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Theatre Legend Vijaya Mehta Passes Into The Ages

Theatre Legend Vijaya Mehta Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Vijaya Mehta, a pioneering figure in modern Indian theatre and cinema, has passed away at the age of 91.

Lucknow fire: Lapses by officials being probed

Lucknow fire: Lapses by officials being probed

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Lucknow Development Authority has served a notice to the owner of the Aliganj building where a recent fire claimed 15 lives, citing alleged building bylaw violations and unauthorised commercial use. The LDA is also investigating its own officials for previously withdrawing a demolition order against the same property in 2016, while police have arrested four individuals in connection with the tragedy.

Why Hardik Pandya Is Making Bengaluru His New Training Hub

Why Hardik Pandya Is Making Bengaluru His New Training Hub

Rediff.com1 days ago

Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has made the unprecedented move of permanently shifting his training base to the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru. This decision aims to leverage the COE's facilities for injury rehabilitation and skills training throughout his career, marking a significant shift from traditional player practices.

'Kala Hiran' not submitted to Censor board, HC puts off Salman's plea

'Kala Hiran' not submitted to Censor board, HC puts off Salman's plea

Rediff.com10 hours ago

The Delhi High Court has deferred the hearing on actor Salman Khan's plea to stay the release of the film 'Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legal' until July 6, as the movie has not yet been submitted to the censor board for certification.

Why Delhi Residents Are Living In Fear Of Fake Repairman

Why Delhi Residents Are Living In Fear Of Fake Repairman

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Residents in northwest Delhi are living in fear after an unidentified man posing as a water purifier mechanic has been linked to multiple incidents of attempted assault and robbery. Police are investigating the incidents and have registered a case.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Knockout Stage Schedule In IST

FIFA World Cup 2026: Knockout Stage Schedule In IST

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The complete schedule of FIFA World Cup 2026 in IST.

When The Five Falls Roar!

When The Five Falls Roar!

Rediff.com5 days ago

Five unique streams come together to create this spectacular waterfall.

Supreme Court Questions Sexual Assault Claim In Consensual Live-In Relationship

Supreme Court Questions Sexual Assault Claim In Consensual Live-In Relationship

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court questioned a woman's sexual assault claim against her former live-in partner, highlighting the consensual nature of their relationship and the absence of a marriage bond.

Experts Call For National Policy To Boost Assistive Technology Market

Experts Call For National Policy To Boost Assistive Technology Market

Rediff.com7 days ago

Experts highlight India's significant market potential for assistive technologies, estimated at Rs 75,000-95,000 crore by 2030. They advocate for a National Assistive Technology Policy to address current gaps in access and service delivery, fostering inclusion, independence, and economic participation for persons with disabilities and the elderly.

Is Rs 1 Cr Enough For Retirement?

Is Rs 1 Cr Enough For Retirement?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Of course, NOT! Here's why. And here's how you can increase your Rs 1 crore retirement corpus.

How To Choose A Retail Algo

How To Choose A Retail Algo

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Algo strategies must be registered with stock exchanges.

Made-in-India drone swarms pass battlefield trial

Made-in-India drone swarms pass battlefield trial

Rediff.com7 days ago

The autonomous, edge-native drone swarms are capable of continuing operations even when some lose connectivity, run low on battery, or return to base.

Indian Firms Announce Global Partnerships, New Fund, And Social Impact

Indian Firms Announce Global Partnerships, New Fund, And Social Impact

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian companies LTM and Mastek announced new international partnerships for cloud, AI, and digital transformation. Jio BlackRock AMC launched a new hybrid fund. NMIMS partnered with Coursera for AI-enabled learning, and MakeMyTrip Foundation rebuilt a flood-damaged school in Manali.

How Brainwave Synchrony Can Boost Social Connections

How Brainwave Synchrony Can Boost Social Connections

Rediff.com2 days ago

Researchers have found that brainwave synchrony between individuals can be used to guide and improve social interactions, potentially "engineering" social connectedness. Studies involving thousands of participants, including collaborations with musicians and artists, demonstrated that being "on the same wavelength" is linked to healthy social relationships and can be boosted through interventions. This phenomenon, termed 'social synchrony', aligns brain, body, and language rhythms, playing a crucial role in social cohesion and learning.

