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Can Congress rely on Gehlot-Pilot truce to regain lost ground?

Can Congress rely on Gehlot-Pilot truce to regain lost ground?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Gehlot's remark hinted at a possible thaw between the two senior Congress leaders after years of political tussle.

The Legend of M T Vasudevan Nair Lives On

The Legend of M T Vasudevan Nair Lives On

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

No author in the Malayalam literary canon has influenced and profoundly changed the way normal people interact with each other than the ever-relevant, eclectic yet elusive body of work left behind by MT Vasudevan Nair, notes Arjun Menon.

5 Key Lessons From Microsoft Layoffs

5 Key Lessons From Microsoft Layoffs

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Professionals will be required to either learn new tech skills that focus on AI, cloud computing, or risk becoming obsolete, says Arun Prakash M.

Ladki Bahin aide cannot be raised to Rs 2,100: Maha min

Ladki Bahin aide cannot be raised to Rs 2,100: Maha min

Rediff.com6 May 2025

The Maharashtra government, led by a coalition of the BJP and Shiv Sena, has admitted that it cannot increase the monthly financial aid under the Ladki Bahin Yojana to Rs 2,100, as promised during the 2024 assembly polls. The government cites severe financial stress as the reason. Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat, a Shiv Sena leader, has said that the scheme will continue with the existing amount of Rs 1,500, but the increase is not feasible at this time. The minister also accused the Finance Department, led by Ajit Pawar, of diverting funds from his department without his knowledge. He called for a law to ensure that the social justice and tribal affairs departments receive their allocated funds. The statement comes as an embarrassment for the Mahayuti government, which had heavily campaigned on the promise of increasing the Ladki Bahin Yojana aid.

BCCI blames lack of planning for Bengaluru stampede

BCCI blames lack of planning for Bengaluru stampede

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

RCB's IPL winning celebrations should have been planned better: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

$150 Million Insurance Claims Loom After AI 171 Crash

$150 Million Insurance Claims Loom After AI 171 Crash

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

The claims will include three kinds of liabilities: Damage to the aircraft; loss of lives who were aboard the aircraft; including the crew members; and third-party liability because of loss of lives where the aircraft crashed; and cargo liability.

Three-Star Brar Takes Punjab To Play-Offs

Three-Star Brar Takes Punjab To Play-Offs

Rediff.com19 May 2025

On Sunday, he did well to kill the notion that left arm spinners are not effective against left arm batters as he clearly took out the Rajasthan southpaws for his first two wickets.

Clinical Inglis Dashed Mumbai's Top 2 Hopes

Clinical Inglis Dashed Mumbai's Top 2 Hopes

Rediff.com27 May 2025

In a resolute display, Punjab Kings outsmarted Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in a must-win encounter and assured themselves of a top-two finish in the IPL at the Sawai Mansingh stadium, Jaipur, on Monday, May 26, 2025.

Life From A Hospital Room

Life From A Hospital Room

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Thanks to a close one's illness, I have seen quite a few hospital rooms in the past half a year or so. They have revived my respect for life reinterpreted via its essentials, notes Shyam G Menon.

Truck drivers call off strike in Nashik after assurances

Truck drivers call off strike in Nashik after assurances

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Truck drivers protesting against a provision in the new penal law on hit-and-run road accidents, called off their strike in Nashik district of Maharashtra on Tuesday after the local authorities assured to look into their demands.

Draper ready to challenge the best after slaying Alcaraz

Draper ready to challenge the best after slaying Alcaraz

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Already assured of a spot in the top 10 on Monday, the 23-year-old Jack Draper hoped to make his first foray into a Masters 1000 final a triumphant one when he meets Dane Holger Rune at Indian Wells on Sunday.

Archery WC: India's recurve teams out of medal race

Archery WC: India's recurve teams out of medal race

Rediff.com8 May 2025

India's men's and women's recurve archery teams bowed out of medal contention at the World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai on Thursday, the men finishing fourth and the women exiting in the pre-quarter-finals.

Want Steady Monthly Income? How Bonds Could Help

Want Steady Monthly Income? How Bonds Could Help

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Saurav Ghosh's step-by-step guide will help you understand what bonds are, how they help investors make money, how much money they make and which bonds to invest in.

