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T20 World Cup Super 8s: Can NZ's middle order survive Pak spin?

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Can NZ's middle order survive Pak spin?

Rediff.com15 hours ago

New Zealand's middle-order faces a stern test against Pakistan's spin attack in their T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 2 match. The ability of the Kiwi batters to counter the spin will be crucial for their success.

AI summit in Delhi: Modi welcomes global leaders

AI summit in Delhi: Modi welcomes global leaders

Rediff.com4 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi champions India as a leader in the artificial intelligence revolution, emphasising the nation's ambition and responsibility at the India AI Impact Expo 2026.

Is The UN Heading For Bankruptcy?

Is The UN Heading For Bankruptcy?

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Every UN secretary-general has flagged the financial situation, but Antonio Guterres has issued the direst warning yet, calling it a 'race to bankruptcy and of imminent financial collapse, points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Vadhvan Port: Landowners to get Rs 2 crore per hectare

Vadhvan Port: Landowners to get Rs 2 crore per hectare

Rediff.com2 days ago

The district administration has announced compensation details for people affected by the Vadhvan Port project in Palghar, Maharashtra, with agricultural land receiving over Rs 2 crore per hectare on average.

Morkel Backs Abhishek Despite T20 WC Struggles

Morkel Backs Abhishek Despite T20 WC Struggles

Rediff.com7 hours ago

India bowling coach Morne Morkel backs Abhishek Sharma despite his poor T20 World Cup run, says there's no concern over his form ahead of South Africa clash.

Adani commits $100 bn for RE-powered AI data centres

Adani commits $100 bn for RE-powered AI data centres

Rediff.com2 days ago

Adani group on Tuesday announced a $100 billion investment to develop hyperscale, artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data centres powered by renewable energy by 2035. The initiative is expected to catalyse an extra $150 billion in investment across server manufacturing, electrical infrastructure, Cloud platforms, and supporting industries over the next decade.

AI provides huge opportunities to Indian firms; won't hurt business: Nasscom

AI provides huge opportunities to Indian firms; won't hurt business: Nasscom

Rediff.com3 days ago

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) globally presents significant opportunities for Indian companies and will not adversely impact their businesses, Nasscom AI head Ankit Bose said on Tuesday.

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan, Canada aim to end on a high

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan, Canada aim to end on a high

Rediff.com2 days ago

Afghanistan and Canada, already out of contention, are set to clash in their final T20 World Cup match, both eager to secure a morale-boosting victory.

Stoinis Has 'Absolute Respect' For 'Mentor' Yuvraj

Stoinis Has 'Absolute Respect' For 'Mentor' Yuvraj

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Marcus Stoinis calls Yuvraj Singh a mentor and praises his elegance and power, while Australia look to salvage pride after crashing out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

Ambani's Reliance to Invest Rs 10 Lakh Crore in AI Revolution

Ambani's Reliance to Invest Rs 10 Lakh Crore in AI Revolution

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mukesh Ambani announced a 10 lakh crore investment by Reliance Industries to revolutionize artificial intelligence in India, focusing on building sovereign compute infrastructure and making AI accessible and affordable for all.

'Own it': Australia's coach slams players after T20 World Cup shock exit

'Own it': Australia's coach slams players after T20 World Cup shock exit

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald attributes the team's disappointing T20 World Cup performance to the players' failure to execute, dismissing claims of inadequate preparation.

Kennedy Review: Sunny Leone Is Terrific!

Kennedy Review: Sunny Leone Is Terrific!

Rediff.com18 hours ago

The violence in Kennedy is often unflinching and the characters offer no easy sympathy, but you stay hooked on how it all plays out. And that's when the classic Anurag Kashyap twist arrives, bringing an unexpected emotional payoff that lands just right, observes Mayur Sanap.

The Woman Behind The Fiery Theyyam Picture

The Woman Behind The Fiery Theyyam Picture

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Chennai-based photographer Ramya Sriram explains how she captured the fiery and hypnotic Theyyam image that won her the National Geographic India Contest

Carlsen wins inaugural Freestyle Chess World Championship

Carlsen wins inaugural Freestyle Chess World Championship

Rediff.com4 days ago

Magnus Carlsen has won the first FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship, defeating Fabiano Caruana in the final match held in Germany.

