News for 'New Year'

Gill Blames India's Death Bowling For ODI Series Loss To England

Gill Blames India's Death Bowling For ODI Series Loss To England

Rediff.com2 days ago

India captain Shubman Gill attributed his team's 27-run defeat in the series-deciding third ODI against England to their inability to contain runs in the death overs, allowing England to post a formidable total of 388.

Durand Cup Trophy Tour Kicks Off In Ranchi Ahead Of Seven Matches

Durand Cup Trophy Tour Kicks Off In Ranchi Ahead Of Seven Matches

Rediff.com4 days ago

Jharkhand Sports Minister Sudivya Kumar flagged off the 135th Durand Cup 2026 trophy tour in Ranchi. The state capital is set to host seven matches of the prestigious football tournament, including six league matches and one quarter-final, starting July 26. The minister expressed hope that Jharkhand's successful hosting could lead to it hosting final matches in future years.

Ahmedabad plane crash: One year later, grief and fear persist

Ahmedabad plane crash: One year later, grief and fear persist

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

One year after the devastating AI 171 plane crash in Ahmedabad, the profound grief and lasting trauma continue to haunt the victims' families and eyewitnesses, many of whom still struggle with a deep-seated fear of flying and the indelible scars of their loss.

HCLTech's Q1 Profit Jumps 20% to Rs 4,624 Cr, FY27 Revenue Guidance Intact

HCLTech's Q1 Profit Jumps 20% to Rs 4,624 Cr, FY27 Revenue Guidance Intact

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

HCL Technologies reported a significant 20 per cent year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profit for the June quarter of FY27, reaching Rs 4,624 crore, while maintaining its revenue growth guidance of 1-4 per cent for the fiscal year.

RBI Ombudsman Can Award Compensation Of Up To 30 Lakh For Financial Loss

RBI Ombudsman Can Award Compensation Of Up To 30 Lakh For Financial Loss

Rediff.com4 days ago

...and 3 lakh for harassment.

Supreme Court Questions Allahabad High Court's 40-Year Delay In Murder Case

Supreme Court Questions Allahabad High Court's 40-Year Delay In Murder Case

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the Allahabad High Court's extraordinary 40-year delay in deciding a criminal appeal filed by a murder accused. The case involves Vijay Singh, who was convicted in 1985 and whose appeal was only dismissed in February this year, after four decades. The top court questioned measures to address mounting pendency and rejected a suggestion to dismiss old cases solely due to delay.

Scotland edge past Haiti for first World Cup win in 36 years

Scotland edge past Haiti for first World Cup win in 36 years

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in a World Cup Group C match, with John McGinn scoring the winning goal. This victory marks Scotland's first win in the tournament since 1990, placing them at the top of their group. Haiti, despite their pace, lacked the finishing touch.

Avengers Doomsday Trailer Review: Epic Or Overstuffed?

Avengers Doomsday Trailer Review: Epic Or Overstuffed?

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Avengers: Doomsday teaser trailer has dropped, revealing an ambitious, potentially overcrowded multiverse saga featuring Doctor Doom, returning heroes, and universe-colliding stakes that could define the future of the MCU.

India's Exports Up 15.5% in June, Trade Deficit Hits Record $30.43 Billion

India's Exports Up 15.5% in June, Trade Deficit Hits Record $30.43 Billion

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

India's exports increased by 15.5 per cent to USD 40.41 billion in June, but the trade deficit significantly widened to a record USD 30.43 billion due to a 31 per cent surge in imports.

Punjab FC Secures Experienced Greek Coach Pavlos Dermitzakis

Punjab FC Secures Experienced Greek Coach Pavlos Dermitzakis

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Indian Super League club Punjab FC has announced the appointment of Greek tactician Pavlos Dermitzakis as their new head coach for the 2026-27 season. Dermitzakis brings over two decades of coaching experience from the Greek football pyramid, joining from Panionios FC on a two-year contract.

India's FCNR (B) Inflows Fall Short of Expectations, Rupee Weakens

India's FCNR (B) Inflows Fall Short of Expectations, Rupee Weakens

Rediff.com5 days ago

Inflows into foreign currency non-resident (bank), or FCNR (B), deposits have significantly underperformed market expectations, leading to a more than 1 per cent depreciation of the rupee against the dollar this week. Analysts point to fading RBI support measures, tepid interest due to rising global bond yields, and narrowing interest rate spreads compared to 2013 as key challenges.

Shaji Prabhakaran: OCI/PIO Players Need Balanced Strategy For Indian Football

Shaji Prabhakaran: OCI/PIO Players Need Balanced Strategy For Indian Football

Rediff.com6 days ago

AFC Executive Committee member Shaji Prabhakaran advocates for a balanced, long-term strategy for integrating OCI and PIO players into Indian football, stressing it's not a complete solution but a part of broader development. He also analyses recent World Cup semifinals, highlighting Spain's tactical dominance and Argentina's fighting spirit.