Delhi HC orders removal of malicious social media posts on Raghav Chadha

Delhi HC orders removal of malicious social media posts on Raghav Chadha

Rediff.com11 hours ago

The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of certain objectionable social media content targeting MP Raghav Chadha, who had filed a lawsuit against malicious, AI-generated, and deepfake content impacting his reputation. While some content was deemed not prima facie defamatory, specific objectionable material was ordered to be taken down.

Kolkata warehouse toll rises to 11, rescue ops underway after 24 hours

Kolkata warehouse toll rises to 11, rescue ops underway after 24 hours

Rediff.com6 days ago

The death toll from the Taratala warehouse collapse in south Kolkata has risen to 10, with rescue operations continuing using advanced Army equipment. Five individuals have been arrested, including the warehouse owner and structural engineer, as police investigate potential safety norm violations.

Congress leader seeks privilege move against Rajnath over Operation Sindoor casualties

Congress leader seeks privilege move against Rajnath over Operation Sindoor casualties

Rediff.com1 days ago

Congress leader K C Venugopal has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, demanding privilege proceedings against Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for allegedly "misleading" Parliament regarding Indian soldier casualties post the Pahalgam terror attack and during Operation Sindoor.

'Yoga for peace, warships for security': Modi commissions 3 naval vessels

'Yoga for peace, warships for security': Modi commissions 3 naval vessels

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday used two major public engagements in Kolkata to outline a broader vision for India's future -- one rooted in inner balance and collective well-being through yoga, and the other in national self-reliance and maritime strength.

Govt warns Meta over WhatsApp username feature, slaps notice

Govt warns Meta over WhatsApp username feature, slaps notice

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The Indian government has issued a notice to Meta regarding WhatsApp's upcoming username feature, warning the platform not to roll it out until concerns about potential fraud, impersonation, and public safety are addressed to the government's satisfaction.

Arunachal Flash Floods Trigger Flood Threat In Assam

Arunachal Flash Floods Trigger Flood Threat In Assam

Rediff.com6 days ago

The weather office has warned that the prevailing monsoon conditions could trigger flash floods, landslides, waterlogging and a further rise in river levels across the Northeast.

Lucknow fire: 'Only her face was visible'

Lucknow fire: 'Only her face was visible'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

The massive fire broke out on Monday afternoon in the three-floor commercial building housing an animation centre, killing at least 15 people, mostly students.

Why Foreign Students Don't Come To India

Why Foreign Students Don't Come To India

Rediff.com18 hours ago

90 per cent of institutions recorded no improvement in international student metrics, despite government initiatives such as the Study in India programme, UGC regulations on internationalisation, and efforts to attract foreign students.

HLPP Vs Term Plan: Which Is Better?

HLPP Vs Term Plan: Which Is Better?

Rediff.com18 hours ago

An Home Loan Protection Plan repays the outstanding loan if the borrower dies or suffers a covered disability.

Yasin Malik named main accused in 1990 nurse Sarla Bhat's murder

Yasin Malik named main accused in 1990 nurse Sarla Bhat's murder

Rediff.com2 days ago

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) has filed a comprehensive chargesheet against banned JKLF chief Yasin Malik and four accomplices for the 1990 kidnapping and brutal killing of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat, marking a "historic milestone" in addressing legacy terror crimes.

Silk fabric, brass tortoise, Bidriware box: What Modi gifted Seychelles leaders

Silk fabric, brass tortoise, Bidriware box: What Modi gifted Seychelles leaders

Rediff.com1 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a range of exquisite Indian handicrafts and textiles, including Kanchivaram silk, Maheshwari silk, and Toda embroidered shawls, to the top leadership of Seychelles and their spouses during his recent three-day visit to the island nation.

A Green Banana Adventure

A Green Banana Adventure

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

It took years and years to bump into a green banana and learn how to eat it.

Wife's parental support no excuse for husband to skip alimony: HC

Wife's parental support no excuse for husband to skip alimony: HC

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a husband's obligation to pay maintenance to his estranged wife is not negated by her parents' financial support. The court overturned a family court's decision, emphasising that parental income cannot substitute a husband's legal duty and enhanced maintenance for both the wife and children.

12 Indians among 13 killed in blast at Qatar gas plant

12 Indians among 13 killed in blast at Qatar gas plant

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

An explosion at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar, resulted in the deaths of 13 people, including Indian and Pakistani nationals, and injured 66 others. The incident, attributed to a technical malfunction during start-up operations, prompted immediate response from Qatari authorities and an offer of assistance from the Indian Embassy.

