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Asian Games Table Tennis: Indian mixed doubles pairs seal quarterfinal berths

Asian Games Table Tennis: Indian mixed doubles pairs seal quarterfinal berths

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Indian table tennis mixed doubles pairs, Harmeet Desai-Yashaswini Ghorpade and Diya Chitale-Manush Shah, have successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of the Asian Games. Both duos secured victories against their respective opponents, with a win in the next round guaranteeing them a medal.

Look beyond volatility: MF CIOs to investors

Look beyond volatility: MF CIOs to investors

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Leading mutual fund executives advise investors to prioritise valuations, long-term earnings potential, and asset allocation over chasing recent market winners, as global uncertainty reshapes investment opportunities. They caution against decisions based solely on recent returns and advocate for portfolios built on fundamentals.

Netanyahyu Invited Modi For I-Day. Why Modi Mustn't Go

Netanyahyu Invited Modi For I-Day. Why Modi Mustn't Go

Rediff.com3 days ago

Modi's cautious response, omitting the public invite from his telephonic conversation summary, suggests India's reluctance to be drawn into Israel's internal politics, points out M R Narayan Swamy.

Harmanpreet Singh: India's Defensive Prowess Key To Asian Champions Trophy Success

Harmanpreet Singh: India's Defensive Prowess Key To Asian Champions Trophy Success

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh has emphasised the team's focus on improving its defensive performance ahead of the Asian Champions Trophy. India, chasing a record sixth title, will face Bangladesh in their opener on Tuesday. Harmanpreet stated that despite being favourites, the team will not underestimate any opponent and views the tournament as a crucial platform for both experienced players and youngsters, as well as preparation for the 2028 Olympics.

Spectacular IAF Helicopter Rehearsal In Varanasi

Spectacular IAF Helicopter Rehearsal In Varanasi

Rediff.com7 days ago

Glimpses of Indian Air Force helicopters rehearsing for this weekend's air show in Varanasi.

RSS body urges Centre to deny licence to Musk's Starlink

RSS body urges Centre to deny licence to Musk's Starlink

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has urged the Indian government to deny permission to Elon Musk's Starlink for commercial satellite broadband services, citing national security concerns. The RSS-affiliated organisation highlighted issues with data bypassing Indian gateways and the potential for misuse by hostile actors, advocating for indigenous solutions.

Nagaland United Makes Historic IFL Debut

Nagaland United Makes Historic IFL Debut

Rediff.com2 days ago

Nagaland United Sports Club is set to make its historic debut in the Indian Football League on October 30, ending a 78-year wait for the state to have a club at this level. The club, founded in 2024, secured its place through a goodwill agreement with Aizawl FC and aims to honour the legacy of Talimeren Ao, India's first national team captain. This entry marks a significant milestone for football in Nagaland, fostering local talent and reflecting the sport's deep grassroots presence.

Sensex Jumps 483 Points, Nifty Closes Above 22,750

Sensex Jumps 483 Points, Nifty Closes Above 22,750

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, rebounded significantly after a four-day losing streak, driven by value buying and strong performance in metal, telecommunication, and healthcare sectors.

'Others told my story for decades, now it's my turn': Sonia Gandhi on memoir

'Others told my story for decades, now it's my turn': Sonia Gandhi on memoir

Rediff.com2 days ago

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi announced her upcoming memoir, "Belonging: A Journey of Love," set for release on November 10. Gandhi, who recently joined social media, stated that the book will present her personal account, correcting past narratives. The memoir's publication has already sparked controversy, with HarperCollins India taking over after an "impasse" with Penguin Random House India, amidst allegations of external pressure regarding editorial content. The book will cover her life from childhood in Italy to her political journey in India, including family tragedies and key political decisions.

Indian Surfers' Asian Games Debut Postponed Due To Weather

Indian Surfers' Asian Games Debut Postponed Due To Weather

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

India's top national surfers, Kamali Prakash and Sugar Shanti Gayen, had their Asian Games debut postponed due to adverse weather and surfing conditions at Long Beach, Tahara. They were scheduled to compete in the women's shortboard Round 2, marking surfing's debut at the Asian Games.

