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Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma to lead India's charge at Orleans Masters after Prannoy injury

Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma to lead India's charge at Orleans Masters after Prannoy injury

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Young badminton players Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma will lead the Indian contingent at the Orleans Masters Super 300 tournament after HS Prannoy's withdrawal due to a shoulder injury.

How Indian Shuttlers Began Their US Open Campaign With Dominant Wins

How Indian Shuttlers Began Their US Open Campaign With Dominant Wins

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Indian badminton stars Tanvi Sharma and Kidambi Srikanth, along with other compatriots, secured comfortable victories in their opening matches at the US Open badminton tournament. The wins mark a strong start for the Indian contingent in both singles and mixed doubles categories.

Review: New Honda City Hybrid Is Jack Of All Trades And Masters A Few

Review: New Honda City Hybrid Is Jack Of All Trades And Masters A Few

Rediff.com30 May 2026

The new City hybrid might seem expensive at Rs 21 lakh but offers a hybrid powertrain with excellent efficiency plus more aggressive styling.

Indian Shuttlers Face Early Exits At Canada Open

Indian Shuttlers Face Early Exits At Canada Open

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Indian badminton players, including Kidambi Srikanth, faced a challenging start at the Canada Open Super 300 event, with most shuttlers failing to advance past the opening round. Only Tanya Hemnath and Aakarshi Kashyap secured spots in the women's singles second round.

Birthday Special: Dhanush's 10 Best Films

Birthday Special: Dhanush's 10 Best Films

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

From intense gangster epics to tender slice-of-life dramas, these 10 films showcase why Dhanush remains one of Indian cinema's most versatile leading men.

Indonesia Masters: Sindhu, Lakshya knocked out

Indonesia Masters: Sindhu, Lakshya knocked out

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Sindhu, Lakshya lose in quarterfinals; Indian challenge ends in Indonesia Masters

Gupta Holds Top Spot After Seventh Round In Pune

Gupta Holds Top Spot After Seventh Round In Pune

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta maintained his sole lead in the Pune International Grandmaster Round Robin chess tournament after drawing with IM Akshay Borgaonkar in the seventh round. Other Indian players, IM Kushagra Mohan and IM Ashwath S, also performed well, securing third and second places respectively.

Chennai Express, Ishq, Dhamaal: 10 Corny Comedies We Love!

Chennai Express, Ishq, Dhamaal: 10 Corny Comedies We Love!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

These goofy 10 may not be as pop culturally potent as the likes of comic classics Andaz Apna Apna, Dulhe Raja, Hera Pheri, Chachi 420, Coolie No 1, Lage Raho Munnabhai or Stree but its madcap humour enjoys a loyal following of its own.

Meet The Top 5 Men's Contenders At Wimbledon

Meet The Top 5 Men's Contenders At Wimbledon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Defending champion Jannik Sinner returns to the All England Club as the top seed and still the player to beat.

Jana Nayagan Review: Mass-y For Fans, Messy For Others

Jana Nayagan Review: Mass-y For Fans, Messy For Others

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

C Joseph Vijay's Jana Nayagan is not just a film but a potent political statement, strategically crafted to align with his political aspirations and claim the legacy of M G Ramachandran, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Moments That Defined 2026 World Cup

Moments That Defined 2026 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to Cape Verde's fairytale run, VAR controversies and unforgettable fan moments, relive the memories that made the 2026 FIFA World Cup the biggest and most dramatic tournament in history.

The youngest man to win an ATP Masters 1000 match since Nadal...

The youngest man to win an ATP Masters 1000 match since Nadal...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

17-year-old beat Zachary Svajda at the Miami Open on Thursday to become the youngest man to win an ATP Masters 1000 match since Rafael Nadal in 2003.

Super-sub Torres stars as Spain down 10-man Argentina to win FIFA World Cup 2026 title

Super-sub Torres stars as Spain down 10-man Argentina to win FIFA World Cup 2026 title

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

It's goalless at half-time in the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain in New York on Sunday.

Gupta Secures Top Spot At Pune Grandmaster Chess Event

Gupta Secures Top Spot At Pune Grandmaster Chess Event

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Indian Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta has taken the sole lead in the Pune International Grandmaster Round Robin Chess tournament after drawing his fourth-round match. He is followed by Advik Agarwal and Vaidyanathan Kannan, with Kannan losing his joint lead.

