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Diksha Dagar Makes Strong Start at Australian WPGA Championships

Diksha Dagar Makes Strong Start at Australian WPGA Championships

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Diksha Dagar carded a 4-under 67 to be placed Tied-8th after the first round of the Australian WPGA Championships. Kelsey Macdonald leads the field after setting a new course record.

FIFA World Cup: France's firepower puts Sweden in the firing line

FIFA World Cup: France's firepower puts Sweden in the firing line

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

France's formidable attack has propelled them through the World Cup group stage, but coach Didier Deschamps is focused on resolving issues on the team's left side before their Round of 32 match against Sweden.

'Economy May Take 2 To 3 Months To Return To Normal'

'Economy May Take 2 To 3 Months To Return To Normal'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

'The real shock is going to be from a deficient monsoon.'

Wimbledon: Fritz flies past Kypson, De Minaur, Zverev ease into third round

Wimbledon: Fritz flies past Kypson, De Minaur, Zverev ease into third round

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Taylor Fritz continued his smooth progress at Wimbledon by mowing down fellow American Patrick Kypson 6-2, 6-2, 7-5 to make the third round on Thursday.

Shubhankar Sharma Leads Boulders Classic by Seven Shots After Exceptional Round

Shubhankar Sharma Leads Boulders Classic by Seven Shots After Exceptional Round

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Shubhankar Sharma fired an eight-under 64 to take a commanding lead at the Boulders Classic golf tournament in Hyderabad.

11 chargesheeted in Bangladesh Jamaat terror conspiracy, radicalising youth

11 chargesheeted in Bangladesh Jamaat terror conspiracy, radicalising youth

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 11 individuals involved in a terror conspiracy orchestrated by Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK), an offshoot of the proscribed Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB). The plot aimed to spread extremist ideology, radicalise youth, and expand the JMB's network across West Bengal and northeastern states of India.

Ram Temple Donation Theft: 'Every Effort Was Made To Bury This'

Ram Temple Donation Theft: 'Every Effort Was Made To Bury This'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

'But two things worked against them: People kept coming forward, and -- crucially -- these were not outsiders.'

Inspirational and epic: Djokovic lauds Serena's return at Wimbledon

Inspirational and epic: Djokovic lauds Serena's return at Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

Novak Djokovic confirmed that Serena Williams is hitting the gym harder than ever ahead of her eagerly awaited Wimbledon return as he led the praise for the 44-year-old American icon on Saturday.

Nine Maha cops get life term in 2011 custodial death case

Nine Maha cops get life term in 2011 custodial death case

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

A court in Washim, Maharashtra, has sentenced nine police personnel to life imprisonment for the 2011 custodial death of Begya Pawar. The court found them guilty of murder, wrongful confinement, and causing grievous hurt, ruling their actions were "serious and brutal" and not part of public duty. The victim died after being brutally beaten to extort a confession, and the police attempted to cover up the incident with a fabricated FIR.

Avani Prashanth Cards Bogey-Free Round At Amundi German Masters

Avani Prashanth Cards Bogey-Free Round At Amundi German Masters

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Indian golfer Avani Prashanth finished the Amundi German Masters in T-49 place after carding a bogey-free round of 2-under 71. Germany's Leonie Harm secured her first title.

Djokovic Pranks Ball Girl; Challenges Rory McIlroy To Jacket Swap

Djokovic Pranks Ball Girl; Challenges Rory McIlroy To Jacket Swap

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Novak Djokovic pranked an unsuspecting ball girl by crying out in pain as she followed his orders to cut off some black tape from his right shoulder with a pair of scissors.

Djokovic prevails in longest Wimbledon quarter-final; sets up Sinner clash

Djokovic prevails in longest Wimbledon quarter-final; sets up Sinner clash

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Novak Djokovic defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set thriller lasting over five hours to reach his eighth consecutive Wimbledon semi-final, setting a new record.

Sooryavanshi's blitzkrieg fires India A to tri-nation one-day title

Sooryavanshi's blitzkrieg fires India A to tri-nation one-day title

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a breathtaking 29-ball 94 to fire India A to the tri-nation title, following a thumping 66-run victory against Sri Lanka A in the final on Sunday.

