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Super 8s: Varun Key But Team Pressure Vital For SA Test

Super 8s: Varun Key But Team Pressure Vital For SA Test

Rediff.com1 days ago

India bowling coach Morne Morkel backs Varun Chakaravarthy as a key strike bowler, stresses collective pressure ahead of T20 World Cup Super 8 clash vs South Africa.

Investors' wealth eroded nearly Rs 7 lakh cr as markets slumped

Investors' wealth eroded nearly Rs 7 lakh cr as markets slumped

Rediff.com2 days ago

The BSE Sensex plummeted 1,236 points, wiping out nearly Rs 7 lakh crore in investor wealth, driven by escalating tensions between the US and Iran and subsequent market selloff.

Communal clash breaks out in Jabalpur town, 49 arrested

Communal clash breaks out in Jabalpur town, 49 arrested

Rediff.com1 days ago

Tension gripped Sihora town in Jabalpur district after a communal clash involving stone-pelting and vandalism, leading to police intervention and multiple arrests.

Pakistan hockey captain slams federation: 'We had to wash dishes'

Pakistan hockey captain slams federation: 'We had to wash dishes'

Rediff.com3 days ago

Pakistan hockey captain Shakeel Ammad Butt has criticized the national federation following a problematic tour of Australia, citing issues with accommodation and team management.

Best Hollywood Movies -- Top & Must-Watch Films

Best Hollywood Movies -- Top & Must-Watch Films

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

2026 looks promising for cinema lovers, with many highly anticipated, big-budget Hollywood films set to hit theatres this year.

Youth Congress workers' shirtless protest disrupts AI Summit

Youth Congress workers' shirtless protest disrupts AI Summit

Rediff.com1 days ago

India Youth Congress workers staged a protest at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, raising slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi before being removed by security. The protest caused a brief disruption at the event, which features global AI leaders and heads of state.

'Tariq is hard to hit in bigger grounds and slower pitches'

'Tariq is hard to hit in bigger grounds and slower pitches'

Rediff.com7 days ago

Tariq is different from other spinners but Abhishek can help tackle him: Harbhajan

Scuffle at DU: YouTuber alleges assault; AISA denies charges

Scuffle at DU: YouTuber alleges assault; AISA denies charges

Rediff.com7 days ago

A YouTuber claims she was assaulted at a Delhi University protest, sparking controversy as a student group refutes the allegations, leading to police investigation and calls for social harmony.

Hesson Says, Babar, Shaheen Calls 'Tactical'

Hesson Says, Babar, Shaheen Calls 'Tactical'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Pakistan coach Mike Hesson says Babar Azam's demotion and Shaheen Afridi's omission after India defeat were tactical moves ahead of T20 World Cup Super 8.

India links duty concessions on NZ apples, kiwifruit, honey to agri action plans

India links duty concessions on NZ apples, kiwifruit, honey to agri action plans

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Quota-based duty concessions granted by India to New Zealand for apples, kiwifruit, and Manuka honey are linked to the delivery of agriculture productivity action plans committed by the island country under the free trade agreement.

MP CM, Speaker express regret over Vijayvargiya's remark

MP CM, Speaker express regret over Vijayvargiya's remark

Rediff.com1 days ago

Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya used an unparliamentary word for the Leader of the Opposition Umang Singhar, prompting apologies and protests.

MLS Eyes Defining Year Amid World Cup, Messi Mania

MLS Eyes Defining Year Amid World Cup, Messi Mania

Rediff.com1 days ago

MLS enters its 31st season amid World Cup buzz and Lionel Messi's impact, with Don Garber calling it a defining moment for the league's future.

Strikes Shake India's Gig Economy

Strikes Shake India's Gig Economy

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Two of the three strikes are related to the gig economy, a centrepiece of the new labour Codes.

