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Anupama Parameswaran, The Curly-Haired Beauty

Anupama Parameswaran, The Curly-Haired Beauty

Rediff.com28 May 2026

There's something so refreshing about Anupama Parameswaran's style. Maybe it's the way the Mareechika actress balances easy silhouettes with fun details or maybe it's because her curls do half the styling work for her.

Sindhu advances at Indonesia Open, back in top 10 after 954 days

Sindhu advances at Indonesia Open, back in top 10 after 954 days

Rediff.com4 days ago

India's PV Sindhu advanced to the Indonesia Open pre-quarterfinals with a 25-23, 21-16 win over Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan on Tuesday.

Why Sea Chokepoints Have Become The New Battleground

Why Sea Chokepoints Have Become The New Battleground

Rediff.com4 days ago

If Iran and Oman choose to charge a fee for rendering services to vessels using their territorial waters, so be it. The US is indulging in an irrationally self-destructive act, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

French Open: Balaji-Demoliner duo knocked out in quarterfinals

French Open: Balaji-Demoliner duo knocked out in quarterfinals

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian tennis player N Sriram Balaji and his Brazilian partner Marcelo Demoliner saw their impressive French Open men's doubles campaign end in the quarterfinals after a straight-sets defeat to the second-seeded pair of Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten.

Stumper-batter KS Bharat hangs up gloves, thanks Kohli, Rohit

Stumper-batter KS Bharat hangs up gloves, thanks Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com1 days ago

India wicketkeeper-batter Kona Srikar Bharat has announced his retirement from international cricket after playing seven Tests for the country. The 32-year-old debuted in 2023 and played his last Test a year later, scoring 221 runs. He also holds the record for the first triple century by a wicketkeeper-batter in Ranji Trophy.

Woman Beaten To Death In Jharkhand; Suspect Detained

Woman Beaten To Death In Jharkhand; Suspect Detained

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 70-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district by a man suspected to be mentally unstable. The incident occurred in a forest near Kundrukocha village when the victim was collecting mahua seeds. The accused is currently under police custody and undergoing treatment.

Mizoram's 'Red Card' Scheme To Drink Alcohol

Mizoram's 'Red Card' Scheme To Drink Alcohol

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mizoram has long maintained one of the country's strictest prohibition regimes.

ED Nabs Man In Rs 9.27 Crore Bharatmala Land Scam

ED Nabs Man In Rs 9.27 Crore Bharatmala Land Scam

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Jai Prakash Gandhi in connection with an alleged land acquisition compensation fraud amounting to Rs 9.27 crore related to the Bharatmala highway project in Chhattisgarh. Gandhi is accused of illegally acquiring land and fragmenting it to claim inflated compensation from NHAI.

ED Nabs Man In Rs 9.27 Crore Bharatmala Land Scam

ED Nabs Man In Rs 9.27 Crore Bharatmala Land Scam

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Jai Prakash Gandhi in connection with an alleged land acquisition compensation fraud amounting to Rs 9.27 crore related to the Bharatmala highway project in Chhattisgarh. Gandhi is accused of illegally acquiring land and fragmenting it to claim inflated compensation from NHAI.

Why Hooda Demands Special Session On Haryana's Collapsing Law And Order

Why Hooda Demands Special Session On Haryana's Collapsing Law And Order

Rediff.com1 days ago

Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda has called for a special session of the Haryana Assembly to address the state's deteriorating law and order situation. Citing central government and NCRB reports, Hooda highlighted Haryana's unsafe status, high organised crime rates, and alarming statistics on rapes, murders, and suicides, alleging the BJP government's negligence.

Kolkata TMC Councillor Arrested On Molestation Charges

Kolkata TMC Councillor Arrested On Molestation Charges

Rediff.com2 days ago

A Trinamool Congress (TMC) councillor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), Biswajit Mondal, has been arrested on charges of assaulting and molesting a woman. The arrest follows a complaint filed on June 1, detailing an incident from March 2024, and comes amidst a series of arrests of KMC councillors on various charges.

Bilateral mechanism in place for deportation of illegal Bangladeshis: Govt

Bilateral mechanism in place for deportation of illegal Bangladeshis: Govt

Rediff.com21 hours ago

India on Friday reiterated that it follows a structured bilateral mechanism for the deportation of illegal Bangladeshi nationals and expressed hope that pending nationality verification requests with Dhaka would be expedited, amid fresh allegations by Bangladesh that the Border Security Force (BSF) was attempting to push people across the border.

New CM Shivakumar battles discontent over portfolio allocation

New CM Shivakumar battles discontent over portfolio allocation

Rediff.com1 days ago

Karnataka Minister K H Muniyappa has publicly voiced his dissatisfaction with the portfolio allocation in the new D K Shivakumar government, citing a lack of consideration for seniority. He urged the Congress leadership to review the assignments, highlighting his preference for portfolios like Social Welfare or Agriculture, and noted that another senior minister, Ramalinga Reddy, also resigned over the issue.

