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Tendulkar hails Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 'He's truly special'

Tendulkar hails Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 'He's truly special'

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sachin Tendulkar has praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, urging coaches and mentors not to interfere with the youngster's natural instincts.

PV Sindhu Advances At Indonesia Open; Srikanth, Sen Bow Out

PV Sindhu Advances At Indonesia Open; Srikanth, Sen Bow Out

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu progressed to the second round of the Indonesia Open, while Kidambi Srikanth and Lakshya Sen suffered opening-round exits.

Esha Singh secures gold, sets world record at ISSF World Cup

Esha Singh secures gold, sets world record at ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com7 days ago

Esha Singh won gold in the women's 25m pistol final at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, setting a new world record score of 43. This is India's first medal at the Munich World Cup.

Sriram Balaji, Yuki Bhambri Advance In French Open Doubles

Sriram Balaji, Yuki Bhambri Advance In French Open Doubles

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Indian tennis players N Sriram Balaji and Yuki Bhambri secured victories in the first round of the French Open men's doubles, advancing to the next stage with their respective partners.

Harmanpreet Singh Returns To Captain India For FIH Pro League

Harmanpreet Singh Returns To Captain India For FIH Pro League

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Harmanpreet Singh returns to captain a 24-member Indian men's hockey squad for the European leg of the FIH Pro League, a crucial preparatory competition ahead of the World Cup in August.

Five listed Reits distributed over Rs 2,500 crore in Q4FY26

Five listed Reits distributed over Rs 2,500 crore in Q4FY26

Rediff.com26 May 2026

India's five publicly listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) collectively distributed more than Rs 2,566 crore to over 425,000 unitholders in Q4FY26, with a cumulative distribution exceeding Rs 8,900 crore for the full fiscal year.

Earth Infra Promoters Arrested In Rs 2,004 Crore Fraud Case

Earth Infra Promoters Arrested In Rs 2,004 Crore Fraud Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested four promoters of Earth Infrastructures Ltd in connection with a money laundering probe into an alleged Rs 2,004-crore homebuyer fraud that affected more than 19,000 buyers and investors.

Govt may rope in IAF to transport NEET-UG retest papers on June 21

Govt may rope in IAF to transport NEET-UG retest papers on June 21

Rediff.com6 days ago

The government is considering using the Indian Air Force to transport NEET-UG papers to ensure a secure retest on June 21, following allegations of malpractices in the original exam.

Indian National Held In Sri Lanka With Narcotics

Indian National Held In Sri Lanka With Narcotics

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A 35-year-old Indian national was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka for carrying over one kilogramme of 'Kush' narcotics.

Divya Deshmukh finds success with confession box at Norway Chess

Divya Deshmukh finds success with confession box at Norway Chess

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Divya Deshmukh has embraced the 'confession box' at Norway Chess, highlighting its potential to enhance player clarity and viewer engagement, despite its slow adoption among Indian grandmasters.

Dawood Ibrahim wanted to buy IPL team, claims Lalit Modi

Dawood Ibrahim wanted to buy IPL team, claims Lalit Modi

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi has sensationally revealed that life-threatening intimidation from underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and his crime syndicate was the primary reason for his permanent retirement from cricket administration. Modi detailed how his unyielding stance against match-fixing and refusal to cooperate with the D-Company's multi-billion-dollar betting empire led to direct threats, including a phone call from Dawood and subsequent assassination attempts.

Doctor Convicted For Dowry Death Of Wife In Delhi

Doctor Convicted For Dowry Death Of Wife In Delhi

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Delhi court has convicted a doctor from Bihar for the dowry death of his wife, who died of poisoning shortly after their marriage in 2014, due to dowry-related harassment.

SRK Didn't Like Cricket': Lalit Modi Reveals How Shah Rukh Bought KKR

SRK Didn't Like Cricket': Lalit Modi Reveals How Shah Rukh Bought KKR

Rediff.com1 days ago

Lalit Modi reveals how a hesitant Shah Rukh Khan was persuaded to buy Kolkata Knight Riders in 2008, helping create one of the IPL's most iconic franchises.

