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PT Usha's son Vignesh gets engaged!

PT Usha's son Vignesh gets engaged!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Legendary sprinter and Indian Olympic Association president P T Usha's son Dr Vignesh Ujjwal got engaged to Krishna in a vibrant yet private ceremony on Saturday.

Lakshya Sen Misses All England Title, Lin Chun-Yi Creates History

Lakshya Sen Misses All England Title, Lin Chun-Yi Creates History

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Lakshya Sen's quest for the All England Open title ended in a final defeat to Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-Yi, extending India's wait for a champion in the prestigious tournament.

Exclusive! Susan Polgar: Queen Of Chess Is Powerful

Exclusive! Susan Polgar: Queen Of Chess Is Powerful

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Queen of Chess is a moving and powerful sports documentary about the highest-rated woman player in the history of chess. 'For me, it is a deeply personal reminder of where we came from, and what it took to get there,' notes Susan Polgar as she reviews her sister Judit Polgar's Netflix documentary, Queen Of Chess.

One Slam missing: Swiatek eyes Aussie Open

One Slam missing: Swiatek eyes Aussie Open

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Iga Swiatek heads into Melbourne Park with the Australian Open title the only gap on her Grand Slam resume, but the world number two is keen to avoid setting herself targets for the new season and says her main goal is to improve her game.

'Best of the West' Dutch GM Timman dies at 74

'Best of the West' Dutch GM Timman dies at 74

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Dutch chess Grandmaster Jan Timman, known as "the best of the West" in a time when chess was dominated by players from the Soviet Union, has died at the age of 74, the Dutch Chess Federation said on Thursday.

Federer to return to his 'Happy Slam' home at Aus Open

Federer to return to his 'Happy Slam' home at Aus Open

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

The Opening Ceremony will take place on Saturday, January 17, at Rod Laver Arena. The Australian Open main draw begins on January 18.

Lakshya Sen overcomes injury to reach All England Open final

Lakshya Sen overcomes injury to reach All England Open final

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Lakshya Sen battled through painful blisters and severe cramps to defeat Victor Lai and reach the All England Open final, bringing him one step closer to ending India's 25-year wait for the title.

Heartbreak for Lakshya Sen in All England Final

Heartbreak for Lakshya Sen in All England Final

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Lakshya Sen ends runner-up at All England Open, loses men's singles final 15-21 20-22 to Lin Chun-Yi.

My father would be so proud that his son has an end named after him: Rahul Dravid

My father would be so proud that his son has an end named after him: Rahul Dravid

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Batting great Rahul Dravid said having a stand named after him at his home ground -- the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru -- means a lot for his family especially his late father Sharad, who was instrumental in him taking up cricket.

Devika Sihag wins maiden Super 300 title at Thailand Masters

Devika Sihag wins maiden Super 300 title at Thailand Masters

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Devika Sihag clinched her maiden BWF Super 300 crown after Malaysia's Goh Jin Wei retired midway through the women's singles final of the Thailand Masters.

Lakshya Sen Falls Short in All England Final Against Lin Chun-Yi

Lakshya Sen Falls Short in All England Final Against Lin Chun-Yi

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Lakshya Sen's quest for the All England title ended in a narrow defeat to Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-Yi in a thrilling final marked by high-intensity rallies and attacking play.

Lakshya Sen Battles Through Pain to Reach All England Open Final

Lakshya Sen Battles Through Pain to Reach All England Open Final

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Lakshya Sen overcame painful blisters and severe cramps to defeat Victor Lai and reach the All England Open final, bringing him closer to ending India's 25-year wait for the title.

Djokovic-Alcaraz face-off as history beckons at Aus Open final!!

Djokovic-Alcaraz face-off as history beckons at Aus Open final!!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz clash in the Australian Open final with history on the line as Djokovic chases a record 25th Slam and Alcaraz eyes a career Grand Slam.

'Chhotu, World Cup jitayega?': How Suryakumar's Gut Call Sparked Ishan Kishan's World Cup Heroics

'Chhotu, World Cup jitayega?': How Suryakumar's Gut Call Sparked Ishan Kishan's World Cup Heroics

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

India's T20 World Cup winning captain Suryakumar Yadav discusses his decision to include Ishan Kishan in the team based on gut feeling along with Sanju Samson's impact with the bat.

WC: Unhappy GM Nepomniachtchi checks out after shock loss

WC: Unhappy GM Nepomniachtchi checks out after shock loss

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'...There's nothing to say about the chess aspect... One of those places that you don't feel sad about leaving.'

Alcaraz beats Sinner in perfect Aus Open warm-up

Alcaraz beats Sinner in perfect Aus Open warm-up

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Carlos Alcaraz beat his great rival Jannik Sinner 7-5, 7-6(8) to win their Hyundai Card Super Match exhibition event in Incheon, South Korea, on Saturday that marked the start of the season for the world's top two men's tennis players.

Legendary defender Ilyas Pasha no more

Legendary defender Ilyas Pasha no more

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Former India defender Ilyas Pasha dead, AIFF, East Bengal condole

Tendulkar gives pep talk to U-19 side ahead of Pak tie

Tendulkar gives pep talk to U-19 side ahead of Pak tie

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The India U-19 team, currently playing in the ongoing U-19 World Cup, had a virtual interaction with batting great Sachin Tendulkar ahead of their crucial Super Six clash against Pakistan.

'Virat Kohli will forever be the icon and hero of RCB'

'Virat Kohli will forever be the icon and hero of RCB'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

RCB director Mo Bobat calls Virat Kohli's 18-year IPL record "ridiculous", says building a championship-winning team around him was a priority, and backs Rajat Patidar's leadership as the franchise eyes back-to-back titles.

