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Valentine's Day Special: 10 Under-rated Romcoms On OTT

Valentine's Day Special: 10 Under-rated Romcoms On OTT

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

10 great movie choices for that date night on February 14.

'Dhoni Won't Play As An Impact Player'

'Dhoni Won't Play As An Impact Player'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'It will not happen that Dhoni is off the field and leaves someone like Sanju Samson to keep wickets.'

Classical singer Pandit Chhannulal Mishra dies at 89

Classical singer Pandit Chhannulal Mishra dies at 89

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Renowned classical vocalist and Padma Vibhushan Pandit Chhannulal Mishra passed away at the age of 89 after a prolonged illness. He was an exponent of Hindustani classical music and the Banaras gharana.

Flipkart, Amazon Stack Up Space For Festival Rush

Flipkart, Amazon Stack Up Space For Festival Rush

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Festive sales are expected to surge 27 per cent to cross Rs 120,000 crore in 2025, driving Amazon and Flipkart to expand warehousing capacity by millions of cubic feet and extend delivery networks to thousands of new pin codes -- an infrastructure buildout that could reshape India's retail landscape for years.

Is Parag Reason For Samson's RR Exit?

Is Parag Reason For Samson's RR Exit?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'If you consider Parag for captaincy, how do you expect Samson to stay?'

Why Go To China? Nepal's Got Its Own Great Wall

Why Go To China? Nepal's Got Its Own Great Wall

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Nestled among 108 scenic hillocks, the 500 metre Mini Great Wall in Shailung, Nepal offers breathtaking views and a peaceful escape at 3,200 metres above sea level.

Flipkart CEO Krishnamurthy signals strong growth amid India IPO plans

Flipkart CEO Krishnamurthy signals strong growth amid India IPO plans

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Flipkart Group Chief Executive Kalyan Krishnamurthy on Monday said the firm was advancing preparations for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in India, which included shifting its holding company to India from Singapore. Speaking at an internal town hall, Krishnamurthy said the company's leadership structure is strengthening and that the steps toward relocating Flipkart's legal base to India are progressing as planned, according to people familiar with the matter.

31 Bangladeshis held in TN for illegal stay using fake documents

31 Bangladeshis held in TN for illegal stay using fake documents

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

According to officials, the arrests followed a tip-off that a large number of Bangladeshi nationals were staying in banyan companies in the region using fake Aadhaar cards.

We're secular, asserts BJD amid row over supporting Waqf Bill

We're secular, asserts BJD amid row over supporting Waqf Bill

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Amid a row over change in stand over voting on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday asserted it is a secular regional outfit and maintains equal distance from the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance and the opposition Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance bloc led by the Congress.

Waqf Bill vote: BJD leaders seeks action own MP

Waqf Bill vote: BJD leaders seeks action own MP

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Senior leaders of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in India are calling for action against Rajya Sabha MP and national spokesperson Sasmit Patra for allegedly creating confusion among lawmakers regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. The controversy arose after Patra, despite the party's announced opposition to the Bill, revealed he had voted in favor of it and stated that MPs could vote according to their conscience. The situation has led to accusations of a possible "deal" between the BJD and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

U'khand: 33 workers rescued as avalanche hits BRO camp, 22 still trapped

U'khand: 33 workers rescued as avalanche hits BRO camp, 22 still trapped

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Forty-one Border Road Organisation labourers working to clear snow near the high altitude border village of Mana in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district were trapped under an avalanche on Friday.

Take The Karan Arjun Quiz

Take The Karan Arjun Quiz

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out how much you know about the Salman Khan-Shah Rukh Khan starrer.

'Ratan Tata Is No More, But Tata Name Will Live Forever'

'Ratan Tata Is No More, But Tata Name Will Live Forever'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'The people of India have shown immense faith in the Tata group as they have never broken the trust of Indians.'

Kathua ambush: How troops forced terrorists to retreat

Kathua ambush: How troops forced terrorists to retreat

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Taken by surprise when heavily armed men ambushed their convoy but quickly gathering themselves, jawans of the 22 Garhwal regiment fired more than 5,100 rounds to protect their injured colleagues and forced the terrorists to retreat into Kathua's wooded hills, officials said.

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

As a uniquely multi-hyphenated writer-director-lyricist-author, Gulzar has built a reputation across multiple spheres of film-making and literary creative endeavours. Dinesh Raheja salutes the Master who turns 90 on Sunday.

BJP banks on 'Modi magic' to tide over Rajput ire

BJP banks on 'Modi magic' to tide over Rajput ire

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Facing protests from a section of the Rajput community over Union Minister Parshottam Rupala's remarks, the Bharatiya Janata Party in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh -- a Rajput-dominated seat -- is hoping that the 'Modi factor' and the development work undertaken by his government will help it retain the Lok Sabha constituency.

'Many Indian unicorns have set up businesses in Dubai'

'Many Indian unicorns have set up businesses in Dubai'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

'As part of our D33 strategy, the plan is to establish 30 unicorns in Dubai within the next 10 years.'

Dhoni impressed with Badri, bowlers

Dhoni impressed with Badri, bowlers

Rediff.com12 Sep 2010

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was all praise for Subramaniam Badrinath for his superb unbeaten 52 which set up his side's victory over Central Districts in Champions League Twenty20 match in Durban on Saturday.

Poet Vajpeyi opts out of cultural fest over censorship, organisers deny claim

Poet Vajpeyi opts out of cultural fest over censorship, organisers deny claim

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Poet Ashok Vajpeyi on Friday said he won't participate in a cultural festival as he was scheduled to because the organisers asked him not to read poems critical of the government. A spokesperson from the Rekhta Foundation, which is co-organiser of the session, denied his claim that he was being censored.

Rajasthan in Ranji final despite Badri's 175

Rajasthan in Ranji final despite Badri's 175

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

Subramanium Badrinath's brilliant unbeaten 175 (605 minutes, 381 balls, 20x4) went in vain as minnows Rajasthan beat Tamil Nadu by virtue of the first innings lead of 167 runs and entered the final of the Ranji Trophy Super League.

Fleming credits Badri, Hussey for win vs MI

Fleming credits Badri, Hussey for win vs MI

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming applauded Mike Hussey and S Badrinath for laying a solid platform for their skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni to launch an attack in death overs that turned the match in their favour against Mumbai Indians in the IPL eliminator in Bangalore.

'In our bid to send more pilgrims, we are destroying holy sites'

'In our bid to send more pilgrims, we are destroying holy sites'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

These human interventions in nature, along with climate change, are responsible for the disaster faced by the pilgrim town of Joshimath in Uttarakhand, which is sinking, he said.

Badri, Saha in Gambhir-led ODI squad for WI

Badri, Saha in Gambhir-led ODI squad for WI

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar were rested and Tamil Nadu batsman S Badrinath and Bengal wicketkeeper Wriddhimaan Saha recalled to India's 16-member ODI squad for the tour of the West Indies.

Dhoni, Badri steer Chennai to easy win over Delhi

Dhoni, Badri steer Chennai to easy win over Delhi

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Mahendra Singh Dhoni sent the bowlers on a leather hunt as Chennai Super Kings kept their unbeaten record at the Chepauk intact with a comfortable 18-run victory over Delhi Daredevils in a 12th round IPL encounter on Thursday.

'Audience has become very choosy'

'Audience has become very choosy'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

'The pandemic time has disturbed the audience mentality.' 'If they don't like the trailer, they will not go to the theatre no matter who is in it.'

Joshimath Crisis: What Happens To Badrinath Treasure?

Joshimath Crisis: What Happens To Badrinath Treasure?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

During the winter, Badrinath's 45 kg of gold and 35 kg of silver is kept at the Narsingh temple in Joshimath, located about half a kilometre from the houses which have developed cracks because of the subsidence.

