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5 Mistakes Which Cost India Kolkata Test

5 Mistakes Which Cost India Kolkata Test

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

This was India's fourth defeat in the last six Tests at home and in all four Tests -- including three against New Zealand -- their batters have flopped against spin.

'No Leader Like Nitish Babu In Bihar'

'No Leader Like Nitish Babu In Bihar'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'Nitish Kumar is the only leader who gave us everything.'

Adani's Kutch Copper inks MoU with Caravel Minerals for Australia project

Adani's Kutch Copper inks MoU with Caravel Minerals for Australia project

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Adani Enterprises' subsidiary Kutch Copper (KCL) and Australian Securities Exchange-listed Caravel Minerals on Thursday signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) for collaboration on the Caravel Copper Project in Western Australia's Murchison region, for an undisclosed amount, according to a joint statement.

India's Housing Finance Sector Hits Home Run

India's Housing Finance Sector Hits Home Run

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

India's housing finance sector is riding a wave of post-pandemic revival, driven by policy support, digital innovation, and growing demand from younger homebuyers in emerging cities.

Bihar polls: Campaign ends for final phase, voting on Tuesday

Bihar polls: Campaign ends for final phase, voting on Tuesday

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Campaigning has concluded for the second and final phase of the Bihar assembly elections, marking the end of a month-long intense political battle. Key candidates and prominent leaders from various parties held rallies and roadshows to woo voters.

Was US India's Ally Or Foe In The 1962 War?

Was US India's Ally Or Foe In The 1962 War?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

What appeared to be a generous act of friendship was, in truth, a manoeuvre within a much larger strategic game. The United States used the 1962 war not just to aid India but to test how far it could be pulled into the Western fold, points out Dr Kumar.

2nd unofficial Test: South Africa A ace tough chase vs India A

2nd unofficial Test: South Africa A ace tough chase vs India A

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Top-order batters subjugate India A's Test bowlers as SA A register five-wicket win

Solid Backline Fuels Arsenal's EPL Title Dreams

Solid Backline Fuels Arsenal's EPL Title Dreams

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Arsenal's miserly defence has conceded three Premier League goals so far this season and manager Mikel Arteta hopes their fortress-like foundation can finally deliver the silverware that has eluded the North London club for so long.

Why Was Sulakshana Pandit So Famous?

Why Was Sulakshana Pandit So Famous?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

In 1973, several major leading ladies like Mumtaz, Raakhee, Jaya Bhaduri, Dimple Kapadia, Tanuja, had married and retired from films. Producers wanted a new heroine as a replacement. Many thought Sulakshana was a Mumtaz lookalike and was soon persuaded to sign on multiple films as a leading lady.

Bihar Electoral Tsunami No One Saw Coming

Bihar Electoral Tsunami No One Saw Coming

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

'Are elections still fair in India, or are we all witness to a macabre style of 'selection' of lawmakers? The jury will be out on this for a long time because there is no definitive evidence on either contention, at least as yet,' notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author, Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times.

'Terrorism Is Always Waiting To Re-Emerge'

'Terrorism Is Always Waiting To Re-Emerge'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'The elimination of terrorists does not imply the neutralisation of terrorism. That terrorist ecosystem continues to thrive in Kashmir.'

Privatisation of banks unlikely to hurt national interest: FM

Privatisation of banks unlikely to hurt national interest: FM

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday allayed apprehension that privatisation of state-owned banks would hurt financial inclusion and national interest. She said the bank nationalisation done in 1969 has not yielded the desired result as far as financial inclusion was concerned.

How manifestation and belief powered India's WC triumph

How manifestation and belief powered India's WC triumph

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Rana said she had made a "note" on September 27 where she had drawn the World Cup and inscribed that India wold win the trophy this time around.

Ashwin hails women's gesture, takes dig at Men in Blue

Ashwin hails women's gesture, takes dig at Men in Blue

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

It's a colossal achievement, rate it bigger than any other title: Ashwin on women's WC triumph

Maha farmers get Rs 3 as compensation under crop insurance scheme

Maha farmers get Rs 3 as compensation under crop insurance scheme

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Farmers in some villages of Maharashtra's Akola district claimed to have received as little as Rs 3 and Rs 21 as compensation under a central insurance scheme for the crop losses they suffered due to heavy rains, and called the aid as 'insulting' and 'mockery' of their plight.

Fake ATS racket uses Pulwama threat to dupe Delhi man of Rs 9 lakh

Fake ATS racket uses Pulwama threat to dupe Delhi man of Rs 9 lakh

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

A 32-year-old Delhi resident was allegedly duped of over Rs 9 lakh by a person posing as the chief of the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and accusing him of being involved in the Pulwama terror attack.

Focus on the underserved to deepen financial inclusion: RBI Guv to fintechs

Focus on the underserved to deepen financial inclusion: RBI Guv to fintechs

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday exhorted the fledgling fintech ecosystem to focus on the underserved sections of the society to deepen financial inclusion. Speaking at the annual Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, Malhotra accepted that serving the "privileged" will be a lucrative business, but urged the smaller companies to focus on the underserved.

'Shubman Gill Isn't Meant For T20s'

'Shubman Gill Isn't Meant For T20s'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'In a format driven by aggression and innovation, the question remains: Can Shubman Gill's classical batting style continue to find space in India's T20 future?'

