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'Now, Jail Is The Rule, Bail Is The Exception'

'Now, Jail Is The Rule, Bail Is The Exception'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'If the trial is not going on, if the charges have not been framed, it is obvious that he must be given bail. But he has been denied again.'

T20 World Cup: 'When Varun Was Attacked, He Had No Answer'

T20 World Cup: 'When Varun Was Attacked, He Had No Answer'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Apart from Bumrah, nothing much stood out in the bowling, except for the new spell bowled by Arshdeep.'

AI Can Make India World's Creative Capital

AI Can Make India World's Creative Capital

Rediff.com3 days ago

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

HUL Q3 profit up two-fold to Rs 6,603 cr

HUL Q3 profit up two-fold to Rs 6,603 cr

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) on Thursday reported a two-fold jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 6,603 crore in the December quarter of FY'26, on a year-on-year basis, driven by a one-off positive impact from the demerger of its ice cream business.

IPL 2026: Safety red flag puts Jaipur matches at risk

IPL 2026: Safety red flag puts Jaipur matches at risk

Rediff.com7 days ago

Rajasthan Royals are seeking an indemnity waiver from the Rajasthan government to host IPL matches in Jaipur due to safety concerns raised about the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

Gains for HUL depend on pace of growth recovery

Gains for HUL depend on pace of growth recovery

Rediff.com2 days ago

Hindustan Unilever Limited's (HUL's) standalone revenue grew 4.4 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), while volume rose 3.5 per cent during the third quarter of financial year 2026 (FY26).

SC Slams RERA: 'Better to Abolish It'

SC Slams RERA: 'Better to Abolish It'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

'Except facilitating builders in default, it is not doing anything else. Better to just abolish this institution.'

T20 World Cup: South Africa Relish 'Home Advantage' In Ahmedabad

T20 World Cup: South Africa Relish 'Home Advantage' In Ahmedabad

Rediff.com37 minutes ago

South Africa has established a strong advantage in the tournament by playing a majority of their matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, turning the stadium into a fortress.

Union Cabinet approves renaming Kerala to Keralam

Union Cabinet approves renaming Kerala to Keralam

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The Union Cabinet has reportedly approved the Kerala government's proposal to officially change the state's name to Keralam, following a resolution passed by the Kerala Assembly.

Indian Open Race Walk: Sahil stuns favorites to win

Indian Open Race Walk: Sahil stuns favorites to win

Rediff.com2 days ago

Punjab's Sahil and Haryana's Ravina emerged victorious in the men's and women's half marathon events respectively at the Indian Open Race Walk Competition.

Nifty FMCG down over 6% in 2026, investors focus on select stocks

Nifty FMCG down over 6% in 2026, investors focus on select stocks

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Stocks of fast-moving consumer goods companies have taken it on the chin in calendar year 2026 (CY26) with the Nifty FMCG index falling over 6 per cent compared to the Nifty 50 dipping 0.8 per cent. Nifty FMCG is one of the worst-performing sectors on the NSE in CY26.

FIH Hockey Pro League: India suffer narrow defeat to Australia in penalty shootout

FIH Hockey Pro League: India suffer narrow defeat to Australia in penalty shootout

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Indian men's hockey team lost to Australia in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in their FIH Pro League match. Despite an improved performance, India couldn't secure the win, with Australia emerging victorious 5-4 in the shootout.

T20 World Cup: David Miller's Record Run Feast Vs India

T20 World Cup: David Miller's Record Run Feast Vs India

Rediff.com1 days ago

David Miller's explosive innings not only showcased his exceptional finishing skills but also equaled David Warner's record for the most runs scored against India in T20 World Cups.

7 Nations With The Lowest Air Pollution

7 Nations With The Lowest Air Pollution

Rediff.com7 days ago

These countries demonstrate how clean energy adoption, strong environmental policies and favourable geographical conditions can keep air pollution impressively low. According to the IQAir World Air Quality Report (2024), they consistently maintain annual average PM2.5 levels at or below the World Health Organization's stringent guideline of 5 g/m.

