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Harmanpreet has another 4-5 years of cricket left in her: Jhulan

Harmanpreet has another 4-5 years of cricket left in her: Jhulan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Harman's record as captain untouchable, she has another 4-5 years to offer: Jhulan Goswami

England's Bethell soaking in challenge at No 3

England's Bethell soaking in challenge at No 3

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

'It's a double-edged sword, but I'm enjoying it.'

Time to Reassess Your Term Insurance

Time to Reassess Your Term Insurance

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

While investments are typically reviewed annually, risk cover is often left unchanged for years.

Women Power India's Retail Push

Women Power India's Retail Push

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'It's harder to attract women initially, but once they come in, retention is significantly higher.'

Decoding govt order on active SIM link for WhatsApp, other apps

Decoding govt order on active SIM link for WhatsApp, other apps

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

The missive has, however, polarised stakeholders, with mobile operators under COAI coming out in its support, while digital platforms under the aegis of Broadband India Forum expressing "serious concerns" around overreach and calling for a pause in implementation of timelines.

Red Fort blast accused communicate with Pak handlers via 'ghost' SIM cards

Red Fort blast accused communicate with Pak handlers via 'ghost' SIM cards

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

The outcome of the investigations essentially formed the basis for the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to issue a sweeping directive on November 28 last year, mandating that app-based communication services like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal must be continuously linked to an active, physical SIM card within the device.

Year-Ender: How Sheetal Devi Took Archery World By Storm In 2025

Year-Ender: How Sheetal Devi Took Archery World By Storm In 2025

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Sheetal shines, but recurve concerns linger in Indian Archery 2025

Gukesh tested, Vishy delivers as GCL race tightens

Gukesh tested, Vishy delivers as GCL race tightens

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Marcandria Maurizzi registered a last-gasp win over Volodar Murzin on the prodigy board to help defending champions Triveni Continental Kings beat Fyers American Gambits 8-7 and consolidate their position at the top of the leader board in the Global Chess League (GCL) in Mumbai on Saturday.

PSBs' staff count rises for 1st time in 5 years

PSBs' staff count rises for 1st time in 5 years

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Public sector banks' (PSBs') employee count grew for the first time in five years while private sector banks' staff strength saw a decline in 2024-25 (FY25), according to latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The employee count of state-owned lenders rose 0.22 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to 757,641 at the end of March 31, 2025 from 756,015 in FY24.

'Gill lacks Kohli's fire, not fit for ...'

'Gill lacks Kohli's fire, not fit for ...'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Amid India's recent struggles in Test cricket, former England spinner Monty Panesar has raised doubts over Shubman Gill's leadership, describing him as a 'complacent cricketer' and insisting that the burden of all-format captaincy is currently beyond him.

ITC stock downgraded after excise duty hike

ITC stock downgraded after excise duty hike

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Analysts have sharply reduced cigarette maker ITC's earning estimates for the next two years, fearing a significant dent in the company's profitability and margins. This is owing to a steep hike in excise duty on tobacco by the government.

How Operation Sindoor Changed Security Doctrine

How Operation Sindoor Changed Security Doctrine

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'Some success has been achieved in raising the costs of terrorism for Pakistan.'

'AI Enablement Requires Engineering'

'AI Enablement Requires Engineering'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

'It requires tail layering and customising, and you can't just sprinkle your organisation with co-pilots and be done with it.'

EPL: Arsenal crush Villa, Wolves shock Man Utd

EPL: Arsenal crush Villa, Wolves shock Man Utd

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Arsenal closed out 2025 in emphatic fashion, smashing third-placed Aston Villa 4-1 on Tuesday to surge five points clear at the top of the Premier League.

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.

Words Flow, Runs Don't: SKY's T20 WC Countdown

Words Flow, Runs Don't: SKY's T20 WC Countdown

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Intent does not always translate immediately into numbers, and effort however sincere needs to find expression in runs, especially with a World Cup drawing closer.

10 Human-Forward Work Skills You Must Master in 2026

10 Human-Forward Work Skills You Must Master in 2026

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Here are ten human-forward skills that will quietly but decisively shape professional growth in 2026.

Bengal polls: Amit Shah lays tough rules for BJP, brings Dilip Ghosh back

Bengal polls: Amit Shah lays tough rules for BJP, brings Dilip Ghosh back

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah directed BJP leaders to intensify grassroots outreach in West Bengal, setting performance benchmarks for the upcoming state elections. He emphasized party unity and the importance of booth-level workers.

Rohit-inspired Mumbai decimate Sikkim in Vijay Hazare

Rohit-inspired Mumbai decimate Sikkim in Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Dazzling Rohit Sharma hits 155 as Mumbai decimate Sikkim by 8 wickets

'We Will Bring The Two Brothers To Power'

'We Will Bring The Two Brothers To Power'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'Now there is no fight between us (Thackerays); now the fight is with them.'

India GDP estimated to grow at 7.5 pc in FY26

India GDP estimated to grow at 7.5 pc in FY26

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

India's real gross domestic product (GDP) is likely to grow at 7.5 per cent in FY26 and moderate to 7 per cent in the subsequent fiscal year, a domestic rating agency said on Wednesday.

'India a real contender for 2026 Hockey World Cup'

'India a real contender for 2026 Hockey World Cup'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

India will be a threat and a strong contender for a podium finish at next year's Hockey World Cup, said Belgium's star drag-flicker Alexander Hendrickx

BCCI Makes Vijay Hazare Games Mandatory for India Players

BCCI Makes Vijay Hazare Games Mandatory for India Players

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Save Shreyas Iyer, who will take a lot more time to get fit, others are expected to represent their state teams.

AI adoption in MSMEs can unlock over $500 bn value: BCGX-FICCI report

AI adoption in MSMEs can unlock over $500 bn value: BCGX-FICCI report

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India's 64 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) alone could unlock over $500 billion in economic value, but the country must pivot from an "adopt-first" to an "invent-first" mindset to realise this potential, according to a new report.

2026 will see launch of over 25 new cars

2026 will see launch of over 25 new cars

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Starting January, the market is expected to welcome models like the Tata Punch 2025 which is expected to be around 6 lakh, Mahindra BE 07 EV around 29 lakh, Maruti WagonR Electric around 8.5 lakh, Toyota 3-Row SUV around 14 lakh, and Volkswagen Tera to be around 8 lakh.

Emcure sets sights on pan-Indian obesity market with Poviztra

Emcure sets sights on pan-Indian obesity market with Poviztra

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Emcure Pharmaceuticals on Monday said it saw Poviztra, its newly launched semaglutide brand, as a "long-term" opportunity in India's fast-evolving obesity and cardiometabolic therapy market, even as price competition in the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) segment intensified.

After IndiGo chaos, DGCA withdraws flight duty norms

After IndiGo chaos, DGCA withdraws flight duty norms

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Citing IndiGo flight disruptions, sources told PTI that the DGCA has decided to withdraw the provision 'no leave shall be substituted for weekly rest' from the FDTL norms.

George, Malhotra set up India-Pak date in U-19 Asia Cup final

George, Malhotra set up India-Pak date in U-19 Asia Cup final

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Vice-captain Vihaan Malhotra's exhilarating stroke-play was well complemented by Aaron George's composure as India set up an Under-19 Asia Cup summit date with arch-rivals Pakistan after crushing Sri Lanka by eight wickets in a rain-curtailed semi-final, in Dubai, on Friday.

BJP dominates Maha municipal polls, tops five of six divisions

BJP dominates Maha municipal polls, tops five of six divisions

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The BJP has emerged as the most dominant force in the recently-held municipal council and nagar panchayat elections in Maharashtra, securing the highest number of seats in five out of the state's six administrative divisions.

Rupee to grapple incessant volatility in 2026; US trade pact may not be silver bullet

Rupee to grapple incessant volatility in 2026; US trade pact may not be silver bullet

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

The Indian rupee, swaying through multiple headwinds, tiding over global trade disruptions and massive foreign fund outlfows, is unlikely to arrest its descent until tariff impact overhangs, notwithstanding robust domestic macroeconomic tailwinds. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which sees the rupee's depreciation as a silver bullet to offset the tariff shock, expects the currency to find its stable course once India reaches a trade deal with its largest trading partner, the US.

India outplay Pakistan in U-19 Asia Cup

India outplay Pakistan in U-19 Asia Cup

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Pakistan were then bundled out for 150 in 41.2 overs, never quite recovering from the early setbacks in a chase of 241.

PIX: Smriti, Shafali's record stand fires India to easy win over SL

PIX: Smriti, Shafali's record stand fires India to easy win over SL

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

All-round India defeat Sri Lanka by 30 runs to take 4-0 lead in women's T20Is series

AstroSpeak: Your Predictions For 2026

AstroSpeak: Your Predictions For 2026

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Astrologer Chirag Daruwalla, who is following in the footsteps of his famed astrologer father, the late Bejan Daruwalla, helps you navigate the Naya Saal.

The Greatest Thing Sreenivasan Did For Malayalam Cinema

The Greatest Thing Sreenivasan Did For Malayalam Cinema

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Sreenivasan could so willingly be 'our little man' because in his heart of hearts he never felt trivial or inconsequential. And to the very end he stayed that way, the shrimp who knew he was a giant. Sreehari Nair doffs his hat to the late legend.

Equity Mutual Funds Break All Records

Equity Mutual Funds Break All Records

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

'The day is not too far when the share of MFs alone will be greater than that of foreign institutional investors.'

MI's 'Homage' Bid for Cam Green at IPL Auction Explained

MI's 'Homage' Bid for Cam Green at IPL Auction Explained

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

For Mumbai Indians, the brief bid was about sentiment as much as strategy.

India thump Sri Lanka, but Harmanpreet is worried!

India thump Sri Lanka, but Harmanpreet is worried!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

We're really working hard on fielding but don't know why we keep dropping catches: Harmanpreet

Govt notifies Rs 7,280-cr scheme to manufacture rare earth magnets in India

Govt notifies Rs 7,280-cr scheme to manufacture rare earth magnets in India

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The Centre has notified the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet (REPM) with an outlay of Rs 7,280 crore. The initiative is targeting to reduce dependence on China for critical inputs and secure supply chains for EVs, electronics, aerospace and green energy.

Weaker Rupee: Plan Overseas Goals

Weaker Rupee: Plan Overseas Goals

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Investors must account for currency depreciation in their financial plans and use instruments that can cushion the erosion in purchasing power.

31,000 RTI Appeals Await New CIC

31,000 RTI Appeals Await New CIC

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The Central Information Commission, which is functioning at full strength for the first time after December 2016, will need to consider 31,000 appeals and complaints. It takes more than a year for a matter to be heard by the Commission.