Thank You For Reminding Us Courage Never Goes Out Of Fashion

Thank You For Reminding Us Courage Never Goes Out Of Fashion

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

You blurred the line between online and offline activism until supporting a cause became part of everyday culture. And something remarkable happened.
People who weren't participating didn't just disagree. Many felt they were missing out on being part of an important moment.

Yellamaraju Climbs Leaderboard Amidst Tough Scottish Open Conditions

Yellamaraju Climbs Leaderboard Amidst Tough Scottish Open Conditions

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

Indo-Canadian golfer Sudarshan Yellamaraju has surged into a tie for sixth place at the Scottish Open, just two strokes off the lead, after a stellar second round. Amidst challenging conditions that saw top players exit, Yellamaraju's strong performance puts him in contention for his first DP World Tour win. Rory McIlroy, Tom Kim, and Jordan Smith share the lead.

Sindhu Advances To Japan Open Final After Chen Yufei Retirement

Sindhu Advances To Japan Open Final After Chen Yufei Retirement

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has reached her first final in over two years at the Japan Open. Her opponent, Tokyo Olympics champion Chen Yufei of China, retired midway through their women's singles semifinal due to a hamstring injury. Sindhu was leading 21-19, 15-10 when Chen was forced to pull out. Sindhu will now face the winner of the second semifinal between Japan's Akane Yamaguchi and Indonesia's Putri Kusuma Wardani.

Nabha Is A Treat To The Eyes

Nabha Is A Treat To The Eyes

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Nabha Natesh has mastered the art of making traditional fashion feel effortlessly glamorous. The Nagabandham actress gravitates towards timeless Indian silhouettes with a contemporary twist.

5 Memorable Chocolate Factory Tours

5 Memorable Chocolate Factory Tours

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

The best addresses to see chocolate being made.

Yellamaraju Leads Indian-Origin Charge At Genesis Scottish Open

Yellamaraju Leads Indian-Origin Charge At Genesis Scottish Open

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Indian-origin golfers Sudarshan Yellamaraju and Sahith Theegala made their mark on the opening day of the Genesis Scottish Open. Yellamaraju carded a two-under 68, placing him tied 27th, while Theegala finished even-par 70, tied 72nd. Rory McIlroy shares the lead with a five-under 65.

Yellamaraju Leads Indian-Origin Charge At Genesis Scottish Open

Yellamaraju Leads Indian-Origin Charge At Genesis Scottish Open

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Indian-origin golfers Sudarshan Yellamaraju and Sahith Theegala made their mark on the opening day of the Genesis Scottish Open. Yellamaraju carded a two-under 68, placing him tied 27th, while Theegala finished even-par 70, tied 72nd. Rory McIlroy shares the lead with a five-under 65.

How Sinner Overcame French Open Disappointment For Wimbledon Glory

How Sinner Overcame French Open Disappointment For Wimbledon Glory

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon title, crediting intensive training after a surprising early exit from the French Open. He defeated Alexander Zverev in the final, marking his fifth major title and highlighting his dedication and resilience.

Wimbledon 2026: Defending champ Swiatek shocked by promising star Eala

Wimbledon 2026: Defending champ Swiatek shocked by promising star Eala

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Philippines' Eala beat the World No 3 Swiatek 7-6(9), 6-2 on a centre court duel to advance to the fourth round.

Israeli soldier killed, 7 injured in Hezbollah attack

Israeli soldier killed, 7 injured in Hezbollah attack

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

An Israeli soldier was killed and seven others, including a colonel, were injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) struck a vehicle during combat operations in southern Lebanon. The attack, attributed to Iran-backed Hezbollah, also involved explosive-laden drones.

From Meiyazhagan To Manjummel Boys: 10 Films Ignored At The National Film Awards

From Meiyazhagan To Manjummel Boys: 10 Films Ignored At The National Film Awards

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

From All We Imagine As Light to Kishkindha Kaandam, these outstanding films deserved National Film Awards far more than several of this year's winners.

Rohit Sharma Still Has Unfinished Business

Rohit Sharma Still Has Unfinished Business

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

The Hitman still probably hurts over missing World Cup glory in 2011 and his stellar career rightfully deserves one last hurrah at the ODI World Cup.

Kidambi Srikanth Goes Down Fighting In US Open Badminton Final

Kidambi Srikanth Goes Down Fighting In US Open Badminton Final

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Kidambi Srikanth ended his impressive run with a runner-up finish at the US Open Super 300 badminton tournament after going down fighting in three games to Chinese Taipei's Su Li-yang.

