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Expected stubbornness but Jay Shah is honest: Ganguly

Expected stubbornness but Jay Shah is honest: Ganguly

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

'See, he had the power, the support, so you expected certain kind of toughness, stubbornness from him but he would do things for Indian cricket.'

Covishield side effects: Doctors' group urges govt to review all Covid vax

Covishield side effects: Doctors' group urges govt to review all Covid vax

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The world is learning about a side effect of the COVID vaccine called Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, he said.

Armed With Just A Laptop, This Teen Founded Skillzo

Armed With Just A Laptop, This Teen Founded Skillzo

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Adarsh Kumar, the son of a farmer and a Class 12 student from rural Bihar, is on a mission to build one of India's largest free skill development movements, powered only with a laptop, free Internet and his relentless determination.

'We could've won 3-1': Shardul revisits 2021 draw

'We could've won 3-1': Shardul revisits 2021 draw

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

As India prepares for a much-anticipated five-match Test series in England, memories of the thrilling 2021 tour still linger, especially for Shardul Thakur, who played a pivotal role in that campaign.

Spreading Love With Irani Chai

Spreading Love With Irani Chai

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

'Only a fool would put his life savings into a restaurant at 59... but I did'

'His Life, Words And Deeds Were Silent Teachers'

'His Life, Words And Deeds Were Silent Teachers'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Shivanand Kanavi remembers his father, the eminent Kannada poet Nadoja Chennaveera Kanavi.

Dhankhar's Exit: Why RSS Won't Rock Modi's Boat

Dhankhar's Exit: Why RSS Won't Rock Modi's Boat

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

'Modi's charisma may have weakened as last year's Lok Sabha poll results showed but in the eyes of the Sangh Parivar, it has not waned.' 'Minus a strong BJP government at the Centre for another decade and more, there is apprehension that an anti-Hindutva government could reverse many of the ideological gains that the Modi dispensation has achieved through its three terms,' points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Line Judges Step Aside as AI Takes Over at Wimbledon

Line Judges Step Aside as AI Takes Over at Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

The tournament's once-robust pool of around 300 line judges has been cut to 80 and they will serve as "match assistants", who support chair umpires and step in should the ELC -- powered by more than 450 cameras -- fail in any of the 18 courts in use.

It's Deja Vu for Kozhikode, Mangaluru plane crash survivors

It's Deja Vu for Kozhikode, Mangaluru plane crash survivors

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Air India Boeing 787-8 crash in Ahmedabad has brought back all traumatic memories.

A cricket book that tells stories beyond 22 yards...

A cricket book that tells stories beyond 22 yards...

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Book to tell 500 years of cricketing stories beyond the scorecards

Why Rohit's Gaalis Didn't Hurt Team-Mates

Why Rohit's Gaalis Didn't Hurt Team-Mates

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'Even if he is being hard on you, you know that it's not coming from his heart, it is coming from a team perspective.'

After Monaco Glory, Kush Maini Harbours F1 Dreams

After Monaco Glory, Kush Maini Harbours F1 Dreams

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Kush Maini hopes string of good results come his way following Monaco sprint race win

Can England's bowlers stop Shubman Gill at Lord's?

Can England's bowlers stop Shubman Gill at Lord's?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Former England opener Mark Butcher feels the Indian Test captain has taken ownership of Virat Kohli's No 4 spot quite comfortably despite the 'enormous scrutiny'.

A Mother Is Unable To Forget Daughter's Last Words

A Mother Is Unable To Forget Daughter's Last Words

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

'Take care Maa, flight take off karne wala hai, wapas aakar baat karti hoon.'

Why Affordable Housing Will Remain Muted Despite Rate Cut

Why Affordable Housing Will Remain Muted Despite Rate Cut

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

While demand for sub Rs 50-lakh affordable housing prevails, market players cite increased land rates, escalated construction costs and low margins as key prohibiting factors.

HAL head responds after IAF chief flags Tejas delivery delay

HAL head responds after IAF chief flags Tejas delivery delay

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The slippage in the delivery schedule for the LCA Mk-1A variant of the jet had become a major issue with Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh raising the matter publicly.

If Your Mutual Fund Shuts, Is Your Money Safe?

If Your Mutual Fund Shuts, Is Your Money Safe?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Your AMC shuts shop. Panic? Wait. What happens next isn't what most fear.

Heartbreak for Noah Lyles as COVID ends Paris campaign

Heartbreak for Noah Lyles as COVID ends Paris campaign

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Noah Lyles said that his Paris Games are over, hours after he needed medical attention

Govt didn't organise RCB felicitation: Siddaramaiah

Govt didn't organise RCB felicitation: Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Reiterating that the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team felicitation event in front of Vidhana Soudha on June 4 was not organised by the state government, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday clarified that he 'called' Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for the event, which he too was attending.

AI 171 Crash: Insurance Cost: $475 Million

AI 171 Crash: Insurance Cost: $475 Million

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'$125 million for the hull and the remaining of over $350 million for liability.'

