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Comeback queen Brown steals the show at Athlos meet

Comeback queen Brown steals the show at Athlos meet

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

American Brittany Brown surprised herself with the sprint double at New York's Athlos meet on Friday, as Briton Keely Hodgkinson won the 800 metres to end her injury-dented season on a high.

'We had to...': Bavuma hints at a shocking truth

'We had to...': Bavuma hints at a shocking truth

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

South African captain Temba Bavuma on Sunday said his game is built around an unshakeable defence, which stood him in good stead on a disintegrating Eden Gardens track, where 38 wickets fell inside eight sessions.

Pacers put India A in driver's seat vs SA A

Pacers put India A in driver's seat vs SA A

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Abhimanyu Easwaran made the future path all the more tough with his second duck of the match, while Sai Sudharsan concluded his lukewarm preparation for the South Africa Test series with an underwhelming 23 off 38 balls.

SMAT: Rahane, Surya dazzle in Mumbai's dominant win

SMAT: Rahane, Surya dazzle in Mumbai's dominant win

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Mumbai off to flourishing start in SMAT, beat Railways by 7 wickets

5 Mistakes Which Cost India Kolkata Test

5 Mistakes Which Cost India Kolkata Test

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

This was India's fourth defeat in the last six Tests at home and in all four Tests -- including three against New Zealand -- their batters have flopped against spin.

'Kerala Has Done Very Well In Eradicating Poverty'

'Kerala Has Done Very Well In Eradicating Poverty'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

'Poverty eradication is a continuous process. There is no full stop to it.'

Usain Bolt Inspires India's Next-Gen Sprinters!

Usain Bolt Inspires India's Next-Gen Sprinters!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

And in a once-in-a-lifetime moment, the finalists got to race and dream in front of the eight-time Olympic champion himself.

Deepinder Goyal's $25 Mn Bet On Longer Life

Deepinder Goyal's $25 Mn Bet On Longer Life

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'Our goal here is to become a small catalyst in humanity's journey of conscious evolution. To lead us into the Post-Darwin era.'

The Greatest Left-Arm Bowlers Of All Time

The Greatest Left-Arm Bowlers Of All Time

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Left-arm spinners, all-rounders, and pacers who mastered their craft and left a mark in Test cricket.

Women's WC: India crush Pakistan by 88 runs

Women's WC: India crush Pakistan by 88 runs

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

India defeated Pakistan by 88 runs in their Women's World Cup match in Colombo on Sunday.

Edwina, Oshin secure silver at Asian Youth Games

Edwina, Oshin secure silver at Asian Youth Games

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

India win four medals in athletics, hold on to fifth spot at Asian Youth Games

PIX: Jemimah slays Australia as India enter World Cup final

PIX: Jemimah slays Australia as India enter World Cup final

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues played the innings of her life, slamming a century for the ages as India pulled off a record chase to storm into the Women's World Cup final after a five-wicket victory over defending champions Australia in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

Can Harmanpreet's India repeat 2017 magic vs Australia?

Can Harmanpreet's India repeat 2017 magic vs Australia?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

India will search for a spark of magic reminiscent of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's legendary knock eight years ago as they take on the mighty Australia in the World Cup semi-final on Thursday.

Forensic student's perfect murder foiled by CCTV footage

Forensic student's perfect murder foiled by CCTV footage

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

A forensic science student's meticulously planned murder of her live-in partner, inspired by crime web series, was foiled by CCTV footage and forensic analysis.

PIX: Jadeja shines as India rout West Indies inside 3 days!

PIX: Jadeja shines as India rout West Indies inside 3 days!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

India crushed West Indies by an innings and 140 runs inside three days in the first Test to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, in Ahmedabad, on Saturday.

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Mint Road's proposals on banks' M&A funding are cautious even as entrants root for more elbow room, and weigh business models.

Next Neeraj Chopra? Murali Sreeshankar aims for track and field glory

Next Neeraj Chopra? Murali Sreeshankar aims for track and field glory

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Neeraj is one of top-five track and field athletes in world: Sreeshankar

Head Coach deconstructs SA's 'embarrassing performance'

Head Coach deconstructs SA's 'embarrassing performance'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

South Africa's two heaviest defeats have transpired when they fielded first and were accompanied by a lack of discipline as well as dropped chances.

Why Shami will relish playing Ranji at Eden Gardens

Why Shami will relish playing Ranji at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Bengal will be bolstered by the return of veteran pacer Mohammed Shami who has who has been out of India contention since the Champions Trophy.

