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Meet The Jewel Thieves of Bollywood

Meet The Jewel Thieves of Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's best-known diamond robberies in film.

Punjab Kings poised for play-offs as RR play for pride

Punjab Kings poised for play-offs as RR play for pride

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Punjab Kings will look to renew their bid for a play-off berth with another commanding performance in Jaipur on Sunday against Rajasthan Royals, who have failed to rise above mediocrity despite possessing the resources this season.

Avinash Sable: 'To win an Olympic medal, I need...'

Avinash Sable: 'To win an Olympic medal, I need...'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'I need mental conditioning and support staff to deal with the mental aspect.'

Review: Dupahiya Is Lotsa Fun

Review: Dupahiya Is Lotsa Fun

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Such a collection of amiable characters were last seen in Panchayat. There are greedy dowry seekers, criminals, misogynists and the like, but the collective goodness of the others keep violence and male chauvinism in check, notes Deepa Gahlot.

RCB batters eye redemption in return Punjab Kings clash

RCB batters eye redemption in return Punjab Kings clash

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have very little time to pick up the pieces after a debilitating loss as they eye a much-improved display from their batting unit in a return Indian Premier League match against in-form Punjab Kings in Mullanpur, Punjab, on Sunday.

Can RCB finally break the home curse?

Can RCB finally break the home curse?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bid for a maiden home victory this IPL season will depend on their batters' ability to handle the spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Glenn Maxwell when they face the Punjab Kings on Friday.

Jagan Reddy, Chandrababu Naidu censured for flouting poll code

Jagan Reddy, Chandrababu Naidu censured for flouting poll code

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The poll body recognised that both the leaders have violated the provisions of the MCC by attacking each other with derogatory personal attacks during public addresses while electioneering in the southern state over the past several days.

Is Your Savings Account Losing You Money?

Is Your Savings Account Losing You Money?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

One should avoid keeping excessive funds in one's savings account.

Jhansi fire: DNA test may be needed to identify 3 newborns

Jhansi fire: DNA test may be needed to identify 3 newborns

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Hours after a fire claimed the lives of at least 10 newborn children in Jhansi district, the Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday announced a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the parents of the deceased, an official said.

10 children killed in fire at Jhansi hospital NICU

10 children killed in fire at Jhansi hospital NICU

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

At least 10 children died in a fire that engulfed the children's ward of a medical college in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi district, officials said, as 16 others injured battled for life on Saturday.

Protesting Cong MLAs to spend another night in Rajasthan assembly

Protesting Cong MLAs to spend another night in Rajasthan assembly

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Congress legislators continued their sit-in protest inside the assembly while the party held protests at all district headquarters on Saturday against the suspension of six party MLAs.

Struggling SRH eye revival against Punjab Kings

Struggling SRH eye revival against Punjab Kings

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

SRH's ultra-aggressive approach with the bat has backfired spectacularly as they have suffered four defeats in a row -- leaving them languishing at the bottom of the points table.

Iyer reunites with Ponting, Gill looks to silence citics in IPL opener

Iyer reunites with Ponting, Gill looks to silence citics in IPL opener

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill, both in strong form after their Champions Trophy triumph with India, look to lead their respective teams, Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans, to IPL glory in the 2025 season.

Asian Games: Avinash Sable makes steeplechase history; Toor defends shot put gold

Asian Games: Avinash Sable makes steeplechase history; Toor defends shot put gold

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

However, Jyothi Yarraji failed to make the cut for the women's 200m final. The Indian had a timing of 23.78s.

All eyes on Jaiswal as Royals face Punjab Kings

All eyes on Jaiswal as Royals face Punjab Kings

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Rajasthan Royals face a tough challenge against a marauding Punjab Kings batting lineup, led by in-form Shreyas Iyer.

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

All about IPL 2025 which kicks off on March 22, Saturday.

Lots Of Romance In Theatres This February

Lots Of Romance In Theatres This February

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

February is the month of Valentine's Day and expectedly, there are quite a few romantic films coming up.

UP hospital had expired fire extinguishers? Govt says...

UP hospital had expired fire extinguishers? Govt says...

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

The incident sparked a political blame game in the state where bypolls to nine assembly seats will be held on November 20. Opposition parties blamed the BJP government in the state and said the deaths raise serious questions about the negligence of the administration.

Rashmika's Heart Is 'Happy Happy'!

Rashmika's Heart Is 'Happy Happy'!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Mrunal becomes a bride... Tamannaah promotes her new film... Subbaraju gets hitched, finally!

