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The Box Office's Latest Obsession

The Box Office's Latest Obsession

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do continues its impressive box office run, dominating screens in its third week, while Hollywood's Obsession makes waves too.

Sree Charani ousts Linsey Smith, climbs to No. 1 in ICC T20I bowling rankings

Sree Charani ousts Linsey Smith, climbs to No. 1 in ICC T20I bowling rankings

Rediff.com1 hour ago

India's young left-arm spinner Sree Charani has risen to the top of the ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings after an impressive start to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

NITI Aayog Urges India's AI Self-Reliance After US Export Controls

NITI Aayog Urges India's AI Self-Reliance After US Export Controls

Rediff.com5 days ago

NITI Aayog member Abhay Karandikar stated that the US government's new export controls, which led AI giant Anthropic to take its latest models offline, underscore the critical need for India to achieve self-reliance in technology development, particularly in AI infrastructure and hardware.

6 Breakthroughs Put India In Missile Elite

6 Breakthroughs Put India In Missile Elite

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Successful interceptor, anti-ship, MIRV and hypersonic technology tests have strengthened India's position among a select group of advanced missile powers.

Major blow! Shreyanka Patil out of T20 World Cup

Major blow! Shreyanka Patil out of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com4 days ago

Off-spinner Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the Women's T20 World Cup due to an ankle injury sustained during a match against the Netherlands. Uncapped leg-spinner Prema Rawat has been named as her replacement, marking a significant setback for the Indian team and a maiden call-up for Rawat.

Like Rakesh Bedi's 'Dhurandhar' Dance with Nora Fatehi?

Like Rakesh Bedi's 'Dhurandhar' Dance with Nora Fatehi?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Rakesh Bedi, fresh off his scene-stealing performance as Jamal Jamili in Dhurandhar, is now making waves by starring alongside dance sensation Nora Fatehi's new music video, Ya Baba.

Lionel Messi Breaks World Cup's All-Time Goals Record

Lionel Messi Breaks World Cup's All-Time Goals Record

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in men's FIFA World Cup history on Monday, netting his 17th tournament goal during Argentina's match against Austria.

Sharvari: 'Thank You For Showing Up'

Sharvari: 'Thank You For Showing Up'

Rediff.com2 hours ago

'The messages, the videos, the tears, the conversations, the love... I've been reading and watching all of it, often with tears in my own eyes.'

Huma Qureshi To Romance Real Life Beau In Next?

Huma Qureshi To Romance Real Life Beau In Next?

Rediff.com3 hours ago

'It's one thing to write a fantastic character, you still need a solid actor to bring it to life.'

Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge Arrives With Snapdragon X2 Elite And Dolby Atmos Audio

Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge Arrives With Snapdragon X2 Elite And Dolby Atmos Audio

Rediff.com1 days ago

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Book 6 Edge, marking the debut of Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 Elite platform in a laptop.

Outward LRS slips 7.85% Y-o-Y to $2.28 bn in April

Outward LRS slips 7.85% Y-o-Y to $2.28 bn in April

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Outward remittances under the Reserve Bank of India's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) saw a 7.85 per cent year-on-year contraction in April 2026, primarily driven by reduced international travel spending due to global uncertainty stemming from the US-Iran conflict.

India's Net FDI Jumps Fourfold to $6.58 Billion in April

India's Net FDI Jumps Fourfold to $6.58 Billion in April

Rediff.com5 hours ago

India's net foreign direct investment (FDI) surged more than fourfold to $6.58 billion in April 2026, driven by a significant increase in equity inflows and reduced repatriation by foreign investors, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Records Tumble as Jaiswal and Gurnoor Star in India's ODI Clean Sweep

Records Tumble as Jaiswal and Gurnoor Star in India's ODI Clean Sweep

Rediff.com2 days ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal became the fastest Indian to score two ODI centuries while debutant pacer Gurnoor Brar set a new Indian bowling record as India completed a dominant 3-0 ODI series sweep over Afghanistan in Chennai.

QS Rankings 2027: The Top Indian University Is...

QS Rankings 2027: The Top Indian University Is...

Rediff.com4 days ago

While no Indian institute features in the Top 100 of the QS World University Rankings 2027, IIT-Delhi improved its global standing by climbing from 123rd to 118th place to remain India's highest-ranked institution.

Disciplinary Woes Mount At 2026 FIFA World Cup

Disciplinary Woes Mount At 2026 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com1 days ago

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already seen eight red cards, matching the combined total of the 2018 and 2022 tournaments. This surge in dismissals, including six straight red cards, highlights a significant increase in disciplinary actions compared to recent editions, with Belgium's Nathan Ngoy being the latest player sent off.

