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Anmol Ekka's Double Strike Powers India To Junior Asia Cup Final

Anmol Ekka's Double Strike Powers India To Junior Asia Cup Final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Defending champions India, led by captain Anmol Ekka's two goals and goalkeeper Vivek Lakra's crucial saves, defeated Malaysia 3-1 in the AHF Men's Junior Asia Cup semi-final. India will now compete for their fourth consecutive and sixth overall title against the winner of the Pakistan vs South Korea match.

Asian Games Hockey: India advance in style, face Pakistan in semis on October 1

Asian Games Hockey: India advance in style, face Pakistan in semis on October 1

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Defending champions India secured a dominant 10-0 victory over Bangladesh in their final Asian Games group fixture, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring a hat-trick, setting up a highly anticipated semi-final clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 1.

Asian Games 2026: India thrash Sri Lanka, to face Pakistan in final

Asian Games 2026: India thrash Sri Lanka, to face Pakistan in final

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Ishan Kishan's explosive unbeaten 80 and Jasprit Bumrah's two wicket burst were instrumental in guiding India to a 124-run win over Sri Lanka in the Asian Games men's cricket semifinal on Thursday.

The Lady Who Changed Indian Banking

The Lady Who Changed Indian Banking

Rediff.com6 days ago

By the time she finished her term as SBI chairman, she was overseeing over two lakh employees, 24,000 domestic branches, 100 international ones and a bank that had stepped into the technological age and become youth-friendly. Meet Arundhati Bhattacharya, the first woman chairman of the State Bank of India and president and CEO, Salesforce, South Asia.

Asian Games: Gulveer makes history, Baranica breaks new ground as India shine in athletics

Asian Games: Gulveer makes history, Baranica breaks new ground as India shine in athletics

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Indian athletes Baranica Elangovan, Gulveer Singh, and Manpreet Kaur secured historic medals at the Asian Games. Elangovan clinched India's first-ever pole vault medal with a bronze, while Singh became the first Indian to win two 10,000m medals, earning a silver. Kaur redeemed herself with a shot put bronze, contributing to India's growing athletics medal tally.

India survive mighty scare against Japan in rain-hit T20I

India survive mighty scare against Japan in rain-hit T20I

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Seasoned spinner Axar Patel delivered a crucial final over, helping India clinch a narrow two-run victory against Japan in a rain-curtailed one-off T20 International in Sano, despite a challenging pitch and a low-scoring affair.

Dew could be a game-changer in Ranchi T20I as Ishan Kishan preps for homecoming

Dew could be a game-changer in Ranchi T20I as Ishan Kishan preps for homecoming

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The second T20I between India and West Indies in Ranchi is expected to be heavily influenced by dew, making the toss crucial, while the pitch is set to favour batsmen. Local fans are also eagerly anticipating the performance of Jharkhand's own Ishan Kishan.

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.com18 Sep 2026

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.

Dhakshineswar-Balaji keep India's Davis Cup hopes alive

Dhakshineswar-Balaji keep India's Davis Cup hopes alive

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

India's Davis Cup team secured a crucial doubles victory against Korea, with Dhakshineswar Suresh and N Sriram Balaji winning their match 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. This win keeps India's hopes alive after falling 0-2 behind in the tie. The pressure now shifts to Sumit Nagal to win his reverse singles match and complete a rare comeback.

India Drawn In Group K For Inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup In Azerbaijan

India Drawn In Group K For Inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup In Azerbaijan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

India's U15 men's football team has been drawn into Group K for the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival Azerbaijan 2026. Coached by Bibiano Fernandes, the team will play five qualification matches in Baku against Bahrain, Cameroon, Grenada, Laos, and Senegal, starting October 24. The tournament features 191 national teams and an 8v8 format.

Anirudh Thapa's Uruguay Goal Celebration Steals Show

Anirudh Thapa's Uruguay Goal Celebration Steals Show

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Anirudh Thapa scored a historic goal against Uruguay, becoming the first Indian to score against a top-20 FIFA nation since 1992.

Shreyas Iyer is back to his best: Sunil Gavaskar

Shreyas Iyer is back to his best: Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar lauded Shreyas Iyer's maiden T20I century against the West Indies, stating it came at an 'important time' and signalled the Indian skipper's return to his best form after a challenging period with the bat.

Satnam And Salman Secure India's First Men's Double Sculls Medal At Asian Games

Satnam And Salman Secure India's First Men's Double Sculls Medal At Asian Games

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Indian rowers Satnam Singh and Salman Khan secured a historic bronze medal in the men's double sculls at the Asian Games, marking India's first-ever medal in this event. Despite the achievement, both athletes expressed mixed feelings due to last-minute crew changes that they believe affected their performance. The bronze was a saving grace for the Indian team, which otherwise delivered one of its worst Asian Games rowing performances, equalling previous low tallies. The controversy surrounding team selections and the impact of weather disruptions on the competition schedule were also highlighted.

Junior Asia Cup Hockey: India Trounce South Korea 7-3; Inch Closer To Semis

Junior Asia Cup Hockey: India Trounce South Korea 7-3; Inch Closer To Semis

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Captain Anmol Ekka struck twice as the Indian junior men's hockey team ripped through South Korea's defences in a late surge for a 7-3 triumph that left it within touching distance of a semi-final berth.

