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Three Juveniles Apprehended After Two Men Stabbed Near Maujpur Metro Station

Three Juveniles Apprehended After Two Men Stabbed Near Maujpur Metro Station

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Two 18-year-old men were stabbed during a quarrel near Maujpur Metro Station in northeast Delhi. Police have apprehended three juveniles aged 16-17 in connection with the incident, which stemmed from a trivial altercation.

OTT Releases This Week: Lust Stories 3, Irumudi, Waiting Hai

OTT Releases This Week: Lust Stories 3, Irumudi, Waiting Hai

Rediff.com6 days ago

Choose from a diverse range of genres, from the third instalment of the Hindi anthology Lust Stories 3 to Ravi Teja's superhit Irumudi to the Korean drama The Scandal.

Modern Marriage: 'My Husband Met His Ex. Now, I Can't Trust Him'

Modern Marriage: 'My Husband Met His Ex. Now, I Can't Trust Him'

Rediff.com1 days ago

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.

Asian Games: Suchika Makes History, Assures India MMA Medal

Asian Games: Suchika Makes History, Assures India MMA Medal

Rediff.com5 days ago

Suchika Tariyal has secured India's first-ever medal in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games by reaching the semifinals of the women's 60kg event. The veteran multi-discipline combat athlete defeated Mongolia's Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2-0 and will compete in the semifinals on Monday, guaranteeing at least a bronze medal as MMA makes its Asian Games debut.

Delhi Police Enhances Security Measures Near Lady Shri Ram College

Delhi Police Enhances Security Measures Near Lady Shri Ram College

Rediff.com1 days ago

Senior Delhi Police officers visited Lady Shri Ram College for Women to address student safety concerns following an alleged gangrape incident near Aastha Kunj Park. Police assured increased presence, improved infrastructure, and deployed personnel, while the college resumed offline classes after a temporary shift online.

Shaque: Trust No One Review: Untrustworthy Thriller

Shaque: Trust No One Review: Untrustworthy Thriller

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Shaque: Trust No One has a promising mystery and enough juicy red herrings to keep you guessing, but its convenient writing and dated clichs eventually derail the show.

Sharjeel Imam granted interim bail for 7 days to attend relatives' weddings

Sharjeel Imam granted interim bail for 7 days to attend relatives' weddings

Rediff.com2 days ago

A Delhi court has granted student activist Sharjeel Imam seven days' interim bail to attend the weddings of his two cousins in Delhi and Bihar. The court cited it as his second such plea for family events, despite opposition from Delhi Police regarding the seriousness of charges under UAPA related to the 2020 Delhi riots. Imam is subject to strict conditions during his temporary release.

'Why did I let him come?' Mother's agony after DU student dies in Delhi collapse

'Why did I let him come?' Mother's agony after DU student dies in Delhi collapse

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

A Delhi University student, Arpit, was among seven people killed in a building collapse in Satya Niketan. The story highlights the profound grief of his mother, who had a premonition, and his friends, who mourn unfulfilled plans. The building owner has been apprehended, and a magisterial inquiry is underway.

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: 'People Connected With The Characters'

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: 'People Connected With The Characters'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

'They felt familiar and real. At the same time, people wanted to share this experience with their loved ones.'

Ganesha Blessings From Across India

Ganesha Blessings From Across India

Rediff.com7 days ago

Thank you, Dear Readers, for sharing your pictures of Lord Ganesha.

When Salman Khan Got Ganpati Rituals Wrong

When Salman Khan Got Ganpati Rituals Wrong

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Salman Khan gets the Ganpati rituals wrong, and sister Arpita Khan Sharma sweetly guides him.

Watch Shilpa Shetty Dance At Ganpati Visarjan

Watch Shilpa Shetty Dance At Ganpati Visarjan

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Shilpa Shetty danced to dhol beats during Ganpati visarjan with her family in Mumbai.

Ronaldo demands lifetime bans after 'Jota' chants target Neves

Ronaldo demands lifetime bans after 'Jota' chants target Neves

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo has called for a lifetime ban on football fans who chanted the name of deceased former teammate Diogo Jota at Ruben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match. The incident, which occurred during a game between Al-Taawoun and Al-Hilal, deeply affected Neves, a close friend of Jota.

The Paradise Review: Torture Porn

The Paradise Review: Torture Porn

Rediff.com46 minutes ago

The Paradise is a mind-numbingly senseless, hellish cycle of violence, gore, and torture porn that makes you question if everyone involved in the film harbours some sort of bloodlust, complains Sreeju Sudhakaran

Historic India T20I match can transform cricket in Japan, says JCA chief Curr

Historic India T20I match can transform cricket in Japan, says JCA chief Curr

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Japan Cricket Association (JCA) is set to host its first-ever T20I against reigning world champions India, a landmark event expected to significantly elevate cricket's profile and drive its long-term growth in Japan, according to JCA COO Alan Curr.

