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The Kishore Kumar Song That Has Become Gen Z's Voice

The Kishore Kumar Song That Has Become Gen Z's Voice

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

How did a melancholic Kishore Kumar classic from 1964, remixed decades later, become the unlikely soundtrack to a Gen Z protest?

Friendship Day: Can Besties Run A Business Together?

Friendship Day: Can Besties Run A Business Together?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Friendship, trust and a little good cop-bad cop magic! This Friendship Day, besties and business partners Hasti Domadia and Hem Choksi reveal how they built a successful business without letting it affect their bond with each other.

Ajinkya Rahane's retirement sparks heartfelt tributes from India's cricket stars

Ajinkya Rahane's retirement sparks heartfelt tributes from India's cricket stars

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Ajinkya Rahane's retirement from international cricket drew tributes from the cricket fraternity, including Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul, who praised his contribution to Indian cricket and wished him success for the future.

Captaincy Change Won't Fix India Women's Team Problems: Anjum Chopra

Captaincy Change Won't Fix India Women's Team Problems: Anjum Chopra

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Former India women's cricket captain Anjum Chopra believes that merely replacing Harmanpreet Kaur as captain will not solve the fundamental issues plaguing the team, citing a significant lack of quality back-up options across all departments.

Forex Reserves Climb to $676.24 Billion Amidst Global Volatility

Forex Reserves Climb to $676.24 Billion Amidst Global Volatility

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 1.08 billion to USD 676.237 billion for the week ended July 17, primarily due to a significant rise in foreign currency assets, despite a drop in gold reserves.

India's gold demand falls 6% in Q2 on weak seasonal sales

India's gold demand falls 6% in Q2 on weak seasonal sales

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

India's gold demand saw a 6 per cent year-on-year decline in the April-June quarter of 2026, reaching 131.4 tonnes, primarily due to subdued seasonal sales, increased Customs duty, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to reduce gold purchases, according to a World Gold Council report.

Virat Kohli creates history with record 30th SENA ODI half-century

Virat Kohli creates history with record 30th SENA ODI half-century

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Virat Kohli has added another landmark to his remarkable ODI career by becoming the Indian batter with the most half-centuries in SENA countries -- South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia.

Suchitra Krishnamoorthi: 'There's A Sensitivity In Gen Z We Cannot Imagine'

Suchitra Krishnamoorthi: 'There's A Sensitivity In Gen Z We Cannot Imagine'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

On the latest episode of The Rediff Podcast, actor-singer Suchitra Krishnamoorthi explains why she admires GenZ's courage and sensitivity.

Toxic, Batwara 1947: What Will You Watch In August?

Toxic, Batwara 1947: What Will You Watch In August?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

August is going to be a special month for Bollywood, thanks to the Independence Day weekend, which will see a couple of big releases.

Pujara Tells Retiring Rahane: 'It has been an honour sharing the dressing room with you'

Pujara Tells Retiring Rahane: 'It has been an honour sharing the dressing room with you'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara and Olympic medallist PV Sindhu congratulated Ajinkya Rahane after the veteran batter announced his retirement from international cricket.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Post-Credit Scene Explained

Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Post-Credit Scene Explained

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Spider-Man: Brand New Day's seemingly underwhelming post-credit scene may actually be quietly setting up Peter Parker's biggest MCU adventure yet.

Durand Cup: 10-man TRAU hold NEROCA in tense Imphal derby

Durand Cup: 10-man TRAU hold NEROCA in tense Imphal derby

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

TRAU FC and NEROCA FC played out a goalless draw in a high-intensity Imphal Derby during the Durand Cup. Both teams created numerous scoring opportunities, with goalkeepers making crucial saves. TRAU FC finished the match with ten men after Adriko Rogers received a red card, but NEROCA FC failed to capitalise on their numerical advantage.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down on US-Iran Crisis, Surging Crude Prices

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down on US-Iran Crisis, Surging Crude Prices

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced declines in early trade due to a significant surge in crude oil prices, exacerbated by escalating tensions in the West Asia. Track how Sensex, Nifty fared on July 23.

