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Shaunae Miller-Uibo's Comeback: Motherhood Fuels World Record Ambition

Shaunae Miller-Uibo's Comeback: Motherhood Fuels World Record Ambition

Rediff.com4 days ago

Two-time Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo is targeting the women's 400m world record next season, motivated by motherhood and overcoming injury setbacks. She aims to reclaim her elite status and inspire other female athletes, while also serving as International Event Ambassador for the Delhi Half Marathon.

Should My Friend Pay His Girlfriend's Bills?

Should My Friend Pay His Girlfriend's Bills?

Rediff.com7 days ago

There should be an open discussion about finances in a relationship, suggests rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, a dating coach and CEO of online dating website Quack Quack and Rebounce, a matrimony platform.

Noida airport to be renamed after PM Modi

Noida airport to be renamed after PM Modi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has officially approved the renaming of the Noida International Airport at Jewar to 'Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar', a move Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described as a "major gift" to the state.

Death Sentence Convicts Spend Restless First Night In Meerut Jail

Death Sentence Convicts Spend Restless First Night In Meerut Jail

Rediff.com4 days ago

Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, sentenced to death for the murder of Muskan's husband Saurabh Rajput, spent a distressed first night in Meerut jail. Both are preparing to appeal the verdict in the Allahabad High Court. Jail authorities are providing counselling and medical support, while the victim's family has expressed satisfaction with the verdict but refused to adopt Muskan's infant daughter.

Top Seeds Stumble At Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship

Top Seeds Stumble At Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship

Rediff.com5 days ago

Several seeded players experienced unexpected defeats in the third round of the singles events at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship on Wednesday. While top seeds in boys' U-16 and U-14 categories advanced, notable upsets occurred in both boys' and girls' U-16 and U-14 draws, including the elimination of second seed Lakshya Chukka and top seed Sarena Gahlot.

'Sonali, Tu Khoop Honest Aahe': Madhuri Hugs, Dances on KBC Marathi

'Sonali, Tu Khoop Honest Aahe': Madhuri Hugs, Dances on KBC Marathi

Rediff.com6 days ago

It was beautiful to watch two successful actors speak about their career and personal journeys -- the highs and lows -- with such mutual admiration, notes Divya Nair.

India Face Batting Questions As Bhuvi Boosts Bowling Options In Series Decider

India Face Batting Questions As Bhuvi Boosts Bowling Options In Series Decider

Rediff.com3 days ago

India may turn to Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav for the series-deciding T20I against West Indies as they look to strengthen their bowling attack.

Isha Ambani On How A Failed Assignment Sparked Jio's Birth

Isha Ambani On How A Failed Assignment Sparked Jio's Birth

Rediff.com4 days ago

Isha Ambani, a director on the board of Jio Platforms, revealed that a failed attempt to upload a college assignment in 2009-10 due to poor internet connectivity in Mumbai sparked the idea and subsequent conversations that led to the creation of Jio.

ED Files Chargesheet Against FIITJEE Directors Over Rs 85 Crore Student Fee Misappropriation

ED Files Chargesheet Against FIITJEE Directors Over Rs 85 Crore Student Fee Misappropriation

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against FIITJEE and its directors, Dinesh Kumar Goel and Monila Goel, on money laundering charges. The case involves the alleged misappropriation of over Rs 85 crore collected from students for coaching programmes. The ED seeks their conviction under the PMLA and confiscation of properties worth Rs 71.88 crore.

PMLA Court Greenlights Monetisation Of Rs 3,400 Crore NSEL Assets

PMLA Court Greenlights Monetisation Of Rs 3,400 Crore NSEL Assets

Rediff.com7 days ago

A special PMLA court in Mumbai has allowed the monetisation of attached assets worth over Rs 3,400 crore in the National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL)-linked payment default case. This decision paves the way for the restitution of funds to thousands of investors who have been awaiting recovery for 13 years since the 2013 payment default.

Samson joins India's six-hitting elite as team crosses 2,000 T20I sixes

Samson joins India's six-hitting elite as team crosses 2,000 T20I sixes

Rediff.com5 days ago

Sanju Samson smashed 56 off 22 balls to join India's 100-six T20I club as the team became the second nation to cross 2,000 sixes in the format.

Actor Imran Khan asked to leave India days after taking part in protest

Actor Imran Khan asked to leave India days after taking part in protest

Rediff.com4 days ago

Bollywood actor Imran Khan, an American national, has been issued a notice by Mumbai Police directing him to leave India by October 28 for allegedly violating immigration laws by participating in a political protest.

PMLA Court Greenlights Monetisation Of Rs 3,400 Crore NSEL Assets

PMLA Court Greenlights Monetisation Of Rs 3,400 Crore NSEL Assets

Rediff.com7 days ago

A special PMLA court in Mumbai has allowed the monetisation of attached assets worth over Rs 3,400 crore in the National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL)-linked money laundering case. This decision paves the way for the restitution of funds to thousands of investors who have been awaiting recovery for 13 years since the 2013 payment default. Up to Rs 1,950 crore from the monetisation will be paid to 63 Moons Technologies Ltd for specified creditors.

