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BenQ Unveils EX271QZ Gaming Monitor In India

BenQ Unveils EX271QZ Gaming Monitor In India

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The BenQ EX271QZ has made its debut in India, introducing a high-performance option for gaming enthusiasts.

IPL 2026: David Miller shows why he's still one of cricket's best finishers

IPL 2026: David Miller shows why he's still one of cricket's best finishers

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar praised David Miller's match-winning innings against Punjab Kings, highlighting his ability to dominate both sides of the field. Bangar criticised Punjab's bowling attack for their lack of variation, which allowed Miller to score freely and guide Delhi Capitals to a crucial victory in their IPL 2026 playoff chase.

IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Dragged Into Child Labour Row

IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Dragged Into Child Labour Row

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Karnataka-based activist's threat to file a 'child labour' complaint against the Rajasthan Royals for fielding 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the IPL has ignited a debate on nurturing young talent versus perceived exploitation, drawing widespread disbelief and criticism.

Sorana Cirstea stuns top seed Sabalenka at Italian Open

Sorana Cirstea stuns top seed Sabalenka at Italian Open

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sorana Cirstea defeated Aryna Sabalenka in their third-round clash at the Italian Open.

Preity Zinta hits out at 'fake narratives' as PBKS slump continues

Preity Zinta hits out at 'fake narratives' as PBKS slump continues

Rediff.com1 days ago

Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta urged media to avoid spreading unverified information. while defending her team after they suffered a fourth straight defeat IPL 2026, mounting pressure in the playoff race.

Indian Women's Archery Team Reach World Cup Final

Indian Women's Archery Team Reach World Cup Final

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's women's recurve team secured a spot in the Archery World Cup Stage 2 final after defeating South Korea, while the men's team suffered an early exit against Bangladesh.

Review: Citadel 2 Has Worn Out Its Welcome

Review: Citadel 2 Has Worn Out Its Welcome

Rediff.com6 days ago

The second season of the Russo Brothers' espionage series Citadel, falls short of its global ambitions due to muddled writing and a lack of compelling narrative depth, complains Sukanya Verma.

How Gujarat Police Recovered Thousands Of Stolen Mobiles

How Gujarat Police Recovered Thousands Of Stolen Mobiles

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Gujarat Police have achieved the third position among major states in India for recovering stolen mobile phones, returning 53,564 devices to their rightful owners in the 2025-26 financial year. The Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) system, implemented by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), enables the blocking and recovery of lost or stolen mobile devices across telecom networks nationwide.

Himachal Pradesh Government To Take Strong Action Against Drug Smugglers

Himachal Pradesh Government To Take Strong Action Against Drug Smugglers

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Himachal Pradesh government is set to implement stringent measures, including mandatory drug testing for government jobs and 'bulldozer action' against drug smugglers, to combat the growing menace of 'chitta' (adulterated heroin) in the state.

Equity Mutual Fund Inflows See 5% Drop in April, SIP Contributions Also Decline

Equity Mutual Fund Inflows See 5% Drop in April, SIP Contributions Also Decline

Rediff.com3 days ago

Equity-oriented mutual fund schemes in India experienced a 5 per cent decline in net inflows in April, reaching Rs 38,440 crore, while monthly Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions also saw a decrease.

PV Sindhu And Lakshya Sen Advance At Thailand Open

PV Sindhu And Lakshya Sen Advance At Thailand Open

Rediff.com23 hours ago

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the singles second round with straight-game wins on a mixed day for India at the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.

IPL 2026 Preview: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Seek Revival Vs Struggling Lucknow Super Giants

IPL 2026 Preview: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Seek Revival Vs Struggling Lucknow Super Giants

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to rediscover their batting form after a recent collapse as they face Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL match. RCB, currently second in the standings, need to regroup after a defeat against Gujarat Titans, while LSG are struggling at the bottom after losing their last six matches.

Agniveers can't claim parity with regular soldiers: Govt

Agniveers can't claim parity with regular soldiers: Govt

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Union government has informed the Bombay High Court that Agniveers are not "similarly situated" as regular soldiers and hence, cannot claim parity in pensionary benefits for their next of kin in the event of death in action.

IPL 2026: Century After Two Ducks: Kohli Replies In Style

IPL 2026: Century After Two Ducks: Kohli Replies In Style

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Virat Kohli celebrated his first run against KKR passionately after scoring consecutive ducks in his previous two matches and slammed a magnificent hundred to steer RCB home.

