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T20 World Cup: How India-Pakistan Game Was Saved

T20 World Cup: How India-Pakistan Game Was Saved

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Pakistan have agreed to play India in the T20 World Cup match in Sri Lanka after diplomatic outreach and ICC-led talks ended the boycott standoff.

7 killed in major fire at two Bengal godowns, several missing

7 killed in major fire at two Bengal godowns, several missing

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

A fire in two godowns in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district resulted in at least seven deaths and several missing persons. Rescue operations are underway to clear the debris and ascertain the full extent of the tragedy.

Indo-US deal 'wholesale surrender': Rahul vs govt in LS

Indo-US deal 'wholesale surrender': Rahul vs govt in LS

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Rahul Gandhi said that had an INDIA Bloc government negotiated the trade agreement with the US, it would have told US President Donald Trump that he should treat India as an equal.

'The fire never left': Vinesh Phogat reverses retirement!

'The fire never left': Vinesh Phogat reverses retirement!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Vinesh Phogat announced her return to wrestling after an 18-month hiatus to chase her Olympic dream.

Golden Globes 2026: Meet The Winners!

Golden Globes 2026: Meet The Winners!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Just who are the big winners of the 83rd edition of Golden Globes awards?

Fund diversion by Mallya a 'wake up call' for United Spirits

Fund diversion by Mallya a 'wake up call' for United Spirits

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

United Spirits had a tough time in recent past due to management related issues. Going ahead, corporate governance is a big challenge, say experts.

Kharge vs Shah over Priyanka's jibes at Modi over Bengal poll

Kharge vs Shah over Priyanka's jibes at Modi over Bengal poll

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the opposition in Rajya Sabha, linking the division of the 'Vande Mataram' song to the partition of India. He accused Congress and Jawaharlal Nehru of dividing the song for appeasement politics.

Liquor firms in Telangana buckle under unpaid state bills

Liquor firms in Telangana buckle under unpaid state bills

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

A deepening payment paralysis in Telangana's liquor industry is beginning to choke manufacturing units and strain supplies, employment, and the broader investment landscape, industry bodies have warned, as unpaid dues accumulate to levels they describe as "unprecedented" and "severe".

United Spirits says it has found fund diversions by Mallya entities

United Spirits says it has found fund diversions by Mallya entities

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Firm makes disclosures of improper transactions worth Rs 1,225.3 crore with entities linked to beleaguered businessman

United Spirits shows proof of Mallya's fund diversion

United Spirits shows proof of Mallya's fund diversion

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

USL claims it has given a report on how the liquor baron channelled money from the company to Kingfisher Airlines, Force India and Watson.

Ex-Afghan player slams Cricket Australia, hails BCCI

Ex-Afghan player slams Cricket Australia, hails BCCI

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Australia linking cricket with politics against spirit of game: Afghan chief selector Asadullah

Goa Guardians: Heart, Hustle and a Dream Debut in PVL

Goa Guardians: Heart, Hustle and a Dream Debut in PVL

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

As the players waved to their supporters at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, there was no sense of an ending, only a beginning. A young team, a fearless philosophy, and a debut season that sparked belief.

India to submit updated climate goals in December: Yadav

India to submit updated climate goals in December: Yadav

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

India will publish its revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the 2035 period by December, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Monday, while urging developed nations to achieve net zero targets ahead of their current timelines.

Trishul 2025 Signals New Era in Fighting Wars

Trishul 2025 Signals New Era in Fighting Wars

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

After Operation Sindoor, the Army and Navy now view the IAF as not a supporting arm, but the spearhead of India's warfighting capability, capable of decisive outcomes across domains, explains Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Sebi seeks UK's help to nail 'fund diversion' at United Spirits

Sebi seeks UK's help to nail 'fund diversion' at United Spirits

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Wants details of Vijay Mallya transactions over 4 years

United Spirits to sell 13 properties once owned by Vijay Mallya

United Spirits to sell 13 properties once owned by Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The company secured independent valuation for these properties and had shared the same with Mallya

USL becomes world's No 2 spirit co

USL becomes world's No 2 spirit co

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

United Spirits Limited clocked sales volume of 100 million cases for the fiscal ended March 31, 2010, becoming the world's second largest spirit company by volumes, UB group chairman Dr Vijay Mallya,announced on Wednesday.

'Pakistan Could Be Planning Something Against India'

'Pakistan Could Be Planning Something Against India'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'We need to be very vigilant as we are passing through some fraught times.'

More institutes scrap MoUs with Turkiye, Azerbaijan; jewellers join protest

More institutes scrap MoUs with Turkiye, Azerbaijan; jewellers join protest

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The move came against the backdrop of Turkiye backing Pakistan and its condemnation of India's strikes on terror camps in the neighbouring country and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor.

