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Indian Origin Golfers To Feature At PGA Championship

Indian Origin Golfers To Feature At PGA Championship

Rediff.com6 days ago

Akshay Bhatia, Sahith Theegala, Aaron Rai and Sudarshan Yellamaraju will represent Indian talent at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. These rising stars are poised to make a significant impact, while top contenders like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy also vie for the Wanamaker Trophy.

Young Tigresses' World Cup Dream Ends After China Defeat

Young Tigresses' World Cup Dream Ends After China Defeat

Rediff.com11 May 2026

India's impressive run in the AFC Women's U17 Asian Cup concluded with a 3-0 defeat against China in the quarter-finals, ending their hopes for a historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup.

Bengal Minister Promises Action Against Food Department Corruption

Bengal Minister Promises Action Against Food Department Corruption

Rediff.com7 days ago

West Bengal Food and Supplies Minister Ashok Kirtania has warned of strict action against corruption in the department, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's slogan 'Na khaunga, na khane dunga'. He promised to act against those involved in irregularities during the previous regime, particularly concerning the public distribution system and ration distribution.

IPL 2026: 'Something doesn't look right': Ashwin on Hardik Pandya

IPL 2026: 'Something doesn't look right': Ashwin on Hardik Pandya

Rediff.com4 days ago

Ravichandran Ashwin defends Hardik Pandya's captaincy of the Mumbai Indians, stating that blaming him for the team's poor performance is unfair as the entire team failed to perform. Ashwin also highlights the social media scrutiny Hardik faced upon replacing Rohit Sharma as captain and raises concerns about Hardik's physical fitness affecting his batting.

Unnao rape case: Setback for Sengar as SC revokes suspension of life term

Unnao rape case: Setback for Sengar as SC revokes suspension of life term

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Supreme Court overturned a Delhi High Court order that had suspended the life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case, instructing the High Court to reconsider the plea.

Iran War May Push Markets Into Bear Cycle

Iran War May Push Markets Into Bear Cycle

Rediff.com5 days ago

Markets face risk of a prolonged bear phase as oil shocks and geopolitical tensions test inflation, growth and investor confidence globally, points out Debashis Basu.

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Rout Rajasthan Royals, stay in play-offs hunt

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Rout Rajasthan Royals, stay in play-offs hunt

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mitchell Starc's four-wicket haul helped Delhi Capitals restrict Rajasthan Royals to 193 for eight after a blazing start in their IPL match, keeping Delhi's playoff hopes alive.

India's M&A market resilient, poised for $200 billion annual run-rate

India's M&A market resilient, poised for $200 billion annual run-rate

Rediff.com11 May 2026

India's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is projected to maintain an annual run-rate of approximately $200 billion, evenly split between domestic, inbound, and outbound transactions, despite global geopolitical turbulence, according to Rajesh Singhi, global co-head, M&A Advisory, Standard Chartered Bank.

Weight Loss Drugs Sales Surge!

Weight Loss Drugs Sales Surge!

Rediff.com3 days ago

'The innovators have been able to more or less stay where they are, in terms of revenue even as the generics are seeing exponential growth due to their affordability.'

FIFA under fire as 2026 World Cup heat risk grows

FIFA under fire as 2026 World Cup heat risk grows

Rediff.com5 days ago

Football's global players' union has renewed concerns about the potential impact of heat on the 2026 World Cup, following a scientific analysis indicating a high likelihood of dangerous temperatures for both players and fans.

F-16 jets escort Modi's aircraft in UAE airspace

F-16 jets escort Modi's aircraft in UAE airspace

Rediff.com4 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft was escorted by UAE's F16 jets as he arrived in Abu Dhabi for the first leg of his five-nation tour. He is scheduled to meet with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss bilateral issues, including energy cooperation, and regional and international matters.

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli's Century Fires RCB To Victory Against KKR

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli's Century Fires RCB To Victory Against KKR

Rediff.com5 days ago

Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten century to fire Royal Challengers Bengaluru to an emphatic six-wicket victory against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Satheesan meets Venugopal, rejects reports of rift in party

Satheesan meets Venugopal, rejects reports of rift in party

Rediff.com3 days ago

Kerala's Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan met with senior Congress leader K C Venugopal to address reports of internal discord, as discussions surrounding the formation of the new cabinet continue.

