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How Krutrim Became India's First AI Unicorn

How Krutrim Became India's First AI Unicorn

Rediff.com4 days ago

Krutrim, India's first AI unicorn, has successfully repositioned itself as a focused domestic AI Cloud Services provider, reporting its first annual net profit in FY26.

Both Dravidian majors defeated for first time since 1967

Both Dravidian majors defeated for first time since 1967

Rediff.com4 days ago

Actor-politician Vijay's newly formed party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has made a surprising and strong showing in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, leading in nearly 100 constituencies and leaving established Dravidian parties like DMK and AIADMK trailing.

Watch: Katrina-Vicky Make First Public Appearance After Son's Birth

Watch: Katrina-Vicky Make First Public Appearance After Son's Birth

Rediff.com5 days ago

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal make their first notable public appearance after son Vihaan Kaushal's birth.

Suvendu Adhikari to be Bengal's first BJP CM; to take oath on Saturday

Suvendu Adhikari to be Bengal's first BJP CM; to take oath on Saturday

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Suvendu Adhikari has been elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party in West Bengal, paving the way for him to become the state's first BJP chief minister.

WATCH: Deepika Padukone's First Public Appearance After Baby News

WATCH: Deepika Padukone's First Public Appearance After Baby News

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh were spotted at Mumbai airport, marking Deepika's first public appearance since the announcement of their second pregnancy.

IPL 2026: Jaiswal hits first-ball six, joins elite list of batters

IPL 2026: Jaiswal hits first-ball six, joins elite list of batters

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal entered an exclusive club after hitting a six off the first ball of the IPL match against Delhi Capitals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday. He became only the fifth batter in the league's history to achieve the feat.

For first time China confirms support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor

For first time China confirms support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor

Rediff.com22 hours ago

China has confirmed providing on-site technical support to Pakistan during last year's conflict with India, according to official media reports.

IPL 2026: 'Reality check': Punjab Kings' coach after first loss

IPL 2026: 'Reality check': Punjab Kings' coach after first loss

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Punjab Kings' fast-bowling coach James Hopes views the team's first loss in IPL 2026 as a 'reality check' but remains confident in their ability to recover, emphasising the importance of adapting to varying conditions.

Wood scores as Forest edge Villa in Europa League semi first leg

Wood scores as Forest edge Villa in Europa League semi first leg

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Chris Wood's penalty gives Nottingham Forest a 1-0 edge over Aston Villa in their Europa League semi-final first leg, extending their unbeaten run to nine matches.

Penalties shared as Atletico, Arsenal draw Champions League semis first leg

Penalties shared as Atletico, Arsenal draw Champions League semis first leg

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Atletico Madrid and Arsenal played to a 1-1 draw in their Champions League semi-final first leg, with both goals coming from penalties. Julian Alvarez equalised for Atletico after Viktor Gyokeres had given Arsenal the lead.

BJP's first govt in Bengal to take oath on May 9; Modi, Shah, Nabin to attend

BJP's first govt in Bengal to take oath on May 9; Modi, Shah, Nabin to attend

Rediff.com3 days ago

The BJP is set to form its first government in West Bengal, with the oath-taking ceremony scheduled for May 9 at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. The event is expected to be attended by prominent BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Paris St Germain edge Bayern in Champions League semis first leg

Paris St Germain edge Bayern in Champions League semis first leg

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Paris St Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in a thrilling Champions League semi-final first leg, setting a record for goals scored at this stage of the competition. PSG came from behind to lead 5-2 before Bayern fought back, leaving the tie finely poised for the return leg in Munich.

Virat Kohli makes history! First to score 9000 IPL runs

Virat Kohli makes history! First to score 9000 IPL runs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Virat Kohli becomes the first batter to reach 9,000 runs in IPL history during RCB's match against Delhi Capitals. Kohli's contribution helped RCB secure a dominant win, chasing down the target in just 6.3 overs.

