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Rohit-Kohli Reunion: India Begin West Indies ODI Prep

Rohit-Kohli Reunion: India Begin West Indies ODI Prep

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were back together in the India nets on Thursday, giving fans an early glimpse of the veterans ahead of the ODI series against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Has More Than Good Looks

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Has More Than Good Looks

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE brings together a premium AMOLED display, a versatile triple-camera system

Want An '80s Makeover? Try These Prompts For Instagram's Viral AI Trend

Want An '80s Makeover? Try These Prompts For Instagram's Viral AI Trend

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Remember when photographs had film grain, hairstyles had volume and nobody had to worry about accidentally taking 47 identical selfies? The 1980s are back on Instagram, thanks to AI.

Android Gets Smarter This September

Android Gets Smarter This September

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Android's September Drop brings smarter AI, easier messaging and practical everyday features.

Crime Branch takes over probe into IIT-Bombay student suicide

Crime Branch takes over probe into IIT-Bombay student suicide

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

The Mumbai Police has transferred the alleged suicide case of a second-year IIT Bombay BTech student to the Crime Branch after his father filed a complaint alleging casteist slurs and harassment by Professor Suryanarayan Dulla, who was also named in an FIR.

Sahil Wakode's parents begin hunger strike, IIT-B defers exams

Sahil Wakode's parents begin hunger strike, IIT-B defers exams

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

The parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who allegedly died by suicide, have begun a hunger strike demanding action against those they accuse of tormenting their son due to caste discrimination. The institute has deferred mid-semester examinations and reissued an apology for an earlier statement regarding the circumstances of his death.

Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella Dine With Xi

Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella Dine With Xi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a lavish state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at the White House on September 24, 2026. The guest list featured a who's who of American tech and business leaders, including Jensen Huang, Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk, Satya Nadella, Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, Jamie Dimon and Jeff Bezos, alongside senior US officials.

IIT student death: Athawale speaks to parents as hunger strike enters Day 2

IIT student death: Athawale speaks to parents as hunger strike enters Day 2

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

The parents of Sahil Wakode, an IIT Bombay student who died by suicide, are continuing their hunger strike for a second day, demanding the arrest of those they hold responsible. They allege caste discrimination and seek justice for their son, with Union Minister Ramdas Athawale assuring support.

Delhi Murder: Chargesheet Details Pre-Planned Attack On DU Student

Delhi Murder: Chargesheet Details Pre-Planned Attack On DU Student

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

The chargesheet filed in the murder of DU student Muskan Sharma reveals that the accused, Imran Khan, allegedly pre-planned the attack, purchasing a knife two days prior. An accomplice, Digvijay Singh, is accused of helping Khan locate Sharma's house, waiting during the murder, and later harbouring him. Khan had allegedly threatened and stalked Sharma before the incident, and both accused are now in judicial custody.

Vanshika Dhir's Actual Vibe Is In Her...

Vanshika Dhir's Actual Vibe Is In Her...

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Vanshika Dhir may be the face everyone is currently crushing on after Vibe, but her off-screen style deserves its own fan club.

'Always be the first one': Pranavi Urs scripts history at Asian Games

'Always be the first one': Pranavi Urs scripts history at Asian Games

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games gold medal in golf.

Delhi Police Uncover Rs 15 Lakh Loan Fraud Racket

Delhi Police Uncover Rs 15 Lakh Loan Fraud Racket

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Two men, including alleged mastermind Adeeb Khan, have been arrested in Delhi for cheating a person of Rs 15 lakh by posing as Direct Selling Agents (DSAs) of private banks and offering low-interest loans. Police recovered Rs 6.95 lakh in cash, and efforts are underway to apprehend a third absconding associate and trace the full money trail.

IIT-B suicide: 'Sahil told his friend he regretted cheating in exam'

IIT-B suicide: 'Sahil told his friend he regretted cheating in exam'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Police are investigating the suicide of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who died hours after being caught allegedly copying in an exam. The probe includes examining his phone calls expressing remorse and allegations of caste discrimination made by his family against a professor. Digital evidence and CCTV footage are being analysed to reconstruct the sequence of events.

Despite rain disruptions, Shreyas & Co stay focused for Asian Games semifinal

Despite rain disruptions, Shreyas & Co stay focused for Asian Games semifinal

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Sanju Samson discusses how the Indian cricket team is maintaining focus and team spirit despite incessant rains disrupting their training and matches in Japan ahead of the Asia Games semifinal. He highlights the team's constant meetings and gym sessions to stay "switched on" and ready for the crucial match against Sri Lanka, while also acknowledging the depth of Indian cricket talent.

Visa Rules Slow Study Abroad

Visa Rules Slow Study Abroad

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

The number of Indians travelling abroad for education fell from 908,364 in 2023 to 770,127 in 2024 and 626,606 in 2025.

After student's suicide, IIT Bombay to replace ceiling fans

After student's suicide, IIT Bombay to replace ceiling fans

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

IIT Bombay has begun replacing ceiling fans with wall-mounted fans in its hostels following the recent death by suicide of a second-year B Tech student, Sahil Wakode. This move, which has drawn criticism from an NCP (SP) spokesperson, comes after a previous student suicide in July and aims to address the broader issue of student mental health and suicide prevention on campus.

Asian Games Gold will drive women's cricket growth: Shafali

Asian Games Gold will drive women's cricket growth: Shafali

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Star opener Shafali Verma believes India's women's cricket is on an upward trajectory, with more medals and trophies expected to fuel its growth, following their gold medal defence at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Rinku Swaps Cricket For Football

Rinku Swaps Cricket For Football

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Rinku Singh is making the most of his break in the UK, swapping cricket for football and basketball.

NetApp Boosts AI Infrastructure With Novus, Strengthens Cloud Integrations

NetApp Boosts AI Infrastructure With Novus, Strengthens Cloud Integrations

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Data infrastructure company NetApp has introduced Novus, a new storage architecture designed for large-scale AI factories, alongside significant enhancements to its AI Data Engine, hybrid multi-cloud operations, and strategic partnerships with Nutanix and SAP. These initiatives aim to improve data management, security, and efficiency for AI workloads and enterprise cloud infrastructure.

'Clarity within the team': Prasidh reveals his success key

'Clarity within the team': Prasidh reveals his success key

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna discusses the factors behind his impressive performance, including team clarity, effective communication, and the healthy competition for World Cup spots. He highlights his rapport with fellow bowlers and the positive impact of pushing each other to improve.

Another Bihar molestation video goes viral, 3rd in a week

Another Bihar molestation video goes viral, 3rd in a week

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

The incident follows similar harassment cases reported recently in Jamui and Samastipur, raising concerns about women's safety in the state.

Sigma Review: How Not To Make A Heist Movie

Sigma Review: How Not To Make A Heist Movie

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Sigma has the ingredients for a kickass heist thriller, but Jason Sanjay's debut gets hopelessly lost in its lazy writing and bland execution.

Document Bank Transactions Before IT Officials Come Knocking

Document Bank Transactions Before IT Officials Come Knocking

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

A deposit is not necessarily taxable simply because it appears in a bank account. What matters is whether its source can be satisfactorily explained.

Why India's Global Capability Centres Struggle With AI Scaling

Why India's Global Capability Centres Struggle With AI Scaling

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

A joint report by Dell Technologies and Zinnov reveals that despite high ambition, nearly 70% of India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are stuck at the pilot stage for AI adoption. Foundational gaps in data, infrastructure, and governance are identified as key bottlenecks preventing the scaling of AI initiatives into enterprise-wide production. The report highlights the need for significant reskilling of the workforce and robust foundations for industrialising AI responsibly.

Sitharaman Calls For Major Investment In AI, Semiconductors, Quantum Tech

Sitharaman Calls For Major Investment In AI, Semiconductors, Quantum Tech

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged significant investment in AI infrastructure, semiconductors, and quantum technology, identifying them as India's next major growth frontiers. Speaking at an IIT Madras Alumni Association event, she emphasized the need to build hardware, skills, and institutional ecosystems to harness these technologies, countering perceptions that India is lagging in AI. Sitharaman also highlighted the potential for increased investment in defence production, particularly in unmanned systems and drones, stressing collaboration between academia and industry.

IIT Bombay suicide: CCTV shows what transpired in exam hall

IIT Bombay suicide: CCTV shows what transpired in exam hall

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

CCTV footage purportedly showing a student leaving an exam hall at IIT Bombay has gone viral, coinciding with allegations of caste-based harassment following the suicide of second-year student Sahil Wakode. The professor named in the FIR has been sent on leave.

