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Kerala church, health body oppose bar hours extension

Kerala church, health body oppose bar hours extension

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The Malankara Orthodox Church opposes the Kerala government's decision to extend bar timings, fearing it will negatively impact the youth. The government defends the decision as a tourism-boosting measure already in place in tourist areas.

Nagpur explosives unit blast: Minister points to safety lapses; MD held

Nagpur explosives unit blast: Minister points to safety lapses; MD held

Rediff.com3 days ago

A senior Maharashtra minister has alleged negligence on the part of SBL Energy Ltd following a fatal explosion at its Nagpur detonator-making unit that killed 19 workers. The government has promised compensation and a thorough investigation into safety lapses.

Sindhu to Miss All England Championships Amid Travel Chaos

Sindhu to Miss All England Championships Amid Travel Chaos

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to miss the All England Championships after being stranded in Dubai due to travel disruptions. Other Indian shuttlers face challenges reaching the tournament.

Buying Online May Soon Be As Simple As Looking At Your Phone

Buying Online May Soon Be As Simple As Looking At Your Phone

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Mastercard and Visa are introducing passkeys that will allow users to authenticate card payments with face scans or fingerprints, eliminating the need for one-time passwords (OTPs).

Rashtra Sevika Samiti Calls for Women's Day to Reflect Indian Values

Rashtra Sevika Samiti Calls for Women's Day to Reflect Indian Values

Rediff.com5 days ago

Rashtra Sevika Samiti emphasizes the importance of guiding International Women's Day with Indian cultural values, focusing on social awareness, mindset change, and women's empowerment through unity and family values.

Technology And Innovation: Boon Or Bane?

Technology And Innovation: Boon Or Bane?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Technology Innovation: Sword or Plough looks at key moments in recent history, noting how key technological changes at pivotal moments had unimaginable consequences, both positive and negative. It makes for enjoyable and insightful reading.

T20 World Cup: India's Nets Session Resembled A Fireworks Display

T20 World Cup: India's Nets Session Resembled A Fireworks Display

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Batters launched balls so high into the sky that they looked like rockets taking off from the centre square.

UK Calls for Negotiation After US-Israel Strikes on Iran

UK Calls for Negotiation After US-Israel Strikes on Iran

Rediff.com5 days ago

The British government has called for a negotiated solution to prevent further escalation of conflict in the Middle East following joint strikes by the US and Israel on Iran, emphasizing the safety of UK nationals and the need to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

AI will redefine tech jobs, coding will no longer be core: Nandan Nilekani

AI will redefine tech jobs, coding will no longer be core: Nandan Nilekani

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Artifical Intelligence is rewriting the grammar of software development. And writing codes will no longer be the central role for tech professionals, Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani said Tuesday.

T20 World Cup: 'Santner Makes You Feel 10 Feet Tall And Bulletproof': Rachin Ravindra

T20 World Cup: 'Santner Makes You Feel 10 Feet Tall And Bulletproof': Rachin Ravindra

Rediff.com7 days ago

Rachin Ravindra praised Mitchell Santner's leadership and performance after New Zealand's superb come-from-behind victory against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup.

AI Changes Who Gets Hired And Fired

AI Changes Who Gets Hired And Fired

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

As AI adoption replaces routine roles, hiring is increasingly shifting toward AI-specific skills.

'This War Is Only About Iran's Fight For Survival'

'This War Is Only About Iran's Fight For Survival'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Strikes into the Gulf countries are proof that the security guarantees offered by the US are ineffective and that the Gulf countries cannot rely on American security assurances for their safety.'

10 Must Watch Movies From Around The World

10 Must Watch Movies From Around The World

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 films from this year's Sundance festival, a blend of narratives and documentaries made in the US and other parts of the world.

Digital Architecture Key to Climate Transformation

Digital Architecture Key to Climate Transformation

Rediff.com7 days ago

Experts at the Mosambi Climate Conference (MC2) emphasized the importance of incorporating digital architecture into the energy ecosystem for achieving significant climate transformation.

