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Why Australia's Captain Still Bitter About Loss to India

Why Australia's Captain Still Bitter About Loss to India

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Even weeks after the ICC Women's World Cup semi-final, Australia captain Alyssa Healy is still reeling from India's record-breaking chase, describing the loss as a bitter blow that 'will hurt for a little while'.

On cusp of history, Harman ready to experience winning

On cusp of history, Harman ready to experience winning

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Harmanpreet before WC final: Know how it feels to lose, looking toward to experience winning

How Shafali beat nerves to help guide India to WC win

How Shafali beat nerves to help guide India to WC win

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

'The only thought was that we have to give it all in those seven hours for our country.'

Sensex jumps 575 points, Nifty ends above 25,300

Sensex jumps 575 points, Nifty ends above 25,300

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Among Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv were the biggest gainers. Asian Paints, Larsen & Toubro, Trent, UltraTech Cement, Eternal and Adani Ports were also among the winners. However, Tata Motors, Infosys, Tech Mahindra and Axis Bank were among the laggards.

Glowcations: When Travel Becomes Skincare Routine

Glowcations: When Travel Becomes Skincare Routine

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

More Indians are choosing trips based on beauty rituals, skincare treatments and access to cult products.

Verreynne on how it felt to end South Africa's trophy drought

Verreynne on how it felt to end South Africa's trophy drought

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Kyle Verreynne revealed his emotions almost got the better of him before he hit the winning runs to end South Africa's wait for a global trophy.

Sensex down 297 points on foreign fund outflows

Sensex down 297 points on foreign fund outflows

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Bajaj Finance, Bharat Electronics, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services, NTPC, Trent, Asian Paints and Axis Bank were the major laggards among Sensex stocks. However, Tech Mahindra, ICICI Bank, Power Grid, Hindustan Unilever and Reliance Industries were among the gainers.

Stock markets fall for 2nd day in volatile trade

Stock markets fall for 2nd day in volatile trade

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower in a highly volatile trade on Thursday amid relentless foreign fund outflows and selling in blue-chip ICICI Bank. Falling for the second day in a row, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 148.14 points or 0.18 per cent to settle at 83,311.01.

Going local for global: Bharat Global Ports to test waters at home first

Going local for global: Bharat Global Ports to test waters at home first

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The government is looking to give Bharat Global Ports a certain amount of domestic exposure after it set up the state-owned consortium to increase India's global maritime heft, officials aware of the development said. The intended domestic exposure is meant to give the consortium experience and build its credentials for international projects.

'Pak's arms shopping spree post Op Sindoor concerning'

'Pak's arms shopping spree post Op Sindoor concerning'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Vice Admiral K Swaminathan highlights concerns over Pakistan's arms procurement and China's growing assertiveness in the Indian Ocean Region.

PIX: PM Modi hosts victorious women cricketers

PIX: PM Modi hosts victorious women cricketers

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated the triumphant Indian women's cricket team at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg on Wednesday.

Historic! Diya-Manish first Indians to qualify for WTT Finals

Historic! Diya-Manish first Indians to qualify for WTT Finals

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Diya Chitale and Manush Shah are the first-ever Indian pair to qualify for the prestigious WTT Finals to be held in Hong Kong in December.

Sensex pares gains; ends up 411 points

Sensex pares gains; ends up 411 points

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

From the Sensex firms, Reliance Industries climbed 3.52 per cent after the firm on Friday reported a 9.6 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit for the September quarter, driven by strong performance in its consumer-facing retail and telecom businesses and a recovery in its core oil-to-chemicals segment. Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services, Titan and Bharti Airtel were also among the gainers. However, ICICI Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Eternal, Adani Ports and Power Grid were among the laggards.

LG Electronics' Rs 11,607-cr IPO garners 54 times subscription

LG Electronics' Rs 11,607-cr IPO garners 54 times subscription

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The initial public offering of LG Electronics India Ltd received 54.02 times subscription on the final day of bidding on Thursday, driven by overwhelming participation from institutional buyers.

'Skincare secret?' Modi's hilarious answer goes viral

'Skincare secret?' Modi's hilarious answer goes viral

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Their remarkable World Cup-winning campaign was not the only topic covered when India's women cricketers sat down for a light-hearted conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence where tattoos and even skin care routine came up for discussion.

Dhanush smashes world record to win Deaflympic gold

Dhanush smashes world record to win Deaflympic gold

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Shooter Dhanush Srikanth continued to excel and evolve on the global stage, winning the men's 10m air rifle gold medal to open India's account in the Deaflympics in Tokyo on Sunday.

Hyundai Motor India to invest Rs 45k cr by FY30

Hyundai Motor India to invest Rs 45k cr by FY30

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

South Korean auto major Hyundai Motor Co president & CEO Jose Munoz on Wednesday said the company's Indian arm will invest Rs 45,000 crore by FY30, aiming to make India its second-largest region globally. Addressing investors here in his first visit to the country, Munoz said Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has set a target of up to 30 per cent export contribution.

Sensex, Nifty begin Samvat 2082 on firm note

Sensex, Nifty begin Samvat 2082 on firm note

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Among the Sensex shares, Infosys, Tata Motors, Axis Bank, Adani Ports, Mahindra & Mahindra, HDFC Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Steel, BEL and Power Grid were among the lead gainers. Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finserv, and Titan were the among the laggards.

ICC widens Women's World Cup field after record success

ICC widens Women's World Cup field after record success

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Tournament expanded from eight teams to 10 in 2029.

