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Ex-IAS officer and IIT-IIM alumna Divya Mittal enters UP politics

Ex-IAS officer and IIT-IIM alumna Divya Mittal enters UP politics

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Former IAS officer Divya Mittal has announced her independent entry into politics, starting her journey in Uttar Pradesh. She aims to create a platform to voice public grievances and challenge systemic issues, focusing on intent and justice rather than party politics.

Ranbir Kapoor's Love & War Promises Intense Drama

Ranbir Kapoor's Love & War Promises Intense Drama

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Ranbir Kapoor's look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War has been revealed, showcasing an intense character that hints at the film's epic romantic drama set against a war backdrop, also starring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.

Suhana Khan, Pratibha Ranta's Unexpected...

Suhana Khan, Pratibha Ranta's Unexpected...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Some colour combinations just make sense. Black and white, blue and denim, pink and red -- we've seen them all before.

AICF Treasurer Resigns Amid Chess Body Turmoil

AICF Treasurer Resigns Amid Chess Body Turmoil

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

The troubles, however, go beyond the exit of one office-bearer.

Why Janhvi Kapoor, Kalyani Priyadarshan Say, 'Watch Your Back'

Why Janhvi Kapoor, Kalyani Priyadarshan Say, 'Watch Your Back'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Why should the front of your outfit get all the attention? Celebrities are turning around the traditional jewellery rulebook and proving that the back can be just as glamorous, dramatic and deserving of a close-up.

Haier M70 Mini LED TV Series: 43-Inch To 85-Inch Models

Haier M70 Mini LED TV Series: 43-Inch To 85-Inch Models

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Haier has expanded its television portfolio in India with the Mini LED M70 series, bringing premium display technology, gaming-focused features and smart connectivity to a range of screen sizes.

Indian Tennis Doubles Teams Crash Out At Asian Games Quarterfinals

Indian Tennis Doubles Teams Crash Out At Asian Games Quarterfinals

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

India's highly anticipated doubles medal challenge in tennis at the Asian Games ended in disappointment as both men's pairs, N Sriram Balaji-Anirudh Chandrasekar and Yuki Bhambri-Dhakshineswar Suresh, lost their quarterfinal matches. Sumit Nagal remains the sole Indian tennis player in contention, advancing to the men's singles quarterfinals.

Valarivan And Mane Secure Spot In Asian Games 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Final

Valarivan And Mane Secure Spot In Asian Games 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Final

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Indian shooters Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane have successfully qualified for the 10m air rifle mixed team final at the Asian Games, securing their place among the top four teams. They will compete for a medal later today.

Scientists Discover Method To Control Cellular Autophagy For Disease Research

Scientists Discover Method To Control Cellular Autophagy For Disease Research

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Researchers have discovered a method to externally manipulate a cell's automatic waste clearance process, known as autophagy. This breakthrough, involving the protein LC3, could offer new therapeutic targets for diseases like cancer and Parkinson's, where cellular cleansing mechanisms are often impaired.

Goyal, USTR To Meet Amid Tariff Heat

Goyal, USTR To Meet Amid Tariff Heat

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

'We expect the Indian delegation to flag New Delhi's worries and elaborate on its standpoint on the Russia-linked tariff as well as the Section 301 investigation into overcapacity.'

'Day 1 At IIT-Bombay Was Frightening'

'Day 1 At IIT-Bombay Was Frightening'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

'There was a huge cultural gap. I could not understand the slang, the Mumbai lingo, and would often feel left out during conversations. Since I had studied in the Hindi medium till then, I could not understand English,' says Anup Raaj, an alumnus of IIT-B and founder of InstaPreps AI, a confidence-building platform for students, and coaching institute 7Classes.

Indian Squash Teams Secure Quarterfinal Berths At Asian Games

Indian Squash Teams Secure Quarterfinal Berths At Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

The Indian men's and women's squash teams have successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of the Asian Games. The women's team secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Japan, with crucial wins from Joshna Chinappa and Tanvi Khanna, despite Anahat Singh's loss. The men's team dominated South Korea with a 3-0 sweep to also seal their spot in the last eight.

