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Australian greats back Cameron Green for bigger role in Test batting order

Australian greats back Cameron Green for bigger role in Test batting order

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Former Australian cricketers Adam Gilchrist and Kerry O'Keeffe praised Cameron Green for his fighting century against Bangladesh in the first Test in Darwin on Sunday, despite Australia suffering a nine-wicket defeat.

Tata Sons AGM adjourned due to lack of quorum

Tata Sons AGM adjourned due to lack of quorum

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

A crucial annual general meeting (AGM) of Tata Sons, the primary holding company of the Tata conglomerate, was adjourned due to a lack of quorum, specifically the absence of representatives from the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) and Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT). The SRTT is currently under restrictions from the Maharashtra Charities Commissioner, preventing it from making major decisions or holding meetings, which impacted its ability to participate.

8 Nations With Highest Doctor-To-Population Ratios: Where Is India?

8 Nations With Highest Doctor-To-Population Ratios: Where Is India?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

How well is your country's healthcare system staffed? We compare the density of essential healthcare professionals across countries, based on figures from World Population Review.

'Eknath Shinde Was Extremely Aggressive'

'Eknath Shinde Was Extremely Aggressive'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

'I've seen a lot of meetings over the years, but this was the first time I've seen the deputy chief minister and the industries minister sit through something like this with 200 to 300 industrialists, local residents and politicians from both the ruling side and Opposition, all in the same room.'

Does GPay/PhonePe Affect CIBIL Score?

Does GPay/PhonePe Affect CIBIL Score?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

It's not about how much you earn -- it's about how you borrow and repay.

Life convict turns builder, arrested after 26 years on the run

Life convict turns builder, arrested after 26 years on the run

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

A 57-year-old life convict, Amit Yadav, who jumped interim bail in a 1995 kidnapping-for-ransom case and established a new identity as a builder in Dehradun, has been arrested after 26 years on the run.

'Ciao Capitano': Milan says goodbye to Baresi

'Ciao Capitano': Milan says goodbye to Baresi

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Fans, former teammates, and opponents gathered in Milan to bid farewell to Franco Baresi, the iconic AC Milan and Italy defender who passed away at 66. Baresi, a legendary figure in Italian football, was remembered for his illustrious 20-year career with AC Milan and his contributions to the Italian national team.

SC tells EC, states to expedite probes into poll black money

SC tells EC, states to expedite probes into poll black money

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

The Supreme Court has emphasised the need for timely investigations and conclusions of criminal cases involving illicit money in elections. Observing that black money compromises democracy and the rule of law, the court issued several directives, including reporting seizures to competent authorities within 24 hours, completing investigations within a year, and submitting quarterly status reports to the Election Commission. The ruling also mandates High Courts to designate special courts for expeditious disposal of cases against candidates and requires High Court approval for withdrawing cases.

Arteta: Arsenal 'hungry' for Community Shield against Man City

Arteta: Arsenal 'hungry' for Community Shield against Man City

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his squad's hunger and motivation to win the Community Shield against Manchester City, aiming to start the new season with a trophy after a busy recruitment period.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Crosses Rs 400 Crore In India

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Crosses Rs 400 Crore In India

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has swung into the exclusive Rs 400 crore club at the Indian box office, captivating audiences with its remarkable performance.

Recruitment exams scrapped, now Jharkhand faces another job crisis

Recruitment exams scrapped, now Jharkhand faces another job crisis

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

A tense situation prevailed at the Jharkhand secretariat on Wednesday after a large number of successful candidates, who are likely to be rendered jobless following the government's cancellation of recruitment examinations, forcibly entered the campus in defiance of a prohibitory order, an official said.

India's Hockey Coach Marijne Demands More Precision From Team

India's Hockey Coach Marijne Demands More Precision From Team

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

India's women's hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne expressed satisfaction with the team's 6-1 victory over South Africa at the FIH Women's World Cup but emphasised the need for improved precision in passing and finishing. Despite topping their group, Marijne cautioned against complacency, highlighting the upcoming crucial match against England. He also praised forward Lalremsiami, who found added motivation from her Arjuna Award nomination.

Only 9 Women CEOs, 25 Women MDs in Top 500

Only 9 Women CEOs, 25 Women MDs in Top 500

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

The top 500 listed companies had 860 women directors or board members overall.

'I Was Scammed on a Matrimonial Web Site'

'I Was Scammed on a Matrimonial Web Site'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal shares a list of dos and don'ts to stay safe while using online matrimony platforms.