India men, women in World Cup Stage 2 compound archery finals

India men, women in World Cup Stage 2 compound archery finals

Rediff.com7 May 2025

India's Indian men's and women's compound archery teams moved into the finals of the World Cup Stage 2 after commanding performances in Shanghai on Wednesday, assuring the country of two medals from the prestigious event.

SEE: Skipper Patidar reflects on his journey at RCB

SEE: Skipper Patidar reflects on his journey at RCB

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Speaking on RCB Podcast, Patidar said of his captaincy journey: 'I had a lot of questions like, there are so many (big players) in the team. Virat Kohli is such a big player, how will you do it under him. I know how supportive he is about this (captaincy change).

Temba, The Warrior Of Hope in South African Cricket

Temba, The Warrior Of Hope in South African Cricket

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

For the world, it is another victory of a cricket team, but for all those Black South Africans, who suffered during apartheid, it come as a sweet redemption.

Norway Chess: Gukesh outsmarts Yi, moves to 2nd spot

Norway Chess: Gukesh outsmarts Yi, moves to 2nd spot

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

'Right now, I'm happy with the game that I played today. Tomorrow (Friday), hopefully, another good game I can play. And whatever the result will be, we'll see later. But yeah, just focusing on playing the game.'

Sitaare Zameen Par: Aamir Gives Us Another Worthy Cause

Sitaare Zameen Par: Aamir Gives Us Another Worthy Cause

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Underdog stories always appeal to the audience if made well, and Aamir Khan's presence guarantees that, assures Deepa Gahlot.

Bengal Guv, NHRC, NCW teams meet Murshidabad victims as TMC fumes

Bengal Guv, NHRC, NCW teams meet Murshidabad victims as TMC fumes

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

A delegation of the National Commission for Women (NCW), led by its chairman Vijaya Rahatkar, met with riot-affected women in Murshidabad district of West Bengal, assuring them of safety and demanding an NIA probe into the recent communal clashes. The women narrated their harrowing experiences and demanded permanent BSF camps in select areas of the district. The NCW team also visited relief camps in Malda district and assessed the condition of women affected by the violence.

Trump wants Apple to stop iPhone production in India

Trump wants Apple to stop iPhone production in India

Rediff.com16 May 2025

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he has asked Apple CEO Tim Cook to stop producing iPhones in India, and rather make them in the US.

New CJI-led bench to hear pleas against Waqf Act

New CJI-led bench to hear pleas against Waqf Act

Rediff.com5 May 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday said the pleas challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act's constitutional validity will now be taken up by a bench headed by Chief Justice of India-designate Justice B R Gavai on May 15 as the incumbent CJI will be demitting office on May 13.

BSF jawan's family breaths a sigh of relief, thanks Centre

BSF jawan's family breaths a sigh of relief, thanks Centre

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The family members of Border Security Force constable Purnam Kumar Shaw, who was released by Pakistan from its custody on Wednesday, expressed immense relief and gratitude to the central government and BSF authorities for securing his return.

T'gana CM asks 'how many Rafales shot down'; BJP's 'Gabbar' reply

T'gana CM asks 'how many Rafales shot down'; BJP's 'Gabbar' reply

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Reddy alleged that contracts worth thousands of crores were awarded to people close to Modi, who then purchased Rafale aircraft.

Jadeja's Message to CSK Fans Goes Viral

Jadeja's Message to CSK Fans Goes Viral

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Jadeja took to social media, sharing a picture of himself with MS Dhoni, with a caption, 'Things will change.'

Homebuyers Beware: No Sale Agreement, No Legal Rights

Homebuyers Beware: No Sale Agreement, No Legal Rights

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Registering the agreement for sale remains the most reliable way for a homebuyer to secure their legal and financial interests.

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians eye play-offs spot in crunch clash with Delhi Capitals

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians eye play-offs spot in crunch clash with Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com20 May 2025

While MI's win will assure them of a place in the play-offs, Delhi Capitals need to win both their remaining games to advance.

Terrorists, their masterminds want Kashmir to be... Modi

Terrorists, their masterminds want Kashmir to be... Modi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Modi said, "I can feel that the blood of every Indian is on the boil after seeing the pictures of the terrorist attack. I once again assure the affected families that they will get justice, and justice will be definitely done. The perpetrators and conspirators of this attack will be served the harshest punishment."

