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Djokovic-Alcaraz face-off as history beckons at Aus Open final!!

Djokovic-Alcaraz face-off as history beckons at Aus Open final!!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz clash in the Australian Open final with history on the line as Djokovic chases a record 25th Slam and Alcaraz eyes a career Grand Slam.

ICC tells BCB to confirm T20 WC participation or...

ICC tells BCB to confirm T20 WC participation or...

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The ICC stood firm on not changing the original schedule, in which Bangladesh is in Group C with Italy, New Zealand, the West Indies and Nepal.

Alia, Pooja, Khushi Are Having A Pyjama Party

Alia, Pooja, Khushi Are Having A Pyjama Party

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Who said nightwear has to be boring old tees and faded pyjamas? Pyjama parties, girls' nights and sleepovers are the perfect excuse to dress down in the best way.

Beating Retreat echoes with Vande Mataram, military might, Op Sindoor

Beating Retreat echoes with Vande Mataram, military might, Op Sindoor

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The sesquicentenary of 'Vande Mataram' was the overriding theme of the ceremonial event held at the Vijay Chowk and presided over by President Droupadi Murmu, who arrived at the venue in a traditional buggy to the sound of bugles, adding a ceremonial grace to the occasion.

Olympic hero Vijender takes big admin leap

Olympic hero Vijender takes big admin leap

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Indian boxing icon Vijender Singh has been appointed as a member of the Asian Boxing Council, marking another significant milestone in his journey from an elite athlete to global sports administrator.

Sitharaman takes part in customary halwa ceremony

Sitharaman takes part in customary halwa ceremony

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday participated in a traditional 'halwa' ceremony, marking the final stage for the preparation of the Union Budget 2026-27, to be unveiled on February 1 in the Lok Sabha.

Top 10 Arijit Singh Songs

Top 10 Arijit Singh Songs

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

As Arijit Singh announces his plans for retirement from playback singing, we look back at his most popular Hindi film songs.

Soha's Touching Tribute To Tiger Pataudi

Soha's Touching Tribute To Tiger Pataudi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'On your birthday, Abba, I wanted to stand where the game remembers you. Eden Gardens may be empty today, but it is never silent for you.'

Wonder Man Ending Explained Right Here

Wonder Man Ending Explained Right Here

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

As Simon navigates auditions, rejection, and sudden attention, Wonder Man explores how power and celebrity intersect, often blurring the line between authenticity and performance.

Pakistan could pull out of T20 WC to support Bangladesh

Pakistan could pull out of T20 WC to support Bangladesh

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Bangladesh has reportedly contacted the PCB seeking diplomatic help as they look to pile on pressure on the ICC to shift their T20 World Cup matches to Sri Lanka.

Mumbai Among Top 8 Foodie Cities

Mumbai Among Top 8 Foodie Cities

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

TasteAtlas, a globally recognised digital guide to food, has unveiled its Best Food Cities rankings for 2025-2026.

8 Best Hotels And Resorts In Asia

8 Best Hotels And Resorts In Asia

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Cond Nast's editors have sat down, like they do yearly and listed their favourite stays in Asia.

Bhairav Battalion, Suryastra: Many firsts at R-Day Parade

Bhairav Battalion, Suryastra: Many firsts at R-Day Parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

61 Cavalry, Bhairav light commando battalion, DRDO's Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) and many more key military assets were part of a grand Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.

Poonawalla confirms interest in acquiring RCB

Poonawalla confirms interest in acquiring RCB

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Pharma tycoon Adar Poonawalla has emerged as a potential suitor for the Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru, sparking fresh speculation around a possible change in ownership of one of the league's most high-profile teams.

Leander Paes swings into golf, eyes Olympic gold

Leander Paes swings into golf, eyes Olympic gold

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Leander Paes has partnered with Indian Golf Union (IGU), Professional Golfers' Association of India (PGAI) and The Gold Foundation (TGF) to build a pipeline of emerging golf talent in the country.

Chinnaswamy Gets Greenlight To Host IPL Games

Chinnaswamy Gets Greenlight To Host IPL Games

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

KSCA receives government permission to host international and IPL matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium

BMC election: Colaba ward sees dismal 20.88% voter turnout

BMC election: Colaba ward sees dismal 20.88% voter turnout

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The civic ward was unable to manage even half of Mumbai's overall voter turnout of 52.94 per cent, which means only 9,614 residents of the total 46,036 exercised their franchise.

Ashwin explains why Daryl Mitchell is an India bully

Ashwin explains why Daryl Mitchell is an India bully

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin hailed New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell as a "brainy cricketer" who is capable of making the best out of his limits as a player and someone who can give a franchise 400-500 runs batting at number three or four during a tournament.

Lessons To Learn From The Tatas

Lessons To Learn From The Tatas

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Usually, in the western view, corporate success is attributed to efficiency, organisational structure, and scale. R Gopalakrishnan and Harish Bhat argue that philosophy, culture, and the transmission of values are more important for sustaining growth and profitability of an enterprise over a period of time.

