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'Pant must take responsibility': Kaif slams LSG skipper after tight win

'Pant must take responsibility': Kaif slams LSG skipper after tight win

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Team needed him till the end, says former India player Mohammed Kaif while questioning Rishabh Pant's approach despite LSG's last-ball win over KKR.

First Khelo India Tribal Games to Spotlight 1300 Athletes

First Khelo India Tribal Games to Spotlight 1300 Athletes

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games are set to begin in Chhattisgarh, featuring nearly 1300 athletes from across India competing in nine disciplines. The event aims to provide a platform for tribal athletes to showcase their talent and promote sports at the grassroots level.

What Kohli and Anushka Said About Dhurandhar

What Kohli and Anushka Said About Dhurandhar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have praised the film 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge,' starring Ranveer Singh, calling it a cinematic masterpiece.

Indian Team Gears Up For World Athletics Relays

Indian Team Gears Up For World Athletics Relays

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A 21-member Indian athletics team, led by Animesh Kujur, will participate in five events at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana. The team includes eight women and will focus on events including the mixed relays and men's relays.

Why Djokovic And Gu Are Hosting Laureus Awards Together

Why Djokovic And Gu Are Hosting Laureus Awards Together

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Novak Djokovic and Eileen Gu will co-host this year's Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, marking a historic first for the prestigious event.

IPL 2026: 'Complete performance... but,' Gill flags key concern

IPL 2026: 'Complete performance... but,' Gill flags key concern

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Gujarat Titans secured a convincing victory against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL match, with Shubman Gill highlighting the need for improvement in finishing innings.

Vikas Khanna: From 'Curry Boy' to TIME 100

Vikas Khanna: From 'Curry Boy' to TIME 100

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

'They use the word curry in derogatory terms but I use it with pride. It's something which our grandmothers fed us and our body and brain functions on that.'

T20 World Cup: Ishan Kishan Stars As Ruthless India Demolish Pakistan

T20 World Cup: Ishan Kishan Stars As Ruthless India Demolish Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Defending champions India thumped Pakistan by 61 runs in a grudge Group A match of the T20 World Cup to secure their place in the Super 8s, in Colombo, on Sunday.

Ranbir Kapoor Named Among TIME's 100 Most Influential People

Ranbir Kapoor Named Among TIME's 100 Most Influential People

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Ranbir Kapoor, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and acclaimed chef Vikas Khanna have been named among TIME magazine's 100 most influential people for 2026.

'Nari Shakti': Vaishali's historic win draws praise from Pawan Kalyan

'Nari Shakti': Vaishali's historic win draws praise from Pawan Kalyan

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

India's R Vaishali wins the FIDE Women's Candidates 2026 in Cyprus, earning the right to challenge world champion Ju Wenjun and drawing praise for her historic achievement.

War, Rain Dampen Q4 Consumer Durables Sales, Especially ACs

War, Rain Dampen Q4 Consumer Durables Sales, Especially ACs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Increased input costs due to geopolitical conflict in West Asia and unseasonal rain in March negatively impacted volumes of consumer durables makers, particularly air conditioners, in Q4FY26, leading to projected declines in EBITDA and APAT despite revenue growth.

National Sports Awards Delayed: Ministry Re-evaluating Arjuna Award Recommendations

National Sports Awards Delayed: Ministry Re-evaluating Arjuna Award Recommendations

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

The National Sports Awards in India have been delayed due to a re-evaluation process aimed at ensuring only deserving athletes receive the honour. The Sports Ministry is reassessing Arjuna Award recommendations to maintain the award's value and avoid controversies.

Praful Hinge Focused On Improvement After Dream IPL Start

Praful Hinge Focused On Improvement After Dream IPL Start

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Praful Hinge remains grounded despite his impressive IPL debut, focusing on continued improvement and maintaining his composure.

R Vaishali Wins Women's Candidates Tournament, To Challenge Ju Wenjun For World Title

R Vaishali Wins Women's Candidates Tournament, To Challenge Ju Wenjun For World Title

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Grandmaster R Vaishali emerged victorious at the Women's Candidates Tournament, earning the right to challenge Ju Wenjun for the World Championship title.

Will Rajasthan Royals extend Kolkata Knight Riders losing run?

Will Rajasthan Royals extend Kolkata Knight Riders losing run?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Royals, after a setback against Sunrisers Hyderabad, aim to exploit the Kolkata Knight Riders' ongoing struggles in their upcoming IPL match. KKR, plagued by consecutive defeats and questionable decisions, are desperate for a win in front of their home crowd before a month-long break.

Manpreet Singh Denies Fallout with Hockey India Chief, Eyes Record

Manpreet Singh Denies Fallout with Hockey India Chief, Eyes Record

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh refutes rumours of a rift with Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, expressing his desire to surpass Tirkey's record and continue playing until the Asian Games.

Ayush Shetty Upsets Li Shi Feng; Sindhu and Prannoy Advance

Ayush Shetty Upsets Li Shi Feng; Sindhu and Prannoy Advance

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Ayush Shetty defeated world No. 7 Li Shi Feng at the Badminton Asia Championships, while PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy also advanced. Other Indian players faced setbacks in the opening round.

Rajasthan Royals Aim To Settle Scores Against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rajasthan Royals Aim To Settle Scores Against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Royals are set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial IPL match, seeking to avenge their previous defeat. RR, currently second in the standings, will rely on their strong batting lineup, while SRH will depend on their explosive top-order batsmen.

10 Times Bollywood Got Really Fashionable

10 Times Bollywood Got Really Fashionable

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

The Devil Wears Prada is getting a sequel in 2026, and reminding us how Bollywood has consistently delivered films and shows that are not just memorable entertainers but also major trendsetters in fashion.

