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How India Loves Ganpati Bappa

How India Loves Ganpati Bappa

Rediff.com5 days ago

Thank you, Dear Readers, for sharing your pictures of Lord Ganesha.

Hyderabad Police Officials Arrested For Allegedly Accepting Rs 5 Lakh Bribe

Hyderabad Police Officials Arrested For Allegedly Accepting Rs 5 Lakh Bribe

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two police officials in Hyderabad, an Inspector and a Sub-Inspector, were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a Rs five lakh bribe. The bribe was reportedly taken to grant station bail and prevent harassment in an existing case.

Breakthrough In Textile Wastewater Treatment By IIT And BHU Researchers

Breakthrough In Textile Wastewater Treatment By IIT And BHU Researchers

Rediff.com4 days ago

Researchers from IIT Guwahati and BHU have devised an eco-friendly biological method to treat textile wastewater, specifically targeting toxic azo dyes. Their novel bacterium, 'Brevundimonas sp. AJZ05', effectively degrades 98.50 per cent of Direct Blue-6 dye, producing non-toxic byproducts, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional chemical treatments.

New York Tragedy: 2 Desi Students Run Over By Train

New York Tragedy: 2 Desi Students Run Over By Train

Rediff.com6 days ago

Tragedy struck two New Jersey families with Rutgers University graduates Navam Kaul and Malaika Chitre, both 24, hit by a subway train in Manhattan.

What It Was Like To Live In The '80s?

What It Was Like To Live In The '80s?

Rediff.com6 days ago

For five Mumbaikars who were teenagers or in their 20s during the 1980s, the decade was not a sepia-toned Instagram filter. It was their everyday life, they tell Rediff's Rishika Shah. And while they remember its limitations, what they seem to miss most is something technology can't recreate -- the unhurried warmth of human connection.

How Shah Rukh Celebrates Ganpati Festival

How Shah Rukh Celebrates Ganpati Festival

Rediff.com5 days ago

Shah Rukh Khan offered a rare glimpse into his family's private Ganpati celebrations at Mannat, revealing his wife Gauri Khan performs the aarti, followed by a simple family visarjan.

Modern Marriage: 'We Don't Compete With Each Other'

Modern Marriage: 'We Don't Compete With Each Other'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'The biggest difference between our marriage and that of our parents' generation is not simply that times have changed. It is that modern marriages require two people to continuously understand, support and adapt to each other while navigating a much more demanding world,' says Rahul Kulkarni.

Friendship Day: To The Friend I've Never Met

Friendship Day: To The Friend I've Never Met

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

A Friendship Day tribute to an unexpected bond forged over work calls, voice notes, and years of unwavering support proving that the strongest friendships aren't always built in person.

Rohit's One Word For Mumbai Amid IPL Chatter

Rohit's One Word For Mumbai Amid IPL Chatter

Rediff.com2 days ago

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

Ganeshotsav 2026: From Jaipur To Nashville

Ganeshotsav 2026: From Jaipur To Nashville

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Ganeshotsav 2026 celebrations span Jaipur, Odisha, Goa, Mumbai, and Nashville in the USA, as devotees share heartfelt prayers, first-time experiences, and festive joy.

India Drawn In Group K For Inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup In Azerbaijan

India Drawn In Group K For Inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup In Azerbaijan

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's U15 men's football team has been drawn into Group K for the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival Azerbaijan 2026. Coached by Bibiano Fernandes, the team will play five qualification matches in Baku against Bahrain, Cameroon, Grenada, Laos, and Senegal, starting October 24. The tournament features 191 national teams and an 8v8 format.

Dhurandhar Director's Wish For Ranveer-Deepika's Baby

Dhurandhar Director's Wish For Ranveer-Deepika's Baby

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar, who directed Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar, Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Raveena Tandon have extended his warm wishes to Bollywood power couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh on the joyous arrival of their second daughter.

Lionel Messi scores 100th goal for Inter Miami in Campeones Cup victory

Lionel Messi scores 100th goal for Inter Miami in Campeones Cup victory

Rediff.com3 days ago

Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami as the Major League Soccer side beat Mexican club Cruz Azul 2-0 to win the Campeones Cup at Nu Stadium in Florida on Wednesday.

