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T20 WC: 'Hardik Pandya is key threat against Pakistan'

T20 WC: 'Hardik Pandya is key threat against Pakistan'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Former Pakistan pacer Umar Gul terms Hardik Pandya India's biggest threat ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Colombo but tips Pakistan to edge the high-pressure contest.

UP boy killed father, dismembered body over 'pressure to clear NEET'

UP boy killed father, dismembered body over 'pressure to clear NEET'

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 21-year-old man in Lucknow has been arrested for allegedly murdering and dismembering his father after an argument about the NEET medical entrance exam.

Brook glad to see England get over the line vs Scotland

Brook glad to see England get over the line vs Scotland

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

England skipper Harry Brook acknowledged the team's performance still has room for improvement as they look ahead to their match against Italy.

Gavaskar's big advice to struggling Abhishek

Gavaskar's big advice to struggling Abhishek

Rediff.com6 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar believes Abhishek Sharma is struggling with expectations in the T20 World Cup and advises him to avoid risky shots early in his innings. Gavaskar also praises Shivam Dube and Varun Chakravarthy's performances and suggests potential changes for the Super 8 clash against South Africa.

T20 World Cup: Pak skipper Agha clashes with coach Hesson!

T20 World Cup: Pak skipper Agha clashes with coach Hesson!

Rediff.com7 days ago

Tensions flared in the dugout as Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha was seen in a heated exchange with head coach Mike Hesson during their must-win T20 World Cup clash against Namibia at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan's Farhan vows fireworks against India in Colombo

T20 World Cup: Pakistan's Farhan vows fireworks against India in Colombo

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Pakistan's cricket team, led by player-of-the-match Sahibzada Farhan, plans to adopt an aggressive and positive approach in their upcoming high-stakes match against India in the T20 World Cup, aiming for a strong performance and crucial victories.

T20 WC: Dube, Varun drive India past Netherlands

T20 WC: Dube, Varun drive India past Netherlands

Rediff.com7 days ago

Shivam Dube's explosive innings helped India recover from a slow start against the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup, after the top order struggled against Aryan Dutt's spin bowling.

Budget 2026: Modest Relief For Students, Travellers

Budget 2026: Modest Relief For Students, Travellers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

No income tax relief, but compliance burden eased for youth and middle class through lower TCS.

Delhi double murder: Woman, daughter found stuffed in bed box; kin at large

Delhi double murder: Woman, daughter found stuffed in bed box; kin at large

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 35-year-old woman and her six-year-old daughter were found murdered in their Delhi home; police are searching for a neighbor identified as the prime suspect.

T20 World Cup, Super 8s: Can India Outsmart South Africa?

T20 World Cup, Super 8s: Can India Outsmart South Africa?

Rediff.com4 days ago

India begin their Super 8 journey against South Africa at the Narendra Modi stadium in a thrilling clash where a single mistake could change the course of the semifinals.

How SA ended India's 12-match T20 World Cup winning streak

How SA ended India's 12-match T20 World Cup winning streak

Rediff.com3 days ago

South Africa showcased their T20 World Cup title aspirations with a commanding 76-run victory over India in their Super Eight clash, fuelled by David Miller's explosive batting and a dominant bowling performance.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: New Zealand crush Sri Lanka, boost semifinal hopes

T20 World Cup Super 8s: New Zealand crush Sri Lanka, boost semifinal hopes

Rediff.com15 minutes ago

NZ thrash SL by 61 runs to take one step closer to semis; Ravindra shines with 4/27

T20 World Cup: Form Favours Nepal Against Debutants Italy

T20 World Cup: Form Favours Nepal Against Debutants Italy

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Nepal will aim to secure their first T20 World Cup win against debutants Italy in a Group C match, following a narrow defeat to England. The match is scheduled for Thursday.

What Sushma Seth, 89, Is Doing These Days

What Sushma Seth, 89, Is Doing These Days

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Despite acting in some 100 films and television plays, people still remember the daadi of Hum Log.'

