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SC dismisses Byju Raveendran's plea against NCLAT order

SC dismisses Byju Raveendran's plea against NCLAT order

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea of Byju Raveendran, the promoter of Think and Learn Private Limited that operates ed-Tech firm Byju, challenging an NCLAT order which has mandated that the settlement of the BCCI's claim be placed before the Committee of Creditors.

This series defeat won't affect us: Jadeja

This series defeat won't affect us: Jadeja

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Ravindra Jadeja said the looming series defeat to South Africa will have no bearing on India's next Test assignment in Sri Lanka in August next year.

The Greatest Left-Arm Bowlers Of All Time

The Greatest Left-Arm Bowlers Of All Time

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Left-arm spinners, all-rounders, and pacers who mastered their craft and left a mark in Test cricket.

EAC-PM chair calls for raising investment rate

EAC-PM chair calls for raising investment rate

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

India needs to increase the investment rate to 34-35 per cent from 31-32 per cent currently to achieve a growth rate of 7 per cent and above, said S Mahendra Dev, chairman, economic advisory council (EAC) to the Prime Minister, on Wednesday.

Nepal challenges India-China border trade deal, reasserts claim on Lipulekh

Nepal challenges India-China border trade deal, reasserts claim on Lipulekh

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Nepal has reiterated its claim over the Lipulekh territory, stating it is an inseparable part of the country, after India and China agreed to resume border trade through the area. The Nepalese government has incorporated the territory into its official map and Constitution. India has rejected Nepal's claims, asserting they are not based on historical facts or evidence.

Gautam Gambhir Seeks Blessings at Kalighat Temple

Gautam Gambhir Seeks Blessings at Kalighat Temple

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Ahead of India's opening Test against South Africa, head coach Gautam Gambhir made a spiritual stop at Kolkata's iconic Kalighat Mandir, seeking blessings before the start of the two-match series.

Test series offers Gill, Bavuma stage to prove a point

Test series offers Gill, Bavuma stage to prove a point

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

South Africa are the World Test champions and skipper Temba Bavuma wants them to play like it and prove their credentials in the two-Test series against India beginning on Friday.

The Family Man Or The Kapoors: What Will You Watch On OTT?

The Family Man Or The Kapoors: What Will You Watch On OTT?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

From India's entry to the Oscars to the foodie flamboyance of Bollywood's first family to Srikant Tiwari's hope for a hat-trick and Korean entertainment in deeply dark mode, it's raining OTT goodies this week.

Kohli spotted in Delhi as India gear up for Australia ODIs

Kohli spotted in Delhi as India gear up for Australia ODIs

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Virat Kohli has returned to India, ready to rejoin the national squad ahead of the ODI series in Australia.

WPL auction: UP Warriorz break the bank for Deepti!

WPL auction: UP Warriorz break the bank for Deepti!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The seasoned duo of Meg Lanning and Sophie Devine were also among the marquee picks. Giants bought Devine for Rs 2 crore, while UP Warriorz landed Lanning for Rs 1.90 crore.

How insurers stand to gain from GST rate cut

How insurers stand to gain from GST rate cut

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The exemption of individual life and health insurance premiums from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) enables the insurance industry to make products affordable and attractive, said Ajay Seth, chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2025.

India women pray at Mahakaleshwar before key World Cup tie

India women pray at Mahakaleshwar before key World Cup tie

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her teammates on Wednesday visited the Mahakaleshwar temple to offer prayers ahead of their Women's World Cup fixture against England at Indore's Holkar Stadium on Sunday.

CJI considers virtual hearings due to Delhi's air pollution

CJI considers virtual hearings due to Delhi's air pollution

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Chief Justice of India considers shifting Supreme Court hearings to virtual mode due to severe air pollution in Delhi after experiencing its effects firsthand.

The Lady Who Designed The Billionaire Wedding

The Lady Who Designed The Billionaire Wedding

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

When Chennai-based Wedding Designer Ambika Gupta first received a brief for a destination wedding in Udaipur, she had no idea it would turn into one of the most high-profile celebrations of the season.

Expelled AIADMK strongman Sengottaiyan joins Vijay's TVK

Expelled AIADMK strongman Sengottaiyan joins Vijay's TVK

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Expelled All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader and nine-time MLA, KA Sengottaiyan joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) along with his supporters on Thursday, a day after he resigned as the Gobichettipalayam MLA.

Why Isn't Rabada Playing in Kolkata Test?

Why Isn't Rabada Playing in Kolkata Test?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

South Africa were dealt a major blow before the first ball was even bowled, with pace ace Kagiso Rabada ruled out of the opening Test against India due to a rib injury.

Captain Pant will benefit from being a wicketkeeper: Ponting

Captain Pant will benefit from being a wicketkeeper: Ponting

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Pant's wicketkeeping experience to aid India captaincy in Guwahati: Ricky Ponting

Risk-averse Junior squash champion Anika aims high

Risk-averse Junior squash champion Anika aims high

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

The teenager, trained under coach Abhinav Sinha at the Chance2Sports Foundation in Pune, defeated players older and more experienced than her throughout the competition. Sharing how she prepared mentally for the challenge, Anika credited her planning and composure.

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.'

Divya's Bold Move! Challenges Elite In FIDE Grand Swiss

Divya's Bold Move! Challenges Elite In FIDE Grand Swiss

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Women's World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh, who has also qualified for the Women's Candidates, has opted out of the women's section to compete with the best in business.

