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Goalkeeper Suraj Karkera Gets Hitched!

Goalkeeper Suraj Karkera Gets Hitched!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

National men's hockey team goalkeeper Suraj Karkera has started a new innings - this time off the field - as he tied the knot with Shifali Dubey

'Victim Might Be A Stranger But She Needs Our Support'

'Victim Might Be A Stranger But She Needs Our Support'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

'Abuse, asking for sexual favours, and expecting women to compromise to gain a foothold or accelerate their careers exist in every field. Why is a woman alone expected to go through the grind?'

Review: Maareesan Runs Out Of Ideas

Review: Maareesan Runs Out Of Ideas

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Fahad Faasil and Vadivelu more than deliver the goods, but the film, as a whole, fails to live up to their startling on-screen partnership, observes Arjun Menon.

Salakaar Review: Gripping!

Salakaar Review: Gripping!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Salakaar is full of heart, and emotionally satisfying, applauds Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Twist in Pune rape case: Accused friend of techie, cops suspect her claim

Twist in Pune rape case: Accused friend of techie, cops suspect her claim

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Two days after an unidentified man allegedly raped a 22-year-old IT professional after entering her flat in Pune city by posing as a courier delivery person, police on Friday said they had detained a suspect.

Maha minister faces flak for playing rummy during assembly session

Maha minister faces flak for playing rummy during assembly session

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate is under fire after a video surfaced allegedly showing him playing rummy on his phone during a legislative session. The opposition accuses the government of being insensitive to farmers' issues.

Indian-Origin man fights for life after machete attack by teens in Aus

Indian-Origin man fights for life after machete attack by teens in Aus

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Anand alleged he was then slashed and stabbed with the machete on his shoulder and back.

I'm Going Back Someday To Sark

I'm Going Back Someday To Sark

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The wee island in the English Channel, where the only motorised vehicles are tractors, is a place one can return to again and again, says Dilip D'Souza.

'People Do Ridiculous Stuff When They Are Heartbroken'

'People Do Ridiculous Stuff When They Are Heartbroken'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'The idea was to not give any morality lessons.'

Ananya's Jackfruit Story

Ananya's Jackfruit Story

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Krystle's beach pose... Where's Vaani holidaying?... Who's Shalini writing a love letter to?...

'No One Approaches Me To Do A Bimbette's Role'

'No One Approaches Me To Do A Bimbette's Role'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'After playing strong women like Kavita and Tulsi on television, it would be very difficult for audiences to accept me as a routine running-around-trees heroine.'

Tea Stall To Mt Everest: 'Dream Big, Make It Happen'

Tea Stall To Mt Everest: 'Dream Big, Make It Happen'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

'Someday I will summit all peaks, but right now I want to complete my BSc.'

The Best Part About Sholay Is...

The Best Part About Sholay Is...

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

'I wouldn't change a single shot even if I could, the film is just perfect even with a supposedly flawed script!' Celebrating Sholay's 50th anniversary on August 15 with a special series, where contemporary film folk analyse the cult classic.

Life From A Hospital Room

Life From A Hospital Room

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Thanks to a close one's illness, I have seen quite a few hospital rooms in the past half a year or so. They have revived my respect for life reinterpreted via its essentials, notes Shyam G Menon.

Sena MLA slaps canteen staff over stale food, says no regret

Sena MLA slaps canteen staff over stale food, says no regret

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Ruling Shiv Sena's MLA Sanjay Gaikwad allegedly slapped an employee of a canteen at the MLA's hostel in Mumbai after complaining about being served stale food.

'His Life, Words And Deeds Were Silent Teachers'

'His Life, Words And Deeds Were Silent Teachers'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Shivanand Kanavi remembers his father, the eminent Kannada poet Nadoja Chennaveera Kanavi.

History In Minutes Panshet Dam Burst: Remembering 1,000 Deaths In Pune

History In Minutes Panshet Dam Burst: Remembering 1,000 Deaths In Pune

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

64 years after the Panshet Dam burst claimed 1,000 lives, the tragedy stands as both a haunting memory and a vital lesson in engineering caution.

Is Trump Winning Immigration Battle?

Is Trump Winning Immigration Battle?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Mr Trump's actions, because of their extreme nature and the dangerous rhetoric that accompanies them, receive the most attention, points out Mihir S Sharma.

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

There is no guarantee that if we speak in only Indian languages, all our faults will be washed away and India will shine. Why then do they bully and belittle the English-speaking? asks Shyam G Menon.

Priyanka Wears Polka Dots To MET GALA

Priyanka Wears Polka Dots To MET GALA

Rediff.com6 May 2025

This marks the actress's fifth appearance at the fashion industry's biggest event, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

EXCLUSIVE! Ask Dr Ganesh Natarajan Your Career Qs

EXCLUSIVE! Ask Dr Ganesh Natarajan Your Career Qs

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Dr Ganesh Natarajan will answer your questions as a Special Guru on rediffGURUS from May 26 to June 1. All you need to do is create your account on rediffGURUS and ask him what you want to know.

'Kareena Is The Opposite Of Jab We Met's Geet'

'Kareena Is The Opposite Of Jab We Met's Geet'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'A director's actor, if I had told her to jump from a building, she would probably have.' 'But I only told her to jump off a running train...'

