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Is Khushi Kapoor Living In A Romcom?

Is Khushi Kapoor Living In A Romcom?

Rediff.com4 days ago

If Khushi Kapoor's wardrobe were a film, it would probably be a romantic comedy with pretty outfits, dreamy details and plenty of main-character moments. One day she's wearing a floral corset top with jeans, the next she's stepping out in a butter-yellow skirt suit or a crystal-encrusted gown. Her style has a soft, feminine streak, but she isn't afraid to switch things up with a little sparkle, bold silhouettes and unexpected edge.

Coming Up In Theatres This November: Ramayana: Part 1, Gunmaaster G9, Mysaa

Coming Up In Theatres This November: Ramayana: Part 1, Gunmaaster G9, Mysaa

Rediff.com6 days ago

From grand mythological spectacles and monster mayhem to action-packed thrillers, November promises a packed big-screen line-up.

X-Men, Star Trek Actor Patrick Stewart Dies; Hollywood 'Heartbroken'

X-Men, Star Trek Actor Patrick Stewart Dies; Hollywood 'Heartbroken'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2026

'We lost one of the greats of stage and screen today. And a tremendous friend and man. I will miss you, Patrick Stewart, all of my days.'

Why Sai Pallavi Is The Perfect Sita

Why Sai Pallavi Is The Perfect Sita

Rediff.com6 days ago

Some actors dress for the spotlight. Sai Pallavi, however, seems to bring a little bit of her character wherever she goes. As she steps out for the promotions of Nitesh Tiwari's much-awaited Ramayana, her sari choices are making quite the impression.

FDA suspends licences of Mumbai's iconic Cafe Mondegar, 3 other eateries

FDA suspends licences of Mumbai's iconic Cafe Mondegar, 3 other eateries

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of popular Mumbai restaurant Cafe Mondegar and three other food establishments due to serious food safety and hygiene violations. This action is part of an intensified crackdown by the FDA, which also saw inspections of 38 establishments, seizure of substandard food products worth over Rs 15 lakh, and action against banned gutkha products totalling Rs 1.35 crore in seized goods and vehicles across Maharashtra.

Yuvraj Singh expects six-sixes record to fall soon, lauds Abhishek Sharma's hard work

Yuvraj Singh expects six-sixes record to fall soon, lauds Abhishek Sharma's hard work

Rediff.com30 Oct 2026

Yuvraj Singh expects his iconic six-sixes record to fall soon while crediting Abhishek Sharma's exceptional work ethic for his rise to the top of T20I batting rankings.

How Djokovic Inspired Pankaj Advani To 29th World Title

How Djokovic Inspired Pankaj Advani To 29th World Title

Rediff.com29 Oct 2026

Indian cue sports legend Pankaj Advani secured his 29th world title by winning the WBL World Billiards Championship in Birmingham.

Why The Tata Sons Power Struggle Matters

Why The Tata Sons Power Struggle Matters

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's promoter-friendly corporate governance ethos has been shaken by this unprecedented challenge to the revered Tata Group, known for putting public good above personal gain, points out Rama Bijapurkar.

Lewis Hamilton's first Ferrari pole position evokes memories of Michael Schumacher's glory days

Lewis Hamilton's first Ferrari pole position evokes memories of Michael Schumacher's glory days

Rediff.com1 Nov 2026

Lewis Hamilton secured his first pole position for Ferrari at the Mexico City Grand Prix, a feat that brought back memories of Michael Schumacher's dominant years with the Italian team. At 41, Hamilton also became the oldest pole-sitter since Mario Andretti in 1982, expressing his joy at rewarding Ferrari and reflecting on his enduring passion for the sport.

Shivaji Satam: 'I Got The Most Love From Pakistanis'

Shivaji Satam: 'I Got The Most Love From Pakistanis'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2026

'CID was running for more than 20 years so in a way, it was a love-filled liability for all of us.'

