left Rashtrapati Bhavan To Live In A Hut

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

After living in India's most palatial residence for 12 years, India's first President Dr Rajendra Prasad returned to his simple hut on the banks of the Ganga. He never owned a house of his lifetime.

Jarange ends fast after talks with govt delegation

Jarange ends fast after talks with govt delegation

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has ended his indefinite fast after talks with Maharashtra government representatives, who submitted a 12-point proposal to him.

9 Cocktails That Belong On The Naughty List

9 Cocktails That Belong On The Naughty List

Rediff.com26 May 2026

What exactly makes a cocktail unforgettable the flavour, the booze, or the outrageously naughty name?

World Chess Championship: 'Gukesh is a smart player, don't see any weakness in his game'

World Chess Championship: 'Gukesh is a smart player, don't see any weakness in his game'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

D Gukesh's prolonged form slump might be a talking point in the chess world right now but his World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov sees no obvious weakness in the Indian's game.

Suruchi And Esha Shine At ISSF World Cup In Munich

Suruchi And Esha Shine At ISSF World Cup In Munich

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Suruchi Inder Singh won gold and Esha Singh won silver in the women's 10m air pistol at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, boosting India to the top of the medal tally.

Janhvi Kapoor, Alia Bhatt Love This Bold Neckline

Janhvi Kapoor, Alia Bhatt Love This Bold Neckline

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Deep necklines are no longer just a red carpet trend; they've officially become a fashion power move.

India Women Beat England In T20I Series Opener

India Women Beat England In T20I Series Opener

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia scored half-centuries, and debutant Nandani Sharma impressed with the ball as India defeated England by 38 runs in the first T20I.