Born blind, Himanshu Nandal scripts a 3-medal Para Games story

Born blind, Himanshu Nandal scripts a 3-medal Para Games story

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian para swimmer Himanshu Nandal secured his third bronze medal at the Asian Para Games in the men's 100m freestyle S11 event on Friday, completing a hat-trick of podium finishes. Nandal, who is visually impaired, previously won bronze in the 400m freestyle and 100m breaststroke S11 events, and has also qualified for the Paris Paralympics.

Rafale Marine trials begin in Goa for INS Vikrant operations

Rafale Marine trials begin in Goa for INS Vikrant operations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

Trials of the Rafale Marine fighter aircraft are being carried out in Goa by the Indian Navy. The trials are for the modifications to the aircraft required for carrying out operations from the Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, Defence officials said on Wednesday.

Two Indian students killed in air accident during Canada training

Two Indian students killed in air accident during Canada training

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Two Indian students, Manoj Sivakumar from Tamil Nadu and Srisaran Thirugnanasambantham from Puducherry, tragically died in an air accident in Canada while undergoing flight training. The Consulate General of India in Vancouver has expressed condolences and offered consular assistance for the repatriation of their remains.

Sindhu's bright start fades as An Se Young turns the tide to win French Open final

Sindhu's bright start fades as An Se Young turns the tide to win French Open final

Rediff.com4 days ago

PV Sindhu finished as runner-up at the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament in Paris, losing to world No. 1 An Se Young of South Korea in a three-game final. Despite a strong start where Sindhu won the first game, An Se Young dominated the subsequent games to secure her fourth French Open title. This marks Sindhu's 11th loss to An Se Young in as many meetings.

Indian Men's 10m Air Pistol Team Misses Bronze At Asian Games

Indian Men's 10m Air Pistol Team Misses Bronze At Asian Games

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

The Indian men's 10m air pistol team finished fourth at the Asian Games, missing out on a bronze medal. None of the Indian shooters qualified for the individual finals, continuing a disappointing performance for the country's shooting contingent, which also saw the women's team fail to secure medals.

Surgical Strikes@10: When Indian Soldiers Inflicted Death On The Enemy

Surgical Strikes@10: When Indian Soldiers Inflicted Death On The Enemy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

'This is what we train for: That one chance to deliver a blow so lethal that the enemy will constantly think about it when planning any misadventure.'

Sara Ali Khan, Ayushmann Khurrana Watch Udta Teer

Sara Ali Khan, Ayushmann Khurrana Watch Udta Teer

Rediff.com7 days ago

A screening of Udta Teer was held in Mumbai, and Bollywood folks queued up to watch it.

Keralam CM Hails Indian Women's Cricket Team For Asian Games Gold

Keralam CM Hails Indian Women's Cricket Team For Asian Games Gold

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan congratulated the Indian women's cricket team for winning the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, praising their inspiring performance.

Kumar Kushagra called up to India T20I squad as Ishan Kishan's cover

Kumar Kushagra called up to India T20I squad as Ishan Kishan's cover

Rediff.com6 days ago

Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra has been added to the Indian squad for the second T20I against New Zealand as a cover for Ishan Kishan, who sustained a low-grade right adductor strain and is ruled out of the upcoming match. Kushagra, currently with the India A squad, will join the main team.

India's Top Women Golfers Gear Up For Hero Indian Open At DLF

India's Top Women Golfers Gear Up For Hero Indian Open At DLF

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

The 13th Leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour in Gurugram features a record 60 players, serving as a crucial warm-up for the upcoming Hero Women's Indian Open. Top Indian golfers, including Diksha Dagar and Gaurika Bishnoi, are participating to familiarise themselves with the challenging DLF Golf & Country Club course, which will host both events.

Punjab And Haryana High Court Stays BFI General Body Meeting Amidst Internal Dispute

Punjab And Haryana High Court Stays BFI General Body Meeting Amidst Internal Dispute

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the suspended Boxing Federation of India (BFI) secretary general, Pramod Kumar, to postpone a General Body meeting until November 13. This decision follows a petition by BFI president Ajay Singh, who challenged a no-confidence motion against him, arguing the meeting was unlawfully convened as per the BFI constitution.

PEs shift strategy from 'spray and pray' to focused bets

PEs shift strategy from 'spray and pray' to focused bets

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's private equity (PE) industry is transitioning from a 'spray and pray' approach to a more selective investment model, focusing on established businesses, greater strategic influence, and operational transformation to generate definitive returns, according to industry leaders Renuka Ramnath and Amit Chandra.

Rybakina finds winning formula after years of final woes

Rybakina finds winning formula after years of final woes

Rediff.com3 days ago

World number one Elena Rybakina successfully defended her Ningbo Open title on Sunday, defeating Leylah Fernandez 6-2 6-2. This victory marks her fourth title of the year and 15th overall, building significant momentum as she prepares for the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo this week and the upcoming WTA Finals in Indian Wells.

Thrilling Victories Mark Sub-Junior & Junior Squash Quarterfinals

Thrilling Victories Mark Sub-Junior & Junior Squash Quarterfinals

Rediff.com2 days ago

Shiven Agarwal and Riyansika Verma secured hard-fought victories in the quarterfinals of the Sub-Junior & Junior National Squash Championship in Jaipur on Tuesday. Agarwal won in five games in the U-17 category, while Verma also came from behind to win her U-17 match. Subhash Choudhary caused an upset in the U-19 boys' category, advancing to the semifinals.

PV Sindhu eases past Pin-chian in 39 minutes to enter French Open semifinals

PV Sindhu eases past Pin-chian in 39 minutes to enter French Open semifinals

Rediff.com6 days ago

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu secured her spot in the women's singles semifinals of the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament with a dominant straight-game victory. Meanwhile, fellow Indian Ashmita Chaliha's impressive campaign concluded in the quarterfinals after a hard-fought loss. Sindhu, the lone Indian remaining, expressed her determination to win the tournament, having learned from earlier challenges.

Wife, In-Laws Get Life Imprisonment For Man's Murder In UP

Wife, In-Laws Get Life Imprisonment For Man's Murder In UP

Rediff.com1 days ago

A court in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district has sentenced a man's wife, mother-in-law, and brother-in-law to life imprisonment for his murder. The case dates back to June 24, 2009, when the victim, Shivlal Pasi, allegedly died by consuming poison after being harassed by his in-laws. The court convicted the three based on evidence and witness statements, also imposing a fine of Rs 10,000 on each.

11-Year-Old Bodhana Sivanandan Break Judit Polgar's Record; Becomes Youngest Female International Master

11-Year-Old Bodhana Sivanandan Break Judit Polgar's Record; Becomes Youngest Female International Master

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian-origin English chess player Bodhana Sivanandan, aged 11, has achieved the title of International Master -- becoming the youngest female to do so.

India Prepares For Unfamiliar China Challenge In ACT

India Prepares For Unfamiliar China Challenge In ACT

Rediff.com1 days ago

Five-time champions India, fresh off a dominant win against Bangladesh, are set to face a youthful and unfamiliar Chinese side in their second Asian Champions Trophy round-robin match on Thursday. Coach Craig Fulton acknowledges the challenge of playing an unknown opponent, while veteran striker Mandeep Singh's hat-trick against Bangladesh signals his return to form.

Trade Shivam Dube For Hardik Pandya: Srikkanth

Trade Shivam Dube For Hardik Pandya: Srikkanth

Rediff.com6 days ago

Krishnamachari Srikkanth wants CSK to trade Shivam Dube for Hardik Pandya ahead of IPL 2027 and has suggested Chandrakant Pandit as Mumbai Indians' next coach.

