News for 'Le'

Diyas To Drones: How Festivals Are Being Redefined

Diyas To Drones: How Festivals Are Being Redefined

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

From drone-lit skies and gemstone rangolis to fragrance journeys and theatrical thalis, India's new-age festive events blend heritage with high-tech spectacle to create memories that feel both intimate and unforgettable.

Rana may give info on LeT's terror plans, NIA tells court

Rana may give info on LeT's terror plans, NIA tells court

Rediff.com1 May 2025

The National Investigation Agency has informed a Delhi court that Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana could spill the beans on the ongoing and future terror plans of outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba and its chief Hafiz Saeed for India.

J-K police bust Lashkar-Jaish-linked app network; 10 detained

J-K police bust Lashkar-Jaish-linked app network; 10 detained

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Counter-intelligence wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police detains 10 people for allegedly using encrypted messaging applications to coordinate, finance, and execute terror activities on instructions from Pakistan-based handlers.

Retire, Ex-Pak Pacer Tells Babar, Rizwan

Retire, Ex-Pak Pacer Tells Babar, Rizwan

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'My request to Babar Azam and Rizwan is that if you feel your respect is not intact, then consider retiring from international cricket.'

In Beijing, Doval issues veiled warning to Pakistan

In Beijing, Doval issues veiled warning to Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Tuesday called for shunning double standards in combating terrorism and urged members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to hold accountable perpetrators, organisers and financers of cross-border terrorism, seen as reference to Pakistan.

Iran launches barrage of missiles on Israel, 3 killed

Iran launches barrage of missiles on Israel, 3 killed

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Israel's ongoing airstrikes and Iran's retaliation raised concerns about all-out war between the countries and propelled the region, already on edge, into even greater upheaval.

No third-party role in Pak ceasefire, reiterates Jaishankar

No third-party role in Pak ceasefire, reiterates Jaishankar

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar clarified that there was no third-party intervention in the ceasefire with Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. He asserted that halting the operation was not linked to trade and refuted claims of mediation by US President Donald Trump.

Who Says Lata Couldn't Be Sensuous?

Who Says Lata Couldn't Be Sensuous?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Dinesh Raheja celebrates Lata's 96th birth anniversary on September 28 by picking some choice examples of her non-typical songs that are tinged with a rare eroticism.

Kaur, Kranti shine as India seal ODI series vs England

Kaur, Kranti shine as India seal ODI series vs England

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

A superb 84-ball 102 from skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and a splendid 6-52 from young pacer Kranti Goud helped India Women steer to a sensational 13-run win in the final ODI against England to clinch the three-match series 2-1 at Chester-le-Street, Durham, on Tuesday.

Maratha Quota Stir: 'Business Is Affected'

Maratha Quota Stir: 'Business Is Affected'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'All commercial and banking transactions happen in South Mumbai.'

J-K cop, teacher among 3 govt staffers sacked over terror links

J-K cop, teacher among 3 govt staffers sacked over terror links

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Over 75 government employees with terror links have been dismissed so far by the LG administration.

India hit terror camp where Kasab was trained

India hit terror camp where Kasab was trained

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Markaz Taiba of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Pakistan's Muridke, one of the nine terror camps struck by the Indian armed forces on Wednesday, is a site where terrorists including Ajmal Kasab involved in the 2008 Mumbai attack were trained, a senior military official said.

Asia Jr Badminton: Young Tanvi leads India's charge

Asia Jr Badminton: Young Tanvi leads India's charge

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Tanvi Sharma, Vennala Kalagotla, Tanvi Reddy advance at Asia Junior Badminton Championships.

Top 10 Cannes Looks Over The Years

Top 10 Cannes Looks Over The Years

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Over the years, many Bollywood beauties have weaved their magic on the Cannes red carpet by making dazzling appearances.

LeBron James named Team USA's male flag bearer

LeBron James named Team USA's male flag bearer

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Four-time NBA champion LeBron James will be Team USA's male flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, the American team said on Monday.

Iran Fires 100 Missiles At Israel

Iran Fires 100 Missiles At Israel

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Glimpses of the damage from Iranian missile attacks on Rishon LeZion, Ramat Gan and Tel Aviv in Israel, June 13 and June 14, 2025.

Sai Kishore to play for English county side Surrey

Sai Kishore to play for English county side Surrey

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

R Sai Kishore has signed up with Surrey to play two Division One matches in the English County Championship later this month.

'People can take women's cricket seriously now'

'People can take women's cricket seriously now'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Harmanpreet led from the front with her seventh women's ODI century as India defeated England by 13 runs in a high-scoring decider in Chester-le-Street, Durham on Tuesday to clinch the three-match series 2-1, following their 3-2 triumph in the WT20Is earlier.

Robots Kick Off!

Robots Kick Off!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

2 men arrested in J-K reveal identities of Pahalgam attackers

2 men arrested in J-K reveal identities of Pahalgam attackers

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

In a major breakthrough, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two men for harbouring the terrorists who had carried out the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead, the agency said on Sunday.

From Kashmir polling booth, LeT militant's brother asks him to...

From Kashmir polling booth, LeT militant's brother asks him to...

Rediff.com20 May 2024

In April this year, Umar's mother also issued an appeal to him to surrender before the forces.

Officers who planned, executed Operation Sindoor awarded

Officers who planned, executed Operation Sindoor awarded

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

India recognised acts of gallantry by armed forces personnel and senior military officers involved in Operation Sindoor, along with other distinguished service awards, on the eve of the 79th Independence Day.

