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T20 World Cup: Team India Confident Abhishek Sharma Will Bounce Back

T20 World Cup: Team India Confident Abhishek Sharma Will Bounce Back

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak supports Abhishek Sharma after recent failures in the T20 World Cup, emphasizing the importance of avoiding overanalysis and trusting the player's plans.

Lack Of Full Member Support Cost Us: Oman Captain

Lack Of Full Member Support Cost Us: Oman Captain

Rediff.com7 days ago

Oman captain Jatinder Singh says lack of support from Full Member nations hurt preparations after winless T20 World Cup campaign.

Bhumi, Manushi Love To Dress Like Mermaids

Bhumi, Manushi Love To Dress Like Mermaids

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Move over minimalism, because we are officially welcoming mermaidcore to our shores.

Winter Olympics: She quit at 16... now she's Olympic queen

Winter Olympics: She quit at 16... now she's Olympic queen

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Alysa Liu, after a four-year break, returned to figure skating and won Olympic gold with a joyful performance, emphasizing human connection and overcoming online abuse faced by fellow American skaters.

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar backs Tilak Varma's role at No. 3

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar backs Tilak Varma's role at No. 3

Rediff.com6 days ago

Suryakumar Yadav defends Tilak Varma's batting approach in the T20 World Cup, explaining the team management's strategy for his role despite recent struggles against slow bowlers.

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka determined to overcome England challenge

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka determined to overcome England challenge

Rediff.com6 days ago

Sri Lanka's fielding coach R Sridhar believes the team has learned from their previous defeat against England and is ready for their T20 World Cup Super Eights match.

India backs Gaza peace plan, Modi tells Israeli Knesset

India backs Gaza peace plan, Modi tells Israeli Knesset

Rediff.com2 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli Parliament, reaffirming India's support for Israel in the face of terrorism and expressing support for the Gaza peace initiative.

Swami Avimukteshwaranand booked under POCSO Act

Swami Avimukteshwaranand booked under POCSO Act

Rediff.com6 days ago

The action was taken after a Prayagraj court directed that a case be registered on an application moved by Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj and others.

'India Is A Reverse AI Trade Globally'

'India Is A Reverse AI Trade Globally'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'The day that the market realises that they've overspent (on AI) and there's a sudden collapse in the capex, then India can start outperforming again.'

No toll plaza queues anywhere in India by yearend, says Gadkari

No toll plaza queues anywhere in India by yearend, says Gadkari

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Within six months I expect petrol, diesel, and electric vehicles (EVs) to reach cost parity,' says Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.

T20 World Cup: Ngidi reveals how IPL shaped his deadly slower ball

T20 World Cup: Ngidi reveals how IPL shaped his deadly slower ball

Rediff.com4 days ago

South African bowler Lungi Ngidi attributes his T20 bowling evolution to his time in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he honed his slower ball variations.

'You End Up Firefighting': Finance Minister

'You End Up Firefighting': Finance Minister

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Uncertainty level A in the morning, uncertainty level B in the afternoon. If I answer about tariff rates now, I'll be outdated by the evening.'

Pvt-funded highway construction model highest priority: Gadkari

Pvt-funded highway construction model highest priority: Gadkari

Rediff.com3 days ago

On the back of an aggressive asset monetisation push, the government will press the throttle on the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model - under which private developers fund highway construction - for future highway development, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said.

AI can help India achieve Viksit Bharat goal, but poses high risk to jobs: IMF chief

AI can help India achieve Viksit Bharat goal, but poses high risk to jobs: IMF chief

Rediff.com7 days ago

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva discusses the potential of artificial intelligence to boost global growth, particularly in India, while also addressing the significant risks of job displacement and financial instability.

Morkel Backs Abhishek Despite T20 WC Struggles

Morkel Backs Abhishek Despite T20 WC Struggles

Rediff.com7 days ago

India bowling coach Morne Morkel backs Abhishek Sharma despite his poor T20 World Cup run, says there's no concern over his form ahead of South Africa clash.

T20 World Cup: Shadab breaks silence on Babar, Shaheen call

T20 World Cup: Shadab breaks silence on Babar, Shaheen call

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Shadab Khan defends Pakistan's team selections and strategy in the T20 World Cup, emphasising the importance of clear communication and adaptability.

'I Discovered Disturbing Things About His Past'

'I Discovered Disturbing Things About His Past'

Rediff.com4 days ago

A healthy marriage is based on trust and honesty, reminds rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of Quack Quack, an online dating web site, and Rebounce, a matrimony platform.

Shirtless protest: Cops 'detain' cops in post-arrest drama

Shirtless protest: Cops 'detain' cops in post-arrest drama

Rediff.com2 days ago

A tense standoff erupted between Himachal Pradesh Police and Delhi Police following the arrest of Youth Congress activists involved in the protest at the AI Summit, escalating into allegations of kidnapping and obstruction of justice.

The Lady Who Got A Dreaded Maoist To Surrender

The Lady Who Got A Dreaded Maoist To Surrender

Rediff.com1 days ago

'They are not abandoning their ideology. They now believe it is better to pursue their goals through the Constitution rather than from the barrel of a gun -- even if the ideology itself remains intact.'

How Malaika Arora Dealt With Divorce And Trolls

How Malaika Arora Dealt With Divorce And Trolls

Rediff.com4 days ago

'I stopped trying to meet societal expectations or please people who have no place in my life. The decisions I make, how I live and how I present myself are MY choices and I refuse to apologise for them,' says Malaika Arora.

'LIC sets sights on sustained 60% plus market share'

'LIC sets sights on sustained 60% plus market share'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'LIC will reduce but not fully exit its stake in IDBI Bank, which remains an important bancassurance partner,' says LIC of India' MD and CEO R Doraiswamy.

