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600+ Runs: Padikkal Makes Vijay Hazare History

600+ Runs: Padikkal Makes Vijay Hazare History

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Devdutt Padikkal continued his dream run in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-2026 on Tuesday in Ahmedabad, even if his 91 off 82 balls against Rajasthan felt strangely modest by his towering standards.

Deepathoon row: HC bench calls TN govt ban 'ridiculous'

Deepathoon row: HC bench calls TN govt ban 'ridiculous'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The Madras high court's Madurai division bench on Tuesday upheld a single judge's order allowing lighting of a lamp on what is claimed as 'deepathoon' on the Thirupparankundram hill in Tamil Nadu.

Wawrinka to retire in 2026 after 24-year pro career

Wawrinka to retire in 2026 after 24-year pro career

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Stanislas Wawrinka will hang up his racquet at the end of 2026, the three-times Grand Slam champion announced on Friday, bringing down the curtain on a 24-year professional career that saw him gatecrash tennis's elite during the sport's golden era.

New Queen Rises! Divya Deshmukh Dazzles In 2025

New Queen Rises! Divya Deshmukh Dazzles In 2025

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Divya Deshmukh not only became the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women's World Cup, she also instantly secured the prestigious Grandmaster title.

'Karma hits back': Kavitha slams BRS after Jubilee Hills bypoll rout

'Karma hits back': Kavitha slams BRS after Jubilee Hills bypoll rout

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Suspended BRS MLC K Kavitha criticized her party after its defeat in the Jubilee Hills Assembly bypoll, attributing it to 'karma.' She was suspended in September after accusing party leaders of tarnishing her father's image. Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav won the by-election.

Chinese Communist Party team visits BJP office, calls on RSS

Chinese Communist Party team visits BJP office, calls on RSS

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said it held a formal meeting with a Chinese delegation openly, given the "improved" relations between New Delhi and Beijing, unlike the Congress which, it alleged, "secretly" signed a memorandum of understanding with the neighbouring country's ruling party.

'No one is going to watch 2026 T20 World Cup'

'No one is going to watch 2026 T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Ashwin's comments echo a growing concern within the game, that too many tournaments, too often, may be eroding the very excitement that once made World Cups unmissable.

After failed alliance move,12 Maha Cong councillors join BJP

After failed alliance move,12 Maha Cong councillors join BJP

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Twelve newly-elected councillors in the Ambernath Municipal Council, suspended by the Congress for joining a post-poll front led by the BJP, have formally joined the saffron party. The Congress criticized the BJP, highlighting the hypocrisy of welcoming defectors despite the Chief Minister's disapproval of the alliance.

Sabalenka opposes transgender athletes in women's tennis

Sabalenka opposes transgender athletes in women's tennis

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said it would be unfair for women to face "biological men" in professional tennis.

'Apologise to Hindus': Thakur Targets KKR, Mustafizur

'Apologise to Hindus': Thakur Targets KKR, Mustafizur

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur slams KKR for buying Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman

BJP-led Mahayuti clinches 25 of 29 Maha civic bodies

BJP-led Mahayuti clinches 25 of 29 Maha civic bodies

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Breaking the nearly three-decade-old dominance of the undivided Shiv Sena, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday emerged victorious in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, and also vanquished the alliance of Nationalist Congress Party factions led by Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar in the Pune civic body.

Fadnavis fumes as local BJP units tie up with Congress, AIMIM

Fadnavis fumes as local BJP units tie up with Congress, AIMIM

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party has entered into post-poll alliances with rivals Congress and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen in some municipal councils in Maharashtra, even as Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday rejected the tie-ups and warned of action against party leaders involved.

'Not the way I would prepare': Botham slams England's Ashes preparations

'Not the way I would prepare': Botham slams England's Ashes preparations

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

England did not have their full squad in Perth until last Sunday and will play one internal match before the first Ashes Test on November 21.

'He's a Hypocrite': Tiwary Slams Gambhir

'He's a Hypocrite': Tiwary Slams Gambhir

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'He's a hypocrite because he's the one who said that India, when he was not the coach of Team India, said that India and Pakistan should never play a match between them.'

Deepti Sharma hits career high as T20I No 1

Deepti Sharma hits career high as T20I No 1

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Star India all-rounder Deepti Sharma on Tuesday rose to the top of the ICC women's T20I bowling rankings for the first time in her career.

'Conspicuously muted': Sonia Gandhi slams govt's Palestine stance

'Conspicuously muted': Sonia Gandhi slams govt's Palestine stance

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi criticizes the Modi government's stance on Palestine, calling it a 'profound silence' and an abdication of humanity and morality. She argues that India needs to demonstrate leadership on the issue and that the government's actions are driven by personal friendship rather than constitutional values or strategic interests.

Mamata slams DVC for ploy to flood Bengal during Durga Puja

Mamata slams DVC for ploy to flood Bengal during Durga Puja

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of releasing water recklessly and without prior intimation, creating a flood-like situation in south Bengal districts during Durga Puja.

Why Hardik Pandya should return to Test cricket

Why Hardik Pandya should return to Test cricket

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Pandya has played 11 Test matches for India, scoring 532 runs at an average of 31.29 with a century and four fifties, along with 17 wickets at an average of 31.05 under his belt.

MP Min slammed for remarks on Aus cricketers' molestation

MP Min slammed for remarks on Aus cricketers' molestation

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

'...but in a time when we bid for the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and when we invite investors too, to India, it is shameful to have such a pathetic mentality in the government.'

