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Assam Cong ex-chief Borah quits, seeks time as BJP woos him

Assam Cong ex-chief Borah quits, seeks time as BJP woos him

Rediff.com6 days ago

Borah told reporters outside his residence that he has sought time from the Congress high command to reconsider his decision

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.com5 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.

10 WORST Ingredients For Skin and Hair

10 WORST Ingredients For Skin and Hair

Rediff.com6 days ago

Though some ingredients such as mild odours or silicones might not be actually harmful, others such as sulphates, parabens or formaldehyde releasers can result in skin irritation, hormonal imbalances and skin barrier damage, advises Dr Ameesha Mahajan.

India's exports to US decline 22% to $6.6 bn in Jan

India's exports to US decline 22% to $6.6 bn in Jan

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's merchandise exports to the US contracted 21.77 per cent to $6.6 billion in January due to high tariffs imposed by America, according to the Commerce Ministry data. Exports contracted in September, October and December last year also. However, it rose 22.61 per cent in November.

ED slaps Rs 184-cr FEMA penalty on NewsClick, Purkayastha

ED slaps Rs 184-cr FEMA penalty on NewsClick, Purkayastha

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has imposed a Rs 184-crore penalty on NewsClick and its founder, Prabir Purkayastha, for alleged FEMA violations related to foreign funding and misrepresentation of business activities.

Champions League: Bodo/Glimt stun Inter Milan; Newcastle rout Qarabag

Champions League: Bodo/Glimt stun Inter Milan; Newcastle rout Qarabag

Rediff.com3 days ago

Bodo/Glimt secured an upset 3-1 victory over Serie A leaders Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Wednesday.

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.com5 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.

Armed Guards For India Vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Clash In Colombo

Armed Guards For India Vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Clash In Colombo

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka has implemented special security measures for the highly anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Colombo on Sunday.

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.com6 days ago

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

Himachal Recipes: Chicken Mora, Teliya Ma

Himachal Recipes: Chicken Mora, Teliya Ma

Rediff.com5 days ago

Himachali cuisine is simple and hearty. It's seasonal and robust too, being deeply-rooted in mountain life and shaped by cold climate and slow-cooking traditions.

Assi Review: The Message Is Very Strong

Assi Review: The Message Is Very Strong

Rediff.com6 days ago

There are moments in Assi when you will get scared, when you will get angry, when you will feel helpless... when you will realise the enormity of the crime.

Agencies bust 8,000 mule accounts in J-K; warn of terror funding risk

Agencies bust 8,000 mule accounts in J-K; warn of terror funding risk

Rediff.com7 days ago

Security agencies have uncovered a vast network of 'mule accounts' in Jammu and Kashmir used to launder money for global scams, raising concerns about potential links to separatist activities.

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan, Canada aim to end on a high

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan, Canada aim to end on a high

Rediff.com4 days ago

Afghanistan and Canada, already out of contention, are set to clash in their final T20 World Cup match, both eager to secure a morale-boosting victory.

Narendra Modi Stadium: Where Cricket Roars Loudest

Narendra Modi Stadium: Where Cricket Roars Loudest

Rediff.com3 days ago

You don't just play here -- you must dare to play here because the sound from the stands crashes onto the field, and often the cheer comes back to the players like waves.

T20 World Cup: Indian Fans Carry Celebrations Home At Airport

T20 World Cup: Indian Fans Carry Celebrations Home At Airport

Rediff.com5 days ago

From tears in the stands to songs in the airport, the India-Pakistan rivalry delivered agony and ecstasy in equal measure.

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

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

Rediff.com6 days ago

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.

When Shah Rukh Khan Was Upset With Arundhati Roy

When Shah Rukh Khan Was Upset With Arundhati Roy

Rediff.com3 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.

India-Bangladesh Ties May Warm Up After BNP Win

India-Bangladesh Ties May Warm Up After BNP Win

Rediff.com6 days ago

'The people of Bangladesh have voted for a party that represents political interest.'
'It is a pro-Liberation party and it believes in the spirit of 1971, as opposed to the Jamaat-e-Islami, which was opposed to the Liberation struggle of Bangladesh in 1971.'

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup: 'Wait for 24 hours': SKY on handshake

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup: 'Wait for 24 hours': SKY on handshake

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha remained noncommittal on whether their teams will shake hands before or after their T20 World Cup clash.

'You will lose son too': Deceased Bihar NEET aspirant's family gets threat

'You will lose son too': Deceased Bihar NEET aspirant's family gets threat

Rediff.com5 days ago

The family of a NEET aspirant in Bihar, whose death after alleged sexual assault is being probed by the CBI, has claimed they received a threat that their son would meet the same fate as their deceased daughter.

Tarique Rahman's remarkable turnaround from 17-year self-exile

Tarique Rahman's remarkable turnaround from 17-year self-exile

Rediff.com5 days ago

Tarique Rahman, after 17 years in self-exile, has led the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to a significant victory, becoming the country's Prime Minister. This marks a major turnaround for the BNP after years of being targeted by the Awami League government.

T20 World Cup: Brook happy to qualify: 'We haven't played our best'

T20 World Cup: Brook happy to qualify: 'We haven't played our best'

Rediff.com5 days ago

England captain Harry Brook expressed satisfaction after his side qualified for the Super 8 stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup after beating Italy by 24 runs.

