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India's Kabaddi Teams Start Strong In Commonwealth Championship

India's Kabaddi Teams Start Strong In Commonwealth Championship

Rediff.com15 hours ago

India's men's and women's kabaddi teams both secured dominant victories in their opening matches at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad. The women's team defeated Malaysia 73-13, while the men's team beat England 46-26, showcasing strong performances in both raiding and tackling.

Raphinha Set for Barcelona Start as Defensive Woes Mount Ahead of PSG Clash

Raphinha Set for Barcelona Start as Defensive Woes Mount Ahead of PSG Clash

Rediff.com4 days ago

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that Raphinha is set to return to the starting XI for the Champions League clash against Paris St Germain on Tuesday, as the club grapples with a significant defensive injury crisis.

Carrick confident Man Utd will bounce back despite poor start

Carrick confident Man Utd will bounce back despite poor start

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has acknowledged his side's disappointing start to the Premier League season but expressed confidence that they will overcome this difficult period, especially as they prepare for a crucial Champions League fixture against Atletico Madrid.

Para Athletes Deliver Spectacular Start For India At Asian Games

Para Athletes Deliver Spectacular Start For India At Asian Games

Rediff.com4 days ago

India commenced its Asian Para Games campaign with a spectacular performance, securing 11 medals, including four gold, across various sports on Monday. Notable victories came from shooter Mona Agarwal, long jumper Nishad Kumar, middle-distance runner Soumya, and javelin thrower Rinku, with archer Sheetal Devi also setting world records. The medal haul places India fourth in the overall standings.

Akash Ambani: 'IPO Is Just The Start Of Jio's Journey'

Akash Ambani: 'IPO Is Just The Start Of Jio's Journey'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'Reliance has had a very, very strong history of shareholder value and growth, and that's what we need to focus on the further journey from the IPO.'

Suhas Yathiraj, Krishna Nagar Lead India's Strong Start At Asian Para Games

Suhas Yathiraj, Krishna Nagar Lead India's Strong Start At Asian Para Games

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Indian para-badminton players, including Paralympics medallists Suhas Yathiraj and Krishna Nagar, have made a strong start at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. Suhas Yathiraj secured a straight-game victory in men's singles SL4, while Krishna Nagar also won his opening SH6 match. Other Indian shuttlers also registered wins across various categories, though some pairs faced defeats.

Jet-lagged India eye strong start against New Zealand in 1st T20

Jet-lagged India eye strong start against New Zealand in 1st T20

Rediff.com2 days ago

Shreyas Iyer-led India, unbeaten in their last two T20 series in New Zealand, will rely on their formidable batting lineup to overcome the relatively inexperienced New Zealand side in the upcoming five-match T20I series, despite having minimal time to acclimatise.

Indian Cueists Make Strong Start At Commonwealth Championships

Indian Cueists Make Strong Start At Commonwealth Championships

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Indian cueists, including Paras Gupta and Dhvaj Haria, had a successful opening day at the Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships in Ahmedabad. Several players advanced across various disciplines like men's heyball, snooker, women's billiards, 10-Ball, and blackball, showcasing a strong performance by the Indian contingent. However, some Indian players also faced defeats in their respective categories.

Archery Premier League: Royals Make Winning Start; Knights Stun Mighty Marathas

Archery Premier League: Royals Make Winning Start; Knights Stun Mighty Marathas

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Defending champions Rajputana Royals defeated Prithviraaj Yodhas 5-3 in the opening match of the second Archery Premier League season. Led by Ojas Deotale, Ella Gibson, and Mete Gazoz, the Royals secured a hard-fought victory despite a strong comeback attempt by the Yodhas, who ultimately faltered with a costly error in the final moments.

Pollock Starts Pink-Ball Debate: Should Day Tests Ditch the Red Ball?

Pollock Starts Pink-Ball Debate: Should Day Tests Ditch the Red Ball?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Former South Africa all-rounder Shaun Pollock has called for the use of pink balls in traditional daytime Test matches to reduce playing time lost due to bad light, following interruptions in the ongoing first Test between South Africa and Australia.

Upsets And Strong Starts Mark Fenesta Open National Championships

Upsets And Strong Starts Mark Fenesta Open National Championships

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Soha Sadiq and Parth Aggarwal caused significant upsets at the Fenesta Open National Hard court championships by defeating higher-seeded players. Meanwhile, top seeds Manish Sureshkumar and Vaidehee Chaudhari began their campaigns with comfortable straight-sets victories, showcasing strong performances in their respective draws.

FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC: Gouramangi Singh Targets Winning ISL Start

FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC: Gouramangi Singh Targets Winning ISL Start

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Former teammates Gouramangi Singh and Clifford Miranda meet in opposing dugouts as FC Goa take on Chennaiyin FC at Fatorda in the ISL opener on Saturday.

Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme Price In India Starts At Rs 336,990

Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme Price In India Starts At Rs 336,990

Rediff.com3 days ago

Designed for demanding work environments, the Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme combines a compact 13.3-inch touchscreen with powerful Intel processing, AI capabilities and flexible battery options.

