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Sunny Deol: 'We Don't Make Films To Create Controversy'

Sunny Deol: 'We Don't Make Films To Create Controversy'

Rediff.com1 hour ago

'We don't make films to create controversy. I believe our stories are sincere and pure. When people watch them, they connect emotionally.'

How Cancer-Stricken Dad's Note Spurred Saransh Jain

How Cancer-Stricken Dad's Note Spurred Saransh Jain

Rediff.com1 days ago

Saransh Jain's domestic success motivated by his cancer-affected dad's inspiring note. Saransh received his India Test call-up for the Sri Lanka tour on Tuesday.

Maria Goretti: 'I Miss Making Money'

Maria Goretti: 'I Miss Making Money'

Rediff.com7 days ago

Maria Goretti details her journey of losing and rediscovering her identity, saying, 'After being home for so long, I think somewhere I lost myself. I had nothing.'

Sporting Icons Join Call For Justice In Student Protests

Sporting Icons Join Call For Justice In Student Protests

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has voiced his support for the ongoing student protests against exam paper leaks, characterising it as a "revolt against feeling of suppression in a democracy." His comments follow similar calls from other prominent sports personalities like Sachin Tendulkar and Shubman Gill for lasting solutions. Students are demanding the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured steps to protect student interests amidst the protests, which recently saw a 'Sansad Chalo' march met with police action.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty slump on global cues

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty slump on global cues

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant slump in early trade, mirroring a sharp decline in global equities and a fresh spike in crude oil prices, exacerbated by simmering tensions in West Asia and a global unwinding of the AI-led rally. Track how sensex, Nifty fared on June 8.

Gen Z is 'Generation gutter', 'puke-inducing videos'. Kangana

Gen Z is 'Generation gutter', 'puke-inducing videos'. Kangana

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Kangana Ranaut said some of the women protestors were "so ugly and corrupt that they can't be home makers either"

Wangchuk to continue hunger strike after police action on CJP protesters

Wangchuk to continue hunger strike after police action on CJP protesters

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has extended his indefinite hunger strike, stating he will continue until youth leaders meet parliamentarians or he is allowed to do so from the hospital. This decision follows police action against protesters during the Cockroach Janta Party's "Sansad Chalo" march, where thousands were detained while demanding accountability for alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

CJP turns down Nadda's invitation for fresh talks

CJP turns down Nadda's invitation for fresh talks

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has again rejected an invitation from Union Minister J P Nadda for talks, insisting that any dialogue with the government must take place at a neutral venue, preferably at their protest site at Jantar Mantar, where they are demanding accountability for the NEET paper 'leak' and the Education Minister's resignation.

Govt debunks fake AI videos Union min, blames Pak handles

Govt debunks fake AI videos Union min, blames Pak handles

Rediff.com4 days ago

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has filed a police complaint after an AI-generated deepfake video, maliciously altering his remarks, surfaced on social media. The video falsely depicted him making threatening statements against students protesting the NEET examination. Government sources confirm many related links have been taken down, and Goyal has warned of strict legal action against those involved in its creation and dissemination.

Easy Loans: 5 Rules Every Borrower Should Follow

Easy Loans: 5 Rules Every Borrower Should Follow

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

The most financially successful borrowers will not necessarily be those who have the easiest access to credit. They will be the ones who understand how to manage it wisely

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty climb on buying in blue-chips

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty climb on buying in blue-chips

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade, driven by buying in blue-chip stocks like Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank, alongside a notable cooling in crude oil prices.

2 Bhopal cops arrested for luring and raping Dalit teen

2 Bhopal cops arrested for luring and raping Dalit teen

Rediff.com4 days ago

Two policemen, including one from the MP police special task force, have been arrested in Bhopal for allegedly luring and raping a 17-year-old Dalit girl. The main accused, Santosh Sen, is charged under POCSO and SC/ST Act, while his colleague, Jitendra Rajput, is accused of abetment.

Jantar Mantar falls silent after 36-day NEET protest ends

Jantar Mantar falls silent after 36-day NEET protest ends

Rediff.com2 days ago

The chants fell silent and calm descended on Jantar Mantar on Sunday, a day after the 36-day agitation over irregularities in exams and the NEET paper leak ended with the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

BJP greets Pradhan with 'zindabad' slogans at Parl, Cong fumes

BJP greets Pradhan with 'zindabad' slogans at Parl, Cong fumes

Rediff.com1 days ago

Opposition parties, particularly the Congress, have strongly criticised the BJP for felicitating former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who resigned following student protests over the NEET exam controversy. They have also dismissed the government's proposed anti-paper leak legislation as a 'cosmetic Bill' and questioned the sincerity of education reforms.

