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Green pitch... India's bold plan for West Indies Tests revealed

Green pitch... India's bold plan for West Indies Tests revealed

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

India Test captain Shubman Gill indicated that the team is moving away from its preference for rank turners in home Test matches.

Inexperienced Bangladesh face formidable England

Inexperienced Bangladesh face formidable England

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Though the England-South Africa game yielded less than 150 runs thanks to the brilliant display by the English bowlers, the surface at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium is regarded as batting-friendly and has often produced high-scoring contests.

Sergio Gor, Agrawal Talk Trade Deal

Sergio Gor, Agrawal Talk Trade Deal

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

While both sides have announced the decision to restart talks for a trade deal, government officials said discussions are continuing virtually.

GST rates cut: Challenges FMCG companies are facing

GST rates cut: Challenges FMCG companies are facing

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

With lower GST rates taking effect, fast-moving consumer goods players face challenges in setting reduced prices for their products in round figures, but expect the magical price points to be restored within two months.

'Projecting Himself As The CM Candidate Is No Longer Viable'

'Projecting Himself As The CM Candidate Is No Longer Viable'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'Vijay is badly politically wounded.'

NSE to conduct 1-hr Diwali Muhurat trading on Oct 21

NSE to conduct 1-hr Diwali Muhurat trading on Oct 21

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday said it will conduct a special Muhurat trading session on Tuesday, October 21, to mark the festival of Diwali.

Third seamer or Kuldeep? India's XI decision looms

Third seamer or Kuldeep? India's XI decision looms

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Test captain Shubman Gill divulged that India is still mulling over its combination ahead of the opening Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad on Thursday, hinting at the possibility of Kuldeep Yadav being sacrificed for batting depth and team combination.

Visa Shock Stalls India's Talent Race

Visa Shock Stalls India's Talent Race

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

If the Indian government is indeed serious about reversing brain drain, it needs to put much more emphasis on research and innovation, especially in areas that will determine the future, asserts Prosenjit Datta.

Maxwell eyes comeback for India T20Is after surgery

Maxwell eyes comeback for India T20Is after surgery

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Australian star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is hopeful of regaining fitness in time for the latter half of the upcoming T20 International series against India after undergoing surgery on his fractured right wrist.

Can Tesla Y LR Model Cope With Indian Roads?

Can Tesla Y LR Model Cope With Indian Roads?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Amidst growing competition and global softening of EV demand, its India entry was due for a long time and that finally happened sometime back although yet again the approach was different.

Women's WC PIX: Healy ton helps Aus ace record chase vs India

Women's WC PIX: Healy ton helps Aus ace record chase vs India

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Skipper Alyssa Healy led from the front with a masterful 142 as Australia pulled off a record chase of 331 to beat India by three wickets in their Women's World Cup group match on Sunday.

Chakravarthy banks on old ball to weave his magic

Chakravarthy banks on old ball to weave his magic

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'...if you are bowling in the powerplay or right after the powerplay, there's not much help from the wicket.'

Yogi threatening Muslims, will quit, warns BJP leader

Yogi threatening Muslims, will quit, warns BJP leader

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Jammu and Kashmir BJP leader Jahanzaib Sirwal threatened to resign from the party, citing Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's "unacceptable" remarks and the state police's "vindictive" attitude against the Muslim community.

Women's WC: South Africa banking on top-order to fire vs England

Women's WC: South Africa banking on top-order to fire vs England

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

South Africa will be eager to turn consistent recent form into a title-winning run when they open their women's ODI World Cup campaign against traditional powerhouses England in Guwahati on Friday.

The Bolero Is Back With Lower Price, More Tech

The Bolero Is Back With Lower Price, More Tech

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Mahindra makes an interesting entry into urban centres with the relaunched Mahindra Bolero, writes Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

FD vs Mutual Fund Loan: Which Costs Less?

FD vs Mutual Fund Loan: Which Costs Less?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Loan against fixed deposit is cheaper and comes with fewer charges.

Can I Get Into Govt Medical College Through Donation?

Can I Get Into Govt Medical College Through Donation?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar suggests how to plan and choose the right course and career after Class 10 and 12.

Haryana IPS officer's suicide note alleges anti-Dalit bias, names DGP

Haryana IPS officer's suicide note alleges anti-Dalit bias, names DGP

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

A senior Haryana Police officer's suspected suicide has sparked controversy after a note he left behind accused senior officers of harassment and caste-based discrimination. His wife has demanded an FIR against the state police chief.

Russia to remain India's No 1 crude oil supplier: Analysts

Russia to remain India's No 1 crude oil supplier: Analysts

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

India's crude oil imports from Russia saw a marginal decline in September, but continued to account for over one-third of the country's total oil purchases, despite US pressure to curb the trade over concerns that it supports Moscow's war effort in Ukraine. India's crude imports in September were around 4.7 million barrels per day, up 220,000 bpd month-on-month and flat year-on-year.

Rs 40K Salary Can Make You A Crorepati!

Rs 40K Salary Can Make You A Crorepati!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

You don't need a six-figure salary to build wealth -- you need discipline and a smart plan, says Ramalingam Kalirajan. and shows you how

Will India Retain Same XI For Bangladesh Game?

Will India Retain Same XI For Bangladesh Game?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

India will be keen to get the job done against Bangladesh and seal their place in Sunday's final before considering resting their players.

