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Vijayakanth's party joins DMK alliance for Tamil Nadu polls

Vijayakanth's party joins DMK alliance for Tamil Nadu polls

Rediff.com6 days ago

The DMDK officially joined the DMK-led alliance ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, marking a significant political development in the state.

T20 World Cup: 'Cannot go to India': Bangladesh accepts ICC decision

T20 World Cup: 'Cannot go to India': Bangladesh accepts ICC decision

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday said it accepted the ICC's decision to replace its national team with Scotland in next month's T20 World Cup, saying there is nothing more they could do now.

Scotland replace Bangladesh, set to join T20 World Cup in India

Scotland replace Bangladesh, set to join T20 World Cup in India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Cricket Scotland's chief executive Trudy Lindblade expressed gratitude towards the International Cricket Council for inviting his country to next month's T20 World Cup in place of Bangladesh, adding that they are 'preparing to arrive in India immediately'.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan skipper sends spin warning to NZ

T20 World Cup: Pakistan skipper sends spin warning to NZ

Rediff.com7 days ago

Pakistan captain Salman Agha expressed confidence in his team's spinners after their victory over Namibia in the T20 World Cup, highlighting Sahibzada Farhan's century and Usman Tariq's bowling.

SC rejects plea against Assam CM Sarma over 'shooting' video

SC rejects plea against Assam CM Sarma over 'shooting' video

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has declined to entertain petitions seeking action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding a viral video, advising petitioners to approach the Gauhati High Court instead.

T20 World Cup: Farhan's ton powers Pakistan into Super 8s

T20 World Cup: Farhan's ton powers Pakistan into Super 8s

Rediff.com7 days ago

Pakistan defeated Namibia by 102 runs to qualify for the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup, with Sahibzada Farhan scoring a century and the spinners delivering an excellent performance.

Oppn MPs demand Hardeep Puri's resignation over Epstein links

Oppn MPs demand Hardeep Puri's resignation over Epstein links

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon on Friday after opposition members raised slogans demanding the resignation of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and protesting against the India-US interim trade agreement.

Phase out universal subsidies: ADB-PwC study to 16th FC

Phase out universal subsidies: ADB-PwC study to 16th FC

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Governments should move away from universal subsidies towards tightly targeted transfers, backed by stricter eligibility norms, sunset clauses and periodic audits to curb leakages and improve spending efficiency, a joint study by Asian Development Bank and PwC has recommended.

Why Was Isha Ambani Spotted With The Queen Of Jordan?

Why Was Isha Ambani Spotted With The Queen Of Jordan?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Women, leadership and serious style were the Valentine's Day theme at the NMACC in Mumbai as Isha Ambani hosted Queen Rania of Joran for a special roundtable on 'Celebration of Women Leadership in India.'

Abhishek Doubtful For Pakistan Showdown?

Abhishek Doubtful For Pakistan Showdown?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Abhishek Sharma remains a doubtful starter for India's massive T20 World Cup group game against Pakistan, after recovering from a stomach infection and missing training and the match against Namibia in Delhi on Thursday.

Bangladesh election results: BNP's Hindu leader wins; Jamaat's lone Hindu candidate loses

Bangladesh election results: BNP's Hindu leader wins; Jamaat's lone Hindu candidate loses

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

BNP's Gayeshwar Chandra Roy secured a victory in Dhaka-3 constituency.

Kerala church, health body oppose bar hours extension

Kerala church, health body oppose bar hours extension

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Malankara Orthodox Church opposes the Kerala government's decision to extend bar timings, fearing it will negatively impact the youth. The government defends the decision as a tourism-boosting measure already in place in tourist areas.

Namibia skipper bowled over by Chakravarthy's 'mystery' spin

Namibia skipper bowled over by Chakravarthy's 'mystery' spin

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus admitted that his team struggled against Varun Chakravarthy's spin, a skill they rarely encounter in associate cricket, leading to their defeat against India.

