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Finn Allen Reveals Secret To IPL 2026 Resurgence

Finn Allen Reveals Secret To IPL 2026 Resurgence

Rediff.com3 days ago

Finn Allen credits shedding self-imposed pressure and rediscovering his enjoyment of batting for his improved form in the IPL 2026, after his explosive innings helped KKR secure a crucial win.

Bengal Government To Probe Corruption, Atrocities Under Previous TMC Regime

Bengal Government To Probe Corruption, Atrocities Under Previous TMC Regime

Rediff.com2 days ago

The West Bengal cabinet has approved the formation of two panels headed by retired judges to investigate alleged institutional corruption and atrocities against women and children during the previous TMC regime.

West Bengal CM Holds First 'Janata Darbar': What It Means

West Bengal CM Holds First 'Janata Darbar': What It Means

Rediff.com2 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari held his first 'janata darbar' at the BJP's state office in Salt Lake, listening to public grievances and demands. The initiative aims to establish a direct connection with citizens and project a governance model similar to BJP-ruled states.

IPL 2026, PBKS vs RCB: All-round RCB Thump PBKS To Seal Play-Offs Spot

IPL 2026, PBKS vs RCB: All-round RCB Thump PBKS To Seal Play-Offs Spot

Rediff.com3 days ago

Venkatesh Iyer's explosive innings of 73 not out off 40 balls propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a formidable 222 for four against Punjab Kings in their IPL match. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal also made significant contributions.

Electrocution Kills Woman And Nephew In Shahjahanpur

Electrocution Kills Woman And Nephew In Shahjahanpur

Rediff.com5 days ago

A woman and her nephew died of electrocution while drawing water from a hand pump outside their house in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, after a short circuit caused electric current to pass through the pump.

Palghar Brick Kiln Owner Faces Charges For Forced Labour

Palghar Brick Kiln Owner Faces Charges For Forced Labour

Rediff.com5 days ago

A brick kiln owner in Palghar district has been booked for allegedly forcing a tribal labourer to work against his will after the labourer sought to return to his village to build a house sanctioned under a government scheme.

IPL 2026: Kohli laughs off 'five overseas players' joke as RCB start strong

IPL 2026: Kohli laughs off 'five overseas players' joke as RCB start strong

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Batting stalwart Virat Kohli has laughed off jokes about his IPL side Royal Challengers Bengaluru fielding five overseas players in the ongoing IPL season.

Bihar Schools To Limit School Bag Weight For Students

Bihar Schools To Limit School Bag Weight For Students

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Bihar Education Department has directed all private and government-aided schools to adhere to NCERT guidelines, ensuring school bag weight does not exceed 10 per cent of a child's body weight. Schools must install weighing scales and monitor bag weights regularly, with violations leading to action.

INLD Alleges Bias In Haryana Government Job Recruitment

INLD Alleges Bias In Haryana Government Job Recruitment

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) staged a protest in Panchkula, alleging that the BJP government in Haryana is unfairly recruiting individuals from outside the state for government jobs, thereby depriving local youth of employment opportunities.

Idols Vandalised At Temple In Uttar Pradesh, Tension Grips Area

Idols Vandalised At Temple In Uttar Pradesh, Tension Grips Area

Rediff.com6 days ago

Unidentified individuals allegedly vandalised idols of Lord Hanuman and Nandi at a Kali Mata temple complex in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, triggering tension in the area. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

Mushfiqur Rahim hits 14th Test ton as Bangladesh set Pakistan 437-run target

Mushfiqur Rahim hits 14th Test ton as Bangladesh set Pakistan 437-run target

Rediff.com2 days ago

Mushfiqur Rahim struck a record-breaking century as Bangladesh tightened their grip on the second Test against Pakistan in Sylhet on Monday by setting the hosts a huge target of 437 runs. Pakistan's bowling coach Umar Gul remains confident that his team can chase down the target.

Gujarat Titans' Fielding Errors Prove Costly Against KKR

Gujarat Titans' Fielding Errors Prove Costly Against KKR

Rediff.com3 days ago

Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel admitted their sloppy catching proved costly as they dropped as many as four catches, including two chances of Finn Allen, who made them pay with a blistering 35-ball 93 in a 29-run loss to Kolkata Knight Riders.

IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan dedicates match-winning knock vs CSK to family facing bereavement

IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan dedicates match-winning knock vs CSK to family facing bereavement

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ishan Kishan dedicated his match-winning innings against Chennai Super Kings to his cousin, who recently lost his sister, helping Sunrisers Hyderabad qualify for the IPL play-offs.

