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Gokulam Kerala Defeat Dempo SC 2-0 in Indian Football League

Gokulam Kerala Defeat Dempo SC 2-0 in Indian Football League

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Gokulam Kerala FC secured their first win of the IFL season with a 2-0 victory over Dempo SC, thanks to goals from Moses Lalrinzuala and Mirjalol Kasimov.

'Chhotu, World Cup jitayega?': How Suryakumar's Gut Call Sparked Ishan Kishan's World Cup Heroics

'Chhotu, World Cup jitayega?': How Suryakumar's Gut Call Sparked Ishan Kishan's World Cup Heroics

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

India's T20 World Cup winning captain Suryakumar Yadav discusses his decision to include Ishan Kishan in the team based on gut feeling along with Sanju Samson's impact with the bat.

'BJP Will Win A Few Seats In Kerala'

'BJP Will Win A Few Seats In Kerala'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

'The BJP is pouring in money so that only BJP candidates are visible everywhere.' 'If the Congress does not win this time, its survival itself will be a problem...'

West Asia Crisis Reroutes Tourists

West Asia Crisis Reroutes Tourists

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

'Travellers are considering safer and more stable destinations.'

RBI Leverages AI to Boost Digital Payments and Customer Experience

RBI Leverages AI to Boost Digital Payments and Customer Experience

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is developing digital public infrastructure and payments intelligence platforms using artificial intelligence and application programming interfaces to improve customer experience and strengthen the payments ecosystem.

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.

Gold ETF Investors Face Sharp Losses

Gold ETF Investors Face Sharp Losses

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Analysts say long-term investors may still benefit, but recommend limiting bullion exposure to around 10 per cent.

IPL 2026: Samson, Young Guns Drive CSK's Rebuild

IPL 2026: Samson, Young Guns Drive CSK's Rebuild

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Chennai Super Kings head into IPL 2026 with a young squad, new signings like Sanju Samson and a focus on rebuilding as Mahendra Singh Dhoni's era nears its final chapter.

Will Ponting, Shreyas Finally End Punjab Kings' IPL Curse?

Will Ponting, Shreyas Finally End Punjab Kings' IPL Curse?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

For a franchise that has waited for nearly two decades for an IPL crown, could this be the year when Punjab Kings finally create IPL history?

No T20 World Cup but Gill set for BCCI's top award

No T20 World Cup but Gill set for BCCI's top award

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Shubman Gill is set to be named Cricketer of the Year at the BCCI's annual awards. Rahul Dravid will be honoured with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.

'Shreyas Iyer Is a Proven Cricketer': Pathan Backs PBKS Captain

'Shreyas Iyer Is a Proven Cricketer': Pathan Backs PBKS Captain

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Irfan Pathan backs Shreyas Iyer to replicate last season's form for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026, saying the batter is already a proven cricketer who doesn't need the league to prove his place in India's T20I team.

'We Will Take Action': PCB Chairman Naqvi Vows Action Against Players Quitting PSL For IPL

'We Will Take Action': PCB Chairman Naqvi Vows Action Against Players Quitting PSL For IPL

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has stated that the board will take action against players who withdraw from PSL at the last minute to join IPL.

ICC T20I Rankings: Smriti Mandhana leads India's charge

ICC T20I Rankings: Smriti Mandhana leads India's charge

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Smriti Mandhana retains her second spot in the ICC Women's T20I rankings, while Harmanpreet Kaur moves up to 14th. Deepti Sharma also climbs to third in the all-rounders' rankings.

Gambhir eyes Olympic dream as cricket returns in LA 2028

Gambhir eyes Olympic dream as cricket returns in LA 2028

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Team India Men's head coach Gautam Gambhir has expressed his enthusiasm for the possibility of leading the team at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will make its return to the Games.

'Stay Away From Equities. Buy Gold'

'Stay Away From Equities. Buy Gold'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

'In my entire career, whenever friends, relatives, or associates have sought my counsel, I have told them consistently: Stay away from equities. Buy gold. Place funds in fixed deposits. Acquire some raw land.' 'That is all one genuinely needs to build meaningful, enduring wealth, without the attendant anxiety of equity market participation.'

Shiv Thakare Wins The 50

Shiv Thakare Wins The 50

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

'Being the winner of the very first season, especially among 50 strong players, is something that will always be remembered, and that makes me incredibly happy.'

Hyderabad Man Dismembers Cousin in Property Row Killing

Hyderabad Man Dismembers Cousin in Property Row Killing

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A man in Hyderabad has been arrested for allegedly murdering his cousin over a property dispute, dismembering her body, and disposing of the parts in a lake.

Manpreet Singh Denies Fallout with Hockey India Chief, Eyes Record

Manpreet Singh Denies Fallout with Hockey India Chief, Eyes Record

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh refutes rumours of a rift with Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, expressing his desire to surpass Tirkey's record and continue playing until the Asian Games.

Allu Sirish: Why I Chose Anamika Khanna For My Wedding

Allu Sirish: Why I Chose Anamika Khanna For My Wedding

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

"I asked to keep it minimalist...," Allu Sirish recalls how Anamika Khanna designed his wedding look in a quick interview on the sidelines of the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI

Nomura, Citi slash year-end Nifty 50 target

Nomura, Citi slash year-end Nifty 50 target

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Foreign brokerages have started to cut their year-end targets for the Nifty 50 index amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Speeding Jeep Accident Injures 26 Labourers in Nagpur District

Speeding Jeep Accident Injures 26 Labourers in Nagpur District

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Twenty-six labourers, including nine women, were injured when a speeding pick-up jeep overturned near the Wardha River in Nagpur district. The vehicle was reportedly overcrowded and the driver lost control, leading to the accident.

