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Why *Everyone* Is Hooked On To This Show

Why *Everyone* Is Hooked On To This Show

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Season 3's eighth episode titled Last Kiss ended with the cliffhanger that is guaranteed to make you yearn for what might come next, anticipates Divya Nair.

US Needs India As Much As India Needs The US

US Needs India As Much As India Needs The US

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

India-US relations, like Rome, were not built in a day, nor can they be demolished in a day.
All said and done, when the new global order emerges, India can only remain with the democracies, asserts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Shock omission as hosts India reveal squad for Women's WC

Shock omission as hosts India reveal squad for Women's WC

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'Shafali is in our system, we have our eye on her and the more she plays she will be able to serve India in the future in ODIs.'

Pak coach reveals reason for Babar's Asia Cup snub!

Pak coach reveals reason for Babar's Asia Cup snub!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said Babar Azam has been asked to improve certain aspects of his game.

Trump's ego can't be allowed to harm strategic India-US ties: Experts

Trump's ego can't be allowed to harm strategic India-US ties: Experts

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

A US lawmaker and former officials warn that President Trump's policies are damaging the strategic partnership between the United States and India, potentially driving India closer to China and Russia.

Indira Gandhi Or Modi: Who's India's Strongest PM?

Indira Gandhi Or Modi: Who's India's Strongest PM?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Mrs Gandhi's power ebbed and peaked with the times. Mr Modi's has almost been constant, barring the few months of hard dip after the 240 seats of 2024, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Asian champion Nandini pulls out of World Championships

Asian champion Nandini pulls out of World Championships

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Nandini Agasara had received a provisional berth for the World Championships in Tokyo in September by virtue of winning the heptathlete gold medal at the Asian Championships.

Pak bans legends from WCL after India refuses to play

Pak bans legends from WCL after India refuses to play

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a blanket ban on its players' participation in future editions of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), accusing the tournament organisers of being "biased" and lacking sporting integrity.

Top order lacked fight: Ganguly on Lord's loss

Top order lacked fight: Ganguly on Lord's loss

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Ganguly said had the top-order batter applied a bit better, the result would have ben different.

SC denies FoE cover to influencers for commercial speech

SC denies FoE cover to influencers for commercial speech

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Commercial and prohibited speeches are not covered under fundamental rights, the Supreme Court on Monday said as it asked five social media influencers, including India's Got Latent host Samay Raina, to display their unconditional apology in their podcasts or shows for ridiculing persons with disabilities and rare genetic disorders.

'This Act will ensure that our athletes are clean'

'This Act will ensure that our athletes are clean'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The legislation sets clear expectations for National Sports Federations and the Indian Olympic Association, ensuring mechanisms for fair elections, financial openness, and inclusive representation.

200-Year-Old Border Dispute Sparks India-Nepal Tensions

200-Year-Old Border Dispute Sparks India-Nepal Tensions

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Nepal's claim on Lipulekh and Kalapani reopens a 200-year-old border dispute, while historical maps and treaties show the area belongs to India, asserts Lieutenant General Shakti Gurung (retd).

'The Only Writer In India All Fascist Governments Listen To'

'The Only Writer In India All Fascist Governments Listen To'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

This was a soaring evening that sent hearts aflutter and for a few brief moments we tasted the breath of pure freedom that has been missing in this country for the past several years.

'Glad Trump stated facts': Rahul backs 'dead economy' remark on India

'Glad Trump stated facts': Rahul backs 'dead economy' remark on India

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The BJP flayed Gandhi for "echoing" Trump's "dead economy" jibe at India, calling it a "shameful" insult to the aspirations, achievements, and well-being of the people of the country.

Rahul disowns lawyer's 'life threat' claim, seeks withdrawal in court

Rahul disowns lawyer's 'life threat' claim, seeks withdrawal in court

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The Congress party stated that Rahul Gandhi's lawyer raised the issue of a threat to his life without his consent and will withdraw the statement in court. The lawyer filed an application stating Gandhi could face harm from followers of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and Nathuram Godse's ideology.

'The right replacement for Dhoni at CSK is...'

'The right replacement for Dhoni at CSK is...'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Former chairman of selectors Krishnamachari Srikkanth said Sanju Samson is the 'right replacement' for the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings.

'You Walk In With Your Swag, Charm And just SRK-ness'

'You Walk In With Your Swag, Charm And just SRK-ness'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Karan Johar had an extra special Friendship Day. His friends Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji won their first ever National Awards (Jawan and Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway respectively).

No coercive action: SC relief to owners of old vehicles in Delhi-NCR

No coercive action: SC relief to owners of old vehicles in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court has ordered authorities not to take coercive action against owners of diesel vehicles over 10 years old and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in Delhi-NCR.

Lawyer withdraws 'threat to Rahul Gandhi's life' plea

Lawyer withdraws 'threat to Rahul Gandhi's life' plea

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's lawyer on Thursday withdrew from a Pune court the plea claiming apprehension of threat to the parliamentarian from followers of Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.

Big-Match Ben Set for Old Trafford Explosion?

Big-Match Ben Set for Old Trafford Explosion?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

With England heading to Manchester's Old Trafford Stadium with a 2-1 lead, the hosts will be hoping that 'Big Match Stokes'-who has been exceptional and all guns blazing with the ball-shows up with the bat as well.

