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How Gaurav Gill Conquered The South India Rally

How Gaurav Gill Conquered The South India Rally

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Gaurav Gill marked his return to rally action with a dominant performance at the 49th South India Rally, showcasing his skill and precision.

Why Siddaramaiah Wants A Supreme Court Bench In South India

Why Siddaramaiah Wants A Supreme Court Bench In South India

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has called for the establishment of a Supreme Court bench in South India to improve accessibility to justice. Speaking at a conference on Artificial Intelligence in the judiciary, he also highlighted the need to address algorithmic bias and ensure judicial independence in the age of AI.

Tharoor urges BCCI to shift cricket matches to South India

Tharoor urges BCCI to shift cricket matches to South India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'We will need to review the scheduling of matches between 15 December to 15 January in north India.'

Shabnim Ismail Returns To South Africa Squad For T20 World Cup

Shabnim Ismail Returns To South Africa Squad For T20 World Cup

Rediff.com1 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.

First T20I: Wolvaardt leads South Africa to victory vs India

First T20I: Wolvaardt leads South Africa to victory vs India

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

South Africa defeated India by six wickets in the opening match of the Women's T20 series, with captain Laura Wolvaardt leading the charge. India's batting lacked momentum, and their bowling attack struggled with indiscipline, allowing South Africa to comfortably chase down the target.

Deepti Sharma's all-round show steers India to victory in 4th T20I vs South Africa

Deepti Sharma's all-round show steers India to victory in 4th T20I vs South Africa

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Deepti Sharma's stellar all-round performance, including a maiden five-wicket haul, led India to a 14-run victory over South Africa in the fourth women's T20I. Despite South Africa already securing the series, Deepti's contributions with both bat and ball proved decisive.

Shafali's fifty in vain as India lose to South Africa in 2nd T20I

Shafali's fifty in vain as India lose to South Africa in 2nd T20I

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus shone as South Africa defeated India by eight wickets in the second women's T20I, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

South Korea dump India out of Billie Jean King Cup play-off race

South Korea dump India out of Billie Jean King Cup play-off race

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Ankita Raina's defeat to Dayeon Back resulted in India's elimination from the Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs race. Despite a spirited effort from Raina, India could not secure the crucial win needed to advance.

Bengal polls: Why South Bengal's 91 seats will decide battle for Nabanna

Bengal polls: Why South Bengal's 91 seats will decide battle for Nabanna

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

In West Bengal's electoral chessboard, governments are rarely made in the hills of North Bengal or the forested region of Jangalmahal. Power is usually decided in the crowded plains of South Bengal, where elections are won less by momentum and more by mathematics.

Vaishnavi Adkar's Victory Leads India to Billie Jean King Cup Win Over South Korea

Vaishnavi Adkar's Victory Leads India to Billie Jean King Cup Win Over South Korea

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Vaishnavi Adkar's inspiring victory over Sohyun Park led India to a 2-1 win against South Korea in the Billie Jean King Cup, although the team missed out on qualifying for the World Group Play-offs.

Meet Miss South India Liz Jaimon Jacob

Meet Miss South India Liz Jaimon Jacob

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Whether she's strutting in sparkly gowns or keeping it cool in casual fits, Miss South India 2025 Liz Jaimon Jacob knows how to own every frame she's in.

India Retain Top Spot In ICC ODI Team Rankings

India Retain Top Spot In ICC ODI Team Rankings

Rediff.com2 days ago

India has retained their top position in the ICC men's ODI team rankings following the latest annual update, with Australia securing the third spot. The update impacts direct qualification for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.

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.

Kerala Secures Top Spot at South Zone Track Cycling Championship

Kerala Secures Top Spot at South Zone Track Cycling Championship

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Kerala emerged as the overall champions at the Asmita Khelo India Women's League South Zone Track Cycling Championship, held in Karyavattom, securing a total of 35 medals. Tamil Nadu finished as runners-up, followed by Karnataka and Telangana.

