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The Fall of India's Development Ambitions

The Fall of India's Development Ambitions

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Like the realisation on the failure of development, we have also internalised the failure on democracy, argues Aakar Patel.

Box Office: Border 2 Is A Superhit

Box Office: Border 2 Is A Superhit

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Border 2 saw the best opening ever for Bollywood since last year's Chhaava.

Andhra woman injects ex-lover's wife with HIV, arrested

Andhra woman injects ex-lover's wife with HIV, arrested

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Police in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, have arrested four individuals, including a woman, for allegedly injecting a doctor with HIV-infected blood. The attack is believed to be motivated by jealousy, as the doctor is the wife of the woman's former lover.

Budget 2026: What will Nirmala Sitharaman do?

Budget 2026: What will Nirmala Sitharaman do?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's biggest challenge will be to find a new growth driver, particularly against the backdrop of a global economy ravaged by heightened uncertainty and fragmentation, financial markets on a precipice, and global commodity prices on a continued uptrend.

A long-game Budget

A long-game Budget

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The Union Budget for 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, which was a first, had an excellent domestic macro backdrop. According to the first advance estimates, gross domestic product (GDP) in constant prices is projected to grow 7.4 per cent in the current financial year, against 6.5 per cent in 2024-25.

5th T20I PIX: Kishan, Arshdeep power India to massive win over New Zealand

5th T20I PIX: Kishan, Arshdeep power India to massive win over New Zealand

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Ishan Kishan's thrill-a-second maiden T20I hundred compensated for Sanju Samson's familiar failure, and the knock in conjunction with Arshdeep Singh's fifer scripted India's 46-run romp over New Zealand in the fifth and final match in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday.

Many landing attempts, go-around and then crash: Final moments of Ajit Pawar's ill-fated plane

Many landing attempts, go-around and then crash: Final moments of Ajit Pawar's ill-fated plane

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

"The aircraft was cleared to land on runway 11 at 0843 IST (8.43 am). However, they did not give a readback of the landing clearance (did not respond to ATC). Next, the ATC saw the flames around the threshold of runway 11 at 0844 IST (8.44 am)," the civil aviation ministry statement said.

3 Result-Oriented Asanas to Reduce Belly Fat

3 Result-Oriented Asanas to Reduce Belly Fat

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Yoga expert Pushpa R of Radiant Yoga Vibes suggests three asanas that work directly on the core, digestion, posture, and metabolism.

'What will Pakistan achieve by not sending team for T20 World Cup?'

'What will Pakistan achieve by not sending team for T20 World Cup?'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Pakistan should refrain from spoiling its relation with the International Cricket Council and any support to Bangladesh must not come at the cost of their own team, former players urged the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Ajit Pawar's Balancing Act With Muslims

Ajit Pawar's Balancing Act With Muslims

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Ajit Pawar became a ray of hope for Muslims, the only man in power who could resolve their grievances.

Ajit Pawar cremated with full state honours in Baramati

Ajit Pawar cremated with full state honours in Baramati

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash, were held with full state honors in Baramati. Prominent leaders and thousands of mourners attended the funeral.

#Tu Yaa Main: 'Date-Fright' Valentine's Day Movie

#Tu Yaa Main: 'Date-Fright' Valentine's Day Movie

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

'We've seen horror comedies and rom-coms, but I don't think anyone has seen romance mixed with a survival thriller.'

3rd T20I: Abhishek blitz hands India series win vs NZ

3rd T20I: Abhishek blitz hands India series win vs NZ

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20, Guwahati: Abhishek blitz hands India series win

BAI dismisses Blichfeldt's concerns over India Open venue

BAI dismisses Blichfeldt's concerns over India Open venue

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'I heard the voice recording, also read the statement, both are contradictory. In voice recording, she appreciated, but what I read was all negative.'

EFI sends rape-accused EC member as coach to Jordan

EFI sends rape-accused EC member as coach to Jordan

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The naming of rape-accused Col (Retd) Tarsem Singh Warraich for an overseas assignment has yet again brought the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) under the scanner, even as the Sports Ministry, in an unrelated development, has issued a show-cause notice to the federation over prolonged governance and compliance failures.

Ashwin explains why Daryl Mitchell is an India bully

Ashwin explains why Daryl Mitchell is an India bully

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin hailed New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell as a "brainy cricketer" who is capable of making the best out of his limits as a player and someone who can give a franchise 400-500 runs batting at number three or four during a tournament.

Is It Safe To Remove Your Wisdom Tooth?

Is It Safe To Remove Your Wisdom Tooth?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Dentists recommend proactive removal of wisdom tooth when they see a high risk of future issues like crowding, decay or cysts, explains rediffGURU Dr Shyam Jamalabad.

Does Your Boyfriend's Mom Do This?

Does Your Boyfriend's Mom Do This?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

rediffGURU Dr Upneet Kaur, a therapist and relationship counsellor based in Amritsar, suggests how you can deal with relatives who like to interfere with your life.

Sheena Bora Case: A Sleuth Takes The Stand

Sheena Bora Case: A Sleuth Takes The Stand

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Indrani Mukerjea, in pure white, sporting dancing pearl jhumkas, bobbed about the accused box, occasionally floating up front to whisper urgent suggestions to her lawyer Ranjeet Sangle as retired cop and prosecution witness Dinesh Kadam gave her a long look. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel returns to cover the Sheena Bora murder trial after 18 months.

