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4th T20I: Hope, Paul run riot as West Indies trump India to level series 2-2

4th T20I: Hope, Paul run riot as West Indies trump India to level series 2-2

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Keemo Paul's exceptional five-wicket haul led the West Indies to a 24-run victory over India in the fourth T20 International in Hyderabad. This win, built on Shai Hope's unbeaten century, levels the five-match series at 2-2, setting up a decider in Bengaluru. India's chase, despite a strong start from Sanju Samson, faltered against Paul's decisive bowling.

Rory McIlroy Supports DP World Tour's Strategic Decisions Amidst LIV Golf Uncertainty

Rory McIlroy Supports DP World Tour's Strategic Decisions Amidst LIV Golf Uncertainty

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Golf star Rory McIlroy has voiced strong support for the DP World Tour's recent decisions concerning players involved with LIV Golf. He backed the Tour's move to restrict LIV players from its 2027 season and its right to protect business interests, while also highlighting the Tour's opportunity to showcase international golf during less crowded periods in the PGA Tour schedule. McIlroy, a DP World global ambassador, expressed his commitment to the Tour and shared his thoughts on returning to the Delhi Golf Club.

Chacarra Dominates As DP World India Championship Faces Extended Final Day

Chacarra Dominates As DP World India Championship Faces Extended Final Day

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

Eugenio Chacarra of Spain holds a two-shot lead at the DP World India Championship after a strong third round was suspended due to fading light at the Delhi Golf Club on Saturday. Chacarra reached 14-under par, with compatriots Angel Hidalgo and Joost Luiten trailing at 12-under. The tournament has faced schedule disruptions due to earlier weather delays, setting up a demanding final day for players, including top contenders like Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy, and Indian golfers led by Om Prakash Chouhan.

Drought: Is Maharashtra Growing The Wrong Crops?

Drought: Is Maharashtra Growing The Wrong Crops?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

'Nearly two-thirds of Maharashtra has been drought-prone on and off, and climate change is making it worse.'

EPL: Haaland double helps Man City win, Neto brace cheers Chelsea

EPL: Haaland double helps Man City win, Neto brace cheers Chelsea

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

Erling Haaland struck twice as Manchester City edged Ipswich Town 3-2 to make it seven wins from seven in the Premier League. Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 through Pedro Neto's brace, while Liverpool rallied to defeat Brentford 2-1 after a red card turned the game.

Shafali Verma outlines fearless approach for India women ahead of Champions Trophy

Shafali Verma outlines fearless approach for India women ahead of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Indian women's cricket team vice-captain Shafali Verma stated the team's goal to play fearless and smart cricket in preparation for the Women's Champions Trophy early next year. The team will face Zimbabwe in a T20 series, part of their preparations, followed by ODIs.

Delhi HC green light for CJP's Connaught Place protest

Delhi HC green light for CJP's Connaught Place protest

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

The Delhi High Court refused to issue an injunction to stop a protest by the CJP at Connaught Place Central Park on October 16, accepting the police's assurance to regulate the activity. A vendor had sought to regulate the protest, citing potential business losses during the festive season.

The Nana Patekar You Didn't Know

The Nana Patekar You Didn't Know

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

'I had narrated a script to Nana Patekar, and four days before the end, he told me that once he returned from Goa, he would take the project forward. I still can't believe he is never coming back. He was always so fit, proudly flexing his muscles and urging me to work out.'

Will Australia change their batting order after Durban win?

Will Australia change their batting order after Durban win?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Australia's cricket coach Andrew McDonald indicated that selectors remain open to further changes in the batting order for the second Test against South Africa, depending on the pitch conditions in Gqeberha. This follows a successful, albeit surprising, lineup in the first Test where Nic Maddinson opened and Matt Renshaw excelled at number five. While former captain Steve Waugh urged consistency, McDonald emphasised the panel's flexible approach. The team is also monitoring the fitness of Cameron Green and Josh Inglis.

Mohun Bagan Coach Dilmperis Demands Victory In ISL Opener

Mohun Bagan Coach Dilmperis Demands Victory In ISL Opener

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis has emphasised the importance of victory in their Indian Super League opener against NorthEast United FC. He highlighted the team's productive pre-season, tactical flexibility, and the need for greater aggression and intensity as they aim for a strong start to the season.

Mendis Takes Helm For Sri Lanka's Pakistan Test Challenge

Mendis Takes Helm For Sri Lanka's Pakistan Test Challenge

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Sri Lanka has announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship series against Pakistan. Kusal Mendis will captain the side for the first time in Tests, taking over from Dhananjaya de Silva. The series, part of the WTC cycle, begins November 9 in Pakistan.

Nana Patekar: 'Never Seen Rs 1 lakh In My Life'

Nana Patekar: 'Never Seen Rs 1 lakh In My Life'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

'People started fearing Nana Patekar's frankness. Kuchh bhi bol sakta hai yeh. He once pointed to a major respected politician's belly and asked 'Kya hai yeh?''

