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Sinner opts out of Davis Cup; Alcaraz to represent Spain

Sinner opts out of Davis Cup; Alcaraz to represent Spain

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Jannik Sinner has decided not to take part in this year's Davis Cup Finals with reigning champions Italy confirming his absence in Monday's team announcement, while world number one Carlos Alcaraz will represent Spain at next month's competition.

Richardson set for Ashes recall as Cummins likely to rest

Richardson set for Ashes recall as Cummins likely to rest

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Richardson has, so far, played three Test matches since making his debut in 2018-19. The pacer has picked up 11 wickets at an average of 22.09.

McCullum concedes prep errors after England surrender Ashes

McCullum concedes prep errors after England surrender Ashes

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

'We haven't got everything right. I haven't got everything right as a coach and I put my hand up for that.'

Vijay Hazare: Rinku & Co fire in unison as UP thrash Hyderabad

Vijay Hazare: Rinku & Co fire in unison as UP thrash Hyderabad

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

UP batters, spinners overpower Hyderabad by 84 runs in Vijay Hazare opener

Insurance First, Fly Confidently

Insurance First, Fly Confidently

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

With winter holidays approaching, some Indian travellers will venture abroad. Many will be underprepared for medical and other travel-related risks. Trip disruptions, missed connections, and steep medical costs in developed countries can leave travellers exposed if they underestimate the coverage they need.

KKR boss 'very happy' with Green purchase

KKR boss 'very happy' with Green purchase

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The deal made Green the third-most expensive player in IPL history and the most expensive overseas player ever in the league.

Bangkok Love Story... And A Recipe

Bangkok Love Story... And A Recipe

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Bangkok is a fast, 24-hour megapolis, full of joie de vivre and buoyance that you will be instantly smitten, like I was.

Players Who Missed India's T20 World Cup Squad

Players Who Missed India's T20 World Cup Squad

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

India's T20 World Cup squad had space for only 15, but the pool of quality options ran far deeper. The consequence was inevitable: several players with genuine claims were left on the outside, the unlucky ones who narrowly missed the cut.

Jurel sends NZ ODI message as Pant falters

Jurel sends NZ ODI message as Pant falters

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Dhruv Jurel continued his remarkable form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 with an unbeaten 160 for Uttar Pradesh against Baroda, a knock that sends a clear message to selectors ahead of India's New Zealand ODI series.

Record Blitz! 22 Centuries On Day 1 Of Vijay Hazare

Record Blitz! 22 Centuries On Day 1 Of Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Bihar's teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, aged just 14, blasted an 84-ball 190 to become the youngest List-A centurion ever. His captain Sakibul Gani, then upstaged him with a 40-ball 128 not out -- the fastest List-A century by an Indian.

Vijay Hazare: Padikkal outshines Kishan with huge ton

Vijay Hazare: Padikkal outshines Kishan with huge ton

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Magical Paddikal overshadows maverick Kishan to hand Karnataka 5-wicket win over Jharkhand

The New Study Abroad Hotspot For Indian Students...

The New Study Abroad Hotspot For Indian Students...

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

MEA data show that the number of Indian students in the UAE in 2025 was 253,832, just behind the United States with 255,447 students, and Canada being on top at 427,085.

8 Tips For Healthy Holiday Eating

8 Tips For Healthy Holiday Eating

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Make the most of the festive period with these 8 easy, evidence-based strategies designed to help you keep the extra kilos at bay.

George, Malhotra set up India-Pak date in U-19 Asia Cup final

George, Malhotra set up India-Pak date in U-19 Asia Cup final

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Vice-captain Vihaan Malhotra's exhilarating stroke-play was well complemented by Aaron George's composure as India set up an Under-19 Asia Cup summit date with arch-rivals Pakistan after crushing Sri Lanka by eight wickets in a rain-curtailed semi-final, in Dubai, on Friday.

'England need a miracle to save Ashes'

'England need a miracle to save Ashes'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

England need to produce "something magical" on day four of the third Ashes Test against Australia if they are to have any chance of turning the tide, the visitors' spin bowling coach Jeetan Patel said on Friday.

Ashes 3rd Test: Head's Adelaide ton puts England on the brink

Ashes 3rd Test: Head's Adelaide ton puts England on the brink

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Travis Head proved England's nemesis once again as he scored his second century of the Ashes to carry Australia toward a seemingly inevitable series triumph on day three at Adelaide Oval on Friday.

Indians Still Lead US Student Influx

Indians Still Lead US Student Influx

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Indian students represented 31 per cent of the total in the academic year 2024-2025, while Chinese students accounted for 23 per cent.

Fireworks in GCL as Pipers win, Mumba Masters roll on

Fireworks in GCL as Pipers win, Mumba Masters roll on

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

A clinical performance on the prodigy board by GM Leon Luke Mendonca and a last-gasp victory by Nino Batsiashvili powered Alpine SG Pipers into title contention as they beat Fyers American Gambits 10-4 to register their second consecutive win in the Global Chess League in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Jemimah guides India to comfortable win over Sri Lanka

Jemimah guides India to comfortable win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Jemimah stars in India's comprehensive eight-wicket win against Sri Lanka in first women's T20I

No Handshake Again as India, Pakistan U-19s Face Off

No Handshake Again as India, Pakistan U-19s Face Off

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

India had entered the tournament on a high, demolishing the UAE by 234 runs in their opening match, powered by a Suryavanshi century.

