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Indigenous equipment a 'strategic necessity': Army chief

Indigenous equipment a 'strategic necessity': Army chief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi emphasized the importance of indigenous equipment for the Indian Army, highlighting the force's modernization efforts and readiness for future warfare.

Want To See Kartik Aaryan As A Snake?!

Want To See Kartik Aaryan As A Snake?!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Then there is Love And War featuring Alia, Ranbir, Vicky...

Why Sholay's Basanti Is Every Woman's Hero

Why Sholay's Basanti Is Every Woman's Hero

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Sholay's Basanti is the face of women's empowerment and gender equality. That's why, half a century after the movie first released, we're still talking about her.

Cheekatlo Review: Conventional

Cheekatlo Review: Conventional

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Cheekatlo is a run-of-the-mill crime procedural, notes Arjun Menon.

'Dharamji Was A Hit With Every Heroine'

'Dharamji Was A Hit With Every Heroine'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'He had a terrific sense of what works at the box office and what doesn't.'

The Best K-Dramas Of 2025

The Best K-Dramas Of 2025

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

There are some shows that kept us hooked from start to finish on the strength of their storytelling or a sizzling chemistry between the leads.

Duffy waiting to cheer 'King' Kohli from RCB dug-out

Duffy waiting to cheer 'King' Kohli from RCB dug-out

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Duffy cautions against data obsession in T20s, waiting to cheer 'King' Kohli from RCB dug-out

Statue calls for Head, Carey; Cummins lauds Labuschagne

Statue calls for Head, Carey; Cummins lauds Labuschagne

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Besides his batting, he was just as exceptional behind the stumps, taking some really clean catches to prove his mettle as one of the best glovesmen in world cricket right now.

14 Mumbai Expressions You Ought To Know

14 Mumbai Expressions You Ought To Know

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Let's acquaint you with Mumbai's picturesque slang.

World's largest Messi statue unveiled in Kolkata

World's largest Messi statue unveiled in Kolkata

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi on Saturday virtually unveiled his towering 70-foot statue at Sree Bhumi Sporting Club in Lake Town, Kolkata.

'An Incredible Real HERO'

'An Incredible Real HERO'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

'You made India proud!'

'Dharmendra Got Me Sholay'

'Dharmendra Got Me Sholay'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'Most of us try to be good human beings; he was genuinely a good person.'

'Keeping Modi-Shah Away From Mumbai Was Deliberate'

'Keeping Modi-Shah Away From Mumbai Was Deliberate'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'It would have polarised the Marathi-non Marathi divide further. 'Fadnavis had a very clear strategy: Let all Marathi people campaign for us (the BJP), and whatever results we get will be delivered by Marathi people only.'

KKR controversy: Congress asks who allowed Bangladeshi players

KKR controversy: Congress asks who allowed Bangladeshi players

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Amid the ongoing debate over remarks made by Hindu spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur against actor Shah Rukh Khan over the inclusion of a Bangladeshi player in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team, Congress leader Supriya Shrinate questioned the role of the BCCI and the ICC in allowing Bangladeshi players to be part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction pool.

Varun Is A Hero For Dubai's Southies

Varun Is A Hero For Dubai's Southies

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Tamilians and Keralites believe he is one of them, and people from Karnataka also consider him their hero.

'Hema Malini Got Awards For Films I Refused'

'Hema Malini Got Awards For Films I Refused'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

'If I count how many films I refused and how many heroines got awards in those films...'

Eight more cos to get incentives under auto PLI

Eight more cos to get incentives under auto PLI

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Three additional vehicle makers and five more auto component makers will begin availing financial incentives under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the automobile sector from 2026-27 (FY27) onwards, Hanif Qureshi, additional secretary at the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), said on Wednesday.

'Worst Australian team'? How Cummins' men silenced England

'Worst Australian team'? How Cummins' men silenced England

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Labuschagne underlined the cricket adage that "catches win matches", while England counted the cost of dropped chances in Adelaide.

'Dhurandhar Has Changed The Landscape Of Cinema'

'Dhurandhar Has Changed The Landscape Of Cinema'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

'Established filmmakers want to go with the sequels of earlier hit films like Housefull 5 or Mastiii 4. They don't want to come up with fresh ideas. This is pure laziness.'

Chetta Is Here! CSK Welcome Sanju In Kollywood Style

Chetta Is Here! CSK Welcome Sanju In Kollywood Style

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Quite similar to the hero introduction scenes in Kollywood movies, the elaborately staged sequence combines slow-motion shots, silhouettes, and high contrast lighting to enhance the dramatic narrative.

