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T20 World Cup: Australia crush Oman by 9 wickets, sign off in style

T20 World Cup: Australia crush Oman by 9 wickets, sign off in style

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Already out of Super Eights contention, Australia beat Oman by nine wickets in their inconsequential final group clash of the T20 World Cup, in Kandy, on Friday.

Karnataka close in on Ranji final spot, Uttarakhand struggle

Karnataka close in on Ranji final spot, Uttarakhand struggle

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Karnataka amassed a huge first-innings total and put Uttarakhand under pressure on Day 3 of their Ranji Trophy semifinal match.

T20 WC: Gambhir hails Surya's masterclass after USA scare

T20 WC: Gambhir hails Surya's masterclass after USA scare

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Gautam Gambhir praised Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 84 as a 'masterclass' after India beat the USA by 29 runs in their opening T20 World Cup 2026 match at Wankhede.

No rift with DMK, seat sharing talks soon: Congress

No rift with DMK, seat sharing talks soon: Congress

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The Congress and DMK parties in Tamil Nadu are set to begin seat-sharing negotiations in a week for upcoming elections, with leaders from both parties expressing confidence in a smooth and successful alliance.

Jab We Met: 'She Called Me With An IT Issue'

Jab We Met: 'She Called Me With An IT Issue'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

During Valentine's Week, Prabhat shares the story on how he met his wife, Pooja.

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka vs Oman: Can hosts overcome Hasaranga blow?

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka vs Oman: Can hosts overcome Hasaranga blow?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka will need to address batting inconsistencies and adjust their bowling strategy in the absence of Wanindu Hasaranga as they prepare to face Oman in a crucial T20 World Cup Group B match.

4th T20I: Samson on edge as India eye spin shake-up

4th T20I: Samson on edge as India eye spin shake-up

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

India will be hoping for a positive turn in their spinners' performance while attempting to extend the total domination over New Zealand to the fourth T20I in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.

In Hampi: Hanuman Lives Through Ramu

In Hampi: Hanuman Lives Through Ramu

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

He was enacting and telling stories of none other than Lord Hanuman, the figure, to date, that rules the hearts of the people of Kishkinda or present-day Hampi in the Vijayanagar district of Karnataka.

The Most Bizarre Looks At Paris Couture Week 2026

The Most Bizarre Looks At Paris Couture Week 2026

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Paris Haute Couture Week isn't about everyday outfits; it's about pushing imagination to its limits.

Kennedy Review: Sunny Leone Is Terrific!

Kennedy Review: Sunny Leone Is Terrific!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The violence in Kennedy is often unflinching and the characters offer no easy sympathy, but you stay hooked on how it all plays out. And that's when the classic Anurag Kashyap twist arrives, bringing an unexpected emotional payoff that lands just right, observes Mayur Sanap.

Pan-India LeT module busted, 7 Bangladeshis among 8 held

Pan-India LeT module busted, 7 Bangladeshis among 8 held

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

In a major counter-terror operation spanning three states, the Delhi Police has dismantled a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module comprising eight operatives, including seven Bangladeshi nationals who had illegally entered India and procured forged identity documents, an official said on Sunday.

Smart Money Tips Every Woman MUST READ

Smart Money Tips Every Woman MUST READ

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

'Money is not just about greed or accumulation. It gives you freedom, dignity and choice. And you have every right to all three.'

She Wore Purple! 9 Times Nirmala Sitharaman Wowed Us!

She Wore Purple! 9 Times Nirmala Sitharaman Wowed Us!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is well-known for donning saris that speak as powerfully as her budget speech. Each Budget Day, she selects a drape that pays tribute to India's amazing textile heritage and the mastery of its artisans.

Delhi air turns lethal as AQI peaks at 498, skyline lost in haze

Delhi air turns lethal as AQI peaks at 498, skyline lost in haze

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Delhi choked under a thick blanket of smog on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) settling at 498, which falls in the higher spectrum of 'severe' category.

Can India's batting might tame Pakistan's spin threat?

Can India's batting might tame Pakistan's spin threat?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

India and Pakistan clash in a highly anticipated T20 World Cup match. India needs middle-order stability and a fit Abhishek Sharma, while Pakistan's spin attack poses a threat. The weather forecast predicts a high chance of rain.

Lamborghini crash: Shivam Mishra gets bail within hrs

Lamborghini crash: Shivam Mishra gets bail within hrs

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

The case took a fresh turn on Wednesday when a man, identified as Mohan, claiming to be the designated driver of the car asserted that he, and not Shivam Mishra, was behind the wheel at the time of the accident.

'GST rate cuts are beginning to translate into higher consumption'

'GST rate cuts are beginning to translate into higher consumption'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

'Despite a challenging FMCG environment, ITC Foods has grown at or above the industry rate.'

School teacher shot dead at AMU campus

School teacher shot dead at AMU campus

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

A school teacher was shot dead by unidentified assailants on the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) campus, police said on Thursday.

The Woman Behind The Fiery Theyyam Picture

The Woman Behind The Fiery Theyyam Picture

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Chennai-based photographer Ramya Sriram explains how she captured the fiery and hypnotic Theyyam image that won her the National Geographic India Contest

10 WORST Ingredients For Skin and Hair

10 WORST Ingredients For Skin and Hair

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Though some ingredients such as mild odours or silicones might not be actually harmful, others such as sulphates, parabens or formaldehyde releasers can result in skin irritation, hormonal imbalances and skin barrier damage, advises Dr Ameesha Mahajan.

Cricket World Cup's Biggest Controversies!