England Coach McCullum Expresses Deep Concern For Ben Stokes After Curfew Breach

England Coach McCullum Expresses Deep Concern For Ben Stokes After Curfew Breach

Rediff.com7 days ago

England head coach Brendon McCullum expressed anger and concern over Ben Stokes's involvement in a nightclub incident, leading to his omission from the second Test against New Zealand. Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached the team's midnight curfew. This incident adds to a series of off-field issues for the England team, prompting McCullum to focus on Stokes's well-being while deferring decisions on his captaincy.

Shubman Gill rises as Brook tops ICC Test rankings

Shubman Gill rises as Brook tops ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Shubman Gill climbed to eighth in the latest ICC Test batting rankings, while Harry Brook returned to the top spot, replacing England teammate Joe Root.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil's Neymar to miss second group game amid injury recovery

FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil's Neymar to miss second group game amid injury recovery

Rediff.com4 days ago

Brazil forward Neymar will not travel with the squad for their second World Cup group game against Haiti in Philadelphia on Friday as he continues to recover from a calf injury, the Brazilian football association said.

NRAI Elevates Officiating Standards With ISSF Judges Course

NRAI Elevates Officiating Standards With ISSF Judges Course

Rediff.com2 days ago

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) is conducting an ISSF 'B' judges course for rifle and pistol disciplines in Surajkund, bringing together 31 technical officials. The programme, led by international and Indian experts, aims to enhance officiating knowledge and skills according to the latest ISSF rules, contributing significantly to the development of shooting sport in India.

Info Edge invests over Rs 1,000 crore in AI, deep-tech startups since 2020

Info Edge invests over Rs 1,000 crore in AI, deep-tech startups since 2020

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Info Edge, the parent company of naukri.com, has invested over 1,000 crore in more than 50 artificial intelligence (AI) and deep-tech startups since 2020, demonstrating its commitment to fostering India's emerging technology ecosystem.

Kriti-Rashmika's Chic Cocktail Fashion

Kriti-Rashmika's Chic Cocktail Fashion

Rediff.com4 days ago

Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna have been turning heads while promoting Cocktail 2 but it's not just the film that's stealing the spotlight. Kriti's quirky fashion choices in bold colours have perfectly complemented Rashmika's poised looks.

RBI's Capital Inflow Measures Ease Long Bond Fears, But Fund Managers Remain Cautious

RBI's Capital Inflow Measures Ease Long Bond Fears, But Fund Managers Remain Cautious

Rediff.com7 days ago

Despite the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) and the government's recent initiatives to attract foreign capital, which are expected to alleviate pressure on long-duration bonds, most debt fund managers are maintaining a cautious stance, favouring shorter-duration papers due to global uncertainties and potential future rate hikes.

India's Unemployment Rate Climbs to 11-Month High in May

India's Unemployment Rate Climbs to 11-Month High in May

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's unemployment rate reached an 11-month high of 5.5 per cent in May, up from 5.2 per cent in April, according to the National Statistics Office, indicating a softening labour market as labour-force participation also eased.

Keeper Room's 15 Saves Helps Curacao Earn Historic First World Cup Point

Keeper Room's 15 Saves Helps Curacao Earn Historic First World Cup Point

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tiny Curacao battled to a 0-0 draw with Ecuador to earn the first World Cup point in the Caribbean island's history on Saturday after an outstanding performance from goalkeeper Eloy Room.

Chhattisgarh Police Seizes Rs 10 Crore Ganja, Arrests Inter-State Kingpin

Chhattisgarh Police Seizes Rs 10 Crore Ganja, Arrests Inter-State Kingpin

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Chhattisgarh police have seized nearly 2,000 kg of ganja worth Rs 10 crore and arrested two individuals, including an alleged kingpin of an inter-state drug trafficking syndicate. The consignment was intercepted in Balrampur district while being transported from Odisha to Uttar Pradesh. The alleged mastermind was also involved in a previous large-scale drug seizure.

Chhattisgarh Police Seizes Rs 10 Crore Ganja, Arrests Inter-State Kingpin

Chhattisgarh Police Seizes Rs 10 Crore Ganja, Arrests Inter-State Kingpin

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Chhattisgarh police have seized nearly 2,000 kg of ganja worth Rs 10 crore and arrested two individuals, including an alleged kingpin of an inter-state drug trafficking syndicate. The consignment was intercepted in Balrampur district while being transported from Odisha to Uttar Pradesh. The alleged mastermind was also involved in a previous large-scale drug seizure.