Why India Must Play Kuldeep In Adelaide ODI

Why India Must Play Kuldeep In Adelaide ODI

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for Thursday's second ODI against Australia?

EC strongly defends TN, Bengal SIR in SC, denies mass voter deletion

EC strongly defends TN, Bengal SIR in SC, denies mass voter deletion

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

The Election Commission has defended its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu in the Supreme Court, refuting allegations of mass deletion of genuine voters as exaggerated and politically motivated.

'Lakshya's fighting spirit is remarkable'

'Lakshya's fighting spirit is remarkable'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

This was Lakshya Sen's first title since the Canada Open in 2024.

'Pressure on India..' NZ skipper ahead of crunch WC game

'Pressure on India..' NZ skipper ahead of crunch WC game

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

No illusions that India are favourites but we will look to control what we can: Sophie Devine

Why Educated Muslim Youth Join Terror Modules

Why Educated Muslim Youth Join Terror Modules

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Radical Islamist networks are deliberately targeting Muslim youths embedded within the country's professional and academic ecosystems, leveraging their skills, mobility, and digital reach to quietly strengthen operational capabilities. This trend highlights a dangerous evolution in terror recruitment -- one that exploits ideological faultlines, online echo chambers and transnational radical Islamist influences to attract individuals who outwardly embody India's modern and aspirational narrative, points out Dr Kanchan Lakshman.

Green pitch... India's bold plan for West Indies Tests revealed

Green pitch... India's bold plan for West Indies Tests revealed

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

India Test captain Shubman Gill indicated that the team is moving away from its preference for rank turners in home Test matches.

Centre races to rescue failing power discoms

Centre races to rescue failing power discoms

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

After four failed reform drives, a new plan aims to rescue India's debt-laden power discoms through privatisation, accountability and long-term financial fixes.

India's IT hiring stabilises in H1 FY26, campus intake improves

India's IT hiring stabilises in H1 FY26, campus intake improves

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

After several muted quarters, India's IT sector hiring stabilised in the first half of FY 2025-26 as hiring patterns improved, following a reasonable rise in the recruitment of freshers and mid-senior level professionals, HR solutions provider Adecco India said on Tuesday.

Why Australia are desperate to decode Varun puzzle!

Why Australia are desperate to decode Varun puzzle!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

He's a tough one, the one we'll have to look out for: Short on mystery tweaker Varun

'It Doesn't Matter If It's T10, T20, T5'

'It Doesn't Matter If It's T10, T20, T5'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

'I just enjoy it. So when I step onto the field, I don't think anything else. I just want to make the maximum of the moment.'

'Indians Are Better Suited Than Most Other Countries'

'Indians Are Better Suited Than Most Other Countries'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

'Because of the size and complexity of the economy, we can address almost every job that is there, from agriculture farming to healthcare.'

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Expect some fireworks for the highly-versatile Cameron Green along with Quinton de Kock, Matheesha Pathirana, Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi.

Pujara backs Kohli-Rohit, calls for honesty with Shami

Pujara backs Kohli-Rohit, calls for honesty with Shami

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Thursday stressed that each and every bilateral assignment will be "very important" now for stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as India look ahead to the 2027 ODI World Cup.

'This was a road': Kuldeep slams lifeless Guwahati pitch

'This was a road': Kuldeep slams lifeless Guwahati pitch

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Kuldeep Yadav compared the 22-yard strip at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati to a "road" due to the benign nature of the pitch.

Arunachal woman detained at China airport for 18 hrs over passport

Arunachal woman detained at China airport for 18 hrs over passport

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

An Arunachal Pradesh woman was allegedly detained at Shanghai airport for nearly 18 hours after Chinese immigration officials refused to recognise her Indian passport, claiming Arunachal Pradesh is part of China.

Top Government Exams In 2026

Top Government Exams In 2026

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

rediffGURU Nayagam PP, founder of EduJob360, breaks down the top government competitive exams aspirants can target in 2026, along with their eligibility criteria, important dates, syllabus essentials and preparation strategies.

Non-auto segments to drive growth for Bharat Forge

Non-auto segments to drive growth for Bharat Forge

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The stock of automotive (auto) components major Bharat Forge has risen 14.6 per cent over the past month. Despite ongoing demand challenges, strong operating performance in the July-September quarter (Q3) of 2025-26 (FY26), a diversified revenue base, and expectations of a gradual recovery have lifted sentiment.

Shane Watson's big prediction for Shubman Gill

Shane Watson's big prediction for Shubman Gill

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson firmly believes that India's "ridiculously talented batter" Shubman Gill will be able to navigate through the challenge of switching and adjusting to different formats and overcome his inconsistent patch.

Patience pays as fiery Bumrah hits back at naysayers

Patience pays as fiery Bumrah hits back at naysayers

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

'I try to give my best in each and every format... Rest, question-answer sessions -- whoever wants to play, they can play. I'm happy as far as I'm able to contribute and try to learn new things.'

'Why Can't Mr Modi Reopen The Passes To Tibet?'

'Why Can't Mr Modi Reopen The Passes To Tibet?'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

On August 5, 1953, Jawaharlal Nehru sent a strange note to the foreign secretary. It is worth mentioning because it was symptomatic of the lack of knowledge about Western Tibet in India and in South Block in particular, notes Claude Arpi.