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T20 World Cup: Indian Fans Carry Celebrations Home At Airport

T20 World Cup: Indian Fans Carry Celebrations Home At Airport

Rediff.com3 days ago

From tears in the stands to songs in the airport, the India-Pakistan rivalry delivered agony and ecstasy in equal measure.

As Cute As A Teddy: Alanna, Ananya Dress Like...

As Cute As A Teddy: Alanna, Ananya Dress Like...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Teddy Day is all about soft vibes, warm hugs and looking as adorable as the plush toys you get gifted.

Jab We Met: 'She Was My Bhabhi's Younger Sister'

Jab We Met: 'She Was My Bhabhi's Younger Sister'

Rediff.com5 days ago

Abhishek Bidwai tells Rishika Shah how he met his wife, Prajakta.

T20 World Cup, India vs Netherlands: 'Bigger Than FIFA World Cup': Dutch Excited For India Clash

T20 World Cup, India vs Netherlands: 'Bigger Than FIFA World Cup': Dutch Excited For India Clash

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Netherlands cricket team is excited to play against India in their final T20 World Cup league fixture at the world's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.

Farhan Akhtar In Sam Mendes' Beatles Film, Plays Ravi Shankar

Farhan Akhtar In Sam Mendes' Beatles Film, Plays Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

'The closure of Don 3 was the best thing to happen to Farhan. If he was committed to directing Don, he wouldn't have been able to take on Pandit Ravi Shankar's role in The Beatles.'

Tiger found dead in MP reserve, toll rises to 10 since Jan 1

Tiger found dead in MP reserve, toll rises to 10 since Jan 1

Rediff.com4 days ago

An adult tiger with a radio collar was found dead in the Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, India, prompting concerns about the safety and management of the reserve. The death, attributed to a territorial fight, has led to allegations of negligence and calls for investigation.

O'Romeo Gets A Good Start At Box Office, Tu Yaa Main Struggles

O'Romeo Gets A Good Start At Box Office, Tu Yaa Main Struggles

Rediff.com5 days ago

O'Romeo scored Rs 33 crore while Tu Yaa Main scored Rs 2.75 crore last weekend.

Market Guru: 'This Is About Capital Preservation'

Market Guru: 'This Is About Capital Preservation'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'The problem is not just slower growth, but also the quality of growth.'

'Indian Army Has Free Hand To Deal With China'

'Indian Army Has Free Hand To Deal With China'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'After the Galwan clash, the rules of engagement changed with the army commanders allowed to use any means at their disposal as they deem fit for tactical operations.'

Rajnath May Approve Rs 2.70 Trillion Rafales Today

Rajnath May Approve Rs 2.70 Trillion Rafales Today

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

If approved, the fighters would help the IAF to build its reducing squadrons, especially after the MiG-21 was decommissioned last year.

What Will Xi Jinping Do Next With All That Power?

What Will Xi Jinping Do Next With All That Power?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

'For the first time in a hundred years, the army has been taken out of the political equation. And for the first time ever, there is only one man who calls the shots. Not even Mao had this kind of power.'

Mumbai woman booked for kidnapping boy after one-sided obsession

Mumbai woman booked for kidnapping boy after one-sided obsession

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 19-year-old woman in Mumbai has been booked for allegedly harassing and kidnapping a 17-year-old boy after developing a one-sided attraction for him.

Ashwin Backs Pakistan Spinner's Unusual Action

Ashwin Backs Pakistan Spinner's Unusual Action

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Spin great Ravichandran Ashwin was quick to jump to Tariq Usman's defence when former Bengal wicketkeeper Shreevats Goswami questioned the legality of the pause in his bowling action.

Shilpa Shetty, Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan At RSS' Centenary Celebrations

Shilpa Shetty, Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan At RSS' Centenary Celebrations

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Film folk like Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty, Karan Johar, Vicky Kaushal and Pritam attend RSS' centenary celebrations in Mumbai.

Post-poll violence grips Bangladesh's Panchagarh as BNP, NCP trade charges

Post-poll violence grips Bangladesh's Panchagarh as BNP, NCP trade charges

Rediff.com5 days ago

Sarjis Alam, chief organiser of the NCP for the northern region, alleged that attacks occurred at more than 30 locations involving the homes and business establishments of party leaders and activists after the results were declared.

T20 World Cup: Injury scare in nets: Kishan limps off after Bumrah yorker

T20 World Cup: Injury scare in nets: Kishan limps off after Bumrah yorker

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Ishan Kishan displayed the menacing form he has shown of late in the India nets on Wednesday until being hit by a sharp Jasprit Bumrah yorker.

T20 World Cup: Sunday's Game Will Be Fireworks Under The Clouds

T20 World Cup: Sunday's Game Will Be Fireworks Under The Clouds

Rediff.com7 days ago

A shortened game will be like a sprint where the risk element will be high. Who will win when emotion meets execution remains to be seen. K R Nayar reports from Colombo.

Indian officials to visit US for trade deal finalisation

Indian officials to visit US for trade deal finalisation

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian officials will visit the US to finalise the legal text for an interim trade agreement, expected to be signed in March, focusing on duty concessions and reciprocal tariffs.

Fans Turn Up Heat Ahead of India-Pakistan Clash in Colombo

Fans Turn Up Heat Ahead of India-Pakistan Clash in Colombo

Rediff.com6 days ago

Fans gather in huge numbers at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium ahead of the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 clash, with confidence and emotions running high on both sides.

What Are Mohan Bhagwat's Views On Infiltration, Population Imbalance?

