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Zidane's unbeaten France start fuels optimism despite lingering questions in attack

Zidane's unbeaten France start fuels optimism despite lingering questions in attack

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Zinedine Zidane began his France reign unbeaten across four Nations League matches, combining encouraging results with squad experimentation while admitting his team must improve its attacking penetration and cutting edge.

I am very proud of my Indian roots: F1 driver Arvid Lindblad

I am very proud of my Indian roots: F1 driver Arvid Lindblad

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad, who has a British Indian mother, is increasingly vocal about his strong Indian roots, a heritage he has always been proud of.

Sooryavanshi, Kishan Set Chilly Ranchi Nets Alight

Sooryavanshi, Kishan Set Chilly Ranchi Nets Alight

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Ahead of the second T20I against West Indies in Ranchi, local player Ishan Kishan and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showcased their attacking batting in India's practice session. Kishan, returning to the national setup after a disciplinary issue, impressed assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak with his maturity. Sooryavanshi, a young talent, also drew significant attention with his powerful hitting. The team, having won the first T20I, plans to maintain its fearless approach for the upcoming match.

Forlan's plan to rebuild Uruguay before India clash

Forlan's plan to rebuild Uruguay before India clash

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Uruguay head coach Diego Forlan discusses the team's recent World Cup group-stage exits, emphasising the need for calm and confidence in rebuilding the squad. He highlights his philosophy of hard work, adaptability, and playing good football, while acknowledging the pressure of managing a national team with a rich history. Forlan also reflects on his initial games as coach and the importance of team cohesion.

Vithya Ramraj Shatters P T Usha's Historic 400m Hurdles Record At Asian Games

Vithya Ramraj Shatters P T Usha's Historic 400m Hurdles Record At Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Vithya Ramraj broke P T Usha's 42-year-old national record in the women's 400m hurdles at the Asian Games, clocking 54.75 seconds to win a bronze medal. Usha expressed pride, stating that records are meant to inspire the next generation.

PT Usha Congratulates Vithya Ramraj: 'Records are meant to be broken'

PT Usha Congratulates Vithya Ramraj: 'Records are meant to be broken'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Vithya Ramraj broke PT Usha's 42-year-old national record in the 400m hurdles at the Asian Games on Monday, prompting a gracious message from the Indian track legend.

Birthday Boy Pant Gets The Perfect Gift As Rest Of India Win Irani Cup

Birthday Boy Pant Gets The Perfect Gift As Rest Of India Win Irani Cup

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Rest of India defeated Jammu and Kashmir by 167 runs to win the Irani Cup, providing a perfect birthday gift for Captain Rishabh Pant. Despite Pant being sidelined with fever, the team's pacers, led by Mukesh Kumar, secured a sensational victory by adjusting their bowling strategy in the second innings. Young batter Ravichandran Smaran also played a crucial role with a superb century.

Is Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Girish AD's Best Film?

Is Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Girish AD's Best Film?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

As Bethlehem Kudumba Unit reaches JioHotstar and Premalu remake reaches theatres, we rank Girish A D's films from good to awesome.

No more experiments? Gill wants India's World Cup XI from next series

No more experiments? Gill wants India's World Cup XI from next series

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

After India's 2-1 ODI series win over West Indies, Shubman Gill says it is time to settle the team's World Cup combination and reduce experiments.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Jump on Global Cues

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Jump on Global Cues

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw a significant rebound in early trade, with the Sensex surging over 700 points, driven by a decline in crude oil prices, easing concerns over Federal Reserve tightening, and the appointment of Anup Bagchi as the new MD and CEO of HDFC Bank.

Two-time world champions Uruguay land in Kolkata for FIFA friendly against India

Two-time world champions Uruguay land in Kolkata for FIFA friendly against India

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Two-time world champions Uruguay have arrived in Kolkata for their FIFA International Friendly against India on October 6, setting the stage for a week of exciting international football that also features a match between India and five-time world champions Brazil.

Jhajharia Addresses Asian Para Games Selection Row

Jhajharia Addresses Asian Para Games Selection Row

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Paralympic Committee of India president Devendra Jhajharia on Thursday strongly defended the selection process for the upcoming Asian Para Games, insisting that all criteria prescribed by the PCI, Sports Ministry and SAI had been followed, while also leaving the door open for addressing concerns raised by protesting athletes.

Asian Games Boxing: Lovlina Scripts History, Priya And Kapil Settle For Bronze

Asian Games Boxing: Lovlina Scripts History, Priya And Kapil Settle For Bronze

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Lovlina Borgohain has made history by becoming the first Indian woman boxer to reach consecutive Asian Games finals, assuring at least a silver medal.

Pranavi Urs Reveals How Rory McIlroy Inspired Her Historic Asian Games Gold

Pranavi Urs Reveals How Rory McIlroy Inspired Her Historic Asian Games Gold

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs, fresh from winning a maiden Asian Games gold, has set her sights on an Olympic medal and a Major title.