India Makes Lots Of Films, But Lacks Screens

India Makes Lots Of Films, But Lacks Screens

Rediff.com10 hours ago

The reason is because there aren't any screens for a large mass of Indians.

Bizarre Bites: 7 Of The World's Strangest Foods

Bizarre Bites: 7 Of The World's Strangest Foods

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

The world is full of daring delicacies that we are not sure we would like to take a bite of. One person's culinary delight might be another person's food horror show.

India and France Elevate Ties to 'Special Global Strategic Partnership'

India and France Elevate Ties to 'Special Global Strategic Partnership'

Rediff.com3 days ago

India and France have elevated their relationship to a 'special global strategic partnership,' with increased cooperation in defense, trade, and technology. The leaders also inaugurated a helicopter assembly line in Karnataka.

Comfortable as underdogs, says Zimbabwe assistant coach ahead of India clash

Comfortable as underdogs, says Zimbabwe assistant coach ahead of India clash

Rediff.com1 days ago

Zimbabwe assistant coach Dion Ebrahim said his side has ticked all the right boxes in preparation and is comfortable being labelled the underdogs ahead of their Super 8s clash against India, adding that the key would be to not get overwhelmed by the occasion.

'Dream Come True': Italy Seal Maiden T20 WC Win

'Dream Come True': Italy Seal Maiden T20 WC Win

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Stand-in skipper Harry Manenti called it a dream come true as Italy secured their maiden T20 World Cup win with a dominant 10-wicket victory over Nepal.

India poised to be global hub for digital infra, AI: Modi

India poised to be global hub for digital infra, AI: Modi

Rediff.com5 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is promoting India as a global hub for digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence, highlighting the government's incentives for data center investments and inviting the world's data to reside in India.

Ravi Shastri Backs Abhishek Sharma to Overcome Lean Patch

Ravi Shastri Backs Abhishek Sharma to Overcome Lean Patch

Rediff.com4 days ago

Ravi Shastri urges Abhishek Sharma to stay patient after back-to-back ducks in the T20 World Cup 2026, while hailing Ishan Kishan's match-winning knock vs Pakistan.

Pramod Bhagat wins gold at Para Worlds; surpasses legend Lin Dan

Pramod Bhagat wins gold at Para Worlds; surpasses legend Lin Dan

Rediff.com6 days ago

Pramod Bhagat secured the men's SL3 gold medal at the BWF Para World Championships, defeating Muhammad Al Imran of Indonesia in straight games in the final.

T20 World Cup: Coach Stuart Law warns Nepal's players over social media

T20 World Cup: Coach Stuart Law warns Nepal's players over social media

Rediff.com6 days ago

Nepal head coach Stuart Law expressed disappointment over the team's 10-wicket defeat to debutants Italy, saying players had "not shown commitment".

Pakistan hockey drama: Captain banned, then saved

Pakistan hockey drama: Captain banned, then saved

Rediff.com13 hours ago

The Pakistan government has revoked the two-year ban imposed on national hockey team skipper Ammad Shakeel Butt by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), deeming the ban illegal and unconstitutional. This decision follows Butt's criticism of the PHF's mismanagement during the recent Australia tour, which led to logistical nightmares for the team.

'Stay tuned' for Modi-Trump meet: US envoy

'Stay tuned' for Modi-Trump meet: US envoy

Rediff.com14 hours ago

The US President had hosted Modi for an official working visit in Washington, DC, on February 13 last year.

T20 World Cup: He dominates batting, bowling and fielding...he is Azmatullah Omarzai

T20 World Cup: He dominates batting, bowling and fielding...he is Azmatullah Omarzai

Rediff.com4 days ago

Azmatullah Omarzai delivered a match-winning all-round performance, taking four wickets and scoring an unbeaten 40, to lead Afghanistan to a five-wicket victory over UAE in the T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup: 0,0,0: Abhishek's Wait For First Run Continues!

