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TVS Motor's Q1 net profit jumps 57% on record sales, robust demand across segments

TVS Motor's Q1 net profit jumps 57% on record sales, robust demand across segments

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

TVS Motor Company reported a significant 56.8 per cent year-on-year increase in net profit to 1,036 crore in Q1FY27, driven by record sales volumes, an improved product mix, and robust demand in both domestic and international markets, with management anticipating continued double-digit industry growth.

Irfan Pathan Explains India's World Cup Squad Strategy

Irfan Pathan Explains India's World Cup Squad Strategy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan discusses India's ODI series against Afghanistan as a crucial opportunity to assess squad depth for the upcoming ICC World Cup, highlighting key players and their roles, especially for South African conditions.

Suthar makes dream debut as India outplay sorry Afghanistan

Suthar makes dream debut as India outplay sorry Afghanistan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Manav Suthar took 7 wickets as India recorded their biggest Test victory with an innings and 300 runs against Afghanistan in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on Monday.

US warns India against violating Hormuz blockade

US warns India against violating Hormuz blockade

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

The US has warned India that any violation of its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and illicit transport of Iranian oil will not be tolerated, a statement made amidst a diplomatic row over the deaths of Indian seafarers in US attacks on commercial vessels off the coast of Oman.

Indian Swimmer Sajan Prakash Targets Podium Finish In Final Commonwealth Games Season

Indian Swimmer Sajan Prakash Targets Podium Finish In Final Commonwealth Games Season

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Ace Indian swimmer Sajan Prakash is set for his final season, targeting a podium finish and a personal best at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Having qualified for both the CWG and Asian Games, Prakash is undergoing intensive training, focusing on recovery and strategic preparation with new coach Sandeep Sejwal, as he aims to make a significant impact in his last major international appearances.

Restaurants, Multiplexes Eye World Cup Final Windfall

Restaurants, Multiplexes Eye World Cup Final Windfall

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Businesses across sectors are positioning themselves to capitalise on the expected surge in demand.

Gen Z Protests: 'I Hope They Keep Questioning The Government'

Gen Z Protests: 'I Hope They Keep Questioning The Government'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

'I thought this generation was no good, will not be able to do much with all this social media etc. But then, they surprised us.'

'Give us 10 more Tests': Harmanpreet after Lord's win

'Give us 10 more Tests': Harmanpreet after Lord's win

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Following India's commanding 270-run victory over England in the one-off Women's Test at Lord's, Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur expressed her strong desire for more Test cricket opportunities for women, stating, "Hopefully, we will get 10 more Test matches and we can keep performing."

Radhakrishnan: AI Empowers Governments for Better Service

Radhakrishnan: AI Empowers Governments for Better Service

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan has championed the use of artificial intelligence for good governance, highlighting its potential to improve government services and build an inclusive and efficient India.

India's bowling lacks clarity in T20 World Cup: Mithali Raj

India's bowling lacks clarity in T20 World Cup: Mithali Raj

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Former India captain Mithali Raj has expressed concerns over the Indian women's cricket team's bowling department, citing a lack of "role clarity" ahead of crucial ICC Women's T20 World Cup matches. She believes bowling is India's weakest link, especially with Shreyanka Patil's injury and an out-of-form seam attack, while praising the batting strength led by Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh.

India A face must-win clash after back-to-back losses

India A face must-win clash after back-to-back losses

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

With their tri-series campaign hanging in the balance, India A take on Afghanistan A in a must-win contest on Wednesday. Another defeat could leave Tilak Varma's side relying on other results to stay in the race for the final.

Why This Teen Took His Dog For A 5000 Km Ride

Why This Teen Took His Dog For A 5000 Km Ride

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Assam's 17-year-old Ricky Phukan rode to Kedarnath and back with only his bicycle, a tent and his pet dog Paa, turning a gruelling four-month journey into a campaign for animal welfare.

Police action ends 17-day Ken-Betwa protest, activist vows to continue fight

Police action ends 17-day Ken-Betwa protest, activist vows to continue fight

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

A 15-day protest against the Ken-Betwa Link Project and other development initiatives in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, concluded after police cleared the agitation site and dispersed protesters. While police denied arrests, protesters alleged their leader, Amit Bhatnagar, was detained amidst claims of project irregularities and corruption. The project aims to provide irrigation and drinking water to the drought-prone Bundelkhand region.

Why Nitish Reddy Is Crucial For India's ODI Future

Why Nitish Reddy Is Crucial For India's ODI Future

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Nitish Reddy is set to be a key player to watch in the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, as India looks to groom him as a potential successor or back-up for Hardik Pandya. His recent IPL performance showcased significant improvement in both batting and medium-pace bowling, making him a vital prospect for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

'Never imagined I would play 100 T20Is': Axar Patel

'Never imagined I would play 100 T20Is': Axar Patel

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Indian all-rounder Axar Patel expressed his disbelief at reaching 100 T20 Internationals for India, dedicating the significant milestone to his teammates, coaches, and family.

