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Ireland upset fancied India by 34 runs in T20I series opener

Ireland upset fancied India by 34 runs in T20I series opener

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Ireland scripted history by registering their first-ever win over India, handing the visitors a 34-run defeat in the first T20I in Belfast on Friday. This is Ireland's first victory over India in any format.

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.

Can India overcome glaring flaws to win T20 World Cup?

Can India overcome glaring flaws to win T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

India head into the Women's T20 World Cup with questions over their bowling attack, top-order form and squad balance. Harmanpreet Kaur's side will need key players to deliver if they are to challenge for another ICC title.

Kohli-Anushka Celebrate IPL Win With The Birlas

Kohli-Anushka Celebrate IPL Win With The Birlas

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Virat Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma celebrated Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2026 title triumph with the team's new owners Kumar Mangalam Birla and his family.

Sooryavanshi will be a force for Indian cricket, world cricket: Sangakkara

Sooryavanshi will be a force for Indian cricket, world cricket: Sangakkara

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Rajasthan Royals' head coach Kumar Sangakkara and Royal Challengers Bengaluru's batting coach Dinesh Karthik have lauded 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, highlighting his exceptional talent, grounded nature, and immense confidence.

Suffering From PMOS? Yoga Can Help

Suffering From PMOS? Yoga Can Help

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

'Integrating yoga, meditation and other stress management strategies with standard medical treatment can help improve both physical and emotional health outcomes in women with PMOS.'

Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi debut? Shreyas Iyer finally breaks silence

Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi debut? Shreyas Iyer finally breaks silence

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

India captain Shreyas Iyer addressed the media ahead of the T20I series opener against England, discussing team selection, particularly the potential debut of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Iyer emphasised the importance of backing experienced players who won the T20 World Cup and reflected on India's recent series loss to Ireland, highlighting lessons learned for the upcoming challenging series in England.

How Abhishek Sharma's wicket was crucial to NZ win

How Abhishek Sharma's wicket was crucial to NZ win

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The opener also milked 100 runs for the opening wicket with Devon Conway.

Govt warns Meta over WhatsApp username feature, slaps notice

Govt warns Meta over WhatsApp username feature, slaps notice

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

The Indian government has issued a notice to Meta regarding WhatsApp's upcoming username feature, warning the platform not to roll it out until concerns about potential fraud, impersonation, and public safety are addressed to the government's satisfaction.

Aamir-Kareena-Salman Celebrate 25 Years Of Lagaan

Aamir-Kareena-Salman Celebrate 25 Years Of Lagaan

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Aamir Khan hosted a star-studded event to celebrate 25 years of his iconic film Lagaan, which was released in 2001 and received an Oscar nomination.

The Great Collapse: How India's Big T20 Shake-Up Failed

The Great Collapse: How India's Big T20 Shake-Up Failed

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

The Indian team, which looked invincible under Suryakumar Yadav, has suddenly hit rock bottom a few months after winning the T20 World Cup.

Will Your Kids Pay For Your Retirement?

Will Your Kids Pay For Your Retirement?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Your children may always love you but should you expect them to to finance your retirement in today's economy?

Pritam Kendre Secures Gold For India In 10m Air Rifle

Pritam Kendre Secures Gold For India In 10m Air Rifle

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Teenager Pritam Kendre won a gold medal in the men's 10m air rifle at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Suhl, Germany, contributing to India's growing medal tally of 11, including five golds. India also secured a bronze in the women's 25m pistol team event, showcasing strong performances from its young shooting contingent.

Abhishek Sharma's batting: There's method in the madness

Abhishek Sharma's batting: There's method in the madness

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

New Zealand batter Mark Chapman said Abhishek Sharma's breathtaking six-hitting is driven by planning and game awareness, adding that the Kiwis will look to learn from the Indian opener ahead of the T20 World Cup.

India Aim to Seal Series While Testing New Combinations Against Afghanistan

India Aim to Seal Series While Testing New Combinations Against Afghanistan

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

India will look to seal the ODI series against Afghanistan while continuing to test combinations for the 2027 World Cup, with Kuldeep Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal among those pushing for opportunities in the second match.