IPL 2026 Orange Cap race: Abhishek Sharma will have the best chance, says Graeme Smith

IPL 2026 Orange Cap race: Abhishek Sharma will have the best chance, says Graeme Smith

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has backed Abhishek Sharma to finish as the top run-scorer in the ongoing IPL 2026 season ahead of his Sunrisers Hyderabad teammate Heinrich Klaasen.

Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws approver plea in Rs 200 cr fraud case

Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws approver plea in Rs 200 cr fraud case

Rediff.com7 days ago

Jacqueline Fernandez has withdrawn her plea seeking to turn approver in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrashekar.

Govt Imposes Windfall Tax of Rs3/ltr on Petrol Exports, Cuts Levy on Diesel, ATF

Govt Imposes Windfall Tax of Rs3/ltr on Petrol Exports, Cuts Levy on Diesel, ATF

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian government has imposed a new windfall gains tax of Rs 3 per litre on petrol exports, while simultaneously reducing the levy on diesel to Rs 16.5 per litre and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to Rs 16 per litre, effective May 16.

NEET-UG 2006 Cancellation: Dos And Don'ts For Students

NEET-UG 2006 Cancellation: Dos And Don'ts For Students

Rediff.com6 days ago

Rather than thinking it as an unfortunate event, experts urge students to see it as 'another opportunity to improve your score. Focus on improving in your weak chapters/units.'

DII holdings in Nifty 500 hit record 20.9%, FPIs' slid to a new low in Q4

DII holdings in Nifty 500 hit record 20.9%, FPIs' slid to a new low in Q4

Rediff.com6 days ago

Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) have significantly increased their holdings in Nifty 500 companies, reaching a record 20.9 per cent by the end of March, while Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) reduced their ownership to an all-time low of 17.1 per cent, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

Mother's Day: 'I Gave My Class 10 Exam With My Son'

Mother's Day: 'I Gave My Class 10 Exam With My Son'

Rediff.com10 May 2026

This Mother's Day, we spoke to a working mother whose life revolve around sacrifice, resilience and the hope of giving her children a life she never had.

NEET-UG 2026 Cancellation: Dos And Don'ts For Students

NEET-UG 2026 Cancellation: Dos And Don'ts For Students

Rediff.com6 days ago

Rather than thinking it as an unfortunate event, experts urge students to see it as 'another opportunity to improve your score. Focus on improving in your weak chapters/units.'

Ravi Shastri explains why GT are IPL's most dangerous team

Ravi Shastri explains why GT are IPL's most dangerous team

Rediff.com3 days ago

Ravi Shastri believes Chennai Super Kings will learn from their defeat to Lucknow Super Giants and bounce back strongly in their remaining IPL matches to secure a playoff spot.

Xi backs open Hormuz, opposes nuclear-armed Iran: Trump after China visit

Xi backs open Hormuz, opposes nuclear-armed Iran: Trump after China visit

Rediff.com3 days ago

United States and China have agreed that "Iran can't have nuclear weapons," and that the Strait of Hormuz must be opened, according to US President Donald Trump.

SRH Skipper Pat Cummins Penalised For Slow Over Rate Against GT

SRH Skipper Pat Cummins Penalised For Slow Over Rate Against GT

Rediff.com6 days ago

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over rate in the IPL match against Gujarat Titans.

Abhay, Velavan Senthilkumar Off To Winning Start In HCL National Doubles Squash

Abhay, Velavan Senthilkumar Off To Winning Start In HCL National Doubles Squash

Rediff.com5 days ago

Top seeded pair of Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar began their title defence in men's doubles with a convincing win in the quarterfinals of the 3rd HCL National Doubles Squash Championships.

IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings replace injured Overton with Forrester

IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings replace injured Overton with Forrester

Rediff.com5 days ago

Chennai Super Kings have signed South African all-rounder Dian Forrester as a replacement for the injured Jamie Overton for the remainder of the Indian Premier League.

Hemanth Muddappa Wins 18th National Title After Appeal

Hemanth Muddappa Wins 18th National Title After Appeal

Rediff.com5 days ago

Bengaluru's Hemanth Muddappa of Mantra Racing has been declared the 2025 National Champion in the premier unrestricted class after the Indian Motor Sports Appeals Court (IMSAC) restored his title from the final round of the MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship.

