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Shreyas Iyer rues middle-overs lapse after shock defeat to Ireland on captaincy debut

Shreyas Iyer rues middle-overs lapse after shock defeat to Ireland on captaincy debut

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

India skipper Shreyas Iyer said his bowlers had the Irish batters on tenterhooks early on but rued the lack of execution in the middle overs after the visitors suffered a shock 34-run defeat in the opening T20I in Belfast on Friday.

Australia Dump Sorry India Out Of Women's T20 World Cup

Australia Dump Sorry India Out Of Women's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur's rapid 56 helped India post 170 for four against Australia in a must-win Women's T20 World Cup match. Despite a strong start from openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, the middle order struggled for acceleration, leaving Harmanpreet to boost the total in the final overs.

3rd Test: New Zealand openers frustrate England with record 317-run stand

3rd Test: New Zealand openers frustrate England with record 317-run stand

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

New Zealand took control of the third Test at Trent Bridge with Tom Latham and Devon Conway setting a record partnership for the Kiwis against England on Thursday.

CRPF suspends DIG for sharing messages opposing CAPF Bill

CRPF suspends DIG for sharing messages opposing CAPF Bill

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

The Central Reserve Police Force has suspended a senior DIG-rank officer for sharing content allegedly "against" the government during the recent passage of the Central Armed Police Force bill, which the cadre officers of these forces had called discriminatory.

Yuvraj Sandhu Finishes At T-46 In Catalunya Championship

Yuvraj Sandhu Finishes At T-46 In Catalunya Championship

Rediff.com10 May 2026

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.

India Post's Biggest Makeover in 150 Years

India Post's Biggest Makeover in 150 Years

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

India Post is reinventing itself from a traditional mail service into a modern logistics, e-commerce, and real estate powerhouse. Several post offices situated inside major university campuses, called Gen Z post offices, have received a facelift, with cafe-like decor and wi-fi availability.

Talwar Leads Indian Charge At Interwetten Open

Talwar Leads Indian Charge At Interwetten Open

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Indian golfer Saptak Talwar carded an impressive 5-under 64 to finish T-6th after the opening round of the Interwetten Open in Austria, three strokes behind leader Christian Braeunig. Fellow Indian Veer Ahlawat struggled, ending the day at T-128.

Talwar Leads Indian Charge At Interwetten Open

Talwar Leads Indian Charge At Interwetten Open

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Indian golfer Saptak Talwar carded an impressive 5-under 64 to finish T-6th after the opening round of the Interwetten Open in Austria, three strokes behind leader Christian Braeunig. Fellow Indian Veer Ahlawat struggled, ending the day at T-128.

Akshay Bhatia Off To Good Start At Truist Championship

Akshay Bhatia Off To Good Start At Truist Championship

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Akshay Bhatia began his week at the Truist Championship with a three-under 68 to lie tied 13th, five shots behind first-round leader Matt McCarty.

FIFA World Cup: South Africa seek to silence critics against Czech Republic

FIFA World Cup: South Africa seek to silence critics against Czech Republic

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

South Africa will look to bounce after a 2-0 loss to co-hosts Mexico in their opening FIFA World Cup match.

Sudarshan Yellamaraju Advances At Truist Championship

Sudarshan Yellamaraju Advances At Truist Championship

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Indian-origin golfer Sudarshan Yellamaraju made significant progress at the Truist Championship, while Alex Fitzpatrick leads the tournament.

Now, India's gems & jewellery sector on par with China, Thailand

Now, India's gems & jewellery sector on par with China, Thailand

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Exporters of gems and jewellery have said the free-trade agreement (FTA) has brought relief to their sector because this opens up the world's second-largest market and brings them on a par with China and Thailand, which face zero tariffs on shipments to Europe.

Yuvraj Sandhu Faces Uphill Task At Austrian Alpine Open

Yuvraj Sandhu Faces Uphill Task At Austrian Alpine Open

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Yuvraj Sandhu of India had a tough start at the Austrian Alpine Open, carding 1-over 71 and placing T-100. Yanhan Zhou of China leads with 8-under 62.

'Take the occasion out': Shubman Gill reveals Gujarat Titans winning formula

'Take the occasion out': Shubman Gill reveals Gujarat Titans winning formula

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Shubman Gill's brilliant century guided Gujarat Titans to a commanding victory over Rajasthan Royals, securing their place in the IPL 2026 final. Gill's 104 off 53 balls overshadowed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 96, as Gujarat Titans won by seven wickets.

