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Prathamesh Kadam Passes Away: What Happened to the Popular Social Media Star?

Prathamesh Kadam Passes Away: What Happened to the Popular Social Media Star?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Social media star Prathamesh Kadam has passed away. Here's what happened, what we know about his death and how fans are reacting.

RIL to pump Rs 1.5 trn into petro, new energy

RIL to pump Rs 1.5 trn into petro, new energy

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) plans to invest Rs 75,000 crore ($9 billion) each into its new energy business and petrochemical expansion, according to a company presentation. In its FY25 result statement, Ambani said the company has laid a strong foundation for its projects in renewable energy and battery operations. "In the coming quarters, we will see the transition of this business from incubation to operationalisation.

Kannada writer Banu Mushtaq's 'Heart Lamp' shortlisted for Booker Prize

Kannada writer Banu Mushtaq's 'Heart Lamp' shortlisted for Booker Prize

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Banu Mushtaq's "Heart Lamp" is the first Kannada title to be shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2025. The collection of short stories, translated from Kannada to English by Deepa Bhasthi, tells stories of encroaching modernity and the lives of Muslim women in southern India. The judges praised Mushtaq's "witty, vivid, colloquial, moving and excoriating" style of writing.

MTR owner eyes IPO in 2025

MTR owner eyes IPO in 2025

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The Indian arm of the Norwegian investment company Orkla ASA, which owns spice brands like MTR and Eastern, is exploring the possibility of launching an initial public offering (IPO) in 2025, said a top company executive. "The ASA board just cleared the proposal. "We had done a pre-IPO study last year to understand what we need to do and based on that the board said, 'okay, let's go ahead and explore capital markets'," Sanjay Sharma, CEO, Orkla India, told Business Standard.

ASA apologises to Semenya over gender tests issue

ASA apologises to Semenya over gender tests issue

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

Athletics South Africa (ASA) has issued a formal apology to women's 800 metres world champion Caster Semenya for their handling of her gender verification tests.

Boxer Jangra creates history with WBF World title!

Boxer Jangra creates history with WBF World title!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'The first professional Indian boxer to ever win a world title.'

Rohith's letter implicates ASA, SFI leaders, ABVP alleges

Rohith's letter implicates ASA, SFI leaders, ABVP alleges

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The ABVP on Friday demanded a fresh inquiry and sought an FIR against ASA and SFI leaders claiming that certain lines of Rohith's suicide note implicating them were struck off.

Sachin, Sehwag's perfect response to Shoaib Akhtar's taunts

Sachin, Sehwag's perfect response to Shoaib Akhtar's taunts

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Sehwag poked fun at Pakistan's history of losses to India in World Cups.

Infosys grows footprint in the Nordics with new proximity centre in Norway

Infosys grows footprint in the Nordics with new proximity centre in Norway

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Bengaluru-based IT major Infosys is growing its footprint in the Nordics by establishing a new proximity centre in Oslo, Norway, as part of its continued expansion plans in the region. The new centre is expected to enable Infosys to attract, re-skill, and upskill local talent to work on global opportunities through next-gen technologies like cloud, AI, IoT, 5G, and software engineering. The Nordic region consists of five sovereign states - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden - besides the three autonomous territories connected to these states: the Faroe Islands and Greenland (Denmark), and land (Finland).

Pix: The bad boys of fashion are here!

Pix: The bad boys of fashion are here!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

We bet you can't handle their hawtness!

Semenya gets govt backing, SA athletics instructed to appeal

Semenya gets govt backing, SA athletics instructed to appeal

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Sport minister Tokozile Xasa, who has no direct authority over ASA, said in a statement she was making the instruction after receiving advice from a high-level panel.

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and a Republican presidential aspirant have called his fellow rival Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy a guy who sounds like ChatGPT and described him as an "amateur" Barack Obama.

'Don't dress like Bollywood': Nikhil Chinapa

'Don't dress like Bollywood': Nikhil Chinapa

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The actor who walked the ramp for Asa Kazingmei has some fashion tips for men.

Sports Shorts: Woods beats McIlroy in first match play meeting

Sports Shorts: Woods beats McIlroy in first match play meeting

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Athletics SA firmly supports Caster Semenya

Athletics SA firmly supports Caster Semenya

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) will not soften its stance on new regulations for female classification and is ready to defend it in the Court of Arbitration for Sport(CAS), president Sebastian Coe has said.

This supernova is 570 BILLION times brighter than the sun

This supernova is 570 BILLION times brighter than the sun

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

If the gas ball is the result of a supernova, then it's the most powerful supernova ever seen.

PMO raised concerns over air services pact with Abu Dhabi

PMO raised concerns over air services pact with Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

The Prime Minister's Office had raised concerns over the bilateral air services agreement (ASA) signed between India and Abu Dhabi earlier this year, raising the number of flights from 13,700 to 50,000 each week.

How to look as good as Vidyut Jammwal

How to look as good as Vidyut Jammwal

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Just ask designer Asa Kazingmei.