Indian Boxer Vishvanath Suresh Advances to Semifinals After Upset Victory

Indian Boxer Vishvanath Suresh Advances to Semifinals After Upset Victory

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Indian boxer Vishvanath Suresh defeated reigning world champion Sanzhar Tashkenbay of Kazakhstan to reach the semifinals of the Asian Boxing Championships in the men's 50kg category.

Babar Azam leaves Virat Kohli behind in 12K T20 race

Babar Azam leaves Virat Kohli behind in 12K T20 race

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Babar Azam has become the fastest player to reach 12,000 runs in T20 cricket, achieving the milestone in his 338th innings during a Pakistan Super League match in Karachi.

ICC T20I Rankings: Smriti Mandhana leads India's charge

ICC T20I Rankings: Smriti Mandhana leads India's charge

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Smriti Mandhana retains her second spot in the ICC Women's T20I rankings, while Harmanpreet Kaur moves up to 14th. Deepti Sharma also climbs to third in the all-rounders' rankings.

Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna Start Shooting For Ranabaali

Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna Start Shooting For Ranabaali

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Newlyweds Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have returned to the film set for their highly anticipated period action drama Ranabaali, a crucial project for Deverakonda's career.

T20 World Cup: Abhishek, Hardik star as India demolish Zimbabwe in must-win Super 8 clash

T20 World Cup: Abhishek, Hardik star as India demolish Zimbabwe in must-win Super 8 clash

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Abhishek, Hardik help India pulverise Zimbabwe by 72 runs; stay in semis race

10 Films That Leaked Online Before Release

10 Films That Leaked Online Before Release

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

As Jana Nayagan and Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender become victims of piracy even before they got an official release, Sreeju Sudhakaran looks back at some of the major Indian movies that were impacted by pre-release leaks.

Smriti, Jemimah star as India win T20I series in Australia after a decade

Smriti, Jemimah star as India win T20I series in Australia after a decade

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

India Women beat Australia by 17 runs; clinch historic T20I series victory

Gaikwad problem exposed as Ashwin steps in

Gaikwad problem exposed as Ashwin steps in

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Former India off-spinner R Ashwin has suggested Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad make a slight adjustment to his batting approach, advising him to play more down the ground early in his innings.

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.

Matt Henry's Double Delight: Welcomes Baby Boy, Stars in New Zealand's Semis Win

Matt Henry's Double Delight: Welcomes Baby Boy, Stars in New Zealand's Semis Win

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

New Zealand's Matt Henry experienced a week of highs and lows, from witnessing the birth of his son to delivering a match-winning performance in the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

El Gouna Open: Abhay Singh Loses To Youssef Ibrahim In A Thriller

El Gouna Open: Abhay Singh Loses To Youssef Ibrahim In A Thriller

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

India's Abhay Singh lost a thrilling five-game match to Egypt's Youssef Ibrahim in the second round of the El Gouna Open.

What Makes Salman Khan Happy

What Makes Salman Khan Happy

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Salman Khan's latest Instagram post features his pet dog and showcases his love for animals.

Top stars face tough road to Glasgow CWG

Top stars face tough road to Glasgow CWG

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The National Senior Federation Competition scheduled to be held in Ranchi from May 22 to 25 will serve as the final selection event for the country's track and field athletes for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games starting July 23.

Sreeleela, Saiee Love Dressing Like K-Pop Stars

Sreeleela, Saiee Love Dressing Like K-Pop Stars

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

K-pop stars have taken over India; the youth love their music, movies and TV shows. K-pop fashion too has become a massive trend.

High-pitched campaign for Phase 1 of Bengal polls ends

High-pitched campaign for Phase 1 of Bengal polls ends

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

The high-pitched campaign for the first phase of West Bengal assembly elections concluded with the BJP and TMC focusing on electoral rolls and dietary habits, while making promises to voters. Voting is scheduled in 152 constituencies across north Bengal and southern districts, with over 3.60 crore electors eligible to vote. A record number of Central paramilitary forces have been deployed, and several districts have been identified as highly sensitive.

India Launches Indoor Athletics with National Championship in Bhubaneswar

India Launches Indoor Athletics with National Championship in Bhubaneswar

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

India is set to host its first-ever National Indoor Athletics Championship in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant step towards hosting the World Indoor Athletics Championships in 2028. The event will feature a 200m track and various field events, providing a novel experience for Indian athletes.

IPL 2026: 'Sanju Samson has silenced his critics'

IPL 2026: 'Sanju Samson has silenced his critics'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Former India batter and CSK great Suresh Raina believes that Sanju Samson has got a monkey off his back after his brilliant century against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 on Saturday.

India rejects claims of oil tanker swap with Iran for Hormuz access

India rejects claims of oil tanker swap with Iran for Hormuz access

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

The Indian government has refuted reports suggesting a deal with Iran involving the release of seized oil tankers in exchange for safe passage of Indian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

Green still off-colour for winless Kolkata Knight Riders

Green still off-colour for winless Kolkata Knight Riders

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders remain optimistic about Cameron Green's potential despite his slow start in the IPL, as the team grapples with injuries and seeks a turnaround in their performance.

Coming Up In April: Dacoit, Bhooth Bangla, Peddi

Coming Up In April: Dacoit, Bhooth Bangla, Peddi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Dhurandhar dominated the March theatre scene, but April offers much more variety. Joginder Tuteja lists the threatrical releases for the month.

Aditya Dhar Reacts to Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma's Dhurandhar 2 Review: 'This Means So Much'

Aditya Dhar Reacts to Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma's Dhurandhar 2 Review: 'This Means So Much'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Aditya Dhar shares an emotional reaction after Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma praised Dhurandhar The Revenge, calling it gripping and immersive.