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Why Billionaires Are Fighting for IPL Teams

Why Billionaires Are Fighting for IPL Teams

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

The business value of the league, popularly called the IPL, surged to a record $18.5 billion last year, U.S.-based investment bank Houlihan Lokey says.

Audi Unveil F1 Debut Livery, Target Title Push by 2030

Audi Unveil F1 Debut Livery, Target Title Push by 2030

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Audi launched their debut Formula One livery, outlining a five-year plan to challenge for championships by 2030 as the former Sauber outfit begins a new era.

Grand Swiss: Leaders Nihal, Bluebaum play out draw

Grand Swiss: Leaders Nihal, Bluebaum play out draw

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Grandmaster Nihal Sarin played out a quick and effortless draw with Matthias Bluebaum of Germany to share the lead with the German on six points after the end of the eighth round of FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Friday.

14 Gorgeous Places For Lovers

14 Gorgeous Places For Lovers

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Look for love in the right places!

Spain in women's Euros semis with easy win over Swiss

Spain in women's Euros semis with easy win over Swiss

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Spain forward Athenea del Castillo came off the bench to open the scoring and Claudia Pina added a superb second as they beat hosts Switzerland 2-0 on Friday to reach the women's Euro semi-finals, where they will face France or Germany.

Vaishali wins Grand Swiss, qualifies for Candidates tournament

Vaishali wins Grand Swiss, qualifies for Candidates tournament

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

While only one place seems assured for the Indians in the men's section, there are already three in the women's category who have made it to the Candidates.

FIDE Grand Swiss: Indian GM Vaishali back in joint lead

FIDE Grand Swiss: Indian GM Vaishali back in joint lead

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Vaishali knew she had to win to remain in contention and her approach right from the start was in sync with the requirement of the tournament situation.

Federer to return to his 'Happy Slam' home at Aus Open

Federer to return to his 'Happy Slam' home at Aus Open

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

The Opening Ceremony will take place on Saturday, January 17, at Rod Laver Arena. The Australian Open main draw begins on January 18.

World Rapid chess: Erigaisi, Gukesh in lead with Carlsen

World Rapid chess: Erigaisi, Gukesh in lead with Carlsen

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Reigning classical World champion D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and world No.1 Magnus Carlsen were among the leaders after the first five rounds on the opening day of the FIDE World Rapid Championships in Doha on Thursday.

Trump unveils 'Board of Peace', India skips ceremony

Trump unveils 'Board of Peace', India skips ceremony

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

India was among the countries not present in Davos when US President Donald Trump unveiled his "Board of Peace" that seeks to work towards bringing lasting peace to Gaza and possibly resolve global conflicts. India is yet to take a call on it, people familiar with the matter said when asked about Trump's invite to PM Modi.

India yet to decide on joining Trump's Board of Peace

India yet to decide on joining Trump's Board of Peace

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

India is yet to take a call on United States President Donald Trump's invitation to be part of the 'Board of Peace' that will work towards bringing lasting peace to Gaza and possibly resolve global conflicts, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

PIX: Norway make it 3 from 3; Swiss squeeze into last 8

PIX: Norway make it 3 from 3; Swiss squeeze into last 8

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Switzerland's Riola Xhemaili scored a last-gasp goal to salvage a 1-1 draw with Finland on Thursday that sent the joyous hosts through to the quarter-finals at Euro 2025, and sends heartbroken Finland home.

New Queen Rises! Divya Deshmukh Dazzles In 2025

New Queen Rises! Divya Deshmukh Dazzles In 2025

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Divya Deshmukh not only became the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women's World Cup, she also instantly secured the prestigious Grandmaster title.

Will India continue to remain an attractive FDI destination in 2026?

Will India continue to remain an attractive FDI destination in 2026?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

FDI inflows into India are expected to register robust growth in 2026, supported by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, big-ticket investment announcements, sustained efforts to improve the ease of doing business, and a new generation of investment-linked trade pacts.

'I-League trophy given to Inter Kashi as per CAS verdict'

'I-League trophy given to Inter Kashi as per CAS verdict'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

The All-India Football Federation defended its handing over the I-League 'trophy' to Inter Kashi on Sunday, saying it did so after "due legal consultation" and as per decisions given by the Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and Swiss Federal Tribunal.

Back in rhythm, Gayatri-Treesa eye top-10 spot

Back in rhythm, Gayatri-Treesa eye top-10 spot

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Title defence in Lucknow boosts Gayatri-Treesa's push back to world top 10

Swiss Open 2025: Gayatri-Treesa duo enters Round 2

Swiss Open 2025: Gayatri-Treesa duo enters Round 2

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Treesa and Gayatri, seeded fourth, will be the lone Indian challenge left in women's doubles in Basel after Priya Konjengbam-Shruti Mishra and Varshini Viswanath Sri-Arathi Sara Sunil lost their opening-round matches.

PIX: Draws order of the day as Man Utd, Liverpool held

PIX: Draws order of the day as Man Utd, Liverpool held

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday

Where is Neeraj Chopra heading to recharge for 2026?

Where is Neeraj Chopra heading to recharge for 2026?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Neeraj Chopra spoke a bit about his hopes from the next season, his love for all things Swiss and the eager traveller in him who doesn't mind giving in to occasionally unplanned wanderlust.

