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Market Cap of Five Top Firms Erodes by Rs 1 Lakh Crore; TCS Takes Biggest Hit

Market Cap of Five Top Firms Erodes by Rs 1 Lakh Crore; TCS Takes Biggest Hit

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

The combined market valuation of five of India's top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) experiencing the largest decline amidst a bearish trend in domestic equities.

Brydon Carse out of Pakistan Test amid ECB probe

Brydon Carse out of Pakistan Test amid ECB probe

Rediff.com1 days ago

England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been dropped from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan following an investigation by the Cricket Regulator into an incident at a club in Derby. Carse, who was reportedly seen in handcuffs but not arrested or charged, will be replaced by Sonny Baker. This incident follows a series of off-field controversies involving England cricketers, prompting renewed scrutiny of player conduct.

Angry teen jumps off cliff, father falls saving him; mother follows in death

Angry teen jumps off cliff, father falls saving him; mother follows in death

Rediff.com5 days ago

A domestic dispute over a mobile phone tragically led to the deaths of three family members in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. A 19-year-old son, upset after an argument, climbed a hill. His parents followed to persuade him to return, but a desperate attempt to save the son from falling resulted in the father and son plunging to their deaths. The mother, witnessing this, then jumped herself.

Feyenoord fans' fireworks injure Cambuur supporters, prompt investigation

Feyenoord fans' fireworks injure Cambuur supporters, prompt investigation

Rediff.com2 days ago

Five SC Cambuur fans suffered burns, hearing damage, and eye injuries after visiting Feyenoord supporters threw fireworks during a Dutch league match, leading to a halted game and a promised investigation.

SC grants freedom to 105-year-old murder convict

SC grants freedom to 105-year-old murder convict

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Supreme Court has waived the remaining life sentence of 105-year-old murder convict Rasik Chandra Mondal, allowing him to live as a free man. The decision was made considering his advanced age and health issues, making his interim bail absolute.

Delhi HC: Parody, caricatures don't violate personality rights

Delhi HC: Parody, caricatures don't violate personality rights

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Delhi High Court has issued a significant ruling on personality rights, cautioning against their broad application to suppress caricature or parody. The court granted interim protection to Physics Wallah founder Alakh Pandey against impersonation and commercial exploitation, specifically for sexually vulgar content and unlicensed monetisation, while emphasising that these rights should not stifle legitimate expression or information dissemination.

Dhruv Jurel Reveals Special Tattoo After Test Ton

Dhruv Jurel Reveals Special Tattoo After Test Ton

Rediff.com2 days ago

Young Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel scored his second Test century in Colombo, dedicating it with a 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisaan' tattoo tribute. His patient 115 not out helped India declare on 503/9, earning praise for his maturity and all-round game.

Janhvi Kapoor's Date With Spider-Man

Janhvi Kapoor's Date With Spider-Man

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Film folk attended a special screening of Tom Holland-Zendaya-starrer, Spider-Man: Brand New Day -- read the review here! -- and sportingly even wore the Spidey colours!

Indian Stocks Dip as Global Crude Oil Prices Jump Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Indian Stocks Dip as Global Crude Oil Prices Jump Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower, with the Sensex dropping 388 points and Nifty declining 112 points, as a sharp rally in crude oil prices, driven by geopolitical uncertainties and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, dampened investor sentiment and reignited inflation fears.

Ready For The World Humanoid Robot Games?

Ready For The World Humanoid Robot Games?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Glimpses of humanoid robots training across soccer, table tennis and other events ahead of the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.

Sinner's Cincinnati Withdrawal Raises US Open Concerns

Sinner's Cincinnati Withdrawal Raises US Open Concerns

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury, impacting his preparations for the upcoming U.S. Open. This follows his earlier withdrawal from the Canadian Open and raises concerns about his fitness for the final Grand Slam of the year.

Vedanta Pours Over $1 Billion into Net-Zero Transition for FY26

Vedanta Pours Over $1 Billion into Net-Zero Transition for FY26

Rediff.com6 days ago

Mining major Vedanta has invested over $1 billion in net-zero transition initiatives for FY26, focusing on renewable energy, lower-carbon fuels, energy efficiency, and technology-led interventions to drive its decarbonisation efforts.

62-year-old disable man pushed off Mumbai local train over seat, dies

62-year-old disable man pushed off Mumbai local train over seat, dies

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 62-year-old physically-challenged man died after allegedly being pushed out of a moving local train in Mumbai by a fellow passenger following an argument over seating. The incident occurred between Mahim and Bandra railway stations. The accused was apprehended by other passengers and a murder case has been registered. This marks the third such fatal incident on Mumbai local trains this year.