Yuvraj Sandhu Finishes At T-46 In Catalunya Championship

Yuvraj Sandhu Finishes At T-46 In Catalunya Championship

Rediff.com4 days ago

Yuvraj Sandhu finished the third round of the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship with an even par 72, placing him at T-46. Despite a strong start, a double bogey and a late bogey impacted his position on the leaderboard.

How BJP Secured Victory In Haryana Municipal Corporation Polls

How BJP Secured Victory In Haryana Municipal Corporation Polls

Rediff.com1 days ago

The BJP has achieved significant victories in the Haryana municipal corporation elections, securing wins in Ambala and Sonipat, and leading in Panchkula. The party also won the president's post in Sampla, a stronghold of former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, where the Congress did not field a candidate.

Formidables Advance To All India Bridge Championship Semi-Finals

Formidables Advance To All India Bridge Championship Semi-Finals

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Defending champions Formidables showcased a dominant performance to defeat Bangur Cement and secure their place in the semi-finals of the All India Bridge Championship. They will face Mavericks, while Team Monica Jajoo will compete against Deepadhaar in the other semi-final.

Sreejesh's Exit As Junior Hockey Coach: What Went Wrong?

Sreejesh's Exit As Junior Hockey Coach: What Went Wrong?

Rediff.com2 hours ago

P R Sreejesh's tenure as India's junior men's hockey coach ended after 17 months, sparking controversy over the reasons for his departure and the appointment of a foreign coach.

IPL 2026: Kaif exposes big weakness in RCB captain Patidar

IPL 2026: Kaif exposes big weakness in RCB captain Patidar

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif has pointed out Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar's struggles with short balls in the ongoing IPL, suggesting he needs to work on his technique.

How BJP Dominated Haryana Municipal Corporation Elections

How BJP Dominated Haryana Municipal Corporation Elections

Rediff.com1 days ago

The BJP has secured significant victories in the Haryana municipal corporation elections, winning in Ambala and Sonipat, and leading in Panchkula. The party also won the president's post in Sampla, a stronghold of former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda, where the Congress did not field a candidate.

NEET aspirants lose faith in NTA after leak; seek AIIMS to conduct exam

NEET aspirants lose faith in NTA after leak; seek AIIMS to conduct exam

Rediff.com1 days ago

The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 due to alleged paper leaks has led to widespread outrage among aspirants, who are questioning the competence of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and demanding that AIIMS-Delhi conduct the medical entrance exam.

Krishnavataram Fights At Box Office, Daadi Ki Shaadi Struggles

Krishnavataram Fights At Box Office, Daadi Ki Shaadi Struggles

Rediff.com3 days ago

Despite zero publicity, mythological film Krishnavataram has shown a surprising fight at the box office, while family drama Daadi Ki Shaadi struggled to find an audience.

Priyanka Chopra, Jaideep Ahlawat In Mira Nair's Amrita Sher-Gil Film

Priyanka Chopra, Jaideep Ahlawat In Mira Nair's Amrita Sher-Gil Film

Rediff.com2 days ago

Mira Nair is bringing Amrita Sher-Gil's life and art to the big screen in her new film Amri.

SKY Fails Again: IPL 2026 Turns Sour

SKY Fails Again: IPL 2026 Turns Sour

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Suryakumar Yadav, known for his explosive batting, is facing a tough time in IPL 2026, failing to convert starts into significant scores. His inconsistency is a concern, especially after a similar performance in the T20 World Cup 2026. At 35, the pressure is mounting on the Indian Premier League star.

India U-17 Women Boost Quarterfinal Hopes With Win

India U-17 Women Boost Quarterfinal Hopes With Win

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's Under-17 Women's team secured a 4-0 victory against Lebanon in the AFC Under-17 Women's Asian Cup, boosting their chances of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 21 years.

Sinner matches Djokovic's Masters winning streak at Italian Open

Sinner matches Djokovic's Masters winning streak at Italian Open

Rediff.com1 days ago

Jannik Sinner equalled Novak Djokovic's all-time record of 31 Masters 1000 wins in a row after defeating Andrea Pellegrino at the Italian Open.

Be Prepared For Fuel Price Hike!

Be Prepared For Fuel Price Hike!