Little-known Aaron Rai makes history with PGA title

Little-known Aaron Rai makes history with PGA title

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Aaron Rai emerged victorious at the PGA Championship, becoming the first Englishman since 1919 to win the prestigious title. Rai's impressive performance, including a remarkable back-nine surge and clutch putting, secured his victory at Aronimink Golf Club.

Yuvraj Sandhu Ends Catalunya Championship At T-31

Yuvraj Sandhu Ends Catalunya Championship At T-31

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Yuvraj Sandhu finished T-31 at the Estrella Damn Catalunya Championship after a final round of 3-under 69. Yurav Premlall of South Africa won the tournament with a record-breaking 14-stroke lead.

How Theegala's Composure Keeps Him In PGA Championship Hunt

How Theegala's Composure Keeps Him In PGA Championship Hunt

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Sahith Theegala, an Indian-American golfer, delivered a composed performance at the PGA Championship, positioning himself as a strong contender. His round stood out amidst challenging conditions, while other notable players faced difficulties. Four players of Indian heritage are competing in the same major for the first time.

Chowrasia's Bogey-Free 62 Propels Him To Lead

Chowrasia's Bogey-Free 62 Propels Him To Lead

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Sunit Chowrasia, nephew of SSP Chawrasia, fired a bogey-free eight-under 62 to take a two-shot lead after the second round of the DP World PGTI NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial tournament in Lucknow. He now stands at eight-under 132, while overnight leader Abhishek Kumar is in second place.

Man In Maharashtra Allegedly Commits Suicide After Public Slapping

Man In Maharashtra Allegedly Commits Suicide After Public Slapping

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A man in Maharashtra's Beed district allegedly committed suicide after being slapped by a woman in public, leaving him deeply distressed, according to police reports.

Rayhan Thomas Secures Best Finish At Charity Classic

Rayhan Thomas Secures Best Finish At Charity Classic

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Indian golfer Rayhan Thomas finished T-13 at the Colonial Life Charity Classic with a final round of 5-under 65, marking his best finish of the season. Cole Sherwood clinched the title.

Sahith Theegala In Top 10 At Cadillac Championship

Sahith Theegala In Top 10 At Cadillac Championship

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Indian-American golfer Sahith Theegala began the Cadillac Championship with a 3-under 69, placing him in the top 10, while Cameron Young leads the field with an impressive 64.

New Science And Innovation Centre Opens In Bengaluru

New Science And Innovation Centre Opens In Bengaluru

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Param Foundation inaugurates 'ParSEC Whitefield', a 30,000 sq ft experiential science and innovation centre in Bengaluru, designed to engage visitors through interactive exhibits, innovation workshops and public programmes.

When Was The Last Time Pakistan Beat India?

When Was The Last Time Pakistan Beat India?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

India-Pakistan matches were never meant to be predictable -- it was meant to be unforgettable, notes K R Nayar.

How Pukhraj Singh Gill Clinched ADT Players Title

How Pukhraj Singh Gill Clinched ADT Players Title

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Pukhraj Singh Gill emerged victorious at the ADT Players Championship presented by The R&A, overcoming a tense three-way play-off to secure his first international title.

Kochhar's Strong Finish Propels Him Up Asian Tour Rankings

Kochhar's Strong Finish Propels Him Up Asian Tour Rankings

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Indian golfer Karandeep Kochhar secured his third Top-10 finish of the season at the USD 500,000 Am Green IGPL Bharath Classic in Morocco, rising to 12th on the Asian Tour Order of Merit. He finished tied 9th with a bogey-free final round.

Doha Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra back where he thrived, ready for new challenge

Doha Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra back where he thrived, ready for new challenge

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Indian javelin throw superstar Neeraj Chopra would hope that his lengthy injury-forced absence from competition does not affect his rhythm when he returns to action against an in-form line-up of heavyweight rivals in the familiar environs of the Doha Diamond League on Friday.