Nissan Gravite: 3-row car for small car price

Nissan Gravite: 3-row car for small car price

Rediff.com5 days ago

Despite its sub-4m footprint, the Gravite offers impressive cabin space, three usable rows, and practical storage solutions making it ideal for budget-conscious families, says Somnath Chatterjee.

Sasikala announces new party ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Sasikala announces new party ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Rediff.com23 hours ago

V K Sasikala, a close aide of the late J Jayalalithaa, has announced the launch of a new political party in Tamil Nadu, potentially leading to a four-way contest in the upcoming state Assembly elections.

Ranji Trophy Final: Plucky Jammu & Kashmir Face Karnataka in Historic Clash

Ranji Trophy Final: Plucky Jammu & Kashmir Face Karnataka in Historic Clash

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir take on eight-time champions Karnataka in their maiden Ranji Trophy final. KL Rahul and Shreyas Gopal lead Karnataka's charge as Auqib Nabi spearheads J&K's bowling attack.

T20 World Cup: Will India Include This Match-Winner Against Pakistan?

T20 World Cup: Will India Include This Match-Winner Against Pakistan?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the T20 World Cup match against Pakistan?

Do Deewane Seher Mein: Zero Deewangi. Sigh.

Do Deewane Seher Mein: Zero Deewangi. Sigh.

Rediff.com5 days ago

The film uses the romcom template, but hampers itself with a plodding pace, flimsy conflicts and an almost absent sense of humour.

ISL: Jamshedpur FC edge Punjab; East Bengal crush SC Delhi

ISL: Jamshedpur FC edge Punjab; East Bengal crush SC Delhi

Rediff.com4 days ago

Jamshedpur FC and East Bengal secured victories in their respective Indian Super League matches, with Jamshedpur edging past Punjab FC and East Bengal defeating Sporting Club Delhi.

Smriti, Jemimah star as India win T20I series in Australia after a decade

Smriti, Jemimah star as India win T20I series in Australia after a decade

Rediff.com4 days ago

India Women beat Australia by 17 runs; clinch historic T20I series victory

Can India's batting might tame Pakistan's spin threat?

Can India's batting might tame Pakistan's spin threat?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

India and Pakistan clash in a highly anticipated T20 World Cup match. India needs middle-order stability and a fit Abhishek Sharma, while Pakistan's spin attack poses a threat. The weather forecast predicts a high chance of rain.

Alanna, Khushi Get Playful With...

Alanna, Khushi Get Playful With...

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Bows have officially made a comeback and for all the right reasons. They are cute, flirty, girly and suddenly everywhere.

Who Sleeps The Least? 7 Countries With Sleep Defecits

Who Sleeps The Least? 7 Countries With Sleep Defecits

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Barely 45.45 per cent of South Koreans achieve the recommended nightly rest, highlighting a growing wellness concern. Data from PlushCare places South Korea and several nations in the Middle East among seven nations where people consistently fall short of the expert-advised 8-9 hours of sleep each night, reflecting how modern routines are reshaping global rest patterns.

Chapman Ready For Tariq's 'Unique' Threat

Chapman Ready For Tariq's 'Unique' Threat

Rediff.com5 days ago

New Zealand's Mark Chapman believes their frequent matches against Pakistan will give them an edge in their T20 World Cup Super 8s match. He also discussed adapting to the slower Sri Lankan pitches and Mitchell Santner's fitness.

ISL: Jamshedpur FC edge Mohammedan SC; Bengaluru FC blank SC Delhi

ISL: Jamshedpur FC edge Mohammedan SC; Bengaluru FC blank SC Delhi

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Indian Super League: Jamshedpur FC beat Mohammedan SC 1-0 at home, Bengaluru FC beat Sporting Club Delhi.

T20 World Cup: We failed to deliver when it mattered most, admits Marsh

T20 World Cup: We failed to deliver when it mattered most, admits Marsh

Rediff.com5 days ago

Australian captain Mitchell Marsh expressed disappointment over the team's early exit from the T20 World Cup, citing missed opportunities and underperformance in key matches. Despite a final win against Oman, Marsh acknowledged the team's failure to deliver when it mattered most.