What Are Mohan Bhagwat's Views On Infiltration, Population Imbalance?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

All along, we were told SIR was an essential exercise carried out as part of the Election Commission's regular duties. But now that the ideological mentor of the ruling party has declared that SIR is a means of detecting infiltrators, one understands the unseemly haste with which it is being carried out, notes Jyoti Punwani.

Yunus rakes up India's 'Seven Sisters' in farewell speech

Yunus rakes up India's 'Seven Sisters' in farewell speech

Rediff.com4 days ago

Relations with India experienced a downturn during Yunus's tenure, while ties with Pakistan saw positive developments.

Zero-Coupon Bonds: All You Want To Know

Zero-Coupon Bonds: All You Want To Know

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Zero-coupon bonds suit investors with long-term goals such as retirement or education planning.

Pakistan to play for place in Super 8s; Namibia for pride

Pakistan to play for place in Super 8s; Namibia for pride

Rediff.com4 days ago

Pakistan, after a defeat against India, face Namibia in a must-win match to qualify for the Super 8s. Their fragile batting and Shaheen Afridi's form are key concerns, while Namibia aims to play spoiler.

Demanding Job? Here's How To Find Time For Romance

Demanding Job? Here's How To Find Time For Romance

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

For Gen Z professionals juggling targets, long hours, late-night calls and unrealistic expectations, finding time for romance has become a whole new challenge.

How The Taxman Plans To Close Cases Faster

How The Taxman Plans To Close Cases Faster

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Building on last year's clearance of 172K cases, I-T department is pushing for faster appeal disposals, penalty reforms and system-driven processes to curb litigation and boost tax certainty.

Why Love Is Good For Health: 8 Wonderful Benefits

Why Love Is Good For Health: 8 Wonderful Benefits

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Love+happiness brings less doctor visits, less anxiety, less stress, quicker healing, all things that are good for your body.

Bangar urges India's batters to maintain fearless approach

Bangar urges India's batters to maintain fearless approach

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Former batting coach Sanjay Bangar advises the Indian cricket team not to overanalyze their batting performance against the USA in the T20 World Cup, emphasizing that their aggressive approach has been largely successful.

T20 World Cup: How Dhoni Inspired UAE's Batting Star Sohaib

T20 World Cup: How Dhoni Inspired UAE's Batting Star Sohaib

Rediff.com7 days ago

UAE batter Sohaib Khan credits Mahendra Singh Dhoni's philosophy of staying calm under pressure for his match-winning innings against Canada in the T20 World Cup on Friday.

6 Movies To Watch This Maha Shivratri

6 Movies To Watch This Maha Shivratri

Rediff.com7 days ago

Namrata Thakker picks 6 cine ways to celebrate Maha Shivratri.

After Wankhede stumble, India eye batting blitz vs Namibia at Kotla

After Wankhede stumble, India eye batting blitz vs Namibia at Kotla

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

The Namibia match could be a God-sent opportunity for an out-of-form Sanju Samson to get into run-scoring mode after a string of failures that saw him lose his place to Ishan Kishan, who is going through a purple patch.

Unbeaten New Zealand, South Africa in battle for group supremacy

Unbeaten New Zealand, South Africa in battle for group supremacy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

New Zealand and South Africa, both undefeated, will compete for the top spot in their T20 World Cup group in a match that could determine momentum heading into the Super 8s.

Mumbai: Parapet segment of Metro bridge crashes; 1 dead, 3 injured

Mumbai: Parapet segment of Metro bridge crashes; 1 dead, 3 injured

Rediff.com6 days ago

The incident took place around 12:20pm on the arterial LBS Road in front of Johnson and Johnson factory in Mulund area.

What Nehru told Cong MPs in 1954 Speaker removal debate

What Nehru told Cong MPs in 1954 Speaker removal debate

Rediff.com6 days ago

The first such situation surfaced on December 18, 1954, when the Opposition moved a resolution for the removal of then Speaker Mavalankar.

SC to hear pleas against Digital Personal Data Protection Act

SC to hear pleas against Digital Personal Data Protection Act

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, focusing on concerns about its impact on the Right to Information Act.

T20 World Cup: Australia humiliated! Marsh admits Sri Lanka outplayed them

T20 World Cup: Australia humiliated! Marsh admits Sri Lanka outplayed them

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sri Lanka defeated Australia in a T20 World Cup match, with Pathum Nissanka scoring a century. Sri Lanka has qualified for the Super Eights.

O'Romeo Review: Tarantinoesque

O'Romeo Review: Tarantinoesque

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

O'Romeo is an ordinary plot about a man's obsession, but Vishal Bhardwaj lays it out like a lavish spread, with stylish and very violent action set pieces, effectively used music (Bhardwaj composes Gulzar's delectable lyrics), and a romance that has moments that are tender as well as bitter, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'Can I Claim HRA, Home Loan Benefit If...?'

'Can I Claim HRA, Home Loan Benefit If...?'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

rediffGURU T S Khurana answers readers' personal income tax queries

Focus on Abhishek's batting as India take on Netherlands

Focus on Abhishek's batting as India take on Netherlands

Rediff.com4 days ago

India will be hoping that Abhishek Sharma returns to his destructive ways and the other batters up their game against spin when the side takes the field for its final T20 World Cup league fixture against the Netherlands.

T20 World Cup: We are ready to face India: Pakistan pacer Salman

T20 World Cup: We are ready to face India: Pakistan pacer Salman

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Pakistan's cricket team is preparing for the T20 World Cup, including a potential match against India, pending government approval.

'More India Aligns With US, More China Aligns With Pak'

'More India Aligns With US, More China Aligns With Pak'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'China continues to perceive its relations with India through the prism of India-US relations, with the US using India to counter balance against China in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.'