Samson eyes stability as India aim for win in Raipur

Samson eyes stability as India aim for win in Raipur

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan face a key test as India take on New Zealand in the second T20I at Raipur, eyeing World Cup momentum.

12 Pics: Fort Kochi Is India's Loveliest Walking Town

12 Pics: Fort Kochi Is India's Loveliest Walking Town

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Once the stomping ground of the Portuguese, Dutch and English, Fort Kochi's USP lies in its oldness, feels Archana Masih/Rediff.com.

Galgotias varsity leaves AI Summit after robodog row

Galgotias varsity leaves AI Summit after robodog row

Rediff.com7 days ago

Galgotias University is under fire after showcasing a robotic dog that sparked controversy over its true origin and whether it was misrepresented as in-house technology.

India will take off if Abhishek Sharma fires: Shastri

India will take off if Abhishek Sharma fires: Shastri

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Ravi Shastri believes India too will "take off" in next month's T20 World Cup if their explosive opener Abhishek Sharma fires, while Kevin Pietersen hailed the lefthander as a "proper star".

Truth Behind Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic, Mounjaro: A Doctor Explains

Truth Behind Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic, Mounjaro: A Doctor Explains

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

'Weight loss drugs can be life changing but are not without risks,' says Dr Vishnu Radhakrishnan as he explains the truth behind Ozempic and Mounjaro.

Govt releases new CPI series; January retail inflation at 2.75%

Govt releases new CPI series; January retail inflation at 2.75%

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Retail inflation stood at 2.75 per cent in January under the new series of All India Consumer Price Index (CPI), with 2024 as the base year, released on Thursday.

All Eyes On Sunday's Clash, Not Thursday's Game

All Eyes On Sunday's Clash, Not Thursday's Game

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

In this rivalry, numbers fade and national pride takes centre stage.

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20, Guwahati: Abhishek Sharma Continues To Blaze New Records

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20, Guwahati: Abhishek Sharma Continues To Blaze New Records

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Abhishek Sharma blasted a half-century from 14 balls -- the second fastest by an Indian batter in T20 Internationals.

'FIR or privilege motion, I will fight for farmers': Rahul Gandhi

'FIR or privilege motion, I will fight for farmers': Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being 'anti-farmer' and 'selling' the country through the India-US interim trade deal, vowing to stand strongly with farmers.

Wholesale price inflation rises to 1.81% in Jan

Wholesale price inflation rises to 1.81% in Jan

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Wholesale price inflation extended upward momentum for the third straight month, at 1.81 per cent in January, driven by an uptick in prices of food, non-food articles, and manufactured items on a month-on-month basis, government data showed on Monday.

Santner backs Mitchell to dominate India in T20Is

Santner backs Mitchell to dominate India in T20Is

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said he expects Daryl Mitchell to carry his dominant ODI form into the shortest format when the Black Caps take on reigning world champions India in a five-match T20I series starting in Nagpur on Wednesday.

PM Tarique Rahman vows to turn Bangladesh into safe land for all faiths

PM Tarique Rahman vows to turn Bangladesh into safe land for all faiths

Rediff.com7 days ago

Bangladesh's newly-elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman pledged to strengthen the rule of law and ensure the country is a safe land for people of all faiths, while also addressing corruption and improving law and order.

Women's cash scheme alone won't win polls: Cong leader takes swipe at DMK

Women's cash scheme alone won't win polls: Cong leader takes swipe at DMK

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Senior Congress functionary Praveen Chakravarty has questioned the DMK's flagship women's assistance scheme, suggesting it's superstitious to believe it alone will ensure electoral success, citing examples of similar schemes failing to secure victories for other parties.

Canada vs New Zealand: Historic! Canada's Yuvraj Samra youngest to hit hundred at T20 World Cup

Canada vs New Zealand: Historic! Canada's Yuvraj Samra youngest to hit hundred at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Yuvraj Samra, 19, is the youngest batter to score a century in T20 World Cup, during the match against New Zealand on Tuesday.

