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'Reminiscent of 2012 when I played Rafa Nadal in final'

'Reminiscent of 2012 when I played Rafa Nadal in final'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

The match against Rafa in Australia for the title 14 years back was a massive chapter in their legacies as they gave their all in a five-set masterclass that lasted almost six hours, with Djokovic edging out Nadal.

Nirmala Sitharaman creates history with 9th consecutive Budget

Nirmala Sitharaman creates history with 9th consecutive Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday makes history as she presents a record ninth consecutive Budget that is expected to unveil measures to sustain growth momentum, maintain fiscal discipline, and contain reforms that could buffer the economy from global trade frictions, including US tariffs.

Higher provisioning blurs Bajaj Finance outlook

Higher provisioning blurs Bajaj Finance outlook

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Brokerages were divided on Bajaj Finance after its 2025-26 (FY26) third-quarter (October-December/ Q3) results, with a few raising targets on valuation comfort, while others flagged concerns over the credit cost trajectory.

Why UGC's New Equity Rules Finally Have Teeth

Why UGC's New Equity Rules Finally Have Teeth

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

'What has changed is that the new regulations are backed by a clear enforcement framework. They have real consequences and, for the first time, make compliance unavoidable.'

Meet The 'Waste Warrior' Of India!

Meet The 'Waste Warrior' Of India!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Her mission: Making Mother Earth cleaner and greener!

Know This About The 2027 Census

Know This About The 2027 Census

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

2027's housing census trims questions but adds digital-age indicators like Internet and smartphones.

SAFF U-19 Football Championship: India U-17 women lose to Bangladesh

SAFF U-19 Football Championship: India U-17 women lose to Bangladesh

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The India Under-17 women's national team suffered a 0-2 defeat against Bangladesh in the SAFF Under-19 Women's Football Championship 2026.

Ranji Trophy quarters: Mumbai, Karnataka gear up for fierce battle

Ranji Trophy quarters: Mumbai, Karnataka gear up for fierce battle

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Mumbai, Karnataka brace for 'mini India' showdown in marquee Ranji QF match

Highlights of the Economic Survey 2025-26

Highlights of the Economic Survey 2025-26

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Highlights of the Economic Survey 2025-26

Kerala: First State To Have State 'Bacteria'

Kerala: First State To Have State 'Bacteria'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

'We have tags of state animals and birds. However, the invisible world of microbes is doing a lot of things for us in nature, not just for human beings but for the entire life.'

Recipes: Coorg Payasam, Bamboo Shoot Fry

Recipes: Coorg Payasam, Bamboo Shoot Fry

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Kodava food or cooking from Kodagu/Coorg in Karnataka is unique for reflecting its forest ecology, martial culture and agriculture, starkly different from the typical rice-and-coconut heavy coastal cuisines of South India.

Planning To Invest In NPS Vatsalya?

Planning To Invest In NPS Vatsalya?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

NPS Vatsalya offers a disciplined investment avenue that parents can use to create intergenerational wealth by contributing even small sums.

Sheena Bora Case: A Sleuth Takes The Stand

Sheena Bora Case: A Sleuth Takes The Stand

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Indrani Mukerjea, in pure white, sporting dancing pearl jhumkas, bobbed about the accused box, occasionally floating up front to whisper urgent suggestions to her lawyer Ranjeet Sangle as retired cop and prosecution witness Dinesh Kadam gave her a long look. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel returns to cover the Sheena Bora murder trial after 18 months.

WPL: DC shatter MI's hopes, seal Eliminator spot

WPL: DC shatter MI's hopes, seal Eliminator spot

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Delhi Capitals Women held their nerve in a tense chase as captain Jemimah Rodrigues guided them to a five-wicket win , in Vadodara on Sunday, sealing an Eliminator clash with Gujarat Giants and knocking Mumbai and UP Warriorz out.

Mary Kom Says Sorry to 'Male Community'

Mary Kom Says Sorry to 'Male Community'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Boxing legend M C Mary Kom has apologised to the 'male community' for her comments on a television show, explaining that her outburst was because of suppressing feelings inside her for a long time.

Colleen And Hugh Gantzer Had India's Heart

Colleen And Hugh Gantzer Had India's Heart

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Colleen and Hugh Gantzer were the GOATs of travel writers.

38 and still hungry: Djokovic refuses to quit after AO heartbreak

38 and still hungry: Djokovic refuses to quit after AO heartbreak

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Novak Djokovic took encouragement from his run to the Australian Open final and pledged to keep fighting at the Grand Slams after Carlos Alcaraz again denied his bid for a record 25th major title.

Real Madrid edge past Rayo Vallecano; PSG, Inter Milan win

Real Madrid edge past Rayo Vallecano; PSG, Inter Milan win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A penalty from Kylian Mbappe in the 10th minute of stoppage time rescued Real Madrid, giving them an agonising 2-1 victory over local rivals Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga.

Railways gets record Rs 2.78 lakh cr capex; focus on new lines, safety

Railways gets record Rs 2.78 lakh cr capex; focus on new lines, safety

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

The Budget allocation includes the construction of new lines and the purchase of locomotives, wagons, and coaches, among other works.

