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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.

EPL: City collapse at Spurs; Man Utd keep winning streak

EPL: City collapse at Spurs; Man Utd keep winning streak

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Manchester City blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday as a moment of magic by home forward Dominic Solanke handed Arsenal a huge Premier League title boost.

The Biggest Bollywood Hits In 25 Years

The Biggest Bollywood Hits In 25 Years

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Trade analyst Girish Wankhede puts together a curated list of the 25 biggest hits in the first 25 years of the century.

Kyrgios overpowers Sabalenka in Battle of the Sexes

Kyrgios overpowers Sabalenka in Battle of the Sexes

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes' showdown

Hollywood-backed Wrexham knock Forest out of FA Cup

Hollywood-backed Wrexham knock Forest out of FA Cup

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Championship side Oxford United beat League Two's MK Dons on penalties after their match ended 1-1, while a couple of League One teams moved on, with Wigan Athletic beating Championship side Preston North End 1-0, and Port Vale defeating League Two's Fleetwood Town 1-0.

ICC appeal fails as BCB stands firm on India travel

ICC appeal fails as BCB stands firm on India travel

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'While the ICC highlighted that the tournament itinerary has already been announced and requested the BCB to reconsider its stance, the Board's position remains unchanged.'

Poland ends title jinx with thrilling United Cup win

Poland ends title jinx with thrilling United Cup win

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Poland battled past Switzerland 2-1 in the United Cup final on Sunday to banish the pain of title-round defeats in the previous two editions and secure a long-awaited maiden triumph in the season-opening mixed-team competition.

Rohit Sharma shows why he's still a mighty big crowd puller!

Rohit Sharma shows why he's still a mighty big crowd puller!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The day was all about a hero and his fans, and by the time they left the stadium, 18 fours and nine sixes from the former India skipper had more than satiated their appetite.

Inaugural Archery Premier League dates revealed

Inaugural Archery Premier League dates revealed

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

The tournament will feature 36 Indian archers and 12 top global players divided into six franchises -- the details of the franchises are yet to be announced.

PIX: Draws order of the day as Man Utd, Liverpool held

PIX: Draws order of the day as Man Utd, Liverpool held

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday

Why Movie Companies Are Looking Beyond Films

Why Movie Companies Are Looking Beyond Films

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

They are venturing into allied businesses, which range from starting talent management agencies to music labels to tap into every possible monetisable opportunity to appeal to investors.

'Not a great Test wicket': McGrath, Cook slam 'unfair' MCG pitch

'Not a great Test wicket': McGrath, Cook slam 'unfair' MCG pitch

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

As 20 wickets fell on the first day of the fourth Ashes Test on Friday, the carnage prompted sharp criticism from former England cricketers.

Joshua hands Paul savage sixth round knock-out

Joshua hands Paul savage sixth round knock-out

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua delivered a dose of reality to Jake Paul on Friday with a savage sixth-round knock-out in Miami that left the social-media-star-turned prizefighter nursing a suspected broken jaw.

2025's Top 10 Bollywood Hits

2025's Top 10 Bollywood Hits

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

2025 started with a blockbuster in Chhaava and ended with an even bigger one in Dhurandhar. There have been other Hindi hits too, and we take a look at the Top 10.

Thamma, F1, Emily In Paris: OTT's December Line-up

Thamma, F1, Emily In Paris: OTT's December Line-up

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

There will be a lot of excitement in the theatres in December but OTT entertainment looks good too.

Jr Women's Hockey WC: India lose to Spain; finish 10th

Jr Women's Hockey WC: India lose to Spain; finish 10th

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

India ended a disappointing 10th in the FIH Junior Women's Hockey World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat against Spain.

Nagal, Badosa take Eagles past Kites in WTL

Nagal, Badosa take Eagles past Kites in WTL

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Sumit Nagal leaned on his vast experience to overcome the power game of Kites's Dhakshineswar Suresh in the tie-break and keep Eagles well on course for the World Tennis League final, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

'Sorry we couldn't...': Rishabh Pant apologises to fans

'Sorry we couldn't...': Rishabh Pant apologises to fans

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

A dejected Rishabh Pant, who captained India in the second and final Test in Guwahati, apologised to the fans for the team's poor showing against South Africa.

Belgium pip India to lift Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

Belgium pip India to lift Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Belgium edge out India 1-0 to clinch Azlan Shah hockey title

Manchester City survive scare; Spurs hold Newcastle

Manchester City survive scare; Spurs hold Newcastle

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Manchester City's Erling Haaland became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals to ignite their charge on Tuesday.

