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Jayasuriya to step down as Sri Lanka coach after T20 World Cup debacle

Jayasuriya to step down as Sri Lanka coach after T20 World Cup debacle

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sanath Jayasuriya has decided to step down as Sri Lanka's head coach following the team's poor performance in the T20 World Cup. He cited injuries to key players and inconsistency as contributing factors.

US urges citizens to leave 12 Middle East nations; 6 American troops killed

US urges citizens to leave 12 Middle East nations; 6 American troops killed

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged its citizens to immediately depart from several Middle Eastern countries, citing "serious safety risks."

Kumble hints at India's hidden T20 World Cup advantage

Kumble hints at India's hidden T20 World Cup advantage

Rediff.com3 days ago

Anil Kumble and Faf du Plessis analyze India's T20 World Cup strategy, highlighting the team's experimentation with part-time bowlers and potential vulnerabilities on flat pitches.

Mercedes's All-New V-Class redines 'private suite on wheels'

Mercedes's All-New V-Class redines 'private suite on wheels'

Rediff.com18 hours ago

The V-Class will be locally produced at the Mercedes facility in Chakan, near Pune, making it the second product, after the Mercedes-Maybach GLS, to begin local production.

'Is Rs 10 Cr Realistic In 10 Years?'

'Is Rs 10 Cr Realistic In 10 Years?'

Rediff.com5 days ago

Ask rediffGURU Reetika Sharma your insurance, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

No Extension For WhatsApp SIM Linking

No Extension For WhatsApp SIM Linking

Rediff.com5 days ago

'On national security issues, there can be no compromise.'

Is Iran nearing Chinese missile deal as conflict escalates?

Is Iran nearing Chinese missile deal as conflict escalates?

Rediff.com15 hours ago

China has denied reports of finalising a deal with Iran to sell CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles, amidst rising tensions in the Middle East and joint US-Israeli airstrikes.

'Middle East travel freeze won't impact Australian F1 GP'

'Middle East travel freeze won't impact Australian F1 GP'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Australian Grand Prix chief executive Travis Auld anticipates no impact on this weekend's Formula One season-opener at Melbourne's Albert Park from the travel issues caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

Iran Crisis Impact: India Braces for Oil Price Volatility

Iran Crisis Impact: India Braces for Oil Price Volatility

Rediff.com1 days ago

Analysts predict India will face oil price volatility and macroeconomic effects due to the escalating Iran crisis, though the country's oil supply chain is not yet structurally insecure.

Farooq Abdullah Calls for Dialogue Amid Escalating West Asia Violence

Farooq Abdullah Calls for Dialogue Amid Escalating West Asia Violence

Rediff.com16 hours ago

National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has voiced his concern over the escalating violence in West Asia, urging all parties to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate tensions and protect civilian lives.

Investor Concerns About IT Stocks Are 'Overblown': HCLTech CEO

Investor Concerns About IT Stocks Are 'Overblown': HCLTech CEO

Rediff.com6 days ago

'When it comes to enterprise context, there is a big lag between how fast technology is evolving and how it is getting deployed at the end of the day. That is where the challenge is going to be.'

Kerala Woman Pushed from Train Recovering After Hospital Discharge

Kerala Woman Pushed from Train Recovering After Hospital Discharge

Rediff.com18 hours ago

A 20-year-old woman, Sreekutty, who was pushed from a moving train in Kerala, has been discharged from hospital after three months of treatment for severe injuries.

Having sneaked in, England will be 'more brave' in Super 8s

Having sneaked in, England will be 'more brave' in Super 8s

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

England captain Harry Brook acknowledges underestimating opponents in the group stage of the T20 World Cup and anticipates a stronger showing in the Super 8s, starting with their match against Sri Lanka.

What The Dhurandhar Girl DId Next

What The Dhurandhar Girl DId Next

Rediff.com3 days ago

'The love I have received has been overwhelming.' 'I pause and think about the fact that people have their own lives, their own struggles, a hundred responsibilities -- and yet, they take a moment to tell me they felt something because of my work.' 'That means more to me than I can put into words.'

