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Indian Super League: FC Goa register first win of the season

Indian Super League: FC Goa register first win of the season

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

FC Goa defeated Mohammedan Sporting Club 2-0 in their Indian Super League match, with goals from Pol Moreno and Dejan Drazic.

AI provides huge opportunities to Indian firms; won't hurt business: Nasscom

AI provides huge opportunities to Indian firms; won't hurt business: Nasscom

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) globally presents significant opportunities for Indian companies and will not adversely impact their businesses, Nasscom AI head Ankit Bose said on Tuesday.

Indian students recovering after stabbing at Russian university

Indian students recovering after stabbing at Russian university

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Four Indian medical students injured in a stabbing attack at a Russian university are reported to be stable and recovering well. The attacker, a 15-year-old, is also hospitalized.

Winter Olympics: Arif Khan logs best-ever Indian finish in men's slalom

Winter Olympics: Arif Khan logs best-ever Indian finish in men's slalom

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Indian skier Arif Mohammad Khan finished 39th in the men's slalom event at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games, marking India's best-ever finish in the event.

Lovlina, Siwach lead Indian rush into BOXAM Elite finals

Lovlina, Siwach lead Indian rush into BOXAM Elite finals

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Lovlina Borgohain and Sachin Siwach secured victories, leading a strong Indian contingent into the finals of the BOXAM Elite International Tournament. Twelve Indian boxers, including eight women and four men, will compete for gold.

'Pakistan bowlers fear facing Indian batters?'

'Pakistan bowlers fear facing Indian batters?'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

S Badrinath reacts after Pakistan boycott India clash at T20 World Cup, joking it may be fear of India's explosive batting line-up.

'Contact with Iran difficult': Jaishankar outlines India's position on Middle East war

'Contact with Iran difficult': Jaishankar outlines India's position on Middle East war

Rediff.com1 days ago

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Rajya Sabha on India's position regarding the escalating conflict in West Asia, emphasising the need for peace, dialogue, and the safety of civilians, while also prioritising India's energy security and trade interests.

Father of Indian girl killed in US dies just before $29mn settlement

Father of Indian girl killed in US dies just before $29mn settlement

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The family of Jaahnavi Kandula, an Indian student killed in a US police crash, faces another tragedy as her father dies just before a USD 29 million compensation deal is announced.

IPL schedule suspense to end soon

IPL schedule suspense to end soon

Rediff.com51 minutes ago

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Devajit Saikia said the first 20-day schedule of the Indian Premier League 2026 season will be announced in two to three days, with the tournament set to begin on March 28.

Lancet Flags HbA1c Unreliability In Indians

Lancet Flags HbA1c Unreliability In Indians

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The Lancet study revealed that the HbA1c test is erroneous in populations with anemia and other hemoglobin-related deficiencies in India.

Tilak Takes T20 WC Trophy to Brush His Teeth!

Tilak Takes T20 WC Trophy to Brush His Teeth!

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Indian cricketers Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma celebrated India's T20 World Cup 2026 victory in unique and playful ways

'War Is Brutal. At Sea, Even More Brutal'

'War Is Brutal. At Sea, Even More Brutal'

Rediff.com3 hours ago

'India was not obliged to protect the Iranian ship.' 'Once the Iranian ship left Indian waters, she was on her own.' 'Guilt tripping India is wrong.'

Eminent historian K N Panikkar passes away at 90

Eminent historian K N Panikkar passes away at 90

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Eminent historian and academic K.N. Panikkar, known for his Marxist interpretation of history and advocacy for secularism, has passed away at the age of 90. His contributions to historical research and defence of secular values are widely recognised.

Fadnavis Celebrates India's T20 World Cup Triumph

Fadnavis Celebrates India's T20 World Cup Triumph

Rediff.com1 days ago

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis congratulates the Indian cricket team on their T20 World Cup victory, praising their performance and teamwork.

