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Zverev moves closer to maiden Grand Slam at French Open

Zverev moves closer to maiden Grand Slam at French Open

Rediff.com4 days ago

Alexander Zverev overcame a slow start to defeat Rafael Jodar and secure a spot in the French Open semi-finals, continuing his pursuit of a maiden Grand Slam title.

Kerala Minister Orders Probe Into Abuse Claims Against Accused In Toddler Death Case

Kerala Minister Orders Probe Into Abuse Claims Against Accused In Toddler Death Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

Kerala Minister Bindu Krishna has ordered a comprehensive investigation into allegations against Ashkar, arrested in connection with the death of a toddler, following claims of abuse by his first wife's family. The investigation was launched after a post-mortem examination revealed multiple injuries on the child's body, indicating severe physical abuse.

Household Healthcare Costs Rise Again

Household Healthcare Costs Rise Again

Rediff.com2 days ago

Private hospitals accounted for 30.8 per cent of current health expenditure in FY23, while pharmaceuticals and medical goods contributed more than 21 per cent, underlining continued dependence on private healthcare and medicine spending.

Tawhid Hridoy steers Bangladesh past New Zealand in first T20I

Tawhid Hridoy steers Bangladesh past New Zealand in first T20I

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Tawhid Hridoy's unbeaten half-century propelled Bangladesh to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the opening match of their T20 international series.

Teen sensation Andreeva storms into French Open semis

Teen sensation Andreeva storms into French Open semis

Rediff.com4 days ago

Mirra Andreeva, a Russian teenager, secured her spot in the French Open semi-finals with a decisive victory over Sorana Cirstea, continuing her impressive run in a tournament that has seen several top players eliminated.

'Shivakumar Is The Richest Politician In The Country'

'Shivakumar Is The Richest Politician In The Country'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'In the (election) affidavit, he had declared Rs 1,400 crores as his assets. He has educational institutions, real estate, malls, etc.'

40-year-old's Granollers-Zeballos defend French Open crown in style

40-year-old's Granollers-Zeballos defend French Open crown in style

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos successfully defended their French Open men's doubles title, defeating Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten in straight sets to secure their third Grand Slam crown together.

India's Fastest Man Aims For Sub-10 Second 100m Dash

India's Fastest Man Aims For Sub-10 Second 100m Dash

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Gurindervir Singh, India's fastest man, has set an ambitious goal to run the 100m dash in under 10 seconds, a milestone yet to be achieved by any Indian. Fresh off breaking the national record with a time of 10.09 seconds, Singh shared his aspirations and pride in meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a youth convention, affirming his focus despite newfound recognition.

Crucial NRAI Trials Underway For Asian Games, World Cup Squads

Crucial NRAI Trials Underway For Asian Games, World Cup Squads

Rediff.com1 days ago

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) is conducting selection trials in Dehradun from June 6-10 for rifle and pistol shooters. These trials are crucial for selecting the Indian squad for the upcoming ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou and the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, with top shooters vying for limited spots.

PV Sindhu's Indonesia Open journey ends with defeat to World No. 1

PV Sindhu's Indonesia Open journey ends with defeat to World No. 1

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was defeated by world No. 1 An Se Young at the Indonesia Open, marking her tenth consecutive loss to the Korean. Meanwhile, the Indian men's doubles pair of Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun caused a significant upset, advancing to their first-ever BWF World Tour Super 1000 quarterfinals.

Akshay Bhatia Ends Tied-28 At Charles Schwab Challenge

Akshay Bhatia Ends Tied-28 At Charles Schwab Challenge

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian American golfer Akshay Bhatia finished tied for 28th at the Charles Schwab Challenge, while Russell Henley secured victory after a play-off.

India thrash Korea in U-18 Asia Cup Hockey, brighten semifinal prospects

India thrash Korea in U-18 Asia Cup Hockey, brighten semifinal prospects

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Indian men's hockey team secured a 4-1 victory against Korea in their third Pool A match of the U-18 Asia Cup, with Ketan Kushwaha scoring twice.

Kerala Boy Suffered Weeks Of Abuse Before Death

Kerala Boy Suffered Weeks Of Abuse Before Death

Rediff.com4 days ago

A one-and-a-half-year-old boy in Kerala died after allegedly enduring weeks of brutal physical abuse, with a post-mortem examination revealing 51 injuries. The child's mother and her partner have been arrested in connection with the case.

