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How Hanuman Ansh Achieved Historic Success

How Hanuman Ansh Achieved Historic Success

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The small-budget devotional drama Hanuman Ansh has defied expectations, achieving massive box office collections, cementing its status as a major sleeper hit of 2026.

Rs 1 Trillion Club Swells

Rs 1 Trillion Club Swells

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Newly listed companies Vedanta Aluminium Metal, SBI Funds Management and Manipal Health Enterprises have entered the Rs 1 trillion mcap list since March 2026.

Want To Invest In Life Cycle Funds?

Want To Invest In Life Cycle Funds?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Life cycle funds may suit people who are starting their investing journey. They may suit those who do not want to monitor their investments frequently. Busy professionals, beginners and delegators, who lack the time, information or interest to manage asset allocation actively, may find these funds useful.

Mahanayak Uttam Kumar Is 100

Mahanayak Uttam Kumar Is 100

Rediff.com7 hours ago

'Uttam Kumar is someone who, even after 100 years, is so relevant. He's one of the biggest icons, the biggest superstar, the Mahanayak.'

BJP summons MPs for visiting Sajjan Kumar's residence

BJP summons MPs for visiting Sajjan Kumar's residence

Rediff.com3 days ago

BJP President Nitin Nabin has summoned three Delhi MPs, Kamaljeet Sehrawat, Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, and Yogender Chandolia, expressing strong displeasure over their controversial visit to the residence of former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, who was convicted in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. This action comes amidst strong condemnation from other BJP leaders and highlights the ongoing political sensitivity surrounding the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Lord Ganesha, God Of New Beginnings, Is Here!

Lord Ganesha, God Of New Beginnings, Is Here!

Rediff.com2 days ago

It's two weeks to Ganesh Chaturthi 2026, and the God Of New Beginnings is already making his way home to many pandals in Mumbai.

Roger Federer: From Ball Boy To Hall Of Famer

Roger Federer: From Ball Boy To Hall Of Famer

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tennis legend Roger Federer described his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame as one of the greatest honours of his life, expressing his joy at immersing himself in the sport's history and finding his place among his heroes.

Nitin Mukesh: 'There Can Never Be Another Mukesh'

Nitin Mukesh: 'There Can Never Be Another Mukesh'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'He is celebrated more for his melancholic songs although he sang an equal number of happy songs.'

Kerala's Lamine Yamal Lookalike: 15-Year-Old Allen James From Kollam Is A Social Media Star

Kerala's Lamine Yamal Lookalike: 15-Year-Old Allen James From Kollam Is A Social Media Star

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 15-year-old boy from Kollam, Allen James, has become a social media sensation due to his striking resemblance to Spanish football star Lamine Yamal.

Manasi Parekh: 'There Were Times When I Thought I Wouldn't Survive'

Manasi Parekh: 'There Were Times When I Thought I Wouldn't Survive'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'God has given me a second life.'

Goa govt drops plan to table anti-conversion bill

Goa govt drops plan to table anti-conversion bill

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Goa government has decided not to introduce its anti-religious conversion bill during the ongoing monsoon session of the state assembly, following significant pushback from legislators representing the minority community.

New AI Model Enhances Space Safety By Monitoring Satellites

New AI Model Enhances Space Safety By Monitoring Satellites

Rediff.com8 minutes ago

Researchers have developed a new AI model that can monitor satellites and detect anomalies in their behaviour, significantly reducing the risk of in-orbit collisions. This tool, part of the AI4 Space Safety and Sustainability project, learns from satellite light reflections to predict motion and identify unusual activity, crucial for managing the increasingly crowded space environment.

Irdai's crackdown on insurer operating costs signals stricter compliance

Irdai's crackdown on insurer operating costs signals stricter compliance

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India's (Irdai) recent actions against insurers for breaching expense of management (EoM) limits indicate a serious commitment to enforcing operating and distribution cost controls, according to industry experts.

Nepal floods: 97-yr-old woman pulled alive from rubble

Nepal floods: 97-yr-old woman pulled alive from rubble

Rediff.com3 days ago

Extraordinary accounts of survival are emerging from Nepal's devastating flash floods, including a 97-year-old woman rescued from rubble and individuals who fled collapsing settlements, spending nights stranded in forests before rescue.

From 40 acres to CoE: How Jay Shah brought BCCI's vision to life

From 40 acres to CoE: How Jay Shah brought BCCI's vision to life

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Centre of Excellence, a state-of-the-art cricketing facility, is nearing its second anniversary, with BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia and former India cricketer VVS Laxman crediting former BCCI Secretary Jay Shah's pivotal role in its establishment.