Ganguly breaks silence on Delhi Capitals role, conflict of interest

Ganguly breaks silence on Delhi Capitals role, conflict of interest

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Sourav Ganguly has confirmed his new role as head coach for Delhi Capitals for the 2027 IPL season, replacing Hemang Badani. He addressed potential conflict of interest concerns regarding his concurrent presidency of the Cricket Association of Bengal, citing a BCCI ombudsman order. Ganguly also commented on India's football performance and congratulated PM Narendra Modi.

Satnam Singh And Salman Khan Win Historic Bronze For India In Double Sculls

Satnam Singh And Salman Khan Win Historic Bronze For India In Double Sculls

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Satnam Singh and Salman Khan secured India's first-ever men's double sculls bronze medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya, a significant achievement amidst a backdrop of internal team controversy regarding last-minute crew changes. The performance, however, highlighted one of India's worst rowing showings in Asian Games history, equalling previous low tallies.

How Cloud And AI Can Propel India's Economic Growth

How Cloud And AI Can Propel India's Economic Growth

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Arundhati Bhattacharyya, Salesforce President and CEO for South Asia, highlighted how cloud and AI are democratising capabilities, offering India a unique opportunity to leapfrog in the technology revolution. Speaking at the IMC Chamber of Commerce, she emphasised that AI will create more jobs by addressing unmet business demands and could significantly boost India's GDP, with NITI Aayog estimating a USD 500-600 billion addition by 2035. She urged Indian businesses to transform using technology, focus on data, redesign work, and invest in skills, stressing that AI is not just for large corporations.

The Angel Investor Who's Playing A Sumo Wrestler!

The Angel Investor Who's Playing A Sumo Wrestler!

Rediff.com3 days ago

'I didn't know whether I simply loved acting, whether I was good at it or whether I wanted to pursue it professionally. So, about 10 years ago, I started auditioning just to see how far I could go.'

Shreyas Iyer rises to career-best seventh in ICC T20I rankings after match-winning century

Shreyas Iyer rises to career-best seventh in ICC T20I rankings after match-winning century

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Shreyas Iyer has surged to a career-best seventh position in the ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings after smashing his maiden T20I century in the opening match of the home series against the West Indies in Lucknow on Tuesday.

Silver lining, but no gold again for India as Abhay, Anahat falter

Silver lining, but no gold again for India as Abhay, Anahat falter

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh clinched silver medals at the Asian Games, showcasing their potential despite falling short of gold against formidable Malaysian opponents and missing direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

J-K assembly passes statehood resolution as BJP protests

J-K assembly passes statehood resolution as BJP protests

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has passed a resolution demanding the urgent restoration of full statehood, a move that saw the opposition BJP stage a walkout. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah moved the resolution, which also referenced previous calls for greater autonomy and special status. The BJP vehemently opposed the resolution, calling it an insult to the Constitution.

Sharma Aims For Comeback At Iconic Delhi Golf Club

Sharma Aims For Comeback At Iconic Delhi Golf Club

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma is looking to regain his form at the upcoming DP World India Championship at the Delhi Golf Club. The 30-year-old, who has faced a challenging season, is optimistic about his game trending upwards. The prestigious USD 4 million event will feature several top international players, including reigning Major champions, making it a blockbuster tournament.

India crash out of hockey World Cup after Argentina loss

India crash out of hockey World Cup after Argentina loss

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

The Indian men's hockey team was eliminated from the FIH World Cup semifinal race after a 3-5 loss to Argentina in a crucial pool match. India needed to win by at least two goals but struggled to find form against a strong Argentine side.

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

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

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

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.

Flintoff's Four-Wicket Burst Crushes India A in T20I Series Opener

Flintoff's Four-Wicket Burst Crushes India A in T20I Series Opener

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

Pacer Tess Flintoff's exceptional four-wicket haul dismantled India A's batting line-up, leading Australia A to a comfortable six-wicket victory in the opening match of the women's unofficial T20I series.

Asian Games 2026: Axar sends message to teammates before Pakistan final

Asian Games 2026: Axar sends message to teammates before Pakistan final

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

We have to perform in both batting and bowling, Axar Patel says ahead of India's Asian Games 2026 cricket final against Pakistan on Saturday.

Mukesh Choudhary's five-wicket haul headlines Irani Cup Day 2

Mukesh Choudhary's five-wicket haul headlines Irani Cup Day 2

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Mukesh Choudhary's impressive 5/78 helped Rest of India restrict Jammu and Kashmir to 278 on day two of the Irani Cup. Despite a strong fightback from J&K's Paras Dogra, Abdul Samad, and Lone Nasir Muzaffar, RoI ended the day 17 runs in arrears in their second innings, having lost an early wicket. The match has been dominated by fast bowlers, with RoI looking to build a lead on day three.

Aditya-L1 Gives ISRO A Solar Edge

Aditya-L1 Gives ISRO A Solar Edge

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

'It is to observe the Sun continuously that you have the Aditya L1 mission.' 'It is in a position from where it can observe the Sun continuously.'