Steel industry flags price pressure from cheap imports

Steel industry flags price pressure from cheap imports

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Ahead of the key meeting called by the steel ministry with the industry captains on Monday to discuss the impact of rising steel imports, companies have raised the issue of cheaper 'substandard' inflows from China, Vietnam, and South Korea, saying they are setting the benchmark for domestic prices and squeezing the profitability of Indian producers.

Why US-China Face-Off Is Advantage India

Why US-China Face-Off Is Advantage India

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Amid US-China trade tensions and economic vulnerabilities, India must seize the 'China +1' opportunity, deepen reforms, secure FTAs, and globalise its firms for long-term growth, suggests Ajay Shah.

Modi, Putin unveil 2030 roadmap amid US pressure

Modi, Putin unveil 2030 roadmap amid US pressure

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

India and Russia have solidified a five-year plan to enhance their economic and trade partnership, while also addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the threat of terrorism.

Sensex tumbles 645 pts on global sell-off, rising US bond yields

Sensex tumbles 645 pts on global sell-off, rising US bond yields

Rediff.com22 May 2025

From the Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, Tech Mahindra, Power Grid, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries and Maruti were the biggest laggards. IndusInd Bank, Bharti Airtel and UltraTech Cement were the gainers.

'WC title will revolutionise women's cricket in India'

'WC title will revolutionise women's cricket in India'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

From travelling in unreserved coaches to cusp of history, Indian women's cricket set to turn a page

Sensex jumps 485 points on gains in banking, oil shares

Sensex jumps 485 points on gains in banking, oil shares

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Among Sensex firms, Asian Paints jumped the most by 4.18 per cent. Mahindra & Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries were also among the gainers. However, Infosys, HCL Tech, Eternal, Tech Mahindra and Tata Steel were among the laggards.

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.

'Unreal moment, to win a World Cup at home': Mandhana

'Unreal moment, to win a World Cup at home': Mandhana

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

India opener Smriti Mandhana said she was still struggling to process the magnitude of her team's achievement, calling it "unreal" after India claimed their maiden Women's World Cup title.

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

India's live events scene is hitting a high note. With global performers adding the country to their tour maps and the government aiming to double the concert economy, hotels in key metro cities are bracing for sold-out weekends. Travel operators, too, are curating packages built entirely around concerts.

In Pix: The Stunning Flying Car From China!

In Pix: The Stunning Flying Car From China!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

A Chinese firm this week began trial production of flying cars stated to be the next-generation in the world of transportation, ahead of US firm Tesla and others plans to launch the same shortly.

CAFE-III: 'Gas guzzler' makers setting a 'wrong narrative', says Maruti

CAFE-III: 'Gas guzzler' makers setting a 'wrong narrative', says Maruti

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Companies with "gas guzzlers" are trying to set up the wrong narrative against small cars getting relaxation in the proposed corporate average fuel efficiency (CAFE-III) norms on the basis of weight, Maruti Suzuki senior executive officer corporate affairs Rahul Bharti said on Monday, bringing to the fore deep division among carmakers regarding the upcoming rules.

Fuel emission relief for small cars leaves industry divided

Fuel emission relief for small cars leaves industry divided

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

A deep split has emerged within India's auto industry over the proposed CAFE exemption for small cars, with only Maruti Suzuki and Renault backing the move in the final SIAM vote.

Trump says lost India, Russia to 'darkest' China; New Delhi says...

Trump says lost India, Russia to 'darkest' China; New Delhi says...

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The relations between New Delhi and Washington are on a downturn after Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to a whopping 50 per cent, including a 25 per cent additional duties for India's purchase of Russian crude oil.

World's Top Schools Set Sights On India

World's Top Schools Set Sights On India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

In the academic year 2024-2025, the IB had 258 authorised schools in India, up from 183 schools in 2019.

Why OTTs Are Focusing On Bharat

Why OTTs Are Focusing On Bharat

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

'The South today is a creative engine shaping the future of Indian entertainment.'

Sensex climbs 224 points; metal stocks shine

Sensex climbs 224 points; metal stocks shine

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

From the Sensex firms, Tata Steel climbed the most by 3.40 per cent, followed by Power Grid, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Bharat Electronics and Bharti Airtel. In contrast, Tech Mahindra, Maruti, UltraTech Cement and Bajaj Finserv were among the major laggards.

Gigcations Are India's New Travel Phenom

Gigcations Are India's New Travel Phenom

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Travellers are turning concerts into full-fledged weekend getaways, giving rise to the 'gigcation' -- a short, experience-led micro-holiday.

Dhol beats, sweets mark Amanjot and Harleen's return

Dhol beats, sweets mark Amanjot and Harleen's return

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

World champions Amanjot and Harleen get grand welcome in Chandigarh

Why Firing Gambhir Won't Fix The Real Problem

Why Firing Gambhir Won't Fix The Real Problem

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Sack Gambhir before he damages any more careers, if you must. But it cannot stop there. The project ahead must be bigger, more ambitious, and far more urgent: Rebuilding the spine of Indian cricket from the grassroots up, and giving the Test team the seriousness it deserves. Only then will Indian cricket stop lurching from one crisis to another and begin, once again, to imagine greatness, suggests Prem Panicker.

'Global Warming Isn't Going To Come Down'

'Global Warming Isn't Going To Come Down'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'The global climate system doesn't look at where the carbon dioxide is coming from. 'It may be emitted by the US, but it will not remain above the US alone but covers the whole world.'

Sensex dives 556 points, Nifty settles below 25,000

Sensex dives 556 points, Nifty settles below 25,000

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Among Sensex firms, Trent, Power Grid, Tata Motors, Tata Consultancy Services, Asian Paints, NTPC, Adani Ports and Bajaj Finance were the laggards. However, Bharat Electronics, Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were the major gainers.