India Still Features In Trump's Security Plan

India Still Features In Trump's Security Plan

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

The new US national security strategy signals a retreat from global dominance while reaffirming continuity in India's role in Indo-Pacific security and Quad cooperation, points out former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Global Chess League: Mumba Masters crush Anand's Ganges in opener

Global Chess League: Mumba Masters crush Anand's Ganges in opener

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Mumba Masters delivered a high-quality performance in front of the 'home' crowd, defeating the Viswanathan Anand-led Ganges Grandmasters

Buying The Most Coveted Japani Joota

Buying The Most Coveted Japani Joota

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

'When you finally hold that red bag with your personalised Onitsukas inside, it feels like ticking off a very satisfying item on your travel checklist,' discovers Mayur Sanap after visiting Onitsuka Tiger's famous Red Concept store in Tokyo.

How Airlines Quietly Pick Passengers' Pockets

How Airlines Quietly Pick Passengers' Pockets

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Passengers may think they are just booking a ticket, but airlines' clever design tricks are quietly picking their pockets.

IPL hopes brighten for Chinnaswamy!

IPL hopes brighten for Chinnaswamy!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Decision on IPL matches at Chinnaswamy stadium after discussing it in Cabinet meet: Karnataka DyCM Shivakumar

Will Dacoit Upstage Dhurandhar 2?

Will Dacoit Upstage Dhurandhar 2?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Mrunal Thakur teams up with Telugu star Adivi Sesh for the romantic action drama Dacoit.

'World like coalition politics; we have to be very nimble'

'World like coalition politics; we have to be very nimble'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discusses India's foreign policy challenges in a multipolar world, emphasizing the need for nimbleness and prioritizing national interests.

Bishnoi ready to rock alongside Jadeja for Royals

Bishnoi ready to rock alongside Jadeja for Royals

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The Indian leg-spinner, whose base price was Rs 2 crore, was sold to Rajasthan Royals for a whopping Rs 7.4 crore at the Indian Premier League 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Why CSK splurged Rs 28.4cr on Kartik and Prashant

Why CSK splurged Rs 28.4cr on Kartik and Prashant

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Uncapped Indian wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma was sold to five-time champions CSK for a whopping price of Rs 14.2 crore during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on Tuesday.

Chess WC final: Yi holds Sindarov with black in Game 1

Chess WC final: Yi holds Sindarov with black in Game 1

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Wei Yi holds Sindarov with black in first game of final; Esipenko beats Yakubboev

How Modi's Committee-Led Governance Is Driving Reforms

How Modi's Committee-Led Governance Is Driving Reforms

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

The change in the government's engagement with the economy's need for reforms is more nuanced than how analysts have so far perceived it, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Stuck Flying IndiGo? Tell Us What Happened

Stuck Flying IndiGo? Tell Us What Happened

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

If you travelled on IndiGo in the last few days -- or if you were stranded at an airport because of these delays -- share your experience with us at getahead@rediff.co.in.

India A, Pakistan skip handshakes again...

India A, Pakistan skip handshakes again...

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Players of both India A and Pakistan Shaheens teams on Sunday avoided handshakes before the start of their match in the Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament here, continuing the trend started by the senior side during the Asia Cup in September.

World Tour Finals: Satwik-Chirag stun Olympic silver medallists

World Tour Finals: Satwik-Chirag stun Olympic silver medallists

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Star Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty showed nerves of steel to stun Olympic silver medallists Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in their opening Group B match at the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, on Wednesday.

PIX: Carey century, resistant tail help Aus rally in Adelaide

PIX: Carey century, resistant tail help Aus rally in Adelaide

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test played in Adelaide on Wednesday

When To Discard Your Bra, Briefs, Body Lotions...

When To Discard Your Bra, Briefs, Body Lotions...

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Is there an expiry date for a bra or briefs? When do they cease to give support?

Smallcaps: Enter Cautiously, Think Long Term

Smallcaps: Enter Cautiously, Think Long Term

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Investors seeking higher returns at relatively higher risk should consider allocation to smallcap equity funds.

IPL 2026 Auction: Shock Buys Became A Recurring Theme

IPL 2026 Auction: Shock Buys Became A Recurring Theme

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

IPL Auction 2026 was not just about money; it was a celebration of ambition, opportunity, and the unrelenting belief that the next big star could come from anywhere.

Kajal, Katrina, Yami: Celeb Brides In Red

Kajal, Katrina, Yami: Celeb Brides In Red

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

While pastel lehengas and saris have been in the spotlight from time to time, nothing captures a bride's radiance like the colour red.

Kohli Turns Back the Clock And Turns Up the Sixes

Kohli Turns Back the Clock And Turns Up the Sixes

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Kohli finished the series with 302 runs at an astonishing average of 151 and a strike rate of 117-plus, including two centuries and a fifty.