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Modi sold off farmers' blood and sweat: Rahul on US deal

Modi sold off farmers' blood and sweat: Rahul on US deal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi buckled under United States pressure to finalise a trade deal and 'sold off' the hard work of Indian farmers through the agreement.

The Harrowing Birth Of Priyanka-Nick's Baby Malti Marie

The Harrowing Birth Of Priyanka-Nick's Baby Malti Marie

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Priyanka Chopra recalled standing in the operating room as doctors intubated the newborn, admitting she did not know if her daughter would survive.

10 Horror Movies On OTT: Friday The 13th Special!

10 Horror Movies On OTT: Friday The 13th Special!

Rediff.com7 days ago

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Bollywood horror flicks to mark Friday the 13th.

Hindu trader hacked to death in Bangladesh

Hindu trader hacked to death in Bangladesh

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

A 62-year-old Hindu trader was hacked to death inside his shop in Bangladesh, raising concerns about violence against the minority community.

6-year-old girl gang-raped by three boys, aged 10-16

6-year-old girl gang-raped by three boys, aged 10-16

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

'She came home covered in blood. When I asked her, she first said she had fallen, but there were no injuries on any other part of her body. On questioning further, she told me what had been done to her'

WPL: Patil's fiery 5-fer hands RCB facile win over GG

WPL: Patil's fiery 5-fer hands RCB facile win over GG

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru rode on a century partnership between Radha Yadav and Richa Ghosh before off-spinner Shreyanka Patil produced a magical five-wicket haul to beat Gujarat Giants by 32 runs and register their third consecutive win in the Women's Premier League, in Navi Mumbai, on Friday.

Truth Behind Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic, Mounjaro: A Doctor Explains

Truth Behind Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic, Mounjaro: A Doctor Explains

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Weight loss drugs can be life changing but are not without risks,' says Dr Vishnu Radhakrishnan as he explains the truth behind Ozempic and Mounjaro.

T20 World Cup: Did Anyone Win In Pakistan Boycott Drama?

T20 World Cup: Did Anyone Win In Pakistan Boycott Drama?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

A lesson to be learned from this incident is participation in an event is the real exhibition of power, and winning matches elevates its credibility, observes K R Nayar.

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's First Woman PM, Passes Away

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's First Woman PM, Passes Away

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's former first female prime minister and chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, has died at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness.

'FIR or privilege motion, I will fight for farmers': Rahul Gandhi

'FIR or privilege motion, I will fight for farmers': Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com7 days ago

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being 'anti-farmer' and 'selling' the country through the India-US interim trade deal, vowing to stand strongly with farmers.

Five Shots By A Girl That Shook An Empire

Five Shots By A Girl That Shook An Empire

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Bina Das, 21, got up at her graduating ceremony to assassinate the governor of Bengal. He escaped and she was imprisoned for 9 years.

BJP set to end Thackeray era as Ritu Tawde to become Mumbai mayor

BJP set to end Thackeray era as Ritu Tawde to become Mumbai mayor

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated corporator Ritu Tawade for the Mumbai mayor election, while its ally Shiv Sena declared Sanjay Ghadi as its candidate for the deputy mayor's post.

'Let Children Have Real Friends Whom They Can't Block Or Delete'

'Let Children Have Real Friends Whom They Can't Block Or Delete'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Recently a girl who was suicidal was brought to me.' 'When I asked her what was bothering her, she said she and her friend took photos at the same place and posted them on Instagram.' 'While her friend got 23 likes, she didn't get a single like.' 'She said, "nobody likes me, nobody wants me in this world. I am rejected by everybody".' 'And she wanted to end her life.'

College student dies after taking borax for weight loss

College student dies after taking borax for weight loss

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Sshe watched a video on the YouTube channel titled 'Venkaaram to melt fat and slim body', and on January 16, she bought the substance from a native medicine shop

Punjab AAP leader Lucky Oberoi shot 8-10 times in his car, dies

Punjab AAP leader Lucky Oberoi shot 8-10 times in his car, dies

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The incident took place in the morning, a senior police official from Jalandhar said over the phone.

Inside Alexander Zverev's quiet battle with diabetes

Inside Alexander Zverev's quiet battle with diabetes

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

As he chases Grand Slam success, Alexander Zverev describes the unseen routines and discipline behind playing tennis with type 1 diabetes.

Realty firm chairman C J Roy dies by suicide amid I-T action

Realty firm chairman C J Roy dies by suicide amid I-T action

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

C J Roy, founder and chairman of real estate firm Confident Group, died by suicide in Bengaluru. The incident occurred amidst ongoing Income Tax searches at his premises. Family alleges pressure from a central agency may have contributed to his death.

GBS outbreak in MP town, 2 dead; govt ramps up detection

GBS outbreak in MP town, 2 dead; govt ramps up detection

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Two persons have died after an outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), an immunological nerve disorder, in Madhya Pradesh's Neemuch district, prompting the government to launch a drive to identify patients and ensure their treatment, officials said.

