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Arctic shock! Bodo/Glimt stun Atletico in Madrid

Arctic shock! Bodo/Glimt stun Atletico in Madrid

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Norwegian debutants Bodo/Glimt shocked Atletico Madrid 2-1 away in the Champions League, staging a comeback to secure a historic place in the knockout stage.

11 World Leaders And Their Pets

11 World Leaders And Their Pets

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Animal companions are often excellent publicity vehicles for politicians and leaders.

Esha-Ahana Watch Border 2 With Sunny Deol

Esha-Ahana Watch Border 2 With Sunny Deol

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Before theatre audiences cheered loudly for Border 2, film folk queued up for a special screening in Mumbai.

Sunetra Pawar gets 3 ministries, Fadnavis keeps finance

Sunetra Pawar gets 3 ministries, Fadnavis keeps finance

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Newly-appointed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar has been allocated the portfolios of State Excise Duty, Sports and Youth Affairs and Minorities Development and Aukaf.

RCB seal WPL final spot by crushing UP Warriorz

RCB seal WPL final spot by crushing UP Warriorz

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Former champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru hammered UP Warriorz by eight wickets to enter the WPL final and virtually knock the opposition out of the playoff race, in Vadodara, on Thursday.

Daldal Review: Watch It For Bhumi Pednekar

Daldal Review: Watch It For Bhumi Pednekar

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

If dark and twisted crime thrillers and trauma-led violence interest you, you can binge-watch Daldal over the weekend, endorses Divya Nair.

Silver, gold futures decline as traders book profits after record highs

Silver, gold futures decline as traders book profits after record highs

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Silver and gold prices declined sharply in the futures trade on Friday as traders booked profits at elevated levels after a record-breaking rally, tracking a bearish sentiment in global markets and a rebound in the US dollar.

WPL thriller: DC vs Warriorz could decide Eliminator fate

WPL thriller: DC vs Warriorz could decide Eliminator fate

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Delhi Capitals will have their fate in their own hands as they look for a win against UP Warriorz in the final league match of the Women's Premier League match in Vadodara

Dhurandhar Releases On OTT, Cut Short By 9 Minutes

Dhurandhar Releases On OTT, Cut Short By 9 Minutes

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Dhurandhar releases on Netflix on January 30.

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Raipur: 'Suryakumar Showed Why He Is World No 1'

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Raipur: 'Suryakumar Showed Why He Is World No 1'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Suryakumar Yadav slammed a blistering 82 from 37 balls to power India to a thumping seven-wicket victory against New Zealand in the third T20I in Raipur on Friday.

Rajnath calls Coast Guard a 'wall of trust' after Operation Sindoor

Rajnath calls Coast Guard a 'wall of trust' after Operation Sindoor

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Indian Coast Guard's role during Operation Sindoor and highlighted its importance in national security on the occasion of its 50th Raising Day.

Varun, Sunny, Ahan At Border 2 Success Bash

Varun, Sunny, Ahan At Border 2 Success Bash

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Anurag Singh's Border 2 released in the three-day Republic Day weekend, and is a superhit already. So its team members got together for a success bash in Mumbai.

NZ pacer Henry reveals plan to curb Abhishek onslaught

NZ pacer Henry reveals plan to curb Abhishek onslaught

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

New Zealand pacer Matt Henry reveals his simple plan to counter India opener Abhishek Sharma -- relentless accuracy, sustained pressure and smart variations -- as the Kiwis eye World Cup gains.

Rybakina denies Sabalenka, wins dramatic Australian Open

Rybakina denies Sabalenka, wins dramatic Australian Open

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Elena Rybakina held her nerve to outlast world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in a thrilling Australian Open 2026 women's singles final at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Republic Day Challenge

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Republic Day Challenge

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Sanjay Leela Bhansali has taken time off from his wartime love story Love & War, starring Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, to undertake a unique and unprecedented task.

Who is Nat Sciver-Brunt, WPL's first centurion?

Who is Nat Sciver-Brunt, WPL's first centurion?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt didn't just score runs on Monday night in Vadodara but she carved her name into Women's Premier League history.

What's Choking India's Capital Markets

What's Choking India's Capital Markets

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'Large firms and their interests can dominate the narrative, even as smaller stakeholders and retail investors struggle to be heard.' 'Regulators therefore require deep subject-matter expertise to assess representations, recognise underlying incentives, incorporate the perspectives of less-visible stakeholders, and guard against bias or capture,' notes Ananth Narayan.

Palki Sharma Steps Down as managing editor of Firstpost

Palki Sharma Steps Down as managing editor of Firstpost

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Senior journalist Palki Sharma has stepped down as managing editor of Firstpost. Here's what we know about her exit.

Nushrratt-Shahid Watch Marty Supreme

Nushrratt-Shahid Watch Marty Supreme

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Film folk stepped out to watch Timothee Chalamet in Marty Supreme at a special screening in Mumbai. The Hollywood actor recently won the Best Actor award at the Golden Globes, and is expected to grab a nomination at the Oscars 2026.

