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Remembering S Thyagarajan: The Legacy of a Hockey Journalism Icon

Remembering S Thyagarajan: The Legacy of a Hockey Journalism Icon

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Veteran Indian sports journalist S Thyagarajan, renowned for his extensive coverage of hockey, has passed away at the age of 85 after battling age-related ailments. He covered six Olympics and nine Asian Games during his distinguished career.

Dhurandhar The Revenge Storms Past Rs 800 Crore, Sets New Box Office Records

Dhurandhar The Revenge Storms Past Rs 800 Crore, Sets New Box Office Records

Rediff.com7 days ago

Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar The Revenge has made cinematic history, smashing box office records by entering the coveted Rs 800 crore (Rs 8 billion) club in its second weekend.

IPL 2026: 'I always believed in hard work': Hardik Pandya Reflects On His Rise

IPL 2026: 'I always believed in hard work': Hardik Pandya Reflects On His Rise

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya discusses his journey from a 'pure batter' to a key player, crediting hard work and Mumbai Indians' scouting system for his success.

IPL 2026: 15-Year-Old Sooryavanshi Shines as Rajasthan Royals Hammer CSK

IPL 2026: 15-Year-Old Sooryavanshi Shines as Rajasthan Royals Hammer CSK

Rediff.com7 days ago

15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes a 15-ball fifty and other sensational stats as Rajasthan Royals crush CSK by eight wickets in their IPL 2026 opener.

Modi to interact with chief ministers over West Asia conflict

Modi to interact with chief ministers over West Asia conflict

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a video conference with chief ministers of most states to assess their preparedness and strategies in response to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Blast at Punjab BJP Office Sparks Panic and Investigation

Blast at Punjab BJP Office Sparks Panic and Investigation

Rediff.com5 days ago

An explosion outside the Punjab BJP headquarters in Chandigarh caused panic, with a social media post claiming responsibility as retaliation for the killing of Sikh youths. Police suspect a crude device was used, and an investigation is underway.

Renault Launches New Duster: Features, Price and Performance

Renault Launches New Duster: Features, Price and Performance

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Renault India has launched the all-new Renault Duster, featuring a turbo petrol engine and advanced features, with dispatches underway nationwide.

High Court Upholds Right to Interfaith Live-In Relationships

High Court Upholds Right to Interfaith Live-In Relationships

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that interfaith live-in relationships are legal and protected under the Constitution, granting protection to a couple facing threats from the woman's family.

LPG Crisis Triggers Reverse Migration Across Cities

LPG Crisis Triggers Reverse Migration Across Cities

Rediff.com4 days ago

'It would be similar to what happened during COVID-19.' 'They are not just losing income, but being pushed into distress.'

Yuki Bhambri and Michael Venus suffer narrow defeat at Miami Open

Yuki Bhambri and Michael Venus suffer narrow defeat at Miami Open

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Yuki Bhambri and Michael Venus were knocked out of the Miami Open in the first round after a close defeat to John-Patrick Smith and Sander Arends.

India-Sweden Project Uses AI to Fight Pneumonia

India-Sweden Project Uses AI to Fight Pneumonia

Rediff.com6 days ago

A new research collaboration between India and Sweden is using artificial intelligence to accelerate the discovery of peptide-based therapeutics for pneumonia, aiming to shorten drug development timelines and combat drug-resistant infections.

Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Day 8: Ranveer Singh's Film Earns Rs 675 Cr, Shows No Signs Of Slowing

Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Day 8: Ranveer Singh's Film Earns Rs 675 Cr, Shows No Signs Of Slowing

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge is smashing box office records, raking in Rs 681.27 crore (Rs 6.81 billion) in India and exceeding Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) worldwide, solidifying the actor's status as a bankable star. Check daily collection, trends, and box office performance.

IPL 2026 Preview: Tragedy, Redemption and Kohli-Rohit Spotlight

IPL 2026 Preview: Tragedy, Redemption and Kohli-Rohit Spotlight

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A preview of the 2026 IPL season, highlighting the challenges faced by defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the redemption quests of legacy teams, the relevance of veteran players, and the emergence of future stars.

