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Gambhir's advice changing Jadeja's game?

Gambhir's advice changing Jadeja's game?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Jadeja said he doesn't think too much about records but is always conscious of performing strongly with both bat and ball to justify his role in the team.

Should India Retain The Inflation Targeting Regime?

Should India Retain The Inflation Targeting Regime?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

The best way for India to prepare is by preserving and strengthening the RBI's hard-won credibility, point out Rajeswari Sengupta and Vaishali Garga.

How Lakshya Turned Olympic Heartbreak Into Fresh Start

How Lakshya Turned Olympic Heartbreak Into Fresh Start

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Olympic heartbreak sapped motivation, fitness reset and mental clarity revived game: Lakshya

In An AI-Obsessed World, India's Craft May Redefine 'Made In India'

In An AI-Obsessed World, India's Craft May Redefine 'Made In India'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

What is currently perceived as a massive, low-tech liability could become a high-value, export-oriented economic engine, points out Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Love to see Kohli, Rohit play domestic cricket'

'Love to see Kohli, Rohit play domestic cricket'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Play domestic cricket to maintain fitness, Jagdale advises Kohli and Rohit

'Strong Reforms, Not Panic, Will Help Ride Out Rupee's Weakness'

'Strong Reforms, Not Panic, Will Help Ride Out Rupee's Weakness'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

'In the long run, India's strong growth story and reforms to make assets globally attractive will determine the rupee's resilience.'

Bihar records highest-ever 65% turnout in first phase of polls

Bihar records highest-ever 65% turnout in first phase of polls

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The first phase of Bihar assembly elections saw a moderate pace of polling across 121 constituencies, with 53.77% voter turnout reported till 3 pm. Sporadic incidents of violence were also reported. Key leaders are in the fray for both the ruling NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc.

'We Are Poised For An Exciting 2026'

'We Are Poised For An Exciting 2026'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

'Earnings growth will be the main driver of India's market in 2026, with profits expected to rise 9% to 10% in H2 FY26 and accelerate to 12% to 15% in FY27.'

PIX: Liverpool edge Inter; Barcelona, Bayern win

PIX: Liverpool edge Inter; Barcelona, Bayern win

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Liverpool shrugged off the absence of Mohamed Salah as midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scored an 88th-minute penalty to give them a 1-0 Champions League win at Inter Milan.

Uber Adds Teen Rides With Parental Control

Uber Adds Teen Rides With Parental Control

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Guardians continue to have full oversight of teen trips and activity on the app.

'Our mothers had it much easier': Twinkle Khanna

'Our mothers had it much easier': Twinkle Khanna

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Today, says Twinkle Khanna, motherhood is very different. "You're like a psychologist, you're their trainer, you're the nutritionist, you're seeing how many carbs they're eating, how many vitamins they're having, you're their chef, you're an educator and you are also their screen monitor. And you still have to make the hair along with that."

Trump's Language Of Fascism

Trump's Language Of Fascism

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'Non-compatible with Western Civilization' is about as vague and jingoistic as it gets and Trump saying this gives full license to his acolytes to go full throttle on making life as difficult and scary as possible for as many non-white people as possible,' notes Sree Sreenivasan.

What Gave Birth To Maoists In Bastar

What Gave Birth To Maoists In Bastar

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

The Maoists in Bastar went from one village to another with kits providing badly needed medical intervention. The medical help was one key reason why the tribals were attracted to the Maoists, points out M R Narayan Swamy.

Sania tells Richa: 'Don't Let Social Media Define Your Day'

Sania tells Richa: 'Don't Let Social Media Define Your Day'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'I actually find it quite funny that people who have never held a cricket bat or a tennis racket or a boxing glove in their hand can have such a big opinion about what you do professionally.'

Govt in talks to streamline FDI, FII processes: Goyal

Govt in talks to streamline FDI, FII processes: Goyal

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The Centre is regularly holding consultations with stakeholders to streamline foreign direct investments (FDIs) and foreign institutional investments (FIIs) related processes to enable faster and more efficient investment flows into the country, said Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, adding one such meeting with stakeholders was held on Tuesday.

Muthusamy's ton put SA in control as India's spinners flop

Muthusamy's ton put SA in control as India's spinners flop

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Senuran Muthusamy and Marco Jansen made Indian finger spinners' look ordinary in good batting conditions with invaluable lower-order contributions as South Africa seized control of the second Test.

Spain beat Germany; set up Davis Cup final against Italy

Spain beat Germany; set up Davis Cup final against Italy

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Six-times champions Spain edged past Germany 2-1 on Saturday to reach their first Davis Cup final since 2019 after their doubles pair of Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez clinched a 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 win over Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz in the decisive match.

SA undone by 'inconsistent bounce', says batting coach

SA undone by 'inconsistent bounce', says batting coach

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

'Of course, when you face a quality bowling attack, they can more often than not get the ball in the danger area and it does too much for you. And unfortunately, that's been the case today.'

Blast accused doc Shaheen never wore burqa: Ex-husband

Blast accused doc Shaheen never wore burqa: Ex-husband

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

According to investigators, Shaheen Shahid, a doctor associated with Al-Falah University in Faridabad, was among those arrested following Monday's explosion near the Red Fort.

'We had to...': Bavuma hints at a shocking truth

'We had to...': Bavuma hints at a shocking truth

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

South African captain Temba Bavuma on Sunday said his game is built around an unshakeable defence, which stood him in good stead on a disintegrating Eden Gardens track, where 38 wickets fell inside eight sessions.

