News for 'Black Day'

Several Delhi, B'luru schools get 'bombs in black plastic bags' mail

Several Delhi, B'luru schools get 'bombs in black plastic bags' mail

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

An official said that multiple schools in the national capital received these bomb threats. This is the fourth such day this week when schools in the capital received bomb threats.

Tax forms for charitable institutions set for overhaul

Tax forms for charitable institutions set for overhaul

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

As the new Income Tax (I-T) Act, 2025 moves towards implementation from April 1, 2026, the finance ministry is reviewing and simplifying the compliance forms used by charitable institutions. Debjyoti Das, principal chief commissioner of income tax (exemption), said the new Act has already reorganised exemption provisions into a clearer and more coherent structure, and the accompanying procedures and forms are now being examined.

Chess WC: Arjun stuns two-time winner, seals QF spot

Chess WC: Arjun stuns two-time winner, seals QF spot

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

FIDE World Cup: Arjun storms into quarterfinals of the World Cup

6 Nations That Drink The Most

6 Nations That Drink The Most

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Across the globe, drinking habits paint a fascinating picture. Which countries have the highest consumption of alcohol?

Gukesh recovers to go third on Day 1 at St. Louis

Gukesh recovers to go third on Day 1 at St. Louis

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Aronian sits on six points, followed closely by compatriot Fabiano Caruana on five after two wins and a draw. Gukesh shares the third place with another American, Wesley So, while Vachier-Lagrave and Leinier Dominguez Perez are tied for fifth with three points each.

Kohli, Rohit hit nets in tandem; Gambhir watches on

Kohli, Rohit hit nets in tandem; Gambhir watches on

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

In-form Kohli, Rohit go hard in nets ahead of 2nd ODI against South Africa

Rakul, Sharvari, Kriti's Night Out

Rakul, Sharvari, Kriti's Night Out

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Film folk have been looking very glamorous in the last two days, thanks to the Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest.

Dharmendra's Top 10 Action Movies

Dharmendra's Top 10 Action Movies

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Dharmendra got his He Man image with Phool Aur Patthar, which was so strong that he never managed to fully shrug it off.

Athiya misses KL Rahul on his first Father's Day

Athiya misses KL Rahul on his first Father's Day

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

As Indian cricketer KL Rahul spends Father's Day away in England with Team India

New Zealand trounce Windies to clinch T20I series

New Zealand trounce Windies to clinch T20I series

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Swing bowler Jacob Duffy took 4/35 as New Zealand cruised to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the fifth and final Twenty20 International in Dunedin on Thursday, clinching the series 3-1.

Messi Lands In Kolkata Amid Massive Fan Frenzy

Messi Lands In Kolkata Amid Massive Fan Frenzy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Argentine superstar footballer Lionel Messi's touchdown in Kolkata in the early hours of Saturday sent the city into a frenzy.

Delhi: 'Psycho killer' rapes woman, slashes face

Delhi: 'Psycho killer' rapes woman, slashes face

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

A 23-year-old man allegedly raped a mentally challenged woman, slashed her face and head with a sharp object before bludgeoning her to death using a stone here, the Delhi Police said on Friday as they called the accused a 'psycho killer'.

FIDE allows players to wear jeans at Doha Rapid & Blitz

FIDE allows players to wear jeans at Doha Rapid & Blitz

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has announced a significantly relaxed dress code for next month's World Rapid and Blitz Championships in Doha, "allowing classic non-distressed jeans for both men and women", a year after the 'jeansgate' storm involving Magnus Carlsen at the same event.

Saddened by loss of IAF pilot in Tejas crash at Dubai Air Show: HAL

Saddened by loss of IAF pilot in Tejas crash at Dubai Air Show: HAL

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) expressed deep sorrow over the death of an Indian Air Force pilot, Wing Commander Namansh Syal, in a Tejas aircraft crash during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show. The incident involved the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and marked the second crash involving a HAL-manufactured aircraft in 20 months.

Pahalgam attack: Kashmir newspapers print black front pages in protest

Pahalgam attack: Kashmir newspapers print black front pages in protest

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Several prominent newspapers in Kashmir on Wednesday printed their front pages black to protest the brutal terrorist attack that left 26 people, mostly tourists, dead in the Pahalgam hill resort the previous day.

Aditi, Vaani, Aneet: Vote For The Hottest Showstopper

Aditi, Vaani, Aneet: Vote For The Hottest Showstopper

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

This Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI wasn't just about the clothes, it was about the moments. And the showstoppers? Pure magic.

Will Perth Pounding Force England To Ditch Bazball Blueprint?

Will Perth Pounding Force England To Ditch Bazball Blueprint?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

England have not won the Ashes in Australia after losing the first Test since the 1950s but McCullum and Stokes will remain convinced they can turn the series around, just as they did against South Africa in 2022 when they won 2-1 after losing the opener at Lord's.

Conway, Rachin help New Zealand seal ODI series vs WI

Conway, Rachin help New Zealand seal ODI series vs WI

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Ravindra, Conway pave the way as New Zealand clinch ODI series against West Indies

Noel Alexander, The Dancer Behind Kaantha

Noel Alexander, The Dancer Behind Kaantha

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

From a reluctant engineering student to one of India's most loved viral choreographers, Noel Alexander's rise has been nothing short of cinematic.

At Ananya Panday's Birthday Bash

At Ananya Panday's Birthday Bash

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Ananya Panday offered a glimpse from her birthday celebrations, featuring heartwarming moments with family and friends.

