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Floater to Finisher: K L Rahul reinvents in style!

Floater to Finisher: K L Rahul reinvents in style!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

K L Rahul has turned the wheels in a manner only a batter blessed with skill-set as his can.

Subramanian stuns World No 2 Antonsen; Treesa-Gayatri in semis

Subramanian stuns World No 2 Antonsen; Treesa-Gayatri in semis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian caused a major upset by knocking out World No 2 Anders Antonsen of Denmark in a thrilling three-game contest to reach the men's singles quarter-finals.

Prague Masters: Aravindh inches closer to title

Prague Masters: Aravindh inches closer to title

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram moved closer to his first major tournament victory after drawing with David Navara in the eighth round of the Prague Masters.

Sai Kishore's genius tactics destroy RCB

Sai Kishore's genius tactics destroy RCB

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

R Sai Kishore's carrom ball, a rare sight for a left-arm spinner, has been a revelation in IPL 2023, proving his constant evolution as a T20 bowler.

Women HIL: Soorma outclass Pipers

Women HIL: Soorma outclass Pipers

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

JSW Soorma Hockey Club earned a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Delhi SG Pipers in the Women's Hockey India League.

How Titans' 'black soil' tactic stumped Mumbai Indians

How Titans' 'black soil' tactic stumped Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill revealed that the decision to play the IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians on a black soil pitch proved crucial.

FIH Pro League: Error-prone India go down fighting

FIH Pro League: Error-prone India go down fighting

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Trailing by a goal, India pressed hard and won a penalty corner just a minute from the final hooter but Harmanpreet's flick was saved by Mazerelo at the goal mouth.

Which Pakistan General Will Deal With Jaish?

Which Pakistan General Will Deal With Jaish?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The Pakistan army's Bahawalpur Corps has always had a special significance for India as it keeps an eye on the Jaish e Mohammed, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Gukesh fights back to hold Firouzja

Gukesh fights back to hold Firouzja

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Local hero Vincent Keymer was at his best as he drew the first blood against Fabiano Caruana of the United States. Going in with 1-0 lead with one game to go, the onus is now on Caruana to draw level that will force a tiebreaker.

Haaland's silence not the only problem for Man City

Haaland's silence not the only problem for Man City

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

City's current streak, which leaves the champions seventh in the standings and 12 points off leaders Liverpool, coincides with Haaland scoring just twice

I-League: SC Bengaluru see off Real Kashmir to bag full points

I-League: SC Bengaluru see off Real Kashmir to bag full points

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

The win enabled SC Bengaluru leapfrog Aizawl FC into 10th place with 20 points from 19 matches, and pushed them out of the relegation zone. Real Kashmir, meanwhile, stay third with 32 points from as many games.

PKL: Jaipur Panthers knock out Tamil Thalaivas to keep playoff hopes alive

PKL: Jaipur Panthers knock out Tamil Thalaivas to keep playoff hopes alive

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

For the Thalaivas, a Super Tackle sent Arjun to the bench but the impressive start by the defenders did not last for too long.

PIX: Arsenal sink Real Madrid, join Inter in Champions League semis

PIX: Arsenal sink Real Madrid, join Inter in Champions League semis

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

A round-up of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg between Real Madrid and Arsenal, Inter Milan and Bayern Munich.

Chhetri-powered Bengaluru host Mumbai City FC for place in semis

Chhetri-powered Bengaluru host Mumbai City FC for place in semis

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

NorthEast United and Jamshedpur FC finished fourth and fifth in the league stage and they face against each other on Sunday in Shillong to seal the last remaining semi-final spot.

LSG Vs SRH: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

LSG Vs SRH: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Lucknow Super Giants silenced all doubts with a dominant run chase, storming to their first victory of IPL 2025.

India's Pranav Venkatesh is World Junior Chess Champion

India's Pranav Venkatesh is World Junior Chess Champion

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Emulates mentor Visvanathan Anand, who had won the tournament back in 1986.

EPL: Brentford blaze to big win over leaky Leicester

EPL: Brentford blaze to big win over leaky Leicester

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Brentford's Bryan Mbuemo scored one goal and made another in a 4-0 win over Leicester City on Friday as a dismal display of defending saw the relegation-threatened Foxes slump to their sixth home defeat in a row in the Premier League.

ISL: Chhetri's late strike ends East Bengal's play-offs hopes

ISL: Chhetri's late strike ends East Bengal's play-offs hopes

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Sunil Chhetri's late equaliser for Bengaluru FC ended East Bengal FC's play-offs aspirations after a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League match in Kolkata.

Navy Seeks To Build Bonds With African Nations

Navy Seeks To Build Bonds With African Nations

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

The maiden Africa India Key Maritime Engagement exercise will be held from April 13 to 18 off the coast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Champions Cup: Messi takes Inter Miami past Sporting KC

Champions Cup: Messi takes Inter Miami past Sporting KC

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Lionel Messi's 56th minute goal earned Inter Miami a 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City on a bitterly cold night in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup's first round on Wednesday.