Sorana Cirstea stuns top seed Sabalenka at Italian Open

Sorana Cirstea stuns top seed Sabalenka at Italian Open

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Sorana Cirstea defeated Aryna Sabalenka in their third-round clash at the Italian Open.

PV Sindhu And Lakshya Sen Advance At Thailand Open

PV Sindhu And Lakshya Sen Advance At Thailand Open

Rediff.com6 days ago

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the singles second round with straight-game wins on a mixed day for India at the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.

Do Hot Soups, Ice Cream Hurt Your Teeth?

Do Hot Soups, Ice Cream Hurt Your Teeth?

Rediff.com6 days ago

rediffGURU Dr Shyam Jamalabad, a dentist with over four decades of experience, suggests how to protect your teeth from sensitivity.

Why Mumbai Indians Failed To Make The IPL Playoffs

Why Mumbai Indians Failed To Make The IPL Playoffs

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Head coach Mahela Jayawardene admitted that Mumbai Indians were simply "not good enough" this season after a heartbreaking two-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended their IPL playoff hopes.

IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Dragged Into Child Labour Row

IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Dragged Into Child Labour Row

Rediff.com6 days ago

A Karnataka-based activist's threat to file a 'child labour' complaint against the Rajasthan Royals for fielding 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the IPL has ignited a debate on nurturing young talent versus perceived exploitation, drawing widespread disbelief and criticism.

Trump agrees with Xi's 'US declining' remark, blames Biden

Trump agrees with Xi's 'US declining' remark, blames Biden

Rediff.com4 days ago

Donald Trump agreed with Xi Jinping's assessment of the US as a 'declining nation,' but attributed the decline to the policies of the Biden administration.

Why The Energy Crisis Will Get Worse

Why The Energy Crisis Will Get Worse

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted some 20 per cent of the global flows but even if it opens, damages to production facilities in the region will take time to repair, points out Sunita Narain.

New Zealand delay launch of new T20 competition amid scheduling challenges

New Zealand delay launch of new T20 competition amid scheduling challenges

Rediff.com11 May 2026

NZ20 organisers initially planned to launch a six-team league of privately owned franchises for the coming summer but had agreed to hold off in part due to the international schedule, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said.

Shocking! 8 In 10 Indian Women Skip Jobs Because...

Shocking! 8 In 10 Indian Women Skip Jobs Because...

Rediff.com4 days ago

According to Indeed's Mother's Day 2026 Survey, 83 per cent Indian women said they had chosen not to apply for a job because the role felt difficult to manage alongside caregiving responsibilities.

Illegal Structures Of AIMIM Corporator Demolished

Illegal Structures Of AIMIM Corporator Demolished

Rediff.com6 days ago

Authorities in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar demolished illegal constructions belonging to AIMIM corporator Matin Patel, who is accused of harbouring Nida Khan, wanted in connection with a Nashik TCS case.

'There's not an ounce of fear in his body': Rabada hails Sooryavanshi

'There's not an ounce of fear in his body': Rabada hails Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com6 days ago

Kagiso Rabada, the Gujarat Titans' fast bowler, has been impressed by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless six-hitting in the IPL. Rabada acknowledged Sooryavanshi's talent and X-factor, noting his fast hands and lack of fear.

Mexico legend Ochoa closes in on historic sixth World Cup appearance

Mexico legend Ochoa closes in on historic sixth World Cup appearance

Rediff.com7 days ago

Guillermo Ochoa said he has entered his final Mexico training camp as the veteran goalkeeper closes in on a historic sixth FIFA World Cup appearance in 2026.

IPL 2026, PBKS vs RCB: All-round RCB Thump PBKS To Seal Play-Offs Spot

IPL 2026, PBKS vs RCB: All-round RCB Thump PBKS To Seal Play-Offs Spot

Rediff.com2 days ago

Venkatesh Iyer's explosive innings of 73 not out off 40 balls propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a formidable 222 for four against Punjab Kings in their IPL match. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal also made significant contributions.

Thane Woman Arrested In Lover's 'Blue Drum' Murder Case

Thane Woman Arrested In Lover's 'Blue Drum' Murder Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

A woman was arrested in Mumbra, Thane, for allegedly murdering her lover with the help of her relatives, stuffing his body in a drum, and disposing of it in a drain, mirroring a similar case in Meerut.