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'MS's room is always open': Brevis hails humble Dhoni

'MS's room is always open': Brevis hails humble Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

South Africa's batting sensation Dewald Brevis said it was 'special' interacting with great Mahendra Singh Dhoni during IPL 2025 earlier this year.

1st ODI PIX: Kohli misses ton but powers India to victory

1st ODI PIX: Kohli misses ton but powers India to victory

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

IMAGES from the first ODI played between India and New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday

How Will Midcap Funds Perform In 2026?

How Will Midcap Funds Perform In 2026?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Fund managers advise conservative investors to cap midcap exposure at 10 to 15 per cent of their equity portfolio.

2026: Kerala Among Best Destinations

2026: Kerala Among Best Destinations

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Kerala has earned a spot on Rough Guides' list of the world's top travel destinations for 2026, with the popular guidebook publisher highlighting the state as a must-visit location for the year ahead.

Loan growth, margins set to improve for banks in Q3

Loan growth, margins set to improve for banks in Q3

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The banking sector could see better loan growth in the third quarter of financial year 2026 (Q3FY26) with improved net interest margins (NIMs), though the full impact of latest rate cuts will be largely felt in the fourth quarter. There may be lower slippage in unsecured loans and microfinance institutions (MFIs) along with steady recovery trends, which should lower credit cost.

Ashes rivalry? Head wants a beer with England mates

Ashes rivalry? Head wants a beer with England mates

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Opening batsman Travis Head hopes Australia and England will share a drink after the Ashes winds up in Sydney to revive a tradition that fell by the wayside after the 2023 series.

When One Airline -- Indigo -- Rules the Air

When One Airline -- Indigo -- Rules the Air

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

India's duopoly in the domestic skies -- where IndiGo and Air India collectively control over 90 per cent of the market -- is highly skewed, leaving very little room for new players

One more Hindu man shot dead in Bangladesh

One more Hindu man shot dead in Bangladesh

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

"The incident took place on Monday (29 December) at around 6:30 pm at Sultana Sweaters Limited factory in the Mehrabari area of the upazila", the report said.

The Do-able 2026 Bucket List

The Do-able 2026 Bucket List

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

A workable, doable 'to-do' list for the New Year...

Why YouTube Is Investing In India

Why YouTube Is Investing In India

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

'As a nation, we create beautiful content and a high volume of it (films) but we are limited by the number of theatres and screen density.' 'You now have a living-room large screen available to showcase that.'

'Show a bit of dog': Stokes' defiant Ashes message

'Show a bit of dog': Stokes' defiant Ashes message

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

England captain Ben Stokes has called for his teammates to 'show a bit of dog' as they look to fight back from two losses in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide from Tuesday.

King Kohli's Masterclass In Empty Arena

King Kohli's Masterclass In Empty Arena

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli's 58th List A hundred resembled a grand opera played inside an empty Royal Albert Hall.

Clerk rapes 22-yr-old woman on govt university campus

Clerk rapes 22-yr-old woman on govt university campus

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

A 22-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a clerk of a state government-run university on the campus on the pretext of providing her a job at the facility in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur city, police said on Saturday.

Life From A Hospital Room

Life From A Hospital Room

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Thanks to a close one's illness, I have seen quite a few hospital rooms in the past half a year or so. They have revived my respect for life reinterpreted via its essentials, notes Shyam G Menon.

Bengal varsity forms panel to probe hijab incident during exam

Bengal varsity forms panel to probe hijab incident during exam

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Jadavpur University has formed a committee to investigate a controversy involving a student wearing a hijab during an exam. Allegations of Islamophobia have been made, which faculty members deny.

Why Hardik Pandya should return to Test cricket

Why Hardik Pandya should return to Test cricket

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Pandya has played 11 Test matches for India, scoring 532 runs at an average of 31.29 with a century and four fifties, along with 17 wickets at an average of 31.05 under his belt.

India-Born Wadia's Explosive Cameo Lights Up BBL

India-Born Wadia's Explosive Cameo Lights Up BBL

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Playing in just his second BBL match, Jerrssis Wadia made an instant impact in the Australian Big Bash League, delivering a thrilling cameo for the Adelaide Strikers.

'Ikkis Encouraged Me To Be Braver'

'Ikkis Encouraged Me To Be Braver'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

'The army and all the people we did spend time with, they emphasised the kind of impact Arun Khetarpal has had on one, the Indian Army and two, just the country as a whole.'

10 Human-Forward Work Skills You Must Master in 2026

10 Human-Forward Work Skills You Must Master in 2026

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Here are ten human-forward skills that will quietly but decisively shape professional growth in 2026.

Spies, Biryani, Indira Gandhi In Georgia

Spies, Biryani, Indira Gandhi In Georgia

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

We were talking to a real-life spy!! Wow!