Explained: What athletes can and cannot say at the Olympics

Explained: What athletes can and cannot say at the Olympics

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

The ejection of Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from the Winter Games over his "helmet of remembrance" has put the spotlight on rules over where athletes are not allowed to express themselves on political matters at the Olympics.

Shirtless protest at AI summit: Cong faces backlash; Rahul shown black flags

Shirtless protest at AI summit: Cong faces backlash; Rahul shown black flags

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The BJP protesters, carrying placards and raising slogans, slammed the Congress and its leader, Rahul Gandhi, calling them "traitors" for allegedly tarnishing the nation's image.

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.

T20 World Cup: ICC seeks explanation from PCB for India match boycott

T20 World Cup: ICC seeks explanation from PCB for India match boycott

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

PCB writes to ICC to invoke 'force majeure', global body asks for justification

Development dawns in Bastar as Maoist fear recedes: Prez Murmu

Development dawns in Bastar as Maoist fear recedes: Prez Murmu

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

President Droupadi Murmu stated that government actions against Maoists have improved the atmosphere in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, leading to development. She encouraged those who have left violence to trust the Constitution.

Britain's ex-prince Andrew arrested amidst Epstein row

Britain's ex-prince Andrew arrested amidst Epstein row

Rediff.com2 days ago

Prince Andrew, also known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to reports. The arrest is linked to allegations of sharing confidential information during his time as a trade envoy.

Kennedy Review: Sunny Leone Is Terrific!

Kennedy Review: Sunny Leone Is Terrific!

Rediff.com1 days ago

The violence in Kennedy is often unflinching and the characters offer no easy sympathy, but you stay hooked on how it all plays out. And that's when the classic Anurag Kashyap twist arrives, bringing an unexpected emotional payoff that lands just right, observes Mayur Sanap.

SC quashes caste-based violence charges against VYAPAM scam whistleblower

SC quashes caste-based violence charges against VYAPAM scam whistleblower

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has quashed charges of caste-based violence against Anand Rai, a whistleblower in the Madhya Pradesh VYAPAM examination scam, overturning a high court order.

Forceps found in Kerala woman's abdomen 5 years after surgery

Forceps found in Kerala woman's abdomen 5 years after surgery

Rediff.com1 days ago

An artery forceps was discovered in a woman's abdomen five years after she underwent surgery at Alappuzha Medical College. An investigation has been launched into the incident.

Unscramble Priyanka Chopra In This Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble Priyanka Chopra In This Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

While Priyanka Chopra indulges in a fair share of action in her upcoming film, The Bluff, you get to piece her together!

ICC Challenges Pakistan's 'Force Majeure' Excuse For India T20 World Cup Match

ICC Challenges Pakistan's 'Force Majeure' Excuse For India T20 World Cup Match

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

The International Cricket Council has sought an explanation from Pakistan on how the 'Force Majeure' clause can be invoked to justify the team's refusal to play the T20 World Cup match against India.

Trump raises global tariff from 10% to 15% day after SC ruling

Trump raises global tariff from 10% to 15% day after SC ruling

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Following a Supreme Court setback, Donald Trump has announced an increase in global tariffs from 10% to 15%, impacting international trade relations and raising concerns about economic repercussions.

6 Movies To Watch This Maha Shivratri

6 Movies To Watch This Maha Shivratri

Rediff.com7 days ago

Namrata Thakker picks 6 cine ways to celebrate Maha Shivratri.

T20 World Cup: 'Beta, Perform!' Afridi Publicly Schools Shadab

T20 World Cup: 'Beta, Perform!' Afridi Publicly Schools Shadab

Rediff.com1 days ago

Tensions have emerged within Pakistan cricket after Shadab Khan's response to criticism following the team's defeat to India in the T20 World Cup. His remarks have drawn criticism from former players and prompted a response from the PCB and Shahid Afridi.