FIH Pro League: New skipper, new start: India eye comeback

FIH Pro League: New skipper, new start: India eye comeback

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Indian men's hockey team, led by new captain Hardik Singh, is looking to rebound from recent losses as they begin the FIH Pro League's overseas leg against Spain in Hobart. The team aims to use these matches to refine their strategy and build momentum for upcoming major tournaments.

Vedanta net profit plunges 59% on exceptional losses

Vedanta net profit plunges 59% on exceptional losses

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Mining major Vedanta's consolidated net profit plunged 58.69 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 1,798 crore in the second quarter of 2025-26 (Q2FY26), dragged down by exceptional losses booked during the period under review. The company had reported a net exceptional gain of Rs 1,160 crore in Q2FY25.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Can NZ's middle order survive Pak spin?

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Can NZ's middle order survive Pak spin?

Rediff.com4 days ago

New Zealand's middle-order faces a stern test against Pakistan's spin attack in their T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 2 match. The ability of the Kiwi batters to counter the spin will be crucial for their success.

UP engineer, wife get death penalty for sexually abusing 33 children

UP engineer, wife get death penalty for sexually abusing 33 children

Rediff.com3 days ago

During the probe, it was found that Ram Bhawan, a resident of Naraini town in Banda district, had been living in a rented room in Chitrakoot district where the offences were committed, with his wife allegedly assisting him, the agency said.

Shai Hope steers Windies past Italy into T20 World Cup Super 8s unbeaten

Shai Hope steers Windies past Italy into T20 World Cup Super 8s unbeaten

Rediff.com5 days ago

Shai Hope's impressive 75 was not enough as Italy's disciplined bowling attack restricted the West Indies to a modest total of 165 for six in their T20 World Cup group stage match.

Will India Fast-Track Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Will India Fast-Track Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's stunning performance in the Under-19 World Cup final has led to calls for the young cricketer to be fast-tracked into the senior Indian team, with former cricketers drawing comparisons to Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag.

What Sushma Seth, 89, Is Doing These Days

What Sushma Seth, 89, Is Doing These Days

Rediff.com5 hours ago

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

SC demands precise transcripts in activist Sonam Wangchuk case

SC demands precise transcripts in activist Sonam Wangchuk case

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Supreme Court has directed the central government to provide accurate transcripts of videos related to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention, emphasizing the need for precision in translations, especially with the advent of Artificial Intelligence.

T20 World Cup, Super 8s: Can India Outsmart South Africa?

T20 World Cup, Super 8s: Can India Outsmart South Africa?

Rediff.com3 days ago

India begin their Super 8 journey against South Africa at the Narendra Modi stadium in a thrilling clash where a single mistake could change the course of the semifinals.

SC to slate final hearing of pleas against Places of Worship Act

SC to slate final hearing of pleas against Places of Worship Act

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Supreme Court has agreed to list for final hearing the pleas challenging the validity of certain provisions of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.

Advice For Investors: How To Handle Bull Market Traps, Invest In Gold

Advice For Investors: How To Handle Bull Market Traps, Invest In Gold

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

'People become guided by emotions, fear of missing out, and greed. They tend to invest in booming sectors that may prove exceptionally expensive.' 'Typically, that represents the peak, and subsequently, they lose substantially.'

Barcelona Slip in Title Race After Girona Shock

Barcelona Slip in Title Race After Girona Shock

Rediff.com7 days ago

Barcelona missed the chance to reclaim the LaLiga summit after suffering a 2-1 derby defeat to Girona, who roared back in the second half to leave Real Madrid top of the table.

J-K plans 9 new tourist spots; sites shut after Pahalgam to reopen by May

J-K plans 9 new tourist spots; sites shut after Pahalgam to reopen by May

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Jammu and Kashmir government announces plans to introduce nine new tourist destinations and reopen sites closed after the Pahalgam terror attack, aiming to revive and expand the region's tourism sector.

