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Is Sindhu motivated for another shot at Olympics?

Is Sindhu motivated for another shot at Olympics?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Staying mentally strong, injury-free key as Sindhu keeps long-term eye on LA Games

One title can change everything: Satwik-Chirag

One title can change everything: Satwik-Chirag

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

The Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Monday said "one breakthrough title" can reignite a strong run as they look to revive their glory days at the USD 950,000 India Open Super 750.

India assured historic medal at BWF World Junior C'ships

India assured historic medal at BWF World Junior C'ships

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The Indian shuttlers will face Asian U-19 mixed team champions Indonesia in the semi-finals.

Iran moves UNSC after Trump's appeal to protesters

Iran moves UNSC after Trump's appeal to protesters

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Iran has formally appealed to the United Nations Security Council and the UN Secretary-General, accusing the United States of inciting violence, interfering in Iran's internal affairs, and threatening military action, according to an official letter circulated by Iran's Permanent Mission to the UN.

How New Zealand Outclassed India In Rajkot ODI

How New Zealand Outclassed India In Rajkot ODI

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Daryl Mitchell scored an unbeaten 131 from 117 balls to lead New Zealand to a seven-wicket win over India in the second One-Day International on Wednesday.

Zverev rallies to oust defending champion Popyrin

Zverev rallies to oust defending champion Popyrin

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Alexander Zverev rallied from a set down to beat defending champion Alexei Popyrin in Toronto and move into the semi-finals.

Aus Open: Sabalenka cruises; Fery stuns 20th seed Cobolli

Aus Open: Sabalenka cruises; Fery stuns 20th seed Cobolli

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Qualifier Arthur Fery delivered a stunning Australian Open win by beating 20th seed Flavio Cobolli on Sunday.

Fresh clashes in Kokrajhar: Army, RAF deployed

Fresh clashes in Kokrajhar: Army, RAF deployed

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Fresh clashes between Bodos and Adivasis erupt in Assam's Kokrajhar, leading to the deployment of the Rapid Action Force, suspension of internet services, and imposition of prohibitory orders.

Sindhu opens up on injury, doubts and stronger comeback

Sindhu opens up on injury, doubts and stronger comeback

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'There are a lot of questions in your mind where you are answerable to it, like you yourself are answerable to it. It helped me to get back much more stronger and better.'

What Will Xi Jinping Do Next With All That Power?

What Will Xi Jinping Do Next With All That Power?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

'For the first time in a hundred years, the army has been taken out of the political equation. And for the first time ever, there is only one man who calls the shots. Not even Mao had this kind of power.'

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Zverev move into quarters

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Zverev move into quarters

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

IMAGES from all the action on Day 8 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.

Treesa-Gayatri retain Syed Modi crown; Srikanth ousted

Treesa-Gayatri retain Syed Modi crown; Srikanth ousted

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

The Indian pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand retained the women's doubles crown but Kidambi Srikanth's hopes of snapping an eight-year title drought went up in smoke as he suffered a heartbreaking loss in the final of the Syed Modi International Super 300, in Lucknow on Sunday.

Worlds: Botswana script history with 4x400m relay gold

Worlds: Botswana script history with 4x400m relay gold

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Botswana created history by becoming the first African nation to win the men's 4x400 metres relay World title.

BJP seeks apology from Rahul, Kharge over 'threat' to PM

BJP seeks apology from Rahul, Kharge over 'threat' to PM

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju demanded an apology from Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi after Congress workers allegedly threatened Prime Minister Narendra Modi's life at a rally.

60 Years On This Week, Indira Gandhi Became Prime Minister

60 Years On This Week, Indira Gandhi Became Prime Minister

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

In a culture where children take up the profession of their father, her becoming a politician was seen as natural and acceptable.

How Khaleda Zia rose to dominate Bangladesh's politics

How Khaleda Zia rose to dominate Bangladesh's politics

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Khaleda Zia, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and a dominant figure in the country's politics, has died at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness. Her career spanned decades and included periods of both power and controversy.

Raikkonen faces Loeb challenge at World Rally C'Ship

Raikkonen faces Loeb challenge at World Rally C'Ship

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen embarks on a new career in the World Rally Championship this weekend but the Finn is under no illusions about how difficult the season-opening event in Sweden might be.

Chotrani goes down in final

Chotrani goes down in final

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

World No 51 Chotrani, seeded fifth, rallied to win the second game to level the score,

PIX: Mbappe takes Real Madrid to top; Bayern lose

PIX: Mbappe takes Real Madrid to top; Bayern lose

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Mbappe fires Real Madrid to the summit, Bayern lose at home and Dortmund stay in the title hunt.

Heartbreak! Sindhu, Dhruv-Tanisha crash out of Worlds

Heartbreak! Sindhu, Dhruv-Tanisha crash out of Worlds

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

PV Sindhu's campaign at the BWF World Championships 2025 ended in the quarterfinals on Friday, as she went down to Indonesia's World No. 9 Putri Kusuma Wardani in Paris.

