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USA won't fear India in T20 World Cup, says Harmeet Singh

USA won't fear India in T20 World Cup, says Harmeet Singh

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

USA all-rounder Harmeet Singh doesn't want his side to put any team "on a pedestal", urging them to showcase same brand of cricket that they displayed two years ago in the T20 World Cup.

'Sunny Deol Said, 'I'm Still Young''

'Sunny Deol Said, 'I'm Still Young''

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

'Sunny sir was very different from what we imagined -- calm, shy, and soft-spoken. He didn't talk much, just smiled gently.'

Guess What Bhumi Pednekkar Is Watching On OTT?

Guess What Bhumi Pednekkar Is Watching On OTT?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Bhumi Pednekkar learns to love herself again, and here's why.

U-19 World Cup: Confident India face stern England test in final

U-19 World Cup: Confident India face stern England test in final

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

India would bank on its swashbuckling batting line-up when it takes on a gritty England in what promises to be an evenly-matched final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup.

Madhavan: 'With Padma Shri, My Journey Has Just Begun

Madhavan: 'With Padma Shri, My Journey Has Just Begun

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

'It is truly the icing on the cake. I couldn't be happier. My family and I are celebrating. We've never been happier.'

T20 World Cup: Pakistan players book flight tickets for Colombo

T20 World Cup: Pakistan players book flight tickets for Colombo

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Pakistan's players are scheduled to fly to Colombo on Monday despite uncertainty over their participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Hazlewood to miss Australia's early T20 World Cup games

Hazlewood to miss Australia's early T20 World Cup games

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Josh Hazlewood will not travel for Australia's early T20 World Cup matches in Sri Lanka as he continues injury rehabilitation in Sydney.

'AI Makes This The Most Exciting Time To Be Alive'

'AI Makes This The Most Exciting Time To Be Alive'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

'In three years, you will have an AI model that will be smarter than the smartest mathematician or the smartest scientist.'

Why patience matters more than timing for multibagger stocks

Why patience matters more than timing for multibagger stocks

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

When it comes to multibagger stocks, patience trumps market timing. Investors who stay invested in fundamentally strong stocks build wealth in the long term, and investors who wait for perfect entry points usually end up confused, late, or out of the market. Here, we will explore the role of patience in multibagger stock investments.

Samson will blame himself as World Cup race tightens: Yuzi

Samson will blame himself as World Cup race tightens: Yuzi

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Yuzvendra Chahal says Sanju Samson can have no excuses after repeated T20I failures, with Ishan Kishan's form putting pressure on the opener ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.

T20 WC warm-up: Kishan blasts 20-ball 50, India outplay SA

T20 WC warm-up: Kishan blasts 20-ball 50, India outplay SA

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

India put on a commanding performance to beat South Africa by 30 runs in their T20 World Cup warm-up clash at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on Wednesday.

Team's think tank is right behind Sanju Samson in this tough period: Kotak

Team's think tank is right behind Sanju Samson in this tough period: Kotak

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Friday acknowledged that Sanju Samson has been going through a lean phase without doubting the quality of the struggling batter, and reiterated the team management's support for him.

Why Lok Sabha was adjourned on Wednesday just before Modi's speech

Why Lok Sabha was adjourned on Wednesday just before Modi's speech

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The prime minister is now expected to speak on Thursday in the Rajya Sabha, where the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address has taken place without any disruption.

U-19 WC: India eye revenge against Pakistan in Super Six

U-19 WC: India eye revenge against Pakistan in Super Six

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

India face arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-stakes U-19 World Cup Super Six clash, seeking revenge for their crushing Asia Cup final defeat in Bulawayo.

Vivo Rolls Out X300, X300 Pro Starting At 75,999

Vivo Rolls Out X300, X300 Pro Starting At 75,999

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

The back cameras are led by a 50 MP, joined by a 50 MP wide shots and a 200 MP telephoto. On the front, the Pro model houses a 50 MP Samsung JN1 selfie camera for crisp portraits and video calls.

Assault on PM: 'Lies, Rubbish, Preposterous'

Assault on PM: 'Lies, Rubbish, Preposterous'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

'The prime minister didn't come to Parliament.' 'But the BJP MP is charging that you wanted to assault the prime minister.' 'Only a person who has the intellect and ideology of the BJP can come up with such bizarre charges.'

Operation 'Kiya': Top Jaish commander among 3 terrorists killed in JK

Operation 'Kiya': Top Jaish commander among 3 terrorists killed in JK

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The terrorists were located by joint troops of Army, police and CRPF amid intensified search operations in the higher reaches of Ramnagar-Basantgarh area around 4 pm on Tuesday, leading to a fierce gunfight.

Mercedes reveal new car for 2026 F1 season

Mercedes reveal new car for 2026 F1 season

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Mercedes said the W17 car completed 67 laps and nearly 200km without any problems.

President's rule lifted in Manipur as NDA stakes claim to form govt

President's rule lifted in Manipur as NDA stakes claim to form govt

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

President's rule in Manipur has been revoked, paving the way for a new government led by Y Khemchand Singh. The move comes after months of ethnic violence and the imposition of President's rule in February 2025.

