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Australian-Born Ryan Williams Poised For India Debut After FIFA Clearance

Australian-Born Ryan Williams Poised For India Debut After FIFA Clearance

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Australian-born forward Ryan Williams is set to make his debut for India in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier against Hong Kong after FIFA cleared his change of association.

Jannik Sinner beats Lehecka in rain-hit Miami final to complete 'Sunshine Double'

Jannik Sinner beats Lehecka in rain-hit Miami final to complete 'Sunshine Double'

Rediff.com4 days ago

Jannik Sinner beat Czech Jiri Lehecka in a rain-hit Miami Open final on Sunday to become the first man to complete the coveted 'Sunshine Double' without dropping a set.

'Won't Make the Start': Cummins Plots IPL 2026 Return

'Won't Make the Start': Cummins Plots IPL 2026 Return

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Pat Cummins says he is back bowling in the nets and hopes to return midway through IPL 2026, with SRH naming Ishan Kishan as stand-in captain.

IPL 2026: 'Arjun Tendulkar khelega hi nahi': Ashwin's brutal take

IPL 2026: 'Arjun Tendulkar khelega hi nahi': Ashwin's brutal take

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin casts doubt on Arjun Tendulkar's chances of playing for Lucknow Super Giants after his transfer from Mumbai Indians, citing stiff competition from other fast bowlers.

Shashank Singh predicts Punjab Kings will win IPL 2026

Shashank Singh predicts Punjab Kings will win IPL 2026

Rediff.com7 days ago

Shashank Singh expresses strong belief in Punjab Kings' chances of winning the 2025 IPL title, emphasising team belief and preparation.

'We were kept in jail for 50 days': Indian sailors recount escape from Iran

'We were kept in jail for 50 days': Indian sailors recount escape from Iran

Rediff.com1 days ago

A group of Indian sailors recount their harrowing experience of being detained in Iran on suspicion of smuggling, and their subsequent escape from the country as regional tensions escalated into open conflict.

Assam Rifles Enhances CISF Drone Awareness and Response Capabilities

Assam Rifles Enhances CISF Drone Awareness and Response Capabilities

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Assam Rifles conducted a drone awareness and training session for CISF personnel, focusing on drone identification, threat assessment, and response measures.

Ever Notice These Bollywood Easter Eggs?

Ever Notice These Bollywood Easter Eggs?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Eagle-eyed movie buffs don't miss a thing. Part of their passion for cinema is noticing clever little details slipped in by the filmmaker as ardently as the creative. With Easter Sunday just around the corner, Sukanya Verma digs up some super filmi easter eggs just for you.

Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Break Sachin's Record?

Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Break Sachin's Record?

Rediff.com7 days ago

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricket prodigy, is now eligible to play for India in senior international cricket, sparking comparisons to Sachin Tendulkar and raising questions about fast-tracking his career.

OTT Full On Entertainment This Week

OTT Full On Entertainment This Week

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Unrequited love, underdog triumph, catch all that and more on OTT this week.

Eugenio Chacarra Extends Lead at Indian Open; Indian Hopes Rest on Chouhan

Eugenio Chacarra Extends Lead at Indian Open; Indian Hopes Rest on Chouhan

Rediff.com6 days ago

Eugenio Chacarra of Spain leads the Indian Open after the third round, while Om Prakash Chouhan is the highest-placed Indian golfer.

IPL 2026: Dhurandar Star Sara Arjun Is A Mumbai Indians Fan

IPL 2026: Dhurandar Star Sara Arjun Is A Mumbai Indians Fan

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sara Arjun, who sported a Mumbai Indians jersey, attended the match with her parents actor Raj Arjun and Kathak dancer Sanya Arjun.

India's Home Season 2026-27: Guwahati To Host Australia Test; Mumbai, Kolkata Left Out

India's Home Season 2026-27: Guwahati To Host Australia Test; Mumbai, Kolkata Left Out

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Guwahati will host the India vs Australia Test match in February, while traditional venues like Mumbai and Kolkata have not been given any games in the 2026-27 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Hey Kay Navin? Review: Sweet Marriage Story, But Superficial

Hey Kay Navin? Review: Sweet Marriage Story, But Superficial

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Hey Kai Navin? begins to falter, because the show leans too heavily into saccharine sentimentality, often choosing non-fussy conflicts over narrative depth, notes Mayur Sanap.

