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Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal warms up for SA series with big hundred

Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal warms up for SA series with big hundred

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Jaiswal gears up for SA Test with big hundred but Mumbai get only 1 point

Ravi Dahiya endures bite by Sanayev, but is 'fine'

Ravi Dahiya endures bite by Sanayev, but is 'fine'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

After Dahiya scripted one of the greatest comebacks on the mat, pictures revealed the deep bite mark on his right bicep.

Cognizant looks to break into top four IT services companies by 2027

Cognizant looks to break into top four IT services companies by 2027

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Cognizant has said it aims to be back among India's top four IT services companies by 2027 by improving revenue, market share, bagging large deals, and gradual margin expansion. The Nasdaq-listed company does a major part of its business in India, but has trailed peers such as Tata Consultancy Services and Accenture over the last few years as growth tapered, margins squeezed, and attrition soared.

Infosys countersues Cognizant, its CEO in battle over misuse of information

Infosys countersues Cognizant, its CEO in battle over misuse of information

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Information Technology (IT) major Infosys escalated the legal tussle with Cognizant by filing a countersuit in a US court, accusing the Nasdaq-listed firm and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ravi Kumar of anticompetitive practices by maintaining its monopoly. Infosys has also alleged that Kumar misused sensitive information that slowed the launch of the company's health care platform Helix.

LS speaker forms panel to probe Justice Varma in cash row

LS speaker forms panel to probe Justice Varma in cash row

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla admitted a notice for the removal of High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma and constituted a three-member committee to probe charges against him.

Modi Updates Stalin's Election Strategy

Modi Updates Stalin's Election Strategy

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'Stalin's intention is plain and simple.' 'The DMK wants to convert what is an 'incumbency-centred' election for the party-led alliance into one more 'Modi/BJP election' after Stalin's successive success in 2019 and 2021, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Karun Nair, Arjun Tendulkar shine in Ranji clash

Karun Nair, Arjun Tendulkar shine in Ranji clash

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Underdogs Nagaland showed they are made of sterner stuff as their batters fought tooth and nail all day to score 365/5 and frustrate Tamil Nadu who would be fancying their chances of enforcing a follow-on after a mammoth 512-run first-innings total in a Ranji Trophy Group A match in Bengaluru on Monday.

'Ab papa wapis aayenge,' martyr's son as he gets Kirti Chakra

'Ab papa wapis aayenge,' martyr's son as he gets Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Kabir, the son of Col Manpreet Singh, who was killed fighting terrorists in Kashmir, believes his father will return home after receiving the Kirti Chakra. The 10-year-old boy, who lit his father's pyre 19 months ago, clings to the hope that his father is alive and well, despite the reality of his death.

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Karun dazzle with big hundreds

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Karun dazzle with big hundreds

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Ajinkya Rahane hits 159 in Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh

UP girl gang-raped in U'khand Roadways bus; driver among 5 held

UP girl gang-raped in U'khand Roadways bus; driver among 5 held

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

He said the incident occurred on August 12 at the busstahd and the police were informed about it Saturday evening.

Muslim youth beaten for 'trying to enter' Navratri event in UP

Muslim youth beaten for 'trying to enter' Navratri event in UP

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

The incident happened on Friday at Lajpat Bhavan in Swaroop Nagar when private guards and volunteer staff were checking the visitors' identities to prevent any non-Hindus from entering the venue, they said.

They Call Him OG Review: Pawan Kalyan Never Looked Better

They Call Him OG Review: Pawan Kalyan Never Looked Better

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The emotional quotient of They Call Him OG falls flat, the plotting looks jerky, and the runtime feels compromised, but hey, if you are a Pawan Kalyan fan, none of this matters, notes Arjun Menon.

'Reddy Or Jadeja Should Have Attacked'

'Reddy Or Jadeja Should Have Attacked'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'Bring the deficit down to about 60 and then take it 10 runs at a time.'

Son of Sardaar 2 Review: Tiring Buffoonery

Son of Sardaar 2 Review: Tiring Buffoonery

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

The jokes don't land. The one-liners fall flat. And worse, nobody from the well-stacked cast looks like they are having fun, observes Mayur Sanap.

