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'Hindus Voted Overwhelmingly For BNP'

'Hindus Voted Overwhelmingly For BNP'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Tarique Rahman's refrain during the electoral campaign was that the minorities are safe under BNP. He has to honour that promise.'

T20 World Cup: Coach Stuart Law warns Nepal's players over social media

T20 World Cup: Coach Stuart Law warns Nepal's players over social media

Rediff.com4 days ago

Nepal head coach Stuart Law expressed disappointment over the team's 10-wicket defeat to debutants Italy, saying players had "not shown commitment".

O'Romeo Review: Tarantinoesque

O'Romeo Review: Tarantinoesque

Rediff.com5 days ago

O'Romeo is an ordinary plot about a man's obsession, but Vishal Bhardwaj lays it out like a lavish spread, with stylish and very violent action set pieces, effectively used music (Bhardwaj composes Gulzar's delectable lyrics), and a romance that has moments that are tender as well as bitter, observes Deepa Gahlot.

T20 World Cup: South Africa sink NZ, inch closer to Super 8s

T20 World Cup: South Africa sink NZ, inch closer to Super 8s

Rediff.com4 days ago

South Africa beat New Zealand by seven wickets in T20 World Cup game in Ahmedabad.

Ugly scenes could have taken place in Lok Sabha: Rijiju

Ugly scenes could have taken place in Lok Sabha: Rijiju

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticizes the behavior of opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha, alleging disruptive conduct and disrespect towards the Prime Minister and the House's dignity.

'Devastating': Afghanistan coach reacts after Super Over heartbreak

'Devastating': Afghanistan coach reacts after Super Over heartbreak

Rediff.com7 days ago

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott called the heartbreaking two-Super Over loss to South Africa "devastating", admitting his side were undone by the Proteas' superior fielding in a T20 World Cup thriller that slipped away at the very end

Want Your Relationship To Succeed? COMMUNICATE!

Want Your Relationship To Succeed? COMMUNICATE!

Rediff.com5 days ago

Feeling heard is often more healing than any solution, explains rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, a relationship coach and founder of Let Us Talk Foundation.

The Fall Of Dongri's Drug Queen

The Fall Of Dongri's Drug Queen

Rediff.com3 days ago

Iqra Qureshi, an elusive drug operator in Dongri, becomes the NCB's prime target after confessions expose her as the key figure in a mephedrone network. Despite months of surveillance, she remains a step ahead of the authorities. A sudden tip-off leads to a raid on her home, where officers recover a significant drug consignment and arrest her-though her composure hints the story may not truly end there.

T20 WC: Bangladesh-BCCI tensions could end at India-Pakistan clash

T20 WC: Bangladesh-BCCI tensions could end at India-Pakistan clash

Rediff.com7 days ago

Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Aminul Islam will attend the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo, hoping to resolve tensions with the BCCI following recent disputes.

SC allows Indore student barred over meme to write Class 10 exam

SC allows Indore student barred over meme to write Class 10 exam

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Supreme Court has allowed a minor boy, rusticated from an Indore school for circulating an objectionable meme, to appear for his Class 10 examination, directing the CISCE to issue an admit card.

Nazrul's shocking U-Turn: Bangladesh players decided on India boycott

Nazrul's shocking U-Turn: Bangladesh players decided on India boycott

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Bangladesh's sports advisor, Asif Nazrul, claims the decision to refuse playing T20 World Cup matches in India was made by the Cricket Board and players to protect national dignity, despite earlier citing security concerns.

Family of Jaahnavi Kandula killed by US cop to receive $29mn settlement

Family of Jaahnavi Kandula killed by US cop to receive $29mn settlement

Rediff.com6 days ago

Seattle city Attorney Erika Evans said in a statement that Jaahnavi Kandula's death was heartbreaking, and the city hopes this financial settlement brings some sense of closure to the Kandula family.

The World's Most Polluted Place Is...

The World's Most Polluted Place Is...

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Residential areas now exist cheek by jowl with smokestacks, while convoys of heavy trucks rumble through narrow roads day and night, throwing up clouds of dust.

Police cannot arrest people just to question them: SC

Police cannot arrest people just to question them: SC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that police arrests cannot be made simply for questioning individuals, emphasizing that arrest is a discretionary power that must be exercised judiciously and only when necessary for effective investigation.

'Speaker Om Birla had genuine concerns regarding Modi's safety'

'Speaker Om Birla had genuine concerns regarding Modi's safety'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Lok Sabha Secretariat defends Speaker Om Birla's concerns regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's safety amidst opposition protests and disruptions in the House.

Ranveer Singh Vs Farhan Akhtar: The Don 3 War

Ranveer Singh Vs Farhan Akhtar: The Don 3 War

Rediff.com5 days ago

Ranveer Singh opts out of Farhan Akhtar's Don 3. Syed Firdaus Ashraf tries to piece together the puzzle.

Delhi cops probe 'conspiracy' behind Naravane memoir leak

Delhi cops probe 'conspiracy' behind Naravane memoir leak

Rediff.com7 days ago

Delhi Police's Special Cell has issued a notice to Penguin Random House India regarding the alleged unauthorized circulation of former Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane's unpublished book, 'Four Stars of Destiny'. The investigation follows reports of the manuscript being illegally disseminated before publication, leading to an FIR.

Tejasvi Surya detained during Bengaluru Metro fare hike protest

Tejasvi Surya detained during Bengaluru Metro fare hike protest

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya was detained for protesting against a metro fare hike in Bengaluru, demanding affordable public transport. The protest followed a statement by the Deputy Chief Minister and highlighted the issue of public transport costs.

BNP nears clear victory in Bangladesh polls, set to form govt

BNP nears clear victory in Bangladesh polls, set to form govt

Rediff.com6 days ago

The voting for the 13th parliamentary elections was held along with a referendum on a complex 84-point reform package.