US urged India to buy Russian oil: Trump's Energy Secretary

US urged India to buy Russian oil: Trump's Energy Secretary

Rediff.com1 days ago

The United States has encouraged India to purchase Russian oil already at sea to mitigate supply shortages and price increases amid the West Asia conflict, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright. This move is described as a short-term effort to stabilise the market without altering Washington's policy towards Russia.

India's Youth Boxing Team Off to Winning Start at Futures Cup

India's Youth Boxing Team Off to Winning Start at Futures Cup

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Indian youth boxing team has made a promising start at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok, with several boxers securing victories in their opening matches.

T20 World Cup: Dhoni's Sweet Message For 'Coach Sahab'

T20 World Cup: Dhoni's Sweet Message For 'Coach Sahab'

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's T20 World Cup triumph compelled the usually social media shy Mahendra Singh Dhoni to post on Instagram after a nearly two-year hiatus.

Jaishankar explains why India let Iran warship dock in Kochi

Jaishankar explains why India let Iran warship dock in Kochi

Rediff.com2 days ago

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar affirms India's self-determined and 'unstoppable' rise, emphasising the nation's strategic growth and role in the Indian Ocean region amid evolving global dynamics.

BCCI Announces Massive Rs 131 Crore Bonus For India's T20 World Champions!

BCCI Announces Massive Rs 131 Crore Bonus For India's T20 World Champions!

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The BCCI has announced a Rs 131 crore cash reward for the Indian cricket team following their T20 World Cup victory, marking an increase from the previous reward in 2024.

10 Global Curries Loved By Millions

10 Global Curries Loved By Millions

Rediff.com28 minutes ago

These are the 10 best-rated curries in the world, according to TasteAtlas, a platform known for ranking traditional foods across the globe.

10 Indian Cities With The Worst Traffic

10 Indian Cities With The Worst Traffic

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

In India's fast-growing urban sprawl, much frustrating time is often lost behind steering wheels.

India to Host World Para Athletics Grand Prix

India to Host World Para Athletics Grand Prix

Rediff.com20 hours ago

India is set to host the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, featuring athletes from eight nations competing in various track and field events. The event provides a crucial platform for both established and emerging para-athletes.

T20 World Cup Final: Motera turns blue as '1.4 billion fans' roar for India

T20 World Cup Final: Motera turns blue as '1.4 billion fans' roar for India

Rediff.com1 days ago

The atmosphere in Ahmedabad ahead of the T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand is markedly different from the previous final, with Indian fans confident of victory. New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner acknowledges the overwhelming support for India while rallying Kiwi fans back home.

Rinku's Emotional Note To Late Father

Rinku's Emotional Note To Late Father

Rediff.com2 hours ago

'Bohot miss karunga aapko Papa... bohot zyada,' Rinku posted on Instagram.

4 Indian students stabbed in Russia, attacker linked to neo-Nazi group

4 Indian students stabbed in Russia, attacker linked to neo-Nazi group

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Four Indian students were among those injured in a stabbing attack at a university in Russia's Bashkortostan Republic. Authorities are investigating the incident, and the Indian Embassy is providing assistance.

Indian pugilists punch their way to nine gold medals in Spain

Indian pugilists punch their way to nine gold medals in Spain

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Lovlina, Arundhati lead as India claim nine gold medals in BOXAM Elite 2026

Bumrah, Samson, Kishan, Pandya named in ICC T20 World Cup team

Bumrah, Samson, Kishan, Pandya named in ICC T20 World Cup team

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and Hardik Pandya have been named in the ICC's Team of the 2026 T20 World Cup after India's record-breaking victory.

Women excelling in various fields, but...: President Murmu

Women excelling in various fields, but...: President Murmu

Rediff.com1 days ago

President Droupadi Murmu addressed a national convention, acknowledging the progress of women in various fields while highlighting the persistent social stereotypes, economic inequalities, and psychological barriers they face. She called for collective efforts to address these issues and emphasised the importance of promoting Indian languages and traditional knowledge systems.