Rahman's Mangal Rang For Ramayana Sparks Debate

Rahman's Mangal Rang For Ramayana Sparks Debate

Rediff.com27 Oct 2026

A R Rahman's song Mangal Rang for Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana has ignited an online debate, with many listeners drawing parallels to his Sufi masterpiece Kun Faya Kun and questioning its suitability for a sacred Vedic epic.

Indian Tourists Can Now Use UPI For Dubai, Singapore Attractions

Indian Tourists Can Now Use UPI For Dubai, Singapore Attractions

Rediff.com30 Oct 2026

Indian tourists can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to book tickets online for Dubai's Burj Khalifa and major attractions in Singapore, including Universal Studios. This initiative, facilitated by NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) through strategic partnerships, aims to simplify international travel payments for Indians and strengthen digital and economic links with these countries.

McLaren to sell five F1 cars driven by Hamilton, Senna and Brad Pitt

McLaren to sell five F1 cars driven by Hamilton, Senna and Brad Pitt

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

McLaren Racing is selling five fully-functioning Formula One cars, including those driven by champions Lewis Hamilton and Ayrton Senna, and one tested by Hollywood actor Brad Pitt, with prices expected to reach tens of millions of dollars.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a good investment for Indian cricket: Sanath Jayasuriya

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a "good investment" for Indian cricket: Sanath Jayasuriya

Rediff.com30 Oct 2026

Legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya has praised young Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him a "good investment" for the future and advocating for him to play his natural game. Jayasuriya also lauded Abhishek Sharma as an "all-round" player and expressed confidence in the Sri Lankan team's form ahead of their December tour of India. He also commented on the increasing dominance of batters in white-ball cricket, stating it's good for the game.

Ronaldinho's surprise return to football with Italian club Ravenna

Ronaldinho's surprise return to football with Italian club Ravenna

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

Brazil football icon Ronaldinho, 46, is set to make a surprising return to competitive football next month, playing for Italian third-tier club Ravenna against Forli on November 15.

CID Producer-Director B P Singh Dies at 77

CID Producer-Director B P Singh Dies at 77

Rediff.com27 Oct 2026

BP Singh, the visionary producer and director behind India's iconic crime series CID and horror show Aahat, passed away at the age of 77, leaving an indelible mark on Indian television.

Ladakh: Where Every Turn Takes Your Breath Away

Ladakh: Where Every Turn Takes Your Breath Away

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Ladakh can be as tiring as it is fascinating -- it's not just the high altitude that takes the breath away, but the beauty in every turn of the road.

Sporting Icons Join Call For Justice In Student Protests

Sporting Icons Join Call For Justice In Student Protests

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has voiced his support for the ongoing student protests against exam paper leaks, characterising it as a "revolt against feeling of suppression in a democracy." His comments follow similar calls from other prominent sports personalities like Sachin Tendulkar and Shubman Gill for lasting solutions. Students are demanding the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured steps to protect student interests amidst the protests, which recently saw a 'Sansad Chalo' march met with police action.

Army Community Unites For Inaugural KBD Run In Delhi

Army Community Unites For Inaugural KBD Run In Delhi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2026

The inaugural KBD Run was held at the 1 Army HQ Signal Regiment complex in New Delhi on Sunday, with nearly 500 participants. The event commemorated Capt Kulbhushan Dogra, a cricketer, athletics coach, and fitness expert for the Indian cricket team. Organised by his daughter-in-law, the run celebrated fitness and community, with plans to make it an annual feature.

Kerala Blasters FC Allotted Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium For 2026-27 Season

Kerala Blasters FC Allotted Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium For 2026-27 Season

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

The Keralam government has allotted the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi to Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters FC for its home matches in the 2026-27 season at a rent of Rs 3.5 lakh per match, along with a Rs 25 lakh security deposit. The decision acknowledges the club's contribution to football in the state and the promotion of sporting interests.