Aus Open: Gauff, Medvedev advance to second round

Aus Open: Gauff, Medvedev advance to second round

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Coco Gauff started her quest for a maiden Australian Open title with a straight games win over Kamilla Rakhimova to reach the second round.

Sindhu fights to live another day at World C'ships

Sindhu fights to live another day at World C'ships

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

The former World Champion reaches the pre-quarterfinals for the first time since 2021.

World Championships: Satwik-Chirag stun Chia-Soh; assure India of medal

World Championships: Satwik-Chirag stun Chia-Soh; assure India of medal

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty assured India of a medal at the World Championships after defeating Malaysia's two-time Olympic medallists Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, in the quarter-finals in Paris.

'Keep protesting, help is on its way', Trump tells Iranians amid unrest

'Keep protesting, help is on its way', Trump tells Iranians amid unrest

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Trump's remarks came amid heightened US messaging about the Iran situation and a series of White House statements indicating that multiple options remain under review.

Bharti Leads CY25 Market-Cap Surge

Bharti Leads CY25 Market-Cap Surge

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

All three Bharti group companies outperformed in CY25 but the biggest gain came from Bharti Airtel, the flagship.

Why Freebies May Not Save Stalin's DMK

Why Freebies May Not Save Stalin's DMK

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

While the DMK depends on a 'silver sieve' of welfare schemes to stay in power, its support is slowly draining away under the weight of poor governance, corruption, and voters who are no longer satisfied with benefits alone and now want basic administration to work, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Syed Modi International: Indian youngsters record stunning wins

Syed Modi International: Indian youngsters record stunning wins

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Tanvi Sharma stuns Okuhara, Manraj Singh oust Prannoy to make quarters.

'They were the favourites': Crawley admits Aussie dominance

'They were the favourites': Crawley admits Aussie dominance

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

England opener Zak Crawley said Australia had shown why they were favourites coming into the Ashes after a tough day four at Adelaide Oval left the tourists staring down the barrel of a series defeat on Saturday.

Rathika goes down fighting in NSW Open final

Rathika goes down fighting in NSW Open final

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Chotrani will meet Mexican top seed Leonel Cardenas in the final.

PIX: Harmanpreet hits fifty as India whitewash Sri Lanka 5-0

PIX: Harmanpreet hits fifty as India whitewash Sri Lanka 5-0

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur led the way with a doughty 68 as a dominant India outclassed Sri Lanka by 15 runs in the fifth T20I to complete a 5-0 series sweep.

'India, Pak, they were going at it': Trump again

'India, Pak, they were going at it': Trump again

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Meanwhile, Trump said Cambodia and Thailand have started fighting again and "tomorrow", he will make a phone call to those countries.

Ayush packs off World No. 9, runs into Lakshya in QF

Ayush packs off World No. 9, runs into Lakshya in QF

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Ayush stuns Naraoka to join Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya in quarterfinals at Hong Kong Open

Australian Open: Shetty sets up Sen clash in quarters

Australian Open: Shetty sets up Sen clash in quarters

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

yush Shetty and former World championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen advanced in the Australian Open in contrasting fashion to set up an all-Indian quarterfinal clash.

EPL: Chelsea rally to thrash West Ham

EPL: Chelsea rally to thrash West Ham

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

The commanding scoreline in the cross-town London derby came despite Chelsea's midfield talisman Cole Palmer being ruled out after he felt discomfort on the pitch during the pre-match warmup.

Rybakina stuns Sabalenka to win WTA Finals

Rybakina stuns Sabalenka to win WTA Finals

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Elena Rybakina beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 7-6(0) in the WTA Finals title clash on Saturday to claim her first trophy in the season-ending championships.

Lakshya loses to Nishimoto in Japan Masters semis

Lakshya loses to Nishimoto in Japan Masters semis

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Lakshya Sen's fine run was snapped after a draining three-game semi-final defeat to Japan's world No. 13 Kenta Nishimoto at the US $475,000 Kumamoto Masters Japan on Saturday.

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's First Woman PM, Passes Away

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's First Woman PM, Passes Away

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's former first female prime minister and chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, has died at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness.

Erratic Lakshya suffers early Paris exit

Erratic Lakshya suffers early Paris exit

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Lakshya bows out of French Open after first-round loss to Ireland's Nhat Nguyen

'Kohli is just batting longer and longer'

'Kohli is just batting longer and longer'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

South Africa all-rounder Marco Jansen says stopping world-class batters like Virat Kohli becomes almost impossible once they settle in.

Takkale targets WRC, Dakar after APRC triple win

Takkale targets WRC, Dakar after APRC triple win

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'I want to gain more experience. I want to train with big, big trainers. And then obviously the WRC is my dream to drive.'