India's bowling lacks clarity in T20 World Cup: Mithali Raj

India's bowling lacks clarity in T20 World Cup: Mithali Raj

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Former India captain Mithali Raj has expressed concerns over the Indian women's cricket team's bowling department, citing a lack of "role clarity" ahead of crucial ICC Women's T20 World Cup matches. She believes bowling is India's weakest link, especially with Shreyanka Patil's injury and an out-of-form seam attack, while praising the batting strength led by Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh.

How Pranavi Urs Became Top Indian At SA Women's Open

How Pranavi Urs Became Top Indian At SA Women's Open

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Pranavi Urs finished as the top Indian golfer at the Investec SA Women's Open, while England's Esme Hamilton secured her maiden LET title.

Going Back In Time With Mandakini

Going Back In Time With Mandakini

Rediff.com26 May 2026

'Singhasan ke shoot ke din aaj bhi yaad hain... Nature ke beech, colourful costumes, heavy jewellery aur uss zamane ki grand sets ki vibe hi kuch aur thi.'

Yuvraj Sandhu Makes The Cut At Catalunya Championship

Yuvraj Sandhu Makes The Cut At Catalunya Championship

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Yuvraj Sandhu was the only Indian golfer to make the cut at the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship, while Shubhankar Sharma and Veer Ahlawat missed the cut. Stefano Mazzoli and Lucas Bjerregaard lead the tournament.

IPL 2026: Kohli leads RCB past GT for back-to-back IPL titles

IPL 2026: Kohli leads RCB past GT for back-to-back IPL titles

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defended their IPL crown in style, beating Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets to win back-to-back titles in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

No reason why Kohli, Rohit shouldn't play 2027 ODI World Cup: Ashwin

No reason why Kohli, Rohit shouldn't play 2027 ODI World Cup: Ashwin

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has thrown his support behind Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma featuring in the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying their experience and presence would make India a stronger side.

Pukhraj Singh Gill In Strong Position At ADT Players Championship

Pukhraj Singh Gill In Strong Position At ADT Players Championship

Rediff.com7 May 2026

India's Pukhraj Singh Gill is in a strong position to win his first Asian Development Tour title at the ADT Players Championship after a superb performance.

Sahith Theegala Ends Cadillac Championship Tied-30th

Sahith Theegala Ends Cadillac Championship Tied-30th

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Sahith Theegala, an Indian American golfer, delivered a strong final round at the Cadillac Championship, finishing tied for 30th place. Cameron Young secured the title with an impressive performance.

Aryaman Birla's proud tribute to Rajat Patidar goes viral

Aryaman Birla's proud tribute to Rajat Patidar goes viral

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Rajat Patidar's unbeaten 93 off 33 balls propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru into the IPL final with a 92-run win over Gujarat Titans. RCB chairman Aryaman Birla shared an emotional tribute for Patidar after the skipper's stunning match-winning knock.

'Annamalai Is A Proxy For The BJP'

'Annamalai Is A Proxy For The BJP'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

'The generational shift belongs to Vijay, Udhayanidhi and Annamalai.' 'The BJP cannot fit into the shift.' 'So they threw Annamalai into the situation where he is comparable with Vijay and Udhayanidhi.'

Pranavi Urs Best Placed Indian At Amundi German Masters

Pranavi Urs Best Placed Indian At Amundi German Masters

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Pranavi Urs emerged as the best-placed Indian after the opening round of the Amundi German Masters, carding a 3-over 76 to be tied 83rd. Leonie Harm set a new course record with a bogey-free 8-under 65.

Akshay Bhatia Fires Best Round To Climb At RBC Heritage

Akshay Bhatia Fires Best Round To Climb At RBC Heritage

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Akshay Bhatia's impressive 8-under 63 propelled him up the leaderboard at the RBC Heritage, while Matt Fitzpatrick leads the field.

Gujarat Titans players evacuated from team bus after mid-road breakdown

Gujarat Titans players evacuated from team bus after mid-road breakdown

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

The Gujarat Titans team and support staff were evacuated from their bus after a short circuit caused a breakdown following their IPL final loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Mexico lights up FIFA 2026 World Cup opener in style

Mexico lights up FIFA 2026 World Cup opener in style

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

With Mariachi costumes, trumpets, and a sea of dark green support, Mexico City has opened the World Cup on Thursday, as fans packed the famous Azteca stadium ahead of the opening game between Mexico and South Africa, amid a backdrop of protests around the capital.