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T20 World Cup: Ngidi reveals how IPL shaped his deadly slower ball

T20 World Cup: Ngidi reveals how IPL shaped his deadly slower ball

Rediff.com1 days ago

South African bowler Lungi Ngidi attributes his T20 bowling evolution to his time in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he honed his slower ball variations.

How India-US Trade Deal Finally Shaped Up

How India-US Trade Deal Finally Shaped Up

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

The turning point came with the appointment of Sergio Gor as the US ambassador to India.

'Nothing Can Replace A Guru Or Lived Experiences That Shape An Artist's Soul'

'Nothing Can Replace A Guru Or Lived Experiences That Shape An Artist's Soul'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

'Social media and AI are tools; they can amplify, archive, and connect, but they cannot replace emotion, discipline, or the years of riyaaz that go into becoming a musician.'

How WPL Shaped Harmanpreet Kaur's Winning Mindset

How WPL Shaped Harmanpreet Kaur's Winning Mindset

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Lisa Keightley, the new coach of the Mumbai Indians, said Indian domestic players are getting the right amount of competition, which is now reflecting in their performances.

How football shaped this young Indian's hockey career

How football shaped this young Indian's hockey career

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The 21-year-old goalkeeper from Batala in Punjab has been one of India's standout performers at the ongoing FIH Junior World Cup

How astrologer dad shaped Vaishnavi's cricket dream

How astrologer dad shaped Vaishnavi's cricket dream

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Long before Vaishnavi Sharma picked up a cricket ball, she says her future as a cricketer was known to her astrologer father, Narendra Sharma.

Only 17% of boards play active role in shaping company strategy: ISB survey

Only 17% of boards play active role in shaping company strategy: ISB survey

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Only 17 per cent of boards play an active role in shaping company strategy, said a survey by the Indian School of Business (ISB). According to the survey, 83 per cent of the boards remain passive, playing no active role in the company's management.

Why Is Priyanka Being So Gloriously Eccentric?

Why Is Priyanka Being So Gloriously Eccentric?

Rediff.com12 hours ago

If you thought method acting was intense, wait till you see Priyanka Chopra's method dressing.

Rishabh Pant Finds Joy In Simple Things

Rishabh Pant Finds Joy In Simple Things

Rediff.com7 days ago

The wicket-keeper-batter has turned to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to get back in shape for the upcoming IPL.

Why Is Priyanka Chopra Carrying A Treasure Chest?

Why Is Priyanka Chopra Carrying A Treasure Chest?

Rediff.com5 days ago

Priyanka Chopra mounts her status as an icon and legend with her recent look and we can't stop staring.

First Jobs Of 9 World Leaders

First Jobs Of 9 World Leaders

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Before they commanded nations, commanded armies... or commanded headlines, these world leaders once led lives that were unexpectedly ordinary.

Salim Khan Hospitalised, Salman Visits

Salim Khan Hospitalised, Salman Visits

Rediff.com7 days ago

The reasons for Salim Khan's hospitalisation have not been revealed yet.

Macron calls for India-France push on responsible AI

Macron calls for India-France push on responsible AI

Rediff.com5 days ago

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that India and France will collaborate to develop an artificial intelligence framework that combines innovation with responsibility and technology with humanity, addressing the need for inclusive digital tools amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Democratise AI to make it a tool for inclusion: Modi

Democratise AI to make it a tool for inclusion: Modi

Rediff.com5 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of democratizing artificial intelligence to ensure its benefits reach the Global South, speaking at the India AI Impact Summit.

Bhumi, Manushi Love To Dress Like Mermaids

Bhumi, Manushi Love To Dress Like Mermaids

Rediff.com4 days ago

Move over minimalism, because we are officially welcoming mermaidcore to our shores.

End Of Bangladesh's Two Women Political Era

End Of Bangladesh's Two Women Political Era

Rediff.com5 days ago

Tarique Rahman is Bangladesh's first male prime minister in more than three decades, ending an era of female leadership that began in 1991.

J&K star Auqib Nabi not fazed by Ranji Trophy final

J&K star Auqib Nabi not fazed by Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com2 days ago

Auqib Nabi, Jammu and Kashmir's key bowler, is focused on performing well in the Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka, aiming to leverage his adaptive skills and contribute to his team's success.

Himachal Recipes: Chicken Mora, Teliya Ma

Himachal Recipes: Chicken Mora, Teliya Ma

Rediff.com7 days ago

Himachali cuisine is simple and hearty. It's seasonal and robust too, being deeply-rooted in mountain life and shaped by cold climate and slow-cooking traditions.

Asha Sharma Takes Charge Of Xbox

Asha Sharma Takes Charge Of Xbox

Rediff.com1 days ago

Microsoft on Friday named Indian-origin Asha Sharma Executive Vice President and CEO of Microsoft Gaming, handing her control of the Xbox business.

Can India Reset Ties With Bangladesh?

Can India Reset Ties With Bangladesh?

Rediff.com15 hours ago

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.

Ankur Warikoo: AI Could Be Your 'Best Friend' in the Future

Ankur Warikoo: AI Could Be Your 'Best Friend' in the Future

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Relationships do not work out because people are unpredictable. They're emotional. They are biased. An AI companion will not be any of these,' says entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo.

Kennedy Review: Sunny Leone Is Terrific!

Kennedy Review: Sunny Leone Is Terrific!

Rediff.com4 days ago

The violence in Kennedy is often unflinching and the characters offer no easy sympathy, but you stay hooked on how it all plays out. And that's when the classic Anurag Kashyap twist arrives, bringing an unexpected emotional payoff that lands just right, observes Mayur Sanap.