T20 World Cup: Varun vs Tariq: India Vs Pakistan Set For Battle Of Mystery Spinners

T20 World Cup: Varun vs Tariq: India Vs Pakistan Set For Battle Of Mystery Spinners

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The spotlight is on mystery spinners like Varun Chakravarthy and Usman Tariq, who could exploit the Premadasa Stadium's testing pitch during the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup on Sunday.

'Kerala Story 2' sparks fresh political firestorm ahead of release

'Kerala Story 2' sparks fresh political firestorm ahead of release

Rediff.com2 days ago

The trailer of the film, produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah and directed by Kamakhya Narain Singh, released on Tuesday and landed straight into controversy. It tracks the stories of three Hindu women from three different states going against their families to marry Muslim men and then being forced to convert.

Fans Turn Up Heat Ahead of India-Pakistan Clash in Colombo

Fans Turn Up Heat Ahead of India-Pakistan Clash in Colombo

Rediff.com6 days ago

Fans gather in huge numbers at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium ahead of the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 clash, with confidence and emotions running high on both sides.

O'Romeo Gets A Good Start At Box Office, Tu Yaa Main Struggles

O'Romeo Gets A Good Start At Box Office, Tu Yaa Main Struggles

Rediff.com5 days ago

O'Romeo scored Rs 33 crore while Tu Yaa Main scored Rs 2.75 crore last weekend.

Satire should be protected in personality rights cases, X tells HC

Satire should be protected in personality rights cases, X tells HC

Rediff.com4 days ago

Social media platform X argues that satire, fair comment, and public speech should be protected from takedown orders in personality rights cases during a Delhi High Court hearing involving Baba Ramdev's lawsuit.

'Kerala Story 2' sparks fresh political firestorm ahead of release

'Kerala Story 2' sparks fresh political firestorm ahead of release

Rediff.com2 days ago

The upcoming Hindi film 'The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond' is embroiled in controversy, similar to its predecessor, with accusations of hate propaganda and defenses of legitimate concern over religious conversion.

2 British nationals told to leave India for pro-Palestine posters

2 British nationals told to leave India for pro-Palestine posters

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

The action came after reports received on January 21 about stickers related to the Israel-"Palestine conflict appearing at multiple locations across the town. A CID team conducted an inquiry and traced the activity to the two foreign tourists.

SC asks political leaders to foster fraternity, refuses PIL on political speeches

SC asks political leaders to foster fraternity, refuses PIL on political speeches

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Supreme Court has urged political leaders to promote fraternity while declining to entertain a PIL seeking guidelines on political speeches, emphasizing the need for objectivity and even-handedness in addressing concerns about hate speech and constitutional values.

T20 WC: Dube, Varun drive India past Netherlands

T20 WC: Dube, Varun drive India past Netherlands

Rediff.com3 days ago

Shivam Dube's explosive innings helped India recover from a slow start against the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup, after the top order struggled against Aryan Dutt's spin bowling.

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

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

Rediff.com6 days ago

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

T20 World Cup: 'This win means everything for our nation': Nepal captain

T20 World Cup: 'This win means everything for our nation': Nepal captain

Rediff.com4 days ago

Nepal secured a thrilling seven-wicket victory over Scotland in their final T20 World Cup match, marking their first win in the tournament in 12 years. Kushal Bhurtel's explosive start and Dipendra Singh Airee's unbeaten fifty led Nepal to victory.

When Shah Rukh Khan Was Upset With Arundhati Roy

When Shah Rukh Khan Was Upset With Arundhati Roy

Rediff.com2 days ago

When Arundhati Roy wrote her first novel God of Small Things, her team reached out to Shah Rukh Khan inviting him to read a passage from the book at its Mumbai launch. Perhaps because he still held a grudge, Khan refused the invitation.

SC demands precise transcripts in activist Sonam Wangchuk case

SC demands precise transcripts in activist Sonam Wangchuk case

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Supreme Court has directed the central government to provide accurate transcripts of videos related to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention, emphasizing the need for precision in translations, especially with the advent of Artificial Intelligence.