Bowlers beware... Fearless kids are owning IPL

Bowlers beware... Fearless kids are owning IPL

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming and Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid have praised the composure of young batsmen Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the IPL.

'Remove posts in 5 hrs': HC raps Abhijit Iyer Mitra

'Remove posts in 5 hrs': HC raps Abhijit Iyer Mitra

Rediff.com21 May 2025

The Delhi high court on Wednesday rapped commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra for his alleged defamatory and abusive social media posts against nine women journalists of media house Newslaundry and asked him to remove the posts within five hours.

A purist who made Gen-Z fall in love with Red & Whites

A purist who made Gen-Z fall in love with Red & Whites

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Virat Kohli: The one who forced Gen-Z to fall in love with Red and Whites

8 arrested in murder of Hindu activist in Mangaluru

8 arrested in murder of Hindu activist in Mangaluru

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Suhas Shetty, a known rowdy sheeter and Hindu activist, was murdered by an unidentified group late on Thursday within the Bajpe police station limits in Mangaluru city.

Rahul's Payback: Statement Knock And A Cold Handshake

Rahul's Payback: Statement Knock And A Cold Handshake

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Goenka approached Rahul after the match to congratulate, only to receive what looked like a cold, disinterested handshake. No words, no eye contact. Just quiet closure and a telling payback.

IPL 2025: 'Bumrah is disappointed, he wanted a win'

IPL 2025: 'Bumrah is disappointed, he wanted a win'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Jasprit Bumrah is in 'good nick' following a three-month-long injury lay-off and Mumbai Indians want to ease him into competition mode in IPL 2025, said head coach Mahela Jayawardene.

Kohli's England Saga: The Fall, The Rise and His Legacy

Kohli's England Saga: The Fall, The Rise and His Legacy

Rediff.com12 May 2025

England tested him like no other place - from exposing his raw edges in 2014 to witnessing his peak in 2018, and finally revealing his human side in 2021.

Short may miss Australia's Champions Trophy semi-final

Short may miss Australia's Champions Trophy semi-final

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Skipper Steve Smith said the opener, who suffered the quad injury while fielding but struggled on to scored 20 runs from 15 balls before the game was washed out, is unlikely to be fit to face India or New Zealand on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Beleaguered CSK 'not putting white flag up just yet'

Beleaguered CSK 'not putting white flag up just yet'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey reacts after the team's fifth consecutive defeat in the ongoing Indian Premier League, their first of the first in the cash-rich league's history.

PIX: Draper mauls Rune to win Indian Wells title

PIX: Draper mauls Rune to win Indian Wells title

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Britain's Jack Draper thrashed Denmark's Holger Rune 6-2, 6-2 to collect the biggest title of his career at Indian Wells on Sunday.

Bengal to file review plea in SC over 25,000 scrapped school jobs

Bengal to file review plea in SC over 25,000 scrapped school jobs

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Referring to clashes between police and teachers outside the district inspector of schools' office at Kasba in Kolkata, Pant appealed to the educators not to get involved in confrontations so that their plan to legally resolve the impasse does not get affected.

Modi reaches Colombo, 10 ambitious outcomes expected

Modi reaches Colombo, 10 ambitious outcomes expected

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Sri Lanka is expected to yield at least 10 ambitious outcomes, including a defense cooperation agreement and frameworks for deeper engagement in the energy sector. The visit comes at a time when Sri Lanka is recovering from an economic crisis, with India providing significant financial assistance. Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will also dedicate several projects built with India's assistance and virtually inaugurate the Sampur solar energy project.

Smile never returned: Bengal's Jhalda mourns IB officer lost in Pahalgam

Smile never returned: Bengal's Jhalda mourns IB officer lost in Pahalgam

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

A retired school headmaster from Jhalda, West Bengal, mourned the loss of his 33-year-old son, an Intelligence Bureau officer, who was killed in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. The incident sparked outrage and calls for justice as families and political leaders expressed grief and condemned the attack. The victims' families recounted the horrifying details of the attack and praised the courage of a local taxi driver who rescued survivors and provided support.