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King Kohli's Masterclass In Empty Arena

King Kohli's Masterclass In Empty Arena

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli's 58th List A hundred resembled a grand opera played inside an empty Royal Albert Hall.

'India-Bangladesh ties under Khaleda Zia complex and strained'

'India-Bangladesh ties under Khaleda Zia complex and strained'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Former Indian envoys reflect on the life and legacy of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, highlighting her role in restoring democracy and the complex relationship between India and Bangladesh during her tenures.

Volume, margin concerns likely to weigh on beer maker United Breweries

Volume, margin concerns likely to weigh on beer maker United Breweries

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

The stock of the country's largest beer maker, United Breweries (UBBL), is trading at 25-month lows given multiple headwinds related to volumes, regulatory issues, and margin trajectory. After a muted second quarter (July-September) of 2025-26 (Q2FY26), brokerages also expect the company's Q3FY26 performance to be underwhelming.

Nushrratt Goes Pink!

Nushrratt Goes Pink!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Bollywood Hungama's OTT India Fest and India Entertainment Awards saw a lot of glamour on the red carpet.

PIX: Smriti, Shafali's record stand fires India to easy win over SL

PIX: Smriti, Shafali's record stand fires India to easy win over SL

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

All-round India defeat Sri Lanka by 30 runs to take 4-0 lead in women's T20Is series

Messi event organiser in Kolkata sent to 14-day police custody

Messi event organiser in Kolkata sent to 14-day police custody

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

The chief organizer of the Lionel Messi football event at Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata, where chaos erupted, has been remanded to 14-day police custody. The arrest follows allegations of mismanagement during Messi's appearance, which led to widespread frustration and vandalism among spectators.

Jadavpur University row: Students rename Kolkata after Maoist leader

Jadavpur University row: Students rename Kolkata after Maoist leader

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

An ultra-Left students' outfit, RSF, has triggered a row by symbolically naming the venue of its state conference after Maoist leaders killed by security forces. The conference was held at Jadavpur University.

Beat the heat! 2026 World Cup to have hydration breaks

Beat the heat! 2026 World Cup to have hydration breaks

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

World Cup matches to have mandatory hydration breaks in each half

3rd T20I: India women look to seal series vs listless Lankans

3rd T20I: India women look to seal series vs listless Lankans

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

3rd Women's T20I: India look to seal series with another dominant show against Sri Lanka

IPL hopes brighten for Chinnaswamy!

IPL hopes brighten for Chinnaswamy!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Decision on IPL matches at Chinnaswamy stadium after discussing it in Cabinet meet: Karnataka DyCM Shivakumar

2026 under spotlight: An action-packed year awaits Indian sports

2026 under spotlight: An action-packed year awaits Indian sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Lots to look forward to in Indian sports as packed 2026 calender awaits

IPL shortlists three venues ahead of resumption

IPL shortlists three venues ahead of resumption

Rediff.com10 May 2025

ESPNcricinfo also reported that several team officials informed were of the opinion that the remainder of the tournament could be played later in the year.

India Vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Clash In Colombo

India Vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Clash In Colombo

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

This will be their first encounter after the controversy-filled the Asia Cup earlier this year, in which India refused to shake hands with the Pakistan players.

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.

Deadly nightclub fires: When revelry turned into disaster

Deadly nightclub fires: When revelry turned into disaster

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

A look at some of the deadliest nightclub fires that have occurred around the world in the past decade, highlighting the causes and consequences of these tragic events.

After 15 years, Kohli set to light up Vijay Hazare

After 15 years, Kohli set to light up Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli confirms his availability for Vijay Hazare Trophy

Play-off venues moved; Ahmedabad set to host IPL final

Play-off venues moved; Ahmedabad set to host IPL final

Rediff.com20 May 2025

The BCCI has also taken the monsoon season into consideration before deciding on the venues.

Yuvraj 'Grateful' as He, Harmanpreet Get Stadium Honours

Yuvraj 'Grateful' as He, Harmanpreet Get Stadium Honours

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

'Feeling truly humbled to receive this at a place that will always be home.'

PIX: When Messi met Tendulkar

PIX: When Messi met Tendulkar

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Tendulkar also hoped that 'India also reaches the height that we all aspire to (in football).'

Non-veg food vendors assaulted at Gita recital in Kolkata, Mamata fumes

Non-veg food vendors assaulted at Gita recital in Kolkata, Mamata fumes

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the BJP following an assault on food vendors at a Bhagavad Gita recital event in Kolkata, asserting that the state would not tolerate intimidation, communal division, or attempts to dictate dietary choices. She vowed stringent action against those responsible and accused the BJP of trying to import a culture of communal division and weaponize religious texts for political mobilization.

Akram Takes A Dig At IPL: 'It Never Ends'

Akram Takes A Dig At IPL: 'It Never Ends'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'Bacchey bade ho jate hain, woh league khatam hi nahi hoti.'

Deeply shaken, will help victims: Goa nightclub owner

Deeply shaken, will help victims: Goa nightclub owner

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Saurabh Luthra, one of the owners of the North Goa nightclub where a Saturday blaze claimed the lives of 25 people, used social media on Monday to express 'profound grief' and vowed to provide assistance, support and cooperation to the victims' families in 'every possible form'.

