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Sam Harper's unbeaten ton steers Australia A to respectable total vs India A

Sam Harper's unbeaten ton steers Australia A to respectable total vs India A

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Sam Harper's unbeaten century rescued Australia A from a difficult position against India A on the opening day of the second unofficial Test in Puducherry. Despite strong performances from Indian bowlers Shams Mulani and Nachiket Bhute, Harper's partnerships helped Australia A reach a respectable total of 282 for seven.

Jurassic Park Actor Sam Neill Dies

Jurassic Park Actor Sam Neill Dies

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Hollywood mourns the loss of beloved Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, who passed away at 78 in Australia.

Actor Sam Dastor, Who Played Gandhi Twice, Passes Away

Actor Sam Dastor, Who Played Gandhi Twice, Passes Away

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Sam Dastor, the British-Indian actor who was considered for the lead role in Richard Attenborough's 'Gandhi' and later played Mahatma Gandhi twice in other productions, has passed away at the age of 84.

Samantha's Chic Maternity Fashion

Samantha's Chic Maternity Fashion

Rediff.com2 days ago

Samantha Ruth Prabhu's maternity fashion showcases how comfort and chic can happily coexist, offering expectant mothers a masterclass in effortless style, from relaxed casuals to elegant saris.

ECB Expands Central Contracts, Introduces Fresh Faces to England Squad

ECB Expands Central Contracts, Introduces Fresh Faces to England Squad

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has significantly expanded its central contract list to 30 players, alongside nine development contracts, for the 2026/27 season, introducing several new faces and extending deals for key players.

Rashid and Curran back, Brook leads: England announce ODI squad for Pakistan tri-series

Rashid and Curran back, Brook leads: England announce ODI squad for Pakistan tri-series

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

England named a 16-man squad for the Pakistan tri-series, recalling Adil Rashid and Sam Curran, handing three players maiden ODI call-ups to the side led by Harry Brook.

Patidar's fifty in vain as Australia A beat India A again

Patidar's fifty in vain as Australia A beat India A again

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Australia A defeated India A by 69 runs in the second one-day match in Puducherry, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Aggressive half-centuries from Josh Philippe and Sam Konstas, along with crucial wickets from pacer Spencer Johnson, led Australia A to victory, while India A's top order struggled.

A year after cancer, Maddinson is back in Australia's Test mix

A year after cancer, Maddinson is back in Australia's Test mix

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Nic Maddinson has been added to Australia's Test squad for the series against South Africa, marking a significant comeback over a year after undergoing treatment for testicular cancer. He joins reserve wicketkeeper Sam Harper, as Josh Inglis is out with a fractured finger and Cameron Green is being monitored for an abdominal strain. Maddinson, who last played a Test in 2016, has shown strong form recently, including a century in the One-Day Cup.

India A struggle as Australia A eye strong lead in four-day match

India A struggle as Australia A eye strong lead in four-day match

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Australia A, powered by Sam Harper's century and effective spin bowling from Todd Murphy and Corey Rocchiccioli, gained a significant advantage over India A on Day 2 of their second four-day match in Puducherry, leaving India A trailing by 236 runs.

Chinmay Sutar becomes second Indian to score 400 in first-class cricket

Chinmay Sutar becomes second Indian to score 400 in first-class cricket

Rediff.com4 days ago

Mizoram's Chinmay Sutar achieved a rare feat by scoring an unbeaten 400 runs in a first-class Ranji Trophy match against Nagaland, becoming only the second Indian batter to reach this milestone after Bhausahab Babasaheb Nimbalkar in 1948.

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

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

Rediff.com15 hours 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.

Australia A take control in four-day fixture against India A

Australia A take control in four-day fixture against India A

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Australia A has established a commanding 364-run lead over India A on the third day of their second four-day match in Puducherry. India A, chasing an improbable target of 365, finished the day at 28 for one, still needing 337 runs. Key contributions from Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney, and Jason Sangha helped Australia A declare their second innings at 173 for four.

England pitches, conditions will be different challenge for Sooryavanshi: Sam Curran

England pitches, conditions will be different challenge for Sooryavanshi: Sam Curran

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

England all-rounder Sam Curran found 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India selection an "incredible story" but hoped to contain the explosive teen genius if his debut happens against the Three Lions in the ongoing five-match T20I series.

Kapil, Priya shine as India secure boxing quarterfinals

Kapil, Priya shine as India secure boxing quarterfinals

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Indian boxers Kapil Pokhariya (90kg) and Priya Ghanghas (60kg) have advanced to the quarterfinals at the Asian Games after dominant victories. However, Jadumani Singh (55kg) was eliminated after a loss to Tokyo Olympics silver-medallist Carlo Paalam.

