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Railways Defeat Maharashtra to Win Kabaddi Title

Railways Defeat Maharashtra to Win Kabaddi Title

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian Railways emerged victorious in the 72nd Senior Men's National Kabaddi Championship, defeating Maharashtra in the final match.

Nitish's Son To Plunge Into Politics

Nitish's Son To Plunge Into Politics

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Nishant, a non-controversial figure, is like his father, an engineer.

Five Arrested in Mumbai After Anti-Hawker Drive Turns Violent

Five Arrested in Mumbai After Anti-Hawker Drive Turns Violent

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Five individuals have been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly assaulting Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials during an anti-hawker drive in the Kandivli area. The incident occurred on Friday night when a BMC team was evicting illegal street vendors.

Toxic Foam Engulfs Yamuna Again!

Toxic Foam Engulfs Yamuna Again!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Thick toxic foam blanketed stretches of the Yamuna, once again highlighting the alarming levels of pollution in the river.

President Murmu Takes Sortie In Prachand

President Murmu Takes Sortie In Prachand

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

On February 27, President Droupadi Murmu undertook a sortie in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter PRACHAND at Air Force Station Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Devotees Flock To Babulnath Temple In Mumbai For Mahashivratri

Devotees Flock To Babulnath Temple In Mumbai For Mahashivratri

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

On the occasion of Mahashivratri on Sunday, February 15, 2026, devotees gathered in large numbers to worship Lord Shiva at the Babulnath Temple in south Mumbai.

When US, Israel Attacked Iran

When US, Israel Attacked Iran

Rediff.com7 days ago

On Saturday, February 28, the United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on Iran marking a significant escalation in Middle East tensions.

Kashmiri Pandits Celebrate Mahashivratri

Kashmiri Pandits Celebrate Mahashivratri

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

On Sunday, February 15, 2026, Kashmiri Pandits offered special prayers at the Shankaracharya temple during Mahashivratri celebrations also locally known as Herath at the Shankaracharya mountain overlooking the Dal lake in Srinagar.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge Trailer: Ranveer Singh Brings Sound And Fury

Dhurandhar: The Revenge Trailer: Ranveer Singh Brings Sound And Fury

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The Dhurandhar: The Revenge trailer teases high stakes and major thrills, observes Mayur Sanap.

OTP Scams Top Cyber Fraud List

OTP Scams Top Cyber Fraud List

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

OTP scams accounted for over one-fourth of all cyber frauds.

'US Won't Repeat China Trade Mistake With India'

'US Won't Repeat China Trade Mistake With India'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'India should understand that we are not going to make the same mistakes with India that we made with China 20 years ago.'

Ghatak Combat Drone Gets A Boost

Ghatak Combat Drone Gets A Boost

Rediff.com1 days ago

Once operational, Ghatak could undertake deep-strike missions, penetrating heavily defended airspace to hit high-value targets without placing pilots at risk.

Infiltration Surges Along India-Myanmar Border

Infiltration Surges Along India-Myanmar Border

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

23,926 infiltrators were arrested across various border regions between 2014 and 2025.

T20 World Cup: 'One More Innings Should Be Really Good'

T20 World Cup: 'One More Innings Should Be Really Good'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'I have actually, for a few years, been trying to do something like this for my country.'

Double-Decker Buses Set To Boost Delhi Tourism

Double-Decker Buses Set To Boost Delhi Tourism

Rediff.com5 days ago

The 63-seater open-top bus, manufactured by Ashok Leyland's arm Switch Mobility, was gifted to the city's tourism department as a corporate social responsibility initiative.

IPO Listing Gains Hit 7-Year Low

IPO Listing Gains Hit 7-Year Low

Rediff.com5 days ago

Share of IPOs opening above issue price drops to 64.6%, median gains shrink sharply amid market volatility.

'Oil Could Cross $100 A Barrel'

'Oil Could Cross $100 A Barrel'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Oil is still well below its all-time highs, and the world is gradually running out of known reserves.'

What Makes Sanju 'Chetta' Kerala's Darling

What Makes Sanju 'Chetta' Kerala's Darling

Rediff.com3 days ago

Whenever he has played a match-winning knock, the pride in Malayalees travels faster than the fastest delivery in world cricket.

Fifth Tiger Death In Kaziranga Raises Alarm

Fifth Tiger Death In Kaziranga Raises Alarm

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Wildlife experts have cautioned that multiple tiger deaths within a short span may point to underlying ecological or management concerns.

T20 World Cup: When Finn Allen Launched A Meteor Shower At Eden Gardens

T20 World Cup: When Finn Allen Launched A Meteor Shower At Eden Gardens

Rediff.com2 days ago

The South Africans had only recently wiped away their reputation of being chokers. Finn Allen got them to choke again.

Bangladesh Grants Travel Permits To 18 Shillong Detainees

Bangladesh Grants Travel Permits To 18 Shillong Detainees

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

The handover is expected to be coordinated through the Dawki-Tamabil sector, where Indian and Bangladeshi border agencies regularly conduct such transfers.

IDFC First Bank Pays Rs 583 Cr To Haryana Govt

IDFC First Bank Pays Rs 583 Cr To Haryana Govt

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

'...even though the investigation in the matter is ongoing, we have paid 100 per cent of the principal and interest to relevant departments of the Haryana government.'