Irdai proposes internal ombudsman to address claims up to Rs 50 lakh

Irdai proposes internal ombudsman to address claims up to Rs 50 lakh

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority of India (Irdai) on Wednesday proposed setting up an internal insurance ombudsman for insurance companies -- except reinsurers-- with over three years of operation, to address unresolved complaints. The ombudsman will have power to hear complaints for claims up to Rs 50 lakhs.

'UK steel ops to break even by FY26'

'UK steel ops to break even by FY26'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'Due to tariff uncertainty, automotive customers reduced their steel uplift by almost 15 per cent.'

Porbandar to Pahalgam: 2,000 Km For Peace

Porbandar to Pahalgam: 2,000 Km For Peace

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Qadri Javed Azad and Makwana Kumar are on a 2,000 km expedition from Porbandar to Pahalgam to spread the message of peace, unity and Operation Sindoor.

Olympic medallist hockey legend Dr Vece Paes passes away

Olympic medallist hockey legend Dr Vece Paes passes away

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Dr Vece Paes, a member of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team and father of legendary tennis player Leander Paes, died in Kolkata on Thursday morning.

Priyanka accuses Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza; envoy hits back

Priyanka accuses Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza; envoy hits back

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condemned the killing of five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza, calling it a "heinous crime" and expressing solidarity with Palestinians.

Miffed, Sanju Samson Wants To Quit Royals

Miffed, Sanju Samson Wants To Quit Royals

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Citing 'serious differences, Sanju Samson has asked the Rajasthan Royals to trade him or release him into the auction.

HC sets aside CIC order to disclose Modi's degree

HC sets aside CIC order to disclose Modi's degree

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

The Delhi High Court has set aside a Central Information Commission (CIC) order that directed the disclosure of information related to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bachelor's degree.

SC allows excluded Bihar voters to submit claims with Aadhaar

SC allows excluded Bihar voters to submit claims with Aadhaar

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Expressing surprise over political parties not coming forward in filing objections related to 65 lakh excluded voters, the top court directed the chief electoral officer of Bihar to implead them in the court proceedings.

10 Things Gen Z Looks For In A Job Today

10 Things Gen Z Looks For In A Job Today

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

If you want to inspire the young workforce, focus on building transparency, purpose and social responsibility, says notes Varun Sachdeva, SVP and APAC head, NLB Services.

'Have Modi And Trump Fallen Out?'

'Have Modi And Trump Fallen Out?'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'We should watch -- in the near term -- for signs that the two have totally fallen out at a personal, political level.' 'Trump and Modi know how to be dealmakers, but they also know how to hold a grudge.'

'Judges Don't Descend From Mars Or The Moon'

'Judges Don't Descend From Mars Or The Moon'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

'The quality of justice is directly linked to the quality of judges -- if that suffers, justice delivery suffers.'

Operation Sindoor debate: Modi takes swipe at Opposition

Operation Sindoor debate: Modi takes swipe at Opposition

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

In his first address to National Democratic Alliance MPs in over a year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasised its collective identity as a natural and organic alliance, asserting that its journey since its foundation in 1998 is dotted with successes and has many more achievements in store.

'10/10! SUPERMEN from INDIA!'

'10/10! SUPERMEN from INDIA!'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Iron body with heart of a Lion. Mohammed Siraj.'

'I'm Scared Of What's Next, Scared I Won't Be Enough'

'I'm Scared Of What's Next, Scared I Won't Be Enough'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'If it makes you laugh, or cry, or remember something you thought you'd forgotten,if it makes you feel a little less alone -- then maybe that's what I'm here for.'

Can't sacrifice children.....: SC orders removal of stray dogs from Delhi

Can't sacrifice children.....: SC orders removal of stray dogs from Delhi

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court has ordered the removal of all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR streets following concerns about rabies and dog bite incidents, particularly those involving children. The court criticized animal lovers and activists, questioning their ability to compensate for the loss of life due to rabies.

16 BSF jawans awarded gallantry medals for Op Sindoor

16 BSF jawans awarded gallantry medals for Op Sindoor

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Among the medal winners are a deputy commandant rank officer, two assistant commandants and an inspector.

Modi, Shah call on President Murmu, reasons unknown

Modi, Shah call on President Murmu, reasons unknown

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday called on President Droupadi Murmu separately within hours at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

McCullum pinpoints 'gamble' that backfired

McCullum pinpoints 'gamble' that backfired

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

England were second-best in all departments in a heavy Test loss to India at Edgbaston after they misread the pitch and made the wrong decision at the toss, coach Brendon McCullum said after his team lost by 336 runs on Sunday.

Modi to address NDA parliamentary party meet amid Oppn protests

Modi to address NDA parliamentary party meet amid Oppn protests

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the BJP-led NDA parliamentary party meeting, focusing on current issues, the upcoming vice president's election, and likely addressing opposition concerns.

'I'm Really Proud To Be A Brahmin'

'I'm Really Proud To Be A Brahmin'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'So my question was, 'What is it that you are proud of? What have you achieved? What is your contribution?' 'He had no answer.'