'Mid- Small-Caps May Deliver More Selective Returns'

'Mid- Small-Caps May Deliver More Selective Returns'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'The market is currently neither cheap enough to be exciting about nor expensive enough to worry about.'

Day after the violence: Protesters return to Jantar Mantar

Day after the violence: Protesters return to Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com7 days ago

Hundreds of students and supporters returned to Jantar Mantar to protest alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination, asserting that police action on Monday had only strengthened their resolve. The demonstration, joined by parents, reiterated demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and called for greater transparency and fairness in competitive exams.

Youth Protests: I Love You, Dad. But I Have to Disagree

Youth Protests: I Love You, Dad. But I Have to Disagree

Rediff.com5 days ago

I don't understand how someone so deeply moral can watch young people gather at Jantar Mantar, demanding accountability after another devastating NEET paper leak, and not ask why they have reached that point. I don't understand how Sonam Wangchuk has to sit on a hunger strike to make the country listen. I don't understand how students asking for responsibility from those entrusted with their futures are met with force instead of answers.

Ram Temple Theft Hurt Devotees But...: Yogi

Ram Temple Theft Hurt Devotees But...: Yogi

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

'The Ayodhya incident has certainly hurt the faith of all of us, of Ram devotees like us.'

'One of stones hit me on forehead': Delhi cop injured during CJP protest

'One of stones hit me on forehead': Delhi cop injured during CJP protest

Rediff.com6 days ago

Additional Commissioner of Police-Punjabi Bagh, Jai Prakash, sustained a minor fracture after being hit by a stone during a Cockroach Janata Party-led protest near Jantar Mantar, where at least two ACPs and four other personnel were injured.

Chess Legend Viswanathan Anand Takes Helm As Interim FIDE President

Chess Legend Viswanathan Anand Takes Helm As Interim FIDE President

Rediff.com5 days ago

Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand has been appointed interim president of the world chess body FIDE. This follows the stepping aside of incumbent president Arkady Dvorkovich, who was included in the European Union's sanctions list due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Dvorkovich plans to challenge the sanctions, which he deems unfair.

LS erupts over anti-paper leak bill, NEET stir crackdown dominates debate

LS erupts over anti-paper leak bill, NEET stir crackdown dominates debate

Rediff.com14 hours ago

After six days of stalemate, a discussion on the anti-paper leak bill began on Tuesday in Lok Sabha with the government describing it as a reaffirmation of ruling dispensation's commitment to safeguard the welfare of students but opposition hit back over the lathi-charge on protesters, saying every blow on them hurt the government's prestige more than the backs of the youth.

Dinesh Hingoo: 'Johnny Lever Considers Me His Mentor'

Dinesh Hingoo: 'Johnny Lever Considers Me His Mentor'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

'I was very close to Kader Khan. Whenever he wrote dialogues and scenes, he would often write my name next to certain roles. He would personally recommend me to directors. Such was his stature that directors would immediately pay attention to his suggestions.'

Vaibhav's game awareness has skyrocketed in last six months, says V V S Laxman

Vaibhav's game awareness has skyrocketed in last six months, says V V S Laxman

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's interim head coach VVS Laxman on Sunday said Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's game awareness has "skyrocketed" in the last six months, with the teenage batting sensation's growing maturity helping him handle pressure situations in the early stages of his international career.

Yami Gautam: 'National Award Is A Dream I Have Carried In My Heart For Years'

Yami Gautam: 'National Award Is A Dream I Have Carried In My Heart For Years'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Kartik Aaryan, Yami Gautam, Sanjay Mishra, and Tushar Hiranandani express their overwhelming emotions and gratitude after winning prestigious National Film Awards for their work in 'Chandu Champion', 'Article 370', 'Bhakshak', and 'Srikanth' respectively.

Nagaland's Sports Authority Of India Centre Set For Major Upgrade

Nagaland's Sports Authority Of India Centre Set For Major Upgrade

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Sports Authority of India's Training Centre in Dimapur, Nagaland, will be upgraded to a National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) following an MoU with the state government. This multi-phase development will transform the 64-acre Multi-Disciplinary Sports Complex, providing enhanced facilities for athletes in various disciplines.

Naseeruddin Shah On Student Protests: 'I Am Boiling With Anger'

Naseeruddin Shah On Student Protests: 'I Am Boiling With Anger'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'...after seeing how our children are being subjected to such oppression at the hands of these masked men carrying sticks.'

