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India Hockey Team Eye Redemption At Asian Games After World Cup Disappointment

India Hockey Team Eye Redemption At Asian Games After World Cup Disappointment

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian men's hockey coach Craig Fulton discusses the team's preparations for the Asian Games, aiming to defend their title and secure direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Miss These 10 Days, Lose 55% Of Your Wealth

Miss These 10 Days, Lose 55% Of Your Wealth

Rediff.com6 days ago

What happens to my money if the market falls off a cliff tomorrow? Sandipan Roy, CIO, Motilal Oswal Private Wealth has the answer.

Bigg Boss 20: Just Who Is Love Gill?

Bigg Boss 20: Just Who Is Love Gill?

Rediff.com6 days ago

Lovepreet Gill, Punjabi model and actress, is making a significant impact as a strong contestant on Bigg Boss 20.

Davis Cup: Suresh loses thriller as India go 1-0 down vs Korea

Davis Cup: Suresh loses thriller as India go 1-0 down vs Korea

Rediff.com3 days ago

Dhakshineswar Suresh lost to South Korea's Soonwoo Kwon in a hard-fought three-set match, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead in the Davis Cup Qualifiers Round 2 tie. Despite a strong start, Suresh couldn't maintain his momentum against Kwon's improved play. Sumit Nagal now faces Hyeon Chung in the second singles rubber, with India needing a win to level the tie.

'I'd Be Happy to Play for India Again': Bhuvneshwar Kumar

'I'd Be Happy to Play for India Again': Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Rediff.com6 days ago

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's stunning IPL form has revived his India comeback hopes, with the veteran pacer also backed by Ravichandran Ashwin for the 2027 World Cup.

'That performance was quite s**t': Zverev scrapes past Halys at US Open

'That performance was quite s**t': Zverev scrapes past Halys at US Open

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Alexander Zverev, the top seed, endured another gruelling five-set match at the US Open, defeating Frenchman Quentin Halys 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-7(3), 6-3 to reach the third round, despite admitting his performance was "quite shit".

Government Firm On UPI MDR Charges Above Rs 2,000

Government Firm On UPI MDR Charges Above Rs 2,000

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Indian government has confirmed there will be no rollback of the 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, effective from October 15. Despite opposition, officials state the decision aims to make the UPI ecosystem self-sustainable and secure, with charges applying only to merchant payments, not person-to-person transactions.

India's Junior Women Secure Asia Cup Quarterfinal Berth With 7-0 Rout Of Japan

India's Junior Women Secure Asia Cup Quarterfinal Berth With 7-0 Rout Of Japan

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

The Indian junior women's hockey team secured a spot in the Asia Cup quarterfinals after a dominant 7-0 victory over Japan. This win marks their third consecutive triumph in the Elite Pool, placing them at the top with nine points. They will now face China to determine the top position in the pool.

Nagal reveals what went wrong in gruelling Korea defeat

Nagal reveals what went wrong in gruelling Korea defeat

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal reflected on his gruelling three-hour Davis Cup loss to South Korea's Hyeon Chung, attributing the defeat to Chung's superior play, challenging court conditions, and missed opportunities. The loss contributed to India trailing 0-2 in the tie, with Nagal acknowledging the fine margins in the intense battle.

Viraj Madappa Secures Fourth Professional Title At Chennai Open

Viraj Madappa Secures Fourth Professional Title At Chennai Open

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Kolkata's Viraj Madappa overcame a three-shot deficit with a bogey-free 64 in the final round to win the Rs 1 crore Chennai Open golf tournament. This marks his fourth professional title, earning him Rs 15 lakh and significantly improving his standing on the DP World PGTI Order of Merit. Ajeetesh Sandhu finished runner-up, while Amardeep Malik and Rashid Khan also secured top positions.

Zheng Qinwen's Incredible US Open Comeback Story

Zheng Qinwen's Incredible US Open Comeback Story

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

China's Zheng Qinwen has made a remarkable comeback at the US Open, reaching the quarter-finals after overcoming a chronic elbow injury and a significant drop in rankings.

Nawang Tsering's UTMB Experience Fuels Silk Route Ultra Marathon Victory

Nawang Tsering's UTMB Experience Fuels Silk Route Ultra Marathon Victory

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Nawang Tsering of Ladakh won the Silk Route Ultra Marathon, crediting his prior experience at the challenging UTMB in France for his record-breaking performance. Despite experiencing pain and cramps during the 122km race, Tsering maintained his resolve, strategically allowing competitors to lead before overtaking them on steep elevations.

India's Junior Women's Hockey Team Crushes Malaysia In Asia Cup

India's Junior Women's Hockey Team Crushes Malaysia In Asia Cup

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

The Indian women's junior hockey team secured a dominant 11-1 victory over Malaysia in their AHF Junior Asia Cup Elite Pool match, solidifying their top position in the points table. Seven different players contributed to the scoring spree, which included goals from field play, penalty corners, and penalty strokes. This win marks India's second consecutive victory in the tournament, following their 4-1 triumph against South Korea.