Fuel efficiency norms allow carmakers to pool with others

Fuel efficiency norms allow carmakers to pool with others

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The move offers flexibility in compliance but also places penalties squarely on the designated manager of such a pool.

2nd Test: Eyes on Reddy as India might stick with same XI vs WI

2nd Test: Eyes on Reddy as India might stick with same XI vs WI

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

India set to remain unchanged as team wants Reddy to settle in all-round role

Home Loans: Banks Roll Out Festive Offers

Home Loans: Banks Roll Out Festive Offers

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'Do exhaustive research and then select the one that best fits your budget and requirements.'

IPS officer's wife claims harassment led to his suicide

IPS officer's wife claims harassment led to his suicide

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The wife of a Haryana Police officer who allegedly died by suicide has claimed his death was the result of 'systematic persecution' by high-ranking officers and has filed a complaint requesting an FIR be registered.

iPhone 17 to hit Indian market on Sep 19, cost up to Rs 229,000

iPhone 17 to hit Indian market on Sep 19, cost up to Rs 229,000

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The iPhone 17 lineup has been launched in three models -- iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, unlike previous series that have a "Plus" model as well.

Shubman Gill sweats it out alone in the nets

Shubman Gill sweats it out alone in the nets

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

It was an optional net session ahead of the Pakistan clash but Shubman Gill's obsession with practice meant he couldn't resist hitting the nets even when most teammates preferred recovery.

Russia New Destination For Indian Workers

Russia New Destination For Indian Workers

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Older Russians recall Mithun Chakraborty and the song Jimmy Jimmy Aaja from the movie Disco Dancer.

Tempted By GST Car Deals? Brake And Research!

Tempted By GST Car Deals? Brake And Research!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

'Some buyers get carried away by festival offers and purchase higher variants or larger vehicles than they truly need, which impacts running cost and long-term affordability.'

How India's pharma cos plan to tackle steep US tariffs

How India's pharma cos plan to tackle steep US tariffs

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

As the potential threat of a steep 200 per cent tariff on pharmaceutical imports hangs in the air, analysts and industry insiders feel that focus on exports to non-US regions as well as domestic market will increase as a long-term trend. US President Donald Trump told CNBC's Squawk Box in the first week of August that planned tariffs on import of pharmaceutical products to the US could eventually reach up to 250 per cent.

Tylenol row may not hit India's pharma exports

Tylenol row may not hit India's pharma exports

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Amid controversy over USPresident Donald Trump's comments linking the use of Tylenol and other related paracetamol products by pregnant women to autism in children, experts and industry executives say that since India's export of the drug to the US is less, it will hardly affect the country's pharma exports to America.

Rohit Sharma Deserved To Be Treated Better!

Rohit Sharma Deserved To Be Treated Better!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'Should a player with such deep understanding of the ODI format be removed from captaincy when neither age nor performance has dimmed his brilliance?', asks veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

Abhishek's six-hitting masterclass stuns teammates

Abhishek's six-hitting masterclass stuns teammates

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Abhishek Sharma's brutal yet beautiful stroke-play was the highlight of India's optional net session on Tuesday

Axar injury scare before India-Pakistan clash

Axar injury scare before India-Pakistan clash

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Although fielding coach T Dilip said Patel looked "fine" after the match, the short turnaround between games poses a challenge for the all-rounder's recovery.

From Russia With Love

From Russia With Love

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Red Square and VDNKh easily rank among the most striking places I've visited -- both for their historical significance and architectural splendour.
My admiration for Russian culture, vision and ambition grew with every step as I clocked the miles, Nitin Sathe tells us after a visit to Moscow and St Petersburg.

iPhone Pro Max 17 in cosmic orange is already out of stock in India, US

iPhone Pro Max 17 in cosmic orange is already out of stock in India, US

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Apple's iPhone Pro Max 17 in cosmic orange has witnessed a considerable surge in demand, and it has gone out of stock within three days after pre-booking went live for pick up of the devices at the company's official stores in the US and India, as per information shared by company staff.

Drugmakers look to fill Rs 600 cr Novo vacuum

Drugmakers look to fill Rs 600 cr Novo vacuum

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Indian drugmakers Eris Lifesciences, Wockhardt and Lupin are prepping to cash in when Danish company Novo Nordisk bows out of the human insulin pen market by the end of this year and creates an opportunity estimated to be worth Rs 600-800 crore in the domestic market. Some self-use disposable pens are pre-filled with insulin and others can be reused with new cartridges.

VinFast disrupts EV market with most affordable midsize SUV

VinFast disrupts EV market with most affordable midsize SUV

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

VinFast's VF6 storms into India as the most affordable electric SUV above 4 metres, packing premium features, 468km range, and free charging till 2028 to disrupt the EV market, observes Somnath Chatterjee.

How spinners Axar, Kuldeep dismantled Pakistan

How spinners Axar, Kuldeep dismantled Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Kuldeep Yadav grabbed 3/18, while Axar Patel played a vital role getting 2/18 besides bowling 15 dot balls in the game to power India to an emphatic seven-wicket victory.

India may reassess spin strategy in World Cup opener

India may reassess spin strategy in World Cup opener

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

In the spin department, while seasoned campaigner Deepti Sharma is an automatic choice, it remains to be seen whether India go with both Radha Yadav and Sneh Rana or opt for either one of them.