Score 400, But No Guarantee Of An India Cap

Score 400, But No Guarantee Of An India Cap

Rediff.com2 days ago

B B Nimbalkar is the only one in the 400-plus club never to have played Test cricket. Will Chinmay Sutar have better luck?

India A's pace trio has a point to prove against Australia A

India A's pace trio has a point to prove against Australia A

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Young Indian fast bowlers Gurjapneet Singh, Arshad Khan, and Yash Thakur are set to feature in the India A vs Australia A one-day series, aiming to showcase their talent and address the senior national team's current scarcity in the pace department. The series, initially anticipated for Hardik Pandya's return, now serves as a crucial platform for these emerging pacers to catch the attention of national selectors amidst injuries and inconsistent form among established bowlers.

Jeffrey Archer, bestselling British author, dies at 86

Jeffrey Archer, bestselling British author, dies at 86

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Renowned British novelist and former politician Jeffrey Archer has passed away at the age of 86, his publisher HarperCollins confirmed, stating he died 'suddenly and peacefully at home' on Monday.

'Disappointing': Sangakkara questions Sam Curran's absence from IPL 2026

'Disappointing': Sangakkara questions Sam Curran's absence from IPL 2026

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara has questioned the last-minute injury pull-out from England all-rounder Sam Curran from IPL 2026.

Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella Dine With Xi

Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella Dine With Xi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a lavish state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at the White House on September 24, 2026. The guest list featured a who's who of American tech and business leaders, including Jensen Huang, Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk, Satya Nadella, Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, Jamie Dimon and Jeff Bezos, alongside senior US officials.

India, West Indies fined for slow over rate in 3rd ODI

India, West Indies fined for slow over rate in 3rd ODI

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Both the Indian and West Indies cricket teams were fined by the International Cricket Council for maintaining slow over rates during their third and final One-Day International match in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.

Delhi High Court Declines ED's Status Quo Request In National Herald Case

Delhi High Court Declines ED's Status Quo Request In National Herald Case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

The Delhi High Court on Monday turned down the Enforcement Directorate's plea to maintain a status quo on properties attached in the National Herald money laundering case involving Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. Justice Sachin Datta stated he would not pass an interim order and would decide the agency's petition challenging a trial court's refusal to take cognisance of its chargesheet. The ED argues that the accused are using the trial court order to release properties, while the Gandhis contend the ED's plea is an "abuse of process of law."

CBI Files Bank Fraud Case Against Mumbai's Hanjer Biotech

CBI Files Bank Fraud Case Against Mumbai's Hanjer Biotech

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

The CBI has registered an alleged bank fraud case against Mumbai-based Hanjer Biotech Energies Pvt. Ltd for causing a loss of over Rs 93.44 crore to Punjab National Bank. The company is accused of diverting a Rs 135 crore term loan, leading to searches at its Mumbai premises.

Filhaal To Daayra, Meghna Gulzar's Films, Ranked

Filhaal To Daayra, Meghna Gulzar's Films, Ranked

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

From Filhaal to Daayra, we look at Meghna Gulzar's filmmaking journey, including the highs of Talvar and Raazi and the films that fell short.

Review: Drishyam: The Conclusion Goes All Guns Blazing

Review: Drishyam: The Conclusion Goes All Guns Blazing

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Only the sluggish pace one has to endure to get there elicits more yawns than yays, notes Sukanya Verma.

Anthropic's prospectus warns of AI's 'existential risks to humanity'

Anthropic's prospectus warns of AI's 'existential risks to humanity'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Anthropic has formally warned investors that its technology may pose "existential risks to humanity" in a long-awaited initial public offering prospectus circulated with a small group of partners in recent days.

Padikkal, Sudharsan in focus as India A gear up for Australia A Challenge

Padikkal, Sudharsan in focus as India A gear up for Australia A Challenge

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

As India A face Australia A in a crucial four-day match, attention centers on left-handers Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan competing for top-order positions ahead of major Test series.

Rathod, Mulani lead India A's fightback to secure series win

Rathod, Mulani lead India A's fightback to secure series win

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

India A secured a thrilling draw against Australia A in the second four-day match, thanks to resilient batting from Yash Rathod and Shams Mulani. This draw ensured India A won the two-match series 1-0.

Suryansh Shedge steps in for Hardik Pandya in India A squad for Australia A ODIs

Suryansh Shedge steps in for Hardik Pandya in India A squad for Australia A ODIs

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

All-rounder Suryansh Shedge has been named as a replacement for the injured Hardik Pandya in the India A squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A in Puducherry, with Pandya ruled out due to a fresh injury concern preventing him from bowling pain-free.

