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How Operation Sindoor Changed Security Doctrine

How Operation Sindoor Changed Security Doctrine

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'Some success has been achieved in raising the costs of terrorism for Pakistan.'

Somnath@1,000: The Power Of Unbroken Faith

Somnath@1,000: The Power Of Unbroken Faith

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

If the Somnath temple, which was attacked 1,000 years ago and faced continuous attacks thereon, could rise again and again, then we can surely restore our great nation to the glory it embodied 1,000 years ago before the invasions, asserts Narendra Modi.

Pant in danger? Selectors face tough ODI dilemma

Pant in danger? Selectors face tough ODI dilemma

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

The Indian selectors will be announcing the team for the three-match ODI series against the Black Caps, starting January 11 in Vadodara and there have been speculations about whether Pant can hold on to his place in the squad.

Harmanpreet rested for Ireland ODIs; Smriti to lead

Harmanpreet rested for Ireland ODIs; Smriti to lead

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and pacer Renuka Singh Thakur have been rested for India women's three-match home ODI series against Ireland.

'You cannot...' Sachin's blunt advice to young players

'You cannot...' Sachin's blunt advice to young players

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

As a player, you cannot move forward without passion and fire: Sachin Tendulkar

PIX: Harmanpreet hits fifty as India whitewash Sri Lanka 5-0

PIX: Harmanpreet hits fifty as India whitewash Sri Lanka 5-0

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur led the way with a doughty 68 as a dominant India outclassed Sri Lanka by 15 runs in the fifth T20I to complete a 5-0 series sweep.

'Gambhir best ever coach and human being'

'Gambhir best ever coach and human being'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Afghanistan keeper batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz has no hesitation in admitting former KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir as the "best coach" that he has played under.

US launches Operation Hawkeye in Syria

US launches Operation Hawkeye in Syria

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Friday said that in response to Islamic State's killing of two Americans in Syria, the US retaliated by striking the nation.

Chak De! Men In Blue Extend Warm Wishes To Harman & Co

Chak De! Men In Blue Extend Warm Wishes To Harman & Co

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Head coach Gambhir, captain Gill, men's squad send best wishes to Harmanpreet-led side for Women's World Cup final

India Suffers While China, EU Buy Russian Oil

India Suffers While China, EU Buy Russian Oil

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

India has gained the least since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and was penalised the most, while the US, China and the European Union emerged as the biggest beneficiaries from the war.

How India Should Use Bumrah in SA T20Is

How India Should Use Bumrah in SA T20Is

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'India will have to use him carefully. If they want him to bowl three overs early, then Arshdeep Singh has to partner Bumrah in the death overs.'

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

'The real story of 2025 is that India officially stopped being a 'market of the future' and started acting as the world's primary economic engine.'

Lando Norris: The Gen Z Champion Who Silenced His Doubters

Lando Norris: The Gen Z Champion Who Silenced His Doubters

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Mocked, misjudged, written off, Lando Norris's carves own road to F1 Glory

Djokovic questions 'special treatment' for Sinner

Djokovic questions 'special treatment' for Sinner

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Novak Djokovic said the shortness and timing of Jannik Sinner's ban this year for an inadvertent doping violation was "odd" and the case would hang over the four-time Grand Slam champion like a cloud for the rest of his career.

Women's Chess World Cup: Humpy sets up all-India final against Divya

Women's Chess World Cup: Humpy sets up all-India final against Divya

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Koneru Humpy edged Chinese GM Lei Tingjie in the tiebreaks in the semis to set up an all-Indian final against compatriot Divya Deshmukh in the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup.

A Heart Surgeon's Stunning Wildlife Photographs

A Heart Surgeon's Stunning Wildlife Photographs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

'Conservation is is fundamental to the resilience of our communities and the health of our planet,' says Dr Ramakant Panda, who is considered to be one the world's top heart surgeons.

Why Freebies May Not Save Stalin's DMK

Why Freebies May Not Save Stalin's DMK

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

While the DMK depends on a 'silver sieve' of welfare schemes to stay in power, its support is slowly draining away under the weight of poor governance, corruption, and voters who are no longer satisfied with benefits alone and now want basic administration to work, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Burns' T20 World Cup wish: Face India in first game

Burns' T20 World Cup wish: Face India in first game

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Italy made the cut for the event in India and Sri Lanka next year with a solid showing in the European Qualifiers that concluded earlier this month

F1: Piastri wins Qatar sprint to trim Norris's lead

F1: Piastri wins Qatar sprint to trim Norris's lead

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

McLaren's Oscar Piastri ended a long win drought with a pole-to-flag victory in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race in Doha.