IT Stocks Fuel Sensex Rebound, Snap Four-Day Losing Streak

IT Stocks Fuel Sensex Rebound, Snap Four-Day Losing Streak

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian benchmark indices, the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty, snapped a four-day losing streak, with the Sensex climbing 382 points, primarily driven by a strong rally in IT sector shares. Major IT firms like TCS, Infosys, and HCL Tech saw significant gains, contributing to the market's recovery.

From 215 to 20: How Mamata's political empire fell in a month

From 215 to 20: How Mamata's political empire fell in a month

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress is grappling with an unprecedented political crisis following its recent electoral defeat, which has seen a significant number of its legislators openly challenging her authority and forming a rebel faction.

Sedans Hold Ground In Luxury Market Despite SUV Wave

Sedans Hold Ground In Luxury Market Despite SUV Wave

Rediff.com2 days ago

While SUVs have steadily gained share across the industry, data shows that nearly three in 10 luxury vehicles sold in India are sedans, highlighting the segment's resilience despite years of SUV-led growth.

Young Shooter Parth Mane Impresses At ISSF World Cup

Young Shooter Parth Mane Impresses At ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Young Parth Rakesh Mane finished seventh in the men's 10m air rifle competition at the ISSF World Cup in Munich. The 18-year-old shooter from Maharashtra also broke the junior national record in qualification. Other Indian shooters participated in the event, with mixed results.

India's Football Team Bows Out Of Unity Cup After Loss To Jamaica

India's Football Team Bows Out Of Unity Cup After Loss To Jamaica

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Indian men's football team experienced a disappointing debut in the Unity Cup, losing 2-0 to Jamaica in the semi-finals held in London.

TACC, NUS Join Hands To Advance Material Science

TACC, NUS Join Hands To Advance Material Science

Rediff.com2 days ago

Graphite electrode maker TACC has signed an initial agreement with the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials to collaborate in the fields of advanced materials science, nanotechnology, and related disciplines.

13 Terrific Movies That Rocked Cannes

13 Terrific Movies That Rocked Cannes

Rediff.com2 days ago

13 films from the 2026 Cannes film festival, highlighting award-winning international cinema, unexpected gems, and restored classics that truly celebrated the art of filmmaking.

CBSE opens Class 12 re-evaluation portal amid OSM glitches

CBSE opens Class 12 re-evaluation portal amid OSM glitches

Rediff.com2 days ago

The launch comes a day after a CBSE official told ANI that the portal, originally scheduled to go live on June 1, had encountered technical issues and would start soon. The delay had sparked concern among students and parents, particularly after reports of glitches during the answer-sheet access process earlier this month.

Rain brings relief to North India; Delhi sees coolest June 1 in 3 yrs

Rain brings relief to North India; Delhi sees coolest June 1 in 3 yrs

Rediff.com2 days ago

Most north Indian states reported below-normal temperatures on Monday, with rain and thunderstorms lashing parts of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh. The southwest monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala in the next two to three days.

Suruchi And Esha Shine At ISSF World Cup In Munich

Suruchi And Esha Shine At ISSF World Cup In Munich

Rediff.com5 days ago

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.

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa Stuns Carlsen; Gukesh Loses To Firouzja

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa Stuns Carlsen; Gukesh Loses To Firouzja

Rediff.com7 days ago

R Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen in the Norway Chess tournament, while D Gukesh faced another setback, losing to Alireza Firouzja.

How Satwik-Chirag Plan To Build On Singapore Open Victory

How Satwik-Chirag Plan To Build On Singapore Open Victory

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty discuss their Singapore Open victory, overcoming injuries, and their ambitions for future tournaments, including the World Championships and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

What Virat Kohli said after RCB won IPL 2026

What Virat Kohli said after RCB won IPL 2026

Rediff.com3 days ago

Virat Kohli says Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2026 title win was powered by a complete team effort, praising the squad's depth, bowling strength and belief after RCB defeated Gujarat Titans to secure their second IPL crown.

