Indian opener Shafali Verma, after her aggressive fifty against Zimbabwe, revealed she studied Australian batters to improve her consistency. Her 25-ball 55 helped India secure a series-clinching nine-wicket win in the second T20I. Skipper Smriti Mandhana praised Shafali's performance and the team's improved bowling effort, while Zimbabwe's captain Josephine Nkomo acknowledged learning from India's batting masterclass.
India captain Shreyas Iyer reflected on the drawn five-match T20I series against the West Indies, suggesting India could have performed better with the ball in their lost games. West Indies captain Shai Hope expressed satisfaction with his team's progress despite missing a series win. India is now set to tour New Zealand for another five-match series.
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has deferred the implementation of a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Person-to-Merchant UPI transactions above Rs 2,000. Originally set for October 15, the new date will be announced after Diwali, providing relief to users and merchants, especially during the festive season. The decision came amidst opposition concerns about the levy burdening consumers.
'You want the main man, and you cannot even bring him to Mumbai, where he has allegedly carried out a high-profile shootout.'
'When I bring up Birds On Ice, people think it is a documentary because there's no other fictional film set in the winters in Ladakh.'
Aamir Khan has officially tied the knot with Gauri Spratt in a private registered marriage ceremony, with exclusive inside pictures revealing the couple's first moments as husband and wife.
A 25-year-old survivor, Sonu Pal, recounts the tragic stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata where his mother died. The incident, which occurred on Saturday evening during a sudden downpour, claimed 19 lives and injured 25 others. Relatives of the victims are demanding accountability from authorities and organisers for the poor crowd management.
'Pooja has been my friend, my partner and my biggest support system,' says Ashish. 'If there is one thing I have learned from our marriage, it is that you don't need to have all the answers. You just need to convince your wife that you do and wait until she figures out the rest.'
From Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War featuring Ranbir Kapoor in a vintage blue convertible to classic films like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Dil Chahta Hai, convertibles have long been a symbol of style and luxury in Hindi cinema.
Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI 2026 gave us dramatic silhouettes, experimental fashion and plenty of celebrity moments.
The Mighty Marathas have won Archery Premier League Season 2, defeating Kakatiya Knights 6-2 in the grand final. Led by exceptional performances from Dhiraj Bommadevara and Mike Schloesser, the Marathas showcased resilience and strategic substitutions to claim the championship after bouncing back from an earlier qualifier loss.
Boney Kapoor's oldest daughter Anshula Kapoor got married to boyfriend Rohan Thakkar on July 6, and her large family made sure it was a grand celebration.
At Lakm Fashion Week, Pawan Sachdeva took Indian crafts out of their traditional comfort zone. In an exclusive conversation with Rediff, he explains why.
More patients can now afford semaglutide, but the early excitement around the drug is fading.
With Ranabaali bringing Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda together on screen, we're looking at another reason this duo makes such a compelling pair: their style chemistry.
'I had narrated a script to Nana Patekar, and four days before the end, he told me that once he returned from Goa, he would take the project forward. I still can't believe he is never coming back. He was always so fit, proudly flexing his muscles and urging me to work out.'
Former West Indies skipper Shivnarine Chanderpaul believes the team's strong performance against India in white-ball cricket will significantly boost their confidence. He hopes this momentum translates into success in Test cricket, acknowledging their recent struggles but seeing a spark. Chanderpaul praised Shai Hope's leadership and batting, and discussed the balance between T20 freelancing and the enduring challenge of Test cricket.
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has deferred the implementation of a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Person-to-Merchant (P2M) UPI payments above Rs 2,000, originally set for October 15, until after Diwali.
'For Punjabi brides, Phulkari has long been part of life's most meaningful milestones, and I couldn't think of a more fitting way to begin this new chapter with Ro. '
Anshula Kapoor and Rohan Thakkar have begun their pre-wedding celebrations in Mumbai.
Two policemen in Maharashtra's Jalna district are under investigation after a viral audio recording purportedly showed them demanding a bribe from a person to avoid arrest in a diesel theft case. Superintendent of Police Tegbir Singh Sandhu confirmed on Wednesday that an inquiry would be conducted into the allegations.
A Delhi court has acquitted a woman accused of abetting her husband's suicide in 2015, ruling that criminal liability under IPC Section 306 cannot be based solely on ordinary matrimonial discord. The court found no evidence that the wife instigated or intentionally aided her husband to take his life, despite allegations of quarrels and "mental torture."
Ranabaali fails to deliver the highs matching the ambitious setup, notes Arjun Menon.
The message was purportedly sent in May, weeks before Agarwal's alleged murder, a police official said on Saturday.
Directed by Santosh Davakhar, Gondhal is set in rural Maharashtra and explores a traditional ritual.
Opposition MPs from the INDIA bloc, including prominent leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, marched to the Supreme Court to file a petition against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging 'vote chori' and irregularities in electoral rolls.
Given the current friction in ties, such a visit looks unlikely at this juncture.
A 22-year-old woman in Chhattisgarh refused to marry her groom after he arrived heavily intoxicated at their wedding ceremony, leading to a scuffle. Her decision, made despite a prior warning to the groom about his drinking, has been widely praised and led to her felicitation by local police for taking a stand against alcohol addiction. The groom's family has agreed to compensate the bride's family for wedding expenses.
Dhoomakethu has a fun time-loop premise, a game Sajin Gopu and some genuinely funny moments, but runs out of steam long before Kuttan can break free.
Alia Bhatt's heartfelt birthday post for Ranbir Kapoor includes a glimpse of baby Raha.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War has unveiled Alia Bhatt's striking cabaret-inspired look, generating buzz alongside Ranbir Kapoor's intense retro avatar.
Celebrate Amitabh Bachchan's 84th birthday with a look back at his most iconic and electrifying dance numbers.
With the anti-Gyanesh Kumar campaign, Rahul Gandhi is showing he is determined to not let anyone else claim credit for what follows, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.
Singer Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce are reportedly already married after a private ceremony, with their grand Madison Square Garden celebration now underway.
A 31-year-old man, Yuvraj Singh Manchanda, was found murdered in a Gurugram drain, allegedly over a financial dispute. His family claims Gurugram police recovered and cremated his body without informing them, despite him being reported missing in Delhi. Two former colleagues have been arrested in connection with the murder.
Bollywood's leading ladies are setting a dazzling trend, showcasing how oversized and dramatic earrings can transform any outfit into a show-stopping fashion statement.
At the screening of Pritam And Pedro, Aamir Khan made a huge announcemet. Let's see what he had to stars.
'I had my emotional breakdowns, moments where I struggled to express myself, and moments where I probably didn't come across the way I wanted to.'
The disappearance of 31-year-old Yuvraj Singh Manchanda, weeks before his wedding, led to his alleged murder and the discovery of his body in a Gurugram drain. His family alleges that Gurugram Police recovered and cremated his body without informing them, learning about it only during the Delhi Police investigation into his disappearance. Two former colleagues have been arrested in connection with the murder, allegedly due to a financial dispute.