T20 World Cup: 0,0,0: Abhishek's Wait For First Run Continues!

Rediff.com1 days ago

Abhishek Sharma joins unwanted list after registering third duck in T20 World Cup.

Macron's India visit gets a Bollywood twist with Dhurandhar track

Macron's India visit gets a Bollywood twist with Dhurandhar track

Rediff.com16 hours ago

French President Emmanuel Macron's recent state visit to India concluded with a tribute video featuring the title track from the Hindi blockbuster 'Dhurandhar,' sparking widespread social media buzz.

8 Germ Hotspots You Touch Every Day

8 Germ Hotspots You Touch Every Day

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Countless public surfaces, from cash machines to lift buttons, are touched by hundreds of people every day, often without a second thought.

Rashid Khan wants more matches against stronger teams

Rashid Khan wants more matches against stronger teams

Rediff.com1 days ago

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan emphasised the need for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team's victory over Canada in the T20 World Cup. He highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in batting and death overs bowling, and acknowledged the painful setback of a narrow defeat to South Africa.

'Tatas, Mahindras Have A Vision For India'

'Tatas, Mahindras Have A Vision For India'

Rediff.com4 days ago

Want to know why Pratap Bose, Chief Creative and Design Officer at Mahindra Global Design thinks so?

T20 World Cup: We failed to deliver when it mattered most, admits Marsh

T20 World Cup: We failed to deliver when it mattered most, admits Marsh

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Australian captain Mitchell Marsh expressed disappointment over the team's early exit from the T20 World Cup, citing missed opportunities and underperformance in key matches. Despite a final win against Oman, Marsh acknowledged the team's failure to deliver when it mattered most.

Modi grabbed my hand and...: Sam Altman on awkward moment

Modi grabbed my hand and...: Sam Altman on awkward moment

Rediff.com1 days ago

"I didn't know what was happening," Altman said when asked about the awkward moment.

T20 World Cup: Raza wants Zimbabwe to trust momentum and keep going

T20 World Cup: Raza wants Zimbabwe to trust momentum and keep going

Rediff.com4 days ago

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza on Monday said that his side's upset win over Australia would count for nothing if they slip up in the next two matches of the T20 World Cup, and the focus is on staying grounded after the giant-killing act.

Pakistan hockey federation chief Tariq Bugti resigns over Australia tour fiasco

Pakistan hockey federation chief Tariq Bugti resigns over Australia tour fiasco

Rediff.com1 days ago

Pakistan Hockey Federation president Tariq Bugti has resigned following a controversy surrounding the national team's accommodation during their tour of Australia. b

Anthropic's Scores Big On India Revenue

Anthropic's Scores Big On India Revenue

Rediff.com1 days ago

India is emerging as Claude.ai's second-largest user base, driven by strong adoption in coding, maths and enterprise AI tasks.

The World's 7 Truly Fairytale Castles

The World's 7 Truly Fairytale Castles

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

For countless travellers, exploring grand fortresses is a dream come true. From fairytale towers to ancient strongholds, these breathtaking castles promise stories of power, romance, and timeless beauty. According to travelpirates, here are 7 beautiful castles.

8 Most Famous Bars In The World

8 Most Famous Bars In The World

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Bars can be destinations too. Either for their vibe. Or for their location, location, location. Else, of course, for their drinks. Here's 8 bars to put on your bucket list.

Reliance gets US licence to directly buy Venezuela oil

Reliance gets US licence to directly buy Venezuela oil

Rediff.com6 days ago

Private-sector oil refiner Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) last week received a general licence from the United States (US) government to buy Venezuelan oil, an industry executive said.

Hesson Says, Babar, Shaheen Calls 'Tactical'

Hesson Says, Babar, Shaheen Calls 'Tactical'

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Pakistan coach Mike Hesson says Babar Azam's demotion and Shaheen Afridi's omission after India defeat were tactical moves ahead of T20 World Cup Super 8.