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T20 World Cup, India vs Pak: How SKY decides who plays and who gets rested

T20 World Cup, India vs Pak: How SKY decides who plays and who gets rested

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav emphasizes the importance of a positive dressing room environment for tactical flexibility and making tough decisions to improve team performance in cricket.

'Expect Kuldeep in the eleven against Pakistan': Gavaskar

'Expect Kuldeep in the eleven against Pakistan': Gavaskar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar anticipates leg-spinner Kuldeep Yadav replacing pacer Arshdeep Singh in the crucial T20 World Cup match against Pakistan, citing favorable conditions for spinners and strategic bowling decisions in recent games.

Bangladesh to hold crucial general elections on Thursday

Bangladesh to hold crucial general elections on Thursday

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Bangladesh is set to hold parliamentary elections with unprecedented security measures in place, following a period of interim governance and political changes.

Former Doordarshan newsreader Sarla Maheshwari dies at 71

Former Doordarshan newsreader Sarla Maheshwari dies at 71

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Maheshwari was the familiar face of TV news from 1976 right up till 2005 along with Salma Sultan, Minu Talwar, Shammi Narang, Geetanjali Aiyer, Neeti Ravindran and others.

Rashid Rues Limited Games vs Top Sides After Tight Losses

Rashid Rues Limited Games vs Top Sides After Tight Losses

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan says lack of regular matches against top teams hurt their T20 World Cup campaign after close defeats to New Zealand and South Africa left them on the brink.

T20 World Cup: Tucker, Delany power Ireland to huge win vs Oman

T20 World Cup: Tucker, Delany power Ireland to huge win vs Oman

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Captain Lorcan Tucker's blistering 51-ball 94 was complemented by a disciplined bowling effort as Ireland powered to a massive 96-run win over Oman in a lop-sided Group B T20 World Cup match.

Brook glad to see England get over the line vs Scotland

Brook glad to see England get over the line vs Scotland

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

England skipper Harry Brook acknowledged the team's performance still has room for improvement as they look ahead to their match against Italy.

Passenger vehicle dispatches in fast lane in Jan as demand remains robust: SIAM

Passenger vehicle dispatches in fast lane in Jan as demand remains robust: SIAM

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers rose 13 per cent year-on-year to 449,616 units in January with demand remaining robust owing to GST rate rationalisation and subsequent dip in prices, industry body SIAM said on Friday.

Public sector banks' profit grows 18% to record Rs 52,603 cr in Q3

Public sector banks' profit grows 18% to record Rs 52,603 cr in Q3

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Led by the country's biggest lender State Bank of India (SBI), public sector banks logged a record cumulative profit of Rs 52,603 crore in the third quarter of the current fiscal, reflecting an 18 per cent year-on-year growth.

Jab We Met: 'He Was In A Relationship & I Had A Crush On His Friend'

Jab We Met: 'He Was In A Relationship & I Had A Crush On His Friend'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

On Valentine's Week, Sneha Sheth shares her story on how she met her husband, Harshit.

T20 World Cup: Spinners, openers shine as Italy trounce Nepal

T20 World Cup: Spinners, openers shine as Italy trounce Nepal

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Clinical Italy trounce Nepal by 10 wickets to record maiden win in T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: Pakistan's Farhan vows fireworks against India in Colombo

T20 World Cup: Pakistan's Farhan vows fireworks against India in Colombo

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Pakistan's cricket team, led by player-of-the-match Sahibzada Farhan, plans to adopt an aggressive and positive approach in their upcoming high-stakes match against India in the T20 World Cup, aiming for a strong performance and crucial victories.

T20 World Cup: Ellis, Zampa star as Australia thrash Ireland

T20 World Cup: Ellis, Zampa star as Australia thrash Ireland

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Australia began their T20 World Cup campaign with a thumping 67-run victory over Ireland, in Colombo, on Wednesday.

WPL 2026: Double Delight! Smriti Mandhana's RCB Script History!