Aneet Padda Plays Sexual Assault Survivor In Hunkkaar: The Roar

Aneet Padda Plays Sexual Assault Survivor In Hunkkaar: The Roar

Rediff.com1 days ago

Aneet Padda's post-Saiyaara follow-up Hunkkaar: The Roar promises a dark, provocative thriller about a young survivor taking on a godman accused of sexual abuse.

Roads flooded, drones carry the dead home in Nepal

Roads flooded, drones carry the dead home in Nepal

Rediff.com5 hours ago

In flood-ravaged Nepal, drones are playing an unprecedented role in disaster response, from airlifting bodies from inaccessible areas to delivering essential supplies and searching for trapped workers. This innovative use of UAVs is transforming humanitarian aid and rescue operations in the challenging Himalayan terrain.

Bollywood's Rakhi Bonds You Didn't Know About

Bollywood's Rakhi Bonds You Didn't Know About

Rediff.com5 days ago

Several prominent Bollywood and television personalities, including Salman Khan, Bipasha Basu, Alia Bhatt, and Nia Sharma, celebrate Raksha Bandhan with industry colleagues, proving that strong sibling-like connections can form beyond biological ties.

Nepal floods: 24 years of memories destroyed in 2 minutes

Nepal floods: 24 years of memories destroyed in 2 minutes

Rediff.com3 days ago

Residents of Galchhi, Nepal, are grappling with the aftermath of devastating flash floods caused by an ice-rock avalanche, which submerged homes and infrastructure within minutes, leaving many to rebuild their lives.

Footpaths for walking: SC asks states, UTs for update

Footpaths for walking: SC asks states, UTs for update

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

The Supreme Court has declared the right to walk on demarcated footpaths a fundamental right, directing all states and Union Territories to ensure proper, encroachment-free pedestrian spaces. The court emphasised that footpaths are integral to human life and safety, and states must respond to advisories issued by central ministries regarding their implementation.

OTT Releases: Alpha, Bandar, I, Nobody

OTT Releases: Alpha, Bandar, I, Nobody

Rediff.com5 days ago

Enjoy Alia-Sharvari's fighter fervour, back to back Bobby Deol and tons more on OTT this week.

Punitive action against student dissent unconstitutional: SC judge

Punitive action against student dissent unconstitutional: SC judge

Rediff.com3 days ago

Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan stated that threatening students with punitive action for expressing different views or asking questions is unconstitutional and a misuse of power. He emphasised that universities should foster free thinking and disagreement, as tolerance and dissent are fundamental constitutional values essential for a liberal democracy.

Chirag Paswan gets threat from 'hardcore terrorists', office seeks MHA probe

Chirag Paswan gets threat from 'hardcore terrorists', office seeks MHA probe

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Union Minister Chirag Paswan, a Z-category protectee, has received threat messages from "hardcore terrorists" according to his office. His office has formally requested the Home Ministry to conduct a thorough investigation into the communication and to significantly enhance his security arrangements due to the grave nature of the threat and his public engagements.

WATCH: Mirzapur's Kaleen Bhaiyya, Munna Tripathi, Guddu Pandit Dance!

WATCH: Mirzapur's Kaleen Bhaiyya, Munna Tripathi, Guddu Pandit Dance!

Rediff.com1 days ago

From streaming screens to cinema halls, the Mirzapur franchise is clearly aiming for scale! And judging by the mood at the music launch, the audience is ready to make the journey with them.

Music Legend Dolly Parton Dies At 80

Music Legend Dolly Parton Dies At 80

Rediff.com7 days ago

Country music legend Dolly Parton, the iconic singer-songwriter known for hits like I Will Always Love You and Jolene, has passed away at 80, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy as the best-selling female country music artist of all time.

'What May Be Justice For You May Be Injustice For Me'

'What May Be Justice For You May Be Injustice For Me'

Rediff.com3 hours ago

'What Daayra tries to do is explore the greys because everything is not black and white.'

Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova plays it cool ahead of US Open challenge

Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova plays it cool ahead of US Open challenge

Rediff.com4 days ago

Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova enters the US Open with a low-key mindset, insisting her breakthrough Grand Slam victory has not changed her approach or added pressure.