UK tycoon apologises for 'colonised by immigrants' jibe after backlash

UK tycoon apologises for 'colonised by immigrants' jibe after backlash

Rediff.com6 days ago

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe apologises after claiming the UK had been 'colonised by immigrants,' sparking criticism from political leaders.

How This IITian Is Solving India's Clean Air Crisis

How This IITian Is Solving India's Clean Air Crisis

Rediff.com7 days ago

Ravi Kaushik has sold 70,000 units of air filters through his start-up Airth and aims to sell 10 lakh units in the next five years.

Delhi shopkeeper stabbed to death after refusing to charge phone

Delhi shopkeeper stabbed to death after refusing to charge phone

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

A man was allegedly stabbed to death in Delhi after refusing to let three men charge their mobile phone at his auto repair shop. Police have arrested two suspects and recovered the weapon.

'Ban me if you want': Ukrainian defies IOC over tribute at Winter Olympics

'Ban me if you want': Ukrainian defies IOC over tribute at Winter Olympics

Rediff.com7 days ago

The International Olympic Committee pleaded on Wednesday with skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych to compete without his banned helmet depicting Ukrainian athletes killed since Russia's invasion and avoid potential disqualification.

India winds down Russian oil buys, ramps up US imports: USTR

India winds down Russian oil buys, ramps up US imports: USTR

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Greer said that India has taken down some digital services taxes and is moving tariffs down.

O'Romeo: The Real Story Of Hussain Ustara And Sapna

O'Romeo: The Real Story Of Hussain Ustara And Sapna

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

In O'Romeo, Shahid Kapoor plays dreaded gangster Hussain Ustara, whose life has been touched upon in S Hussain Zaidi and Jane Borges' book Mafia Queens.

Dawson's Creek Actor James Van Der Beek Dies At 48

Dawson's Creek Actor James Van Der Beek Dies At 48

Rediff.com6 days ago

'I will always and forever remember your sweet gentle soul.'

Stop beef export and then...: Avimukteshwaranand to UP CM

Stop beef export and then...: Avimukteshwaranand to UP CM

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Amid the row, the mela administration issued a notice asking Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati to explain how he was using the title of Shankaracharya of the Jyotish Peeth.

Showdown in Parliament as Rahul, Kharge 'not allowed to speak'

Showdown in Parliament as Rahul, Kharge 'not allowed to speak'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day following a dispute between the government and the opposition regarding Rahul Gandhi's request to speak before the Union Budget discussion commenced.

Can't release Sonam Wangchuk on health grounds: Centre to SC

Can't release Sonam Wangchuk on health grounds: Centre to SC

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Supreme Court addressed concerns regarding the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act, examining his health and the grounds for his detention.

Jab We Met: 'He Was In A Relationship & I Had A Crush On His Friend'

Jab We Met: 'He Was In A Relationship & I Had A Crush On His Friend'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

On Valentine's Week, Sneha Sheth shares her story on how she met her husband, Harshit.

Met Epstein a few times: Hardeep Puri reacts to Rahul's charges

Met Epstein a few times: Hardeep Puri reacts to Rahul's charges

Rediff.com7 days ago

Puri's clarification came after Gandhi claimed that the Union minister's name has also figured in 'Epstein Files' released in the US.

'Will Surrendering Pension Policy Attract Tax?'

'Will Surrendering Pension Policy Attract Tax?'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

rediffGURU Vipul Bhavsar answers readers' personal income tax queries.

Female student shot dead in Punjab law college, classmate critical

Female student shot dead in Punjab law college, classmate critical

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

A law student in Punjab's Tarn Taran district allegedly shot and killed a female classmate inside their classroom before turning the gun on himself.

Assam CM Sarma files Rs 500 cr defamation case against Congress leaders

Assam CM Sarma files Rs 500 cr defamation case against Congress leaders

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has filed a Rs 500 crore defamation case against Congress leaders for alleging land grabbing by him and his family. The lawsuit follows a press conference where Congress leaders claimed Sarma possessed benami land.

UK regulator seeks details on Air India fuel switch incident

UK regulator seeks details on Air India fuel switch incident

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The UK's Civil Aviation Authority is investigating a fuel control switch issue on an Air India Boeing 787-8 at Heathrow Airport. The incident occurred before a flight to Bengaluru, prompting scrutiny from both UK and Indian aviation regulators.

T20 World Cup: 'I hope India-Pakistan match happens'

T20 World Cup: 'I hope India-Pakistan match happens'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Former Australia speedster Brett Lee would love to see India and Pakistan clashing in a T20 World Cup blockbuster in Colombo on February 15.

T20 World Cup: Hope hails Motie, Rutherford after England rout

T20 World Cup: Hope hails Motie, Rutherford after England rout

Rediff.com7 days ago

We played a complete game: WI captain Hope after 30-run win over England

Tu Yaa Main: Shanaya Kapoor-Adarsh Gourav's Music Night

Tu Yaa Main: Shanaya Kapoor-Adarsh Gourav's Music Night

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Adarsh Gourav makes his playback singing and rap debut with Tu Yaa Main, Shanaya Kapoor cheers on.

'People reject you, you want publicity': SC raps Prashant Kishor's party

'People reject you, you want publicity': SC raps Prashant Kishor's party

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court declined to entertain a petition by Jan Suraaj Party seeking annulment of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, citing violation of the Model Code of Conduct. The court directed the party to approach the Patna High Court.

The Story Behind World's Longest Sari

The Story Behind World's Longest Sari

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Supreet Singh, filmmaker and co-founder of Red Dot Foundation, explains how the 4km long Infinite Saree is a larger campaign against all forms of sexual abuse, including marital rape.