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Cricket's Weird Rule Saves Shanaka

Cricket's Weird Rule Saves Shanaka

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Cricket's rulebook struck again in a bizarre Asia Cup Super Over moment between India and Sri Lanka, leaving fans stunned as Dasun Shanaka survived what looked like a certain run-out.

'I love India...': Brett Lee on cancelled WCL clash

'I love India...': Brett Lee on cancelled WCL clash

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

When asked about his views on the cancelled match between the fierce rivals, Lee addressed the 'tough question' with a neutral stance.

How Sexual Assault Impacts A Woman's Brain

How Sexual Assault Impacts A Woman's Brain

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

This is what the new Spanish study reveals about a woman's brain after sexual assault.

Goud's 'I told you so' moment stuns Pakistan

Goud's 'I told you so' moment stuns Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'Feeling really good that I'm the Player of the Match in a World Cup match. People in my village would be proud. They've put on a big LED screen to watch the match.'

Where Does Gill Fit In India's T20 Team?

Where Does Gill Fit In India's T20 Team?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

How well will Shubman Gill fit in the T20 team? Is it a gamble by the selectors in order to unite captaincy across formats? asks Harish Kotian.

'We are not pointing a finger at any community'

'We are not pointing a finger at any community'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'I don't know what people will say, but as a liberal Muslim, I can say that I had no problems with the viewpoint of the film. Because we are not maligning any community, if we were I wouldn't have done this film...'

'TCS Can Survive Without H-1B Visas'

'TCS Can Survive Without H-1B Visas'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

'We sent just 500 people from India to the US on H-1B visas. There is no dependence on H-1B visas.'

Expert Speak: What You Need To Know About CAT 2025

Expert Speak: What You Need To Know About CAT 2025

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

In the first of a weekly MBA-prep series, CAT expert Aashish Sood explains everything you need to know about the Common Admission Test.

US policy towards India takes 'unfortunate turn', says Kaushik Basu

US policy towards India takes 'unfortunate turn', says Kaushik Basu

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Former World Bank Chief Economist Kaushik Basu on Thursday said the US economic policy towards India has taken an unfortunate turn, noting that President Donald Trump's harsh stance against New Delhi appears baffling. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods from August 1, amid signs of a stalemate in the ongoing bilateral trade negotiations between the two countries.

Confirmed! Messi to visit India in December

Confirmed! Messi to visit India in December

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Lionel Messi's much-anticipated visit to India has received its final seal of approval with the Argentine superstar set to kick off his three-city tour in Kolkata on December 12.

Could The Kurnool Bus Tragedy Have Been Avoided?

Could The Kurnool Bus Tragedy Have Been Avoided?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'This tragedy will not be the last -- you shall witness another tomorrow, perhaps another the day after, and increasingly more.'

What Akshay Thinks Of Modi's Fashion Sense

What Akshay Thinks Of Modi's Fashion Sense

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'What's more important than money is peace of mind. That's what I always go for, more than money.'

How To Prepare For CAT 2025

How To Prepare For CAT 2025

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

In part 3 of our weekly MBA preparation series, CAT expert Aashish Sood explains how you can start preparing for the exam.

Wasim Akram Tells Shaheen Afridi How to Beat Shubman Gill

Wasim Akram Tells Shaheen Afridi How to Beat Shubman Gill

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

The battle between Shaheen Afridi's pace and Shubman Gill's bat could decide the game, with former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram offering advice on how Afridi can evolve to meet the challenge.

'Don't Quit Your Job To Start a Business'

'Don't Quit Your Job To Start a Business'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Yamuna Kalyani reveals how she battled stereotypes to build UniteAR, an augmented reality platform that helps users create interactive AR experiences for personal and commercial purposes.

'We Don't Choose Between Right And Wrong'

'We Don't Choose Between Right And Wrong'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'What governments have been doing -- in civil service, journalism, business, everywhere -- is making it difficult to do the right thing.' 'Media now ask themselves: "Is it feasible for us to do this story? Will this make our life difficult?"' 'The government should make it easier for people to do the right thing and harder to do the wrong thing. Right now, it's the opposite.'

After 5 years, India resumes tourist visas for Chinese nationals

After 5 years, India resumes tourist visas for Chinese nationals

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

India has announced the resumption of tourist visas for Chinese nationals, signaling an effort to improve bilateral relations following border tensions.

Auto Sales May Extend Past Diwali Thanks to GST Cut

Auto Sales May Extend Past Diwali Thanks to GST Cut

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

The demand for passenger vehicles (PVs) is expected to sustain even beyond the ongoing festival season as a new set of customers, those who gained confidence to buy cars following the recent GST rate cuts, will begin to visit dealerships now, said Shailesh Chandra, president of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam), on Wednesday.

Surya: We dedicate this win to the armed forces

Surya: We dedicate this win to the armed forces

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'For the whole team, we think it's just another game. We prepare the same for all the oppositions.'

Trump Wants To Get Close To Pakistan Because...

Trump Wants To Get Close To Pakistan Because...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'Pakistan is an ally who gives the US access.' 'If we have a presence there, it puts us that much closer to China and puts our assets closer to China and Iran.'

