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A Day of Deadlocks: History rewritten at World Cup With Four Draws

A Day of Deadlocks: History rewritten at World Cup With Four Draws

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Four matches, four draws and a slice of World Cup history.

PV Sindhu Dominates To Reach Australian Open Semi-Finals

PV Sindhu Dominates To Reach Australian Open Semi-Finals

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu secured her spot in the women's singles semi-finals of the Australian Open Super 500 badminton tournament after a dominant victory over Chen Su Yu. She will now face top seed Akane Yamaguchi.

FIFA World Cup: From hero to outcast: Balogun sent off, US move on

FIFA World Cup: From hero to outcast: Balogun sent off, US move on

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Balogun scored and celebrated in style before a VAR review turned his night around for the worse, as he was sent off for a foul. Even with 10 men, the United States stayed disciplined and beat Bosnia 2-0. Malik Tillman sealed the win with a free-kick goal. The result sends the U.S. into the last 16 against Belgium. Balogun is suspended for that match.

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans' Big Stars Eye Redemption

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans' Big Stars Eye Redemption

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Gujarat Titans' star players Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada will be looking to revive their international careers with strong performances in IPL 2026.

2nd T20I: England spoil Sooryavanshi's big day with four-wicket victory

2nd T20I: England spoil Sooryavanshi's big day with four-wicket victory

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's much-anticipated India debut ends with 14 off 10 balls as Tilak Varma's explosive final over lifts India to 190/7 against England in the second T20I at Old Trafford.

WPL, WC triumph driving India's growing depth in women's cricket, says Hussain

WPL, WC triumph driving India's growing depth in women's cricket, says Hussain

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Nasser Hussain says India's Women's Premier League and ODI World Cup triumph have created an "unstoppable force" in women's cricket, boosting talent depth and inspiring the next generation of players.

IPL 2026: Dream Debuts! Hinge, Hussain Power SRH to 57-Run Win

IPL 2026: Dream Debuts! Hinge, Hussain Power SRH to 57-Run Win

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Debutant Praful Hinge scripts IPL history with three wickets in the first over as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 57 runs; Ishan Kishan stars with a blazing 91.

Bharathiraja's 10 Tamil Classics

Bharathiraja's 10 Tamil Classics

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja has passed away at 84, leaving an indelible mark on Tamil cinema with masterpieces like 16 Vayathinile, Oru Kaidhiyin Diary and Karuththamma, among others.

IPL 2026 Preview: KKR vs SRH: Can KKR stop SRH's power-hitters?

IPL 2026 Preview: KKR vs SRH: Can KKR stop SRH's power-hitters?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking for their spinners to rediscover their form against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match.

The Silent Storm: Mercedes-Benz Launches Its First Ever Plug-In Hybrid S-Class in India

The Silent Storm: Mercedes-Benz Launches Its First Ever Plug-In Hybrid S-Class in India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Say hello to the S 450 e Launch Edition. Priced at 2.20 crore upwards.

FIFA World Cup: David's hat-trick sinks 9-man Qatar

FIFA World Cup: David's hat-trick sinks 9-man Qatar

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Canada achieved their first-ever World Cup finals victory, thrashing nine-man Qatar 6-0, with Jonathan David scoring a hat-trick. The win boosts Canada's chances in Group B, despite an injury to midfielder Ismael Kone.

Anmol Kharb And Ashmita Chaliha Shine At Macau Open

Anmol Kharb And Ashmita Chaliha Shine At Macau Open

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Indian shuttlers Anmol Kharb and Ashmita Chaliha have successfully advanced to the women's singles quarterfinals at the Macau Open Super 300 badminton tournament. While Ashmita secured a straight-sets victory, Anmol progressed after her opponent retired. However, India's challenge in men's singles, women's singles (other players), and mixed doubles sections concluded in the earlier rounds.