Netaji's Grandnephew Demands Apology From Prabhas' Fauzi

Netaji's Grandnephew Demands Apology From Prabhas' Fauzi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2026

'Mixing fiction with history is a crime.'

SC junks Rajesh Khanna's partner's plea, calls it 'luxury litigation'

SC junks Rajesh Khanna's partner's plea, calls it 'luxury litigation'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2026

The Supreme Court has rejected former actor Anita Advani's plea to recognise her relationship with late superstar Rajesh Khanna as marriage, terming it "luxury litigation" and upholding previous high court decisions.

AITA Elections: Bhupathi, Mirza Nominated; Paes Misses Out On Presidency Bid

AITA Elections: Bhupathi, Mirza Nominated; Paes Misses Out On Presidency Bid

Rediff.com25 Oct 2026

Indian tennis greats Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza have filed nominations for the AITA Sports Person of Outstanding Merit (SOM) elections, seeking representation in the General Body and Executive Committee. Notably, Leander Paes surprisingly did not file his nomination for the November 7 polls, making him ineligible to run for AITA Presidency. The SOM framework aims to integrate sportspersons into the governance of national sports federations.

Name Old Trafford Stand After Jimmy Anderson: Farokh Engineer

Name Old Trafford Stand After Jimmy Anderson: Farokh Engineer

Rediff.com26 Oct 2026

Farokh Engineer backs a stand named after Jimmy Anderson at Old Trafford, saying the retired pacer deserves recognition for his extraordinary contribution to cricket.

Kareena Kapoor Khan Teams Up With Lando Norris

Kareena Kapoor Khan Teams Up With Lando Norris

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Kareena Kapoor Khan continues to be one of India's most prominent brand and pop-culture icons.

Ganguly, Rahane join Prince William for a Royal cricket match

Ganguly, Rahane join Prince William for a Royal cricket match

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Prince William joined cricket legends Sourav Ganguly, Ajinkya Rahane, Brian Lara, Joe Root, and Harry Brook for a friendly tennis-ball match in London. This event served as a prelude to the Earthshot Prize awards ceremony, an environmental initiative launched by Prince William, which is set to debut in India next month in Mumbai. The cricketers highlighted the unifying spirit of the sport and its connection to environmental responsibility.

Sanju Samson books entire theatre for Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' for teammates

Sanju Samson books entire theatre for Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' for teammates

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, a self-proclaimed ardent fan of Rajinikanth, has booked an entire cinema hall for the superstar's latest release, 'Jailer 2', to watch with his family, friends, and several Tamil-speaking Indian teammates and support staff.

Ravi Kishan's 10 Must Watch Performances

Ravi Kishan's 10 Must Watch Performances

Rediff.com6 days ago

From a nostalgic TV detective to scene-stealing turns in Laapataa Ladies and Mirzapur: The Movie, we look at 10 performances that showcase Ravi Kishan's remarkable range.

Lord's pitch 9 faces multi-season exile after New Zealand Test draws ICC censure

Lord's pitch 9 faces multi-season exile after New Zealand Test draws ICC censure

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has relaid Pitch 9 at Lord's after it received an "unsatisfactory" rating from the ICC following England's Test against New Zealand in June. The pitch, which saw all 40 wickets fall in just 166 overs, will be out of use for at least the next two seasons. MCC has launched a comprehensive review of pitch preparation and plans to use hybrid surfaces to mitigate the impact.

MUST SEE! Bollywood's Classy Convertibles

MUST SEE! Bollywood's Classy Convertibles

Rediff.com27 Oct 2026

From Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War featuring Ranbir Kapoor in a vintage blue convertible to classic films like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Dil Chahta Hai, convertibles have long been a symbol of style and luxury in Hindi cinema.