'India call-up fulfilment of his dream': Yash Thakur's emotional tribute to late father

'India call-up fulfilment of his dream': Yash Thakur's emotional tribute to late father

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Vidarbha pacer Yash Thakur, 27, has received his maiden India call-up for the upcoming T20 International tour of Zimbabwe, a dream he shared with his late father.

Ethiopians Lemi, Haymanot set course records in Mumbai Marathon

Ethiopians Lemi, Haymanot set course records in Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Records tumbled in Asia's most prestigious race as the Ethiopian duo of Hayle Lemi and Anchalem Haymanot blazed to victories at the Mumbai Marathon.

FIFA World Cup: Messi leads Argentina's easy path, Portugal face tough road to knockouts

FIFA World Cup: Messi leads Argentina's easy path, Portugal face tough road to knockouts

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

The top 32 teams at the FIFA World Cup 2026 are now confirmed after a dramatic and exhausting group stage that came to a close on Saturday.

Shubhankar Sharma Takes Two-Shot Lead at Boulders Classic

Shubhankar Sharma Takes Two-Shot Lead at Boulders Classic

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Shubhankar Sharma leads the Boulders Classic golf tournament after carding a second consecutive six-under 66 in the second round. He holds a two-shot lead over Divyanshu Bajaj.

Can Sinner stop Djokovic's Wimbledon charge?

Can Sinner stop Djokovic's Wimbledon charge?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Defending champion Jannik Sinner returns to Wimbledon with his aura of invincibility dented after a dominant stretch, leaving the world number one to prove he can impose his game on grass and keep the challengers led by Novak Djokovic at bay.

Vinod Kumar shatters course record

Vinod Kumar shatters course record

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

The Delhi golfer stole the limelight with a nine-under 63 to assume the lead after the opening round in the Surya Nepal Masters.

Bosnia beat Qatar, keep World Cup knock-out hopes alive

Bosnia beat Qatar, keep World Cup knock-out hopes alive

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Bosnia and Herzegovina kept their World Cup hopes alive thanks to a stunning goal from teenager Kerim Alajbegovic, which powered them towards a tense 3-1 win over Qatar on Wednesday and secured third place in Group B to eliminate their opponents.

Pharaohs Prove Mettle With Impressive Belgium Draw

Pharaohs Prove Mettle With Impressive Belgium Draw

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan expressed pride in his team's performance after a 1-1 draw against Belgium in their World Cup opener. Despite coming close to a historic win, Hassan highlighted the team's quality, ambition, and the strong contributions of players like Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, asserting that Egypt is not just there to "make up the numbers." The draw is seen as a significant step in reinventing the national team's identity.

Tribunal awards Rs 2.46 crore to MARCOS diver with 88% disability after road accident

Tribunal awards Rs 2.46 crore to MARCOS diver with 88% disability after road accident

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

A Delhi Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has awarded over 2.46 crore to Lakhpat Singh, a Marine Commandos (MARCOS) diver, who suffered 88 per cent permanent disability in a 2018 road accident, severely impacting his ability to continue his specialised military career.

US Open Day 1: Indian-American Golfers Navigate Challenging Conditions

US Open Day 1: Indian-American Golfers Navigate Challenging Conditions

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

The first round of the US Open saw Indian-American golfer Akshay Bhatia finish 1-over with four holes remaining, despite a challenging start and fog delays. While Bhatia provisionally stood T-29, other Indian-origin players like Sahith Theegala, Sudarshan Yellamaraju, Manav Shah, and Aaron Rai experienced mixed results, with former champion Wyndham Clark leading the field before play was suspended due to darkness.

India women's team need to rethink T20 strategy: Muzumdar

India women's team need to rethink T20 strategy: Muzumdar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

India's head coach Amol Muzumdar has acknowledged the need for a complete strategic overhaul in the T20 format following the women's team's disappointing group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup.

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.

India's Junior Shooters Face Setback At World Championship

India's Junior Shooters Face Setback At World Championship

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Teenage shooter Anvii Rathord won a bronze medal in the women's 10m air rifle at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Suhl, Germany. However, India's campaign was marred by a team disqualification due to a breach of equipment stiffness standards by Shambhavi Shravan Kshirsagar. Despite this setback, India continues to lead the medal tally. The championship also saw another Indian shooter, Vanshika Chaudhary, miss a potential gold due to a costly error.