From India To London, With Love

From India To London, With Love

Rediff.com4 days ago

Raw Mango's creative director Sanjay Garg reimagined his love for flowers through the show 'It's Not About the Flower' showcased at London Fashion Week 2026.

India on the brink: Huge win vs Zimbabwe or T20 WC exit

India on the brink: Huge win vs Zimbabwe or T20 WC exit

Rediff.com6 days ago

India faces Zimbabwe in a crucial T20 World Cup Super 8 match, needing a big win to improve their net run rate after a heavy loss to South Africa. The team needs to address issues in the top order and consider strategic changes to the batting lineup.

T20 World Cup: 'Proud of Thiruvananthapuram's native son, the Pride of India': Tharoor, Kerala CM hail Sanju Samson

T20 World Cup: 'Proud of Thiruvananthapuram's native son, the Pride of India': Tharoor, Kerala CM hail Sanju Samson

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sanju Samson's majestic knock of 97 from 50 balls single-handedly powered India to a five-wicket win over West Indies to seal their spot in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

Ahead of Carney visit, Canada says India no longer linked to violent crimes

Ahead of Carney visit, Canada says India no longer linked to violent crimes

Rediff.com5 days ago

The statement suggests that Canadian authorities do not see ongoing foreign interference or violent activity tied to India at present.

'No Child Should Grow Up Hearing The Sound Of War'

'No Child Should Grow Up Hearing The Sound Of War'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Moments like this remind us how fragile life really is.'

Family Demands CBI Probe into Accused's Death in Gurdaspur Policemen Murder Case

Family Demands CBI Probe into Accused's Death in Gurdaspur Policemen Murder Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

The family of Ranjit Singh, an accused in the murder of two policemen in Gurdaspur, who was killed in an encounter with police, staged a sit-in demanding a CBI probe into his death and a fresh autopsy.

'India Is A Reverse AI Trade Globally'

'India Is A Reverse AI Trade Globally'

Rediff.com5 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.'

Train Shooting Accused Seeks Bail Citing 'Borderline Insanity'

Train Shooting Accused Seeks Bail Citing 'Borderline Insanity'

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Former RPF constable Chetansinh Chaudhary, accused of killing his senior and three passengers on a train in 2023, has applied for bail, citing 'borderline insanity' and blaming railway authorities for not assessing his mental state.

T20 World Cup: India Needs To Do This If They Want To Get Into Semis

T20 World Cup: India Needs To Do This If They Want To Get Into Semis

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

'India is struggling against spin. So how do you solve that? Try to rearrange the batting order in a way that naturally good players of spin are batting up the order, and people like Tilak Varma, who is struggling a little bit, can come down the order.'

Sanju Samson's World Cup Performance Celebrated Across Kerala

Sanju Samson's World Cup Performance Celebrated Across Kerala

Rediff.com1 days ago

Following Sanju Samson's impressive performance in the T20 Cricket World Cup, leaders and personalities across Kerala have shared congratulatory messages for the local cricket star.

J&K's Nabi Impresses Ganguly: National call-up looms?

J&K's Nabi Impresses Ganguly: National call-up looms?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly lauded Jammu and Kashmir's performance in the Ranji Trophy, particularly highlighting pacer Auqib Nabi's potential for national representation.

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: 'No Crew Would Crash A Plane'

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: 'No Crew Would Crash A Plane'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

'In any aviation emergency, the first rule is aviate -- fly the aircraft.' 'The fact that the commander's voice is not on the recording simply means he was focused entirely on flying. It does not imply anything more than that.'

Kerala HC grants bail to suspected LTTE member over delayed trial

Kerala HC grants bail to suspected LTTE member over delayed trial

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Kerala High Court granted bail to a Sri Lankan refugee suspected of being an LTTE member in a UAPA case, citing prolonged judicial custody without trial commencement.

Middle East crisis: Indian airlines cancel 350 flights on Sunday

Middle East crisis: Indian airlines cancel 350 flights on Sunday

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian airlines are expected to cancel 444 international flights due to airspace restrictions in the Middle East following attacks on Iran by Israel and the US. The civil aviation ministry is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with airlines to ensure passenger safety and minimize disruptions.

