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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'.

The Devil Wears Prada 2: A Sequel That Still Fits

The Devil Wears Prada 2: A Sequel That Still Fits

Rediff.com4 days ago

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.'

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.

'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.

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.

Oppn candidate Reddy urges MPs to vote with conscience in VP polls

Oppn candidate Reddy urges MPs to vote with conscience in VP polls

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy appeals to MPs to vote with conscience in the upcoming vice presidential polls, urging them to prioritize the spirit of India and parliamentary traditions over party loyalty.

From Russia With Love

From Russia With Love

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Red Square and VDNKh easily rank among the most striking places I've visited -- both for their historical significance and architectural splendour.
My admiration for Russian culture, vision and ambition grew with every step as I clocked the miles, Nitin Sathe tells us after a visit to Moscow and St Petersburg.

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.

Historic first: Indian NGO 'Educate Girls' wins Magsaysay award

Historic first: Indian NGO 'Educate Girls' wins Magsaysay award

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Indian non-profit 'Educate Girls' wins the Ramon Magsaysay Award for its work in educating out-of-school girls in remote villages. The award recognizes selfless service to the peoples of Asia.

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.

'My Maa, The Unsung Hero Of Our Family'

'My Maa, The Unsung Hero Of Our Family'

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'The one who tirelessly cares for us, nurtures us, and loves us unconditionally...'

Grit & Grace! How Pant Turned Pain Into Power

Grit & Grace! How Pant Turned Pain Into Power

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

In the recently concluded five-match Test series against England, India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant stood tall as a beacon of determination, battling through injuries to deliver a string of gutsy, crowd-pleasing knocks that underlined his value to the side.

SC asks EC to publish details of 65 lakh deleted voters with reasons

SC asks EC to publish details of 65 lakh deleted voters with reasons

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publish details of deleted names from the voters list in Bihar, along with reasons for non-inclusion, to enhance transparency in the special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral roll.

Who Can Be India's Best Test No. 3? Pujara Names Two

Who Can Be India's Best Test No. 3? Pujara Names Two

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Having bid adieu to his stellar Test career a content man, Indian Test batting great Cheteshwar Pujara wouldn't mind a coaching stint or a role at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in the next stage of his cricketing journey.

India pays tributes to Kargil bravehearts on Vijay Diwas

India pays tributes to Kargil bravehearts on Vijay Diwas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday led the nation in paying tributes to military personnel who fought valiantly in harsh conditions to hand Pakistan a crushing defeat in the 1999 Kargil conflict.