Khamenei Among 10 Of The World's Longest-Serving Leaders

Khamenei Among 10 Of The World's Longest-Serving Leaders

Rediff.com3 days ago

From founding fathers to Europe's most unyielding rulers, these figures have not just held office, they have established a cult of leadership and will leave legacies, mostly mixed, that few can rival.

T20 World Cup, India Vs England Semi-final: Abhishek Faces Axe; Kuldeep Could Be Back!

T20 World Cup, India Vs England Semi-final: Abhishek Faces Axe; Kuldeep Could Be Back!

Rediff.com1 days ago

India are looking to create history, as they aim to become the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup, while England will be aiming to reclaim the title they last won four years ago.

Medvedev calls for ranking system rethink to ease burden on players

Medvedev calls for ranking system rethink to ease burden on players

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Daniil Medvedev has called for a streamlined ATP calendar with only Grand Slams and Masters 1000 tournaments offering ranking points, though the Russian concedes such reforms would be difficult to implement.

Iran vows revenge after killing of supreme leader Khamenei

Iran vows revenge after killing of supreme leader Khamenei

Rediff.com4 days ago

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday issued a formal address and said that the event is a moment of profound religious and historical consequence.

Abbott Bets On Semaglutide Boom

Abbott Bets On Semaglutide Boom

Rediff.com5 days ago

Abbott will exclusively distribute and market Extensior in the country, becoming the second company to secure sole distribution rights for Novo's semaglutide portfolio in India, after Emcure Pharma.

What The Dhurandhar Girl DId Next

What The Dhurandhar Girl DId Next

Rediff.com5 days ago

'The love I have received has been overwhelming.' 'I pause and think about the fact that people have their own lives, their own struggles, a hundred responsibilities -- and yet, they take a moment to tell me they felt something because of my work.' 'That means more to me than I can put into words.'

'We're safe, but there is a bit of worry': Sindhu's coach Irwansyahh

'We're safe, but there is a bit of worry': Sindhu's coach Irwansyahh

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama, who trains P V Sindhu, had a narrow escape after an explosion occurred close to where they were stationed at Dubai Airport while travelling to Birmingham for the All England Championships.

Sindhu's Coach Safe After Dubai Airport Explosion

Sindhu's Coach Safe After Dubai Airport Explosion

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama, who trains P V Sindhu, had a narrow escape after an explosion occurred close to where they were stationed at Dubai Airport while travelling to Birmingham for the All England Championships.

Sonia Gandhi offered me CM post in 2014 but Rahul intervened: Himanta

Sonia Gandhi offered me CM post in 2014 but Rahul intervened: Himanta

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that Sonia Gandhi had asked him to decide on his swearing-in date as CM in 2014, but the situation changed after Rahul Gandhi intervened. Sarma, who later joined the BJP, believes the events led him to a better position to serve Assam and Sanatan dharma.

UP Prometheans, Rajasthan Regals Dominate DP World PGTI League

UP Prometheans, Rajasthan Regals Dominate DP World PGTI League

Rediff.com7 days ago

UP Prometheans and Rajasthan Regals maintain their lead in the DP World PGTI 72 The League after winning all their matches in the third round.

'When We Come Together, We Can Move Mountains'

'When We Come Together, We Can Move Mountains'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'I want to show bearded men actually caring and loving for their sons or a woman from Pakistan in a position of power. How radical is that?'

Why I Cycled From Kashmir To Kanyakumari

Why I Cycled From Kashmir To Kanyakumari

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

'That journey across India has changed me forever.'

Agricultural shift from subsidies to sustainability may be the way ahead

Agricultural shift from subsidies to sustainability may be the way ahead

Rediff.com7 days ago

India is already a heavyweight in global farm trade in pockets such as rice exports, but experts are urging a pivot from a subsidy- and procurement-driven mindset to a productivity and nutrition strategy that still shields farmers from volatility.

