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Why Gavaskar is unhappy with India's batting approach

Why Gavaskar is unhappy with India's batting approach

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Sunil Gavaskar has criticised the Indian batting unit for their lack of responsibility in chasing targets, specifically after their loss to West Indies in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad. Despite Sanju Samson's fifty, India failed to chase 247. Gavaskar also commented on individual performances and defended the inexperienced bowlers, while Cheteshwar Pujara praised West Indies skipper Shai Hope's balanced batting approach.

Gaikwad, Sudharsan and Padikkal under pressure as India A chase series-leveling win

Gaikwad, Sudharsan and Padikkal under pressure as India A chase series-leveling win

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

India A faces Australia A in the second unofficial One-Day International, aiming to bounce back after a significant loss in the opener. Key players like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devdutt Padikkal, and Sai Sudharsan are under pressure to perform, while Suryansh Shedge emerged as a promising all-rounder for India A.

'Look at Vinod Kambli': Kapil Dev's warning to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

'Look at Vinod Kambli': Kapil Dev's warning to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Cricket legend Kapil Dev has cautioned against creating 'excessive hype' around 15-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, drawing parallels with Vinod Kambli's career, and urged the media to give the young talent time to develop.

Ganguly, Rahane join Prince William for a Royal cricket match

Ganguly, Rahane join Prince William for a Royal cricket match

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Prince William joined cricket legends Sourav Ganguly, Ajinkya Rahane, Brian Lara, Joe Root, and Harry Brook for a friendly tennis-ball match in London. This event served as a prelude to the Earthshot Prize awards ceremony, an environmental initiative launched by Prince William, which is set to debut in India next month in Mumbai. The cricketers highlighted the unifying spirit of the sport and its connection to environmental responsibility.

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.

Archery Premier League: Royals Make Winning Start; Knights Stun Mighty Marathas

Archery Premier League: Royals Make Winning Start; Knights Stun Mighty Marathas

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Defending champions Rajputana Royals defeated Prithviraaj Yodhas 5-3 in the opening match of the second Archery Premier League season. Led by Ojas Deotale, Ella Gibson, and Mete Gazoz, the Royals secured a hard-fought victory despite a strong comeback attempt by the Yodhas, who ultimately faltered with a costly error in the final moments.

Cristiano Ronaldo: I'm The Best Footballer in History, But My Goals Aren't Valued

Cristiano Ronaldo: I'm The Best Footballer in History, But My Goals Aren't Valued

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo says his goalscoring record is not valued enough as the Al Nassr star closes in on 1,000 career goals, with 981 for club and country.

'Stardom Used To Be Exclusive Club, Not Anymore'

'Stardom Used To Be Exclusive Club, Not Anymore'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

'Stardom is relative and script is the star. It is not one size fits all.'

Shubman Gill set to miss Punjab's Ranji Trophy season opener against Assam

Shubman Gill set to miss Punjab's Ranji Trophy season opener against Assam

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill will miss Punjab's opening Ranji Trophy match against Assam. While the official reason for his absence is not stated, he is expected to feature in the team's second game against Chhattisgarh. This aligns with the national selection committee's directive for international players to participate in domestic cricket.

Fans Celebrate Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 Release

Fans Celebrate Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 Release

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Dhanush attends the premiere of Rajinikanth's highly anticipated film Jailer 2 in Chennai, as fans across India erupt in grand celebrations.

10 Stars Who Clashed With Themselves On The Same Day!

10 Stars Who Clashed With Themselves On The Same Day!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Before Shabana Azmi tries to outrival herself in the Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2 clash, we look at other Bollywood stars whose films released on the same day.

Atanu Das, Fullerton shine as Chero Archers rout Knights

Atanu Das, Fullerton shine as Chero Archers rout Knights

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Chero Archers, led by veteran Atanu Das and featuring world No. 1 Mathias Fullerton, secured a dominant 6-0 victory over Kakatiya Knights in the Archery Premier League on Sunday. This win marks their third in four matches, showcasing their strong performance in the second season of the league.

Eugenio Chacarra Dominates DP World India Championship

Eugenio Chacarra Dominates DP World India Championship

Rediff.com7 days ago

Spanish golfer Eugenio Chacarra won the DP World India Championship by two shots at the Delhi Golf Club, marking his third DP World Tour title of the season and moving him to the top of the Race to Dubai rankings. Anirban Lahiri was the best Indian finisher at tied 23rd, attributing his performance to a lack of competitive golf. Yuvraj Sandhu finished tied 34th, reflecting on his maturing season.