TMC MP Mahua Moitra moves SC over circuit house eviction

TMC MP Mahua Moitra moves SC over circuit house eviction

Rediff.com2 days ago

TMC MP Mahua Moitra has moved the Supreme Court alleging that district administration officials in Nadia, West Bengal, evicted her from a circuit house despite her being allotted a room. The top court refused urgent listing of the matter, which Moitra's counsel claims involves an important constitutional issue and requires an independent investigation. Moitra also wrote to the Lok Sabha Speaker, detailing alleged harassment and a crowd gathering outside the circuit house.

Esports Nations Cup Rescheduled For 2027 Amid Regional Uncertainty

Esports Nations Cup Rescheduled For 2027 Amid Regional Uncertainty

Rediff.com7 days ago

The inaugural Esports Nations Cup, initially planned for November this year, has been postponed to November 2027 by the Esports Foundation. This decision was made following an assessment of the wider regional situation and to ensure stability for participating national teams, publishers, partners, and fans. Despite the postponement, Saudi Arabia remains capable of hosting events, and existing development fund commitments will be maintained.

Mother run over by train trying to save son from suicide attempt

Mother run over by train trying to save son from suicide attempt

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 46-year-old woman was tragically killed by a train in Bhadohi while attempting to save her 20-year-old son, who was trying to die by suicide after she refused him money for liquor. The son sustained injuries and was hospitalised.

Malayalam actor S Devan who quit BJP will join Vijay's TVK

Malayalam actor S Devan who quit BJP will join Vijay's TVK

Rediff.com2 days ago

Actor and politician S Devan, formerly the BJP's state vice-president, has announced his decision to join the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. Devan cited a lack of "space" within the BJP and a desire for political change as reasons for his departure. He is expected to be offered the TVK state president post, with a formal announcement following a meeting on September 10.

Rishabh Pant 'badly bruised', India hope he will keep wickets on Day 4

Rishabh Pant 'badly bruised', India hope he will keep wickets on Day 4

Rediff.com23 hours ago

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel provided an update on Rishabh Pant's shoulder injury, stating the wicketkeeper-batter is "badly bruised" but expressed hope for his return on day four of the second Test against Sri Lanka. Pant did not keep wickets on day three after sustaining a blow while batting. Morkel also commented on Kuldeep Yadav's absence due to viral fever and India's strategy to secure the remaining Sri Lankan wickets.

Is Fadnavis shifting to national politics? He says...

Is Fadnavis shifting to national politics? He says...

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has dismissed speculation about a potential move to national politics, asserting his commitment to serving the state. He clarified that his visit to Delhi was to discuss Maharashtra's development projects with the central government, not for a change in his political role.

Indian Student Hurt In Drone Strike Amid Russia-Ukraine Escalation

Indian Student Hurt In Drone Strike Amid Russia-Ukraine Escalation

Rediff.com7 days ago

An Indian student sustained minor injuries in a drone attack in Ufa, Russia, and is receiving treatment. The Indian Embassy in Moscow is providing assistance. The incident occurred amidst escalating drone strikes between Russia and Ukraine, with Ufa experiencing attacks on an oil refinery.

Will Enzo Fernandez Stay At Chelsea? Here's What Xabi Alonso Said

Will Enzo Fernandez Stay At Chelsea? Here's What Xabi Alonso Said

Rediff.com5 days ago

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso addressed speculation surrounding midfielder Enzo Fernandez's future ahead of their Premier League opener against Fulham.

Will Dhoni Replace Fleming As CSK Coach?

Will Dhoni Replace Fleming As CSK Coach?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

M S Dhoni's appearance in Chennai has ignited fervent discussions among fans regarding the future of Chennai Super Kings.

Sebi to widen AI surveillance net to detect financial misstatements

Sebi to widen AI surveillance net to detect financial misstatements

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to expand its artificial intelligence (AI)-based surveillance beyond trading data to include corporate filings, aiming to proactively flag financial misstatements and manipulation in quarterly results without relying solely on investor complaints.

Babar Azam suffers injury scare ahead of England Tests

Babar Azam suffers injury scare ahead of England Tests

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam sustained a hand injury during a warm-up match, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming three-match Test series against England, which is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27.

New Study Reveals How Brain's Language Skills Defy Age

New Study Reveals How Brain's Language Skills Defy Age

Rediff.com1 days ago

A new study by MIT and Boston University found that the brain region responsible for language remains active and similar in older adults compared to younger adults. However, the brain system for decision-making, known as the 'multiple demand network', shows significant differences with age. This suggests that specialised brain functions like language processing may be more resilient to ageing than general-purpose cognitive functions.

Awarapan 2: Biggest Hit of 2026 After Dhurandhar, Border 2

Awarapan 2: Biggest Hit of 2026 After Dhurandhar, Border 2

Rediff.com2 days ago

Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has cemented its superhit status at the box office with a strong second-weekend performance, while Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 has emerged as one of the biggest disasters of 2026.

