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Toxic Teaser: Is This KGF 3?

Toxic Teaser: Is This KGF 3?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The teaser ends with a bang, unveiling a polished avatar of Yash that Hindi audiences may not have seen before.

The Top 25 Pan India Films In 25 Years

The Top 25 Pan India Films In 25 Years

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

This is also the time when South Indian films started doing well, commercially and critically, on a Pan-India scale.

Women's World Boxing C'ships: Preeti records sensational win

Women's World Boxing C'ships: Preeti records sensational win

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

In the ongoing Women's World Boxing Championship, Preeti, Nitu Ghanghas and Manju Bamboriya clinched thumping wins on Saturday.

Olympic heartbreak to world champ- Jaismine's epic comeback

Olympic heartbreak to world champ- Jaismine's epic comeback

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Disheartened but not broken after the Olympic loss, Jaismine returned to the Army Sports Institute (ASI) in Pune after a short break. She had made up her mind to stay in the 57kg division, a category that complemented her rangy frame and natural speed.

Dhurandhar Releases On OTT, Cut Short By 9 Minutes

Dhurandhar Releases On OTT, Cut Short By 9 Minutes

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Dhurandhar releases on Netflix on January 30.

Thailand Open Boxing: Kiran, Deepak storm into finals

Thailand Open Boxing: Kiran, Deepak storm into finals

Rediff.com30 May 2025

India's boxers Kiran and Deepak advanced to the finals of the 4th Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament.

India's Nitu, Saweety are World Boxing Champions

India's Nitu, Saweety are World Boxing Champions

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Nitu has been in supreme form throughout the tournament, winning her first three bouts by RSC (referee stops contest).

Varun Chakravarthy is a magician with the ball: Sunil Gavaskar

Varun Chakravarthy is a magician with the ball: Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Sunil Gavaskar hails Varun Chakravarthy as a 'magician' after his key wickets in India's first T20I win over New Zealand in Nagpur.

Boxing Day Test Mayhem: 20 Wickets Fall on Day 1

Boxing Day Test Mayhem: 20 Wickets Fall on Day 1

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Australia finished marginally on top at the end of a chaotic opening day of the fourth Ashes Test after an extraordinary 20 wickets fell in front of a record crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

Nikhat leads gold rush, Jaismine stuns Oly star amid BFI rift

Nikhat leads gold rush, Jaismine stuns Oly star amid BFI rift

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Indian women boxers, led by star pugilist Nikhat Zareen, lived up to their top billings to claim seven gold medals, while Hitesh Gulia and Sachin Siwach also clinched the coveted yellow metal at the World Boxing Cup Finals in Greater Noida on Thursday.

Boong, The Manipur Film That Won A BAFTA

Boong, The Manipur Film That Won A BAFTA

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

'This story has been always there since my childhood because of missing people.' 'I remember a family member who disappeared and I kept wondering what happened to him.'

Indian men boxers get new coach

Indian men boxers get new coach

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

The change at the helm comes in the wake of an underwhelming couple of years for Indian men's boxing.

Boost for boxing! LA 2028 doors open after IOC vote

Boost for boxing! LA 2028 doors open after IOC vote

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The IOC last month granted provisional recognition to World Boxing in a major step towards the sport's inclusion in the LA Games and Thursday's decision ensured the sport's Olympic presence would continue.

T20 WC: Hardik, Kishan star as India thrash Namibia

T20 WC: Hardik, Kishan star as India thrash Namibia

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

India crushed Namibia by 93 runs in the T20 World Cup, powered by Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya, but concerns remain ahead of the Pakistan clash.

Upset at Nationals: Poonam stuns defending champ Sakshi

Upset at Nationals: Poonam stuns defending champ Sakshi

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Former Youth World Championships gold medallist Poonam Poonia produced a fearless display to hand defending 54kg champion Sakshi Chaudhary a shock defeat, causing the first major upset of the National Boxing Championships in Greater Noida on Thursday.

Do Deewane Seher Mein: 'Love Is Rarely Loud'

Do Deewane Seher Mein: 'Love Is Rarely Loud'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

'Commitment isn't about grand promises; it's about showing up consistently, even when it's inconvenient.'

'We Had Unprotected Sex On Our First Night'

'We Had Unprotected Sex On Our First Night'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

For Mumbai-based Priya, arranged marriage was not a personal choice. The obligation slowly led to unprotected sex, followed by a baby and years of suppressed emotions leaving her feeling trapped in her marriage.

Can India Reset Ties With Bangladesh?

Can India Reset Ties With Bangladesh?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Sensitive issues remain. Water sharing of the Ganga and Teesta rivers. Treatment of minorities, particularly Hindus. Border management. Trade imbalances. Connectivity projects.What happens next will shape not just bilateral ties, but the balance of South Asia itself, points out Ramesh Menon.

Budget 2026: The Business Of IP Remains Unfinished

Budget 2026: The Business Of IP Remains Unfinished

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

The Union Budget backs skilling across animation, gaming and comics. But creators and studios confront a hard question: who owns what comes next?