How RCB Cultivated A Winning 'Hunter Mindset' In IPL

How RCB Cultivated A Winning 'Hunter Mindset' In IPL

Rediff.com1 days ago

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's director of cricket, Mo Bobat, attributes the team's IPL success to a 'hunter mindset' that prevents complacency after their previous trophy win. This psychological shift has been key to maintaining motivation and focus.

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Shetty Reach Thailand Open Final

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Shetty Reach Thailand Open Final

Rediff.com4 days ago

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty displayed resilience to reach the men's doubles final at the Thailand Open Super 500 badminton tournament, overcoming Malaysia's Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin in a thrilling three-game match.

Palak Tiwari Is A Concert Girlie!

Palak Tiwari Is A Concert Girlie!

Rediff.com6 days ago

Concert culture is basically Gen Z's version of a fashion week now. Sure, people are showing up for the music, but they're also arriving with carefully planned fits, Pinterest moodboards, photo dumps ready and OOTNs locked in before the first song even starts.

IPL 2026: Hemang Badani reveals what makes Starc special

IPL 2026: Hemang Badani reveals what makes Starc special

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Capitals coach Hemang Badani has lauded Mitchell Starc's influence on younger players, highlighting his work ethic, mentorship, and ability to perform under pressure, as the team fights for an IPL play-off spot.

Why Rachin Ravindra suddenly left KKR mid-season

Why Rachin Ravindra suddenly left KKR mid-season

Rediff.com5 days ago

Kolkata Knight Riders confirm Rachin Ravindra's departure to prepare for New Zealand's Test tour of England, impacting KKR's squad balance in a crucial phase of the IPL season.

Bengal Government To Prioritise Women's Safety And Complaints

Bengal Government To Prioritise Women's Safety And Complaints

Rediff.com6 days ago

West Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul announced that the state government will ensure women's freedom of movement at any time and prioritise their complaints. CCTV monitoring will be introduced across civic bodies to enhance transparency and curb corruption. The government also plans to address illegal activities such as toll plazas, sand extraction, and coal mining, while streamlining welfare schemes and improving infrastructure projects.

Sooryavanshi Slays Giants As Rajasthan Royals Inch Closer To Playoffs

Sooryavanshi Slays Giants As Rajasthan Royals Inch Closer To Playoffs

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blazed his way to a breathtaking 38-ball 93 as Rajasthan Royals moved closer to a playoff berth with a thumping seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants.

Sachin Yadav Set For Diamond League Debut In Rome

Sachin Yadav Set For Diamond League Debut In Rome

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Indian javelin thrower Sachin Yadav is set to make his Diamond League debut in Rome on June 4, marking his first international event since the 2025 World Championships. He will face tough competition, including former world champion Anderson Peters and season leader Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage.

ISL: Wasteful Inter Kashi held to goalless draw by SC Delhi

ISL: Wasteful Inter Kashi held to goalless draw by SC Delhi

Rediff.com3 days ago

SC Delhi and Inter Kashi played to a 0-0 draw in their Indian Super League match, with both teams displaying strong defence and goalkeeping.

Pranavi Urs Best Placed Indian At Amundi German Masters

Pranavi Urs Best Placed Indian At Amundi German Masters

Rediff.com5 days ago

Pranavi Urs emerged as the best-placed Indian after the opening round of the Amundi German Masters, carding a 3-over 76 to be tied 83rd. Leonie Harm set a new course record with a bogey-free 8-under 65.

10 Healthy Alternatives To Cheese

10 Healthy Alternatives To Cheese

Rediff.com2 days ago

Dr Amreen Sheikh, chief dietician at KIMS Hospital, recommends a list of healthy fat alternatives that you can have instead of cheese without compromising on nutrition.

Bengal Jail Officials Suspended Amid Mobile Phone Allegations

Bengal Jail Officials Suspended Amid Mobile Phone Allegations

Rediff.com5 days ago

The West Bengal government has suspended two senior officials at Presidency Correctional Home following allegations that inmates were using mobile phones within the facility. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that a network of organised crime was being operated from within the state's prisons.

Rishabh Pant's Role As Test Vice-Captain Under Review

Rishabh Pant's Role As Test Vice-Captain Under Review

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian Test team selection meeting in Guwahati will likely involve discussions about Rishabh Pant's future as vice-captain, Jasprit Bumrah's workload, and Suryakumar Yadav's form.

