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Voltas' New JV to Boost Localisation, Margin Trajectory Key for Future Growth

Voltas' New JV to Boost Localisation, Margin Trajectory Key for Future Growth

Rediff.com6 days ago

Voltas has announced a joint venture with Atomberg Innovation to manufacture high-efficiency room air conditioner (RAC) compressors, aiming to strengthen localisation and supply-chain resilience. Despite significant volume growth in RACs, the company's margins remain a key concern for analysts.

Veteran Golfer Eleanor Givens Claims First LET Victory In Switzerland

Veteran Golfer Eleanor Givens Claims First LET Victory In Switzerland

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs finished tied-38th at the VP Bank Swiss Ladies event, while England's Eleanor Givens secured her maiden Ladies European Tour title after 15 seasons and 210 starts, rallying from behind on the final day.

Badminton World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri Storm Into Quarter-finals

Badminton World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri Storm Into Quarter-finals

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Indian women's doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have reached the quarterfinals of the World Championships, putting them one step closer to securing a medal.

Lakshya Sen, Treesa-Gayatri Advance In BWF World Championships

Lakshya Sen, Treesa-Gayatri Advance In BWF World Championships

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen advanced to the second round of the BWF World Championships after overcoming Austria's Collins Valentine Filimon. The women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also stunned 16th seeds to reach the pre-quarterfinals. However, India faced a poor outing in mixed doubles, with two pairs crashing out in the opening round, though Unnati Hooda also progressed in women's singles.

SHANTI Rules Boost Nuclear Investment

SHANTI Rules Boost Nuclear Investment

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

The rules require nuclear plant operators to maintain an insurance policy, financial security or a combination of both to cover civil liability for nuclear damage.

Badminton World Championships: Lakshya Sen survives scare in opening round

Badminton World Championships: Lakshya Sen survives scare in opening round

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Lakshya Sen recovered from a slow start to beat Collins Valentine Filimon of Austria in his first round match at the BWF Badminton World Championships 2026 in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Will Enzo Fernandez Stay At Chelsea? Here's What Xabi Alonso Said

Will Enzo Fernandez Stay At Chelsea? Here's What Xabi Alonso Said

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso addressed speculation surrounding midfielder Enzo Fernandez's future ahead of their Premier League opener against Fulham.

Confident India target first overseas Test series win in three years vs Sri Lanka

Confident India target first overseas Test series win in three years vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

India is poised to secure its first overseas Test series victory in three years as they face Sri Lanka in the second and final match, with skipper Shubman Gill and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal under pressure to deliver substantial knocks.

Prince Harry, Meghan to move back to UK with kids: Reports

Prince Harry, Meghan to move back to UK with kids: Reports

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly moving back to the UK with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, later this month, but will continue as non-working members of the royal family. The move comes six years after they relocated to the US.

Szoboszlai Penalty Earns Liverpool Dramatic Draw With Newcastle

Szoboszlai Penalty Earns Liverpool Dramatic Draw With Newcastle

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Liverpool secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle United at St James' Park, with Dominik Szoboszlai converting a stoppage-time penalty. The match also served as a tribute to the late Kevin Keegan, a shared hero for both clubs, with fans and former players honouring his legacy. Goals from Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock for Newcastle were cancelled out by Cody Gakpo and Szoboszlai's late equaliser for Liverpool.

Treesa-Gayatri Stun 16th Seeds Lauren-Allison At Badminton World Championships

Treesa-Gayatri Stun 16th Seeds Lauren-Allison At Badminton World Championships

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Unseeded Indian women's doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships after stunning 16th seeds Lauren Lam and Allison Quynh Lee of the United States.

Kartik Aaryan Hospitalised, To Undergo Knee Surgery

Kartik Aaryan Hospitalised, To Undergo Knee Surgery

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Kartik Aaryan has sustained a severe knee injury during an intense action sequence for his upcoming sports drama, leading to immediate surgery and a temporary halt in film production.

20% Market Crash Possible? Fund CIO Says...

20% Market Crash Possible? Fund CIO Says...

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

From why FIIs will return to India with 'bagfuls' to what to do if markets crash 20%, from finding the next multi-bagger to whether the battered IT sector can bounce back -- Trust MF CIO Mihir Vora's calm answers will surprise you.

10 Skills AI Is Teaching That Schools Aren't

10 Skills AI Is Teaching That Schools Aren't

Rediff.com7 days ago

When a student asks AI to explore an idea, challenges its response, asks for alternatives, improves the output and decides what is worth retaining, the student is practising behaviours that are central to leadership, says Jaspreet Bindra, co-founder and CEO of AI & Beyond, an organisation promoting AI literacy.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Has Android 16, 90W Charging

Motorola Edge 70 Max Has Android 16, 90W Charging

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a feature-packed smartphone that combines a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, a 144 Hz AMOLED display and a 7,100 mAh battery claiming to deliver up to 58 hours of battery life.