T20 World Cup: 'Rulayega Kya Pagle?': Samson's Viral Reply to SKY

T20 World Cup: 'Rulayega Kya Pagle?': Samson's Viral Reply to SKY

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Suryakumar Yadav heaped such heartfelt praise on Sanju Samson after India's dramatic win that the wicketkeeper-batter jokingly had to ask his captain to stop or risk making him emotional.

'Cupcakes, Not Chokers': SA Coach's Sly Dig at Broadcaster

'Cupcakes, Not Chokers': SA Coach's Sly Dig at Broadcaster

Rediff.com1 days ago

South Africa coach Shukri Conrad takes a cheeky dig at the 'chokers' tag after a T20 World Cup ad, saying the unbeaten Proteas are embracing pressure ahead of their semifinal against New Zealand.

AI Could Widen Inequalities if Not Used for People's Benefit: Amitabh Kant

AI Could Widen Inequalities if Not Used for People's Benefit: Amitabh Kant

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant warns that artificial intelligence (AI) could exacerbate global inequalities if not used for the benefit of people, highlighting its immense energy requirements and the need for renewable energy solutions.

Everday Heroine: 'No Matter What Happens At Home, I Have To Show Up'

Everday Heroine: 'No Matter What Happens At Home, I Have To Show Up'

Rediff.com1 days ago

This Women's Day, meet Shanti, the woman who makes so many lives easier even though hers is anything but.

T20 World Cup: Ex-cricketers call for radical decisions after Pakistan's poor show

T20 World Cup: Ex-cricketers call for radical decisions after Pakistan's poor show

Rediff.com1 days ago

Pakistan's cricket fraternity expresses disappointment over the national team's performance in the T20 World Cup, with former players calling for radical decisions and criticizing player selection and performance.

T20 World Cup: 'First time vs Bumrah': Bennett reacts

T20 World Cup: 'First time vs Bumrah': Bennett reacts

Rediff.com4 days ago

Brian Bennett's valiant 97 not out went in vain as Zimbabwe lost to India in their T20 World Cup Super 8 clash. Despite Bennett's heroics, Zimbabwe fell short in their chase of India's massive total.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Play Surya at No. 3 to break left-handers' pattern: Chopra

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Play Surya at No. 3 to break left-handers' pattern: Chopra

Rediff.com4 days ago

As India are gearing up to face Zimbabwe in a do-or-die Super Eights clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, former cricketer Aakash Chopra urged the team management to promote skipper Suryakumar Yadav up the order to break the left-handers' pattern in the batting order and effectively counter the off-spin threat posed by his opposite number Sikandar Raza.

T20 WC Semis: Mitchell Backs NZ's India Experience Ahead of SA Clash

T20 WC Semis: Mitchell Backs NZ's India Experience Ahead of SA Clash

Rediff.com16 hours ago

New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell says Kiwis focus on winning 'little moments' as they prepare for South Africa semi-final showdown.

Why India's Local-First AI Strategy Could Be A Winner

Why India's Local-First AI Strategy Could Be A Winner

Rediff.com5 days ago

Country's startups are carving a unique path by prioritising local, application-led innovation over the global pursuit of scale.

T20 World Cup, India vs Zimbabwe: 'Win The Game, Don't Worry About Net Run Rate'

T20 World Cup, India vs Zimbabwe: 'Win The Game, Don't Worry About Net Run Rate'

Rediff.com5 days ago

India should only focus on winning their match T20 World Cup match against Zimbabwe in Chennai on Thursday without worrying about the net run rate, says former all-rounder Irfan Pathan.

IPO Listing Gains Hit 7-Year Low

IPO Listing Gains Hit 7-Year Low

Rediff.com1 days ago

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

2nd ODI: In the last two games we didn't bat well: Harmanpreet admits

2nd ODI: In the last two games we didn't bat well: Harmanpreet admits

Rediff.com3 days ago

Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledges India's batting struggles in the ODI series against Australia after consecutive defeats. Australia's Alyssa Healy praises young players Voll and Litchfield for their outstanding performance.