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Buttler: 14-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Is a Future Superstar

Buttler: 14-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Is a Future Superstar

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Jos Buttler has hailed 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the best player he has ever seen after the Indian prodigy's record-breaking U-19 World Cup final century.

Esha, Bhavitha Take Over Paris Haute Couture Week 2026

Esha, Bhavitha Take Over Paris Haute Couture Week 2026

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Paris Fashion Week 2026 had no shortage of glamour, but two Indian faces, Esha Gupta and Bhavitha Mandava made it extra special.

T20 World Cup 2026: Debutants Who Could Write History

T20 World Cup 2026: Debutants Who Could Write History

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

New faces with big dreams. These players are set to step onto the T20 World Cup stage for the first time.

Kohli Back In Vijay Hazare Trophy After 15 Years!

Kohli Back In Vijay Hazare Trophy After 15 Years!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli returns to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy -- India's national ODI tournament -- after 15 years with his previous match in the competition dating back to February 18, 2010.

Assam Cong ex-chief Borah quits, seeks time as BJP woos him

Assam Cong ex-chief Borah quits, seeks time as BJP woos him

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Borah told reporters outside his residence that he has sought time from the Congress high command to reconsider his decision

'T20 is thrilling, but base of game is Test cricket'

'T20 is thrilling, but base of game is Test cricket'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Kapil backs India in T20s, stresses focus on Test cricket

Five Shots By A Girl That Shook An Empire

Five Shots By A Girl That Shook An Empire

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Bina Das, 21, got up at her graduating ceremony to assassinate the governor of Bengal. He escaped and she was imprisoned for 9 years.

How India Plays Cricket

How India Plays Cricket

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

In India, cricket games are part of our geographical landscape like the Ganga or the Himalayas or the Western Ghats or Kanyakumari. Millions of games unfold across India at any time of day. Travel in any direction and you are bound to see a cricket game in progress -- be it urban gully cricket to games on dusty village grounds to roaring stadiums to famous greens that cradled cricket like Shivaji Park or Azad Maidan.

Heavy sell-off in IT counters; Sensex ends up 79 points

Heavy sell-off in IT counters; Sensex ends up 79 points

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally higher on Wednesday as a sharp decline in IT blue-chip stocks restricted the rally in the markets.

Pathan questions India for limiting Ro-Ko to 3 ODIs

Pathan questions India for limiting Ro-Ko to 3 ODIs

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

As India approaches a new year of cricketing action, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan questioned that with ODI-exclusive stalwarts in such impressive form, why there are no more five-match ODI series or any triangular/quadrangular series taking place.

No Oscar Nomination For Homebound; Sinners Breaks Record

No Oscar Nomination For Homebound; Sinners Breaks Record

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Homebound missed an Oscar nomination; Sinners broke the record by getting the most nominations ever, at 16 counts.

Kohli chants 'Jai Shree Mahakal' ahead of NZ ODI decider

Kohli chants 'Jai Shree Mahakal' ahead of NZ ODI decider

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Former Indian skipper and star cricketer Virat Kohli, along with spinner Kuldeep Yadav, offered prayers at Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Saturday.

BCCI backs ICC stance on sportsmanship over Pak boycott

BCCI backs ICC stance on sportsmanship over Pak boycott

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla said that the BCCI completely agrees with the ICC and the Indian cricket board won't make any comments on the boycott until we speak with the ICC.

FTA to boost marine products; concerns over farm exports' non-tariff barriers

FTA to boost marine products; concerns over farm exports' non-tariff barriers

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

India's marine product exports facing rough weather from punitive US tariffs are expected to get a big boost following the reduction of 26 per cent tariff as part of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), but concerns over non-tariff barriers, which are a dominant aspect of marine trade to the EU, still remain.

T20 WC: Last-over drama! England survive scare, edge Nepal

T20 WC: Last-over drama! England survive scare, edge Nepal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

IMAGES from the ICC 2026 T20 World Cup match played between England and Nepal in Mumbai on Sunday

Suryakumar Yadav hails batting recovery after early wobble

Suryakumar Yadav hails batting recovery after early wobble

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

India captain Suryakumar Yadav praised his side's batting resilience after recovering from 25/2 to post a big total against New Zealand in the Nagpur T20I.

Trophies, Transition, Heartbreak: Team India's Roller Coaster 2025

Trophies, Transition, Heartbreak: Team India's Roller Coaster 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

While the white-ball trophy cabinet kept getting heavier, Team India's fortunes in Test cricket swung wildly between hope and despair in 2025.

What Were Tamannaah, Shanaya, Ashnoor Upto?

What Were Tamannaah, Shanaya, Ashnoor Upto?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

They were at the Elle List 2026 party; it wasn't just another red carpet night where fashion stopped at pretty outfits. This one came with intent.

'Hopefully Rohit and Kohli don't score'

'Hopefully Rohit and Kohli don't score'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'The game a couple of days ago was very, very close. So it was good to get here today. And, you know, beautiful practice wicket. So hopefully another cracking game tomorrow.'

