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New Zealand look to seal Super Eight berth against Canada

New Zealand look to seal Super Eight berth against Canada

Rediff.com4 days ago

New Zealand will aim to secure their spot in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup when they face Canada, while also looking to address weaknesses exposed in their previous match against South Africa.

T20 World Cup: Super Eights: Is Dube India's X-Factor?

T20 World Cup: Super Eights: Is Dube India's X-Factor?

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Shivam Dube: 'I worked really hard, but there is something called support that is given by Surya and Gautam. They have given me a free hand. So I go and hit because they trust me a lot.'

'Imran Khan should be looked after': Sourav Ganguly Bats For Former Pakistan Captain, Prime Minister

'Imran Khan should be looked after': Sourav Ganguly Bats For Former Pakistan Captain, Prime Minister

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly supports the appeal by ex-international captains for fair treatment and medical care for Imran Khan.

Macron calls for India-France push on responsible AI

Macron calls for India-France push on responsible AI

Rediff.com1 days ago

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that India and France will collaborate to develop an artificial intelligence framework that combines innovation with responsibility and technology with humanity, addressing the need for inclusive digital tools amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Cricket Australia Eyes Big Bash League Match In India

Cricket Australia Eyes Big Bash League Match In India

Rediff.com3 days ago

Cricket Australia is exploring the possibility of hosting a Big Bash League game in India to capitalize on the lucrative Indian market, potentially in Chennai.

The Gulf Dream That Led To A Palace

The Gulf Dream That Led To A Palace

Rediff.com19 hours ago

After spending 43 years working inside Dubai's royal palace, a man from Kottakkal returned home with nothing but gratitude for the life he lived in extraordinary circumstances.

Oscar Watch: Train Dreams Is Masterful

Oscar Watch: Train Dreams Is Masterful

Rediff.com1 days ago

Train Dreams refuses to pander to an attention-deficit audience and is not afraid of the silence of emotional depth, observes Deepa Gahlot.

What's On The Menu: 13 Christmas Dinners Across The World

What's On The Menu: 13 Christmas Dinners Across The World

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

How the world dines on Christmas.

World Record! 7-year-old Thane boy Reyaansh Khamkar conquers Arabian sea

World Record! 7-year-old Thane boy Reyaansh Khamkar conquers Arabian sea

Rediff.com7 days ago

eyaansh Khamkar has entered the World Book of Records as the youngest Indian to complete 30 km solo swim in the Arabian Sea

Uncertain future for Italy's cricketers despite T20 World Cup heroics

Uncertain future for Italy's cricketers despite T20 World Cup heroics

Rediff.com1 days ago

Stand-in captain Harry Manenti expressed frustration over Italy's lack of regular cricket opportunities after their T20 World Cup debut, highlighting the risk of stalled progress for Associate nations.

T20 World Cup: India March Into Super 8s With Spotless Record

T20 World Cup: India March Into Super 8s With Spotless Record

Rediff.com2 days ago

Shivam Dube's explosive innings helped India recover from a slow start against the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup, after the top order struggled against Aryan Dutt's spin bowling.

T20 World Cup: Shadab breaks silence on Babar, Shaheen call

T20 World Cup: Shadab breaks silence on Babar, Shaheen call

Rediff.com2 days ago

Shadab Khan defends Pakistan's team selections and strategy in the T20 World Cup, emphasising the importance of clear communication and adaptability.

Rashid Rues Limited Games vs Top Sides After Tight Losses

Rashid Rues Limited Games vs Top Sides After Tight Losses

Rediff.com5 days ago

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan says lack of regular matches against top teams hurt their T20 World Cup campaign after close defeats to New Zealand and South Africa left them on the brink.

Champions League, Real Madrid vs Benfica: Mbappe wants Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni banned for racism

Champions League, Real Madrid vs Benfica: Mbappe wants Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni banned for racism

Rediff.com2 days ago

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe said Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni should be banned from the Champions League after the Argentine was accused of directing a racist slur at Vinicius Jr.