Raheem Sterling leaves Chelsea by mutual agreement

Raheem Sterling leaves Chelsea by mutual agreement

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

England winger Raheem Sterling has left Chelsea by mutual agreement after being frozen out under successive managers, bringing an end to his troubled two-year spell at Stamford Bridge.

AO 2026: 'Djokovic, what you're doing is really inspiring'

AO 2026: 'Djokovic, what you're doing is really inspiring'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Carlos Alcaraz praised Novak Djokovic as an inspiration and gave a shout-out to compatriot Rafa Nadal after downing the Serbian great in four sets on Sunday to claim his first Australian Open title.

Rybakina's journey: From Moscow kid to Australian Open champion

Rybakina's journey: From Moscow kid to Australian Open champion

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Factbox on Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina, who beat Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Australian Open final to win her second Grand Slam title on Saturday:

Sabalenka eyes 3rd Australian Open crown as top trio renew rivalry

Sabalenka eyes 3rd Australian Open crown as top trio renew rivalry

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Top trio eye Grand Slam glory with Sabalenka targeting third Australian Open crown

Who is Satadru Dutta? The man behind Messi's India Tour

Who is Satadru Dutta? The man behind Messi's India Tour

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Satadru Dutta's rise was swift and ambitious. But that journey took a dramatic nosedive on Saturday.

Gavaskar, Kapil Join Global Captains' Appeal for Imran Khan

Gavaskar, Kapil Join Global Captains' Appeal for Imran Khan

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and 12 other former international captains have written to Pakistan's government expressing concern over jailed ex-PM Imran Khan's health and calling for proper medical care and dignified treatment.

'The passing of Vece Paes draws curtains on a great era of hockey'

'The passing of Vece Paes draws curtains on a great era of hockey'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

An unshakable pillar of Indian sports, the 80-year-old Dr Vece Paes leaves behind a legacy of achievement both in and out of competition, motivating countless athletes and sports admirers.

From Sirsa to Rashtrapati Bhavan, Savita's long walk to Padma Shri

From Sirsa to Rashtrapati Bhavan, Savita's long walk to Padma Shri

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

For women's hockey goalkeeping stalwart Savita Punia, the Padma Shri is more than a national honour -- it is a quiet acknowledgement of years marked by sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering belief, both her own and that of a family that stood by her when the odds were firmly stacked against her.

Are Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur Getting Married?

Are Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur Getting Married?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Social media buzz and reports fuel speculation around Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur's March-April wedding.

Arteta wants Arsenal to live in the present before crucial Spurs tie

Arteta wants Arsenal to live in the present before crucial Spurs tie

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called on his players to "live in the present" ahead of Sunday's visit to local rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a battle to stay ahead in the title race after their lead was cut short by successive Premier League draws.

Shock split: Alcaraz ends long partnership with Ferrero

Shock split: Alcaraz ends long partnership with Ferrero

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

World tennis number one Carlos Alcaraz has split with his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, they said on Wednesday, ending a seven-year partnership that delivered 24 titles including six Grand Slam crowns.

Alcaraz extends unbeaten run; meets Fils in Qatar Open final

Alcaraz extends unbeaten run; meets Fils in Qatar Open final

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Andrey Rublev to reach the Qatar Open final, continuing his impressive form. He will face Arthur Fils in the final.

Sabalenka, Kyrgios Blast Critics Of Battle Of The Sexes

Sabalenka, Kyrgios Blast Critics Of Battle Of The Sexes

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios defended their controversial "Battle of the Sexes" match and said they failed to understand why an exhibition aimed at showcasing tennis drew so much negativity from the tennis community.

'I Am The 1st Non-Army Runner To Win The Mumbai Marathon'

'I Am The 1st Non-Army Runner To Win The Mumbai Marathon'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Kartik Karkera didn't just win the Indian men's title at the Tata Mumbai Marathon on Sunday -- he did it in his very first official 42.195 km race

Remembering The Great Shane Warne

Remembering The Great Shane Warne

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

The Melbourne Cricket Club has launched an exhibition celebrating the life, career and enduring legacy of spin great Shane Warne.

Canadian Bouchard ends career on home soil

Canadian Bouchard ends career on home soil

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Eugenie Bouchard's best year was 2014 when she reached the semi-finals of the French and Australian Opens, and the final of Wimbledon.

100 wins, no worries: Djokovic rolls on at Melbourne Park

100 wins, no worries: Djokovic rolls on at Melbourne Park

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The flawless performance means Djokovic has reached a century of match wins in three of the four Grand Slams, with 95 at the U.S. Open.

Carlos Alcaraz routs Alex de Minaur; advances to first Australian Open semi-final

Carlos Alcaraz routs Alex de Minaur; advances to first Australian Open semi-final

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Carlos Alcaraz charged into the Australian Open semi-finals for the first time in his career with a dominant victory over local favourite Alex de Minaur.

Sabalenka, Kyrgios relishing 'Battle of the Sexes' challenge

Sabalenka, Kyrgios relishing 'Battle of the Sexes' challenge

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Sunday's showdown between four-times Grand Slam champion Sabalenka and former world number 13 Kyrgios is seen by many as entertainment, but critics believe it risks undermining women's tennis by trivialising decades of progress toward equality.

India's T20 Team Aims for Olympic Gold After World Cup Triumph

India's T20 Team Aims for Olympic Gold After World Cup Triumph

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Following their T20 World Cup victory, the Indian cricket team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, is setting its sights on future tournaments, including the Olympics and the next T20 World Cup. Senior players like Hardik Pandya express their determination to continue India's dominance in the sport.

Prioritising recovery, patience key to longevity: Intanon

Prioritising recovery, patience key to longevity: Intanon

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'My aim is to stay on the World Tour year by year. I am not thinking about the 2028 Olympics'