Norway Chess: Why beating Carlsen meant so much to Praggnanandhaa

Norway Chess: Why beating Carlsen meant so much to Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com2 hours ago

R Praggnanandhaa described his Norway Chess triumph as the biggest achievement of his career, emphasising that defeating some of the world's strongest players - including the great Magnus Carlsen - made the title particularly memorable.

Unscramble The Ranabaali Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble The Ranabaali Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com3 days ago

Have a blast with Ranabaali, one puzzling piece at a time!

Canada, UAE Express Grief Over Deadly Delhi Fire

Canada, UAE Express Grief Over Deadly Delhi Fire

Rediff.com2 days ago

Canada and the UAE have extended their condolences following a devastating fire in New Delhi that claimed 21 lives, including 12 foreign nationals. India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar confirmed that the Ministry is coordinating with concerned embassies to provide necessary assistance to those affected.

2 fires in Noida: High-rise evacuated, no injuries reported

2 fires in Noida: High-rise evacuated, no injuries reported

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two separate fire incidents occurred in Noida on Friday morning, one in a 12th-floor flat of a high-rise residential society in Sector 75, leading to a full evacuation, and another in a building in Sector 52. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the incidents, directing immediate relief and rescue operations. No casualties or injuries have been reported in either incident, and the causes are under investigation.

How Rajasthan Police Is Dismantling Organised Crime Networks

How Rajasthan Police Is Dismantling Organised Crime Networks

Rediff.com1 days ago

Rajasthan Police has launched a significant crackdown on organised crime, initiating proceedings to attach illegally acquired assets worth over Rs 220 crore. The action targets 636 criminals, including drug traffickers, and involves asset seizures, demolition drives, and the use of new legal provisions to dismantle economic networks and return confiscated properties to victims.

Assam Girls Missing From Guwahati Rescued In Howrah

Assam Girls Missing From Guwahati Rescued In Howrah

Rediff.com3 days ago

Four girls who went missing from Guwahati, Assam, have been rescued from Howrah, West Bengal, following a coordinated effort by Assam and West Bengal police.

Yuvraj Sandhu Lone Indian Golfer At KLM Open

Yuvraj Sandhu Lone Indian Golfer At KLM Open

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian golfer Yuvraj Sandhu is the sole representative from India at the KLM Open this week, facing a challenging debut season on the DP World Tour despite his positive outlook.

DMK MP Kanimozhi Slams State Over Law And Order After Minor Girl Assaulted In Tiruchy

DMK MP Kanimozhi Slams State Over Law And Order After Minor Girl Assaulted In Tiruchy

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 43-year-old man has been arrested under the POCSO Act in Tiruchirapalli after a 14-year-old girl was found unconscious following an alleged abduction and sexual assault. The incident has sparked protests and drawn sharp criticism from DMK MP Kanimozhi regarding the state's law and order situation and women's safety.

Chhattisgarh Double Murder: Elderly Couple Found Dead In Village Home

Chhattisgarh Double Murder: Elderly Couple Found Dead In Village Home

Rediff.com2 days ago

An elderly couple, Purushottam Khunte (70) and Goharini Bai (55), were found brutally murdered at their home in Seduras village, Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. Police have launched an investigation, deploying forensic teams and a dog squad, and are exploring all possible angles to identify the assailants.

Punjab Police Arrest Two, Recover RDX IED In Major Terror Breakthrough

Punjab Police Arrest Two, Recover RDX IED In Major Terror Breakthrough

Rediff.com2 days ago

Punjab Police's State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) in Mohali has arrested two individuals linked to a foreign-based terror operative and recovered a fully assembled RDX-based Improvised Explosive Device (IED), thwarting a major terror conspiracy.

Government okays Rs 10,000 cr jet fuel fund for airlines

Government okays Rs 10,000 cr jet fuel fund for airlines

Rediff.com2 days ago

The support will be provided to oil-marketing companies (OMCs) in the form of interest-free advances through the ministry of petroleum and natural gas. The OMCs, in turn, will use the fund to provide ATF price stabilisation support to Indian carriers operating domestic and international flights.

Wipro issues statement, says zero tolerance for religious harassment

Wipro issues statement, says zero tolerance for religious harassment

Rediff.com1 days ago

Wipro Technologies has issued a statement affirming its commitment to employee welfare and a safe workplace, stating it is fully cooperating with authorities regarding allegations of religious harassment, workplace discrimination, and forced resignation made by a former woman employee in Pune.

Jharkhand Police Recover Stolen Bikes, Two Arrested

Jharkhand Police Recover Stolen Bikes, Two Arrested

Rediff.com4 days ago

Jharkhand police arrested two individuals and recovered 20 stolen motorcycles in West Singhbhum district following raids conducted in East and West Singhbhum districts.

How An Overtaking Bid Led To Two Brothers' Tragic Death

How An Overtaking Bid Led To Two Brothers' Tragic Death

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two brothers were killed and another person injured in a fatal road accident on the Kalyan-Murbad road in Thane district. Their scooter crashed into a container truck while attempting to overtake, leading to the tragic deaths. Police are investigating the incident and have registered a case.