'India deserved it', said Rana; wanted award for 26/11 attackers

'India deserved it', said Rana; wanted award for 26/11 attackers

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian citizen and native of Pakistan, was extradited to India to face charges related to his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. The US Department of Justice said Rana allegedly commended the LeT terrorists who carried out the attacks and suggested they should be awarded Pakistan's highest gallantry award. Rana is accused of facilitating a fraudulent cover for his childhood friend, David Headley, to conduct surveillance in Mumbai for the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist group. He is also accused of helping Headley submit false visa applications to Indian authorities. This extradition follows a lengthy legal process that began in 2020 with India's request for Rana's surrender. Rana, who was previously convicted in the US for providing material support to LeT, will now face trial in India on 10 criminal charges related to the Mumbai attacks.

Houses of 2 terrorists involved in Pahalgam attack destroyed

Houses of 2 terrorists involved in Pahalgam attack destroyed

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

The houses of two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists allegedly involved in the Pahalgam attack were destroyed in Jammu and Kashmir in a blast on Thursday night. Security forces were conducting searches inside the houses of Adil Hussain Thokar and Asif Sheikh when the explosives already kept inside the houses went off.

He Quit Amazon To Make Films

He Quit Amazon To Make Films

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'You need the drishti, the experience. I am beginning to see things differently.'

PIX: Manchester City, Spurs open season with big wins

PIX: Manchester City, Spurs open season with big wins

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Man who led funeral of terrorists is on US wanted list

Man who led funeral of terrorists is on US wanted list

Rediff.com13 May 2025

In trying to portray a globally sanctioned terrorist as a 'common man', Pakistan was exposed when its top official publically outed crucial details about Hafiz Abdul Rauf, including his national identity number which matched details in the database of the United States sanction list of terrorists.

LeBron James hits 40,000 points, rewriting NBA legacy

LeBron James hits 40,000 points, rewriting NBA legacy

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The four-time champion "King James" became the league's scoring king just over a year ago when he passed Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Saare Jahan Se Accha Review: Gripping Thriller

Saare Jahan Se Accha Review: Gripping Thriller

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The always dependable Pratik Gandhi finds a match in Sunny Hinduja and they are surrounded by a top notch supporting cast, observes Deepa Gahlot.

How Charani, Goud Made Instant Impact At Highest Level

How Charani, Goud Made Instant Impact At Highest Level

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Young Indian bowlers Charani and Goud have transitioned into international cricket seamlessly: Rana

TRF's Sajjad Gul identified as mastermind behind Pahalgam attack

TRF's Sajjad Gul identified as mastermind behind Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Sheikh Sajjad Gul, the head of Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy The Resistance Front (TRF), has been identified as the mastermind behind the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people in April. Gul, who is based in Pakistan, has a history of planning terror attacks in Kashmir, including targeted killings, grenade attacks, and ambushes of police personnel. He was designated a terrorist by the NIA in 2022 and a reward of Rs 10 lakh was placed on his head. The TRF claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack, where tourists were shot at point-blank range after being asked their religion. Gul's history includes a 2002 arrest in Delhi for planning serial blasts and a subsequent 10-year prison sentence. After his release, he moved to Pakistan and became the leader of the TRF in 2019, a move orchestrated by the ISI to present a facade of an indigenous terror movement in Jammu and Kashmir.

Manish Malhotra Gives A Party On The Ramp And Invites...

Manish Malhotra Gives A Party On The Ramp And Invites...

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

It was an invite-only event that blended delectable cuisine, curated cocktails and a stunning showcase of craftsmanship.

Is That Flying Radha?

Is That Flying Radha?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Why The National Awards Feel Different Now

Why The National Awards Feel Different Now

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

When you declare 12th Fail as the Best Film and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani as the Wholesome Entertainer of the year, you have somehow narrowed the range of the awards, suggesting, in effect, that the entire spectrum of possibility in Indian cinema extends from the Filmfare Awards winner for the Best Film to the Filmfare Awards winner for the Best Film (Critics), points out Sreehari Nair.

Can Arsenal, City, Chelsea topple Liverpool?

Can Arsenal, City, Chelsea topple Liverpool?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Winning back-to-back titles for the first time since 1984 is likely to prove a rather more arduous challenge for Liverpool.

All Aboard! Louis Vuitton Sets Sail In Shanghai

All Aboard! Louis Vuitton Sets Sail In Shanghai

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Located in the heart of Shanghai, in the HKRI Taikoo Hui complex on Nanjing West road, the gleaming ship-shaped Louis Vuitton store, The Louis, stands as a 30-metre high tribute to the city's maritime identity.

Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan Review: Turn A Blind Eye To It

Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan Review: Turn A Blind Eye To It

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

For all its preoccupation with blindness, the only people Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan deems blind is the audience to think they cannot see what poppycock unfolds, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Brad Pitt's F1 movie blends real drama with Hollywood flair

Brad Pitt's F1 movie blends real drama with Hollywood flair

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The racing scenes in Brad Pitt's new F1 movie are impressively authentic but the filmmakers have also made much of how the sport's past is woven into the plot -- with a hefty slice of Hollywood artistic licence.

LeBron James Makes NBA History

LeBron James Makes NBA History

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

History was made at the Los Angeles Lakers-Oklahoma City Thunder game at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, February 7, 2023

Operation Sindoor debate: Modi takes swipe at Opposition

Operation Sindoor debate: Modi takes swipe at Opposition

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

In his first address to National Democratic Alliance MPs in over a year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasised its collective identity as a natural and organic alliance, asserting that its journey since its foundation in 1998 is dotted with successes and has many more achievements in store.