From accidental shooter to Asian Games: Army man Kedarling's incredible journey

From accidental shooter to Asian Games: Army man Kedarling's incredible journey

Rediff.com1 days ago

Naib Subedar Kedarling Balakrishna Uchaganve, a 27-year-old from a farming village in Karnataka, is set to represent India at the Asian Games in shooting, a sport he discovered only after joining the Indian Army in 2018 with no prior sporting ambition.

Peter Cullen, Voice Of Optimus Prime In Transformers, Dies

Peter Cullen, Voice Of Optimus Prime In Transformers, Dies

Rediff.com5 days ago

Canadian voice actor Peter Cullen, best known for giving life to the heroic Optimus Prime across the Transformers films, has passed away at 85.

Maggi, Kurkure, Lay's products seized as FDA busts expiry date racket

Maggi, Kurkure, Lay's products seized as FDA busts expiry date racket

Rediff.com1 days ago

A food tampering racket in Navi Mumbai, involving the alteration of expiry dates on popular brands like Maggi and Lay's, has been busted by the Maharashtra FDA and Navi Mumbai Police Crime Branch, leading to the seizure of products worth over Rs 75 lakh.

Education Minister Highlights NCERT's Role In Viksit Bharat

Education Minister Highlights NCERT's Role In Viksit Bharat

Rediff.com1 days ago

Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that revised NCERT textbooks for classes 10 to 12 are being prepared in "mission mode," while textbooks for classes 1 to 9 under the new National Curriculum Framework have already been released. He emphasised NCERT's role in building a 'Viksit Bharat' and highlighted the need for curricula to evolve with AI advancements and the importance of India's young population as a global asset.

Serena dream still unfulfilled for Thea Frodin after US Open debut

Serena dream still unfulfilled for Thea Frodin after US Open debut

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Thea Frodin made her US Open debut on Tuesday but one dream remains unfulfilled for the 17-year-old, who is still waiting to meet Serena Williams five years after appearing as the American's tennis double in the film King Richard.

Sajjan Kumar, jailed in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, dies

Sajjan Kumar, jailed in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, dies

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, who was serving a life sentence for his involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, has died. He was convicted in two separate cases related to the killings of Sikhs during the riots and was lodged in Tihar Jail.

Qatar presses ahead with November F1, MotoGP races despite regional uncertainty

Qatar presses ahead with November F1, MotoGP races despite regional uncertainty

Rediff.com1 days ago

Qatar remains committed to hosting November's MotoGP and Formula One races despite regional uncertainty, with Lusail preparations continuing and Formula One set to decide the race's fate.

SC grants freedom to 105-year-old murder convict

SC grants freedom to 105-year-old murder convict

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

The Supreme Court has waived the remaining life sentence of 105-year-old murder convict Rasik Chandra Mondal, allowing him to live as a free man. The decision was made considering his advanced age and health issues, making his interim bail absolute.

English Premier League Sets New Spending Record In Summer Transfer Window

English Premier League Sets New Spending Record In Summer Transfer Window

Rediff.com9 hours ago

English Premier League clubs set an unprecedented spending record of US$ 4.7 billion in the summer transfer window, significantly outspending other major European leagues.

Papa smiling, looking down proudly at his beautiful Sonia: Rahul

Papa smiling, looking down proudly at his beautiful Sonia: Rahul

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed immense pride and happiness over his mother Sonia Gandhi's upcoming memoir, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love,' stating that millions who love her will finally read her 'beautiful story,' despite her private nature.

Nimisha Sajayan: 'She Is Constantly Fat-Shamed But...'

Nimisha Sajayan: 'She Is Constantly Fat-Shamed But...'

Rediff.com1 days ago

"Her heroism lies in finding her own voice and finally choosing to stand up for herself," said Nimisha Sajayan, discussing her role as Babita in 'Babita Singh Reporting'.

Why Penguin India did not publish Sonia Gandhi's memoir

Why Penguin India did not publish Sonia Gandhi's memoir

Rediff.com4 days ago

Penguin Random House India has clarified that it is not the publisher of Sonia Gandhi's memoir, "Belonging: A Journey of Love," in India. This statement follows reports suggesting the publisher backed out due to Gandhi's refusal of editorial changes. The company maintains it was willing to publish but has a prerogative to fact-check authors. The book's India distribution remains uncertain, though an e-book version is available for pre-order from another publisher.

Taapsee In Gandhari Mode: 'What Does It Mean To Lose Your Child?'

Taapsee In Gandhari Mode: 'What Does It Mean To Lose Your Child?'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'When her child is in danger, I don't think a mother has any boundaries in her mind.'