India crush West Indies in T20 World Cup warm-up

India crush West Indies in T20 World Cup warm-up

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

India defeated West Indies by 26 runs in their first Women's T20 World Cup warm-up match. Bharti Fulmali's unbeaten 56 and strong bowling performances from Shreyanka Patil and Radha Yadav secured the victory, despite a batting collapse by the West Indies.

How Deepika Sehrawat Conquered Injury To Lead India To Nations Cup Title

How Deepika Sehrawat Conquered Injury To Lead India To Nations Cup Title

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Indian drag-flicker Deepika Sehrawat discusses her challenging journey back to hockey after a serious hamstring injury, her emotional struggles during rehabilitation, and her triumphant return as the joint top scorer in India's FIH Nations Cup victory.

T20 Mumbai League: SKY lets bat do the talking after captaincy snub

T20 Mumbai League: SKY lets bat do the talking after captaincy snub

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav led from the front with an unbeaten half-century after Sylvester Dsouza produced the first five-wicket haul of the season to power Triumph Knights MNE to a six-wicket victory over MSC Maratha Royals in the T20 Mumbai League 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday.

Goodbye, Shastri Bhawan

Goodbye, Shastri Bhawan

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

As Shastri Bhawan nears demolition, one of Delhi's most iconic government buildings leaves behind six decades of stories, power, journalism and public life.

India A crush Bangladesh to defend Asia Cup Rising Stars title

India A crush Bangladesh to defend Asia Cup Rising Stars title

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Tejal Hasanbis's impactful half-century and Prema Rawat's leg-spin helped India A defeat Bangladesh A by 46 runs in the ACC Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars final.

Who are the women's contenders to look out for at Wimbledon?

Who are the women's contenders to look out for at Wimbledon?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Wimbledon 2026 begins on Monday, and the women's singles draw is once again stacked with star power, form questions, and rising challengers all chasing the same prize.

It felt like a tsunami had hit them: Chopra on SRH bowlers' struggles vs Sooryavanshi

It felt like a tsunami had hit them: Chopra on SRH bowlers' struggles vs Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 97 off just 29 balls to power his team into Qualifier 2 and earned glowing praise from former India opener Aakash Chopra.

Why France are favourites to win the World Cup

Why France are favourites to win the World Cup

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

With Kylian Mbappe's depth and experience, economists predict France are tipped to edge Spain to lift World Cup.

The Importance Of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi!

The Importance Of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi!

Rediff.com29 May 2026

If you are feeling depressed, just watch this 15 year old on your TV! Your blues will fly away, exclaims Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Sooryavanshi's ton in vain as Ishan, Abhishek star in SRH's win over RR

Sooryavanshi's ton in vain as Ishan, Abhishek star in SRH's win over RR

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive century went in vain as Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma smashed half-tons as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets.

Why Verstappen says modern F1 feels 'not nice'

Why Verstappen says modern F1 feels 'not nice'

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Max Verstappen returned to the Formula One podium for the first time this season on Sunday but the Red Bull driver, third in Canada, left no doubt about his unhappiness with new rules he considers to be anti-racing.

Aahana-Danish's Dhurandhar Holiday In The UK

Aahana-Danish's Dhurandhar Holiday In The UK

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Aahana Kumra shares lovely pictures with Danish Pandor from their trip to the UK.

Lagaan to Laapataa Ladies: Aamir Khan's 10 Best Productions

Lagaan to Laapataa Ladies: Aamir Khan's 10 Best Productions

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

As Aamir Khan Productions celebrates 25 years, we rank the 10 best films produced by its star, from the iconic Lagaan to the recent critically-acclaimed Laapataa Ladies.

After four-year hiatus, Serena Williams marks return with Queen's Club victory

After four-year hiatus, Serena Williams marks return with Queen's Club victory

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Serena Williams stole the show at Queen's Club on Tuesday as the American icon made her eagerly awaited return to competitive action nearly four years after her last match.

