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Have Pakistan unearthed their next batting star?

Have Pakistan unearthed their next batting star?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Sameer Minhas underlines his early promise with a clutch hundred against India

India set to be confirmed as 2030 Commonwealth Games hosts!

India set to be confirmed as 2030 Commonwealth Games hosts!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

India's 2030 Commonwealth Games bid is set to be formally approved on Wednesday at the Commonwealth Sport's general assembly in Glasgow.

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The 68th Grammy Awards began at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

How India Spinners Triggered Chaotic Aussie Collapse!

How India Spinners Triggered Chaotic Aussie Collapse!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

India's spinners took six wickets in a stunning fight back to rout Australia by 48 runs in the fourth T20I on the Gold Coast on Thursday.

'I don't love...' Mandhana reveals what motivates her

'I don't love...' Mandhana reveals what motivates her

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

I don't think I love anything more than cricket: Smriti Mandhana

The Voice Behind India's Stories Falls Silent

The Voice Behind India's Stories Falls Silent

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

What he carried, straight from the heartland of India, was the refreshing smell of mitti (soil) that permeated every word he wrote, recalls Jasmeet Singh Gandhi.

Why Even Class Acts Are No Longer Guaranteed A Spot in Team

Why Even Class Acts Are No Longer Guaranteed A Spot in Team

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

When players select themselves, the selectors' job becomes delightfully simple. But did the Indian selectors have that luxury while picking the T20 World Cup squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup? asks K R Nayar.

The Best Hindi 25 Films In 25 Years

The Best Hindi 25 Films In 25 Years

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Over 25 years, societies evolve and tastes change. Cinema absorbs and reflects this transformation. Picking only 25 films from the first quarter of the century is tough.

'WC title will revolutionise women's cricket in India'

'WC title will revolutionise women's cricket in India'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

From travelling in unreserved coaches to cusp of history, Indian women's cricket set to turn a page

How astrologer dad shaped Vaishnavi's cricket dream

How astrologer dad shaped Vaishnavi's cricket dream

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Long before Vaishnavi Sharma picked up a cricket ball, she says her future as a cricketer was known to her astrologer father, Narendra Sharma.

Meghana wins maiden ISSF World Cup medal

Meghana wins maiden ISSF World Cup medal

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Meghana Sajjanar clinched her first-ever World Cup medal, a bronze, in the women's 10m Air Rifle, as India finished fifth in the season-ending ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Ningbo, China.

Openers flop as India face impossible task on Day 5

Openers flop as India face impossible task on Day 5

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and K L Rahul perished early as India fumbled in the chase of a mammoth 549-run target on Day 4 of the second Test.

'Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims, Christians played as a family'

'Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims, Christians played as a family'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

India, the eight-time Olympic champions, won their only World Cup in Kuala Lumpur in 1975 defeating Pakistan 2-1 with Surjit Singh Randhawa and Ashok Kumar netting the goals.

Sreejesh lauds lion-hearted boys after comeback win

Sreejesh lauds lion-hearted boys after comeback win

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

A delighted Indian team chief coach PR Sreejesh lavished praise on his team's lion-hearted comeback to claim the bronze medal against Argentina, in the FIH Junior Men's World Cup, in Chennai, on Wednesday.

Women's Asia Cup hockey: Navneet's last-minute goal saves India against Japan

Women's Asia Cup hockey: Navneet's last-minute goal saves India against Japan

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Navneet Kaur struck from a penalty corner seconds before the final hooter as India came from behind twice to hold defending champions Japan to a 2-2 draw

Why Jaiswal loves to get scolded by Rohit!

Why Jaiswal loves to get scolded by Rohit!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Rohit bhai scolding is mixed with love and indulgence: Yashasvi Jaiswal

Women's World Cup: Mooney masterclass sinks Pakistan

Women's World Cup: Mooney masterclass sinks Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Star batter Beth Mooney struck a magnificent hundred and led a remarkable Australian fightback along with tailender Alana King to set up a crushing 107-run win over Pakistan in their ICC World Cup match, in Colombo, on Wednesday.

'We should be proud that Dhoni was born in our country'

'We should be proud that Dhoni was born in our country'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Speaking on Taruwar Kohli's YouTube channel, Vijay praised Dhoni's power-hitting, mental strength and unmatched impact on the game.

BWF Worlds: Prannoy falters in thriller vs World No. 2

BWF Worlds: Prannoy falters in thriller vs World No. 2

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Ace Indian shuttler H S Prannoy came agonisingly close to pulling off a major upset before bowing out of the BWF World Championships with a gruelling second-round loss to world No. 2 Anders Antonsen of Denmark.

8 Years On... Virushka's Lovely Love Story

8 Years On... Virushka's Lovely Love Story

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

'A life-changing moment would be when I met Anushka, because I saw a different side of life. It wasn't similar to my environment; it was a different perspective, a different point of view, so that's what is life-changing.'

