News for 'Fathers Day'

Manhas is new BCCI president! His remote village erupts

Manhas is new BCCI president! His remote village erupts

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Celebrations broke out in Mithun Manhas' ancestral village in Jammu on Sunday after the former Delhi captain's ascension to BCCI presidency, with the people terming it a moment of pride for the region.

'I'd Like To Think I'm The Cool Dad'

'I'd Like To Think I'm The Cool Dad'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Today, says Ajit Menon, CEO, PGIM India Mutual Fund, he's pretty much cruising on the parenting highway but that wasn't always the case.

Superfans And Cricketers' Secret Passions

Superfans And Cricketers' Secret Passions

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Every summer, Sudhir Gautam makes a pilgrimage to Sachin Tendulkar's Mumbai home, carrying a box of Muzaffarpur litchis from his home town in Bihar, a gesture sweeter than the fruit itself.

Mahatma Gandhi described RSS as communal, totalitarian: Cong

Mahatma Gandhi described RSS as communal, totalitarian: Cong

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

The Congress party launched a scathing attack on the RSS on its 100th anniversary, citing excerpts from a book claiming Mahatma Gandhi described the Sangh as a "communal body with a totalitarian outlook." The party also referenced Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's criticism of the RSS.

11-year-old girl raped by married man gives birth, baby dies

11-year-old girl raped by married man gives birth, baby dies

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

A police report has been filed against a 31-year-old man named Rashid, a father of two, who is accused of repeatedly raping the girl and blackmailing her to continue sexual relations. The accused was arrested on Saturday.

Messi's Special Birthday Gift For Modi

Messi's Special Birthday Gift For Modi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has sent his signed 2022 World Cup victorious jersey to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 75th birthday.

What To Expect From Kantara: Chapter 1

What To Expect From Kantara: Chapter 1

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

'The audience has an expectation that the climax will be similar to the last 20 minutes of the previous film.' 'All I can say is you will get what you're expecting and you will also get what you're not expecting.'

Kriti Turns The Red Carpet 'Green'

Kriti Turns The Red Carpet 'Green'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The venue for the Filmfare Awards shifted to Ahmedabad last weekend, and stars dazzled on the red carpet and on stage.

'This Is Why Trump Has Scored'

'This Is Why Trump Has Scored'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

'I realised why the farmers and the rural folks are going for Trump. They are so insecure and vulnerable that anybody who is throwing a line of hope to them, they seize it.'

S L Bhyrappa: The Journey Of A Unique Storyteller

S L Bhyrappa: The Journey Of A Unique Storyteller

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

S L Bhyrappa, who passed into the ages last week, remains an enigma, with his clear and unwavering voice resonating through his writings. Standing apart from the literary trends over the course of the last fifty years, he succeeded in establishing his own style, sensibility and creative tradition, points out Shridhar C R.

A year after RG Kar doctor's rape-murder, parents await justice

A year after RG Kar doctor's rape-murder, parents await justice

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

A year after a young woman doctor was raped and murdered in Kolkata, her parents express their disappointment with the investigation and their continued pursuit of justice.

Will Vedika Pinto Be The Next Big Star?

Will Vedika Pinto Be The Next Big Star?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

After Aneet Padda, Bollywood gets ready for yet another promising actress to storm the big screen.

The Maha Kumbh Mela Goes To Toronto!

The Maha Kumbh Mela Goes To Toronto!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'On our first day at the Kumbh Mela, there was a fire and shook our confidence. 'There must have been a few crore people there.' 'How do we place the camera in between them?'

Noida dowry murder case takes a new turn with fresh videos

Noida dowry murder case takes a new turn with fresh videos

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

The investigation into the suspected dowry death of Nikki Bhati has taken a new turn after the recovery of an inflammable substance from her room and the emergence of fresh video clips, prompting police to revisit the timeline of the August 21 incident.

IPS officer's wife claims harassment led to his suicide

IPS officer's wife claims harassment led to his suicide

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The wife of a Haryana Police officer who allegedly died by suicide has claimed his death was the result of 'systematic persecution' by high-ranking officers and has filed a complaint requesting an FIR be registered.

'My Father Made Me What I Am'

'My Father Made Me What I Am'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

'Dharti par jo Rab hota hai, woh hai pitaah (There's a God on earth, and it's a Father).'

My Father, The Trailblazer

My Father, The Trailblazer

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

To tell us about your father, just mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: My father) along with your name, the place where you live, your father's name and picture and your message about him.

Assam police can't probe Zubeen Garg's death unless ....: CM Himanta

Assam police can't probe Zubeen Garg's death unless ....: CM Himanta

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma states that Assam Police cannot travel to Singapore to investigate the death of Zubeen Garg, citing jurisdictional limitations and dependence on witnesses in Singapore.

India's legacy liquor brands raise a toast to growth, reinvention

India's legacy liquor brands raise a toast to growth, reinvention

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

By 10 am, Rakshit N Jagdale is already deep into the rhythm of the day, which promises to be a carousel of meetings, calls, and strategic decisions. As managing director of Amrut Distilleries, he balances ritual and ambition, tradition and transformation, like many other legacy players in India's alcoholic beverages sector who are staring at a rosy future.

'I Was Changing Lives'

'I Was Changing Lives'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'People message me on Instagram saying that because of your novel, I find happiness, it helps me deal with depression. When I see this, I realise that I'm doing something meaningful'

'Saiyaara Stars Are Ready To Take Over Bollywood'

'Saiyaara Stars Are Ready To Take Over Bollywood'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'They were born stars the day they were selected for this film.'

'Gurus Abuse The Very People Who Give Them Power'

'Gurus Abuse The Very People Who Give Them Power'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'What is it about the institution of faith that makes somebody get a sense of impunity, that they believe they can get away with anything?'

Pakistan's Fatima Sana wants to be 'Captain Cool' like Dhoni

Pakistan's Fatima Sana wants to be 'Captain Cool' like Dhoni

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Pakistan women's cricket team captain Fatima Sana draws inspiration from India's World Cup-winning skipper MS Dhoni

Youngest Indian-origin chess prodigy defeats Grandmaster

Youngest Indian-origin chess prodigy defeats Grandmaster

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

British chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has etched her name in the record books, becoming the youngest female player ever to defeat a grandmaster.

Plane crash: 9 days on, process to identity victims continues

Plane crash: 9 days on, process to identity victims continues

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Ahmedabad-based filmmaker Mahesh Jirawala, who was reported missing following the June 12 air crash, the matching of DNA samples confirmed that he died in the catastrophe, following which his mortal remains were handed over to his family.

'KTR didn't back me': K Kavitha quits BRS, MLC post

'KTR didn't back me': K Kavitha quits BRS, MLC post

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Kavitha, daughter of party founder and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), also announced quitting as Member of the Legislative Council and indicated there was 'pressure' on her father to act against her.

The Battle Over Sunjay Kapur's Rs 30,000 Cr Estate

The Battle Over Sunjay Kapur's Rs 30,000 Cr Estate

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Karisma Kapoor was married to businessman Sunjay Kapur, and after his death earlier this year their children have dragged Sunjay's wife Priya Sachdev Kapur to court for their right share in the property.

My Mentor, Nobel Laureate Susumu Kitagawa

My Mentor, Nobel Laureate Susumu Kitagawa

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

'Professor Kitagawa is an exceptional researcher, a good teacher and above all a great person.'

SP leader Azam Khan walks out of jail after 23 months

SP leader Azam Khan walks out of jail after 23 months

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav dismissed rumors that Azam Khan might join the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) after his release from jail.

Olympic medallist hockey legend Dr Vece Paes passes away

Olympic medallist hockey legend Dr Vece Paes passes away

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Dr Vece Paes, a member of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team and father of legendary tennis player Leander Paes, died in Kolkata on Thursday morning.

How Karisma-Kareena Celebrated Ganpati

How Karisma-Kareena Celebrated Ganpati

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Film folk celebrated Ganpati over the weekend, and posted pictures on social media.

'Cancer Has Made Me Shameless And Fearless'

'Cancer Has Made Me Shameless And Fearless'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'For all you know, in the next five years there could be a path-breaking cancer treatment and I may be absolutely fine. Or maybe I won't be. I have to live with both scenarios.'

Sumit Antil completes World Para Championships hat-trick!

Sumit Antil completes World Para Championships hat-trick!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Yogesh Kathuniya won yet another silver medal in the men's F56 discus throw event at the World Para Athletics Championships.

The Pujara Story- 11 Blows at Gabba, 7000+ Runs, Zero Hype

The Pujara Story- 11 Blows at Gabba, 7000+ Runs, Zero Hype

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

In the era of uber-stylish batters, Pujara was that glue that held the Indian batting together for a decade between 2013-14 till 2023 over a period of 100 plus Test matches.

Cyberslavery: Agent Arrested In Mumbai

Cyberslavery: Agent Arrested In Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The Mumbai police, currently investigating a cyber slavery case involving five individuals trafficked to Laos under the pretext of job offers in Thailand, arrested the prime accused on Wednesday.

Stalin Goes To Bihar: What Gives?

Stalin Goes To Bihar: What Gives?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Like his father Karunanidhi and AIADMK rivals MGR and Jayalalithaa, Stalin would like to confine his real political work to Tamil Nadu, and not want to take after the late Congress leader K Kamaraj and take up a national role, even if to create greater political space for son Udhayanidhi, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Zubeen Garg: The Voice That United A Divided Land

Zubeen Garg: The Voice That United A Divided Land

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Zubeen Garg was not just Assam's voice, he was its heartbeat, its rebellion, and its song of unity in a land often torn apart.

Sabar Bonda Review: A Rare Gem

Sabar Bonda Review: A Rare Gem

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Sabar Bonda is a tender, and exquisitely crafted slice-of-life drama that taps into universal human desire of making a meaningful connection with another human being, observes Mayur Sanap.

Asia Cup: 'I bowled a lot to Shubman Gill when he was 11-12'

Asia Cup: 'I bowled a lot to Shubman Gill when he was 11-12'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Simranjeet Singh, the left-arm spinner from UAE, distinctly remembers bowling to a talented 12-year-old Shubman Gill at the nets in Mohali.

Bihar polls: Will Oppn's SIR protests or NDA's dominance prevail?

Bihar polls: Will Oppn's SIR protests or NDA's dominance prevail?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

An analysis of the upcoming Bihar elections, focusing on the key players, alliances, and issues that will shape the outcome. The article examines the strength of the ruling NDA coalition led by Nitish Kumar and the challenge posed by the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan, as well as the potential impact of Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party.