Coin Curse: India's Toss Loss Hits Historic 20

Coin Curse: India's Toss Loss Hits Historic 20

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

India's staggering, unwanted run of consecutive ODI toss losses extended to 20 matches.

No Indian, no Pakistani when you represent the USA: Monank Patel

No Indian, no Pakistani when you represent the USA: Monank Patel

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

USA captain Monank Patel reflects on sharing the Wankhede with Jasprit Bumrah, his move to the US, cricket's rise in America and leading a diverse team at the T20 World Cup.

Pamela Conti named new head coach of Indian U-17 women's team

Pamela Conti named new head coach of Indian U-17 women's team

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Former Italy international Pamela Conti was on Sunday named head coach of the Indian women's U-17 team to take charge of the country's AFC Asian Cup campaign later this year, second such appointment of a national side this month made by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Aamir Khan Moves In With Gauri Spratt

Aamir Khan Moves In With Gauri Spratt

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Aamir Khan on Gauri Spratt: 'In my heart, I'm already married to her'

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla said that head coach Gautam Gambhir has a firm grip on the team and is popular among the players.

60 Years On This Week, Indira Gandhi Became Prime Minister

60 Years On This Week, Indira Gandhi Became Prime Minister

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

In a culture where children take up the profession of their father, her becoming a politician was seen as natural and acceptable.

Riddhi, The Cutie To Watch Out For!

Riddhi, The Cutie To Watch Out For!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

With Raja Saab ready to introduce her to a wider audience, Riddhi Kumar is already turning heads for more than just her screen presence.

Manika Makes India Proud At Miss Universe

Manika Makes India Proud At Miss Universe

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Manika Vishwakarma walked into Miss Universe not just as a contestant, but as a statement of modern India -- confident, cultured and completely in her element.

When Will RoKo Return To Action?

When Will RoKo Return To Action?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to return to international duties in June when India host Afghanistan for a three-match ODI series.

Amelia Valverde appointed head coach of Indian women's football team

Amelia Valverde appointed head coach of Indian women's football team

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Amelia Valverde named coach of Indian senior women's football team

After stint in Greek League, Manisha Kalyan moves to Peru

After stint in Greek League, Manisha Kalyan moves to Peru

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Renowned Indian women's team midfielder Manisha Kalyan has been signed up by Peruvian club Alianza Lima, a move aimed at bolstering the "team's attack"

India, US engaged on early trade deal as space tie-up deepens: Envoy Kwatra

India, US engaged on early trade deal as space tie-up deepens: Envoy Kwatra

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Kwatra termed India's successful launch of an American communication satellite on Wednesday as a 'very important and big day' for partnership between Washington and New Delhi, saying it caps a series of achievements in 2025 in bilateral space cooperation between the countries.

Delhi gives Messi's India Tour the perfect ending

Delhi gives Messi's India Tour the perfect ending

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The Lionel Messi G.O.A.T. India Tour that began in shambolic fashion ended in a blaze of glory as devotional fans joyously gathered to catch a glimpse of a man that does things on the field that are often beyond human comprehension.

Whoa! Just Look At Urmila, Dia...

Whoa! Just Look At Urmila, Dia...

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

At Anita Dongre's Rewild '26, the runway did not just sparkle, it told stories.

Where You Can Watch 2026 Oscar Nominees

Where You Can Watch 2026 Oscar Nominees

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

You can watch some of the Oscar nominated films on OTT.

How India Should Use Bumrah in SA T20Is

How India Should Use Bumrah in SA T20Is

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'India will have to use him carefully. If they want him to bowl three overs early, then Arshdeep Singh has to partner Bumrah in the death overs.'

Did Sinners Deserve 16 Oscar Nominations?

Did Sinners Deserve 16 Oscar Nominations?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Having grossed nearly $370 worldwide, Sinners filled up Warner Bros coffers when many of the studio's key 2025 films lost money, and deserves its many Oscar nominations.

Meet Messi's Ultimate Superfans In India!

Meet Messi's Ultimate Superfans In India!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Ichhapur tea-seller Shib Shankar Patra is one of two diehard fans handpicked for a special meet-and-greet with Argentine superstar Lionel Messi.

Forever Young At 97: The Enduring World Of Tintin

Forever Young At 97: The Enduring World Of Tintin

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Tintin Stays Timeless. From his earliest appearances to the extraordinary stories that followed, Tintin's journey is one of imagination and curiosity.

There are areas we need to reflect and do better: Gill

There are areas we need to reflect and do better: Gill

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli's batting a plus but lots of areas need improvement, says Shubman Gill

Azlan Shah Cup: India-Belgium match rescheduled

Azlan Shah Cup: India-Belgium match rescheduled

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The Indian hockey team's second round-robin match against Belgium in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup tournament was rescheduled to Tuesday due to inclement weather in the Malaysian city of Ipoh.