Parents' association slams CBSE's 'rushed' on-screen marking system

Parents' association slams CBSE's 'rushed' on-screen marking system

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The Delhi Parents Association (DPA) has criticised the CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class 12 answer sheet evaluation, alleging it was rushed, lacked adequate preparation and training for teachers, and led to discrepancies in results. DPA president Aprajita Gautam claimed the trial run was too short and feedback from teachers was insufficient.

Kohli misses Afghanistan ODIs due to hamstring injury; Gaikwad likely to join squad

Kohli misses Afghanistan ODIs due to hamstring injury; Gaikwad likely to join squad

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury, a rare occurrence for the exceptionally fit batsman. The news comes amidst uncertainty over Rohit Sharma's full availability for the series, also due to a hamstring issue, sparking discussions about the future of both senior players in the ODI format.

Tejaswini And Her Many Moods

Tejaswini And Her Many Moods

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Tejaswini Sharma is the kind of girl whose Instagram scroll never gets boring. From soft, dreamy looks to bold, edgy fits and everything in between, her feed is a full-blown fashion flipbook.

India eye KL Rahul at No. 3 vs Afghanistan after Ishan Kishan's ODI recall

India eye KL Rahul at No. 3 vs Afghanistan after Ishan Kishan's ODI recall

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Ishan Kishan's wicket-keeping drills ahead of the series opener suggested India could be considering a revised role for KL Rahul in the ODI setup.

Varun Dhawan's 10 Best Roles, Ranked

Varun Dhawan's 10 Best Roles, Ranked

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Before Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai hits the screens, we rank Varun Dhawan's best films from passably entertaining to outright fantastic.

India's Top Shuttlers Ready For Macau Open Challenge

India's Top Shuttlers Ready For Macau Open Challenge

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Indian badminton players, led by Isharani Baruah and Kiran, are set to compete in the Macau Open Super 300, with a strong contingent across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories. The tournament, starting Tuesday, will see several Indian shuttlers facing international opponents in their opening rounds.

India's Top Shuttlers Ready For Macau Open Challenge

India's Top Shuttlers Ready For Macau Open Challenge

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Indian badminton players, led by Isharani Baruah and Kiran, are set to compete in the Macau Open Super 300, with a strong contingent across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories. The tournament, starting Tuesday, will see several Indian shuttlers facing international opponents in their opening rounds.

Lucknow fire: Autopsy reveals all 15 suffocated to death

Lucknow fire: Autopsy reveals all 15 suffocated to death

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

A post-mortem report for the 15 victims of the Lucknow Aliganj fire revealed that they died from suffocation due to smoke inhalation, not major burn injuries. Doctors found soot in nasal passages and swelling around faces, indicating heavy smoke exposure. The tragedy has led to a high-level probe, arrests, and a directive for fire safety inspections across Uttar Pradesh.

'Earlier return could've changed MI's fate': Harbhajan on Rohit

'Earlier return could've changed MI's fate': Harbhajan on Rohit

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Harbhajan Singh believes Mumbai Indians' IPL playoff chances were hampered by Rohit Sharma's delayed return from a hamstring injury. He highlights Sharma's impactful innings against Lucknow Super Giants and suggests that an earlier recovery could have changed MI's fortunes.

Fit Hardik Pandya could be India's X-factor at 2027 World Cup: WV Raman

Fit Hardik Pandya could be India's X-factor at 2027 World Cup: WV Raman

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Former India coach WV Raman says a fully fit Hardik Pandya could provide India the edge at the 2027 ODI World Cup, highlighting his all-round value while urging the team management to use the next 12-15 months to experiment with combinations and define player roles.

Is Rs 1 Cr Enough For Retirement?

Is Rs 1 Cr Enough For Retirement?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Of course, NOT! Here's why. And here's how you can increase your Rs 1 crore retirement corpus.