India Sends Strong Contingent To World U-19 Boxing Championships In Montenegro

India Sends Strong Contingent To World U-19 Boxing Championships In Montenegro

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

An 18-member Indian boxing team has departed for Budva, Montenegro, to compete in the World U-19 Championships starting on October 18. The team includes medallists from the Asian U-19 Championships and aims to improve upon India's previous performance of 17 medals in the inaugural edition.

Why do markets go wild on expiry day? What smart traders do differently?

Why do markets go wild on expiry day? What smart traders do differently?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Expiry day can make an otherwise ordinary trading session feel unusually fast. Index prices may move sharply around important strikes, option premiums can change quickly, and a position that looked manageable in the morning can behave very differently later in the day.

Exciting Start To Junior Women's National Hockey Championship

Exciting Start To Junior Women's National Hockey Championship

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

The Junior Women's National Hockey Championship saw Haryana, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh secure victories in Division A pool matches, while Uttar Pradesh and Manipur drew. Division B also commenced with Delhi and Uttarakhand winning their respective games.

Pegula's perfect start, Krejcikova's painful exit headline US Open opening day

Pegula's perfect start, Krejcikova's painful exit headline US Open opening day

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

Jessica Pegula cruised into the US Open second round with a straight-sets win, while 27th seed Barbora Krejcikova became the first seeded casualty despite saving six match points.

Djokovic: 'My Whole Body Starts to Collapse' in US Open Exit

Djokovic: 'My Whole Body Starts to Collapse' in US Open Exit

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

Novak Djokovic, hampered by illness and injuries, suffered a shocking first-round exit at the U.S. Open, losing to unseeded Argentine Mariano Navone in a gruelling five-set match, marking his earliest Grand Slam departure since 2006.

Review: Whalefall Leaves You Gasping!

Review: Whalefall Leaves You Gasping!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

If only it had held its breath a little longer and resisted the urge to explain so much, Whalefall could have been a knockout, notes Mayur Sanap.

Indian Students Eye Space Science Careers After Shubhanshu Shukla's ISS Visit

Indian Students Eye Space Science Careers After Shubhanshu Shukla's ISS Visit

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Following astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's historic visit to the International Space Station, a significant surge in interest for space science careers is observed among Indian students. Srimathy Kesan of Space Kidz India highlights this shift from traditional fields like engineering and medicine, while Nobel laureate Didier Queloz emphasises the crucial role of curious young scientists in shaping the future.

8 Capsicum Recipes To Spice Up Your Life

8 Capsicum Recipes To Spice Up Your Life

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

From stuffed capsicums and comforting soups to salads, pasta and curries, here are some delicious ways to give this vegetable a starring role.

Deepak Sandhu Found Guilty Of Murdering Ex-Partner In London

Deepak Sandhu Found Guilty Of Murdering Ex-Partner In London

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Deepak Sandhu, an Indian-origin man, has been convicted of murdering his former partner, Xiaoqing Ke, in London. Sandhu, 23, was found guilty at the Old Bailey Court after a brief relationship ended, leading him to become "increasingly angry" and ultimately commit the fatal attack. He was arrested while attempting to flee to Mumbai.

'Abhijeet Dipke, Cockroach Janata Party funded by US donors'

'Abhijeet Dipke, Cockroach Janata Party funded by US donors'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

American singer Mary Millben has ignited a political debate by calling on 'young patriots' in India to protest the Cockroach Janata Party..

Global Turmoil Makes Air Travel Unsafe

Global Turmoil Makes Air Travel Unsafe

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

The flydubai near-tragedy showed how the gratuitous conflicts their governments started in West Asia have made the world unsafe for them (and unfortunate co-passengers of other nationalities), points out Kanika Datta.

Mumbai Man Arrested For Abetting Wife's Suicide After Dowry Harassment

Mumbai Man Arrested For Abetting Wife's Suicide After Dowry Harassment

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

A 21-year-old man in Mumbai has been arrested for allegedly abetting his wife's suicide, just seven months after their marriage. The victim's mother accused him of dowry harassment and physical violence after her daughter discovered his extramarital affair. The wife died by suicide in September after being brought back to Mumbai for treatment of severe injuries.

Bengaluru FC secure dramatic 3-2 win over SC Delhi in season opener

Bengaluru FC secure dramatic 3-2 win over SC Delhi in season opener

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Bengaluru FC secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Sporting Club Delhi in their Indian Super League season opener on Saturday. After falling behind 2-1 at halftime, debutant Borja Martinez scored his second goal to equalise, and Menno Koch redeemed an earlier own goal by scoring the winner in the 89th minute.

Jishnu, Ankita set new records at National Athletics meet

Jishnu, Ankita set new records at National Athletics meet

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Ankita shattered a decade-old meet record in the women's 3000m steeplechase, securing gold at the 65th National Open Athletics Championships. Jishnu Prasad also set a new meet record in the men's 200m, highlighting a day of impressive athletic achievements.