Ranji Trophy: 'We are like Sholay': J&K coach claims

Ranji Trophy: 'We are like Sholay': J&K coach claims

Rediff.com5 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir's head coach Ajay Sharma attributes their historic Ranji Trophy final entry to teamwork and a 'Sholay'-like spirit, highlighting the team's self-belief and the emergence of fast-bowling talent like Auqib Nabi.

T20 World Cup: Australia humiliated! Marsh admits Sri Lanka outplayed them

T20 World Cup: Australia humiliated! Marsh admits Sri Lanka outplayed them

Rediff.com7 days ago

Sri Lanka defeated Australia in a T20 World Cup match, with Pathum Nissanka scoring a century. Sri Lanka has qualified for the Super Eights.

'If 10 Year Olds Are Doing This Crime Of Rape...'

'If 10 Year Olds Are Doing This Crime Of Rape...'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'PINK was about consent. Assi asks society, what are we doing about this issue? Where have we gone wrong?'

Market Guru: 'This Is About Capital Preservation'

Market Guru: 'This Is About Capital Preservation'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'The problem is not just slower growth, but also the quality of growth.'

'Unbelievable'! Raza hails culture behind Zim shock T20 WC win over Australia

'Unbelievable'! Raza hails culture behind Zim shock T20 WC win over Australia

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Zimbabwe's stand-in skipper Sikandar Raza celebrates his team's stunning victory over Australia in the T20 World Cup, attributing the win to the team's culture, unity, and environment.

Sheena Bora Murder Trial: The Great Skipping Rope Game

Sheena Bora Murder Trial: The Great Skipping Rope Game

Rediff.com7 days ago

Sheena Bora's birthday fell on February 11 and it's been 14 years since she disappeared into thin air. She would have been 39. Nearly one-and-a-half decades later are we patiently inching nearer to knowing the truth of what happened?

Despite Cong flak, Aiyar sticks to claim of Vijayan's return

Despite Cong flak, Aiyar sticks to claim of Vijayan's return

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Aiyar's endorsement of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has ignited a political firestorm, drawing sharp rebukes from his own party.

T20 World Cup: He dominates batting, bowling and fielding...he is Azmatullah Omarzai

T20 World Cup: He dominates batting, bowling and fielding...he is Azmatullah Omarzai

Rediff.com7 days ago

Azmatullah Omarzai delivered a match-winning all-round performance, taking four wickets and scoring an unbeaten 40, to lead Afghanistan to a five-wicket victory over UAE in the T20 World Cup.

Jason Holder Credits Yorkers, Variations for Red-Hot Form

Jason Holder Credits Yorkers, Variations for Red-Hot Form

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Jason Holder attributes his impressive T20 World Cup bowling form to improved yorkers and unpredictability after his 4/27 helped West Indies beat Nepal and reach the Super 8s.

Police cannot arrest people just to question them: SC

Police cannot arrest people just to question them: SC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that police arrests cannot be made simply for questioning individuals, emphasizing that arrest is a discretionary power that must be exercised judiciously and only when necessary for effective investigation.

Hardik reveals he undergoes military-style training ahead of big tournaments

Hardik reveals he undergoes military-style training ahead of big tournaments

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

India's ace all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Thursday said his preparation ahead of any major tournament is akin to army-camp-style training, incorporating rigorous physical activities and discipline to help him perform at his peak for the country.

ITC's profit flat on labour Code effect

ITC's profit flat on labour Code effect

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Cigarette-to-soap conglomerate ITC on Thursday reported a consolidated net profit (attributable to owners) of Rs 4,931.19 crore for the third quarter (October-December/Q3) of 2025-26 (FY26), affected by a one-time provision related to the new labour codes and a base effect from an exceptional item in Q3 of 2024-25. In the year-ago period, net profit had stood at Rs 4,934.8 crore.

T20 World Cup: 'Phenomenal Leader': Coach Gautam Gambhir Lauds Suryakumar Yadav's Captaincy!

T20 World Cup: 'Phenomenal Leader': Coach Gautam Gambhir Lauds Suryakumar Yadav's Captaincy!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

India head coach Gautam Gambhir says his high-pressure job feels a bit easier in the T20 format thanks to the "calm leadership" of Suryakumar Yadav.