Sourav Ganguly breaks silence on death threats, police investigating

Sourav Ganguly breaks silence on death threats, police investigating

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has publicly addressed the alleged death threats received by him and his family over the past six months, stating that the matter has been reported to the police and expressing confidence in their action.

Bihar Prohibition Fails To Curb Crime Against Women

Bihar Prohibition Fails To Curb Crime Against Women

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

'The prohibition regime has been accompanied by concerns regarding the expansion of the illicit liquor trade, increased enforcement challenges and corruption, and the growing use of alternative intoxicants, including illicit drugs.'

Indian Golfer Pranavi Urs Makes Progress In Swiss Ladies Open

Indian Golfer Pranavi Urs Makes Progress In Swiss Ladies Open

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs showed improvement in the second round of the VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open, moving to T-24. While Urs progressed, fellow Indian golfers Tvesa Malik and Diksha Dagar faced challenges, with Dagar at risk of missing the cut. Sweden's Kajsa Arwefjall leads the tournament, maintaining a strong performance.

Passenger's pistol 'accidentally' goes off at Varanasi airport; 2 injured

Passenger's pistol 'accidentally' goes off at Varanasi airport; 2 injured

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

An accidental firing incident occurred at Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport when a passenger's licensed pistol discharged during security screening, injuring a female security personnel and another individual. Both injured parties have been hospitalised, and legal action is being initiated.

Can India Defend Chess Olympiad Double, End Winner's Curse?

Can India Defend Chess Olympiad Double, End Winner's Curse?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

'Being the defending champions certainly gives us confidence, but every Olympiad is a new event and starts from scratch.'

Trump secretly switched planes via catering truck to foil Iran threat

Trump secretly switched planes via catering truck to foil Iran threat

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

How US President Donald Trump employed a clandestine 'decoy' Air Force One operation to secretly depart Turkiye following a NATO Summit.

CRPF records highest suicides in five years, most deaths occur on duty

CRPF records highest suicides in five years, most deaths occur on duty

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Cases of suicides in the country's largest paramilitary force, Central Reserve Police Force, recorded their highest number at 59 in 2025 over the last five years, with staffers in the constabulary comprising more than 80 percent of those who ended their lives, official sources said on Thursday.

BIS to scale up silver hallmarking, expand lab network amid rising demand

BIS to scale up silver hallmarking, expand lab network amid rising demand

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is preparing to significantly increase its silver jewellery testing capabilities and expand its national laboratory network, driven by a shift in consumer demand from gold to silver and a broader push for enhanced product certification and surveillance.

How Bank Staff Exploit Depositors' Trust For Fraud

How Bank Staff Exploit Depositors' Trust For Fraud

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

A sophisticated cross-bank syndicate is systematically defrauding non-resident Indians (NRIs) and elderly citizens by exploiting their fixed deposits through forged documents and fictitious loans, often involving colluding bank employees and real estate deals.

Sports Ministry To Initiate National Awards Nominations

Sports Ministry To Initiate National Awards Nominations

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

The Sports Ministry is set to commence the nomination process for the National Sports Awards next month, following a delayed announcement of the 2025 awards. The delay was due to a re-evaluation process aimed at preserving the integrity of the honours, which resulted in no Khel Ratna awardee for 2025 and fewer Arjuna awardees than recommended. The article also details the criteria for these prestigious awards and highlights some of the notable Arjuna awardees for 2025.

TN to opposes Centre's delimitation plan, backs 543-seat Lok Sabha freeze

TN to opposes Centre's delimitation plan, backs 543-seat Lok Sabha freeze

Rediff.com8 Aug 2026

A meeting of Tamil Nadu MPs, led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, unanimously decided to oppose the Union government's proposed delimitation exercise, demanding its complete withdrawal and an extension of the delimitation freeze for another 25 years.

145 wickets: Sri Lanka's Galle spin duo awaits India

145 wickets: Sri Lanka's Galle spin duo awaits India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Sri Lankan spinners Prabath Jayasuriya and Ramesh Mendis have established the Galle International Cricket Stadium as their formidable stronghold, collectively taking 145 wickets, posing a significant challenge for visiting teams, especially India.