Cricket World Cup's Biggest Controversies!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

A look at some of the major controversies in past World Cups.

The Fall Of Dongri's Drug Queen

The Fall Of Dongri's Drug Queen

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Iqra Qureshi, an elusive drug operator in Dongri, becomes the NCB's prime target after confessions expose her as the key figure in a mephedrone network. Despite months of surveillance, she remains a step ahead of the authorities. A sudden tip-off leads to a raid on her home, where officers recover a significant drug consignment and arrest her-though her composure hints the story may not truly end there.

Assault on PM: 'Lies, Rubbish, Preposterous'

Assault on PM: 'Lies, Rubbish, Preposterous'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

'The prime minister didn't come to Parliament.' 'But the BJP MP is charging that you wanted to assault the prime minister.' 'Only a person who has the intellect and ideology of the BJP can come up with such bizarre charges.'

Russia says Ukrainian drones targeted Putin's home; Zelenskyy denies

Russia says Ukrainian drones targeted Putin's home; Zelenskyy denies

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Russia claims Ukraine launched a drone attack on President Putin's residence, which was thwarted. Russia warns of retaliation and accuses Ukraine of trying to derail peace talks.

Bird droppings halt Prannoy-Loh match at India Open

Bird droppings halt Prannoy-Loh match at India Open

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

India Open badminton: "Bird droppings" interrupt Prannoy-Loh match, add to organisers' woes

3 teenaged sisters, addicted to 'Korean lover game', die by suicide

3 teenaged sisters, addicted to 'Korean lover game', die by suicide

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The police said the exact circumstances that led the sisters to take the extreme step are being investigated, and statements of family members are being recorded as part of the probe.

Alastair Cook slams McCullum, Stokes for 'downward trend'

Alastair Cook slams McCullum, Stokes for 'downward trend'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Batting great Alistair Cook says England's 2-2 home series draw against Shubman Gill-led India was against "not a great Indian side", flagging concerns over the team's preparation for the Ashes.

Is Your Cough Serious? A Doctor Answers

Is Your Cough Serious? A Doctor Answers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Pulmonologist Dr Harish Chafle highlights when and why you must not ignore a common cough.

'Sold three sacks of wheat, I want my money back'

'Sold three sacks of wheat, I want my money back'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Upset fans express disappointment after 4th T20I abandoned due to air pollution.

After Hadi, another Bangladesh student leader shot in head

After Hadi, another Bangladesh student leader shot in head

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Mitu, a doctor, said Shikder was rushed to Khulna Medical College Hospital in a critical condition.

Security beefed up at Indian mission in Bangladesh

Security beefed up at Indian mission in Bangladesh

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Security has been strengthened at the Indian Assistant High Commission office and the visa application centre in Bangladesh's Sylhet city in the wake of heightened tensions following the death of prominent youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, officials said on Saturday.

I am only a partner: Arrested co-owner of Goa nightclub

I am only a partner: Arrested co-owner of Goa nightclub

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Ajay Gupta, co-owner of Goa's 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub, was questioned in Delhi regarding the fire that killed 25 people. He claimed to be 'only a partner' and was located at a hospital before being detained.

'Pollution Has Been Reduced To A Blame Game'

'Pollution Has Been Reduced To A Blame Game'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

'Most pollution boards across the country have unused funds. There is practically no reason why pollution should not be a political priority.'

Govt doctor, wife held for radicalising local women in J-K

Govt doctor, wife held for radicalising local women in J-K

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

A government doctor and his wife have been detained in Jammu and Kashmir for allegedly misusing their positions to mask unlawful activities, including radicalizing local women through social media.

Yunus aide quits hours after Hadi's brother points fingers at govt

Yunus aide quits hours after Hadi's brother points fingers at govt

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

The brother of slain Bangladeshi radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi has alleged that a faction within the interim government plotted his brother's killing to disrupt the upcoming general election. A special assistant to the Chief Adviser has resigned following the allegations.

High equality ranking for India masks deeper gaps, say economists

High equality ranking for India masks deeper gaps, say economists

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

A recent World Bank report placing India among the most equal countries globally may present a limited view of inequality, with economists suggesting that broader data sets could tell a different story. According to the report, India's Gini index (or coefficient/ratio), a key measure of inequality, stood at 25.5 in 2022-23, placing the country fourth globally in terms of equality, behind only the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, and Belarus.

Shocking: Masked intruders break into Ben Stokes' home

Shocking: Masked intruders break into Ben Stokes' home

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Top-seeded Diana Shnaider breezed past Australia's Priscilla Hon 6-4, 6-1 to reach the quarterfinal round at the Hong Kong Tennis Open on Wednesday.

'Should Have Played In Thiruvananthapuram': Tharoor

'Should Have Played In Thiruvananthapuram': Tharoor

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

The fourth T20I between India and South Africa in Lucknow was called off without a ball being bowled on Wednesday, as dense fog and worsening air quality rendered playing conditions unsafe at the Ekana stadium.

No public interest: HC orders portals to mask name of an acquitted man

No public interest: HC orders portals to mask name of an acquitted man

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The Delhi High Court has ruled that the right to privacy includes the "right to be forgotten," and ordered the masking of an acquitted man's name from online records. The court reasoned that no public interest is served by keeping information alive on the internet after criminal proceedings are quashed. It also directed portals and search engines to comply with the order.

India suspends visa centre in B'desh's Chittagong amid tension

India suspends visa centre in B'desh's Chittagong amid tension

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

India has suspended visa operations at its application center in Chittagong, Bangladesh, following heightened tensions and protests after the death of a student leader.