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Delhi building that collapsed didn't have columns and beams

Delhi building that collapsed didn't have columns and beams

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Seven people died in the collapse of a Satya Niketan PG building near Delhi University's South Campus, which reportedly had chronic water seepage and lacked structural columns and beams. Police have arrested the PG owners and are investigating a labour contractor. The incident has led to the suspension of MCD officials, city-wide building inspections, and a Delhi High Court inquiry into the tragedy.

Unscramble The Nakhrewaalii Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble The Nakhrewaalii Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com1 days ago

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Unscramble The Tu Hai Meri Kiran Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble The Tu Hai Meri Kiran Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

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Unscramble Vidya Balan's Jailer 2 Look In This Jigsaw

Unscramble Vidya Balan's Jailer 2 Look In This Jigsaw

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

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Isha Ambani, Alia Bhatt Ditch Their Dresses For...

Isha Ambani, Alia Bhatt Ditch Their Dresses For...

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Remember when matching skirt-and-blouse sets were the unofficial uniform of every early-2000s It girl? Now, the trend's back.

Unscramble Nayyi Navelli Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble Nayyi Navelli Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

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Sara Hits The Teer When It Comes To...

Sara Hits The Teer When It Comes To...

Rediff.com2 days ago

Fresh off the buzz of her latest espionage comedy Udta Teer, Sara Ali Khan is proving that her target isn't just box office success; she is absolutely nailing her style game too.

Tanya Maniktala Is A Total Glam Queen

Tanya Maniktala Is A Total Glam Queen

Rediff.com1 days ago

From playing the quietly determined Lata Mehra in Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy to stepping into the supernatural world of Tooth Pari: When Love Bites, Tanya Maniktala has built a career around characters that are anything but alike.

Unscramble The Lust Stories 3 Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble The Lust Stories 3 Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

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Gavaskar Seeks Separate T20I Records For Associate Nations

Gavaskar Seeks Separate T20I Records For Associate Nations

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar has questioned men's T20I records involving Associate nations, proposing separate categories to account for differences in playing standards.

Avoid sensationalising rape cases, SC cautions media

Avoid sensationalising rape cases, SC cautions media

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

The Supreme Court has directed media outlets, journalists, and publishing platforms to practice responsible, empathetic, and restrained journalism when reporting sexual offences. The court highlighted that sensationalist headlines and graphic descriptions cause secondary trauma to victims and their families, urging media to prioritise dignity, factual accuracy, and institutional accountability.

Did Aishwarya Rock Or Did Kendall?

Did Aishwarya Rock Or Did Kendall?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Paris Fashion Week got a serious dose of star power as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Kendall Jenner brought two very different takes on black glamour to the L'Oral Paris Le Dfil runway.

What Modi Must Learn From The British Raj

What Modi Must Learn From The British Raj

Rediff.com5 days ago

Accept the right to peaceful assembly; reverse the injustice done to crores of voters; punish the man responsible, points out Aakar Patel.

No Wonder Krystle, Alaya Cannot Resist...

No Wonder Krystle, Alaya Cannot Resist...

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

There's something about a bodycon dress that instantly turns an outfit into a fashion moment.

No Wonder Suhana Khan, Alaya F Love...

No Wonder Suhana Khan, Alaya F Love...

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

There's something about a bodycon dress that instantly turns an outfit into a fashion moment.

Unscramble Haiwaan Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble Haiwaan Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

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No BIS, no sale from 2027: Smartphone screen protectors face new rule

No BIS, no sale from 2027: Smartphone screen protectors face new rule

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

The Indian government has made Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification compulsory for smartphone screen protectors, effective April 1, 2027. This move aims to ensure product quality, curb low-quality imports, and significantly boost domestic manufacturing, creating a substantial industry and job opportunities.

Sharvari, Taapsee, Karisma Are The Women Of The Year

Sharvari, Taapsee, Karisma Are The Women Of The Year

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

The third annual Harper's Bazaar India Women of the Year Awards took place on September 26, 2026, at the Taj Lands End in Mumbai.

Unscramble The Vvaan Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble The Vvaan Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

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Mukesh Choudhary's five-wicket haul headlines Irani Cup Day 2

Mukesh Choudhary's five-wicket haul headlines Irani Cup Day 2

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Mukesh Choudhary's impressive 5/78 helped Rest of India restrict Jammu and Kashmir to 278 on day two of the Irani Cup. Despite a strong fightback from J&K's Paras Dogra, Abdul Samad, and Lone Nasir Muzaffar, RoI ended the day 17 runs in arrears in their second innings, having lost an early wicket. The match has been dominated by fast bowlers, with RoI looking to build a lead on day three.

Work With The US, With Or Without Trump

Work With The US, With Or Without Trump

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

India-US ties may be strained, but abandoning the relationship is not the answer; India must deal with Washington firmly without becoming either servile or hostile, asserts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Taylor Swift, Madonna Dominate MTV Video Music Awards

Taylor Swift, Madonna Dominate MTV Video Music Awards

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

The annual MTV Video Music Awards saw major triumphs for global music icons Taylor Swift, Madonna, and K-Pop sensation BTS, with Swift making history as the most-awarded artist and Madonna earning the coveted Artist of the Year title.

