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'India's Confidence In The US Is Shattered'

'India's Confidence In The US Is Shattered'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'The current strain in the relationship is serious and likely to be long lasting.' 'Even if Trump suddenly changes his attitude toward India -- which he is entirely capable of doing -- it is unlikely that New Delhi will be able to pick up the pieces and respond as if nothing has happened.'

Murray reveals why he'll skip Wimbledon this year

Murray reveals why he'll skip Wimbledon this year

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Murray, who won two of his three major titles at Wimbledon and ended Britain's 77-year wait for a men's singles champion at the grass-court Grand Slam in 2013, said he rarely attends tennis matches as a fan.

Are you spying for Pak? Mumbai woman duped of Rs 22 lakh

Are you spying for Pak? Mumbai woman duped of Rs 22 lakh

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Cyber fraudsters posing as Delhi ATS and Jammu & Kashmir police personnel cheated an elderly woman from Mumbai of Rs 22 lakh after accusing her of spying for Pakistan, officials said on Wednesday.

CBI takes over probe into Army officer assault case, registers 2 FIRs

CBI takes over probe into Army officer assault case, registers 2 FIRs

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The CBI has taken over the investigation into the alleged assault of a colonel by Punjab Police personnel, registering two separate FIRs. The incident allegedly occurred at a roadside dhaba in Patiala.

Multiple Bank FDs: More Harm Than Good

Multiple Bank FDs: More Harm Than Good

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

So, the next time someone tempts you with a slightly higher FD rate from a lesser-known bank, point them to hybrid funds that can deliver extra returns without the administrative and emotional rollercoaster.

A century of Tests is a privilege, says Mitchell Starc

A century of Tests is a privilege, says Mitchell Starc

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Mitchell Starc will become just the second Australian fast bowler after Glenn McGrath to play 100 Tests.

Gambhir gets death threat mail after Kashmir attack

Gambhir gets death threat mail after Kashmir attack

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Indian cricket team's head coach and former BJP MP Gautam Gambhir has reportedly received threatening emails, prompting authorities to tighten his security.

Will Language Politics Help Didi Win 4th Term?

Will Language Politics Help Didi Win 4th Term?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Will Mamata's bhasha andolan campaign sway Bengal's bhadralok before the 2026 election in the TMC's favour?

King Charles Hosts Team India at St James's Palace

King Charles Hosts Team India at St James's Palace

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The Indian men's and women's cricket teams, led by captains Shubman Gill and Harmanpreet Kaur, met King Charles III, at St. James's Palace.

40K Taxpayers Withdraw Bogus Claims of 1,045 Crore

40K Taxpayers Withdraw Bogus Claims of 1,045 Crore

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Taxpayers have been advised to file accurate particulars of their income and contact details, and not to fall prey to agents or intermediaries promising undue refunds.

Bethica Das' Kasuri Idli Recipe

Bethica Das' Kasuri Idli Recipe

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

A great breakfast option, they make for a tasty lunchbox meal as well.

'ECI Has No Right To Ask Anyone To Apologise'

'ECI Has No Right To Ask Anyone To Apologise'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'The EC should not have let the initiative go into the hands of the political leadership. By allowing this to happen, they have opened a Pandora's box.'

367 not out! Why Mulder didn't attempt to break Lara's Test record

367 not out! Why Mulder didn't attempt to break Lara's Test record

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

South Africa stand-in captain Wiaan Mulder felt he had no right to dislodge West Indies great Brian Lara from the summit of highest Test innings scores.

Patel Lauds India's Grit, Questions England's Spirit-of-Cricket Claims

Patel Lauds India's Grit, Questions England's Spirit-of-Cricket Claims

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

The former India wicketkeeper believes the game still had some cricket left in it and that India had earned the right to continue batting.

Chocolates, biometric data: How dossier nails Pak's Pahalgam plot

Chocolates, biometric data: How dossier nails Pak's Pahalgam plot

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Security agencies have gathered evidence, including Pakistani government documents and biometric data, confirming that the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack were Pakistani nationals.

'Attitude adjustment': How India can improve their fielding

'Attitude adjustment': How India can improve their fielding

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Brad Haddin believes the Indian team needs an 'attitude adjustment' as they seek to find a way out of their fielding woes.

Big upsets at Wimbledon!

Big upsets at Wimbledon!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Defending champion Krejcikova knocked out by Navarro

Stokes on Bumrah: 'Can't Replicate That in Nets'

Stokes on Bumrah: 'Can't Replicate That in Nets'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Indian skipper Shubman Gill confirmed that world's best fast bowler will be back during the third Test starting July 10 and Stokes wasn't amused that he would be asked about the fast bowling talisman for zillionth time.

Skip ICC World Cup, stay out of Olympics: Butt to India

Skip ICC World Cup, stay out of Olympics: Butt to India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

What was meant to be a veterans' contest has reignited a familiar debate over politics, patriotism, and the role of sport as diplomatic leverage.

