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BJP applying pressure but no alliance with them, says TVK

BJP applying pressure but no alliance with them, says TVK

Rediff.com7 days ago

Actor Vijay's political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has firmly stated that it will not form an alliance with the BJP, despite what it describes as increasing pressure from the saffron party.

AI startup Sarvam launches two made-in-India large language models

AI startup Sarvam launches two made-in-India large language models

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Indian artificial intelligence (AI) startup Sarvam launched two indigenous large language models (LLMs) specifically trained on Indian languages on Wednesday.

Constant criticism has affected Sri Lanka players' mental health: Shanaka

Constant criticism has affected Sri Lanka players' mental health: Shanaka

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has apologised to his countrymen for their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign.

Pakistan's players hope to play in The Hundred despite IPL links

Pakistan's players hope to play in The Hundred despite IPL links

Rediff.com4 days ago

Manchester Super Giants (RPSG Group), MI London (Reliance), Southern Brave (GMR) and Sunrisers Leeds (Sun Group) all of whom are linked to team owners in the IPL are likely to avoid picking Pakistan's players in next month's players' auction for The Hundred.

Canada acts against Tahawwur Rana before Carney's India visit

Canada acts against Tahawwur Rana before Carney's India visit

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Canadian government is seeking to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Rana Hussain, a Pakistan-born businessman accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, due to misrepresentation on his citizenship application.

Hindus most highly educated religious group in US: Study

Hindus most highly educated religious group in US: Study

Rediff.com6 days ago

A new Pew Research Center study reveals that Hindus and Jews are the most educated religious groups in the United States.

The Methi Pithla Kareena And Alia Enjoyed

The Methi Pithla Kareena And Alia Enjoyed

Rediff.com5 days ago

A simple, flavoursome Maharashtrian meal that Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan tucked into.

T20 World Cup: Axar Snub, Bumrah Misused: Gambhir, SKY Under Fire

T20 World Cup: Axar Snub, Bumrah Misused: Gambhir, SKY Under Fire

Rediff.com4 days ago

'We lost the match between the 7th and 15th over. You used Bumrah's two overs early and kept the remaining two for the death. But Rohit Sharma never used Bumrah like this.'

Rakul Singh Is In A Disney Princess Mood

Rakul Singh Is In A Disney Princess Mood

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The highlights of the Iconic Gold Awards 2026.

Kerala SIR: Around 9 lakhs names deleted in final voter list

Kerala SIR: Around 9 lakhs names deleted in final voter list

Rediff.com6 days ago

According to data released by the ECI, the revised electoral roll has 2,69,53,644 voters, compared to 2,78,50,855 before the Special Intensive Revision began in October last year.

Why Capital Expenditure Needs Monitoring

Why Capital Expenditure Needs Monitoring

Rediff.com5 days ago

After years of rapid expansion, the Centre's capital spending growth eases as private investment shows early signs of revival, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Empty PG Seats, Missing Doctors

Empty PG Seats, Missing Doctors

Rediff.com5 days ago

'When young doctors see limited protection, unpredictable careers and an absence of institutional support, they hesitate.'

Emmanuel Macron's Brush With Bollywood

Emmanuel Macron's Brush With Bollywood

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

'Here's to India x France. And to many more stories waiting to be told.'

Top 20 Alka Yagnik Songs

Top 20 Alka Yagnik Songs

Rediff.com3 days ago

Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the amazing Alka Yagnik's solo song supremacy.

NCERT pulls textbook from website after CJI's rebuke

NCERT pulls textbook from website after CJI's rebuke

Rediff.com2 days ago

The NCERT's class 8 textbook is under scrutiny for its content on judicial corruption, potentially leading to its removal after government concerns and objections from the judiciary.

Shirtless protest at AI meet: Youth Cong chief held, rioting charges invoked

Shirtless protest at AI meet: Youth Cong chief held, rioting charges invoked

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib was arrested after a disruptive shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, leading to further investigation into potential conspiracy and funding.

Will Australia end disastrous T20 World Cup campaign on a high?

Will Australia end disastrous T20 World Cup campaign on a high?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Australia will aim to salvage pride against Oman in their final T20 World Cup match after a disappointing campaign marked by injuries and poor form.

J-K plans 9 new tourist spots; sites shut after Pahalgam to reopen by May

J-K plans 9 new tourist spots; sites shut after Pahalgam to reopen by May

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir government announces plans to introduce nine new tourist destinations and reopen sites closed after the Pahalgam terror attack, aiming to revive and expand the region's tourism sector.

Swami Avimukteshwaranand booked under POCSO Act

Swami Avimukteshwaranand booked under POCSO Act

Rediff.com6 days ago

The action was taken after a Prayagraj court directed that a case be registered on an application moved by Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj and others.

T20 World Cup: Ngidi reveals how IPL shaped his deadly slower ball

T20 World Cup: Ngidi reveals how IPL shaped his deadly slower ball

Rediff.com4 days ago

South African bowler Lungi Ngidi attributes his T20 bowling evolution to his time in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he honed his slower ball variations.

How Farhan Akhtar Celebrated His BAFTA Win

How Farhan Akhtar Celebrated His BAFTA Win

Rediff.com4 days ago

Boong wins a BAFTA, and India can't stay calm!