Ranji Trophy: Gill's return for Punjab, Mumbai without Jaiswal, Mhatre

Ranji Trophy: Gill's return for Punjab, Mumbai without Jaiswal, Mhatre

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

The second round of the Ranji Trophy will see India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill return to action for Punjab, while Mumbai will be without key players Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ayush Mhatre due to India A duties and injury, respectively, setting the stage for crucial encounters across the country.

'Crisis In The Economy Started Last Year'

'Crisis In The Economy Started Last Year'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

'It is not because of the war in West Asia, which began on February 28.' 'Petroleum product prices are already going through the roof. They are bound to have a serious inflationary impact.' 'A country's leadership is tested in trying times. It is here that the current leadership is failing.'

Nayyi Navelli Review: Muddled Mix Of Mythology & Horror

Nayyi Navelli Review: Muddled Mix Of Mythology & Horror

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Nayyi Navelli is a chaotic and forgettable cinematic experience, struggling to blend mythological, horror, and social commentary into a cohesive narrative, observes Sukanya Verma.

Nakul Dhull Evicted From Bigg Boss 20?

Nakul Dhull Evicted From Bigg Boss 20?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

On Tuesday night's episode of Bigg Boss 20, after Gullu provoked Nakul, both contestants got physically violent with each other.

Why Voters Reject India's Left Despite Its Ideas

Why Voters Reject India's Left Despite Its Ideas

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

A century on, India has adopted the Left's welfare ideas, but not the Left. Why do people borrow the promises, then vote for the temple? questions Binu Alex.

Alcaraz overcomes Lehecka, finds his best to seal back-to-back Japan Open crowns

Alcaraz overcomes Lehecka, finds his best to seal back-to-back Japan Open crowns

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Carlos Alcaraz overcame a slow start to beat Jiri Lehecka 7-6(4), 6-4, retain the Japan Open crown, claim his 27th title and strengthen his comeback after injury.

Kapil Dev Addresses Fan Access, Gen Z, And Golf's Future

Kapil Dev Addresses Fan Access, Gen Z, And Golf's Future

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

PGTI president Kapil Dev has called on authorities to facilitate fan access to the D P World India Championship amidst ongoing protests in Delhi. He also urged Gen Z to listen to others while acknowledging their intelligence, and advocated for shorter golf formats and improved infrastructure to boost the sport's popularity in India.

Rayhan Thomas, Mahanth Chirravuri Make Strong Start At Korn Ferry Event

Rayhan Thomas, Mahanth Chirravuri Make Strong Start At Korn Ferry Event

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

India's Rayhan Thomas and Indian-origin Mahanth Chirravuri delivered impressive opening rounds at the AdventHealth Championship, a key Korn Ferry Tour event. Thomas shot an 8-under 64, placing him fifth, while Chirravuri's 9-under 63 put him in fourth, both in strong contention.

Unscramble The Tu Hai Meri Kiran Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble The Tu Hai Meri Kiran Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Here's a fun way to test your memory!

Indian Golfers Battle For Cut At DP World India Championship

Indian Golfers Battle For Cut At DP World India Championship

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

The second round of the DP World India Championship was suspended on Friday due to weather delays, leaving several Indian golfers, including Anirban Lahiri, Saptak Talwar, and Om Prakash Chauhan, in contention to make the cut. Angel Hidalgo, Joost Luiten, and Adrian Meronk share the clubhouse lead, with many players yet to complete their rounds. The cut is expected to be decided on Saturday afternoon as the tournament plays catch-up.

Drinking Lemon Water On An Empty Stomach Will Not Burn Belly Fat

Drinking Lemon Water On An Empty Stomach Will Not Burn Belly Fat

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Clinical nutritionist Amreen Sheikh explains why sipping lemon water may provide hydration and reduce bloating, but may not help burn belly fat.

Shaunae Miller-Uibo's Comeback: Motherhood Fuels World Record Ambition

Shaunae Miller-Uibo's Comeback: Motherhood Fuels World Record Ambition

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Two-time Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo is targeting the women's 400m world record next season, motivated by motherhood and overcoming injury setbacks. She aims to reclaim her elite status and inspire other female athletes, while also serving as International Event Ambassador for the Delhi Half Marathon.

Vivo V80 Brings Zeiss Imaging And 90W Charging

Vivo V80 Brings Zeiss Imaging And 90W Charging

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

The Vivo V80 brings together a high-resolution AMOLED display, Zeiss-powered cameras and a large 7,200 mAh battery, making it a feature-packed option in the premium smartphone segment.

ED Files Chargesheet Against FIITJEE Directors Over Rs 85 Crore Student Fee Misappropriation

ED Files Chargesheet Against FIITJEE Directors Over Rs 85 Crore Student Fee Misappropriation

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against FIITJEE and its directors, Dinesh Kumar Goel and Monila Goel, on money laundering charges. The case involves the alleged misappropriation of over Rs 85 crore collected from students for coaching programmes. The ED seeks their conviction under the PMLA and confiscation of properties worth Rs 71.88 crore.