'Do you really want to live with a man who has no respect for you or the marriage?' asks rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of online dating web site Quack Quack and Rebounce, a matrimony platform.
Despite consistent performances and a strong leadership record in the IPL, Shreyas Iyer is being overlooked for the T20 captaincy, raising questions about India's selection priorities.
Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte has called for police action and accountability after videos showing alleged drug dealing and solicitation at Calangute beach went viral. He emphasised the need to protect Goa's image as a safe and preferred tourist destination.
Nehal Wadhera highlights Shreyas Iyer's leadership, noting his ability to absorb pressure and empower Punjab Kings' players. Ricky Ponting's positive coaching also boosts the team's morale. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians address concerns about powerplay wickets and prepare for potential lineup changes.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Beijing to discuss the West Asia conflict, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, and bilateral relations with Chinese leaders.
For India, much is at stake: Crucial energy supplies traversing the Strait of Hormuz, the fate of its 10 million citizens living and working in West Asia -- who send generous remittances home -- and its major trade links with the region.
This election is different. It is no longer simply about governance or welfare. It is about identity, fear, and who belongs. The BJP has successfully shifted the terms of the debate from what the government has delivered to who the real Bengali is and who is an outsider, points out Ramesh Menon.
China has criticised the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a dangerous and irresponsible move, and urged Washington and Tehran to honour the ceasefire. Beijing also denied aiding Iran militarily and threatened countermeasures if the US imposes tariffs.
The death toll from the April 14 blast at Vedanta's power plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district has risen to 21, with several others hospitalised. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the explosion, with preliminary findings pointing to excessive fuel accumulation in the boiler furnace.
Former India spinner Piyush Chawla has heaped praise on Rajasthan Royals' openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following the team's 27-run victory over Mumbai Indians at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahat on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The Congress party in Maharashtra has accused senior police officials, including an IPS officer, of involvement in a multi-crore bogus call centre racket and is demanding a high-level investigation.
Delhi Capitals' South African trio of Lungi Ngidi, Tristan Stubbs and David Miller script a thrilling six-wicket win over RCB, ending their losing streak with a last-over finish.
There's something about a backless outfit that just hits different. It's subtle, a little unexpected and instantly adds drama.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed the implementation of a naval blockade on Iranian ports, enforcing strict measures on vessels entering or departing, significantly escalating tensions between the two nations.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has emphasised India's commitment to safe maritime transit and condemned attacks on merchant shipping amidst the ongoing West Asia conflict and global energy market disruptions.
Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee criticises Union Home Minister Amit Shah over infiltration, terror attacks, and unfulfilled job promises, questioning the BJP's governance record.
Each time a deadline almost runs out, President Trump hands out a new one.
'Today's girls are freer than the earlier generation. They perform more freely.'
CCTV footage of an alleged molestation incident in Jaipur has surfaced, sparking public outrage and political criticism of the BJP government. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred on March 25, based on the available footage.
rediffGURU Anu Krishna, mind coach and co-founder, Unfear Changemakers explains how external interference can break a marriage.
The naval command underlined recent regional developments, which have now established a new reality in which extra-regional powers, led by Washington, DC, can no longer dictate terms or project unchecked influence in Iran's immediate maritime environment.
'Today, if 50 songs are composed, one or two work. In the 1970s, all 50 would work.'
rediffGURU Vipul Bhavsar answers readers' personal income tax queries
'I desperately needed that job then, and it didn't happen.'
Jammu and Kashmir Sports Minister Satish Sharma has alleged that the drug menace in the region is sustained by political and police patronage, calling for accountability and stronger enforcement.
The BJP and opposition parties are engaged in a political battle over the implementation of the Women's Reservation Act, with the BJP defending it as historic and the opposition accusing the government of delaying its notification and using it to push an unconstitutional delimitation exercise.
Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov met with Indian leaders to discuss strengthening bilateral ties in key sectors amidst the escalating conflict in West Asia.
Indian shot putter Krishna Jayasankar is aiming to break the national outdoor record after setting a national indoor record in the USA. She is training to qualify for the Commonwealth and Asian Games.
'When you reach a good point in your life, you should never forget the struggle that got you there. I haven't. That is why I have not become swollen-headed.'
The core issues to be settled -- access to Hormuz, Israel's aggression in Lebanon, the question of Iran's nuclear programme, sanctions relief and compensation -- are thorny enough to require weeks of patient negotiation. The most likely outcome of the opening sessions is that both sides take the measure of each other, establish what is and is not negotiable, and return home without having broken anything. That would count as progress.
'She was the greatest master and the greatest student of music.'
The cost of the war is being counted not in the corridors of power in Washington or Tehran, but in Firozabad's darkened furnace rooms, Howrah's idle casting sheds, and a barbershop in Kochi where the wait is suddenly, inexplicably, an hour long, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War.
India's Prasidh Krishna attributes his success in the Indian Premier League to the strategic use of change-ups, hard lengths, and varied bouncers. He highlighted the importance of adapting to different surfaces and leveraging coach Ashish Nehra's experience.
'All this talk about women's reservation and Nari Shakti is a mirage.' 'It is a classic Trojan horse to bring about an alteration in the structure of political competition -- to the enduring advantage of the BJP.'
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is shifting its focus from individual athletes to the criminal networks that supply performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), recognising that athletes are often victims of sophisticated doping operations.
In a sharp escalation of regional tensions, US President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Tehran on Monday, asserting that the American military is prepared to sink any Iranian vessels that approach the newly established naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
Kolkata Knight Riders opener Finn Allen has urged his teammates to remain patient and give themselves time to settle, following a disappointing start to the IPL season. He also provided an update on Varun Chakravarthy's fitness.
America's population and its media and its democratic structures seem fine with this, which is why Trump continues as he does, asserts Aakar Patel.
Lungi Ngidi discusses the development and effectiveness of his dipping slower ball in the IPL, highlighting its importance in T20 cricket and the mental fortitude required to execute it under pressure.
Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee has criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his repeated claims about infiltration in West Bengal, questioning the ministry's failure to prevent terror attacks and raising questions about the status of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina.
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