Assam CM Sarma to sue Congress leaders over land grab claims

Assam CM Sarma to sue Congress leaders over land grab claims

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Assam Congress alleges CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's family grabbed thousands of acres of land, prompting a defamation case announcement. BJP denies claims as baseless.

How New Labour Code Will Change The Workplace

How New Labour Code Will Change The Workplace

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

From appointment letters becoming mandatory to gig workers receiving social security to enhanced rights for women and contract labour, the changes reflect India's attempt to balance ease of doing business with stronger worker welfare.

T20 World Cup: Will Ishan Kishan Open Against USA?

T20 World Cup: Will Ishan Kishan Open Against USA?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the opening match against USA?

PIX: Diarra stars in Sunderland's win; Mallorca triumph

PIX: Diarra stars in Sunderland's win; Mallorca triumph

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

IMAGES from football matches played on Monday.

Devika Sihag wins maiden Super 300 title at Thailand Masters

Devika Sihag wins maiden Super 300 title at Thailand Masters

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Devika Sihag clinched her maiden BWF Super 300 crown after Malaysia's Goh Jin Wei retired midway through the women's singles final of the Thailand Masters.

T20 World Cup: How Dhoni's Advice Transformed Axar Patel's career!

T20 World Cup: How Dhoni's Advice Transformed Axar Patel's career!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Axar Patel revealed how a life-changing advice from the great Mahendra Singh Dhoni in 2021 played a big role in turning around his career.

Bangladesh gears up for polls amidst political turmoil

Bangladesh gears up for polls amidst political turmoil

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Bangladesh is preparing for elections and a referendum on reforms, but the absence of the Awami League and rising political tensions are raising concerns about the legitimacy and stability of the process.

Lack Of Political Unity Is India's Greatest Challenge

Lack Of Political Unity Is India's Greatest Challenge

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

'No, India and China were not about to go to all-out war over a few rocks of Galwan.' 'The full picture of what went on at the highest level between two heads of State will not be known for a very, very long time and rightly so,' points out Colonel Anil A Athale, former head of the history division, ministry of defence.

'England must change mindset to salvage Ashes'

'England must change mindset to salvage Ashes'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

England need to alter their approach if they hope to claw their way back after their disastrous start to the Ashes series and avoid another drubbing, former Australia paceman Mitchell Johnson said.

Here's why England are T20 World Cup favourites

Here's why England are T20 World Cup favourites

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

England will be heading into the T20 World Cup with a massive confidence boost following a series win across both white-ball formats in Sri Lanka under captaincy of young Harry Brook, who has switched his side's fortunes since taking over.

Budget 2026: What Mutual Fund Industry Wants...

Budget 2026: What Mutual Fund Industry Wants...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Among its 27 recommendations for the Union Budget is this: It has suggested that equity investments held for more than one year and up to three years should be taxed at 12.5 per cent on gains exceeding 2 lakh in a financial year.

Missed Income In ITR? File ITR-U

Missed Income In ITR? File ITR-U

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Taxpayers should consider ITR-U if they omitted income, wrongly claimed deductions or exemptions, or made reporting errors that led to a shortfall in tax payment.

6 Facts About The Budget You Didn't Know

6 Facts About The Budget You Didn't Know

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

With the Union Budget 2026, India's 74th, fast approaching, all eyes are once again on New Delhi's North Block as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is preparing to table it on February 1, 2026, marking her ninth Budget presentation in a row.

Where To Watch Gustaakh Ishq On OTT

Where To Watch Gustaakh Ishq On OTT

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The poetic love story Gustaakh Ishq has started streaming on JioHotstar.

Oscar Watch: Why Sinners Feels Overrated

Oscar Watch: Why Sinners Feels Overrated

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Sinners really aims high and comes close, but it's the kind of film you respect for its ambition, even if it leaves you feeling more impressed than moved, observes Mayur Sanap.

Mohun Bagan to face Kerala Blasters in ISL opener

Mohun Bagan to face Kerala Blasters in ISL opener

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs East Bengal ISL derby on May 3 as per tentative schedule

'Miya Vs Indigenous' Politics Reshaping Assam Poll

'Miya Vs Indigenous' Politics Reshaping Assam Poll

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

'Once demographic fear becomes campaign language, it legitimises social targeting.'

New labour Codes raise operating expenses of pvt banks, insurers

New labour Codes raise operating expenses of pvt banks, insurers

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

The new labour Codes, notified by the central government in November 2025, have pushed up employee costs for private-sector banks and insurance companies, with these firms reporting higher operating expenses in the October-December quarter (Q3FY26) due to the statutory impact of the new labour Codes.

Why Flexicaps Make Sense Now

Why Flexicaps Make Sense Now

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Flexicap fund performance depends heavily on the fund manager's decisions.

'Security alert' issued for Americans in Bangladesh

'Security alert' issued for Americans in Bangladesh

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The United States on Friday issued a 'security alert' for its citizens in Bangladesh, asking them to remain vigilant and avoid crowds as political violence or extremist attacks may occur, potentially targeting rallies, polling stations, and religious sites during the election period.

Aus Open PIX: Defending champion Keys knocked out

Aus Open PIX: Defending champion Keys knocked out

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

American Jessica Pegula defeated compatriot and defending champion Madison Keys to make the Australian Open quarter-finals.