Mahindra XUV 3XO ZNG: Where Power Meets CNG

Mahindra XUV 3XO ZNG: Where Power Meets CNG

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Mahindra & Mahindra has officially expanded its popular compact SUV lineup with the launch of the Mahindra XUV 3XO ZNG, its first-ever mainstream CNG passenger vehicle at an introductory starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

Six Indians Advance To Final Rounds At DP World India Championship

Six Indians Advance To Final Rounds At DP World India Championship

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

Spain's Eugenio Chacarra holds a one-shot lead at the DP World India Championship after the second round, with six Indian golfers successfully making the cut. Om Prakash Chouhan is the best-placed Indian, while Yuvraj Sandhu made a remarkable comeback. Several major champions also qualified, but some prominent Indian names missed the cut, leaving a tightly packed leaderboard.

Why South Africa are favourites for 2027 ICC ODI World Cup

Why South Africa are favourites for 2027 ICC ODI World Cup

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

'Blessed with talented players': Imran Tahir backs South Africa's young core to shine at 2027 World Cup

Two-time world champions Uruguay land in Kolkata for FIFA friendly against India

Two-time world champions Uruguay land in Kolkata for FIFA friendly against India

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Two-time world champions Uruguay have arrived in Kolkata for their FIFA International Friendly against India on October 6, setting the stage for a week of exciting international football that also features a match between India and five-time world champions Brazil.

PT Usha Advocates For Robust Sporting Ecosystem

PT Usha Advocates For Robust Sporting Ecosystem

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha has called for a stronger, athlete-centric sporting ecosystem, emphasising the need for robust federations, committed coaches, quality infrastructure, and effective sports science support. She highlighted that sporting excellence requires institutions that prioritise athletes and provide fair opportunities, while also congratulating recent Asian Games gold medallists.

Suhas Yathiraj, Krishna Nagar Lead India's Strong Start At Asian Para Games

Suhas Yathiraj, Krishna Nagar Lead India's Strong Start At Asian Para Games

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Indian para-badminton players, including Paralympics medallists Suhas Yathiraj and Krishna Nagar, have made a strong start at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. Suhas Yathiraj secured a straight-game victory in men's singles SL4, while Krishna Nagar also won his opening SH6 match. Other Indian shuttlers also registered wins across various categories, though some pairs faced defeats.

Real Madrid's Vinicius apologises after red card for hair pull

Real Madrid's Vinicius apologises after red card for hair pull

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr has apologised to his teammates and fans after receiving a red card for pulling an opponent's hair during their 1-0 win over Villarreal, potentially ruling him out of the upcoming El Clasico against Barcelona.

Rubio's India Visit: The Russian Oil Factor

Rubio's India Visit: The Russian Oil Factor

Rediff.com7 days ago

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to India this week underscores the complex dynamics of global energy policy, as Washington re-evaluates sanctions on Russian oil buyers amidst India's continued reliance on Russian crude.

Man books 5-star hotel room, kills 2 daughters, attempts suicide

Man books 5-star hotel room, kills 2 daughters, attempts suicide

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

A 40-year-old man allegedly strangled his two minor daughters, aged 5 and 10, inside a five-star hotel room in Bengaluru before attempting suicide. A note found at the scene cited a marital dispute and suspicion of his wife's infidelity as the motive.

'Illegal': Actor Imran Khan challenges 'leave India' order

'Illegal': Actor Imran Khan challenges 'leave India' order

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

Bollywood actor Imran Khan has launched a legal challenge in the Bombay high court against a police notice ordering him to leave India by October 28, following his participation in a political protest and a concurrent review of his OCI status.

Iga Swiatek eyes late-season turnaround as WTA Finals qualification remains uncertain

Iga Swiatek eyes late-season turnaround as WTA Finals qualification remains uncertain

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Iga Swiatek sits 10th in the WTA Finals qualifying race and hopes to finish strongly in Wuhan, Ningbo and Tokyo after a challenging season and recent coaching changes.

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?''

Manasi Joshi, Thulasimathi Murugesan Assure India Of Medal At Asian Para Games

Manasi Joshi, Thulasimathi Murugesan Assure India Of Medal At Asian Para Games

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

Manasi Joshi and Thulasimathi Murugesan secured India's first medal at the Asian Para Games by reaching the women's doubles SL3-SU5 semifinals. Tokyo Paralympics champion Krishna Nagar also advanced to the quarterfinals in men's singles SH6, alongside numerous other Indian victories in various singles and doubles categories, despite some setbacks.

Brazil Football Team Arrives In Kolkata For India Friendly Match

Brazil Football Team Arrives In Kolkata For India Friendly Match

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Five-time world champions Brazil have arrived in Kolkata for a high-profile friendly match against India.

