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2026: How Will Residential Real Estate Grow?

2026: How Will Residential Real Estate Grow?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

While gold continues to provide safety after its strong 2025 rally, well-chosen real estate investments held with a long-term view remain attractive.

Nicholls backs ODIs amid T20 World Cup noise

Nicholls backs ODIs amid T20 World Cup noise

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

New Zealand batter Henry Nicholls on Tuesday said having a limited amount of one-day cricket between global events makes the series such as the ongoing one against India "more important than ever".

'Rohit, Dravid changed India's batting forever'

'Rohit, Dravid changed India's batting forever'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

India's aggressive batting approach, which has brought a lot of success, is credit to former captain Rohit Sharma and ex-head coach Rahul Dravid, according to Ravichandran Ashwin.

77th Republic Day parade to witness many firsts

77th Republic Day parade to witness many firsts

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

The upcoming Republic Day Parade will center around the sesquicentenary of 'Vande Mataram,' featuring themed decorations, performances, and special guests.

Don't judge people by caste, wealth or language: Bhagwat

Don't judge people by caste, wealth or language: Bhagwat

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized the importance of social harmony, environmental responsibility, and national unity, urging people to rise above divisions and work collectively for the betterment of society and the nation.

Dakar Rally: De Mevius takes lead as champion Al-Rajhi penalised

Dakar Rally: De Mevius takes lead as champion Al-Rajhi penalised

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Qatar's five-times winner Nasser Al-Attiyah was in second place for the Dacia Sandriders team, 40 seconds behind de Mevius.

FMCG players witness strong Q3 recovery

FMCG players witness strong Q3 recovery

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Driven by GST reforms, robust festive demand, and softening raw material prices, the FMCG industry expects volume-based growth, supported by a mid-single digit revenue rise and improved operating margins in the December quarter.

Iran's FM dials Jaishankar, both leaders discuss Tehran situation

Iran's FM dials Jaishankar, both leaders discuss Tehran situation

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Earlier in the day, the ministry of external affairs "strongly advised" Indians to avoid travel to Iran until further notice, amid rising tensions and protests in the Islamic Republic.

In-form Kohli to play 3rd Vijay Hazare Trophy match next week

In-form Kohli to play 3rd Vijay Hazare Trophy match next week

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

A BCCI source said that while the Indian ODI squad for the New Zealand series is assembling in Vadodara by January 8, there is a possibility that Kohli might arrive a day earlier and train.

Big boost for Indian football: ISL returns on Feb 14

Big boost for Indian football: ISL returns on Feb 14

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

ISL to start on Feb 14, all 14 clubs to participate: Sports Minister Mandaviya

PIX: India thump SA in Dharamsala, take 2-1 series lead

PIX: India thump SA in Dharamsala, take 2-1 series lead

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

IMAGES from the 3rd T20I between India and South Africa in Dharamsala on Sunday.

India's bowlers exposed our batting completely: SA coach

India's bowlers exposed our batting completely: SA coach

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

At a loss to explain South Africa's capitulation in the series-opener, their batting coach Ashwell Prince said the visitors simply failed to answer the questions posed by India's "formidable" bowlers while being dismissed for their lowest T20I total of 74 Cuttack.

'Gill is young but ready for big challenges'

'Gill is young but ready for big challenges'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Spin great Harbhajan Singh said the selectors were right in appointing Shubman Gill as India's ODI captain last year, stating that the youngster is ready for "big challenges".

Mumbai Among Top 8 Foodie Cities

Mumbai Among Top 8 Foodie Cities

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

TasteAtlas, a globally recognised digital guide to food, has unveiled its Best Food Cities rankings for 2025-2026.

Stokes concedes, Bazball has lost its element of surprise

Stokes concedes, Bazball has lost its element of surprise

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

He added that to win Test matches in Australia, a team needs to do well in all three departments, which his side didn't do throughout the Ashes series.

No baggage, only runs: De Kock back in ruthless touch

No baggage, only runs: De Kock back in ruthless touch

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Quinton de Kock seems to have found another gear since his return to cricket and the South African attributed the new-found freedom in his batting to a mind without any 'baggage'.

'Transition Excuse Not Acceptable': Pujara Slams Team India

'Transition Excuse Not Acceptable': Pujara Slams Team India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara refuses to believe India's recent poor record at home is because of transition.

Why Venezuela Did Not Celebrate Maduro's Fall

Why Venezuela Did Not Celebrate Maduro's Fall

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Years of repression and disappearances have taught Venezuelans, the hard way, not to voice either their anger or their joy, observes Radha Roy Biswas who spent her formative years in Venezuela.

Housing sales dip 1% last year in top 8 cities: Knight Frank

Housing sales dip 1% last year in top 8 cities: Knight Frank

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Housing sales fell 1 per cent last year to over 3.48 lakh units across eight major cities, with demand stagnating amid an average price rise of up to 19 per cent, according to Knight Frank. In a virtual press conference on Wednesday, real estate consultant Knight Frank India noted that the decline in interest rates on home loans, strong economic growth and lower inflation were some of the key factors that helped in sustaining the housing demand during the 2025 calendar year despite fears of an impending correction.

