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What Caused Chinese Ship To Sink In 8 Minutes In Bay Of Bengal?

What Caused Chinese Ship To Sink In 8 Minutes In Bay Of Bengal?

Rediff.com5 days ago

The MV Ocean Winner sank within about eight minutes with 24 crew aboard; experts say excess moisture in its iron ore fines cargo may have caused liquefaction.

GDN Review: Madhavan Lifts Generic Biopic

GDN Review: Madhavan Lifts Generic Biopic

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

GDN has a fascinating genius at its centre, but Madhavan's terrific performance is let down by a repetitive, overly familiar biopic treatment.

Rahul Gandhi turns 56, PM Modi wishes him 'good health, long life'

Rahul Gandhi turns 56, PM Modi wishes him 'good health, long life'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi received birthday wishes from across the political spectrum as he turned 56, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, and various INDIA bloc leaders extending their greetings and praising his dedication to democratic values and the welfare of the marginalised.

First openly gay active NBA player, Jason Collins dies at 47

First openly gay active NBA player, Jason Collins dies at 47

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Jason Collins died brain cancer 'after a valiant fight with glioblastoma'.

Main Vaapas Aaunga Review: Heartfelt, Moving Drama

Main Vaapas Aaunga Review: Heartfelt, Moving Drama

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Main Vaapas Aaunga transcends its flaws to deliver a profoundly moving plea for humanity, anchored by heartbreakingly brilliant performances, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

India vs Afghanistan Test, Day 2: Suthar stars on debut after India pile 564/8

India vs Afghanistan Test, Day 2: Suthar stars on debut after India pile 564/8

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

India reduced Afghanistan to 113 for five at stumps after declaring their first innings on 564 for 8 on Day 2 of the one-off Test at Mullanpur on Sunday.

The Devil Wears Prada 2: A Sequel That Still Fits

The Devil Wears Prada 2: A Sequel That Still Fits

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Devil Wears Prada 2 works because it has things of its own to say. A nod to nostalgia, but with enough newness.

System Review: Courtroom Drama Lacks Spirit

System Review: Courtroom Drama Lacks Spirit

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's courtroom drama System falls short due to muddled narrative and uninspired execution, observes Sukanya Verma.

Nagaland Opens Cultural Centre To Preserve Indigenous Heritage

Nagaland Opens Cultural Centre To Preserve Indigenous Heritage

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Nagaland Indigenous Tribes Cultural Resource Centre has been inaugurated in Kohima to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the state's indigenous tribes.

Priyanka Chopra, Jaideep Ahlawat In Mira Nair's Amrita Sher-Gil Film

Priyanka Chopra, Jaideep Ahlawat In Mira Nair's Amrita Sher-Gil Film

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Mira Nair is bringing Amrita Sher-Gil's life and art to the big screen in her new film Amri.

Salim Kumar's 10 Funniest Characters

Salim Kumar's 10 Funniest Characters

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

From Manavalan to Kannan Srank, a tribute to the unforgettable Salim Kumar who made generations of Malayalis laugh with his signature humour.

Odisha CM Seeks Sitharaman's Intervention In Tribal Man's Bank Ordeal

Odisha CM Seeks Sitharaman's Intervention In Tribal Man's Bank Ordeal

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has requested Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's intervention in a case where a tribal man was forced to exhume his sister's skeleton to prove her death to a rural bank in Keonjhar district. Patnaik urged for accountability and empathy in rural banking services.

Pallichattambi Review: Visually Sumptuous

Pallichattambi Review: Visually Sumptuous

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The strength of the human spirit in the face of oppression and collective action is a theme well suited to these divided times, but Pallichattambi needed to be more precise and focused in its imagination to the make the noble intentions stick, notes Arjun Menon.

Adityanath Accuses TMC Of Industrial Decay In West Bengal

Adityanath Accuses TMC Of Industrial Decay In West Bengal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticised the TMC government in West Bengal, alleging the closure of numerous industries and a decline in the state's cultural and economic status.

Andhra Pradesh CM Lays Foundation for Google's $15 Bn AI Data Centre, Heralding Digital Future

Andhra Pradesh CM Lays Foundation for Google's $15 Bn AI Data Centre, Heralding Digital Future

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for a USD 15 billion Google Artificial Intelligence data centre near Visakhapatnam, calling it a 'growth engine for India' and Asia's biggest such facility.

Modi mourns Pope's death, calls him 'a beacon of compassion'

Modi mourns Pope's death, calls him 'a beacon of compassion'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor, died on Monday. He was 88.

BJD Calls for Dismissal and Arrest Over Alleged Law Violations

BJD Calls for Dismissal and Arrest Over Alleged Law Violations

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

The BJD is demanding the dismissal of Odisha's Health minister and the arrest of a BJP MLA for allegedly violating laws during Ram Navami processions. The allegations include riding a motorbike without a helmet and firing a gun in public.

Himanta Biswa Sarma: 'Infliltration A Long-Standing Challenge For Assam'

Himanta Biswa Sarma: 'Infliltration A Long-Standing Challenge For Assam'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

'Our government is committed to addressing it firmly while protecting the rights of genuine citizens.'

NSE one step closer to IPO filing as Sebi grants NOC

NSE one step closer to IPO filing as Sebi grants NOC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has granted a no-objection certificate (NOC) to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), paving the way for the country's biggest exchange - currently valued at 5 trillion in the unlisted market - to file draft documents for its long-awaited initial public offering (IPO).

