News for 'MASS'

Why Mass Fish Deaths In Najafgarh Drain Are A Concern

Why Mass Fish Deaths In Najafgarh Drain Are A Concern

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Thousands of dead fish have been found floating in the Najafgarh drain near the Dhansa regulator, raising concerns about pollution levels. Activists attribute the deaths to the inflow of untreated residential effluents and industrial wastes, exacerbated by rising temperatures.

Mass Stray Dog Poisoning Allegedly Claims 100 Lives in Telangana Village

Mass Stray Dog Poisoning Allegedly Claims 100 Lives in Telangana Village

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Nearly 100 stray dogs were allegedly poisoned to death in Mancherial district, Telangana, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about animal cruelty.

Karuppu Review: Suriya's 'God Mode' Weakens This Fantasy Entertainer

Karuppu Review: Suriya's 'God Mode' Weakens This Fantasy Entertainer

Rediff.com5 days ago

Karuppu begins with a striking idea of God battling a broken justice system, only to turn into a routine Suriya mass spectacle.

TVS Venu Group to bolster financial services presence with Jana SFB stake

TVS Venu Group to bolster financial services presence with Jana SFB stake

Rediff.com4 days ago

TVS Venu Group has agreed to acquire a minority stake of up to 9.9 per cent in Jana Small Finance Bank, including a 4.9 per cent ownership by TVS Motor Company, through a combination of primary issuance of warrants and a secondary purchase.

Cockroach Janta Party goes viral, founder's parents anxious

Cockroach Janta Party goes viral, founder's parents anxious

Rediff.com1 days ago

The viral rise of the Cockroach Janta Party reflects growing frustration among Indian youth over unemployment, politics, and economic challenges, sparking nationwide debate online.

And That's The Origin Of Sex On Earth!

And That's The Origin Of Sex On Earth!

Rediff.com2 days ago

Canadian deep-sea fossils push the origin of animal sex and movement back 567 million years, rewriting early evolutionary timelines.

Arsenal crowned Premier League champions for first time in 22 years

Arsenal crowned Premier League champions for first time in 22 years

Rediff.com3 days ago

Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City's draw against Bournemouth.

Pritam And Pedro Teaser: Kaafi Charming!

Pritam And Pedro Teaser: Kaafi Charming!

Rediff.com2 days ago

Raju Hirani's films can sometimes feel a little too goofy, but under Avinash Arun's direction, it will be interesting to see how that material lands, notes Mayur Sanap.

Player unrest, poor show: Sri Lanka Cricket chief Shammi Silva faces ouster

Player unrest, poor show: Sri Lanka Cricket chief Shammi Silva faces ouster

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Sri Lanka Cricket board has called for a special Executive Committee meeting to formally seal the ouster of current chief Shammi Silva on directive from country's president Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

India Accuses Pakistan Of Genocide At United Nations

India Accuses Pakistan Of Genocide At United Nations

Rediff.com2 days ago

India has strongly criticised Pakistan at the UN Security Council, highlighting civilian deaths and injuries in Afghanistan caused by cross-border violence by Pakistani military forces, accusing Pakistan of 'heinous acts' and 'systematic genocide'.

Zaragoza keeper Andrada sent off after punch sparks brawl

Zaragoza keeper Andrada sent off after punch sparks brawl

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Esteban Andrada sent off for punching Jorge Pulido as a mass brawl erupts in Zaragoza vs Huesca clash, with three red cards shown.

'Not the ending I planned': Oracle's mass layoffs spark online angst

'Not the ending I planned': Oracle's mass layoffs spark online angst

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Oracle Corporation has reportedly laid off thousands of employees globally, including a significant number in India, with affected individuals receiving early morning termination emails and immediate laptop lockouts, despite the company posting record quarterly revenues of $17.2 billion.

Why Ram Charan Is Thanking Salman-Aamir For Peddi

Why Ram Charan Is Thanking Salman-Aamir For Peddi

Rediff.com4 days ago

Ram Charan's highly anticipated film Peddi has unveiled its trailer, with the actor acknowledging the significant influence of Salman Khan and Aamir Khan in establishing the success of sports dramas in Indian cinema.

Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Acquittal In 2010 Maoist Attack Case

Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Acquittal In 2010 Maoist Attack Case

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed an appeal by the state government, upholding the acquittal of all 10 accused in the 2010 Tadmetla Maoist attack case due to lack of direct evidence and procedural lapses in the investigation.

NIA charges Hyderabad doctor among 3 in ISIS bioterror conspiracy case

NIA charges Hyderabad doctor among 3 in ISIS bioterror conspiracy case

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against three individuals, including a doctor, for their alleged involvement in an ISIS-linked conspiracy to carry out mass poisoning in public spaces using a biological toxin.

How Obesity-Related Fat Changes Affect The Brain And Alzheimer's

How Obesity-Related Fat Changes Affect The Brain And Alzheimer's

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A new study reveals that obesity-related changes in body fat can disrupt brain signals and immune function, potentially worsening Alzheimer's disease.

Delhi Police Operation CyHawk 4.0 Leads to Mass Arrests in Cybercrime Sweep

Delhi Police Operation CyHawk 4.0 Leads to Mass Arrests in Cybercrime Sweep

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Delhi Police arrested over 600 people and rounded up over 8,300 suspects during Operation CyHawk 4.0, a large-scale crackdown on cybercrime.

Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Acquittal In 2010 Maoist Attack Case

Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Acquittal In 2010 Maoist Attack Case

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the acquittal of ten accused in the 2010 Tadmetla Maoist attack case, citing lack of direct evidence and procedural lapses in the investigation.

NPCI Bhim Aims To Double Market Share

NPCI Bhim Aims To Double Market Share

Rediff.com3 days ago

NPCI BHIM Services Ltd is expanding the BHIM app to feature phones to increase financial inclusion and diversify revenue through financial product distribution. The app aims to double its market share and is focusing on partnerships with banks and new features like UPI Circle.

Trump briefed on new military options, says Iran 'dying for a deal'

Trump briefed on new military options, says Iran 'dying for a deal'

Rediff.com1 May 2026

President Trump has been briefed on potential military actions against Iran, including strikes on infrastructure and control of the Strait of Hormuz, even as negotiations continue. He maintains economic pressure is the primary strategy, while legal questions arise over war powers.

Bhavish Aggarwal's Second Coming? Ola Bets Big On Electric Motorcycles

Bhavish Aggarwal's Second Coming? Ola Bets Big On Electric Motorcycles

Rediff.com7 days ago

Ola Electric is making a renewed push into the electric motorcycle market with aggressive pricing and in-house battery manufacturing, aiming to replicate its earlier success in electric scooters while addressing past quality and service issues.

Could This Hidden Himalayan Lake Trigger Massive Floods?

Could This Hidden Himalayan Lake Trigger Massive Floods?

Rediff.com14 May 2026

A team of scientists has identified a 'potentially dangerous' proglacial lake at 16,500 feet in Arunachal Pradesh's Mago Chu basin, a critical headwaters region of the Brahmaputra, warning of a possible Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) due to rapid glacier transformation.

Suvendu Adhikari: From Mamata's Minister To West Bengal Chief Minister

Suvendu Adhikari: From Mamata's Minister To West Bengal Chief Minister

Rediff.com9 May 2026

In West Bengal's political circles, it was widely believed that after Mamata Banerjee, Suvendu Adhikhari was perhaps the only leader with a truly significant mass base of his own.

10 Vijay Films That Defined The Thalapathy

10 Vijay Films That Defined The Thalapathy

Rediff.com4 May 2026

As Vijay is set to lead Tamil Nadu after a historic electoral win, we take a look back at films that built his mass appeal while affirming how cinema shaped his larger-than-life public persona.

Trump-Xi Bonhomie: Should India Be Uneasy?

Trump-Xi Bonhomie: Should India Be Uneasy?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi must now purge the delusional hopes of being a 'counterweight' to China in the US calculus, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Delhi Metro Partners With Airtel Bank For NCMC Cards

Delhi Metro Partners With Airtel Bank For NCMC Cards

Rediff.com10 May 2026

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has partnered with Airtel Payments Bank to launch co-branded RuPay National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC), enabling seamless payments across various transit networks nationwide.

