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Supriya Sahu, Champion of the Earth

Supriya Sahu, Champion of the Earth

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

'We should learn from the wild world on how they live harmoniously.'

Smallcap To Watch Out For In 2026

Smallcap To Watch Out For In 2026

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

After two years of strong gains, smallcap stocks fell sharply in 2025, but the correction may be setting up opportunities for long-term investors.

Sexual assault case: Court rejects bail plea of shooting coach Bhardwaj

Sexual assault case: Court rejects bail plea of shooting coach Bhardwaj

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Faridabad court rejects shooting coach Bhardwaj's anticipatory bail plea in sexual assault case

Accused in gangster Goldy Brar's cousin's murder shot dead

Accused in gangster Goldy Brar's cousin's murder shot dead

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

An accused in the 2020 murder of gangster Goldy Brar's cousin was fatally shot in Mohali. Police suspect Brar's involvement, citing threats and a social media claim of responsibility.

T20 World Cup: SKY Praises Gambhir For...

T20 World Cup: SKY Praises Gambhir For...

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

'The atmosphere he has created in the team -- he has tried to infuse a culture of playing for the team and not focusing on personal milestones.'

India tipped to win T20 World Cup... but Dravid cautious

India tipped to win T20 World Cup... but Dravid cautious

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

As India aim to defend their T20 World Cup title, former India coach Rahul Dravid says they start as favourites but knockout cricket leaves no room for error.

Police book TN BJP chief in row over lighting lamp at temple

Police book TN BJP chief in row over lighting lamp at temple

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Police in Madurai have registered a case against 113 people, including Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagenthran and senior party leader H Raja, for participating in a protest to demand the lighting of a lamp at the top of Thiruparankundram hill.

HIL: Kalinga Lancers edge Ranchi Royals to enter final

HIL: Kalinga Lancers edge Ranchi Royals to enter final

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers booked their spot in the final of the Men's Hockey India League with a 2-1 win against Ranchi Royals at the Kalinga Stadium, in Bhubaneswar, on Friday.

14-year-old Sooryavanshi's 175 steers India to U-19 World Cup crown

14-year-old Sooryavanshi's 175 steers India to U-19 World Cup crown

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lit up the grand stage with a jaw-dropping 175 to power India to a record-extending sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup title after a 100-run victory over England in the final in Harare on Friday.

Is Benedict Bridgerton's Romance With Sophie Charming?

Is Benedict Bridgerton's Romance With Sophie Charming?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

While season 1 and 2 had the most sizzling chemistry between the lead pair, the Bridgerton series hasn't peaked since Kate and Anthony. With Benedict and Sophie, the spark and intensity feels further subdued, observes Divya Nair.

Australian Open 2026: Rybakina stuns Swiatek, storms into semis

Australian Open 2026: Rybakina stuns Swiatek, storms into semis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Fifth seed Elena Rybakina booked her place in the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday with a dominant second set display to hand six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek a 7-5, 6-1 defeat at Melbourne Park.

Nearly 100 stray dogs 'poisoned' to death near Hyderabad

Nearly 100 stray dogs 'poisoned' to death near Hyderabad

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

The fresh incident follows killing of nearly 500 stray dogs in different districts of Telangana since January 6.

After 50 years, Mumbai court shuts Rs 7.65 theft case

After 50 years, Mumbai court shuts Rs 7.65 theft case

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Nearly 50 years after the theft of Rs 7.65, a Mumbai court has finally dropped the curtain on a 1977 cold case involving two unidentified accused and a complainant who remained untraceable despite decades of police searches.

ICC T20 World Cup: Group C heats up: England, WI face tricky rivals

ICC T20 World Cup: Group C heats up: England, WI face tricky rivals

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Group C promises one of the most competitive battles at the T20 World Cup, with former champions England and West Indies joined by ambitious sides Scotland, Nepal and debutants Italy.

Jailed cleric linked to 'I Love Muhammad' row booked in land grab case

Jailed cleric linked to 'I Love Muhammad' row booked in land grab case

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Maulana Tauqeer Raza, already jailed for his involvement in the 'I Love Muhammad' row, has been booked along with nine others for allegedly threatening a 95-year-old man and his family over a land dispute in Bareilly. The family alleges harassment, molestation, and attempted land grabbing, leading to a suicide attempt by the victim's son.

DC face Gujarat Giants in high-stakes WPL eliminator

DC face Gujarat Giants in high-stakes WPL eliminator

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Perennial finalists Delhi Capitals take on in-form Gujarat Giants in the WPL eliminator, with a spot in the February 5 final at stake.

PTV break 232-year-old record for lowest total defended

PTV break 232-year-old record for lowest total defended

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

PTV breaks 232-year-old record for lowest total defended in first-class cricket

Hugh And Colleen Gantzer Showed India To The World

Hugh And Colleen Gantzer Showed India To The World

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

'The culture of mankind has been spread by the travel gene which pushes one in five people to have the curiosity to move to unknown destinations.'

Noida techie death: 2 more builders arrested for drowning incident

Noida techie death: 2 more builders arrested for drowning incident

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Noida police have arrested two more builders in connection with the death of a software engineer who drowned after his car plunged into a waterlogged trench near a construction site. The arrests follow public outrage and allegations of negligence.

'I Don't Want To Let Down The Economy...'

'I Don't Want To Let Down The Economy...'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

'This Budget has a one-year agenda, which you can call the sprint, and the marathon is towards Viksit Bharat.'

Cognizant Reports Strong Q4 Growth, Fueled by AI and Large Deals

Cognizant Reports Strong Q4 Growth, Fueled by AI and Large Deals

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Cognizant reported a significant increase in net income for the December quarter, driven by AI efficiencies and strong performance in the financial services sector. The company also announced a major deal and provided guidance for the upcoming year.