Du Plessis Highlights Gambhir's Impact on KKR and Team Dynamics

Du Plessis Highlights Gambhir's Impact on KKR and Team Dynamics

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Faf du Plessis acknowledges Gautam Gambhir's competitive leadership style, highlighting its positive impact on teams like Kolkata Knight Riders. He emphasises Gambhir's high standards and accountability, noting the importance of strong leadership beyond just the captain's role in franchise cricket.

Barcelona whip Real Madrid to make Women's Champions League semis

Barcelona whip Real Madrid to make Women's Champions League semis

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Barcelona's women's team showcased their dominance by defeating Real Madrid 6-0, securing a place in the Champions League semifinals. They will face Bayern Munich for a spot in the final.

India U20 Football Team Prepares for SAFF Championship Semi-Final Clash with Bhutan

India U20 Football Team Prepares for SAFF Championship Semi-Final Clash with Bhutan

Rediff.com3 days ago

Defending champions India U20 will face Bhutan in the semi-finals of the SAFF U20 Championship, while Nepal will play Bangladesh in the other semi-final. India topped Group B after a win against Pakistan and a draw against Bangladesh. Coach Mahesh Gawli has praised his players' performance but stressed the need for more clinical finishing and defensive focus.

Navdeep Saini Replaces Harshit Rana in KKR Squad for IPL 2026

Navdeep Saini Replaces Harshit Rana in KKR Squad for IPL 2026

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Navdeep Saini has been named as Harshit Rana's replacement in the Kolkata Knight Riders squad for the upcoming IPL 2026 season. Kulwant Khejroliya will replace Prithviraj Yarra in the Gujarat Titans squad.

Gaudium IVF Pioneers AI-Powered Infertility Treatment in India

Gaudium IVF Pioneers AI-Powered Infertility Treatment in India

Rediff.com1 days ago

Gaudium IVF and Women Health Limited has introduced artificial intelligence-led infertility treatment in India, integrating advanced embryology tools into routine clinical practice. The AI integration includes systems such as SiD (Sperm Identification Device) and ERICA (Embryo Ranking Intelligent Classification Assistant) to improve precision in key stages of the in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) process.

Gaudium IVF Pioneers AI-Powered Infertility Treatment in India

Gaudium IVF Pioneers AI-Powered Infertility Treatment in India

Rediff.com1 days ago

Gaudium IVF and Women Health Limited has introduced artificial intelligence-led infertility treatment in India, integrating advanced embryology tools into routine clinical practice. The AI integration includes systems such as SiD (Sperm Identification Device) and ERICA (Embryo Ranking Intelligent Classification Assistant) to improve precision in key stages of the in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) process.

Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, and Delhi Secure Wins at Sub-Junior Hockey Championship

Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, and Delhi Secure Wins at Sub-Junior Hockey Championship

Rediff.com1 days ago

Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, and Delhi recorded significant victories on the second day of the 16th Sub-Junior Men's National Hockey Championship in Rajgir.

Geopolitical Risks and Global Factors to Steer Indian Stock Markets This Week

Geopolitical Risks and Global Factors to Steer Indian Stock Markets This Week

Rediff.com4 days ago

Analysts predict that the ongoing conflict in West Asia, crude oil prices, and global trends will significantly influence the Indian stock market in the upcoming holiday-shortened week. Foreign investor activity and rupee movement will also be crucial.

'I really don't care' if Iran play in World Cup': Trump

'I really don't care' if Iran play in World Cup': Trump

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Amid an escalating regional war, questions deepen over whether Iran's soccer team will compete at this year's FIFA World Cup to be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Big update on Shakib Al Hasan's Bangladesh return

Big update on Shakib Al Hasan's Bangladesh return

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board's chairman of selectors, Habibul Bashar, expresses his desire for veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to return to the national team and play until at least the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Bait Review: Brown Bond For The Win!

Bait Review: Brown Bond For The Win!

Rediff.com3 days ago

Riz Ahmed's new series Bait delivers a bitingly humorous, and topical commentary on a British-Pakistani actor's audacious journey auditioning for James Bond, challenging traditional casting norms and exploring complex themes of identity and representation.

Vettori: KKR's Narine and Chakravarthy still a major IPL threat

Vettori: KKR's Narine and Chakravarthy still a major IPL threat

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Daniel Vettori has highlighted the threat posed by Kolkata Knight Riders' spinners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy ahead of their IPL match, despite their recent struggles. He also discussed the pitch conditions and the team's stand-in captain, Ishan Kishan.