In a first, women Agniveers to join Republic Day Parade

In a first, women Agniveers to join Republic Day Parade

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Nine women Agniveer will be part of the Indian Air Force's band contingent that will march down the Kartavya Path during the 77th Republic Day Parade, marking a historic first. Flt Lt Akshita Dhankar will unfurl the national flag alongside President Droupadi Murmu.

T20 World Cup: No January 21 deadline from ICC, says Bangladesh

T20 World Cup: No January 21 deadline from ICC, says Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board is adamant in their stance of not playing their T20 World Cup matches in India.

The Top 25 Pan India Films In 25 Years

The Top 25 Pan India Films In 25 Years

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

This is also the time when South Indian films started doing well, commercially and critically, on a Pan-India scale.

#Tu Yaa Main: 'Date-Fright' Valentine's Day Movie

#Tu Yaa Main: 'Date-Fright' Valentine's Day Movie

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

'We've seen horror comedies and rom-coms, but I don't think anyone has seen romance mixed with a survival thriller.'

10-Minute Delivery Gone, Work Stays the Same

10-Minute Delivery Gone, Work Stays the Same

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

'As long as apps show impossible delivery times, delivery and packaging workers will be pressured to meet unsafe, unhealthy standards.'

Republic Day parade to see next-gen Army officers leading contingents

Republic Day parade to see next-gen Army officers leading contingents

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Army officers share their experiences and details about the contingents and displays that will be part of the Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path.

'Never Thought I Would Get So Much Love'

'Never Thought I Would Get So Much Love'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'I know that it can be dangerous when people's expectations increase, but I don't think like that.' 'I just do my work honestly and let fate decide the rest.'

Carlsen to defend Norway Chess title in Oslo

Carlsen to defend Norway Chess title in Oslo

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Having never missed his home tournament in the last 13 years, Carlsen had cast doubts over his participation this year after expressing a desire to gradually move away from classical chess. Norway Chess is a classical-format event and Carlsen has won it seven times.

Legendary defender Ilyas Pasha no more

Legendary defender Ilyas Pasha no more

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Former India defender Ilyas Pasha dead, AIFF, East Bengal condole

'Virat Kohli will beat me': Sachin Tendulkar predicted

'Virat Kohli will beat me': Sachin Tendulkar predicted

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Rajeev Shukla recalled his conversations with Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, revealing that the 'Master Blaster' had expressed confidence that a young Virat Kohli could one day break his major batting records.

Milestones in sight as Kohli, Iyer gear up for Rajkot ODI

Milestones in sight as Kohli, Iyer gear up for Rajkot ODI

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer are on the brink of something special in their respective ODI careers.

40 Things We Love About Deepika!

40 Things We Love About Deepika!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Deepika Padukone turns 40 on January 5, and Namrata Thakker lists the 40 things we love about her.

What stops RCB from returning to Chinnaswamy?

What stops RCB from returning to Chinnaswamy?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

The ball is in RCB court, it's their responsibility to come back to Chinnaswamy: Prasad

Kuldeep Meets Messi, Swaps Bat for Signed Jersey

Kuldeep Meets Messi, Swaps Bat for Signed Jersey

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Indian spin wizard Kuldeep Yadav opens up about meeting Argentina football icon Lionel Messi during the latter's visit to the national capital as a part of his 'GOAT India Tour 2025'.

Oscar winner Keeravani to lead music for R-Day mega cultural show

Oscar winner Keeravani to lead music for R-Day mega cultural show

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The broader theme of the performance will be -- 'Swatantra Ka Mantra - Vande Mataram' and 'Samriddhi Ka Mantra - Viksit Bharat', officials said.

Chandana Sinha Has Rescued 1,500 Children

Chandana Sinha Has Rescued 1,500 Children

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Her team scour platforms and trains, looking out for vulnerable children accompanied by adults who look or behave suspiciously or whose presence makes the child uncomfortable. They also look out for children travelling alone. 'We watch, listen and talk. All this is done tactfully and sensitively because we are dealing with young children.'

Amid leadership tussle, Sidda becomes longest-serving Karnataka CM

Amid leadership tussle, Sidda becomes longest-serving Karnataka CM

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday etched his name into the history books, surpassing the record held by late Devaraj Urs, to become the longest serving CM of Karnataka.

Forever Young At 97: The Enduring World Of Tintin

Forever Young At 97: The Enduring World Of Tintin

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Tintin Stays Timeless. From his earliest appearances to the extraordinary stories that followed, Tintin's journey is one of imagination and curiosity.

Why 3 Tigers Died In Kaziranga Within A Fortnight

Why 3 Tigers Died In Kaziranga Within A Fortnight

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Kaziranga remains a critical stronghold for tiger conservation in India, but the recent deaths underscore the growing challenges of managing a thriving population within a limited landscape.

Zohran Mamdani Makes History On New Year's Day

Zohran Mamdani Makes History On New Year's Day

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Zohran Mamdani made history on January 1, 2026 as he was sworn in as New York City's mayor at the iconic Old City Hall subway station. The ceremony was attended by his wife Rama Duwaji and his parents, acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair and scholar Mahmood Mamdani.

Who Will Make The Perfect Don? VOTE!

Who Will Make The Perfect Don? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

With Ranveer out of the project, who do you think will make the perfect Don?