Legendary actress Rekha was honoured with the Excellence in Cinema Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, where she emotionally reflected on her iconic role in Umrao Jaan during a special 45th anniversary screening.
From timeless classics to modern favourites, these 10 Malayalam songs capture the colour, warmth and togetherness of Onam like few others can.
In many ways, 17th century India occupied a position in the global economy comparable to that of the United States today. Just as millions of people now look towards America because of its economic opportunities, merchants, adventurers and trading companies once looked towards India.
Independence doesn't come wrapped in one colour, one career or one definition. For some women, it looks like leading the boardroom. For others, it's booking that solo holiday, chasing a dream, owning their femininity or simply refusing to fit into a box.
SpaceX and Tesla are jointly investing USD 16.8 billion to construct 'Terafab', an advanced AI semiconductor complex in Grimes County, Texas. This massive facility aims to address the global chip supply shortage, create thousands of jobs, and produce AI chips for Elon Musk's various ventures, including Tesla's robots and SpaceX's orbital data centres. The project is supported by a USD 30 million grant from the Texas government.
'For someone who found his patriotism for India while living in America, this is a very momentous occasion.'
Suryakumar Yadav, the former India T20 captain, spent July cherishing his new role as a father to daughter Riddhima and celebrating his 10th wedding anniversary with Devisha Shetty, sharing heartwarming family moments on social media.
How the Indian Air Force's strategic deployment of Mirage 2000 jets and precision laser-guided bombs during Operation Safed Sagar delivered a 'decisive and crushing blow' to the enemy, playing a pivotal role in India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War.
Lionel Messi made an emotional return to the pitch for Inter Miami, who were eliminated from the Leagues Cup with a 2-3 loss to Leon, just days after his father, Jorge Messi, passed away. Messi shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, reflecting on his father's unwavering support, their shared World Cup dreams, and the profound pain of his loss.
India has formally identified 27 places and features in Arunachal Pradesh by their standard names on the official Indian map, a move aimed at countering China's repeated attempts to rename locations in the state. This action reinforces India's stance that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of the country, despite China's "fictitious names" for the region it calls Zangnan.
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra achieved his season's best throw of 88.05m at the Lausanne Diamond League, securing second place, narrowly beaten by Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage who threw 88.14m.
'Think of the brain like a machine, and Alzheimer's is like rust.'
'Like a rusty machine breaks down, a rusty brain also breaks down. And when it breaks down, you have memory loss, cognitive issues and so on.'
Mukund Sasikumar's impressive run at the SM Krishna Memorial Open ended in a quarterfinal loss to Alastair Gray after a thrilling match. Ilya Ivashka and Hamish Stewart advanced to the semifinals with dominant performances.
'I was thinking how can I do something for these lonely, aging people in the villages. The parents stay and the children leave for a better future.'
Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence as the hunted, facing heightened expectations and a reshaped league featuring new managers, major departures and ambitious rivals challenging their supremacy.
'Getting involved with an ex has never ended well,' warns rediffGURU Archana Deshpande, life coach and founder of TransformMe Life Skills Coach.
What surprised Rishika Shah most wasn't the Friends sets. It was how emotional it felt to see something she's loved for so long made physical.
BJP MLA Sumitro Chatterjee, a descendant of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, has demanded an unconditional apology from Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi. This demand follows an alleged incident at the AICC headquarters on Independence Day, where Chatterjee claims there were attempts to prevent the full singing of "Vande Mataram," which he described as a "shameless repetition of a historical mistake."
Indian javelin ace Neeraj Chopra is set to renew his rivalry with Sri Lankan star Rumesh Pathirage at the Lausanne Diamond League, with both athletes vying for a spot in the prestigious DL grand finale in Brussels.
Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara and Olympic medallist PV Sindhu congratulated Ajinkya Rahane after the veteran batter announced his retirement from international cricket.
A digital memorial in Iraq now commemorates 33,000 Indian Army soldiers who died in the First World War, addressing a historical omission from the Basra Memorial.
In a unique Kerala wedding, twin brothers married twin sisters, with the entire ceremony, including officiating priests and altar boys, featuring multiple sets of twins.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a fresh investigation into the 2024 rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The decision follows a request from the victim's mother, now a BJP MLA, and includes a separate probe into alleged cremation irregularities. Adhikari criticised previous police handling and vowed to ensure justice, despite a CBI investigation having already led to a conviction.
Hiroshima Day is observed on August 6. On that day, the United States B-29 bomber Enola Gay dropped the atomic bomb over the city of Hiroshima on May 6, 1945 changing the course of history.
Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's blistering 97 off 29 balls in Rajasthan Royals' IPL eliminator win over Sunrisers Hyderabad drew praise from Congress leader P Chidambaram and BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla
Researchers have developed an AI-based approach to generate detailed maps highlighting differences in how distinct parts of the brain age. This new model reveals that not all brain regions age at the same rate, with frontal and temporal lobes appearing biologically older. The study also links these regional ageing patterns to cognitive function and neurodegeneration, particularly in Alzheimer's disease.
We are back to the 1971 moment with both China and the US supporting Pakistan, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
Indian players enjoyed a successful opening day at the SM Krishna Memorial Open, with Manish Sureshkumar's upset victory over top seed Keegan Smith headlining the action. Several other Indian players also progressed to the next round after impressive performances.
Observing that right to speedy trial is also a "valuable right" of a victim, the Supreme Court on Monday set aside an order of the Allahabad high court which had kept in abeyance the trial in a murder case.
The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 is set to begin on August 15, with India featuring in both the men's and women's tournaments. Here is the complete India schedule, fixtures and squad details for the World Cup.
Bank fraud is no longer just an external cyber threat -- insiders with legitimate access can exploit banking systems, trusted credentials and institutional blind spots to quietly siphon money.
Is this one car with options, or three distinct vehicles? Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com finds out.
In a no-filter conversation with Rediff's Rishika Shah, Miss India World Nikita Porwal has a few confessions to make.
Rudrankksh Patil of Maharashtra won the gold medal in the men's 10m air rifle event at the Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship, overcoming a challenge from Haryana's Rohit Kanyan.
Indian batter Rohit Sharma lauded former fielding coach T Dilip for his significant contributions, including two T20 World Cup wins and the Champions Trophy, calling him a 'legend' and a 'workhorse' who 'created magic within the group.' Dilip, who served from 2021 until recently, expressed gratitude for his tenure, especially cherishing the popular fielding medal ceremony.
Taking suo motu cognisance of the incident in which three murder accused were tied to the bonnet of a police vehicle and paraded through parts of Pune, the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the state government and senior police officials.
'An extremely, extremely sweet person.' 'He was the constant source of light and energy for everyone around him.'
India Inc's first-quarter earnings season was significantly impacted by the West Asia conflict, leading to rising costs, calibrated price increases, and margin pressures across various sectors including FMCG, automotive, steel, and cement. Companies are implementing price hikes to protect profitability, with many anticipating further escalations if input costs remain elevated.
A memorial has been erected in Pahalgam to honour the victims of a terror attack last year. Security has been increased across Kashmir ahead of the anniversary.
