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Satwik-Chirag's Denmark Open run halted in semis

Satwik-Chirag's Denmark Open run halted in semis

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fell agonisingly short of a final berth, going down to Japan's Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi in their men's doubles clash at the Denmark Open Super 750, in Odense, on Saturday.

Who will make cut for World Athletics Championships?

Who will make cut for World Athletics Championships?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'We will announce the team on August 30. More confirmation has to come from World Athletics by then.'

Europa League: McGinn seals Villa win; Giroud header gives Lille victory

Europa League: McGinn seals Villa win; Giroud header gives Lille victory

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

In Lille, substitute Olivier Giroud turned the game on its head in the 80th minute.

Sheetal first woman armless archer to win Para Worlds gold

Sheetal first woman armless archer to win Para Worlds gold

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

18-year-old Indian Sheetal Devi scripted history by becoming the first woman armless archer to win World championship gold in the compound individual section.

'Harmanpreet's 171 Was The Turning Point'

'Harmanpreet's 171 Was The Turning Point'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

For spin great Neetu David it was a culmination of a lifelong dream -- to see the India women's team finally end their wait for a World title.

Gujarat police rescue woman from 'love jihad' in Assam

Gujarat police rescue woman from 'love jihad' in Assam

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Gujarat police rescued a 20-year-old woman from Assam, allegedly trapped in a 'love jihad' scheme. The woman was lured by an Assamese man and taken to Assam without her family's knowledge. Police tracked them down and reunited the woman with her family.

BCCI shuffles Test venues! Delhi misses out on SA Test

BCCI shuffles Test venues! Delhi misses out on SA Test

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

While Delhi was set to host the opening Test against South Africa from November 14-18, it will now host the second Test against West Indies starting October 10.

Ruthless England storm into FIFA 2026 World Cup

Ruthless England storm into FIFA 2026 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

England booked their place in next year's World Cup finals as captain Harry Kane scored twice in a 5-0 romp away to Latvia on Tuesday to ensure they will win qualifying Group K.

NBA stars among dozens arrested in illegal gambling probe

NBA stars among dozens arrested in illegal gambling probe

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Chauncey Billups, an NBA Hall of Fame player and head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Terry Rozier, a guard with the Miami Heat, were among more than 30 people charged on Thursday.

Wrestler Aman Sehrawat requests WFI to reconsider 1-year ban

Wrestler Aman Sehrawat requests WFI to reconsider 1-year ban

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Aman Sehrawat requested the Wrestling Federation of India to reconsider the one-year ban imposed on him for failing to make weight at the World Championships in Zagreb.

Indian on student visa 'deceitfully recruited' into Russian army: Family

Indian on student visa 'deceitfully recruited' into Russian army: Family

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

A 25-year-old Indian man who went to Russia on a student visa has allegedly been 'deceitfully' recruited into the Russian Army and pushed into the Russia-Ukraine conflict, his family claims. They are seeking the Indian government's help for his safe return.

Six Worlds, no gold... Can Deepika break the jinx?

Six Worlds, no gold... Can Deepika break the jinx?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Deepika Kumari will yet again chase an elusive World Championship medal as India are set to showcase their next generation, led by 15-year-old Gatha Khadake, at the prestigious tournament

6 Teams, 48 Archers, APL Looks To Hit Bullseye!

6 Teams, 48 Archers, APL Looks To Hit Bullseye!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Top archers to compete for six franchises; Jyoti, Deepika, Dhiraj top Indians in inaugural APL

Junior archers bag bronze at World Youth C'ships

Junior archers bag bronze at World Youth C'ships

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The World Archery Youth Championships 2025 is the 19th edition of the biennial meet that has been held since 1991. A total of 570 top youth archers from 63 countries around the world are vying for medals in Winnipeg, as per Olympics.com.

Family of missing Indian student wants her declared dead

Family of missing Indian student wants her declared dead

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

The family of missing 20-year-old Indian student Sudiksha Konanki has asked police in the Dominican Republic to declare her dead, according to US media reports. Konanki was last seen on March 6 at the Riu Republic Resort in Punta Cana town. She has gone missing while on vacation in the Dominican Republic and US federal law enforcement agencies are working with authorities in the Caribbean country in the probe into her disappearance. Despite an extensive search, her body has not been found.

PIX: Mbappe nets to send Real to top spot

PIX: Mbappe nets to send Real to top spot

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Real are on 24 points, two ahead of Barcelona and the top two will go head-to-head in next Sunday's El Clasico. Getafe are 12th in the standings on 11 points.

Trucker abduction: Khedkar's mother unleashed dogs on police team

Trucker abduction: Khedkar's mother unleashed dogs on police team

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The mother of a former IAS probationer is accused of helping suspects in a truck driver's abduction escape and unleashing dogs on police in Pune.

'Fans were great': US President Trump gets sarcastic

'Fans were great': US President Trump gets sarcastic

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Trump's return to the US Open bore an uncanny resemblance to his last trip. In 2015, Trump was booed after leaving a match between the Williams sisters, Serena and Venus.

Medals galore for India at Asian Shooting Championship

Medals galore for India at Asian Shooting Championship

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Abhinav Shaw shines as India consolidate top position in Asian Shooting Championship

Diane Keaton Had My Heart

Diane Keaton Had My Heart

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

This weekend, we lost Diane Keaton, that piece of American heart, Hollywood's darling hummingbird. Thank God she is still alive in her films. Aseem Chhabra on the Hollywood star he was in love with.

Thompson edges Lyles in Olympic final rematch

Thompson edges Lyles in Olympic final rematch

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Kishane Thompson laid down a marker ahead of next month's world championships when the Jamaican came out on top in the highly-anticipated 100 metres against Olympic champion Noah Lyles at the Silesia Diamond League meeting on Saturday.

India miss archery medal due to US visa delay

India miss archery medal due to US visa delay

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

The Indian women's compound archery team missed the season-opening World Cup Stage 1 event in the USA due to visa delays, resulting in a missed medal opportunity.

World University Games: Adkar ensures medal in tennis

World University Games: Adkar ensures medal in tennis

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

India is assured of a rare medal in tennis as Vaishnavi Adkar made it to the women's singles semifinals while most of her compatriots across disciplines failed to make a mark in the World University Games in Berlin on Tuesday.

Sreeshankar, Parul fail to make World C'ships finals

Sreeshankar, Parul fail to make World C'ships finals

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

World Championships: Long jumper Sreeshankar, steeplechaser Parul fail to qualify for finals

After scrappy win, Fulton admits India were below-par

After scrappy win, Fulton admits India were below-par

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Chief coach Craig Fulton was not fully satisfied with Indian men's hockey team's performance against lowly China in their Asia Cup opener, but stressed that the most important thing was to start with a win.

Seville upstages Olympic champion Lyles again in 100m

Seville upstages Olympic champion Lyles again in 100m

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Jamaican Oblique Seville left Olympic champion Noah Lyles trailing in his wake to win the Lausanne Diamond League 100 metres in Lausanne on Wednesday.

How India Let Sri Lanka Steal Its Tea Crown

How India Let Sri Lanka Steal Its Tea Crown

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

India, the land that gave the world Darjeeling and Assam tea, risks losing its place at the global tea table, not because of its leaves, but because of its lost opportunities, notes Kanika Datta.

We can beat anyone now, says Chirag Shetty

We can beat anyone now, says Chirag Shetty

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Chirag and his longtime partner Satwiksairaj Rankireddy won the men's doubles bronze last week

Coach Fulton hails unbeaten India after Asia Cup triumph

Coach Fulton hails unbeaten India after Asia Cup triumph

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'We have enough time to build towards Asian Games and World Cup.'

A Medal for Nanna: Satwik's Emotional Tribute

A Medal for Nanna: Satwik's Emotional Tribute

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

And beyond personal grief, Satwik's gratitude spilled outward -- to those who cheered, to those who stood by him, and to the nation itself.

Abdulla Aboobacker wins triple jump gold

Abdulla Aboobacker wins triple jump gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

The 29-year-old Indian athlete finished ahead of South Korea's Yu Gyumin and Kim Jang-woo, both Asian Championships bronze medal winners.

SKY Wouldn't Have Been So Generous In Pak Game

SKY Wouldn't Have Been So Generous In Pak Game

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'It wouldn't have happened if Salman Agha was playing on the 14th and the game is in the balance.'

Success eludes Indian swimmers at World Championships

Success eludes Indian swimmers at World Championships

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

In the men's 800m freestyle, Aryan Nehra finished 23rd, with an under par time of 8:21.30s to bring the curtains down on his campaign. Only the top eight progressed to the final.

Ayush packs off World No. 9, runs into Lakshya in QF

Ayush packs off World No. 9, runs into Lakshya in QF

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Ayush stuns Naraoka to join Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya in quarterfinals at Hong Kong Open

17-YO Lifter Koyel Sets Twin Youth World Records!

17-YO Lifter Koyel Sets Twin Youth World Records!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Indian weightlifter Koyel Bar etched her name in history by setting two new youth world records en route to winning both the youth and junior titles in the women's 53kg event at the Commonwealth Championships in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

'Every player is a potential match-winner now'

'Every player is a potential match-winner now'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana says the biggest change in the women's team since the last T20 World Cup is the belief that every player is a potential "match-winner" now, a shift driven by greater focus on fitness and preparation.

Smriti, Deepti in ICC XI; no Indian men in ODI team

Smriti, Deepti in ICC XI; no Indian men in ODI team

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The all-star team announced by the ICC features four players from Sri Lanka, three each from Pakistan and Afghanistan and one from the West Indies.

Can Jamil spark India's AFC Asian Cup dream?

Can Jamil spark India's AFC Asian Cup dream?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Jamil's first assignment in his new role will be the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup, to be held in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan starting August 29.

From Russia With Love

From Russia With Love

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Red Square and VDNKh easily rank among the most striking places I've visited -- both for their historical significance and architectural splendour.
My admiration for Russian culture, vision and ambition grew with every step as I clocked the miles, Nitin Sathe tells us after a visit to Moscow and St Petersburg.

What cricket term Modi used to describe India-UK ties?

What cricket term Modi used to describe India-UK ties?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

PM Modi uses cricketing metaphor to describe India's partnership with UK