Check Point Software Appoints Krishnan V V To Lead India And South Asia Operations

Check Point Software Appoints Krishnan V V To Lead India And South Asia Operations

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Check Point Software Technologies has appointed Krishnan V V as its Managing Director and Country Head for India and South Asia. He will be responsible for business strategy, P&L, go-to-market execution, and organisational development, leveraging his three decades of leadership experience in the cybersecurity and technology sectors.

'Nudity Is A Social Boundary We Don't Cross'

'Nudity Is A Social Boundary We Don't Cross'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

'It's a shame that we as a society are far more comfortable watching violence than we are watching love.'

'Mirzapur Has Changed The Scale At Which My Work Was Being Seen'

'Mirzapur Has Changed The Scale At Which My Work Was Being Seen'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

'Morally ambiguous characters are most interesting to play.'

'Join Modi play or face marks cut': Kolkata college students allege pressure

'Join Modi play or face marks cut': Kolkata college students allege pressure

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Students at Scottish Church College in Kolkata allege they were threatened with academic repercussions for refusing to participate in a play titled 'Namo Seva -- Untold Stories', a charge denied by the principal who states participation is voluntary and follows state directives.

NEET-PG 2026 Results, Cutoffs Declared

NEET-PG 2026 Results, Cutoffs Declared

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Scorecards and answer key will be available for download on the NBEMS website from October 1.

Indian Kabaddi Teams Advance To Asian Games Finals

Indian Kabaddi Teams Advance To Asian Games Finals

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

India's men's and women's kabaddi teams have secured their spots in the Asian Games finals, maintaining their unbeaten run. Both teams will face Iran in their respective gold medal matches, aiming to defend their titles.

ICC New Rules Explained: Pink Balls, Time-Wasting and Overthrows

ICC New Rules Explained: Pink Balls, Time-Wasting and Overthrows

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a series of changes to its Playing Conditions, effective from October 1, 2024, aimed at improving game pace, standardising ball specifications, and clarifying fielding rules. These updates include penalties for time-wasting batters, tighter ball tolerances for women's cricket, and a trial for pink balls in daytime Test matches.

Recipe: Bourbon And Walnut Frappe

Recipe: Bourbon And Walnut Frappe

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

When bold coffee meets smooth bourbon and you add a glug of walnut milk, surprisingly you have an alcoholic drink with a few nutrients.

Lovlina bags second straight Asian Games boxing medal

Lovlina bags second straight Asian Games boxing medal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Indian boxers Lovlina Borgohain, Priya Ghanghas, and Kapil Pokhariya have advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Games, ensuring at least bronze medals for the country. Lovlina, a Tokyo Olympics medallist, secured her second consecutive Asian Games podium finish, while Priya made a strong comeback, and Kapil also reached the last four. This brings the total number of assured boxing medals for India to six.

India's Table Tennis Stars Advance In Asian Games

India's Table Tennis Stars Advance In Asian Games

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Indian table tennis players had a strong showing at the Asian Games, with two women's doubles pairs, Sreeja Akula-Syndrela Das and Yashaswini Ghorpade-Diya Chitale, reaching the pre-quarterfinals. In men's singles, Manush Shah and Manav Thakkar also advanced to the next rounds.

Asian Games 2026: India thrash Sri Lanka, to face Pakistan in final

Asian Games 2026: India thrash Sri Lanka, to face Pakistan in final

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Ishan Kishan's explosive unbeaten 80 and Jasprit Bumrah's two wicket burst were instrumental in guiding India to a 124-run win over Sri Lanka in the Asian Games men's cricket semifinal on Thursday.

SC's Warning To Centre On Child Abuse

SC's Warning To Centre On Child Abuse

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

The Supreme Court has granted the Centre a final opportunity to present measures taken to prevent the circulation of child sexual exploitation and abuse material on social media platforms, following a petition highlighting inconsistent compliance by intermediaries.

Roshibina Devi Overcomes Controversy To Win Asian Games Silver In Wushu

Roshibina Devi Overcomes Controversy To Win Asian Games Silver In Wushu

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Indian Wushu athlete Roshibina Devi secured a silver medal at the Asian Games in the women's 60kg sanda category, overcoming a pre-tournament selection controversy. This marks her third Asian Games medal, adding to her previous bronze and silver.

'Your Emotional Quotient Is Your Investing Superpower'

'Your Emotional Quotient Is Your Investing Superpower'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

'The most effective investment approach is one that aligns with an investor's temperament, risk tolerance, and decision-making style.'