10 Must Watch Movies From Around The World

10 Must Watch Movies From Around The World

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 films from this year's Sundance festival, a blend of narratives and documentaries made in the US and other parts of the world.

Clinical Australia outclass India women in Canberra; level T20I series

Clinical Australia outclass India women in Canberra; level T20I series

Rediff.com6 days ago

Australia defeated India by 19 runs in the second T20I to level the three-match series, powered by a record opening stand between Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney.

Pakistan Lost to India in First Innings Itself: Waqar

Pakistan Lost to India in First Innings Itself: Waqar

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Waqar Younis says Pakistan lost the T20 World Cup clash once India posted 175, criticising tactical errors and praising Suryakumar Yadav's leadership in the 61-run win.

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka vs Oman: Can hosts overcome Hasaranga blow?

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka vs Oman: Can hosts overcome Hasaranga blow?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka will need to address batting inconsistencies and adjust their bowling strategy in the absence of Wanindu Hasaranga as they prepare to face Oman in a crucial T20 World Cup Group B match.

MLS Eyes Defining Year Amid World Cup, Messi Mania

MLS Eyes Defining Year Amid World Cup, Messi Mania

Rediff.com5 days ago

MLS enters its 31st season amid World Cup buzz and Lionel Messi's impact, with Don Garber calling it a defining moment for the league's future.

T20 World Cup: 'No need to panic': Head after Aussie collapse

T20 World Cup: 'No need to panic': Head after Aussie collapse

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Australia were dealt an early blow in their quest to reach the Super Eight stage of the Twenty20 World Cup after the depleted former champions crashed to a 23-run defeat by Zimbabwe in Colombo on Friday.

Ranji Trophy: Padikkal double ton takes Karnataka to mammoth total

Ranji Trophy: Padikkal double ton takes Karnataka to mammoth total

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Skipper Devdutt Padikkal led from the front with a maiden double hundred in first-class cricket as a dominant Karnataka posted an imposing 689 for six, compounding Uttarakhand's misery in their Ranji Trophy semifinal, in Lucknow, on Monday.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan skipper sends spin warning to NZ

T20 World Cup: Pakistan skipper sends spin warning to NZ

Rediff.com7 days ago

Pakistan captain Salman Agha expressed confidence in his team's spinners after their victory over Namibia in the T20 World Cup, highlighting Sahibzada Farhan's century and Usman Tariq's bowling.

India vs Netherlands: Shivam Dube: India's Secret Weapon At T20 World Cup

India vs Netherlands: Shivam Dube: India's Secret Weapon At T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 days ago

Shivam Dube is making a name for himself as a premier power-hitter in the T20 World Cup, delivering impactful performances with both bat and ball for Team India.

T20 World Cup: Farhan's ton powers Pakistan into Super 8s

T20 World Cup: Farhan's ton powers Pakistan into Super 8s

Rediff.com7 days ago

Pakistan defeated Namibia by 102 runs to qualify for the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup, with Sahibzada Farhan scoring a century and the spinners delivering an excellent performance.

Shai Hope steers Windies past Italy into T20 World Cup Super 8s unbeaten

Shai Hope steers Windies past Italy into T20 World Cup Super 8s unbeaten

Rediff.com6 days ago

Shai Hope's impressive 75 was not enough as Italy's disciplined bowling attack restricted the West Indies to a modest total of 165 for six in their T20 World Cup group stage match.

Jab We Met: 'She Was My Bhabhi's Younger Sister'

Jab We Met: 'She Was My Bhabhi's Younger Sister'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Abhishek Bidwai tells Rishika Shah how he met his wife, Prajakta.

What Nehru told Cong MPs in 1954 Speaker removal debate

What Nehru told Cong MPs in 1954 Speaker removal debate

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

The first such situation surfaced on December 18, 1954, when the Opposition moved a resolution for the removal of then Speaker Mavalankar.