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Shiv Thakare Wins The 50

Shiv Thakare Wins The 50

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'Being the winner of the very first season, especially among 50 strong players, is something that will always be remembered, and that makes me incredibly happy.'

Chicken Adobo: Filipino Classic That Has My Heart!

Chicken Adobo: Filipino Classic That Has My Heart!

Rediff.com23 minutes ago

Mayur Sanap discovers a memorable chicken preparation in the Philippines.

Air Canada plane, firetruck collide at New York's LaGuardia airport

Air Canada plane, firetruck collide at New York's LaGuardia airport

Rediff.com30 minutes ago

An Air Canada plane collided with a ground vehicle at La Guardia Airport, resulting in a ground stop and significant flight disruptions, impacting travel plans for countless passengers.

Revealed! What Model Tejal Patil Carries In Her Bag

Revealed! What Model Tejal Patil Carries In Her Bag

Rediff.com35 minutes ago

Lakme model Tejal Patil gives Rediff's Hitesh Harisinghani a sneak peek into her backstage essentials bag.

Fresh tension in Manipur as mob targets Kuki Zo Council chairman's home

Fresh tension in Manipur as mob targets Kuki Zo Council chairman's home

Rediff.com39 minutes ago

Tensions flared in Manipur as a mob tried to enter the residence of the Kuki Zo Council chairman, prompting intervention by security forces and raising concerns about ongoing unrest.

Leakage Or Seepage? Know Your Rights

Leakage Or Seepage? Know Your Rights

Rediff.com45 minutes ago

Buyers should understand the distinction between the losses the policy covers, those that need add-ons, and those it excludes.

Hardik Singh, Salima Tete Nominated for Hockey India Player of the Year

Hardik Singh, Salima Tete Nominated for Hockey India Player of the Year

Rediff.com52 minutes ago

Star Indian hockey players Hardik Singh and Salima Tete are among the nominees for the Hockey India Player of the Year awards, with the ceremony set to recognise outstanding achievements and contributions to Indian hockey.

World Water Day: 7 Nations That Consume The Most Water

World Water Day: 7 Nations That Consume The Most Water

Rediff.com54 minutes ago

The stats according to World Population Review's 2022 compilation.

CoinDCX Co-founders Arrested in Alleged Cryptocurrency Fraud Case

CoinDCX Co-founders Arrested in Alleged Cryptocurrency Fraud Case

Rediff.com55 minutes ago

Thane police have arrested CoinDCX co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal in connection with an alleged fraud of Rs 71.6 lakh. The company claims the FIR is false and a conspiracy against them.

India to Test Bench Strength at Archery Asia Cup Stage 1

India to Test Bench Strength at Archery Asia Cup Stage 1

Rediff.com58 minutes ago

India is set to begin the international archery season with a mix of young talent and experienced archers at the Asia Cup Stage 1 in Bangkok, opting to test their squad depth ahead of the Asian Games.

Jefferies Predicts Strong Growth for Paytm, Retains 'Buy' Rating

Jefferies Predicts Strong Growth for Paytm, Retains 'Buy' Rating

Rediff.com59 minutes ago

Brokerage firm Jefferies maintains a 'Buy' rating for Paytm, citing its dominant merchant payments platform and projected revenue growth.

History In Minutes: The Right To Water: Ambedkar's Mahad Satyagraha

History In Minutes: The Right To Water: Ambedkar's Mahad Satyagraha

Rediff.com59 minutes ago

Ninety-nine years ago, a young Dr B R Ambedkar embarked on a revolutionary and most overdue reformatory path -- he led hundreds of men and women to a water tank in the town of Mahad, western Maharashtra, to fulfil one of the most basic human needs: The right to drink water from the tank.

Aneet Has A 'Truly Special' Moment

Aneet Has A 'Truly Special' Moment

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The nation's latest crush and Lakme's GenZ face Aneet Padda decided to go Out of Office'.

Urmila Matondkar, Kajol, Ajay Devgn Condole With Manish Malhotra

Urmila Matondkar, Kajol, Ajay Devgn Condole With Manish Malhotra

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Film folk attended the prayer service for Manish Malhotra's mother in Mumbai.

