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Why Rahul Dravid Loved Rohit Sharma's Captaincy!

Why Rahul Dravid Loved Rohit Sharma's Captaincy!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Former India coach Rahul Dravid found Rohit Sharma's openness to change a major positive while he was leading the team.

9 Great Hair Ideas From Wamiqa, Sanya...

9 Great Hair Ideas From Wamiqa, Sanya...

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Bollywood celebrities wear new hairstyles in the new year 2026.

Australia unfazed by rushed build-up ahead of Pakistan T20Is

Australia unfazed by rushed build-up ahead of Pakistan T20Is

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh said the team is ready for the Pakistan T20I series despite a short, interrupted build-up, calling the tour vital preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The 68th Grammy Awards began at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Does Shazia Iqbal Find Dhurandhar 'Sinister'?

Does Shazia Iqbal Find Dhurandhar 'Sinister'?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

'It's not hidden, it's not unintentional -- inciting hate and violence is in the DNA of Dhurandhar.'

T20 World Cup: 'There Are No Weak Or Tough Teams. All Are The Same'

T20 World Cup: 'There Are No Weak Or Tough Teams. All Are The Same'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Suryakumar Yadav believes there are no weak teams in the T20 World Cup and wants India to stay relaxed, play fearless cricket and give fans pure entertainment.

Grammy for Dalai Lama makes China see red. Here's why

Grammy for Dalai Lama makes China see red. Here's why

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

China reacts: 'He is a political exile committed to anti-Chinese separatist activity under the disguise of religion.'

Biker dies after falling into 15-feet-deep pit dug by DJB in Delhi

Biker dies after falling into 15-feet-deep pit dug by DJB in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

This incident comes weeks after the death of 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta, who drowned after his car fell into a waterlogged pit near a construction site in Noida Sector 150 on the intervening night of January 16 and 17.

India Are Favourites But Any Team Could Win World Cup

India Are Favourites But Any Team Could Win World Cup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

This is the most open T20 World Cup in history. The traditional powers are compromised. The new powers have gained strength, observes Faisal Shariff.

T20 World Cup: JioStar threatens to sue Pakistan for India match boycott

T20 World Cup: JioStar threatens to sue Pakistan for India match boycott

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

T20WC Boycott: Broadcasters may move court against PCB

Vada Pav Girl Chandrika Dixit Accuses Husband Of Extra-Marital Affair

Vada Pav Girl Chandrika Dixit Accuses Husband Of Extra-Marital Affair

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

'There are many photos with her and I am just unable to concentrate on my work.'

Shweta Tripathi Goes To The Maldives

Shweta Tripathi Goes To The Maldives

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

'Baby Battatu in the deep blue sea.'

Aishwarya Khare, The Hindi Serial Bahu Who Is Secretly A Diva

Aishwarya Khare, The Hindi Serial Bahu Who Is Secretly A Diva

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Aishwarya Khare, known for her show Bhagya Lakshmi, is now all set to step into a new character as a doctor in her latest show, Dr Aarambhi.

Why Pat Cummins decided to skip T20 World Cup

Why Pat Cummins decided to skip T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Australia pace spearhead Pat Cummins says his injury-forced withdrawal from the T20 World Cup was also driven by a desire to be completely fit for the upcoming Test season.

Nirmala Sitharaman: 'Prime Minister Modi Does Not Tolerate Gaming Of The System'

Nirmala Sitharaman: 'Prime Minister Modi Does Not Tolerate Gaming Of The System'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

'Grassroots-level corruption, which disrupts the last-mile work, cannot be ignored in your enthusiasm and drive to get going to complete the project.' 'Like it was in MGNREGA, in some states, it is the case with the Jal Jeevan mission.' 'The last minute levels of corruption can ruin the intent of the project itself.' 'When you see that people can game a particular well-intended and well-crafted project, you need to correct that.'

USA stick with proven core for T20 WC

USA stick with proven core for T20 WC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

USA name a largely unchanged squad for the T20 World Cup despite board suspension, retaining the core that beat Pakistan and reached the Super Eight last edition.

Heartbroken Djokovic lauds young Alcaraz in epic AO 2026 final

Heartbroken Djokovic lauds young Alcaraz in epic AO 2026 final

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Novak Djokovic went down fighting 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to Alcaraz, who bagged his first Melbourne Park title and became the youngest man to win all four majors.

Assault on PM: 'Lies, Rubbish, Preposterous'

Assault on PM: 'Lies, Rubbish, Preposterous'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

'The prime minister didn't come to Parliament.' 'But the BJP MP is charging that you wanted to assault the prime minister.' 'Only a person who has the intellect and ideology of the BJP can come up with such bizarre charges.'

Planning To Invest In NPS Vatsalya?

Planning To Invest In NPS Vatsalya?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

NPS Vatsalya offers a disciplined investment avenue that parents can use to create intergenerational wealth by contributing even small sums.

'Dhurandhar Has Changed The Landscape Of Cinema'

'Dhurandhar Has Changed The Landscape Of Cinema'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

'Established filmmakers want to go with the sequels of earlier hit films like Housefull 5 or Mastiii 4. They don't want to come up with fresh ideas. This is pure laziness.'

