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Suraj Kumar Chand Reaches HCL Squash Semis

Suraj Kumar Chand Reaches HCL Squash Semis

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Suraj Kumar Chand was the only Indian player to advance to the semi-finals of the HCL Squash PSA Challenger Tour at the Indian Squash Academy.

Sen, Sindhu to Lead India's Charge at Badminton Asia Championships

Sen, Sindhu to Lead India's Charge at Badminton Asia Championships

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty withdraw from the Badminton Asia Championships due to injury, leaving Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu to lead India's challenge.

Aus Open: Sabalenka cruises; Fery stuns 20th seed Cobolli

Aus Open: Sabalenka cruises; Fery stuns 20th seed Cobolli

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Qualifier Arthur Fery delivered a stunning Australian Open win by beating 20th seed Flavio Cobolli on Sunday.

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal Reach UTT Table Tennis Semifinals

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal Reach UTT Table Tennis Semifinals

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, and Maharashtra secured their spots in the boys' team event semifinals at the UTT Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships.

PM Modi Highlights Nagaland's Morung System for Holistic Education

PM Modi Highlights Nagaland's Morung System for Holistic Education

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the traditional Morung learning system of Nagaland, highlighting its role in preserving cultural heritage and fostering interest in subjects like mathematics and science among children. He also lauded the efforts of women in Chizami village for preserving traditional seeds.

Rybakina routs Muchova to win Stuttgart Open - and a Porsche

Rybakina routs Muchova to win Stuttgart Open - and a Porsche

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Elena Rybakina defeated Karolina Muchova to win the Stuttgart Open, securing her second title of the season and driving away with a Porsche car.

Ayush Shetty Upsets World No. 4 Christie to Reach Badminton Asia Semis

Ayush Shetty Upsets World No. 4 Christie to Reach Badminton Asia Semis

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

India's Ayush Shetty defeated world number 4 Jonatan Christie to reach the semi-finals of the Badminton Asia Championships.

Monte Carlo Masters: Alcaraz routs Vacherot, sets up blockbuster Sinner final

Monte Carlo Masters: Alcaraz routs Vacherot, sets up blockbuster Sinner final

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Valentin Vacherot to reach the Monte Carlo Masters final, where he will face Jannik Sinner, who defeated Alexander Zverev. The world number one ranking is on the line.

Indian Mixed Doubles Teams Struggle at Badminton Asia Championships

Indian Mixed Doubles Teams Struggle at Badminton Asia Championships

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

India's mixed doubles pairs faced early exits at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026, with both teams losing in the opening round.

The Chia Cure: 8 Reasons To Have Chia Seeds

The Chia Cure: 8 Reasons To Have Chia Seeds

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Chia seeds are superfood that can boost your health contains omega-3s, protein, calcium, iron, and fibre. To extract its benefits soak chia seeds in liquid or enjoy them with moist foods like yoghurt, oatmeal, or smoothies.

Ruud stunned, Draper also knocked out at rain-hit Miami Open

Ruud stunned, Draper also knocked out at rain-hit Miami Open

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Jack Draper crashes out of Miami Open after loss to Reilly Opelka, while Ethan Quinn stuns Casper Ruud in a breakthrough win.

Three Killed in Jharkhand by Wild Elephant Attacks

Three Killed in Jharkhand by Wild Elephant Attacks

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Three people have been killed in separate incidents involving wild elephants in the West Singhbhum and Garwah districts of Jharkhand, India, within a 24-hour period.

Recipe: Chef Nabar's Bisi Bele Bhaat

Recipe: Chef Nabar's Bisi Bele Bhaat

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Bisi Bele Bhaat, the traditional Indian one-pot meal that is the Southern answer to Khichdi, combines rice, lentils, vegetables, spices.

Indian Hopes Soar as Anahat Singh and Tanvi Khanna Reach JSW Indian Open Semifinals

Indian Hopes Soar as Anahat Singh and Tanvi Khanna Reach JSW Indian Open Semifinals

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Anahat Singh and Tanvi Khanna secured spots in the women's singles semifinals of the JSW Indian Open, while Joshna Chinappa was defeated. Singh will face Khanna in the semifinals, while Hana Moataz will play Nadien El Hammamy.