China's young guns face Japan test at Asian Games

China's young guns face Japan test at Asian Games

Rediff.com5 days ago

China's dominant table tennis team is preparing for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, bringing a mix of Olympic champions and young debutants. They are wary of the host nation Japan, particularly in the women's game, while also focusing on developing talent for the 2028 Olympics.

Big Wins, Selfies, Tears And Kisses At The Emmys

Big Wins, Selfies, Tears And Kisses At The Emmys

Rediff.com6 days ago

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the year's top television achievements, creating unforgettable moments.

August IPOs Hit Jackpot With 100% Listing Gains

August IPOs Hit Jackpot With 100% Listing Gains

Rediff.com6 days ago

Eighteen mainboard IPOs raised Rs 28,976 crore and carry Rs 2.48 trillion of market value -- 8.6 times the capital raised.

Arsenal maintain perfect start; Liverpool, Chelsea held

Arsenal maintain perfect start; Liverpool, Chelsea held

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Champions Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Sunderland, maintaining their perfect start to the Premier League season and moving clear at the top. Meanwhile, title contenders Liverpool and Chelsea were held to draws against Fulham and Hull City respectively. Other notable results include Aston Villa's loss to Nottingham Forest, Ipswich's win against Crystal Palace, and Tottenham's continued struggle to score goals.

Bengaluru healthcare firm owner held in interstate fake drug racket

Bengaluru healthcare firm owner held in interstate fake drug racket

Rediff.com5 days ago

Karnataka Health Minister U T Khader announced the busting of a major interstate counterfeit drug racket, leading to an arrest and an ongoing investigation into the suspected supply of fake medicines to hospitals. The racket involved procuring cheap drugs, refilling them, and relabelling them as premium brands, with seizures worth Rs 5 crore. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the widespread network.

Dhiraj ends 16-year wait with historic archery gold

Dhiraj ends 16-year wait with historic archery gold

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Indian recurve archer Dhiraj Bommadevara has won a historic gold medal at the Archery World Cup Final in Saltillo, Mexico.

India on watch as Trump may sign Russia sanctions bill today

India on watch as Trump may sign Russia sanctions bill today

Rediff.com2 days ago

US President Donald Trump is expected to sign the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 later on Friday (local time). A White House official confirmed the development to ANI without revealing further details.

India 0-2 down: Davis Cup Final 8 hopes on the brink

India 0-2 down: Davis Cup Final 8 hopes on the brink

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's Davis Cup Final 8 aspirations are in peril after losing both singles matches to Korea in their Qualifier tie. Dhakshineswar Suresh and Sumit Nagal both squandered promising starts, leaving India trailing 0-2 and needing to win all three remaining matches to advance.

Ribhav Saroha to lead India at Junior Davis Cup Finals

Ribhav Saroha to lead India at Junior Davis Cup Finals

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

India's Under-16 tennis star Ribhav Saroha will captain the national team at the upcoming junior Davis Cup Finals in Cairo, Egypt. The team, also featuring Hruthik Katakam and Tavish Pahwa, will compete against top international sides from November 2 to 8.

Sabalenka flips the script at US Open; eyes rare 'three-peat'

Sabalenka flips the script at US Open; eyes rare 'three-peat'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to secure her place in the US Open final, expressing her desperation to regain control of her season and her strong desire to complete a 'three-peat' at the hardcourt major.

Vibe Review: More Ridiculous Than Funny

Vibe Review: More Ridiculous Than Funny

Rediff.com3 days ago

Despite occasional bursts of spunky comedy, the madness simply doesn't land as expected, and the overall vibe feels off with Vibe.

IndiGo, Air India in tight race for Mumbai-Delhi route dominance

IndiGo, Air India in tight race for Mumbai-Delhi route dominance

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

The Mumbai-Delhi air route, the country's largest and most lucrative, is witnessing an intense battle for supremacy between IndiGo and the Air India group, with Akasa Air emerging as a significant third player, according to recent data.

New Research Explains Why Venus's Moon May Have Crashed Into It

New Research Explains Why Venus's Moon May Have Crashed Into It

Rediff.com6 days ago

New research suggests that Venus's slow spin rate and strong gravity likely caused any hypothetical moon it once had to crash into the planet. This study, led by astrophysicist Stephen Kane, models planetary interactions and indicates that Venus did not require a catastrophic event to lose a moon, but rather its inherent physical properties led to its absorption. This finding has implications for understanding moon retention in other slowly rotating terrestrial planets.

3rd T201: Abhishek Sharma record-breaking ton helps India sweep series

3rd T201: Abhishek Sharma record-breaking ton helps India sweep series

Rediff.com4 days ago

Abhishek Sharma etched his name in cricket history by smashing the fastest T20 International hundred by an Indian, a blistering 30-ball century against Afghanistan before the hosts won the match by 127 runs to sweep the series.

Pybus reveals what Afghanistan must fix after India loss

Pybus reveals what Afghanistan must fix after India loss

Rediff.com5 days ago

Afghanistan head coach Richard Pybus has identified key areas for improvement in the team's white-ball game following their T20I series loss to India. He stressed the need for better quality pitches at home to develop players and called for a significant increase in the team's strike rate and a reduction in dot balls, especially during the Powerplay.

