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T20 World Cup: Can Afghanistan recreate 2024 magic in subcontinent?

T20 World Cup: Can Afghanistan recreate 2024 magic in subcontinent?

Rediff.com   8 hours ago

Afghanistan unit will be heading into the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka with hopes of replicating their historic performance during the 2024 edition

No Indian, no Pakistani when you represent the USA: Monank Patel

No Indian, no Pakistani when you represent the USA: Monank Patel

Rediff.com   8 hours ago

USA captain Monank Patel reflects on sharing the Wankhede with Jasprit Bumrah, his move to the US, cricket's rise in America and leading a diverse team at the T20 World Cup.

'Looking forward to Sanju playing before his home crowd'

'Looking forward to Sanju playing before his home crowd'

Rediff.com   8 hours ago

Congress MP, Shashi Tharoor wished Sanju and Team India success, anticipating that the match would be a fitting climax to the series.

Sunetra Pawar elected NCP leader, to take oath at 5 pm

Sunetra Pawar elected NCP leader, to take oath at 5 pm

Rediff.com   9 hours ago

Sunetra Pawar, wife of the late Ajit Pawar, has been unanimously elected as the leader of the NCP legislature party in Maharashtra and is set to become the state's first woman Deputy Chief Minister.

Kohrra Season 2: 'It Doesn't End With A Dead Body'

Kohrra Season 2: 'It Doesn't End With A Dead Body'

Rediff.com   9 hours ago

'If you are trying to tell an authentic Punjab story, it's almost impossible that the NRI fascination or the NRI characters will not be a part of it.'

Djokovic-Alcaraz face-off as history beckons at Aus Open final!!

Djokovic-Alcaraz face-off as history beckons at Aus Open final!!

Rediff.com   9 hours ago

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz clash in the Australian Open final with history on the line as Djokovic chases a record 25th Slam and Alcaraz eyes a career Grand Slam.

6 Facts About The Budget You Didn't Know

6 Facts About The Budget You Didn't Know

Rediff.com   9 hours ago

With the Union Budget 2026, India's 74th, fast approaching, all eyes are once again on New Delhi's North Block as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is preparing to table it on February 1, 2026, marking her ninth Budget presentation in a row.

Budget Day Sari: 8 Times Nirmala Sitharaman Wowed Us!

Budget Day Sari: 8 Times Nirmala Sitharaman Wowed Us!

Rediff.com   9 hours ago

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is well-known for donning saris that speak as powerfully as her budget speech. Each Budget Day, she selects a drape that pays tribute to India's amazing textile heritage and the mastery of its artisans.

'Nobody's Putting Pressure On Sunetra Pawar'

'Nobody's Putting Pressure On Sunetra Pawar'

Rediff.com   10 hours ago

'I don't know if she is doing it willingly or not, but she is respecting the sentiments of the party.'

Bajaj Auto logs best quarterly earnings in Q3

Bajaj Auto logs best quarterly earnings in Q3

Rediff.com   10 hours ago

Two-wheeler (2W) major Bajaj Auto on Friday posted its highest ever quarterly revenue and profit during the third quarter of 2025-26 (Q3FY26). Bajaj Auto's consolidated net profit for the quarter grew by 25 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 2,749 crore, with the revenue also growing 23 per cent to Rs 16,204 crore.

Epstein files: Bill Gates sought pills to treat STD

Epstein files: Bill Gates sought pills to treat STD

Rediff.com   10 hours ago

Epstein claimed this was due to the consequences of 'sex with Russian girls'.

Big blow for Australia as Cummins out of T20 World Cup

Big blow for Australia as Cummins out of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com   11 hours ago

Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup with a back injury, with left-armer Ben Dwarshuis named as his replacement.

Bowed our head, lost self-respect: Pakistan PM on loans

Bowed our head, lost self-respect: Pakistan PM on loans

Rediff.com   11 hours ago

Seeking foreign loan had forced Pakistan to 'bow' its head and make compromises at the 'cost of self-respect', Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said in a candid admission about the humiliation involved in approaching 'friendly countries' for financial aid.

U-19 WC: India eye revenge against Pakistan in Super Six

U-19 WC: India eye revenge against Pakistan in Super Six

Rediff.com   11 hours ago

India face arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-stakes U-19 World Cup Super Six clash, seeking revenge for their crushing Asia Cup final defeat in Bulawayo.

Aus Open: Fresh pair Skupski-Harrison clinch doubles crown

Aus Open: Fresh pair Skupski-Harrison clinch doubles crown

Rediff.com   12 hours ago

Neal Skupski and Christian Harrison won the Australian Open men's doubles crown, defeating Aussie wildcards Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans in straight sets in their first Grand Slam together.

Indian squash sensation Anahat Singh stuns World No. 17!

Indian squash sensation Anahat Singh stuns World No. 17!

Rediff.com   12 hours ago

Anahat Singh kept India's flag flying in Washington with a superb win over World No 17 Sara Ibrahim to make the Squash on Fire Open semis.

Anti-ICE Protests In US Cities

Anti-ICE Protests In US Cities

Rediff.com   12 hours ago

Glimpses of nationwide protests in US cities, January 30, 2026, against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and US President Donald Trump's immigration policies following the fatal shootings of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti by US federal immigration agents.

Pak skipper Salman Agha will bat at No 3 during T20 WC

Pak skipper Salman Agha will bat at No 3 during T20 WC

Rediff.com   13 hours ago

The powerful right-hander appeared in good touch at first drop against Australia in the opening T20I of their three-match series in Lahore on Thursday.

'Budget Likely To Be Non-Event For Markets'

'Budget Likely To Be Non-Event For Markets'

Rediff.com   13 hours ago

'When markets go into a budget with excessive optimism, the risk of disappointment is higher.'

Sunetra Pawar set to become Maha's first woman deputy CM

Sunetra Pawar set to become Maha's first woman deputy CM

Rediff.com   13 hours ago

Sunetra Pawar, widow of late Ajit Pawar, is set to be sworn in as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister, replacing her husband in the state cabinet. Her appointment follows a meeting of the NCP legislature wing where she is expected to be named as its leader.