Eyes Review: Good Intentions, Mixed Impact

Eyes Review: Good Intentions, Mixed Impact

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Eyes tackles the serious issue of stalking and toxic relationships with a talented cast and a worthy premise, but its loose pacing and underdeveloped characters stop it from becoming the gripping procedural it could have been.

RBI Rate Hike to Test Housing Affordability, Buyer Sentiment During Festive Season

RBI Rate Hike to Test Housing Affordability, Buyer Sentiment During Festive Season

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The Reserve Bank of India's 25-basis point increase in the repo rate to 5.5 per cent is expected to exert pressure on housing affordability and buyer sentiment, particularly affecting interest rate-sensitive segments and potentially moderating sales during the crucial festival season.

How To Choose The Best Dental College

How To Choose The Best Dental College

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

rediffGURU Dr Nagarajan JSK, a career counsellor with nearly 34 years of experience in teaching, research and career guidance, answers students' questions about engineering and dental admissions, counselling rounds, college preferences and admission prospects.

Asian Games: Manu breaks down remembering Jaspal Rana after 5th place

Asian Games: Manu breaks down remembering Jaspal Rana after 5th place

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker finished fifth in the women's 10m air pistol at the Asian Games, an emotionally charged event for her following the recent death of her mentor and legendary coach Jaspal Rana. Bhaker broke down while recalling Rana's profound life and career advice, particularly his emphasis on process over outcome, which she tried to apply during her challenging performance.

New Study Reveals Brain's Role In Chronic Back Pain

New Study Reveals Brain's Role In Chronic Back Pain

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

A study suggests that targeting the brain's default mode network (DMN), which becomes active during self-reflection, could be a more effective approach to managing chronic low back pain. Researchers found that DMN activates during chronic pain flares, unlike its deactivation during acute pain, indicating chronic pain is deeply linked to one's sense of self. This finding explains why traditional symptom-based treatments often fail and points towards mind-body and psychedelic therapies.

'Current Players Need Freedom; Coaches Need To Adapt To Their Style'

'Current Players Need Freedom; Coaches Need To Adapt To Their Style'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Newly-appointed Karnataka head coach R Vinay Kumar believes his primary challenge will be understanding and adapting to the mindset of current generation players, who he feels 'need more freedom' to perform effectively.

The Many Shades Of Nana Patekar

The Many Shades Of Nana Patekar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

From angry young men and ruthless gangsters to comic dons and broken patriarchs, Nana Patekar made almost every shade of a character his own.

Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep dismantle J&K to secure Irani Trophy for Rest of India

Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep dismantle J&K to secure Irani Trophy for Rest of India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

Rest of India defeated reigning Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir by 167 runs to clinch the Irani Cup, with pacers Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep sharing nine wickets in a sensational bowling performance.

Smriti Mandhana eyes 2028 Olympics gold after Asian Games triumph

Smriti Mandhana eyes 2028 Olympics gold after Asian Games triumph

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Star Indian batter Smriti Mandhana discusses the team's future aspirations after securing a second consecutive Asian Games gold medal. She emphasises the need for continuous improvement over the next two years to prepare for the tougher competition expected at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, highlighting the unique pride of contributing to India's overall medal tally.

Can top professionals fall for cyber fraud? IIT Madras study says...

Can top professionals fall for cyber fraud? IIT Madras study says...

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

An IIT Madras study reveals that financial cybercrime victims in India are often highly educated professionals, challenging the notion that only careless or financially unaware individuals are targeted. The research highlights that digital literacy doesn't guarantee protection, as fraudsters exploit stress and emotional vulnerabilities.

CPI(M) Distances Itself From 'Communal' Malappuram Remark

CPI(M) Distances Itself From 'Communal' Malappuram Remark

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan clarified the party's position on Malappuram district, stating they criticise the influence of communalism on parties like IUML, not the district itself. This comes after former MLA P Nandakumar allegedly made communal remarks about Malappuram, leading to complaints and criticism from Minister K M Shaji.

Nitesh Siwach Ends 61-Year Wait With Asian Games Silver

Nitesh Siwach Ends 61-Year Wait With Asian Games Silver

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Nitesh Siwach secured India's first Greco-Roman wrestling silver medal at the Asian Games since 1962, though he missed out on gold after being defeated by Japan's Yuri Nakazato in the 97kg final. Meanwhile, Mansi Ahlawat lost her bronze medal play-off in the women's 62kg event, and other Indian wrestlers were eliminated in the quarterfinals.

Opposition leaders stage sit-in at Rajghat on Day 3 of protests against CEC

Opposition leaders stage sit-in at Rajghat on Day 3 of protests against CEC

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Opposition INDIA bloc leaders staged a sit-in at Rajghat, alleging a 'criminal conspiracy of vote chori' by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding Kumar's resignation and seeking a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu.