Indian Kabaddi Teams Begin Asian Games Title Defence With Strong Wins

Indian Kabaddi Teams Begin Asian Games Title Defence With Strong Wins

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Defending champions Indian men's and women's kabaddi teams have made strong starts to their Asian Games campaign, securing decisive victories over Japan and Bangladesh in their respective opening matches. The men's team defeated hosts Japan 49-24, while the women's team overcame Bangladesh 42-21.

Lakshya Sen Inspires Indian Men To Asian Games Badminton Medal

Lakshya Sen Inspires Indian Men To Asian Games Badminton Medal

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

The Indian men's badminton team secured a medal at the Asian Games by defeating Japan 3-0 in the quarterfinals, highlighted by Lakshya Sen's incredible comeback victory. While the men celebrated, the women's team exited the tournament after a 1-3 loss to Japan.

India vs NZ 3rd T20I: Can Bhuvneshwar Bounce Back After Poor Start?

India vs NZ 3rd T20I: Can Bhuvneshwar Bounce Back After Poor Start?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return to the Indian T20I squad has been challenging, with expensive spells in the first two matches against New Zealand putting his place in the playing XI under scrutiny amidst strong competition from other fast bowlers.

Suryakumar teams up with MLB stars for historic Mumbai baseball event

Suryakumar teams up with MLB stars for historic Mumbai baseball event

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian cricketers, including Suryakumar Yadav and Shardul Thakur, participated in the inaugural MLBx Mumbai 3-on-3 baseball event, teaming up with former MLB stars like Nick Swisher and Jake Arrieta to promote the sport in India.

Indian Women's Kabaddi Team Continues Winning Streak At Asian Games

Indian Women's Kabaddi Team Continues Winning Streak At Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

India's women's Kabaddi team secured a comfortable 37-23 victory over 2018 gold medallist Iran in their second group league match at the Asian Games. This follows their earlier win against Bangladesh, with their next match scheduled against Japan. The Indian women have a strong history in the event, having won three gold medals and one silver.

Indian skeet teams clinch double bronze medals at Asian Games

Indian skeet teams clinch double bronze medals at Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

India's skeet shooting teams secured two bronze medals at the Asian Games, with both the men's and women's teams reaching the podium. This achievement provided a much-needed boost to India's shooting campaign, despite individual shooters Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Raiza Dhillon narrowly missing out on individual medals, finishing fourth in their respective events.

Sheetal Devi wins second successive Asian Para Games gold in women's compound

Sheetal Devi wins second successive Asian Para Games gold in women's compound

Rediff.com7 days ago

Sheetal Devi clinched her second successive Asian Para Games gold in the women's compound individual event, overcoming a deficit to beat Singapore's Alim Nur Syahidah in a tense final in Nagoya on Thursday.

Cyclone Arnab Leaves Trail Of Destruction

Cyclone Arnab Leaves Trail Of Destruction

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Glimpses of Cyclone Arnab battering India's eastern coast, bringing heavy rain, rough seas, flooding and widespread damage across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring regions, on October 28.

Cyclone Arnab Leaves Trail Of Destruction

Cyclone Arnab Leaves Trail Of Destruction

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Glimpses of Cyclone Arnab battering India's eastern coast, bringing heavy rain, rough seas, flooding and widespread damage across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring regions, on October 28.

Lifestyle Spending Beats SIPs For Gen Z

Lifestyle Spending Beats SIPs For Gen Z

Rediff.com1 days ago

'It is not the market that is a competitor to SIPs . It is your lifestyle.'

Indian Kabaddi Teams Maintain Unbeaten Run At Asian Games

Indian Kabaddi Teams Maintain Unbeaten Run At Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

India's men's and women's kabaddi teams continued their winning streak at the Asian Games, securing comprehensive victories against Bangladesh and Iran respectively. The women's team defeated 2018 gold medallist Iran 37-23, while the men's team beat Bangladesh 48-25, showcasing their strong performance and aiming for gold.