Canada first G7 nation to okay Dr Reddy's generic version of semaglutide

Canada first G7 nation to okay Dr Reddy's generic version of semaglutide

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Dr Reddy's Laboratories has received approval from Health Canada to sell a generic version of the diabetes drug semaglutide, making it the first company to get market authorisation for a generic semaglutide injection in Canada and the first in a G7 country.

Guess Which Actor Was First Signed Up To Play Guddi?

Guess Which Actor Was First Signed Up To Play Guddi?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Moushumi Chatterjee discusses how she was initially slated for iconic roles in Hrishikesh Mukherjee's Guddi and Gulzar's Koshish, only to be replaced by Jaya Bachchan.

IPL 2026: Will Dhoni Play His First Match?

IPL 2026: Will Dhoni Play His First Match?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has missed the first six games of IPL 2026 due to a calf injury.

IDFC First Bank Simplifies Customs Duty Payments Digitally

IDFC First Bank Simplifies Customs Duty Payments Digitally

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

IDFC First Bank has integrated with ICEGATE 2.0 to enable digital payment of customs duty, central excise, and service tax for its customers.

Tawhid Hridoy steers Bangladesh past New Zealand in first T20I

Tawhid Hridoy steers Bangladesh past New Zealand in first T20I

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Tawhid Hridoy's unbeaten half-century propelled Bangladesh to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the opening match of their T20 international series.

IPL 2026: Inside Praful Hinge's first chat with Pat Cummins

IPL 2026: Inside Praful Hinge's first chat with Pat Cummins

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad's young fast bowler Praful Hinge discusses his inspiring first meeting with captain Pat Cummins and how Cummins' guidance has boosted his confidence.

Shooter stopped at first contact: US Secret Service on White House shooting

Shooter stopped at first contact: US Secret Service on White House shooting

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Deputy director Matthew Quinn of the US Secret Service office of communications said that the 'coward' shooter was quickly stopped at 'first contact' following the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents Dinner.

West Bengal Sees High Voter Turnout In First Phase Of Elections

West Bengal Sees High Voter Turnout In First Phase Of Elections

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The first phase of the West Bengal assembly elections saw a high voter turnout across 152 constituencies, with nearly 90 per cent of electors participating till 5 pm. Polling was conducted amid tight security, with reports of clashes and intimidation in some areas.

Canadian League Sees First Goal Under 'Daylight' Off-side Rule

Canadian League Sees First Goal Under 'Daylight' Off-side Rule

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

A goal scored under soccer's experimental 'daylight' offside rule was allowed for the first time in a professional match in the Canadian Premier League.

How Akshay Sharma Secured His First PGTI Win In Five Years

How Akshay Sharma Secured His First PGTI Win In Five Years

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Akshay Sharma secured his third DP World PGTI title with a stellar performance, ending a five-year title drought. His error-free round of 64 led him to a one-shot victory over Dhruv Sheoran.

Justin Rose Set For First India Appearance At DP World India Championship

Justin Rose Set For First India Appearance At DP World India Championship

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Major champion Justin Rose is set to make his professional debut in India at the DP World India Championship. The tournament, co-sanctioned with the PGTI, boasts a significant prize fund and underscores India's growing importance in elite golf.

Jaiswal, Ferreira dazzle as Rajasthan Royals hand Punjab Kings first defeat of IPL 2026

Jaiswal, Ferreira dazzle as Rajasthan Royals hand Punjab Kings first defeat of IPL 2026

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Marcus Stoinis's explosive half-century propelled Punjab Kings to a competitive total against Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match, overshadowing a fine bowling performance from Yash Raj Punja.

Rinku, Chakravarthy Fire KKR To First Win Of IPL 2026

Rinku, Chakravarthy Fire KKR To First Win Of IPL 2026

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A timely unbeaten 53 from vice-captain Rinku Singh and a fine spell from Varun Chakravarthy powered former champions Kolkata Knight Riders to their first win of IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: Ngidi's first message after nasty head injury

IPL 2026: Ngidi's first message after nasty head injury

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Lungi Ngidi says "all good" after head injury scare during Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings IPL 2026 clash; pacer discharged from hospital.