USL hits pay dirt with McDowell's No 1 Platinum

USL hits pay dirt with McDowell's No 1 Platinum

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Launched in March 2010, McDowell's No 1 Platinum is a 100 per cent premium grain-based blend developed by Scottish master blender, Richard Paterson.

Was Modi Right About The Opposition?

Was Modi Right About The Opposition?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

'While suppression of information is acceptable for the government, the Opposition's efforts at pinning the government and its leaders is labeled anti-national,' points out Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Nirmalaji Releases The Nuclear Genie

Nirmalaji Releases The Nuclear Genie

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

'If the BJP detoxifies the nuclear liability law, it will bring economic, environmental and, most of all, strategic benefits.' 'Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope that this Budget promise is met soon -- ideally, before Mr Modi heads to his first meeting with Trump 2.0,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Diageo open offer price 'low'

Diageo open offer price 'low'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Additional 26% stake to be bought next week; Diageo said to be considering raising the price.

I-League club Mohun Bagan to take Mallya's USL to court over unpaid dues

I-League club Mohun Bagan to take Mallya's USL to court over unpaid dues

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

'USL owes us Rs 4.5 crore from November to March apart from the rest of this year. We will file a case of creditors' liquidation against USL within the next couple of days'

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Donald Trump's exaggerated opinion of his dealmaking capacity can get him into trouble, observes R Sriram.

Diageo open offer for USL to start on April 10

Diageo open offer for USL to start on April 10

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

The offer is to close on April 26 and the price is fixed at Rs 1,440 a share.

Diageo's executive panel to take stock of USL integration

Diageo's executive panel to take stock of USL integration

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

United Spirits had earlier forked out a loan of as much as Rs 1,350 crore to UB Holdings.

Top-level rejig at Diageo management

Top-level rejig at Diageo management

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Diageo Western Europe President John Kennedy would will take responsibility for Russia, Eastern Europe and Turkey as President, Diageo Europe.

'Independence Without Safety Means Nothing'

'Independence Without Safety Means Nothing'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'I humbly request the government to create safe spaces for ALL women, the strictest of punishment and the swiftest justice.'

NSE revises circuit limits of over 1,400 scrips

NSE revises circuit limits of over 1,400 scrips

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

This measure will ensure that the price of a scrip cannot move upward or downward beyond a limit set for the day.

'300-run mark will be crossed in the IPL very soon'

'300-run mark will be crossed in the IPL very soon'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Dinesh Karthik said the 300-frontier will be breached in the IPL sooner rather than later.

Is Gambhir The Coach Team India Needs?

Is Gambhir The Coach Team India Needs?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Like the billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, Gautam Gambhir, the tenacious former opener-turned-coach, also seems to be governed by instincts while picking unheralded players and turning them into match-winners, points out Vishal Menon.

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory.

Return with passport: Supreme Court tells Vijay Mallya

Return with passport: Supreme Court tells Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Banks are seeking an order that Mallya should appear in person before the court.

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

From the early pioneers to today's global superstars, the Olympics have captured hearts and minds, shaping cultures and inspiring generations.

ED to ask depositories to freeze shares owned by Vijay Mallya

ED to ask depositories to freeze shares owned by Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The enforcement agency is looking to ensure that no big deals or transactions, such as the one Mallya struck with Diageo for Rs 500 crore, take place.

T20 WC PIX: WI stagger to win over plucky PNG

T20 WC PIX: WI stagger to win over plucky PNG

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between West Indies and Papua New Guinea, in Georgetown, Guyana, on Sunday.

Diageo to buy 53.4% in USL for Rs 11,166 cr

Diageo to buy 53.4% in USL for Rs 11,166 cr

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Deal will help the Diageo to ramp up its presence in the global whiskey market and Vijay Mallya to repay debts of its group company Kingfisher Airlines.

Japan-Philippines Send Strong Message To China

Japan-Philippines Send Strong Message To China

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The trigger that led Japan and the Philippines to ink the deal was because of the deteriorating security situation in the South China Sea. China's coast guard increased the frequency and intensity of incursions into Philippine waters, provoking the Philippines to take countermeasures to deter China, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

Be selective in consumption stocks, say analysts

Be selective in consumption stocks, say analysts

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Consumption-related stocks, such as hotels, and quick service restaurants (QSRs), have been hitting the ball out of the park ahead. On the other hand, the Miss World Pageant scheduled for later this year in New Delhi, too, could provide some tailwind to these stocks, especially hotels and aviation. However, analysts suggest investors put their best foot forward and buy these counters only on a decline given the recent rally and economic headwinds.