How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 18-ball 50 crushed Zimbabwe

How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 18-ball 50 crushed Zimbabwe

Rediff.com5 days ago

Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored his maiden international half-century, hitting 50 off 19 balls, to lead India to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first Twenty20 International in Harare.

Delhi Police seeks death penalty for Tahir Hussain, court reserves order

Delhi Police seeks death penalty for Tahir Hussain, court reserves order

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Delhi Police have urged a court to sentence former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and four others to death for the brutal murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Delhi riots, citing the 'heinous and brutal' nature of the crime and the 'savage and relentless assault' on the victim.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty climb as global markets rally, crude oil prices cool

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty climb as global markets rally, crude oil prices cool

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied in early trade, driven by a positive trend in global markets, cooling crude oil prices following a US-Iran peace deal, and fresh foreign fund inflows.

'India Has Only 15 More Years Left...'

'India Has Only 15 More Years Left...'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'After that the burdens of an ageing population will be upon us, and the share of working age population will shrink.'

Sonam Wangchuk continues fast; hospital gives update on his health

Sonam Wangchuk continues fast; hospital gives update on his health

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Activist Sonam Wangchuk's vital parameters remain stable, but he continues to refuse intravenous fluids and glucose despite repeated medical advice, Safdarjung Hospital authorities said, as he extends his hunger strike over police action against protesters.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty extend gains as crude oil prices drop, IT stocks surge

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty extend gains as crude oil prices drop, IT stocks surge

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, extended their rally for the fourth consecutive day, driven by a significant drop in crude oil prices and strong performance from IT firms, despite mixed global cues.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Surge on US-Iran Peace Deal, Low Oil Price

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Surge on US-Iran Peace Deal, Low Oil Price

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged significantly in early trade, mirroring a global rally and a sharp decline in crude oil prices following the finalisation of a peace deal between the US and Iran to end their 107-day conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Why Cricket's Olympic Inclusion At LA 2028 Is A Game-Changer!

Why Cricket's Olympic Inclusion At LA 2028 Is A Game-Changer!

Rediff.com2 days ago

Cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is a strategic move by Olympic leaders to tap into India's massive fan base and commercial power, aiming to attract billions of new viewers and strengthen the Games' appeal in key markets.

Youth Protest Is No Longer About Paper Leaks

Youth Protest Is No Longer About Paper Leaks

Rediff.com5 days ago

When dialogue fails, protest becomes inevitable.
In a democracy, protest is often the only language left once institutions stop listening, explains Ramesh Menon.

'Stop, these are our sons and daughters': Sonia slams govt

'Stop, these are our sons and daughters': Sonia slams govt

Rediff.com5 days ago

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has launched a scathing attack on the Modi government, accusing it of responding to student demands for accountability and educational reforms with 'cowardice and wanton cruelty,' treating them as 'enemies of the nation.' She further alleged that the government has degraded India's education landscape and routinely chooses violence over dialogue.

'Greatest to walk the earth': Gavaskar on Sobers' legacy

'Greatest to walk the earth': Gavaskar on Sobers' legacy

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers, widely considered the greatest all-rounder in the sport's history, has passed away at the age of 89. Tributes poured in from across the cricketing world, with former India captains Sunil Gavaskar and Virat Kohli expressing their profound sadness and respect for the West Indies icon. The Lanka Premier League will also honour his legacy.

Nithyashree Mani: UTT Offers Invaluable Experience Against Top-50 Talent

Nithyashree Mani: UTT Offers Invaluable Experience Against Top-50 Talent

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian paddler Nithyashree Mani believes competing against high-calibre international opponents in Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7 provides invaluable experience for domestic players, helping them showcase their skills against world-class talent and prepare for future challenges.

PV Sindhu Out Of China Open, Criticises Match Scheduling

PV Sindhu Out Of China Open, Criticises Match Scheduling

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian badminton star P V Sindhu was defeated by China's Chen Yufei in the second round of the China Open. Sindhu expressed frustration over the tournament's scheduling, which she felt gave her inadequate recovery time compared to her opponent.

Sathiyan Gnanasekaran: Ultimate Table Tennis perfect for Asian Games prep

Sathiyan Gnanasekaran: Ultimate Table Tennis perfect for Asian Games prep

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian table tennis star Sathiyan Gnanasekaran believes the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) league is serving as ideal preparation for the national side ahead of the upcoming Asian Games, highlighting its role in team bonding and match practice.