WPL 2026: Double Delight! Smriti Mandhana's RCB Script History!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

This is RCB's second WPL title -- their first came in 2024 -- drawing level with Mumbai Indians for the most titles won by a team.

Asian Shooting Championship: Anish shines with bronze

Asian Shooting Championship: Anish shines with bronze

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Anish Bhanwala won bronze in the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol competition at the Asian Shooting Championship. India secured additional gold medals in other events, maintaining its lead in the medal tally.

Bhambri-Dhakshineswar win marathon doubles to put India 2-1 ahead

Bhambri-Dhakshineswar win marathon doubles to put India 2-1 ahead

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Yuki Bhambri and Dhakshineswar Suresh prevailed in a marathon doubles rubber, outlasting David Pel and Sander Arends 7-6 (0), 3-6, 7-6 (1) as India edged ahead 2-1 in their Davis Cup Qualifiers Round 1 tie against the Netherlands, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

'Unbelievable'! Raza hails culture behind Zim shock T20 WC win over Australia

'Unbelievable'! Raza hails culture behind Zim shock T20 WC win over Australia

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Zimbabwe's stand-in skipper Sikandar Raza celebrates his team's stunning victory over Australia in the T20 World Cup, attributing the win to the team's culture, unity, and environment.

PIX: City edge Liverpool, keep EPL title race alive

PIX: City edge Liverpool, keep EPL title race alive

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Man City snatch chaotic 2-1 win at Liverpool to stay on Arsenal's heels

Sumit Nagal Crashes Out of Chennai Open Challenger

Sumit Nagal Crashes Out of Chennai Open Challenger

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

India No. 1 Sumit Nagal exited the Chennai Open ATP Challenger after a three-set defeat to Russia's Petr Bar Biryukov in the second round.

T20 WC: Mendis magic powers Sri Lanka past Ireland

T20 WC: Mendis magic powers Sri Lanka past Ireland

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka kicked off their T20 World Cup campaign with a clinical 20-run win over Ireland, powered by a resilient half-century from Kusal Mendis and a blistering cameo from Kamindu Mendis, while their spinners dismantled the Irish batting line-up."

'Bangladeshi Hindus Hope Jamaat Does Not Come To Power'

'Bangladeshi Hindus Hope Jamaat Does Not Come To Power'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

'Many senior Bangladeshis feel Bangladesh will fall into anarchy if the Jamaat becomes an important part of a future government or has disproportionate influence in the government.'

Meet BJP's first-ever mayor in Kerala

Meet BJP's first-ever mayor in Kerala

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

BJP leader V V Rajesh was elected mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, marking the party's first-ever victory in a municipal corporation in Kerala. The election saw other mayoral contests across the state, with UDF and LDF also securing victories.

Mumbai: Parapet segment of Metro bridge crashes; 1 dead, 3 injured

Mumbai: Parapet segment of Metro bridge crashes; 1 dead, 3 injured

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

The incident took place around 12:20pm on the arterial LBS Road in front of Johnson and Johnson factory in Mulund area.

T20 WC: 'India Hold Edge but Pakistan Won't Be Easy'

T20 WC: 'India Hold Edge but Pakistan Won't Be Easy'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Chamara Kapugedera hails Sri Lanka hosting the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo, backs India to have slight edge and calls Abhishek Sharma a potential game-changer.

Healthcare Funds: Caution Advised

Healthcare Funds: Caution Advised

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Most first-time investors may be better served by diversified options such as flexicap or multi-cap funds, which already hold pharma and healthcare stocks.

Winter Olympics: India's Stanzin Lundup finishes 104th in skiing

Winter Olympics: India's Stanzin Lundup finishes 104th in skiing

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

India's Stanzin Lundup clocked 28 minutes 26.7 seconds to end at 104th out of 111 athletes who finished the race at the Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium.

Davis Cup: Dhakshineswar wins decider, India shock Netherlands

Davis Cup: Dhakshineswar wins decider, India shock Netherlands

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Dhakshineswar Suresh wins fifth rubber against Guy De Oden to lead India to 3-2 win over higher-ranked Netherlands in Davis Cup Qualifiers.