FedEx St. Jude Championship: Indian-Origin Quartet Struggles To Make Cut

FedEx St. Jude Championship: Indian-Origin Quartet Struggles To Make Cut

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Indian-origin golfers faced a challenging day at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first PGA Tour playoff event. While three players are likely to advance, Sudarshan Yellamaraju is currently outside the top 50 cut-off. Scottie Scheffler leads the tournament, with Sam Burns and Im Sung-jae close behind.

'It's like chess': Gilmour on modern badminton's demands

'It's like chess': Gilmour on modern badminton's demands

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

European women's singles champion Kirsty Gilmour discusses the evolving nature of badminton, emphasising its mental aspect akin to a game of chess. Despite her early exit from the World Championships, she praised the improved arrangements at the New Delhi venue, particularly the availability of sanitary products, and contrasted it with the issues faced during the India Open.

CJP team attacked in Rajasthan during 'School Thik Karo' campaign

CJP team attacked in Rajasthan during 'School Thik Karo' campaign

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

A Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) team, inspecting a government school in Rampura Kanwarpura village, Rajasthan, as part of its 'School Thik Karo' campaign, was allegedly attacked by villagers and BJP workers. CJP co-convener Ashutosh Ranka claimed their workers were assaulted, vehicles damaged, and women supporters roughed up, accusing the state police of inaction.

How Epigenetic Clocks Unravel The Mysteries Of Biological Aging

How Epigenetic Clocks Unravel The Mysteries Of Biological Aging

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

A recent study published in npj Aging reveals that epigenetic clocks, which estimate biological age by measuring DNA methylation, capture various aspects of aging biology, including immune system changes, metabolism, and cell communication. Researchers also developed new gene-expression-based clocks that show stronger predictive power for age-related diseases and mortality.

Ambulance to reach highway accident spot in 10 minutes, hospital in 1 hour

Ambulance to reach highway accident spot in 10 minutes, hospital in 1 hour

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced stringent new policy guidelines, mandating ambulances deployed on national highways to reach accident sites within a 10-km radius in 10 minutes and transfer victims to the nearest hospital within one hour, with penalties for non-compliance.

India considers Bangladesh's extradition plea for Sheikh Hasina

India considers Bangladesh's extradition plea for Sheikh Hasina

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

India is currently examining Bangladesh's request for the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been living in India since her government's collapse in August 2024, with New Delhi confirming the issue is being processed according to established procedures.

Sourav Ganguly, Wife Dona Receive Death Threats

Sourav Ganguly, Wife Dona Receive Death Threats

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has filed a police complaint after receiving multiple threatening letters, including explicit death threats against him and his wife Dona.

Ollie Pope opens up on England return, Ashes goal

Ollie Pope opens up on England return, Ashes goal

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

England batter Ollie Pope, recalled to the Test squad for the Pakistan series after a challenging Ashes tour, describes the call-up as feeling like a 'debut' and is determined to prove himself, particularly with an eye on the next home Ashes series.

Ananya, Kareena, Suhana Look WOW In This 'Strapless' Trend

Ananya, Kareena, Suhana Look WOW In This 'Strapless' Trend

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Ananya Panday, Suhana Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Kareena Kapoor Khan are setting a new fashion trend by pairing traditional saris with modern, strapless blouses, offering a bold and glamorous twist to ethnic wear.

Motown turns boom town in July, PV sales see 34.3% growth

Motown turns boom town in July, PV sales see 34.3% growth

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

With passenger vehicles (PVs), two-wheelers and three-wheelers registering double-digit growth, manufacturers raise production as the industry enters the festival season.

What Makes Padikkal's Test Ton So Special?

What Makes Padikkal's Test Ton So Special?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

A maiden Test century is never just about three figures. It is a reflection of patience, perseverance, self-belief and the courage to wait for the right moment.

'36 Years Ago Today': Spin Great Anil Kumble Reflects His First Test Wicket

'36 Years Ago Today': Spin Great Anil Kumble Reflects His First Test Wicket

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

Legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble reflected on the 36th anniversary of his international debut, expressing deep gratitude for his 'truly special journey' that began with his first Test wicket, Allan Lamb.

'My Daughter Can't Cope With Her Mother-In-Law'

'My Daughter Can't Cope With Her Mother-In-Law'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

In her latest advisory, rediffGURU Anu Krishna, a mind coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers counsels how to control and respond without compromising one's dignity or mental well-being.

Are Your Investments Worth The Effort?

Are Your Investments Worth The Effort?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Many investors are working hard as their own fund managers, unaware whether their efforts have actually rewarded them for the job.