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The Thukpa Memory I Still Hold Close

The Thukpa Memory I Still Hold Close

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Zesty, spicy, tasty recipe to try this monsoon.

BLA claims 32 Pak soldiers killed in 38 Balochistan attacks in 8 days

BLA claims 32 Pak soldiers killed in 38 Balochistan attacks in 8 days

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for 38 operations carried out across Balochistan between August 1 and August 8, alleging that more than 32 Pakistani military personnel and other alleged operatives were killed and dozens more wounded.

Shafique, Sajid put Pakistan on course for victory in 2nd Test

Shafique, Sajid put Pakistan on course for victory in 2nd Test

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Abdullah Shafique's unbeaten century and Sajid Khan's four-wicket haul have put Pakistan in a commanding position against West Indies on Day 3 of the second and final Test.

World No. 1 Sabalenka knocked out of Canadian Open by Alexandrova

World No. 1 Sabalenka knocked out of Canadian Open by Alexandrova

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka was defeated 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-4 by Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova in the fourth round of the Canadian Open, a significant setback in her U.S. Open preparations.

Stormy monsoon session ends; several bills passed without debate

Stormy monsoon session ends; several bills passed without debate

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

The Lok Sabha's monsoon session concluded on Thursday, marked by relentless opposition protests over critical issues like the NEET paper leak and police action on students, yet saw the passage of several key bills without extensive debate. Home Minister Amit Shah expressed readiness to debate the student protest issue, urging the speaker to allocate time.

India's Trade Deficit Widens to $31.98 Billion in July Amid Import Surge

India's Trade Deficit Widens to $31.98 Billion in July Amid Import Surge

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

India's trade deficit reached a six-month high of $31.98 billion in July, driven by a sharp increase in imports, particularly crude oil, electronic goods, coal, and fertilisers. Both merchandise exports and imports recorded their second-highest levels during the same period.

Indian Markets Marginally Higher Amid Crude Oil Spike, Geopolitical Uncertainty

Indian Markets Marginally Higher Amid Crude Oil Spike, Geopolitical Uncertainty

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices closed marginally higher, with the Sensex gaining over 43 points and the Nifty remaining flat, as a spike in crude oil prices due to geopolitical uncertainties tempered risk appetite.

Kuldeep Should Be Playing Regularly: Harbhajan

Kuldeep Should Be Playing Regularly: Harbhajan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

'If I was with the team, I would pick bowlers who I feel can pick wickets and win matches for me with the ball.'

Gambhir's Future On The Line As India Eye Reset Against Spin-Heavy Sri Lanka In Galle

Gambhir's Future On The Line As India Eye Reset Against Spin-Heavy Sri Lanka In Galle

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir's standing in red-ball cricket faces a crucial test as the team embarks on a two-Test series against Sri Lanka.

J'khand job row: Stir enters Day 19, protesters vow to intensify agitation

J'khand job row: Stir enters Day 19, protesters vow to intensify agitation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Job aspirants in Jharkhand are continuing their 19-day agitation against alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations, demanding greater transparency, cancellation of tests, and an independent probe. The protests have led to clashes with police, a political showdown with the BJP, and health concerns for hunger-striking demonstrators, despite government assurances of reforms.

Johnny Lever's 10 Funniest Phone Calls

Johnny Lever's 10 Funniest Phone Calls

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Celebrate the comedic genius of Johnny Lever on his 69th birthday on August 14 by revisiting his most iconic and side-splitting on-screen phone call scenes that highlight his unparalleled talent for mimicry, slapstick, and animated expressions.

How Climate Change Will Intensify Daily Heat Exposure

How Climate Change Will Intensify Daily Heat Exposure

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

A new study projects that by the end of the century, hot days could experience an additional four hours of extreme heat, with low and middle-income countries being disproportionately affected. The research highlights that traditional daily temperature metrics often overlook shorter, intense periods of heat, and hourly assessments are crucial for effective heat risk management and public health planning in a warming climate.

Liverpool sign Barcelona's Ronald Araujo on season-long loan

Liverpool sign Barcelona's Ronald Araujo on season-long loan

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Liverpool have secured Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo from Spanish champions Barcelona on a season-long loan, with an option to buy for approximately 47 million, as the Premier League club seeks to reinforce its injury-plagued defence.