Treesa-Gayatri end India's 14-year medal wait

Treesa-Gayatri end India's 14-year medal wait

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Indian badminton pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand clinched a historic medal at the World Championships, defeating China's Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian in a thrilling quarter-final match. The unseeded duo fought back from a game down to win 16-21, 21-15, 21-13, assuring India of at least a bronze. This achievement marks India's first women's doubles medal at the event since 2011 and comes after Treesa's recent recovery from an ankle injury.

'Thank You, Dolly, For All Of It'

'Thank You, Dolly, For All Of It'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Dolly Parton managed to give the world the ultimate mystery and fantasy in some corners of her life, but to give full transparency in the ways that counted. Somehow she was true grace and true grit, all in one dazzling person.'

Babar Azam's absence hits Pakistan ahead of England Test; Salman gets captaincy call

Babar Azam's absence hits Pakistan ahead of England Test; Salman gets captaincy call

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Pakistan captain Babar Azam will miss this week's first test in against England after injuring his right hand during a warm-up match and Salman Ali Agha will deputise, head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed said on Tuesday.

India's women's Hockey World Cup dream dashed after goalless draw with Australia

India's women's Hockey World Cup dream dashed after goalless draw with Australia

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

India's campaign in the FIH Women's World Cup concluded after a goalless draw against Australia in their final second-round match.

2nd Test: Bowlers rock SL after Jurel ton propels India to 503 for 9 on Day 2

2nd Test: Bowlers rock SL after Jurel ton propels India to 503 for 9 on Day 2

Rediff.com7 days ago

Dhruv Jurel notched up an unbeaten 115 to propel India to a commanding 509 for 8 before they declared the first innings against Sri Lanka on day two of the second Test in Colombo.

Trump unveils 50% tariffs as US-Canada trade war escalates

Trump unveils 50% tariffs as US-Canada trade war escalates

Rediff.com7 days ago

The US-Canada trade war has escalated sharply, with US President Donald Trump on Monday announcing that tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, automotive parts and steel imports will be raised to 50 percent from January 2027, following the collapse of trade negotiations between Washington and Ottawa last week.

Digvesh Rathi brings back his viral notebook celebration

Digvesh Rathi brings back his viral notebook celebration

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Digvesh Rathi recreated his viral 'notebook' celebration after dismissing Priyansh Arya in the Delhi Premier League, but the act led to a 30% pre cent match fee penalty and two demerit points for breaching the Code of Conduct. The match saw Outer Delhi Warriors defeat Purani Dilli 6 in a high-scoring encounter, with Rathi being the standout bowler for his team despite the loss.

India-Pakistan Handshake Stirs Debate

India-Pakistan Handshake Stirs Debate

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Wednesday's India-Pakistan World Cup match in Amstelveen saw players exchange handshakes, a gesture that has become contentious in India-Pakistan sporting encounters, particularly in cricket. While the Indian team dominated on the field, winning 5-3, the post-match handshakes led to mixed reactions online, highlighting the differing approaches to rivalry in hockey versus cricket.

'Indian Cricket Should Be The Priority Not Any Individual': Gavaskar's Stern Warning For Team India

'Indian Cricket Should Be The Priority Not Any Individual': Gavaskar's Stern Warning For Team India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has issued a stern warning to the Indian team ahead of their crucial Test series against Sri Lanka.

How Punjab's Annual Sports Festival Boosts Grassroots Talent

How Punjab's Annual Sports Festival Boosts Grassroots Talent

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that the 'Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan' annual sports festival will commence on September 5 in Bathinda, expecting around 10 lakh participants across 38 sports. The event, now in its fourth edition, aims to promote sports at block, district, and state levels, with competitions running until November 29.

Operation Safed Sagar Brings IAF's Kargil Story Alive For Gen Z

Operation Safed Sagar Brings IAF's Kargil Story Alive For Gen Z

Rediff.com5 days ago

If an OTT series can make a young person curious about the armed forces, make a family understand the sacrifices made by those in uniform, or simply make someone walk up to a veteran and say, "Thank you for your service," then it has achieved something far more important than merely getting its history right, notes Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Indian Golfers Make Strong Start At Czech Ladies Open

Indian Golfers Make Strong Start At Czech Ladies Open

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Indian golfer Diksha Dagar delivered a superb six-under 66 in the opening round of the Czech Ladies Open, placing her tied ninth. Fellow Indians Pranavi Urs and Vani Kapoor also had strong starts, with Urs tied 14th and Kapoor tied 26th, ensuring a significant Indian presence in the top 30. Diksha's round featured eight birdies, continuing her excellent form on the Ladies European Tour.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Show Resilience Amid Global Caution

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Show Resilience Amid Global Caution

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, traded marginally higher in early deals despite cautious global cues stemming from elevated crude oil prices due to geopolitical uncertainties and a sharp fall in US markets. Track Sensex, Nifty on August 21, 2026.

