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War 2 Review: Well-Made Masala Film

War 2 Review: Well-Made Masala Film

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

War 2 offers you exactly what you'd expect from a mass entertainer: some escapist fun, some truly knockout action scenes, and overall a good time at the movies, observes Mayur Sanap.

Bumrah to Join Kohli, Rohit, Ashwin in Test Exit?

Bumrah to Join Kohli, Rohit, Ashwin in Test Exit?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Bumrah's pace has dropped noticeably in the ongoing fourth Test against England in Manchester - from his usual 140kph to the 130-135kph range. While he consistently touched 140-plus at Headingley and Lord's, Old Trafford has told a different story.

Young Harshika chases football dream in Europe!

Young Harshika chases football dream in Europe!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Having earned a spot in the first division Romanian club CS Atletic Olimpia Gherla, the 22-year-old Harshika Jain has also set her sights on fulfilling her dream of playing for the Indian team.

Farokh Engineer Honoured With Stand At Old Trafford!

Farokh Engineer Honoured With Stand At Old Trafford!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer and legendary West Indies captain Clive Lloyd were on Wednesday honoured by the Lancashire County Cricket Club with stands named after them at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, on the opening day of the fourth Test between India and England.

Ahimsa Fellowship: How To Earn A Rs 20K Stipend

Ahimsa Fellowship: How To Earn A Rs 20K Stipend

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The Ahimsa Fellowship 2025 is an 8-month full-time opportunity for graduates designed to create a network of effective animal protection leaders.

Embassy issues safety advisory after attacks on Indians in Ireland

Embassy issues safety advisory after attacks on Indians in Ireland

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

The Indian Embassy in Ireland has issued a safety advisory for Indian citizens following a rise in reported attacks, particularly in Dublin. The advisory urges precautions and provides emergency contact details.

India Ramp Up 4th Test Prep

India Ramp Up 4th Test Prep

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

The Indian team ramped up preparations for the Boxing Day Test by practicing on a fresh wicket on Tuesday at the MCG.

Why Sholay's Basanti Is Every Woman's Hero

Why Sholay's Basanti Is Every Woman's Hero

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Sholay's Basanti is the face of women's empowerment and gender equality. That's why, half a century after the movie first released, we're still talking about her.

'India to have 50% of Swiss Re's global tech talent'

'India to have 50% of Swiss Re's global tech talent'

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'This means that there will be more than 1,000 tech talent in India over the next 12-18 months.'

'When I saw him on day one, I said he's the man': Shastri hails Sundar

'When I saw him on day one, I said he's the man': Shastri hails Sundar

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Former all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri has thrown his weight behind young Washington Sundar to be a 'genuine all-rounder for many, many years for India'.

'Bumrah Or Rahul Should Captain India'

'Bumrah Or Rahul Should Captain India'

Rediff.com23 May 2025

'At this stage, I want a senior cricketer to take up the captaincy and see the Indian team through this transition phase.'

Why Gen Z Fears AI And Big Tech Jobs

Why Gen Z Fears AI And Big Tech Jobs

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Gen Z, driven by AI anxiety and economic pragmatism, have concerns about pursuing passions as careers as they fear it may not make them enough sufficient income.

What You Must Know About The CEC

What You Must Know About The CEC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

As an IAS officer in Kerala, Gyanesh Kumar -- who the Congress described as Amit Shah's 'right hand man' -- had a good working equation with the state's Congress and Left leaders.

'Go back to your own country': Indian-origin taxi driver attacked in Ireland

'Go back to your own country': Indian-origin taxi driver attacked in Ireland

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

An Indian-origin taxi driver in Dublin was attacked in a suspected hate crime, prompting a police investigation and raising safety concerns for Indian citizens in Ireland.

13-year-old Vaibhav has some good skills: Dravid

13-year-old Vaibhav has some good skills: Dravid

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

'Vaibhav just came to our trials and we were really happy with what he saw.'

Is GenAI Making Us MENTALLY LAZY?

Is GenAI Making Us MENTALLY LAZY?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

What looks like convenience today might well be shaping a future where essential human skills quietly fade away.

Military prepared as Operation Sindoor continues: CDS

Military prepared as Operation Sindoor continues: CDS

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan emphasized the need for constant high military preparedness, citing Operation Sindoor as an ongoing example. He also highlighted the importance of 'information warriors, technology warriors and scholar warriors' in future warfare.

Committed Jadeja still answers to the call of duty

Committed Jadeja still answers to the call of duty

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'He is one of the most valuable players in India.'

PIX: Rahul, Gill Battle Back To Keep 4th Test Alive

PIX: Rahul, Gill Battle Back To Keep 4th Test Alive

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Captain Shubman Gill and the ever-dependable K L Rahul gave India a glimmer of hope with resilient half-centuries after a well crafted hundred from Ben Stokes extended England's supremacy in the fourth Test in Manchester on Saturday.

Ed Sheeran's Cricket Skills Will Stun You

Ed Sheeran's Cricket Skills Will Stun You

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

During his visit, Sheeran joined forces with Rajasthan Royals players Riyan Parag and Tushar Deshpande for an impromptu cricket match with young cricketers.

