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Match-winning knock important for my confidence: Rinku Singh

Match-winning knock important for my confidence: Rinku Singh

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Rinku Singh's unbeaten 53 helped Kolkata Knight Riders secure their first win of the season against Rajasthan Royals in a tense IPL clash.

Trump unhurt as shots fired at White House press dinner, shooter arrested

Trump unhurt as shots fired at White House press dinner, shooter arrested

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Gunshots fired at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to the evacuation of President Donald Trump and other senior officials, causing chaos and a security lockdown.

Trump Evacuated After Gunman Opens Fire Outside Dinner

Trump Evacuated After Gunman Opens Fire Outside Dinner

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

President Donald Trump and other top White House officials were evacuated unharmed from the annual White House Correspondents' dinner after a gunman opened fire outside the hotel ballroom. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, has been arrested. World leaders have expressed relief that Trump and other guests were unharmed, emphasising that political violence has no place in a democracy.

Will faltering Sunrisers make amends against Punjab Kings?

Will faltering Sunrisers make amends against Punjab Kings?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A preview of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, highlighting team strengths, key players, and recent performances.

India Suffer Defeat Against Indonesia in Billie Jean King Cup

India Suffer Defeat Against Indonesia in Billie Jean King Cup

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

India faced a 0-3 defeat against Indonesia in the Billie Jean King Cup, with Captain Vishal Uppal highlighting missed opportunities. The team now focuses on regrouping for the upcoming match against Korea to keep their playoff hopes alive.

High-profile Iranian woman held in US for arms trafficking

High-profile Iranian woman held in US for arms trafficking

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A 44-year-old Iranian woman with a US Green Card was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of trafficking weapons on behalf of the Iranian government and is expected to appear in court on Monday.

IPL 2026: Shami, Pant Shine As LSG Ease Past Sunrisers

IPL 2026: Shami, Pant Shine As LSG Ease Past Sunrisers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Rishabh Pant (68 not out) produced a captain's knock after pacer Mohammed Shami weaved his magic, leading Lucknow Super Giants to a comfortable five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 match.

Before IPL 2026, Rohit Finds 'Bliss' in Maldives

Before IPL 2026, Rohit Finds 'Bliss' in Maldives

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Rohit Sharma is enjoying a family vacation in the Maldives before the start of the IPL season. He shared a video of his relaxing getaway, showcasing the island's beauty.

Winning Bengal Was The Hard Part For The BJP... Governing It May Prove Even Harder

Winning Bengal Was The Hard Part For The BJP... Governing It May Prove Even Harder

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A BJP government in Bengal inherits more problems than it might care to admit at its moment of triumph, points out Ramesh Menon

Rahane Urges KKR To 'Play With Freedom' Amidst Losing run

Rahane Urges KKR To 'Play With Freedom' Amidst Losing run

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has called on his team to embrace tough phases, play with freedom, and focus on one game at a time as their playoff hopes dwindle after a series of losses in the ongoing tournament.

Australia's Gruelling Test Schedule Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy Vs India

Australia's Gruelling Test Schedule Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy Vs India

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

The five-Test away series against India next year is set to be a decisive phase in an unprecedented and taxing schedule for Pat Cummins' ageing side.

IPL 2026: Mentor Karthik finds positives in RCB's heavy defeat to Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2026: Mentor Karthik finds positives in RCB's heavy defeat to Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik praised the team's fighting spirit after their six-wicket defeat to Rajasthan Royals in their first away match of IPL 2026.

Madhuvidhu Review: Fun Entertainer with Loose Ends

Madhuvidhu Review: Fun Entertainer with Loose Ends

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Vishnu Aravind's Madhuvidhu is a family entertainer that works in parts but falters when its drama turns unconvincing, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

8 Reasons To Buy Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

8 Reasons To Buy Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Samsung has introduced its top-tier Galaxy S26 Ultra in India, unveiling it alongside the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+. The premium handset features a spacious 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen and debuts an innovative Privacy Display function designed to enhance on-screen discretion.

