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Karandeep Kochhar Shines with Late Birdie Streak, Finishes Fifth in International Series

Karandeep Kochhar Shines with Late Birdie Streak, Finishes Fifth in International Series

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Indian golfer Karandeep Kochhar achieved his best finish at an International Series event, securing fifth place with a strong final round performance.

Kochhar One Shot Off Lead at International Series Japan

Kochhar One Shot Off Lead at International Series Japan

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Karandeep Kochhar is one shot off the lead after a second consecutive bogey-free round at the International Series Japan. Jeev Milkha Singh also made the cut, while other Indian golfers did not.

Rishabh Pant dropped for Afghanistan ODIs, Prince Yadav gets call up

Rishabh Pant dropped for Afghanistan ODIs, Prince Yadav gets call up

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Rishabh Pant loses India Test vice-captaincy and is dropped from the ODI squad for the Afghanistan series, while KL Rahul returns as deputy and young players earn maiden call-ups.

Rishabh Pant's Role As Test Vice-Captain Under Review

Rishabh Pant's Role As Test Vice-Captain Under Review

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Indian Test team selection meeting in Guwahati will likely involve discussions about Rishabh Pant's future as vice-captain, Jasprit Bumrah's workload, and Suryakumar Yadav's form.

Bumrah, Rohit fitness headline India squad meeting

Bumrah, Rohit fitness headline India squad meeting

Rediff.com1 days ago

Selectors to consider Jasprit Bumrah's workload and Rohit Sharma's fitness when picking India's squads for the upcoming Test and ODI series against Afghanistan.

Savita Punia Back in India Women's Hockey Squad for Argentina Series

Savita Punia Back in India Women's Hockey Squad for Argentina Series

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Star goalkeeper Savita Punia returns to the Indian women's hockey team after a 10-month break, while Salima Tete misses the Argentina series due to illness. The tour serves as crucial preparation for upcoming major tournaments.

Inspector Avinash Season 2 Review: Muddled Cop Drama

Inspector Avinash Season 2 Review: Muddled Cop Drama

Rediff.com3 days ago

Randeep Hooda returns as the titular supercop in Inspector Avinash Season 2, but the series struggles to maintain narrative coherence and pacing, sighs Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Murali Sreeshankar Secures Long Jump Win in Athletics Series Comeback

Murali Sreeshankar Secures Long Jump Win in Athletics Series Comeback

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Murali Sreeshankar won the men's long jump at the Indian Athletics Series, marking a successful return after knee surgery. Other winners included Ancy Sojan in the women's long jump, Reagan Ganesh in pole vault, and Tamil Arasu in the 100m sprint.

Smriti Confident As India Gear Up For T20 World Cup Challenge

Smriti Confident As India Gear Up For T20 World Cup Challenge

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana shares insights into the Indian women's cricket team's preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup, emphasising the team's good form and hard work ahead of the tournament in England and Wales.

FIR Against Yograj Singh Over Derogatory Remarks Against Women

FIR Against Yograj Singh Over Derogatory Remarks Against Women

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former Indian cricketer and actor Yograj Singh has been booked in Chandigarh over alleged derogatory remarks against women made in a web series.

Karandeep Kochhar Shines at International Series Japan, Jeev Milkha Singh Makes Cut

Karandeep Kochhar Shines at International Series Japan, Jeev Milkha Singh Makes Cut

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Karandeep Kochhar's impressive performance at the International Series Japan sees him tied for second place, while veteran Jeev Milkha Singh makes his first Asian Tour cut since 2024.

Mushfiqur Rahim hits 14th Test ton as Bangladesh set Pakistan 437-run target

Mushfiqur Rahim hits 14th Test ton as Bangladesh set Pakistan 437-run target

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mushfiqur Rahim struck a record-breaking century as Bangladesh tightened their grip on the second Test against Pakistan in Sylhet on Monday by setting the hosts a huge target of 437 runs. Pakistan's bowling coach Umar Gul remains confident that his team can chase down the target.

Debutant shines as SA stun NZ; level series

Debutant shines as SA stun NZ; level series

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

South Africa defeated New Zealand by 19 runs in the fourth T20I to level the five-match series 2-2. Connor Esterhuizen's half-century earned him Player of the Match.

Kujur Claims 100m and 200m Titles at Indian Athletics Series

Kujur Claims 100m and 200m Titles at Indian Athletics Series

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Animesh Kujur of Odisha emerged as the star of the Indian Athletics Series, winning both the 100m and 200m races. Tajinderpal Singh Toor won the shot put, and Hima Das returned to the track after a two-year absence.

Indian Open Of Surfing Set To Boost Asian Games Prep

Indian Open Of Surfing Set To Boost Asian Games Prep

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The seventh edition of the Indian Open of Surfing will be held in Mangalore from May 29 to 31, serving as vital preparation for the country's Asian Games debut later this year.

Shyam Sunder Swami Wins Bronze in Thrilling Playoff at World Archery Para Series

Shyam Sunder Swami Wins Bronze in Thrilling Playoff at World Archery Para Series

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Shyam Sunder Swami won a bronze medal for India at the World Archery Para Series in Bangkok, defeating teammate Rakesh Kumar in a close playoff. Anjum Tanwar finished fourth in the W1 women's individual event.

Growing Talent Pool In Indian Junior Women's Hockey Praised

Growing Talent Pool In Indian Junior Women's Hockey Praised

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Indian junior women's hockey team head coach Tim White has lauded the growing talent pool in the country's age-group national pathway during his scouting visit to the ongoing India-Australia U-18 exposure series in Bhopal. White emphasised the importance of building a strong connection between the youth tiers and the senior national team, aiming to develop players ready for world-class performance.

Money Heist Season 6 Netflix: Universe Returns with Berlin Spinoff Season 2 on May 15

Money Heist Season 6 Netflix: Universe Returns with Berlin Spinoff Season 2 on May 15

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Netflix has announced the continued expansion of the globally popular Money Heist (La Casa de Papel) universe, teasing new content and confirming the franchise's future beyond its existing spin-offs and the upcoming Berlin prequel.

Dravid's disagrees with Gambhir's 'superstar culture' idea

Dravid's disagrees with Gambhir's 'superstar culture' idea

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former India coach Rahul Dravid has shared his views on Gautam Gambhir's idea of moving Indian cricket away from 'superstar culture'.

Teenage Archer Payal Nag Clinches Gold, India Dominates World Archery Para Series

Teenage Archer Payal Nag Clinches Gold, India Dominates World Archery Para Series

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Teenage quadruple amputee archer Payal Nag defeated world number one Sheetal Devi to win gold at the World Archery Para Series in Bangkok, leading India to a dominant performance with seven gold medals.

Indian Women's Football Team Gears Up for FIFA Series Semifinal Against Kenya

Indian Women's Football Team Gears Up for FIFA Series Semifinal Against Kenya

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The Indian women's football team is set to compete against Kenya in the semifinal of the FIFA Series 2026 in Nairobi, while Australia will face Malawi. The matches are scheduled for April 11, with the final and third-place play-off on April 15.

Sarah Taylor Scripts History As England Men's Test Team Fielding Coach

Sarah Taylor Scripts History As England Men's Test Team Fielding Coach

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor has been appointed as the fielding coach for the senior men's Test team for the upcoming series against New Zealand.

ISSF WC: Shapath Bharadwaj, Manisha Keer keep India in hunt

ISSF WC: Shapath Bharadwaj, Manisha Keer keep India in hunt

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Shapath Bharadwaj leads the Indian contingent with a strong performance in the men's trap event at the ISSF World Cup for Shotgun, while Manisha Keer is the top Indian in the women's trap event.

Anushka Sharma Selected for India's T20I Series Against South Africa

Anushka Sharma Selected for India's T20I Series Against South Africa

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Anushka Sharma receives her first call-up to the Indian national team for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa. The series is crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup in the UK.

Maharashtra Family Arrested For Running Burglary Ring

Maharashtra Family Arrested For Running Burglary Ring

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have arrested two men and a teenager, and detained their minor sons, for allegedly carrying out a series of house break-ins and burglaries.

Tajinderpal Singh Toor Clinches Shot Put Title

Tajinderpal Singh Toor Clinches Shot Put Title

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Tajinderpal Singh Toor won the men's shot put title at the Indian Athletics Series in Sangrur, while Annu Rani finished third in the women's javelin throw. Harjit Singh and Fatema Begam were the fastest runners.

Fit-Again Sophie Molineux To Captain Australia At Women's T20 World Cup

Fit-Again Sophie Molineux To Captain Australia At Women's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 days ago

Sophie Molineux has recovered from a back injury and will captain Australia at the women's Twenty20 World Cup in England. Australia will aim for a record-extending seventh title after losing in the semi-finals in 2024.

Dhurandhar 2 Arrives On OTT But You Can't Watch It Yet

Dhurandhar 2 Arrives On OTT But You Can't Watch It Yet

Rediff.com4 days ago

Dhurandhar 2 is finally available on OTT. But with a caveat. But for those of you living in India, here are your options for this weekend watch.

The 10 Toughest Cops On OTT

The 10 Toughest Cops On OTT

Rediff.com5 days ago

With Saif Ali Khan and Randeep Hooda donning the cop uniform on OTT this week, we take a look at 10 memorable police portrayals in Hindi OTT series over the years.

India U-18 Hockey Teams Draw, Lose Against Australia

India U-18 Hockey Teams Draw, Lose Against Australia

Rediff.com3 days ago

The India U-18 men's hockey team drew with Australia, while the women's team lost their opener in a closely contested match.

How Renuka Singh Thakur Is Planning To Get Back The 'Swing'

How Renuka Singh Thakur Is Planning To Get Back The 'Swing'

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's Renuka Singh Thakur is working to rediscover her swing bowling after a challenging tour of South Africa. She is studying old videos and focusing on fitness and skills at a training camp in Bengaluru ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup.

Hockey India Considers Life Bans Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

Hockey India Considers Life Bans Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

Rediff.com37 minutes ago

Hockey India has called an urgent executive board meeting to address a series of sexual harassment, misconduct, and indiscipline cases, considering stringent actions including life bans.

Man Arrested For Matrimonial Fraud Across Telangana And Andhra Pradesh

Man Arrested For Matrimonial Fraud Across Telangana And Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A man allegedly involved in nearly 20 criminal cases across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh relating to cheating and matrimonial fraud was arrested, police said.

Shabnim Ismail Returns To South Africa Squad For T20 World Cup

Shabnim Ismail Returns To South Africa Squad For T20 World Cup

Rediff.com7 days ago

South African pacer Shabnim Ismail reverses her international retirement to join the squad for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in the UK, bringing valuable experience to the team.

India to face Ireland in T20I series before England ODIs

India to face Ireland in T20I series before England ODIs

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

India will play two T20 Internationals in Ireland on June 26 and June 28, preceding their tour of England. The matches will be held in Belfast, marking India's return to the city since 2007.

Indian Women's Hockey Team Gears Up For Australia Tour

Indian Women's Hockey Team Gears Up For Australia Tour

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Indian women's hockey team will tour Australia for a four-match series from May 21 to June 3 as part of its preparations for next month's Nation's Cup in New Zealand, which is a pathway to the elite FIH Pro League.

Five Naxal Functionaries Surrender In Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

Five Naxal Functionaries Surrender In Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

Rediff.com3 days ago

Five Naxal functionaries, carrying a total bounty of Rs 38 lakh, surrendered in Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. Additionally, eight Maoists from Maharashtra, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh were arrested during joint operations with the CRPF.

NIT Kurukshetra Faces More Suicide Concerns

NIT Kurukshetra Faces More Suicide Concerns

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A mess employee at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra, allegedly committed suicide on campus, marking the fifth such incident in the past three months and raising concerns about the well-being of individuals at the institution.

Prajaktta Mali Takes Marathi Cinema To Cannes

Prajaktta Mali Takes Marathi Cinema To Cannes

Rediff.com1 days ago

Marathi actress Prajaktta Mali made a significant appearance at Cannes 2026 as part of a delegation to champion Marathi cinema on the global stage.

Kartavya Review: Fascinating To Phusss!

Kartavya Review: Fascinating To Phusss!

Rediff.com4 days ago

Plot loopholes, unresolved arcs and feeble explanations for cruel betrayals, Kartavya's hastily wrapped conclusions and gabby excuses makes it look like a demo reel for a OTT series