Double whammy! Can you handle Jacqueline and Salman's sizzling chemistry?

Double whammy! Can you handle Jacqueline and Salman's sizzling chemistry?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez sizzling chemistry is pretty evident on the mag cover.

Brides in black: Love them or hate them?

Brides in black: Love them or hate them?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

5 best looks of Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive Day 4.

Uff! Aren't they stunning?

Uff! Aren't they stunning?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Anita Aikara/Rediff.com spotted these hotties at the on-going Lakme Fashion Week.

Scratched off para gives new twist to Rohith's suicide

Scratched off para gives new twist to Rohith's suicide

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The letter purportedly written by Rohith Vemula, the Dalit scholar of University of Hyderabad, before he committed suicide, has been sent to the forensic lab for analysis as reports emerged about an entire paragraph that had been scratched off the note.

Hollywood's new darling Ali Fazal gave us the best fashion week surprise!

Hollywood's new darling Ali Fazal gave us the best fashion week surprise!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

The actor, who is taking the west by storm these days with his upcoming film Victoria & Abdul, was a surprise showstopper on Day 4 of Lakme Fashhion Week.

Coca-Cola: How it became world's iconic brand

Coca-Cola: How it became world's iconic brand

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at the history of one of the most iconic brands in the world.

SBI, 25 other major Indian banks figure in suspicious transactions list

SBI, 25 other major Indian banks figure in suspicious transactions list

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Banks say they themselves red-flagged the transactions to RBI. It must be noted that these transactions are not outright evidence of fraud or proof of nefarious activities.

PM Modi arrives in Oman on two-day visit

PM Modi arrives in Oman on two-day visit

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

India and Oman have thriving links rooted in centuries old people-to-people exchanges, Modi had said.

Vote: Michelle Obama's new hair-do

Vote: Michelle Obama's new hair-do

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

What do you think of Michelle Obama's new hair-do? Tell us!

World's largest aircraft A380 may fly to India soon

World's largest aircraft A380 may fly to India soon

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Govt plans to relax air service norms, let international airlines fly any aircraft to India.

Rs 700-cr land grab case against Asaram Bapu

Rs 700-cr land grab case against Asaram Bapu

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu has run into fresh trouble with the Serious Fraud Investigating Office seeking his prosecution in a Rs 700 crore land grab case in Madhya Pradesh.

Rs 700-crore land grab case against Asaram Bapu

Rs 700-crore land grab case against Asaram Bapu

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu has ran into fresh trouble with the Serious Fraud Investigating Office seeking his prosecution in a Rs 700 crore land grab case in Madhya Pradesh.

From glamazons to geeks: GenNext opens Fashion Week!

From glamazons to geeks: GenNext opens Fashion Week!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Lakme Fashion Week's Winter/Festive instalment opened with a showing by seven GenNext designers who managed an even mix of creativity and chic couture. Take a look.

US presidential candidate's bigotry shocks Hindus

US presidential candidate's bigotry shocks Hindus

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Hindu Americans have said that they are appalled by the recent comments made by Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum -- the darling of the conservative evangelicals -- on the eve of last month's South Carolina primary that the concept of equality did not come from Islam or 'eastern religions', but rather from the "God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob."

'Missed Ashok Mehta in every film that we didn't work in'

'Missed Ashok Mehta in every film that we didn't work in'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Filmmaker Aparna Sen pays tribute to Ashok Mehta.

India beat Afghanistan to lift SAFF Cup

India beat Afghanistan to lift SAFF Cup

Rediff.com11 Dec 2011

India scored four goals in the last 20 minutes, as a controversial penalty triggered a 4-0 rout of Afghanistan in an ill-tempered final of the SAFF Championship in New Delhi on Sunday. The victory enabled India win the title for the sixth time.

Review: The Fighter is a winner

Review: The Fighter is a winner

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Great performaces from the remarkable cast will get you hooked to this one.

2G spectrum case: Balwa and associates denied bail

2G spectrum case: Balwa and associates denied bail

Rediff.com24 May 2011

A Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed the bail pleas of Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa, his cousin Asif Balwa and their associate Rajeev Agarwal in the 2G spectrum allocation case.

First Look: Vineeth Sreenivasan is back!

First Look: Vineeth Sreenivasan is back!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

A look at Vineeth Sreenivasan's next Malayalam movie.

Review: Band Baaja Baraat is refreshing

Review: Band Baaja Baraat is refreshing

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Give this unique love story a chance. You won't regret it.

Catch Subramaniapuram's hitmaker on TV!

Catch Subramaniapuram's hitmaker on TV!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

James Vasanthan returns as host of a new Tamil gaming show Varthai Oru Laksham on Vijay TV.

Semenya won't compete until test results are out

Semenya won't compete until test results are out

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Caster Semenya, the 800 metres world champion, will not return to competitive athletics until her gender verification case has been resolved, Athletics South Africa (ASA) announced on Tuesday.