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Australia beat Bangladesh in high-scoring second T20I to seal series

Australia beat Bangladesh in high-scoring second T20I to seal series

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Matt Renshaw produced a career-best unbeaten 89 to guide Australia to a seven-run victory over Bangladesh in the second Twenty20 on Friday, sealing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

FIFA World Cup: How Messi changed soccer in North America

FIFA World Cup: How Messi changed soccer in North America

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The study, covering audience trends across the three host nations, found that Lionel Messi's debut for Inter Miami CF in the 2023 Leagues Cup drove a 173% leap in linear viewership compared with the tournament average.

IPL 2026: Bodyline bowling to stop Sooryavanshi? Pathan fumes

IPL 2026: Bodyline bowling to stop Sooryavanshi? Pathan fumes

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's impressive performance in the IPL 2026 has led to calls for his inclusion in the Indian national team, with Irfan Pathan advocating for his gradual integration into the squad.

IPL 2026: Did Salt Take a Clean Catch? Klaasen Storms Off

IPL 2026: Did Salt Take a Clean Catch? Klaasen Storms Off

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Heinrich Klaasen's dismissal in the IPL 2026 opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad has sparked controversy, with questions raised about whether Phil Salt's catch was clean.

Lakshya Sen Misses All England Title, Lin Chun-Yi Creates History

Lakshya Sen Misses All England Title, Lin Chun-Yi Creates History

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Lakshya Sen's quest for the All England Open title ended in a final defeat to Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-Yi, extending India's wait for a champion in the prestigious tournament.

India to meet New Zealand in T20 World Cup final

India to meet New Zealand in T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Samson, Bumrah help India tide over England challenge to reach second successive T20 WC final

Nissanka Is The Latest T20 World Cup Centurion. Meet The Others...

Nissanka Is The Latest T20 World Cup Centurion. Meet The Others...

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

T20 World Cups have seen some explosive batting, with a few players etching their names in history by scoring centuries. Here's a look at T20 World Cup centurions over the years.

Rupee recovers 55 paise from all-time low to close at 90.38/USD

Rupee recovers 55 paise from all-time low to close at 90.38/USD

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The rupee recovered 55 paise from its all-time low level to close at 90.38 against the US dollar after a volatile trade on Wednesday, amid suspected aggressive central bank intervention.

Jansen breaks Viv Richards, Hayden's sixes record!

Jansen breaks Viv Richards, Hayden's sixes record!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Marco Jansen smashed the records held by legends Matthew Hayden and Vivian Richards for the most sixes hit by an overseas batter in a Test innings in India.

Chak De! Men In Blue Extend Warm Wishes To Harman & Co

Chak De! Men In Blue Extend Warm Wishes To Harman & Co

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Head coach Gambhir, captain Gill, men's squad send best wishes to Harmanpreet-led side for Women's World Cup final

Ranji Trophy: Saransh anchors MP's tense chase vs Goa

Ranji Trophy: Saransh anchors MP's tense chase vs Goa

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Madhya Pradesh beat Goa by three wickets in tense run chase in Ranji Trophy.

Fancied India face resilient SA as they chase WC glory in high-stakes final

Fancied India face resilient SA as they chase WC glory in high-stakes final

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

For India, the battle is no longer about proving skill or form, but about crossing the elusive final hurdle that has so often tripped them -- including in this very tournament.

Rohit's 73 in vain as Australia seal series

Rohit's 73 in vain as Australia seal series

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Australia held their nerve in a tense chase, edging past India by two wickets to seal the series 2-0 despite a late fightback from the visitors on Thursday in Adelaide.

India's GDP grows 7.8% in Q1; highest in five quarters

India's GDP grows 7.8% in Q1; highest in five quarters

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Indian economy grew by 7.8 per cent in April-June -- the highest in five quarters -- before the disruptive US tariffs were imposed.

HCLTech Q1 net profit dips 9.7%; revenue rises 8.1%

HCLTech Q1 net profit dips 9.7%; revenue rises 8.1%

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

HCLTech on Monday reported a 9.7 per cent decline in consolidated net profit for the April-June quarter of this fiscal year at Rs 3,843 crore as the IT services firm and pegged the revenue growth guidance at 3-5 per cent for FY26. HCLTech had logged a net profit (attributable to owners of the company) of Rs 4,257 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory filing.

In-form Mandhana moves up the charts

In-form Mandhana moves up the charts

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Meanwhile, England fast bowler Lauren Bell moved up two places to reach fourth in the rankings for bowlers after her three-wicket haul in the first T20I against India.

Zero-Bid Satellite Deal Raises Questions

Zero-Bid Satellite Deal Raises Questions

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Pixxel has raised $95 million in funding and with the company's commercial Firefly satellites up in orbit selling data globally 'we know and seen what it takes to make this business work.'

Sensex rises 317 pts on gains in auto, pharma shares

Sensex rises 317 pts on gains in auto, pharma shares

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Stock markets snapped the four-day falling streak on Tuesday with the benchmark Sensex rebounding by 317 points on buying in auto and pharma shares amid a decline in retail inflation to a more than six-year low, nearing the RBI's comfort zone. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 317.45 points or 0.39 per cent to settle at 82,570.91. During the day, it jumped 490.16 points or 0.59 per cent to 82,743.62. The 50-share NSE Nifty edged higher by 113.50 points or 0.45 per cent to 25,195.80.

