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Bharat, Vijay help Telugu Titans pip Gujarat Giants

Bharat, Vijay help Telugu Titans pip Gujarat Giants

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Telugu Titans defeated Gujarat Giants 30-29 in a close encounter to take crucial points in a PKL Season 12 contest at the SMS Indoor Stadium, in Jaipur on Tuesday.

Silly to put Rohit and Kohli on trial in every game: Agarkar

Silly to put Rohit and Kohli on trial in every game: Agarkar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be assessed but it would be "silly" to put them on trial in each and every ODI that they play from hereon, chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar said.

SEE: Delhi's cloud seeding experiments bring no rainfall

SEE: Delhi's cloud seeding experiments bring no rainfall

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The first cloud-seeding trial has been conducted in parts of Delhi, including Burari and Karol Bagh areas, aimed at inducing artificial rain to tackle air pollution.

Will festive season bring cheers to India's housing sector after 3 weak quarters?

Will festive season bring cheers to India's housing sector after 3 weak quarters?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

After three straight quarters of decline, India's housing market is pinning hopes on the ongoing festival season to revive sales momentum. While 2025 may still end with sales volumes below 2024 levels, developers believe the seasonally strong October-December quarter could narrow the gap, aided by stable interest rates, festive incentives, and resilient demand in the premium segment.

Delhi chokes under post-Diwali haze as AAP, BJP trade blame

Delhi chokes under post-Diwali haze as AAP, BJP trade blame

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' levels, sparking a blame game between AAP and BJP over the causes and responsibility for the pollution.

PIX: Jemimah slays Australia as India enter World Cup final

PIX: Jemimah slays Australia as India enter World Cup final

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues played the innings of her life, slamming a century for the ages as India pulled off a record chase to storm into the Women's World Cup final after a five-wicket victory over defending champions Australia in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

Don't do deals with gun...: Piyush Goyal on trade talks with US

Don't do deals with gun...: Piyush Goyal on trade talks with US

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

India does not do trade agreements in a hurry or with a "gun to our head", Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. He said India is actively negotiating trade pacts with countries and regions, including the European Union (EU) and the US.

Mutual funds leave insurers in the shade on anchor allotments

Mutual funds leave insurers in the shade on anchor allotments

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Issuers have allotted nearly four times as much to mutual funds (MFs) as they have to insurance companies in recent quarters. MFs invested Rs 21,976 crore as anchor investors in initial public offerings (IPOs) on a trailing four-quarter basis, according to data from Prime Database.

PIX: Verstappen takes sprint pole at US GP

PIX: Verstappen takes sprint pole at US GP

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

With eight points on offer to the winner of Saturday's 100km race, he and Norris -- 22 points behind Piastri -- both have a good chance to reduce the gap to the Australian who was three tenths slower than his teammate.

WC: England down NZ, deny Devine fairytale farewell

WC: England down NZ, deny Devine fairytale farewell

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

After her early dismissal, Georgia Plimmer brought some spark to the White Ferns' innings, taking on the English attack with a flurry of boundaries.

Dream On... Viksit Bharat

Dream On... Viksit Bharat

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Can change happen? Not unless the changemakers themselves want it since they benefit the most from the status quo, warns Biswajit Dasgupta.

India in active dialogue for trade pact with US, EU, Oman: Goyal

India in active dialogue for trade pact with US, EU, Oman: Goyal

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

India has implemented a number of free trade agreements with developed nations and is in active dialogue for such pacts with nations including the US, Oman, and the EU, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. India has implemented trade pacts with Australia, the UAE and EFTA bloc. It has also signed an agreement with the UK.

Black Hawks down Heroes in PVL Season 4 opener

Black Hawks down Heroes in PVL Season 4 opener

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Hyderabad Black Hawks overcame a tough challenge from defending champions Calicut Heroes to win the opening match of the Prime Volleyball League Season Four with a score-line of 15-12, 18-16, 18-16, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.

Will Rohit-Kohli play in Vijay Hazare Trophy?

Will Rohit-Kohli play in Vijay Hazare Trophy?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Even Ravichandran Ashwin on his YouTube channel had said that both of them might need to play a bit of domestic cricket to get into the groove and could have actually played the India A series.

PKL: Gujarat Giants outmuscle Patna Pirates

PKL: Gujarat Giants outmuscle Patna Pirates

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Shadloui shines as Gujarat Giants defeat Patna Pirates 40-32 in PKL

'Gen Zs Are Not Interested In Farming'

'Gen Zs Are Not Interested In Farming'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'They are totally disconnected with farm activities which their families have been involved in for years.'

Tentative Truce In Tata Trusts: BusinessLine Report

Tentative Truce In Tata Trusts: BusinessLine Report

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

After months of discord, the Tata Trusts appear to be moving towards reconciliation, with recent reappointments and open exchanges signalling a return to cooperative governance.

India vs Pakistan: A rivalry bereft of fire and fury!

India vs Pakistan: A rivalry bereft of fire and fury!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Pakistan have managed three wins in 16 matches in T20Is but they have never beaten India in the ODIs in 11 attempts.

Day after Diwali, Delhi records worst air quality since 2021

Day after Diwali, Delhi records worst air quality since 2021

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Delhi residents woke up on Tuesday to heavy grey haze darkening the city skies, reduced visibility and the air quality in the 'red zone' after many celebrated Diwali last night by bursting firecrackers beyond the two-hour limit set by the Supreme Court.

