An Indian captain on a Flydubai flight heroically prevented a co-pilot from crashing the plane en route to Tel Aviv. The co-pilot, allegedly radicalized, attacked Captain Smit Machchhar, who managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and off-duty aviators to subdue the assailant and make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Investigations are ongoing, with Israeli and UAE authorities involved.
BCCI secretary Devaijit Saikia announced that Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman will now attend all senior selection panel meetings to prevent miscommunication between the selectors and the COE, particularly regarding player fitness and rehabilitation. This decision follows past speculations of friction between Laxman and former chief selector Ajit Agarkar over player recovery timelines.
In Rediff's new series on modern marriages, young couples from across India discuss how they deal with differences of opinion, lifestyle preferences and personal choices. Here, Tanya* tells Rishika Shah/Rediff how discovering that her husband met his ex-girlfriend left her struggling to rebuild trust, even though she has no proof that he cheated.
Indian archers returned from the Asian Games with a historic haul of 5 gold medals, 2 Olympic quotas, and other medals, celebrating their success and triumphs over global powerhouse South Korea. Coaches and athletes expressed elation, crediting rigorous training, teamwork, and a supportive ecosystem for their unprecedented performance.
'You cannot stop these models from getting better. There is competitive and business pressure and if the US stops then maybe China will go ahead.'
Students at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara are facing abuse and harassment after the university released a video featuring them, allegedly without their consent, to dismiss claims of a student's rape. The students involved claim the video was cropped and they were not consulted before its release, leading to further distress amidst campus protests and highway blockage.
Soft tennis player Jay Meena, marathon runner Sawan Barwal, and air pistol shooter Kamaljeet share their personal journeys and challenges leading up to their medal wins at the Asian Games. Meena recounts how school rustication led him to soft tennis and his struggle with quarterfinal defeats. Barwal discusses the mental pressure of switching to marathon running, while Kamaljeet reflects on injury setbacks and the pressure of securing India's first shooting gold at the Games.
Harvard trained lawyer Shahdan Farasat's detention by the Delhi police at Saturday's protest has ignited a crucial debate on the shrinking space for peaceful dissent and the protection of democratic rights.
Asian Games gold medallist Aman Sherawat expresses strong confidence in winning an Olympic wrestling gold medal at the Los Angeles 2028 Games. Having defeated a world champion in the Asian Games, he believes he can achieve what no other Indian wrestler has done, despite the challenges of the competitive 57kg category and past weight issues. He plans to continue training with foreign coaches to fine-tune his techniques.
Para-shooters protesting alleged corruption in the selection process for the Aichi-Nagoya Para Asian Games met Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. They accused the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) of relaxing norms to include unqualified shooters and sought an inquiry into financial irregularities. The Minister is deliberating a resolution.
Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Mittal has called for proactive regulation of Artificial Intelligence, stating that waiting for an "accident" before implementing safeguards would be "foolish." Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026, Mittal highlighted the struggle of governments to keep pace with AI's rapid growth and emphasised the need for a global regulatory framework, similar to the aviation sector, to ensure national security and responsible development.
Yuzvendra Chahal opens up about alcohol addiction, his 26-day stay in rehab, divorce and anxiety, revealing how he decided to reclaim his life and cricket.
'India is a large source of Spotify's future audience growth because it is the largest market in the world.'
'Tiger Shroff is someone who has absolutely no controversies associated with him.' 'He is someone who works out or dances. That is all I ever see him doing.' 'I cannot fathom how shots could be fired at him. I am even scared to speak about this on camera. What if someone comes after me?'
R Ashwin has called for a training and fitness overhaul at Chennai Super Kings, saying Zaheer Khan must help change the culture after two disappointing IPL seasons.
'Indian IT firms must hire and train more Americans while reducing dependence on sending employees from India to the US.'
'It is to observe the Sun continuously that you have the Aditya L1 mission.' 'It is in a position from where it can observe the Sun continuously.'