Tarique Rahman clears air on India ties, Sheikh Hasina

Tarique Rahman clears air on India ties, Sheikh Hasina

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

BNP chairman Tarique Rahman called for maintaining law and order and sought cooperation in building a safe and humane Bangladesh after his party's victory in parliamentary elections.

Bihar polls: Tej Pratap booked for poll code breach after video goes viral

Bihar polls: Tej Pratap booked for poll code breach after video goes viral

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

RJD leader Lalu Prasad's son, Tej Pratap Yadav, has been booked for allegedly violating the model code of conduct during the filing of his nomination papers for the Mahua assembly seat.

Meher Castelino, 1st Femina Miss India, passes away

Meher Castelino, 1st Femina Miss India, passes away

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Born in Mumbai, Meher rose to national prominence when she was crowned the first Femina Miss India in 1964. Castelino's crowning came at a time when beauty contests and fashion culture were still evolving in India.

What Budget 2026 Says About Taxes

What Budget 2026 Says About Taxes

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

This Budget positions India's taxation ideology as not merely a revenue source but as a strategic catalyst for growth, inclusion and long-term confidence.

Kohli's 54th ODI ton in vain as NZ seal series 2-1

Kohli's 54th ODI ton in vain as NZ seal series 2-1

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Kohli's 124 in vain as New Zealand beat India by 41 runs in 3rd ODI to clinch series 2-1

Was Maduro's Capture A Warning Shot To China?

Was Maduro's Capture A Warning Shot To China?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

China has made serious inroads into Latin America, which the US may now be hinting is simply not ok: Stay in your lane, Xi! In simple terms, China will no longer have access to Venezuelan oil, points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

Sharif again thanks Trump for averting 'major India-Pak war'

Sharif again thanks Trump for averting 'major India-Pak war'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has once again thanked former US President Donald Trump for resolving the India-Pakistan conflict in May, despite India's consistent denial of third-party intervention.

The Woman I Admire: My Sister, My Life's Beacon

The Woman I Admire: My Sister, My Life's Beacon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'There are no words to effectively express the depth of gratitude I feel for her. In every moment of triumph, she's been my silent cheerleader, and in every moment of despair, she's been my guiding light.'

Sonia Gandhi accuses Modi govt of trying to erase Nehru's legacy

Sonia Gandhi accuses Modi govt of trying to erase Nehru's legacy

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi accuses the ruling party of attempting to vilify Jawaharlal Nehru and erase his legacy, speaking at the launch of the Nehru Centre India.

Remembering 1971 In The Skies Of The East

Remembering 1971 In The Skies Of The East

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Returning to the Brahmaputra for Vijay Diwas was not just a journey across geography, but across memory of war, service, sacrifice, and the enduring bond between the Indian Air Force and the north east, asserts Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

For India, AI stands for 'All Inclusive': Modi

For India, AI stands for 'All Inclusive': Modi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

AI means 'All Inclusive' for India, asserted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday while stressing that India Stack is a beacon of hope for the world, especially for countries in the Global South.

CEC to check Bihar's poll readiness on October 4-5

CEC to check Bihar's poll readiness on October 4-5

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

A team of Election Commissioners will visit Patna to review poll preparedness in Bihar ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The team will meet with political parties, police, administrative officials, and observers to ensure a free and fair election.

Pant Stumps Fans With Outdoor Salon Pix

Pant Stumps Fans With Outdoor Salon Pix

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The star cricketer shared photographs of him having a haircut under a tree, one of his favourite childhood memories.

Gavaskar gets emotional seeing his statue at Wankhede!

Gavaskar gets emotional seeing his statue at Wankhede!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday said he was at a loss for words and overwhelmed after his statue was unveiled during the inauguration of the MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

GST Rate Cut Paints India's Art Landscape In Brighter Colours

GST Rate Cut Paints India's Art Landscape In Brighter Colours

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

'High taxes have kept away art collectors who will now embrace the new GST.'

'No anarchic freedom': HC rejects X plea against govt takedown

'No anarchic freedom': HC rejects X plea against govt takedown

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

These platforms carry with it the solemn duty of accountability to hold, otherwise it will imperil both the rule of law and the fabric of social harmony, the court observed.

'He was a beacon of Indian music'

'He was a beacon of Indian music'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Renowned ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, whose velvet smooth voice gave expression to the many colours of love, longing and heartache in songs such as Chitthi Ayee Hai and Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein, died in Mumbai on Monday, February 26, 2024, after a prolonged illness.

AAP's Malik becomes first sitting MLA to be detained under PSA in J-K

AAP's Malik becomes first sitting MLA to be detained under PSA in J-K

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Jammu and Kashmir AAP chief and MLA Mehraj Malik was detained under the Public Safety Act for allegedly disturbing public order in Doda district. The detention has sparked condemnation from opposition parties.

Not just a legal judgment but a beacon of hope: Modi on Art 370 ruling

Not just a legal judgment but a beacon of hope: Modi on Art 370 ruling

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Hailing the Supreme Court's verdict upholding the government's decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution as "historic", Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Monday that it is not just a legal judgment, but a "beacon of hope" and a testament to the collective resolve to build a stronger and more united India.

Actor Vibhu Raghave Succumbs To Cancer

Actor Vibhu Raghave Succumbs To Cancer

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Nisha Aur Uske Cousins fame television actor Vibhu Raghave passed away on Monday after battling colon cancer. He was 37.

Who is Divya Deshmukh, the teen who made chess history?

Who is Divya Deshmukh, the teen who made chess history?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Teen prodigy Divya Deshmukh stunned seasoned grandmaster Koneru Humpy in a tense tiebreak to win the 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup in Batumi, Georgia, rewriting Indian chess history at just 19.