T20 World Cup: Will India Bring In Bumrah, Kuldeep Against Namibia?

T20 World Cup: Will India Bring In Bumrah, Kuldeep Against Namibia?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

With Abhishek Sharma hospitalised with a stomach bug, Sanju Samson is set to get another opportunity at the top of the order.

T20 World Cup: Netherlands have it easy against Namibia

T20 World Cup: Netherlands have it easy against Namibia

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Netherlands delivered a disciplined bowling performance to restrict Namibia to 156 for 8 in their T20 World Cup Group A match, despite a recovery in the middle overs by the Namibian side.

Muslim names in LD lists exceed population share in 4 Kolkata seats: Study

Muslim names in LD lists exceed population share in 4 Kolkata seats: Study

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

A new study alleges that Muslim voters are disproportionately represented in Logical Discrepancy (LD) lists during Kolkata's voter roll revision, raising concerns about potential bias in the electoral process.

Rajasthan Royals unveil new captain ahead of IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals unveil new captain ahead of IPL 2026

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Rajasthan Royals appoint Riyan Parag as captain for IPL 2026. The 24-year-old succeeds Sanju Samson, with Kumar Sangakkara and Manoj Badale backing his leadership ahead of the new season.

Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri Arrives On OTT

Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri Arrives On OTT

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Drama, dazzle, detectives, dhamaal, it's there on OTT this week. Take your pick from Sukanya Verma's eclectic menu.

8 To 1 Trump Won't Start A Gulf War

8 To 1 Trump Won't Start A Gulf War

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

The threat of wars hovers over the negotiations in Oman, but the good part is that Trump called the talks to be 'very good' and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian responded that they 'constitute a step forward', points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

T20 World Cup: Coach Stuart Law warns Nepal's players over social media

T20 World Cup: Coach Stuart Law warns Nepal's players over social media

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Nepal head coach Stuart Law expressed disappointment over the team's 10-wicket defeat to debutants Italy, saying players had "not shown commitment".

Rampant West Indies target third straight win vs Nepal

Rampant West Indies target third straight win vs Nepal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

West Indies will look to maintain their winning form against a struggling Nepal side in their T20 World Cup Group C match at the Wankhede Stadium. West Indies have won both their matches so far, while Nepal are coming off a heavy defeat against Italy.

SEE: Gambhir hosts Team India at his residence

SEE: Gambhir hosts Team India at his residence

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir hosted a dinner party for members of the Indian cricket team, at his residence, on Sunday.

Rajnath May Approve Rs 2.70 Trillion Rafales Today

Rajnath May Approve Rs 2.70 Trillion Rafales Today

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

If approved, the fighters would help the IAF to build its reducing squadrons, especially after the MiG-21 was decommissioned last year.

Dhakshineswar Suresh, India's New Tennis Hero

Dhakshineswar Suresh, India's New Tennis Hero

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Dhakshineswar Suresh is the nation's new Davis Cup hero, having led India to a historic 3-2 Davis Cup win over The Netherlands on Sunday.

'Rekha-Akshay Were Very Keen To Do Sensual Scenes'

'Rekha-Akshay Were Very Keen To Do Sensual Scenes'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

'Dilip Kumar was a dream. The only regret I have in life is that I could not give him his last hit.' 'He loved every minute that he was on the set. I had set up a particularly long shot.' 'We did a number of takes mostly because somewhere he would mess up his line.' 'Then he sat down and fired himself: "Apne aap ko actor samajhta hai! Dilip Kumar! Acting toh aati nahin tujhe".' 'He shot again and did a great job.'

Valentine's Day: They Planned The Perfect Proposal

Valentine's Day: They Planned The Perfect Proposal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

This Valentine's week, three men who planned the 'perfect' proposal tell us what it actually takes to pull off that dream moment. Behind the scenes, though, it's usually a mix of nerves, secrecy, near-disasters and hope that the moment lands the way it's meant to.