Asia Cup: Shafali opens up on Powerplay six-hitting role after crucial knock in semifinal

Asia Cup: Shafali opens up on Powerplay six-hitting role after crucial knock in semifinal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Opener Shafali Verma's explosive 64-run innings powered the Indian women's cricket team into the final of the Women's T20 Asia Cup in Dubai. Her crucial knock on a spin-friendly pitch helped India set a competitive target of 149, which Bangladesh failed to chase, losing by 40 runs. Both captains acknowledged the dominance of spin bowling in the match.

IIT-B faculty backs professor in student suicide row

IIT-B faculty backs professor in student suicide row

Rediff.com4 days ago

The IIT Bombay Faculty Forum has expressed strong solidarity with Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who was invigilating an exam where a student was found using a smartphone, an incident preceding the student's death by alleged suicide.

Latur Murder: Man Stabbed To Death After Hotel Argument Escalates

Latur Murder: Man Stabbed To Death After Hotel Argument Escalates

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 38-year-old man, Baba Ali Shaikh, was fatally stabbed in Latur following an argument that began at a hotel and escalated outside. Police have identified three suspects, including a municipal corporator, who are currently absconding. Preliminary investigations suggest the murder may have been planned due to a long-standing dispute between the victim and the accused.

Nose bite, roof jump: UP couple's bizarre fight

Nose bite, roof jump: UP couple's bizarre fight

Rediff.com5 days ago

A woman in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, has accused her husband of biting off her nose during an argument, with her in-laws allegedly assisting. Police have detained the husband. The incident occurred after the woman, who had reportedly left her husband previously, returned unexpectedly. The husband's family, however, presents a conflicting account, alleging the woman attacked her husband and injured herself. Police are investigating both sides of the story.

'Modi Doesn't Take Decisions In A Day'

'Modi Doesn't Take Decisions In A Day'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

'If he settles on something, there are fifty considerations behind it -- the pros and cons, all of it.'

Teqball: When Football Meets Table Tennis

Teqball: When Football Meets Table Tennis

Rediff.com5 days ago

Teqball has made its Asian Games debut in Nagoya, bringing together football skills, acrobatics and the fast-paced rallies of table tennis.

Ganeshotsav 2026: Bappa Pics: From Ahmedabad to Germany

Ganeshotsav 2026: Bappa Pics: From Ahmedabad to Germany

Rediff.com6 days ago

Families from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Noida, Nagpur, and even Magdeburg in Germany share their Ganeshotsav 2026 celebrations with unique decorations, heartfelt prayers, and festive devotion.

Lust Stories 3: Lust Is Not Always About Sex

Lust Stories 3: Lust Is Not Always About Sex

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Netflix's Lust Stories 3 delves deeper than its predecessors, exploring the complex and often unacknowledged facets of human desire and its profound impact on relationships, identity, and personal expression, moving beyond mere sexual provocation.

Speed climbers Joga Purty and Deepu Mallesh set for Asian Games challenge

Speed climbers Joga Purty and Deepu Mallesh set for Asian Games challenge

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Joga Purty and Deepu Mallesh, India's speed climbing representatives, are set to make their Asian Games debut. The athletes, who discovered the sport through different paths, discuss their journeys, the challenges of pursuing a niche sport, and their excitement for the upcoming competition, where India aims for its first climbing medal. They also highlight the need for better support and exposure for the sport in India.

California To Charkop: 'Bappa Is A Member Of Our Family'

California To Charkop: 'Bappa Is A Member Of Our Family'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Thank you, Dear Readers, for sharing your pictures of Lord Ganesha.

Sridhar Vembu: Why India Needs An Independent AI Strategy

Sridhar Vembu: Why India Needs An Independent AI Strategy

Rediff.com1 days ago

Zoho cofounder Sridhar Vembu dismisses exaggerated fears about AI's catastrophic potential and global development pauses. He advocates for India to adopt an independent AI strategy, fostering partnerships while avoiding entanglement in US-China tech rivalry. Vembu stresses extensive investment in foundational R&D across sectors, distinguishing it from costly frontier AI model development. He also highlights concerns about AI's impact on human judgment, skill erosion, and job disruption, particularly in software engineering, while remaining optimistic about new economic opportunities.

Crime Branch takes over probe into IIT-Bombay student suicide

Crime Branch takes over probe into IIT-Bombay student suicide

Rediff.com4 days ago

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.