'How dare you': SC raps Noida magistrate for notice to CJP protester

'How dare you': SC raps Noida magistrate for notice to CJP protester

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

The Supreme Court of India strongly criticised a Greater Noida executive magistrate for issuing a notice to a student who participated in a protest, despite the court's earlier order against penal action on student protesters. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant expressed surprise at the magistrate's action and stated that an explanation would be sought. The court had previously quashed FIRs against student protesters and directed compensation for families affected by the NEET paper leak.

Take a decision: SC raps Odisha over Dara Singh's remission plea

Take a decision: SC raps Odisha over Dara Singh's remission plea

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

The Supreme Court has expressed strong displeasure with the Odisha government for delaying a decision on the remission plea of Ravindra Pal alias Dara Singh, who is serving a life sentence for the 1999 murder of Australian missionary Graham Stuart Staines and his two sons. The court has directed the state to make a decision by September 17, warning of summoning officials if the delay persists. Singh, incarcerated for over 26 years, seeks premature release based on his time served and a 2022 state policy.

Yuvraj's 2027 World Cup warning: 'Stick to the team'

Yuvraj's 2027 World Cup warning: 'Stick to the team'

Rediff.com5 days ago

Legendary Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has provided crucial insights into India's preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup, advocating for squad continuity and consistent game time for players. He stressed the importance of avoiding last-minute changes and building belief within the chosen squad, drawing lessons from past tournament performances. Yuvraj also highlighted the need for a balanced team with match-winners, adaptable to various conditions, echoing Australia's successful World Cup strategy.

Finance Ministry Clarifies UPI MDR Policy, Denies Foreign Pressure

Finance Ministry Clarifies UPI MDR Policy, Denies Foreign Pressure

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Finance Ministry has clarified that the decision to impose a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 was made independently, refuting claims of foreign influence. The ministry stated the policy aims to build a self-sustaining digital payments ecosystem, with MDR funding infrastructure and supporting small merchants.

Sending troops to Ukraine means...: Putin's warning to Europe

Sending troops to Ukraine means...: Putin's warning to Europe

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

Putin has issued a stark warning to European nations, declaring that any deployment of troops to Ukraine would be met with 'war with Russia'.

Recipe: Eggs With Potato Hash And Walnut Pesto

Recipe: Eggs With Potato Hash And Walnut Pesto

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Golden, seasoned potatoes are topped with an egg to your liking and a dollop of fresh walnut basil pesto for a tasty start to your day.

Supreme Court Intervenes For Water Sports Coach Bilquis Mir

Supreme Court Intervenes For Water Sports Coach Bilquis Mir

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the Jammu and Kashmir administration to issue a no-objection certificate and relieving order to international water sports coach Bilquis Mir, enabling her to join the Indian National Kayaking and Canoeing Team as chief coach for the Asian Games. This ruling came after PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti criticised the bureaucratic hurdles faced by Mir, highlighting systemic issues within the administration.

Prannoy, Tanvi Lead Indian Charge Into Vietnam Open Quarterfinals

Prannoy, Tanvi Lead Indian Charge Into Vietnam Open Quarterfinals

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Veteran Indian shuttler HS Prannoy, along with compatriots Sanskar Saraswat, Tanvi Sharma, Malvika Bansod, Isharani Baruah, Mansi Singh, Rakshitha Sree Santhosh Ramraj, and the mixed doubles pair of Vimalraj Annadurai and Shreya Balaji, have all advanced to the quarterfinals of the Vietnam Open Super 100 badminton tournament. Notable wins include Prannoy's three-game victory and Tanvi Sharma setting up an all-Indian clash with Malvika Bansod.

Pakistan is staring at lockdown due to fuel shortage

Pakistan is staring at lockdown due to fuel shortage

Rediff.com5 days ago

Pakistan's government is exploring measures, including potential smart lockdowns and austerity, to reduce petroleum consumption. This comes after recent fuel price hikes driven by rising global oil prices and West Asia tensions, which have also raised concerns about oil supply disruptions. The government is also implementing a fuel relief scheme and faces public pressure over the price increases.

'Never felt prouder as an Indian': Ravi Shastri hails Modi

'Never felt prouder as an Indian': Ravi Shastri hails Modi

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Ravi Shastri lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking a leading role in international diplomacy during the ongoing BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

708 Runs, 10 Wickets: Duleep Trophy Final Yawn!

708 Runs, 10 Wickets: Duleep Trophy Final Yawn!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

What should have been a top-draw domestic red-ball clash to kick off the new season featuring some of India's Test stars has quickly turned into a lopsided contest, courtesy of a lifeless pitch heavily loaded in favour of the batters.

Sena row: Can legislative majority decide disqualification cases? SC asks

Sena row: Can legislative majority decide disqualification cases? SC asks

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Supreme Court has questioned the reliability of legislative majority as the sole determinant for political party ownership, especially when disqualification proceedings are pending against the very legislators forming that majority. This query arose during arguments concerning the Shiv Sena faction dispute between Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray.