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India's oldest living Test player, Gopinath passes into the ages

India's oldest living Test player, Gopinath passes into the ages

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

India's oldest Test cricketer CD Gopinath passes away at 96

'Huge expectation from Cameron Green within the IPL'

'Huge expectation from Cameron Green within the IPL'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Cameron Green has also been in focus during his stint with IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders, with Cricket Australia managing his workload due to a lower back injury.

ODI World Cup Victory Fuels India's T20 World Cup Ambitions, Says Harmanpreet Kaur

ODI World Cup Victory Fuels India's T20 World Cup Ambitions, Says Harmanpreet Kaur

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

India women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur stated that the ODI World Cup crown at home last year instilled the crucial confidence and self-belief needed to pursue more titles, including the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Hrithik Roshan Gets Ready To Storm Us With His Mess On OTT

Hrithik Roshan Gets Ready To Storm Us With His Mess On OTT

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Amazon Prime Video promises big releases coming up this year!

Joe Root, Harry Brook centuries fire England to ODI series win vs Sri Lanka

Joe Root, Harry Brook centuries fire England to ODI series win vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Contrasting centuries from Joe Root and Harry Brook powered England to a 53-run victory over Sri Lanka in Colombo on Tuesday to secure a 2-1 victory in the three-match ODI series.

Modern Relationships: 'My Husband Wants Me To Do Puja Everyday'

Modern Relationships: 'My Husband Wants Me To Do Puja Everyday'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

When Bangalore-based Arjun* agreed to an arranged marriage, he believed he had found the perfect balance between tradition and modernity. But a quiet conflict over religion at home soon began to test the relationship.

How The IPL Can Expand To 94 Games!

How The IPL Can Expand To 94 Games!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

'When we go into the next cycle of bilaterals, we will try to see whether we can get a bigger window, so we can go from 74 to 94 games.'

Athletes, students, artists asked to shield Iran's power plants

Athletes, students, artists asked to shield Iran's power plants

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Citizens in the city of Ilam formed a human chain on Tuesday to demonstrate their defiance against recent threats from US President Donald Trump.

Gurugram Police Nab Wanted ATM Thief Linked to Multiple Heists

Gurugram Police Nab Wanted ATM Thief Linked to Multiple Heists

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Gurugram police have arrested a wanted accused linked to several ATM thefts amounting to lakhs of rupees. The accused, Aashiq, is a proclaimed offender and has multiple cases registered against him.

Brendon McCullum to continue as head coach in all three formats, confirms ECB

Brendon McCullum to continue as head coach in all three formats, confirms ECB

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Brendon McCullum will continue as England's head coach in all three formats, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Monday, despite the team's lacklustre performances and lingering questions about their dressing-room culture.

Bayern Munich edge Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final first leg

Bayern Munich edge Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final first leg

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Ravi Shastri: 'After 4th 6 I Thought Let's Go For The Full Monty'

Ravi Shastri: 'After 4th 6 I Thought Let's Go For The Full Monty'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

In an era where today's cricketers seldom read reports or build personal bonds with journalists, these four belonged to a different, warmer time. They valued relationships. They acknowledged the storyteller.

Haier Launches H5E Series 4K Google TVs

Haier Launches H5E Series 4K Google TVs

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Haier's latest H5E range arrives in four sizes: 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch.

Technical Issues Hinder India's Renewable Energy Goals, Says Official

Technical Issues Hinder India's Renewable Energy Goals, Says Official

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A top government official says that while India has made significant progress in renewable energy, technical issues are hindering large-scale implementation. The government is working on solutions such as grid flexibilisation and battery storage.

After Hormuz, Iran to block Bab el-Mandeb strait? Top official drops hint

After Hormuz, Iran to block Bab el-Mandeb strait? Top official drops hint

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

A senior Iranian legislator has suggested that Tehran could further escalate pressure on its adversaries by targeting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising concerns about global supply chain vulnerabilities.

Sundar To Miss NZ T20 Series, In Doubt For World Cup

Sundar To Miss NZ T20 Series, In Doubt For World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

India all-rounder Washington Sundar was on Wednesday ruled out of the five-match T20 series against New Zealand due to a side strain.

OPPO Debuts All-New Reno 15 Series

OPPO Debuts All-New Reno 15 Series

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

OPPO has rolled out its high-end Reno 15 smartphone family, featuring three distinct variants -- the Reno 15 Pro, Reno 15 Pro Mini and regular Reno 15.

Indian Man Hurt by Shrapnel After UAE Intercepts Drone

Indian Man Hurt by Shrapnel After UAE Intercepts Drone

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

An Indian national sustained injuries from shrapnel after a drone was intercepted by the UAE's air defence system. This incident follows similar events involving injuries and fatalities to Indian nationals in the region due to intercepted missiles and drones.

Artemis II Blasts Off To The Moon

Artemis II Blasts Off To The Moon

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The mission ferries four astronauts -- NASA's Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch and Victor Glover and Canada's Jeremy Hansen -- onboard the Orion spacecraft for a 10 day lunar flyby. Unlike the Apollo missions that aimed for landing, Artemis II is focused on testing. The crew will evaluate critical systems such as life support, navigation, and communication in deep space -- essential steps before humans can return to the lunar surface.

Sourav Ganguly Biopic 'Dada' Starts Production with Rajkummar Rao as Lead

Sourav Ganguly Biopic 'Dada' Starts Production with Rajkummar Rao as Lead

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Filming has commenced on 'Dada', the biographical movie about Indian cricket legend Sourav Ganguly, with Rajkummar Rao in the lead role and Vikramaditya Motwane directing.

Ritwik Das's Stoppage-Time Goal Rescues Jamshedpur FC Against Mohun Bagan

Ritwik Das's Stoppage-Time Goal Rescues Jamshedpur FC Against Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Substitute Ritwik Das scored a dramatic stoppage-time goal as Jamshedpur FC fought back to hold Mohun Bagan to a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match, significantly diminishing Mohun Bagan's chances of winning the curtailed edition.

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals thump Mumbai Indians in rain-hit match

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals thump Mumbai Indians in rain-hit match

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive batting helped Rajasthan Royals reach 150 for 3 in a rain-curtailed IPL match.

Ranchi Police Arrest 10 in Connection with Multiple Loot Cases

Ranchi Police Arrest 10 in Connection with Multiple Loot Cases

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Police in Ranchi have arrested 10 members of a gang allegedly involved in multiple loot cases across the city. The arrests followed a tip-off and the recovery of weapons.

Sindarov Extends Lead at Chess Candidates; Praggnanandhaa Holds Nakamura

Sindarov Extends Lead at Chess Candidates; Praggnanandhaa Holds Nakamura

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Javokhir Sindarov continues his impressive run at the Candidates chess tournament, while Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa draws with Hikaru Nakamura.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODIs: Why Was Babar Azam Excluded For Bangladesh ODIs?

Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODIs: Why Was Babar Azam Excluded For Bangladesh ODIs?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Confusion surrounds Babar Azam's exclusion from the ODI series in Bangladesh, with conflicting statements from selectors, the coach, and Babar himself.

Assam Heroin Bust Sparks Northeast Drug Alarm

Assam Heroin Bust Sparks Northeast Drug Alarm

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The latest seizure adds to a series of drug hauls reported from Assam and other northeastern states in recent months, indicating the persistence of trafficking routes across the region.

India's Reliance On Strait Of Hormuz Exceeds Global Average

India's Reliance On Strait Of Hormuz Exceeds Global Average

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

'The West Asia or the Gulf crisis has shown that what we develop as national infrastructure when things are not as bad as they could be, we forget to plan for adversities.'

Amelia Kerr Slams Century As New Zealand Women Demolish South Africa In 5th T20I

Amelia Kerr Slams Century As New Zealand Women Demolish South Africa In 5th T20I

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Captain Amelia Kerr slammed a 52-ball century and claimed two wickets to power New Zealand to a thumping 92-run victory against South Africa in the fifth and final T20 International.

Chiraiya Review: Thought-Provoking Yet Inconsistent

Chiraiya Review: Thought-Provoking Yet Inconsistent

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Chiraiya could have been a powerful, hard-hitting series but it ends up feeling scattered and emotionally uneven, observes Divya Nair.

Ranchi Police Nab 15 Suspects in Looting Cases

Ranchi Police Nab 15 Suspects in Looting Cases

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Police in Ranchi, Jharkhand, have arrested 15 individuals allegedly involved in multiple looting incidents across the district. The arrests followed separate operations and the recovery of weapons and stolen goods.

IPL 2026: 'Tushar Deshpande ensured Indian selectors don't take their eyes off him'

IPL 2026: 'Tushar Deshpande ensured Indian selectors don't take their eyes off him'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Dale Steyn praises Tushar Deshpande's composure and execution in the IPL, highlighting his match-winning performance against Gujarat Titans and suggesting he should be on the national selectors' radar.

OTT Full On Entertainment This Week

OTT Full On Entertainment This Week

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Unrequited love, underdog triumph, catch all that and more on OTT this week.

'Impact Player takes a lot of the skill out of the game'

'Impact Player takes a lot of the skill out of the game'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Delhi Capitals pacer Kyle Jamieson has criticised the IPL's Impact Player rule, joining a growing number of players who believe it diminishes the skill aspect of the game.

'Dhurandhar Is Not A Ranveer Singh Film'

'Dhurandhar Is Not A Ranveer Singh Film'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The monumental box office success of the Dhurandhar franchise has been attributed to Director Aditya Dhar's creative vision, rather than lead star Ranveer Singh's appeal.

Sooryavanshi Set For Bumrah Test As Mumbai Indians Face Resurgent Royals

Sooryavanshi Set For Bumrah Test As Mumbai Indians Face Resurgent Royals

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Mumbai Indians will be looking to bounce back from their recent defeat when they face a confident Rajasthan Royals side in their upcoming IPL match. The Royals will be aiming to continue their winning streak.

West Asia War Pushes RBI into Growth-Inflation Dilemma

West Asia War Pushes RBI into Growth-Inflation Dilemma

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra is now confronting the classic growth-inflation tradeoff, a situation exacerbated by the West Asia war, which threatens to end the 'goldilocks period' of low inflation and robust growth.

Why Cricket Australia is Sticking with Local Curators for Test Pitches

Why Cricket Australia is Sticking with Local Curators for Test Pitches

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Cricket Australia has decided against centralising control over Test pitch preparation, maintaining that local curators are best suited to create unique and high-quality surfaces, despite criticism following the Ashes series.

'Thank you for every battle': Sindhu pays tribute to fierce rival Marin

'Thank you for every battle': Sindhu pays tribute to fierce rival Marin

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Taking to social media, Sindhu reflected on her long-standing rivalry and friendship with the Rio Olympics gold medallist, recalling their journey from teenage competitors to seasoned rivals on the global stage.

Experts Urge Ethical AI Governance and Indigenous Development for India

Experts Urge Ethical AI Governance and Indigenous Development for India

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Experts at a discussion in Delhi emphasised the importance of ethical governance and indigenous capability in India's pursuit of becoming a global artificial intelligence power, ensuring technology serves the public good and maintains strategic autonomy.

Why Italy risk missing third straight football World Cup

Why Italy risk missing third straight football World Cup

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Italy's consistent failure to qualify for recent World Cups stems from a deep-seated issue in nurturing young football talent, according to 2006 World Cup winners Marco Amelia and Massimo Oddo.