Glimpses of NSG commandos conducting a mock drill at the Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
The National Security Guard (NSG) is recommending a new "breathable" uniform for its black cat commandos providing VIP security. This decision follows an incident in April where a commando fainted due to intense heat while protecting Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. The new uniform, made of a nylon and cotton blend called nyco, aims to prevent heatstroke and exhaustion among commandos, especially during high-temperature deployments.
A six-year-old lion drowned in the Arabian Sea near Pipavav Port in Gujarat's Amreli district, reportedly while attempting to escape a territorial clash with two other big cats. Forest officials found the carcass on Tuesday, and a post-mortem confirmed drowning as the cause of death. The incident occurred on Monday, and local residents had spotted the animal entering the water.
CAT expert Patrick Dsouza tells you how to modify your study time and strategy to be ready for the Common Admission Test 2026.
A tiger, identified as T-39, was found dead in Maharashtra's Nawegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve (NNTR) due to suspected electrocution. Forest authorities have detained a farmer and seven others in connection with the incident, believing a live wire was laid near a field. An autopsy has been completed, and forensic examination results are awaited.
Don't rush to remember all the difficult formulas that rarely come up in the exam, advises six-time CAT topper and MBA expert Patrick D'Souza.
As a part of Rediff's CAT 2026-prep series, MBA expert Patrick D'souza explains how you can maximise your preparation and complete your syllabus by August 2026.
Manchester United, despite being in the Premier League relegation zone, salvaged a chaotic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa, scoring twice in stoppage time. This dramatic comeback, following a similar midweek Champions League recovery, showcased the team's fighting spirit under manager Michael Carrick, even as they remain 18th in the league.
A local Congress leader, Vinod Danosi, and others have been booked for allegedly assaulting a Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) and holding another official hostage in Pauri Garhwal. The incident occurred during a protest by angry residents and Congress members following a leopard attack that killed a four-year-old girl. Separately, a 14-year-old boy also died in a leopard attack in Champawat district.
Suriya delivers a fun performance as a brilliant yet eccentric detective in Jithu Madhavan's Scene, that entertainingly infuses humour into a cat-and-mouse thriller, commends Sreeju Sudhakaran.
'I pray only for a noise-free and pollution-free Diwali so that little children and animals don't get frightened.'
Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad has ignited a controversy with his shocking suggestion that people should boycott the funerals of farmers who die by suicide.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that Rahul Gandhi has turned creating ruckus in Parliament and resorting to boycotts into a Congress culture.
MBA expert Patrick Dsouza suggests following a consistent three-phase approach to complete your CAT 2026 syllabus on time and solve as many mock tests as possible in the final phase.
Modern batters are scoring faster and hitting more boundaries, but are they losing control? India's struggles in Wellington have revived the debate over T20 cricket's influence on ODI batting.
Focus on a few basic topics so that you can solve medium-to-difficult questions on them, suggests MBA expert and rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza.
CAT and MBA expert and rediffGURU Patrick D'Souza explains how a simple daily reading habit can help aspirants clinch 99 percentile in the Common Admission Test this year.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav released two cheetahs, Vyom and Neera, into the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, making it the state's third cheetah habitat. This expansion is part of India's Cheetah Project, which has seen the big cat population grow to 60. The initiative aims to boost wildlife tourism and local economies, with the government also supporting villagers through revenue sharing and homestay schemes.
'In India, an MBA from a top college would have better opportunities as compared to an MTech from top colleges,' says rediffGURU Patrick D'souza.
Embrace the vibrant energy of Navratri Day 5 by discovering how to effortlessly incorporate yellow accessories, inspired by Bollywood divas.
A 17-year-old Class 12 student was found burnt to death on her school premises in east Delhi's Krishna Nagar. Police are investigating a suspected breakup as a possible reason, after recovering a three-page purported suicide note from her bag. The family, however, alleges a conspiracy.
