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Kunal Kamra appears before privileges committee over Shinde remarks

Kunal Kamra appears before privileges committee over Shinde remarks

Rediff.com5 days ago

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra appeared before the Maharashtra legislative council's privileges committee regarding alleged remarks against Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The hearing was rescheduled to March 10 due to the absence of the main complainant.

Sensex jumps 650 points on buying in power, banking stocks

Sensex jumps 650 points on buying in power, banking stocks

Rediff.com6 days ago

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply by nearly 1 per cent on Monday, driven by strong buying in power, banking, and financial stocks.

Teen sensation Mboko stuns Rybakina in Qatar Open quarters

Teen sensation Mboko stuns Rybakina in Qatar Open quarters

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Victoria Mboko, a 19-year-old Canadian tennis player, defeated Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina in the Qatar Open quarter-finals, marking a significant step towards entering the WTA top 10 rankings.

Forceps found in Kerala woman's abdomen 5 years after surgery

Forceps found in Kerala woman's abdomen 5 years after surgery

Rediff.com3 days ago

An artery forceps was discovered in a woman's abdomen five years after she underwent surgery at Alappuzha Medical College. An investigation has been launched into the incident.

Birthday joy turns tragic, Jamia student killed in Delhi accident

Birthday joy turns tragic, Jamia student killed in Delhi accident

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

A 19-year-old was killed and his friend severely injured after a speeding truck collided with their scooter in Delhi. The incident occurred while they were celebrating the deceased's birthday.

T20 World Cup: Out of hospital, Abhishek still in doubt for Namibia game

T20 World Cup: Out of hospital, Abhishek still in doubt for Namibia game

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Abhishek Sharma has been in hospital for the past two days.

T20 World Cup: Will India Rest Bumrah, Hardik For Dutch Duel?

T20 World Cup: Will India Rest Bumrah, Hardik For Dutch Duel?

Rediff.com5 days ago

India face The Netherlands in their final T20 World Cup league match in batting-friendly conditions at the Narendra Modi stadium?

'This Isn't Day One Of AI; It Is Hour One'

'This Isn't Day One Of AI; It Is Hour One'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'When a technology is this fundamental, a country should have its own version of it, rather than relying on whether someone else chooses to build it for you.'

'Let Children Have Real Friends Whom They Can't Block Or Delete'

'Let Children Have Real Friends Whom They Can't Block Or Delete'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'Recently a girl who was suicidal was brought to me.' 'When I asked her what was bothering her, she said she and her friend took photos at the same place and posted them on Instagram.' 'While her friend got 23 likes, she didn't get a single like.' 'She said, "nobody likes me, nobody wants me in this world. I am rejected by everybody".' 'And she wanted to end her life.'

The Jab We Met Moment That Changed My Life

The Jab We Met Moment That Changed My Life

Rediff.com5 days ago

Both our families believe firmly in astrology and matching gunas (compatibility attributes). That day, for some strange reason, no one from either family mentioned the janam kundli milan (matching of horoscopes), says Rediff reader Mukesh Soni.

India joins US-led strategic alliance Pax Silica

India joins US-led strategic alliance Pax Silica

Rediff.com2 days ago

India has joined the US-led 'Pax Silica' alliance, aimed at building a resilient supply chain for critical minerals and artificial intelligence, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties and fostering economic security.

'AI Is Happening Whether You Like It Or Not': Info Edge Founder

'AI Is Happening Whether You Like It Or Not': Info Edge Founder

Rediff.com5 days ago

"If you're young, focus on your job and your career. Learn five to 15 useful AI tools. Because the older generation in many organisations won't adopt them as quickly. They won't experiment as freely. They won't move as fast. And if you become AI-enabled, you become more productive. More valuable. More relevant," says Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani.

The Dual Life: Celebrating Valentine's Day While Hiding It From Families

The Dual Life: Celebrating Valentine's Day While Hiding It From Families

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

For 27-year-old Aaliya, Valentine's Day is a careful quest. Celebrating her relationship is easy. Hiding it for seven years is not.

Australia face rebuild after T20 World Cup flop

Australia face rebuild after T20 World Cup flop

Rediff.com4 days ago

Australia host the next T20 World Cup in 2028 but will be eyeing a bigger prize a few months before that when cricket is reintroduced to the Olympics in LA.

My power-sharing formula is a 'political bomb', CM Stalin rattled: Vijay

My power-sharing formula is a 'political bomb', CM Stalin rattled: Vijay

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Assuring a social justice-driven regime if voted to power, Vijay, addressing a rally at Seelanaickenpatti, in Salem, dramatically hit back at those who mocked at him by alleging that he merely stayed back at home, though claiming to have entered politics.

HUL tops sustainability rankings as India Inc deepens ESG focus

HUL tops sustainability rankings as India Inc deepens ESG focus

Rediff.com4 days ago

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has topped the Perpetual Capital Hurun India Impact 50 - 2026 list with 53.9 points (on the scale of 0-100), reflecting a strong performance across key sustainable development goals (SDGs), including climate, water, circularity, gender and biodiversity.

T20 World Cup: Raza wants Zimbabwe to trust momentum and keep going

T20 World Cup: Raza wants Zimbabwe to trust momentum and keep going

Rediff.com6 days ago

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza on Monday said that his side's upset win over Australia would count for nothing if they slip up in the next two matches of the T20 World Cup, and the focus is on staying grounded after the giant-killing act.

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

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

Rediff.com4 days ago

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.

Ex Pak Cricketer's Second Marriage Sparks Cheating Allegations

Ex Pak Cricketer's Second Marriage Sparks Cheating Allegations

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim faces serious allegations from ex-wife Sannia Ashfaq after announcing his marriage to influencer Nyla Raja, triggering a public war of words on social media.

