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Ranji Trophy: Manvanth Kumar's 135 Puts Karnataka on Top Against Saurashtra

Ranji Trophy: Manvanth Kumar's 135 Puts Karnataka on Top Against Saurashtra

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Manvanth Kumar's brilliant maiden first-class hundred, a composed 135 off 214 balls, enabled Karnataka to post 342 all out before their bowlers rattled Saurashtra's top-order, reducing them to 164 for four at stumps on day two of their Ranji Trophy Group B match.

Kabaddi Champions League Unveils Season 2 Coaches

Kabaddi Champions League Unveils Season 2 Coaches

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) has announced the coaches' roster for its upcoming Season 2, featuring experienced kabaddi personalities for 10 franchises. Coaches like Om Parkash Narwal and Ramesh Kumar expressed their commitment to building strong, disciplined teams. The official schedule and start date for Season 2 are yet to be revealed.

Nishad, Rinku, Soumya Clinch Gold For India At Asian Para Games

Nishad, Rinku, Soumya Clinch Gold For India At Asian Para Games

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

India's para track and field athletes delivered a stellar performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games, securing six medals, including three gold, on the opening day of athletics competitions. Long jumper Nishad Kumar, javelin thrower Rinku Hooda, and visually impaired middle-distance runner Soumya each won gold in their respective events, contributing to India's strong start.

IPO Guide: What To Check Before Investing

IPO Guide: What To Check Before Investing

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Read the prospectus as a capital allocator deciding whether the business deserves your capital at the offered price.'

Sheetal Devi Leads India's Gold Rush At Asian Para Games

Sheetal Devi Leads India's Gold Rush At Asian Para Games

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's medal tally at the Asian Para Games reached 88, with armless archer Sheetal Devi securing two gold medals. The para-athletics contingent was the largest contributor, while medals also came from swimming, badminton, and table tennis, showcasing a strong performance across multiple disciplines.

Mythbuster: Are Diet Soft Drinks Healthy?

Mythbuster: Are Diet Soft Drinks Healthy?

Rediff.com4 days ago

Zero sugar. Zero calories. Same fizzy soft a kick. It is little wonder that diet soft drinks have become something of a cult favourite among Gen Z.

'Aamir Khan Wanted To Play Ujjwal Nikam In Prahaar'

'Aamir Khan Wanted To Play Ujjwal Nikam In Prahaar'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'Nobody could have played this character better than Rajkummar Rao.'

What Kon-Tiki And Odyssey Teach Us

What Kon-Tiki And Odyssey Teach Us

Rediff.com7 days ago

Both journeys teach us the importance of active humility.

Ekta Diwas parade in Guj on Oct 31 to mark end of Maoist menace in India

Ekta Diwas parade in Guj on Oct 31 to mark end of Maoist menace in India

Rediff.com5 days ago

This year's Ekta Diwas parade in Kevadia, Gujarat, will feature around 2,000 artists from 126 Naxal-affected districts and celebrate the significant achievement of ending armed Naxalism in the country. Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the annual event on October 31, which also commemorates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary. The celebrations will include cultural performances, innovative tableaux, and will honour security forces while promoting tourism to the Statue of Unity.

Narwal Secures Paralympics Quota, Arora Adds Bronze

Narwal Secures Paralympics Quota, Arora Adds Bronze

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian para shooters Manish Narwal and Shrishti Arora won silver and bronze respectively in the 10m air pistol SH1 events at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. Narwal's silver also secured a quota place for India at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics, making him the third Indian para shooter to do so. The contingent now has four medals.

India men, women gear up for Pro League home leg

India men, women gear up for Pro League home leg

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

India's men's and women's hockey teams will kick off their 2026-27 FIH Pro League home campaigns in February. The men's team will face Germany, Argentina, Britain, and Spain, while the women's team will compete against Britain and Spain during the home leg in New Delhi.

From Taekwondo To Boccia: Chamaria's Inspiring Journey

From Taekwondo To Boccia: Chamaria's Inspiring Journey

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

Former national-level taekwondo player Sachin Chamaria, who suffered a spinal injury in 2008, has transitioned to boccia and is now competing at the Para Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. He aims for a medal and hopes to raise awareness for the sport in India, having already made a winning start to his campaign.

India To Host Germany, Argentina, Britain, Spain In FIH Pro League

India To Host Germany, Argentina, Britain, Spain In FIH Pro League

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

India's men's and women's hockey teams will kick off their 2026-27 FIH Pro League home campaigns in February. The men's team will face Germany, Argentina, Britain, and Spain, while the women's team will compete against Britain and Spain during the home leg from February 13 to 28.

PIX: Rice saves Arsenal; Real Madrid hit four, Manchester Utd trounced

PIX: Rice saves Arsenal; Real Madrid hit four, Manchester Utd trounced

Rediff.com5 days ago

Declan Rice scored a late equaliser for Arsenal in a 2-2 Champions League draw against Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Elsewhere, Real Madrid secured a dominant 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig, largely due to Thibaut Courtois's saves. Manchester United suffered a bruising 4-1 defeat to Como, with Nico Paz starring for the Italian side. Other European matches saw Galatasaray, Inter Milan, Aston Villa, Real Betis, and LASK secure wins.

