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Lucky Us! Our Flight Was Delayed, But Took Off

Lucky Us! Our Flight Was Delayed, But Took Off

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Stranded at an airport because of flight delays/cancellations? Do tell us your travel story; mail us at newsdesk@rediff.co.in with your name, where you were traveling to, and what happened to your flight.

Why Kohli Is Mitchell Starc's No. 1

Why Kohli Is Mitchell Starc's No. 1

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'To see his preparation, the way he dominates the game.'

'All The Ministers Surrounded Messi, We Couldn't See Anything'

'All The Ministers Surrounded Messi, We Couldn't See Anything'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi's much-hyped visit to the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday lasted 22 minutes, just enough to underline everything that is wrong in Indian football and the state administration's mismanagement.

Microsoft to invest $17.5 billion for India's AI-first future: Nadella

Microsoft to invest $17.5 billion for India's AI-first future: Nadella

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday announced plans to invest $17.5 billion in India to help build infrastructure and sovereign capabilities for the country's AI-first future, marking the third major AI-driven investment in the country in the past two months. Microsoft said that the $17.5 billion (around Rs 1.58 lakh crore) investment builds on the $3 billion (around Rs 26,955 crore) funding announced earlier this year, which the company is on track to spend by the end of CY (calendar year) 2026.

Fresh rape complaint against absconding Kerala Cong MLA Mamkootathil

Fresh rape complaint against absconding Kerala Cong MLA Mamkootathil

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

In the fresh complaint, the woman allegedly stated that Mamkootathil had grievously exploited, assaulted, and emotionally abused her under "the false promise of marriage."

Pressure on Gill, SKY to rediscover T20 form!

Pressure on Gill, SKY to rediscover T20 form!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

The lack of runs from captain Suryakumar Yadav and his deputy Shubman Gill remains a talking point.

Can Sitting Cross Legged Cause Knee Pain?

Can Sitting Cross Legged Cause Knee Pain?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan suggests how to recover from pain and injury-related illnesses.

Indians Still Lead US Student Influx

Indians Still Lead US Student Influx

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Indian students represented 31 per cent of the total in the academic year 2024-2025, while Chinese students accounted for 23 per cent.

Colaba: When The City Speaks

Colaba: When The City Speaks

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Colaba's character is also drawn from its strength. Seventeen years ago, Pakistani terrorists struck here -- at the core of Mumbai's soul -- in the deadliest attack ever seen in this country. 166 civilians and security personnel were killed in a battle that raged on for three days.

IndiGo Crisis: What Was Its Board Doing?

IndiGo Crisis: What Was Its Board Doing?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Where was the Board when a predictable regulatory change brought the country's largest airline to its knees? asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Messi Lands In Kolkata Amid Massive Fan Frenzy

Messi Lands In Kolkata Amid Massive Fan Frenzy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Argentine superstar footballer Lionel Messi's touchdown in Kolkata in the early hours of Saturday sent the city into a frenzy.

Rape survivor's father seeks cancellation of Asaram's bail in SC

Rape survivor's father seeks cancellation of Asaram's bail in SC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

The father of a rape survivor has appealed to the Supreme Court to cancel the bail granted to Asaram, citing threats and concerns for his family's safety.

'TCS Hiring 2 Bus Loads Of Kids Every Year Won't Happen'

'TCS Hiring 2 Bus Loads Of Kids Every Year Won't Happen'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'4 lakh to 5 lakh people graduating in computer science getting jobs in software companies will not happen.'

Starc's all-round show puts Australia on course for win

Starc's all-round show puts Australia on course for win

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Mitchell Starc made a late-career bid for all-rounder status when he scored a half-century and grabbed two wickets under the Gabba floodlights to push Australia to the brink of victory at the close of day three of the second Ashes Test.

'Shame students have to...': Trump's $1M 'Gold Card' unveiled

'Shame students have to...': Trump's $1M 'Gold Card' unveiled

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Trump described the Gold Card as a "Green Card, but much better, much more powerful, a much stronger path and a path is a big deal. Have to be great people, but much stronger path", which also helps companies.

Pink-Ball Test: Aus Crush England by 8 Wkts to Take 2-0 Lead

Pink-Ball Test: Aus Crush England by 8 Wkts to Take 2-0 Lead

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Australia stormed to an eight-wicket victory in the second Ashes Test on Sunday to take a 2-0 series lead as England succumbed on day four to a pace blitz from unlikely hero Michael Neser.

9 Of The World's Most Crowded Cities, Jakarta Now Leads

9 Of The World's Most Crowded Cities, Jakarta Now Leads

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Jakarta overtakes Tokyo to become the most heavily-populated city in the world, with 42 million inhabitants, according to a November 2025 UN report on megacities.

PIX: 74 all out! India hammer South Africa in 1st T20I

PIX: 74 all out! India hammer South Africa in 1st T20I

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Hardik Pandya made a memorable comeback to the Indian team, smashing a blistering half-century to power India to a thumping 101-run win over South Africa in the first T20 International.

Kohli rules out Test return, vows to stick to ODIs!

Kohli rules out Test return, vows to stick to ODIs!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli ruled out any possibility of returning to Test or Twenty20 internationals after his player-of-the-match century guided India to a 17-run win over South Africa.