Clinical India register first T20I series win under skipper Iyer

Clinical India register first T20I series win under skipper Iyer

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

India secured their three-match Twenty20 international series against Zimbabwe with a dominant 90-run victory in the second match at Harare Sports Club, marking new T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer's first series win.

Bowling Struggles, Fitness Woes: Why India Flopped In England ODIs

Bowling Struggles, Fitness Woes: Why India Flopped In England ODIs

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

A look at what went wrong for India in the England ODI series.

My Dear Friend Garry Sobers

My Dear Friend Garry Sobers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed into the ages on July 17, would have turned 90 today, July 28. Former Pakistan captain Intikhab Alam remembers a dear friend who he believes was 'undoubtedly the greatest cricketer the world has ever seen.'

How Modi's Political Aura Crumbled At Jantar Mantar

How Modi's Political Aura Crumbled At Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

It was left to an incensed Gen Z to show the rest of India that enough was enough, and that the time had come to shatter the fear psychosis generated by the government's authoritarian approach to protests and criticism, points out M R Narayan Swamy.

Unmadham Review: Brilliant Build-Up, Flat Payoff

Unmadham Review: Brilliant Build-Up, Flat Payoff

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

A gripping psychological setup and Kunchacko Boban's superb performance are undone by a disappointingly ordinary final act in Unmadham.

Birthday Special: Dhanush's 10 Best Films

Birthday Special: Dhanush's 10 Best Films

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

From intense gangster epics to tender slice-of-life dramas, these 10 films showcase why Dhanush remains one of Indian cinema's most versatile leading men.

Want To Quit Smoking? Try Yoga

Want To Quit Smoking? Try Yoga

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

An AIIMS study reveals that yoga can increase a user's chances of quitting tobacco by approximately 50 per cent.

ADB trims India's FY27 growth projection to 6.6% amid West Asia crisis

ADB trims India's FY27 growth projection to 6.6% amid West Asia crisis

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised down India's GDP growth forecast for fiscal year 2026-27 (FY27) to 6.6 per cent from an earlier 6.9 per cent, primarily attributing the change to elevated energy prices stemming from the Middle East conflict. Despite this moderation, India is still expected to remain the world's fastest-growing major economy.

Is Priyanka Chaturvedi Secretly Negotiating With The BJP? She Says...

Is Priyanka Chaturvedi Secretly Negotiating With The BJP? She Says...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

'The made-up stories really angered me. Forget angering me, it actually made me feel, okay, if they want to play this game, let me play along.'

Sensex, Nifty end in red on US Tariffs, West Asia Tensions

Sensex, Nifty end in red on US Tariffs, West Asia Tensions

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, recorded their fifth consecutive day of losses, driven by investor caution over rising oil prices due to West Asia tensions and renewed concerns regarding US trade tariffs.

Nearly Half Exit School Before Class 12

Nearly Half Exit School Before Class 12

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Nearly one in two children still leave the school system before completing higher secondary education.

Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala apologises for World Cup final brawl

Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala apologises for World Cup final brawl

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala has apologised for his altercation with Spain midfielder Dani Olmo following the chaotic World Cup final, an incident now under investigation by FIFA.

Tom Holland: 'The Odyssey Is Epic'

Tom Holland: 'The Odyssey Is Epic'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

'For a community of people that love cinema as much as you guys do here, this will be one of those moments you'll be comparing every cinema experience you have after this one to The Odyssey.'

India complete Zimbabwe clean sweep; Vaibhav shines

India complete Zimbabwe clean sweep; Vaibhav shines

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's remarkably adaptive 81 and an equally solid effort from bowlers led by pacer Mayank Yadav ensured India's smooth 35-run win over Zimbabwe in the third and final T20I

Bethell to open with Duckett: England announce playing XI for 1st ODI vs India

Bethell to open with Duckett: England announce playing XI for 1st ODI vs India

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

England has named its playing XI for the first One-Day International against India at Edgbaston, with young left-hander Jacob Bethell set to open alongside Ben Duckett.

7 girls collapse after sit-up punishment at Bihar school over homework

7 girls collapse after sit-up punishment at Bihar school over homework

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Seven schoolgirls in Bihar's Khagaria district fainted after being subjected to physical punishment by a teacher for not completing homework. The incident at Eknia Middle School led to outrage among parents and villagers, prompting officials to launch an investigation and warn other schools.