FIFA World Cup: Neymar back in training but unlikely to return against Haiti

FIFA World Cup: Neymar back in training but unlikely to return against Haiti

Rediff.com6 days ago

Neymar offered Brazil a flicker of World Cup encouragement on Tuesday when he trained on the pitch with the national team in the United States for the first time.

Kakoli claims 22 Trinamool LS MPs now in rebel camp; to meet Speaker on Monday

Kakoli claims 22 Trinamool LS MPs now in rebel camp; to meet Speaker on Monday

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Rebel Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar on Sunday said two more parliamentarians were set to join the dissident group, which would take its strength in the Lok Sabha to 22.

Uddhav gets emotional, offers to quit as party chief amid MPs' revolt

Uddhav gets emotional, offers to quit as party chief amid MPs' revolt

Rediff.com3 days ago

Facing revolt by 6 Lok Sabha MPs of his party, Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said he was ready to quit his post if the party didn't have faith in him, while his opponent and Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde hinted at more defections from the rival camp.

Indian LNG carrier safely crosses Hormuz, first since US-Iran ceasefire

Indian LNG carrier safely crosses Hormuz, first since US-Iran ceasefire

Rediff.com7 days ago

A Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carrier, chartered by an Indian firm, safely transited through the Strait of Hormuz -- the first Indian LNG tanker to cross the war-hit narrow shipping lane since the war in West Asia broke out more than three and a half months back.

Pressure mounts on UK PM Starmer as Burnham emerges as challenger

Pressure mounts on UK PM Starmer as Burnham emerges as challenger

Rediff.com1 days ago

Keir Starmer has come under mounting pressure to resign as the leader of the Labour Party to pave the way for Andy Burnham to take over as the new British Prime Minister.

Shalini, Sheeba, Rasika: Clicked Like Never Before

Shalini, Sheeba, Rasika: Clicked Like Never Before

Rediff.com7 days ago

Celebrated photographer Atul Kasbekar unveils his latest exhibition, HONEST: Portraits of Character, a wonderful tribute to the actors who have profoundly influenced Hindi cinema with their incandescent performance.

Cough syrups to be available only with doctor's prescription

Cough syrups to be available only with doctor's prescription

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Union Health Ministry has amended drug rules, making it mandatory to have a doctor's prescription for the sale of all syrups, including cough syrups. This move aims to enhance regulatory oversight and patient safety following concerns over drug quality and contamination-linked deaths.

Exports to Asia, Africa bolster India's trade balance

Exports to Asia, Africa bolster India's trade balance

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's latest trade data reveals a significant geographical realignment, with trade surpluses growing decisively with Asian and African nations, even as surpluses with traditional partners like the US and Netherlands narrow.

Ronaldo Record Broken! Messi Rewrites FIFA World Cup History

Ronaldo Record Broken! Messi Rewrites FIFA World Cup History

Rediff.com6 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup record fell as Lionel Messi scored a historic hat-trick and reached 16 tournament goals.

India issues fresh travel warning as Iran, Israel trade strikes

India issues fresh travel warning as Iran, Israel trade strikes

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

The advisory follows recent developments, including Israeli airstrikes targeting central and western Iran.

Why Manika Batra Misses Out On Asian Games Table Tennis Squad

Why Manika Batra Misses Out On Asian Games Table Tennis Squad

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's prominent table tennis player, Manika Batra, has been excluded from the national squad for the upcoming Asian Games due to her absence from domestic events, which impacted her national ranking. The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) cited adherence to its selection criteria, which prioritises both national and world rankings.

Redmi Turbo 5: 120 Hz AMOLED Display, 100W Fast Charging, Dimensity 8500 Ultra

Redmi Turbo 5: 120 Hz AMOLED Display, 100W Fast Charging, Dimensity 8500 Ultra

Rediff.com6 days ago

The smartphone goes on sale from June 19 via Amazon and will be available in Asphalt Black, Nitro Blue and Turbo White finishes.

NEET heat on Pradhan: CJP gets police nod for second Delhi stir on Saturday

NEET heat on Pradhan: CJP gets police nod for second Delhi stir on Saturday

Rediff.com4 days ago

The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced plans for a protest at Jantar Mantar on June 20, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy. The party highlighted student suicides linked to the issue and called for compensation for affected families.

Another Injury Blow! Hardik Pandya Ruled Out Of Afghanistan ODIs

Another Injury Blow! Hardik Pandya Ruled Out Of Afghanistan ODIs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was on Wednesday ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan after picking up a fresh quadriceps strain.