Mystery Guwahati track makes 2nd Test level-playing field

Mystery Guwahati track makes 2nd Test level-playing field

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

'We would like to believe and back ourselves to know these conditions or adapt to these conditions a lot faster even if we find them slightly different, as compared to, say, somebody who is brought up in Johannesburg and has played all his cricket at the Wanderers ground.'

Dharmendra Was The He-Man Of Bollywood

Dharmendra Was The He-Man Of Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Dharmendra's demise means the loss of one of the biggest icons ever in the Hindi film firmament.

How to Beat the Festive Debt Trap

How to Beat the Festive Debt Trap

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Those who have binged on credit must spend less, cut discretionary expenses, and focus on repayment.

Helen: The Lesser Known Actor

Helen: The Lesser Known Actor

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

After spinning into the spotlight with the hit song-and-dance number Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu in Howrah Bridge (1958), Helen signed scores of films as a dancer. But Helen was raring to step out of her dancing shoes, and play heroine instead.

GST rate cut: Housing demand to rise during festivals, says CREDAI

GST rate cut: Housing demand to rise during festivals, says CREDAI

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Indian government's decision to cut GST rates on various products will increase purchasing power of consumers and boost demand for residential properties in the upcoming festive season, according to realtors' body CREDAI. The association, which has a 13,000 members from across India, said the construction cost is expected to come down because of reduction in GST rates on cement and few other building materials.

GST reforms expected to ignite animal spirits in financial sector: DEA secy

GST reforms expected to ignite animal spirits in financial sector: DEA secy

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Noting that recent uncertainties created by global tariffs have not impacted the Indian economy severely, Anuradha Thakur, secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, said the central government is hopeful that the recent goods and services tax (GST) rationalisation will ignite the much needed animal spirits in the financial sector.

India to emerge as largest scotch market

India to emerge as largest scotch market

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

India is poised to become the largest global scotch whisky market in value and volume terms over the next few years, fuelled by competitive intensity, premiumisation and economic growth, Scotch Whisky Association chief executive Mark Kent CMG has said.

India, UK to sign trade pact on July 24; Goyal to accompany PM Modi

India, UK to sign trade pact on July 24; Goyal to accompany PM Modi

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will accompany Prime Minister Narendra Modi to London for the signing of the free trade agreement between India and the UK on July 24, an official said on Monday. The two countries announced the conclusion of the negotiations for the trade agreement on May 6.

Ravinder wins 50m pistol gold at World Championships

Ravinder wins 50m pistol gold at World Championships

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Ravinder Singh, a 29-year-old Naik Subedar in the Indian Army, achieved the biggest success in his shooting career by winning gold in the men's 50m pistol, a non-Olympic discipline.

True Stars Never Die

True Stars Never Die

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'I have always broken my image every time I went on screen. I don't know what it means to be a Greek God but people used to call me one.'

Jadeja Reveals Reason For His Omission From ODI Squad!

Jadeja Reveals Reason For His Omission From ODI Squad!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Ravindra Jadeja's omission from the India ODI squad for Australia tour raised a few eyebrows but the veteran all-rounder was not surprised as the selection committee and team management had "communicated" to him about their inability to pick him.

How a Mumbai maidan coach revived Harmer's career

How a Mumbai maidan coach revived Harmer's career

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

How Mumbai Maidan coach Patwal's tough-love sessions gave Harmer his second wind

Consumer goods companies bank on festivals for urban demand revival

Consumer goods companies bank on festivals for urban demand revival

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies, retail firms, and producers of consumer durables are witnessing stable urban demand. However, people in the trade are waiting for clearer signs of revival closer to the festival season, starting in September.

Buoyant demand has failed to push steel prices

Buoyant demand has failed to push steel prices

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

The Indian steel industry is faced with a paradox: Rising demand and falling prices. Demand continues to surge as user industries gather pace, with the World Steel Association projecting around 9 per cent annual growth for India over 2025 and 2026, the year domestic demand is projected to be almost 75 million tonnes (mt) higher than in 2020.

10 Reasons Why This Is 2025's Most Unfairly Treated Film

10 Reasons Why This Is 2025's Most Unfairly Treated Film

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

As someone who could not predict a single beat in advance, who was exhilarated by its audacity to throw random elements together and take chances all over the place, Sreehari Nair thinks Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira is one of the best films of the year.

Shafali Reveals How She Turned Things Around In Final!

Shafali Reveals How She Turned Things Around In Final!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

I didn''t do well in semis, and only I know how I spent the nights until WC final: Shafali Verma

'Dharmendraji Was The Hero Every Boy Wanted To Be'

'Dharmendraji Was The Hero Every Boy Wanted To Be'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

'At times when the pressure, glitz and glam felt horribly garish, there he was with no pretences or guile. A sweet reminder that life is about the real things not the fluff.'

King: A New SRK Experience

King: A New SRK Experience

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

From the swag displayed in the King teaser, there is no dimming of the klieg light of his superstardom... yet, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Sri Lanka: Paradiso For Travellers

Sri Lanka: Paradiso For Travellers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Sri Lanka stays with you not just in memory, but gently reminds you what a society can achieve when heart and heritage guide the way.

How To Stay Safe During Umrah

How To Stay Safe During Umrah

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Tips to avoid the heat, crowds, and travel risks, including incidents like the tragic Mufrihat accident that killed 45 Indian pilgrims.