'Albanians burnt down Supreme Court because....': Sanjay Raut sparks row

'Albanians burnt down Supreme Court because....': Sanjay Raut sparks row

Rediff.com7 days ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has ignited a controversy by suggesting India should learn from Albanian protesters who allegedly burnt down their Supreme Court due to its perceived support for a corrupt prime minister. Raut shared a video of the purported events, drawing sharp criticism from Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam, who highlighted Raut's recent apology to the Supreme Court.

Punjab FC Snatch Late Draw Against Mumbai City FC With Gurkirat's Equaliser

Punjab FC Snatch Late Draw Against Mumbai City FC With Gurkirat's Equaliser

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Gurkirat Singh scored a dramatic 90th-minute equaliser against his former club to help Punjab FC secure a 1-1 draw against Mumbai City FC in their Indian Super League match. Leandro Otormin had put Mumbai City ahead from the penalty spot in the 63rd minute, but Punjab fought back to earn a crucial point at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Before you place your next trade or investment, do this 2-minute check!

Before you place your next trade or investment, do this 2-minute check!

Rediff.com6 days ago

Placing a trade or investment can take only a few clicks, but those few clicks can put your capital at risk. It is easy to get influenced by a sudden price movement, breaking news, a market trend or someone else's recommendation and act without giving the decision enough thought.

Sarfaraz ton puts Mumbai in control vs HP; Haryana beat Chandigarh by innings

Sarfaraz ton puts Mumbai in control vs HP; Haryana beat Chandigarh by innings

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Sarfaraz Khan's magnificent unbeaten 139 helped Mumbai establish a commanding 258-run lead over Himachal Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy Group D match, while Nishant Sindhu's all-round heroics secured an innings victory for Haryana against Chandigarh.

10 Comedies Which Turn Spying Into A Laughing Matter

10 Comedies Which Turn Spying Into A Laughing Matter

Rediff.com5 days ago

From Baadshah to Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, these spy comedies prove that espionage can be a laughing matter, even when promising premises go sometimes spectacularly off course.

HCLTech's Q2 performance: Robust growth and AI traction, but valuation concerns persist

HCLTech's Q2 performance: Robust growth and AI traction, but valuation concerns persist

Rediff.com6 days ago

HCLTech, India's third-largest IT services company, reported robust Q2 revenue growth of 2.3 per cent in constant currency, driven by services and ER&D segments, with strong new deal wins of $3.3 billion and significant traction in its AI business. Despite exceeding margin estimates and raising revenue guidance, some brokerages remain cautious due to the stock's premium valuation compared to peers.

Dating For The First Time? Think About This First

Dating For The First Time? Think About This First

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

'One of the biggest mistakes first-time daters make is spending too much time texting before meeting in person,' says Shalini Singh, founder of andwemet, an invite-only WhatsApp matchmaking community for Indian singles.

Akash Deep returns, Iyer to lead India in NZ ODI series finale

Akash Deep returns, Iyer to lead India in NZ ODI series finale

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

Pacers Akash Deep and Anshul Kamboj have been included in India's Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against New Zealand. Shreyas Iyer will captain the team in the final two ODIs, while Shubman Gill focuses on red-ball cricket. The article also lists the full ODI and Test squads, with the Test series starting on November 19.

Has India Fallen Out Of Love With Weight-Loss Drugs?

Has India Fallen Out Of Love With Weight-Loss Drugs?

Rediff.com6 days ago

More patients can now afford semaglutide, but the early excitement around the drug is fading.

Smriti Mandhana era begins: India's T20 woes in focus

Smriti Mandhana era begins: India's T20 woes in focus

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Smriti Mandhana will lead the Indian women's T20 team in a three-match series against Zimbabwe in Raipur, marking the start of a new era. The series is crucial for India to address their T20 weaknesses in batting, fielding, and bowling, especially after recent World Cup exits, while Zimbabwe looks to build on their recent success.

'He Can't Walk In Right Now': Captain Shreyas' Big Statement On Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

'He Can't Walk In Right Now': Captain Shreyas' Big Statement On Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's T20 captain Shreyas Iyer stated that young batting talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi cannot immediately join the playing XI due to the consistent performance of current openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, who were instrumental in India's T20I World Cup win.

SAD Leader Seeks CBI Probe Into Anti-Drug Activist's Mansa Murder

SAD Leader Seeks CBI Probe Into Anti-Drug Activist's Mansa Murder

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Senior SAD leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting a CBI probe into the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa. She also called for an investigation into the alleged politicians-police drug trade nexus in Punjab, citing claims by Jhota's father about a wider conspiracy.

Struggling To Speak English At Work?

Struggling To Speak English At Work?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

'You don't have to speak perfect English to communicate confidently,' says rediffGURU Archana Deshpande, a life coach and founder of TransformMe Life Skils Coaching.