Gujarat man urges govt not to deport his Bangladeshi-born wife, says...

Gujarat man urges govt not to deport his Bangladeshi-born wife, says...

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

A man from Gujarat's Anand district has urged the state government not to deport his Bangladeshi-born wife, claiming that she had embraced Hinduism and that her life could be at risk if she is sent back to her native country.

40 Years After 'Hand Of God' Diego Maradona Still Argentina's World Cup Hero

40 Years After 'Hand Of God' Diego Maradona Still Argentina's World Cup Hero

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Monday marks 40 years since Diego Maradona's defining performance in Argentina's 2-1 win over England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-finals at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ancelotti's grit drives Brazil's comeback win over Japan

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ancelotti's grit drives Brazil's comeback win over Japan

Rediff.com2 days ago

Carlo Ancelotti has spent weeks warning that grit and resilience would decide a long, complicated World Cup. On this evidence, Brazil have been listening -- even if, for much of the match against Japan, they seemed determined to test the theory to destruction.

Pune hooch tragedy claims 14 lives, 8 held; CID to probe case

Pune hooch tragedy claims 14 lives, 8 held; CID to probe case

Rediff.com29 May 2026

At least 12 people have died in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad after consuming suspected spurious liquor. Police have arrested eight individuals, including a key bootlegger, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the illegal operation.

Vlasic's late header earns Croatia second place in Group L

Vlasic's late header earns Croatia second place in Group L

Rediff.com3 days ago

Nikola Vlasic scored a late header from a Luka Modric corner to give Croatia a 2-1 victory over Ghana, securing second place in World Cup Group L and a spot in the last 32. Petar Susic had opened the scoring for Croatia, while Derrick Luckassen equalised for Ghana before Vlasic's decisive goal.

Passport not proof of citizenship: Shashi Tharoor has a solution

Passport not proof of citizenship: Shashi Tharoor has a solution

Rediff.com5 days ago

Amid the passport row, Shashi Tharoor has proposed legal changes to simplify proof of Indian citizenship.

India's Strong Performance At Asia Cup Bridge Championship

India's Strong Performance At Asia Cup Bridge Championship

Rediff.com4 days ago

India concluded the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship with a total of four medals, including three silver and one bronze. While Hong Kong China, Indonesia, China, and Australia claimed gold in team categories, India secured silver in both team and pair events, showcasing a strong performance in the regional competition.

History In Minutes: The Man Who Challenged A Prime Minister

History In Minutes: The Man Who Challenged A Prime Minister

Rediff.com5 days ago

Jayaprakash Narayan was called the 'Second Mahatma'. He issued the clarion call against government corruption in June 1974 that ignited a fierce student movement that shook the Indira Gandhi government from the foundation to the rafters. His modest home in Patna is almost forgotten, only remembered on special anniversaries.

Haier HQLED P7 Pro Series Launched: Key Features, Prices And More

Haier HQLED P7 Pro Series Launched: Key Features, Prices And More

Rediff.com5 days ago

Haier's new HQLED P7 Pro series aims to meet higher expectations from TVs with a blend of advanced display technology, AI-powered enhancements, gaming-focused features and seamless connectivity.

These FIFA World Cup Conchas Are Taking Over Social Media

These FIFA World Cup Conchas Are Taking Over Social Media

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

With customers queued up and spilling onto the sidewalk at Cookieteria by Lovely, eager to grab fresh World Cup-themed conchas, baker Erika Lopez is worried about letting some down.

Lock Upp Season 2: Sach Ya Sazaa: Is Akanksha Unsanskari?

Lock Upp Season 2: Sach Ya Sazaa: Is Akanksha Unsanskari?

Rediff.com1 days ago

What works for Lock Upp Season 2: Sach ya Sazaa is the dramatic energy the contestants bring along. Whether they are successful, desperate or struggling in their respective careers, each one seems willing to bare a part/all of themselves on this platform, informs Divya Nair.

Mehbooba asks Kashmiri pandits to 'move on, not be prisoners of past'

Mehbooba asks Kashmiri pandits to 'move on, not be prisoners of past'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Mehbooba Mufti, PDP chief, urged Kashmiri Pandits to move beyond past grievances and invest in a shared future in the Kashmir Valley. Speaking at the Kheer Bhawani mela, she highlighted the warmth between communities and called for government support for Pandits, while also appealing to them to isolate those who seek to use them for political agendas.