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Valeo's India play: Rs 2,150 cr investment, 3x sales by 2028

Valeo's India play: Rs 2,150 cr investment, 3x sales by 2028

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

French automotive component maker Valeo on Wednesday said it will invest over Rs 2,150 crore in India and treble its annual sales in the country to around Rs 7,510 crore by 2028.

World Champion Gukesh Suffers Shock Defeat At Prague Chess Festival

World Champion Gukesh Suffers Shock Defeat At Prague Chess Festival

Rediff.com2 days ago

World Champion D Gukesh faced a surprising defeat against Jorden van Foreest at the Prague International Chess Festival, while Aravindh Chithambaram drew his game.

Historic Knock! Bennett Shines as Zimbabwe Bow Out of T20 World Cup

Historic Knock! Bennett Shines as Zimbabwe Bow Out of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 days ago

Despite Zimbabwe's exit from the T20 World Cup, Brian Bennett's outstanding performance, including a valiant 97 n.o. against India, has been a major highlight.

'No Matter If You Get a Zero...': Abhishek Hails Team Support

'No Matter If You Get a Zero...': Abhishek Hails Team Support

Rediff.com3 days ago

Abhishek Sharma returned to form in the Super 8 match against Zimbabwe on Thursday, and dedicated the half-century to his team.

Bihari Recipe: Dal ki Dulhan

Bihari Recipe: Dal ki Dulhan

Rediff.com5 days ago

Dal Dulhan is a warming traditional dish from Bihar, says Pratibha Kumari Singh, often prepared on relaxed family days when something hearty yet homely is desired.

T20 World Cup: SA Overcome Wobble to Down Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: SA Overcome Wobble to Down Zimbabwe

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sikandar Raza's superb all-round show, a blazing 73 and three key wickets, kept Zimbabwe in the contest before South Africa steadied nerves to seal a five-wicket win and book a T20 World Cup semi-final clash with New Zealand.

Psycho Saiyaan Review: Weird!

Psycho Saiyaan Review: Weird!

Rediff.com3 days ago

Every lead character is nuts in Psycho Saiyaan, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Alanna, Khushi Get Playful With...

Alanna, Khushi Get Playful With...

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Bows have officially made a comeback and for all the right reasons. They are cute, flirty, girly and suddenly everywhere.

Who Sleeps The Least? 7 Countries With Sleep Defecits

Who Sleeps The Least? 7 Countries With Sleep Defecits

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Barely 45.45 per cent of South Koreans achieve the recommended nightly rest, highlighting a growing wellness concern. Data from PlushCare places South Korea and several nations in the Middle East among seven nations where people consistently fall short of the expert-advised 8-9 hours of sleep each night, reflecting how modern routines are reshaping global rest patterns.

Can India women deny Australia ODI series sweep?

Can India women deny Australia ODI series sweep?

Rediff.com2 days ago

After being outplayed in the first two ODIs, the Indian women's cricket team will aim to address their batting weaknesses and salvage some pride against a dominant Australian side in the third and final ODI in Hobart.

'Discipline Is the Main Thing': Lotra on J&K's Run to Final

'Discipline Is the Main Thing': Lotra on J&K's Run to Final

Rediff.com3 days ago

This is just the beginning, said Sahil Lotra as Auqib Nabi's seventh five-wicket haul and Qamran Iqbal's unbeaten 94 put Jammu & Kashmir on the brink of a historic maiden Ranji Trophy title against Karnataka.

Nabi's Five-For Puts J&K on Brink of Historic Ranji Glory

Nabi's Five-For Puts J&K on Brink of Historic Ranji Glory

Rediff.com3 days ago

Jammu & Kashmir extend their commanding lead to 477 runs, now 186/4 after 57 overs.

T20 World Cup: How India slammed 17 sixes, 17 fours to crush Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: How India slammed 17 sixes, 17 fours to crush Zimbabwe

Rediff.com3 days ago

A rampant India piled up a record total and handed Zimbabwe a 72run shellacking in a Super Eight contest on Thursday to revive their Twenty20 World Cup title defence.

