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Esports Nations Cup Rescheduled For 2027 Amid Regional Uncertainty

Esports Nations Cup Rescheduled For 2027 Amid Regional Uncertainty

Rediff.com4 days ago

The inaugural Esports Nations Cup, initially planned for November this year, has been postponed to November 2027 by the Esports Foundation. This decision was made following an assessment of the wider regional situation and to ensure stability for participating national teams, publishers, partners, and fans. Despite the postponement, Saudi Arabia remains capable of hosting events, and existing development fund commitments will be maintained.

Women's Hockey World Cup: India Face Olympic Silver Medallists China In Crucial Opener

Women's Hockey World Cup: India Face Olympic Silver Medallists China In Crucial Opener

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

India's women's hockey team faces a challenging opening match against Olympic silver medallists China in the FIH Hockey World Cup. The crucial Pool D encounter in Amstelveen will set the tone for India's campaign, with both teams also set to meet at the upcoming Asian Games. India, buoyed by recent strong performances and an experienced squad, aims to improve on past World Cup finishes and secure a positive start against a formidable Chinese side.

Planning To Invest In A House? Check Rental Yield

Planning To Invest In A House? Check Rental Yield

Rediff.com4 days ago

Rental yield can indicate whether a property is undervalued, overvalued or fairly valued.

Cash Row: LS panel says charges against Justice Varma 'proved'

Cash Row: LS panel says charges against Justice Varma 'proved'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

A panel set up by Lok Sabha Speaker to probe allegations of discovery of cash at the official premises of Justice Yashwant Varma has concluded that the charges of unexplained cash, disturbing evidence and evasive explanation against him "are proved".

Gujarat Floods: Insurers anticipate Rs 5,000 crore in claims, primarily for property damage

Gujarat Floods: Insurers anticipate Rs 5,000 crore in claims, primarily for property damage

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Insurers are bracing for claims worth nearly 5,000 crore from the recent floods in Gujarat, predominantly for property losses, though they do not foresee an increase in premiums within the competitive property insurance market.

Skoda Bets Big On India With CNG, Diesel and EVs

Skoda Bets Big On India With CNG, Diesel and EVs

Rediff.com5 days ago

Skoda Auto is strategically navigating the competitive Indian automotive market by prioritising profitable growth, exploring new powertrain options like CNG and a limited diesel return, and gearing up for a locally produced electric SUV, all while expanding its retail footprint.

Independence Day Spirit Fuels Indian Hockey Fans At World Cup Opener

Independence Day Spirit Fuels Indian Hockey Fans At World Cup Opener

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Indian hockey fans, including a significant diaspora presence and supporters from abroad, created a vibrant, festive atmosphere in Amstelveen for the World Cup opener against Wales on Independence Day, driven by increased expectations following recent Olympic successes.

Will These Celebrities Feature In Bigg Boss 20?

Will These Celebrities Feature In Bigg Boss 20?

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Looking at the unconfirmed list of contestants lining up for the 20th edition of Bigg Boss.

Bareilly Administration Acts To Secure Air Force Airspace

Bareilly Administration Acts To Secure Air Force Airspace

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Bareilly administration has initiated comprehensive measures to enhance flight safety around its Air Force station. These steps include stricter monitoring of drones, addressing bird activity, regulating unauthorised construction, improving waste management, and controlling stray animal populations, all identified as potential threats to aircraft operations.

Prince Harry, Meghan to move back to UK with kids: Reports

Prince Harry, Meghan to move back to UK with kids: Reports

Rediff.com3 days ago

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly moving back to the UK with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, later this month, but will continue as non-working members of the royal family. The move comes six years after they relocated to the US.

Bharti Airtel's Q1 FY27 results beat estimates, driven by strong Arpu and subscriber growth

Bharti Airtel's Q1 FY27 results beat estimates, driven by strong Arpu and subscriber growth

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Bharti Airtel's first-quarter (April-June/Q1) performance for 2026-27 (FY27) surpassed estimates across most metrics, fuelled by robust growth in both its India and Africa operations, with significant increases in average revenue per user (Arpu) and subscriber additions.

Arteta: Arsenal 'hungry' for Community Shield against Man City

Arteta: Arsenal 'hungry' for Community Shield against Man City

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his squad's hunger and motivation to win the Community Shield against Manchester City, aiming to start the new season with a trophy after a busy recruitment period.

Four Women Now Lead High Courts

Four Women Now Lead High Courts

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

There has never been a woman Chief Justice of India, although Justice B V Nagarathna is expected to become the first -- in 2027 if the convention of seniority is followed.

