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Manpreet rubbishes axing rumours, says he sought rest

Manpreet rubbishes axing rumours, says he sought rest

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Former India hockey captain Manpreet Singh on Friday said he had sought some time away from the sport to rest and spend time with family, dismissing speculation that he was dropped on disciplinary grounds.

WATCH: Sunny Leone's Manic Laugh in Kennedy

WATCH: Sunny Leone's Manic Laugh in Kennedy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Sunny Leone's Kennedy, directed by Anurag Kashyap, releases on February 20.

Harry Brook admits lying after NZ nightclub incident

Harry Brook admits lying after NZ nightclub incident

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

England white-ball captain Harry Brook says he lied about being alone during a New Zealand nightclub incident to protect teammates and is learning from the episode.

T20 World Cup: 'Fearless Abhishek Amazing To Watch'

T20 World Cup: 'Fearless Abhishek Amazing To Watch'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Abhishek Sharma has proved to be unstoppable with the bat for India in T20 Internationals, hitting 1297 runs in 33 matches at a strike rate of 194.74.

Nitish Kumar lauds Bihar prodigy Sooryavanshi after U19 WC

Nitish Kumar lauds Bihar prodigy Sooryavanshi after U19 WC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar praised 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his record-breaking 175 powered India to the 2026 ICC Under-19 World Cup title.

Google reveals most-searched IPL team in 2025

Google reveals most-searched IPL team in 2025

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Punjab Kings emerge as most-searched IPL team on Google in 2025

Work smart, not hard is Oman all-rounder Nadeem's mantra

Work smart, not hard is Oman all-rounder Nadeem's mantra

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Oman all-rounder Mohammad Nadeem will be the tournament's second-oldest player behind teammate Aamir Kaleem.

India tipped to win T20 World Cup... but Dravid cautious

India tipped to win T20 World Cup... but Dravid cautious

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

As India aim to defend their T20 World Cup title, former India coach Rahul Dravid says they start as favourites but knockout cricket leaves no room for error.

How Modi Steered India-US Ties Back On Track

How Modi Steered India-US Ties Back On Track

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stayed calm, avoided public confrontation, and focused on India's long-term interests to steady ties with the United States.

'Devastating': Afghanistan coach reacts after Super Over heartbreak

'Devastating': Afghanistan coach reacts after Super Over heartbreak

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott called the heartbreaking two-Super Over loss to South Africa "devastating", admitting his side were undone by the Proteas' superior fielding in a T20 World Cup thriller that slipped away at the very end

T20 WC: Gambhir hails Surya's masterclass after USA scare

T20 WC: Gambhir hails Surya's masterclass after USA scare

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Gautam Gambhir praised Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 84 as a 'masterclass' after India beat the USA by 29 runs in their opening T20 World Cup 2026 match at Wankhede.

India boycott row: BCB chief in Lahore as ICC, PCB confer

India boycott row: BCB chief in Lahore as ICC, PCB confer

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Amin ul Islam has arrived in Lahore ahead of a virtual meeting involving the PCB and ICC, amid efforts to resolve the standoff over Pakistan's proposed boycott of its T20 World Cup match against India.

Kuki groups warn their MLAs against joining Manipur govt

Kuki groups warn their MLAs against joining Manipur govt

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Several Kuki groups in Manipur have warned their community legislators against participating in government formation, leading to protests and calls for shutdowns. The move comes after months of ethnic violence in the state.

Firing at Rohit Shetty's home: 4 held in Pune; Bishnoi gang link probed

Firing at Rohit Shetty's home: 4 held in Pune; Bishnoi gang link probed

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Heavy security was deployed outside the building and the forensic science team also reached the spot to collect evidence, the official said.

Bangladesh to hold crucial general elections on Thursday

Bangladesh to hold crucial general elections on Thursday

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Bangladesh is set to hold parliamentary elections with unprecedented security measures in place, following a period of interim governance and political changes.

Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya key for India in T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma

Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya key for India in T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Former captain Rohit Sharma highlighted Arshdeep Singh's effectiveness with the new ball and in the death overs.

Meghalaya Blast Exposes Dangers Of Rat-Hole Mining

Meghalaya Blast Exposes Dangers Of Rat-Hole Mining

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

The human cost of rat-hole mining falls disproportionately on migrant labourers.

T20WC: Kiwis out to tighten grip atop Group D vs UAE

T20WC: Kiwis out to tighten grip atop Group D vs UAE

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

New Zealand aims to solidify their Group D lead with a victory against the United Arab Emirates in their T20 World Cup match, following a win against Afghanistan. The Kiwis will look for strong performances from Finn Allen and Rachin Ravindra, while the UAE seeks to gain experience against a top team.

Barcelona blank Mallorca to extend LaLiga lead

Barcelona blank Mallorca to extend LaLiga lead

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Barcelona outclassed Mallorca 3-0 at home on Saturday to increase their lead at the top of the LaLiga standings.

Davis Cup: Dhakshineswar wins decider, India shock Netherlands

Davis Cup: Dhakshineswar wins decider, India shock Netherlands

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Dhakshineswar Suresh wins fifth rubber against Guy De Oden to lead India to 3-2 win over higher-ranked Netherlands in Davis Cup Qualifiers.