Women's WC: India suffer injury blow in rain-marred Bangla game

Women's WC: India suffer injury blow in rain-marred Bangla game

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Rain forces abandonment of India's match against Bangladesh; Rawal injury scare for hosts

'The Key Is Talent, Technology, Trust'

'The Key Is Talent, Technology, Trust'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

'Our problem is not a budget deficit but a trust deficit. We need to trust our institutions and industries to innovate and lead. That is the way forward for India.'

The Poet Who Stood With Deprived And Despairing

The Poet Who Stood With Deprived And Despairing

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

'A truly original Hindi writer whose writing no other author can match.'

Sreejesh rues failure to execute plans, silly errors

Sreejesh rues failure to execute plans, silly errors

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

'I just want my players to play our game, we can't copy-paste. We Indians have our own flavour, and we just need to play our game.'

Bangladesh tie gives India chance to fine-tune for semis

Bangladesh tie gives India chance to fine-tune for semis

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

India will have a final opportunity to iron out any flaws, especially when responding to pressure situations, when they take on Bangladesh in their concluding fixture ahead of Women's World Cup semi-finals, in Navi Mumbai, on Sunday.

India chase rhythm vs Bangladesh before big Aussie test

India chase rhythm vs Bangladesh before big Aussie test

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

India will have a final opportunity to check their game in pressure situation when they face Bangladesh in Navi Mumbai on Sunday in what would be a dress rehearsal ahead of the marquee Women's World Cup semifinals against Australia next Wednesday.

Abhishek backs Gill, Surya to fire at T20 WC

Abhishek backs Gill, Surya to fire at T20 WC

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

'I'll tell you one thing straight away, that trust me, these two guys are going to win matches in World Cup (in February-March) and in this series as well.'

Didn't order removal of every dog from streets: SC

Didn't order removal of every dog from streets: SC

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court clarified that it has not ordered the removal of all stray dogs, but rather that they should be treated according to Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules. The court heard arguments on the issue, addressing concerns about rodent populations, hospital safety, and the implementation of existing regulations.

Inside Team India's fearless rise to dominance

Inside Team India's fearless rise to dominance

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Suryakumar also gave due credit to Rohit Sharma for teaching him the tricks of the leadership trade.

Whenever foreign ideologies came to India...: RSS chief

Whenever foreign ideologies came to India...: RSS chief

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

He said terrorists crossed the border and killed 26 Indians after checking their religion in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, which drew a fitting response from the country, referring to Operation Sindoor.

India makes 85% of digital payment through UPI: RBI Guv Malhotra

India makes 85% of digital payment through UPI: RBI Guv Malhotra

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

About 85 per cent of the digital payment transactions take place through UPI in India, and the country can be a case study in inclusive, secure, and scalable Digital Public Platforms (DPPs), Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said. He was speaking at a "High-Level Dialogue on Forging Economic Resilience through Digital Public Platforms" organised by RBI on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund in Washington, DC on Tuesday.

'Keep your feet...' Sreejesh chides wards after QF win

'Keep your feet...' Sreejesh chides wards after QF win

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Keep your feet on ground: Sreejesh stern message to players after narrow win over Belgium

Beware South Africa! Gill Sets The Nets On Fire

Beware South Africa! Gill Sets The Nets On Fire

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Gill back in full flow, Hardik opts out of practice ahead of SA T20I series

'Kohli Gave Indian Cricket Belief'

'Kohli Gave Indian Cricket Belief'

Rediff.com21 May 2025

'As a captain and a player, he never played for a draw, he always wanted to win.'

Kohli's masterly hundred helps Delhi down Andhra

Kohli's masterly hundred helps Delhi down Andhra

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Kohli, Simarjeet sparkle as Delhi down Andhra by 4 wickets in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Ex-India pacer Prasad to run for KSCA presidency

Ex-India pacer Prasad to run for KSCA presidency

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Venkatesh Prasad to contest for KSCA president's post, Kumble, Srinath back ex-India pacer's panel

'This win will change women's cricket forever'

'This win will change women's cricket forever'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hailed India's ICC Women's World Cup 2025 victory, calling it a historic moment for the nation and praising the team for "bringing the World Cup home."

'BJP Isn't Undefeatable In North India, But...'

'BJP Isn't Undefeatable In North India, But...'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

'...the electoral playing field is tilted significantly in its favour.'

New Rural Jobs Bill Sparks International Concern

New Rural Jobs Bill Sparks International Concern

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

'Previously, contributing only 25 per cent of material costs, states now face burdens of 40 per cent to 100 per cent of total costs, ensuring poorer states will curb project approvals, directly stifling work demand.'

Nancy Tyagi: Designer Behind Tyla's Desi-Inspired Glam

Nancy Tyagi: Designer Behind Tyla's Desi-Inspired Glam

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Nancy Tyagi's sari-inspired look for Tyla's maiden visit to India is the inspiration moment that aptly blends global glam with desi charm.