Gill's India Begin Afghanistan Test Preparations, Bahutule Joins Coaching Staff

Gill's India Begin Afghanistan Test Preparations, Bahutule Joins Coaching Staff

Rediff.com3 days ago

Team India began preparations for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, with Shubman Gill leading the side and new spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule joining the support staff.

St Stephen's College Installs New Principal Despite University Objections

St Stephen's College Installs New Principal Despite University Objections

Rediff.com4 days ago

St Stephen's College has scheduled the commissioning and installation service of its newly appointed principal, Susan Elias, despite an ongoing dispute with Delhi University over alleged non-compliance with UGC regulations.

PV Sindhu Advances To Second Round Of Indonesia Open

PV Sindhu Advances To Second Round Of Indonesia Open

Rediff.com4 days ago

PV Sindhu progressed to the second round of the Indonesia Open after a win against Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan, while Kidambi Srikanth faced an early exit. Other Indian players had mixed results in the tournament.

Court Reserves Order On Bail Plea For Ex-CM's Gunmen

Court Reserves Order On Bail Plea For Ex-CM's Gunmen

Rediff.com8 hours ago

An Alappuzha court has reserved its order on the anticipatory bail petitions of three gunmen of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who are accused in an assault case involving Youth Congress workers during the Nava Kerala Sadas programme in December 2023. The incident led to the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) by the new UDF government.

Comeback Queen: Why Serena Williams Is Returning To Tennis At 44

Comeback Queen: Why Serena Williams Is Returning To Tennis At 44

Rediff.com4 days ago

Serena Williams is set to make a comeback to competitive tennis after a nearly four-year absence, receiving a wildcard entry into the Queen's Club Championships doubles draw.

Sony's 1000X The Collection: Premium Wireless Headphones with Enhanced Sound

Sony's 1000X The Collection: Premium Wireless Headphones with Enhanced Sound

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sony has launched its new 1000X The Collection wireless headphones, featuring class-leading sound isolation, newly engineered 30 mm drivers, and DSEE Ultimate AI technology for enhanced audio.

Delhi Police Arrest Murder Accused After Exchange Of Fire

Delhi Police Arrest Murder Accused After Exchange Of Fire

Rediff.com9 hours ago

An absconding murder accused, Rihan, was arrested in northeast Delhi's Welcome area after a brief exchange of fire with police. Rihan, who was wanted in a murder case and involved in six other criminal cases, fired at police officers before being shot in the leg and apprehended. A pistol and ammunition were recovered, and Rihan admitted his involvement in the murder due to a dispute.

Three Arrested After Women Assaulted In Kochi

Three Arrested After Women Assaulted In Kochi

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Kochi have arrested three men for allegedly assaulting two women in the Kaloor area. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning when the women were out for tea. Authorities are searching for other individuals involved, including women who were part of the larger group.

What went wrong for Suryakumar Yadav?

What went wrong for Suryakumar Yadav?

Rediff.com6 hours ago

SKY didn't realise that a non-performing captain starts losing respect of the dressing room. If someone fails to score consistently for more than a year, he would find it extremely difficult to actually instruct his teammates to execute his plans.

Andreeva beats Chwalinska to win French Open title

Andreeva beats Chwalinska to win French Open title

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Russia's Mirra Andreeva became the youngest Roland Garros women's singles winner since Monica Seles in 1992, to claim the French Open title and her maiden Grand Slam crown.

SAFF Women's C'ship: India edge Bhutan to set up title clash with Bangladesh

SAFF Women's C'ship: India edge Bhutan to set up title clash with Bangladesh

Rediff.com2 days ago

Five-time champions India booked their place in the final of the SAFF Women's Championship with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a resolute Bhutan in the second semifinal in Margao on Wednesday.

Mollywood Times Review: Love-Hate Letter To Cinema!

Mollywood Times Review: Love-Hate Letter To Cinema!

Rediff.com10 hours ago

If you enjoy dark comedies, have even a passing understanding of the film industry, or simply recognise the absurdities of the world around you, then Mollywood Times emerges as one of the sharpest and most compelling love-hate letters written to Malayalam cinema, applauds Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Sindhu advances at Indonesia Open, back in top 10 after 954 days

Sindhu advances at Indonesia Open, back in top 10 after 954 days

Rediff.com4 days ago

India's PV Sindhu advanced to the Indonesia Open pre-quarterfinals with a 25-23, 21-16 win over Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan on Tuesday.

Rayhan Thomas Falters In Third Round At UNC Health Championship

Rayhan Thomas Falters In Third Round At UNC Health Championship

Rediff.com6 days ago

Rayhan Thomas experienced a challenging third round at the UNC Health Championship, carding a 3-over 73 and falling to T-28 on the leaderboard. Alvaro Ortiz leads the tournament at 12-under par.

