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Zverev bids to end Grand Slam duck as Cabolli awaits

Zverev bids to end Grand Slam duck as Cabolli awaits

Rediff.com8 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.com9 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.

'Son Addicted To Phone, Can Yoga Help?

'Son Addicted To Phone, Can Yoga Help?

Rediff.com3 days ago

rediffGURU Pushpa R, founder of Radiant Yoga Vibes recommends simple exercises you can do from home to recover from pain, lose weight and heal naturally.

Cockroach party founder Dipke arrives in Delhi, urges peaceful protest

Cockroach party founder Dipke arrives in Delhi, urges peaceful protest

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the online movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), arrived in Delhi on Saturday ahead of a planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar, and urged supporters to maintain discipline and ensure that the protest remains peaceful.

Gujarat Titans hit historic low in IPL 2026 final shock

Gujarat Titans hit historic low in IPL 2026 final shock

Rediff.com6 days ago

Gujarat Titans faced a batting collapse in the IPL 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, leading to several unwanted records, including top-order failures and a long wait for their first six.

U-18 Asia Cup Hockey: India Men Rout Chinese Taipei 13-1

U-18 Asia Cup Hockey: India Men Rout Chinese Taipei 13-1

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian men's U-18 hockey team secured a dominant 13-1 victory over Chinese Taipei in their final Pool A match, earning a spot in the semifinals of the U-18 Asia Cup 2026. Ashish Tani Purti scored a hat-trick, leading a strong offensive performance.

Mrs India Inc Under CCI Lens

Mrs India Inc Under CCI Lens

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Competition Commission of India took note of allegations that participants were informed of several significant contractual obligations only after making substantial payments, potentially depriving them of an informed choice.

SIF Accounts Cross 50,000 Milestone

SIF Accounts Cross 50,000 Milestone

Rediff.com2 days ago

The SIF vertical, which allows MFs to offer complex products to relatively sophisticated investors, has managed to garner scale in just seven months of the launch of the first products.

IPL 2026: Inside Praful Hinge's first chat with Pat Cummins

IPL 2026: Inside Praful Hinge's first chat with Pat Cummins

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad's young fast bowler Praful Hinge discusses his inspiring first meeting with captain Pat Cummins and how Cummins' guidance has boosted his confidence.

The Deadly Hotel Fire: The Day After

The Deadly Hotel Fire: The Day After

Rediff.com2 days ago

Glimpses from the aftermath of the deadly hotel fire in New Delhi.

Trinamool splits as 58 MLAs elect rebel leader as Leader of Opposition

Trinamool splits as 58 MLAs elect rebel leader as Leader of Opposition

Rediff.com3 days ago

The dramatic development marked the culmination of a revolt that began with allegations of forged signatures on a letter proposing a Leader of Opposition and snowballed into an open challenge to the party leadership following the TMC's defeat at the hands of the BJP in the assembly elections.

'An Idle Siddaramaiah Is Dangerous'

'An Idle Siddaramaiah Is Dangerous'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'It all depends on how Shivakumar uses him and treats him.'

Gulveer Singh Smashes Indian Mile Record In USA

Gulveer Singh Smashes Indian Mile Record In USA

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh became the first Indian to run a mile race in under four minutes, winning the title at the 24th Annual Music City Track Carnival in Cleveland, USA.

NCERT To Launch MA, PhD Courses

NCERT To Launch MA, PhD Courses

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Now that NCERT has received the status of a deemed university, it will start its own MA courses, postgraduate courses, and doctoral research in education, fully funded by the government.'

Industrial output growth slows to 4.9% in April, new base year introduced

Industrial output growth slows to 4.9% in April, new base year introduced

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's industrial production expanded at a slower pace of 4.9 per cent in April, primarily due to tepid growth in the energy sector amidst the West Asia crisis. This data marks the first release under the newly revised base year of 2022-23 for the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).