Zubeen Garg drowned after declining life jacket: Singapore court told

Zubeen Garg drowned after declining life jacket: Singapore court told

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Popular Indian singer-songwriter Zubeen Garg drowned off Lazarus Island in Singapore after declining a life jacket while severely intoxicated, a coroner's court heard.

HIL: Defending champions Shrachi Tigers down Soorma Club

HIL: Defending champions Shrachi Tigers down Soorma Club

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

HIL Women: Shrachi Bengal Tigers edge past Ranchi Royals

Thousands witness rare Blood Moon across India

Thousands witness rare Blood Moon across India

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

The excitement swept across India on Sunday night as thousands of people gathered in different cities to witness the much-awaited Total Lunar Eclipse, popularly known as the Blood Moon.

'How can blood and cricket go together?'

'How can blood and cricket go together?'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Friday slammed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the India and Pakistan clash in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025.

Ex-bus conductor, paediatrician among 45 Padma Shri 'unsung heroes'

Ex-bus conductor, paediatrician among 45 Padma Shri 'unsung heroes'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

India announces Padma Shri awards for 45 individuals, recognizing 'unsung heroes' like a former bus conductor who created the world's largest free library and a pediatrician who established Asia's first human milk bank.

Kalamkaval Review: Mammootty Surprises Yet Again

Kalamkaval Review: Mammootty Surprises Yet Again

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Kalamkaval, like any good work of art, suggests more than it shows, raves Arjun Menon.

Border 2 Review: Overdramatic But Watchable!

Border 2 Review: Overdramatic But Watchable!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Because it treats soldiers as human, and concentrates on their emotions as much as their bravery, Border 2, probably without meaning to, speaks out against war, observes Deepa Gahlot.

25-year-old Hindu youth burnt to death in Bangladesh

25-year-old Hindu youth burnt to death in Bangladesh

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

He was sleeping in a garage when the fire broke out, and CCTV footage suggests foul play.

Reasonably close to deal on Ukraine war: Trump at Davos

Reasonably close to deal on Ukraine war: Trump at Davos

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Trump says Putin and Zelenskyy would be stupid if they don't end the war now, and that he knows they are not stupid.

The Night Manager 2 Review: Wildly Entertaining

The Night Manager 2 Review: Wildly Entertaining

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

The Night Manager Season 2 is a comfortably paced, tension holding series, with a couple of solid twists, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Stefanova draws first blood

Stefanova draws first blood

Rediff.com3 Jun 2004

The Bulgarian GM won the first game of the women's World Chess Championship final against Ekaterina Kovalevskaya of Russia.

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy: A Heart Threat

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy: A Heart Threat

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Women who experience hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) face significantly higher risks of cardiovascular complications, including heart attack, stroke, heart failure and death within five years of giving birth.

Topalov draws first blood

Topalov draws first blood

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

GM Veselin Topalov defeated Michael Adams of England in the first round of the Linares Super Grandmasters tournament.

AR Rahman Blames 'Communal Thing' For Lesser Work

AR Rahman Blames 'Communal Thing' For Lesser Work

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

A R Rahman feels a power shift may have happened in the past eight years, as 'people who are not creative have the power now to decide things.'

PIX: Draws order of the day as Man Utd, Liverpool held

PIX: Draws order of the day as Man Utd, Liverpool held

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday

WPL: RCB's Vastrakar sidelined for two weeks

WPL: RCB's Vastrakar sidelined for two weeks

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

In absence of Pooja, RCB handed the responsibility of bowling to new recruits -- England left-arm spinner Linsey Smith, Arundhati Reddy and de Klerk as they managed to keep the opponents to 154-6.

Expelled Cong MLA Rahul held in third rape case; targeted housewives

Expelled Cong MLA Rahul held in third rape case; targeted housewives

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil was arrested in connection with a sexual assault case after being taken into custody from Palakkad in the small hours on Sunday, police sources said.

'You Inspired Millions To Reach For The Sky'

'You Inspired Millions To Reach For The Sky'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

'My lasting memory of you is your absolute humility in the face of hardships as well as success.'

From retirement talk to MCG glory: Tongue's Ashes fairytale

From retirement talk to MCG glory: Tongue's Ashes fairytale

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Tongue claimed a five-wicket haul in the first innings to help skittle Australia for 152 with best figures of 5-45, and then triggered a batting collapse in the second innings with fellow pacer Gus Atkinson leaving the pitch due to injury.

Golden Globes 2026: Meet The Winners!

Golden Globes 2026: Meet The Winners!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Just who are the big winners of the 83rd edition of Golden Globes awards?

India women eye fourth straight T20 win over Sri Lanka

India women eye fourth straight T20 win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Formidable India will be eager to register a dominance-extending fourth victory on the bounce in the fourth women's T20I against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

Blow to climate action, US exits 66 global cooperation bodies

Blow to climate action, US exits 66 global cooperation bodies

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

President Donald Trump has withdrawn the United States from over 60 international organisations, including United Nations bodies and the India-France-led International Solar Alliance, calling the institutions 'redundant' and 'contrary' to America's interests.