Gurugram Biker Hit-And-Run: Gym Owner Arrested On Attempt To Murder Charges

Gurugram Biker Hit-And-Run: Gym Owner Arrested On Attempt To Murder Charges

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

A 33-year-old gym owner, Kalyan Bainsla, has been arrested in Rajasthan for allegedly ramming his car into a woman biker, Shivani Chauhan, on Gurugram's Golf Course Road. The incident, captured on video, led to charges of attempt to murder and stalking after police investigation revealed alleged indecent comments and deliberate intent to harm. Bainsla's cousin and another friend have also been detained.

Ishan Kishan details how he adapts from long-format cricket to T20s

Ishan Kishan details how he adapts from long-format cricket to T20s

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Ishan Kishan explained how he switches from long-format cricket to T20s within days, stressing quick adaptation, a calm mindset and understanding his role during partnerships with teammates.

Found using mobile during exam, IIT-B student ends life; mother alleges murder

Found using mobile during exam, IIT-B student ends life; mother alleges murder

Rediff.com5 days ago

The mother of Sahil Ravindra Wakode, a 22-year-old IIT Bombay student found dead in his hostel room, has alleged her son was "tortured" and "killed," demanding justice, while the institute stated no disciplinary action was initiated against him after he was found using a mobile phone during an exam.

Kartik Aaryan: 'Still Numb With Excitement'

Kartik Aaryan: 'Still Numb With Excitement'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Kartik Aaryan, Yami Gautam were honoured at the 72nd National Film Awards.

10 Movies With SECRET Connections

10 Movies With SECRET Connections

Rediff.com4 days ago

From unexpected cameos to sneaky Easter eggs, these Hindi films have quietly created some wonderfully weird cinematic universes of their own.

India vs Brazil: Where and how to buy match tickets

India vs Brazil: Where and how to buy match tickets

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

The All India Football Federation has announced a series of high-profile international friendly matches for the Indian men's national team. India will host Panama on September 26 in Bengaluru, followed by five-time world champions Brazil on October 3 and two-time world champions Uruguay on October 6, both in Kolkata. These matches represent a significant step for Indian football, offering the team a chance to compete against top-ranked global opponents.

Sridhar Vembu: Why India Needs An Independent AI Strategy

Sridhar Vembu: Why India Needs An Independent AI Strategy

Rediff.com1 days ago

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu argues that predictions of AI's catastrophic outcomes are overstated and a global pause in AI development is improbable. He urges India to adopt an independent AI strategy, focusing on extensive foundational R&D across sectors, while remaining wary of market monopolisation attempts by major tech players. Vembu also highlights concerns about AI's impact on human judgment, skill development, and job markets, particularly for junior professionals.

Zakir Khan's Papa Yaar Review: Emotional Roller-Coaster

Zakir Khan's Papa Yaar Review: Emotional Roller-Coaster

Rediff.com3 days ago

While Zakir Khan takes you through a number of emotions, both the laughter and the poignancy hit with almost the same intensity, notes Utkarsh Mishra.

'Run fast friends': Shocking visuals of Wayanad landslide emerge

'Run fast friends': Shocking visuals of Wayanad landslide emerge

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

A massive mudslide occurred near Kalladi in Wayanad, Kerala, near the Meenakshi Bridge, part of an ongoing tunnel road project. Shocking visuals show people running for safety as the mudslide, triggered by rain, brought down trees and covered the road and bridge. Rescue operations by police and NDRF are underway to check for trapped individuals.

Kanpur engineer alleges torture by Russian police, questions embassy's role

Kanpur engineer alleges torture by Russian police, questions embassy's role

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

A Kanpur-based engineer, Chandan Gupta, alleges he was abused, threatened, and tortured during a 48-hour detention by Russian police in Moscow. He denies charges of public intoxication and property damage, claiming police provided no evidence and denied him contact with family or a translator. Gupta also criticises the Indian Embassy's handling of the situation, stating they relied solely on the Russian police's version of events. Traumatised, he has returned to India and vows never to work abroad again.

US embassy conveys Trump's birthday wishes for Modi

US embassy conveys Trump's birthday wishes for Modi

Rediff.com7 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday was marked by a flurry of greetings from global leaders, including Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, all underscoring strengthening bilateral ties and India's increasing stature on the world stage.

Oracle Layoffs: 'He worked through Holi and Diwali... then locked out'

Oracle Layoffs: 'He worked through Holi and Diwali... then locked out'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

A LinkedIn post by Pooja Sahu, detailing her husband Sourabh's sudden layoff from Oracle after 12 years of dedicated service, including working through holidays and even from a hospital, has gone viral, capturing the emotional toll of the tech giant's latest job cuts.

Sharvari, Rashmika, Rakul: Bollywood Welcomes Bappa Home!

Sharvari, Rashmika, Rakul: Bollywood Welcomes Bappa Home!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Bollywood celebs Pooja Hegde, Rashmika Mandanna, Ananya Panday, Sharvari kickstart Ganesh Chaturthi festivities with much joy and devotion.