Birthday blow! Swiatek crashes out of French Open

Birthday blow! Swiatek crashes out of French Open

Rediff.com6 days ago

Iga Swiatek's French Open campaign ended in a stunning defeat to Marta Kostyuk, adding to the series of upsets at Roland Garros.

Gill's New-Look India Set for Crucial Trial Run Against Afghanistan

Gill's New-Look India Set for Crucial Trial Run Against Afghanistan

Rediff.com1 days ago

India begin their 2026 Test season against Afghanistan with several selection questions to answer, including the No. 3 spot and Ravindra Jadeja's long-term successor, as they build towards key World Test Championship assignments.

TMC vs TMC: Meeting records from Mamata's home surface online

TMC vs TMC: Meeting records from Mamata's home surface online

Rediff.com7 hours ago

A fresh controversy has erupted within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) regarding the leadership of its legislature party, as documents purportedly from two MLA meetings on May 6 and May 19 have surfaced on social media. Rebel Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee has questioned the authenticity of these documents, which list MLAs' attendance and support for the election of the leader of the opposition, amidst ongoing allegations of signature forgery.

India's Strongest Bridge Contingent Ready For Asia Cup Challenge

India's Strongest Bridge Contingent Ready For Asia Cup Challenge

Rediff.com1 days ago

India is set to field its strongest-ever contingent at the Asia Cup Bridge Championships 2026 in Goa, featuring top international stars and Asian Games medallists. The tournament, organised by the Bridge Federation of India, will host 46 elite teams from Asia and Oceania, highlighting India's growing prominence in intellectual sports.

D-Company-ISI Nexus: Thane Court Grants Transit Remand For Suspect

D-Company-ISI Nexus: Thane Court Grants Transit Remand For Suspect

Rediff.com2 days ago

A Thane court has granted transit remand for Huzaifa Farooque Ahmed Hashmi, arrested for alleged links to a D-Company operative and Pakistan's ISI. Investigators presented evidence of his contact with a Pakistan-based operative and his association with Mumbai underworld figure Munna Jhingada, as agencies probe the alleged underworld-ISI nexus.

'Many discrepancies': Student presents CBSE OSM findings before parl panel

'Many discrepancies': Student presents CBSE OSM findings before parl panel

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sarthak Sidhant, a Class 12 student affected by the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports on Tuesday to present his findings regarding the implementation of the system and alleged irregularities in the OSM tendering process.

Decentro Secures Key Licence For Global Payment Services

Decentro Secures Key Licence For Global Payment Services

Rediff.com5 days ago

Fintech platform Decentro has received final approval for a Payment Service Provider (PSP) licence from the IFSCA at GIFT City, enhancing its cross-border payment capabilities.

Is Cocktail 2 A Lesbian Love Story? Shahid, Kriti, Rashmika Tackle the Hot Rumour

Is Cocktail 2 A Lesbian Love Story? Shahid, Kriti, Rashmika Tackle the Hot Rumour

Rediff.com3 days ago

Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna turn up the glamour, humour and chemistry at Cocktail 2's lively trailer launch, where the team addressed if their film is a 'queer' love triangle.

PSG celebrate European dominance at French Open

PSG celebrate European dominance at French Open

Rediff.com5 days ago

Paris St Germain players presented their Champions League trophies to the French Open crowd on Monday, two days after winning Europe's premium club competition for the second time in a row.

Indian-origin groom among two killed, bride critical in US helicopter crash

Indian-origin groom among two killed, bride critical in US helicopter crash

Rediff.com5 days ago

An Indian-origin groom and a pilot have died in a helicopter crash in Georgia shortly after the groom's wedding. The bride survived and is receiving treatment.

Italian GP Heartbreak! Bezzecchi spoils Ducati's centenary party

Italian GP Heartbreak! Bezzecchi spoils Ducati's centenary party

Rediff.com6 days ago

Marco Bezzecchi emerged victorious at the Italian Grand Prix, defeating teammate Jorge Martin, while Francesco Bagnaia finished third after briefly leading the race.