Motorcycle Crash in Palamu Claims Two Lives

Motorcycle Crash in Palamu Claims Two Lives

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Two people died and two others were injured in a head-on collision between two motorcycles in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. The accident occurred in Karihar village, and speeding is believed to be a contributing factor.

Arunachal Pradesh's Nedi Ngi shines as Maharashtra dominates at Khelo India Tribal Games

Arunachal Pradesh's Nedi Ngi shines as Maharashtra dominates at Khelo India Tribal Games

Rediff.com7 days ago

Arunachal Pradesh's Nedi Ngi won gold in the women's 5000m at the Khelo India Tribal Games, while Maharashtra dominated the men's event. Karnataka leads the medal tally.

Unseasonal Rain Puts Wheat Crop At Risk

Unseasonal Rain Puts Wheat Crop At Risk

Rediff.com7 days ago

Unseasonal rainfall could damage standing wheat crops, especially late-sown fields nearing maturity and grain-filling stages.

Trump honours girl injured in crash by illegal Indian truck driver

Trump honours girl injured in crash by illegal Indian truck driver

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

During his State of the Union address, President Trump honored Dalilah Coleman, a young crash victim, and urged Congress to pass 'Dalilah Law' to prevent undocumented immigrants from obtaining commercial driver's licenses, sparking debate on immigration and road safety.

IPL 2026 MI vs KKR: After Kohli, Rohit proves old is gold

IPL 2026 MI vs KKR: After Kohli, Rohit proves old is gold

Rediff.com7 days ago

Rohit Sharma produced a match-defining half-century against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday to underline that his appetite for runs remains as strong as ever.

'Pakistan Threatened India With Nuclear Weapons Three Times Before 1998'

'Pakistan Threatened India With Nuclear Weapons Three Times Before 1998'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

'We were in a heavily nuclearised environment. China had tested for Pakistan in the 1980s and helped their missile programme stay just one step behind us.'

Rajinikanth Endorses Dhurandhar 2, Aditya Dhar Replies

Rajinikanth Endorses Dhurandhar 2, Aditya Dhar Replies

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Rajinikanth has praised Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, declaring it a 'must-watch film' as it continues its impressive run at the box office.

Manpreet Singh Denies Fallout with Hockey India Chief, Eyes Record

Manpreet Singh Denies Fallout with Hockey India Chief, Eyes Record

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh refutes rumours of a rift with Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, expressing his desire to surpass Tirkey's record and continue playing until the Asian Games.

Gas Cylinder For Rs 10,000. Are You Joking?

Gas Cylinder For Rs 10,000. Are You Joking?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A disruption in the supply of LPG cylinders caused by tensions in the Strait of Hormuz is impacting Indian kitchens, leading to restaurant closures, price hikes and a surge in demand for electric cooktops.

Daughter-in-law not legally bound to maintain parents-in-law: HC

Daughter-in-law not legally bound to maintain parents-in-law: HC

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a daughter-in-law is not legally obligated to maintain her parents-in-law under Section 125 of the CrPC, now Section 144 of the BNSS, clarifying the scope of maintenance laws in India.

CBDT Eases GAAR Concerns for Investments Made Before April 2017

CBDT Eases GAAR Concerns for Investments Made Before April 2017

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Income Tax Department has clarified that income from the transfer of investments made before April 1, 2017, is excluded from the scope of the General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR), addressing industry concerns about retrospective application.

Relaxed ECB norms may lift foreign borrowings by Indian companies

Relaxed ECB norms may lift foreign borrowings by Indian companies

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The easing of external commercial borrowing (ECB) norms by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to significantly boost overseas fundraising by Indian companies, market participants said.

DBS Bank India Enables Direct Tax Payments via TIN 2.0

DBS Bank India Enables Direct Tax Payments via TIN 2.0

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

DBS Bank India has launched a direct tax payment facility after authorisation from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Utkarsh Small Finance Bank partners with Mumbai Indians as banking partner for T20 League 2026.