No boycott order yet for Pakistan Women's A vs India clash

No boycott order yet for Pakistan Women's A vs India clash

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Despite Pakistan's government boycotting the men's T20 World Cup match against India, no directive has been issued to the Pakistan Women's A team ahead of their Rising Stars Asia Cup clash with India in Bangkok.

India Fire Warning Shot Before T20 World Cup

India Fire Warning Shot Before T20 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

A mouth-watering India-South Africa warm-up at the D Y Patil stadium did exactly that, igniting anticipation and hopes among fans.

How Modi Steered India-US Ties Back On Track

How Modi Steered India-US Ties Back On Track

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stayed calm, avoided public confrontation, and focused on India's long-term interests to steady ties with the United States.

India will lower tariffs on wide range of US goods to zero per cent: Greer

India will lower tariffs on wide range of US goods to zero per cent: Greer

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The US said India will lower tariffs on a "vast array" of American industrial and agricultural goods, such as "fruits, vegetables", to zero per cent under the trade deal announced by President Donald Trump.

Pak captain breaks silence on India T20 WC clash

Pak captain breaks silence on India T20 WC clash

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha on Monday said the players will follow whatever instructions are given to them by the government or the cricket Board with regards to boycotting the marquee T20 World Cup match against India on February 15 in Colombo.

Planning To Invest In NPS Vatsalya?

Planning To Invest In NPS Vatsalya?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

NPS Vatsalya offers a disciplined investment avenue that parents can use to create intergenerational wealth by contributing even small sums.

Stubbs, Breetzke lift Sunrisers Eastern Cape to SA20 title

Stubbs, Breetzke lift Sunrisers Eastern Cape to SA20 title

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Sunrisers Eastern Cape completed a six-wicket win over the Pretoria Capitals to lift the SA20 trophy for the third time in four years at Newlands on Sunday.

AO 2026: Youngest ever! Alcaraz completes Slam set at 22

AO 2026: Youngest ever! Alcaraz completes Slam set at 22

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Factbox on Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Serbian fourth seed Novak Djokovic to win his first Australian Open title on Sunday, increasing his overall Grand Slam tally to seven.

Cooking For The President Of India

Cooking For The President Of India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'It's a lifetime opportunity to cook for the most high-profile table of India. It's a matter of honour for me.'

Nirmala Sitharaman creates history with 9th consecutive Budget

Nirmala Sitharaman creates history with 9th consecutive Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday makes history as she presents a record ninth consecutive Budget that is expected to unveil measures to sustain growth momentum, maintain fiscal discipline, and contain reforms that could buffer the economy from global trade frictions, including US tariffs.

Arijit Singh Announces Retirement From Playback Singing

Arijit Singh Announces Retirement From Playback Singing

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Arijit Singh retires from playback singing, saying, 'I am calling it off.'

T2-0 WC: Skipping India game may hit PCB where it hurts

T2-0 WC: Skipping India game may hit PCB where it hurts

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) could face massive financial losses if the ICC's all-powerful governing board decides to penalise them for refusing to play the T20 World Cup match against India on February 15 in Colombo.

English Premier League: Chelsea snatch comeback win; Arsenal, Liverpool cruise

English Premier League: Chelsea snatch comeback win; Arsenal, Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Chelsea battled from two goals down to beat West Ham 3-2 in the Premier League on Saturday with a stoppage-time Enzo Fernandez winner.

Davis Cup: Why Bengaluru conditions could shock Netherlands

Davis Cup: Why Bengaluru conditions could shock Netherlands

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

When India and the Netherlands walk out for their Davis Cup tie in Bengaluru this weekend, they won't just be competing against each other but also negotiating one of tennis's most demanding variables: altitude.

Khemchand Singh to be new Manipur CM, Kuki MLA named his deputy

Khemchand Singh to be new Manipur CM, Kuki MLA named his deputy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Y Khemchand Singh has been elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party in Manipur, setting the stage for a new government in the state. The election took place at a BJP legislature party meeting, with endorsement from NDA constituents expected.

Budget 2026's tax proposals weave a strategic vision

Budget 2026's tax proposals weave a strategic vision

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The proposals outlined in Budget 2026-27 represent a carefully crafted, multi-year strategy designed to strengthen India's big bets on the path to Viksit Bharat 2047, says Sameer Gupta.

What Next For Sanju Samson?

What Next For Sanju Samson?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Opener Sanju Samson once again failed to get back among the runs, as he was dismissed for 24 from 15 balls in the fourth T20I against New Zealand.

Budget At Economic Crossroads

Budget At Economic Crossroads

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

'We believe the truth is in the middle, and that India is at an important crossroads.'

New govt in Manipur likely soon, BJP appoints observer

New govt in Manipur likely soon, BJP appoints observer

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party Parliamentary Board on Monday appointed party national general secretary Tarun Chugh as the central observer for the election of the legislature party leader in Manipur, indicating the possible formation of a popular government in the Northeastern state.

T20 WC: No Rohit, no Kohli... India still the team to beat

T20 WC: No Rohit, no Kohli... India still the team to beat

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

A seemingly unstoppable force in the shortest format, the current India squad has an aura of invincibility around it unlike the one that ended the cricketing powerhouse's long wait for an ICC title in Barbados 19 months ago.

Doubles redemption: Bhambri opens up on re-invention

Doubles redemption: Bhambri opens up on re-invention

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Doubles is not a sideshow: Yuki Bhambri on re-invention and right support