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'India's failures not coach Gambhir's fault'

'India's failures not coach Gambhir's fault'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Former India batter Suresh Raina has backed under-fire national head coach Gautam Gambhir, saying the team's recent poor run in home Tests cannot be attributed to the support staff, as players must shoulder responsibility for the results.

Sensex down 322 points on selling in blue-chips

Sensex down 322 points on selling in blue-chips

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

From the 30-Sensex firms, HDFC Bank, Infosys, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finance, Tata Consultancy Services and Reliance Industries were among the biggest laggards. In contrast, Bharat Electronics, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Steel and UltraTech Cement were among the gainers.

India-US Trade Deal: ' Not Much To Negotiate'

India-US Trade Deal: ' Not Much To Negotiate'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

'There are very few issues and a political call needs to be taken about some of them.'

Carmakers Go Deep In Bid To Expand Beyond Metros

Carmakers Go Deep In Bid To Expand Beyond Metros

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Network scale seen as central to tapping smaller markets.

BCB requests ICC to relocate B'desh's T20 WC matches

BCB requests ICC to relocate B'desh's T20 WC matches

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

'If India can't provide security to one of our players, how will they ensure security of our entire team.'

Trump backs bill to 'punish' countries buying Russian oil

Trump backs bill to 'punish' countries buying Russian oil

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

United States President Donald Trump has backed a sanctions bill that could impose 500 per cent tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, giving the White House leverage against countries like China and India to stop them from purchasing cheap oil from Moscow.

Now, Karnataka Governor refuses to address legislature

Now, Karnataka Governor refuses to address legislature

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has refused to address the joint sitting of the state legislature, prompting government intervention. The reasons are unclear, but follow similar incidents in other states.

Why Did India Drop Sai Sudharsan?

Why Did India Drop Sai Sudharsan?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

'The No. 3 spot can't become a game of musical chairs.'

Manchester City owners exit Ranbir Kapoor's Mumbai City FC

Manchester City owners exit Ranbir Kapoor's Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

City Football Group said the decision followed a comprehensive commercial review and was shaped by the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the ISL.

This Blind Army Officer Is An Inspiration For India

This Blind Army Officer Is An Inspiration For India

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Lieutenant Colonel C Dwarakesh is the only completely blind officer to continue in the Indian Army after losing his eyesight while in service. In his remarkable journey after disability, he enhanced his education qualification, scaled the Siachen Glacier and found purpose in sport.

A long-awaited homecoming for USA's Netravalkar at Wankhede

A long-awaited homecoming for USA's Netravalkar at Wankhede

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

T20 WC: Mumbai-born USA pacer Netravalkar awaits emotional reconnect with Wankhede

'Wherever Cricket Is Played In The World, Indian Audiences, Indian Sponsors, Indian Corporate Houses Provide Funding, Make It A Success'

'Wherever Cricket Is Played In The World, Indian Audiences, Indian Sponsors, Indian Corporate Houses Provide Funding, Make It A Success'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Inderjit Bindra, who raised Indian cricket on the world stage in the 1990s and early years of this century, passed into the ages on Sunday. 26 years ago, Mr Bindra spoke at length to Rediff about his vision for Indian cricket, an interview which we republish in his memory.

Sensex, Nifty tank nearly 1%

Sensex, Nifty tank nearly 1%

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

From the 30-Sensex firms, NTPC, ICICI Bank, Adani Ports, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma and Bajaj Finance were among the biggest laggards. However, Asian Paints, HCL Tech, Bharat Electronics and Reliance Industries were among the gainers.

Upset with Rahul, Tharoor to skip Cong strategy meet

Upset with Rahul, Tharoor to skip Cong strategy meet

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor is reportedly upset and likely to skip a strategy meeting for the upcoming Kerala polls due to perceived slights and attempts to sideline him within the party.

Prannoy rediscovers joy after 'toxic' 2025

Prannoy rediscovers joy after 'toxic' 2025

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'I'm still here, still able to play against somebody who is 14 years younger to me and give tough competition, I should be able to find happiness in it.'

Pak PM thanked me for saving millions of lives: Trump

Pak PM thanked me for saving millions of lives: Trump

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Claiming yet again that he solved the conflict between India and Pakistan, United States President Donald Trump has said that 'no one in history is more deserving than him' of the Nobel Peace Prize, as he criticised former President Barack Obama for getting the honour even though he 'didn't do anything'.

Seniors rested, Sanjay Rana to lead India in Azlan Shah Cup

Seniors rested, Sanjay Rana to lead India in Azlan Shah Cup

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Defender Sanjay will lead India in the 31st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup after several senior players were rested for the prestigious men's invitational tournament, scheduled to be held in Ipoh, Malaysia, from November 23 to 30.

'Bat anywhere': Connolly ready for IPL challenge

'Bat anywhere': Connolly ready for IPL challenge

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Punjab Kings' latest recruit Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly prides himself on being versatile and is open to batting at any position the team deems fit in his maiden IPL season next year.

Time for England to move on from failed 'Bazball': Vaughan

Time for England to move on from failed 'Bazball': Vaughan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

'They're all going to score because they are naturally gifted players but the real high-risk way of playing, I'm afraid it hasn't worked.'