How Satwik-Chirag Plan To Build On Singapore Open Victory

How Satwik-Chirag Plan To Build On Singapore Open Victory

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty discuss their Singapore Open victory, overcoming injuries, and their ambitions for future tournaments, including the World Championships and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Gen Subramani takes charge as CDS, seeks to implement theaterisation

Gen Subramani takes charge as CDS, seeks to implement theaterisation

Rediff.com4 days ago

Gen NS Raja Subramani has taken over as India's new Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding Gen Anil Chauhan. His primary focus will be on implementing the military theaterisation plan and enhancing tri-services synergy.

Rayhan Thomas Ends UNC Health Championship At T-60

Rayhan Thomas Ends UNC Health Championship At T-60

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian golfer Rayhan Thomas finished at T-60 with a score of 5-over par at the UNC Health Championship after carding 8-over 78 on the final day. Alvaro Ortiz secured the title in a play-off against Ross Steelman.

Gill, Suryakumar excluded; Sooryavanshi in 30-man list for Asian Games

Gill, Suryakumar excluded; Sooryavanshi in 30-man list for Asian Games

Rediff.com5 days ago

Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill are missing from the list of probables for the Asian Games, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been included in the 30-member squad submitted by the BCCI to the IOA.

IOC Pays Tribute To Randhir Singh's Legacy

IOC Pays Tribute To Randhir Singh's Legacy

Rediff.com7 days ago

The International Olympic Committee mourns the death of veteran Indian sports administrator Randhir Singh, recognising his significant contributions to the Olympic Movement in India, Asia, and worldwide.

End Of An Era: Randhir Singh, Sports Icon, Dies At 79

End Of An Era: Randhir Singh, Sports Icon, Dies At 79

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Veteran sports administrator and India's first shooting gold-medallist in Asian Games, Randhir Singh, died on Wednesday after battling age-related ailments. He was 79.

Gujarat Titans hit historic low in IPL 2026 final shock

Gujarat Titans hit historic low in IPL 2026 final shock

Rediff.com3 days ago

Gujarat Titans faced a batting collapse in the IPL 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, leading to several unwanted records, including top-order failures and a long wait for their first six.

Indian Auto Sector Kicks Off FY27 with Robust Double-Digit Growth in April

Indian Auto Sector Kicks Off FY27 with Robust Double-Digit Growth in April

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches in India rose 25.4 per cent year-on-year to 4,37,312 units in April, continuing the strong demand momentum from the previous fiscal year, according to SIAM.

Trump big fan of Modi: Rubio downplays anti-India row

Trump big fan of Modi: Rubio downplays anti-India row

Rediff.com26 May 2026

President Donald Trump is a big fan of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, seeking to dismiss allegations of rising anti-India rhetoric in the US.

How Nihal Sarin Secured His Spot At The Esports World Cup

How Nihal Sarin Secured His Spot At The Esports World Cup

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin has qualified for the chess event of the upcoming Esports World Cup (EWC) in Paris through the Champions Chess Tour (CCT) leaderboard, joining teammate Aravindh Chithambaram as the second Indian player to qualify.

Protection products fuel double-digit VNB growth for major life insurers

Protection products fuel double-digit VNB growth for major life insurers

Rediff.com1 days ago

Major life insurers in India reported close to double-digit growth in the value of new business (VNB) last financial year, primarily driven by increased sales of high-margin protection and non-participating (non-par) products.

Satwik-Chirag End Title Drought At Singapore Open

Satwik-Chirag End Title Drought At Singapore Open

Rediff.com3 days ago

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the Singapore Open title, marking their first BWF World Tour crown since 2024. The victory held special significance for Satwik, who dedicated the win to his family after a period of personal challenges.

Guess Who Inspired Kangana's New Movie?

Guess Who Inspired Kangana's New Movie?

Rediff.com1 days ago

'The name Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata was given by the prime minister in 2025.'

Big Match Flop? Gill-Sudharsan Fail in IPL 2026 Final

Big Match Flop? Gill-Sudharsan Fail in IPL 2026 Final

Rediff.com3 days ago

Gujarat Titans' star openers, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, failed to deliver against Royal Challengers Bengaluru's disciplined bowling attack.