'Taliban Never Supported Pakistan On Kashmir'

'Taliban Never Supported Pakistan On Kashmir'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'Pakistan wanted India out of Afghanistan to which again the Taliban told Pakistan to take a walk.' 'Six months after they came back to power in 2021 India was back in Afghanistan at the request of the Taliban.' 'The Taliban realised that India has no agenda of its own in Afghanistan.'

Will Indians' reluctance to talk money derail NSO survey?

Will Indians' reluctance to talk money derail NSO survey?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The NSO previously tried to collect household income data in its ninth (1955), 15th (1959), 19th (1964), and 24th (1969) rounds (July 1969-June 1970), but these efforts were not completed, partly due to non-responsiveness by respondents.

For Too Long, The World Has Let Pakistan Get Away

For Too Long, The World Has Let Pakistan Get Away

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

For too long has Pakistan gotten away with running with the terrorists and hunting with the forces. This duplicity needs to end, asserts Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

DGCA Pulls Up Air India Again

DGCA Pulls Up Air India Again

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The DGCA has issued four showcause notices to Air India over repeated violations of cabin crew deployment, training lapses, rest regulations, and operational oversight that compromise flight safety.

Why Trump Turned on India, Embraced Pakistan

Why Trump Turned on India, Embraced Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Trump's new rules for how countries should treat him have led to the current breakdown in India-US relations, explains Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

BCCI Complains To ICC Against Rauf, Farhan

BCCI Complains To ICC Against Rauf, Farhan

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

India has filed an official complaint with the International Cricket Council against Pakistan cricketers Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan for their provocative gestures during the two sides' Asia Cup Super 4 game in Dubai on Sunday.

Anamika Creates Magic At London Fashion Week

Anamika Creates Magic At London Fashion Week

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Through her collection, the Indian designer evoked nostalgia, drawing inspiration from childhood moments spent with her grandmother.

The 'Turram Khan' Who Could Be India's Next VP

The 'Turram Khan' Who Could Be India's Next VP

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'His willingness to take the initiative to fight for truth and justice and his willingness to cross swords with anyone for a just cause.'

India Must Only Agree To A Deal If It Is A Win-Win

India Must Only Agree To A Deal If It Is A Win-Win

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

To those who ask, "Is all this really worth it? Why can't domestic demand fill the gap?", it is important to remind them that only 13 economies since the Second World War have grown at 7 per cent or more for 25 years -- like India needs to. They all had one thing in common: Strong export growth underpinned by strong global engagement, explains Sajjid Z Chinoy.

Abhishek reveals secret behind 'L' celebration against Pakistan

Abhishek reveals secret behind 'L' celebration against Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'This is love, it is a celebration for those who support the Indian team.'

Karun Nair's Wife Slams BCCI's Selection Policy

Karun Nair's Wife Slams BCCI's Selection Policy

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Karun Nair's wife Sanaya Tankariwala Nair took to social media to vent her frustration, labelling Nair's omission as pure injustice to the batter and a 'complete contradiction of the system's stated purpose'.

'Don't Compare Sindoor With 26/11'

'Don't Compare Sindoor With 26/11'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

'The preparedness of our defence forces and positioning of intelligence assets were very different in 2008, so we had to rebuild our assets and preparedness.'

Does India Have A Foreign Policy?

Does India Have A Foreign Policy?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

This might help explain why our global outreach has received such a tepid response. We have chosen to be transactional with the world, as our UN votes reveal, points out Aakar Patel.

Vroom: Where Kids Can Learn About Cars...

Vroom: Where Kids Can Learn About Cars...

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Vroom, which was conceptualised by MuSo and executed in partnership with Vikram Mehta, CEO of Planet Auto, is more than a car show, it is an educational pit stop that promises to ignite a lifelong interest in engineering, mechanics, and design.

Starting with Bihar, EVMs to have candidates' colour photos

Starting with Bihar, EVMs to have candidates' colour photos

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will now feature color photographs of candidates, starting with the Bihar assembly elections. This change aims to improve clarity and recognition for voters.

All You Want To Know About EPF Withdrawals

All You Want To Know About EPF Withdrawals

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

The 100 per cent withdrawal provision and the 25 per cent minimum balance provision have led to some confusion.

Salute! India's First Ethnic Gorkha General

Salute! India's First Ethnic Gorkha General

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Lieutenant General Shakti Gurung deserves to be complimented in telling his life story and that of his people, as subaltern communities within this vast and diverse nation of ours clamour for recognition and a plea for their voices to be heard and their aspirations to be met, notes Lieutenant General Gautam Moorthy.

'Don't be desperate...' Jemimah cautions teammates

'Don't be desperate...' Jemimah cautions teammates

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Scary for opponents to know that we did not have a perfect match, but still winning: Rodrigues

The Alaska Fiasco: Lessons For India

The Alaska Fiasco: Lessons For India

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

The point to note for India is that we must not panic. The United States may be our largest export destination, but high tariffs will not exactly mean gloom and doom. Sure, we can throw some morsels as we continue negotiating, but we must be firm that some red lines cannot be crossed, no matter what, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

What Are Aggressive Hybrid Funds?

What Are Aggressive Hybrid Funds?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Investors having a moderate-risk profile can use these funds in their retirement portfolios.