TN hopes on Badri after Rajasthan score 552/7d

TN hopes on Badri after Rajasthan score 552/7d

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Subramanium Badrinath drew on all his experience at the domestic level to enable Tamil Nadu score 190 for 3 at stumps on the penultimate day of the Ranji Trophy semi-final at the Sawai Mansingh stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday. Rajasthan put up a mammoth 552 for 7 before declaring their innings.

Respecting Religious Sentiments Doesn't Mean Constructing 6-Lane Highways

Respecting Religious Sentiments Doesn't Mean Constructing 6-Lane Highways

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

In recent years, the twin demands of both religion and defence have been added to the development argument to sweep aside environmental and terrain considerations while undertaking infrastructure development in the Himalayan zone, points out former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Cracks in Sangh Parivar, BKS wants farm laws tweaked

Cracks in Sangh Parivar, BKS wants farm laws tweaked

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'We were among the first organisations to voice our opposition to the three Acts long before anyone else and had sent memorandums collected from 3,000 tehsils across the country to the agriculture ministry to amend the Bills, but nothing was accepted,' says BKS general secretary Badri Narayan Chaudhary.

Afghan foreign minister Muttaqi arrives in Pakistan to reset ties

Afghan foreign minister Muttaqi arrives in Pakistan to reset ties

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, on Wednesday arrived in Islamabad, his first visit to the country, as part of efforts by the two sides to reset their ties in the wake of the Taliban's takeover of Kabul.

'Trust in Yogi is gradually increasing'

'Trust in Yogi is gradually increasing'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

'Modi's charisma and appeal is unparalleled.' 'Yogi has his own appeal and people connect.' 'He is seen as trustworthy, hardworking and honest.' 'People feel that these qualities are both common to Yogi and Modi.'

Flipkart eliminates single-use plastic packaging from supply chain

Flipkart eliminates single-use plastic packaging from supply chain

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Walmart-owned Flipkart on Wednesday said it has eliminated all single-use plastic packaging used across its fulfilment centres in the country. With this, the e-commerce major has delivered on its public commitment to move to plastic-free packaging in its supply chain by 2021. This has been achieved across more than 70 facilities of Flipkart spread all over India, where it has eliminated single-use plastic packaging by introducing the most scalable sustainable alternatives, a statement said.

'Corruption should be legalised'

'Corruption should be legalised'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

'Like people say in China they have legalised corruption. You have to pay commission for everything and commission is legalised. People say the same should be done in India, then corruption will not be a problem. It will be an acceptable route and bribes can be paid by cheque.' Badri Narayan, one of India's leading thinkers, in an outspoken interview.

Spotted: Uthappa, Dhoni

Spotted: Uthappa, Dhoni

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Reader Badri Narayanan sent us this picture from Belfast.

Hardliners, no women: Full list of new Taliban Cabinet

Hardliners, no women: Full list of new Taliban Cabinet

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Mullah Muhammad Hassan Akhund is appointed as Prime Minister with two deputies Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and Molavi Abdul Salam Hanafi.

Pak's LeT, JeM have hundreds of fighters, camps in Afghanistan: UN report

Pak's LeT, JeM have hundreds of fighters, camps in Afghanistan: UN report

Rediff.com30 May 2022

The 13th report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team cites a UN Member State as saying that Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), a Deobandi group ideologically closer to the Taliban "maintains eight training camps in Nangarhar, three of which are directly under Taliban control."

Suriya's 10 BEST Films

Suriya's 10 BEST Films

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

As we celebrate the actor's much deserved award, Divya Nair presents 10 landmark films in Suriya's career, ranked in order of performance.

Watch! IKKA, Anushqa sing for you

Watch! IKKA, Anushqa sing for you

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

They'll have you grooving to their latest numbers.

The lost and now 'found' Saraswati river

The lost and now 'found' Saraswati river

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

This Haryana village believes it has 'found' the Saraswati river of the Vedas.

Manager shot at by gunmen, say Libyan team

Manager shot at by gunmen, say Libyan team

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Egyptian coach Hossam Al Badri was shot at in Libya on Saturday, hours after his team Al Ahli Tripoli had drawn a league match.