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Neymar likely to return for Scotland match as Ancelotti eyes bigger picture

Neymar likely to return for Scotland match as Ancelotti eyes bigger picture

Rediff.com4 days ago

Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti says Neymar could return for Scotland game and insists the team will work on improving as the tournament progresses.

Actor Allu Arjun among 23 summoned in 'Pushpa 2' stampede death case

Actor Allu Arjun among 23 summoned in 'Pushpa 2' stampede death case

Rediff.com5 days ago

Telugu actor Allu Arjun and 22 others have been summoned by a Hyderabad court to appear on June 22 in connection with the death of a woman during a stampede at the 'Pushpa 2' premiere.

Expedite lawyer's voter list appeal, SC tells WB tribunal

Expedite lawyer's voter list appeal, SC tells WB tribunal

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Supreme Court has directed an appellate tribunal to expeditiously decide an appeal filed by a 75-year-old advocate challenging the deletion of his name from the West Bengal voters' list following a Special Intensive Revision exercise. The court noted the petitioner appeared to be a bona fide resident and requested a decision within two months.

Mahindra Racing's Nyck De Vries Climbs To Podium After Chaotic Sanya E-Prix

Mahindra Racing's Nyck De Vries Climbs To Podium After Chaotic Sanya E-Prix

Rediff.com3 days ago

Nyck de Vries of Mahindra Racing achieved a third-place finish at the Sanya E-Prix after a post-race penalty elevated him, securing valuable points for himself and the team. The race was marked by chaotic incidents, including front wing damage and a multi-car traffic jam, while his teammate Edoardo Mortara was forced to retire due to a technical issue. De Vries also set the fastest lap, contributing to Mahindra's standing in the Teams' Championship.

No pressure, learnt a lot in this series: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

No pressure, learnt a lot in this series: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com3 days ago

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi returned to his natural game to produce a match-winning performance against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla on Sunday.

Nushrratt, Bhumi, Kajol Step Out To WIN!

Nushrratt, Bhumi, Kajol Step Out To WIN!

Rediff.com7 days ago

Film folk stepped out for yet another midweek awards show in Mumbai. The eighth edition of the IWMBuzz Digital Awards was held at the JW Marriott hotel, and the red carpet fashion was very glamorous.

Gill, Kishan, Rohit, Shreyas hit personal milestones as India pile 402 vs Afghanistan

Gill, Kishan, Rohit, Shreyas hit personal milestones as India pile 402 vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com7 days ago

India produced a record-breaking batting display, piling up 402 runs against Afghanistan in the second ODI of the three-match series in Lucknow on Wednesday, in a match filled with major individual milestones.

Sooryavanshi Could Spark Test Cricket Revival, Says Srikkanth

Sooryavanshi Could Spark Test Cricket Revival, Says Srikkanth

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can revive Test cricket if nurtured properly, urging patience and warning against excessive scrutiny of the young star.

Sanchita Bashu Is Oh-So...

Sanchita Bashu Is Oh-So...

Rediff.com7 days ago

Sanchita Bashu's style has a quiet charm to it. The Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar S2 actress gravitates towards pieces that feel feminine and easy to wear but, every now and then, she slips into something bold and completely changes the mood.

Sahith Theegala In Top 10 At Cadillac Championship

Sahith Theegala In Top 10 At Cadillac Championship

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Indian-American golfer Sahith Theegala began the Cadillac Championship with a 3-under 69, placing him in the top 10, while Cameron Young leads the field with an impressive 64.

'Trump Genuinely Likes India'

'Trump Genuinely Likes India'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'The flip side of this is that he won't hesitate to call out India if he thinks its policies are hurting US economic interests or border US foreign policy goals.'

FIFA World Cup 2026: Germany eye big win against Curacao in opener

FIFA World Cup 2026: Germany eye big win against Curacao in opener

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Germany, aiming to repair its international reputation after two consecutive first-round exits, begins its World Cup campaign against minnows Curacao.

Tata Tiago EV Review: Spacious EV With 286KM Range At Just Rs 4.69 Lakhs

Tata Tiago EV Review: Spacious EV With 286KM Range At Just Rs 4.69 Lakhs

Rediff.com7 days ago

The 2026 Tata Tiago EV has faster charging, is more spacious, has more features and a lifetime battery warranty. So how is st still so affordable, wonders Rajesh Alva.

The Lifestyle Inflation Trap: Is Earning More Actually Making You Poor?