Shai Hope steers Windies past Italy into T20 World Cup Super 8s unbeaten

Shai Hope steers Windies past Italy into T20 World Cup Super 8s unbeaten

Rediff.com1 days ago

Shai Hope's impressive 75 was not enough as Italy's disciplined bowling attack restricted the West Indies to a modest total of 165 for six in their T20 World Cup group stage match.

'This Isn't Day One Of AI; It Is Hour One'

'This Isn't Day One Of AI; It Is Hour One'

Rediff.com15 hours ago

'When a technology is this fundamental, a country should have its own version of it, rather than relying on whether someone else chooses to build it for you.'

Why Billionaires Are Fighting for IPL Teams

Why Billionaires Are Fighting for IPL Teams

Rediff.com3 days ago

The business value of the league, popularly called the IPL, surged to a record $18.5 billion last year, U.S.-based investment bank Houlihan Lokey says.

T20 World Cup: 'Beta, Perform!' Afridi Publicly Schools Shadab

T20 World Cup: 'Beta, Perform!' Afridi Publicly Schools Shadab

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Tensions have emerged within Pakistan cricket after Shadab Khan's response to criticism following the team's defeat to India in the T20 World Cup. His remarks have drawn criticism from former players and prompted a response from the PCB and Shahid Afridi.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan skipper sends spin warning to NZ

T20 World Cup: Pakistan skipper sends spin warning to NZ

Rediff.com2 days ago

Pakistan captain Salman Agha expressed confidence in his team's spinners after their victory over Namibia in the T20 World Cup, highlighting Sahibzada Farhan's century and Usman Tariq's bowling.

T20 World Cup: Rashid hails Trott for transforming Afghanistan

T20 World Cup: Rashid hails Trott for transforming Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 days ago

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan praised outgoing head coach Jonathan Trott for his significant contribution to the team's progress and elevated standards. Khan also discussed the team's future and the upcoming World Cup.

T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma Equals Ashish Nehra's Record!

T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma Equals Ashish Nehra's Record!

Rediff.com5 days ago

India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma falls for another duck in tournament

T20 World Cup: How West Indies benefitted from change in approach

T20 World Cup: How West Indies benefitted from change in approach

Rediff.com1 days ago

Clarity of roles driving WI's clinical run into Super Eights: Shai Hope

SC orders 75-year-old monk to vacate Mumbai temple, gives 4 year-time

SC orders 75-year-old monk to vacate Mumbai temple, gives 4 year-time

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Supreme Court has ordered a 75-year-old monk to vacate a portion of the Babulnath Temple in Mumbai, upholding a Bombay High Court order after a decades-long dispute.

Nazrul's shocking U-Turn: Bangladesh players decided on India boycott

Nazrul's shocking U-Turn: Bangladesh players decided on India boycott

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Bangladesh's sports advisor, Asif Nazrul, claims the decision to refuse playing T20 World Cup matches in India was made by the Cricket Board and players to protect national dignity, despite earlier citing security concerns.

Hardik Singh to lead India in FIH Pro League's Hobart leg

Hardik Singh to lead India in FIH Pro League's Hobart leg

Rediff.com3 days ago

Hardik Singh has been named captain of the Indian men's hockey team for the FIH Pro League matches in Hobart, following Harmanpreet Singh's withdrawal due to personal reasons.

Cooling hub Sri City gets a Carrier legacy stamp

Cooling hub Sri City gets a Carrier legacy stamp

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sri City in Andhra Pradesh is dubbed the "Cooling City" of India, accounting for nearly 40 per cent of the air conditioners (ACs) manufactured in the country. On Tuesday, this industrial hub added one more feather to its cooling credentials. Carrier Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Ltd, the Indian arm of the oldest AC company in the world, Carrier Global, signed a deal to invest around ~1,000 crore for a new manufacturing unit at Sri City.