Chowrasia's Bogey-Free 62 Propels Him To Lead

Chowrasia's Bogey-Free 62 Propels Him To Lead

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Sunit Chowrasia, nephew of SSP Chawrasia, fired a bogey-free eight-under 62 to take a two-shot lead after the second round of the DP World PGTI NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial tournament in Lucknow. He now stands at eight-under 132, while overnight leader Abhishek Kumar is in second place.

Why protecting Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's childhood is as important as his cricket

Why protecting Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's childhood is as important as his cricket

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

As India awaits Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's senior debut, experts urge cricket to remember the 15-year-old is still a child, highlighting the challenges of balancing extraordinary talent, growing fame and emotional well-being.

Indian Cycling Coaches Undergo Advanced UCI Training

Indian Cycling Coaches Undergo Advanced UCI Training

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Three Indian cycling coaches are participating in an advanced course organised by the International Cycling Federation (UCI) in Switzerland to improve their coaching skills.

Barsoton, Jisa rewrite course records at Kolkata 25K Marathon

Barsoton, Jisa rewrite course records at Kolkata 25K Marathon

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Leonard Barsoton of Kenya and Ethiopia-based Bahraini athlete Desi Jisa set new course records in the men's and women's elite international section en route to winning titles at the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K marathon.

Horne equals course record

Horne equals course record

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

The South African golfer emerged sole leader after the first round in the Indian Open.

Overseas Education Loans Get Riskier

Overseas Education Loans Get Riskier

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Students and families must stress test repayment capacity based on Indian salary standards.

Raut complains against rebel MP's 'bomb threat', Fadnavis assures action

Raut complains against rebel MP's 'bomb threat', Fadnavis assures action

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has written to the Mumbai Police Commissioner, seeking action against MP Sanjay Dina Patil for allegedly threatening to "throw bombs" at protesters and claiming to have "killed five people" in the past. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured that police will take appropriate action against anyone issuing threats.

Kane Williamson retires at 35, ending a legendary era

Kane Williamson retires at 35, ending a legendary era

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The 35-year-old finishes as New Zealand's all-time leading international run-scorer with 19,346 runs, including 48 centuries and six double-centuries. Williamson's retirement means he will play no further part in the BlackCaps current Test series in England, with a replacement player to be confirmed in due course.

'Annamalai Is A Proxy For The BJP'

'Annamalai Is A Proxy For The BJP'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

'The generational shift belongs to Vijay, Udhayanidhi and Annamalai.' 'The BJP cannot fit into the shift.' 'So they threw Annamalai into the situation where he is comparable with Vijay and Udhayanidhi.'

Ananthan Kaadu Review: Predictable Revenge Saga

Ananthan Kaadu Review: Predictable Revenge Saga

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Indrans' standout performance deserves a sharper screenplay than this over-edited, all-too-familiar revenge saga, rues Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Why Banks Are Raising Deposit Rates

Why Banks Are Raising Deposit Rates

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

The RBI seems to be acknowledging that all deposits are not equal -- a deposit with a lower run-off assumption is inherently more valuable than one that could disappear overnight, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Diksha Dagar Starts Well At MCB Ladies Classic In Mauritius

Diksha Dagar Starts Well At MCB Ladies Classic In Mauritius

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Diksha Dagar began strongly at the MCB Ladies Classic in Mauritius, carding a 4-under 68, highlighted by a hole-in-one. Agathe Laisne leads the field with an 8-under 64.

Senior NCPI leader questions merger with rebel Trinamool MPs

Senior NCPI leader questions merger with rebel Trinamool MPs

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

A day after 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs announced their merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), a senior functionary of the outfit questioned the decision, claiming the party leadership had never been consulted on the move and that such a decision could not be taken unilaterally.

Chelangat, Kibet Target Ugandan Double At TCS World 10K

Chelangat, Kibet Target Ugandan Double At TCS World 10K

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Defending champion Sarah Chelangat and Harbert Kibet aim for Ugandan victories in the TCS World 10K, a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race. Chelangat is fit and seeks to improve her time, while Kibet's impressive form makes him a favourite. Challengers include Brenda Jepchirchir and Fantaye Belayneh in the women's race, and Rodrigue Kwizera and Gemechu Dida in the men's race.