Police are investigating the death of a 17-year-old Class 12 student found burnt on her school premises in east Delhi's Krishna Nagar on Saturday. A three-page purported suicide note was recovered, and a suspected breakup is being probed as a possible reason. The family, however, alleges a conspiracy, and all angles, including foul play, are under examination.
A 60-year-old man, Ramdin, was killed in a suspected big cat attack in his field in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh. Authorities are investigating whether the animal was a leopard or a tiger, awaiting post-mortem results for further action.
When two stars wear the same designer outfit, the fun lies in seeing how differently they style it.
An Indian-born cheetah, KJP21, has given birth to five cubs in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, increasing India's total cheetah population to 60. These cubs, fathered by a Botswana cheetah, introduce a new genetic lineage, marking a significant milestone for Project Cheetah and conservation efforts.
For World Cotton Day, we're looking at how celebrities are making cotton feel anything but basic, taking it from everyday kurtas and breezy dresses to playful co-ords, sharp tailoring and romantic silhouettes. These looks make even the most comfortable fabric feel fashion-forward.
'We didn't complain, we didn't give any reason,' said Shreyas Iyer after India overcame a disrupted build-up to beat Pakistan and win Asian Games gold.
Protesters associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in Delhi, many of whom participated in a July demonstration, adapted their strategies for a recent protest on Saturday. They used digital artwork, prepared for potential police action like lathi charges, and advised newcomers on safety measures such as carrying multiple masks and goggles. The protest, called to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list manipulation, faced heavy security deployment, barricades, and mass detentions, preventing a large-scale gathering at Jantar Mantar.
Smriti Mandhana takes over the captaincy of the Indian women's cricket team after Harmanpreet Kaur's resignation. The article discusses the timing of this elevation for Mandhana, who is considered the country's best batter, and the history of leadership transitions within the team, highlighting potential challenges and the team's aspirations for major tournament victories.
From superheroes and aliens to witches, ghosts and shape-shifting mutants, these 10 Bollywood women prove that supernatural powers come in all shades of mischief, menace and magic.
The Supreme Court has stayed the reinstatement of IAS officer Rinku Dhugga, who was compulsorily retired by the Centre following a controversy involving the Thyagaraj Stadium. The Centre challenged the Delhi High Court's decision to set aside her compulsory retirement, which was initially ordered after allegations of misusing the stadium for dog walking and unauthorised absence.
How India overcame umpteen odds to reintroduce the cheetah on its territory after the handsome cat became extinct in the country decades earlier.
UIDAI Chairman Neelkanth Mishra announced the extensive deployment of Artificial Intelligence to detect and counter fraud in Aadhaar, describing it as a "cat-and-mouse game." He highlighted the dramatic increase in daily Aadhaar authentications and the launch of the Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox to enhance security and ease of integration for ecosystem partners.
'Today, even the greatest artistes are guided by monetary impulses. For Hrishida, relationships mattered the most.'
It had always been my dream to reach the Balkans someday and for a few days in hot August my wishes were granted.
Kanika Mann has the kind of bubbly energy that makes it impossible not to notice her. And while comparisons to Alia Bhatt may follow her around, Kanika is clearly busy carving out a style identity of her own.
Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar is a gripping cat-and-mouse game that benefits from smart writing.
Tom Cruise lets go of the suave, sexy image and embraces the gloriously unsexy with supreme confidence, making this truly impossible mission utterly possible, raves Mayur Sanap.
'It's A Cat And Mouse Game.'
The Union environment ministry's expert panel has approved a fourth underground coal mining project in Madhya Pradesh's Umaria district, close to the vital Bandhavgarh-Achanakmar tiger corridor. These clearances, granted since July, raise concerns about biodiversity and tiger movement, despite conditions for wildlife conservation plans and compensatory afforestation. The projects involve significant forest land diversion and pose risks like land subsidence and habitat disturbance for Schedule-I species.