The Lifestyle Inflation Trap: Is Earning More Actually Making You Poor?

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Rising income feels like success but unchecked lifestyle inflation traps urban professionals into financing a more expensive version of living paycheck-to-paycheck -- buying material upgrades instead of true future financial freedom.

Almiron Red Card: New Rule Controversy

Almiron Red Card: New Rule Controversy

Rediff.com3 days ago

Miguel Almiron became the first player sent off at the World Cup for violating a new rule against covering mouths during confrontations. His dismissal left Paraguay with 10 men, but they still secured a 1-0 victory over Turkey, keeping their World Cup hopes alive while eliminating Turkey. The incident has sparked debate among coaches about the impact of new rules on the game's essence.

India To Host Asian Senior Fencing Championships For First Time

India To Host Asian Senior Fencing Championships For First Time

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

India is set to host the Asian Senior Fencing Championships for the first time from June 19-24 in New Delhi, featuring athletes from 34 countries, including Olympic medallists. The event is a direct qualifier for the Asian Games and offers ranking points for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with Indian Olympian Bhavani Devi leading the home challenge.

Pathan praises Shreyas Iyer's adaptability, places him among IPL's top leaders

Pathan praises Shreyas Iyer's adaptability, places him among IPL's top leaders

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has praised Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer, saying he deserves to be ranked among the best leaders in the Indian Premier League, alongside MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir.

Manika Batra calls on PM, Sports Min on 'unfair' Asiad omission

Manika Batra calls on PM, Sports Min on 'unfair' Asiad omission

Rediff.com5 days ago

Manika Batra took to X, voicing her concerns over the TTFI's decision on her non-inclusion in the Asian Games squad.

Pakistan Table Tennis Players Asked To Fund Asian Games Trip

Pakistan Table Tennis Players Asked To Fund Asian Games Trip

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Pakistan's top table tennis players are dismayed after the national federation asked them to arrange their own funds for participating in the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, citing a lack of grants from the Pakistan Sports Board.

IPL 2026 Preview: Injury-Hit Chennai Super Kings Target Top-4 Spot

IPL 2026 Preview: Injury-Hit Chennai Super Kings Target Top-4 Spot

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Chennai Super Kings, still in the hunt for a play-off berth, will look to continue their recent resilient run when they take on the already-eliminated Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2026 match on Friday.

Yuvraj Singh Named Delhi Capitals' Batting Coach

Yuvraj Singh Named Delhi Capitals' Batting Coach

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh is slated to become the batting coach for Delhi Capitals for the 2027 IPL season. This marks his first coaching assignment in the league, joining a revamped support staff under Sourav Ganguly, who will serve as Director of Cricket.

Madhoo: 'I Miss What I Do In Front Of The Camera'

Madhoo: 'I Miss What I Do In Front Of The Camera'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Once an artist, always an artist. That identity, I realised about myself only when I stopped working.'

Karnataka CM buzz intensifies as Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar to meet Cong top brass

Karnataka CM buzz intensifies as Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar to meet Cong top brass

Rediff.com26 May 2026

Speculation around leadership change and a Cabinet reshuffle has intensified after the Congress government completed three years in office on May 20.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ruben Dias backs Cristiano Ronaldo amid growing scrutiny

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ruben Dias backs Cristiano Ronaldo amid growing scrutiny

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Portugal squad are shutting out criticism of the team and captain Cristiano Ronaldo following an underwhelming draw in their World Cup opener against Democratic Republic of Congo, defender Ruben Dias said on Friday.

Gill opens up on Jaiswal's ODI future

Gill opens up on Jaiswal's ODI future

Rediff.com4 days ago

Skipper Shubman Gill on Saturday hoped that "phenomenal" Yashasvi Jaiswal will continue to churn out big performances to keep himself in contention in India's ODI scheme of things.

Shock Defeats Mark 360 One Masters Chess Tournament Start

Shock Defeats Mark 360 One Masters Chess Tournament Start

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The opening round of the Rs 35 lakh 360 One Masters Chess tournament saw several upsets, with higher-rated players, including second and third seeds, suffering defeats. While top seed GM Iniyan Pa secured a win, many Grandmasters faced unexpected challenges from lower-rated opponents and rising stars.

Shock Defeats Mark 360 One Masters Chess Tournament Start

Shock Defeats Mark 360 One Masters Chess Tournament Start

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The opening round of the Rs 35 lakh 360 One Masters Chess tournament saw several upsets, with higher-rated players, including second and third seeds, suffering defeats. While top seed GM Iniyan Pa secured a win, many Grandmasters faced unexpected challenges from lower-rated opponents and rising stars.