'For Them, A Woman Is A Body. Nothing More'

'For Them, A Woman Is A Body. Nothing More'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

''Women are coming into public spaces in larger numbers than ever before. They are educated, capable, opinionated, and determined.' 'But the more women push for access to public space, the harder they are pushed back -- through attacks like this, through discrimination, through the glass ceiling, through the deliberate denial of recognition.'

'He wasn't making reels': Dwarka SUV crash accused's father

'He wasn't making reels': Dwarka SUV crash accused's father

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The father of the minor accused in the fatal Dwarka road accident speaks out, expressing deep grief and pledging full cooperation with the ongoing police investigation into the tragic incident that claimed the life of 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra.

What Sushma Seth, 89, Is Doing These Days

What Sushma Seth, 89, Is Doing These Days

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Despite acting in some 100 films and television plays, people still remember the daadi of Hum Log.'

Why Ranji Trophy Final Won't Be Played At Chinnaswamy

Why Ranji Trophy Final Won't Be Played At Chinnaswamy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The Ranji Trophy 2026 final between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir will be played in Hubballi instead of Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium due to ongoing safety and infrastructure upgrades, KSCA confirmed.

Ravi Shastri Backs Abhishek Sharma to Overcome Lean Patch

Ravi Shastri Backs Abhishek Sharma to Overcome Lean Patch

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Ravi Shastri urges Abhishek Sharma to stay patient after back-to-back ducks in the T20 World Cup 2026, while hailing Ishan Kishan's match-winning knock vs Pakistan.

'I Didn't Feel The Need To Show Cleavage'

'I Didn't Feel The Need To Show Cleavage'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

'This leading filmmaker told me: "Don't let the industry cake you up with makeup and wigs. You are a breath of fresh air".'

Morkel Defends 'Tacky' Wankhede, Motera Pitches

Morkel Defends 'Tacky' Wankhede, Motera Pitches

Rediff.com7 days ago

India bowling coach Morne Morkel backs Wankhede and Motera curators amid pitch debate, says preparing 200-plus surfaces late in season is challenging.

Markets bleed; Sensex tumbles 1,236 pts on selling in RIL, HDFC Bank

Markets bleed; Sensex tumbles 1,236 pts on selling in RIL, HDFC Bank

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Benchmark Sensex tumbled 1,236 points or 1.5 per cent while Nifty closed near 25,450 on Thursday following an across-the-board sell-off amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.

'More India Aligns With US, More China Aligns With Pak'

'More India Aligns With US, More China Aligns With Pak'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

'China continues to perceive its relations with India through the prism of India-US relations, with the US using India to counter balance against China in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.'

SC to examine NEET-PG cut-off reduction impact on education standards

SC to examine NEET-PG cut-off reduction impact on education standards

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Supreme Court will examine whether the reduction in NEET-PG qualifying marks affects the standard of postgraduate medical education, following petitions challenging the cut-off reduction for the current academic year.

'Blatant lies!': Bangladesh coach slams ex-adviser over T20 World Cup exclusion

'Blatant lies!': Bangladesh coach slams ex-adviser over T20 World Cup exclusion

Rediff.com7 days ago

Bangladesh assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin criticizes former sports adviser Asif Nazrul for allegedly misrepresenting facts regarding the national team's exclusion from the T20 World Cup, stating that players were devastated by the decision.

AI Can Make India World's Creative Capital

AI Can Make India World's Creative Capital

Rediff.com7 days ago

'Not the back office for the world's content. The leader. The standard-setter.'

From 18% to 10%: Trump's new global levy brings relief for India

From 18% to 10%: Trump's new global levy brings relief for India

Rediff.com7 days ago

US President Donald Trump announced a new global levy on imported items, resulting in a lower tariff rate for India, following a Supreme Court verdict against his previous sweeping tariffs.

Ranji Trophy Final: Plucky Jammu & Kashmir Face Karnataka in Historic Clash

Ranji Trophy Final: Plucky Jammu & Kashmir Face Karnataka in Historic Clash

Rediff.com5 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir take on eight-time champions Karnataka in their maiden Ranji Trophy final. KL Rahul and Shreyas Gopal lead Karnataka's charge as Auqib Nabi spearheads J&K's bowling attack.

TN poll a fight between TVK's 'good' and DMK's 'evil', says Vijay

TN poll a fight between TVK's 'good' and DMK's 'evil', says Vijay

Rediff.com4 days ago

Vijay termed the assembly polls due in April this year as a "surprising election" as all parties in the state are allegedly teamed up against him and reiterated that the contest was between the DMK and TVK only.

Toxic Teaser: Is This KGF 3?

Toxic Teaser: Is This KGF 3?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The teaser ends with a bang, unveiling a polished avatar of Yash that Hindi audiences may not have seen before.

India Justify Axar Omission After Sundar Gamble Backfires

India Justify Axar Omission After Sundar Gamble Backfires

Rediff.com5 days ago

India defend the decision to drop Axar Patel for Washington Sundar against South Africa, calling it a tactical call based on powerplay match-ups.

T20 World Cup: My story similar to M S Dhoni: Pakistan's Tariq Usman

T20 World Cup: My story similar to M S Dhoni: Pakistan's Tariq Usman

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Pakistan's mystery spinner Usman Tariq has no qualms in admitting that he returned to cricket after getting inspired by the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

CBSE on 2-exam policy: Mandatory to appear in 1st boards

CBSE on 2-exam policy: Mandatory to appear in 1st boards

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

The clarification by board comes after it received a few requests stating that, because of some reasons, Class 10 students will not be able to appear in the first board exam, hence should be allowed to appear in second board exam.