Jyotika-Suriya Renew Wedding Vows

Jyotika-Suriya Renew Wedding Vows

Rediff.com4 days ago

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

Three Juveniles Apprehended After Two Men Stabbed Near Maujpur Metro Station

Three Juveniles Apprehended After Two Men Stabbed Near Maujpur Metro Station

Rediff.com6 days ago

Two 18-year-old men were stabbed during a quarrel near Maujpur Metro Station in northeast Delhi. Police have apprehended three juveniles aged 16-17 in connection with the incident, which stemmed from a trivial altercation.

OTT Releases This Week: Lust Stories 3, Irumudi, Waiting Hai

OTT Releases This Week: Lust Stories 3, Irumudi, Waiting Hai

Rediff.com3 days ago

Choose from a diverse range of genres, from the third instalment of the Hindi anthology Lust Stories 3 to Ravi Teja's superhit Irumudi to the Korean drama The Scandal.

Asian Games: Suchika Makes History, Assures India MMA Medal

Asian Games: Suchika Makes History, Assures India MMA Medal

Rediff.com1 days ago

Suchika Tariyal has secured India's first-ever medal in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games by reaching the semifinals of the women's 60kg event. The veteran multi-discipline combat athlete defeated Mongolia's Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2-0 and will compete in the semifinals on Monday, guaranteeing at least a bronze medal as MMA makes its Asian Games debut.

Ganesha Blessings From Across India

Ganesha Blessings From Across India

Rediff.com3 days ago

Thank you, Dear Readers, for sharing your pictures of Lord Ganesha.

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: 'People Connected With The Characters'

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: 'People Connected With The Characters'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'They felt familiar and real. At the same time, people wanted to share this experience with their loved ones.'

'Why did I let him come?' Mother's agony after DU student dies in Delhi collapse

'Why did I let him come?' Mother's agony after DU student dies in Delhi collapse

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

A Delhi University student, Arpit, was among seven people killed in a building collapse in Satya Niketan. The story highlights the profound grief of his mother, who had a premonition, and his friends, who mourn unfulfilled plans. The building owner has been apprehended, and a magisterial inquiry is underway.

When Salman Khan Got Ganpati Rituals Wrong

When Salman Khan Got Ganpati Rituals Wrong

Rediff.com5 days ago

Salman Khan gets the Ganpati rituals wrong, and sister Arpita Khan Sharma sweetly guides him.

Watch Shilpa Shetty Dance At Ganpati Visarjan

Watch Shilpa Shetty Dance At Ganpati Visarjan

Rediff.com5 days ago

Shilpa Shetty danced to dhol beats during Ganpati visarjan with her family in Mumbai.

Ronaldo demands lifetime bans after 'Jota' chants target Neves

Ronaldo demands lifetime bans after 'Jota' chants target Neves

Rediff.com7 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo has called for a lifetime ban on football fans who chanted the name of deceased former teammate Diogo Jota at Ruben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match. The incident, which occurred during a game between Al-Taawoun and Al-Hilal, deeply affected Neves, a close friend of Jota.

Historic India T20I match can transform cricket in Japan, says JCA chief Curr

Historic India T20I match can transform cricket in Japan, says JCA chief Curr

Rediff.com10 hours ago

The Japan Cricket Association (JCA) is set to host its first-ever T20I against reigning world champions India, a landmark event expected to significantly elevate cricket's profile and drive its long-term growth in Japan, according to JCA COO Alan Curr.

IIT-B faculty backs professor in student suicide row

IIT-B faculty backs professor in student suicide row

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The IIT Bombay Faculty Forum has expressed strong solidarity with Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who was invigilating an exam where a student was found using a smartphone, an incident preceding the student's death by alleged suicide.

Latur Murder: Man Stabbed To Death After Hotel Argument Escalates

Latur Murder: Man Stabbed To Death After Hotel Argument Escalates

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 38-year-old man, Baba Ali Shaikh, was fatally stabbed in Latur following an argument that began at a hotel and escalated outside. Police have identified three suspects, including a municipal corporator, who are currently absconding. Preliminary investigations suggest the murder may have been planned due to a long-standing dispute between the victim and the accused.

Asia Cup: Shafali opens up on Powerplay six-hitting role after crucial knock in semifinal

Asia Cup: Shafali opens up on Powerplay six-hitting role after crucial knock in semifinal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Opener Shafali Verma's explosive 64-run innings powered the Indian women's cricket team into the final of the Women's T20 Asia Cup in Dubai. Her crucial knock on a spin-friendly pitch helped India set a competitive target of 149, which Bangladesh failed to chase, losing by 40 runs. Both captains acknowledged the dominance of spin bowling in the match.