Is cricket moving beyond India? ICC CEO says ...

Is cricket moving beyond India? ICC CEO says ...

Rediff.com1 hour ago

ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta discusses the globalisation of cricket, highlighting India's crucial role and the impressive performances of Associate nations in the T20 World Cup.

Dhurandhar: Storytelling In The Age Of Restless Viewers

Dhurandhar: Storytelling In The Age Of Restless Viewers

Rediff.com1 hour ago

If the stories are food for the mind then our digestive system has changed. If they are a piece of art, our gaze has altered. This calls for a change not in stories, but in the grammar of storytelling so that it can cut through the deluge and gluttony and force people to savour, appreciate and re-visit it. That is what the creators of Taskaree or Dhurandhar are trying, points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Muzychuk Steps In as Humpy Withdraws from Candidates Tournament Over Safety Fears

Muzychuk Steps In as Humpy Withdraws from Candidates Tournament Over Safety Fears

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Anna Muzychuk of Ukraine will replace Koneru Humpy in the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus after Humpy withdrew due to safety concerns related to the region's proximity to the West Asia conflict.

Compensation: What Digital Fraud Victims Must Know

Compensation: What Digital Fraud Victims Must Know

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Customers will qualify for compensation even if they mistakenly share the OTP.

IPL 2026: 'Arjun Tendulkar khelega hi nahi': Ashwin's brutal take

IPL 2026: 'Arjun Tendulkar khelega hi nahi': Ashwin's brutal take

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Ravichandran Ashwin casts doubt on Arjun Tendulkar's chances of playing for Lucknow Super Giants after his transfer from Mumbai Indians, citing stiff competition from other fast bowlers.

Police Investigate Online Defamation of IUML President in Kerala

Police Investigate Online Defamation of IUML President in Kerala

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Police in Kerala have launched an investigation into an alleged online attack targeting the state president of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), Syyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal, after a defamatory post surfaced on social media.

Sensex, Nifty Tumble as Middle East Conflict Fuels Oil Price Surge

Sensex, Nifty Tumble as Middle East Conflict Fuels Oil Price Surge

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a sharp decline in early trading due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, driving crude oil prices higher. Global market bearishness and foreign fund outflows further contributed to investor unease.

Srikkanth Tells Hardik: Let Surya Lead Mumbai Indians

Srikkanth Tells Hardik: Let Surya Lead Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com2 hours ago

'Hardik Pandya is a good captain. But they have two T20 World Cup-winning captains playing under him now.'

Why Cricket Australia is Sticking with Local Curators for Test Pitches

Why Cricket Australia is Sticking with Local Curators for Test Pitches

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Cricket Australia has decided against centralising control over Test pitch preparation, maintaining that local curators are best suited to create unique and high-quality surfaces, despite criticism following the Ashes series.

Huawei MatePad Mini Arrives With 6,400mAh Battery

Huawei MatePad Mini Arrives With 6,400mAh Battery

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The Huawei has introduced the Huawei MatePad Mini, a compact tablet designed for productivity and entertainment.

Assam Minister Nandita Gorlosa joins Cong after BJP denies ticket

Assam Minister Nandita Gorlosa joins Cong after BJP denies ticket

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Assam minister Nandita Garlosa has joined the Congress party after being denied a BJP ticket for the upcoming assembly elections. She will contest from the Haflong constituency.

Drug Smuggling Module Busted in Amritsar, Two Arrested

Drug Smuggling Module Busted in Amritsar, Two Arrested

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The Punjab Police's Counter-Intelligence unit in Amritsar has dismantled a drug smuggling module, arresting two individuals and seizing 5 kg of heroin. Investigations reveal links to a Pakistan-based smuggler and a foreign handler.

Samajwadi Party to Launch 'Stree Samman-Samriddhi Yojana' for Women's Empowerment

Samajwadi Party to Launch 'Stree Samman-Samriddhi Yojana' for Women's Empowerment

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav announced the 'Stree Samman-Samriddhi Yojana' to empower women, emphasising their importance within the PDA social coalition and promising equal opportunities and economic security.