Vaishnavi Adkar's Victory Leads India to Billie Jean King Cup Win Over South Korea

Vaishnavi Adkar's Victory Leads India to Billie Jean King Cup Win Over South Korea

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Vaishnavi Adkar's inspiring win over Sohyun Park propelled India to a 2-1 victory against South Korea in the Billie Jean King Cup, despite Ankita Raina's earlier defeat.

How India Is Leading The Way In Health AI Benchmarking

How India Is Leading The Way In Health AI Benchmarking

Rediff.com5 days ago

India has launched an open Health AI benchmarking platform to evaluate artificial intelligence models on diverse Indian datasets before deployment at a population scale. The initiative aims to strengthen AI-driven claims management under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).

The Rediff Podcast: Andrew Holland: 'I'd Bet 80% Of My Money On India'

The Rediff Podcast: Andrew Holland: 'I'd Bet 80% Of My Money On India'

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Market maven Andrew Holland on why India missed the AI wave, why FIIs are leaving, why he personally invests in cryptocurrencies and why he's still betting big on the country.

How Cricket Strengthens India-Jamaica Relations

How Cricket Strengthens India-Jamaica Relations

Rediff.com4 May 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the unifying role of cricket between India and Jamaica, dedicating a digital scoreboard gifted by India to Sabina Park in Kingston.

India win women's recurve team gold at Archery World Cup

India win women's recurve team gold at Archery World Cup

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian women's recurve team, consisting of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, and Kumkum Mohod, secured a gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, defeating China in a tense shoot-off. This victory marks India's first World Cup women's team gold since 2021 and follows a stunning semi-final win against South Korea.

Iranian FM Araghchi arrives in India for BRICS summit; to meet Jaishankar

Iranian FM Araghchi arrives in India for BRICS summit; to meet Jaishankar

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in India for a BRICS foreign ministers' meeting, where discussions will focus on the escalating crisis in West Asia and its impact on global energy supply chains.

How AI Can Boost India's Economy By $500 Billion

How AI Can Boost India's Economy By $500 Billion

Rediff.com10 hours ago

A joint study by IBM and IndiaAI, a MeiTY initiative, indicates that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to contribute over USD 500 billion to India's economy by 2030. The report highlights the need for improved AI literacy, infrastructure, and data quality to fully realise this potential.

Guntas Kaur Sandhu To Lead India At Queen Sirikit Cup

Guntas Kaur Sandhu To Lead India At Queen Sirikit Cup

Rediff.com7 days ago

Guntas Kaur Sandhu will lead the Indian team at the Queen Sirikit Cup, a prestigious Asia-Pacific amateur team championship in Indonesia.

Deepika Kumari Leads India To Archery World Cup Gold

Deepika Kumari Leads India To Archery World Cup Gold

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian trio of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, and Kumkum Mohod secured the women's recurve team gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, defeating China in a tense shoot-off. India finished the campaign with two medals, including a bronze in the men's individual compound section.

Harmanpreet's India drops to third in ODI Rankings

Harmanpreet's India drops to third in ODI Rankings

Rediff.com1 May 2026

England have widened their lead over reigning world champions India in the latest women's ODI rankings, sitting on a clear four-point lead at No. 2, while Harmanpreet Kaur's team are third in the list. Australia remain on top of the table with 163 ranking points.

India U-17 Football Team Eye World Cup Spot

India U-17 Football Team Eye World Cup Spot

Rediff.com4 days ago

India's Under-17 men's team faces Uzbekistan in their final AFC U-17 Asian Cup group match, with a win potentially securing qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Udayan Mane Tied for Lead After Bogey-Free Start in South Africa

Udayan Mane Tied for Lead After Bogey-Free Start in South Africa

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Udayan Mane, Milind Soni and Manav Shah are tied for the lead at the IGPL Invitational South Africa after the first day. Gaganjeet Bhullar and Karandeep Kochhar are also in contention.

India Women's Cricket Team To Take Learnings From Series Defeat

India Women's Cricket Team To Take Learnings From Series Defeat

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

India women's cricket team head coach Amol Muzumdar said the team would return richer in 'learnings' despite a 1-4 defeat against South Africa women. He identified the team's inability to strike in the powerplay and lapses in finishing with the bat as key areas of concern.

