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IPL 2026: Pant's Big Test! Can LSG Deliver?

IPL 2026: Pant's Big Test! Can LSG Deliver?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The Lucknow Super Giants head into IPL 2026 with a simple goal -- fix what went wrong last season.

Ficci manufacturing index at all-time high in Q3

Ficci manufacturing index at all-time high in Q3

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

The quarterly manufacturing index by the industry body Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (Ficci) rose to an all-time high in the third quarter of financial year 2025-26 (Q3FY26), with 91 per cent of respondents reporting either higher or same production levels, against 87 per cent in the previous quarter.

Brazil Potash CEO: 'World might face food crisis if war continues till end of April'

Brazil Potash CEO: 'World might face food crisis if war continues till end of April'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

"The world might face a food crisis if the war continued till the end of April, as it could have a dramatic impact on planting in Europe and North America," said Matt Simpson, CEO of Brazil Potash.

Deepika, Janhvi: Bold And So Beautiful

Deepika, Janhvi: Bold And So Beautiful

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Deepika, Janhvi: Bold And Beautiful In BLACK

Hormuz Crisis Hits India Hard

Hormuz Crisis Hits India Hard

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The cost of the war is being counted not in the corridors of power in Washington or Tehran, but in Firozabad's darkened furnace rooms, Howrah's idle casting sheds, and a barbershop in Kochi where the wait is suddenly, inexplicably, an hour long, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War.

9 No-Stove Recipes Ideal For LPG Shortage

9 No-Stove Recipes Ideal For LPG Shortage

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Reduce your reliance on gas usage and distribute the cooking of your meals between your toaster, microwave, electric kettle or air-fryer.

Wuthering Heights Review: Doesn't Do Justice To The Book

Wuthering Heights Review: Doesn't Do Justice To The Book

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Marketed as a Valentine's Day treat, audiences can expect to be mildly entertained by the surface-level intimate scenes in Wuthering Heights that only leave you thirsty for the real, raw passion, notes Divya Nair.

IPL 2026: Fans puzzled by Rajasthan Royals' Guwahati 'home' games

IPL 2026: Fans puzzled by Rajasthan Royals' Guwahati 'home' games

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The Indian Premier League 2026 schedule has sparked debate after Rajasthan Royals opted to play three 'home' matches in Guwahati, prompting criticism from Aakash Chopra and fans questioning the move.

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

Chiraiya Review: Thought-Provoking Yet Inconsistent

Chiraiya Review: Thought-Provoking Yet Inconsistent

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Chiraiya could have been a powerful, hard-hitting series but it ends up feeling scattered and emotionally uneven, observes Divya Nair.

Power Of Ginger: 10 Reasons Why It is Not Just A Spice

Power Of Ginger: 10 Reasons Why It is Not Just A Spice

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Anyone who has felt queasy, been sick, or had a unsettled tummy has likely tried ginger or been advised to do so. Ginger has been trusted for centuries as a gentle and reliable solution to many a medical ill.

Iran's War: 'Mojtaba Khamenei Is Being Hunted By Foreign Powers And Internal Foes'

Iran's War: 'Mojtaba Khamenei Is Being Hunted By Foreign Powers And Internal Foes'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

'Mojtaba Khamenei supervised the most recent repression in December 2025 and January 2026 which remains ongoing.'

Gains for HUL depend on pace of growth recovery

Gains for HUL depend on pace of growth recovery

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Hindustan Unilever Limited's (HUL's) standalone revenue grew 4.4 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), while volume rose 3.5 per cent during the third quarter of financial year 2026 (FY26).

Centre Slashes Excise Duty on Petrol to 3, Diesel to Zero: Big Relief for Consumers

Centre Slashes Excise Duty on Petrol to 3, Diesel to Zero: Big Relief for Consumers

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The government has sharply reduced excise duty on petrol to 3 and diesel to zero, offering major relief to consumers. Here's how the price cut will impact fuel rates and inflation.

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar, Salman avoid handshake at toss

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar, Salman avoid handshake at toss

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav once again avoided the customary handshake with his Pakistan counterpart Salman Ali Agha during the toss, in the T20 World Cup match in Colombo on Sunday.

Thailand: Always A Place To Return To

Thailand: Always A Place To Return To

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Discovering the stunning land of breathtaking temples.

Why Dhurandhar 2 Trailer Signals A Potential Blockbuster

Why Dhurandhar 2 Trailer Signals A Potential Blockbuster

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The electrifying Dhurandhar 2 trailer promises a high-octane thriller set in Pakistan, blending intense action with a compelling spy narrative and hinting at major box office potential.

What Happens When Trump's Deadline Expires?

What Happens When Trump's Deadline Expires?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Trump may strike. He may announce productive talks and extend again. He may do both at the same time. Iran will not open the Strait on someone else's terms, so no matter what happens, that problem will remain unsolved. And the IRGC will still be collecting its $2 million toll from every ship bold enough to ask permission to pass.

How a single diplomatic headline triggers a 1,000-point swing?

How a single diplomatic headline triggers a 1,000-point swing?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

In the present hyper-connected world, there are many domestic and global factors that affect financial markets. Of them, the most powerful and often least predictable are geopolitical events, which often boil down to one diplomatic headline.

Daldal Review: Watch It For Bhumi Pednekar

Daldal Review: Watch It For Bhumi Pednekar

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

If dark and twisted crime thrillers and trauma-led violence interest you, you can binge-watch Daldal over the weekend, endorses Divya Nair.

What Can We Do To Minimise The LPG Misery?

