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Devdutt Padikkal Shares Insights On Galle Pitch After Maiden Test Century

Devdutt Padikkal Shares Insights On Galle Pitch After Maiden Test Century

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal, after scoring a magnificent maiden Test century against Sri Lanka in Galle, discussed the "slowish" nature of the wicket. He noted that the pitch aided left-handed batters against left-arm spinners and started turning significantly after the third day, contributing to India's 165-run victory.

Harjinder Kaur powers India to CWG silver

Harjinder Kaur powers India to CWG silver

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

India's Harjinder Kaur secured a silver medal in the women's 69kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games, achieving a personal best of 227kg.

Harjinder's Heroics Earn India Another CWG Silver

Harjinder's Heroics Earn India Another CWG Silver

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

India's Harjinder Kaur won a silver medal in the women's 69kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games, setting new Games records in both snatch and clean and jerk. Her exceptional performance contributed to India's strong showing in weightlifting, which now boasts seven medals. However, fellow Indian debutant Nirupama Devi had a forgettable outing, failing to register a total in the 63kg category.

Kidambi Srikanth Goes Down Fighting In US Open Badminton Final

Kidambi Srikanth Goes Down Fighting In US Open Badminton Final

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Kidambi Srikanth ended his impressive run with a runner-up finish at the US Open Super 300 badminton tournament after going down fighting in three games to Chinese Taipei's Su Li-yang.

EPL: Man City crush Palace to keep Arsenal under fire

EPL: Man City crush Palace to keep Arsenal under fire

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Manchester City kept the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal with a comfortable 3-0 win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday, trimming the gap at the top of the table to two points as the title race sprints towards its conclusion.

Khalin Joshi Secures Victory at Andhra Open with Dominant Performance

Khalin Joshi Secures Victory at Andhra Open with Dominant Performance

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Khalin Joshi wins the Andhra Open Golf Championship, marking his seventh professional title with a dominant performance. Akshay Sharma finishes runner-up after a course-record final round.

Lakshya Sen overcomes injury to reach All England Open final

Lakshya Sen overcomes injury to reach All England Open final

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Lakshya Sen battled through painful blisters and severe cramps to defeat Victor Lai and reach the All England Open final, bringing him one step closer to ending India's 25-year wait for the title.

Lakshya Sen Battles Through Pain to Reach All England Open Final

Lakshya Sen Battles Through Pain to Reach All England Open Final

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Lakshya Sen overcame painful blisters and severe cramps to defeat Victor Lai and reach the All England Open final, bringing him closer to ending India's 25-year wait for the title.

IPL 2026: 'This Could Be Last Time We See Dhoni In Yellow Jersey'

IPL 2026: 'This Could Be Last Time We See Dhoni In Yellow Jersey'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

'I'm not sure how many games he will play. But his presence in the dressing room will help a lot.'

Old Vs New Tax Regime: Stop Losing Money

Old Vs New Tax Regime: Stop Losing Money

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

With Income Tax Act 2025 in force, your tax choice can quietly cost you big money if you're not paying attention. Ramalingam Kalirajan explains how

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.

Conscious Unbossing: GenZ's New Workplace Trend

Conscious Unbossing: GenZ's New Workplace Trend

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Contrary to popular misconception, Gen Z's work ethic isn't about avoiding responsibility. It's about choosing impact over hierarchy, explains Kartik Narayan, CEO of jobs marketplace, Apna.

Heartbreak for Lakshya Sen in All England Final

Heartbreak for Lakshya Sen in All England Final

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Lakshya Sen ends runner-up at All England Open, loses men's singles final 15-21 20-22 to Lin Chun-Yi.

Champions League: Valverde hat-trick leaves City on the brink

Champions League: Valverde hat-trick leaves City on the brink

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Federico Valverde scores a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeats Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Lakshya Sen Falls Short in All England Final Against Lin Chun-Yi

Lakshya Sen Falls Short in All England Final Against Lin Chun-Yi

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Lakshya Sen's quest for the All England title ended in a narrow defeat to Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-Yi in a thrilling final marked by high-intensity rallies and attacking play.

Pentagon Purge Rocks Iran War

Pentagon Purge Rocks Iran War

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The purge in Washington does not pause the war. Strikes continue, Hormuz remains closed, and Brent crude is still dancing around $109 a barrel. For India, the command chaos in the Pentagon is another layer of uncertainty piled on five weeks of conflict that was already straining every buffer Delhi has.

India vs NZ T20s: 'There was pressure on me': Rinku Singh

India vs NZ T20s: 'There was pressure on me': Rinku Singh

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Rinku Singh made a roaring return with a match-tilting 44 not out off 20 balls against New Zealand in Nagpur on Wednesday

'Women Are Far More Dangerous And Cruel'

'Women Are Far More Dangerous And Cruel'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

'Women in crime can turn on and off emotions like a tap.' 'Something that comes in the way of their goals can be eliminated without a second thought.'