Golden hat-trick for Suruchi at ISSF World Cup

Golden hat-trick for Suruchi at ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Indian shooting's latest golden girl Suruchi Singh dominated a quality field to win her third straight individual ISSF World Cup gold medal with her triumph in the women's 10m air pistol final, in Munich on Friday.

Ravi Shastri's shout-out to 'class player' Mandhana

Ravi Shastri's shout-out to 'class player' Mandhana

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Mandhana happy to score a ton in a format that 'is not a natural format for me.'

1st Test, Day 1: Shakeel, Rizwan rescue Pakistan vs WI

1st Test, Day 1: Shakeel, Rizwan rescue Pakistan vs WI

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan hit unbeaten half-centuries to help Pakistan overcome Jayden Seales' three-wicket burst

Players' earnings at 2025 Australian Open

Players' earnings at 2025 Australian Open

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Here is what you need to know about the prize pot on offer at the 2025 Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tournament of the year:

90-mt wide asteroid likely to miss Earth but Nasa's not taking any chances

90-mt wide asteroid likely to miss Earth but Nasa's not taking any chances

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Initially, NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies estimated a roughly 3% chance of a collision on Tuesday, the highest probability ever assigned. However, additional analysis on Wednesday lowered those chances to approximately 1.5%.

After dry winter, J-K faces drought in summer

After dry winter, J-K faces drought in summer

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Jammu and Kashmir is facing a severe water crisis this year due to a massive rainfall deficit. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed concern about the situation and called for a proactive approach towards water management and conservation. The state has witnessed an 80% deficit in rainfall this year, raising the possibility of drought in the valley this summer. Several water bodies are flowing below the zero level mark, and some springs in south Kashmir have dried up completely. The water level in Jhelum and other major streams is alarmingly low.

The Coming Dementia Epidemic

The Coming Dementia Epidemic

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Around 7.4 per cent of Indians aged 60 and above are affected by dementia. This number is expected to rise from the current 8.8 million to 17 million by 2036, marking a 97 per cent increase.

Deepti stars as Indian women whitewash West Indies

Deepti stars as Indian women whitewash West Indies

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Deepti Sharma did the star turn with career-best figures of 6/31 before doing her bit with the bat as India completed a 3-0 whitewash of the West Indies

South Africa overpower Sri Lanka to sweep series; go top of WTC Standings

South Africa overpower Sri Lanka to sweep series; go top of WTC Standings

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Spinner Keshav Maharaj took five wickets as South Africa secured a 109-run victory over Sri Lanka on the last day of the second Test.

In rare recovery, Kerala boy survives amoebic meningoencephalitis

In rare recovery, Kerala boy survives amoebic meningoencephalitis

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

State health minister Veena George announced that a 14-year-old boy undergoing treatment for the disease has recovered.

Manu Bhaker only bright spot on dismal day for India's shooters

Manu Bhaker only bright spot on dismal day for India's shooters

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Indian shooters eliminated in qualification of 10m air rifle mixed event

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 1

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 1

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Manu Bhaker marched into the final of women's 10m air pistol event at the Olympics after finishing third in qualifications on Saturday.

Odisha: BJP candidate breaks EVM, attacks poll officer

Odisha: BJP candidate breaks EVM, attacks poll officer

Rediff.com25 May 2024

A sitting MLA and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate allegedly broke an electronic voting machine (EVM) and attacked a polling officer inside a booth during voting in Odisha which recorded a voter turnout of over 60.97 per cent in six Lok Sabha seats and 42 assembly segments, officials said.

Bharti Airtel profit tanks 31% on Nigerian Naira woes

Bharti Airtel profit tanks 31% on Nigerian Naira woes

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Tuesday posted a 31 per cent drop in consolidated profit to Rs 2,072 crore in the March quarter mainly due to devaluation of the Nigerian Naira. The company had registered a profit of Rs 3,005.6 crore in the year-ago period. The consolidated revenue of operations increased 4.4 per cent to Rs 37,599.1 crore during the quarter under review from Rs 36,009 crore a year earlier.

Nancy, Elavenil strike gold, silver at Olympic qualifiers

Nancy, Elavenil strike gold, silver at Olympic qualifiers

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Nancy and Olympian Elavenil Valarivan came up with a grand performance in women's 10m air rifle

'I'm just hoping and praying I get lucky'

'I'm just hoping and praying I get lucky'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'I'm already grateful for whatever's happened in my life and I'll continue to be grateful for whatever life holds for me in the future.'

Sudharsan ton gives India A big edge over England Lions

Sudharsan ton gives India A big edge over England Lions

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Sudharsan and Rinku put on 55 runs for the fourth-wicket stand.

Soccer: Turkish club president punches ref, arrested

Soccer: Turkish club president punches ref, arrested

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Koca entered the field and hit Meler when the final whistle blew after Rizespor scored a 97th minute equaliser in the 1-1 draw at Eryaman Stadium, footage from state broadcaster TRT showed.

Be Wary Of These Afghans!

Be Wary Of These Afghans!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

India won't want to take the Afghans lightly. At the 2019 World Cup, it took a late hat-trick from Mohammed Shami to help India eke out an 11-run victory.

Soccer: Guardiola in line for FIFA honour

Soccer: Guardiola in line for FIFA honour

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Yokohama beat Shandong to book Asian Champions League last 16 berth

Turkey earthquake: Footballer trapped under rubble

Turkey earthquake: Footballer trapped under rubble

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Former Newcastle winger Atsu missing after Turkey earthquake