Kinsale, Carrigaline & Stuffed Eggplant

Kinsale, Carrigaline & Stuffed Eggplant

Rediff.com7 days ago

Taking in wonderful new sights and places is also an opportunity to sample new food, which is what makes travel doubly memorable.

Farhan Akhtar In Sam Mendes' Beatles Film, Plays Ravi Shankar

Farhan Akhtar In Sam Mendes' Beatles Film, Plays Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

'The closure of Don 3 was the best thing to happen to Farhan. If he was committed to directing Don, he wouldn't have been able to take on Pandit Ravi Shankar's role in The Beatles.'

Excited and ready: Tilak sets tone for T20 World Cup Pakistan face-off

Excited and ready: Tilak sets tone for T20 World Cup Pakistan face-off

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Now that the suspense is over, India batter Tilak Varma on Wednesday said the team is excited for the high-pressure game against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup on February 15.

Indo-US deal 'wholesale surrender': Rahul vs govt in LS

Indo-US deal 'wholesale surrender': Rahul vs govt in LS

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Rahul Gandhi said that had an INDIA Bloc government negotiated the trade agreement with the US, it would have told US President Donald Trump that he should treat India as an equal.

PM pressured to hand over people's data as part of US deal, alleges Rahul

PM pressured to hand over people's data as part of US deal, alleges Rahul

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Rahul Gandhi claims the Indo-US trade deal will compromise the data security of 1.5 billion Indians, alleging Prime Minister Modi is surrendering India's data resources to the US. He warns of potential job losses in the IT sector due to AI and the importance of controlling India's data pool.

BJP MP files notice to disqualify Rahul from Parliament

BJP MP files notice to disqualify Rahul from Parliament

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has initiated a 'substantive motion' against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Sensex crashes over 1K points on selling in metal, IT stocks

Sensex crashes over 1K points on selling in metal, IT stocks

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled more than 1 per cent on Friday due to across-the-board selloff, especially in metal, IT and commodity stocks, tracking sluggish global markets.

Gavaskar explains where India lost the ODI series

Gavaskar explains where India lost the ODI series

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'India never began well, and that's one of the main reasons they weren't able to chase these big scores,'

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20: Amazing Abhishek, Sizzling Suryakumar Run Riot In Guwahati

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20: Amazing Abhishek, Sizzling Suryakumar Run Riot In Guwahati

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Opener Abhishek Sharma's explosive unbeaten 68 off 20 balls set up a comprehensive eight-wicket victory against New Zealand.in the third match in Guwahati

Vivo V70: Snapdragon Power, Zeiss Cameras

Vivo V70: Snapdragon Power, Zeiss Cameras

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Vivo has begun putting out teasers of its upcoming V70 line on the brand's India web site, hinting at a fresh entrant that could shake up the upper mid-range and flagship smartphone category.

SC aks govt to protect, compensate vulnerable cyber victims

SC aks govt to protect, compensate vulnerable cyber victims

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the government to raise awareness, compensate, and protect vulnerable individuals who have lost money in cyber scams. The court's remarks came while granting bail to an accused in a cybercrime case, emphasizing the need for public education and cybersecurity awareness.

India flags 'huge mountain of debt' in developed nations as matter of concern

India flags 'huge mountain of debt' in developed nations as matter of concern

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

The "huge mountain of debt" in developed economies and the risk of a possible unravelling is a matter of concern for India, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday, pointing to the recent spike in Japanese bond yields.

Inside Jammu and Kashmir cricket's rise

Inside Jammu and Kashmir cricket's rise

Rediff.com7 days ago

BCCI president Mithun Manhas reflects on the journey of Jammu and Kashmir cricket, from overcoming mismanagement and corruption to reaching their first-ever Ranji Trophy final.