'Before Rajiv Gandhi's Murder, No One Knew Suicide Bombers'

'Before Rajiv Gandhi's Murder, No One Knew Suicide Bombers'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'The LTTE were the pioneers of that.'

Azerbaijan denies entry to Indian tourist who escaped Tehran

Azerbaijan denies entry to Indian tourist who escaped Tehran

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

After a perilous 500-km road journey out of conflict-torn Tehran, stranded Indian tourist Falguni Dey reached Iran's Astara border with Azerbaijan on Tuesday evening, but his ordeal is far from over.

'We are ready to perform'

'We are ready to perform'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

India, who made it to two successive Asian Cups for the first time in 2023, are aiming to extend the streak. Hong Kong also qualified for the previous tournament, but with only one available berth, either side is bound to miss out.

Pope Leo makes his first US pitch at White Sox Park

Pope Leo makes his first US pitch at White Sox Park

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

The pontiff, the first leader of the global Catholic Church from the United States, appeared for about seven minutes on Rate Field's jumbotron during the event, organized by the Chicago archdiocese and featuring several other local personalities, including Bulls announcer Chuck Swirsky.

Pahalgam attack: 'My father collapsed beside us'

Pahalgam attack: 'My father collapsed beside us'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Arathi Menon, a native of Kochi, recounts the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed her father, N Ramachandran, and 25 others. Menon, her father, and her six-year-old twin sons were walking through a fenced grassland in Baisaran when the attack happened. The family crawled under the fence to escape, but a man emerged from the woods and opened fire. Menon's father collapsed, and she fled with her sons into the forest. Despite the trauma, Menon found compassion from strangers who helped her, including her driver Musafir and another man, Sameer. Menon concealed the tragedy from her mother, pretending that Ramachandran was injured and receiving treatment. She only told her mother the truth after they landed in Kochi. The mortal remains of Ramachandran were brought to Kochi airport on Wednesday, and his final rites will be held at the Edappally public crematorium on Friday.

World Happiness Report 2025: Finland tops the list, India ranks...

World Happiness Report 2025: Finland tops the list, India ranks...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

India has improved its ranking in the World Happiness Report 2025, climbing to 118th from 126th last year. However, it still lags behind neighbouring countries like Nepal, Pakistan, and Ukraine. Finland has topped the list for the eighth consecutive year. The report emphasizes the impact of caring and sharing on happiness, highlighting how sharing meals increases happiness. It also notes a decline in wellbeing in the United States, which has dropped to its lowest ever position at 24th.

Know English Before Migrating to the UK

Know English Before Migrating to the UK

Rediff.com26 May 2025

According to the 2021 England and Wales Census data, of the 915,855 citizens born in India, 49 per cent (444,500) said English was their main language, followed by 41 per cent (373,583) who said another language was their main language but that they spoke English very well or well.

Will step up security at tourist spots after Hampi incident: K'taka HM

Will step up security at tourist spots after Hampi incident: K'taka HM

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

The minister also said moving forward, tourists visiting Karnataka will be briefed on the dos and don'ts to ensure their safety.

Sabalenka douses Raducanu fire; Keys, Osaka ousted

Sabalenka douses Raducanu fire; Keys, Osaka ousted

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Australian Open winner Madison Keys became the latest seed to tumble out of Wimbledon 2025.

Amitabh Takes A Lift From A Stranger

Amitabh Takes A Lift From A Stranger

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'Thank you capped, shorts and yellowed T-shirt owner...'

After 8 yrs, cricket gives Karun Nair another chance!

After 8 yrs, cricket gives Karun Nair another chance!

Rediff.com24 May 2025

After eight years, cricket gives another chance to Karun Nair

When Strangers Become Friends!

When Strangers Become Friends!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'It is easier to make friends with strangers as they are non-judgmental.'

Is BJP The 'Party-Splitter' In TN Too?

Is BJP The 'Party-Splitter' In TN Too?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Successive elections since 2019 have proved that the Modi charisma and Shah's strategy does not work in Tamil Nadu. Now, they have to see next year if the DMK is capable of losing, whether to an existing NDA alliance or an expanded version, if one becomes necessary and possible!, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Am Married And In Love With a Widow...'

'Am Married And In Love With a Widow...'

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Be practical and value what you have, says Rediff's Love Guru.

French Open PIX: Sinner, Draper storm into 4th round

French Open PIX: Sinner, Draper storm into 4th round

Rediff.com31 May 2025

World number one Jannik Sinner delivered a flawless performance to pulverise Czech Jiri Lehecka in straight sets in little more than 90 minutes on Saturday.

Bosch's Special IPL Debut on Brother's Birthday

Bosch's Special IPL Debut on Brother's Birthday

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Raised by his mother Karen-Anne, Corbin and his younger brother Eathan, who also plays for South Africa, pursued cricket in honour of their late father's legacy.

Are You Dying For Sex?

Are You Dying For Sex?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Horrors of the mind and modern technology rock the OTT this week.

Of Priya Banerjee's Passion For...

Of Priya Banerjee's Passion For...

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Let's dive into the actor's fabulous fashion game.