India's focus now on winning ODI series, says captain Rahul

India's focus now on winning ODI series, says captain Rahul

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

India will be bolstered by the return of former captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - both of whom have retired from Test cricket - adding more depth and experience to the side.

Growth triggers missing in Dabur

Growth triggers missing in Dabur

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Dabur's business update for Q3FY26 indicated mid-single digit consolidated revenue growth. The guidance is that growth in operating and net profits will beat revenue growth. In the domestic business, home and personal care (HPC) revenue grew in double digits, while healthcare is likely to post a sequential growth in low-single digits.

'Won't allow Mustafizur to step outside airport'

'Won't allow Mustafizur to step outside airport'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

BJP leader Sangeet Som has called KKR co-owner Shah Rukh a traitor and accused him of investing money in players from a country working against India.

At 150k, Mumbai logs highest property registrations in 14 yrs in 2025

At 150k, Mumbai logs highest property registrations in 14 yrs in 2025

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Mumbai recorded its strongest housing market performance in 14 years in 2025, with property registrations rising to 150,254, amid a sustained end-user demand and supportive supply-side ecosystem, according to Knight Frank India.

'Damien is progressing well'

'Damien is progressing well'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Hospitalised Australian cricketer Damien Martyn progressing well: Report

'Unreal moment, to win a World Cup at home': Mandhana

'Unreal moment, to win a World Cup at home': Mandhana

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

India opener Smriti Mandhana said she was still struggling to process the magnitude of her team's achievement, calling it "unreal" after India claimed their maiden Women's World Cup title.

TCS Q3 profit drops 14 pc to Rs 10,657 cr; headcount dips another 11,000

TCS Q3 profit drops 14 pc to Rs 10,657 cr; headcount dips another 11,000

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

The country's largest IT services company TCS on Monday reported 13.91 per cent decline in December quarter net profit at Rs 10,657 crore. The Tata Group company had posted a net profit of Rs 12,380 crore in the October-December period of FY25 and Rs 12,075 crore in the preceding September quarter.

Mustafizur's exit: Azharuddin backs BCCI decision

Mustafizur's exit: Azharuddin backs BCCI decision

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Mohammed Azharuddin backs BCCI; BJP and Congress clash over Mustafizur Rahman issue

Activist Harjeet Singh held after ED raids; Pak, B'desh trips under lens

Activist Harjeet Singh held after ED raids; Pak, B'desh trips under lens

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The Uttar Pradesh excise department arrested climate activist Harjeet Singh for allegedly possessing excess liquor after the ED searched his premises in connection with a foreign exchange violation case. The ED is investigating the misuse of funds received from abroad and Singh's visits to Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Why Jitesh May Edge Out Samson In India's T20I Playing XI

Why Jitesh May Edge Out Samson In India's T20I Playing XI

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'Jitesh Sharma has shown he is quite a capable player. He can bat lower down the order and look to hit the big shots even with a slightly older ball.'

'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.

Post T20 WC snub, Gill eyes fresh start in VHT

Post T20 WC snub, Gill eyes fresh start in VHT

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Shubman Gill is set to use the Vijay Hazare Trophy as his first platform for response after being left out of India's 2026 T20 World Cup squad.

FIR registered over slogans against Modi, Shah at JNU

FIR registered over slogans against Modi, Shah at JNU

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has sought a first information report (FIR) after students allegedly raised 'provocative' slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah inside the university campus during an event on Monday night, varsity officials said.

'Trapped in Payday-Loan Debt! Help'

'Trapped in Payday-Loan Debt! Help'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Nitin Narkhede your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

How Muslims Voted In BMC Elections

How Muslims Voted In BMC Elections

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

The real surprise in these results came from Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM. Of the 29 Muslim candidates who got elected to the 227-strong BMC, the Congress and the AIMIM between them bagged 22.

Who is Satadru Dutta? The man behind Messi's India Tour

Who is Satadru Dutta? The man behind Messi's India Tour

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Satadru Dutta's rise was swift and ambitious. But that journey took a dramatic nosedive on Saturday.

'Bad neighbours' can't seek water: Jaishankar's warning to Pak

'Bad neighbours' can't seek water: Jaishankar's warning to Pak

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserts India's right to defend against terrorism from 'bad neighbours' while highlighting India's support for friendly nations.

Shafali jumps up rankings, top-ranked Deepti unmoved

Shafali jumps up rankings, top-ranked Deepti unmoved

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Vice-captain Smriti Madhana, who ended her lean patch with a fluent 80 in the fourth T20I, retained her third position in the rankings, while Jemimah Rodrigues slipped one place to 10th.

Team India Now Has A Colour Partner!

Team India Now Has A Colour Partner!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Asian Paints signed up as Indian cricket's official colour partner for three years, covering a total of 110 matches.

SKY, Dube Set To Join Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Squad

SKY, Dube Set To Join Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Squad

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube to play two matches for Mumbai in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Bangladesh formally requests India to extradite Hasina

Bangladesh formally requests India to extradite Hasina

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Bangladesh's interim government has formally requested India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after she was sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal for crimes against humanity.