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Praggnanandhaa Aims for Victory Against Giri to Revive Candidates Hopes

Praggnanandhaa Aims for Victory Against Giri to Revive Candidates Hopes

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa faces Anish Giri in a crucial Candidates Tournament round, seeking a vital win to improve his standings. The tournament also features strong performances from Javokhir Sindarov and Anna Muzychuk in the women's event.

Chennaiyin FC Seek to Extend Unbeaten Streak Against Inter Kashi

Chennaiyin FC Seek to Extend Unbeaten Streak Against Inter Kashi

Rediff.com6 days ago

Chennaiyin FC, unbeaten in their last three Indian Super League games, are set to face Inter Kashi, with coach Clifford Miranda highlighting the competitiveness of the league and the challenge posed by the opposition.

Prince Deep Singh: Yet to play for India, still nominated for top awards!

Prince Deep Singh: Yet to play for India, still nominated for top awards!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Young Indian hockey goalkeeper Prince Deep Singh discusses how his nominations for two Hockey India awards have boosted his confidence and fuelled his ambition, despite not yet making his senior international debut.

India Ready for Billie Jean King Cup Challenge Despite Injury Setback

India Ready for Billie Jean King Cup Challenge Despite Injury Setback

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's Billie Jean King Cup team expresses confidence and readiness for the Asia-Oceania Group I ties despite an injury to Shrivalli Bhamidipaty. Captain Vishal Uppal highlights the team's depth and preparation, while players emphasise the advantage of home conditions and familiarity with opponents.

Former AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Passes Away at 66

Former AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Passes Away at 66

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Kushal Das, former AIFF general secretary, passed away at 66. He played a key role in developing Indian football, including organising the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Rafael Jodar emulates Nadal, Alcaraz with ATP title in Morocco

Rafael Jodar emulates Nadal, Alcaraz with ATP title in Morocco

Rediff.com6 days ago

Rafael Jodar joined an elite group of Spaniards who captured ATP titles as teenagers in the professional era.

SJFI National Convention Returns to Delhi After 23 Years

SJFI National Convention Returns to Delhi After 23 Years

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

The Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) National Convention will be held in Delhi from March 13 to 16, marking its return to the city after 23 years and celebrating the Golden Jubilee of SJFI.

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

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

Rediff.com6 days ago

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.

Inter Milan Thrash Roma To Extend Serie A Lead

Inter Milan Thrash Roma To Extend Serie A Lead

Rediff.com6 days ago

Inter Milan delivered a dominant performance against AS Roma, winning 5-2 and extending their lead in Serie A. Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez were instrumental in the victory.

Bernardo Silva to leave Manchester City at end of season

Bernardo Silva to leave Manchester City at end of season

Rediff.com6 days ago

Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva will leave the club at the end of the season, assistant manager Pep Lijnders confirmed. The Portugal international's contract expires after a successful nine-year spell.

No IPL in Bangladesh! JioStar terminates broadcast deal

No IPL in Bangladesh! JioStar terminates broadcast deal

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

JioStar has terminated its broadcast deals in Bangladesh for IPL 2026, saying its local partner defaulted on payments.

BJP promises Rs 3,000 a month, reservation in govt jobs to Bengal women

BJP promises Rs 3,000 a month, reservation in govt jobs to Bengal women

Rediff.com1 days ago

The BJP has released its election manifesto for West Bengal, promising a hardline stance on infiltration, financial assistance for women and unemployed youth, and the implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission for state employees.

Aditya Birla Group-Led Consortium Acquire IPL Champions RCB for Rs 16,660 crore

Aditya Birla Group-Led Consortium Acquire IPL Champions RCB for Rs 16,660 crore

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group emerged the lead bidder to acquire IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru for a whopping Aditya Birla Group-Led Consortium Acquire IPL Champions RCB for Rs Rs 16,660 crore.