AI-Skilled Graduates Make Up 60% Of TCS Fresher Hiring

AI-Skilled Graduates Make Up 60% Of TCS Fresher Hiring

Rediff.com5 days ago

'A prime hire can have a salary as high as Rs 11 lakh at the entry level and above.'

Woman Arrested for Aiding Cybercrime Network with Mule Bank Accounts

Woman Arrested for Aiding Cybercrime Network with Mule Bank Accounts

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Delhi Police arrested a 22-year-old woman for allegedly providing mule bank accounts to an interstate cybercrime network, recovering numerous ATM cards, cheque books, and electronic devices.

Is The Dubai Dream Over?

Is The Dubai Dream Over?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Dubai's core promise -- that it is an oasis untouched by regional storms -- has been tested in full public view. The coming months will show whether investors view the attacks as a short-lived disruption or a deeper signal of lasting risk, points out Asif Ullah Khan.

Why India's Japan Connection Is Important

Why India's Japan Connection Is Important

Rediff.com8 hours ago

In a region increasingly shaped by competition and coercion, such collaboration strengthens security without confrontation, builds capacity without dependency and promotes order without domination, points out Dr Kumar.

Will Embracing Israel Prove Costly For India?

Will Embracing Israel Prove Costly For India?

Rediff.com3 days ago

By appearing to privilege ideological affinity over strategic balance, India risks eroding the trust painstakingly built across West Asia. Once the perception takes hold that India's friendship is conditional and transactional, rebuilding credibility will be difficult, warns Amberish K Diwanji.

'With Double Deflation, We May Be Mixing Apples And Oranges In GDP'

'With Double Deflation, We May Be Mixing Apples And Oranges In GDP'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'My concern is that, although everything is expressed in monetary terms, you are effectively combining values that have been adjusted using different price measures.'

Should Investors Consider Money Market Funds?

Should Investors Consider Money Market Funds?

Rediff.com5 days ago

Investors with a 6 to 12 month horizon may consider them. They should align their holding period with the fund's maturity profile and prefer schemes with a lower expense ratio.

Why Was Sunetra Pawar In Delhi?

Why Was Sunetra Pawar In Delhi?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

On Wednesday, two weeks after husband Ajit Pawar perished in a tragic air crash in Baramati, Sunetra Pawar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.

T20 World Cup: Cracks In Eden Gardens Pitch Because Of Tremors?

T20 World Cup: Cracks In Eden Gardens Pitch Because Of Tremors?

Rediff.com6 days ago

Darren Sammy: 'We are most people's second favourite team, but we're playing against their favourite.'

Reliance Retail, India's Largest Unlisted Company

Reliance Retail, India's Largest Unlisted Company

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Among the fastest-growing companies by revenue were Tata Electronics, which posted a staggering 3,173% CAGR, followed by Tata Passenger Electric Mobility at 904% and JSW One Platforms at 522%.

9 Samosas With Yum Stuffing

9 Samosas With Yum Stuffing

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

India's favourite teatime indulgence, the samosa, comes with many kinds of stuffings.

T20 World Cup: Cricket At Eden Gardens Is Not Just About Winning

T20 World Cup: Cricket At Eden Gardens Is Not Just About Winning

Rediff.com7 days ago

Cricket magnifies the joy in the City of Joy. And with the stadium illuminated in World Cup colours, it seems to have lit up the soul of Kolkata.

T20 World Cup: Guess Who Tops The Most Valuable Player Race?

T20 World Cup: Guess Who Tops The Most Valuable Player Race?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of T20 World Cup 2026 after Game 48.

Why Afghanistan And Pakistan Are At War

Why Afghanistan And Pakistan Are At War

Rediff.com3 days ago

Afghans have deep self-respect and are the last people to put up with humiliation. Is it any surprise that relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have touched an all-time low and the two countries are now at war? asks M R Narayan Swamy.

'Worst Gulf Crisis For Migrants In 50 Years'

'Worst Gulf Crisis For Migrants In 50 Years'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'In India, there is this first generation migrant, say from a small village in UP. He didn't go to the Gulf to buy a big house but make the life of his family better.' 'He may have paid 1 lakh rupees to an agent to go to the Gulf. Imagine what will happen to him and his family if he has to come back. He and his family will become poor again.' 'He went to the Gulf to come out of poverty, but this war will make his family trapped in poverty once again.'

'Geopolitical Realities Have Turned Afghanistan And Pakistan Into Enemies'

'Geopolitical Realities Have Turned Afghanistan And Pakistan Into Enemies'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

'Islamabad feels it has no alternative, but to address the challenges from the Afghan-Taliban through an open war.'

T20 World Cup: Thursday's Game Will Be Played Before India's Most Knowledgeable Fans

T20 World Cup: Thursday's Game Will Be Played Before India's Most Knowledgeable Fans

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

It is said that in Chennai, fans do not watch cricket -- they analyse and debate it and even outthink the experts. Cricket here is savoured like their favourite dish -- a hot bowl of rasam.

'Pakistan Can Only Disintegrate If Any External Power Intervenes'

'Pakistan Can Only Disintegrate If Any External Power Intervenes'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'If this region destabilises, then we are not far away. This region should not destabilise.'