Churchill Brothers Eye Strong Start Against Mumbai City FC

Churchill Brothers Eye Strong Start Against Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Churchill Brothers are set to begin their new Indian Super League campaign against Mumbai City FC on Sunday. Head Coach Dimitris Dimitriou aims to establish a distinct footballing identity, while the team returns to the ISL after a season away, following a turbulent period in Indian football.

Zidane's unbeaten France start fuels optimism despite lingering questions in attack

Zidane's unbeaten France start fuels optimism despite lingering questions in attack

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Zinedine Zidane began his France reign unbeaten across four Nations League matches, combining encouraging results with squad experimentation while admitting his team must improve its attacking penetration and cutting edge.

Asian Games Tennis: Dhakshineswar, Nagal off to winning start in singles

Asian Games Tennis: Dhakshineswar, Nagal off to winning start in singles

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Indian tennis players Dhakshineswar Suresh and Sumit Nagal have made winning starts to their men's singles campaigns at the Asian Games, securing places in the pre-quarterfinals.

'Start afresh': Coach Fulton reveals India hockey's LA 2028 plan

'Start afresh': Coach Fulton reveals India hockey's LA 2028 plan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Following the Indian men's hockey team's historic Asian Games gold and direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, Head Coach Craig Fulton revealed plans to 'build a new team afresh' after the Hockey India League, emphasising the need for meticulous planning for the upcoming Games.

Abhay, Veer, Tanvi make winning Asian Games start

Abhay, Veer, Tanvi make winning Asian Games start

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Indian squash players Abhay Singh, Veer Chotrani, and Tanvi Khanna secured their spots in the round of 16 at the Asian Games. Abhay Singh and Tanvi Khanna won their opening matches convincingly, while Veer Chotrani also advanced. Anahat Singh is set to begin her campaign, with the ultimate prize for winners being direct entry to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Asian Games: India's Equestrian Campaign Off To Disappointing Start

Asian Games: India's Equestrian Campaign Off To Disappointing Start

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

India's equestrian team experienced a disappointing start at the Asian Games, finishing seventh in the eventing team dressage and being eliminated from the team jumping competition. Individual performances also saw Indian riders placed lower down the ranks.

All-New Tata Aeris launched at starting price of 5.29 lakh

All-New Tata Aeris launched at starting price of 5.29 lakh

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

TATA.CARS Launches All-New Aeris Compact Sedan, a facelifted version of the Tata Tigor, at a starting price of 5.29 lakh ex-showroom.

Arsenal maintain perfect start; Liverpool, Chelsea held

Arsenal maintain perfect start; Liverpool, Chelsea held

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Champions Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Sunderland, maintaining their perfect start to the Premier League season and moving clear at the top. Meanwhile, title contenders Liverpool and Chelsea were held to draws against Fulham and Hull City respectively. Other notable results include Aston Villa's loss to Nottingham Forest, Ipswich's win against Crystal Palace, and Tottenham's continued struggle to score goals.

Indian Paddlers Secure Strong Start At Asian Games

Indian Paddlers Secure Strong Start At Asian Games

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

India's men's and women's table tennis teams both secured dominant 3-0 victories over Indonesia in their opening Group F matches at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, showcasing a strong start to their campaigns.

Asian Games 2026 Badminton: Unnati Hooda, Crasto-Kapila Off To Winning Starts

Asian Games 2026 Badminton: Unnati Hooda, Crasto-Kapila Off To Winning Starts

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Indian badminton players Unnati Hooda and the mixed doubles pair of Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila secured comfortable first-round victories at the Asian Games. This positive start follows mixed results in the team events, where the men's team won bronze and the women's team did not medal.

Grand Opening Ceremony Marks Start Of 20th Asian Games

Grand Opening Ceremony Marks Start Of 20th Asian Games

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

The 20th Asian Games have officially commenced in Nagoya with a high-tech Opening Ceremony. India's 503-member contingent is being led by Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat. Early events have seen India's women's cricket team reach the semifinals and a medal opportunity in debutant sport teqball, building on India's record performance at the previous Games.

Asian Games: India Men's Kabaddi Team Starts With Big Win Vs Japan

Asian Games: India Men's Kabaddi Team Starts With Big Win Vs Japan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

The Indian men's kabaddi team commenced its Asian Games title defence with a decisive 49-24 victory over hosts Japan in their opening Group A fixture.

India's Strong Start At Asian Games Athletics: Mixed Relay Silver, Seema's Bronze

India's Strong Start At Asian Games Athletics: Mixed Relay Silver, Seema's Bronze

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

India's athletics campaign at the Asian Games started successfully with the mixed 4x400m relay team securing a silver medal, their third consecutive in the event. Additionally, Seema earned a surprise bronze in the women's 10,000m race, marking India's first medal in the event after many years. Other Indian athletes also showed promising performances in various heats.

Ramayana: Part 1 Heads For Blockbuster Opening

Ramayana: Part 1 Heads For Blockbuster Opening

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ramayana: Part 1 has kicked off its advance bookings with an impressive start, already selling over 1 lakh tickets before its November 5 release.

