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Barcelona earn dramatic win; Roma, Juventus slip

Barcelona earn dramatic win; Roma, Juventus slip

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Late goals from Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski earned LaLiga leaders Barcelona a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Espanyol.

Bajaj Chetak Takes the Slow Road To Global Reach

Bajaj Chetak Takes the Slow Road To Global Reach

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Bajaj Auto is planning a slow, calibrated push to take the Chetak, its electric scooter, to more than 100 countries on the strength of its distributor network and market-specific localisation rather than an aggressive global rollout, reports Sohini Das.

At 103 minutes, Modi delivers longest I-Day speech

At 103 minutes, Modi delivers longest I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Modi broke his own 98-minute record from the 78th Independence Day last year.

ISRO Fails To Place Spy Satellite In Orbit

ISRO Fails To Place Spy Satellite In Orbit

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Based on the broadcast visuals, a rocket expert said the failure appeared similar to the anomaly seen during the PSLV-C61 mission.

LaLiga: Barca humble 10-man Villarreal; Atletico win

LaLiga: Barca humble 10-man Villarreal; Atletico win

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Barcelona secured a composed 2-0 LaLiga victory at Villarreal on Sunday thanks to goals from Raphinha and Lamine Yamal in a match that tilted firmly in the visitors' favour when the hosts were reduced to 10 men just before the break.

Bencic leads Switzerland into United Cup final

Bencic leads Switzerland into United Cup final

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Bencic and Paul coasted through the first set but won a total of just 12 points in the second set as the match went into a tiebreak.

PIX: Manchester City, Villa held; Chelsea lose to Fulham

PIX: Manchester City, Villa held; Chelsea lose to Fulham

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Arsenal's Premier League title prospects were enhanced without them even kicking a ball on Wednesday as their closest challengers Manchester City and Aston Villa both dropped points.

'Can We Break Up After A Month?'

'Can We Break Up After A Month?'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

'What interested me more than the influencers was how were they surviving in Bombay?' 'How many reels did they make per month? How much money did they need to get by?' 'Did they get a job and then come back home and do this at night?'

ISRO's PSLV encounters 'anomaly'; deviates from path, misses orbit

ISRO's PSLV encounters 'anomaly'; deviates from path, misses orbit

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

ISRO's PSLV-C62 successfully launched an earth observation satellite along with 14 other commercial payloads from Sriharikota, marking the first launch of the year.

OPPO A6s: Charge Ahead With 80W SUPERVOOC

OPPO A6s: Charge Ahead With 80W SUPERVOOC

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Meet the phone that keeps pace with your life.

India Open: Lakshya watlzes into second round

India Open: Lakshya watlzes into second round

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

India's top men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, seeded third, also progressed without taking the court after receiving a walkover from USA's Chen Zhi Yi and Presley Smith.

Inflation rises to 3-month high of 1.33% in Dec; remains below RBI tolerance band

Inflation rises to 3-month high of 1.33% in Dec; remains below RBI tolerance band

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Retail inflation rose to a three-month high of 1.33 per cent in December 2025 mainly due to higher prices of kitchen essentials, including vegetables and protein-rich items.

SC hears Army's plea against hospital near Indo-Bangladesh border

SC hears Army's plea against hospital near Indo-Bangladesh border

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The Indian Army has raised concerns in the Supreme Court regarding the construction of a multi-speciality hospital near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Assam, citing potential security risks from drone movement and long-range sniper rifles. The court is seeking a balance between public health needs and national security.

Aamir Khan Casts His Vote

Aamir Khan Casts His Vote

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Film stars arrived at polling booths in Mumbai to cast their votes in the ongoing Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. The elections are seen as crucial for major cities such as Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Nashik, and Pimpri-Chinchwad.

Manchester United, Bournemouth in thrilling eight-goal draw!

Manchester United, Bournemouth in thrilling eight-goal draw!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi struck late to salvage a point for his side in a 4-4 draw with Manchester United on Monday.

Gauff leads US past Greece into United Cup semis

Gauff leads US past Greece into United Cup semis

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

The US raced into a 5-0 lead in the tiebreak, and though the Greek duo rallied to level at 6-6 a perfectly placed volley from Harrison squeezed through Tsitsipas's legs and sealed a 4-6, 6-4, 10-8 victory.

Srikanth, Prannoy find belief again at India Open

Srikanth, Prannoy find belief again at India Open

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'Once you are out of the top 32, it becomes very tough to get back. Last year I couldn't really get entries into the 750 tournaments. To start this year with one is a positive step.'

'I Just Flowed Where Life Took Me'

'I Just Flowed Where Life Took Me'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'The Dhamaal director wanted an innocent guy who's still like a child. He hinted that my voice was very strong.' 'I worked it out: I got this dungarees look, made him slouch, got rid of the bass in my voice, and added a lisp to make him cuter.' 'These are things an actor does because you want to bring something to the table.'

Raining sixes! Abhishek's explosive net session stuns fans

Raining sixes! Abhishek's explosive net session stuns fans

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Abhishek encountered problems whenever the length was marginally shortened, but the way he used his feet was pure joy to watch.

2026 Fitness Rules That Actually Work

2026 Fitness Rules That Actually Work

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

'The moment someone forbids you to eat something, you want to eat it even more.' Dietician Riya Jain says this all-or-nothing mindset is exactly why most fitness resolutions fail.