The Only Desi Designer At The Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week

The Only Desi Designer At The Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Indian fashion just had another big moment as Vaishali S Studio became the first Indian designer to showcase at Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week and she didn't just show up, she made it a moment.

How AI and data are creating cricket's deadliest bats

How AI and data are creating cricket's deadliest bats

Rediff.com5 days ago

The shift towards power-hitting in cricket has led to a revolution in bat manufacturing, with makers using scientific precision and customisation to meet the demands of modern batters.

Mid-Size SUVs Fuel 87% Surge in India's EV Sales in FY26

Mid-Size SUVs Fuel 87% Surge in India's EV Sales in FY26

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

India's electric passenger vehicle market saw an 87.4 per cent year-on-year increase in FY26, reaching 233,246 units, primarily driven by the mid-size SUV segment (20-30 lakh price bracket), while the entry-level segment (sub-10 lakh) experienced a decline.

Athiradi Review: Tovino Thomas Steals The Show

Athiradi Review: Tovino Thomas Steals The Show

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Tovino Thomas storms into Athiradi like a one-man festival riot, turning this colourful campus entertainer into a loud, chaotic and mostly enjoyable ego clash.

'It's Not Modi's Rupee That Benefits. It's India's Rupee That Benefits'

'It's Not Modi's Rupee That Benefits. It's India's Rupee That Benefits'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'In all these years of rupee depreciation, of rising oil prices, of inflation caused by import dependence, not one leader had the courage to look the people in the eye and say: Please do this for your country.'

Mass Surrender: 108 Maoists Give Up Arms in Chhattisgarh

Mass Surrender: 108 Maoists Give Up Arms in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

In a significant victory for the government's anti-Naxal efforts, 108 Maoists, including 44 women, surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district, citing disillusionment and the appeal of rehabilitation programs. The surrender also led to the recovery of a large cache of weapons and valuables.

Mammootty: The Superstar Who Turned Flaws Into Firepower

Mammootty: The Superstar Who Turned Flaws Into Firepower

Rediff.com6 days ago

Mammootty's greatness lies not in hiding his flaws, but in turning them into his most powerful acting tools, observes Sreehari Nair.

Avoid destination weddings, prefer online classes: Modi continues austerity push

Avoid destination weddings, prefer online classes: Modi continues austerity push

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to citizens to adopt austerity measures, including avoiding destination weddings abroad and reducing edible oil consumption, to mitigate the impact of the West Asia crisis on India's economy.

How Lower Abdominal Fat Can Slow Brain Ageing

How Lower Abdominal Fat Can Slow Brain Ageing

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A new study reveals that lower abdominal fat accumulation in midlife is associated with slower brain atrophy, better preservation of brain structures, and improved cognitive performance later in life.

What's Rajendra Arlekar Up To?

What's Rajendra Arlekar Up To?

Rediff.com9 May 2026

By asking Vijay to produce letters of majority support before inviting him to form the government, the governor risks overstepping established Constitutional principles, notes Harishchandra.

Want To Study At A Foreign University In India?

Want To Study At A Foreign University In India?

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Foreign universities are unlikely to gain major ground in India's higher education market in the near term, as students and families continue to prioritise return on investment over brand value in a highly price-sensitive sector.

Jhon Arokiasamy Scripts TVK's Stunning Rise

Jhon Arokiasamy Scripts TVK's Stunning Rise

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Building a party from scratch and leading it to electoral success is an entirely different challenge.

Mamata, her 21 ministers swept out in massive anti-incumbency wave

Mamata, her 21 ministers swept out in massive anti-incumbency wave

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The Trinamool Congress government's massive defeat in West Bengal shows "deep anti-incumbency and unpopularity" as out of 35 ministers who contested the assembly elections, 22 have been defeated, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in her constituency.

Karan Johar On Alpha Energy: 'Are We More Regressive Today?'

Karan Johar On Alpha Energy: 'Are We More Regressive Today?'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Karan Johar discusses the success of 'alpha-driven' films like Animal and Dhurandhar, noting a shift in audience preference for 'front footed machismo' and 'alpha energy'. He also touches upon the appeal of emotional identification, particularly among male viewers, and expresses conflict over the cultural signals these films send.