TMC Leader Accuses BJP's Shankar Ghosh of Discrepancies in Injury Claims

TMC Leader Accuses BJP's Shankar Ghosh of Discrepancies in Injury Claims

Rediff.com5 days ago

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh of inconsistencies in his claims of injury during protests, urging voters to verify the truth. Banerjee also criticised the BJP's neglect of Siliguri and the CPI(M)'s alleged support for the BJP.

Rinku Singh lands key role in UP government setup

Rinku Singh lands key role in UP government setup

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has appointed cricketer Rinku Singh as a Regional Sports Officer, recognising his achievements in cricket, including his IPL success and contributions to the Indian national team.

Iran drop star striker Azmoun before World Cup warm-ups

Iran drop star striker Azmoun before World Cup warm-ups

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Iran striker Sardar Azmoun has been left out of the squad for World Cup warm-ups amid reports of expulsion over alleged disloyalty, sparking controversy.

Candidates Chess: Praggnanandhaa Draws With Caruana, Vaishali Beats Zhongyi

Candidates Chess: Praggnanandhaa Draws With Caruana, Vaishali Beats Zhongyi

Rediff.com6 days ago

R Praggnanandhaa drew with Fabiano Caruana, while his sister R Vaishali won against Tan Zhongyi in the seventh round of the FIDE Candidates 2026 tournament.

Resilient Aizawl FC Holds Sreenidi Deccan FC to Draw in I-League Clash

Resilient Aizawl FC Holds Sreenidi Deccan FC to Draw in I-League Clash

Rediff.com6 days ago

Aizawl FC displayed spirited performance to hold Sreenidi Deccan FC to a 1-1 draw in an Indian Football League match.

India's Wrestling Squad Poised for Asian Championships Challenge

India's Wrestling Squad Poised for Asian Championships Challenge

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's wrestling team, featuring a mix of experienced and emerging talent, is set to compete in the Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, with high hopes for medal contention.

Prakash Padukone, Yuvraj, Paes For Gavaskar's Charity Golf Event

Prakash Padukone, Yuvraj, Paes For Gavaskar's Charity Golf Event

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A star-studded charity golf event, organised by Sunil Gavaskar's CHAMPS Foundation, will feature cricket legends and other sporting icons to support former Indian athletes facing hardship.

'Records are meant to be broken': Tirkey on Manpreet

'Records are meant to be broken': Tirkey on Manpreet

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey expresses his support for Manpreet Singh potentially breaking his record for international caps, highlighting the positive trajectory of Indian hockey.

Australia Overwhelms India in AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Clash

Australia Overwhelms India in AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Clash

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's U20 women's team suffered a 0-5 defeat against Australia in the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup, leaving their knockout stage hopes hanging by a thread.

Meenakshi, Jaismine secure podium finish at Asian Boxing Championships

Meenakshi, Jaismine secure podium finish at Asian Boxing Championships

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian women boxers Meenakshi Hooda and Jaismine Lamboria secured semifinal berths at the Asian Boxing Championships, guaranteeing a podium finish for the entire women's contingent. In the men's section, Lokesh, Akash, and Harsh Choudhary also advanced to the semifinals.

Karandeep Kochhar Shines with Late Birdie Streak, Finishes Fifth in International Series

Karandeep Kochhar Shines with Late Birdie Streak, Finishes Fifth in International Series

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian golfer Karandeep Kochhar achieved his best finish at an International Series event, securing fifth place with a strong final round performance.

Nitibha, Malavika, Alia's Layering Hacks For Summer

Nitibha, Malavika, Alia's Layering Hacks For Summer

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Layering isn't just a winter thing... you can do it during the summer as well. It's all about light fabrics, breezy silhouettes and pieces that add style without the sweat.

Karandeep Kochhar Finishes Strong at International Series Japan

Karandeep Kochhar Finishes Strong at International Series Japan

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's Karandeep Kochhar finished fifth at the International Series Japan after a strong final round, while Australia's Travis Smyth won the tournament with a dramatic eagle on the last hole.

