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HIL: Toofans see off late HIL GC surge to take full points

HIL: Toofans see off late HIL GC surge to take full points

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Hyderabad Toofans clinch 3-2 win against HIL GC

SKY becomes fourth Indian to play 100 T20Is

SKY becomes fourth Indian to play 100 T20Is

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Suryakumar Yadav becomes fourth player to play 100 T20Is for India, achieves feat during 1st T20I against New Zealand

Suryakumar Yadav hits form at the right time

Suryakumar Yadav hits form at the right time

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Irfan Pathan and Sunil Gavaskar hail Suryakumar Yadav's return to form after his rapid fifty powered India to a series-clinching T20I win over New Zealand.

When The God Of War Rolled Down Delhi

When The God Of War Rolled Down Delhi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System is one of the Indian Army's deadliest guns with the longest firing range.

NZ series is appetiser before T20 World Cup: Gavaskar

NZ series is appetiser before T20 World Cup: Gavaskar

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

India appear well set for T20 World Cup title defence, feels former India captain Sunil Gavaskar.

WPL 2026: Can DC carry winning momentum forward?

WPL 2026: Can DC carry winning momentum forward?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

On a high after beating RCB, Delhi Capitals aim for strong showing against Gujarat Giants

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.

Thailand Masters: Devika Sihag stuns top seed, enters semifinals

Thailand Masters: Devika Sihag stuns top seed, enters semifinals

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Devika Sihag stuns Supanida, enters Thailand Masters semifinals

Fielding a concern, but India eye series sweep

Fielding a concern, but India eye series sweep

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

The first three matches were low-scoring affairs, but the fourth T20I was a run-fest, with both India and Sri Lanka registering their highest-ever totals in the format.

Aussie Malajczuk smashes 51-ball century vs Japan

Aussie Malajczuk smashes 51-ball century vs Japan

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Australia's Malajczuk smashes fastest century in U19 World Cup history

Why Pat Cummins decided to skip T20 World Cup

Why Pat Cummins decided to skip T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Australia pace spearhead Pat Cummins says his injury-forced withdrawal from the T20 World Cup was also driven by a desire to be completely fit for the upcoming Test season.

WPL 2026: Hardik Pandya's Sweet Surprise For RCB's Gautami Naik

WPL 2026: Hardik Pandya's Sweet Surprise For RCB's Gautami Naik

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Gautami Naik was shocked to get a congratulatory message from her idol Pandya after the match.

Ranchi Royals edge Hyderabad Toofans, enter HIL final

Ranchi Royals edge Hyderabad Toofans, enter HIL final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

HIL: Ranchi Royals edge out Hyderabad Toofans to enter final

Is Karan Wahi Getting Married To Jennifer Winget?

Is Karan Wahi Getting Married To Jennifer Winget?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Karan Wahi breaks his silence over wedding rumours with Jennifer Winget.

Tata Steel: Gukesh fights back as Erigaisi stumbles again

Tata Steel: Gukesh fights back as Erigaisi stumbles again

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

World champion D Gukesh stayed in the hunt with a clinical endgame win in Round 10 of the Tata Steel Masters, while Arjun Erigaisi slipped to another defeat and slid down the standings at Wijk Aan Zee.

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.

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.

Operation Sindoor redraws India's security goals in 2025

Operation Sindoor redraws India's security goals in 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

In 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor, a multi-domain combat mission against Pakistan in response to cross-border terrorism. The operation involved precision strikes, military retaliation, and diplomatic measures, marking a significant shift in India's security policy.

Mardaani 3 Review: In Service of Rani Mukerji

Mardaani 3 Review: In Service of Rani Mukerji

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Rani Mukerji gets plenty of scope to shine, seething with anger, screaming, radiating fury, and even taking on hand-to-hand combat in a truly boss-lady role, notes Mayur Sanap.

India Tech Hiring Near 6-Year Low

India Tech Hiring Near 6-Year Low

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

As of January 2026, the number of active job openings stood at 103,000, down 24 per cent from 136,000 in the same period last year.

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

'The real story of 2025 is that India officially stopped being a 'market of the future' and started acting as the world's primary economic engine.'

PICS: Pandya goes ballistic before India pocket series

PICS: Pandya goes ballistic before India pocket series

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Samson tried to whip Donovan Ferreira down the ground but the ball hit umpire Rohan Pandit on the shin and he required medical assistance before he was able to continue.

Rahul slams fighting fifty but Karnataka on shaky ground vs Punjab

Rahul slams fighting fifty but Karnataka on shaky ground vs Punjab

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Karnataka on shaky ground against Punjab despite Rahul's fifty; Desai puts Saurashtra on cusp of win

PIX: Smriti, Shafali's record stand fires India to easy win over SL

PIX: Smriti, Shafali's record stand fires India to easy win over SL

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

All-round India defeat Sri Lanka by 30 runs to take 4-0 lead in women's T20Is series

U-19 Final: Can Pakistan stop India's title march?