IPL 2026: Dhoni's Keeping Masterclass For CSK youngsters Kartik, Urvil

IPL 2026: Dhoni's Keeping Masterclass For CSK youngsters Kartik, Urvil

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Chennai Super Kings' young wicketkeepers Urvil Patel and Kartik Sharma had the opportunity of their lifetime as they got to train under the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

IPL 2026: RCB's New Era Kicks Off with Ananya Birla's Support

IPL 2026: RCB's New Era Kicks Off with Ananya Birla's Support

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Ananya Birla shows her support for Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of their IPL 2026 opener, as the team enters a new era under new ownership.

Pentagon Purge Rocks Iran War

Pentagon Purge Rocks Iran War

Rediff.com3 days ago

The purge in Washington does not pause the war. Strikes continue, Hormuz remains closed, and Brent crude is still dancing around $109 a barrel. For India, the command chaos in the Pentagon is another layer of uncertainty piled on five weeks of conflict that was already straining every buffer Delhi has.

Indian origin social media influencer stabbed to death in Canada

Indian origin social media influencer stabbed to death in Canada

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Nancy Grewal, a 45-year-old social media influencer of Punjabi origin, was stabbed to death in Canada. Her mother claims she had been receiving threats. Police are investigating the homicide.

IPL 2026: 'Rohit Will Do Incredible Things This IPL Season'

IPL 2026: 'Rohit Will Do Incredible Things This IPL Season'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

'This could well be a season where Rohit Sharma is going to bring back his T20 batting in the IPL.'

VinFast targets 75 dealerships by 2026, expands EV ecosystem in India

VinFast targets 75 dealerships by 2026, expands EV ecosystem in India

Rediff.com7 days ago

Vietnamese automobile major VinFast is rapidly expanding its retail network in India, aiming for 75 dealerships across 60 cities by the end of 2026, while also building a comprehensive EV ecosystem.

More Ministries May Get Online Content Blocking Powers

More Ministries May Get Online Content Blocking Powers

Rediff.com5 days ago

'We are considering this to ensure swift action on content for which the respective ministries have domain experts and can better determine the illegality of the content or the web site that needs to be taken down.'

Gulf War: 'Missiles Flew Past Us'

Gulf War: 'Missiles Flew Past Us'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

'We are getting used to the constant alerts to take shelter, listening to sonic booms from jets flying above us, hearing news of neighbouring ports being targeted, and being the only ship in the terminal.'

Markets underpricing oil shock risk amid West Asia conflict, say analysts

Markets underpricing oil shock risk amid West Asia conflict, say analysts

Rediff.com6 days ago

Analysts warn that global markets are significantly underpricing the risk of an oil price shock, with Brent crude potentially soaring to $150 per barrel if the West Asia conflict escalates or damages critical oil and gas infrastructure. This could lead to severe inflation and economic repercussions, particularly for import-dependent nations like India.

India pushing for dialogue, diplomacy to resolve West Asia crisis, Modi tells LS

India pushing for dialogue, diplomacy to resolve West Asia crisis, Modi tells LS

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Parliament on the West Asia crisis, advocating for dialogue and diplomacy, ensuring the safety of Indians in the region, and addressing concerns about fuel and food security.

IPL 2026: Inside the Making of Teen Star Vaibhav Suryavanshi

IPL 2026: Inside the Making of Teen Star Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Rediff.com7 days ago

Coach reveals how 15-year-old IPL prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi built his fearless six-hitting game ahead of Rajasthan Royals' IPL 2026 opener.

Will Cheaper European Cars Hurt Indian Automakers?

Will Cheaper European Cars Hurt Indian Automakers?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Speculation about rising competition from global majors has led to shares of major Indian automobile manufacturers such as Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Maruti Suzuki India, and Tata Motors taking a hit on the BSE.

10K surrender in 10 yrs: Are Maoists in their last mile?

10K surrender in 10 yrs: Are Maoists in their last mile?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A combination of security pressure and rehabilitation efforts has significantly weakened Naxalism in India, leading to numerous surrenders and the elimination of key leaders.

Surat Yoga Teacher and Gang Circulated Fake Currency Worth Lakhs, Police Say

Surat Yoga Teacher and Gang Circulated Fake Currency Worth Lakhs, Police Say

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A yoga teacher from Surat and six others have been arrested in Ahmedabad for circulating fake Indian currency notes (FICN). Police estimate they may have circulated Rs 10 to 12 lakh in counterfeit money.