Pant, Arya fireworks seal Delhi's Vijay Hazare QF spot

Pant, Arya fireworks seal Delhi's Vijay Hazare QF spot

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Delhi storm into VHT quarterfinals from Group D

After reclaiming No 1 spot, Alcaraz eyes elusive title

After reclaiming No 1 spot, Alcaraz eyes elusive title

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Carlos Alcaraz would rather win his first Australian Open than retain his French Open and US Open titles next year, the Spaniard said on Friday, a day after sealing the year-end world number one ranking at the ATP Finals.

US is 'real United Nations,' says Trump after brokering ceasefires

US is 'real United Nations,' says Trump after brokering ceasefires

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Former President Donald Trump claims the United States has become the 'real United Nations' due to its role in resolving global conflicts, criticizing the UN's lack of involvement. He cites brokering a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia as an example.

Ghar ka mamla: Hema Malini on separate prayer meets for Dharmendra

Ghar ka mamla: Hema Malini on separate prayer meets for Dharmendra

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Hema Malini discusses the family's decision to hold separate prayer meetings after Dharmendra's death, emphasizing it was a private matter. She also shares memories of Dharmendra and their life together.

HC slams UP police for detaining interfaith couple

HC slams UP police for detaining interfaith couple

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

The Allahabad high court on Saturday pulled up the Uttar Pradesh Police for the 'illegally detention' of an interfaith couple without any direction/order for taking them into custody, and ordered their release.

At Dussehra rally, Uddhav calls BJP an 'amoeba', slams Wangchuk's arrest

At Dussehra rally, Uddhav calls BJP an 'amoeba', slams Wangchuk's arrest

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticized the BJP over the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and accused the party of corruption and divisive politics during his Dussehra rally.

Juyal's heroics help UP down Assam in Vijay Hazare

Juyal's heroics help UP down Assam in Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Juyal's 150 not out fashions 58-run win via VJD method for UP against Assam

EPL: Arsenal crush Villa, Wolves shock Man Utd

EPL: Arsenal crush Villa, Wolves shock Man Utd

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Arsenal closed out 2025 in emphatic fashion, smashing third-placed Aston Villa 4-1 on Tuesday to surge five points clear at the top of the Premier League.

84-ball 190: Suryavanshi smashes De Villiers' record!

84-ball 190: Suryavanshi smashes De Villiers' record!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, aged 14 years and 272 days, shattered former South African cricketer AB de Villiers' record for the fastest 150 in men's List A cricket.

Murray opens up on brief coaching stint with Djokovic

Murray opens up on brief coaching stint with Djokovic

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Andy Murray said his six-month stint as Novak Djokovic's coach was a valuable learning experience despite a disappointing end after the high-profile partnership failed to yield a title.

'I'm NOT coming back. This wildfire is crazy': Serena

'I'm NOT coming back. This wildfire is crazy': Serena

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Serena Williams has re-entered the tennis anti-doping testing pool but the 23-times Grand Slam champion denied on Tuesday that the move had anything to do with her making a return to the sport she dominated for nearly two decades.

Next Sachin? Tharoor Wants Suryavanshi In Indian Team

Next Sachin? Tharoor Wants Suryavanshi In Indian Team

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has dropped the ultimate cricket compliment, comparing 14-year-old Bihar batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

Hardik operating at another level mentally: Steyn

Hardik operating at another level mentally: Steyn

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

South African pace great Dale Steyn described Hardik Pandya as a superhero who "operates at another level mentally" with an unmatched aura. His comments came after the flamboyant India all-rounder's scintillating knock in the fifth T20I in Ahmedabad on Friday.

India slams Pakistan at UN: 'Democracy is alien to you'

India slams Pakistan at UN: 'Democracy is alien to you'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Asserting that democracy is an 'alien' concept for Pakistan, India has called upon Islamabad to end grave human rights violations in territories under its illegal occupation, where the population is in 'open revolt' against military occupation, repression, brutality and exploitation.

World Record! Gani's 32-ball ton powers Bihar to 574/6 in Vijay Hazare

World Record! Gani's 32-ball ton powers Bihar to 574/6 in Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Captain Sakibul Gani smashed a 32-ball hundred -- the fastest-ever by an Indian in List A cricket -- to power Bihar to a massive world record List A total of 574/6 against Arunachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Cough syrup deaths: IMA slams doctor's arrest

Cough syrup deaths: IMA slams doctor's arrest

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has defended a doctor arrested in connection with cough syrup deaths in Madhya Pradesh, attributing the incident to failures in the drugs regulatory system.

Padikkal's century powers Karnataka to victory!

Padikkal's century powers Karnataka to victory!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Devdutt Padikkal slammed his second consecutive ton, while Karun Nair also scored a run-a-ball century to guide defending champions Karnataka to a comfortable eight-wicket win over Kerala.

Not the Grand Slams: Djokovic's new obsession is...

Not the Grand Slams: Djokovic's new obsession is...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Novak Djokovic says that defending his Olympic title at LA 2028

Padikkal's 3rd ton in 4 games... turns VHT into ODI trial

Padikkal's 3rd ton in 4 games... turns VHT into ODI trial

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Devdutt Padikkal is turning the Vijay Hazare Trophy into a compelling audition for higher honours, registering his third century in four matches to keep his name firmly in the India ODI conversation.

Need no lessons from terror sponsor: India slams Pak at UNHRC

Need no lessons from terror sponsor: India slams Pak at UNHRC

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

India has strongly criticized Pakistan at the UN Human Rights Council, accusing it of sponsoring terrorism and providing safe haven to terrorist networks. India's representative highlighted past terror attacks and questioned Pakistan's credibility.

TMC, BJP spar over 'saffron flags' at Messi event

TMC, BJP spar over 'saffron flags' at Messi event

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

The TMC and BJP have engaged in a blame game following a chaotic Lionel Messi event at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, which saw spectators storming the field and the main organiser being arrested for alleged mismanagement.