Raj assembly impasse continues over minister's remark

Raj assembly impasse continues over minister's remark

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Amid slogan shouting by Congress members, the House witnessed three adjournments.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad powers Maharashtra to victory, Kishan shines

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad powers Maharashtra to victory, Kishan shines

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Ruturaj Gaikwad's whirlwind 148 not out powered Maharashtra to a nine-wicket win over Services

Laila Majnu Makes History On Re-Release

Laila Majnu Makes History On Re-Release

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

It will create history by being the first ever film to do more business on re-release than during its original screening.

Man posing as seer in Vrindavan held for Rs 300 cr fraud

Man posing as seer in Vrindavan held for Rs 300 cr fraud

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

According to police officers, Shinde was wanted in connection with multiple FIRs of fraud totalling around Rs 300 crore.

Olympic champ Chopra to lead 28-member squad at Paris Games

Olympic champ Chopra to lead 28-member squad at Paris Games

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The squad comprises 17 men and 11 women athletes with some of the other prominent names being Asian Games champions Avinash Sable, Tejinderpal Singh Toor along with sprint hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, to name a few.

Bihar: Cops attack judge inside courtroom, HC seeks report

Bihar: Cops attack judge inside courtroom, HC seeks report

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The two policemen entered the courtroom during the hearing of a case involving them, allegedly pointed a gun at additional district and sessions judge of Jhanjharpur Avinash Kumar, and attacked him.

Deeksha sets new Indian record at LA athletics meet

Deeksha sets new Indian record at LA athletics meet

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Indian track athlete K M Deeksha set a new National record in the women's 1500 metres while Avinash Sable finished second in the men's 5000m event at the Sound Running Track Fest in Los Angeles on Saturday.

IPL 2025 Auction: 182 players sold; Rs 639.15 crore spent!

IPL 2025 Auction: 182 players sold; Rs 639.15 crore spent!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The complete list of players sold in the IPL 2025 Auction in Jeddah.

Rahul, Priyanka to visit Sambhal with Cong MPs

Rahul, Priyanka to visit Sambhal with Cong MPs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi along with the five other Congress MPs from Uttar Pradesh will visit violence-hit Sambhal on Wednesday, party's state unit chief Ajay Rai said.

Bihar doctors die of COVID, govt looks away

Bihar doctors die of COVID, govt looks away

Rediff.com19 May 2021

116 doctors treating COVID patients in Bihar have succumbed to the disease. The family of only one doctor has received compensation.

In a first, Indian women in uniform at Olympics!

In a first, Indian women in uniform at Olympics!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

The presence of the two women athletes in the contingent, marks the maiden participation of female service athletes at the Olympics.

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

No seat deal yet, UP bypolls to test unity of INDIA bloc

No seat deal yet, UP bypolls to test unity of INDIA bloc

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Bypolls to 10 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh will be a litmus test for the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA)'s unity after the group's success in the recent Lok Sabha polls when they won more than 40 seats, significantly contributing to the Bharatiya Janata Party's failure to win a simple majority in parliament.

Pooja's Red Hot Weekend

Pooja's Red Hot Weekend

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

A special screening of Disney+ Hotstar's new series Kaala was held over the weekend, and quite a few film folk trooped in to watch it.

Central vigilance commissioner appointed after a year, Murmu swears in Suresh Patel

Central vigilance commissioner appointed after a year, Murmu swears in Suresh Patel

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Vigilance Commissioner Suresh N Patel was on Wednesday appointed as the Central Vigilance Commissioner, a year after the post fell vacant.

List of Indian athletes qualified for Paris Olympics 2024

List of Indian athletes qualified for Paris Olympics 2024

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

India will send 117 athletes to the Paris Olympics, starting July 26 in the French capital. This will be India's second-biggest contingent at an Olympic Games after 121 athletes went to Tokyo in 2021. A total of 47 female and 70 male athletes will be part of the Indian contingent at the Games.

Gulveer breaks 16-year-old National record in 10000m

Gulveer breaks 16-year-old National record in 10000m

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Gulveer Singh clocked 27.41.81 to better Surendra Singh's national mark set in 2008 by over 20 seconds.

Biz tycoons LN Mittal, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw among electoral bond buyers

Biz tycoons LN Mittal, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw among electoral bond buyers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

While mostly corporates, including established names and little-known ones, went for the top-denomination bonds, there were also several individuals who bought multiple such bonds.

5 policemen killed in Maoist ambush in Jharkhand

5 policemen killed in Maoist ambush in Jharkhand

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das condemned the attack, saying "their martyrdom will not go in vain".

Indian mixed relay team bag gold at Asian C'ships, but...

Indian mixed relay team bag gold at Asian C'ships, but...

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Monday's timing will put India in the 21st place in the Road to Paris list of World Athletics while the aim was to be either in the 15th or 16th spot. India, thus, is in a difficult position to make the Paris cut.

India announce team for Under-19 Asia Cup

India announce team for Under-19 Asia Cup

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

India are the most successful team in the U19 Asia Cup having won the title eight times.