'Things Have Improved In Kashmir'

'Things Have Improved In Kashmir'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'Often people outside paint a wrong picture of us of Kashmiris. We are not like that. We are cool and bindaas,' said the lady, a teacher, caressing my cheeks in the pressing crowds.

Military prepared as Operation Sindoor continues: CDS

Military prepared as Operation Sindoor continues: CDS

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan emphasized the need for constant high military preparedness, citing Operation Sindoor as an ongoing example. He also highlighted the importance of 'information warriors, technology warriors and scholar warriors' in future warfare.

'Very Few Series Deal With Female Orgasm'

'Very Few Series Deal With Female Orgasm'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'If a survey were conducted, many people wouldn't understand the concept.' 'Thanks to Rangeen, a conversation has started.'

'For The First Time Voters Will Have To Prove Their Indian Citizenship'

'For The First Time Voters Will Have To Prove Their Indian Citizenship'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'40 percent of voters in Bihar will be excluded.'

Why I Quit Smoking

Why I Quit Smoking

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

It's more than a month now. I have not started smoking and don't ever plan to.

'Alcaraz-Sinner have taken tennis to another level'

'Alcaraz-Sinner have taken tennis to another level'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'I've seen Federer and Nadal and they played a couple of good finals but nothing comes close to this.'

'I'd Love To Romance Rekha Ma'am'

'I'd Love To Romance Rekha Ma'am'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'Romance not in a physical manner maybe, but, you know, where you are just sharing dialogues and looking at each other and conversations are happening.'

SC to hear pleas against EC's Bihar voter list overhaul on Monday

SC to hear pleas against EC's Bihar voter list overhaul on Monday

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi is likely to take up the matter in which the EC has justified its ongoing SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar, saying it adds to the purity of the election by "weeding out ineligible persons" from the electoral rolls.

KKR-CSK match rocked by bomb threat

KKR-CSK match rocked by bomb threat

Rediff.com7 May 2025

A bomb threat email sent to the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) caused a security scare during the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

'It's a huge honour. I still can't quite believe it'

'It's a huge honour. I still can't quite believe it'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Anderson said India have put together a "strong squad" for the series in England following retirements of batting greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

India Must Be Ready For Next War With Pakistan

India Must Be Ready For Next War With Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

India has to fill in all the critical gaps in missiles, ammunition, sensors and stockpile in the fastest possible manner, focusing on the critical instruments that worked this time, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

ITR Filing: Your Essential Document Checklist

ITR Filing: Your Essential Document Checklist

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Organise your PAN, Form 16, Form 26AS, AIS, and all other proofs before e-filing.

PIX: Sinner dethrones Alcaraz to win Wimbledon

PIX: Sinner dethrones Alcaraz to win Wimbledon

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a high-octane final to claim his maiden Wimbledon trophy and fourth Grand Slam crown on Sunday.

Can India win series in England?

Can India win series in England?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

While former Australian opener Matthew Hayden reckons series will go India's way, two former India players believe otherwise.

Stokes under fire! Atherton pulls no punches

Stokes under fire! Atherton pulls no punches

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Atherton reckons that in his three years at the helm, the series against India is Stokes' sternest test of leadership qualities.

'Hopefully, One Day, I'll Be On The Big Screen'

'Hopefully, One Day, I'll Be On The Big Screen'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'I don't know when, but I definitely want to see myself there -- maybe doing some action sequences.''

CBI Raids 10 Sites in Cyberfraud Crackdown

CBI Raids 10 Sites in Cyberfraud Crackdown

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

The raids were linked to a sophisticated organised investment fraud scheme targeting unsuspecting individuals through fake mobile apps and WhatsApp groups.

'No One Approaches Me To Do A Bimbette's Role'

'No One Approaches Me To Do A Bimbette's Role'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'After playing strong women like Kavita and Tulsi on television, it would be very difficult for audiences to accept me as a routine running-around-trees heroine.'

Chappell backs 'best spinner since Warne' to play at Edgbaston

Chappell backs 'best spinner since Warne' to play at Edgbaston

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'There is a reason why wickets often fall after a change of bowling. It forces the batter to recalibrate. That variability isn't available to Shubman Gill with his current crop'

'US Taking Relations With Pakistan's Generals To A Very Dramatic Level'

'US Taking Relations With Pakistan's Generals To A Very Dramatic Level'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'Trump's sons, and the son of Trump's Mideast envoy Steven Witkoff, are in the crypto business and recently signed deals with Pakistan's crypto council.' 'It may not be coincidental that not long before the Trump-Munir meeting, the head of Pakistan's crypto council met with Trump's White House crypto policy czar.'

'Don't rush Archer': Vaughan warns

'Don't rush Archer': Vaughan warns

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Archer played in his first first-class match in four years during Sussex's County Championship game against Durham at Chester-le-Street on Sunday and took one wicket for 32 from 18 overs.