Core Sector Output Contracts 0.4% in March, First Decline in Five Months

Core Sector Output Contracts 0.4% in March, First Decline in Five Months

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

India's core sector output contracted by 0.4 per cent in March, marking the first decline in five months, with coal, crude oil, fertiliser, and electricity production falling, according to official data.

Odisha denied win as Mohammedan finally get first point in ISL

Odisha denied win as Mohammedan finally get first point in ISL

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Mohammedan Sporting Club secured their first point in the Indian Super League with a 1-1 draw against Odisha FC, thanks to Adison Singh's equaliser.

Education is the First Defence Against Doping, Says NADA Chief

Education is the First Defence Against Doping, Says NADA Chief

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) Director General Anant Kumar has emphasised the importance of education as the primary defence against doping, acknowledging the evolving nature of the problem and the need for constant upgrades in monitoring mechanisms.

HC puts child's welfare first, refuses to send 10-year-old to Canada

HC puts child's welfare first, refuses to send 10-year-old to Canada

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to send a 10-year-old girl to Canada to join her father, stating that a child's welfare is paramount, even over a foreign court's order.

Marie-Louise Eta scripts history as Bundesliga's first female head coach

Marie-Louise Eta scripts history as Bundesliga's first female head coach

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Union Berlin has appointed Marie-Louise Eta as interim coach following the dismissal of Steffen Baumgart, making her the first female head coach in Bundesliga history.

What went wrong for India in first women's T20I vs SA...

What went wrong for India in first women's T20I vs SA...

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues admitted the team was short of runs in the opening women's T20I against South Africa, but emphasised the series offers a valuable opportunity for the batting unit, especially the allrounders, to prepare for the upcoming World Cup.

Asha Bhosle Will Always Be First Among Equals

Asha Bhosle Will Always Be First Among Equals

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

It is impossible to discuss Asha Bhosle without mentioning the word 'versatility', notes Dinesh Raheja.

Modi government's first defeat: Women's bill fails in LS

Modi government's first defeat: Women's bill fails in LS

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A Constitution Amendment Bill aimed at implementing 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures and increasing Lok Sabha seats was defeated in Parliament, marking a setback for the government's efforts to empower women in politics.

PFBR milestone: Kalpakkam reactor achieves first criticality

PFBR milestone: Kalpakkam reactor achieves first criticality

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

India's 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Chennai has achieved first criticality, marking a significant advancement in the country's nuclear energy capabilities and long-term energy security.

'AAP has a toxic environment': Raghav Chadha's first attack post BJP switch

'AAP has a toxic environment': Raghav Chadha's first attack post BJP switch

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Raghav Chadha explains his decision to leave the AAP, citing a 'toxic' work environment where leaders were allegedly prevented from working and speaking freely.

Divya Singh: First Indian Woman To Cycle To Everest Base Camp

Divya Singh: First Indian Woman To Cycle To Everest Base Camp

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Divya Singh, a determined cyclist from Gorakhpur, has etched her name in history as the first Indian woman to successfully cycle to the Mount Everest base camp.

Air India Unveils First Refurbished Boeing 787-8 After $400M Investment

Air India Unveils First Refurbished Boeing 787-8 After $400M Investment

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Air India's first refurbished Boeing 787-8 aircraft has landed in Delhi, marking a milestone in the airline's USD 400 million investment plan to upgrade its wide-body fleet. The aircraft features comprehensive interior upgrades, including new seats and in-flight entertainment systems.

Powerplay carnage: IPL run-rates cross 10 for first time

Powerplay carnage: IPL run-rates cross 10 for first time

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Powerplay scoring in the IPL has reached an all-time high, with run-rates crossing 10 per over as batters dominate early overs.