February's OTT Line-Up: The Bluff, Kohrra, Parasakthi

February's OTT Line-Up: The Bluff, Kohrra, Parasakthi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

There's a lot of OTT entertainment in store this February. Joginder Tuteja lists the interesting line-up of movies and series coming up.

Pro boxing fuels Nishant Dev's Olympic dream

Pro boxing fuels Nishant Dev's Olympic dream

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Nishant Dev, a 2023 World Championship bronze medalist, believes his stint in professional boxing will help achieve his Olympic dream at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

'Rekha-Akshay Were Very Keen To Do Sensual Scenes'

'Rekha-Akshay Were Very Keen To Do Sensual Scenes'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

'Dilip Kumar was a dream. The only regret I have in life is that I could not give him his last hit.' 'He loved every minute that he was on the set. I had set up a particularly long shot.' 'We did a number of takes mostly because somewhere he would mess up his line.' 'Then he sat down and fired himself: "Apne aap ko actor samajhta hai! Dilip Kumar! Acting toh aati nahin tujhe".' 'He shot again and did a great job.'

All Eyes On Sunday's Clash, Not Thursday's Game

All Eyes On Sunday's Clash, Not Thursday's Game

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

In this rivalry, numbers fade and national pride takes centre stage.

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: What Went Wrong?

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: What Went Wrong?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The Learjet 45XR aircraft, which was carrying Ajit Pawar and four others from Mumbai, crashed near Baramati airport at 8.48 am on Wednesday.

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland seal 2026 World Cup spots

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland seal 2026 World Cup spots

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Spain secured their place at the 2026 World Cup after a nervy 2-2 draw with Turkey in Seville on Tuesday.

'Women Are Far More Dangerous And Cruel'

'Women Are Far More Dangerous And Cruel'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

'Women in crime can turn on and off emotions like a tap.' 'Something that comes in the way of their goals can be eliminated without a second thought.'

Champions League: Galatasaray down Juventus in a thriller; PSG edge Monaco

Champions League: Galatasaray down Juventus in a thriller; PSG edge Monaco

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Galatasaray struck twice in extra time to end 10-man Juventus' brave fightback and reach the Champions League's last 16, progressing with a 7-5 aggregate victory.

T2-0 WC: Skipping India game may hit PCB where it hurts

T2-0 WC: Skipping India game may hit PCB where it hurts

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) could face massive financial losses if the ICC's all-powerful governing board decides to penalise them for refusing to play the T20 World Cup match against India on February 15 in Colombo.

India's Tlau clinches WBC youth world boxing title

India's Tlau clinches WBC youth world boxing title

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Indian boxer Lalrinsanga Tlau defeated Ghana's Eric Quarm to claim the vacant WBC youth world super featherweight title in an eight-round contest held in Aizawl.

After weight switch, Nitu Ghanghas eyes Olympic medal

After weight switch, Nitu Ghanghas eyes Olympic medal

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

With 48kg not part of the Olympic programme, the choices were limited.

Vinicius Jr silences critics as Real Madrid rout Monaco

Vinicius Jr silences critics as Real Madrid rout Monaco

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

'The only thing I can do is on the pitch -- to give my all. I won't always be technically perfect, but I will always give 100% for the team.'

Norway rout Italy, qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Norway rout Italy, qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Norway registered a thumping 4-1 win as Italy, who have missed out on the last two editions of the World Cup, were condemned to the playoffs.

Mann Ki Baat: Make zero defect products, Modi tells industry

Mann Ki Baat: Make zero defect products, Modi tells industry

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged industry and start-ups to focus on quality and make excellence a benchmark in manufacturing. He also lauded the start-up ecosystem and greeted the nation on National Voters Day and Republic Day.

PIX: Mbappe takes Real Madrid to top; Bayern lose

PIX: Mbappe takes Real Madrid to top; Bayern lose

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Mbappe fires Real Madrid to the summit, Bayern lose at home and Dortmund stay in the title hunt.

How Ikkis Reimagines The War Hero

How Ikkis Reimagines The War Hero

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

How Ikkis Reimagines The War Hero

World Boxing C'ships: Nitu sparkles on debut to advance

World Boxing C'ships: Nitu sparkles on debut to advance

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The 21-year-old from Haryana then landed a flurry of punches in the third round as the last three minutes were closely-fought between the two. But Nitu defended tightly and looked in control to emerge victorious.

Australian Open: Djokovic sees off Sinner, sets up Alcaraz title showdown

Australian Open: Djokovic sees off Sinner, sets up Alcaraz title showdown

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Vintage Djokovic dethrones Sinner to set up Alcaraz final at Australian Open

Real Madrid edge past Rayo Vallecano; PSG, Inter Milan win

Real Madrid edge past Rayo Vallecano; PSG, Inter Milan win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A penalty from Kylian Mbappe in the 10th minute of stoppage time rescued Real Madrid, giving them an agonising 2-1 victory over local rivals Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga.

Sabalenka's cheeky victory speech sets engagement buzz

Sabalenka's cheeky victory speech sets engagement buzz

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka set social media abuzz with playful romance rumours after a cheeky remark about her boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, during her Brisbane International victory speech on Sunday.

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.