U-19 Final: Can Pakistan stop India's title march?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Eyeing a record-extending 12th title, a dominant India will look to underline their supremacy over arch-rivals Pakistan when they clash in the Under-19 Asia Cup final at the ICC Academy, in Dubai on Sunday.

'Reddy Has Potential To Be Hardik Backup'

'Reddy Has Potential To Be Hardik Backup'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'Even if Reddy fails, the management should persist with him, and India will eventually get a good all-rounder.'

Ranji Trophy: Siraj picks four-fer for Hyderabad against Chhattisgarh

Ranji Trophy: Siraj picks four-fer for Hyderabad against Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Mohammed Siraj returned 17-3-56-4 to help Hyderabad bowl Chhattisgarh out for 283 on Day 1 of their Group D Ranji Trophy contest, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.

Beating Retreat echoes with Vande Mataram, military might, Op Sindoor

Beating Retreat echoes with Vande Mataram, military might, Op Sindoor

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The sesquicentenary of 'Vande Mataram' was the overriding theme of the ceremonial event held at the Vijay Chowk and presided over by President Droupadi Murmu, who arrived at the venue in a traditional buggy to the sound of bugles, adding a ceremonial grace to the occasion.

Matter to unveil 2 new e-mobikes in 2 years

Matter to unveil 2 new e-mobikes in 2 years

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

At present, e-mobike penetration in India is close to negligible, unlike the scooter segment, where electric scooters account for nearly 20 per cent of sales.

Budget 2026: Next 5 Reforms Needed To Boost Growth

Budget 2026: Next 5 Reforms Needed To Boost Growth

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Sustaining 8 per cent-plus growth rates is necessary if we are to reach high-income status by 2047, points out Amitabh Kant.

Deepti creates history as India rout SL; seal T20 series 3-0

Deepti creates history as India rout SL; seal T20 series 3-0

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Deepti Sharma created a new record in women's cricket, while Shafali Verma smashed a blistering half-century as India thrashed Sri Lanka by eight wickets to seal the five-match T20I series 3-0.

Richest 10% Hold 65% of India's Wealth

Richest 10% Hold 65% of India's Wealth

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

A larger part of India's population was in the middle 40 per cent of the national income share in 1980. Today almost all are in the bottom 50 per cent.

Tata Chess Blitz: So in sole lead, Erigaisi second after Rd 9

Tata Chess Blitz: So in sole lead, Erigaisi second after Rd 9

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Tata Chess: Wesley So in sole lead, Erigaisi & Nihal not far behind in Blitz

Mindset shift powers Shivam Dube's all-round upgrade

Mindset shift powers Shivam Dube's all-round upgrade

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Shivam Dube shows he's no longer just a spin basher as smarter mindset fuels growing comfort against pace.

'Not possible every time': Captain Gill backs Rohit

'Not possible every time': Captain Gill backs Rohit

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Captain Shubman Gill backed veteran opener Rohit Sharma despite his below-par showing during India's 2-1 defeat in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand.

Suspended MPs: 7 Rahul Loyalists, 1 Marxist

Suspended MPs: 7 Rahul Loyalists, 1 Marxist

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

8 Member of Parliaments were suspended from Lok Sabha for tearing & throwing papers at the Chair till April 2. Uproar started when Rahul Gandhi was barred from citing former Army Chief, General M M Naravane's memoir on 2020 India-China clash. Rediff.com brings you the details of these MPs who were suspended.

India Leads World In Real-Time Payments

India Leads World In Real-Time Payments

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

In its June 2025 review, the International Monetary Fund spotlighted India's Unified Payments Interface as the world's most dominant retail instant-payment network, moving more transactions than any other system on the globe.

The Sky wasn't blue: Surya's cheeky reply steals show

The Sky wasn't blue: Surya's cheeky reply steals show

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

It has been a year since I have been dreaming of this time: Surya on Player of Series show

Gandhi Talks Review: Underwhelming

Gandhi Talks Review: Underwhelming

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

The fact that a major studio put out a silent film starring some of the biggest names in the industry in these concerning times for the film business is the one big takeaway from Gandhi Talks, notes Arjun Menon.

Two-wheeler Industry hits speed bump over ABS mandate

Two-wheeler Industry hits speed bump over ABS mandate

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

India's two-wheeler industry is seen growing 6-9% in 2026, though a proposed ABS mandate for sub-125cc models could push up prices and temper volumes.