Andhra Covid Deaths Trigger Southern Alert

Andhra Covid Deaths Trigger Southern Alert

Rediff.com7 days ago

'There is no need for panic as there is widespread protective immune memory in the population from vaccination as well as prior infections.'

Maharashtra waives off Rs 48,000 crore of farmers' power dues

Maharashtra waives off Rs 48,000 crore of farmers' power dues

Rediff.com6 days ago

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a significant waiver of approximately Rs 48,000 crore in pending electricity dues for farmers, aiming to facilitate new agricultural power connections and support the state's agricultural sector.

Kyunki... Shagun Sharma Will Make You Blush

Kyunki... Shagun Sharma Will Make You Blush

Rediff.com5 days ago

Shagun Sharma may have bid goodbye to Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 after the show's 10-year leap but don't worry, her Instagram is more than ready to fill the void.

3rd ODI at Lord's could be Rohit's farewell as selectors prepare to look ahead

3rd ODI at Lord's could be Rohit's farewell as selectors prepare to look ahead

Rediff.com5 days ago

The third ODI between India and England at Lord's on Sunday could be Rohit Sharma's final game in international cricket with the national selection committee unlikely to pick the white-ball great beyond the ongoing series in the UK.

The Doors That Never Opened

The Doors That Never Opened

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Some doors, it turns out, you can knock on for years and they still won't tell you what's really behind them.

19th maternal death in Rajasthan as woman dies post-Caesarean

19th maternal death in Rajasthan as woman dies post-Caesarean

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 25-year-old woman's death at Bikaner's PBM Hospital due to post-Caesarean complications marks the third such fatality at the facility and brings Rajasthan's maternal death toll to 19 in three months. The state government has launched a five-day campaign to screen all pregnant women to address the rising mortality rate.

How Pedro Porro Became Spain's Indispensable Right-Back

How Pedro Porro Became Spain's Indispensable Right-Back

Rediff.com5 days ago

Pedro Porro has emerged as a pivotal player for Spain in the World Cup, transforming the right-back position into a strength. His exceptional performance against France in the semi-final, where he scored and was named MVP, has solidified his place, drawing parallels to Marc Cucurella's rise. Porro's defensive prowess and attacking contributions have been crucial for Spain's journey to the final against Argentina.

A year after AI-171 crash killed 260, burnt hostel awaits demolition

A year after AI-171 crash killed 260, burnt hostel awaits demolition

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Residents of Meghaninagar vividly remember the explosion that shook the neighbourhood on the afternoon of June 12, 2025. An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London had crashed into the hostel blocks of B J Medical College. A massive fire broke out, sending clouds of smoke into the sky.

Antonelli aims to extend F1 lead in Belgium amid Ferrari resurgence

Antonelli aims to extend F1 lead in Belgium amid Ferrari resurgence

Rediff.com6 days ago

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli needs a strong performance at the Belgian Grand Prix to extend his Formula One championship lead, which has shrunk to 25 points over teammate George Russell, as a resurgent Ferrari, with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, poses a significant threat.

Legendary All-Rounder Sir Garfield Sobers Passes Into The Ages

Legendary All-Rounder Sir Garfield Sobers Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sir Garfield Sobers, one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history and a former West Indies captain, died in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Friday at the age of 89.

HDFC Bank's Workforce Shrinks by 3,343 in FY26 Despite Balance Sheet Expansion

HDFC Bank's Workforce Shrinks by 3,343 in FY26 Despite Balance Sheet Expansion

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

HDFC Bank, India's largest private sector lender, reported a reduction of 3,343 employees in FY26, bringing its total workforce to 2,11,178, even as its balance sheet expanded by 12 per cent. The bank's MD and CEO, Sashidhar Jagdishan, attributed the headcount reduction to redeploying talent from back-end functions to customer-facing roles due to technology-led efficiencies. The annual report also addressed the challenging resignation of part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty, which raised questions about the bank's governance standards.

Why Indian 400m Runners See CWG As Tougher Than Asian Games

Why Indian 400m Runners See CWG As Tougher Than Asian Games

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's top 400m runners, including Vishal Thennarasu Kayalvizhi and Jay Kumar, view the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as a more challenging competition than the Asian Games. They believe the higher standard of competition, especially from Australia and England, will serve as an ideal proving ground to improve their performance and achieve personal bests ahead of the continental showpiece.

Why Indian 400m Runners See CWG As Tougher Than Asian Games

Why Indian 400m Runners See CWG As Tougher Than Asian Games

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's top 400m runners, including Vishal Thennarasu Kayalvizhi and Jay Kumar, view the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as a more challenging competition than the Asian Games. They believe the higher standard of competition, especially from Australia and England, will serve as an ideal proving ground to improve their performance and achieve personal bests ahead of the continental showpiece.