UGC 2026: 'No One Is Being Criminalised'

UGC 2026: 'No One Is Being Criminalised'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'Once the actual scope is understood, it becomes evident that the framework is about internal redress and course correction, and in no way criminalisation.'

Pant or Rahul? India face ODI captaincy conundrum

Pant or Rahul? India face ODI captaincy conundrum

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Gill may miss ODI series due to unhealed neck injury; Rahul, Pant in line for ODI captaincy

Nortje recalled as South Africa name ODI, T20 squads vs India

Nortje recalled as South Africa name ODI, T20 squads vs India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been named in their Twenty20 International squad for the five-match series against India next month, the first time he will have played for the side since the 2024 T20 World Cup final.

EV penetration in luxury car segment dips in GST 2.0 era

EV penetration in luxury car segment dips in GST 2.0 era

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Electric vehicle (EV) penetration in the luxury car segment has seen a drop by nearly 3 percentage points in the GST 2.0 era with the internal combustion engine versions offering better total cost of ownership, according to industry players. While the trend is also visible in the mass market segment, it is the entry luxury segment that is witnessing a more marked shift towards internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles as price difference between EV and ICE widened under the new GST rates.

Junior Hockey World Cup: India pump seven past Chile

Junior Hockey World Cup: India pump seven past Chile

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Rosan, Dilraj fashion India's thumping win over Chile in FIH Junior WC

Why UGC's New Equity Rules Finally Have Teeth

Why UGC's New Equity Rules Finally Have Teeth

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

'What has changed is that the new regulations are backed by a clear enforcement framework. They have real consequences and, for the first time, make compliance unavoidable.'

HDFC pips TCS as India's most-valued brand

HDFC pips TCS as India's most-valued brand

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Financial services giant HDFC Bank, carrying a brand value of $44.9 billion, has surged past IT consulting behemoth Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to reclaim its crown as the country's most valued brand, according to the 2025 Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Indian Brands report.

Over 300 planes affected in India amid Airbus A320 glitch

Over 300 planes affected in India amid Airbus A320 glitch

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

According to the latest data from the aviation regulator DGCA, IndiGo and Air India did not cancel any flights, while Air India Express cancelled four flights due to the system modification process.

December 31: Last Chance To File ITR

December 31: Last Chance To File ITR

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Filing a belated return is far better than not filing at all.

26/11: 'India Must Never Forget'

26/11: 'India Must Never Forget'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'They came to our bedrooms, woke people who were sleeping, and shot them. For what? For what?'

Vietnam Emerges As India's Key Defence Partner

Vietnam Emerges As India's Key Defence Partner

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The 15th India-Vietnam Defence Dialogue signalled a move from routine talks to deeper cooperation, with new deals on submarine rescue and defence industry to support stability in the Indo-Pacific, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Normalisation of ties with Pak 'difficult to imagine': Omar Abdullah

Normalisation of ties with Pak 'difficult to imagine': Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Omar Abdullah states that normalisation of relations with Pakistan is difficult due to terror incidents and lack of a credible civilian partner in Islamabad.

Looking forward to meet Xi, Putin in Tianjin: Modi begins Japan, China tour

Looking forward to meet Xi, Putin in Tianjin: Modi begins Japan, China tour

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Japan and China to further national interests and build cooperation for regional and global peace.

It would be silly to underestimate Kohli & Rohit: Bracewell

It would be silly to underestimate Kohli & Rohit: Bracewell

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell on Tuesday said it would be "silly to underestimate" Indian batting superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, and backed the stalwarts to play next year's ODI World Cup.

The 2026 Movie Line-Up

The 2026 Movie Line-Up

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

2026 is all set to be big, when it comes to movie releases from Bollywood as well as pan-India releases from Tamil and Telugu cinema.

Cricket's comeback to bolster India-Games connect: IOC prez

Cricket's comeback to bolster India-Games connect: IOC prez

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

IOC eyes 'right media partner' in India as cricket returns to Olympics in 2028

Banks 'resilient' but face stiff fund mobilisation competition

Banks 'resilient' but face stiff fund mobilisation competition

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

The country's banking system, while remaining "resilient" with bad loans at over a decade low and strong capital buffers, will continue to face intense competition from non-bank sources for resource mobilisation, said the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2024-25 report.

Manika Makes India Proud At Miss Universe

Manika Makes India Proud At Miss Universe

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Manika Vishwakarma walked into Miss Universe not just as a contestant, but as a statement of modern India -- confident, cultured and completely in her element.

Gukesh eyes glory as World Cup returns to India after 23 years

Gukesh eyes glory as World Cup returns to India after 23 years

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

The FIDE World Cup will be held at a resort in North Goa from October 31 to November 27, 2025, offering a total prize fund of US$2 million.

Aus legend Lanning to captain UP Warriorz in WPL

Aus legend Lanning to captain UP Warriorz in WPL

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

'Meg brings a rare combination of experience, clarity, and calmness that sets her apart as a leader.'

Ready For Shah Rukh's King?

Ready For Shah Rukh's King?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Coming up: The Ramayana, the Saiyara stars...