Students fined Rs 50 over cooked methi in lunchbox during Paryushan

Students fined Rs 50 over cooked methi in lunchbox during Paryushan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

A private school in Thane, Maharashtra, is embroiled in controversy for allegedly fining students Rs 50 for bringing home-cooked fenugreek (methi) vegetable during the Jain festival of Paryushan. The school reportedly also directed students to eat at its canteen, charging Rs 20, sparking outrage on social media and prompting a notice from the local education department.

Rohit's One Word For Mumbai Amid IPL Chatter

Rohit's One Word For Mumbai Amid IPL Chatter

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Rohit Sharma declares his 'forever' loyalty to Mumbai Indians on his Sony show

How To Choose The Best Dental College

How To Choose The Best Dental College

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

rediffGURU Dr Nagarajan JSK, a career counsellor with nearly 34 years of experience in teaching, research and career guidance, answers students' questions about engineering and dental admissions, counselling rounds, college preferences and admission prospects.

The Little Girl From Black Is Back!

The Little Girl From Black Is Back!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

'I did not give up on acting; I was always open to it. I just wasn't actively chasing it for a period of time.'

Vanshika Dhir's Actual Vibe Is In Her...

Vanshika Dhir's Actual Vibe Is In Her...

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Vanshika Dhir may be the face everyone is currently crushing on after Vibe, but her off-screen style deserves its own fan club.

K L Rahul Welcomes Ganpati

K L Rahul Welcomes Ganpati

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

KL Rahul marked Ganesh Chaturthi with prayers and festive cheer at home, sharing a glimpse of the celebrations with his fans on Instagram.

Calcutta HC overturns relief for Congress's Nandigram candidate

Calcutta HC overturns relief for Congress's Nandigram candidate

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

The Calcutta High Court's division bench set aside a single-bench order that had granted interim protection to Congress' Nandigram bypoll candidate Milan Pradhan from coercive action in a 2007 criminal case. The court ruled that there is no provision in criminal law for such interim protection, meaning Pradhan's judicial remand will remain effective ahead of the bypoll.

Mahindra Thar OG 2026: Enhanced Comfort, Same Price, More Capable

Mahindra Thar OG 2026: Enhanced Comfort, Same Price, More Capable

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Mahindra has managed to deliver all these updates while retaining the starting ex-showroom price of 10.32 Lakh. And, that's a value play you rarely see in today's market, says Rajesh Karkera.

Parelcha Raja's Tribute to Lord Vitthal

Parelcha Raja's Tribute to Lord Vitthal

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

For its 80th year, Mumbai's Parelcha Raja Narepark pays tribute to Maharashtra's Warkari tradition of worshipping Lord Vitthal with a towering 23 feet Ganesha idol, for which water was brought in from Pandharpur's Chandrabhaga river.

Is Your Lifestyle Making You Sick?

Is Your Lifestyle Making You Sick?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Dr Rima Dada, a professor at AIIMS, New Delhi, highlights how modern conveniences like excessive screen time and reliance on food delivery apps are contributing to a surge in lifestyle diseases such as PCOS, obesity, diabetes, and depression.

Jyotika-Suriya Renew Wedding Vows

Jyotika-Suriya Renew Wedding Vows

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Suriya and Jyotika marked their 20th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows in a touching ceremony.

Bangladesh Captain Litton Das Celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi

Bangladesh Captain Litton Das Celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Bangladesh Captain Litton Das celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with his wife and daughter.

Nitibha, Krithi, Nagma's Perfect Neckline Guide

Nitibha, Krithi, Nagma's Perfect Neckline Guide

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

The right neckline can do more than just make an outfit look pretty. It can elongate your neck, balance your proportions, soften sharper features or beautifully frame your face.

Pincky Balhara makes history with second Asiad medal

Pincky Balhara makes history with second Asiad medal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Pincky Balhara secured a bronze medal in the women's 78kg Kurash event at the Asian Games, making her the first Indian to win two medals in the sport at the continental showpiece. Despite battling a knee injury sustained in the quarterfinals, Balhara fought valiantly before losing to South Korea's Sumin Mo in the semifinals. This achievement adds to her silver medal from the 2018 Jakarta Games.