IPL 2026: South African Trio Powers Delhi Capitals Back to Winning Ways

IPL 2026: South African Trio Powers Delhi Capitals Back to Winning Ways

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Delhi Capitals' South African trio of Lungi Ngidi, Tristan Stubbs and David Miller script a thrilling six-wicket win over RCB, ending their losing streak with a last-over finish.

Summer Recipe: Mayuri's Ragi Ambali

Summer Recipe: Mayuri's Ragi Ambali

Rediff.com2 days ago

A simple, humble grain-based drink, popular in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, is the secret to better digestion and sustained energy in the height of summer.

Vijay mirrors NTR feat, races to power within two years of party launch

Vijay mirrors NTR feat, races to power within two years of party launch

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Vijay's TVK party is on the verge of forming a government in Tamil Nadu, drawing parallels to NTR's earlier success in Andhra Pradesh. Both achieved electoral success shortly after forming their parties, highlighting the potential for film popularity to translate into political gains.

Stranded West Indies, South Africa players to leave India on Tuesday

Stranded West Indies, South Africa players to leave India on Tuesday

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The West Indies and South Africa cricket teams are scheduled to leave India after being stranded due to travel restrictions caused by the Middle East conflict following their T20 World Cup campaigns.

Soaring LPG Costs May Force Restaurant To Hike Prices

Soaring LPG Costs May Force Restaurant To Hike Prices

Rediff.com18 hours ago

'If 5% of the total revenue was spent on LPG (pre-war), it is now expected to double. The overall food cost in restaurants is expected to rise by 4-6%.'

IBM, Yotta Join Forces To Offer AI Platform In India

IBM, Yotta Join Forces To Offer AI Platform In India

Rediff.com6 days ago

IBM and Yotta Data Services have announced a partnership to deliver an agentic artificial intelligence (AI) platform for enterprises and government organisations in India, leveraging IBM WatsonX Orchestrate and Yotta's Shakti Cloud.

India women collapse as SA seal series 3-0

India women collapse as SA seal series 3-0

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

South Africa defeated India by nine wickets in the third women's T20 International, securing an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. Laura Wolvaardt's century led the charge, overshadowing India's highest-ever total against South Africa.

Wolvaardt shines again as SA beat India to win T20I series 4-1

Wolvaardt shines again as SA beat India to win T20I series 4-1

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

South Africa defeated India by 23 runs in the fifth T20I to win the series 4-1, with Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten 92 leading the charge. India's batting lineup struggled, failing to chase a modest target of 156.

Indian Paddlers Sweep South Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships with 13 Golds

Indian Paddlers Sweep South Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships with 13 Golds

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Indian table tennis players showcased their dominance by securing 13 gold medals at the South Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships, also qualifying for the Asian Youth Championships.

Iran seeks India's help on West Asia, flags UAE hurdle in BRICS

Iran seeks India's help on West Asia, flags UAE hurdle in BRICS

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has urged India to take the lead in bringing peace to West Asia, highlighting the UAE's role in stalling BRICS consensus on the conflict. Gharibabadi also discussed a new framework with Oman for merchant vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

BRICS meet in India from Thursday on West Asia; Iran to attend, China skips

BRICS meet in India from Thursday on West Asia; Iran to attend, China skips

Rediff.com1 days ago

The escalating crisis in West Asia and its impact on the global energy supply chain are expected to dominate deliberations at a two-day meeting of BRICS foreign ministers to be hosted by India.

India's Compound Team Shine At Archery World Cup

India's Compound Team Shine At Archery World Cup

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Former world champion Ojas Deotale led India's men's compound team to a top-10 finish in the qualification round of the Archery World Cup Stage 2, while Aditi Swami finished 13th in the women's section.

Chopra Slams India's Strategy in Defeat to South Africa

Chopra Slams India's Strategy in Defeat to South Africa

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Aakash Chopra questions India's Playing XI and Axar Patel's omission after their 76-run loss to South Africa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, raising concerns over strategy and clarity.