Xi outlines four-point formula to reset India-China ties

Xi outlines four-point formula to reset India-China ties

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

During the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting, outlining a four-point approach for the steady and long-term development of China-India relations. The leaders stressed strategic understanding, win-win cooperation, mutual respect, and inclusive multilateral engagement, reaffirming their commitment to resolving the boundary question and addressing economic concerns. They also discussed global challenges and strengthening people-to-people ties.

India Junior Men's Hockey Team Fights Back For Thrilling Draw Against Japan

India Junior Men's Hockey Team Fights Back For Thrilling Draw Against Japan

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

The Indian junior men's hockey team secured a 3-3 draw against Japan in their second Pool A match of the Junior Asia Cup. India initially led 2-0, but Japan fought back to take a 3-2 lead in the final minute before India equalised with a penalty corner in the dying seconds.

What Went Wrong Between Chandra and Noel Tata?

What Went Wrong Between Chandra and Noel Tata?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Even as lawyers on both sides study the pros and cons of a court battle, there are unanswered questions: When did Tata Trusts review its resolution of 2025 on backing Chandrasekaran for a third term?How will the shareholders of Tata Sons respond on listing and the leadership issue?

India begin Junior Asia Cup title defence with crushing win over Indonesia

India begin Junior Asia Cup title defence with crushing win over Indonesia

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

India's junior men's hockey team began their AHF Junior Men's Asia Cup title defence with an overwhelming 14-0 victory against Indonesia in their opening Pool A match. Prabhdeep Singh scored five goals, while captain Anmol Ekka added four and Ajeet Yadav contributed a hat-trick, showcasing India's strong attacking prowess.

India's AI Professionals Redefine Workflows, Outpacing Global Peers

India's AI Professionals Redefine Workflows, Outpacing Global Peers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

A Microsoft Work Trend Index report reveals India has the highest share of "Frontier Professionals" globally, with 32% of its AI users employing AI agents in multi-step workflows, double the global average. Indian professionals are not just adopting AI but are actively redesigning work processes, demonstrating strong leadership alignment and a focus on human oversight and critical thinking. Major Indian IT firms like Infosys, TCS, and Wipro show rapid adoption and significant productivity gains with Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Nitesh Siwach Ends 61-Year Wait With Asian Games Silver

Nitesh Siwach Ends 61-Year Wait With Asian Games Silver

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Nitesh Siwach secured India's first Greco-Roman wrestling silver medal at the Asian Games since 1962, though he missed out on gold after being defeated by Japan's Yuri Nakazato in the 97kg final. Meanwhile, Mansi Ahlawat lost her bronze medal play-off in the women's 62kg event, and other Indian wrestlers were eliminated in the quarterfinals.

India-Pakistan Handshake Stirs Debate

India-Pakistan Handshake Stirs Debate

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Wednesday's India-Pakistan World Cup match in Amstelveen saw players exchange handshakes, a gesture that has become contentious in India-Pakistan sporting encounters, particularly in cricket. While the Indian team dominated on the field, winning 5-3, the post-match handshakes led to mixed reactions online, highlighting the differing approaches to rivalry in hockey versus cricket.

'Ten times better': Prasidh Krishna's big comeback promise

'Ten times better': Prasidh Krishna's big comeback promise

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

India pacer Prasidh Krishna discusses his renewed determination after an injury lay-off, focusing on the upcoming five-Test series against Australia and its significance in the World Test Championship cycle. He also shares insights into the mental and physical demands of rehabilitation and the challenges of playing in New Zealand.

iPhone 18 Pro: 10 Countries Where It Costs The Most

iPhone 18 Pro: 10 Countries Where It Costs The Most

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 in the US, while Apple's official prices differ across countries and regions, reflecting local taxes, duties, currency values and market pricing.

Harmanpreet, Abhishek Lead India To Victory Over Pakistan

Harmanpreet, Abhishek Lead India To Victory Over Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in their final Pool D match of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, with Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek scoring two goals each. Vice-captain Hardik Singh also contributed to India's victory, while Pakistan managed to reduce the margin with goals from Hannan Shahid and Sufyan Khan.

'What Can Youth Learn From Virat Kohli?'

'What Can Youth Learn From Virat Kohli?'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has lauded Virat Kohli's exceptional form in ODIs, highlighting his fitness, hunger, dedication, and consistency as qualities for youth to emulate. Kaif recalled how Kohli overcame criticism after a lean patch to score over 900 runs in 11 innings, including four centuries, and recently achieved a record-breaking 139 not out against West Indies, surpassing 15,000 ODI runs.

Lovlina bags second straight Asian Games boxing medal

Lovlina bags second straight Asian Games boxing medal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Indian boxers Lovlina Borgohain, Priya Ghanghas, and Kapil Pokhariya have advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Games, ensuring at least bronze medals for the country. Lovlina, a Tokyo Olympics medallist, secured her second consecutive Asian Games podium finish, while Priya made a strong comeback, and Kapil also reached the last four. This brings the total number of assured boxing medals for India to six.