1998 Wandhama massacre: SIA reopens probe into killing of 23 Kashmiri Pandits

1998 Wandhama massacre: SIA reopens probe into killing of 23 Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com1 days ago

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) has reopened investigation into the 1998 Wandhama massacre in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, where 23 Kashmiri Pandits were shot dead by terrorists, officials said on Tuesday.

Tension in Kakinada college over NE student's missing phone

Tension in Kakinada college over NE student's missing phone

Rediff.com2 days ago

District authorities in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, successfully resolved a dispute between Northeastern and local students at a private nursing college, which arose from a missing mobile phone. The intervention led to the safe relocation of Northeastern students and a warning to the college management to improve facilities and foster inclusivity.

Crude oil, West Asia developments, inflation data to dictate market trends this week

Crude oil, West Asia developments, inflation data to dictate market trends this week

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

Analysts predict that crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions in West Asia, and upcoming inflation data will be the primary drivers of the Indian stock market this week, alongside foreign investor activity and domestic quarterly earnings.

Hockey World Cup: Indian Women Take on Australia in Virtual Quarter-Final

Hockey World Cup: Indian Women Take on Australia in Virtual Quarter-Final

Rediff.com4 days ago

India's route to the semi-finals is straightforward: if the Netherlands beats China, a win over Australia would take the ninth-ranked Indian team through.

Punjab FC Boosts Roster With Key Signings For Upcoming Season

Punjab FC Boosts Roster With Key Signings For Upcoming Season

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Punjab FC has announced the double signing of forward Gurkirat Singh and defender Nishchal Chandan, bolstering their squad for the 2026-27 Indian Super League season. Both players have signed two-year agreements, bringing significant experience and talent to the Shers.

Barcelona Begins LaLiga Title Defence With Resounding 5-0 Win At Elche

Barcelona Begins LaLiga Title Defence With Resounding 5-0 Win At Elche

Rediff.com2 days ago

Barcelona commenced their LaLiga title defence with a dominant 5-0 away victory against Elche, featuring two goals each from Raphinha and Fermin Lopez, and one from debutant Karim Adeyemi.

Amitabh Bachchan: I Used To Get Scolded A Lot

Amitabh Bachchan: I Used To Get Scolded A Lot

Rediff.com7 days ago

Amitabh Bachchan recently shared candid recollections of the rejections and scoldings he endured from directors during his formative years in the film industry.

Behold! Bappa Prepares for His Homecoming

Behold! Bappa Prepares for His Homecoming

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Behold! Mumbai's Most Beloved God, Ganpati Bappa, Prepares for His Homecoming.

'I can play cricket again': Anaya Bangar gets Cricket Australia eligibility boost

'I can play cricket again': Anaya Bangar gets Cricket Australia eligibility boost

Rediff.com1 days ago

Former Mumbai U-19 cricketer Anaya Bangar can play elite women's cricket in Australia from March 2027, subject to Cricket Australia's eligibility criteria.

ISRO Bets Big on Space Startups

ISRO Bets Big on Space Startups

Rediff.com2 days ago

'ISRO will not manufacture any launch vehicles. That will all be done by the private sector or public sector undertakings.'

Rapid Chess Tournament Kicks Off Global Chess League Excitement In Bengaluru

Rapid Chess Tournament Kicks Off Global Chess League Excitement In Bengaluru

Rediff.com1 days ago

Bengaluru is set to host a FIDE-rated Rapid Chess tournament featuring up to 1000 players, serving as a prelude to Season 4 of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (GCL). The tournament offers a Rs 4 lakh prize purse and a chance for participants to experience the build-up to the GCL, which will feature top chess stars like Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand.

Ananya, Rashmika, Sanya Master The Sneaker Style

Ananya, Rashmika, Sanya Master The Sneaker Style

Rediff.com7 days ago

There's more to sneakers than sporty. They can be styled with all kinds of clothing and give the wearer a chic edge. Sukanya Verma shows you lots of footwear styles from these Bollywood fashionistas.

Kriti Gives It Back To Kangana: 'Culture is in heart, not in neckline'

Kriti Gives It Back To Kangana: 'Culture is in heart, not in neckline'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Kangana Ranaut has criticised Kriti Sanon's outfit choice in a recent Raksha Bandhan jewellery ad, calling it 'intentionally creepy'.

Bayern's Jamal Musiala reveals neurological disorder after collapses

Bayern's Jamal Musiala reveals neurological disorder after collapses

Rediff.com7 days ago

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has been diagnosed with a temporary, brief, but easily treatable neurological disorder after collapsing during two recent friendly matches, the 23-year-old Germany international announced.