Nose bite, roof jump: UP couple's bizarre fight

Nose bite, roof jump: UP couple's bizarre fight

Rediff.com1 days ago

A woman in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, has accused her husband of biting off her nose during an argument, with her in-laws allegedly assisting. Police have detained the husband. The incident occurred after the woman, who had reportedly left her husband previously, returned unexpectedly. The husband's family, however, presents a conflicting account, alleging the woman attacked her husband and injured herself. Police are investigating both sides of the story.

'Modi Doesn't Take Decisions In A Day'

'Modi Doesn't Take Decisions In A Day'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'If he settles on something, there are fifty considerations behind it -- the pros and cons, all of it.'

Teqball: When Football Meets Table Tennis

Teqball: When Football Meets Table Tennis

Rediff.com2 days ago

Teqball has made its Asian Games debut in Nagoya, bringing together football skills, acrobatics and the fast-paced rallies of table tennis.

Ganeshotsav 2026: Bappa Pics: From Ahmedabad to Germany

Ganeshotsav 2026: Bappa Pics: From Ahmedabad to Germany

Rediff.com2 days ago

Families from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Noida, Nagpur, and even Magdeburg in Germany share their Ganeshotsav 2026 celebrations with unique decorations, heartfelt prayers, and festive devotion.

California To Charkop: 'Bappa Is A Member Of Our Family'

California To Charkop: 'Bappa Is A Member Of Our Family'

Rediff.com4 days ago

Thank you, Dear Readers, for sharing your pictures of Lord Ganesha.

Crime Branch takes over probe into IIT-Bombay student suicide

Crime Branch takes over probe into IIT-Bombay student suicide

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The Mumbai Police has transferred the alleged suicide case of a second-year IIT Bombay BTech student to the Crime Branch after his father filed a complaint alleging casteist slurs and harassment by Professor Suryanarayan Dulla, who was also named in an FIR.

Gurugram Biker Hit-And-Run: Gym Owner Arrested On Attempt To Murder Charges

Gurugram Biker Hit-And-Run: Gym Owner Arrested On Attempt To Murder Charges

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 33-year-old gym owner, Kalyan Bainsla, has been arrested in Rajasthan for allegedly ramming his car into a woman biker, Shivani Chauhan, on Gurugram's Golf Course Road. The incident, captured on video, led to charges of attempt to murder and stalking after police investigation revealed alleged indecent comments and deliberate intent to harm. Bainsla's cousin and another friend have also been detained.

Found using mobile during exam, IIT-B student ends life; mother alleges murder

Found using mobile during exam, IIT-B student ends life; mother alleges murder

Rediff.com1 days ago

The mother of Sahil Ravindra Wakode, a 22-year-old IIT Bombay student found dead in his hostel room, has alleged her son was "tortured" and "killed," demanding justice, while the institute stated no disciplinary action was initiated against him after he was found using a mobile phone during an exam.

Ishan Kishan details how he adapts from long-format cricket to T20s

Ishan Kishan details how he adapts from long-format cricket to T20s

Rediff.com6 days ago

Ishan Kishan explained how he switches from long-format cricket to T20s within days, stressing quick adaptation, a calm mindset and understanding his role during partnerships with teammates.

10 Movies With SECRET Connections

10 Movies With SECRET Connections

Rediff.com3 hours ago

From unexpected cameos to sneaky Easter eggs, these Hindi films have quietly created some wonderfully weird cinematic universes of their own.

Zakir Khan's Papa Yaar Review: Emotional Roller-Coaster

Zakir Khan's Papa Yaar Review: Emotional Roller-Coaster

Rediff.com1 hour ago

While Zakir Khan takes you through a number of emotions, both the laughter and the poignancy hit with almost the same intensity, notes Utkarsh Mishra.

India vs Brazil: Where and how to buy match tickets

India vs Brazil: Where and how to buy match tickets

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

The All India Football Federation has announced a series of high-profile international friendly matches for the Indian men's national team. India will host Panama on September 26 in Bengaluru, followed by five-time world champions Brazil on October 3 and two-time world champions Uruguay on October 6, both in Kolkata. These matches represent a significant step for Indian football, offering the team a chance to compete against top-ranked global opponents.

US embassy conveys Trump's birthday wishes for Modi

US embassy conveys Trump's birthday wishes for Modi

Rediff.com3 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday was marked by a flurry of greetings from global leaders, including Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, all underscoring strengthening bilateral ties and India's increasing stature on the world stage.