From Underdogs To Ranji Trophy Champions: Jammu And Kashmir's Moment Of Magic

From Underdogs To Ranji Trophy Champions: Jammu And Kashmir's Moment Of Magic

Rediff.com1 days ago

Pace spearhead Auqib Nabi was the standout performer for Jammu and Kashmir but the triumphant Ranji Trophy campaign was a team effort.

The Woman Making History On India's Oldest Toy Train

The Woman Making History On India's Oldest Toy Train

Rediff.com7 days ago

Sarita Yolma is the first woman Train Ticket Examiner on the 145-year-old Darjeeling Hill Railway. 'It is a dream journey,' she says.

Phillips, Ravindra fire New Zealand into Super Eights

Phillips, Ravindra fire New Zealand into Super Eights

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra's explosive batting performances led New Zealand to a convincing eight-wicket victory over Canada in the T20 World Cup, securing their place in the Super 8s.

Champions League: Galatasaray down Juventus in a thriller; PSG edge Monaco

Champions League: Galatasaray down Juventus in a thriller; PSG edge Monaco

Rediff.com4 days ago

Galatasaray struck twice in extra time to end 10-man Juventus' brave fightback and reach the Champions League's last 16, progressing with a 7-5 aggregate victory.

Barcelona Slip in Title Race After Girona Shock

Barcelona Slip in Title Race After Girona Shock

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

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.

FIH Pro League: Spain dash India's comeback hopes with 2-0 win

FIH Pro League: Spain dash India's comeback hopes with 2-0 win

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

India's hopes for a comeback in the FIH Men's Pro League were thwarted by a 2-0 defeat to Spain, marking a continuation of their struggling form. Goals from Ignacio Abajo and Ignacio Cobos secured the victory for Spain, who displayed both clinical finishing and strong defense.

T20 World Cup: Rabada breaks silence on drops and doubts

T20 World Cup: Rabada breaks silence on drops and doubts

Rediff.com3 days ago

Kagiso Rabada discusses South Africa's successful cricket campaign, emphasizing the importance of team performance over individual statistics and highlighting the contributions of key players like Lungi Ngidi and Corbin Bosch.

FIH Pro League: Belgium hand India third straight defeat

FIH Pro League: Belgium hand India third straight defeat

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

India's struggles in the Rourkela leg of the FIH Pro League continued with a 2-4 defeat against Belgium, marking their third consecutive loss at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. Belgium dominated early, but India showed resilience in the second half.

Kanpur Police Bust Robbery, Expose Crores-Worth Hawala Racket

Kanpur Police Bust Robbery, Expose Crores-Worth Hawala Racket

Rediff.com3 days ago

Kanpur Police solved a robbery case leading to the discovery of a large hawala network. Six people were arrested, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the illegal financial activities.

Historic! Jammu and Kashmir overpower Karnataka to win first Ranji Trophy title

Historic! Jammu and Kashmir overpower Karnataka to win first Ranji Trophy title

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir scripted an extraordinary tale of resilience in Indian domestic cricket to claim their maiden Ranji Trophy title by out-batting traditional heavyweights Karnataka in the final in Hubbali on Saturday.

Football games postponed in Mexico after cartel leader's death sparks violence

Football games postponed in Mexico after cartel leader's death sparks violence

Rediff.com6 days ago

Several soccer games in Mexico were postponed due to violence following a military operation and the reported death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, alias "El Mencho."

'Taliban Has Been Giving Pakistan Army Hell'

'Taliban Has Been Giving Pakistan Army Hell'

Rediff.com11 hours ago

'We need to give Pakistan something serious to think about on its eastern front -- that is the only way to actually help Afghanistan right now.'