Anahat Singh and Tanvi Khanna Lead Indian Charge at JSW Indian Open

Anahat Singh and Tanvi Khanna Lead Indian Charge at JSW Indian Open

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Anahat Singh and Tanvi Khanna secured spots in the women's singles semifinals of the JSW Indian Open, while Abhay Singh and Veer Chotrani advanced in the men's quarterfinals, showcasing strong Indian performances.

Anahat, Abhay Win JSW Indian Open Squash Titles

Anahat, Abhay Win JSW Indian Open Squash Titles

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh emerged victorious in the men's and women's singles categories at the JSW Indian Open 2026 squash tournament in Mumbai.

Abhay Singh Stuns World No 13 Aly Abou Eleinen At El Gouna Open

Abhay Singh Stuns World No 13 Aly Abou Eleinen At El Gouna Open

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

India's Abhay Singh defeated Egypt's Aly Abou Eleinen in the first round of the El Gouna Open, but Anahat Singh lost to Hania El Hammamy.

Indian Compound Archers Dominate Asia Cup; Recurve Team Struggles

Indian Compound Archers Dominate Asia Cup; Recurve Team Struggles

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

India's compound archers, led by Rajat Chauhan and Chikitha Taniparthi, dominated the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament, while the recurve team faced disappointment.

Indian Teams Secure Decisive Wins at Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships

Indian Teams Secure Decisive Wins at Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Indian girls and boys teams secured dominant victories against Sri Lanka and Maldives respectively at the ITTF-ATTU Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships.

RSPB's Jeet Chandra and Anirban Ghosh Clinch Men's Doubles Title at Table Tennis Championships

RSPB's Jeet Chandra and Anirban Ghosh Clinch Men's Doubles Title at Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) players Jeet Chandra and Anirban Ghosh won the men's doubles title at the 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships. Sutirtha Mukherjee and Kaushani Nath secured the women's doubles title. The men's and women's singles pre-quarterfinals saw both expected wins and upsets, setting the stage for intense quarterfinal matches.

Indian Women's Compound Archery Team Wins Gold At World Cup Stage 1

Indian Women's Compound Archery Team Wins Gold At World Cup Stage 1

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

The Indian compound women's archery team won gold at the Archery World Cup Stage 1.

Indian Women's Compound Team Wins Gold at Archery World Cup Stage 1

Indian Women's Compound Team Wins Gold at Archery World Cup Stage 1

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

The Indian women's compound team won gold at the Archery World Cup Stage 1, while the recurve archers struggled.

Kapila-Crasto Enter Second Round At Badminton Asia Championships

Kapila-Crasto Enter Second Round At Badminton Asia Championships

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto progressed to the second round of the Badminton Asia Championships, while Rohan Kapoor and Gadde Ruthvika Shivani exited in the first round.

Indian Archers Shine at Asia Cup, Clinch Medals and Finals Spots

Indian Archers Shine at Asia Cup, Clinch Medals and Finals Spots

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Indian archers secured two bronze medals and advanced to the finals of the men's recurve and women's compound team events at the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament Stage 1 in Bangkok. The team also confirmed three individual medals, but the recurve men's team faced disappointment.

Anahat Singh triumphs as upsets rock Indian Open squash

Anahat Singh triumphs as upsets rock Indian Open squash

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Anahat Singh continued her dominant run with a straight game win while Egypt's Ibrahim Elkabbani defeated men's top seed Yahya Elnawasany to pull off one of the biggest upsets at the Indian Open squash tournament.

Jain Recipes: Kele Appe, Pav Bhaji, Mango Sevaiya Custard

Jain Recipes: Kele Appe, Pav Bhaji, Mango Sevaiya Custard

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Jain food is light on the stomach and uses no potatoes, onions or garlic. Try these green banana specials. And a mango custard.

Indian archers win two bronze, reach two finals in Asia Cup Stage 1

Indian archers win two bronze, reach two finals in Asia Cup Stage 1

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Indian archers secured two bronze medals and advanced to the finals of the men's recurve and women's compound team events at the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament Stage 1 in Bangkok.