Critics Choice Awards: The BIG Winners

Critics Choice Awards: The BIG Winners

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The Critics Choice Awards was held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and saw Hollywood's A-listers get honoured at the first awards ceremony of the year.

Botswana team visits Gandhi Sagar sanctuary for cheetah project

Botswana team visits Gandhi Sagar sanctuary for cheetah project

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

A delegation from Botswana visited Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh to review preparations for the translocation of cheetahs from Botswana. The team expressed satisfaction with the quarantine facilities and other arrangements.

AI Steps In To Avert Elephant Tragedies

AI Steps In To Avert Elephant Tragedies

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

When elephants are identified close to or on the tracks, real-time alerts are sent to locomotive pilots, station masters and control rooms, allowing trains to slow down or stop in time.

GIFT City Raises A Glass to Global Business

GIFT City Raises A Glass to Global Business

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The latest move removes one of the key friction points for visitors, temporary liquor permits, while allowing licensed hotels and restaurants operational flexibility.

'Husband Doesn't Lock Door During Sex'

'Husband Doesn't Lock Door During Sex'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

'A locked door during intimacy does not mean negligence; it means respect,' says rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder of the Let Us Talk Foundation.

Why Kohli Is Mitchell Starc's No. 1

Why Kohli Is Mitchell Starc's No. 1

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'To see his preparation, the way he dominates the game.'

Cummins sits out Tests to focus on T20 World Cup

Cummins sits out Tests to focus on T20 World Cup

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

With the Ashes urn in their hands, Australia decided to rule Cummins out of the two remaining Tests.

Saudi Arabia Honours Rekha!

Saudi Arabia Honours Rekha!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'Her presence lit up the room as she reflected on a remarkable career that has shaped generations of Indian cinema.'

Ranveer Singh's Top 10 Films

Ranveer Singh's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Ranveer has shown the right instincts in his choice of roles, which he has played with seeming effortlessness, backed with preparation and understanding.

IPL auction: When even the Ambanis ran out of cash

IPL auction: When even the Ambanis ran out of cash

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

IPL For perhaps the first time in IPL history, the Ambanis watched an auction slip away not because of choice, but because of cash.

'Rohit allowed me to express myself'

'Rohit allowed me to express myself'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Traded to Mumbai Indians from Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 2 crore (Rs 20 million) ahead of IPL 2026, Indian pacer Shardul Thakur says former captain Rohit Sharma allowed him to express himself.

'It doesn't look great': Australia sweat over Lyon injury

'It doesn't look great': Australia sweat over Lyon injury

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

During England's run-chase of 435 runs, Lyon had taken three crucial wickets in the second innings and a total of five throughout the game to help his side gain an upper hand.

Why RCB may bench Venkatesh Iyer despite Rs 7 crore deal

Why RCB may bench Venkatesh Iyer despite Rs 7 crore deal

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Defending champions RCB bolstered their squad by securing Iyer, Jacob Duffy and Mangesh Yadav, among others during the auction held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.

Is BCCI quietly looking to replace Gambhir?

Is BCCI quietly looking to replace Gambhir?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

It is understood that right after India's abject surrender against South Africa in the two-Test series at home last month, someone who matters in the cricket board had once again informally approached VVS Laxman to check if he would be interested in coaching the red ball team.

The Man The LTTE Couldn't Kill

The Man The LTTE Couldn't Kill

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The Tigers refused to forgive Douglas Devananda and tried to assassinate him repeatedly. He later said: "(LTTE chief Velupillai) Prabhakaran cannot kill me." Destiny proved him right.

Investing in Silver, Step By Step

Investing in Silver, Step By Step

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

'New investors should enter gradually and stay cautious.' 'Silver is a structural multi-year story, but timing matters in a high-volatility metal.'

Ashes: 'It's unreal. I dreamt of this as a kid'

Ashes: 'It's unreal. I dreamt of this as a kid'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Australia pacer Michael Neser found day one of his maiden Boxing Day Test a dream come true.

How impressive Vaishnavi kept calm on India debut

How impressive Vaishnavi kept calm on India debut

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

'Yes, I was nervous before the National Anthem. After the National Anthem, I calmed down.'

'Husband Can't Force Wife To Look After Parents'

'Husband Can't Force Wife To Look After Parents'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'Caring for one's parents is the husband's responsibility, especially if he is the earning member of the family.' 'The wife may be financially dependent on him but that does not create a legal obligation for her to serve or care for her in-laws.'

When It's Time To Party, Madonna Is...

When It's Time To Party, Madonna Is...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

With the holiday season in full swing, the Drive actress' wardrobe feels like the perfect mix of bold, playful and dance-floor approved.