Sumit Nagal Crashes Out of Chennai Open Challenger

Sumit Nagal Crashes Out of Chennai Open Challenger

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

India No. 1 Sumit Nagal exited the Chennai Open ATP Challenger after a three-set defeat to Russia's Petr Bar Biryukov in the second round.

T20 WC: Dube, Varun drive India past Netherlands

T20 WC: Dube, Varun drive India past Netherlands

Rediff.com2 days ago

Shivam Dube's explosive innings helped India recover from a slow start against the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup, after the top order struggled against Aryan Dutt's spin bowling.

'Champion of...': Trump hails India trade deal 'historic'

'Champion of...': Trump hails India trade deal 'historic'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

President Trump is celebrating the US-India trade deal as a landmark achievement, with a major focus on boosting American coal exports to India and other trade partners.

Gold, Silver Surge Pushes Jan Import Bill Up

Gold, Silver Surge Pushes Jan Import Bill Up

Rediff.com1 days ago

Gold imports climbed 349.22 per cent to $12.07 billion in January, while silver imports rose 127 per cent to $2 billion.

14 Gorgeous Places For Lovers

14 Gorgeous Places For Lovers

Rediff.com7 days ago

Look for love in the right places!

BWF downgrades Syed Modi International; India Open retains Super 750 status

BWF downgrades Syed Modi International; India Open retains Super 750 status

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The India Open retained its Super 750 status despite the organisational issues this year but the Syed Modi International was downgraded from Super 300 to Super 100 as the country saw its share of events reduced from four to two in the Badminton World Federation's revamped schedule announced on Monday.

Asian Championship: Tomar leads India's clean sweep

Asian Championship: Tomar leads India's clean sweep

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Asian Championship: Aishwary Tomar leads India's clean sweep in 50m rifle 3-positions

PM Tarique Rahman vows to turn Bangladesh into safe land for all faiths

PM Tarique Rahman vows to turn Bangladesh into safe land for all faiths

Rediff.com2 days ago

Bangladesh's newly-elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman pledged to strengthen the rule of law and ensure the country is a safe land for people of all faiths, while also addressing corruption and improving law and order.

'We have been building AI before it became mainstream'

'We have been building AI before it became mainstream'

Rediff.com20 hours ago

'Today, we are at a stage where we have launched a voice-to-voice model that supports 14 Indian languages.'

'For Them, A Woman Is A Body. Nothing More'

'For Them, A Woman Is A Body. Nothing More'

Rediff.com17 hours ago

''Women are coming into public spaces in larger numbers than ever before. They are educated, capable, opinionated, and determined.' 'But the more women push for access to public space, the harder they are pushed back -- through attacks like this, through discrimination, through the glass ceiling, through the deliberate denial of recognition.'

My eyes are on bringing Olympics to India: Leander Paes

My eyes are on bringing Olympics to India: Leander Paes

Rediff.com3 days ago

Leander Paes outlines his vision for improving Indian tennis, nurturing young talent, and advocating for India to host the Olympic Games, while also praising the Indian Davis Cup team and Smriti Mandhana's achievements.

Mohan Bhagwat calls for Hindu unity, backs three-child norm

Mohan Bhagwat calls for Hindu unity, backs three-child norm

Rediff.com3 days ago

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized the need for Hindu unity, vigilance, and social harmony, advocating for family values and addressing concerns about infiltration and social divisions.

Gold, Silver Fall: Investors Must Stay Cautious

Gold, Silver Fall: Investors Must Stay Cautious

Rediff.com1 days ago

The recent correction suggests that while precious metals hedge geopolitical tension and inflation, they are not immune to sharp short-term corrections and profit-booking.

Sundar Pichai unveils new India-US subsea cable routes

Sundar Pichai unveils new India-US subsea cable routes

Rediff.com2 days ago

Betting big on India's AI potential, Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday announced new subsea cable routes to boost AI connectivity between India and the US, alongside major skilling initiatives, including training 20 million public servants and supporting 11 million students