UP govt bans caste-based rallies

UP govt bans caste-based rallies

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered the immediate removal of all caste references from police records and public notices, bans caste-based rallies, and monitors social media content promoting caste pride or hatred.

No rule for post-match handshakes, says former umpire

No rule for post-match handshakes, says former umpire

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Chaudhary lauded Andy Pycroft, describing him as a seasoned ICC elite panel referee with a stellar track record and a well-known former Zimbabwean player of high repute.

India gears up for historic World Para athletics

India gears up for historic World Para athletics

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Preparations for the World Para Athletics Championships are going as per schedule with laying of Mondo tracks in both competition venue and training area set to be completed by September 1

Women's WC: Aussie coach wary of India's batting depth

Women's WC: Aussie coach wary of India's batting depth

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Australia expecting tough contest, under no illusions given India's depth of batting: Nitschke

What are the Most Awaited IPOs of 2026?

What are the Most Awaited IPOs of 2026?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Several companies across sectors like finance, healthcare, wellness, retail technology, and asset management are bracing up to hit the D-street. With an unprecedented 1.7 lakh crore raised in 2025, the momentum is likely to sustain in 2026.

To be an all-rounder is really heartening: Sundar

To be an all-rounder is really heartening: Sundar

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The Indian team under Gautam Gambhir's coaching has been about multi-skilled cricketers, and Washington Sundar feels blessed that he is one of them.

Indian para athletes set sights on global glory

Indian para athletes set sights on global glory

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Some of the globe's best para athletes, including blade runners, prosthetic jumpers and wheelchair-bound competitors, will showcase their awe-inspiring grit and resilience on the sporting field when the biggest ever World Para Athletics Championships begins in New Delhi on Saturday.

England crush SA to kick off World Cup campaign

England crush SA to kick off World Cup campaign

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Spinners call shots as England start Women's WC campaign with 10-wicket drubbing of SA

Abhinav Bindra Named IOC's Mental Health Ambassador

Abhinav Bindra Named IOC's Mental Health Ambassador

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra has been a long-time advocate for athlete mental health.

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.'

'If Entrepreneurship Is A Marathon, Then...'

'If Entrepreneurship Is A Marathon, Then...'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'...then preparing oneself for the long haul is also essential.' 'Identifying and holding onto values gives you strength to withstand the difficulties enroute.' 'Taking care of your physical, mental, and intellectual well-being gives you the strength to stay the path.'

Tears to Triumph: Jemimah's Inspirational Story!

Tears to Triumph: Jemimah's Inspirational Story!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues rose through the ranks in Mumbai to become one of the key batters for India, but the journey wasn't easy.

PIX: Sublime Jaiswal propels India to 318 for 2 on Day 1

PIX: Sublime Jaiswal propels India to 318 for 2 on Day 1

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test between India and West Indies in New Delhi on Friday.

How to get more bang for the buck out of field agents

How to get more bang for the buck out of field agents

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Will allowing business correspondents to hawk insurance products help in reviving 5-lakh strong field agents as a viable channel?

Voter Deletions: RaGa's Charges Vs ECI Rebuttal: Who's Right?

Voter Deletions: RaGa's Charges Vs ECI Rebuttal: Who's Right?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Does voter deletion controversy expose critical gaps in ECI verification procedures and safeguards protecting electoral roll integrity?

Surya, Agha refuse to shake hands again!

Surya, Agha refuse to shake hands again!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Asia Cup: India captain Suryakumar avoids shaking hands with Pak skipper Salman once again

UP boy kills e-rickshaw driver while resisting sexual assault

UP boy kills e-rickshaw driver while resisting sexual assault

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

It was a textbook blind murder with scarce clues, no witnesses and no apparent motive.

'We can beat any team': Pakistan captain Agha warns India

'We can beat any team': Pakistan captain Agha warns India

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

If Pakistan execute their game plan and play good cricket, they can beat any team, including India in the Asia Cup, captain Salman Agha said.

Mandhana's blazing 125 can't save India in ODI decider

Mandhana's blazing 125 can't save India in ODI decider

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Smriti Mandhana's second-fastest hundred in women's ODIs went in vain as India's quest for a world-record chase in the series-deciding third game against Australia ended in a 43-run defeat, in New Delhi on Saturday.

'Compensation of athletes, IOC's main concern'

'Compensation of athletes, IOC's main concern'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Drawing comparisons with other professional sports, Moses said track and field athletes have missed out on the financial boom due to the lack of a players' union.