SKY, Bumrah & Co. Go Wild After T20 World Cup Win

SKY, Bumrah & Co. Go Wild After T20 World Cup Win

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian men's cricket team players took to their respective social media handles to celebrate the team's T20 World Cup 2026 victory as the Suryakumar Yadav-led team defeated New Zealand in the final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

Stock Market Today March 9, 2026: Sensex tanks 1,353 points

Stock Market Today March 9, 2026: Sensex tanks 1,353 points

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Indian equity markets experienced a significant downturn, with the Sensex and Nifty plummeting due to rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions in West Asia, and continuous foreign fund outflows.

Indian pharma to get stronger dose of EU mkt access

Indian pharma to get stronger dose of EU mkt access

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The European Union's (EU's) offer to slash tariffs on 97.5 per cent of Indian chemical exports to zero is set to give India's pharmaceutical and medical device firms preferential access to the European markets.

T20 World Cup: Hardik Celebrates Win With A Kiss

T20 World Cup: Hardik Celebrates Win With A Kiss

Rediff.com1 days ago

A jubilant Mahieka planted a kiss on Hardik Pandya before the couple broke in a dance to celebrate India's historic back-to-back T20 World Cup titles.

MP Urges Centre to Enact Law Against Discrimination Towards North-Eastern Citizens

MP Urges Centre to Enact Law Against Discrimination Towards North-Eastern Citizens

Rediff.com20 hours ago

BJP MP Tapir Gao has called on the central government to enact a law to protect people from the northeast from discrimination and atrocities outside their home states, following an alleged assault on a Manipuri woman in Delhi.

Lakshya Sen Stuns Li Shi Feng to Reach All England Open Semifinals

Lakshya Sen Stuns Li Shi Feng to Reach All England Open Semifinals

Rediff.com3 days ago

Lakshya Sen defeated China's Li Shi Feng to reach the semifinals of the All England Open, continuing his impressive run in the tournament.

Lakshya Sen Misses All England Title, Lin Chun-Yi Creates History

Lakshya Sen Misses All England Title, Lin Chun-Yi Creates History

Rediff.com1 days ago

Lakshya Sen's quest for the All England Open title ended in a final defeat to Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-Yi, extending India's wait for a champion in the prestigious tournament.

Man Accused of Leaking Navy Secrets to Pakistan Denied Bail

Man Accused of Leaking Navy Secrets to Pakistan Denied Bail

Rediff.com1 days ago

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, has denied bail to a junior service engineer accused of leaking sensitive information about warships and submarines to Pakistani nationals, citing the serious nature of the offence.

We must try to improve by learning from our mistakes: Pakistan ex-chief selector

We must try to improve by learning from our mistakes: Pakistan ex-chief selector

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Former Pakistani cricket stalwarts, players, and critics have acknowledged and praised India's victory in the T20 World Cup, attributing their success to a strong cricket structure, winning culture, and adaptability to modern T20 cricket.

India's Youth Boxers See Wins and Losses at World Boxing Futures Cup

India's Youth Boxers See Wins and Losses at World Boxing Futures Cup

Rediff.com23 hours ago

The Indian Youth boxing team experienced a day of contrasting fortunes at the World Boxing Futures Cup, with Radhamani Longjam and Sahil Duhan winning their respective bouts, while Udham Singh was eliminated.

Indian Travel Gets Personal in 2026

Indian Travel Gets Personal in 2026

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Ultra-personalisation is the new standard for Indian tourists.

'Wherever Cricket Is Played In The World, Indian Audiences, Indian Sponsors, Indian Corporate Houses Provide Funding, Make It A Success'

'Wherever Cricket Is Played In The World, Indian Audiences, Indian Sponsors, Indian Corporate Houses Provide Funding, Make It A Success'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Inderjit Bindra, who raised Indian cricket on the world stage in the 1990s and early years of this century, passed into the ages on Sunday. 26 years ago, Mr Bindra spoke at length to Rediff about his vision for Indian cricket, an interview which we republish in his memory.