Operation Crown Prince and the revolt that split TMC

Operation Crown Prince and the revolt that split TMC

Rediff.com3 days ago

What began with an apparently chance encounter between rebel TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at Banga Bhavan on May 22 ended on Wednesday with 58 MLAs wresting control of the party's legislature wing, electing Ritabrata as their leader and securing recognition from the assembly Speaker.

French Open 2026 chaos: New champion set to emerge

French Open 2026 chaos: New champion set to emerge

Rediff.com7 days ago

Iga Swiatek and Alexander Zverev are set to compete in their fourth-round matches at the French Open, while Casper Ruud and Elina Svitolina will also be in action.

Andreeva beats Chwalinska to win French Open title

Andreeva beats Chwalinska to win French Open title

Rediff.com7 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.

Talismanic Kane holds key to end England's World Cup woes

Talismanic Kane holds key to end England's World Cup woes

Rediff.com4 days ago

The challenge for manager Thomas Tuchel has a tough task in a tricky group with Croatia, Ghana and Panama, while ensuring reliance on Harry Kane does not become over-dependence by encouraging tactical flexibility.

Now, dissent brews in TMC rebel camp over Mamata's role

Now, dissent brews in TMC rebel camp over Mamata's role

Rediff.com2 days ago

The divergent voices emerged after a meeting of the rebel legislature bloc led by newly recognised Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, exposing the delicate balancing act facing the dissidents as they seek to distance themselves from party MP Abhishek Banerjee while retaining their political and emotional association with the TMC founder.

Suryakumar dropped! Shreyas Iyer India's new T20 captain

Suryakumar dropped! Shreyas Iyer India's new T20 captain

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Shreyas Iyer has been named India's new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav signalling a new era for Indian T20I cricket.

MoSPI Upgrades Data Portal For AI Models To Ensure Credibility

MoSPI Upgrades Data Portal For AI Models To Ensure Credibility

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has upgraded its official data portal to be directly readable by AI models, aiming to prevent reliance on non-credible sources. This initiative includes standardising 288 priority datasets and addressing semantic interoperability challenges to improve public service delivery.

How Satwik-Chirag Ended Title Drought At Singapore Open

How Satwik-Chirag Ended Title Drought At Singapore Open

Rediff.com6 days ago

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought back to win the Singapore Open title, defeating Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in the men's doubles final.

ACB Nabs Ratnagiri Doctor For Demanding Bribe From Pregnant Woman

ACB Nabs Ratnagiri Doctor For Demanding Bribe From Pregnant Woman

Rediff.com2 days ago

A government medical officer in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, Dr Kanchan Shirish Madar, has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 4,500 from a pregnant woman for an abortion pill kit.

10 Eternal Raj Kapoor-Shankar-Jaikishan Soundtracks

10 Eternal Raj Kapoor-Shankar-Jaikishan Soundtracks

Rediff.com4 days ago

On Raj Kapoor's 38th death anniversary on June 2, 10 soundtracks that reflect the creative crescendos scaled by RK and his musical team.

How Satwiksairaj And Chirag Shetty Won Singapore Open

How Satwiksairaj And Chirag Shetty Won Singapore Open

Rediff.com6 days ago

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought back to win the Singapore Open title, defeating Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in a thrilling men's doubles final.

India Poised For Victory Against Bhutan In SAFF Semifinal

India Poised For Victory Against Bhutan In SAFF Semifinal

Rediff.com4 days ago

India, the five-time champions, are set to face Bhutan in the SAFF Women's Championship semifinal, aiming for a spot in the final after a dominant group stage performance.

Couple Arrested After Toddler Dies From Suspected Abuse In Kerala

Couple Arrested After Toddler Dies From Suspected Abuse In Kerala

Rediff.com6 days ago

A woman and her live-in partner have been arrested in Thiruvananthapuram in connection with the death of her one-and-a-half-year-old son, with allegations of abuse surfacing against the male accused.

Imtiaz Ali: 'I Can Kill 25 People In A Minute On Screen, But...'

Imtiaz Ali: 'I Can Kill 25 People In A Minute On Screen, But...'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'...depicting a love story is hard.'