Mahieka helped me rediscover excitement for the game: Hardik Pandya

Mahieka helped me rediscover excitement for the game: Hardik Pandya

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya paid tribute to girlfriend Mahieka Sharma for helping him rediscover his love for the game, a shift that saw him putting in the long hours in the net.

'Where is Guru Dakshina coming from?': Priyank Kharge targets RSS

'Where is Guru Dakshina coming from?': Priyank Kharge targets RSS

Rediff.com6 days ago

Priyank Kharge accused the RSS of money laundering, demanding transparency in their financial dealings and questioning their exemption from laws applicable to other organizations.

Champions League, Real Madrid vs Benfica: Mbappe wants Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni banned for racism

Champions League, Real Madrid vs Benfica: Mbappe wants Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni banned for racism

Rediff.com4 days ago

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe said Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni should be banned from the Champions League after the Argentine was accused of directing a racist slur at Vinicius Jr.

T20 World Cup: Long Live Cricket, Long Live India-Pakistan Games

T20 World Cup: Long Live Cricket, Long Live India-Pakistan Games

Rediff.com7 days ago

In Sri Lanka, an India-Pakistan game becomes more than cricket. There will be only one silent wish: May cricket live long.

Mohun Bagan kick-off ISL season with win over Kerala Blasters

Mohun Bagan kick-off ISL season with win over Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Kerala Blasters 2-0 in the opening match of the Indian Super League season.

LS Speaker Om Birla to represent India at Tarique's swearing-in

LS Speaker Om Birla to represent India at Tarique's swearing-in

Rediff.com7 days ago

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh's next prime minister, Tarique Rahman. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Secretary-General of Lok Sabha Utpal Kumar Singh are also likely to accompany Birla.

Kerala salutes 10-month-old organ donor who gave 4 people a new life

Kerala salutes 10-month-old organ donor who gave 4 people a new life

Rediff.com7 days ago

Kerala bid farewell to a 10-month-old girl, the state's youngest organ donor, with state honors after her parents donated her organs following her brain death.

Technology And Innovation: Boon Or Bane?

Technology And Innovation: Boon Or Bane?

Rediff.com6 days ago

Technology Innovation: Sword or Plough looks at key moments in recent history, noting how key technological changes at pivotal moments had unimaginable consequences, both positive and negative. It makes for enjoyable and insightful reading.

Cricket Greats Rally as Imran Khan Battles Health Issues

Cricket Greats Rally as Imran Khan Battles Health Issues

Rediff.com6 days ago

Former Pakistan World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan reportedly loses 85% vision in one eye as Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and others urge authorities to ensure immediate medical treatment.

'No Indian company will be...': Tharoor on Trump's Iran tariffs

'No Indian company will be...': Tharoor on Trump's Iran tariffs

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The Congress MP said he had been "troubled" by the US tariff regime from the very beginning, adding that India was already at a disadvantage compared to its regional competitors.

Selection Calls Under Fire as Australia Face T20 Exit

Selection Calls Under Fire as Australia Face T20 Exit

Rediff.com5 days ago

Australia's T20 World Cup campaign hangs by a thread after shock defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, with injury setbacks and controversial selection decisions -- including Steve Smith's omission -- drawing sharp criticism.

What happens if rain plays spoilsport in Ind-Pak match...

What happens if rain plays spoilsport in Ind-Pak match...

Rediff.com7 days ago

Heavy showers are forecast in Colombo for the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash at R Premadasa Stadium, with interruptions likely but quick resumptions expected.

T20 World Cup, India vs Netherlands: Abhishek's Six-Hitting Show Lights Up India Nets

T20 World Cup, India vs Netherlands: Abhishek's Six-Hitting Show Lights Up India Nets

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's cricket team intensifies spin practice, with Abhishek Sharma leading the charge, as they prepare for Wednesday's T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands.

T20 World Cup: He dominates batting, bowling and fielding...he is Azmatullah Omarzai

T20 World Cup: He dominates batting, bowling and fielding...he is Azmatullah Omarzai

Rediff.com6 days ago

Azmatullah Omarzai delivered a match-winning all-round performance, taking four wickets and scoring an unbeaten 40, to lead Afghanistan to a five-wicket victory over UAE in the T20 World Cup.

Tiger found dead in MP reserve, toll rises to 10 since Jan 1

Tiger found dead in MP reserve, toll rises to 10 since Jan 1

Rediff.com5 days ago

An adult tiger with a radio collar was found dead in the Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, India, prompting concerns about the safety and management of the reserve. The death, attributed to a territorial fight, has led to allegations of negligence and calls for investigation.

Pratika Rawal back in India women's squad for Australia ODIs

Pratika Rawal back in India women's squad for Australia ODIs

Rediff.com5 days ago

Batter Pratika Rawal has been added to India's women's cricket squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia, marking her return after recovering from an ankle injury sustained during the World Cup.

Players wait at airport, Pakistan Hockey Federation under fire

Players wait at airport, Pakistan Hockey Federation under fire

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is under scrutiny after the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) confirmed providing over 10 million rupees for the national team's hotel accommodation in Australia, which was allegedly not arranged, leading to significant difficulties for the team.

'Filmmakers Need To Be Brave'

'Filmmakers Need To Be Brave'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Farhan Akhtar is going the Karan Johar way.