How Long Can The Modi Government Stay Deaf?

How Long Can The Modi Government Stay Deaf?

Rediff.com7 hours ago

When it pretends to be deaf, a situation can snowball into something it cannot contain. The government cannot dismiss public anger merely because protests are inconvenient or politically embarrassing, asserts Ramesh Menon.

When A Dream Took A 10 Year Break

When A Dream Took A 10 Year Break

Rediff.com1 days ago

I spent a sleepless night arguing with myself and losing.I woke up early and decided to take the job. A year or two, I told myself. I can always walk out later. That was the plan. Ten years is a strange way of keeping a one-year promise to yourself.

Why Modi's Crackdown Could Backfire Politically

Why Modi's Crackdown Could Backfire Politically

Rediff.com1 days ago

Modi's greater weakness is his inability since July when he directed the exit of Dharmendra Pradhan, to come up with a political counter strategy. Security measures and executive orders as seen in recent days will only likely further weaken him and make him as lame duck a premier as many prior to him, Indira Gandhi and Manmohan Singh included, observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

10 CV Tips To Get Hired

10 CV Tips To Get Hired

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Weak verbs and poor language can make even impressive achievements seem ordinary, points out Nayagam PP, a career coach and founder of EduJob360.

Lust Stories 3's Radhikka Madan Is Making Us Lust Over...

Lust Stories 3's Radhikka Madan Is Making Us Lust Over...

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Radhikka Madan's Lust Stories 3 is already making headlines, but we have been lusting over her wardrobe for a very long time.

Rahul Gandhi's Congress Janta Party

Rahul Gandhi's Congress Janta Party

Rediff.com2 days ago

With the anti-Gyanesh Kumar campaign, Rahul Gandhi is showing he is determined to not let anyone else claim credit for what follows, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Trump Can't Concede Defeat; He Doesn't Know How To Win

Trump Can't Concede Defeat; He Doesn't Know How To Win

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

There are only bad and worse options before him, points out Aakar Patel.

Don't Be Shy, Unscramble This Jigsaw Puzzle!

Don't Be Shy, Unscramble This Jigsaw Puzzle!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

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2 dead, 130 'Govindas' injured in Dahi Handi festivities in Maha

2 dead, 130 'Govindas' injured in Dahi Handi festivities in Maha

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

Dahi Handi celebrations in Maharashtra turned tragic with two fatalities and over 130 'Govindas' injured. A seven-year-old boy died in Mumbai after a brick column collapsed, while a woman was crushed by an iron frame in Pune. Authorities are investigating the incidents, and political leaders have urged for safety during the festivities.

When Students Spill Onto Streets: France and India

When Students Spill Onto Streets: France and India

Rediff.com5 days ago

The scenes are same; placards, viral videos, riot, police but the grievances could hardly be more different, notes Abhay Jere, ex-Vice Chairman, AICTE.

Why Do We Need Permission to Protest Against the Government?

Why Do We Need Permission to Protest Against the Government?

Rediff.com5 days ago

Before protesting against the State, the citizen should not have to ask: Sir, may I protest, please?, asserts Prem Panicker.

Varun Chakravarthy Focuses On Process, Not Results

Varun Chakravarthy Focuses On Process, Not Results

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy emphasises the importance of focusing on the 'process' rather than 'results' to maintain consistency and mental fortitude in cricket, especially after a period of mixed performances.

Gill, Iyer And The Art Of Fluent Captaincy

Gill, Iyer And The Art Of Fluent Captaincy

Rediff.com6 days ago

A vital aspect of captaincy is not the title, but the confidence that a captain plant in the hearts of their teammates. And both, Gill and Iyer, do this very well, points out K R Nayar.

Unscramble The Babita Singh Reporting Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble The Babita Singh Reporting Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

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WOMEN INTERRUPTED: Building Bridges For Women To Return To The Workplace

WOMEN INTERRUPTED: Building Bridges For Women To Return To The Workplace

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

A career break does not erase the experience that came before it. But the labour market can act as though it does. The more women invest in building professional careers, the more costly an interruption can become. How, then, do we enable women to make a comeback? Whose responsibility is it? asks Radha Roy Biswas.

Has BRICS Summit Opened New India-China Chapter?

Has BRICS Summit Opened New India-China Chapter?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Xi's bilateral meeting with Modi was substantial and readouts from both sides gave indications of rapprochement, if not a reset of bilateral relations between India and China, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Why RBI Should Increase Rates In October

Why RBI Should Increase Rates In October

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

A 25-basis-point increase would restore some real monetary restraint when expected inflation has risen, liquidity remains easy and growth is strong, points out Amarendu Nandy.

When Life Changes After A Partner Dies

When Life Changes After A Partner Dies

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

We joke about our spouses all the time. Nobody jokes about the day the joking partner is gone, and the whole house turns very quiet, observes Binu Alex.