Galaxy S26 Ultra's Amazing New Features

Galaxy S26 Ultra's Amazing New Features

Rediff.com6 days ago

Samsung is redefining smartphones with a privacy display and pro-level video.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Play Surya at No. 3 to break left-handers' pattern: Chopra

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Play Surya at No. 3 to break left-handers' pattern: Chopra

Rediff.com7 days ago

As India are gearing up to face Zimbabwe in a do-or-die Super Eights clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, former cricketer Aakash Chopra urged the team management to promote skipper Suryakumar Yadav up the order to break the left-handers' pattern in the batting order and effectively counter the off-spin threat posed by his opposite number Sikandar Raza.

Overconfident India outsmarted by Proteas: Gavaskar

Overconfident India outsmarted by Proteas: Gavaskar

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Sunil Gavaskar says India played with overconfidence and failed to adapt in their 76-run T20 World Cup defeat to South Africa, and backs Axar Patel's return for the Zimbabwe clash.

T20 World Cup: How India slammed 17 sixes, 17 fours to crush Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: How India slammed 17 sixes, 17 fours to crush Zimbabwe

Rediff.com7 days ago

A rampant India piled up a record total and handed Zimbabwe a 72run shellacking in a Super Eight contest on Thursday to revive their Twenty20 World Cup title defence.

Indian Super League: FC Goa edge Sporting Club Delhi, climb to top

Indian Super League: FC Goa edge Sporting Club Delhi, climb to top

Rediff.com7 days ago

FC Goa defeated Sporting Club Delhi 1-0 in the Indian Super League, with Dejan Drazic scoring the decisive goal. FC Goa climbed to the top of the table with the win.

Mahieka helped me rediscover excitement for the game: Hardik Pandya

Mahieka helped me rediscover excitement for the game: Hardik Pandya

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya paid tribute to girlfriend Mahieka Sharma for helping him rediscover his love for the game, a shift that saw him putting in the long hours in the net.

'God Has Given Me A Theek-Thaak Face'

'God Has Given Me A Theek-Thaak Face'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

'I am happy showing my age. I don't want to look 20 years younger than my age. Neither have I done any cosmetic surgery nor do I want to.'

Down But Not Out, Zimbabwe Ready For India Showdown

Down But Not Out, Zimbabwe Ready For India Showdown

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Zimbabwe coach Justin Sammons expects India to attack aggressively in their T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in Chennai, saying his side is ready after learning tough lessons from the heavy loss to West Indies.

How You Can Watch Rare Planet Parade!

How You Can Watch Rare Planet Parade!

Rediff.com6 days ago

Six planets -- Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus -- will appear together in the evening sky.

Over 200 killed as Israel, US strike Iran; Tehran retaliates across Middle East

Over 200 killed as Israel, US strike Iran; Tehran retaliates across Middle East

Rediff.com5 days ago

Iran launched retaliatory military strikes targeting Israel and American military bases across the region, including in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan.

Jitesh Sharma reveals how RCB belief transformed his career

Jitesh Sharma reveals how RCB belief transformed his career

Rediff.com6 days ago

India wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma discusses his journey in cricket, from aspiring to join the Air Force to becoming an IPL finisher, crediting mentors and the RCB franchise for his development.

'Sensex Captures Changing Structure Of Economy'

'Sensex Captures Changing Structure Of Economy'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

'Only four or five original companies remain; the rest have been replaced every decade as sectors evolve or leadership shifts.' 'Companies that fail to adapt -- like many textile mills from the 1970s and shipping firms from the 1980s -- disappear.' 'Benchmark indices reward those who reinvent themselves in line with economic demands.'

Modi Inaugurates Micron Semiconductor Plant in Sanand

Modi Inaugurates Micron Semiconductor Plant in Sanand

Rediff.com5 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Micron Technology's semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat, highlighting India's growing presence in the hardware sector and its strong partnership with the United States in AI and chip technologies.