White-collar terror: Doctors formed 'Ansar Interim' to target J-K, beyond

White-collar terror: Doctors formed 'Ansar Interim' to target J-K, beyond

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have busted a 'white-collar' terror module, revealing that doctors arrested in the case had been radicalized since 2016 and formed a new terror organization named 'Ansar Interim' to carry out subversive activities.

Excited and ready: Tilak sets tone for T20 World Cup Pakistan face-off

Excited and ready: Tilak sets tone for T20 World Cup Pakistan face-off

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Now that the suspense is over, India batter Tilak Varma on Wednesday said the team is excited for the high-pressure game against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup on February 15.

Alleged gangster's extradition was only for 3 cases court sends him back

Alleged gangster's extradition was only for 3 cases court sends him back

Rediff.com6 days ago

A Mumbai court has ordered the city police to repatriate alleged gangster Kumar Pillai to Hong Kong after he was acquitted in all cases for which he was extradited.

Vijayakanth's party joins DMK alliance for Tamil Nadu polls

Vijayakanth's party joins DMK alliance for Tamil Nadu polls

Rediff.com3 days ago

The DMDK officially joined the DMK-led alliance ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, marking a significant political development in the state.

Gold falls Rs 400 to Rs 1.6 lakh/10g, silver remains flat

Gold falls Rs 400 to Rs 1.6 lakh/10g, silver remains flat

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Gold prices fell by Rs 400 to Rs 1.6 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday amid weak global trends and receding expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.

Friday the 13th caps a week of AI-sparked horror in IT stocks

Friday the 13th caps a week of AI-sparked horror in IT stocks

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

The selloff in domestic information technology stocks intensified on Friday, with the Nifty IT index sliding as much as 5.2 per cent during the session before paring losses to close 1.44 per cent lower.

'India rocked...' Tendulkar impressed by Pak drubbing

'India rocked...' Tendulkar impressed by Pak drubbing

Rediff.com7 days ago

"India rocked it": Sachin Tendulkar after Men in Blue's emphatic win over Pakistan in T20 WC

Sheena Bora Murder Trial: The Great Skipping Rope Game

Sheena Bora Murder Trial: The Great Skipping Rope Game

Rediff.com6 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?

Passenger vehicle dispatches in fast lane in Jan as demand remains robust: SIAM

Passenger vehicle dispatches in fast lane in Jan as demand remains robust: SIAM

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers rose 13 per cent year-on-year to 449,616 units in January with demand remaining robust owing to GST rate rationalisation and subsequent dip in prices, industry body SIAM said on Friday.

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.com4 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.

T20 World Cup: Brook happy to qualify: 'We haven't played our best'

T20 World Cup: Brook happy to qualify: 'We haven't played our best'

Rediff.com6 days ago

England captain Harry Brook expressed satisfaction after his side qualified for the Super 8 stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup after beating Italy by 24 runs.

When Shah Rukh Khan Was Upset With Arundhati Roy

When Shah Rukh Khan Was Upset With Arundhati Roy

Rediff.com4 days ago

When Arundhati Roy wrote her first novel God of Small Things, her team reached out to Shah Rukh Khan inviting him to read a passage from the book at its Mumbai launch. Perhaps because he still held a grudge, Khan refused the invitation.

Record alert! Zampa overtakes Afridi in T20 WC history

Record alert! Zampa overtakes Afridi in T20 WC history

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Australia's star spinner Adam Zampa overtook former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi to become the bowler with the joint-second-highest wickets in the T20 World Cup.

T20 WC: Dube, Varun drive India past Netherlands

T20 WC: Dube, Varun drive India past Netherlands

Rediff.com4 days ago

Shivam Dube's explosive innings helped India recover from a slow start against the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup, after the top order struggled against Aryan Dutt's spin bowling.

'Devastating': Afghanistan coach reacts after Super Over heartbreak

'Devastating': Afghanistan coach reacts after Super Over heartbreak

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott called the heartbreaking two-Super Over loss to South Africa "devastating", admitting his side were undone by the Proteas' superior fielding in a T20 World Cup thriller that slipped away at the very end

Rajkummar Rao's Weight Journey From Nikam To Sourav Ganguly

Rajkummar Rao's Weight Journey From Nikam To Sourav Ganguly

Rediff.com6 days ago

'For Nikam I had to gain around 9-10 kgs and I was eating 2 pizzas and lot of sweets and my fav Aloo Parathas, Biryani...'

'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.

T20 World Cup: 'Kya Khela Hai'

T20 World Cup: 'Kya Khela Hai'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'Congratulations to the Indian Cricket Team on their victory over Pakistan at the ICC Men's #T20WorldCup2026. A proud moment for the nation.'

Himachal Recipes: Chicken Mora, Teliya Ma

Himachal Recipes: Chicken Mora, Teliya Ma

Rediff.com5 days ago

Himachali cuisine is simple and hearty. It's seasonal and robust too, being deeply-rooted in mountain life and shaped by cold climate and slow-cooking traditions.

Land allotment near IMA to build 'Muslim varsity' probed

Land allotment near IMA to build 'Muslim varsity' probed

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The transfer of land near the Indian Military Academy (IMA) for a purported Islamic educational institution is under investigation, raising security concerns and political accusations.

Players wait at airport, Pakistan Hockey Federation under fire

Players wait at airport, Pakistan Hockey Federation under fire

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is under scrutiny after the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) confirmed providing over 10 million rupees for the national team's hotel accommodation in Australia, which was allegedly not arranged, leading to significant difficulties for the team.