Why Ruturaj Gaikwad is struggling in IPL 2026...

Why Ruturaj Gaikwad is struggling in IPL 2026...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Former India off-spinner R Ashwin believes Chennai Super Kings' skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad missed an opportunity to regain form in the IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Ashwin analyses Gaikwad's struggles, while also praising SRH bowler Eshan Malinga.

Trump Evacuated After Gunman Opens Fire At Dinner

Trump Evacuated After Gunman Opens Fire At Dinner

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump and other top officials were evacuated unharmed from the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association after a man armed with multiple weapons fired shots outside the hotel ballroom.

Why The Dev Anand-Suraiya Romance Didn't Work Out

Why The Dev Anand-Suraiya Romance Didn't Work Out

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Meena Kumari would nudge a blushing Suraiya on the sets of Sanam and whisper 'Aa rahe hai... aapke' when Dev Anand sauntered onto the sets.

The Most Vicious Phase Of The War Is About To Begin

The Most Vicious Phase Of The War Is About To Begin

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

The big question is whether Trump is any longer in command of the situation. For all practical purposes, the war seems set to cascade as the US is preparing for a potential ground operation in Iran and threatens to destroy 'bridges next, then electric power plants', points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

IPL 2026: Ponting Confident of Improved PBKS Despite Reset

IPL 2026: Ponting Confident of Improved PBKS Despite Reset

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Ricky Ponting says Punjab Kings must reset and start fresh in IPL 2026, backing a stronger squad ahead of their opener against Gujarat Titans.

Omang Dodum's Brace Propels India U20 to SAFF Championship Semifinals

Omang Dodum's Brace Propels India U20 to SAFF Championship Semifinals

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

India U20 secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Pakistan in their opening Group B match of the SAFF U20 Championship, earning them a semifinal berth. Omang Dodum scored a brace, while Vishal Yadav added another goal for the Blue Colts.

Iran war: Centre announces Rs 497 crore export relief package

Iran war: Centre announces Rs 497 crore export relief package

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

In view of the disruptive situations, the Central government has also announced a financial relief package of Rs 497 crores aimed at helping exporters affected by disruptions in West Asia.

What Dilip Shanghvi said on Sun Pharma's Organon Buy

What Dilip Shanghvi said on Sun Pharma's Organon Buy

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries' Executive Chairman Dilip Shanghvi described the USD 11.75 billion acquisition of US-based Organon & Co as both a "happy" and "bit anxious" moment, acknowledging the significant debt required to fund the large transaction.

Kohli Is Still Ruling IPL Like A King

Kohli Is Still Ruling IPL Like A King

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Across 18 seasons, Virat Kohli now has 8,989 IPL runs. That is roughly 500 runs every single year, without a single dip in form lasting long enough to define a season. Other great batters have careers. Kohli has had a sustained campaign of excellence.

Easter Weekend Travel Picks Up

Easter Weekend Travel Picks Up

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

As temperatures rise, travellers are increasingly gravitating towards cooler climates, driving demand for hill stations such as Mussoorie, Munnar, Varkala, Ooty and Kodaikanal.

Why Krunal Pandya Bowled A Bouncer To Hardik

Why Krunal Pandya Bowled A Bouncer To Hardik

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Krunal Pandya said he does not prepare too much with his surprise bouncer -- one that batters tend to leave alone.

Lee Cronin's The Mummy Review: Boring Horror

Lee Cronin's The Mummy Review: Boring Horror

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

This Mummy is all sound and fury, signifying nothing, discovers Mayur Sanap.

Why Jayawardene Is Still Confident In Bumrah's Bowling

Why Jayawardene Is Still Confident In Bumrah's Bowling

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has expressed his support for Jasprit Bumrah, despite the bowler's recent struggles. Jayawardene also highlighted the team's overall bowling ineffectiveness, particularly in the Power Play overs, as a key area for improvement.

WATCH: Mrunal, Sesh's 'Different Love Story' in Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha

WATCH: Mrunal, Sesh's 'Different Love Story' in Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

In Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha, Mrunal Thakur is Saraswati and Adivi Sesh is Hari, but their story is far from simple.

Manav Thakkar, Yashaswini Ghorpade triumph at National Table Tennis Championships

Manav Thakkar, Yashaswini Ghorpade triumph at National Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Manav Thakkar and Yashaswini Ghorpade secured their first senior national table tennis titles at the championships held in Indore, while Ankur Bhattacharjee and Suhana Saini won the mixed doubles final, and Divyanshi Bhowmick received the D Vishwa Trophy.

Matthew Hayden Slams GT's 'Horror' Show After 99-Run Loss to MI

Matthew Hayden Slams GT's 'Horror' Show After 99-Run Loss to MI

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Gujarat Titans' batting coach Matthew Hayden criticised the team's performance after their 99-run defeat to Mumbai Indians in the IPL, citing a poor batting display and ineffective death bowling as key factors in the loss.

Gurugram Police Announce Security Measures for Holi

Gurugram Police Announce Security Measures for Holi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Gurugram police have announced special security arrangements for the Holi festival, including checkpoints and increased patrols, to maintain law and order and crack down on anti-social behaviour.

'Asha Bhosle Helped Us Get Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'

'Asha Bhosle Helped Us Get Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

'She was the last of the diggaj kalakaars after Lataji, Kishoreda, Rafi saab and Mannada and with her demise, the golden era of Hindi film music has truly ended.'

T20 World Cup Closing Ceremony: Ricky Martin rocks stadium, TV viewers slam audio

T20 World Cup Closing Ceremony: Ricky Martin rocks stadium, TV viewers slam audio

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

The closing ceremony of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad featured stars like Ricky Martin, but viewers at home complained about poor audio quality during the broadcast.

IPL 2026: RCB's 'squad of fighters' will ease pressure on Virat Kohli, says De Villiers

IPL 2026: RCB's 'squad of fighters' will ease pressure on Virat Kohli, says De Villiers

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

AB de Villiers believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru have the squad depth to support Virat Kohli and defend their IPL title, while Anil Kumble anticipates Kohli adding new shots to his repertoire.

IPL 2026: 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rewrites IPL History

IPL 2026: 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rewrites IPL History

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a record-breaking half-century, leading his team to victory against Chennai Super Kings.

'Not an accident': Trump calls Hormuz 'Strait of Trump'

'Not an accident': Trump calls Hormuz 'Strait of Trump'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

US President Donald Trump jokingly referred to the Strait of Hormuz as the 'Strait of Trump' while discussing ongoing negotiations with Iran, adding that Iran was under pressure and willing to negotiate.

Ginny Wedss Sunny 2: Avinash Tiwary-Medha Shankr Bet on Their 'Bawaal' Film

Ginny Wedss Sunny 2: Avinash Tiwary-Medha Shankr Bet on Their 'Bawaal' Film

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 actor Avinash Tiwary and Medha Shankr are optimistic about their film's appeal to family audiences, addressing the current scarcity of family-friendly Hindi cinema.

IPL 2026: Tilak Varma's sizzling ton powers Mumbai Indians to easy win over Gujarat Titans

IPL 2026: Tilak Varma's sizzling ton powers Mumbai Indians to easy win over Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Tilak Varma roared back to form with a magnificent maiden century in the Indian Premier League, helping Mumbai Indians break their four-match losing streak with a 99-run mauling of Gujarat Titans here on Monday.

Sheeba Chaddha: 'Wish I Was Given Other Roles In Addition To Mothers'

Sheeba Chaddha: 'Wish I Was Given Other Roles In Addition To Mothers'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

'Each mother I have played is different, but the writing dictates the doing of it. If it's written well, that's half the work done for an actor.'

IPL 2026: Mukul Choudhary's late heroics take LSG over the line vs KKR

IPL 2026: Mukul Choudhary's late heroics take LSG over the line vs KKR

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Lucknow Super Giants defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets in an Indian Premier League match here on Thursday. Opting to bowl, LSG restricted KKR to 181 for four.