Sinner, Noskova's Wimbledon Ball Dance Delights Fans

Sinner, Noskova's Wimbledon Ball Dance Delights Fans

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Jannik Sinner and Linda Noskova captivated tennis fans with their dance moves at the Wimbledon Champions' Ball, upholding a cherished tradition after their respective singles title victories.

Police use lathi charge, tear gas to break up CJP's march; several injured, detained

Police use lathi charge, tear gas to break up CJP's march; several injured, detained

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police forces from several adjoining districts were requisitioned to man key junctions, sensitive locations and government buildings in the Lutyens' area ahead of the march.

After Deschamps, Can Zidane Unlock France's Golden Generation?

After Deschamps, Can Zidane Unlock France's Golden Generation?

Rediff.com6 days ago

France's World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain marks the end of Didier Deschamps' 14-year reign, with Zinedine Zidane widely expected to take over and lead a new generation of gifted players towards future global titles.

Former India Coach Constantine Weighs In On Messi's Legacy

Former India Coach Constantine Weighs In On Messi's Legacy

Rediff.com4 days ago

Former India coach Stephen Constantine shares his views on Lionel Messi, ranking him below Pele, Maradona, and Ronaldinho due to his reliance on teammates for defensive work. He also predicts Spain will win the upcoming final against Argentina, despite acknowledging Argentina's experience and Messi's match-winning ability. Constantine further discusses England's semi-final exit and criticises hydration breaks and refereeing controversies.

'I've Seen Aamir Cry'

'I've Seen Aamir Cry'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'Relationships are never as simple as outsiders imagine, and it's unfair to assume only one person is responsible when a marriage ends.'

Harshit Rana faces fitness heat as Varun Chakaravarthy's T20 future hangs in balance

Harshit Rana faces fitness heat as Varun Chakaravarthy's T20 future hangs in balance

Rediff.com6 days ago

Harshit's fitness, Varun's longevity under scanner post hamstring injuries

Demat MF Investors Get SWP, STP Access

Demat MF Investors Get SWP, STP Access

Rediff.com4 days ago

The change comes at a time when online MF distributors are increasingly moving investors from the SoA mode to demat holdings.

Why EPFO Mandated 25% PF Balance

Why EPFO Mandated 25% PF Balance

Rediff.com5 days ago

EPFO said the measure could substantially improve retirement outcomes with nearly half its members expected to see an increase of up to 35 times in their old-age savings.

Indian Shuttlers Ready For Japan Open Challenge

Indian Shuttlers Ready For Japan Open Challenge

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

India's top badminton players, including the men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, singles stars Lakshya Sen, P V Sindhu, and rising talent Ayush Shetty, are set to compete at the USD 950,000 Japan Open Super 750 tournament. The event marks a crucial stage for many Indian shuttlers to make significant runs on the BWF World Tour.

Messi statue becomes focal point of celebrations after Argentina beat England

Messi statue becomes focal point of celebrations after Argentina beat England

Rediff.com6 days ago

Argentina has advanced to the World Cup final after defeating long-time rivals England with two late goals, sparking widespread celebrations across the country, particularly in Cutral Co, Patagonia, home to a new 85-foot statue of Lionel Messi.

Deschamps' Golden Era Ends in FIFA World Cup Heartbreak

Deschamps' Golden Era Ends in FIFA World Cup Heartbreak

Rediff.com7 days ago

Didier Deschamps, who led France to their second world title in 2018 and established them as international football's most consistent major-tournament force, will be remembered for his unprecedented legacy despite recent semi-final defeats.

England stun France in 10-goal thriller to finish third at World Cup

England stun France in 10-goal thriller to finish third at World Cup

Rediff.com3 days ago

England bagged third place at the World Cup after beating France 6-4 on Saturday, while Les Bleus' captain Kylian Mbappe became the tournament's all-time top scorer with 22 goals on coach Didier Deschamps' last game after 14 years in charge.

The Real Star Of Made In India: A Titan Story

The Real Star Of Made In India: A Titan Story

Rediff.com7 days ago

'People often say acting cannot be taught, but it can be learned. I've always believed that, and I've been a sincere student.'

Tamannaah Bhatia, Shreya Kalra Love To Stack!

Tamannaah Bhatia, Shreya Kalra Love To Stack!

Rediff.com5 days ago

When it comes to jewellery, the answer this season is simple: Pile it on. From chunky bangles to layered necklaces and ring stacks that deserve their own spotlight, jewellery stacking is the easiest way to make even the simplest outfit look fashion-forward.

Matt Damon On The Odyssey: 'Happy To Keep Getting Lost'

Matt Damon On The Odyssey: 'Happy To Keep Getting Lost'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'This project is like six movies in one. And it's all been captured on the largest format that's ever been done on. So it's definitely one to see at the cinema.'