Cognizant Tech to acquire Belcan for $1.3 bn in cash and stock

Cognizant Tech to acquire Belcan for $1.3 bn in cash and stock

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Nasdaq-listed Cognizant Technology Solutions has signed a definitive agreement to acquire global engineering company Belcan for about $1.3 billion (Rs 10,853.7 crore) in cash and stock. The transaction is expected to close in the September quarter. The total consideration includes $1.19 billion (Rs 9,935.31 crore) in cash and 1.47 million Cognizant shares, valued at $97 million (Rs 809.53 crore) based on the information technology services provider's closing share price on June 7, 2024.

Ishan Kishan smashes 23-ball 77, injury scare for Shami

Ishan Kishan smashes 23-ball 77, injury scare for Shami

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Ishan Kishan struck nine sixes during a scintillating 23-ball unbeaten 77-run knock as Jharkhand recorded a thumping 10-wicket win over Arunachal Pradesh

When Aamir, Amitabh Fought...

When Aamir, Amitabh Fought...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

'People ask me about my biggest action sequence; this is it, because it involved two giants of Indian cinema.'

'Bihar, bidis start with B': Congress's GST post triggers row

'Bihar, bidis start with B': Congress's GST post triggers row

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Union Minister Nityanand Rai launched a scathing attack on Congress, stating that the party takes "pleasure" in insulting Bihar and its people.

Wrong platform change announcement may have led to stampede: Eyewitnesses

Wrong platform change announcement may have led to stampede: Eyewitnesses

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

At least 18 people were killed in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Sunday. The stampede occurred after a wrong announcement about a change of platforms led to confusion and panic. The station was crowded with passengers traveling to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh festival.

Ishan Kishan back as Jharkhand Ranji captain

Ishan Kishan back as Jharkhand Ranji captain

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

India batter Ishan Kishan on Wednesday returned to the Jharkhand Ranji team as its captain, following his controversial pullout last season

HC directs Prajwal Revanna to approach sessions court for bail

HC directs Prajwal Revanna to approach sessions court for bail

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

The Karnataka High Court has directed suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna to approach the sessions court for bail in the rape case filed against him. The court clarified that Revanna could return to the HC if necessary, after the lower court considers his plea.

Indus Waters Treaty: 'India didn't give away water'

Indus Waters Treaty: 'India didn't give away water'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Experts discuss the Indus Waters Treaty, highlighting its engineering aspects and addressing criticisms of unfairness to India.

I-Day Weekend Inspires Holiday Rush

I-Day Weekend Inspires Holiday Rush

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

'The upcoming long weekend has ignited strong travel intent, with robust bookings across leisure, spiritual and wellness destinations.'

Man kills mother for stopping him from moving to Canada

Man kills mother for stopping him from moving to Canada

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

The son revealed that he wanted to migrate to Canada but his family wanted him to marry first.

Nitish Kumar offers to touch official's feet to expedite road project

Nitish Kumar offers to touch official's feet to expedite road project

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

A livid Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday asked a representative of a private company to expedite a road project in Patna and even offered to touch his feet to speed it up.

Kirti Chakra conferred to colonel killed in J-K op, 3 others

Kirti Chakra conferred to colonel killed in J-K op, 3 others

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Col Singh was a combat veteran and was awarded Sena Medal during his tenure as second-in-command of the 19 Rashtriya Rifles.

Cash row: Resignation only option for Justice Varma to avoid...

Cash row: Resignation only option for Justice Varma to avoid...

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Officials aware of the procedure to appoint and remove Supreme Court and high court judges pointed out that while defending his case before lawmakers in any of the House, Justice Varma can announce that he is quitting and his verbal statement will be considered as his resignation.

He showed class character: Suryakumar lauds Ravi Bishnoi

He showed class character: Suryakumar lauds Ravi Bishnoi

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

India captain Suryakumar Yadav lauded rookie leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi for his great recovery in the T20I series against Australia after a rough start.