Volatile trading session on RBI's big day, Sensex holds steady with 152-point gain

Volatile trading session on RBI's big day, Sensex holds steady with 152-point gain

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained its key policy rates for the fourth consecutive time, keeping the repo rate at 5.25 per cent, while the benchmark BSE Sensex closed 152 points higher in a volatile session, recovering from an intraday dip.

Injury Sidelines Sai Sudharsan From Sri Lanka Test Series

Injury Sidelines Sai Sudharsan From Sri Lanka Test Series

Rediff.com8 Aug 2026

Top-order batter B Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka due to a big toe injury. The injury, sustained during the India A tour last month, requires further healing time, leading to his withdrawal from the squad.

Lovlina Borgohain calls for urgent housing for Assam flood victims

Lovlina Borgohain calls for urgent housing for Assam flood victims

Rediff.com8 Aug 2026

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain visited flood-affected areas in Golaghat, Assam, expressing deep concern over the severe destruction and urging authorities to prioritise providing housing for the displaced families.

Kuldeep Yadav rested in warm-up due to workload, says India's spin coach

Kuldeep Yadav rested in warm-up due to workload, says India's spin coach

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

India's spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule confirmed that Kuldeep Yadav's absence from bowling in the second innings of the warm-up game against Sri Lanka Cricket XI was a precautionary measure to assess his body after a significant workload, allaying fitness concerns.

One Hospitalisation Can Ruin Your Retirement Goals

One Hospitalisation Can Ruin Your Retirement Goals

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

If you do not insulate your retirement corpus from the true cost of modern critical care, you don't have a retirement plan -- you have a fragile strategy waiting for an expensive medical emergency to break it

Shan Masood ruled out of second Test vs West Indies due to fractured finger

Shan Masood ruled out of second Test vs West Indies due to fractured finger

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Pakistan's top-order batter Shan Masood has been ruled out of the second and final Test against West Indies after fracturing his index finger during the first match, an injury sustained despite scoring a first-innings century.

'A lot of progress made': Trump signals possible talks with Iran

'A lot of progress made': Trump signals possible talks with Iran

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

US President Donald Trump has indicated that 'a lot of progress' has been made regarding Iran, suggesting that Tehran has reached out for talks and that developments could become clearer within 48 hours.

'More focused on money': Ex-Pakistan selector slams players

'More focused on money': Ex-Pakistan selector slams players

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Former Pakistan Test spinner and chief selector Iqbal Qasim has criticised the current generation of Pakistani cricketers for prioritising financial gain, particularly through leagues like the PSL, over dedicated skill development and game awareness, attributing this to a lack of vision among selectors and a general disinterest among young players.

Tragic Hit-And-Run In Latur Claims Three Lives, Driver Absconds

Tragic Hit-And-Run In Latur Claims Three Lives, Driver Absconds

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

A container truck collided with a motorcycle and a car on the Latur-Nanded highway in Maharashtra, resulting in three fatalities and two serious injuries. The truck driver fled the scene, and police are investigating the hit-and-run incident.

Two dead, 5 fall ill amid crowd surge, rain-hit Rath Yatra in Puri

Two dead, 5 fall ill amid crowd surge, rain-hit Rath Yatra in Puri

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

One person died and many others fell ill in a temporary crowd surge during the Rath Yatra celebrations in Odisha's Puri on Thursday, official sources said.

'If Rohit, Kohli score runs why should we look at their age?': Harbhajan

'If Rohit, Kohli score runs why should we look at their age?': Harbhajan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has voiced strong support for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup, emphasising that performance, not age, should be the primary criterion for selection.

70-year-old woman dies after collision between Mercedes, WagonR in Delhi

70-year-old woman dies after collision between Mercedes, WagonR in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2026

A tragic head-on collision between a Mercedes and a Maruti WagonR in Delhi's Narela area resulted in the death of a 70-year-old woman, prompting a detailed police investigation into the fatal road accident.

Bajaj Finance's Strong Q1 FY27 Performance Driven by AUM Growth, Digital Initiatives

Bajaj Finance's Strong Q1 FY27 Performance Driven by AUM Growth, Digital Initiatives

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

Bajaj Finance reported a strong Q1 FY27 performance with 24 per cent year-on-year AUM growth and a 28 per cent rise in consolidated profit after tax, driven by significant increases in consumer financing, gold loans, and commercial vehicle loans, alongside a strategic focus on digital transformation and AI.