India bounce back to beat Windies, take 2-1 series lead

India bounce back to beat Windies, take 2-1 series lead

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

India beat West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series on Sunday.

Churchill Brothers claim historic ISL win over Mumbai City

Churchill Brothers claim historic ISL win over Mumbai City

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Churchill Brothers SC kicked off their Indian Super League 2026-27 campaign with a 2-1 victory against Mumbai City FC in their first home game. Gaurav Bora scored the club's inaugural ISL goal, followed by Sebastian Gutierrez, securing a significant win despite a late penalty from Sergio Llamas for Mumbai City.

Raza set on retirement after 2027 World Cup despite WTC

Raza set on retirement after 2027 World Cup despite WTC

Rediff.com4 days ago

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza has confirmed his decision to retire after the 2027 ODI World Cup, stating that his country's potential entry into the World Test Championship (WTC) for the 2027-30 cycle will not alter his plans. He believes WTC entry will significantly boost Zimbabwe's cricketing growth and also discussed the challenges of home advantage for the 2027 World Cup and highlighted promising young talents.

Delhi remains fortified as CJP announces fresh protest

Delhi remains fortified as CJP announces fresh protest

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Delhi is under extraordinary security for the second day as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continues its protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Over 30,000 police and paramilitary personnel are deployed, with heightened surveillance across the capital following detentions on Saturday.

How Wadhwani AI Uses AI To Predict Disease Outbreaks

How Wadhwani AI Uses AI To Predict Disease Outbreaks

Rediff.com5 days ago

Wadhwani AI is working on a 'vulnerability mapping' project which determines the probability of a disease breaking out in a particular area during a particular season or time.

Volvo Cars May Hike Prices Again Amid Rising Shipping Costs

Volvo Cars May Hike Prices Again Amid Rising Shipping Costs

Rediff.com6 days ago

Geopolitical disruptions have made shipping times unpredictable and raised costs for Volvo Car India, which may have to increase vehicle prices if the situation persists, its Managing Director Jyoti Malhotra said on Monday.

Tushar Deshpande's Fifer Puts Mumbai in Command Against Chandigarh

Tushar Deshpande's Fifer Puts Mumbai in Command Against Chandigarh

Rediff.com7 days ago

Fast bowler Tushar Deshpande's impressive five-wicket haul led Mumbai to bowl out Chandigarh for a mere 78 runs in their first innings, forcing a follow-on on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Group D match.

Manchester City seek to extend winning run as financial case clouds Premier League race

Manchester City seek to extend winning run as financial case clouds Premier League race

Rediff.com4 days ago

Manchester City aim to extend their perfect Premier League start against Ipswich as financial uncertainty clouds their title charge, while Arsenal chase, Liverpool seek revival and United battle struggles.

National Wrestling Trials: Nishu Sets Up Clash With Antim Panghal

National Wrestling Trials: Nishu Sets Up Clash With Antim Panghal

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Nishu has won the 53kg category at the national selection trials, setting up a final bout against Asian Games-bound Antim Panghal for a spot in the Senior World Wrestling Championships. Other wrestlers like Kajal, Simran, Neelam, Tapsya, and Srishti also secured top positions in their respective weight categories, showcasing the depth of talent in Indian wrestling.

Will Budget see axing of LTCG tax? Sitharaman says...

Will Budget see axing of LTCG tax? Sitharaman says...

Rediff.com6 days ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will persist in its efforts to prevent excessive volatility in the rupee, which has significantly depreciated against the US dollar due to global uncertainties, despite India's strong macro-economic fundamentals.

Mendis Takes Helm For Sri Lanka's Pakistan Test Challenge

Mendis Takes Helm For Sri Lanka's Pakistan Test Challenge

Rediff.com6 days ago

Sri Lanka has announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship series against Pakistan. Kusal Mendis will captain the side for the first time in Tests, taking over from Dhananjaya de Silva. The series, part of the WTC cycle, begins November 9 in Pakistan.

Jio Platforms to Reliance Power: A look at India's 10 biggest IPOs

Jio Platforms to Reliance Power: A look at India's 10 biggest IPOs

Rediff.com4 days ago

Jio Platforms Ltd, the digital and telecom arm of Reliance Industries, is poised to launch India's largest-ever initial public offering (IPO) at Rs 30,213 crore, surpassing Hyundai Motor India's Rs 27,870-crore offering.

How LTTS's Six Focus Areas Will Drive Future Revenue Growth

How LTTS's Six Focus Areas Will Drive Future Revenue Growth

Rediff.com7 days ago

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) CEO Amit Chadha announced that artificial intelligence is a net positive for the company, with six key focus areas expected to contribute 80% of revenue in five years. These areas, including digital manufacturing and AI infrastructure, are projected to deliver higher growth and margins, offsetting pricing pressures in traditional IT services. LTTS also inaugurated an NVIDIA-powered AI manufacturing lab in Bengaluru.