Gulf nations must pay for Hormuz security: Trump

Gulf nations must pay for Hormuz security: Trump

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Former US President Donald Trump stated that Gulf nations should reimburse the United States for safeguarding maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, while asserting that recent American military interventions have profoundly crippled Iran's military capabilities, claiming Iran has been "brought back to the Stone Ages."

ThunderBlades Edge Pipers In Thrilling UTT Encounter

ThunderBlades Edge Pipers In Thrilling UTT Encounter

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Asian Games bronze medallist Ayhika Mukherjee led HVR Kolkata ThunderBlades to a 9-6 victory over Ahmedabad APL Pipers in Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7, marking Sofia Polcanova's first defeat and boosting Kolkata's playoff chances.

Why India's Youth Anger Exploded

Why India's Youth Anger Exploded

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

The failure of the State when it directly affects our lives, through a corrupt exam system, has produced this current anger, points out Aakar Patel.

Lord's ODI decider: All eyes on Rohit amid retirement buzz

Lord's ODI decider: All eyes on Rohit amid retirement buzz

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Rohit Sharma faces intense scrutiny over his form and future as India prepares for the series-deciding third ODI against England. Despite BCCI assurances, his recent struggles have fuelled speculation, especially concerning his ability to last until the 2027 ODI World Cup. The match is crucial for both Rohit to regain form and for India to clinch the series.

Indian athletes secure three bronze medals at Asian U-23 Championships

Indian athletes secure three bronze medals at Asian U-23 Championships

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

India's young athletes demonstrated strong performances on the second day of the inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships in Ordos, China, securing three bronze medals. Shakeel and Bhumeshwory Devi Huidrom earned bronze in the men's and women's 800m respectively, while Abhay Singh added another bronze in the men's 200m race.

2nd Youth Test: Kushagra Ojha's unbeaten ton puts India in strong position vs Sri Lanka

2nd Youth Test: Kushagra Ojha's unbeaten ton puts India in strong position vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Kushagra Ojha scored an unbeaten century, guiding India U-19 to a strong position of 253 for three against Sri Lanka on the opening day of the second Youth Test. After a shaky start where India lost two early wickets for no runs, Ojha, along with Yashbardhan Chauhan (78) and Manal Chauhan (55*), built crucial partnerships to stabilise the innings.

'India Has Only 15 More Years Left...'

'India Has Only 15 More Years Left...'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

'After that the burdens of an ageing population will be upon us, and the share of working age population will shrink.'

Pujara, Nayar pinpoint reasons for India's T20I series defeat in England

Pujara, Nayar pinpoint reasons for India's T20I series defeat in England

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara and ex-assistant coach Abhishek Nayar have offered critical insights into India's recent T20I series defeat against England, highlighting issues with middle-order depth, all-rounders, poor fielding, and struggles against short balls.

Arjun Erigaisi capitalises on Gukesh's errors to share lead at Chennai Grand Masters

Arjun Erigaisi capitalises on Gukesh's errors to share lead at Chennai Grand Masters

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has moved into a joint lead with French GM Alireza Firouzja at the Chennai Grand Masters after defeating world champion D Gukesh. With only two rounds remaining, the tournament sees intense competition, including GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov also in contention, vying for a significant prize purse and FIDE Circuit points.

How does Ishan Kishan deal with the Abhishek, Sooryavanshi spotlight?

How does Ishan Kishan deal with the Abhishek, Sooryavanshi spotlight?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan emphasises staying focused on his role amidst the buzz around young talents like Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, stating, "I don't give so much focus to what's happening outside." He also shared insights on his own comeback and the importance of mentoring young players.

BCCI tightens no-ball rules, introduces new regulations for domestic cricket

BCCI tightens no-ball rules, introduces new regulations for domestic cricket

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

The BCCI has announced significant changes to domestic cricket playing conditions for the 2026-27 season, including stricter penalties for deliberate front-foot no-balls, new rules for day's closure, and restrictions on declarations.