FY28 Budget Work Starts Early

FY28 Budget Work Starts Early

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

The Centre has spent 28 per cent of its FY27 capital expenditure budget of Rs 12.21 trillion in the first three months against around 24.5 per cent during the corresponding period a year ago.

'Rollercoaster': Shreyas Iyer on his tough start as India's T20 captain

'Rollercoaster': Shreyas Iyer on his tough start as India's T20 captain

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Shreyas Iyer, India's T20I captain, described his initial stint as skipper as a 'tough pill to swallow' after suffering away series defeats, but emphasised the importance of maintaining 'equilibrium' following a dominant 2-0 series win over Afghanistan.

Novak Djokovic says body 'feeling good' as Beijing return offers fresh start

Novak Djokovic says body 'feeling good' as Beijing return offers fresh start

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Novak Djokovic returns at the China Open encouraged by his fitness, aiming to revive momentum against Nuno Borges at a venue where he remains unbeaten across 29 matches.

EPL: Controversial penalty decision riles Arsenal boss despite perfect start to season

EPL: Controversial penalty decision riles Arsenal boss despite perfect start to season

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Arsenal preserved their perfect Premier League start with a hard-fought 2-0 win at Sunderland, despite Arteta's anger over a controversial penalty decision and Raya's crucial save.

Hull City hold Chelsea to 2-2 draw, extend unbeaten Premier League start

Hull City hold Chelsea to 2-2 draw, extend unbeaten Premier League start

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Newly promoted Hull City secured a 2-2 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, extending their unbeaten start to the Premier League season to four matches, much to the delight of manager Sergej Jakirovic.

Why Iyer believes Dhir gives India 'a lot of options'

Why Iyer believes Dhir gives India 'a lot of options'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Skipper Shreyas Iyer lauded all-rounder Naman Dhir for his crucial role in India's record-breaking 226-run chase against New Zealand in the first T20I. Iyer highlighted Dhir's versatility and calm demeanour under pressure. Sanju Samson's explosive start and the team's adaptation to changing pitch conditions were also key factors in India's highest-ever T20 chase.

Tata Sierra #DARK Launched: Prices Start at 13.99 Lakh, Features & Variants Detailed

Tata Sierra #DARK Launched: Prices Start at 13.99 Lakh, Features & Variants Detailed

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Tata Motors has officially launched the Tata Sierra #DARK in India, with prices starting from 13.99 Lakh (ex-showroom). This new edition features a Friesian Black exterior, a Violet Eclipse interior, and a range of engine and transmission options across multiple variants.

Juventus drop first points as Benfica, Leverkusen extend Europa League winning streaks

Juventus drop first points as Benfica, Leverkusen extend Europa League winning streaks

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Juventus dropped their first Europa League points in a 2-2 draw with Rennes, while Benfica thrashed Omonia, Leverkusen beat OFI, and Bournemouth maintained their perfect campaign.

Rayo Racing's Krish Gupta Wins Maiden National Karting Title

Rayo Racing's Krish Gupta Wins Maiden National Karting Title

Rediff.com4 days ago

Krish Gupta of Rayo Racing secured his first National Rotax Karting title in the Senior Category of the FMSCI National Karting Championship in Bengaluru. Despite a challenging start, Gupta showcased remarkable recovery and consistent performance, culminating in a third-place finish in the final race, which was enough to clinch the overall championship. His victory also earns him a spot to represent India at the Rotax World Finals in Portugal.

Shreyas Iyer's Special Family Moment In New Zealand

Shreyas Iyer's Special Family Moment In New Zealand

Rediff.com1 days ago

Shreyas Iyer celebrated India's thrilling T20I victory over New Zealand with an emotional hug for his parents after Sanju Samson and Namn Dhir powered a successful 226-run chase.

Heartbreak for Anahat Singh in Silicon Valley Open semi-finals

Heartbreak for Anahat Singh in Silicon Valley Open semi-finals

Rediff.com2 hours ago

India's squash prodigy Anahat Singh was defeated by Malaysia's Sivasangari Subramaniam in the semi-finals of the Silicon Valley Open, despite winning the first game. This marks her second loss to Subramaniam, who praised Anahat's talent.

Indian Super League: East Bengal FC demolish Inter Kashi, keep win streak intact

Indian Super League: East Bengal FC demolish Inter Kashi, keep win streak intact

Rediff.com12 hours ago

East Bengal FC delivered a powerful performance, defeating Inter Kashi 5-1 in an Indian Super League match. Ake Loba scored a brace, supported by goals from Dani Ramirez, PV Vishnu, and Lukasz Zwolinski, securing a comprehensive victory for the Torchbearers.

Brook breaks Gill's record, then calls knock 'worthless'

Brook breaks Gill's record, then calls knock 'worthless'

Rediff.com1 days ago

England skipper Harry Brook scored a historic double century, becoming the first Englishman to achieve the feat in an ODI, but his efforts were in vain as Sri Lanka successfully chased down a massive target of 430 runs. Pavan Rathnayake, Avishka Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, and Janith Liyanage led Sri Lanka's record-breaking chase, securing a stunning victory.