Ranji Trophy: MP trounce Maharashtra, enter quarters

Ranji Trophy: MP trounce Maharashtra, enter quarters

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Ranji Trophy: MP enter quarterfinals; Saurashtra on brink of qualification

Hero MotoCorp Q4 profit up 24% at Rs 1,169 cr

Hero MotoCorp Q4 profit up 24% at Rs 1,169 cr

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Hero MotoCorp on Tuesday posted 24 per cent increase in consolidated profit after tax at Rs 1,169 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025 riding on higher margins backed by better product mix, parts revenue and cost effectiveness. The company had reported a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 943 crore in January-March FY24.

The Raja Saab Review: Prabhas Can't Save It

The Raja Saab Review: Prabhas Can't Save It

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

The Raja Saab is a poorly judged effort to appease to the lowest hanging fruit, and is not sincere in its ambition to entertain, notes Arjun Menon.

Mitchell slams century as New Zealand down India to level series

Mitchell slams century as New Zealand down India to level series

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

K L Rahul's unbeaten ton was eclipsed by Daryl Mitchell's splendid 131 not out as New Zealand levelled the three-match series 1-1 with a seven-wicket win in the second ODI.

Sydney Test key for Bazball after 'lottery' MCG win

Sydney Test key for Bazball after 'lottery' MCG win

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Michael Vaughan believes England's victory in the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was a 'lottery'.

Hollywood-backed Wrexham knock Forest out of FA Cup

Hollywood-backed Wrexham knock Forest out of FA Cup

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Championship side Oxford United beat League Two's MK Dons on penalties after their match ended 1-1, while a couple of League One teams moved on, with Wigan Athletic beating Championship side Preston North End 1-0, and Port Vale defeating League Two's Fleetwood Town 1-0.

'For Me, Salman Khan Is Still 30'

'For Me, Salman Khan Is Still 30'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

'When I met him on the Bigg Boss set, he greeted me in the same way that he would during Dabangg, 'Aur Chedi Singh, kaise ho?''

Margin, valuation worries may weigh on Eicher stock

Margin, valuation worries may weigh on Eicher stock

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

The stock of automative major Eicher Motors hit its all-time high on Wednesday, capping the year with gains of about 52.7 per cent. It has comfortably outperformed its sector index, the Nifty Auto, which jumped 22.7 per cent, as well as the benchmark Nifty, which rose 10 per cent during this period.

Akhanda 2 Review: Barely Watchable

Akhanda 2 Review: Barely Watchable

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Akhanda 2: Thandavam may appeal to Nandamuri Balakrishna's fans and will be a madcap awakening for those uninitiated in Boyapati Sreenu's no goofball ideas in constructing action, notes Arjun Menon.

Freedom At Midnight 2 Review: Terrifying History Reminder

Freedom At Midnight 2 Review: Terrifying History Reminder

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Whether Freedom At Midnight 2 has a political agenda, a bias or two will be read into it, depending on the affiliation of who is watching, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Poll heat hits box office as Vijay, DMK-linked films clash at Pongal

Poll heat hits box office as Vijay, DMK-linked films clash at Pongal

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

As Tamil Nadu gears up for elections, a clash of films with distinct political ideologies is set to unfold at the box office, mirroring the rivalry between political parties.

Manipur's Silent Green Hero

Manipur's Silent Green Hero

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

He has single-handedly planted over 100,000 trees and shared more than 40,000 saplings with others -- all at no cost.

The Biggest Bollywood Hits In 25 Years

The Biggest Bollywood Hits In 25 Years

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Trade analyst Girish Wankhede puts together a curated list of the 25 biggest hits in the first 25 years of the century.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Zverev move into quarters

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Zverev move into quarters

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

IMAGES from all the action on Day 8 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.

The Heroes Who Never Gave Up

The Heroes Who Never Gave Up

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Every wheelchair at the Armed Forces' Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre in Pune is a story of sacrifice and strength, of courage, resilience and unbreakable spirit.

'We Suffer From A Lack Of History, Sanskar'

'We Suffer From A Lack Of History, Sanskar'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

'Somewhere our society's collective morality is lost. There's a kind of moral confusion in our society which reflects in our films.' 'Filmmakers are hiding behind romance, ghost stories, murder mysteries and sex. No film is looking at social issues.'

'Why Should Men Not Cry?'

'Why Should Men Not Cry?'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

'We are not AI. We are allowed to break, and rebuild.'

About 50% turnout in Maha civic polls; 41% polling in BMC

About 50% turnout in Maha civic polls; 41% polling in BMC

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

A BMC spokesperson said the average voter turnout stood at 29.96 per cent till 1.30 pm in the metropolis, which has more than 1 crore eligible electors.

'Even At 75, He Maintains His Swag'

'Even At 75, He Maintains His Swag'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

'He is a downtoearth person, never carried away by success nor brought down by failure.'

The Ultimate Rajinikanth Playlist

The Ultimate Rajinikanth Playlist

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

We continue to celebrate the Thalaiva's 75th birthday with Divya Nair's premiere playlist that celebrates his magnetic swag, emotion and larger-than-life persona.