Women's T20 World Cup: How India Paid Heavy Price For Dropped Catches Vs South Africa

Women's T20 World Cup: How India Paid Heavy Price For Dropped Catches Vs South Africa

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur rued missing opportunities in the field which played a huge role in India's crushing six-wicket defeat against South Africa in Women's T20 World Cup Group A match.

From Meiyazhagan To Manjummel Boys: 10 Films Ignored At The National Film Awards

From Meiyazhagan To Manjummel Boys: 10 Films Ignored At The National Film Awards

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

From All We Imagine As Light to Kishkindha Kaandam, these outstanding films deserved National Film Awards far more than several of this year's winners.

India eye KL Rahul at No. 3 vs Afghanistan after Ishan Kishan's ODI recall

India eye KL Rahul at No. 3 vs Afghanistan after Ishan Kishan's ODI recall

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Ishan Kishan's wicket-keeping drills ahead of the series opener suggested India could be considering a revised role for KL Rahul in the ODI setup.

Women's T20 World Cup: Marizanne Kapp's masterclass helps South Africa overpower India in Manchester

Women's T20 World Cup: Marizanne Kapp's masterclass helps South Africa overpower India in Manchester

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Marizanne Kapp struck a scintillating 45-ball 81 as South Africa overwhelmed India by six wickets in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash, in Manchester, on Sunday.

Yuvraj Singh Sees 'Terminator' Evolution In Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Yuvraj Singh Sees 'Terminator' Evolution In Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Yuvraj Singh used a 'Terminator' analogy to describe the evolution of fearless Indian batters, comparing himself, Abhishek Sharma, and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to different versions of the iconic character. He expressed his desire to mentor Sooryavanshi, highlighting the youngster's potential and the changing landscape of cricket.

'Diabetes Is Not A Disease, It Is Only A Disorder. So, Don't Panic'

'Diabetes Is Not A Disease, It Is Only A Disorder. So, Don't Panic'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

'Control your A, B, C and D.' 'A is A1C, keep your A1C below 7 per cent.' 'B is blood pressure, so keep your blood pressure at 130/ 80 or at least below 140/ 90.' 'C is cholesterol. The bad cholesterol is the LDL cholesterol, and it should be kept below 100, preferably below 70 or 50.' 'D is discipline like diet, exercise, sleep, no smoking, etc.' 'People with diabetes who follow A, B, C and D can live up to even 100 years of age without any complications.'

Amazfit Helio Strap Pro Brings Advanced Fitness Tracking

Amazfit Helio Strap Pro Brings Advanced Fitness Tracking

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Amazfit has unveiled the Helio Strap Pro, a new fitness-focused wearable aimed at HYROX competitors and hybrid training enthusiasts.

Gambhir not to blame? Ex selector makes big claim

Gambhir not to blame? Ex selector makes big claim

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Former India cricketer and ex-chief selector MSK Prasad has questioned the consistent dropping of Sanju Samson from the T20I squad, calling it a 'big mistake' given his strong performances, while also defending head coach Gautam Gambhir against early criticism for recent series losses.

'Sobers Warned I'd Die If I Was Hit'

'Sobers Warned I'd Die If I Was Hit'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

'Maybe Sobers was upset that he could not touch Gavaskar, and when he came out to bat, he got dismissed off the first ball by me.'

Rajan, Chetty Join US Fed Task Forces

Rajan, Chetty Join US Fed Task Forces

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has picked former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan, Harvard University economics Professor Raj Chetty and Microsoft XBOX CEO Asha Sharma to be part of task forces constituted to examine the central bank's approach to monetary policy and propose transformational changes.

What Jawaharlal Nehru Did for India

What Jawaharlal Nehru Did for India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Through his commitment to democratic norms, debate, dissent and constitutionalism, Jawaharlal Nehru helped ensure that parliamentary democracy took deep root in independent India. Utkarsh Mishra evaluates Nehru's 17 years as India's first prime minister, examining his role in nation-building, democratic institution-building, economic planning, scientific advancement and foreign policy.

From ACL rehab to Lord's honours board: Yastika Bhatia's remarkable comeback

From ACL rehab to Lord's honours board: Yastika Bhatia's remarkable comeback

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

India wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia became the first woman cricketer to score a Test century at Lord's, hitting 113 against England. This remarkable achievement marks a significant comeback for Bhatia, who recovered from a career-threatening ACL injury sustained last year. She credited her family, teammates, and support staff for her successful rehabilitation and expressed her belief that her best is yet to come.

IT companies risk losing ground to AI-native firms: S&P Global

IT companies risk losing ground to AI-native firms: S&P Global

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Indian IT service providers face heightened competition from AI-native firms in the next three years, potentially eroding their revenue base unless they remain competitive and protect recurring businesses, according to a report by S&P Global Ratings.