Times Square turns yoga hub as thousands join global event

Times Square turns yoga hub as thousands join global event

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Thousands of Yoga enthusiasts and practitioners assembled at the iconic Times Square here on Sunday for a day-long session of the ancient Indian practice to commemorate International Day of Yoga.

Ashmita Chaliha Continues Strong Comeback At Macau Open

Ashmita Chaliha Continues Strong Comeback At Macau Open

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha has advanced to the women's singles semifinals of the Macau Open Super 300 tournament, defeating Kim Min Sun. This marks her first BWF tour event semifinal this year, following a successful return from injury. However, compatriot Anmol Kharb was eliminated in the quarterfinals.

Giorgia Meloni, Carlos Alcaraz congratulate Jannik Sinner on retaining Wimbledon crown

Giorgia Meloni, Carlos Alcaraz congratulate Jannik Sinner on retaining Wimbledon crown

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and rival Carlos Alcaraz led congratulations for Jannik Sinner after he successfully defended his Wimbledon men's singles title, a victory that also significantly widened his lead over Alcaraz in the 'Big Titles' race.

10 AI Careers For Fresh Graduates

10 AI Careers For Fresh Graduates

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Dr Lovi Raj Gupta, pro vice-chancellor, Lovely Professional University, explains how aspiring professionals can equip themselves for a competitive AI-driven job market.

The Dhamaal Movies, Ranked

The Dhamaal Movies, Ranked

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

From hilarious treasure hunts to recycled jokes, here's how every Dhamaal film stacks up from worst to best.

'Engine of plunder': Cong targets MP CM over Ujjain land scam

'Engine of plunder': Cong targets MP CM over Ujjain land scam

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Madhya Pradesh BJP president Hemant Khandelwal has termed the land scam allegations against Yadav as "baseless", saying whenever the state has a CM from the backward class, the Congress attempts to weaken him.

Giant-killer Devika powers into Thailand Masters final

Giant-killer Devika powers into Thailand Masters final

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Devika Sihag enters maiden Super 300 final at Thailand Masters

3 Chair Yoga Poses You Can Try In Office

3 Chair Yoga Poses You Can Try In Office

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Yoga expert Pushpa R recommends three seated yoga poses that will help you stretch, relax and feel flexible at work.

IPL 2026: Lungi Ngidi reveals how he mastered the dipping slower ball

IPL 2026: Lungi Ngidi reveals how he mastered the dipping slower ball

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Lungi Ngidi discusses the development and effectiveness of his dipping slower ball in the IPL, highlighting its importance in T20 cricket and the mental fortitude required to execute it under pressure.

How Delhi International Open Is Nurturing India's Chess Talent

How Delhi International Open Is Nurturing India's Chess Talent

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

The 22nd Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament, scheduled for January 2027, will feature a record-breaking prize pool of Rs 1.32 crore, making it the open tournament with the highest prize money globally. The event will have three categories, attracting FIDE-rated players, Grandmasters, and amateurs alike, with over 3,000 participants expected. This tournament has historically been crucial for developing Indian chess talent, including stars like D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa, and aims to establish New Delhi as a global chess hub.

US, Japan Hold Key Patents In Rare Earth Tech, Study Finds

US, Japan Hold Key Patents In Rare Earth Tech, Study Finds

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

A new study reveals that despite China's significant control over global rare earth mining and processing, its dominance has a critical weakness: the US and Japan hold the majority of core patents for advanced rare earth functional material technologies. This technological gap means China lags in higher-value applications, impacting its strategic advantage in the industry.

Thailand Masters: Baruah stuns second seed, storms into quarters

Thailand Masters: Baruah stuns second seed, storms into quarters

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

India's Isharani Baruah upset second seed Sung Shuo Yun of South Korea to enter the women's singles quarterfinals of the Thailand Masters badminton event, Bangkok, on Thursday.

Devika Sihag, Rounak Chouhan, Kidambi Srikanth Reach US Open Semifinals

Devika Sihag, Rounak Chouhan, Kidambi Srikanth Reach US Open Semifinals

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Indian badminton players Devika Sihag, Rounak Chouhan, and Kidambi Srikanth have advanced to the semifinals of the US Open badminton tournament in Fullerton, USA. Sihag caused an upset by defeating third seed Riko Gunji, while Chouhan continued his strong performance. Srikanth's win sets up the possibility of an all-Indian final.