India's Junior Badminton Squad Aims For Glory In Japan

India's Junior Badminton Squad Aims For Glory In Japan

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

All India junior ranking medallists Tanvi Patri and Abhinav Garg will spearhead the Indian contingent at the Badminton Asia Junior (U-19) championships in Yatsushiro, Japan, from June 26 to July 5. The Badminton Association of India (BAI) is confident of a strong performance and multiple medals from the squad, which includes direct selections and players chosen through trials.

Marc Faber: 'Indian Markets Can Go Down 20 Per Cent'

Marc Faber: 'Indian Markets Can Go Down 20 Per Cent'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'India has initiated a bear market and we will still go lower. It has nothing to do with the economy.'

Reliance succession 'almost complete' as children take charge: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance succession 'almost complete' as children take charge: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com5 days ago

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani announced that the transfer of day-to-day management responsibilities at Reliance Industries to his children, Akash, Isha, and Anant, is "almost complete," marking the final stages of a significant succession process for India's most valuable company.

Sooryavanshi's blitzkrieg fires India A to tri-nation one-day title

Sooryavanshi's blitzkrieg fires India A to tri-nation one-day title

Rediff.com3 days ago

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a breathtaking 29-ball 94 to fire India A to the tri-nation title, following a thumping 66-run victory against Sri Lanka A in the final on Sunday.

Rashid denies Rohit fifty, Jaiswal fails to impress

Rashid denies Rohit fifty, Jaiswal fails to impress

Rediff.com7 days ago

Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 48 by Rashid Khan, while Yashasvi Jaiswal's return to the ODI side ended in disappointment as he was out cheaply. Both Indian openers failed to convert their starts in the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow.

Drop Sooryavanshi!: Manjrekar

Drop Sooryavanshi!: Manjrekar

Rediff.com7 days ago

'It's not OK to get physical on the field, whatever the provocation'.

Isak-Gyokeres Strike Force Faces Tunisia's Iron Defence in World Cup Opener

Isak-Gyokeres Strike Force Faces Tunisia's Iron Defence in World Cup Opener

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Sweden's star strike partnership of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres faces a stern challenge against Tunisia's rock-solid defence as the two sides begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F campaign.

Spark Shines: Indian Trackmania Star Secures Esports World Cup Berth

Spark Shines: Indian Trackmania Star Secures Esports World Cup Berth

Rediff.com5 days ago

Kunal Upreti, known as Spark, has become India's sole Trackmania representative at the Esports World Cup 2026 after excelling in the Asia and Oceania qualifiers. He will compete for a significant prize pool, representing both India and S8UL on the global stage.

Undav double powers Germany into FIFA World Cup knockouts

Undav double powers Germany into FIFA World Cup knockouts

Rediff.com3 days ago

Germany secured a spot in the World Cup knockout stage after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against Ivory Coast.

Iran blasts US after World Cup travel request denied

Iran blasts US after World Cup travel request denied

Rediff.com5 days ago

Iran's Football Federation will lodge an official protest with FIFA after the United States reportedly denied the national team's request to travel to Los Angeles two days before their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match against Belgium, citing geopolitical tensions and previous visa issues.

India Women Eye Dominance In T20 World Cup Clash With South Africa

India Women Eye Dominance In T20 World Cup Clash With South Africa

Rediff.com4 days ago

India Women's cricket team, fresh off two commanding victories, prepares to face a strong South Africa side in a crucial ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group 1 match. The contest is expected to highlight India's powerful top order against South Africa's varied bowling, with both teams aiming to build momentum and address fielding improvements.

FIFA World Cup: Kane equals record as England edge Croatia

FIFA World Cup: Kane equals record as England edge Croatia

Rediff.com6 days ago

Harry Kane struck twice while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford delivered the knockout blows as England survived a back-and-forth battle to beat Croatia 4-2 on Wednesday and launch their World Cup campaign in a heavyweight clash that lived up to its billing.

Karandeep Kochhar To Lead Strong Indian Contingent At International Series Morocco

Karandeep Kochhar To Lead Strong Indian Contingent At International Series Morocco

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Karandeep Kochhar, in excellent form with three top-10 finishes this season, will lead a 10-member Indian contingent at the USD 2 million International Series Morocco golf tournament. He will be joined by other prominent Indian golfers including Anirban Lahiri.