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Why Is Priyanka Chopra Carrying A Treasure Chest?

Why Is Priyanka Chopra Carrying A Treasure Chest?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Priyanka Chopra mounts her status as an icon and legend with her recent look and we can't stop staring.

CDSCO allows immediate lab testing of drugs to speed up approvals

CDSCO allows immediate lab testing of drugs to speed up approvals

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Centre has allowed companies to begin lab testing immediately after filing applications instead of waiting for detailed scrutiny, in a move to expedite approvals for manufacture, or import of new drugs.

How Awesome Is Aishwarya Arjun!

How Awesome Is Aishwarya Arjun!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Aishwarya Arjun refuses to be boxed into a single aesthetic. The Seetha Payanam actress looks equally at home in power blazers and dreamy lehengas.

'LIC sets sights on sustained 60% plus market share'

'LIC sets sights on sustained 60% plus market share'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

'LIC will reduce but not fully exit its stake in IDBI Bank, which remains an important bancassurance partner,' says LIC of India' MD and CEO R Doraiswamy.

Morkel Vs Morkel: Brothers In Rival Dugouts At T20 WC

Morkel Vs Morkel: Brothers In Rival Dugouts At T20 WC

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Albie and Morne Morkel find themselves in rival dugouts as South Africa face India in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash.

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.

Australia steamroll India in Brisbane to take series lead

Australia steamroll India in Brisbane to take series lead

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Australia beat India by six wickets in the first Women's ODI in Brisbane, with fifties from Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney, and Ashleigh Gardners 3-33 sealing a 1-0 series lead despite Mandhana and Harmanpreet's efforts.

Oscar Fever Kickstarts On OTT This Week

Oscar Fever Kickstarts On OTT This Week

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Oscar fever kickstarts with this week's OTT menu. Take your pick from Sukanya Verma's eclectic menu.

Ranji Trophy Final: Plucky Jammu & Kashmir Face Karnataka in Historic Clash

Ranji Trophy Final: Plucky Jammu & Kashmir Face Karnataka in Historic Clash

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Jammu and Kashmir take on eight-time champions Karnataka in their maiden Ranji Trophy final. KL Rahul and Shreyas Gopal lead Karnataka's charge as Auqib Nabi spearheads J&K's bowling attack.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei killed in US-Israel strikes

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei killed in US-Israel strikes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in a US-Israeli attack, sparking celebrations in Iran and raising questions about the future of the regime.

Voll's Ton, Litchfield's 80 Sink India in Hobart

Voll's Ton, Litchfield's 80 Sink India in Hobart

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Georgia Voll capitalised on three dropped chances to smash 101 while Phoebe Litchfield struck 80 as Australia beat India by five wickets in Hobart to seal the women's ODI series 2-0 despite fifties from Harmanpreet Kaur and Pratika Rawal.

HUL tops sustainability rankings as India Inc deepens ESG focus

HUL tops sustainability rankings as India Inc deepens ESG focus

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

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: England-Pakistan showdown could flip the tournament

T20 World Cup: England-Pakistan showdown could flip the tournament

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

England all-rounder Liam Dawson says the team is confident despite a mixed group-stage campaign in the T20 World Cup, highlighting the strength of their spin attack.

T20 World Cup: 'Beta, Perform!' Afridi Publicly Schools Shadab

T20 World Cup: 'Beta, Perform!' Afridi Publicly Schools Shadab

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Tensions have emerged within Pakistan cricket after Shadab Khan's response to criticism following the team's defeat to India in the T20 World Cup. His remarks have drawn criticism from former players and prompted a response from the PCB and Shahid Afridi.

Blow to Trump as US Supreme Court strikes down his sweeping tariffs

Blow to Trump as US Supreme Court strikes down his sweeping tariffs

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The verdict marks a notable shift from a series of recent wins for Trump at the Supreme Court.

Sachin Invites Fadnavis, Shinde To Arjun's Wedding

Sachin Invites Fadnavis, Shinde To Arjun's Wedding

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Sachin Tendulkar met Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde to invite them to son Arjun Tendulkar's wedding with Saaniya Chandhok. Invitations have also been extended to top national leaders.

Shekhar Kapur: 'Movie Stars Will Be AI Created'

Shekhar Kapur: 'Movie Stars Will Be AI Created'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

'Storytelling will never change.' 'As long as storytelling can be unpredictable... AI cannot tell you an unpredictable story.'

Ananya, Kriti, Raashii Have A Fun Favourite

Ananya, Kriti, Raashii Have A Fun Favourite

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The halter neckline can never go out of style as it is flirty, flattering, shows off those shoulders, and works with everything from minis to saris to lehengas.

T20 World Cup: Cricket At Eden Gardens Is Not Just About Winning

T20 World Cup: Cricket At Eden Gardens Is Not Just About Winning

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Cricket magnifies the joy in the City of Joy. And with the stadium illuminated in World Cup colours, it seems to have lit up the soul of Kolkata.

Chopra Slams India's Strategy in Defeat to South Africa

Chopra Slams India's Strategy in Defeat to South Africa

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Aakash Chopra questions India's Playing XI and Axar Patel's omission after their 76-run loss to South Africa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, raising concerns over strategy and clarity.