Harry Kane wins Ballon D'Or after record-breaking season; Putellas takes women's award

Harry Kane wins Ballon D'Or after record-breaking season; Putellas takes women's award

Rediff.com27 Oct 2026

Harry Kane, the Bayern Munich and England striker, has won the Ballon d'Or, marking the first time an Englishman has received the award in 25 years. His victory follows a record-breaking season where he scored 61 goals for Bayern and led England to the World Cup semi-finals. The award recognises his consistent performance, intelligence, and prolific goalscoring ability throughout the season.

Cricketers, Olympians Extend Heartfelt Dussehra Greetings

Cricketers, Olympians Extend Heartfelt Dussehra Greetings

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Indian sports personalities, including Sachin Tendulkar, PV Sindhu, and Gautam Gambhir, took to social media to extend their heartfelt Dussehra wishes to fans, emphasising the festival's message of the triumph of good over evil.

Delhi Capitals Appoint Chaminda Vaas as Fast Bowling Coach for IPL 2027

Delhi Capitals Appoint Chaminda Vaas as Fast Bowling Coach for IPL 2027

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

Sri Lankan bowling legend Chaminda Vaas has been appointed as the fast bowling coach for Delhi Capitals for the upcoming IPL 2027 season, marking his return to the league after 16 years.

Kapil Dev: Pranavi Urs' Gold Medal Will Boost Indian Golf

Kapil Dev: Pranavi Urs' Gold Medal Will Boost Indian Golf

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

PGTI president Kapil Dev stated on Friday that Pranavi Urs' recent gold medal at the Asian Games is a crucial step in popularising golf in India, hoping to inspire young talent to achieve global success. He also announced the Shri Shashi Ruia Memorial Golf Championship, set to begin next year with a significant prize purse. Additionally, Dev shared his observations on the evolving mindset within Indian cricket regarding global tournament victories.

Priyanka, Ananya At Gala With Taylor Swift, Kim Kardiashan

Priyanka, Ananya At Gala With Taylor Swift, Kim Kardiashan

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Hollywood's biggest names brought their A-game to the sixth annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on October 17, turning the red carpet into a masterclass in high-fashion.

Kapil Dev Urges Golf To Shed 'Elite' Tag, Highlights Career Opportunities

Kapil Dev Urges Golf To Shed 'Elite' Tag, Highlights Career Opportunities

Rediff.com27 Oct 2026

Kapil Dev, president of DP World PGTI, advocates for golf to shed its 'elite' image, highlighting its potential for career opportunities and relationship building. Speaking at the announcement of the 27th BT Golf season, he emphasised how corporate support and media partnerships, like that between Business Today and DP World PGTI, are crucial for increasing the sport's visibility and integrating it with corporate India. Other speakers, including PGTI chief Amandeep Johl and golfer Saptak Talwar, echoed the importance of such collaborations for the growth of golf as a sport and a business networking tool.

Carrick's Manchester United future in doubt after Bournemouth thrashing

Carrick's Manchester United future in doubt after Bournemouth thrashing

Rediff.com26 Oct 2026

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick's future is in serious doubt following a humiliating 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth, extending the club's winless streak to eight games across all competitions and leaving them just one point above the Premier League relegation zone.

'Dream of meeting him never came true': Lovlina mourns

'Dream of meeting him never came true': Lovlina mourns

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain paid tribute to veteran actor Nana Patekar, who died at 75 on Thursday in Goa due to cardiac arrest. Borgohain expressed her sadness and the unfulfilled dream of meeting him, calling his passing a huge loss for the Indian film industry.

Aditi Rao Hydari's Paris Winter Look With A Desi Twist

Aditi Rao Hydari's Paris Winter Look With A Desi Twist

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Aditi Rao Hydari brought winter glam with a desi twist to Paris Fashion Week, balancing couture-like opulence with laid-back street style.

Why Festival Sweets Are Costlier

Why Festival Sweets Are Costlier

Rediff.com26 Oct 2026

The main culprit behind this cost escalation are rising prices of sugar and milk that go into making the sweets.