Roland Garros just got richer

Roland Garros just got richer

Rediff.com22 May 2025

The French Open is elevating its total purse at Roland Garros to about $63.7 million, an increase of 5.21 percent compared to last year.

Realty firms eye revenue upside, portfolio diversification from data centre boom

Realty firms eye revenue upside, portfolio diversification from data centre boom

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Data centres are increasingly becoming a key part of the real estate landscape, as reality firms - with rich expertise in land acquisition, construction and dealing with government approvals - are seeing them as opportunities to build long-term assets with continuous revenue flow.

'New Covid surge is a seasonal wave but spreads faster'

'New Covid surge is a seasonal wave but spreads faster'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'Seek medical help if after five days of the first symptom the fever has not subsided.'

IPOs mark a new era for India's hospitality industry with scale, ambition

IPOs mark a new era for India's hospitality industry with scale, ambition

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

India's hospitality sector is rolling out the red carpet for investors. A flurry of upcoming IPOs, or initial public offerings, the entry of new players, and ambitious expansion plans by Indian and global hotel brands are ushering in what could be the industry's most formalised era yet. Leading the charge are real estate titans, who are turning their hotel arms into global hospitality chains.

Kerala madrasa teacher gets 187-year jail in sexual abuse case

Kerala madrasa teacher gets 187-year jail in sexual abuse case

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

The court took into account that the accused had previously been involved in another case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, advocate Jose said.

'If You Make One Mistake, You Can Lose Your Life'

'If You Make One Mistake, You Can Lose Your Life'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

'Mountaineering is never 'easy'. Nothing is in your hands, you have to be prepared. That's the same for life as well.'

'Indian Stocks Unlikely To Give Significant Returns In 12 Months'

'Indian Stocks Unlikely To Give Significant Returns In 12 Months'

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'Right now, silver -- and especially platinum -- are very cheap compared to gold. If I were buying today, I would choose platinum.'

Can Bumrah carry India without Kohli and Rohit?

Can Bumrah carry India without Kohli and Rohit?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

As India prepares to take on England in the first Test at Leeds, all eyes will be on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.

India, China draw closer amid Trump's tariff war

India, China draw closer amid Trump's tariff war

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday pledged to strengthen the strategic relationships with neighbouring countries by 'appropriately' managing differences and enhancing supply chain ties as China's tariff war with the United States escalated.

History Repeats! RCB In Form, IPL Halted

History Repeats! RCB In Form, IPL Halted

Rediff.com10 May 2025

'Love you RCB, we'll try again next year. You've done a great job this time.'

India slips to 131st position in Global Gender Gap Index

India slips to 131st position in Global Gender Gap Index

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

India has ranked 131 out of 148 countries in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2025, slipping two places from its position last year.

Panchayat 4 Is Back And We Can't Keep Calm!

Panchayat 4 Is Back And We Can't Keep Calm!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Since the actors fit their parts perfectly, and everybody gets enough of an opportunity to shine, they have become familiar to viewers. So along with its relatable, laugh-out-loud content, they are a big reason for the show's popularity, notes Deepa Gahlot.

'The demand for health insurance is fine'

'The demand for health insurance is fine'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

'The retail industry is still growing in double digits.'

Wimbledon's greatest: Every women's champ since 1884

Wimbledon's greatest: Every women's champ since 1884

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

List of Wimbledon women's singles champions after Iga Swiatek beat Amanda Anisimova in the final on Saturday:

Census with caste enumeration to begin from Oct 1, 2026

Census with caste enumeration to begin from Oct 1, 2026

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Census exercise with caste enumeration will be carried out with the reference date of October 1, 2026, in snow-bound areas like Ladakh and of March 1, 2027, in the rest of the country, the Home Ministry announced on Wednesday.

A look at deadliest air crashes in India

A look at deadliest air crashes in India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

After a London-bound Air India aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, the spotlight is back on India's history with aviation disasters.

290 cases of Covid variant behind surge in Singapore found in India

290 cases of Covid variant behind surge in Singapore found in India

Rediff.com22 May 2024

As many as 290 cases of KP.2 and 34 cases of KP.1, both sub-lineages of COVID-19 that are responsible for surge in cases in Singapore, have been found in India, according to official data.

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

42 years of World Cup triumph: A Day that made Indian cricket what it is

RBI Forex Intervention Hits Highest In 17 Years

RBI Forex Intervention Hits Highest In 17 Years

Rediff.com23 May 2025

In response to the panic triggered by Trump's trade policies, the RBI net sold approximately $43 billion in the second half of FY25 to curb volatility, as the rupee plunged to a low of 87.95 per dollar in February this year.

How AI Will Disrupt The Job Market: Should India Worry?

How AI Will Disrupt The Job Market: Should India Worry?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Despite the alarming figures on job displacement, AI is expected to generate millions of new roles, echoing historical trends of technological transformation.