Coast Guard busts international oil smuggling racket; seizes 3 vessels

Coast Guard busts international oil smuggling racket; seizes 3 vessels

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

The Indian Coast Guard intercepted three vessels involved in an international oil smuggling syndicate operating in international waters near Mumbai, uncovering a sophisticated operation that evaded customs duties.

T20 World Cup: 'Nepal pushed us to the edge'

T20 World Cup: 'Nepal pushed us to the edge'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

England narrowly defeated Nepal in their T20 World Cup opener after a spirited performance from the Nepal team, with England's Harry Brook expressing surprise at Nepal's aggressive approach against Adil Rashid.

Good news for India! Tilak Varma regains match fitness

Good news for India! Tilak Varma regains match fitness

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Tilak Varma set to be cleared by CoE, will join Indian team on Feb 3 in Mumbai

T20 World Cup: Bennett, pacers help Zimbabwe rout Oman

T20 World Cup: Bennett, pacers help Zimbabwe rout Oman

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Bennet, bowlers power Zimbabwe to eight-wicket win over Oman

T20 World Cup: PCB will follow Pakistan government decision on India boycott

T20 World Cup: PCB will follow Pakistan government decision on India boycott

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board was on Monday tight-lipped about its government's decision to boycott the T20 World Cup game against India.

949 runs! Kohli-inspired Doseja lights up Ranji

949 runs! Kohli-inspired Doseja lights up Ranji

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Delhi's Ayush Doseja aims to follow the discipline and fitness regime of India superstar Virat Kohli as the 23-year-old finished the group stage of the Ranji Trophy with the highest individual run tally.

Is Dhurandhar Worth A Watch On OTT?

Is Dhurandhar Worth A Watch On OTT?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

If we, as an audience, are mature enough to dissect facts from fiction, and propaganda from creative storytelling, the director and technical team deserve full credit for putting together an entertaining masala film that deserves a sequel, notes Divya Nair.

How This IITian Is Solving India's Clean Air Crisis

How This IITian Is Solving India's Clean Air Crisis

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Ravi Kaushik has sold 70,000 units of air filters through his start-up Airth and aims to sell 10 lakh units in the next five years.

DC face Gujarat Giants in high-stakes WPL eliminator

DC face Gujarat Giants in high-stakes WPL eliminator

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Perennial finalists Delhi Capitals take on in-form Gujarat Giants in the WPL eliminator, with a spot in the February 5 final at stake.

Dhakshineswar steps up again as India draw level in Davis Cup tie

Dhakshineswar steps up again as India draw level in Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Dhakshineswar Suresh once again rose to the occasion, outgunning Dutch number one Jesper de Jong in a battle of big servers to level the Qualifiers Round 1 tie 1-1 against the Netherlands, in Bengaluru, on Saturday.

Ishaan Tharoor among 300 staff axed by Washington Post

Ishaan Tharoor among 300 staff axed by Washington Post

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Washington Post Guild, the union for staff members, had appealed to the public to send a message to Bezos: "Enough is enough. Without the staff of The Washington Post, there is no Washington Post."

BWF downgrades Syed Modi International; India Open retains Super 750 status

BWF downgrades Syed Modi International; India Open retains Super 750 status

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The India Open retained its Super 750 status despite the organisational issues this year but the Syed Modi International was downgraded from Super 300 to Super 100 as the country saw its share of events reduced from four to two in the Badminton World Federation's revamped schedule announced on Monday.

Tendulkar gives pep talk to U-19 side ahead of Pak tie

Tendulkar gives pep talk to U-19 side ahead of Pak tie

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The India U-19 team, currently playing in the ongoing U-19 World Cup, had a virtual interaction with batting great Sachin Tendulkar ahead of their crucial Super Six clash against Pakistan.

From SKY to Rinku: How India Built Their T20 WC Team

From SKY to Rinku: How India Built Their T20 WC Team

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

As India gear up for the T20 World Cup at home, the selectors have backed a squad built on impact, and versatility.

'We feel for Bangladesh': Scotland reacts to T20 WC call-up

'We feel for Bangladesh': Scotland reacts to T20 WC call-up

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Scotland were on Saturday confirmed as replacement of Bangladesh who pulled out of the 20-team tournament citing security concerns despite the International Cricket Council (ICC) insisting that there was no threats in to their assessment.

Blow for Australia! Josh Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup

Blow for Australia! Josh Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Josh Hazlewood was ruled out of the T20 World Cup after "running out of time" to recover from a hamstring injury.

Frustrated Mbappe questions Real Madrid's desire

Frustrated Mbappe questions Real Madrid's desire

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Kylian Mbappe criticised Real Madrid's lack of hunger and consistency after their 4-2 Champions League loss to Benfica, saying champions must show desire every time as Real slipped into the playoffs.

'Play fearless': Suryakumar tells Team India

'Play fearless': Suryakumar tells Team India

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav urged his teammates to remain on the fearless on the cricket pitch.

How Resolute Surya Took The Game Away From USA

How Resolute Surya Took The Game Away From USA

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

While wickets fell in a steady procession at the other end, captain Suryakumar Yadav took it upon himself to anchor and attack and almost single-handedly hauled his side to a competitive total on a sluggish pitch.

Delhi biker death: Labourer held for not reporting fall

Delhi biker death: Labourer held for not reporting fall

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a labourer for allegedly failing to report a biker's fall into a pit in Janakpuri, which led to the biker's death. The subcontractor involved was also arrested.