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Pro-Kannada protest targets Guv over 'Hindi bias', demand recall

Pro-Kannada protest targets Guv over 'Hindi bias', demand recall

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A pro-Kannada organisation protested against the Governor of Karnataka over a letter asking the state government to reconsider its decision to replace the marks system with a grading system for the third language in the SSLC exam.

Diego Maradona's childhood house transformed into soup kitchen

Diego Maradona's childhood house transformed into soup kitchen

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Every week, hundreds of people line up to fill a plastic container with food in an unlikely place: the humble home where Argentine soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona was born.

India Suffer Defeat Against Indonesia in Billie Jean King Cup

India Suffer Defeat Against Indonesia in Billie Jean King Cup

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

India faced a 0-3 defeat against Indonesia in the Billie Jean King Cup, with Captain Vishal Uppal highlighting missed opportunities. The team now focuses on regrouping for the upcoming match against Korea to keep their playoff hopes alive.

What NSA Ajit Doval Told 16 Prominent Indian Muslims

What NSA Ajit Doval Told 16 Prominent Indian Muslims

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

'I cannot imagine that any NSA before Ajit Doval would have given us this kind of time and this kind of engagement. They would have offered slogans, or nothing at all. That, too, tells you something.'

New Solar-Powered Method Could Revolutionise Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

New Solar-Powered Method Could Revolutionise Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a novel method for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using concentrated solar energy and captured CO2, potentially reducing reliance on used cooking oil.

IPL 2026: Pacers power RCB to top of table with crushing win over LSG

IPL 2026: Pacers power RCB to top of table with crushing win over LSG

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets in an Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru.

Samson, Bumrah Nominated For ICC Player Of Month Award

Samson, Bumrah Nominated For ICC Player Of Month Award

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah, who played a key role in India's T20 World Cup triumph, have been shortlisted for the ICC men's Player of the Month award for March 2026.

Manufacturing Boosts India's Industrial Production to 5.2% in February

Manufacturing Boosts India's Industrial Production to 5.2% in February

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

India's industrial production saw a 5.2 per cent increase in February, primarily fuelled by a significant improvement in the manufacturing sector, with 14 out of 23 industry groups recording positive growth.

IPL 2026: Quinton de Kock's ton in vain as Punjab Kings ease past Mumbai Indians

IPL 2026: Quinton de Kock's ton in vain as Punjab Kings ease past Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Quinton de Kock's fine hundred went in vain as Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer blasted blistering fifties to steer Punjab Kings to a seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their IPL match here on Thursday.

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi smashes 15-ball 50 as RR crush RCB to extend winning streak

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi smashes 15-ball 50 as RR crush RCB to extend winning streak

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Rajat Patidar's aggressive innings helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru reach a total of 201 for 8 against Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match, after a shaky start.

Rinku, Chakravarthy Fire KKR To First Win Of IPL 2026

Rinku, Chakravarthy Fire KKR To First Win Of IPL 2026

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A timely unbeaten 53 from vice-captain Rinku Singh and a fine spell from Varun Chakravarthy powered former champions Kolkata Knight Riders to their first win of IPL 2026.

Kritika Kamra: 'Love Scenes Are Like Action Or Dance'

Kritika Kamra: 'Love Scenes Are Like Action Or Dance'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

'Sometimes it can get a little difficult to assert yourself, whether it's an opinion or your presence. It gets really exhausting.' 'They're still not able to accept that an intelligent woman can also really love wearing red lipstick!'

IPL 2026: Bumrah's IPL Record: What 5 Years Show

IPL 2026: Bumrah's IPL Record: What 5 Years Show

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Explore the reasons behind Jasprit Bumrah's unexpected struggles in IPL 2026, analysing his past performances and the factors contributing to his current disappointing streak.

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson's Century Fires CSK To First Win Of IPL 2026

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson's Century Fires CSK To First Win Of IPL 2026

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Sanju Samson rediscovered his batting range with a fabulous hundred and bowlers' fangs regrew as Chennai Super Kings outclassed Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to register their first win of IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: Dream Debuts! Hinge, Hussain Power SRH to 57-Run Win

IPL 2026: Dream Debuts! Hinge, Hussain Power SRH to 57-Run Win

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Debutant Praful Hinge scripts IPL history with three wickets in the first over as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 57 runs; Ishan Kishan stars with a blazing 91.

New GDP Series Reshapes India's Growth Story

New GDP Series Reshapes India's Growth Story

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Base revisions are technical exercises, but history shows they can significantly reshape the narrative around India's growth performance.

IPL 2026: RCB smash MI in run-fest; Kohli, Salt, Patidar shine

IPL 2026: RCB smash MI in run-fest; Kohli, Salt, Patidar shine

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru powered their way to 240/4 with half-centuries from Virat Kohli, Phil Salt and Rajat Patidar, before holding off a late fightback to beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in a high-scoring IPL clash on Sunday.

Maxwell Not Done Yet, Targets 2028 T20 WC and LA Olympics

Maxwell Not Done Yet, Targets 2028 T20 WC and LA Olympics

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell says he has no immediate retirement plans and hopes to remain "fit and firing" for the 2028 T20 World Cup and Los Angeles Olympics despite recent form concerns.

Why 85% of investors fail to reach the Magic Number despite a plan?

Why 85% of investors fail to reach the "Magic Number" despite a plan?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The majority of investors fail to reach their financial goals, even if they started with a well-defined financial strategy. This isn't just about market volatility; it's a complex interaction of factors that include human psychology, inconsistent habits and lack of proper monitoring.

Why 85% of investors fail to reach the Magic Number despite a plan?

Why 85% of investors fail to reach the "Magic Number" despite a plan?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The majority of investors fail to reach their financial goals, even if they started with a well-defined financial strategy. This isn't just about market volatility; it's a complex interaction of factors that include human psychology, inconsistent habits and lack of proper monitoring.

IPL 2026: Heartbreaker for DC as GT snatch 1-run thriller

IPL 2026: Heartbreaker for DC as GT snatch 1-run thriller

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

IMAGES from the IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday

IPL 2026: DC vs MI: Rizvi blasts 90 as Delhi crush Mumbai Indians

IPL 2026: DC vs MI: Rizvi blasts 90 as Delhi crush Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Impact substitute Sameer Rizvi continued his red-hot form with another fine half-century as an all-round Delhi Capitals outclassed Mumbai Indians by six wickets in their first home game of the 2026 IPL season

Nearly 18,000 Young Adults Died of Heart Issues in Haryana Since 2020

Nearly 18,000 Young Adults Died of Heart Issues in Haryana Since 2020

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The Haryana Assembly was informed that nearly 18,000 people aged 18-45 died due to heart attacks or heart failures between January 2020 and January 2026. The government stated that no survey was conducted to ascertain if these deaths had any correlation with COVID-19 infection or vaccinations.

India-Africa Initiative Aims to Bridge AI Skills Gap

India-Africa Initiative Aims to Bridge AI Skills Gap

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

JNS Cloud Solutions, in partnership with upGrad Enterprise, has launched the Africa AI Skilling Initiative to accelerate digital transformation and address the skills gap in Africa.

Can Any Writer Capture a City Like Sankar Did?

Can Any Writer Capture a City Like Sankar Did?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

'The city was not only a setting but also a major character in Sankar's stories, providing the readers insight into the ever-changing and complex nature of Calcutta,' observes Atanu Biswas.

The Rediff Podcast: Stay Invested When Markets Fall: Swati Khemani

The Rediff Podcast: Stay Invested When Markets Fall: Swati Khemani

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

'Portfolios built in these phases often deliver the strongest outcomes over time.'

IPO pipeline strengthens; 38 cos file draft papers in March

IPO pipeline strengthens; 38 cos file draft papers in March

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

The Indian IPO market is experiencing a significant surge in preliminary filings, with 38 companies submitting papers to SEBI in March 2026, driven by a combination of improved issuer confidence, strategic regulatory compliance, and private equity investors seeking exits amidst volatile market conditions.

SC orders CBI probe into Arunachal contracts linked to CM's kin

SC orders CBI probe into Arunachal contracts linked to CM's kin

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI to conduct a preliminary enquiry into the awarding of public works contracts in Arunachal Pradesh to companies allegedly owned by family members of Chief Minister Pema Khandu.

Captain's Knock! Shreyas Iyer Smashes Punjab Kings To Victory Against SRH

Captain's Knock! Shreyas Iyer Smashes Punjab Kings To Victory Against SRH

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Shreyas Iyer once again proved his worth as a leader and a batter, guiding Punjab Kings to a commanding six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Maoist debate sparks fierce NDA-UPA war of words in Lok Sabha

Maoist debate sparks fierce NDA-UPA war of words in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The Lok Sabha witnessed a heated debate between BJP and Congress members regarding the handling of Naxalism, with the BJP accusing the previous UPA government of failing to contain left-wing extremism and the Congress defending its efforts to curb the threat.

The Rediff Podcast: Stay Invested When Markets Fall: Swati Khemani

The Rediff Podcast: Stay Invested When Markets Fall: Swati Khemani

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

'Portfolios built in these phases often deliver the strongest outcomes over time.'

Over 20 Indian workers died abroad daily, most in Gulf: Govt

Over 20 Indian workers died abroad daily, most in Gulf: Govt

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Data reveals a disturbing trend of Indian worker deaths abroad, particularly in Gulf nations, alongside numerous complaints of exploitation and labour rights violations.

How India measured inflation, and what is set to change

How India measured inflation, and what is set to change

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

India's main inflation measure, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), is set for another major update, even though it has been in its current form for only about 15 years.

Ravi Shastri: 'After 4th 6 I Thought Let's Go For The Full Monty'

Ravi Shastri: 'After 4th 6 I Thought Let's Go For The Full Monty'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

In an era where today's cricketers seldom read reports or build personal bonds with journalists, these four belonged to a different, warmer time. They valued relationships. They acknowledged the storyteller.

IPL 2026: Mukul Choudhary's late heroics take LSG over the line vs KKR

IPL 2026: Mukul Choudhary's late heroics take LSG over the line vs KKR

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Lucknow Super Giants defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets in an Indian Premier League match here on Thursday. Opting to bowl, LSG restricted KKR to 181 for four.

IPL 2026: David, Patidar, Padikkal go ballistic as RCB rout CSK

IPL 2026: David, Patidar, Padikkal go ballistic as RCB rout CSK

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Tim David, Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal went ballistic with marauding knocks while bowlers came up with a clinical showing as Royal Challengers Bengaluru trounced Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs.

IPL 2026: Shami, Pant Shine As LSG Ease Past Sunrisers

IPL 2026: Shami, Pant Shine As LSG Ease Past Sunrisers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Rishabh Pant (68 not out) produced a captain's knock after pacer Mohammed Shami weaved his magic, leading Lucknow Super Giants to a comfortable five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 match.

Abhishek Nayar Confident Varun Chakravarthy Will Bounce Back

Abhishek Nayar Confident Varun Chakravarthy Will Bounce Back

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders coach Abhishek Nayar supports Varun Chakravarthy, predicting a return to form despite recent struggles. He also discusses Cameron Green's role and Matheesha Pathirana's availability.

Is AI Really Boosting India's Economy?

Is AI Really Boosting India's Economy?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

'The real risk is not that AI will fail to transform India's economy.'
'The risk is that it already is -- while our measurement systems continue to look the other way,' observes Nishant Sahdev, a theoretical physicist at the University of North Carolina.

Fitch warns costlier oil could lift inflation, slow India's growth in H1FY27

Fitch warns costlier oil could lift inflation, slow India's growth in H1FY27

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Fitch Ratings on Friday said persistently higher oil prices could cause India's retail inflation to rise faster than the expected gradual pace, and lead to a slowdown in economic growth in the first half of financial year 2026-27 (FY27).