SC Orders NBCC to Complete Supertech Housing Projects, Protecting Homebuyers

SC Orders NBCC to Complete Supertech Housing Projects, Protecting Homebuyers

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court of India has upheld an order directing NBCC to complete 16 delayed housing projects of Supertech Limited, providing relief to thousands of homebuyers who have been waiting for nearly two decades.

SC Orders NBCC to Complete Supertech Housing Projects, Protecting Homebuyers

SC Orders NBCC to Complete Supertech Housing Projects, Protecting Homebuyers

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court of India has upheld an order directing NBCC to complete 16 delayed housing projects of Supertech Limited, providing relief to thousands of homebuyers who have been waiting for nearly two decades.

Was Homi Bhabha Murdered? The Mystery Behind His Death

Was Homi Bhabha Murdered? The Mystery Behind His Death

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

60 years ago, on January 24, 1966, Dr Homi J Bhabha, the father of India's nuclear programme, died in an air crash on Mont Blanc. The official inquiry said the plane went off course in bad weather, but coincidences, missing evidence, and later unproven claims have kept conspiracy theories alive. A fascinating excerpt from Bakhtiar Dadabhoy's book, Homi J Bhabha: A Life.

CCI Orders Probe into IndiGo

CCI Orders Probe into IndiGo

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Competition Commission of India, following its preliminary inquiry, said the airline appeared to have caused an appreciable adverse effect on competition by restricting its services.

Sabalenka routs Svitolina; to play Rybakina in Aus Open in final

Sabalenka routs Svitolina; to play Rybakina in Aus Open in final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Aryna Sabalenka swept to her fourth successive Australian Open final with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Ukrainian Elina Svitolina.

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul booked in National Herald case

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul booked in National Herald case

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Delhi Police has filed an FIR against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and others in the National Herald case based on a complaint by the ED, alleging money laundering and abuse of position for personal gains.

'Abodh Baalak': Kharge-Nadda spat in RS over Rahul

'Abodh Baalak': Kharge-Nadda spat in RS over Rahul

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Kharge condemned the use of the "abodh balak" term for Gandhi and alleged that BJP MPs can't even speak their mind.

Veteran journalist Mark Tully passes away in Delhi at 90

Veteran journalist Mark Tully passes away in Delhi at 90

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Born in Calcutta (now Kolkata) on October 24, 1935, Tully was the chief of bureau for the BBC, New Delhi, for 22 years.

Is Serena Williams Planning A Comeback?

Is Serena Williams Planning A Comeback?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Serena Williams fuels comeback speculation with TV interview

CBI books Anil Ambani's son, Reliance Home Finance in Rs 228 crore bank fraud case

CBI books Anil Ambani's son, Reliance Home Finance in Rs 228 crore bank fraud case

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The CBI has booked the son of industrialist Anil Ambani, Jai Anmol Anil Ambani, and Reliance Home Finance Ltd. (RHFL) in a case of alleged cheating in Union Bank of India that caused a loss of Rs 228 crore to the public bank, officials said on Tuesday.

Zverev survives scare, powers into Australian Open semis

Zverev survives scare, powers into Australian Open semis

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Germany's Alexander Zverev remained on track for a return to the Australian Open final after beating American Learner Tien 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-1, 7-6(3) in the Melbourne Park quarter-finals on Tuesday.

UP couple jumps from pizza shop's 2nd floor to escape Hindutva activists

UP couple jumps from pizza shop's 2nd floor to escape Hindutva activists

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

A couple in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, jumped from the second floor of a pizza outlet after allegedly being accosted by members of a Hindutva organization who demanded their identity cards and made videos of them. Police have booked eight men in connection with the incident.

Aryna Sabalenka crushes teen Jovic, eyes third Australian Open title

Aryna Sabalenka crushes teen Jovic, eyes third Australian Open title

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Aryna Sabalenka handed 18-year-old American Iva Jovic a comprehensive 6-3, 6-0 defeat in the quarter-finals at a sweltering Melbourne Park on Tuesday to remain on course for a third Australian Open title in four years.

RCB seal WPL final spot by crushing UP Warriorz

RCB seal WPL final spot by crushing UP Warriorz

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Former champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru hammered UP Warriorz by eight wickets to enter the WPL final and virtually knock the opposition out of the playoff race, in Vadodara, on Thursday.

Unity first: Marijne's discipline reset for hockey team

Unity first: Marijne's discipline reset for hockey team

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Back as chief coach of the Indian women's hockey team after a four-year hiatus, Sjoerd Marijne is focussed on bringing back unity, discipline and culture in the side, with eyes firmly set on creating a group to qualify for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Nirmala Sitharaman: 'Focus Of Budget Was To Keep Stable Growth Going'

Nirmala Sitharaman: 'Focus Of Budget Was To Keep Stable Growth Going'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

'We kept this Budget on a larger plank, rather than on one incident, however serious.'

Lack Of Political Unity Is India's Greatest Challenge

Lack Of Political Unity Is India's Greatest Challenge

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

'No, India and China were not about to go to all-out war over a few rocks of Galwan.' 'The full picture of what went on at the highest level between two heads of State will not be known for a very, very long time and rightly so,' points out Colonel Anil A Athale, former head of the history division, ministry of defence.

Rupee Logs 7-Year Best Day...

Rupee Logs 7-Year Best Day...

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The rupee, which was the worst performing Asian currency in 2025 and also in January, was the best performing Asian currency on Tuesday.

Daldal Review: Watch It For Bhumi Pednekar

Daldal Review: Watch It For Bhumi Pednekar

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

If dark and twisted crime thrillers and trauma-led violence interest you, you can binge-watch Daldal over the weekend, endorses Divya Nair.