Khelo India Tribal Games: Chhattisgarh Sheds 'Backward' Image

Khelo India Tribal Games: Chhattisgarh Sheds 'Backward' Image

Rediff.com2 days ago

Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse highlights the positive impact of the Khelo India Tribal Games on Chhattisgarh, shifting its image from a region associated with naxalism to one with opportunities for tribal youth through sports.

IPL 2026: RCB's heartfelt move for 11 fans who lost their lives

IPL 2026: RCB's heartfelt move for 11 fans who lost their lives

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will honour fans who died in a stampede last year by wearing jersey No. 11 during practice and reserving 11 permanent seats at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

IPL 2026: SRH didn't stand a chance against Kohli's onslaught!

IPL 2026: SRH didn't stand a chance against Kohli's onslaught!

Rediff.com5 days ago

Rajat Patidar praises Virat Kohli's match-winning performance after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 season opener.

Why Did Shah Rukh Khan Cancel King Shoot?

Why Did Shah Rukh Khan Cancel King Shoot?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Shah Rukh Khan's King has been forced to relocate its April shooting schedule from the Gulf to Mumbai.

Raghav Chadha on the way out? AAP replaces him as deputy leader in Rajya Sabha

Raghav Chadha on the way out? AAP replaces him as deputy leader in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has requested the Rajya Sabha secretariat to remove Raghav Chadha as the party's deputy leader in the House, proposing Punjab MP Ashok Mittal as his replacement, amidst Chadha's absence from key party events and prolonged silence on AAP matters.

Kohli, Rohit, Dhoni Under Spotlight as IPL 2026 Begins

Kohli, Rohit, Dhoni Under Spotlight as IPL 2026 Begins

Rediff.com7 days ago

Aakash Chopra backs Virat Kohli for a big IPL 2026 season, while Rohit Sharma's aggressive approach and MS Dhoni's tough role come under focus.

Bangladesh to Review IPL Broadcast Ban After Minister Returns

Bangladesh to Review IPL Broadcast Ban After Minister Returns

Rediff.com6 days ago

Bangladesh's Sports Minister says a decision on lifting the ban on broadcasting IPL 2026 will be made after Information Minister Zahiruddin Swapan returns from abroad.

IPL 2026: Why didn't KKR's 25.20 Cr buy Green bowl? Ask Cricket Australia, says Rahane

IPL 2026: Why didn't KKR's 25.20 Cr buy Green bowl? "Ask Cricket Australia," says Rahane

Rediff.com4 days ago

Why didn't KKR's 25.20 crore buy Green bowl? Irked Rahane says "Ask Cricket Australia "

AFC Shifts Postponed Knockout Games to Neutral Venue in Jeddah

AFC Shifts Postponed Knockout Games to Neutral Venue in Jeddah

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

AFC relocates four postponed Asian Champions League Elite last-16 ties to Jeddah as single-leg matches amid Middle East tensions.

Jigsaw Puzzle: Unscramble Shahid, Kriti, Rashmika In Cocktail 2

Jigsaw Puzzle: Unscramble Shahid, Kriti, Rashmika In Cocktail 2

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Here's your picture puzzle -- a fun way to test your memory!

Jammu & Kashmir Achieves High Rate of Public Grievance Resolution

Jammu & Kashmir Achieves High Rate of Public Grievance Resolution

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Jammu and Kashmir has shown significant progress in addressing public grievances through the JK Samadhan portal, achieving an 88 per cent disposal rate. District administrations and key departments have played a crucial role in this achievement, with high disposal rates and positive citizen feedback.

IPL 2026 RR vs CSK Preview: Samson turns rival as CSK clash with Royals

IPL 2026 RR vs CSK Preview: Samson turns rival as CSK clash with Royals

Rediff.com5 days ago

Sanju Samson, now playing for Chennai Super Kings, is set to face his former team, Rajasthan Royals, in a highly anticipated IPL match in Guwahati, marking a significant shift in his career and a new chapter for both franchises.

Bengaluru FC rope in Savio Medeira as Head of Youth Development

Bengaluru FC rope in Savio Medeira as Head of Youth Development

Rediff.com2 days ago

Bengaluru FC appoint former India coach Savio Medeira as Head of Youth Development, aiming to strengthen its grassroots pathway and nurture local talent.

IPL 2026: Sameer Rizvi, bowlers star as DC thump LSG by 6 wkts

IPL 2026: Sameer Rizvi, bowlers star as DC thump LSG by 6 wkts

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sameer Rizvi's unbeaten 70 powers Delhi Capitals to a remarkable comeback win over LSG after early collapse, sealing the chase with a 119-run stand with Tristan Stubbs.