US visa curbs, AI surge will shape Indian IT in 2026

US visa curbs, AI surge will shape Indian IT in 2026

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

India's $280-billion IT industry heads into 2026, balancing visa-related headwinds and global trade uncertainty against its biggest-ever push into artificial intelligence and the rapid expansion of global capability centres (GCCs). Heightened scrutiny of the US H-1B visa programme - including a proposed $100,000 fee for new visas and concerns over a potential 25 per cent outsourcing tax - has complicated cross-border delivery for Indian firms, even as companies accelerate efforts to reduce reliance on onsite staffing.

9 Most Difficult Exams Across The Globe

9 Most Difficult Exams Across The Globe

Rediff.com4 days ago

Success percentage rates of some of these toughest exams in the world is in single digits

Shivamogga tense after student's murder, 7 minors held

Shivamogga tense after student's murder, 7 minors held

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A 16-year-old student's murder outside a Shivamogga school has ignited community tension, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about school violence.

Riteish Deshmukh Visits Shivneri Fort on Shivaji Jayanti

Riteish Deshmukh Visits Shivneri Fort on Shivaji Jayanti

Rediff.com5 days ago

Riteish Deshmukh commemorates Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti with a visit to Shivneri Fort, honouring Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and promoting awareness of his historical significance.

Own Goal Hands Mumbai City 1-0 Win Over Chennaiyin

Own Goal Hands Mumbai City 1-0 Win Over Chennaiyin

Rediff.com5 days ago

Mumbai City FC edged Chennaiyin FC 1-0 in their ISL opener at the Mumbai Football Arena, with an own goal by Pritam Kotal proving decisive in a tightly-contested clash.

Anthropic CEO Highlights India's Key Role in AI Governance

Anthropic CEO Highlights India's Key Role in AI Governance

Rediff.com5 days ago

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei emphasized India's crucial role in addressing the challenges posed by AI, including autonomous behavior, misuse potential, and economic displacement, during his address at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

Alanna, Khushi Get Playful With...

Alanna, Khushi Get Playful With...

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Bows have officially made a comeback and for all the right reasons. They are cute, flirty, girly and suddenly everywhere.

Recipe: Sunita's Surmai Fish Cutlets

Recipe: Sunita's Surmai Fish Cutlets

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

In Indian households, fish is usually fried or eaten with rice in a curry but this Surmai Fish Cutlet will blow your mind

Politics Amid Performance: How Cricket Shaped In 2025

Politics Amid Performance: How Cricket Shaped In 2025

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The Indian men ruled white-ball cricket, while South Africa ended decades of hurt by winning the World Test Championship at Lord's. Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lifted their maiden IPL title, though the celebrations were dimmed by a deadly stampede. Above all, it was India's women who won a billion hearts by finally adding an ICC World Cup trophy to the cabinet.

Tata Group, TCS Join Forces with OpenAI to Develop AI Infrastructure in India

Tata Group, TCS Join Forces with OpenAI to Develop AI Infrastructure in India

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Tata Group and TCS have announced a multi-dimensional partnership with OpenAI to build AI infrastructure, offer joint solutions, and train Indian youth, aiming to position India as a global AI hub.

Japan's High-Stakes Gamble In the Indo-Pacific

Japan's High-Stakes Gamble In the Indo-Pacific

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

In the Indo-Pacific's new era -- where perception shapes reality faster than treaties -- the real entrapment is not of China or the United States. It is the test Japan has set for itself -- and whether partners like India, acting as balancers rather than accelerants, can help ensure that the story ends in stability, points out Varun Arya.

First meet at Seva Teerth: Cabinet pledges citizen-centric governance

First meet at Seva Teerth: Cabinet pledges citizen-centric governance

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The Union Cabinet, meeting at the new PMO complex 'Seva Teerth', resolved to prioritize citizen empowerment and service in all its decisions, guided by the principle of 'Nagrik Devo Bhava'.

Oppo K14x To Debut In India With 6,500 mAh Battery

Oppo K14x To Debut In India With 6,500 mAh Battery

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Oppo has announced that the Oppo K14x, the newest addition to its K series, will make its India debut on February 10. The device is set to strengthen the brand's presence in the budget-friendly 5G smartphone segment.

Cybersecurity biggest risk for enterprises: Ficci-EY report

Cybersecurity biggest risk for enterprises: Ficci-EY report

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Cybersecurity breaches have emerged as the top risk shaping organisational performance, with 61 per cent of respondents identifying it as the primary risk, said a Ficci and EY report.

'AI Is Being Misused At An Alarming Pace': Soha Ali Khan

'AI Is Being Misused At An Alarming Pace': Soha Ali Khan

Rediff.com6 days ago

"It's easier, easier than ever now to impersonate someone, to create deep fakes, to manipulate images, to misuse personal data. And most women, unfortunately, we don't know how to fight back," says Soha Ali Khan.

T20 World Cup: Can India Turn Super Eight Tension Into Triumph?

T20 World Cup: Can India Turn Super Eight Tension Into Triumph?

Rediff.com2 days ago

It takes a lot of mental strength to play in front of nearly 100,000 people in Ahmedabad. Even the bravest can succumb to the tension.

Do Deewane Seher Mein: 'Love Is Rarely Loud'

Do Deewane Seher Mein: 'Love Is Rarely Loud'

Rediff.com3 days ago

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

AI summit in Delhi: Modi welcomes global leaders

AI summit in Delhi: Modi welcomes global leaders

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi champions India as a leader in the artificial intelligence revolution, emphasising the nation's ambition and responsibility at the India AI Impact Expo 2026.