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Parasakthi: 'There's No Controversy'

Parasakthi: 'There's No Controversy'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'People are understanding it and taking it in the right way. If they watch the film completely, they will understand.'

'Reddy Has Potential To Be Hardik Backup'

'Reddy Has Potential To Be Hardik Backup'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'Even if Reddy fails, the management should persist with him, and India will eventually get a good all-rounder.'

Pamela Conti named new head coach of Indian U-17 women's team

Pamela Conti named new head coach of Indian U-17 women's team

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Former Italy international Pamela Conti was on Sunday named head coach of the Indian women's U-17 team to take charge of the country's AFC Asian Cup campaign later this year, second such appointment of a national side this month made by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Tilak drops rehab video, targets T20 World Cup spot

Tilak drops rehab video, targets T20 World Cup spot

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Tilak Varma posted some pictures and videos on his social media, showcasing his rehab process as he prepares to make a return to Team India ahead of the all-important T20 World Cup.

'Cricket won't suffer if Bangladesh pull out'

'Cricket won't suffer if Bangladesh pull out'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan backed the ICC's decision to keep Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches in India, hailing it as the 'right call'.

'Miya Vs Indigenous' Politics Reshaping Assam Poll

'Miya Vs Indigenous' Politics Reshaping Assam Poll

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

'Once demographic fear becomes campaign language, it legitimises social targeting.'

Sensex tanks over 1,000 points, Nifty tumble over 1%

Sensex tanks over 1,000 points, Nifty tumble over 1%

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

From the 30-Sensex firms, Eternal declined by 4.02 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance (3.88 per cent), Sun Pharma, InterGlobe Aviation, Trent, Asian Paints, Mahindra & Mahindra and Bajaj Finserv. HDFC Bank emerged as the only gainer from the pack.

Bhairav Battalion Steals Army Day Spotlight

Bhairav Battalion Steals Army Day Spotlight

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The Bhairav Battalion is positioned between the Para Special Forces and regular infantry units to meet modern warfare requirements, especially in view of drone-intensive warfare.

Devendra Fadnavis is BJP's man of the match in Maharashtra polls

Devendra Fadnavis is BJP's man of the match in Maharashtra polls

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis orchestrated a significant victory for the BJP in the recent civic polls, solidifying his position as a key strategist and influential leader within the party.

Pakistan rules out T20 World Cup boycott over Bangladesh

Pakistan rules out T20 World Cup boycott over Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Pakistan won't boycott the upcoming T20 World Cup as a show of support for Bangladesh even if the International Cricket Council rejects the Bangladesh Cricket Board's request to move their matches out of India.

Audi Unveil F1 Debut Livery, Target Title Push by 2030

Audi Unveil F1 Debut Livery, Target Title Push by 2030

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Audi launched their debut Formula One livery, outlining a five-year plan to challenge for championships by 2030 as the former Sauber outfit begins a new era.

Sensex gains 398 points on easing of geopolitical tensions

Sensex gains 398 points on easing of geopolitical tensions

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Thursday after three sessions of losses, tracking gains in global markets after US President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory tone on Greenland. In a volatile session, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 397.74 points, or 0.49 per cent, to close at 82,307.37.

EPL: City close gap on Arsenal with vital home win

EPL: City close gap on Arsenal with vital home win

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Goals from Omar Marmoush and Antoine Semenyo powered Manchester City to a muchneeded 20 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, lifting Pep Guardiola's men provisionally to within four points of leaders Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

Which Sectors Bore FPI Brunt In 2025?

Which Sectors Bore FPI Brunt In 2025?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

FPIs net sold equities worth Rs 1.7 trillion in 2025 -- the highest annual net sale on record.

2025 Marks India's Arrival As A Great Power

2025 Marks India's Arrival As A Great Power

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

In a world fractured by uncertainty, India stands out for its policy consistency, paired with sustained ambition, points out Pritam Banerjee.

Wholesale price inflation rises marginally to 0.83% in December

Wholesale price inflation rises marginally to 0.83% in December

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Wholesale price inflation extended upward momentum for the second straight month, recording at 0.83 per cent in December 2025, driven by an uptick in prices of food, non-food articles, and manufactured items on a month-on-month basis, government data showed on Wednesday. Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation returned to positive in December, after witnessing a deflationary trend in the previous two months.

JJ Smuts a surprise inclusion in Italy squad for T20 World Cup

JJ Smuts a surprise inclusion in Italy squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Italy name 15-member squad for ICC men's T20 World Cup

Sonmez's Kindness Wins Fans At Aus Open!

Sonmez's Kindness Wins Fans At Aus Open!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Zeynep Sonmez is the first woman from Turkey to reach the second round of the Melbourne Park Grand Slam.

Ranji Trophy: Siraj picks four-fer for Hyderabad against Chhattisgarh

Ranji Trophy: Siraj picks four-fer for Hyderabad against Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Mohammed Siraj returned 17-3-56-4 to help Hyderabad bowl Chhattisgarh out for 283 on Day 1 of their Group D Ranji Trophy contest, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.

Bareilly magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigns over UGC rules, alleges 'anti-Brahmin campaign' in UP

Bareilly magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigns over UGC rules, alleges 'anti-Brahmin campaign' in UP

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh government has suspended Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri on charges of indiscipline after he resigned from service in protest against government policies.

Bajaj Chetak Takes the Slow Road To Global Reach

Bajaj Chetak Takes the Slow Road To Global Reach

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Bajaj Auto is planning a slow, calibrated push to take the Chetak, its electric scooter, to more than 100 countries on the strength of its distributor network and market-specific localisation rather than an aggressive global rollout, reports Sohini Das.