T20 World Cup: Windies run riot, thrash Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Windies run riot, thrash Zimbabwe

Rediff.com6 days ago

A blistering assault from Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell powered West Indies to a crushing 107-run win over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super Eights at the Wankhede

Markram: 'No Step Is Easy' as SA Close In on Semis

Markram: 'No Step Is Easy' as SA Close In on Semis

Rediff.com4 days ago

Aiden Markram's unbeaten 82 and a 95-run opening stand with Quinton de Kock powered South Africa to a nine-wicket win over West Indies, putting the Proteas on the brink of the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

Drug lord El Mencho's murder: FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Drug lord El Mencho's murder: FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Rediff.com6 days ago

Guadalajara violence postpones matches, FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

7 Countries Facing A Toilet Shortage

7 Countries Facing A Toilet Shortage

Rediff.com5 days ago

In several parts of the world, access to proper sanitation remains a serious challenge. Many communities still lack household toilets or safe waste disposal systems, often due to water shortages, economic hardship or limited infrastructure.

Atletico Madrid thrash Barcelona in Copa del Rey first leg semis

Atletico Madrid thrash Barcelona in Copa del Rey first leg semis

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The winners of the tie will face Real Sociedad or Athletic Bilbao in the final. Real Sociedad hold a 1-0 advantage ahead of their second leg in San Sebastian on March 4.

Anthropic's Scores Big On India Revenue

Anthropic's Scores Big On India Revenue

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

India is emerging as Claude.ai's second-largest user base, driven by strong adoption in coding, maths and enterprise AI tasks.

India issues advisory after Mexican drug lord El Mencho killed

India issues advisory after Mexican drug lord El Mencho killed

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Indian Embassy in Mexico has issued an advisory to Indian nationals, urging caution and advising them to stay indoors due to escalating violence following the death of a drug cartel leader.

AI adoption leading to moderation in entry-level hiring: Report

AI adoption leading to moderation in entry-level hiring: Report

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption has led firms to moderate hiring, primarily at the entry-level, according to a report.

Skoda Eyes Cleaner Fuel Options as Kylaq Drives New Buyers

Skoda Eyes Cleaner Fuel Options as Kylaq Drives New Buyers

Rediff.com7 days ago

Skoda India is focusing on cleaner fuel options, including CNG and EVs, while compact SUV Kylaq drives volumes, expands first-time buyers and strengthens the brand in India's competitive market

Do Deewane Seher Mein, Assi Struggle At Box Office

Do Deewane Seher Mein, Assi Struggle At Box Office

Rediff.com7 days ago

Concept-driven films are finding it more and more difficult to find theatrical audiences today.

T20 World Cup: Varun Chakravarthy's Form A Worry for India Ahead Of West Indies Clash

T20 World Cup: Varun Chakravarthy's Form A Worry for India Ahead Of West Indies Clash

Rediff.com2 days ago

India and West Indies clash in a high-stakes virtual quarter-final on Sunday, with the winner advancing to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Jacks, Ahmed break New Zealand hearts with rearguard action

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Jacks, Ahmed break New Zealand hearts with rearguard action

Rediff.com2 days ago

Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks' rapid 44-run partnership turned the game as England chased down a target of 160 with three balls to spare and beat New Zealand by four wickets in the T20 World Cup Super Eights in Colombo on Friday.

From Two Grounds to Ranji Glory: J&K's Journey to the Top

From Two Grounds to Ranji Glory: J&K's Journey to the Top

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Each generation has gone through the hardships and the fruit of labour can't taste sweeter than this.'

From Bishan Singh Bedi To Mithun Manhas: The Delhi Connection In J&K's Rise!

From Bishan Singh Bedi To Mithun Manhas: The Delhi Connection In J&K's Rise!

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir's historic Ranji Trophy win showcases a remarkable transformation in Indian cricket, fueled by Delhi's cricketing influence and strategic leadership.

Champions League: Bodo/Glimt stun Inter Milan; Newcastle rout Qarabag

Champions League: Bodo/Glimt stun Inter Milan; Newcastle rout Qarabag

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Bodo/Glimt secured an upset 3-1 victory over Serie A leaders Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Wednesday.