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Iran Has Not Allowed Any Indian Ship To Pass Through Strait Of Hormuz

Iran Has Not Allowed Any Indian Ship To Pass Through Strait Of Hormuz

Rediff.com1 days ago

24 Indian-flagged vessels with 677 Indian seafarers were currently located west of the Strait of Hormuz, and four vessels with 101 Indian seafarers were stationed east of the strategic waterway.

'Suddenly, LPG Supply Stopped On Sunday'

'Suddenly, LPG Supply Stopped On Sunday'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Nobody explained why. After that there was panic buying, there was hoarding -- and then nothing reached us.'

Allu Sirish Weds Nayanika Reddy

Allu Sirish Weds Nayanika Reddy

Rediff.com7 days ago

Glimpses from Allu Sirish's grand wedding with Nayanika Reddy.

'If You Want Me To Attend Rave Parties, Do Drugs...'

'If You Want Me To Attend Rave Parties, Do Drugs...'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

'...I am not part of it. If you want to boycott me because of this, and there have been obvious instances where people didn't want to review my films because I am not important.'

AI Skills Enter Employee Performance Reviews

AI Skills Enter Employee Performance Reviews

Rediff.com3 days ago

The message is becoming clearer: Employees who fail to meaningfully integrate AI into their work risk falling behind in performance assessments.

Tata Trusts Back Chandra's Third Term

Tata Trusts Back Chandra's Third Term

Rediff.com5 days ago

The government is closely watching the fast-paced developments at the salt-to-semiconductor conglomerate.

Mourning Children Killed In US Strike

Mourning Children Killed In US Strike

Rediff.com5 days ago

Heartbreaking scenes unfolded in Minab, Iran, as mourners gathered to bid farewell to the victims of the Israeli strike on a school on February 28, 2026.

Everyday Heroine: 'I Have Been Sweeping For 32 Years'

Everyday Heroine: 'I Have Been Sweeping For 32 Years'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Amli (Amli ben to everyone), who sweeps corridors, cleans bathrooms and collects the trash in a south Mumbai building, shares her 32-year fight to keep her family afloat. A Women's Day special.

US-Iran Conflict Wipes Out Rs 70,000 Cr From LIC Portfolio

US-Iran Conflict Wipes Out Rs 70,000 Cr From LIC Portfolio

Rediff.com3 days ago

The BSE Sensex and the Nifty 50 declined around 4.5 per cent each since the start of the West Asia conflict.

Investors Should Consider Buying If Markets Correct Further

Investors Should Consider Buying If Markets Correct Further

Rediff.com4 days ago

A fall in the Nifty 50 to around 19,000 is not impossible, but that would likely require nuclear options to be exercised.

Rakul-Jackky Look Wow At ZEE Cine Awards

Rakul-Jackky Look Wow At ZEE Cine Awards

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

The 24th edition of the Zee Cine Awards 2026 took place at the Dome SVP Stadium in Mumbai. A look at the wow red carpet moments.

'US Bombings Have United All Of Iran'

'US Bombings Have United All Of Iran'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'The US landed in this war without planning. The US felt that if they kill Ayatollah Khamenei the people of Iran will come out on the roads and do a regime change.' 'On the contrary, the US bombings on Iran has united the entire nation.'

Iran Plays Hardball With India's Hormuz Requests

Iran Plays Hardball With India's Hormuz Requests

Rediff.com1 days ago

'I suspect that Bangladesh being given permission stuck in India's official craw, and this story was an attempt to balance the scales by giving the impression that a similar waiver had been given to India as well.'

Ananya, Aneet, Ahaan Win Big

Ananya, Aneet, Ahaan Win Big

Rediff.com5 days ago

It was a big night for film and OTT stars at the News18 Showsha Reel awards 2026 in Mumbai.

Was Sheena Bora Shot Dead?

Was Sheena Bora Shot Dead?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Oh, what a strange 'tangled web' these two men and one woman have been caught up in for the last nine years. Or allegedly 'weaved'.

Haryana Irrigation Officials Sentenced in Corruption Case

Haryana Irrigation Officials Sentenced in Corruption Case

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A Gurugram court has sentenced an irrigation department executive engineer and a computer operator to four years' imprisonment each in a corruption case registered by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in December 2022.

'War Is Brutal. At Sea, Even More Brutal'

'War Is Brutal. At Sea, Even More Brutal'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'India was not obliged to protect the Iranian ship.' 'Once the Iranian ship left Indian waters, she was on her own.' 'Guilt tripping India is wrong.'

FPIs withdraw Rs 21,000 cr in last four trading sessions amid West Asia conflict

FPIs withdraw Rs 21,000 cr in last four trading sessions amid West Asia conflict

Rediff.com6 days ago

Foreign investors pulled out Rs 21,000 crore (around $2.3 billion) from Indian equities over the last four trading sessions amid deteriorating global risk sentiment triggered by the West Asia crisis.

US Sinking IRIS Dena Doesn't Embarrass India

US Sinking IRIS Dena Doesn't Embarrass India

Rediff.com3 days ago

The US torpedo attack on the Iranian warship IRIS Dena in international waters was a lawful act of war between belligerents, not a diplomatic or strategic embarrassment for India, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Rashmika Mandanna's Best Wedding Look? VOTE!