Divya awarded wild card for FIDE World Cup in Goa

Divya awarded wild card for FIDE World Cup in Goa

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Divya Deshmukh has been awarded a wild card for the FIDE World Cup 2025 following a last-minute withdrawal of one of the participants.

Stop Wasting UN Time: India Hits Back At Switzerland

Stop Wasting UN Time: India Hits Back At Switzerland

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

India on Wednesday slammed Switzerland's remarks on minorities at the Human Rights Council, urging the Swiss to focus on their own issues like racism, systematic discrimination, and xenophobia instead of lecturing India.

Gukesh stunned as 14-year-old forces dramatic draw

Gukesh stunned as 14-year-old forces dramatic draw

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

In the open section, Gukesh squandered a winning position against Erdogmus and eventually had to settle for a draw in a dramatic, time-troubled encounter.

Debrunner makes history with 3rd gold at Para Worlds

Debrunner makes history with 3rd gold at Para Worlds

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

She clocked a championships record time of 3 minutes 16.81 seconds to win the 1500m T54 gold after earlier claiming the women's 5000m T54 and 800m T53 crowns.

Champions handed I-League 'trophy' after 6 months!

Champions handed I-League 'trophy' after 6 months!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Six months on, AIFF presents replica I-League trophy to Inter Kashi after CAS verdict

Chennai lad earns surprise Davis Cup call-up!

Chennai lad earns surprise Davis Cup call-up!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Davis Cup: Bold move by India, captain Rajpal fields Dhakshineswar against Switzerland

Abhimanyu Mishra, The Teen Who Shocked World Champ Gukesh

Abhimanyu Mishra, The Teen Who Shocked World Champ Gukesh

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

American Abhimanyu Mishra, 16, became the youngest-ever player in the history of chess to beat a reigning World Champion in the classical format.

Praggnanandhaa qualifies for Grand Chess Tour finale

Praggnanandhaa qualifies for Grand Chess Tour finale

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

R Praggnanandhaa sealed his spot in the Grand Chess Tour finale after finishing runner-up at the Sinquefield Cup.

China Masters: Sindhu back in form with crushing win

China Masters: Sindhu back in form with crushing win

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

PV Sindhu overcame the first-round hurdle, defeating Julie Dawall Jakobsen of Denmark in straight games

India's Chess Titans Eye World Cup Triumph

India's Chess Titans Eye World Cup Triumph

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

India hosts the event from a position of unprecedented strength with a string of titles under its belt.

US Sanctions May Not Stop Russian Oil Flow To India

US Sanctions May Not Stop Russian Oil Flow To India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Sanctioning Russian oil would have led to a sharp surge in oil prices to above $80 per barrel levels, which would impact pump prices in the US ahead of midterm elections next year.

Sindhu shocked; Prannoy, Sen advance in Hong Kong Open

Sindhu shocked; Prannoy, Sen advance in Hong Kong Open

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

P V Sindhu bowed out, while H S Prannoy and Lakshya Sen scored hard-fought wins to advance in the Hong Kong Open Super 500 tournament.

'Swiss challenge' ruled out in airport PPP project

'Swiss challenge' ruled out in airport PPP project

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

Private airport developers under the public-private partnership model will not be able to get additional contracts in and around the airport that are part of the original project by merely matching the lowest bidder without participating in the bidding process.

When Romance Meets The Rulebook: How Cos Deal With Workplace Relationships

When Romance Meets The Rulebook: How Cos Deal With Workplace Relationships

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Romance may be personal, but when it enters the workplace, particularly in reporting hierarchies, it becomes a matter of governance.

Sinquefield Cup: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa aim for podium

Sinquefield Cup: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa aim for podium

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Without Carlsen, the GCT was announced and this is the culmination point wherein the players would qualify for the grand finale slated later this year.

Neeraj vs Peters vs Weber: Javelin giants clash in Zurich

Neeraj vs Peters vs Weber: Javelin giants clash in Zurich

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Chopra qualified for this year's DL Final in fourth place after competing in two of the four qualifying legs.

Is Abhimanyu Mishra The Next Bobby Fischer?

Is Abhimanyu Mishra The Next Bobby Fischer?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'He was like a sponge. He soaked up everything we taught him -- and when it came time to play, he'd squeeze out exactly what was needed on the board during tournaments.'

Women's Euro '25 PIX: Norway, Finland make winning start

Women's Euro '25 PIX: Norway, Finland make winning start

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Images from the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Group A action in Switzerland on Wednesday.

Swiss court sentences Hindujas to jail, family files appeal

Swiss court sentences Hindujas to jail, family files appeal

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Britain's wealthiest family, the Hindujas, have said they were 'appalled' by a Swiss court's ruling of jail terms for some members and have filed an appeal in a higher court challenging the verdict finding them guilty of exploiting vulnerable domestic workers from India at their villa in Geneva.

Maruti Victoris: All-Rounder SUV With An Edge

Maruti Victoris: All-Rounder SUV With An Edge

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

In terms of safety, the Victoris has scored 5 stars in both GNCAP and BNCAP tests and that's a first for Maruti, observes Somnath Chatterjee.

Vinesh Phogat didn't want to challenge CAS verdict: Salve

Vinesh Phogat didn't want to challenge CAS verdict: Salve

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Vinesh Phogat didn't want to challenge the Court of Arbitration for Sport's decision which upheld her disqualification from the final, said senior lawyer Harish Salve.