Watch the chirpy, affable, and disarmingly candid Zoya Afroz in this latest episode of Rediff Podcast.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fatal air ambulance crash in Jharkhand that claimed seven lives, with authorities examining weather conditions and potential technical issues.
Updates from Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy final between Jammu & Kashmir and Karnataka, in Hubbali on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka must improve their batting against slower bowlers when they face New Zealand in a crucial T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in Colombo, with both teams chasing their first win.
If you thought method acting was intense, wait till you see Priyanka Chopra's method dressing.
Gardner's 3-33 restricts India to 214 despite fifties by Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Singh in the first ODI in Brisbane.
A devastating fire in Meerut, India, has claimed the lives of six people, including five children. Authorities suspect an electrical short circuit as the cause and are investigating the incident.
Before they commanded nations, commanded armies... or commanded headlines, these world leaders once led lives that were unexpectedly ordinary.
A Pawan Hans helicopter with seven people on board crashed into the sea near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. All passengers and crew members were rescued and admitted to a hospital. A technical snag is suspected to be the cause of the crash.
Bethica Das experiments with cranberries to make an enticing kind of Tamarind Rice.
Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati addresses sexual abuse allegations, asserting his innocence and claiming the charges are fabricated. An FIR was lodged against him and his disciple following a court order.
If 2025 was all about vibrant reds and electric blues, and 2024 belonged to latte nudes, it seems like 2026 is crowning Apple Green as its reigning colour.
The Canadian government is seeking to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Rana Hussain, a Pakistan-born businessman accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, due to misrepresentation on his citizenship application.
Jefferies has downgraded Indian information technology (IT) companies Infosys, HCLTech, and Mphasis to "hold"; LTI MindTree, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Hexaware to "underperform", citing artificial intelligence (AI)-related concerns. Coforge, Sagility and IKS, however, still remain its top picks.
'That journey across India has changed me forever.'
Take a culinary journey across India and test your foodie gyan!
The heroes or heroines of these film might have been Om Puri, Jennifer Kendal, Ashok Kumar. But unquestionably the real star was Calcutta. Supriya Newar on the 7 props or backdrops repeatedly used in Indian cinema that are distinctly and uniquely Kolkata.
Peanuts grow underground and are actually legumes, like beans and peas, though they resemble tree nuts in nutrition. Says the British Heart Foundation, they're high in healthy fats, especially monounsaturated ones, making them calorie-dense, but filled with protein, fibre and nutrients. Watch your portions to avoid excess calorie intake. Always consume plain peanuts for extra benefits.
Alia Bhatt made a sensational appearance at the BAFTAs in London.
One Battle After Another touches on big ideas like racism, immigration, abuse of power, identity, and parenthood without turning preachy, observes Mayur Sanap.
Zimbabwe coach Justin Sammons expects India to attack aggressively in their T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in Chennai, saying his side is ready after learning tough lessons from the heavy loss to West Indies.
Boong wins a BAFTA, and India can't stay calm!
'The way he is batting, I think sometimes, he was kind of wasted down the bottom in the innings. He's such a good player, he can bat in all situations... (against) spin (and) pace..'
Sensitive issues remain. Water sharing of the Ganga and Teesta rivers. Treatment of minorities, particularly Hindus. Border management. Trade imbalances. Connectivity projects.What happens next will shape not just bilateral ties, but the balance of South Asia itself, points out Ramesh Menon.
A 16-year-old boy was murdered outside a government school in Shivamogga, leading to increased police presence and heightened tensions in the area.
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant decline, primarily driven by a selloff in IT stocks due to concerns about AI disruption and renewed worries over global trade.
Indian Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib was arrested after a disruptive shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, leading to further investigation into potential conspiracy and funding.
Gurugram has overtaken Mumbai to become India's biggest luxury housing market in 2025, recording 24,120 crore in sales of homes priced above 10 crore.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that refusing marriage based on a 'kundali' mismatch after establishing a physical relationship can attract legal consequences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, specifically Section 69, addressing sexual intercourse obtained through deceptive means.
A healthy marriage is based on trust and honesty, reminds rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of Quack Quack, an online dating web site, and Rebounce, a matrimony platform.
The crash took place shortly after the aircraft operated by Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd took off from Ranchi airport at 7.11 pm.
'We lost the match between the 7th and 15th over. You used Bumrah's two overs early and kept the remaining two for the death. But Rohit Sharma never used Bumrah like this.'
'I stopped trying to meet societal expectations or please people who have no place in my life. The decisions I make, how I live and how I present myself are MY choices and I refuse to apologise for them,' says Malaika Arora.
In a shocking crime in Lucknow, a 21-year-old man allegedly murdered his father and dismembered the body in an attempt to conceal the homicide, prompting a police investigation.
Pakistan conducted airstrikes on Afghanistan's Nangarhar province on February 22, 2026, targeting areas in Bihsud district.
Sri Lanka could play their 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium if they qualify and avoid India, as ICC clarifies knockout venue logistics.
The World Nature Photography Awards 2026 celebrated breathtaking images of wildlife and nature, with Australian photographer Jono Allen winning the top prize of $1000 for his rare shot of a white humpback whale and her mother.
Infinix has formally introduced the Infinix Xpad 30E, a budget-friendly tablet launched alongside its Note 60 smartphones in selected international markets.
West Indies' commanding victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup has significantly increased the pressure on India to win their remaining matches by a substantial margin to secure a spot in the semifinals.
A bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, the first Indian governor-general, has replaced a statue of British architect Edwin Lutyens at Rashtrapati Bhavan, symbolizing a move away from colonial influences and embracing Indian heritage.
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