Ranji Thriller: Can Gujarat overhaul Kerala's 457?

Ranji Thriller: Can Gujarat overhaul Kerala's 457?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

A resilient 72-run unbroken partnership for the eighth wicket between Jaymeet Patel and Siddharth Desai, following a commanding 148 from opener Priyank Panchal, kept Gujarat on the brink of a third Ranji Trophy final as they finished day four at 429/7 in response to Kerala's 457.

Unbeaten at home! MBSG crush FC Goa to set ISL record

Unbeaten at home! MBSG crush FC Goa to set ISL record

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant remain unbeaten at home with a 2-0 win over FC Goa

EPL: West Ham increase pressure on struggling Leicester

EPL: West Ham increase pressure on struggling Leicester

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

West Ham beat Premier League strugglers Leicester City 2-0 at the London Stadium on Thursday thanks to an early strike from Tomas Soucek on his 30th birthday and an own goal just before halftime.

I-League: Delhi FC end losing streak with win over Dempo

I-League: Delhi FC end losing streak with win over Dempo

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Delhi FC secured their first victory in 10 matches, defeating Dempo Sports Club 2-1 in the I-League.

ISL: Punjab FC hold NorthEast United; end losing streak

ISL: Punjab FC hold NorthEast United; end losing streak

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

NorthEast United and Punjab FC played out a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match.

They're killing spin! Ashwin's explosive claim

They're killing spin! Ashwin's explosive claim

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin, a keen observer of the game, believes the balance between bat and ball has been irrevocably skewed, questioning the very future of the 50-over format.

'Not Time To Panic. It's Time To Buy'

'Not Time To Panic. It's Time To Buy'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'It won't be a V-shaped recovery. It'll be consolidation.' 'Investors might exit during that grind. It'll be painful.'

Gukesh holds top seed Caruana at Tata Steel Chess

Gukesh holds top seed Caruana at Tata Steel Chess

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

World champion D Gukesh played out a draw with top seed Fabiano Caruana of the United States in the third round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament.

Budget sets a comprehensive blueprint for India's economic growth

Budget sets a comprehensive blueprint for India's economic growth

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman has presented a forward-looking Budget, reinforcing the government's commitment to 'Reform, Perform, and Transform'.

PIX: Chhetri scores on return as India trounce Maldives

PIX: Chhetri scores on return as India trounce Maldives

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

First win for India since Nov 2023 and first under coach Manolo Marquez.

Trump Announces F-35 Jet Deal, Billions in Military Sales To India

Trump Announces F-35 Jet Deal, Billions in Military Sales To India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

India and the United States have agreed to deepen their strategic partnership in several key areas, with President Donald Trump announcing plans to provide India with F-35 fighter jets and billions of dollars in military supplies. The two leaders also discussed energy cooperation, critical technologies, connectivity, and countering terrorism. They agreed to work together on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, and Trump noted India's reforms to welcome US nuclear technologies. Prime Minister Modi said the two countries can shape a better world through their cooperation. Both leaders also addressed the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with Modi stressing India's commitment to peace.

Praggnanandhaa STUNS Gukesh to win Tata Steel Chess

Praggnanandhaa STUNS Gukesh to win Tata Steel Chess

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

R Praggnanandhaa outclassed world champion D Gukesh in sudden death to win Tata Steel Masters chess title.

PIX: Fernandes 'tricks' as Manchester United crush Sociedad

PIX: Fernandes 'tricks' as Manchester United crush Sociedad

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

A round-up of Thursday's Europa League Round of 16 second leg matches.

India has a new chess hero!

India has a new chess hero!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Indian GM Aravindh wins Prague Masters

'India Will Easily Reach The Semi-Final'

'India Will Easily Reach The Semi-Final'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'India needs to score big because they will have to defend those totals without Bumrah.'

HIL: Team Gonasika rally to beat TN Dragons

HIL: Team Gonasika rally to beat TN Dragons

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Despite the loss, the Tamil Nadu Dragons held on to the top spot in the points table with 17 points from nine games.

Punjab FC's Singamayum in makes ISL history

Punjab FC's Singamayum in makes ISL history

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Becomes ISL's youngest goal scorer as Punjab FC defeat Hyderabad FC 3-1

Sensex May Hit 105,000 by Dec 2025

Sensex May Hit 105,000 by Dec 2025

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

The risk-reward for the Indian markets, Morgan Stanley said, is turning favourable.

ISL: Wasteful Mumbai City held in Hyderabad

ISL: Wasteful Mumbai City held in Hyderabad

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Aiming at the top left corner, Mumbai City FC goalkeeper Phurba Lachenpa produced a timely save to keep scores level.

ISL: Boumous' brace keeps Odisha's playoff hopes alive

ISL: Boumous' brace keeps Odisha's playoff hopes alive

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Hugo Boumous scored a brace as Odisha FC defeated Jamshedpur FC 3-2 in the Indian Super League (ISL), keeping their playoff hopes alive.