Australian Open: Sinner beats Shelton to set up Djokovic semis

Australian Open: Sinner beats Shelton to set up Djokovic semis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Defending champion Jannik Sinner scorched American eighth seed Ben Shelton 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 and moved into the Australian Open semi-finals.

Realty firm chairman C J Roy dies by suicide amid I-T action

Realty firm chairman C J Roy dies by suicide amid I-T action

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

C J Roy, founder and chairman of real estate firm Confident Group, died by suicide in Bengaluru. The incident occurred amidst ongoing Income Tax searches at his premises. Family alleges pressure from a central agency may have contributed to his death.

Is Dhurandhar Worth A Watch On OTT?

Is Dhurandhar Worth A Watch On OTT?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

If we, as an audience, are mature enough to dissect facts from fiction, and propaganda from creative storytelling, the director and technical team deserve full credit for putting together an entertaining masala film that deserves a sequel, notes Divya Nair.

38 and still hungry: Djokovic refuses to quit after AO heartbreak

38 and still hungry: Djokovic refuses to quit after AO heartbreak

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Novak Djokovic took encouragement from his run to the Australian Open final and pledged to keep fighting at the Grand Slams after Carlos Alcaraz again denied his bid for a record 25th major title.

T20 World Cup: 31 wins and counting: Gambhir-SKY masterplan revealed

T20 World Cup: 31 wins and counting: Gambhir-SKY masterplan revealed

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

As India start their T20 World Cup title defence in less than 72 hours, one is tempted to look at Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir's working relationship which has been fantastic, at least so going by the results -- a whopping 31 wins in 39 games with a winning percentage of 79.48.

8 Types Of Halwas You'll Love

8 Types Of Halwas You'll Love

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Halwa, a timeless Indian sweet that came to us from the Silk Route, is cherished for its richness.

'Nobody's Putting Pressure On Sunetra Pawar'

'Nobody's Putting Pressure On Sunetra Pawar'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

'I don't know if she is doing it willingly or not, but she is respecting the sentiments of the party.'

Mardaani 3 Review: In Service of Rani Mukerji

Mardaani 3 Review: In Service of Rani Mukerji

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Rani Mukerji gets plenty of scope to shine, seething with anger, screaming, radiating fury, and even taking on hand-to-hand combat in a truly boss-lady role, notes Mayur Sanap.

Samson's homecoming as India sweat over Axar's fitness

Samson's homecoming as India sweat over Axar's fitness

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Sanju Samson seeks revival with home support as India manage injuries and combinations against New Zealand in the final T20I before the World Cup.

Alcaraz eyes Calendar-year Slam

Alcaraz eyes Calendar-year Slam

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Carlos Alcaraz says winning all four Grand Slams at 22 has only fuelled his hunger, but the world No. 1 insists he won't chase a calendar Slam, choosing instead to take the majors one at a time.

'The Greater Crisis -- That Of A Planet In Distress -- Is Still Gathering'

'The Greater Crisis -- That Of A Planet In Distress -- Is Still Gathering'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

'The pandemic has led to an immense disruption in the world's political, financial, military and geopolitical situation. The pandemic was a warning.'

2026 Aus Open: Two sets down, Djokovic saved by Musetti injury

2026 Aus Open: Two sets down, Djokovic saved by Musetti injury

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic's quest for a record Grand Slam title continued in dramatic circumstances after fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti quit their Australian Open quarter-final match with an injury after taking a two-set lead at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

No Indian, no Pakistani when you represent the USA: Monank Patel

No Indian, no Pakistani when you represent the USA: Monank Patel

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

USA captain Monank Patel reflects on sharing the Wankhede with Jasprit Bumrah, his move to the US, cricket's rise in America and leading a diverse team at the T20 World Cup.

Where To Watch Gustaakh Ishq On OTT

Where To Watch Gustaakh Ishq On OTT

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The poetic love story Gustaakh Ishq has started streaming on JioHotstar.

Reasonably close to deal on Ukraine war: Trump at Davos

Reasonably close to deal on Ukraine war: Trump at Davos

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Trump says Putin and Zelenskyy would be stupid if they don't end the war now, and that he knows they are not stupid.

'Govt In Manipur Before Feb 12'

'Govt In Manipur Before Feb 12'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

'President's Rule has already been extended twice and one cannot keep the assembly in suspension for much longer.'

Mindset shift powers Shivam Dube's all-round upgrade

Mindset shift powers Shivam Dube's all-round upgrade

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Shivam Dube shows he's no longer just a spin basher as smarter mindset fuels growing comfort against pace.

Out of Mumbai squad! Jaiswal kicks up yet another row

Out of Mumbai squad! Jaiswal kicks up yet another row

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Jaiswal dilemma: "Non-responsive" India opener "not considered" for Mumbai selection

Bollywood's Special Crybaby Quiz

Bollywood's Special Crybaby Quiz

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Why I Liked This Budget!

Why I Liked This Budget!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Sometimes, the most powerful Budgets whisper and the wisest investors listen, notes Ramalingam Kalirajan.