Rashmika Mandanna's Best Wedding Look? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Namrata Thakker picks Rashmika Mandanna's best wedding looks, and asks you, dear reader, to vote for her best look.

India mcap slips below $5 trn for first time in 10 months

India mcap slips below $5 trn for first time in 10 months

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

India has lost its $5 trillion market capitalisation (mcap) tag following Monday's sharp selloff in equities and a simultaneous slide in the rupee.

Farhan Akhtar: 'I've Made My Share Of Mistakes'

Farhan Akhtar: 'I've Made My Share Of Mistakes'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'The important thing is to TRY and do the right thing.' 'To remember that the public's eyes are on us all the time. So try to be on your best behaviour as much as possible. One may not always succeed.'

Govt Rejigs Gas Allocation: LPG, CNG, piped cooking gas get top priority

Govt Rejigs Gas Allocation: LPG, CNG, piped cooking gas get top priority

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Indian government has revised its natural gas allocation priorities, placing LPG production alongside CNG and piped cooking gas at the top, due to disruptions in imported gas supplies caused by the conflict in West Asia.

Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Rediff.com2 days ago

When missiles fly in this region, they are never just aimed at military targets.

Assam Startup Turns Weed Into Paper

Assam Startup Turns Weed Into Paper

Rediff.com3 days ago

For Aniket Dhar and Rupankar Bhattacharjee, the goal is simple: turn a persistent environmental challenge into a sustainable solution that benefits both nature and people.

The Rapper Who Will Be Nepal's New PM

The Rapper Who Will Be Nepal's New PM

Rediff.com7 days ago

With the Rastriya Swatantra Party likely to win a two thirds majority, rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah will be Nepal's next prime minister.

Sudipto Sen On Vipul Shah's Kerala Story Sequel Allegations

Sudipto Sen On Vipul Shah's Kerala Story Sequel Allegations

Rediff.com4 days ago

'No one can wipe-off our glorious collaboration in The Kerala Story and Bastar, from Indian cinema.' 'When we create history and are scrutiniSed in public, we must be extremely responsible in our behaviour and conduct.'

Arjun Rao, general partner at Speciale Invest: 'India Must Play to Its AI Strengths'

Arjun Rao, general partner at Speciale Invest: 'India Must Play to Its AI Strengths'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'There are certain sovereign AI domains where we must build capabilities using our own data, our own language models, and make our own attempts at global models.'

Varun, Katrina, Ananya Celebrate Holi

Varun, Katrina, Ananya Celebrate Holi

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Film folk celebrated Holi and captured their happy moments on social media.

Who Will Be BJP's First CM In Bihar?

Who Will Be BJP's First CM In Bihar?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

It now has become clear that he will have to quit his post.

Everday Heroine: 'No Matter What Happens At Home, I Have To Show Up'

Everday Heroine: 'No Matter What Happens At Home, I Have To Show Up'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

This Women's Day, meet Shanti, the woman who makes so many lives easier even though hers is anything but.

Middle East Crisis: The New Fog of War

Middle East Crisis: The New Fog of War

Rediff.com1 days ago

When everyone has footage and no one can verify it, the loudest voice wins, notes Prem Panicker who begins a daily blog on the War in the Middle East.

'I Was Laid Off Due To AI'

'I Was Laid Off Due To AI'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

rediffGURU Pankaj Vyavahare, career counsellor and life coach, explains how you can survive in the age of AI.

Recipe: Kale-Walnut Pesto Penne

Recipe: Kale-Walnut Pesto Penne

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Cooking up pasta with pesto made from kale, tofu, walnuts and basil makes for an intriguing dish far more gourmet than you can imagine.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge Trailer: Ranveer Singh Brings Sound And Fury

Dhurandhar: The Revenge Trailer: Ranveer Singh Brings Sound And Fury

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Dhurandhar: The Revenge trailer teases high stakes and major thrills, observes Mayur Sanap.

Is Haq Propaganda? Director Suparn Varma Answers

Is Haq Propaganda? Director Suparn Varma Answers

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

'Haq is the leading film in every Muslim country.'

Should You Invest In Multi-Asset Funds?

Should You Invest In Multi-Asset Funds?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Their assets under management (AUM) rose from Rs 1.04 trillion (January 31, 2025) to Rs 1.75 trillion (January 31, 2026), an increase of 68.3 per cent.

On The Vande Bharat After The World Cup Win

On The Vande Bharat After The World Cup Win

Rediff.com4 days ago

Many fans hadn't even bothered to change their Team India jerseys with which they watched the match. A few wanted to carry on the stadium atmosphere into the train singing songs like Chak De India and Vande Mataram. They played them so loudly and ensured no one got a wink of sleep. Of course, the main topic of discussion was Sanju Samson.

Is Your Meta Glass Data Safe?

Is Your Meta Glass Data Safe?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

'We take steps to filter this data to protect people's privacy and to help prevent identifying information from being reviewed.'

Look, What Pakistan Has Done In Afghanistan

Look, What Pakistan Has Done In Afghanistan

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Pakistan conducted airstrikes on Afghanistan's Nangarhar province on February 22, 2026, targeting areas in Bihsud district.