Sanjay Dutt clarifies after row over 'can't feel peace in India' remark

Sanjay Dutt clarifies after row over 'can't feel peace in India' remark

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has clarified his controversial "can't feel that peace in India" remarks made on the Shekhar Tonite show, stating they were part of a scripted, humorous conversation and not intended to offend. He explained his comments were in the spirit of 'Gandhigiri' from his 'Munna Bhai' films, promoting love and togetherness.

Asian Games 2026: Star-studded India ready to make mark

Asian Games 2026: Star-studded India ready to make mark

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

India is set to field a strong contingent at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, with key athletes like PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu, and Lovlina Borgohain leading the charge to defend titles in cricket, kabaddi, and men's hockey.

Rohit Sharma on finding the perfect formula to handle pressure

Rohit Sharma on finding the perfect formula to handle pressure

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Rohit Sharma credits meticulous preparation, studying opposition bowlers and mental strength for handling pressure, while maintaining strong ODI form ahead of India's upcoming New Zealand and Sri Lanka series.

The Many Shades Of Nana Patekar

The Many Shades Of Nana Patekar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

From angry young men and ruthless gangsters to comic dons and broken patriarchs, Nana Patekar made almost every shade of a character his own.

Navratri Day 2: Tara, Palak Make White Look Anything But Basic

Navratri Day 2: Tara, Palak Make White Look Anything But Basic

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

White is the colour to reach for on the second day of Navratri, symbolising peace, purity and serenity.

Sindhu's Arctic Open Journey Ends In Quarterfinals

Sindhu's Arctic Open Journey Ends In Quarterfinals

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu was defeated by top seed Ratchanok Intanon in the quarterfinals of the Arctic Open Super 500 tournament. The match went to three games, with Intanon securing a 21-11, 19-21, 21-18 victory. This loss extends Intanon's head-to-head lead over Sindhu to 10-4. Earlier, Sindhu had advanced by beating Riko Gunji. India's men's doubles pair also exited the tournament in the quarterfinals.

2nd T20I: Samson stars as India crush Afghanistan to seal series

2nd T20I: Samson stars as India crush Afghanistan to seal series

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Sanju Samson smashed a quick 57 as India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.

2nd Test, SA vs Aus: Gibbs Urges Proteas to Drop Verreynne, Bring in Ackerman

2nd Test, SA vs Aus: Gibbs Urges Proteas to Drop Verreynne, Bring in Ackerman

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Following South Africa's defeat in the 1st Test in Durban on Tuesday, October 13, Herschelle Gibbs wants Kagiso Rabada back, Marques Ackerman included and Ryan Rickelton moved down the order to keep wickets in the 2nd Test.

Captain Smriti Mandhana Outlines Ambitious Goals For Indian Women's Team

Captain Smriti Mandhana Outlines Ambitious Goals For Indian Women's Team

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

India's new captain Smriti Mandhana is set to lead the women's team in a T20I series against Zimbabwe, marking a new era. She aims to elevate the team's professionalism, power-hitting, and fielding, while fostering a strong team culture. Mandhana also highlighted the importance of Harmanpreet Kaur's experience and praised deputy Shafali Verma's growth, as the team prepares for the ICC Women's Champions Trophy 2027.

Chola Chiefs And Prithviraaj Yodhas Clinch Crucial Victories

Chola Chiefs And Prithviraaj Yodhas Clinch Crucial Victories

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Chola Chiefs and Prithviraaj Yodhas secured their inaugural victories in Archery Premier League Season 2 on Friday, while Chero Archers maintained their perfect record with a second consecutive win. Key performances from international archers like Alejandra Usquiano and Atanu Das highlighted the day's intense competition.

Indian Archer Dhiraj Bommadevara Advocates Mixed Day-Night Matches In APL

Indian Archer Dhiraj Bommadevara Advocates Mixed Day-Night Matches In APL

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

World No. 4 recurve archer Dhiraj Bommadevara has advocated for a mix of daytime and night matches in the Archery Premier League (APL) to better prepare Indian archers for diverse international competition conditions. He highlighted the importance of adapting to varying factors like wind, especially with the APL's shift to Hyderabad, and praised the league for fostering stronger relationships and learning opportunities with international archers.

Yuvraj Singh appointed Delhi Capitals assistant and batting coach

Yuvraj Singh appointed Delhi Capitals assistant and batting coach

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has been appointed as the assistant and batting coach for Delhi Capitals for the 2027 Indian Premier League season. This marks his first formal coaching role, reuniting him with the franchise he previously played for. He expressed excitement about working with the team and former teammate Sourav Ganguly.

Did Aishwarya Rock Or Did Kendall?

Did Aishwarya Rock Or Did Kendall?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Paris Fashion Week got a serious dose of star power as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Kendall Jenner brought two very different takes on black glamour to the L'Oral Paris Le Dfil runway.