Amid backlash, FIFA rolls out limited $60 World Cup tickets

Amid backlash, FIFA rolls out limited $60 World Cup tickets

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The PMAs, which represent competing national teams and manage dedicated fan ticket programmes, will handle the ticket allocation process.

Tributes paid to Parliament attack martyrs on 24th anniversary

Tributes paid to Parliament attack martyrs on 24th anniversary

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Parliamentarians in paying floral tributes to those who died fending off terrorists who attacked the Parliament House in 2001 on the 24th anniversary of the attack.

'It doesn't look great': Australia sweat over Lyon injury

'It doesn't look great': Australia sweat over Lyon injury

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

During England's run-chase of 435 runs, Lyon had taken three crucial wickets in the second innings and a total of five throughout the game to help his side gain an upper hand.

Statue calls for Head, Carey; Cummins lauds Labuschagne

Statue calls for Head, Carey; Cummins lauds Labuschagne

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Besides his batting, he was just as exceptional behind the stumps, taking some really clean catches to prove his mettle as one of the best glovesmen in world cricket right now.

Rakul, Tamannaah, Disha Walk The Red Carpet For...

Rakul, Tamannaah, Disha Walk The Red Carpet For...

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Falguni and Shane Peacock opened a new flagship at Jio World Plaza, Mumbai, and the guest list was nothing less than a fashion parade.

3K personnel deployed as Kabir's mosque plan heightens Dec 6 heat in Bengal

3K personnel deployed as Kabir's mosque plan heightens Dec 6 heat in Bengal

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Governor C V Ananda Bose, meanwhile, urged citizens not to be swayed by "provocative statements and rumours" and asked the state to ensure there was 'no disturbance anywhere'.

Delhi gives Messi's India Tour the perfect ending

Delhi gives Messi's India Tour the perfect ending

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The Lionel Messi G.O.A.T. India Tour that began in shambolic fashion ended in a blaze of glory as devotional fans joyously gathered to catch a glimpse of a man that does things on the field that are often beyond human comprehension.

WFI's new selection policy: Presence at National camp mandatory

WFI's new selection policy: Presence at National camp mandatory

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

The Wrestling Federation of India unveiled a new selection policy that makes attendance at national camps mandatory to be eligible for national selection, bars wrestlers from training independently and mandates Olympic Games quota-winning athletes to appear in a final one-bout selection trial.

Goa nightclub fire: Owners, organisers booked; sarpanch held

Goa nightclub fire: Owners, organisers booked; sarpanch held

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Police registered a first information report (FIR) against two owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, its manager, and event organisers after a devastating fire claimed 25 lives and detained the sarpanch of Arpora-Nagoa panchayat, a senior official said on Sunday.

Hyderabad, are you ready for Messi?

Hyderabad, are you ready for Messi?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Messi confirms Hyderabad stop on GOAT Tour

India's Most Incredible Wedding Venues: 10 More!

India's Most Incredible Wedding Venues: 10 More!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Indian wedding planning app, WedMeGood unveiled a list of the best Indian wedding venues for your special day, chosen by a jury of wedding specialists.

Survivor claims fireworks inside Goa nightclub caused fire

Survivor claims fireworks inside Goa nightclub caused fire

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

A survivor recounts the chaotic scene at a Goa nightclub fire that resulted in 25 deaths, citing fireworks and a stampede as contributing factors.

Hyderabad shows how it's done as Messi delivers

Hyderabad shows how it's done as Messi delivers

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi's programme in Hyderabad was in stark contrast to the mayhem in Kolkata as the second leg of the GOAT India Tour ended on a positive note thanks to thorough preparations, sound planning, and discipline.

Politics Amid Performance: How Cricket Shaped In 2025

Politics Amid Performance: How Cricket Shaped In 2025

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The Indian men ruled white-ball cricket, while South Africa ended decades of hurt by winning the World Test Championship at Lord's. Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lifted their maiden IPL title, though the celebrations were dimmed by a deadly stampede. Above all, it was India's women who won a billion hearts by finally adding an ICC World Cup trophy to the cabinet.

PMO complex renamed as 'Seva Teerth' to emphasise service

PMO complex renamed as 'Seva Teerth' to emphasise service

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

The new complex housing the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) will be called 'Seva Teerth', officials said. The renaming reflects a shift towards service-oriented governance and a focus on duty and transparency.

IPL 2026 auction to be held in Abu Dhabi

IPL 2026 auction to be held in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction will be held in Abu Dhabi mid December, a BCCI official said on Tuesday.

Sunny Deol Gets Emotional At Border 2 Launch

Sunny Deol Gets Emotional At Border 2 Launch

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Despite suffering a personal tragedy weeks ago, when his father -- the legendary actor Dharmendra -- passed away, Sunny Deol stoically returned to work, and put the spotlight on his upcoming film, Border 2 at its teaser launch in Mumbai.

Mexico to kick-off 2026 World Cup against South Africa

Mexico to kick-off 2026 World Cup against South Africa

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

The 2026 World Cup will kick off-on June 11 with joint-hosts Mexico playing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium - iconic venue of the 1970 and 1986 finals - followed by South Korea against a play-off winner after the complex draw was made on Friday.