Mumbai transport hit after CNG supply cut; restoration by Tuesday

Mumbai transport hit after CNG supply cut; restoration by Tuesday

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

A major gas pipeline damage has disrupted CNG supply in Mumbai, leading to long queues at refuelling stations and affecting autorickshaws, taxis, and other CNG-run vehicles. The disruption is expected to impact transport availability throughout the day.

70 pc of Punjab Congress, 90 pc of AICC with me: Sidhu's wife

70 pc of Punjab Congress, 90 pc of AICC with me: Sidhu's wife

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Navjot Kaur Sidhu claims support within the Congress party after being suspended for her controversial remarks. She also accuses Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa of corruption and links to smugglers.

Bohri Recipes: White Mutton Curry, Khichada

Bohri Recipes: White Mutton Curry, Khichada

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Adrika Anand delves into the world of Bohri food to learn how to make the mutton-in-porridge Khichada and the nut-based mutton curry.

Nehru did a 'tukde-tukde' of Vande Mataram: Modi

Nehru did a 'tukde-tukde' of Vande Mataram: Modi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated a discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, recalling the Emergency period when the national song completed 100 years.

What awaits at Eden? Ganguly drops a hint

What awaits at Eden? Ganguly drops a hint

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The Indian team management has not asked for a rank turner for the opening Test of the two-match series against South Africa beginning at the Eden Gardens on Friday, Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly said on Monday.

Sahher Bamba Just Dropped The Perfect Cocktail Look

Sahher Bamba Just Dropped The Perfect Cocktail Look

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Day 4 of Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI opened on a calm yet captivating note with Richa Khemka's Vantage.

Where The Victims Of The Kanishka Terror Attack Are Not Forgotten

Where The Victims Of The Kanishka Terror Attack Are Not Forgotten

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Names and names and names and names... 329 in all. Some Indian. Some Canadian. Some British. Berry. Gupta. Jain. James. Bhatt. Beauchesne. Chatlani. Enayati. Lougheed.... Vaihayasi Pande Daniel visits Ahakista, Ireland, home to the memorial for the worst terrorist atrocity in India's history.

Mahindra Just Dropped a Street-Legal Race Car

Mahindra Just Dropped a Street-Legal Race Car

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Mahindra has officially taken the covers off the BE 6 Formula E Edition, and let's just say it's loud, it's orange, and it's absolutely unapologetic, reports Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com

Air India plane crash preliminary report in 2 days: AAIB to Parl panel

Air India plane crash preliminary report in 2 days: AAIB to Parl panel

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is expected to release its preliminary report this week on the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, which resulted in the deaths of at least 260 people. The investigation is ongoing, with the help of foreign experts, and the black box and voice recorder data are being analyzed.

'Every Time I See A Cancer Victim Smile, I Feel A Surge Of Energy'

'Every Time I See A Cancer Victim Smile, I Feel A Surge Of Energy'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Meet Zeenath PA, the Kochi social worker whose handmade wigs are helping Cancer survivors reclaim their identity.

'Militants Become Instruments In Political Contests'

'Militants Become Instruments In Political Contests'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'Political protection allow groups to recruit, rearm and operate with reduced operational pressure. That increases their bargaining power and their ability to destabilise.'

Triptii, Kriti, Priyanka Love This Experiment

Triptii, Kriti, Priyanka Love This Experiment

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Gone are the days when festive fashion meant only picking between a sari or a lehenga; this season, it's time to make a statement with fusion!

Must See Pictures From The Prithvi Party

Must See Pictures From The Prithvi Party

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

It was a merry evening at Mumbai's iconic Prithvi Theatre, which is celebrating its 47th year with a 17-day theatre festival.

Shepherd, Springer heroics in vain, NZ edge Windies to seal series

Shepherd, Springer heroics in vain, NZ edge Windies to seal series

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Kyle Jamieson, who had defended 16 in the previous game, once again rose to the occasion, keeping his composure in the final over to seal victory for the hosts.

World Chess Cup winner to get Viswanathan Anand Trophy

World Chess Cup winner to get Viswanathan Anand Trophy

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

The trophy was unveiled during a colourful opening ceremony which was attended by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and FIDE chief Arkady Dvorkovich.

The Gentle Colossus Of Tamil Cinema

The Gentle Colossus Of Tamil Cinema

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Whether it was in the company of superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan -- or, on rare occasions with both together, among others -- Saravanan's demeanour would stand out, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Revolver Rita Review: OK-OK Comedy

Revolver Rita Review: OK-OK Comedy

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Revolver Rita doesn't use its comic potential to its fullest and ends up a passable comedy that could have used more bite, observes Arjun Menon.

Kane Williamson announces retirement from T20Is

Kane Williamson announces retirement from T20Is

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson announced his retirement from Twenty20 internationals on Sunday but he will play for the Black Caps in the test series against West Indies.

Another Black Day for Pakistan

Another Black Day for Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

The most horrifying incident of Black Tuesday took place in Lahore. People of Pakistan watched the action replay of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks in Lahore for at least 25 minutes.Though the death toll in the attack on the Lankan cricket team is lower, the impact of the attack is similar to that of the Mumbai terror siege.

Junior Hockey World Cup: India pump seven past Chile

Junior Hockey World Cup: India pump seven past Chile

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Rosan, Dilraj fashion India's thumping win over Chile in FIH Junior WC