'There was method': Root explains Smith's risky shot

'There was method': Root explains Smith's risky shot

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

England batter Joe Root defended fellow teammate Jamie Smith for his dismissal in the first innings of the final Sydney Test

Bigg Boss 19 Winner Gaurav Khanna Woke Up Weeks Into The Show

Bigg Boss 19 Winner Gaurav Khanna Woke Up Weeks Into The Show

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'Gaurav Khanna may not have had the most inspiring journey like his predecessors, but he has clearly been one of the most well-behaved contestants and winners in Bigg Boss history. So kudos to that!'

'Once I Get A Wicket, I Want To Show The World My Joy'

'Once I Get A Wicket, I Want To Show The World My Joy'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'This game has given me so much, so I keep reminding myself that I need to show the world what the game has given to me, and I have to give it back to the game.'

Antim grabs second World Championship medal!

Antim grabs second World Championship medal!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Mixing strong defence with measured attack, young wrestler Antim Panghal won her second World Championship medal with a dominating 9-1 victory over U-23 World Champion Emma Jonna Denise Malmgren in the bronze play-off in Zagreb on Thursday, ensuring that the Indian contingent won't return empty-handed from the Croatian capital.

'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'

'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

'If all of us (all the 57 Shiv Sena MLAs) stand together we can change the dynamic. We are not afraid of anyone.'

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.

Sinner ends Atmane's dream run; meets Alcaraz in Cincinnati final

Sinner ends Atmane's dream run; meets Alcaraz in Cincinnati final

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Top seed and defending champion Jannik Sinner, playing on his 24th birthday, ended French qualifier Terence Atmane's dream run at the Cincinnati Open with a 7-6(4), 6-2 win on Saturday to reach the final of the US Open tune-up event.

PIX: Teenager Hooda shocks Sindhu at China Open

PIX: Teenager Hooda shocks Sindhu at China Open

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

This is the first time that Sindhu has lost to a fellow Indian in an international event in seven years.

Should You Repay Your Home Loan Or Increase Your SIPs?

Should You Repay Your Home Loan Or Increase Your SIPs?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

At the end of the day, this isn't about choosing between EMIs and SIPs. It's about choosing your path to financial freedom.

Srikanth goes down tamely to Shi Feng in Malaysia Masters final

Srikanth goes down tamely to Shi Feng in Malaysia Masters final

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth capped a remarkable campaign with a runner-up finish at the Malaysia Masters Super in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, going down in straight games to China's world No. 4 Li Shi Feng in the men's singles final.

Cilic Topples Draper; Easy For Sinner, Djokovic

Cilic Topples Draper; Easy For Sinner, Djokovic

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Marin Cilic had never beaten a Top-5 player on grass in his entire career before Thursday.

Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers set for battle royale

Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers set for battle royale

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Shreyas Iyer's inspiring leadership faces its toughest test yet when Punjab Kings host an equally upbeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League in Mullanpur on Thursday.

7 Reasons To Be Financially Free By 45

7 Reasons To Be Financially Free By 45

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Wouldn't it be better to reach 45 with a backup engine of passive income that helps you glide through these years instead of grinding, asks Ramalingam Kalirajan

'I Don't Look At The Batter In Front Of Me'

'I Don't Look At The Batter In Front Of Me'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'...whether he is a top player or not, it doesn't matter.' 'If I go by a player's name I won't be able to bowl at my best.' 'For me he is just a batter, and my only focus is where I need to land the ball.'

India's Davis Cup captain claps back at critics

India's Davis Cup captain claps back at critics

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

India's non-playing Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal on Saturday clarified that his "shut-up" remark was meant for a few "agenda-driven" people consistently targeting him and was not directed at the country's tennis community as has been projected.

Kuldeep Once Again The Fall Guy!

Kuldeep Once Again The Fall Guy!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Since making his debut in 2017, the highly rated Kuldeep Yadav has featured in just 13 Tests in seven years.

Getting Laid Off? Know Your Rights

Getting Laid Off? Know Your Rights

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Companies today are taking a very fashionable way to reduce their workforce. Instead of the outright firing of employees, an alternative approach that some companies are using is the passive-aggressive method which is both deliberate and accidental, points out corporate lawyer Ishanee Sharma.

Dr Panda's 10 Tips For A Healthy Heart

Dr Panda's 10 Tips For A Healthy Heart

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Dr Ramakanta Panda, one of the world's leading heart surgeons and the chairman and chief cardiac surgeon at Mumbai's Asian Heart Institute, recommends simple things you can do every day to keep your heart healthy.

Sindhu fights back to storm into Malaysia Masters final

Sindhu fights back to storm into Malaysia Masters final

Rediff.com25 May 2024

World No. 15 Sindhu, who will be eyeing her third Olympic medal at the Paris Games in two months time, will face second seed and world no. 7 Wang Zhi Yi of China in the summit clash.

'40 Years On, Saaransh Is Still Relevant'

'40 Years On, Saaransh Is Still Relevant'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'It hasn't wrinkled because truth doesn't wrinkle. It's like fire; it burns every time you touch it.'

Cushion the bowling, not the batting

Cushion the bowling, not the batting

Rediff.com27 Mar 2004

10 Buzz Phrases That Defined The Workplace

10 Buzz Phrases That Defined The Workplace

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Trends that added colour to workplace culture in 2022.