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Airline check-in systems hit by software glitch

Airline check-in systems hit by software glitch

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Airlines experienced check-in problems at various airports due to a software issue that lasted over 40 minutes, impacting IndiGo, Air India Express, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air.

Barcelona Slip in Title Race After Girona Shock

Barcelona Slip in Title Race After Girona Shock

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Barcelona missed the chance to reclaim the LaLiga summit after suffering a 2-1 derby defeat to Girona, who roared back in the second half to leave Real Madrid top of the table.

Himachal Recipes: Chicken Mora, Teliya Ma

Himachal Recipes: Chicken Mora, Teliya Ma

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Himachali cuisine is simple and hearty. It's seasonal and robust too, being deeply-rooted in mountain life and shaped by cold climate and slow-cooking traditions.

Snoop Dogg sends Swansea crowd into a frenzy

Snoop Dogg sends Swansea crowd into a frenzy

Rediff.com2 days ago

American rapper and producer Snoop Dogg received a guard of honour and was greeted with twirling white towels on Tuesday on his first visit to Swansea City since becoming an investor with the Welsh side last year.

Super-sub Sesko seals win for Manchester Utd at Everton

Super-sub Sesko seals win for Manchester Utd at Everton

Rediff.com3 days ago

Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to score the winner as Manchester United beat Everton 1-0 in the Premier League, strengthening their hold on fourth place under Michael Carrick.

Premier League: Sloppy Arsenal held to draw at bottom side Wolves

Premier League: Sloppy Arsenal held to draw at bottom side Wolves

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Teenager Tom Edozie scored a 94th-minute equaliser on debut as Arsenal let a two-goal lead slip at bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers in a 2-2 draw.

Own Goal Hands Mumbai City 1-0 Win Over Chennaiyin

Own Goal Hands Mumbai City 1-0 Win Over Chennaiyin

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Mumbai City FC edged Chennaiyin FC 1-0 in their ISL opener at the Mumbai Football Arena, with an own goal by Pritam Kotal proving decisive in a tightly-contested clash.

FIH Pro League: Lakra scores but Belgium strike late to beat India

FIH Pro League: Lakra scores but Belgium strike late to beat India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

India lost to Belgium 3-1 in the FIH Men's Pro League 2024-25 match in Rourkela, with Belgium scoring two goals in the final quarter to secure the win.

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.

Indian Super League: FC Goa register first win of the season

Indian Super League: FC Goa register first win of the season

Rediff.com7 days ago

FC Goa defeated Mohammedan Sporting Club 2-0 in their Indian Super League match, with goals from Pol Moreno and Dejan Drazic.

Atletico Madrid thrash Barcelona in Copa del Rey first leg semis

Atletico Madrid thrash Barcelona in Copa del Rey first leg semis

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The winners of the tie will face Real Sociedad or Athletic Bilbao in the final. Real Sociedad hold a 1-0 advantage ahead of their second leg in San Sebastian on March 4.

Champions League: Benfica's Prestianni Suspended For Real Madrid Match Over Racism Allegations

Champions League: Benfica's Prestianni Suspended For Real Madrid Match Over Racism Allegations

Rediff.com4 days ago

UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni for one match following allegations of a racist slur directed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. during a Champions League match.

FIH Pro League: India's dreadful run continues

FIH Pro League: India's dreadful run continues

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Argentina outclass India 4-2 in FIH Pro League clash

Bihari Recipe: Dal ki Dulhan

Bihari Recipe: Dal ki Dulhan

Rediff.com2 days ago

Dal Dulhan is a warming traditional dish from Bihar, says Pratibha Kumari Singh, often prepared on relaxed family days when something hearty yet homely is desired.

Champions League, Real Madrid vs Benfica: Mbappe wants Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni banned for racism

Champions League, Real Madrid vs Benfica: Mbappe wants Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni banned for racism

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe said Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni should be banned from the Champions League after the Argentine was accused of directing a racist slur at Vinicius Jr.

Recipe: Cranberry Pulihora

Recipe: Cranberry Pulihora

Rediff.com3 days ago

Bethica Das experiments with cranberries to make an enticing kind of Tamarind Rice.

FA Cup: Brentford edge past Macclesfield with own goal

FA Cup: Brentford edge past Macclesfield with own goal

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Brentford scraped into the FA Cup fifth round with a narrow 1-0 win over sixth-tier Macclesfield, sealed by Sam Heathcote's second-half own goal after a spirited display from the hosts.

IIA Debunks Viral Claims of Rare Planetary Alignment

IIA Debunks Viral Claims of Rare Planetary Alignment

Rediff.com13 hours ago

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) has debunked viral social media claims of a rare planetary alignment on February 28, calling the claims "highly exaggerated and misleading."

Indian Super League: FC Goa edge Sporting Club Delhi, climb to top

Indian Super League: FC Goa edge Sporting Club Delhi, climb to top

Rediff.com1 days ago

FC Goa defeated Sporting Club Delhi 1-0 in the Indian Super League, with Dejan Drazic scoring the decisive goal. FC Goa climbed to the top of the table with the win.

Suspended UP magistrate launches political party, names it RAM

Suspended UP magistrate launches political party, names it RAM

Rediff.com4 days ago

Suspended city magistrate Alankar Agnihotri has announced the formation of his own political party, Rashtriya Adhikar Morcha (RAM), in Vrindavan. He was suspended by the Uttar Pradesh government on charges of indiscipline.