Rahul issues first remark in CJP's support, Dipke thanks him

Rahul issues first remark in CJP's support, Dipke thanks him

Rediff.com5 days ago

Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and members of the INDIA bloc, have strongly condemned the arrest and jailing of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-conveners Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka for protesting at Jantar Mantar, asserting that waving the national flag and peaceful protest are not crimes.

VisionQuest Review: Artificial Emotions

VisionQuest Review: Artificial Emotions

Rediff.com5 days ago

Paul Bettany and James Spader bring plenty of personality to VisionQuest, but the Marvel's latest series struggles to find the emotional soul its story needs.

Nakul Dhull Evicted From Bigg Boss 20?

Nakul Dhull Evicted From Bigg Boss 20?

Rediff.com5 days ago

On Tuesday night's episode of Bigg Boss 20, after Gullu provoked Nakul, both contestants got physically violent with each other.

Workday CEO Warns AI Will Overtake Low-Cost, Outsourced Jobs

Workday CEO Warns AI Will Overtake Low-Cost, Outsourced Jobs

Rediff.com4 days ago

Workday, a global HR tech major, has unveiled its new AI platform, Sana, designed to automate human resources and finance functions. Chairman and CEO Aneel Bhusri stated that AI is likely to replace low-cost, outsourced jobs due to increased productivity, rather than leading to jobs moving out of first-world countries. The platform uses AI agents for tasks like payroll and compliance, and Workday has acquired C1.ai to manage access rights for these agents. Bhusri emphasised that AI should augment humans, redefining roles rather than replacing them entirely.

FIFA commercial plan: Infantino's apology fails to satisfy critics demanding reform

FIFA commercial plan: Infantino's apology fails to satisfy critics demanding reform

Rediff.com4 days ago

Gianni Infantino faces mounting scrutiny after apologising over the abandoned FIFA commercialisation proposal, with England and Germany demanding transparency and reform while African officials continue backing his leadership.

12 Reasons To Love Ireland

12 Reasons To Love Ireland

Rediff.com3 days ago

And plan your trip to the Republic.

Rishabh Pant ruled out of India A squad for New Zealand tour

Rishabh Pant ruled out of India A squad for New Zealand tour

Rediff.com7 days ago

Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the first two India A matches against New Zealand due to a left side strain, with Kumar Kushagra named as his replacement.

Sunil Gavaskar Pays Tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers' Legacy

Sunil Gavaskar Pays Tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers' Legacy

Rediff.com7 days ago

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar shared his childhood dream of dismissing legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, whom he idolised as 'everybody's hero', during a conversation celebrating Sobers' life and legacy.

Amitabh@84: 'Why Are People Keen To Retire Me?

Amitabh@84: 'Why Are People Keen To Retire Me?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

'Why should I think of giving up?'

HCLTech Q2 FY27 Profit Jumps 21% to Rs 5,132 Crore, Driven by Advanced AI Growth

HCLTech Q2 FY27 Profit Jumps 21% to Rs 5,132 Crore, Driven by Advanced AI Growth

Rediff.com7 days ago

HCLTech announced a robust 21.18 per cent increase in its Q2 FY27 consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 5,132 crore, largely propelled by the strong performance and higher margins from its advanced AI operations and a reduced tax burden.

Bharti Airtel Chairman Calls For Urgent AI Regulation Before Accidents Occur

Bharti Airtel Chairman Calls For Urgent AI Regulation Before Accidents Occur

Rediff.com5 days ago

Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Mittal has called for proactive regulation of Artificial Intelligence, stating that waiting for an "accident" before implementing safeguards would be "foolish." Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026, Mittal highlighted the struggle of governments to keep pace with AI's rapid growth and emphasised the need for a global regulatory framework, similar to the aviation sector, to ensure national security and responsible development.

Mumbai Airport defers international flight shift to Navi Mumbai until March-end

Mumbai Airport defers international flight shift to Navi Mumbai until March-end

Rediff.com5 days ago

Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) has informed airlines that it will not shift any international flights from Mumbai airport to Navi Mumbai airport until the end of the winter season in March next year, following discussions with the Airline Operators Committee.

Navratri Day 4: Kriti, Mouni's Electrifying Royal Blue Looks

Navratri Day 4: Kriti, Mouni's Electrifying Royal Blue Looks

Rediff.com5 days ago

Navratri is all about celebrating devotion, colour and the energy of new beginnings, and Day 3 belongs to royal blue. The shade is associated with strength, richness and elegance, making it a striking choice for the festive season.

Abhishek Sharma joins India's 2,000-run T20I club with another explosive knock

Abhishek Sharma joins India's 2,000-run T20I club with another explosive knock

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Abhishek Sharma joined India's 2,000-run T20I club with a blistering 69 off 30 balls, equalling Suryakumar Yadav's calendar-year sixes record and registering his seventh powerplay fifty.