Vibe Coding's Challenge For India's IT Cos

Vibe Coding's Challenge For India's IT Cos

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'Could the impending new crisis, vibe coding, similarly create not a disaster like what befell Indian handlooms during the Industrial Revolution but another opportunity like what the Y2K crisis created?' asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

How spirited Sudharsan made second chance count!

How spirited Sudharsan made second chance count!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Sai Sudharsan was shadow batting on a covered square at Old Trafford on the eve of the fourth Test, an old habit that keeps the top-order batter mentally ready for the next opportunity that comes his way.

Who's Afraid of AI? Bring It On!

Who's Afraid of AI? Bring It On!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

AI and machine learning remain the top focus areas, followed by software development (36 per cent) and cybersecurity (35 per cent).

SC issues 15 guidelines to curb surging student suicides; seeks govt report

SC issues 15 guidelines to curb surging student suicides; seeks govt report

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The bench said, given the pressing nature of the crisis, particularly in cities like Kota, Jaipur, Sikar, Vishakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Delhi, where students migrate in large numbers, immediate interim safeguards are the call of the day.

The Teen Who Built A Tax Education Game

The Teen Who Built A Tax Education Game

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Manas Sood, a Class 12 student from the Delhi Public School, has distributed 2,650 boxes of Tax City Education and empowered over 12,000 students from 52 schools across India. His aim? To help young Indians understand taxes and become financially literate.

The Rise And Fall Of Jagdeep Dhankhar

The Rise And Fall Of Jagdeep Dhankhar

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The RSS which catapulted Jagdeep Dhankar to national prominence after 21 years of hibernation could not come to his rescue when BJP higher ups decided to seek his resignation, points out Prakash Bhandari.

'Kohli symbolised unapologetic India of the 21st century'

'Kohli symbolised unapologetic India of the 21st century'

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Chappell said Kohli's exit from Tests marks a "seismic shift in energy".

Future India captain?

Future India captain?

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Afghanistan T20I captain Rashid Khan believes Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill possesses the qualities to lead India in the future.

Real estate slow to embrace technology as expenses mount

Real estate slow to embrace technology as expenses mount

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Even as sectors across India embrace technological transformation, the construction side of the real estate industry continues to trail global trends. While technologies like Building Information Modelling (BIM), 3D printing, drone surveillance, and IoT-enabled smart building systems are increasingly common overseas, their adoption in Indian construction remains limited and largely experimental, developers said.

Bumrah hits the nets amid selection uncertainty

Bumrah hits the nets amid selection uncertainty

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Amid speculations surrounding his participation in the second Test against England in Birmingham, India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah returned to the nets on Saturday and rolled his arms for about 30 minutes.

How Gambhir Boosted Akash Deep's Belief

How Gambhir Boosted Akash Deep's Belief

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

'When your coach is backing you so strongly, it builds inner belief -- and that showed on the field.'

10 Hot Engineering Careers After Class 12

10 Hot Engineering Careers After Class 12

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Nayagam PP, a certified career counsellor and the founder of EduJob360, lists the top and emerging career streams in engineering.

No Anderson at Leeds: Gill & Co. can breathe easy

No Anderson at Leeds: Gill & Co. can breathe easy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

To say the least, a relatively inexperienced batting line up led by Shubman Gill would be relieved to see the name of James Anderson

Festive Hiring To Generate 2 Lakh Jobs

Festive Hiring To Generate 2 Lakh Jobs

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Hiring activity has gained momentum in anticipation of upcoming festivals like Raksha Bandhan, Dussehra, Diwali, seasonal sales and the wedding season.

Trump wants Apple to stop iPhone production in India

Trump wants Apple to stop iPhone production in India

Rediff.com16 May 2025

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he has asked Apple CEO Tim Cook to stop producing iPhones in India, and rather make them in the US.

'Kuldeep has to be in India's squad for England Tests'

'Kuldeep has to be in India's squad for England Tests'

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Kuldeep Yadav is one match-winner India can't afford to leave out for the upcoming Test series in England and the wrist spinner should be picked ahead of batting all-rounders, reckon former selectors and coaches.

'The Nature Of Jobs Will Change'

'The Nature Of Jobs Will Change'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

'This is the time to be creative, use AI in real-time operations, and unlock new demand and aspirations.'

WTC Final: Can South Africa end their ICC curse?

WTC Final: Can South Africa end their ICC curse?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Markram hopes a run of sporting trophy droughts broken in 2025 rings true at the World Test Championship 2025 Final, with the Proteas taking on defending champions Australia from June 11.

'I always feel that I am the best'

'I always feel that I am the best'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Arshdeep Singh is delighted to be back in Kent where he had earlier played county cricket as he looks to rediscover his red-ball rhythm ahead of the five-match Test series against England.

India Set For Rs 32 Trillion Defence Budget... In 2047

India Set For Rs 32 Trillion Defence Budget... In 2047

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

'Make-in-India played a key role in India's effective action against terrorism during Operation Sindoor.'