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.com7 days ago

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.

La Liga Title Race: Barcelona Extends Lead, Real Madrid Suffers Setback

La Liga Title Race: Barcelona Extends Lead, Real Madrid Suffers Setback

Rediff.com7 days ago

Barcelona defeated Atletico Madrid, extending their lead in La Liga after Real Madrid's loss to Mallorca. Key goals from Lewandowski and Rashford secured Barcelona's victory, while Muriqi's late goal sealed Mallorca's win against Real.

Former Brazil, Chelsea player Oscar retires at 34 with cardiac issues

Former Brazil, Chelsea player Oscar retires at 34 with cardiac issues

Rediff.com7 days ago

Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has retired at the age of 34 due to ongoing cardiac problems, his current club Sao Paulo said on Saturday.

FA Cup: Southampton stun Arsenal; Manchester City rout Liverpool

FA Cup: Southampton stun Arsenal; Manchester City rout Liverpool

Rediff.com7 days ago

Southampton upset Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-finals, while Manchester City and Chelsea secured comfortable victories to advance to the semi-finals.

'Success Is Not Immediate': P V Sindhu

'Success Is Not Immediate': P V Sindhu

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

'Hard work is the key, whether it is in studies or in sport. Nobody is born with a golden spoon.'

I've always been an attacking player: Ajinkya Rahane amid criticism

I've always been an attacking player: Ajinkya Rahane amid criticism

Rediff.com4 days ago

Ajinkya Rahane defends his batting approach amid criticism in IPL 2026, saying he has evolved into an attacking player while focusing on team roles for KKR.

Pat Cummins seeks clearance from Cricket Australia for IPL participation

Pat Cummins seeks clearance from Cricket Australia for IPL participation

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins has returned to Australia for a final scan on his injured back to gain clearance for the second phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is expected to rejoin the squad on April 17 if cleared.

How The IPL Can Expand To 94 Games!

How The IPL Can Expand To 94 Games!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

'When we go into the next cycle of bilaterals, we will try to see whether we can get a bigger window, so we can go from 74 to 94 games.'

Suresh Kalmadi: From IAF Pilot To Powerbroker Of Indian Sport

Suresh Kalmadi: From IAF Pilot To Powerbroker Of Indian Sport

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Suresh Kalmadi brought several top-class events to India including the 2003 Afro Asian Games, the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games, the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Lakshya Sen, P V Sindhu To Spearhead India's Thomas And Uber Cup Teams

Lakshya Sen, P V Sindhu To Spearhead India's Thomas And Uber Cup Teams

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

India announces its badminton squads for the upcoming Thomas and Uber Cup championships, with Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu leading the men's and women's teams respectively.

ISL: Chhetri strikes early as Bengaluru stun FC Goa

ISL: Chhetri strikes early as Bengaluru stun FC Goa

Rediff.com7 days ago

Bengaluru FC secured a 2-0 victory over FC Goa in an Indian Super League match, with goals from Sunil Chhetri and Namgyal Bhutia.

Josh Kerr storms back to 3,000m gold glory

Josh Kerr storms back to 3,000m gold glory

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Josh Kerr of Britain won the 3,000 metres title at the World Indoor Championships in Poland, while other athletes broke records in the heptathlon, 400 metres, and pole vault.

Australian-Born Ryan Williams Poised For India Debut After FIFA Clearance

Australian-Born Ryan Williams Poised For India Debut After FIFA Clearance

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Australian-born forward Ryan Williams is set to make his debut for India in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier against Hong Kong after FIFA cleared his change of association.

PIX: Kosovo stun Slovakia, one win from World Cup dream

PIX: Kosovo stun Slovakia, one win from World Cup dream

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Kosovo, Italy, Czech Republic, and Bosnia and Herzegovina have advanced to the World Cup playoff finals after securing victories in their respective semi-final matches. Thrilling encounters saw underdog triumphs and penalty shootout drama.