Shivamogga tense after student's murder, 7 minors held

Shivamogga tense after student's murder, 7 minors held

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

A 16-year-old student's murder outside a Shivamogga school has ignited community tension, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about school violence.

T20 World Cup: Will India Field Rinku For Windies Game?

T20 World Cup: Will India Field Rinku For Windies Game?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Though he hasn't made a big impact with the bat yet, Rinku Singh has good experience at Eden Gardens. He has played 25 IPL matches here, scored 540 runs in 23 innings, and has a strike rate of 157.4. Will the team management back him as a finisher in this must win game?

India Weigh In On Top-Order Tweak After SA Loss

India Weigh In On Top-Order Tweak After SA Loss

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate says adding Sanju Samson to the top order is under discussion after the SA loss, reveals Abhishek's food poisoning battle.

7 Nations With The Lowest Air Pollution

7 Nations With The Lowest Air Pollution

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

These countries demonstrate how clean energy adoption, strong environmental policies and favourable geographical conditions can keep air pollution impressively low. According to the IQAir World Air Quality Report (2024), they consistently maintain annual average PM2.5 levels at or below the World Health Organization's stringent guideline of 5 g/m.

Teja Sajja-Allu Arjun's Picture For Posterity

Teja Sajja-Allu Arjun's Picture For Posterity

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

'Sometimes, I have to pinch myself to remind myself that it's real.'

East India Company Shuts Down Again

East India Company Shuts Down Again

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The East India Company, revived by Indian businessman Sanjiv Mehta in 2010, has ceased operations and entered liquidation, marking the end of its modern incarnation.

Google Introduces Pixel 10a To India Market

Google Introduces Pixel 10a To India Market

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Google has unveiled the Pixel 10a in India and worldwide, expanding its Pixel series. The device can be pre-ordered through the brand's online store and an e-commerce platform, with sales starting next month.

After 50-over World Cup triumph India women eye T20 crown

After 50-over World Cup triumph India women eye T20 crown

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

The Indian women's cricket team, buoyed by their recent success, is focused on achieving consistent performance and dominating world cricket, with a particular emphasis on the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Bishnoi, Iyer added to India squad for NZ T20s

Bishnoi, Iyer added to India squad for NZ T20s

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Washington ruled out of T20I series against NZ; Bishnoi, Iyer added to squad

Tata Motors delivers a knock-out Punch.ev

Tata Motors delivers a knock-out Punch.ev

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

With its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model Tata Motors just redrew the EV battle lines, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com

The World Nature Photographs Of The Year!

The World Nature Photographs Of The Year!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

The World Nature Photography Awards 2026 celebrated breathtaking images of wildlife and nature, with Australian photographer Jono Allen winning the top prize of $1000 for his rare shot of a white humpback whale and her mother.

'Kill her': FIR says KSU activists attacked Kerala health minister with a 'weapon'

'Kill her': FIR says KSU activists attacked Kerala health minister with a 'weapon'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Kerala Health Minister Veena George was allegedly attacked during a protest by KSU activists at a railway station in Kannur. Five activists have been arrested and remanded to judicial custody. The FIR states the minister was attacked with a 'weapon' while boarding a train.

Gains for HUL depend on pace of growth recovery

Gains for HUL depend on pace of growth recovery

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Hindustan Unilever Limited's (HUL's) standalone revenue grew 4.4 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), while volume rose 3.5 per cent during the third quarter of financial year 2026 (FY26).

How India measured inflation, and what is set to change

How India measured inflation, and what is set to change

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

India's main inflation measure, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), is set for another major update, even though it has been in its current form for only about 15 years.

T20 World Cup, India vs Zimbabwe: Will Sanju Samson Replace Abhishek Sharma?

T20 World Cup, India vs Zimbabwe: Will Sanju Samson Replace Abhishek Sharma?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the must-win match against Zimbabwe on Thursday?

Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs is deeply disappointing: Trump

Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs is deeply disappointing: Trump

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

The ruling is expected to have wide-ranging consequences for global trade, businesses, consumers, inflation trends and household finances across the country.

Overconfident India outsmarted by Proteas: Gavaskar

Overconfident India outsmarted by Proteas: Gavaskar

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Sunil Gavaskar says India played with overconfidence and failed to adapt in their 76-run T20 World Cup defeat to South Africa, and backs Axar Patel's return for the Zimbabwe clash.

T20 World Cup: West Indies' Big Win Makes It Tougher For India

T20 World Cup: West Indies' Big Win Makes It Tougher For India

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

West Indies' commanding victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup has significantly increased the pressure on India to win their remaining matches by a substantial margin to secure a spot in the semifinals.

T20 World Cup: How West Indies benefitted from change in approach

T20 World Cup: How West Indies benefitted from change in approach

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Clarity of roles driving WI's clinical run into Super Eights: Shai Hope

James Milner scripts Premier League history

James Milner scripts Premier League history

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

James Milner sets a new Premier League record with his 654th appearance as Brighton beat Brentford 2-0, surpassing Gareth Barry's mark.