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Record alert: Harmanpreet overtakes Mithali Raj

Record alert: Harmanpreet overtakes Mithali Raj

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has surpassed Mithali Raj to become India's highest run-getter in the Women's T20 World Cup. She achieved this milestone during India's opening match against Pakistan, where she scored a crucial 36 runs and anchored a significant partnership.

India's Macau Open Campaign Ends As Chaliha Falls In Semis

India's Macau Open Campaign Ends As Chaliha Falls In Semis

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha's campaign at the Macau Open Super 300 badminton tournament concluded after she lost to South Korea's Park Ga Eun in straight games in the women's singles semifinals. This defeat marked the end of India's challenge in the tournament.

Scotland Fans Bring Football Fervour To Boston Baseball

Scotland Fans Bring Football Fervour To Boston Baseball

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Thousands of Scottish football supporters, known as the Tartan Army, took a break from the World Cup in Boston to attend a baseball game at Fenway Park. They marched with bagpipes and sang their national anthem, bringing their vibrant fan culture to the Boston Red Sox game after their team's recent victory.

SETL Invests Rs 500 Crore In AI Datacenter Sector With GScale Energy Acquisition

SETL Invests Rs 500 Crore In AI Datacenter Sector With GScale Energy Acquisition

Rediff.com2 days ago

Hyderabad-based SETL, a precision engineering company, has acquired a 51% majority stake in GScale Energy Private Limited, an AI Datacenter Engineering infrastructure specialist. This strategic move involves an initial investment of Rs 190 crore, with a total commitment of Rs 500 crore, marking SETL's expansion into the rapidly growing AI Datacenter sector and leveraging its expertise from pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

Cerundolo's Grass Court Mastery Leads To Queen's Club Final

Cerundolo's Grass Court Mastery Leads To Queen's Club Final

Rediff.com6 days ago

Francisco Cerundolo has become only the second Argentine to reach the Queen's Club Championships final, defeating Brandon Nakashima in a tough three-set match. Despite his limited experience on grass courts, Cerundolo displayed remarkable composure and skill, setting up a final clash against Tommy Paul. This marks his first ATP 500 final appearance.

India U-17 Football Team Eye World Cup Spot

India U-17 Football Team Eye World Cup Spot

Rediff.com9 May 2026

India's Under-17 men's team faces Uzbekistan in their final AFC U-17 Asian Cup group match, with a win potentially securing qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

'India a very tough team in their own conditions': Hashmatullah Shahidi

'India a very tough team in their own conditions': Hashmatullah Shahidi

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Teams like India do not offer too many chances and Afghanistan must learn to capitalise on the opportunities that come their way, captain Hashmatullah Shahidi said.

Argentina's title defence faces first test against fearless Algeria

Argentina's title defence faces first test against fearless Algeria

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Argentina start their bid for back-to-back World Cups on Tuesday with a side full of familiar faces from Qatar 2022, facing an Algerian team buoyed by warm-up wins and featuring a 20-year-old rising star nicknamed after Diego Maradona.

Kiren Rijiju Foresees Indian Fencers Winning Asian Games Medals And Qualifying For Olympics

Kiren Rijiju Foresees Indian Fencers Winning Asian Games Medals And Qualifying For Olympics

Rediff.com2 days ago

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed confidence that Indian fencers will secure medals at the upcoming Asian Games and qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He emphasized the need to popularize fencing in India, highlighting its potential to capture the youth's imagination and its significant medal opportunities at the Olympics. Rijiju also commented on the government's non-interference policy regarding sports federations' internal affairs, specifically addressing the Manika Batra selection issue.

Isha, Pooja, Mrunal Absolutely Can't Resist...

Isha, Pooja, Mrunal Absolutely Can't Resist...

Rediff.com2 days ago

Braids have long moved beyond schoolgirl styling. Today, they can look festive, romantic, edgy or red-carpet ready depending on how you wear them.

India initiates anti-dumping investigations against three Chinese products

India initiates anti-dumping investigations against three Chinese products

Rediff.com1 days ago

India has launched anti-dumping investigations into imports of thermal paper, Biaxially Oriented Polyamide (BOPA) Film, and certain antioxidants from China, following complaints from domestic manufacturers alleging material injury due to cheap imports.

India women target another World Cup title

India women target another World Cup title

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues discusses the team's motivation and preparation for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, highlighting the importance of consistent training and the emergence of key players like Nandani. The team aims to build on their previous success and overcome challenges, including the absence of injured player Amanjot.

Ireland upset fancied India by 34 runs in T20I series opener

Ireland upset fancied India by 34 runs in T20I series opener

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Ireland scripted history by registering their first-ever win over India, handing the visitors a 34-run defeat in the first T20I in Belfast on Friday. This is Ireland's first victory over India in any format.