How Climate Change Will Intensify Daily Heat Exposure

How Climate Change Will Intensify Daily Heat Exposure

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

A new study projects that by the end of the century, hot days could experience an additional four hours of extreme heat, with low and middle-income countries being disproportionately affected. The research highlights that traditional daily temperature metrics often overlook shorter, intense periods of heat, and hourly assessments are crucial for effective heat risk management and public health planning in a warming climate.

Indian Markets Marginally Higher Amid Crude Oil Spike, Geopolitical Uncertainty

Indian Markets Marginally Higher Amid Crude Oil Spike, Geopolitical Uncertainty

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices closed marginally higher, with the Sensex gaining over 43 points and the Nifty remaining flat, as a spike in crude oil prices due to geopolitical uncertainties tempered risk appetite.

PV Sindhu Lays Foundation For World-Class Sports Centre

PV Sindhu Lays Foundation For World-Class Sports Centre

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has initiated the 'PV Sindhu Centre for Sports Excellence' in Visakhapatnam, with Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh performing the groundbreaking. This integrated sports and education ecosystem aims to provide world-class coaching, sports science, and academic support across seven disciplines, establishing Visakhapatnam as a national sports hub.

Sharma And Imangali Dominate Asian Junior Rapid Chess

Sharma And Imangali Dominate Asian Junior Rapid Chess

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's Madhavendra Pratap Sharma and Kazakhstan's Akhilbay Imangali are leading the rapid event of the Asian Junior Chess Championship in Mumbai, both with a perfect score of 4 points after four rounds. While the open section sees clear leaders, the girls' rapid championship is a much closer contest with six players sharing the lead, all unbeaten. With three rounds remaining, the competition for titles and podium finishes remains intense in both categories.

'Next 20 Years Are Very Critical For India'

'Next 20 Years Are Very Critical For India'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'... to see that young people are gainfully employed. After that, it will become very difficult as we will start ageing much more rapidly.' 'We have a huge proportion of Gen Z. After 2030, every year, we will start seeing a gradual shift towards a slightly older society.'

Govt extends PM E-DRIVE subsidy for e2Ws till FY28

Govt extends PM E-DRIVE subsidy for e2Ws till FY28

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

The Central government has approved an additional Rs 1,000 crore for electric two-wheelers (e2w) under the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme, extending incentives for the segment until March 2028.

Auto Retail Sales Jump 26% in July, Alternative Fuels Closing on Petrol Share

Auto Retail Sales Jump 26% in July, Alternative Fuels Closing on Petrol Share

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Total automobile retail sales in India surged by 25.89 per cent year-on-year to 25,91,138 units in July, driven by GST rationalisation, ease of retail finance, and favourable festival timing, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). This marks the first time all vehicle categories recorded their best-ever July sales.

How Indian Athletes Are Preparing For Asian Games In Japan

How Indian Athletes Are Preparing For Asian Games In Japan

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

The Indian athletics team will undergo an acclimatisation camp at the University of Tsukuba near Tokyo before the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. This follows an MoU between SAI and the University. Athletes are also returning from Czech Republic for a training stint and an event in Bhubaneswar, though Neeraj Chopra will not participate. The Athletics Federation of India has already submitted a list of over 72 athletes for the Games to the Indian Olympic Association.

Test cricket is my ultimate goal, so I model my game around red ball: Devdutt Padikkal

Test cricket is my ultimate goal, so I model my game around red ball: Devdutt Padikkal

Rediff.com5 days ago

Devdutt Padikkal on Tuesday asserted that Test cricket remains his "ultimate goal", and subtle technical adjustments to his batting has helped him make an instant impact in the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Top Seeds Face Tough Challenges At National Table Tennis Championships

Top Seeds Face Tough Challenges At National Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com1 days ago

The UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships in Kanpur witnessed top seed Manush Shah narrowly escape an upset in the men's singles, while the women's singles draw experienced significant upheavals with several seeded players, including eighth-seeded Sayali Wani, making early exits after intense five-game battles.

Three Business Dailies Set to Launch

Three Business Dailies Set to Launch

Rediff.com1 days ago

The last major business daily to launch in India was Financial Chronicle in April 2008, preceded by Mint on February 1, 2007.

FMCG firms expect high single-digit growth in Q4FY26

FMCG firms expect high single-digit growth in Q4FY26

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies like Dabur India and Marico anticipate high single-digit growth in Q4FY26, driven by strong domestic demand in India, which is helping to offset the negative impact of geopolitical conflicts in West Asia on their international businesses.

'70 per cent watch club games': Is bilateral cricket in danger?