A Mom-Son Japanese Odyssey

A Mom-Son Japanese Odyssey

Rediff.com7 days ago

Researching Japan was like going down a rabbit hole. There is just so much to see and do, but I finally decided we would stick to the 'Golden Route' of Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, notes Radhika Mittal.

Sports Ministry To Initiate National Awards Nominations

Sports Ministry To Initiate National Awards Nominations

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

The Sports Ministry is set to commence the nomination process for the National Sports Awards next month, following a delayed announcement of the 2025 awards. The delay was due to a re-evaluation process aimed at preserving the integrity of the honours, which resulted in no Khel Ratna awardee for 2025 and fewer Arjuna awardees than recommended. The article also details the criteria for these prestigious awards and highlights some of the notable Arjuna awardees for 2025.

Arsenal open championship defence with rivals reshaped and Premier League reborn

Arsenal open championship defence with rivals reshaped and Premier League reborn

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence as the hunted, facing heightened expectations and a reshaped league featuring new managers, major departures and ambitious rivals challenging their supremacy.

FIA Praises Indian Prodigy Atiqa Mir's Motorsport Talent

FIA Praises Indian Prodigy Atiqa Mir's Motorsport Talent

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

The world motorsport body FIA has strongly endorsed 11-year-old Indian racer Atiqa Mir, highlighting her as a rising star redefining the future of the sport. Atiqa, the first Indian backed by the F1 Academy, has achieved significant success in European karting series, including a pole position and top-10 finishes in FIA European Championship rounds.

Sooryavanshi must start from the first match against England: Gavaskar

Sooryavanshi must start from the first match against England: Gavaskar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Sunil Gavaskar has strongly backed young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to be included in playing XI from the first game in the upcoming five-match T20I series against England, starting on Wednesday.

Women's Hockey World Cup: India Eyes Top Spot In Pool D Against England

Women's Hockey World Cup: India Eyes Top Spot In Pool D Against England

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

The Indian women's hockey team, unbeaten in the FIH Women's World Cup, faces England in their final Pool D match. A draw secures India's top spot, but England desperately needs a win to advance. India's strong attacking and defensive performances have built confidence, though coach Sjoerd Marijne warns against complacency, highlighting England's previous victory over India and their strong play. The team aims to continue its impressive run and potentially secure a podium finish.

Satwik-Chirag crash out of BWF Worlds after China's stunning show

Satwik-Chirag crash out of BWF Worlds after China's stunning show

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

India's top men's doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, were defeated in straight games by China's Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in the quarter-finals of the BWF World Championships, ending their bid for a third medal at the event.

BWF Worlds: Satwik-Chirag suffer shock exit, miss out on medal

BWF Worlds: Satwik-Chirag suffer shock exit, miss out on medal

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Satwik-Chirag's BWF World Championships campaign ended in a disappointing quarter-final defeat.

Joe Root: 'I Feel Ready As Captain'

Joe Root: 'I Feel Ready As Captain'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

'I do not believe there is one way of playing Test cricket. You have got to be adaptable and play the situation.' 'It is never the same throughout five days, there is different challenges and you have got to adjust to the ebbs and flows throughout.'

Watch: Govinda's Wife Sunita At Court, Withdraws Divorce Case

Watch: Govinda's Wife Sunita At Court, Withdraws Divorce Case

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Govinda's wife Sunita Ahuja has withdrawn her divorce petition against him.

Box Office: Awarapan 2 Is A Blockbuster, Batwara 1947 Struggles

Box Office: Awarapan 2 Is A Blockbuster, Batwara 1947 Struggles

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has defied all expectations, emerging as a surprise blockbuster with a staggering opening weekend collection, while Sunny Deol's highly anticipated Batwara 1947 has significantly underperformed at the box office.

Ayush Shetty exits; Treesa-Gayatri enter quarterfinals at Badminton Worlds

Ayush Shetty exits; Treesa-Gayatri enter quarterfinals at Badminton Worlds

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Ayush Shetty's impressive run at the World Championships ended in the pre-quarterfinals against Alwi Farhan, concluding India's men's singles challenge. Meanwhile, the women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand advanced to the quarterfinals with a dominant win, continuing their strong comeback after Treesa's injury.