'Men think that if she doesn't like me, I am entitled to make her like me. What men need to realise is that it's nothing but her choice.'
'There is a long set of decisions that have to be made along the way for anything to actually get actuated in the real world.'
AB de Villiers recently discussed his initial impressions of Virat Kohli during a podcast, admitting he found Kohli "arrogant and cocky" early in his career. De Villiers clarified that this perception stemmed from Kohli's high level of confidence as a young player, which he believes is essential for success. He also noted how Kohli's attitude matured over the years as he became more balanced.
India may rest Jasprit Bumrah for the New Zealand ODIs to keep him fresh for the crucial Test series as they chase a place in the World Test Championship final.
Brazil's star centre-back Marquinhos discusses the significance of their FIFA international friendly against India in Kolkata. He views the match as a "golden opportunity" for the Selecao to gain experience and kickstart a new cycle after their disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign. Marquinhos acknowledges India's strong fan base for Brazil and emphasises the team's commitment to every game, regardless of its "friendly" status, as they focus on rebuilding confidence and winning.
'My biggest fear about AI is that humans are going to rush to deploy it before AI is ready.'
Gianni Infantino faces mounting scrutiny after apologising over the abandoned FIFA commercialisation proposal, with England and Germany demanding transparency and reform while African officials continue backing his leadership.
'What is the need for collecting so much data unless they are going to be used for some other purpose?'
Rajinikanth brings the swagger, Nelson delivers the whistles, but Jailer 2's predictable plot and underwhelming villains keep this fanboy extravaganza from becoming anything more than a familiar celebration of Thalaivar's aura.
Dwayne Bravo says ODI cricket could soon see 500-run totals as batters dominate, while Chris Gayle welcomes the fearless approach of the new generation.
India's Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra discusses the emotional and physical challenges of missing the Asian Games due to a ligament injury. He shares his process of accepting the setback, focusing on rehabilitation, and preparing for future competitions, while also offering advice to fellow athletes and aspiring javelin throwers.
A century on, India has adopted the Left's welfare ideas, but not the Left. Why do people borrow the promises, then vote for the temple? questions Binu Alex.
'Many devout religious people have told me categorically that they like celebrating festivals, but they are vehemently against the noise pollution and traffic obstruction that are being imposed under the pretext of celebrations.'
For nearly three decades, the two sides of the story had existed independently. One had been recorded in a pilot's logbook; the other carried in the memory of a young boy who had survived a terrible accident, recalls Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).
Suresh Raina said Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return to the national squad the reward of hard work, discipline and consistent performances in domestic cricket.
'Without that one critical irrigation, the entire crop can be lost.'
Jailer 2 brings back familiar allies, adds a couple of surprise faces and sets the stage for another showdown, but not every cameo gets the moment it deserves.
Paul Bettany and James Spader bring plenty of personality to VisionQuest, but the Marvel's latest series struggles to find the emotional soul its story needs.
Accept the right to peaceful assembly; reverse the injustice done to crores of voters; punish the man responsible, points out Aakar Patel.
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has publicly apologised for criticising the club's hierarchy following their Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, after holding discussions with manager Michael Carrick and senior officials.
By the time she finished her term as SBI chairman, she was overseeing over two lakh employees, 24,000 domestic branches, 100 international ones and a bank that had stepped into the technological age and become youth-friendly. Meet Arundhati Bhattacharya, the first woman chairman of the State Bank of India and president and CEO, Salesforce, South Asia.
Mercedes-Benz India's Managing Director & CEO Santosh Iyer stated that demand continues to outstrip supply, particularly for the CLA electric vehicle, with over 1,000 orders and deliveries extending to March-April 2027. The company could have sold an additional 1,000 vehicles if supply had been adequate.
'...then David Dhawan. If you want to make a traditional, tragic love story, it would be Sanjay Leela Bhansali.' 'If you want to make this beautiful love story after love story, it would be Sooraj Barjatya, and if you want to make an action kind of love story, then Kabir Khan.' 'All the things that have happened in my life.'