President Murmu to Fly in indigenous combat helicopter Prachand

President Murmu to Fly in indigenous combat helicopter Prachand

Rediff.com1 days ago

President Droupadi Murmu will fly in the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) 'Prachand' at the Jaisalmer Air Force Station. She will also attend the IAF's mega firepower demonstration 'Vayu Shakti' at the Pokhran Field Firing Range.

Alia Bhatt Heads To The BAFTAs

Alia Bhatt Heads To The BAFTAs

Rediff.com7 days ago

Alia will present one of the BAFTAS on Sunday evening.

'35 millions would have died if...: Trump's claim on India-Pak truce

'35 millions would have died if...: Trump's claim on India-Pak truce

Rediff.com2 days ago

The US President has previously made similar claims, stating that Sharif had credited him with saving millions of lives by helping end the conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

Recipe: Sunita's Surmai Fish Cutlets

Recipe: Sunita's Surmai Fish Cutlets

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

In Indian households, fish is usually fried or eaten with rice in a curry but this Surmai Fish Cutlet will blow your mind

ISL: Ezzejari's double strike powers East Bengal

ISL: Ezzejari's double strike powers East Bengal

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

East Bengal FC secured a commanding 3-0 victory against NorthEast United FC in their Indian Super League match, fueled by a second-half double from Youssef Ezzejari and a late goal by Miguel Ferreira.

Shivani Is In Her Fashion Multiverse

Shivani Is In Her Fashion Multiverse

Rediff.com7 days ago

Shivani Nagaram's style file is proof that a girl can be all things at once, from a desi glam queen one minute to a power dressing boss lady right after.

At Vijay-Rashmika's Wedding Venue

At Vijay-Rashmika's Wedding Venue

Rediff.com3 days ago

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, fondly known as 'Virosh', are getting married at Mementos by ITC in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Strikes Shake India's Gig Economy

Strikes Shake India's Gig Economy

Rediff.com6 days ago

Two of the three strikes are related to the gig economy, a centrepiece of the new labour Codes.

Tata Motors delivers a knock-out Punch.ev

Tata Motors delivers a knock-out Punch.ev

Rediff.com7 days ago

With its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model Tata Motors just redrew the EV battle lines, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com

The Secret Agent Review: Gripping Political Thriller

The Secret Agent Review: Gripping Political Thriller

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Though it revisits a terrifying period of Brazilian history, The Secret Agent just skims over the surface of the darkness, not losing its pace, colour, music and a sense of optimism, observes Deepa Gahlot.

MMA icon Ronda Rousey makes epic comeback

MMA icon Ronda Rousey makes epic comeback

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Former UFC champion Ronda Rousey will return to MMA after a decade-long hiatus to fight Gina Carano in a highly anticipated match streamed on Netflix.

Pulwama Terror Attack: Remembering The Fallen

Pulwama Terror Attack: Remembering The Fallen

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

CRPF personnel paid solemn tribute to the 40 martyrs on the 7th anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack at Lethpora. The commemoration ceremony included wreath-laying, moments of silence, and heartfelt tributes to the brave jawans who made the ultimate sacrifice on February 14, 2019.

Manchester City win with O'Reilly brace; Villa, Chelsea held

Manchester City win with O'Reilly brace; Villa, Chelsea held

Rediff.com5 days ago

Aston Villa and Chelsea drop crucial points in the Premier League as Leeds and Burnley earn draws; James Milner sets appearance record.

Recipe: Walnut Pancakes With Maple Walnut Butter

Recipe: Walnut Pancakes With Maple Walnut Butter

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Whip up fluffy, golden Walnut Pancakes and serve it with fragrant maple butter.

The Bluff: Priyanka is a treat to watch

The Bluff: Priyanka is a treat to watch

Rediff.com1 days ago

The pace at which Priyanka's Ercell fights off her enemies and secures her family into a bunker, you would forget you are in a Hollywood thriller, notes Divya Nair.

Abhishek Blazes Nets, Teases Return Vs Pakistan!

Abhishek Blazes Nets, Teases Return Vs Pakistan!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Abhishek Sharma bats at nets; readies himself for Pakistan clash

T20 World Cup: India-Pakistan fever drives record-breaking views

T20 World Cup: India-Pakistan fever drives record-breaking views

Rediff.com7 days ago

The India vs Pakistan match in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on JioHotstar achieved record-breaking digital reach and consumption, surpassing previous records for ICC events.

Tickets 'Gone in Minutes' After Kohli's Twin Tons

Tickets 'Gone in Minutes' After Kohli's Twin Tons

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

'After Kohli's hundred at Ranchi, the second and third phases vanished in minutes. Nothing was left unsold.'

'Thumbnails, no videos': Wangchuk's wife challenges detention proof in SC

'Thumbnails, no videos': Wangchuk's wife challenges detention proof in SC

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court is reviewing the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk after his wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, alleged that key video evidence used to justify his detention was not properly presented to him.

EPL: Man City crush Fulham, keep pressure on Arsenal

EPL: Man City crush Fulham, keep pressure on Arsenal

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Manchester City halved Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League to three points with a 3-0 win over visitors Fulham, while Aston Villa stayed in the frame with a late 1-0 victory at home to Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday.