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Asian Games: Indian Shooters Face Logistical Hurdles In Nagoya

Asian Games: Indian Shooters Face Logistical Hurdles In Nagoya

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

A senior coach from India's shooting contingent for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games has voiced disappointment over the logistical arrangements, particularly the long travel times to the training venue.

Daayra Review: Potent Kareena, Prithviraj

Daayra Review: Potent Kareena, Prithviraj

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Its unresolved, noncommittal conclusion is exactly the sort of anticlimactic reality Daayra wants to bring our attention to. Neither justice nor revenge can undo the fate met by the world's Nirbhayas or Arushis, observes Sukanya Verma.

Kit Delay Forces Toor Out, Sehrawat Steps In As India's Flag-Bearer

Kit Delay Forces Toor Out, Sehrawat Steps In As India's Flag-Bearer

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Due to a delay in receiving his official kit, shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor has been replaced by kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat as India's flag-bearer for the Asian Games opening ceremony in Nagoya.

CAGR vs XIRR: Why are most SIP investors are reading their returns wrong!

CAGR vs XIRR: Why are most SIP investors are reading their returns wrong!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

The SIP culture has been rapidly growing in India among retail investors. As per AMFI data, monthly SIP contributions crossed 31,961 crore in July 2026, which is nearly a 10x jump from 3,122 crore recorded in April 2016.

CAGR vs XIRR: Why are most SIP investors are reading their returns wrong!

CAGR vs XIRR: Why are most SIP investors are reading their returns wrong!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

The SIP culture has been rapidly growing in India among retail investors. As per AMFI data, monthly SIP contributions crossed 31,961 crore in July 2026, which is nearly a 10x jump from 3,122 crore recorded in April 2016.

'Washington Shouldn't Threaten A Strategic Partner'

'Washington Shouldn't Threaten A Strategic Partner'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

'It is a blunt and dangerous attempt to pressure India to sign BTA on one-sided terms.'

India's Chess Teams Secure Top Spot In Olympiad Round Two

India's Chess Teams Secure Top Spot In Olympiad Round Two

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Indian chess teams, both open and women's, secured victories in the second round of the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, maintaining their top positions with four match points. While the open team faced some challenges, including draws for D Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa, Nihal Sarin's win was crucial. The women's team achieved a more dominant performance with wins from Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agrawal, and B Savitha Shri.

Marnus Labuschagne backs himself for Australia's No. 3 Test spot

Marnus Labuschagne backs himself for Australia's No. 3 Test spot

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Marnus Labuschagne remains confident he is Australia's best No. 3 Test option, despite facing criticism for a prolonged century drought and a recent average of 25.43 since the 2023 Ashes.

How Social Media Is Destroying Your Retirement

How Social Media Is Destroying Your Retirement

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Urban Indian millennials are caught in an algorithmically amplified consumption spiral where social media normalises spending patterns that systematically undermine retirement security.

Government Directs No Charges On Small UPI, RuPay Transactions

Government Directs No Charges On Small UPI, RuPay Transactions

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

The Indian government has mandated that banks and payment providers cannot levy charges on UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000 or on payments made via RuPay debit cards. This directive follows an amendment to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, aiming to sustain and expand the digital payments ecosystem.

FMCG firms to hold prices through festive season despite rising commodity costs

FMCG firms to hold prices through festive season despite rising commodity costs

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies in India are committed to maintaining current prices through the festive season, despite facing increased commodity costs and geopolitical disruptions. This strategy aims to protect consumer demand and sustain volume growth, even as margins remain under pressure.

Mbappe, Vinicius cover message of support for Ceuta; Real Madrid defends choice

Mbappe, Vinicius cover message of support for Ceuta; Real Madrid defends choice

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Real Madrid has defended its players' right to hold differing opinions after Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. obscured a solidarity message for the people of Ceuta on their shirts before a LaLiga match, an act that sparked controversy.

Selectors to weigh Pant's white-ball comeback, Hardik's fitness for Windies series

Selectors to weigh Pant's white-ball comeback, Hardik's fitness for Windies series

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

National selectors are set to convene in New Delhi to finalise India's ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming home series against West Indies, with Rishabh Pant's potential white-ball return and Hardik Pandya's fitness being the primary discussion points.

Why Tamannaah Got Emotional While Shooting The Vvaan

Why Tamannaah Got Emotional While Shooting The Vvaan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

'When I was shooting the scene, I started welling up and I don't know why.'

NSE's Rs 22,569-crore IPO opens, subscribed 9% on Day 1

NSE's Rs 22,569-crore IPO opens, subscribed 9% on Day 1

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

The National Stock Exchange of India's (NSE) mega Rs 22,569-crore initial public offering (IPO) opened for subscription, receiving 9 per cent bids on its first day, with strong participation from anchor investors.

Why Is Colombo Still Biased Against Jaffna?

Why Is Colombo Still Biased Against Jaffna?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

'The way the government behaves, sometimes I ask myself: Are not Tamils Sri Lankans too? Why do you discriminate so much?'

Abhishek Smashes Rohit's Record For Fastest Century By An Indian In T20Is

Abhishek Smashes Rohit's Record For Fastest Century By An Indian In T20Is

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Opener Abhishek Sharma slammed a blistering 30-ball hundred -- the fastest century by an Indian batter in T20 Internationals.

Thailand Women's Batter Chantham Wants To Master Suryakumar's 'Supla Shot'

Thailand Women's Batter Chantham Wants To Master Suryakumar's 'Supla Shot'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Thailand women's team batter Natthakan Chantham is attempting to incorporate Suryakumar Yadav's unique 'Supla shot' into her T20 game, despite initial difficulties, and also admires India's Shubman Gill for his effortless batting.

Accel's 11-Year Bet on RentoMojo Pays Off with Strong IPO Debut

Accel's 11-Year Bet on RentoMojo Pays Off with Strong IPO Debut

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Accel's early investment in RentoMojo, a furniture and appliance rental platform, has paid off handsomely with the company's strong debut on the stock exchanges, listing nearly 19 per cent above its issue price after a significantly oversubscribed IPO.

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal details the hidden and blatant racism he faces

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal details the hidden and blatant racism he faces

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal revealed he has experienced racism thousands of times, highlighting both overt abuse and unconscious bias while maintaining that such disrespect will not disrupt his focus during matches.

Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal Announce Separation Months After Engagement

Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal Announce Separation Months After Engagement

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw and his fiance Akriti Agarwal have announced their separation just months after their engagement, citing 'different goals and circumstances' for their future.

HC rejects UP student's hijab plea, upholds school dress code

HC rejects UP student's hijab plea, upholds school dress code

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

The Allahabad high court has dismissed a petition filed by a minor student of a school in Prayagraj. The petitioner had sought permission to wear a hijab additionally along with the prescribed school dress code while attending classes.

Bharti Airtel's Homegrown Cloud Platform Secures 40 Customers, Targets Manufacturing Sector

Bharti Airtel's Homegrown Cloud Platform Secures 40 Customers, Targets Manufacturing Sector

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

Bharti Airtel's homegrown cloud platform, Airtel Cloud, has acquired approximately 40 customers within a year of its launch, with a significant portion coming from the manufacturing sector. The platform, designed for Indian companies, offers sovereign, telco-grade cloud infrastructure, connectivity, and GenAI-based provisioning, addressing the growing demand for secure, India-hosted data solutions, particularly for sensitive workloads and regulated sectors.

Why Gaurav Khanna Quit Khatron Ke Khiladi 15

Why Gaurav Khanna Quit Khatron Ke Khiladi 15

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

'I got back on the show after taking medication and doing whatever I could to ease the pain in my elbow. But when it happened again, I realised I couldn't take it anymore because, going forward, it could hamper my recovery.'

Why Rashmika Replaced Sai Pallavi

Why Rashmika Replaced Sai Pallavi

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Rashmika Mandanna has replaced Sai Pallavi as the lead in the highly anticipated M S Subbulakshmi biopic.

Indian Shooters Clinch Silver In Women's 10m Air Rifle Team Event

Indian Shooters Clinch Silver In Women's 10m Air Rifle Team Event

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

India's women's 10m air rifle team, comprising Sonam Uttam Maskar, Elavenil Valarivan, and Vidarsa Vinod, secured a silver medal at the Asian Games, marking the country's first medal in shooting. The trio finished second behind China, with Sonam and Elavenil also qualifying for the individual finals, raising hopes for more medals.

'Ganeshotsav Is No Longer The Same'

'Ganeshotsav Is No Longer The Same'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

'Earlier, Ganeshotsav was social. Now it is all about social media.'

Indian Gymnast Pranati Nayak Eyes Maiden Asian Games Medal

Indian Gymnast Pranati Nayak Eyes Maiden Asian Games Medal

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak, the sole representative from India, is set to compete in her fourth Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, aiming for her first medal.

The Daily Wager Who May Go To The Oscars

The Daily Wager Who May Go To The Oscars

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

'The FFI jury said Gondhal is the best film in terms of overall quality -- the sound, background music and cinematography.' 'In every aspect, I don't think this film can be compared to other Indian films. This may sound like overconfidence, but we know what we have done.'

Cannot give a timeline but Asia Cup trophies will be in BCCI office one day: Saikia

Cannot give a timeline but Asia Cup trophies will be in BCCI office one day: Saikia

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia stated that the missing Asia Cup trophies for both men's and women's teams will eventually reach the BCCI headquarters, though no timeline was given. He also expressed confidence in the women's team winning gold at the Asian Games.

Bhupinder Hooda Slams UPI Fees, Demands Immediate Withdrawal

Bhupinder Hooda Slams UPI Fees, Demands Immediate Withdrawal

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has criticised the newly introduced fees on UPI payments, stating they will lead to increased inflation for the common man. He dismissed government claims that customers would not be burdened, arguing that merchants would pass on the costs. Hooda demanded the immediate withdrawal of these fees, highlighting that the government's move contradicts its 'Digital India' initiative.

UPI MDR: Ministry Addresses Concerns Over Cash Transactions And Inflation

UPI MDR: Ministry Addresses Concerns Over Cash Transactions And Inflation

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

The Finance Ministry has clarified that the 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, effective October 15, is not expected to increase cash transactions or cause inflation. The ministry also dismissed allegations of US pressure influencing the decision, asserting that the policy aims to promote RuPay credit cards within the UPI ecosystem, and a monitoring mechanism will ensure the MDR burden is not passed on to consumers.

How A Social Activist Helped Arrest Medical Rep In Minor Assault Case

How A Social Activist Helped Arrest Medical Rep In Minor Assault Case

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

A medical representative has been arrested in Thane for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl for over a year. The accused reportedly threatened the victim's family and offered money to silence them before being apprehended after a social activist's intervention.

'Bank Customers Have Become Demanding'

'Bank Customers Have Become Demanding'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

'Ultimately, banks are a channel for people to get some long-term return, and this means banks need to adjust their asset-liability mismatch.' 'Customers also need long-term deposits, say those of three-five years. How would they get them if returns on those deposits do not climb?' 'Otherwise, on fixed deposits, a senior citizen doesn't get anything.'

Niki Prasad's all-round show in vain as India A women lose to Australia

Niki Prasad's all-round show in vain as India A women lose to Australia

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Australia Women 'A' defeated India 'A' by 30 runs in Mullanpur, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match unofficial T20I series, largely thanks to Katie Mack's unbeaten 83.

Historic India T20I match can transform cricket in Japan, says JCA chief Curr

Historic India T20I match can transform cricket in Japan, says JCA chief Curr

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

The Japan Cricket Association (JCA) is set to host its first-ever T20I against reigning world champions India, a landmark event expected to significantly elevate cricket's profile and drive its long-term growth in Japan, according to JCA COO Alan Curr.

Swatantra Bhardwaj released from Tihar Jail

Swatantra Bhardwaj released from Tihar Jail

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj has been released from Tihar Jail on three weeks' interim bail in connection with an alleged assault case. A Delhi court imposed strict conditions, including a ban on discussing the case publicly or contacting the complainant, and will review his conduct before considering regular bail.

Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee for another year

Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee for another year

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

US President Donald Trump has extended the USD 100,000 fee on employers for H-1B foreign workers for another year, citing a significant decrease in registrations from large IT outsourcing firms. This move, aimed at protecting American jobs and ensuring highly-skilled workers, also includes a separate proclamation for enhanced scrutiny of H-1B applications, particularly concerning potential layoffs of US workers.

One or two bad series won't define us as batting department, says Abhishek Sharma

One or two bad series won't define us as batting department, says Abhishek Sharma

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Abhishek Sharma smashed a record-breaking 30-ball century, the fastest by a full member in T20Is, leading India to a massive 127-run victory over Afghanistan. Sharma's explosive innings and his comments on India's batting philosophy highlight the team's focus on dominance ahead of the T20 World Cup, despite recent setbacks. Captains Shreyas Iyer and Ibrahim Zadran also shared their perspectives on the match and team development.

Congress Alleges Modi Govt Paving Way For UPI Fees, Surrendering To US Pressure

Congress Alleges Modi Govt Paving Way For UPI Fees, Surrendering To US Pressure

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

The Congress party has criticised the Modi government over a notification regarding UPI transactions, alleging it paves the way for imposing fees, especially on transactions above Rs 2,000. Rahul Gandhi claimed the government is surrendering to American pressure, while Mallikarjun Kharge highlighted the potential burden on common citizens amidst inflation. The government's notification prohibits charges on UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000 but remains silent on higher amounts, sparking fears of a "Digital Payments Tax."