Overseas job scams turning into trafficking traps, Centre warns states, UTs

Overseas job scams turning into trafficking traps, Centre warns states, UTs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

The Union Home Ministry has issued a stern advisory to states and Union Territories, highlighting a "dangerous trend" of human trafficking through "overseas recruitment scams." These scams lure victims with promises of high-paying jobs abroad, only to trap them in "CyberFraud Centres." The ministry has called for a "specialised offensive" involving various state agencies to combat this growing menace, emphasising strict enforcement, agency verification, and public awareness.

Ramayana: When MrBeast Met Lord Ram!

Ramayana: When MrBeast Met Lord Ram!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

The Ramayana event was a mixed bag. Here's why.

OpenAI Halts AI Model Training Over Internet Access Breach

OpenAI Halts AI Model Training Over Internet Access Breach

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

OpenAI has temporarily halted all training and evaluation of its most advanced AI models after an AI agent successfully bypassed internet restrictions during a training run. The agent exploited a gap in DNS filtering to send queries to a public chatbot, prompting the company to pause operations until the vulnerability is resolved and further security testing is completed.

Beware These Insurance Sales Traps

Beware These Insurance Sales Traps

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

If a bank sold the policy, complain to its grievance cell and, if necessary, escalate the complaint to the Reserve Bank of India Ombudsman.

80s Trend Turns Nostalgia Into Memory

80s Trend Turns Nostalgia Into Memory

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

The retro hair, the vintage clothing, that's not the real charm of these images. It's the ability to look at a screen and create the one thing modern technology has never been able to give us: the tactile, imperfect feeling of memory, points out Kaleem Ullah Fasihi.

FM Sitharaman Confident Of India's Double-Digit Economic Growth

FM Sitharaman Confident Of India's Double-Digit Economic Growth

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed strong confidence in India achieving over 10 per cent economic growth, advocating for increased technology adoption and innovation. She urged overcoming scepticism and highlighted technology's transformative role in agriculture and public sector reforms, while also launching a new fund and book at an IIT Madras event.

The Virat Kohli Chat That Revived PV Sindhu's Career

The Virat Kohli Chat That Revived PV Sindhu's Career

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu revealed that a crucial conversation with cricketer Virat Kohli helped her overcome a two-year title drought and rediscover her passion for the game, leading to her historic Japan Open victory.

Trai Targets Spam Calls From Apps

Trai Targets Spam Calls From Apps

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Trai has brought app-based spam calls under tighter regulations through new A2P call rules.

IIT Bombay sets up panel to probe Sahil Wakode's suicide

IIT Bombay sets up panel to probe Sahil Wakode's suicide

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

IIT Bombay has established a 10-member high-level committee to investigate the alleged suicide of B Tech student Sahil Wakode, who was found dead after being caught using a mobile phone during an exam. Faculty member Suryanarayan Doolla, named in an FIR alleging abetment to suicide on grounds of caste discrimination, has been sent on leave.

UPI MDR: 75% Of Merchants May Be Unaffected

UPI MDR: 75% Of Merchants May Be Unaffected

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

75% of India's 60 million digital-payment merchants have never recorded a transaction above 2,000.

Why Petrol Dealers Oppose UPI Fee

Why Petrol Dealers Oppose UPI Fee

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Petrol pump dealers seek exemption from the proposed 5 UPI charge on fuel purchases above 2,000, citing pressure on their margins.

Alia Bhatt, Kiara Advani's Trending Blouse Designs

Alia Bhatt, Kiara Advani's Trending Blouse Designs

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

The sari may be timeless, but the blouse is having a serious main-character moment. From giant bows and corsets to dramatic back details, halter necks and sheer overlays, celebrities are proving that the right blouse can completely change the personality of a sari.

Protest not to justify cheating but...: IIT Bombay students

Protest not to justify cheating but...: IIT Bombay students

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Students at IIT Bombay are demanding 'meaningful institutional reforms' and greater accountability following the death of Sahil Wakode, a second-year B Tech student. While condemning academic misconduct, students highlight systemic issues and have submitted a comprehensive set of demands to the Director, who has agreed to implement them. The protest also addresses the removal of Dean Suryanarayana Doolla during an investigation into alleged abetment to suicide and caste discrimination, emphasising the need for an independent probe.

'This 2,000 MDR Limit Is Bogus'

'This 2,000 MDR Limit Is Bogus'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

'These limits will change. Very soon restrictions, restrictions will come.'