'Big Call': Maxwell Pulls Out Of IPL 2026 Auction!

'Big Call': Maxwell Pulls Out Of IPL 2026 Auction!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

That Glenn Maxwell is no longer an attractive commodity in the IPL market was evident across last two seasons (2024 and 2025) where he totalled a lowly 100 runs in 17 games.

'Hindu rate of growth' term maligned entire civilisation: Modi

'Hindu rate of growth' term maligned entire civilisation: Modi

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

"The policy of Macaulay, which sowed the seeds of mental slavery in India, will complete 200 years in 2035. This means there are 10 years left. Therefore, in these very 10 years, we all must come together to free our country from the slave mentality," he said.

Why India are desperate to win ODI series vs SA

Why India are desperate to win ODI series vs SA

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

There is a slight desperation to win ODI series after below par Test outing: Ten Doeschate

Nieva returns to India as women's boxing team coach

Nieva returns to India as women's boxing team coach

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Following his earlier stint with India, he most recently served as National Head Coach and Technical Lead of Boxing Australia's High Performance Unit.

'Great to be back again'

'Great to be back again'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'I'm feeling strong. I am feeling fit, and I am feeling ready to go,'

Rajinikanth's Love Affair With Bollywood

Rajinikanth's Love Affair With Bollywood

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Rajinikanth may have made his last Hindi film two decades ago but he can still set the screen alight, blazing away with a gun that has dozens of barrels. As Thalaiva turns 75 on December 12, Dinesh Raheja looks back at his 17 year journey in Hindi cinema.

India 'could have done much more' during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath

India 'could have done much more' during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauds the armed forces' restrained response during Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam terror attack, highlighting coordination and improved connectivity in border areas.

'Hema-Dharam's Was The Most Dignified Second Marriage'

'Hema-Dharam's Was The Most Dignified Second Marriage'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'One of the dignified aspects of their relationship is that Hema reportedly told Dharamji that she would never disturb his first family.'

Head ready to open again after Ashes first Test brilliance

Head ready to open again after Ashes first Test brilliance

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Australia's Travis Head says he is prepared to open the batting once more against England during the ongoing Ashes series after his second innings display in the first Test in Perth last week led the home side to an eight-wicket victory over the tourists.

'Conspiracy Was To Destroy My Career'

'Conspiracy Was To Destroy My Career'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Ernakulam Principal Sessions Judge Honey M Varghese acquitted Dileep of the offences charged against him in the case after the trial that lasted around eight years.

Where the Mountains Teach Patience

Where the Mountains Teach Patience

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

I learn that success isn't measured in metres gained but in how we handle the moment when plans dissolve. The mountain doesn't grade on completion -- only on presence and effort, discovers Manoj Mohanka.

After 15 years, Kohli set to light up Vijay Hazare

After 15 years, Kohli set to light up Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli confirms his availability for Vijay Hazare Trophy

What's Behind Kohli's Century Celebrations?

What's Behind Kohli's Century Celebrations?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

'He must be telling you that you doubted me? Now I have shown what I can do. I have got it in me.' There is a lot more to Virat Kohli's animated celebrations in Ranchi and Raipur than meets the eye, believes Ravichandran Ashwin.

Rohit and Kohli Open Up on Motivation, Mindset and ODI Return

Rohit and Kohli Open Up on Motivation, Mindset and ODI Return

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

'The will to work and commitment to put in work is as high as it has ever been.'

'Dharmendra Got Me Sholay'

'Dharmendra Got Me Sholay'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'Most of us try to be good human beings; he was genuinely a good person.'

Arpita to Salim Khan: 'Happiest 90th Birthday Daddy'

Arpita to Salim Khan: 'Happiest 90th Birthday Daddy'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'You are our Galaxy.'

Hamilton clears air over Ferrari future

Hamilton clears air over Ferrari future

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Hamilton clarifies remarks, says he remains committed to Ferrari project

'Biggest Meltdown In Indian Aviation History'

'Biggest Meltdown In Indian Aviation History'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

'It has got to be the biggest error in aviation. If it is the biggest error, then all those individuals in positions of power should be removed because they have caused the biggest meltdown in Indian aviation history.'

Why Rage Bait Is Oxford's Word Of 2025

Why Rage Bait Is Oxford's Word Of 2025

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The top three contenders for 2025 were -- rage bait, aura farming and biohack.

INDIA bloc on life support, risks being wheeled into 'ICU': Omar

INDIA bloc on life support, risks being wheeled into 'ICU': Omar

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Abdullah emphasised the 24x7 model of politics pursued by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his team, and said that "no sooner has one election finished, they've already moved into the next territory... We will move into those states two months before the elections. We will be lucky if we sew up our electoral alliances before the last date of filing nominations".

Bigg Boss 19 Winner Gaurav Khanna Woke Up Weeks Into The Show

Bigg Boss 19 Winner Gaurav Khanna Woke Up Weeks Into The Show

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'Gaurav Khanna may not have had the most inspiring journey like his predecessors, but he has clearly been one of the most well-behaved contestants and winners in Bigg Boss history. So kudos to that!'