'70 per cent watch club games': Is bilateral cricket in danger?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes the exploding popularity of T20 leagues, particularly the IPL, poses a significant threat to the future of bilateral international cricket, stating that '70 per cent (people are watching club cricket instead of international cricket)'.

Luxury Cars Get Costlier, Used Demand Surges

Luxury Cars Get Costlier, Used Demand Surges

Rediff.com4 days ago

Repeated increases in new luxury-car prices, driven partly by the rupee's depreciation against the euro, are expanding the market for certified pre-owned vehicles.

Geopolitical uncertainty, elevated crude keep Indian markets mixed; Sensex up, Nifty down

Geopolitical uncertainty, elevated crude keep Indian markets mixed; Sensex up, Nifty down

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices closed mixed, with the Sensex gaining 113.61 points to 78,079.96 and the Nifty falling 40.10 points to 24,395.85, as elevated crude prices and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East made investors cautious.

Geopolitical uncertainty, elevated crude keep Indian markets mixed; Sensex up, Nifty down

Geopolitical uncertainty, elevated crude keep Indian markets mixed; Sensex up, Nifty down

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices closed mixed, with the Sensex gaining 113.61 points to 78,079.96 and the Nifty falling 40.10 points to 24,395.85, as elevated crude prices and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East made investors cautious.

Sports Ministry Suspends Table Tennis Federation Of India

Sports Ministry Suspends Table Tennis Federation Of India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

The Sports Ministry has suspended the recognition of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) due to significant governance deficiencies, including delayed elections and failure to ensure athlete welfare. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has been directed to form an ad-hoc committee to manage the sport until a proper governance structure is re-established.

'FY27 Should Be A Recovery Year For India'

'FY27 Should Be A Recovery Year For India'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'A favourable base, last year's policy measures, the carryover impact of a good monsoon and improving earnings should all help.'

Sports Ministry Suspends Table Tennis Federation Of India

Sports Ministry Suspends Table Tennis Federation Of India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

The Sports Ministry has suspended the Table Tennis Federation of India's recognition due to governance issues, including delayed elections, and has directed the Indian Olympic Association to form an ad-hoc committee to manage the sport.

How Did Tata Group Fare Under Chandra?

How Did Tata Group Fare Under Chandra?

Rediff.com3 days ago

N Chandrasekaran not only faces muted financial performance from the group's listed companies, but also mounting losses at Tata Sons' unlisted subsidiaries, many of which have been set up by him in the last decade.

'If Rohit, Kohli score runs why should we look at their age?': Harbhajan

'If Rohit, Kohli score runs why should we look at their age?': Harbhajan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has voiced strong support for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup, emphasising that performance, not age, should be the primary criterion for selection.

Mutiny Review: What A Dull Jason Statham Film!

Mutiny Review: What A Dull Jason Statham Film!

Rediff.com4 days ago

Mutiny is so painfully predictable that even Jason Statham's trademark mayhem struggles to keep it afloat.

Why Is I-T Department Investigating 394 Entities, 36 Individuals?

Why Is I-T Department Investigating 394 Entities, 36 Individuals?

Rediff.com5 days ago

The income-tax department has launched a significant verification drive targeting 394 entities and 36 professionals over suspected irregularities in substantial foreign remittances made over the past three years, aiming to uncover potential tax evasion and fraudulent transactions.

Forward Deployed Engineers In High Demand

Forward Deployed Engineers In High Demand

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

In the first three quarters of 2025, FDE job demand jumped by nearly 800 per cent.

BWF World Championships: Satwik-Chirag can beat anyone, but ...

BWF World Championships: Satwik-Chirag can beat anyone, but ...

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

India's men's doubles coach Tan Kim Her has expressed concern over Satwiksairaj Rankireddy's recurring shoulder injury ahead of the BWF World Championships, despite the pair's recent Singapore Open victory.

'It's Do-or-Die': Harmanpreet's 60-Minute Challenge to India

'It's Do-or-Die': Harmanpreet's 60-Minute Challenge to India

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh has called for a complete 60-minute performance from his squad in their "do-or-die" FIH World Cup match against Olympic champions Netherlands. Both Harmanpreet and coach Craig Fulton believe India can upset the hosts by playing smartly, maintaining impeccable defense, and capitalising on their underdog status.

Microsoft Boosts India's Digital Infrastructure With Fourth Cloud Region

Microsoft Boosts India's Digital Infrastructure With Fourth Cloud Region

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Microsoft has launched its fourth cloud region in India, located in Hyderabad, significantly expanding its hyperscale cloud presence. This move is part of a USD 20.5-billion investment in India's digital and AI infrastructure, aiming to support the country's rapid digital growth and meet increasing demand from major enterprises.