The Hundred: Manchester Super Giants snap up Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh

The Hundred: Manchester Super Giants snap up Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Smriti Mandhana was a major attraction in The Hundred's women's player draft, with Richa Ghosh securing a significant deal and Deepti Sharma also finding a place in the league.

Aizawl FC Overcomes Deficit to Win Mizo Derby

Aizawl FC Overcomes Deficit to Win Mizo Derby

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Aizawl FC recovered from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Chanmari FC 3-2 in a thrilling I-League match, with Laldawngzuala scoring twice.

Hormuz Tensions Put India At Heart Of US Strategy

Hormuz Tensions Put India At Heart Of US Strategy

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Delhi should keep all its options open in what is essentially a transitional period in the geopolitics of energy rather than remain a gatekeeper serving Trump's 'America First', suggests Ambasssador M K Bhadrakumar.

Yuzvendra Chahal makes big revelation ahead of IPL 2026

Yuzvendra Chahal makes big revelation ahead of IPL 2026

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Yuzvendra Chahal reveals he quit alcohol to boost fitness ahead of IPL 2026 after injuries hampered his performance last season.

Indian Golfers Eye Victory at Hero Indian Open After Years of Drought

Indian Golfers Eye Victory at Hero Indian Open After Years of Drought

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Shubhankar Sharma, Rayhan Thomas, and Yuvraj Sandhu lead the Indian contingent hoping to end the title drought at the Hero Indian Open, a tournament last won by an Indian golfer in 2017.

World Cup dream alive: Turkey, Poland, Denmark shine big

World Cup dream alive: Turkey, Poland, Denmark shine big

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Turkey, Poland, and Denmark secured crucial victories in their respective World Cup playoff semi-finals, moving one step closer to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

Kochi: Duo Nabbed with MDMA in Drug Trafficking Bust

Kochi: Duo Nabbed with MDMA in Drug Trafficking Bust

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Excise officials in Kochi arrested a woman and a man for alleged drug trafficking, seizing over 37 grams of MDMA. The woman, a college dropout, is suspected of leading the operation and procuring drugs from Bengaluru.

Kochi: Girl and Man Arrested in Drug Trafficking Operation

Kochi: Girl and Man Arrested in Drug Trafficking Operation

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Excise officials in Kochi arrested an 18-year-old girl and a 24-year-old man for alleged drug trafficking, seizing over 37 grams of MDMA. The girl, a college dropout, is suspected of leading the operation and procuring drugs from Bengaluru.

Bengaluru FC Defeats Inter Kashi, Climbing to Fourth in ISL Standings

Bengaluru FC Defeats Inter Kashi, Climbing to Fourth in ISL Standings

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Bengaluru FC defeated Inter Kashi FC 3-1 in an Indian Super League match, with Braian Sanchez scoring twice. The win moves BFC to fourth place in the league standings.

Man kills younger brother over 'inappropriate gaze' at wife

Man kills younger brother over 'inappropriate gaze' at wife

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

In a shocking incident in Mathura, a man allegedly murdered his brother following his wife's accusations of inappropriate behaviour, sparking a police investigation and raising concerns about domestic disputes.

'Personal Milestones Mean Nothing': Gambhir After T20 WC Win

'Personal Milestones Mean Nothing': Gambhir After T20 WC Win

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Gautam Gambhir says individual milestones don't matter and urges focus on trophies after India's T20 World Cup triumph over New Zealand.

SC Upholds Man's Conviction for Burning Wife to Death

SC Upholds Man's Conviction for Burning Wife to Death

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court of India has upheld the conviction of a man for murdering his wife by setting her on fire in 2000, citing the victim's dying declaration and eyewitness testimony from their daughter as crucial evidence.

Irfan Pathan gives Mumbai Indians edge over CSK in greatest IPL team debate

Irfan Pathan gives Mumbai Indians edge over CSK in greatest IPL team debate

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Mumbai Indians have an edge over Chennai Super Kings in the debate over the greatest IPL franchise.

CID to Investigate Death of Man After Gambling Questioning in Karnataka

CID to Investigate Death of Man After Gambling Questioning in Karnataka

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A 50-year-old man died after collapsing at a police station in Karnataka following questioning in a gambling case, prompting a CID investigation and allegations of police torture.

From ACL Surgery To National Record: Baranica Elangovan's Inspirational Comeback!

From ACL Surgery To National Record: Baranica Elangovan's Inspirational Comeback!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Tamil Nadu's Baranica Elangovan has shattered the national pole vault record, clearing 4.22m in Bhubaneswar, marking an extraordinary return to form after undergoing ACL surgery in 2020.

Bakshi and Dagar in Top 10 at Australian WPGA Championship

Bakshi and Dagar in Top 10 at Australian WPGA Championship

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Indian golfers Hitaashee Bakshi and Diksha Dagar are both tied for sixth place after the third round of the Australian WPGA Championship, while Hannah Green leads the field.

The Season That Defined Them: IPL's One-Hit Wonders

The Season That Defined Them: IPL's One-Hit Wonders

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

From breakout heroes to forgotten names, revisit IPL stars who dazzled for a season but failed to replicate their magic.

Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed signed by Indian-owned Sunrisers Leeds in Hundred auction

Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed signed by Indian-owned Sunrisers Leeds in Hundred auction

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

In February, the BBC reported that Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave, and Sunrisers Leeds would not consider signing Pakistani players for the United Kingdom-based competition amid tensions between neighbours India and Pakistan.

IPL 2026: Ashwin questions Cameron Green's role in KKR, suggests pay cut clause

IPL 2026: Ashwin questions Cameron Green's role in KKR, suggests pay cut clause

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Ahead of IPL 2026, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns over the role of Cameron Green at Kolkata Knight Riders, suggesting the franchise should consider cutting his pay if he does not bowl his full quota.