T20 is here to stay, not too sure about ODIs, says Ashwin

T20 is here to stay, not too sure about ODIs, says Ashwin

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

European T20 Premier League (ETPL) is a necessary addition in the existing assortment of franchise-based tourneys as the format is here to stay unlike ODIs, said Indian spin bowling legend Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday.

'Not the IPL Iyer': Saba Karim questions T20 captaincy

'Not the IPL Iyer': Saba Karim questions T20 captaincy

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim has called for Shreyas Iyer to assert his authority as captain in international cricket, criticising his tactical decisions in recent T20I losses against Ireland and England. Karim also suggested crucial batting order changes, advocating for Sanju Samson and Suryansh Shedge to be included in the playing XI to address India's struggles with English conditions and middle-order scoring.

India Aim to Seal Series While Testing New Combinations Against Afghanistan

India Aim to Seal Series While Testing New Combinations Against Afghanistan

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

India will look to seal the ODI series against Afghanistan while continuing to test combinations for the 2027 World Cup, with Kuldeep Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal among those pushing for opportunities in the second match.

How Landeed's Rs 30 Crore Investment Will Transform Property Due Diligence

How Landeed's Rs 30 Crore Investment Will Transform Property Due Diligence

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Real estate startup Landeed plans to invest Rs 30 crore this fiscal year to expand its business, focusing on enhancing its AI-powered property title search engine, Terra. This investment will boost GPU infrastructure, develop specialised language models, and improve Indic OCR for Indian property records, aiming to streamline property due diligence across 26 states and 4 union territories.

Sai Kishore joins Gloucestershire for remainder of season

Sai Kishore joins Gloucestershire for remainder of season

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

India spinner Sai Kishore has signed a six-match deal with English county side Gloucestershire for the remainder of the season.

Geopolitics, Earnings, Crude Prices Key to Indian Market Movement

Geopolitics, Earnings, Crude Prices Key to Indian Market Movement

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Analysts predict that the US-Iran geopolitical conflict, upcoming quarterly earnings announcements, and fluctuations in crude oil prices will be the primary drivers of investor sentiment in the Indian equity markets.

Antibiotic Resistance Threatens Safe Surgery

Antibiotic Resistance Threatens Safe Surgery

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

'As bacteria become increasingly resistant, preserving the effectiveness of existing antibiotics is everyone's responsibility.'

'Taken court for a ride': SC raps Samay Raina, 4 others; imposes Rs 3 lakh fine

'Taken court for a ride': SC raps Samay Raina, 4 others; imposes Rs 3 lakh fine

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court of India has strongly criticised comedian Samay Raina and YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia and Ashish Chanchlani for failing to comply with its previous order regarding disability awareness. The court expressed dismay over Raina's non-compliance and his alleged insensitive remarks about persons with disabilities, urging the Centre to consider a stringent law against such derogatory comments.

How Ahmedabad APL Pipers Overcame Early Setbacks To Secure UTT Victory

How Ahmedabad APL Pipers Overcame Early Setbacks To Secure UTT Victory

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

Ahmedabad APL Pipers secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over U Mumba TT in their Ultimate Table Tennis match in Panaji, despite ace Indian paddler Manika Batra losing her singles match. Trailing 0-2, Ahmedabad mounted a spirited comeback, winning the last three matches, including a crucial mixed doubles and men's singles, to clinch the tie. The report also covers Dabang Delhi TTC's 3-2 win over Kolkata ThunderBlades, highlighted by Sutirtha Mukherjee's dominant performance.

Why Wipro's Q1 Net Profit Was Flat

Why Wipro's Q1 Net Profit Was Flat

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Wipro's net profit in the first quarter saw minimal growth, rising less than one per cent to 3,352 crore, while revenue increased by 10.6 per cent to 24,480 crore. The IT services segment, a key metric, grew by only one per cent year-on-year, falling short of analyst estimates amidst a challenging demand environment and longer decision cycles from clients.

Was eyeing double hundred, Shubman Gill reveals after leading India to ODI series victory

Was eyeing double hundred, Shubman Gill reveals after leading India to ODI series victory

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

India opener and captain Shubman Gill revealed his ambition to score a double hundred in the second ODI against Afghanistan, where he made a masterful 154. He also shared his pre-series goal of batting for at least 40 overs and finishing matches. India secured a dominant 170-run victory, sealing the series, despite challenging conditions and cramps faced by players.

Is Rohit Sharma Being Forced Out?

Is Rohit Sharma Being Forced Out?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

If Rohit Sharma's ODI exit is coming, it should be announced with dignity and not through rumours and leaks. You don't whisper exits for great players -- you announce them with respect, asserts K R Nayar.