News for 'LIFE'

Life Bans for Pakistan Weightlifting Officials in Doping Scandal

Life Bans for Pakistan Weightlifting Officials in Doping Scandal

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has banned Pakistani weightlifting officials for life and a weightlifter for four years due to doping violations.

How India Cycles... Slice of Indian Life

How India Cycles... Slice of Indian Life

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

From bustling cities to quiet villages, bicycles in India are much than transport. They are a way of life, carrying good, dreams and traditions.

Woman Ends Life In Ghaziabad; Was Suffering From Mental Health Issues

Woman Ends Life In Ghaziabad; Was Suffering From Mental Health Issues

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A 65-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide by jumping from the 29th floor of a building in Ghaziabad. She had been struggling with mental health issues following the death of her husband.

Priyanka Chopra, Jaideep Ahlawat In Mira Nair's Amrita Sher-Gil Film

Priyanka Chopra, Jaideep Ahlawat In Mira Nair's Amrita Sher-Gil Film

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mira Nair is bringing Amrita Sher-Gil's life and art to the big screen in her new film Amri.

Life Imprisonment for Killers in Thane Double Murder Case

Life Imprisonment for Killers in Thane Double Murder Case

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A Thane court has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for the murder of an 84-year-old man and his caretaker in 2016. The court also imposed fines and additional imprisonment for house trespass and robbery.

'Frustrated' Trump considering resuming war on Iran: Report

'Frustrated' Trump considering resuming war on Iran: Report

Rediff.com1 days ago

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering military action against Iran due to stalled negotiations and Tehran's approach to its nuclear issue, according to CNN sources. Divisions within the Trump administration have emerged over the next course of action, with some officials advocating for a more aggressive approach through targeted military strikes.

UP Man Ends Life After Suspected Pakistan Honey Trap

UP Man Ends Life After Suspected Pakistan Honey Trap

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A 27-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district allegedly died by suicide after consuming poison. His family claims he was blackmailed from a Pakistan-based phone number after being lured into a suspected honey trap.

Why Did Railway Constable End His Life In Beed?

Why Did Railway Constable End His Life In Beed?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A railway police constable, Nitin Pandit Dhage, was found dead in an apparent suicide in Maharashtra's Beed district. The incident occurred in Parli Vaijnath, where he was posted, and is currently under investigation.

'I Don't Want To Be Like My Mother'

'I Don't Want To Be Like My Mother'

Rediff.com2 days ago

Esha Sandhu, Dr D S S Srinivas Prasad, Ipninder Singh pay tribute to their mothers.

Mother's Day: 'I Gave My Class 10 Exam With My Son'

Mother's Day: 'I Gave My Class 10 Exam With My Son'

Rediff.com3 days ago

This Mother's Day, we spoke to a working mother whose life revolve around sacrifice, resilience and the hope of giving her children a life she never had.

School Van Accident Claims Life of Eight-Year-Old in Gurugram

School Van Accident Claims Life of Eight-Year-Old in Gurugram

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

An eight-year-old boy in Gurugram died after being struck by a reversing school van. Police have registered a case against the driver, who is yet to be arrested.

Cristo Fernandez Trades Acting For Pro Football

Cristo Fernandez Trades Acting For Pro Football

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernandez, known for playing Dani Rojas, has signed a professional football contract with El Paso Locomotive FC, a U.S. second-tier team, fulfilling a lifelong dream after overcoming a past knee injury.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Open In Red Weighed By West Asia Crisis

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Open In Red Weighed By West Asia Crisis

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian equity benchmark indices experienced a significant drop in early trade, with the BSE Sensex falling over 525 points and the NSE Nifty down more than 164 points, primarily due to rising crude oil prices and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran conflict.

The Swanand Kirkire Podcast: The Bawra Mann From Indore To Bollywood

The Swanand Kirkire Podcast: The Bawra Mann From Indore To Bollywood

Rediff.com1 days ago

From selling vacuum cleaners to Bollywood's poetic soul, Swanand Kirkire reveals the grit, heartbreaks, and coincidences behind his most iconic songs and life's journey.