GenAI Talent Shortage Hits India

GenAI Talent Shortage Hits India

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

GenAI recorded the widest talent gap, followed by AI deployment engineering (72.4 per cent), AI governance (70 per cent), and MLOps (68 per cent).

Alexandra Eala First Player From Philippines To Win WTA Tour Singles Title

Alexandra Eala First Player From Philippines To Win WTA Tour Singles Title

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines made history by becoming the first player from her country to win a WTA Tour-level singles title at the Washington Open, defeating top seed Jessica Pegula.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Haaland, Messi mania hits Peru as parents name babies after stars

FIFA World Cup 2026: Haaland, Messi mania hits Peru as parents name babies after stars

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

In Peru, there is a wave of new baby Haalands. In Argentina, Lionel has raced up the rankings, and in Mexico a girl was reportedly named after three soccer players. Parents in Latin America are already christening a new generation of babies after the stars of the World Cup.

Dilip Sardesai Gate Board Unveiled At Wankhede Stadium

Dilip Sardesai Gate Board Unveiled At Wankhede Stadium

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has honoured the late batting great Dilip Sardesai by unveiling the 'Dilip Sardesai Gate No. 3 Board' at the Wankhede Stadium on his 86th birth anniversary.

8 Outstanding Monsoon Travel Ideas

8 Outstanding Monsoon Travel Ideas

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Make the most of the monsoon with these hatke experiences.

Indore Flyover Accident: Water Tanker Hits Multiple Vehicles, Two Injured

Indore Flyover Accident: Water Tanker Hits Multiple Vehicles, Two Injured

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A municipal water tanker driver lost control on Indore's Patel Bridge flyover, injuring two people and damaging multiple vehicles. The driver fled the scene, and police are searching for him, while the injured are reported to be out of danger.

'Is he the leader?': Kartik's big Kuldeep question

'Is he the leader?': Kartik's big Kuldeep question

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Former India spinner Murali Kartik has emphasised the need for consistency and a clearly defined role for Kuldeep Yadav in the Test side, especially as Ravindra Jadeja approaches the end of his career. Kartik believes Kuldeep, despite being a match-winner, has not received the sustained backing needed to flourish in Test cricket under previous regimes.

Tension escalates as Iran's IRGC claims it hit 8 US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain

Tension escalates as Iran's IRGC claims it hit 8 US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Sunday claimed it had destroyed eight US military infrastructures in Kuwait and Bahrain in a joint missile and drone operation, describing the strikes as retaliation for a second wave of US military attacks on Iranian targets.

Sensex, Nifty dip as new closing auction session introduces volatility

Sensex, Nifty dip as new closing auction session introduces volatility

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended a four-day rally, closing lower on Tuesday following the introduction of a new Closing Auction Session (CAS) for F&O stocks, which has added a layer of volatility and led to an early adjustment in market structure.

Jab We Met Or Main Vaapas Aaunga: Which Imtiaz Ali Film Was Better?

Jab We Met Or Main Vaapas Aaunga: Which Imtiaz Ali Film Was Better?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

With Main Vaapas Aaunga as his latest release, we rank Imtiaz Ali's romantic dramas from his underrated debut in Socha Na Tha to his most recent offering of love and longing.

After Ayodhya, Badrinath hit by donation theft claims

After Ayodhya, Badrinath hit by donation theft claims

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has launched an inquiry into allegations of embezzlement of offerings at Badrinath Dham, following similar claims regarding Ram temple donations. The committee president has vowed strict action if irregularities are proven, while the CEO outlined the investigation process.

Esha Singh Strikes Gold, Manu Bhaker Bags Bronze At Shooting World Cup

Esha Singh Strikes Gold, Manu Bhaker Bags Bronze At Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Indian shooter Esha Singh won the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, outperforming Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker, who secured the bronze.

Fresh talks 'last chance' for Iran: Trump as Tehran denies talks

Fresh talks 'last chance' for Iran: Trump as Tehran denies talks

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Donald Trump stated that Iran has been given a "last chance" to reach an agreement, revealing that the US paused a planned military strike after receiving requests from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Iran to pursue diplomacy instead.

IPL Teams Pressuring Indian Players To Play Despite Injuries, Claims BCCI Source

IPL Teams Pressuring Indian Players To Play Despite Injuries, Claims BCCI Source

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

A source at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru has expressed significant concerns regarding players competing in the Indian Premier League while injured, attributing this to franchise and financial pressures, which subsequently complicates their rehabilitation and return to international cricket.