IPL 2026: Hit By Injuries KKR Eye Big Season

IPL 2026: Hit By Injuries KKR Eye Big Season

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The Kolkata Knight Riders face significant challenges heading into IPL 2026, including key player injuries and the need to integrate new acquisitions into the squad.

New Zealand backs NZ20 league, pushes for women's inclusion

New Zealand backs NZ20 league, pushes for women's inclusion

Rediff.com2 hours ago

New Zealand Cricket backs the proposed NZ20 private league to replace Super Smash, with a 2027 launch in sight and a strong push to include the women's game.

Indian among 161 injured from falling missile debris in Abu Dhabi

Indian among 161 injured from falling missile debris in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com2 hours ago

An Indian national sustained a minor injury in Abu Dhabi after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell in a residential area. Emergency teams responded to the incident, and authorities urged the public to rely on official sources for information.

'Pakistan Threatened India With Nuclear Weapons Three Times Before 1998'

'Pakistan Threatened India With Nuclear Weapons Three Times Before 1998'

Rediff.com3 hours ago

'We were in a heavily nuclearised environment. China had tested for Pakistan in the 1980s and helped their missile programme stay just one step behind us.'

West Bengal CM Pays Tribute to Martyrs Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev

West Bengal CM Pays Tribute to Martyrs Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev

Rediff.com3 hours ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee paid tribute to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Hari Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar on their death anniversary, observed as Shaheed Diwas.

Korda stuns World No. 1 Alcaraz in Miami Open upset

Korda stuns World No. 1 Alcaraz in Miami Open upset

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Sebastian Korda stunned World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in a three-set thriller at the Miami Open, securing the biggest win of his career to reach the last 16.

Neither Israel Nor Iran Wants A Quick End To The War

Neither Israel Nor Iran Wants A Quick End To The War

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Israel wishes to continue its bombing campaign until Iran's military and industrial infrastructure are degraded to a point where it ceases to pose a threat to Israel. Iran, for its part, has learnt from its experience in the 12-day war of last June. Any ceasefire, it believes, will only be a prelude to another attack on itself. It is determined to convey that any attack on Iran will impose heavy costs on Israel, the US, America's allies in the Gulf -- and on the world at large, points out T T Ram Mohan.

PIX: Vinicius nets brace as Real Madrid edge Atletico in thriller

PIX: Vinicius nets brace as Real Madrid edge Atletico in thriller

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Real Madrid squeezed past Atletico in a pulsating Madrid derby while Inter were held, keeping Serie A title race alive.

Dhurandhar The Revenge Has Record-Breaking Opening

Dhurandhar The Revenge Has Record-Breaking Opening

Rediff.com3 hours ago

For the first time ever, a single day collections of a film -- and that too in just one language -- went past the Rs 100 crore mark (Rs 1 billion) after the opening weekend.

14 UNLF (Koireng) Cadres Arrested in Manipur, Arms Seized

14 UNLF (Koireng) Cadres Arrested in Manipur, Arms Seized

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Manipur Police arrested 14 cadres of the banned United National Liberation Front (Koireng) outfit in Thoubal district and seized a cache of arms and ammunition.

How an 81-Year-Old Businessman Was Defrauded of Rs 15 Crore in a Cyber Scam

How an 81-Year-Old Businessman Was Defrauded of Rs 15 Crore in a Cyber Scam

Rediff.com4 hours ago

An 81-year-old businessman in Belagavi, Karnataka, was allegedly defrauded of over Rs 15 crore in a 'digital arrest' scam. Fraudsters posing as CBI officials accused him of financial crimes and coerced him into transferring funds to a 'safe account'.

Only 54 Forms Ready For New I-T Act Rollout

Only 54 Forms Ready For New I-T Act Rollout

Rediff.com4 hours ago

All services on the income-tax e-filing portal -- both pre-login and post-login -- are expected to be updated by April 1 to reflect the new legal framework.

Gulf War: 'Missiles Flew Past Us'

Gulf War: 'Missiles Flew Past Us'

Rediff.com4 hours ago

'We are getting used to the constant alerts to take shelter, listening to sonic booms from jets flying above us, hearing news of neighbouring ports being targeted, and being the only ship in the terminal.'