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How Theegala Fared At The RBC Heritage

How Theegala Fared At The RBC Heritage

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Sahith Theegala began the RBC Heritage with a 2-under 69, placing him T-27. Ludvig Aberg leads, while other Indian-origin players had slower starts.

How Theegala Fared At The RBC Heritage

How Theegala Fared At The RBC Heritage

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Sahith Theegala began the RBC Heritage with a 2-under 69, placing him T-27. Ludvig Aberg leads, while other Indian-origin players had slower starts.

Kohli's special souvenir for wicket hero Jayswal

Kohli's special souvenir for wicket hero Jayswal

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Gujarat's left-arm spinner Vishal Jayswal received a signed match ball from batting great Virat Kohli after taking his wicket during a thrilling Vijay Hazare Trophy match in Bengaluru on Friday.

Why Djokovic And Gu Are Hosting Laureus Awards Together

Why Djokovic And Gu Are Hosting Laureus Awards Together

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Novak Djokovic and Eileen Gu will co-host this year's Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, marking a historic first for the prestigious event.

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Delhi Secure Spots in UTT Table Tennis Pre-Quarters

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Delhi Secure Spots in UTT Table Tennis Pre-Quarters

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Delhi secure their places in the pre-quarterfinals of the Under-19 girls' team event at the UTT Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships. Other teams like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, NCOE, Karnataka and Gujarat have virtually secured their pre-quarterfinal berths.

T20 World Cup: Sundar Pichai Meets Childhood Hero Sunil Gavaskar

T20 World Cup: Sundar Pichai Meets Childhood Hero Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Google CEO Sundar Pichai, an avid cricket fan, had a memorable fan boy moment as he carried the ICC T20 World Cup alongside his childhood idol Sunil Gavaskar.

Stars to Storytellers: 10 Best Hindi Films Directed by Actors

Stars to Storytellers: 10 Best Hindi Films Directed by Actors

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

As Riteish Deshmukh turns director again with Raja Shivaji, we look at past actors who stepped behind the camera and delivered some of Hindi cinema's most memorable films.

Dhurandhar The Revenge: The Tamil Review

Dhurandhar The Revenge: The Tamil Review

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The English subtitles in Dhurandhar The Revenge don't get it right, and at regular intervals, the sub-titles and the Tamil dialogues are saying different things. Those in the audience, who know both languages, can be heard laughing at each blunder, observes A Ganesh Nadar.

Theegala, Bhatia, and Yellamaraju to compete at RBC Heritage

Theegala, Bhatia, and Yellamaraju to compete at RBC Heritage

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Sahith Theegala, Akshay Bhatia, and Sudarshan Yellamaraju, all of Indian origin, are set to compete at the RBC Heritage, a USD 20 million Signature event at Harbour Town Golf Links. The event boasts a strong field including Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Young.

Ridhima Dilawari Wins Sixth Leg of Women's Pro Golf Tour After Comeback

Ridhima Dilawari Wins Sixth Leg of Women's Pro Golf Tour After Comeback

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Ridhima Dilawari overcame a difficult start to win the sixth leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour, marking her third victory in the last five events.

Akshay Bhatia Poised to Make Waves at The Masters

Akshay Bhatia Poised to Make Waves at The Masters

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Akshay Bhatia, an Indian-origin golfer, enters The Masters with strong recent performances, making him a potential surprise contender despite the presence of golf's biggest names.

Why KKR Fans Can't Wait for NZ's T20 World Cup hero Finn Allen

Why KKR Fans Can't Wait for NZ's T20 World Cup hero Finn Allen

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

New Zealand's Finn Allen, known for his aggressive batting style, is set to join Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, exciting fans with his potential impact.

Dhurandhar And The Politics Of Storytelling

Dhurandhar And The Politics Of Storytelling

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The Dhurandhar movies will undoubtedly shape the minds of the audience much more than news reports, court investigations, books and documentaries. But it is worth remembering that Pakistan's irridentist claims against India's national security have succeeded due to strategic planning, diplomacy, and the unsung heroines and heroes across government agencies, not due to a single maverick leader, points out Shweta Desai.But it is worth to remember that Pakistan's irredentist claims against India's national security have succeeded due to strategic planning, diplomacy, and the unsung heroines and heroes across government agencies -- not a single maverick, points out Shweta Desai.