A lane falls silent as Delhi bids farewell to pilot Shambhavi Pathak

A lane falls silent as Delhi bids farewell to pilot Shambhavi Pathak

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The mortal remains of pilot Shambhavi Pathak, who died in a plane crash near Baramati, Maharashtra, were brought to her Delhi residence. The community mourned the loss of the young and dedicated pilot.

Why Homebound Will Always Be Special For Vishal Jethwa

Why Homebound Will Always Be Special For Vishal Jethwa

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Vishal Jethwa comes to Rediff office, and talks about his Homebound journey, Martin Scorsese, his friendship with Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor, and his love for singing.

WPL 2026: Can DC carry winning momentum forward?

WPL 2026: Can DC carry winning momentum forward?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

On a high after beating RCB, Delhi Capitals aim for strong showing against Gujarat Giants

Thailand Masters: Devika Sihag stuns top seed, enters semifinals

Thailand Masters: Devika Sihag stuns top seed, enters semifinals

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Devika Sihag stuns Supanida, enters Thailand Masters semifinals

Amritsari Kulcha Among World's Best Dishes

Amritsari Kulcha Among World's Best Dishes

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

From Vori-Vori to Arroz Tapado and Punjab's kulchas... This is what the world loves to eat!

Golden Globes 2026: Jessie, Rose, Wagner, Timothee Win

Golden Globes 2026: Jessie, Rose, Wagner, Timothee Win

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Here's a quick look at all the winners of the 83rd edition of the Golden Globes.

PIX: Mbappe takes Real Madrid to top; Bayern lose

PIX: Mbappe takes Real Madrid to top; Bayern lose

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Mbappe fires Real Madrid to the summit, Bayern lose at home and Dortmund stay in the title hunt.

Under-19 World Cup: Peake century guides Australia into semis

Under-19 World Cup: Peake century guides Australia into semis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Captain Oliver Peake scored a century as Australia beat the West Indies by 22 runs to book their spot in the semi-finals of the Under-19 World Cup.

Has Your Partner Changed After Marriage?

Has Your Partner Changed After Marriage?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, mind coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers, suggests finding out what events might have led to the change in behaviour.

Sarvam Maya Review: Middling Entertainer

Sarvam Maya Review: Middling Entertainer

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Sarvam Maya banks on its leading man, Nivin Pauly, who grasps at straws and makes the improbable scenes work with his charm, notes Arjun Menon.

Arijit Singh Announces Retirement From Playback Singing

Arijit Singh Announces Retirement From Playback Singing

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Arijit Singh retires from playback singing, saying, 'I am calling it off.'

AO 2026: Alcaraz stuns Djokovic to win first Australian Open

AO 2026: Alcaraz stuns Djokovic to win first Australian Open

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Carlos Alcaraz played dream-wrecker to Novak Djokovic again as he floored the record-chasing Serb 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 for a first Australian Open title and became the youngest man to win all four majors.

World Cup: SA's Gen-Next chase T20 glory after 2024 heartbreak

World Cup: SA's Gen-Next chase T20 glory after 2024 heartbreak

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A struggling, but promising South African unit will be aiming to avenge the heartbreak of 2024 by securing the grandest prize in T20I cricket on Indian soil, with the Proteas' 'Gen-Next' of Dewald Brevis, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs and Kwena Maphaka in the spotlight.

Captain Surya Is Back And How!

Captain Surya Is Back And How!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Back to his brilliant best, Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 82 lit up Raipur in the 2nd ODI against New Zealand, to shut out all doubters, days ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Will Sunetra Pawar Be DCM? Pawar Family To Decide Soon

Will Sunetra Pawar Be DCM? Pawar Family To Decide Soon

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

'The entire Pawar family -- Sunetra Vahini, Jay and Parth Pawar (Ajit Pawar's sons), Sharad Pawar, his daughter Supriya Sule -- will sit together and decide how to move forward.'

What Next For Sanju Samson?

What Next For Sanju Samson?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Opener Sanju Samson once again failed to get back among the runs, as he was dismissed for 24 from 15 balls in the fourth T20I against New Zealand.

How Glenn Phillips cracked the Chakravarthy puzzle

How Glenn Phillips cracked the Chakravarthy puzzle

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

New Zealander Glenn Phillips is fast emerging as one of the few batters who appear to have cracked the Varun Chakravarthy puzzle in the first T20I in Nagpur.

Ajit Pawar's Balancing Act With Muslims

Ajit Pawar's Balancing Act With Muslims

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Ajit Pawar became a ray of hope for Muslims, the only man in power who could resolve their grievances.

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20, Guwahati: Abhishek Sharma Continues To Blaze New Records

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20, Guwahati: Abhishek Sharma Continues To Blaze New Records

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Abhishek Sharma blasted a half-century from 14 balls -- the second fastest by an Indian batter in T20 Internationals.

WPL 2026: Can Delhi Capitals Halt RCB's Winning Run?

WPL 2026: Can Delhi Capitals Halt RCB's Winning Run?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Delhi Capitals will aim to upset defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru -- the only unbeaten team in WPL 2026 with five wins in a row.

Thala Is Back! CSK legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni Hits Nets Ahead Of IPL 2026

Thala Is Back! CSK legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni Hits Nets Ahead Of IPL 2026

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who turns 45 in July, will be playing in his 19th season of IPL, starting in March.