3 killed, 9 missing after vehicle carrying pilgrims falls into Alaknanda river

3 killed, 9 missing after vehicle carrying pilgrims falls into Alaknanda river

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The vehicle -- a tempo traveller -- met with the accident near the Gholthir village on the Badrinath National Highway between Rudraprayag and Gauchar, they said.

Cognizant files lawsuit against Infosys over trade secrets; Infy denies allegations

Cognizant files lawsuit against Infosys over trade secrets; Infy denies allegations

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

IT major Cognizant's subsidiary TriZetto has slapped a lawsuit on Infosys in a US federal court, accusing the Bengaluru-headquartered company of stealing trade secrets and information related to healthcare insurance software. Infosys, in a statement, denied all allegations. The company asserted it is aware of the lawsuit and will defend its position in the court.

PIX: Wrestler Ravi storms into final; ensures India 4th medal

PIX: Wrestler Ravi storms into final; ensures India 4th medal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Ravi Dahiya became only the second Indian wrestler to qualify for the final at the Olympic Games, when he sensationally turned around the 57kg semi-final bout by pinning Kazakhstan's Nurislam Sanayev, in Tokyo.

Days after SC verdict TN governor calls meeting of VCs

Days after SC verdict TN governor calls meeting of VCs

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Amidst ongoing tensions with the ruling DMK government, Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi has invited Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar to inaugurate a meeting of state university Vice Chancellors in the Nilgiris district, sparking criticism from political parties, particularly the Left, who have urged a boycott. The meeting comes in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Tamil Nadu government regarding the appointment of Vice Chancellors, which has stripped the Governor of his previous authority as Chancellor. The Governor, however, maintains his right to convene the meeting, highlighting the ongoing power struggle between the Governor and the state government. The meeting is scheduled for April 25 and 26.

On buyback, Upstox delivers 10x returns to Ratan Tata

On buyback, Upstox delivers 10x returns to Ratan Tata

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Upstox, an investment platform, has generated a 10-fold return to Tata group's former chairman Ratan Tata on a buyback of 5 per cent of his stake in the company, according to a company press release. The returns were on the partial sale of Tata's 1.3 per cent stake in the company.

What Made Joe Root Lose His Cool?

What Made Joe Root Lose His Cool?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Joe Root was at the center of an unexpected on-field spat with India's Prasidh Krishna, as tempers flared during a high-stakes second day at The Oval.

Shooters Ravi, Deepak asked to report to duty by Indian Air Force

Shooters Ravi, Deepak asked to report to duty by Indian Air Force

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Done with the World Cup, shooters Ravi Kumar and Deepak Kumar said they have been asked to report by their employers, the Indian Air Force -- a routine practice but they expect 'instructions on protocol' in view of the escalating tension between India and Pakistan.

If true...: Siddaramaiah on alleged 'pro-Pak' slogans

If true...: Siddaramaiah on alleged 'pro-Pak' slogans

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

"If the FSL (Forensic Science Laboratory) report proves that the slogan raised in favour of Pakistan is true, serious action will be taken in this regard. There is no question of protecting those who raised slogans in favour of Pakistan," the Chief Minister told reporters.

Beyond 9 to 5: The Bike Taxi Hustle

Beyond 9 to 5: The Bike Taxi Hustle

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Rising inflation and stagnant wages are forcing a number of salaried professionals to venture into the bike taxi service as part-time riders.

Bumrah's omission leaves pundits baffled

Bumrah's omission leaves pundits baffled

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

As India went into the second Test against England on Wednesday without pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, former players and coaches questioned the thinking behind resting the world's best bowler when they trail 0-1 in the series.

'Howdy Modi meant nothing': Oppn mocks PM after Trump's 25% tariff

'Howdy Modi meant nothing': Oppn mocks PM after Trump's 25% tariff

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said Modi should take inspiration from former prime minister Indira Gandhi and stand up to the president of the United States.

'Love jihad' poses major threat to nation's unity: Court

'Love jihad' poses major threat to nation's unity: Court

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The judge made the remarks while sentencing 25-year-old Mohammad Alim to life imprisonment, convicting him for raping and threatening a student after falsifying his identity.