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Review: Pawan Kalyan's Action Potboiler is Over-Familiar, Over-Exhausting

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Review: Pawan Kalyan's Action Potboiler is Over-Familiar, Over-Exhausting

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Ustaad Bhagat Singh is less a film and more, a lazily constructed vehicle for star worship and political signalling, one that quickly wears out its welcome for anyone outside Pawan Kalyan's core fanbase, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

From Matka King to Darlings: Ranking Vijay Varma's Defining Roles

From Matka King to Darlings: Ranking Vijay Varma's Defining Roles

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Vijay Varma continues to impress critics and fans with his performance in 'Matka King', prompting a look back at his most defining roles, from the conflicted cop in 'Monsoon Shootout' to the chilling antagonist in 'Darlings'.

Gaganjeet Bhullar leads Indian contingent at International Series

Gaganjeet Bhullar leads Indian contingent at International Series

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Gaganjeet Bhullar will lead a strong Indian contingent at the International Series golf tournament, joined by other prominent Indian golfers.

Ganapathy and Baisoya Share Lead at AM Green IGPL Mauritius

Ganapathy and Baisoya Share Lead at AM Green IGPL Mauritius

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Veer Ganapathy and Sachin Baisoya share the lead after the first round of the AM Green IGPL Invitational 2026 in Mauritius, with several other golfers close behind.

KV Kamath Emphasises AI Application and Education Reform for India's Future

KV Kamath Emphasises AI Application and Education Reform for India's Future

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Veteran banker K V Kamath stresses the importance of reskilling and education reforms to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in India, advocating for practical applications over expensive foundational models.

Rima Das: 'I Like That Magic When You Just Follow Life'

Rima Das: 'I Like That Magic When You Just Follow Life'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

'I am quite impulsive when making a movie. That is the reason I need to stop sometimes, probably pause.'

IPL 2026: Dismiss Sanju Early Or Pay The Price

IPL 2026: Dismiss Sanju Early Or Pay The Price

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Sanju Samson reminded the cricket world on Saturday why he is one of T20's most dangerous batters.

Aditi Ashok shines at Aramco Championship, two other Indians make the cut

Aditi Ashok shines at Aramco Championship, two other Indians make the cut

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Aditi Ashok leads the Indian golfers at the Aramco Championship, with Pranavi Urs and Avani Prashanth also making the cut. Diksha Dagar misses the cut. Lauren Coughlin takes the lead.

U-19 WC Hero Sooryavanshi Swaps Bat for Class 10 Boards

U-19 WC Hero Sooryavanshi Swaps Bat for Class 10 Boards

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

After a star turn at the ICC U-19 World Cup 2026, India star Vaibhav Suryavanshi shifts focus to Class 10 board exams, balancing cricketing glory with academics.

IPL 2026: Prasidh stars, Buttler-Gill power GT past LSG

IPL 2026: Prasidh stars, Buttler-Gill power GT past LSG

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler's brilliant partnership powers Gujarat Titans to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026.

Matka King Review: Vijay Varma's Winning Bet

Matka King Review: Vijay Varma's Winning Bet

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Vijay Varma delivers a tour de force performance in Nagraj Popatrao Manjule's Matka King, a compelling eight-part series that chronicles the rise and fall of a gambling trailblazer in 1960s-1970s Bombay, notes Sukanya Verma.

Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3, Shahid Kapoor's O'Romeo Arrive on OTT

Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3, Shahid Kapoor's O'Romeo Arrive on OTT

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Rani's cop, Shahid's crook and a whole lot of sinister threats raid OTT this week.

'Not okay': Yuvraj slams dad over Dhoni, Kapil comments

'Not okay': Yuvraj slams dad over Dhoni, Kapil comments

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Yuvraj Singh has apologised for his father Yograj Singh's critical comments directed at MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev, emphasising that his father's views do not reflect his own.

Akshay Kumar To Play Bald Villain In Rohit Shetty's Golmaal 5

Akshay Kumar To Play Bald Villain In Rohit Shetty's Golmaal 5

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Akshay Kumar is set to play the main villain, a bald baddie, opposite Ajay Devgan in Rohit Shetty's upcoming comedy, Golmaal 5, using prosthetics to achieve the look.

What Makes Ranveer Singh India's Blockbuster Star

What Makes Ranveer Singh India's Blockbuster Star

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

With the twin blockbusters of Dhurandhar, which have resulted in over Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) coming in, Ranveer Singh has proved himself all over again.

C D Gopinath's Death Ends Cricket's Historic Chapter

C D Gopinath's Death Ends Cricket's Historic Chapter

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

C D Gopinath was a member of the team that secured India's first-ever Test victory in 1952, beating England by an innings and eight runs--his contribution being a valuable 35 runs. Little did I imagine that within months of putting his journey into words as the oldest living Indian cricketer, he would pass away on April 9, 2026, at the age of 96.

IPL 2026: From Spectacle to Predictability: Is the IPL Losing Its Edge?

IPL 2026: From Spectacle to Predictability: Is the IPL Losing Its Edge?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Today, predictability has replaced volatility. When 200 becomes routine and chases follow a template, the element of surprise goes out the window and with it viewer engagement.

Anil Kumble warns: Don't rush Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Anil Kumble warns: Don't rush Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Anil Kumble advises caution on fast-tracking Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to the Indian cricket team, while also discussing India's potential to host the 2036 Olympics and the importance of grassroots sports development.

IPL 2026: I want to let my bat do the talking: Rishabh Pant

IPL 2026: I want to let my bat do the talking: Rishabh Pant

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Rishabh Pant's unbeaten half-century led Lucknow Super Giants to a five-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a closely contested IPL match.

Aspirants Season 3 Review: Engaging Drama

Aspirants Season 3 Review: Engaging Drama

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Aspirants Season 3 thrives on its character-driven moments and good performances, but is let down by uneven writing and a diluted focus on its breakout character, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

IPL 2026: 'Dressing Room Will Be Hurting': Ashwin On CSK's Morale

IPL 2026: 'Dressing Room Will Be Hurting': Ashwin On CSK's Morale

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Chennai Super Kings team management must work on keeping a "hurting" dressing room in good spirits to arrest the slide, Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin said.

T20 World Cup: Pathum Nissanka: Groundsman's Son To T20 World Cup Hero

T20 World Cup: Pathum Nissanka: Groundsman's Son To T20 World Cup Hero

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Pathum Nissanka's journey from a tsunami-hit childhood in Kalutara to a match-winning T20 World Cup century is a story of sacrifice, faith and fearless batting against Australia.

Meet Dhurandhar The Revenge's 'Bade Saab'

Meet Dhurandhar The Revenge's 'Bade Saab'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Danish Iqbal on portraying notorious gangster Dawood Ibrahim in Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar The Revenge.

What Made Colonel Sonam Wangchuk A Legend?

What Made Colonel Sonam Wangchuk A Legend?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, a decorated Kargil War hero known as the 'Lion of Ladakh' and recipient of the Maha Vir Chakra, has passed away. He was celebrated for his gallantry and leadership in securing the Chorbat-La in the Batalik sub-sector during Operation Vijay in 1999.

Olympic hero Vijender takes big admin leap

Olympic hero Vijender takes big admin leap

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Indian boxing icon Vijender Singh has been appointed as a member of the Asian Boxing Council, marking another significant milestone in his journey from an elite athlete to global sports administrator.

Vishal On His O Romeo Hero: 'Shahid Kapoor Is Very Difficult'

Vishal On His O Romeo Hero: 'Shahid Kapoor Is Very Difficult'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

'Vishal Bhardwaj gave me Hamlet in Haider, which is one of the most intimidating roles for any actor in the world.' 'I'm grateful that he called me again after seven or eight years of us not working together.'

Ridhima Dilawari and Tvesa Malik Headline Women's Pro Golf Tour Leg

Ridhima Dilawari and Tvesa Malik Headline Women's Pro Golf Tour Leg

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A record 57 players, including Ridhima Dilawari and Tvesa Malik, are set to compete in the fifth leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour in Gurugram, with a prize purse of Rs 18 lakh.