DP World To Sponsor India Championship Until 2035

DP World To Sponsor India Championship Until 2035

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Global smart logistics provider DP World has confirmed its title sponsorship of the DP World India Championship will continue until 2035. This extension, part of a larger partnership, highlights India's growing importance in elite golf and as a strategic market for DP World, aiming to foster the next generation of Indian golfers.

EPL: Manchester City silence Liverpool's home crowd with 3-goal second-half masterclass

EPL: Manchester City silence Liverpool's home crowd with 3-goal second-half masterclass

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Manchester City silenced hostile Anfield with a 3-0 win over 10-man Liverpool, as Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki scored to extend their perfect league start.

Khangurra fights back, wins bronze at World Juniors

Khangurra fights back, wins bronze at World Juniors

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

Indian shuttler Jagsher Singh Khangurra secured a bronze medal at the junior World Badminton Championships in Cairo after losing his boys' singles semifinal match to Indonesia's Radithya Bayu Wardhana. This marks India's seventh bronze in the individual championships. Khangurra identified improving his stamina and attacking game as key areas for future development.

Seedless Guavas Better Than Indian Ones?

Seedless Guavas Better Than Indian Ones?

Rediff.com7 days ago

rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a nutritionist with over three decades of experience, explains why premium, seedless fruits may not necessarily provide better nutrition benefits.

Bollywood's Sordid History With The Underworld

Bollywood's Sordid History With The Underworld

Rediff.com6 days ago

Sunday's shooting incident targeting Tiger Shroff have rekindled memories of the film industry's dark past, when crime syndicates like Dawood Ibrahim's D-Company and Abu Salem's gang exerted significant influence through extortion, violence, and money laundering.

Shaque: Trust No One Review: Untrustworthy Thriller

Shaque: Trust No One Review: Untrustworthy Thriller

Rediff.com5 days ago

Shaque: Trust No One has a promising mystery and enough juicy red herrings to keep you guessing, but its convenient writing and dated clichs eventually derail the show.

Rubio's India visit: Trade deal, West Asia top agenda amid strained ties

Rubio's India visit: Trade deal, West Asia top agenda amid strained ties

Rediff.com7 days ago

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on a three-day visit to India to discuss bilateral ties in energy, trade, investment, defence, and critical technologies, as well as the West Asia crisis. His visit aims to strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership amidst existing friction, with a focus on finalising a proposed bilateral trade deal.

Ranji Trophy: Rinku Singh's unbeaten 118 steers Uttar Pradesh to 202 vs Goa

Ranji Trophy: Rinku Singh's unbeaten 118 steers Uttar Pradesh to 202 vs Goa

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Rinku Singh's unbeaten 118 helped Uttar Pradesh recover from a collapse to post 202 against Goa in their Ranji Trophy match. Goa ended day one at 43 for no loss, trailing by 159 runs. Other Group A matches saw Baroda struggling against Bihar, MP losing wickets against Puducherry, and J&K posting 260 against Vidarbha.

Munoz Confident As Bengaluru FC Kicks Off ISL Season

Munoz Confident As Bengaluru FC Kicks Off ISL Season

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Bengaluru FC coach Pep Munoz expressed relief and excitement for the delayed ISL season start, anticipating a tough opening match against SC Delhi on Saturday. Despite a truncated previous season, Munoz is confident in his team's preparations and aims for a strong performance. He also shared his personal preference for the traditional home and away format over the returning playoff system.

Samson joins India's six-hitting elite as team crosses 2,000 T20I sixes

Samson joins India's six-hitting elite as team crosses 2,000 T20I sixes

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Sanju Samson smashed 56 off 22 balls to join India's 100-six T20I club as the team became the second nation to cross 2,000 sixes in the format.

IIT-B suicide: Wakode apologised for cheating, sought second chance

IIT-B suicide: Wakode apologised for cheating, sought second chance

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Police revealed that a 22-year-old IIT Bombay student, who died by suicide last month after being caught cheating, had submitted a written apology seeking a second chance. The Mumbai crime branch is investigating the death, with over 40 statements recorded, including those of the IIT-B director and a professor accused of harassment and caste-based discrimination by the student's parents. The professor has denied the allegations.

Barcelona extend LaLiga lead with emphatic 5-2 victory against 10-man Real Betis

Barcelona extend LaLiga lead with emphatic 5-2 victory against 10-man Real Betis

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Barcelona continued their formidable LaLiga campaign with a commanding triumph over Real Betis with Lamine Yamal delivering another standout performance.

Can Maaya follow Sania Mirza? Teen star wins pro title

Can Maaya follow Sania Mirza? Teen star wins pro title

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

India's teenage tennis sensation Maaya Rajeshwaran has made a significant mark on the professional circuit by winning the W35 Lagos tournament in Portugal, becoming the youngest Indian to achieve a pro singles title since Sania Mirza. The 17-year-old, who also secured the doubles crown, views this as just the beginning of her professional journey, aiming to compete in more senior events and improve her world ranking. She recently moved her training base to France and plans to focus on physical and technical improvements in the coming months.