Rediff.com1 days ago

'OMCs are incurring losses of Rs 1,000 crore per day due to the West Asia crisis.'

IPL 2026: Krunal explains why pressure brings out his best

IPL 2026: Krunal explains why pressure brings out his best

Rediff.com6 days ago

Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Krunal Pandya discusses the challenges of being defending champions in the IPL, emphasising the importance of embracing pressure and adapting to the evolving nature of the game.

CSK vs DC face must-win battle in IPL 2026

CSK vs DC face must-win battle in IPL 2026

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings, both with eight points from nine games, face off in a crucial IPL match in Delhi. Both teams need a win to stay in contention for the playoffs.

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi should play other formats to fully develop his game: De Villiers

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi should play other formats to fully develop his game: De Villiers

Rediff.com1 days ago

Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should play ODI and Test cricket to fully develop his game, though he warned that the road in longer formats would not be easy.

Vijay takes a selfie with Rahul Gandhi after swearing-in

Vijay takes a selfie with Rahul Gandhi after swearing-in

Rediff.com4 days ago

Actor Vijay, president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The ceremony included a selfie with Rahul Gandhi and a 360-degree video of the cheering crowd. Vijay's party achieved a historic debut, ending the duopoly of DMK and AIADMK.

Indian Players Dominate ITF W15 Tumakuru Open

Indian Players Dominate ITF W15 Tumakuru Open

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Indian players showcased impressive performances at the ITF W15 Tumakuru Open, with several securing victories in both singles and doubles matches. However, eighth seed Akanksha Dileep Nitture faced an early exit in the women's singles.

IPL 2026: Pathan impressed by Kartik Sharma's spin reading skills in CSK triumph

IPL 2026: Pathan impressed by Kartik Sharma's spin reading skills in CSK triumph

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has praised young Chennai Super Kings batter Kartik Sharma for his strong performance against spin bowling. The 20-year-old played a key role in CSK's eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League 2026 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

KKR reveal why Varun missed crucial RCB clash

KKR reveal why Varun missed crucial RCB clash

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Kolkata Knight Riders' head coach Abhishek Nayar said the team missed the combination of spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine in their loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with Chakravarthy absent due to a niggle. Nayar also acknowledged that dropping Virat Kohli's catch early in his innings proved costly.

HUL Reports 21% Jump in Q4 Profit to Rs 2,994 Crore, Driven by Strong Volume Growth and Strategic Divestment

HUL Reports 21% Jump in Q4 Profit to Rs 2,994 Crore, Driven by Strong Volume Growth and Strategic Divestment

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) reported a 21 per cent increase in its March quarter consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 2,994 crore, primarily driven by higher volumes and a significant gain from the divestment of its stake in Nutritionalab.

M&M in high gear on SUV growth, product pipeline; analysts bullish despite margin pressure

M&M in high gear on SUV growth, product pipeline; analysts bullish despite margin pressure

Rediff.com7 days ago

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is largely bullish among analysts following its Q4FY26 results, driven by strong SUV demand, a robust product pipeline, and improving growth visibility across segments, despite near-term margin pressures from rising commodity costs and potential weakness in the tractor cycle.

Gandhinagar Hosts Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships

Gandhinagar Hosts Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships

Rediff.com1 days ago

The 2026 Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships, featuring participants from approximately 30 nations, commenced in Gandhinagar, highlighting India's growing role in international sports.

India's U-17 Women's Team Makes History At Asian Cup

India's U-17 Women's Team Makes History At Asian Cup

Rediff.com5 days ago

The India U-17 women's team achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for the quarterfinals of the AFC Under-17 Women's Asian Cup for the first time, following a dominant 4-0 victory over Lebanon. Pritika Barman scored twice, while Alva Devi Senjam and Joya added to the scoreline, securing India's place in the next round.

RIL stock may take a hit after muted Q4 show

RIL stock may take a hit after muted Q4 show

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) faced a challenging fourth quarter, with its energy business experiencing significant headwinds, leading to overall muted results and prompting analysts to adjust their outlook, even as consumer segments like Jio and retail demonstrated robust growth.

Before Riddhima Kapoor, 10 Actors Who Made Late Debuts

Before Riddhima Kapoor, 10 Actors Who Made Late Debuts

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Neetu Singh and Rishi Kapoor's daughter, is making her acting debut at 46, joining a list of actors who took their sweet time to be bitten by the acting bug.