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Sundar Pichai unveils new India-US subsea cable routes

Sundar Pichai unveils new India-US subsea cable routes

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Betting big on India's AI potential, Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday announced new subsea cable routes to boost AI connectivity between India and the US, alongside major skilling initiatives, including training 20 million public servants and supporting 11 million students

The Newscaster Who Became Family

The Newscaster Who Became Family

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Sarla Maheshwari brought families together for that half hour -- delivering the news with remarkable poise, a firm command over language, without drama or noise. She was a classic.

3 teenaged sisters, addicted to 'Korean lover game', die by suicide

3 teenaged sisters, addicted to 'Korean lover game', die by suicide

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The police said the exact circumstances that led the sisters to take the extreme step are being investigated, and statements of family members are being recorded as part of the probe.

Rajasthan honeymoon horror: Wife, lover among 4 held for man's murder

Rajasthan honeymoon horror: Wife, lover among 4 held for man's murder

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

A 23-year-old woman in Rajasthan allegedly conspired with her lover and accomplices to murder her husband just three months after their marriage.

Assi Review: The Message Is Very Strong

Assi Review: The Message Is Very Strong

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

There are moments in Assi when you will get scared, when you will get angry, when you will feel helpless... when you will realise the enormity of the crime.

'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.com16 Feb 2026

'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.'

'I Didn't Feel The Need To Show Cleavage'

'I Didn't Feel The Need To Show Cleavage'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

'This leading filmmaker told me: "Don't let the industry cake you up with makeup and wigs. You are a breath of fresh air".'

Ashakal Aayiram Review: Watch It For Jayaram!

Ashakal Aayiram Review: Watch It For Jayaram!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Ashakal Aayiram can be celebrated for the return to form for Jayaram, who owns every scene he is in, but the film around him drags and drags, with no end in sight, notes Arjun Menon.

Are Your Parents Pressuring You To Get Married?

Are Your Parents Pressuring You To Get Married?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating web site, and Rebounce, a matrimony platform, suggests how you can to share your thoughts and concerns about marriage with your parents.

Don't Sit Pretty! 6 Truths About Sitting Longer

Don't Sit Pretty! 6 Truths About Sitting Longer

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Following too sedentary a routine is closely linked to weight gain, disrupted blood sugar levels, heart-related conditions, dangerous blood clots and a cluster of metabolic disorders that quietly damage long-term health, continues Harvard Medical School.

SRK's In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones Goes To Berlin

SRK's In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones Goes To Berlin

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Arundhati Roy's 1989 film, In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones, which won two National Awards for Best Screenplay for Roy and Best Feature Film in English, is among the line-up of 10 films for the Berlinale Classics segment.

Budget 2026: The Industry Wishlist...

Budget 2026: The Industry Wishlist...

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Investors and startup executives are calling for extending the period for an entity to be recognised as a startup from 10 to 15 years for deep-tech companies.

8 Tips To Be Sexually Healthy

8 Tips To Be Sexually Healthy

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Healthline indicate a strong connection between raised blood pressure and difficulties with sexual performance. Looking after your cardiovascular system isn't just good for longevity - it also supports intimate wellbeing. Simply put, when your heart thrives, so does your sex life.

Pankaja, O'Sey Balamma Make It To Sundance

Pankaja, O'Sey Balamma Make It To Sundance

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Pankaja and O'Sey Balamma bring deeply personal yet universally resonant stories to Sundance. They represent a new wave of South Indian storytelling, blending cultural authenticity with cinematic innovation, and mark an important step in amplifying regional voices on the international stage.

4-yr-old girl sexually assaulted at Mumbai school

4-yr-old girl sexually assaulted at Mumbai school

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

A four-year-old girl has allegedly been sexually assaulted at a well-known school in Mumbai, leading to the arrest of a female staffer, police said.

BJP MP displays artificial legs in RS, appeals to Opposition

BJP MP displays artificial legs in RS, appeals to Opposition

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

BJP MP C Sadanandan Master addressed the Rajya Sabha, appealing for unity and highlighting the government's achievements while raising concerns about migration in Kerala.

Three Key Priorities For Government!

Three Key Priorities For Government!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

While many areas compete for resources, defence, education, and adaptation deserve focus for maximum impact, suggests Laveesh Bhandari.

What Will Xi Jinping Do Next With All That Power?

What Will Xi Jinping Do Next With All That Power?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

'For the first time in a hundred years, the army has been taken out of the political equation. And for the first time ever, there is only one man who calls the shots. Not even Mao had this kind of power.'

Wonder Man Ending Explained Right Here

Wonder Man Ending Explained Right Here

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

As Simon navigates auditions, rejection, and sudden attention, Wonder Man explores how power and celebrity intersect, often blurring the line between authenticity and performance.

Is Early Rising Good For You?

Is Early Rising Good For You?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Why getting up early is good for your health, as is maintaining a fixed sleep schedule.

'Most Mental Health Issues Start Before Age 25'

'Most Mental Health Issues Start Before Age 25'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

A large-scale international study published in the journal, Molecular Psychiatry, has been tracking over 7 lakh individuals and has shown that 34.6 per cent of mental disorders begin before the age of 14 years, 48.4 per cent before 18 years and 62.5 per cent by the age of 25 years.

New Zealand's Adithya Counts On CSK Stint To Rattle India

New Zealand's Adithya Counts On CSK Stint To Rattle India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Vellore-born NZ spinner Adithya Ashok keen to put India knowledge to test in ODIs

Voter revision reunites MP man with mother after 22 yrs

Voter revision reunites MP man with mother after 22 yrs

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

A man who left his home in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district 22 years ago after his family opposed his marriage was reunited with his mother because of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, police said on Saturday.

Mob attack halts popular singer's concert in Bangladesh, 20 injured

Mob attack halts popular singer's concert in Bangladesh, 20 injured

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

A mob attack in Bangladesh forced the cancellation of a concert by rock singer James, injuring at least 20 students. The incident occurred in Faridpur amid a recent spate of attacks on cultural institutions.

Nirmala Sitharaman: 'Prime Minister Modi Does Not Tolerate Gaming Of The System'

Nirmala Sitharaman: 'Prime Minister Modi Does Not Tolerate Gaming Of The System'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

'Grassroots-level corruption, which disrupts the last-mile work, cannot be ignored in your enthusiasm and drive to get going to complete the project.' 'Like it was in MGNREGA, in some states, it is the case with the Jal Jeevan mission.' 'The last minute levels of corruption can ruin the intent of the project itself.' 'When you see that people can game a particular well-intended and well-crafted project, you need to correct that.'

8 Healthy Facts About Peas

8 Healthy Facts About Peas

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Why you should eat peas.

Automation Takes the Lead, Hiring Trails

Automation Takes the Lead, Hiring Trails

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Eight of the top 10 employers showed a double-digit growth in fixed capital. Only one out of 10 showed a double-digit addition in employment.

'Only secular': Bengali singer harassed for singing 'Jago Maa'

'Only secular': Bengali singer harassed for singing 'Jago Maa'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Popular Bengali singer Lagnajita Chakraborty alleges harassment during a musical program at a private school in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur district. One of the event organizers has been arrested following her complaint.

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.

Apple harvest made J-K man quit Red Fort terror plot

Apple harvest made J-K man quit Red Fort terror plot

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Investigations into the 'white collar' terror module busted after the recent car bombing near Red Fort showed that the mastermind Dr Umar-un Nabi had attempted to recruit a second suicide bomber but could not succeed as he backed out of the terror plot citing the need to help his family during the apple harvest, officials said on Sunday.

'Prashant Tamang Was Like King Of Nepali Community'

'Prashant Tamang Was Like King Of Nepali Community'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'He was the Michael Jackson of the community.'

Real Madrid calm storm; Bayern demolish Leipzig

Real Madrid calm storm; Bayern demolish Leipzig

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Real Madrid ended a turbulent week with a 2-0 LaLiga win over lowly Levante on Saturday courtesy of second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Raul Asencio.

Isa Guha honoured with MBE in King's New Year cricket list

Isa Guha honoured with MBE in King's New Year cricket list

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

The 40-year-okd has strong familial ties and cultural connection to India, often visiting Kolkata and enjoying Indian food.

India, UAE seal defence pact, set $200 bn trade target

India, UAE seal defence pact, set $200 bn trade target

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Under the defence partnership, India and the UAE are eyeing defence industrial collaboration and cooperation in advanced technologies, cyberspace training, special operations, interoperability of their militaries and counter terrorism.

8 Benefits Of Pomegranate

8 Benefits Of Pomegranate

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Half a cup of pomegranate seeds packs only 72 calories, yet brims with heart-friendly nutrients and is rich in antioxidant that calm inflammation.

'I Am The 1st Non-Army Runner To Win The Mumbai Marathon'

'I Am The 1st Non-Army Runner To Win The Mumbai Marathon'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Kartik Karkera didn't just win the Indian men's title at the Tata Mumbai Marathon on Sunday -- he did it in his very first official 42.195 km race

Sheena Bora wanted to take 'sanyas': School friend

Sheena Bora wanted to take 'sanyas': School friend

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

According to the witness, Sheena once told her that Indrani administered her wrong medication, and she landed in hospital as a result.

Gas leak at Andhra ONGC well triggers fire, 3 villages evacuated

Gas leak at Andhra ONGC well triggers fire, 3 villages evacuated

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Following the gas leak and the subsequent fire, senior officials of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) from Rajahmundry rushed to Mori village, where the blaze broke out at Well Mori-5, the official said.

'I Just Flowed Where Life Took Me'

'I Just Flowed Where Life Took Me'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'The Dhamaal director wanted an innocent guy who's still like a child. He hinted that my voice was very strong.' 'I worked it out: I got this dungarees look, made him slouch, got rid of the bass in my voice, and added a lisp to make him cuter.' 'These are things an actor does because you want to bring something to the table.'

8 Tips For Healthy Holiday Eating

8 Tips For Healthy Holiday Eating

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Make the most of the festive period with these 8 easy, evidence-based strategies designed to help you keep the extra kilos at bay.