MS Dhoni's Timeless Advice Powered Shai Hope's Record Chase

MS Dhoni's Timeless Advice Powered Shai Hope's Record Chase

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

West Indies batter Shai Hope credited former India captain MS Dhoni's advice for helping him stay patient and break down a massive 352-run chase against India, leading to his unbeaten 162 and a stunning five-wicket victory.

Abhay Singh Reflects On Asian Games Medals, Eyes Olympic Qualification

Abhay Singh Reflects On Asian Games Medals, Eyes Olympic Qualification

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

Indian squash player Abhay Singh expressed disappointment despite winning two medals at the Asian Games, particularly with the men's team bronze, feeling it was a missed opportunity for gold. He also aims for gold in individual events and is now focused on qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

'Modi govt has turned Mother of Democracy into muzzled democracy'

'Modi govt has turned Mother of Democracy into muzzled democracy'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal criticised the Centre for the security clampdown in central Delhi against the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest, calling it "worse than Emergency" and alleging dictatorship. He also accused Prime Minister Modi of being scared and protecting "vote chori" by crushing democracy, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Parveen Hooda Advances To Asian Games Boxing Gold Medal Bout

Parveen Hooda Advances To Asian Games Boxing Gold Medal Bout

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Indian boxer Parveen Hooda has advanced to the gold medal bout in the 65kg category at the Asian Games, defeating China's Li Shu. This achievement marks a significant improvement from her previous Asian Games performance, where a bronze medal was revoked. Other Indian pugilists, including Ankush Panghal and Narender Berwal, are also set to compete for final spots, contributing to India's best-ever boxing medal haul at the event.

IFA Shield Final: East Bengal Seek Revenge Against Mohun Bagan In Derby Clash

IFA Shield Final: East Bengal Seek Revenge Against Mohun Bagan In Derby Clash

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan are set to clash in the IFA Shield final on Thursday, a highly anticipated Kolkata derby. East Bengal aims to avenge last year's defeat and secure their 30th title, while Mohun Bagan seeks to retain the Shield and claim their 22nd. The match comes amidst a demanding schedule for both teams, particularly Mohun Bagan, with players returning from national duty, adding to the tactical challenges for coaches Panagiotis Dilmperis and Antonio Habas.

Bitchat ban: Centre flags law-and-order concerns

Bitchat ban: Centre flags law-and-order concerns

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

The Indian government has ordered the removal of Jack Dorsey's Bitchat app from app stores, citing law-and-order concerns due to its ability to bypass communication restrictions. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued the takedown demand under Section 69(A) of the IT Act, 2000. The government also addressed the issue of banning minors from social media, indicating a search for a better solution than outright bans.

India Women's Cricket Captain Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down

India Women's Cricket Captain Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur, India's only World Cup-winning women's cricket captain, has stepped down from her leadership role across all three formats, stating she is now 'ready to play for the love of the game again' after fulfilling her duty as a leader.

The Social Reckoning Review: A Timely Warning

The Social Reckoning Review: A Timely Warning

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

The Social Reckoning may lack the crackling energy of The Social Network, but Aaron Sorkin delivers a timely warning about what happens when a world-changing platform escapes the control of its creator.

Do De-Tanning Soaps And Scrubs Work?

Do De-Tanning Soaps And Scrubs Work?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Dr Smriti Nathani explains whether de-tanning soaps and scrubs work, which ingredients may help pigmentation, and why over-exfoliation can worsen skin darkening.

Guwahati braces for emotional farewell as Kohli, Rohit set for potential final appearance

Guwahati braces for emotional farewell as Kohli, Rohit set for potential final appearance

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Guwahati is abuzz with 'RoKo' mania as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to play what could be their final ODI match in the city. Despite waning ODI popularity, the presence of these cricketing legends, especially Kohli's recent form and his declaration about the 2027 World Cup being his last, has created immense anticipation among fans.

Asian Games Gold Medallist Sujeet Kalkal Eyes 2028 Olympics Gold

Asian Games Gold Medallist Sujeet Kalkal Eyes 2028 Olympics Gold

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Asian Games gold medallist Sujeet Kalkal is focusing on improving his ground game, identified by coaches as a crucial area for his 2028 Los Angeles Olympics aspirations.

Asian Games: 'Rajma chawal and kheer': Hardik reveals his post-gold feast

Asian Games: 'Rajma chawal and kheer': Hardik reveals his post-gold feast

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Indian hockey stars Hardik Singh and Manpreet Singh shared their thoughts on the recent Asian Games gold medal win, which also secured their qualification for the LA 2028 Olympics. They discussed their dietary plans, coach Craig Fulton's positive influence, and the team's belief in their attacking prowess.

Viksit Bharat: What Nirmala Sitharaman told India Inc

Viksit Bharat: What Nirmala Sitharaman told India Inc

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called upon Indian industry to prioritise not just scale but also resilience, better governance, and deeper technological capabilities to achieve the 'Viksit Bharat' goal by 2047.