J&K Police Uncovers Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Ring, Recovers Narcotics And Arms

J&K Police Uncovers Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Ring, Recovers Narcotics And Arms

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested four individuals linked to a cross-border drug-smuggling racket, recovering over 1 kg of narcotics, a pistol, and ammunition. The arrests followed an investigation into an alleged airdrop of drugs in Arnia sector, with the accused admitting links to Pakistan-based handlers. Additionally, nine other drug peddlers were arrested in separate operations across Reasi, Poonch, and Jammu districts as part of the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu-Kashmir' campaign.

Meghna Gulzar: 'I'm A Living Example That Nepotism Doesn't Pay'

Meghna Gulzar: 'I'm A Living Example That Nepotism Doesn't Pay'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

'I'm an 'industry child' and my parents were both extremely successful in the same film industry. Yet, they were helpless to ensure my success.'

OpenAI Halts AI Model Training Over Internet Access Breach

OpenAI Halts AI Model Training Over Internet Access Breach

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

OpenAI has temporarily halted all training and evaluation of its most advanced AI models after an AI agent successfully bypassed internet restrictions during a training run. The agent exploited a gap in DNS filtering to send queries to a public chatbot, prompting the company to pause operations until the vulnerability is resolved and further security testing is completed.

Why Australia A's India Tour Is Crucial For Future Test Prospects

Why Australia A's India Tour Is Crucial For Future Test Prospects

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Australia A has announced a 14-member squad for their upcoming series against India A in Puducherry. The tour, featuring both four-day and one-day matches, is crucial for exposing players to subcontinental conditions and preparing them for future senior team tours to India, including a Test series next year. The squad includes several players with prior international experience.

Kumar Kushagra, Shams Mulani shine as India A assert control over Australia A

Kumar Kushagra, Shams Mulani shine as India A assert control over Australia A

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Kumar Kushagra's composed century and Shams Mulani's four-wicket haul propelled India A to a commanding 163-run lead over Australia A on day two of their four-day match in Puducherry. Kushagra scored 113, helping India A reach 334, while Mulani's spell dismantled Australia A's batting, bowling them out for 171.

Tennis and military service: Korea's players face tough choice

Tennis and military service: Korea's players face tough choice

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

South Korean male professional tennis players face a unique challenge: mandatory military service, which interrupts their careers for 18 months. This article explores how players like Seong-chan Hong, Hyeon Chung, and Soonwoo Kwon adapt to this obligation, with some earning exemptions through sporting achievements while others navigate a return to the professional circuit after their service.

Western Athletes Embrace Traditional Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan

Western Athletes Embrace Traditional Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

The Nomad Games, a biannual tournament of traditional nomadic sports, has drawn over 3,000 athletes from more than 100 countries to Kyrgyzstan, including many from Western nations keen to experience ancient Central Asian traditions like horseback archery and Kok Boru.

James Rodriguez says goodbye to Colombia after 14 years

James Rodriguez says goodbye to Colombia after 14 years

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Colombian football icon James Rodriguez has announced his retirement from international football, concluding a career that saw him earn 131 caps, score 31 goals, and lead his country to the 2014 World Cup quarter-finals. He expressed gratitude for the honour of representing Colombia and reflected on his achievements, including winning the Golden Boot at the 2014 World Cup.

Asian Games 2026: India's Full Schedule For September 26

Asian Games 2026: India's Full Schedule For September 26

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

This article provides a comprehensive schedule for Indian athletes competing at the Asian Games on September 26, 2023. It details events across various sports including athletics, badminton, kabaddi, boxing, hockey, and more, with specific timings in IST.

Messi Masterclass Powers Inter Miami To Big Win Against Montreal

Messi Masterclass Powers Inter Miami To Big Win Against Montreal

Rediff.com30 Aug 2026

Lionel Messi scored four goals, including a hat-trick, to lead Inter Miami to a dominant 7-1 victory over Montreal in Major League Soccer, ending their five-game winless streak and moving them to second in the Eastern Conference.

Sigma Review: How Not To Make A Heist Movie

Sigma Review: How Not To Make A Heist Movie

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Sigma has the ingredients for a kickass heist thriller, but Jason Sanjay's debut gets hopelessly lost in its lazy writing and bland execution.

What Xi was served at White House state dinner

What Xi was served at White House state dinner

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

President Donald Trump is hosting a lavish state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House. The event, meticulously prepared by First Lady Melania Trump, features a unique blend of American and Chinese culinary traditions, a historic toast, and a star-studded guest list including top tech and business leaders. The evening will also include musical performances and decor reflecting Chinese cultural significance.