What ails Windies cricket... Lack of funds or passion?

What ails Windies cricket... Lack of funds or passion?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

West Indies have suffered back-to-back series whitewashes by Australia and India in a run of five straight losses that has exposed not just technical and structural gaps but a deeper erosion of the pride that once defined the famous maroon cap.

'Heartbreaking moment': Harmanpreet on Smriti's wicket

'Heartbreaking moment': Harmanpreet on Smriti's wicket

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur described her team's narrow four-run defeat to England as 'heartbreaking'

'Once I Get A Wicket, I Want To Show The World My Joy'

'Once I Get A Wicket, I Want To Show The World My Joy'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'This game has given me so much, so I keep reminding myself that I need to show the world what the game has given to me, and I have to give it back to the game.'

Eng cricketer Knight finds redemption in 'rubbish year'

Eng cricketer Knight finds redemption in 'rubbish year'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'I'm really pleased. Like I've had pretty rubbish year, not going to lie before this World Cup.'

Heartbreak! India settle for bronze at World Jr Badminton

Heartbreak! India settle for bronze at World Jr Badminton

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

India go down to Indonesia in semifinals, sign off with first-ever bronze at World Junior C'ships

'To Avoid Liquidity Risks, You Must Have A Meaningful Presence In Equities'

'To Avoid Liquidity Risks, You Must Have A Meaningful Presence In Equities'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'Equities may not outperform every year, but if they do so seven times out of 10, it's an asset class worth relying on.'

'Heart racing, tension high': SKY on India vs Pak final

'Heart racing, tension high': SKY on India vs Pak final

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Surya-led India continued their dominant run in T20I cricket, handing Pakistan their third loss in the head-to-head encounters between these two sides in the final of the Asia Cup at Dubai on Sunday. I

This Is Not Going To Be Easy For America

This Is Not Going To Be Easy For America

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'The battle for brain power among Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Nvidia and Tesla and newer AI companies is fierce.' 'Given the race for AI with China, these companies will find it hard pressed to fill that talent gap,' notes an IT professional based in the US.

Women's WC: Rain washes out Sri Lanka-New Zealand match

Women's WC: Rain washes out Sri Lanka-New Zealand match

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Sri Lanka and New Zealand shared points as their Women's World Cup match was abandoned due to persistent rain, in Colombo, on Tuesday.

PKL: Telugu Titans beat Patna Pirates for third win in a row

PKL: Telugu Titans beat Patna Pirates for third win in a row

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Later, Puneri Paltan beat Bengal Warriorz 49-44.

Electric PV sales more than double in September; Tata Motors leads

Electric PV sales more than double in September; Tata Motors leads

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Electric passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales jumped more than twofold in September with Tata Motors (TaMo) leading the pack having over 6,000 registrations and a 40 per cent market share.

Rohit's 73 in vain as Australia seal series

Rohit's 73 in vain as Australia seal series

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Australia held their nerve in a tense chase, edging past India by two wickets to seal the series 2-0 despite a late fightback from the visitors on Thursday in Adelaide.

Junior Worlds: Tanvi, Unnati move into pre-quarters

Junior Worlds: Tanvi, Unnati move into pre-quarters

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Indian shuttlers Tanvi Sharma, Unnati Hooda and Rakshitha Sree Ramraj overcame some anxious moments to advance to the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Junior Championships, in Guwahati, on Wednesday.

Cashless Facility On Hold? How To Manage

Cashless Facility On Hold? How To Manage

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

To handle the sudden loss of cashless facility, patients should maintain an emergency fund or a short-term credit line to manage all or part of hospitalisation costs.

PKL: Bengal Warriorz beat Dabang Delhi in thriller

PKL: Bengal Warriorz beat Dabang Delhi in thriller

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

In a topsy-turvy start, Bengal Warriorz regained their lead with Dalal and Himanshu Narwal showing their attacking prowess, before Ajinkya Pawar and Neeraj Narwal levelled the score again.

Under-fire Amorim faces stern Anfield test as EPL resumes

Under-fire Amorim faces stern Anfield test as EPL resumes

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim would have enjoyed some relative calm during the international break after backing from club co-owner Jim Ratcliffe but will find himself in the Premier League maelstrom once again at Liverpool on Sunday.

H1B Crisis: 'No Point Going To The US'

H1B Crisis: 'No Point Going To The US'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

'Every parent should rethink their decisions to send their children to the US.'

Vacherot Prevails In Battle Of Cousins At Shanghai!

Vacherot Prevails In Battle Of Cousins At Shanghai!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Monegasque Valentin Vacherot completed a fairytale run at the Shanghai Masters on Sunday, rallying from a set down to defeat his cousin, Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the final and secure his first ATP 1000 title.

Trump Tariffs Dim Diamond City's Diwali Sparkle

Trump Tariffs Dim Diamond City's Diwali Sparkle

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

For both polishing unit operators and diamond merchants, the US is still the biggest export destination: Three in every 10 diamonds polished in India end up in American stores.

Bhat stars as India colts edge Indonesia in friendly

Bhat stars as India colts edge Indonesia in friendly

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Suhail Bhat fires India U23 to victory against hosts Indonesia in first friendly

JF-17 engine sale to Pak benefits India, claims Russian experts

JF-17 engine sale to Pak benefits India, claims Russian experts

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

A Russian defence expert says the reported sale of RD-93 engines to Pakistan for integration into the JF-17 will actually benefit India, dismissing criticism of the Indian government by the opposition.