Riddle Of The Kumbh & Bhutte Ka Shorba

Riddle Of The Kumbh & Bhutte Ka Shorba

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

A stunning book on the Kumbh. And a recipe.

'Kohli is just batting longer and longer'

'Kohli is just batting longer and longer'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

South Africa all-rounder Marco Jansen says stopping world-class batters like Virat Kohli becomes almost impossible once they settle in.

The 10 Best Indian Films Of 2025

The 10 Best Indian Films Of 2025

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Aseem Chhabra ranks the Best of 2025's films that released in theatres, or went directly to OTT platforms.

PIX: Australia crush England to retain Ashes with 82-run win

PIX: Australia crush England to retain Ashes with 82-run win

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 3rd Ashes Test in Adelaide on Sunday.

Muzumdar Reveals How Team 'Manifested' PM Modi Meet

Muzumdar Reveals How Team 'Manifested' PM Modi Meet

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Indian women's cricket head coach Amol Muzumdar revealed a heartwarming story about how the team 'manifested' their meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi months before their historic World Cup win.

All eyes on Rohit, Kohli as India take on SA in first ODI

All eyes on Rohit, Kohli as India take on SA in first ODI

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

India will look to address several lingering selection puzzles when they take on South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday in the first ODI of the three-match series, where Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to the set-up for a short audition that could well shape their 2027 World Cup fate.

Four More Shots Please 4 Review: Fashionably Flaky

Four More Shots Please 4 Review: Fashionably Flaky

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Four More Shots Please 4 seems to have been made to show off trendy outfits because more than the script, attention was paid to the costumes, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Bumrah To Be Rested For England Series

Bumrah To Be Rested For England Series

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

His heroics with the ball have reportedly earned him the nod to serve as Rohit Sharma's deputy for the ICC Champions Trophy to be played next month.

Tragic: Former Ranji player dies in road accident

Tragic: Former Ranji player dies in road accident

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Former Tripura Ranji Trophy player dies in road accident

England rest Root ahead of ODI World Cup

England rest Root ahead of ODI World Cup

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Joe Root is being rested for the remainder of England's One-Day International (ODI) series against Ireland

Spain beat Germany; set up Davis Cup final against Italy

Spain beat Germany; set up Davis Cup final against Italy

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Six-times champions Spain edged past Germany 2-1 on Saturday to reach their first Davis Cup final since 2019 after their doubles pair of Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez clinched a 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 win over Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz in the decisive match.

'Emotion Is Very Scarce Right Now'

'Emotion Is Very Scarce Right Now'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'We have come to the point in civilisation where emotion seems to be something you hide or you have to be discreet about, or to be ashamed of.'

Janhvi-Shikhar Cuddle Up At Boney Kapoor's Party

Janhvi-Shikhar Cuddle Up At Boney Kapoor's Party

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Boney Kapoor turned 70 on November 11, and his family threw him an intimate birthday party.

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: New-look India to open campaign vs Korea

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: New-look India to open campaign vs Korea

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Five-time champions India take on Korea in Azlan Shah Cup opener

'He Got a Raw Deal': Samson Snub Sparks Debate

'He Got a Raw Deal': Samson Snub Sparks Debate

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Sanju Samson's T20I future took another hit on Tuesday as India benched him yet again, favouring the finishing skills of Jitesh Sharma in a team that now appears fully committed to its Shubman Gill-led blueprint.

Guwahati set to become India's 30th Test venue

Guwahati set to become India's 30th Test venue

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Assam's largest city Guwahati is set to make its debut as the newest Test centre on Saturday when India take on South Africa in the second and final game of the two-match series.

India Still Features In Trump's Security Plan

India Still Features In Trump's Security Plan

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

The new US national security strategy signals a retreat from global dominance while reaffirming continuity in India's role in Indo-Pacific security and Quad cooperation, points out former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

FIDE Women's World Cup to have an Indian winner for first time

FIDE Women's World Cup to have an Indian winner for first time

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

On pure experience of playing big games, Humpy goes in the final as the favourite against compatriot Deshmukh.

India bank on Kohli-Rohit magic to seal ODI series

India bank on Kohli-Rohit magic to seal ODI series

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

A record-extending 52nd ODI century by Virat Kohli and a rapid 57 from Rohit Sharma paved the way for India's victory in the series-opener in Ranchi.

At 11, Verstappen fan Atiqa Mir dares to dream of F1

At 11, Verstappen fan Atiqa Mir dares to dream of F1

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'Atiqa's rise through the karting ranks has unfolded on grids where she is often one of the only girls competing against a bunch of "bullying" boys, and she doesn't shy away from bullying them back.'

India look to regroup vs SA as focus shifts to white ball

India look to regroup vs SA as focus shifts to white ball

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The focus is to bring momentum back into the Indian dressing room: Morne Morkel