Abhinan Sanjeev Shocks with Quarterfinal Berth at Kolkata ITF M25

Abhinan Sanjeev Shocks with Quarterfinal Berth at Kolkata ITF M25

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Wild card entrant Abhinan Sanjeev progresses to the quarterfinals of the Central Excise & CGST ITF M25 Kolkata 2026, while other matches see mixed results for Indian players.

Upset in Men's Doubles at National Table Tennis Championships

Upset in Men's Doubles at National Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The men's doubles competition at the 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships saw top-seeded West Bengal crash out, with Tamil Nadu's M.R. Balamurugan and Siddhesh Pande causing a major upset.

More use of speciality fertilisers can help tide over supply shocks: Experts

More use of speciality fertilisers can help tide over supply shocks: Experts

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Despite significant price differences, Indian farmers are increasingly adopting non-subsidised speciality fertilisers, which are seen as a potential solution to the rising fertiliser subsidy burden exacerbated by global supply shocks.

Tanvi Sharma, Hariharan-Arjun duo advance to Orleans Masters quarterfinals

Tanvi Sharma, Hariharan-Arjun duo advance to Orleans Masters quarterfinals

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Tanvi Sharma and the men's doubles pair of Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun have progressed to the quarterfinals of the Orleans Masters badminton tournament.

Recipes: Basundi, Mohanthal Ladoo and more

Recipes: Basundi, Mohanthal Ladoo and more

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Gudi Padwa recipes for the foodie in you.

Vimal Kumar Appeals to BWF to Preserve Current Badminton Scoring System

Vimal Kumar Appeals to BWF to Preserve Current Badminton Scoring System

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Former India coach Vimal Kumar urges the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to maintain the current 21-point scoring system, arguing it represents the true essence of badminton. He also highlights the collaborative coaching approach behind Ayush Shetty's recent success.

Vimal Kumar Appeals to BWF to Preserve Current Badminton Scoring System

Vimal Kumar Appeals to BWF to Preserve Current Badminton Scoring System

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Former India coach Vimal Kumar urges the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to maintain the current 21-point scoring system, arguing it represents the true essence of badminton. He highlights the sport's global appeal and the disruption caused by frequent changes.

Manohar Lal Khattar Urges Transparency in Haryana Welfare Schemes

Manohar Lal Khattar Urges Transparency in Haryana Welfare Schemes

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has directed officials to ensure transparency in the implementation of central and Haryana government welfare schemes, aiming to maximise their reach. He reviewed multiple schemes across various departments during a DISHA meeting in Karnal.

Unseeded Tanvi Sharma Advances to Orleans Masters Semifinals with Upset Win

Unseeded Tanvi Sharma Advances to Orleans Masters Semifinals with Upset Win

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

India's Tanvi Sharma defeated Japan's Natsuki Nidaira to reach the semifinals of the Orleans Masters Super 300 badminton tournament.

Dinesh Khanna Sees Echoes of His 1965 Triumph in Ayush Shetty's Badminton Asia Championship Run

Dinesh Khanna Sees Echoes of His 1965 Triumph in Ayush Shetty's Badminton Asia Championship Run

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Former champion Dinesh Khanna sees similarities between his 1965 Badminton Asia Championships win and Ayush Shetty's current run in the tournament.

India's Compound Archers Shine at Asia Cup in Bangkok

India's Compound Archers Shine at Asia Cup in Bangkok

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

India's compound archers secured a gold medal in the mixed team event and a silver medal in the women's team event at the Asia Cup-World Ranking Tournament Stage 1 in Bangkok, increasing their medal count to four.

Eid Recipe: Reshma's Quick And Easy Mutton Biryani

Eid Recipe: Reshma's Quick And Easy Mutton Biryani

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A celebration of Eid isn't over till the last morsel of that special, home-cooked Mutton Biryani has been had.

Bengali Recipes: Kolkata Mutton Biryani, Jackfruit Kofta

Bengali Recipes: Kolkata Mutton Biryani, Jackfruit Kofta

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Bengali cuisine is known for its delicate balance of flavours, subtle use of spices, and a deep respect for fresh, seasonal ingredients.