Income Tax Department Enables Online Filing of ITR-1 and ITR-4 for AY 2026-27

Income Tax Department Enables Online Filing of ITR-1 and ITR-4 for AY 2026-27

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Income Tax department has enabled online filing for ITR-1 (Sahaj) and ITR-4 (Sugam) for the Assessment Year 2026-27, allowing small and medium taxpayers to file returns for income earned in the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Ashwin explains why Priyansh Arya has slowed down

Ashwin explains why Priyansh Arya has slowed down

Rediff.com2 days ago

Ravichandran Ashwin analyses Priyansh Arya's dip in form for Punjab Kings, attributing it to bowlers figuring him out. He also criticises Arshdeep Singh's bowling strategy in the death overs.

Titan's Q4: Bullion Demand Fuels Revenue, But Margins Face Headwinds

Titan's Q4: Bullion Demand Fuels Revenue, But Margins Face Headwinds

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jewellery majors Titan Company and Kalyan Jewellers reported robust Q4 FY26 results, with Titan's consolidated revenue surging 81 per cent year-on-year, largely propelled by a sixfold increase in bullion and digital gold sales. Despite strong top-line growth, Titan's gross and operating profit margins faced pressure due to the higher share of lower-margin gold products and increased marketing expenditure.

India's Biggest Petrol Price Hikes Over The Last 20 Years

India's Biggest Petrol Price Hikes Over The Last 20 Years

Rediff.com5 days ago

Over the past two decades, India has witnessed several major petrol price hikes, driven by global crude oil fluctuations, economic crises, currency depreciation and geopolitical conflicts. How did we get from Rs 34 to over Rs 100 today

Axar Hails 'Youngster' Starc After DC Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Axar Hails 'Youngster' Starc After DC Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match, with Axar Patel praising the bowlers' performance. The win improves DC's playoff chances, while Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag criticised his team's performance.

IPL 2026: Arshdeep Singh Faces Ban Call For Alleged Racist Remark

IPL 2026: Arshdeep Singh Faces Ban Call For Alleged Racist Remark

Rediff.com4 days ago

Retired spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan demands strict action against Arshdeep Singh for the Punjab Kings pacer's alleged racist remarks directed at Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma.

Gyaneshwari Yadav Clinches Silver And Bronze At Asian Championships

Gyaneshwari Yadav Clinches Silver And Bronze At Asian Championships

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's Gyaneshwari Yadav won a silver and a bronze medal in the 53kg category at the 2026 Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships in Gandhinagar. She secured silver in the snatch and bronze overall with a combined lift of 194kg.

Gujarat Titans maul Sunrisers Hyderabad after Sudharsan, Sundar show

Gujarat Titans maul Sunrisers Hyderabad after Sudharsan, Sundar show

Rediff.com7 days ago

Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar's impressive batting performances helped Gujarat Titans reach a total of 168 for five against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match.

Gujarat Titans completely outplayed us, admits SRH Head Coach Vettori

Gujarat Titans completely outplayed us, admits SRH Head Coach Vettori

Rediff.com7 days ago

Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori acknowledged Gujarat Titans' superior performance in their recent IPL match, highlighting their exceptional bowling attack as the key factor in their comprehensive victory.

US, Israel responsible for what's happening to India: Iran

US, Israel responsible for what's happening to India: Iran

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A top Iranian official has blamed the US and Israel for the disruption of global supply chains due to the West Asia conflict, stating that Tehran is not happy about the consequences faced by countries like India.

'Every Political Party Will Be BJP-ised'

'Every Political Party Will Be BJP-ised'

Rediff.com12 hours ago

'Look at the way SIR that was implemented in Bengal. They wanted to entirely curate the voter list in order to suit their purposes and victory.' 'Look at the targeted deletions and the targeted voting list.' 'The difference between the TMC and the BJP was only about 4% but that 4% vote was done so selectively that the difference ultimately showed up as 100 seats!'

England drop Crawley; pick uncapped Gay, Rew and Baker for first New Zealand Test

England drop Crawley; pick uncapped Gay, Rew and Baker for first New Zealand Test

Rediff.com7 days ago

England have dropped opener Zak Crawley and selected Emilio Gay as Ben Duckett's opening partner in a reshaped squad for the first Test against New Zealand.

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Brother In Jharkhand

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Brother In Jharkhand

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Police in Jharkhand's Chatra district have arrested a man for allegedly killing his brother after a heated argument. The accused initially tried to make the death appear accidental, but confessed after interrogation.

Assam Gibbon Makes Historic Railway Crossing

Assam Gibbon Makes Historic Railway Crossing

Rediff.com4 days ago

Endangered hoolock gibbon uses bridge over railway line in Jorhat sanctuary.