Corporate Commutes The Next Big Market for Uber

Corporate Commutes The Next Big Market for Uber

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

'It's a very, very large opportunity -- not just for India, but even for Uber globally.'

HIL: Toofans see off late HIL GC surge to take full points

HIL: Toofans see off late HIL GC surge to take full points

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Hyderabad Toofans clinch 3-2 win against HIL GC

We'll rise stronger: Gill positive after crushing loss

We'll rise stronger: Gill positive after crushing loss

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Skipper Shubman Gill, who missed the second Test due to a neck injury, struck a defiant tone of unity and resolve after India's 0-2 series loss to South Africa, saying the team would "rise stronger" despite the setback.

India-EU FTA: 'Mother Of All Deals': Goyal

India-EU FTA: 'Mother Of All Deals': Goyal

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Both India and the EU are likely to announce a conclusion of trade talks on January 27.

Exports rise 1.87% in December 2025; trade deficit widens marginally

Exports rise 1.87% in December 2025; trade deficit widens marginally

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The country's exports rose 1.87 per cent to $38.5 billion in December 2025 despite global economic uncertainties, though an increase in imports led to a marginal widening of the trade deficit to $25 billion.

Afridi Ready To Begin Political Innings?

Afridi Ready To Begin Political Innings?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Pakistan's former captain Shahid Afridi has said he is not averse to joining politics in the future after he moved his residence from his hometown Karachi to capital Islamabad.

Tata Steel Masters chess: Gukesh wins, Arjun suffers shock loss

Tata Steel Masters chess: Gukesh wins, Arjun suffers shock loss

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

D Gukesh ended his spate of draws by defeating Thai Dai Van Nguyen of Czech Republic but overnight joint leader Arjun Erigaisi was shocked in the fifth round of Tata Steel Masters chess tournament

Profit-Focused Startups Power India's Strong IPO Revival

Profit-Focused Startups Power India's Strong IPO Revival

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Eighteen new-age technology firms went public during the year, a near triple increase from the five firms that debuted in 2023 and 38 per cent more than 2024's tally of 13.

Is BJP Planning Op Kamal Against Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar?

Is BJP Planning Op Kamal Against Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'The writing is on the wall for both Shinde and Ajit Pawar.'

U19 WC: India clinch a humdinger vs Bangladesh

U19 WC: India clinch a humdinger vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Vihaan's four-for sparks stunning Bangladesh collapse as India win by 18 runs via DLS Method

Passenger vehicle dispatches hit top gear in 2025

Passenger vehicle dispatches hit top gear in 2025

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers raced to the highest ever sales mark in a calendar year in 2025 as a reduction in prices due to GST reforms led to robust sales in the festive season, industry body SIAM said on Tuesday.

Gold holding of domestic ETFs surges to 6th highest globally

Gold holding of domestic ETFs surges to 6th highest globally

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Domestic gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw their holdings jump 65 per cent to 95 tonnes in 2025, elevating Indian ETFs to sixth place globally, going by holdings of the yellow metal. At the end of 2024, they ranked eighth with 57.5 tonnes of holding, according to an analysis of data from the World Gold Council (WGC).

Growth triggers missing in Dabur

Growth triggers missing in Dabur

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Dabur's business update for Q3FY26 indicated mid-single digit consolidated revenue growth. The guidance is that growth in operating and net profits will beat revenue growth. In the domestic business, home and personal care (HPC) revenue grew in double digits, while healthcare is likely to post a sequential growth in low-single digits.

BWF Gives Clean Chit To Under-Fire IG Sports Complex!

BWF Gives Clean Chit To Under-Fire IG Sports Complex!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Thursday said it has reviewed the facilities at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, which is hosting the $950,000 India Open, and asserted that the venue meets all requirements for staging the World Championships in August.

FPIs' selling spree continues; Rs 22,530 cr pulled out from equities in Jan

FPIs' selling spree continues; Rs 22,530 cr pulled out from equities in Jan

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Foreign portfolio investors withdrew over Rs 22,530 crore ($2.5 billion) from Indian equities so far this month amid rising US bond yields and a stronger dollar, continuing their selling streak from last year. This came following an outflow of Rs 1.66 lakh crore ($18.9 billion) recorded in 2025, triggered by volatile currency movements, global trade tensions and concerns over potential US tariffs and stretched market valuations.

The formula that finally won Vidarbha a ODI crown...

The formula that finally won Vidarbha a ODI crown...

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Vidarbha's dominant title run in the Vijay Hazare Trophy was a result of the players' belief in each other which helped them overcome challenging situations successfully, reckoned head coach Usman Ghani.

Why Nitish Reddy deserves a longer run

Why Nitish Reddy deserves a longer run

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

India's young fast-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy should be persisted with and the cricket fraternity must not rush to pass judgement, former players Aakash Chopra, Robin Uthappa, and Manoj Tiwary said on Thursday.

Captain Gill slams batters after New Zealand series defeat

Captain Gill slams batters after New Zealand series defeat

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The inability to turn promising starts into match-defining scores haunted India throughout the series, including in the third and final ODI in Indore.

ICC T20 World Cup: 'Bangladesh's players will definitely get security in India'

ICC T20 World Cup: 'Bangladesh's players will definitely get security in India'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Ex-India player Manoj Tiwary pointed out that if Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is safely residing in India, why would their players face any security issues.