'I Discovered Disturbing Things About His Past'

'I Discovered Disturbing Things About His Past'

Rediff.com4 days ago

A healthy marriage is based on trust and honesty, reminds rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of Quack Quack, an online dating web site, and Rebounce, a matrimony platform.

Indian Open Race Walk: Sahil stuns favorites to win

Indian Open Race Walk: Sahil stuns favorites to win

Rediff.com5 days ago

Punjab's Sahil and Haryana's Ravina emerged victorious in the men's and women's half marathon events respectively at the Indian Open Race Walk Competition.

Overconfident India outsmarted by Proteas: Gavaskar

Overconfident India outsmarted by Proteas: Gavaskar

Rediff.com5 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar says India played with overconfidence and failed to adapt in their 76-run T20 World Cup defeat to South Africa, and backs Axar Patel's return for the Zimbabwe clash.

Youth Congress workers' shirtless protest disrupts AI Summit

Youth Congress workers' shirtless protest disrupts AI Summit

Rediff.com7 days ago

India Youth Congress workers staged a protest at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, raising slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi before being removed by security. The protest caused a brief disruption at the event, which features global AI leaders and heads of state.

Why Kumar Gaurav's Love Story With Vijayta Pandit Failed

Why Kumar Gaurav's Love Story With Vijayta Pandit Failed

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Vijayta Pandit has revealed that Gaurav's father, onetime jubilee star Rajendra Kumar, made sure that she never signed another film with his son Kumar Gaurav despite filmmakers clamouring to repeat their pair.

Core Sector Growth Dips to 4% in January

Core Sector Growth Dips to 4% in January

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's eight core infrastructure sectors experienced a slowdown in production growth, reaching a two-month low of 4% in January. Crude oil and natural gas output declined, while refinery products remained flat. Overall growth for the April-January period was also lower compared to the previous fiscal year.

'LIC sets sights on sustained 60% plus market share'

'LIC sets sights on sustained 60% plus market share'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'LIC will reduce but not fully exit its stake in IDBI Bank, which remains an important bancassurance partner,' says LIC of India' MD and CEO R Doraiswamy.

Butter Chicken, Shahi Paneer Are World's Top Stews

Butter Chicken, Shahi Paneer Are World's Top Stews

Rediff.com5 days ago

TasteAtlas, the online global food guide, has just released its list of top stews. Many Indian dishes make it to this compilation.

T20 World Cup: India have ticked a lot of boxes, says Suryakumar

T20 World Cup: India have ticked a lot of boxes, says Suryakumar

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

India captain Suryakumar Yadav said his team has ticked almost all the boxes in the group stage, expressing satisfaction with the collective batting effort as it heads into the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup.

Delhi: 6-yr-old on way to school killed as car hits e-rickshaw

Delhi: 6-yr-old on way to school killed as car hits e-rickshaw

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

A six-year-old girl died and her grandmother was injured after their e-rickshaw collided with a car in Janakpuri, Delhi. Police have arrested the driver and are investigating the incident, which has raised concerns about e-rickshaw safety in the city.

Youth Cong AI protest ignites nationwide BJP-Congress street clashes

Youth Cong AI protest ignites nationwide BJP-Congress street clashes

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indore in Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry and Prakasam in Andhra Pradesh also witnessed a tense atmosphere amid confrontation between the party workers.

Manchester City win with O'Reilly brace; Villa, Chelsea held

Manchester City win with O'Reilly brace; Villa, Chelsea held

Rediff.com6 days ago

Aston Villa and Chelsea drop crucial points in the Premier League as Leeds and Burnley earn draws; James Milner sets appearance record.

T20 World Cup: 100,000 Fans Fell Silent, Disappeared Into The Darkness

T20 World Cup: 100,000 Fans Fell Silent, Disappeared Into The Darkness

Rediff.com4 days ago

To witness over 100,000 people sitting in stunned silence is not a sight one can forget easily.

Harry Brook slams century as England down Pakistan to enter T20 World Cup semis

Harry Brook slams century as England down Pakistan to enter T20 World Cup semis

Rediff.com3 days ago

Skipper Harry Brook played the most defining innings of his T20 career, smashing a 51-ball 100 to propel England into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

How Couples Can Avoid Money Fights

How Couples Can Avoid Money Fights

Rediff.com3 days ago

Regular money talks, setting up joint goals, and regular reviews can help couples stay aligned.

Swami Vs Yogi: The Showdown In Uttar Pradesh

Swami Vs Yogi: The Showdown In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com3 days ago

Tensions between Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and the Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have drawn national attention in recent months.

How Couples Can Avoid Money Fights

How Couples Can Avoid Money Fights

Rediff.com3 days ago

Regular money talks, setting up joint goals, and regular reviews can help couples stay aligned.

Rising Stars T20 Asia Cup: Radha stars as India A storm into final

Rising Stars T20 Asia Cup: Radha stars as India A storm into final

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Radha Yadav's all-round performance propelled India A Women to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka A in the Women's Rising Stars T20 Asia Cup semifinal, securing their place in the final.

Uncertain future for Italy's cricketers despite T20 World Cup heroics

Uncertain future for Italy's cricketers despite T20 World Cup heroics

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Stand-in captain Harry Manenti expressed frustration over Italy's lack of regular cricket opportunities after their T20 World Cup debut, highlighting the risk of stalled progress for Associate nations.