Samvat 2082: Investors likely to see up to 15% returns from equities

Samvat 2082: Investors likely to see up to 15% returns from equities

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

After a year of modest returns, equity investors may anticipate gains of 10-15 per cent in Samvat 2082, which began on October 21. Although valuations have moderated from their peaks a year earlier, they remain above long-term averages, potentially limiting sharp upsides.

Women's team made every Indian hold head high

Women's team made every Indian hold head high

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Harmanpreet-led India scripted history on Sunday, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final to secure their maiden ICC Women's World Cup title.

WC: Unhappy GM Nepomniachtchi checks out after shock loss

WC: Unhappy GM Nepomniachtchi checks out after shock loss

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'...There's nothing to say about the chess aspect... One of those places that you don't feel sad about leaving.'

'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'

'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

'If all of us (all the 57 Shiv Sena MLAs) stand together we can change the dynamic. We are not afraid of anyone.'

Banks can now fund India Inc's M&A drive

Banks can now fund India Inc's M&A drive

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday met the long-standing demand of banks by allowing them to finance acquisitions by Indian companies, a move that also expands banks' capital market lending in the country.

Surya backs Abhishek to stay true to his game

Surya backs Abhishek to stay true to his game

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

'He is not changing it anymore and hopefully he sticks to it and plays many more knocks like this for us.'

PIX: After 19 years, Devine bows out with a heavy heart

PIX: After 19 years, Devine bows out with a heavy heart

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Disappointing, wanted to go out on a high: Emotional Devine bids farewell to game

Cashless Facility On Hold? How To Manage

Cashless Facility On Hold? How To Manage

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

To handle the sudden loss of cashless facility, patients should maintain an emergency fund or a short-term credit line to manage all or part of hospitalisation costs.

Vietnam Emerges As India's Key Defence Partner

Vietnam Emerges As India's Key Defence Partner

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The 15th India-Vietnam Defence Dialogue signalled a move from routine talks to deeper cooperation, with new deals on submarine rescue and defence industry to support stability in the Indo-Pacific, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Recent RBI policies to help banks stay at equilibrium: Kamath

Recent RBI policies to help banks stay at equilibrium: Kamath

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The recent policies that have been announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will allow banks to fully use its capital, funding profile to keep business at an equilibrium level, which otherwise was getting skewed towards retail, said K V Kamath, chairman, Jio Financial Services.

Will Bihar Lift The Liquor Ban After Polls?

Will Bihar Lift The Liquor Ban After Polls?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Voters are weighing a stark trade-off -- between preserving a socially driven policy and reversing course to revive revenue, restore fiscal balance, and rein in the underground liquor economy.

What really went wrong for Healy's Aussies in Navi Mumbai?

What really went wrong for Healy's Aussies in Navi Mumbai?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Australia captain Alyssa Healy bemoaned some loose bowling from her team after the seven-time champions exited the Women's World Cup in a shock semi-final loss to India on Thursday.

Pakistan, China testing nuclear weapons: Trump's big reveal

Pakistan, China testing nuclear weapons: Trump's big reveal

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Pakistan and China are among the countries which are testing nuclear weapons, United States President Donald Trump has said to justify his administration's plans to resume testing of the US's own nuclear assets after a gap of over three decades.

'Upright stance': Shreyas shares secret of his consistency

'Upright stance': Shreyas shares secret of his consistency

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Shreyas Iyer said that returning to an upright batting stance has helped him regain confidence and consistency, allowing him to adapt better to varied conditions at home and overseas.

India makes 85% of digital payment through UPI: RBI Guv Malhotra

India makes 85% of digital payment through UPI: RBI Guv Malhotra

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

About 85 per cent of the digital payment transactions take place through UPI in India, and the country can be a case study in inclusive, secure, and scalable Digital Public Platforms (DPPs), Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said. He was speaking at a "High-Level Dialogue on Forging Economic Resilience through Digital Public Platforms" organised by RBI on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund in Washington, DC on Tuesday.

'It was all about...' Richa reveals success mantra

'It was all about...' Richa reveals success mantra

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

India's World Cup-winning team was built on trust and role clarity, feels dashing keeper-batter Richa Ghosh, who was assigned the finisher's role by head coach Amol Muzumdar.

Rohan Bopanna hangs up racquet after 20 years on Tour

Rohan Bopanna hangs up racquet after 20 years on Tour

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

The 45-year-old Bopanna's final appearance on the Tour came at the Paris Masters, where he partnered Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik, losing in the opening round earlier this week.

How stint with Abhishek helped Yuvi improve as coach

How stint with Abhishek helped Yuvi improve as coach

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Working with Abhishek has made me understand how to become a coach: Yuvraj Singh

S D Burman's Magical Aradhana, Abhimaan Music

S D Burman's Magical Aradhana, Abhimaan Music

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

S D Burman is that unique composer who remained successful right up to his death with his creative engines never running on empty.

Banks, NBFCs Light Up Season With Special Offers

Banks, NBFCs Light Up Season With Special Offers

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Banks and NBFCs are launching festival offers, including lower loan rates, cashback, EMI schemes and GST-linked benefits to tap rising demand ahead of Diwali

Bumrah Vs Rabada: Battle Of Fire At Eden!

Bumrah Vs Rabada: Battle Of Fire At Eden!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

The series promises a fascinating duel between the two modern-day pace greats.

Delhi HC refuses to stay release of The Taj Story

Delhi HC refuses to stay release of The Taj Story

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

The Delhi high court on Thursday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking a stay on the release of the Bollywood movie The Taj Story, scheduled to hit the screens on Friday.