BPL match marred by tragic death of Dhaka coach Zaki

BPL match marred by tragic death of Dhaka coach Zaki

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Dhaka Capitals assistant coach Mahbub Ali Zaki died on Saturday after collapsing on the field ahead of his team's Bangladesh Premier League game against Rajshahi Warriors in Sylhet, with local media reporting he suffered a heart attack.

Indore water crisis: Commissioner shunted out, 2 officials suspended

Indore water crisis: Commissioner shunted out, 2 officials suspended

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Following the deaths of at least four people due to water contamination in Indore's Bhagirathpura area, the Madhya Pradesh government has taken action, including removing the municipal commissioner and suspending senior officials. The government has also submitted a status report to the High Court and is implementing measures to control the outbreak and provide assistance to affected families.

Brave fightback! India claim Junior Hockey World Cup bronze

Brave fightback! India claim Junior Hockey World Cup bronze

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

India produced a brave-heart performance, nullifying a two-goal deficit to beat Argentina 4-2 and clinch the bronze medal in the FIH Men's Junior World Cup, in Chennai, on Wednesday.

Factors that will guide the stock markets this week

Factors that will guide the stock markets this week

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

A host of macroeconomic data announcements, global trends and trading activity of foreign investors would dictate investors' sentiment in the stock market this week, analysts said. Besides, auto sales data will be closely tracked, experts noted.

'One last big knock at SCG': Cummins to Khawaja

'One last big knock at SCG': Cummins to Khawaja

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins congratulated veteran opener Usman Khawaja on his "incredible career" after the 39-year-old confirmed his retirement from international cricket following the conclusion of the fifth Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground, starting January 4.

PIX; City reach League Cup semis, Newcastle down Fulham

PIX; City reach League Cup semis, Newcastle down Fulham

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

LATE MILEY GOAL SENDS NEWCASTLE THROUGH

'Love Story Hoga,' Promises Emraan

'Love Story Hoga,' Promises Emraan

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'The only challenge was making a family-friendly show with Emraan.'

Assam CM To BJP Workers: Don't Be Overconfident

Assam CM To BJP Workers: Don't Be Overconfident

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Himanta Biswa pointed out that it was 'too early' for surveys to accurately capture the electoral mood, as several key developments vis-a-vis seat-sharing arrangements among NDA partners are yet to be finalised.

Women's Asia Cup hockey: Navneet's last-minute goal saves India against Japan

Women's Asia Cup hockey: Navneet's last-minute goal saves India against Japan

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Navneet Kaur struck from a penalty corner seconds before the final hooter as India came from behind twice to hold defending champions Japan to a 2-2 draw

Nayan Sarika Just Stole Our Heart

Nayan Sarika Just Stole Our Heart

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Nayan Sarika doesn't stick to one fashion mood and that's her strength.

East Bengal drub Nita FA, go top of IWL table

East Bengal drub Nita FA, go top of IWL table

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Defending champions East Bengal FC moved to the top of the Indian Women's League standings after handing Nita Football Academy a 5-0 thrashing, in Kalyani, on Friday.

Why Hardik Pandya Is India's X-Factor

Why Hardik Pandya Is India's X-Factor

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'He's the guy who can win you games with bat and ball. He can bowl in any situation, he can bat anywhere in the line up.'

CJI lays foundation for new court complex amid lawyers' protest in Assam

CJI lays foundation for new court complex amid lawyers' protest in Assam

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Chief Justice of India lays the foundation for an Integrated Judicial Court Complex in Assam's Kamrup district, facing protests from the Gauhati High Court Bar Association (GHCBA) over the relocation of the High Court.

North India reels under near-freezing temperatures

North India reels under near-freezing temperatures

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

A severe cold wave has gripped North India, with temperatures plummeting to near-freezing levels in several areas. The cold wave has disrupted daily life, with dense fog affecting visibility and forcing people to stay indoors.

Lacklustre Arsenal held to goalless draw by Liverpool

Lacklustre Arsenal held to goalless draw by Liverpool

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Arsenal missed the chance to go eight points clear at the top of the Premier League in a turgid 0-0 draw with champions Liverpool.

City stalled, Liverpool blunt as New Year turns goal-shy

City stalled, Liverpool blunt as New Year turns goal-shy

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Second-placed City would have reduced Arsenal's advantage to two points but instead were frustrated as their winning streak in all competitions was halted at eight.

Centre Okays First Underwater Road-Rail Tunnel Across Brahmaputra

Centre Okays First Underwater Road-Rail Tunnel Across Brahmaputra

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The project is aimed at enabling faster movement of security forces and military equipment during exigencies, while also improving connectivity to Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and other north eastern states.

Goal machine Calvert-Lewin charts stunning revival at Leeds

Goal machine Calvert-Lewin charts stunning revival at Leeds

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

'As a centre-forward, you can make a lot of runs sometimes and not get the ball. You need a lot of things to come together for it to be a goal.'

After head clash, biting row mars Boxing Nationals!

After head clash, biting row mars Boxing Nationals!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Star boxers, including Nikhat Zareen and Minakshi Hooda, lived up to their top billing with easy wins but the spotlight once again fell on questionable refereeing as the National Boxing Championships were marred by fresh controversy and a disrupted bout, in Greater Noida, on Wednesday.

Head Clash Triggers Refereeing Row At Boxing Nationals

Head Clash Triggers Refereeing Row At Boxing Nationals

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The refereeing at the ongoing National Boxing Championships has come under scrutiny, prompting the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) to order a review after Olympian Ashish Chaudhary was disqualified from his opening-round bout.