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Rudd blown away by little known Blockx; Milestone for Zverev

Rudd blown away by little known Blockx; Milestone for Zverev

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Blockx converts late Madrid call-up into breakthrough semi-final run even as Zeverev joins Federer, Nadal in elite list.

Why SAI Suspended Boxing Camp And What Happens Next

Why SAI Suspended Boxing Camp And What Happens Next

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has suspended a boxing assessment camp in Patiala due to irregularities in the selection process, demanding transparency and fairness from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).

Praggnanandhaa Holds Keymer, Stays In Joint Lead At Super Chess Classic

Praggnanandhaa Holds Keymer, Stays In Joint Lead At Super Chess Classic

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew with Vincent Keymer in the third round of the Super Chess Classic, maintaining his position as joint leader alongside four other players.

Rahul on impact of fatherhood: 'I don't overthink anymore'

Rahul on impact of fatherhood: 'I don't overthink anymore'

Rediff.com5 May 2026

KL Rahul says fatherhood has transformed his mindset, bringing calm and clarity to his cricket while helping him manage pressure and rediscover joy in the game.

BJP Accuses AAP Of Bengal-Like Tactics In Punjab

BJP Accuses AAP Of Bengal-Like Tactics In Punjab

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar has accused the Aam Aadmi Party of orchestrating attacks on BJP offices in the state, demanding action against those responsible and warning against creating 'Bengal-like conditions' in Punjab.

Prince Yadav reveals real feeling after Kohli wicket

Prince Yadav reveals real feeling after Kohli wicket

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Prince Yadav stated that dismissing Virat Kohli for a duck was a special moment, but stressed that Lucknow Super Giants' victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru mattered more to him than the individual achievement.

'My Father-In-Law's Death Saved Our Marriage'

'My Father-In-Law's Death Saved Our Marriage'

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Chitra tells us how her strained relationship with her husband and mother-in-law gradually improved after her father-in-law passed away.

Vijay's Election Triumph Set To Revive Jana Nayagan Release

Vijay's Election Triumph Set To Revive Jana Nayagan Release

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Vijay's electoral triumph in Tamil Nadu is poised to dramatically revive the fortunes of his much-anticipated final film, Jana Nayagan, which has been plagued by release delays, censorship battles, and a cancelled streaming deal.

Sreejesh's Exit As Junior Hockey Coach: What Went Wrong?

Sreejesh's Exit As Junior Hockey Coach: What Went Wrong?

Rediff.com14 May 2026

P R Sreejesh's tenure as India's junior men's hockey coach ended after 17 months, sparking controversy over the reasons for his departure and the appointment of a foreign coach.

Defence Stocks Soar on Geopolitical Tensions, Indigenisation Push

Defence Stocks Soar on Geopolitical Tensions, Indigenisation Push

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Indian defence stocks have seen an average year-on-year gain of 67 per cent, driven by renewed interest following 'Operation Sindoor' and a broader increase in global geopolitical tensions, with the combined market capitalisation of 18 firms increasing by approximately 2.3 trillion.

Bhatia closer to Top-10 at Truist, as McIlroy chases Im

Bhatia closer to Top-10 at Truist, as McIlroy chases Im

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Indian-American golfer Akshay Bhatia moved closer to a top-10 placement, while Rory McIlroy began his chase of the leaders at the Truist Championship.

Yuvraj Sandhu Finishes At T-46 In Catalunya Championship

Yuvraj Sandhu Finishes At T-46 In Catalunya Championship

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Yuvraj Sandhu finished the third round of the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship with an even par 72, placing him at T-46. Despite a strong start, a double bogey and a late bogey impacted his position on the leaderboard.

IPL 2026: KKR Fight To Live Another Day

IPL 2026: KKR Fight To Live Another Day

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Sunil Narine, Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Cameron Green powered Kolkata Knight Riders to a win over Gujarat Titans, keeping KKR firmly alive in the IPL 2026 playoff race with their fifth victory in six games.

IPL 2026: How Sunrisers Hyderabad Outsmarted Punjab Kings' Batters

IPL 2026: How Sunrisers Hyderabad Outsmarted Punjab Kings' Batters

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad assistant coach James Franklin discusses the team's strategy to counter aggressive batting in the IPL, highlighting Pat Cummins' plan against Priyansh Arya. He also praises the contributions of other bowlers and all-rounders.

Diksha Dagar Jumps Up Leaderboard at NSW Open

Diksha Dagar Jumps Up Leaderboard at NSW Open

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Diksha Dagar of India recovered from a poor first round to climb to tied 26th place at the Ford Women's NSW Open, while Hannah Reeves leads the tournament.

How Akeal Hosein's strategy removed Rahul, stalled DC

How Akeal Hosein's strategy removed Rahul, stalled DC

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Akeal Hosein explains his strategy to dismiss KL Rahul and highlights powerplay discipline as Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League.

ISL: Inter Kashi stun Bagan with defensive masterclass

ISL: Inter Kashi stun Bagan with defensive masterclass

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Mohun Bagan Super Giant were held to a goalless draw by Inter Kashi in their Indian Super League clash, despite dominating possession.

How Theegala's Composure Keeps Him In PGA Championship Hunt

How Theegala's Composure Keeps Him In PGA Championship Hunt

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Sahith Theegala, an Indian-American golfer, delivered a composed performance at the PGA Championship, positioning himself as a strong contender. His round stood out amidst challenging conditions, while other notable players faced difficulties. Four players of Indian heritage are competing in the same major for the first time.

IPL 2026: Why Did CSK Drop Hosein Against LSG?

IPL 2026: Why Did CSK Drop Hosein Against LSG?

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Chennai Super Kings suffered a damaging defeat to Lucknow Super Giants as Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran and Akash Singh exposed tactical flaws and pushed CSK to the brink of IPL 2026 playoff elimination.

What Satya Nadella's Leadership Style Teaches Us

What Satya Nadella's Leadership Style Teaches Us

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A leader can spend authority on themselves -- on appearing decisive, on appearing in control, on appearing irreplaceable. Or they can spend it on the people around them -- on giving them the ball back, on creating conditions in which other people's confidence and capability can grow. Over a long enough horizon, the second compounds in a way the first never does. And that's exactly what Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has done.

How BBMB Is Meeting Water And Power Needs Of Partner States

How BBMB Is Meeting Water And Power Needs Of Partner States

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has lauded the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) for its effective management of water and power resources, catering to the needs of partner states. The event marked 50 years of the BBMB.

IPL 2026: Aakash Chopra hails Marsh's power show

IPL 2026: Aakash Chopra hails Marsh's power show

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Former India opener Aakash Chopra has praised Mitchell Marsh's explosive batting after his match-winning century helped Lucknow Super Giants defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a high-scoring IPL clash.

Box Office: The Kerala Story 2 Does Fairly Well

Box Office: The Kerala Story 2 Does Fairly Well

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

If The Kerala Story 2 manages even decent collections now, profits will start coming in from the second week itself.

Karuppu Review: Suriya's 'God Mode' Weakens This Fantasy Entertainer

Karuppu Review: Suriya's 'God Mode' Weakens This Fantasy Entertainer

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Karuppu begins with a striking idea of God battling a broken justice system, only to turn into a routine Suriya mass spectacle.

Defensive Errors Cost India In U-17 Asian Cup Loss

Defensive Errors Cost India In U-17 Asian Cup Loss

Rediff.com6 May 2026

India's Under-17 AFC Asian Cup campaign began with a 0-4 defeat to Australia, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities and missed opportunities.

Punjab Kings Not Planning Major Changes Despite Recent Losses

Punjab Kings Not Planning Major Changes Despite Recent Losses

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Punjab Kings' spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has stated that the team will not be making significant changes despite a recent slump in form, attributing the losses to poor catching at crucial moments.

TMC's 'Pushpa' Jahangir withdraws from May 21 repoll after 'CM's promise'

TMC's 'Pushpa' Jahangir withdraws from May 21 repoll after 'CM's promise'

Rediff.com19 May 2026

TMC's Falta candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew from the May 21 re-election, citing Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's promise of a special development package for the area.

After 18 years, it hurts! Venugopal Rao on DC's unfulfilled IPL title dream

After 18 years, it hurts! Venugopal Rao on DC's unfulfilled IPL title dream

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket, Venugopal Rao, acknowledges the team's failure to secure an IPL title in 18 years, attributing it to inconsistent performances across various departments and a failure to seize crucial moments in matches.

Gandhis, Congress And The Kaikeyi Principle

Gandhis, Congress And The Kaikeyi Principle

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The Gandhis have served both the Congress and India. But it has been 12 years since the 2014 verdict, and the returns have been diminishing. It is time for them to step aside, let the party find its own footing, and allow someone else to make the hard calls. That is what the Congress needs. And frankly, it is what India needs too, points out Harishchandra.

India Face Uphill Task After France Lead In Thomas Cup

India Face Uphill Task After France Lead In Thomas Cup

Rediff.com2 May 2026

India face a tough challenge in the Thomas Cup semifinal as France take a 2-0 lead, with Kidambi Srikanth losing to Alex Lanier and Ayush Shetty falling to Christo Popov.

Tax changes sweeten the deal, making share buybacks attractive for Indian companies

Tax changes sweeten the deal, making share buybacks attractive for Indian companies

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Indian companies are increasingly turning to share buybacks as a preferred payout strategy, driven by recent tax framework changes that make them more tax-efficient for non-promoter shareholders and a fall in stock prices.

Indian Super League: Samperio's brace leads NorthEast United to victory over Chennaiyin FC

Indian Super League: Samperio's brace leads NorthEast United to victory over Chennaiyin FC

Rediff.com10 May 2026

NorthEast United FC delivered a commanding performance to register a 4-1 victory against Chennaiyin FC in their Indian Super League match, with Jairo Samperio scoring a brace.

IPL 2026, PBKS vs RCB: All-round RCB Thump PBKS To Seal Play-Offs Spot

IPL 2026, PBKS vs RCB: All-round RCB Thump PBKS To Seal Play-Offs Spot

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Venkatesh Iyer's explosive innings of 73 not out off 40 balls propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a formidable 222 for four against Punjab Kings in their IPL match. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal also made significant contributions.

The Swanand Kirkire Podcast: The Bawra Mann From Indore To Bollywood

The Swanand Kirkire Podcast: The Bawra Mann From Indore To Bollywood

Rediff.com12 May 2026

From selling vacuum cleaners to Bollywood's poetic soul, Swanand Kirkire reveals the grit, heartbreaks, and coincidences behind his most iconic songs and life's journey.

IPL 2026 Orange Cap race: Abhishek Sharma will have the best chance, says Graeme Smith

IPL 2026 Orange Cap race: Abhishek Sharma will have the best chance, says Graeme Smith

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has backed Abhishek Sharma to finish as the top run-scorer in the ongoing IPL 2026 season ahead of his Sunrisers Hyderabad teammate Heinrich Klaasen.

India Secure Dominant Victory Over Macau In Ice Hockey Asia Cup

India Secure Dominant Victory Over Macau In Ice Hockey Asia Cup

Rediff.com1 May 2026

India defeated Macau 8-1 in the U-18 Ice Hockey Asia Cup, with captain Gurtej Singh Bhatti scoring four goals in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

2026 will be a historic, landmark year for China-US ties, Xi tells Trump

2026 will be a historic, landmark year for China-US ties, Xi tells Trump

Rediff.com14 May 2026

US President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss trade, technology, Taiwan, and the Iran war. Xi Jinping said that 2026 will be a 'historic, landmark year' for China-US relations.

The Significance Of Rajnath Singh's Vietnam Visit

The Significance Of Rajnath Singh's Vietnam Visit

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Vietnam is an emerging regional power and a closer relationship with Hanoi is closely aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Act East Policy, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Gujarat Titans a 'destructive bowling side with many apex predators'

Gujarat Titans a 'destructive bowling side with many apex predators'

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Gujarat Titans' batting coach Matthew Hayden believes the team has a destructive bowling attack and top-order batsmen, contributing to their recent success in the Indian Premier League.

IPL 2026: Gill, Rashid dazzle as Titans register dominant win over Royals

IPL 2026: Gill, Rashid dazzle as Titans register dominant win over Royals

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Shubman Gill's explosive 84 and Sai Sudharsan's fluent 55 powered Gujarat Titans to a formidable 229/4 against Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match. Gill's innings, marked by elegant strokeplay and aggressive intent, set the stage for Gujarat's dominance.