Did Michael Show The Whole Truth?

Did Michael Show The Whole Truth?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has achieved remarkable box office success, grossing over $700 million worldwide, yet it sparks debate over the power of fandom versus the need for a truthful depiction of an artist's controversial life.

Want To Own These Fabulous Watches?

Want To Own These Fabulous Watches?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

The original Freak, launched in 2001, caused a genuine shock in watchmaking: No dial, no hands, no crown, with the entire movement rotating to tell the time.

India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI: India captain Gill hails debutants Brar, Dubey

India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI: India captain Gill hails debutants Brar, Dubey

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Shubman Gill praised pacer Gurnoor Brar and left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey for their impressive debuts in India's one-sided victory over Afghanistan in the rain-curtailed first ODI.

From War to FIFA World Cup: Iraq Captain's Journey

From War to FIFA World Cup: Iraq Captain's Journey

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

From losing his father to terrorism and watching conflict tear apart his family, to nearly abandoning football before leading Iraq back to the World Cup, Aymen Hussein has overcome obstacles that would have broken many others.

French Open: Chwalinska shocks Shnaider, sets up Andreeva clash

French Open: Chwalinska shocks Shnaider, sets up Andreeva clash

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her fairytale run with a 76(4), 64 win over Diana Shnaider on Thursday, reaching her maiden Grand Slam final at the French Open and booking a title showdown with Russian Mirra Andreeva.

Sri Lankan Opposition Leaders Protest Over Detained Ex-Intelligence Chief's Treatment

Sri Lankan Opposition Leaders Protest Over Detained Ex-Intelligence Chief's Treatment

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Sri Lankan opposition leaders are protesting the detention and alleged mistreatment of former state intelligence chief Suresh Sallay, who was hospitalised after a hunger strike. Sallay was arrested in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings investigation, and his wife has raised concerns about his treatment and restricted access.

Anurag Kashyap's 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Anurag Kashyap's 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Anurag Kashyap, despite his claims of being done with Bollywood, continues to deliver compelling cinema, with his latest film 'Bandar' set to release on June 5.

India Inc Battles Rising Gulf War Costs

India Inc Battles Rising Gulf War Costs

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Companies are already diversifying sourcing, raising prices, and reworking operating models as the disruption drags on.

Why Indian Politicians Fear Youth Dissent

Why Indian Politicians Fear Youth Dissent

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

CBSE exams and unemployment are divergent concerns for the middle class and the poor, and the idioms of protest don't speak to all of India's young people, points out Kanika Datta.

IPL 2026: From Replacement Player To Captain Fantastic: Rajat Patidar's Fairytale Rise

IPL 2026: From Replacement Player To Captain Fantastic: Rajat Patidar's Fairytale Rise

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Rajat Patidar has the golden chance to emulate legends Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rohit Sharma -- the only two captains to win back to back IPL titles.

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.

SRK Didn't Like Cricket': Lalit Modi Reveals How Shah Rukh Bought KKR

SRK Didn't Like Cricket': Lalit Modi Reveals How Shah Rukh Bought KKR

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Lalit Modi reveals how a hesitant Shah Rukh Khan was persuaded to buy Kolkata Knight Riders in 2008, helping create one of the IPL's most iconic franchises.

Sooryavanshi's Next Challenge Isn't Batting, It's Handling the Mind Games

Sooryavanshi's Next Challenge Isn't Batting, It's Handling the Mind Games

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

As Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's profile continues to soar, experts believe mental conditioning and "situation management" training will be crucial in helping the teenage batting sensation handle sledging, pressure and rising expectations.

How Sabalenka Beat Osaka To Reach French Open Quarter-Finals

How Sabalenka Beat Osaka To Reach French Open Quarter-Finals

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Aryna Sabalenka overcame Naomi Osaka in a thrilling match to reach the French Open quarter-finals, while other players including Diana Shnaider and Anna Kalinskaya also advanced.