Rashid Khan, Nabi Visit Ailing Shapoor Zadran In Hospital

Rashid Khan, Nabi Visit Ailing Shapoor Zadran In Hospital

Rediff.com22 minutes ago

Afghanistan's cricket stars Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi visited ailing former national team pacer Shapoor Zadran in a Delhi-NCR hospital, where he is undergoing treatment for Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH).

Why Bombay HC Is Concerned About Child Custody Case

Why Bombay HC Is Concerned About Child Custody Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Bombay High Court has expressed concern over a mother's possessiveness in denying her estranged husband visitation rights to their child, emphasising the importance of both parents in a child's life.

Mother's Day: 10 Simple Rules To Live By

Mother's Day: 10 Simple Rules To Live By

Rediff.com3 days ago

This Mother's Day, Aditi Govitrikar, actor, supermodel, wellness expert and India's first Mrs World encourages all women to prioritise themselves and embrace self-care without guilt.

Mamata's revenge for Bhabanipur defeat: Suvendu aide's mother on his killing

Mamata's revenge for Bhabanipur defeat: Suvendu aide's mother on his killing

Rediff.com6 days ago

The mother of Chandranath Rath, who was murdered shortly after the Assembly poll results, is demanding life imprisonment for those responsible, alleging the killing was revenge for Mamata Banerjee's defeat against Suvendu Adhikari in Bhabanipur.

Stock Markets Plunge as West Asia Tensions, High Oil Price Fuel Sell-Off

Stock Markets Plunge as West Asia Tensions, High Oil Price Fuel Sell-Off

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, tumbled nearly 2 per cent for the fourth consecutive session, driven by elevated crude oil prices, escalating US-Iran tensions, unabated foreign fund outflows, and a depreciating rupee.

Stock Markets Plunge as West Asia Tensions, High Oil Price Fuel Sell-Off

Stock Markets Plunge as West Asia Tensions, High Oil Price Fuel Sell-Off

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, tumbled nearly 2 per cent for the fourth consecutive session, driven by elevated crude oil prices, escalating US-Iran tensions, unabated foreign fund outflows, and a depreciating rupee.

Dhurandhar 2: Unmasking The Real Life Figures Behind the Characters

Dhurandhar 2: Unmasking The Real Life Figures Behind the Characters

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Uncover the real life figures that inspired the characters in Dhurandhar The Revenge, from Pakistani politicians and notorious gangsters to infamous terrorists.

SC: Husband's Duty to Maintain Wife Must Ensure Dignified Life

SC: Husband's Duty to Maintain Wife Must Ensure Dignified Life

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court of India has emphasised that a husband's obligation to maintain his wife is a primary and continuing duty, ensuring she lives with dignity and in a manner commensurate with her marital status.

Faridabad Teenager Takes Own Life After Disappointing Exam Scores

Faridabad Teenager Takes Own Life After Disappointing Exam Scores

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A 16-year-old student in Faridabad allegedly committed suicide after receiving low marks in his Class 11 examinations, highlighting the immense pressure students face regarding academic performance.

Rahul on impact of fatherhood: 'I don't overthink anymore'

Rahul on impact of fatherhood: 'I don't overthink anymore'

Rediff.com5 May 2026

KL Rahul says fatherhood has transformed his mindset, bringing calm and clarity to his cricket while helping him manage pressure and rediscover joy in the game.

Tree Fall From Construction Site Injures Two In Mumbai

Tree Fall From Construction Site Injures Two In Mumbai

Rediff.com2 days ago

A teenage girl and a 21-year-old woman were seriously injured after a tree fell from a construction site onto their auto-rickshaw in Mumbai. Police have registered an FIR against the construction company.

Shilpa Nadkarni: The INSPIRING Mother Of An Autistic Child

Shilpa Nadkarni: The INSPIRING Mother Of An Autistic Child

Rediff.com3 days ago

Shilpa Nadkarni's gently told truths, her strong hold on faith and the hard-earned life lessons that she shares... it will make you laud this strong, brave mother.

Life Sentences in Gurugram Taxi Driver Murder Case

Life Sentences in Gurugram Taxi Driver Murder Case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the robbery and murder of a taxi driver in Gurugram, while a third man received a three-year sentence for providing the weapon used in the crime.