India's Cricket Boom Is Just Beginning

India's Cricket Boom Is Just Beginning

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'We have just scratched the surface because cricket has been around for the longest time.'

The OTT Battle Is For Audiences And Their Time

The OTT Battle Is For Audiences And Their Time

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Only firms that have scale in content and a technology engine that drives its discovery and monetisation can compete,' explains Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

Boxer Panghal's Unforgettable Visit To Dharmendra's Home

Boxer Panghal's Unforgettable Visit To Dharmendra's Home

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

All that boxer Amit Panghal wanted after winning his first and only Asian Games gold in September 2018 was a meeting with Dharmendra.

Davis Cup semis set: Spain vs Germany, Italy vs Belgium

Davis Cup semis set: Spain vs Germany, Italy vs Belgium

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Spain bounced back from an opening singles defeat on Thursday to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 and reach the Davis Cup semi-finals for the first time in six years where they will face Germany, who earned their own comeback win over Argentina.

EPL: Eze's hat-trick sends Arsenal six points clear

EPL: Eze's hat-trick sends Arsenal six points clear

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Eberechi Eze scored a majestic hat-trick as Arsenal trounced north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 to open up a commanding six-point lead.

Alcaraz kickstarts ATP Finals with thumping win

Alcaraz kickstarts ATP Finals with thumping win

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Alcaraz off to winning start at ATP Finals with win over De Minaur

World Champions Set For Brand Windfall

World Champions Set For Brand Windfall

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Harmanpreet Kaur, Smrit Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma, and Jemimah Rodrigues are poised to see an uplift of 25 to 35 per cent in brand value.

AIFF floats tender for picking commercial partner

AIFF floats tender for picking commercial partner

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

AIFF invites bids from consulting firms to manage process of awarding commercial rights.

PIX: Alcaraz and Zverev off to winning starts at ATP Finals

PIX: Alcaraz and Zverev off to winning starts at ATP Finals

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Carlos Alcaraz began his bid for a first ATP Finals trophy with a win over Alex de Minaur and Alexander Zverev overpowered Ben Shelton in their round-robin openers.

OpenAI Trains ChatGPT To 'Think in Indian'

OpenAI Trains ChatGPT To 'Think in Indian'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'The aim is to have curated datasets that create cultural and historical nuances that help us make our models understand these better.'

Deepika Becomes 1st Indian To Get Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star

Deepika Becomes 1st Indian To Get Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

It's a proud moment for India.

True Stars Never Die

True Stars Never Die

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'I have always broken my image every time I went on screen. I don't know what it means to be a Greek God but people used to call me one.'

Our Son Is NOT Your Entertainment: Sanjana slams trolls

Our Son Is NOT Your Entertainment: Sanjana slams trolls

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

She also condemned the inappropriate use of mental health terms, such as "depression," in reference to her 1.5-year-old son.

Champions League PIX: Bellingham fires Real Madrid to win; Chelsea, Liverpool win

Champions League PIX: Bellingham fires Real Madrid to win; Chelsea, Liverpool win

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Pant Swings Hard On A Different Pitch!

Pant Swings Hard On A Different Pitch!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'Never knew golf could be this much fun.'

Romance Hits Hard On OTT

Romance Hits Hard On OTT

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

A lot of entertaining content is coming your way on OTT this week! Namrata Thakker lists your entertainment, coming up, so you can binge-watch movies and shows high on romance, drama and humour.

EPL: United survive Chelsea thriller, Liverpool win

EPL: United survive Chelsea thriller, Liverpool win

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Bruno Fernandes milestone and late drama lift Manchester United past Chelsea with a chaotic 2-1 win over Chelsea at Old Trafford

Rishabh Pant edging closer to return... but when exactly?

Rishabh Pant edging closer to return... but when exactly?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Rishabh Pant is closing in on a return to competitive cricket, with a BCCI fitness clearance expected by October 10, nearly two months after a foot injury sidelined him during India's England tour.

Rise and Fall Of Real-Money Gaming Firms

Rise and Fall Of Real-Money Gaming Firms

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

India has nearly 490 million online gamers, and an estimated Rs 10,000 crore is spent every month on online gaming transactions.

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Ahead of the mini-auction, scheduled to be held in Doha on December 26, the 10 franchises have released their list of retained and released players.