'Everything works in Delhi': Owner admits hotel had no fire NOC

'Everything works in Delhi': Owner admits hotel had no fire NOC

Rediff.com2 days ago

Hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj told Delhi Police he delegated daily operations and structural changes to 'another person'.

Mumbai Police Arrest Man Absconding For 22 Years In Immoral Traffic Case

Mumbai Police Arrest Man Absconding For 22 Years In Immoral Traffic Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Mumbai Police have arrested a 49-year-old man, Rajendra Shinde, who had been absconding for 22 years in a case under the Prevention of Immoral Traffic Act. He was traced to Vile Parle after a court issued a non-bailable warrant, overcoming challenges posed by his relocation.

BJP's Rajya Sabha Picks Spark Cabinet Reshuffle Talk

BJP's Rajya Sabha Picks Spark Cabinet Reshuffle Talk

Rediff.com1 days ago

The BJP has announced 11 candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls, notably omitting Union ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian, whose terms end soon. This decision, alongside other recent appointments, has fuelled speculation about an imminent Cabinet reshuffle. The list includes new faces and senior party leaders from various states.

Bhangar Bomb Blast: NIA Nabs Driver, Searches MLA's Hideouts

Bhangar Bomb Blast: NIA Nabs Driver, Searches MLA's Hideouts

Rediff.com1 days ago

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Sainur Molla, the driver involved in transporting victims of the Bhangar bomb blast in West Bengal, bringing the total arrests to three. The agency also conducted extensive searches at eight locations, including those linked to former Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla, a prime suspect, as part of its ongoing investigation into the crude bomb explosion that occurred before the recent state elections.

Delhi fire: Police hunt for hotel manager after owner blames him

Delhi fire: Police hunt for hotel manager after owner blames him

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police are searching for hotel manager Jai Mishra following a devastating fire that killed 21 people in Malviya Nagar. Hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj has been arrested and claims Mishra managed the hotel and held the licenses. Investigators are probing potential licensing violations, as the hotel allegedly operated 25 rooms with permission for only six.

Gangsters Arrested After Dramatic Police Chase In Panchkula Shooting

Gangsters Arrested After Dramatic Police Chase In Panchkula Shooting

Rediff.com2 days ago

A club owner in Panchkula, Haryana, was seriously injured in a shooting incident. Police arrested two suspected members of the Rohit Godara gang after a chase and exchange of fire. Authorities are investigating an extortion angle, following the emergence of an audio message purportedly from the gangster.

Nepal apologise after Bhutan batter's 'timed out' dismissal

Nepal apologise after Bhutan batter's 'timed out' dismissal

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Cricket Association of Nepal apologised after its players got a Bhutan batter 'timed out' in Thursday's ACC Women's Premier Cup match, saying the dismissal was within the laws but did not reflect the spirit of the game it wanted to uphold.

Mobile Hacking: CISF Constable Falls Victim To Cyber Fraud

Mobile Hacking: CISF Constable Falls Victim To Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com2 days ago

A CISF constable in Mumbai became a victim of cyber fraud when his mobile phone was allegedly hacked, leading to Rs 95,668 being siphoned from his bank account. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the incident, which involved the phone resetting and apps deleting automatically before the unauthorised transaction.

Southwest monsoon likely to hit Kerala in next two-three days: IMD

Southwest monsoon likely to hit Kerala in next two-three days: IMD

Rediff.com4 days ago

The India Meteorological Department forecasts the southwest monsoon to arrive in Kerala in the next two to three days, slightly delayed from the typical June 1 start. The department also predicts below-normal rainfall for the season due to emerging El Nino conditions.

India Demands Justice For Slain UN Peacekeeper In Lebanon Attack

India Demands Justice For Slain UN Peacekeeper In Lebanon Attack

Rediff.com1 days ago

India has strongly condemned an attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon that resulted in the death of a Serbian Blue Helmet and injuries to two others. The nation has called for an immediate and thorough investigation to ensure accountability for the perpetrators. This incident follows a series of attacks on UNIFIL personnel amidst escalating hostilities in the region, prompting global calls for peacekeeper safety.

Hit by rebellion, TMC dissolves all committees in Bengal

Hit by rebellion, TMC dissolves all committees in Bengal

Rediff.com3 days ago

The decision comes hours after dissident TMC MLAs moved the assembly speaker seeking recognition as a separate legislature party, deepening the crisis within the organisation following its recent electoral setback.

Trump praises Modi, says India 'took advantage' of US policies

Trump praises Modi, says India 'took advantage' of US policies

Rediff.com1 days ago

Responding to a question on the trade deal being negotiated between the two countries, Trump said India had taken advantage of US policies for years and charged tremendous tariffs.

JEE Aspirant Dies By Suicide In Kota Hostel

JEE Aspirant Dies By Suicide In Kota Hostel

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 17-year-old JEE aspirant, Aryan Ojha, was found dead by suicide in his Kota hostel room, marking the sixth such incident in the coaching hub this year. Police are investigating the case, and no suicide note was found.