Sachin Yadav Finishes Eighth In Diamond League Debut

Sachin Yadav Finishes Eighth In Diamond League Debut

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian javelin thrower Sachin Yadav finished eighth in his Diamond League debut in Rome with a throw of 79.18m, significantly below his personal best. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won the event with a historic 92.62m throw, the second longest by an Asian.

Tmc Explains Expulsion Of Mlas Over Signature Complaint

Tmc Explains Expulsion Of Mlas Over Signature Complaint

Rediff.com5 days ago

TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh explained the expulsion of two MLAs, stating they should have approached the party leadership before complaining to the Assembly speaker about a 'fake signature' case.

Akshay Bhatia Drops Out Of Top 10 At Charles Schwab Challenge

Akshay Bhatia Drops Out Of Top 10 At Charles Schwab Challenge

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian American golfer Akshay Bhatia's late bogeys caused him to drop out of the Top-10 at the Charles Schwab Challenge, while Eric Cole leads the field.

Satwik-Chirag End Title Drought At Singapore Open

Satwik-Chirag End Title Drought At Singapore Open

Rediff.com6 days ago

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the Singapore Open title, marking their first BWF World Tour crown since 2024. The victory held special significance for Satwik, who dedicated the win to his family after a period of personal challenges.

Born with a diamond spoon: Lalit Modi defends luxury life

Born with a diamond spoon: Lalit Modi defends luxury life

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi, who claims that there is no wrongdoing by him in the legal cases faced by him in India, has said that he was born with "a diamond spoon", has a kingsize lifestyle, travels everywhere and that "Rs 10-12 crore" may not last with him a week.

'Sorry Mummy, Papa, don't have courage': NEET aspirants suicide note found

'Sorry Mummy, Papa, don't have courage': NEET aspirants suicide note found

Rediff.com2 days ago

In the emotional note, the student, Akanksha Chaturvedi, said there was 'no guarantee' that she would score good marks in the retest, and said she had 'ruined everything' for them.

Captain Shahidi Shoulders Afghanistan's Test Hopes Against India

Captain Shahidi Shoulders Afghanistan's Test Hopes Against India

Rediff.com3 days ago

Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi is the batting fulcrum around whom Afghanistan's Test ambitions revolve.

IPL to Tests: Stokes defends Archer's workload management

IPL to Tests: Stokes defends Archer's workload management

Rediff.com3 days ago

Ben Stokes defended England's decision to rest Jofra Archer for the opening Test against New Zealand at Lord's after the fast bowler's Indian Premier League stint, with the captain warning that mishandling such situations could drive players away from international cricket.

Palak Tiwari, Rashmika Mandanna's Monsoon Makeup Tips

Palak Tiwari, Rashmika Mandanna's Monsoon Makeup Tips

Rediff.com1 days ago

Humidity, surprise showers and sticky weather call for one thing: makeup that looks fresh, light and effortless. The no-makeup makeup trend is made for monsoon days, letting your skin breathe while still looking fresh.

IPL 2026 Dream XI: Sooryavanshi Opener; Patidar Captain

IPL 2026 Dream XI: Sooryavanshi Opener; Patidar Captain

Rediff.com2 days ago

Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stole the limelight in his first full season of IPL with some dazzling performances for the Rajasthan Royals.

Sharvari Tiwari, Rashmika Mandanna's Monsoon Makeup Tips

Sharvari Tiwari, Rashmika Mandanna's Monsoon Makeup Tips

Rediff.com1 days ago

Humidity, surprise showers and sticky weather call for one thing: makeup that looks fresh, light and effortless. The no-makeup makeup trend is made for monsoon days, letting your skin breathe while still looking fresh.

Zverev bids to end Grand Slam duck as Cabolli awaits

Zverev bids to end Grand Slam duck as Cabolli awaits

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Alexander Zverev will play his fourth grand slam final on Sunday and will hope to end his wait for a Major title when he meets Flavio Cabolli at the French Open final on Sunday.

Gambhir's Faith Gives Sai Sudharsan Freedom To Excel

Gambhir's Faith Gives Sai Sudharsan Freedom To Excel

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Young Indian batsman Sai Sudharsan discusses how head coach Gautam Gambhir's confidence has given him the freedom to perform, leading to an impressive 81 in the one-off Test against Afghanistan. He also shared insights on batting with KL Rahul and strategies for playing spin on the evolving Mullanpur pitch, which he expects to offer more turn and become slower.