Worried Children, stressed parents join 'Cockroach' protest

Worried Children, stressed parents join 'Cockroach' protest

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Students, college-goers, competitive exam aspirants, and parents gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi for a protest organised by supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party, expressing deep concerns over recurring examination controversies, result uncertainties, and a perceived lack of accountability within the education system.

India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI: India captain Gill hails debutants Brar, Dubey

India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI: India captain Gill hails debutants Brar, Dubey

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Shubman Gill praised pacer Gurnoor Brar and left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey for their impressive debuts in India's one-sided victory over Afghanistan in the rain-curtailed first ODI.

'Why is Gill not in T20s?' Azharuddin asks

'Why is Gill not in T20s?' Azharuddin asks

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin has voiced concerns over the current Indian cricket team selections, particularly questioning Shubman Gill's exclusion from T20Is and the non-selection of domestic stalwarts Sarfaraz Khan and Auqib Nabi for the Test squad. Azharuddin stressed the importance of consistent performance and the need for more Test cricket, while also commenting on captaincy roles and player retirements.

IPL 2026: Kishan, Abhishek, Klaasen blistering fifties help SRH trounce RCB

IPL 2026: Kishan, Abhishek, Klaasen blistering fifties help SRH trounce RCB

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 55 runs, but RCB secured the top spot in the IPL standings due to their net run rate. SRH posted a formidable 255/4, while RCB reached their target of 166 to ensure a top-two finish.

Congress leaders undermined Meenakshi Natarajan's RS chances, says MP CM

Congress leaders undermined Meenakshi Natarajan's RS chances, says MP CM

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has dismissed allegations of 'seat theft' in the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls, asserting that Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination was deliberately undermined by her own party leaders who were vying for the same seat.

No grounds to reject Natarajan's nomination: Former MP Assembly official

No grounds to reject Natarajan's nomination: Former MP Assembly official

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A former principal secretary of the Madhya Pradesh assembly, Bhagwandev Israni, has claimed that Congress nominee Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha poll nomination was wrongly rejected, arguing she was not required to disclose information as no FIR or chargesheet had been filed against her.

When Was The Last Time Pakistan Beat India?

When Was The Last Time Pakistan Beat India?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

India-Pakistan matches were never meant to be predictable -- it was meant to be unforgettable, notes K R Nayar.

Raakh Review: Disturbing Violence

Raakh Review: Disturbing Violence

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Ali Fazal brings a wounded ferocity to his role that makes it one of his best performances so far, notes Deepa Gahlot.

T20 World Cup, India vs Zimbabwe: Will Sanju Samson Replace Abhishek Sharma?

T20 World Cup, India vs Zimbabwe: Will Sanju Samson Replace Abhishek Sharma?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the must-win match against Zimbabwe on Thursday?

Delhi high court refuses to intervene in Cockroach Janta Party protest

Delhi high court refuses to intervene in Cockroach Janta Party protest

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The Delhi High Court has refused to hear a petition seeking intervention against a protest called by the digital outfit 'Cockroach Janta Party' at Jantar Mantar on June 6. The petition raised concerns about law and order and sought crowd-control measures, alleging the group was involved in "transnational institutional destabilization."

How Yastika Bhatia Overcame Injury To Star Against England

How Yastika Bhatia Overcame Injury To Star Against England

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Yastika Bhatia made a remarkable comeback from an ACL injury, scoring a match-winning half-century against England in the first women's T20I. Bhatia's resilience and partnership with Jemimah Rodrigues led India to a 38-run victory.

Forward Deployed Engineers In High Demand

Forward Deployed Engineers In High Demand

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

In the first three quarters of 2025, FDE job demand jumped by nearly 800 per cent.

June's OTT Watchlist: Dhurandhar 2, Raja Shivaji, Maa Behen

June's OTT Watchlist: Dhurandhar 2, Raja Shivaji, Maa Behen

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

It's going to be a busy month on OTT as several series and original movies get ready for release. June's OTT guide also includes quite a few digital premieres of theatrical releases.

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

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

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

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