What Can We Do To Minimise The LPG Misery?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Let us start with ourselves. If we can reduce our LPG consumption by half, the problem is solved. Reduce wastage. Alter eating styles. Diversify methods of food preparation, suggests Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

How Gambhir's bold moves made India T20 champs again

How Gambhir's bold moves made India T20 champs again

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

An analysis of Gautam Gambhir's coaching style, highlighting his conviction, support for players, and success in white-ball cricket, while also addressing his polarising nature and the challenges he faces in longer formats.

Democratise AI to make it a tool for inclusion: Modi

Democratise AI to make it a tool for inclusion: Modi

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of democratizing artificial intelligence to ensure its benefits reach the Global South, speaking at the India AI Impact Summit.

Lakshya Sen springs All England surprise by edging Shi Yu Qi

Lakshya Sen springs All England surprise by edging Shi Yu Qi

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Lakshya Sen displayed remarkable mental and physical strength to defeat China's Shi Yu Qi in a thrilling three-game badminton match at the BWF world tour event in Birmingham.

Middle East conflict: No fuel price hike for now despite crude spike

Middle East conflict: No fuel price hike for now despite crude spike

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Despite international crude oil rates crossing USD 100 per barrel due to Middle East tensions, the Indian government plans to maintain current petrol and diesel prices, ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply across the country.

'Rekha-Akshay Were Very Keen To Do Sensual Scenes'

'Rekha-Akshay Were Very Keen To Do Sensual Scenes'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

'Dilip Kumar was a dream. The only regret I have in life is that I could not give him his last hit.' 'He loved every minute that he was on the set. I had set up a particularly long shot.' 'We did a number of takes mostly because somewhere he would mess up his line.' 'Then he sat down and fired himself: "Apne aap ko actor samajhta hai! Dilip Kumar! Acting toh aati nahin tujhe".' 'He shot again and did a great job.'

ESMA invoked to ramp up LPG production amid fuel crisis

ESMA invoked to ramp up LPG production amid fuel crisis

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

The Indian government has directed oil refineries to increase LPG production to ensure a stable supply of domestic cooking gas, amidst concerns over potential disruptions from the escalating Middle East conflict and its impact on imports.

IPS officer, who played key role in Op Sindoor, to head RAW

IPS officer, who played key role in Op Sindoor, to head RAW

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Jain currently heads RAW's Aviation Research Centre (ARC), which deals with aerial surveillance, among others.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Bhojpuri Dance Goes Viral

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Bhojpuri Dance Goes Viral

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi didn't just light up the Under-19 World Cup with his bat -- he lit up the dressing room too.

8 Germ Hotspots You Touch Every Day

8 Germ Hotspots You Touch Every Day

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Countless public surfaces, from cash machines to lift buttons, are touched by hundreds of people every day, often without a second thought.

Butter Chicken, Shahi Paneer Are World's Top Stews

Butter Chicken, Shahi Paneer Are World's Top Stews

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

TasteAtlas, the online global food guide, has just released its list of top stews. Many Indian dishes make it to this compilation.

Will India, Pakistan players shake hands? What Salman said...

Will India, Pakistan players shake hands? What Salman said...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha is non-committal about shaking hands with India before their T20 World Cup match, emphasizing the spirit of the game.

Leander Paes swings into golf, eyes Olympic gold

Leander Paes swings into golf, eyes Olympic gold

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Leander Paes has partnered with Indian Golf Union (IGU), Professional Golfers' Association of India (PGAI) and The Gold Foundation (TGF) to build a pipeline of emerging golf talent in the country.

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 Review: Where's The Chemistry?

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 Review: Where's The Chemistry?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Even as Benedict and Sophie steal sultry glances and get intimate, one crucial thing is missing all throughout, notes Divya Nair.

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup: 'Wait for 24 hours': SKY on handshake

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup: 'Wait for 24 hours': SKY on handshake

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha remained noncommittal on whether their teams will shake hands before or after their T20 World Cup clash.

Trump's War Has Crossed Energy Rubicon. And There's No Turning Back

Trump's War Has Crossed Energy Rubicon. And There's No Turning Back

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

For weeks, the war skirted the edge of catastrophe without tipping over. Missiles flew, there was much destruction, commanders were assassinated, cities across the Gulf and even in Israel struggled to absorb the shock. But one line held: Energy infrastructure, the arteries of the global economy, remained largely untouched. That is no longer true. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.

If ISI, RAW sit together, we would see...: Bilawal Bhutto

If ISI, RAW sit together, we would see...: Bilawal Bhutto

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Bhutto, who served as the Foreign Minister earlier, addressed a briefing at the UN Headquarters in New York and sought reconciliation with India, making a plea for talks and Intel sharing between the two neighbours.

India's Oil Reserves Can Cover 40-45 Days If Hormuz Flow Disrupted

India's Oil Reserves Can Cover 40-45 Days If Hormuz Flow Disrupted

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

India possesses approximately 100 million barrels of commercial crude oil stocks, capable of covering 40-45 days of its requirements if flows through the Strait of Hormuz are disrupted, according to Kpler.

Bewitched By London's Thumkada

Bewitched By London's Thumkada

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Why London keeps calling... And a recipe.

Qatar halts LNG production amid Iran attack, supply to India disrupted

Qatar halts LNG production amid Iran attack, supply to India disrupted

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Qatar has halted liquefied natural gas (LNG) production after its facilities came under attack amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, disrupting supplies to India and squeezing feedstock availability for key domestic sectors.