'Thank You For Every Sleepless Night, Every Hug'

'Thank You For Every Sleepless Night, Every Hug'

Rediff.com2 days ago

Film folk have been celebrating Mother's Day on Sunday, and posting loving pictures on social media.

'Who Needs Superman When I've Got You?'

'Who Needs Superman When I've Got You?'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Mumma, I want to tell you today that I love you dearly. When you are around, I can still be a child even though I have a child of my own,'; Mable Mudhliar tells her mother Bellarmina Chettiar.

Mother's Day: 'If I Don't Work, How Will My Children Eat?'

Mother's Day: 'If I Don't Work, How Will My Children Eat?'

Rediff.com4 days ago

This Mother's Day, we spoke to a mother who spends her days working in other people's homes in order to build a better future for her children. She carries a silent strength that often goes unseen.

Latur Man Commits Suicide After Social Media Harassment

Latur Man Commits Suicide After Social Media Harassment

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 24-year-old man in Latur, Maharashtra, allegedly died by suicide after facing threats and harassment on social media related to his love affair. Police have registered a case of abetment against seven individuals and have detained four in connection with the incident.

Delhi Prisons Exceed Capacity, Majority Of Inmates Are Undertrials

Delhi Prisons Exceed Capacity, Majority Of Inmates Are Undertrials

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi prisons are severely overcrowded, housing nearly double their authorised capacity, with undertrials making up the vast majority of the inmate population, according to the latest NCRB data.

Crude Oil Futures Climb Over 3%; Brent breaches $107

Crude Oil Futures Climb Over 3%; Brent breaches $107

Rediff.com1 days ago

Crude oil prices surged over 3% in futures trade after US President Donald Trump expressed doubts about the Iran ceasefire, reigniting fears of supply disruptions from West Asia and pushing Brent crude above USD 107 per barrel.

Bollywood's Love Affair With Adultery

Bollywood's Love Affair With Adultery

Rediff.com1 days ago

Explore Bollywood's enduring fascination with infidelity as new films like Pati Patni Aur Woh Do and Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai continue a cinematic tradition of depicting adultery through various classic tropes and evolving narratives.

Doctor Vandana Das Murder Case: Accused Sentenced to Life, Prosecution to Appeal

Doctor Vandana Das Murder Case: Accused Sentenced to Life, Prosecution to Appeal

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A teacher convicted of murdering Dr. Vandana Das in a Kerala hospital has been sentenced to life imprisonment, prompting the prosecution to seek the death penalty.

Tribal Protest Over Arrests Disrupts Normal Life in Odisha's Rairangpur

Tribal Protest Over Arrests Disrupts Normal Life in Odisha's Rairangpur

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Normal life in Odisha's Rairangpur area was disrupted due to a bandh called by the Mayurbhanj Adivasi Ekata Manch, protesting the arrest of 34 tribals following a clash with police during a protest on March 13. The bandh was supported by several political parties and tribal organisations, affecting shops, transport, and educational institutions.

'A Mother Can't Be Confined To A Single Day'

'A Mother Can't Be Confined To A Single Day'

Rediff.com14 hours ago

'Every day she breathes, every day she stands strong, is Mother's Day,' notes Ishrat Perveen.

Iron Trader in Kanpur Ends Life Due to Financial Distress

Iron Trader in Kanpur Ends Life Due to Financial Distress

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A 40-year-old iron trader in Kanpur, India, allegedly died by suicide due to mounting financial losses in his business. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

Gurugram Inmate Serving Life Sentence Dies in Jail; Drug Overdose Suspected

Gurugram Inmate Serving Life Sentence Dies in Jail; Drug Overdose Suspected

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A 35-year-old convict serving a life sentence for rape died in Bhondsi Jail, Gurugram. Police suspect a drug overdose or heart attack as the cause of death, pending a post-mortem examination and magisterial inquiry.

AIIMS Delhi's Surgical Advance Offers Hope For Spinal Deformities

AIIMS Delhi's Surgical Advance Offers Hope For Spinal Deformities

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A modified surgical technique developed at AIIMS, Delhi, is providing new hope for patients with severe spinal deformities. The technique, a refined version of posterior vertebral column resection (PVCR), improves spinal stability and reduces complications, leading to better outcomes and improved quality of life for patients.