UGC 2026: 'No One Is Being Criminalised'

UGC 2026: 'No One Is Being Criminalised'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'Once the actual scope is understood, it becomes evident that the framework is about internal redress and course correction, and in no way criminalisation.'

2036 Olympics: How India plans to boost medals count

2036 Olympics: How India plans to boost medals count

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

India is aiming to win multiple medals in disciplines like aquatics and cycling at the 2036 Olympic Games as both these events offer over a 100 medals.

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Raipur: 'Suryakumar Showed Why He Is World No 1'

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Raipur: 'Suryakumar Showed Why He Is World No 1'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Suryakumar Yadav slammed a blistering 82 from 37 balls to power India to a thumping seven-wicket victory against New Zealand in the third T20I in Raipur on Friday.

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Today's situation in the Shaksgam Valley is the consequence of what happened in Gilgit in 1947. But is India ready to militarily get back its territories? asks Claude Arpi.

FTA to boost marine products; concerns over farm exports' non-tariff barriers

FTA to boost marine products; concerns over farm exports' non-tariff barriers

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

India's marine product exports facing rough weather from punitive US tariffs are expected to get a big boost following the reduction of 26 per cent tariff as part of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), but concerns over non-tariff barriers, which are a dominant aspect of marine trade to the EU, still remain.

EPF Doubts Cleared: Tax, Transfer, Merger

EPF Doubts Cleared: Tax, Transfer, Merger

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Ask rediffGURU Reetika Sharma your insurance, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Want To Invest In US Markets? Read This

Want To Invest In US Markets? Read This

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

New investors or those with lower-than-planned exposure should add US-oriented funds through SIPs.

Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya key for India in T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma

Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya key for India in T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Former captain Rohit Sharma highlighted Arshdeep Singh's effectiveness with the new ball and in the death overs.

'I Identify With Sushant Singh Rajput's Struggle'

'I Identify With Sushant Singh Rajput's Struggle'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Shatrughan Sinha on Sushant Singh Rajput: 'I identify with his struggle to make a place in the Hindi film industry without any godfather.'

UGC issue: New rules won't be discriminatory or misused, says govt

UGC issue: New rules won't be discriminatory or misused, says govt

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The new UGC regulations mandating all higher education institutions to form "equity committees" to look into discrimination complaints and promote equity were notified on January 13.

4th T20I: Samson on edge as India eye spin shake-up

4th T20I: Samson on edge as India eye spin shake-up

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

India will be hoping for a positive turn in their spinners' performance while attempting to extend the total domination over New Zealand to the fourth T20I in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.

When ICE Mistakenly Detained A US Citizen...

When ICE Mistakenly Detained A US Citizen...

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

During the raids in St Paul, Minnesota, US citizen ChongLy 'Scott' Thao was mistakenly detained after agents broke into his home without a warrant and led him outside in freezing temperatures in just his underwear before realising he was not the suspect and releasing him with neither an apology nor an explanation.

Social Media vs Stats: Harsha Bhogle's Take on Harshit Rana

Social Media vs Stats: Harsha Bhogle's Take on Harshit Rana

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

From the commentary box in Vadodara, Harsha Bhogle delivered a blunt reminder: in the rush to judge young cricketers online, India may be losing sight of what actually matters -- performances on the field.

10 Truths Hiring Managers Won't Tell You

10 Truths Hiring Managers Won't Tell You

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

These practical truths can dramatically improve chances of getting hired in 2026, says Sonica Aron, founder and managing partner of Marching Sheep.

Vande Mataram Gets A 2.0 Version

Vande Mataram Gets A 2.0 Version

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

'It took 22 working days for us to complete the song.'

T20 World Cup: ICC chief Jay Shah set to take strict action against Bangladesh over India boycott

T20 World Cup: ICC chief Jay Shah set to take strict action against Bangladesh over India boycott

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

International Cricket Council Chairman Jay Shah is contemplating strict action against Bangladesh if they do not travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.

Priyanka Looks Super HOT After Globes

Priyanka Looks Super HOT After Globes

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Priyanka Chopra looked stunning at the Golden Globes awards, where she was among the presenters.

Bangladesh Players Were Ready To Play In India, But...

Bangladesh Players Were Ready To Play In India, But...

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Bangladesh's players were keen on travelling to India to play in the upcoming T20 World Cup but they had little say during their meeting with Sports Advisor Asif Nazrul on Thursday.

Chandana Sinha Has Rescued 1,500 Children

Chandana Sinha Has Rescued 1,500 Children

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Her team scour platforms and trains, looking out for vulnerable children accompanied by adults who look or behave suspiciously or whose presence makes the child uncomfortable. They also look out for children travelling alone. 'We watch, listen and talk. All this is done tactfully and sensitively because we are dealing with young children.'

'MCA Graduates Have 71% Employability'

'MCA Graduates Have 71% Employability'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

rediffGURU Nayagam PP, founder of Edujob360 recommends how you can skill yourself to land your dream job.

Trump threatens 200% tariff on French liquor after Macron snub

Trump threatens 200% tariff on French liquor after Macron snub

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

United States President Donald Trump on Monday floated the proposal of imposing 200% tariff on French wine and champagne after French President Emmanuel Macron's reported refusal to sit on the so-called Board of Peace, an initiative created by Trump to mediate global conflict, EuroNews reported.