Passport not proof of citizenship: Shashi Tharoor has a solution

Passport not proof of citizenship: Shashi Tharoor has a solution

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Amid the passport row, Shashi Tharoor has proposed legal changes to simplify proof of Indian citizenship.

Nation Mourns Loss Of Shooting Icon Jaspal Rana

Nation Mourns Loss Of Shooting Icon Jaspal Rana

Rediff.com2 days ago

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the 'terahvin' rituals of legendary shooter Jaspal Rana in Dehradun. Dignitaries paid their respects to the Padma Shri recipient, who passed away on June 11 due to cardiac complications. Rana, a celebrated pistol shooter and coach, was instrumental in guiding Manu Bhaker to Olympic success.

Have You Seen Kareena's Chunky Obsession?

Have You Seen Kareena's Chunky Obsession?

Rediff.com4 days ago

Bollywood's most stylish actresses are making a bold fashion statement by adorning themselves with eye-catching chunky necklaces, proving that bigger is indeed better in the world of celebrity jewellery.

Scientists Uncover Two New Micro-Snail Species In Meghalaya's Limestone Caves

Scientists Uncover Two New Micro-Snail Species In Meghalaya's Limestone Caves

Rediff.com2 days ago

Researchers have identified two new species of microscopic snails, Georissa meghalayaensis and Acmella bensoni, in the limestone caves of Meghalaya, India. This discovery highlights the rich, yet underexplored, biodiversity of the region's subterranean ecosystems, while also raising concerns about threats from increasing tourism and mining activities.

P T Usha Receives Lifetime Achievement Award At Indian Athletics Ceremony

P T Usha Receives Lifetime Achievement Award At Indian Athletics Ceremony

Rediff.com6 days ago

Legendary Indian sprinter and Indian Olympic Association president P T Usha was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Indian Athletics Awards. Other recipients included Gurbachan Singh Randhawa, Bahadur Singh Chauhan, and Anju Bobby George, recognising their significant contributions to Indian athletics.

'Sooryavanshi will keep getting better which is scary for world cricket'

'Sooryavanshi will keep getting better which is scary for world cricket'

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer has praised Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him a generational talent with the potential to dominate world cricket.

Bangladesh turns to China on Teesta: Should India be concerned?

Bangladesh turns to China on Teesta: Should India be concerned?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Dhaka and Beijing on Thursday agreed to strengthen cooperation on the management of the Teesta and other rivers and signed 13 agreements to bolster bilateral ties following talks between Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

Neeru Dhanda, Vivaan Kapoor Secure Bronze At ISSF World Cup

Neeru Dhanda, Vivaan Kapoor Secure Bronze At ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Neeru Dhanda and Vivaan Kapoor won a bronze medal in the trap mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup Shotgun in Almaty, Kazakhstan, marking their first World Cup podium finish in the Olympic event.

Indian-American Sahith Theegala In Contention At US Open

Indian-American Sahith Theegala In Contention At US Open

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian-American golfer Sahith Theegala is T-2 after the third round of the 2026 US Open, carding an even-par 70. He shares second place with Scottie Scheffler, Tom Kim, and Sam Stevens, positioning himself as a strong contender for the final round, though leader Wyndham Clark holds a six-shot lead.

Haryana CM Saini Boosts Junior Women's Handball Team

Haryana CM Saini Boosts Junior Women's Handball Team

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met the Indian Junior Women's Handball Team to extend his best wishes for the upcoming Junior Women's Handball World Championship in China. He emphasised the importance of sports and expressed confidence in the team's ability to bring glory to the nation.

Araujo saves Uruguay the blushes in draw with Saudi Arabia

Araujo saves Uruguay the blushes in draw with Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Maxi Araujo scored a late equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw for Uruguay in their World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia on Monday, preventing another stunning upset in Group H after Spain's earlier goalless draw with Cape Verde.

Reha Sukheja: The Reluctant Model Who Became A Runway Star

Reha Sukheja: The Reluctant Model Who Became A Runway Star

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

In this episode of The Rediff Podcast, supermodel Reha Sukheja opens up about her unplanned journey into modelling and how she found the courage and confidence to become a successful runway icon.

Bengal's mid-day meal shift sparks fresh egg vs veg debate

Bengal's mid-day meal shift sparks fresh egg vs veg debate

Rediff.com19 hours ago

The move has sparked a political row, with the opposition accusing the BJP of promoting a vegetarian agenda.

Nandan Nilekani On How AI Will Amplify IT Firms

Nandan Nilekani On How AI Will Amplify IT Firms

Rediff.com3 days ago

Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani stated that artificial intelligence will amplify, not replace, IT firms, projecting a massive USD 400 billion AI-first services opportunity by 2030. Addressing shareholders, he highlighted Infosys's readiness to help clients navigate enterprise AI complexities and capitalise on the structural shift in technology.

Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova Banned For Four Years Over Doping Test Refusal

Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova Banned For Four Years Over Doping Test Refusal

Rediff.com4 days ago

Former Wimbledon women's champion Marketa Vondrousova has been suspended for four years by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) for refusing an out-of-competition anti-doping test in December.

AI 171 Crash: 'Families Of 260 People Are Waiting For Answers'

AI 171 Crash: 'Families Of 260 People Are Waiting For Answers'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'A lot of people feel there is pressure on the AAIB not to go against Boeing or GE -- both enormous American companies.' 'If the AAIB implicates Boeing or GE, it will impact their sales.' 'If their sales are impacted, jobs are lost in the United States. No government would willingly do that.'

Mahindra Racing's Nyck De Vries Climbs To Podium After Chaotic Sanya E-Prix

Mahindra Racing's Nyck De Vries Climbs To Podium After Chaotic Sanya E-Prix

Rediff.com6 days ago

Nyck de Vries of Mahindra Racing achieved a third-place finish at the Sanya E-Prix after a post-race penalty elevated him, securing valuable points for himself and the team. The race was marked by chaotic incidents, including front wing damage and a multi-car traffic jam, while his teammate Edoardo Mortara was forced to retire due to a technical issue. De Vries also set the fastest lap, contributing to Mahindra's standing in the Teams' Championship.

Modi to lead International Yoga Day from Kolkata

Modi to lead International Yoga Day from Kolkata

Rediff.com6 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations from Kolkata's iconic Red Road on June 21, with over 210 Indian Missions organising events at nearly 2,500 locations worldwide under the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'.

ETPL: Glasgow Cosmic appoint Varun Aaron as bowling coach

ETPL: Glasgow Cosmic appoint Varun Aaron as bowling coach

Rediff.com5 days ago

Glasgow Cosmic have appointed former India fast bowler Varun Aaron as the team's bowling coach ahead of the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League.

Olympic Medallist Neeraj Chopra Fights Doping Menace

Olympic Medallist Neeraj Chopra Fights Doping Menace

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra's foundation has partnered with the Indian Olympic Association to launch an anti-doping education campaign for athletes, addressing the issue of quick success and contaminated supplements.

Qatar's keeper Abunada enjoys 'most beautiful moment' after setbacks

Qatar's keeper Abunada enjoys 'most beautiful moment' after setbacks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Qatar's resilience against Switzerland owed much to goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada, whose key saves kept them in the game, a remarkable comeback for a player once close to retirement due to a serious back injury.

Indian Women's Hockey Team Eyes Undefeated Pool Run Against Uruguay

Indian Women's Hockey Team Eyes Undefeated Pool Run Against Uruguay

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

The Indian women's hockey team, having already secured a semifinal spot in the FIH Nations Cup, is set to face lower-ranked Uruguay in their final pool match. India aims to maintain their undefeated record and bolster confidence, especially as winning this tournament is crucial for their return to the elite FIH Pro League after being relegated last season. Coach Sjoerd Marijne hopes for improved field goal conversions and may experiment with combinations ahead of the World Cup and Asian Games.

India's Compound Team Shine At Archery World Cup

India's Compound Team Shine At Archery World Cup

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Former world champion Ojas Deotale led India's men's compound team to a top-10 finish in the qualification round of the Archery World Cup Stage 2, while Aditi Swami finished 13th in the women's section.

At least 164 killed, around 1,000 hurt as quakes rock Venezuela

At least 164 killed, around 1,000 hurt as quakes rock Venezuela

Rediff.com1 days ago

At least 32 people have been killed and over 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck western Venezuela, with Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declaring La Guaira a disaster zone and warning the death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue.

India Dominates Hong Kong To Reach Snooker Final

India Dominates Hong Kong To Reach Snooker Final

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

India's snooker team, led by Pankaj Advani and Aditya Mehta, defeated defending champions Hong Kong China 3-1 to secure a place in the final of the World Team Snooker Championship. The team will now face either China 'A' or Korea in the title clash.

Queen Maxima Praises India's Digital Infrastructure For Financial Health

Queen Maxima Praises India's Digital Infrastructure For Financial Health

Rediff.com3 days ago

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, the UN Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Financial Health, visited Mumbai to understand India's digital public infrastructure, including UPI and AI, in improving financial health for salaried individuals. She interacted with healthcare professionals and SalarySe leaders, praising India's advancements in financial inclusion and technology's role in empowering individuals.

Avesh Khan Eyes India Comeback With Strong Domestic Performances

Avesh Khan Eyes India Comeback With Strong Domestic Performances

Rediff.com2 days ago

Avesh Khan remains determined for a India comeback, hoping to catch the selectors' attention with strong Ranji Trophy performances this season.