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AirTag, duplicate key: Stalker kills Indian-origin woman in US

AirTag, duplicate key: Stalker kills Indian-origin woman in US

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

An Indian-origin woman, Shalini Thakur, was shot dead in California by Rohit, an undocumented immigrant from India, who had allegedly stalked her for months. Rohit later died by suicide after a police standoff. Thakur had previously reported the stalking and obtained a restraining order.

Navi Mumbai aganwadi video: Police probe reveals mother assaulted child

Navi Mumbai aganwadi video: Police probe reveals mother assaulted child

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

A viral video showing a toddler being assaulted at a Navi Mumbai anganwadi initially sparked outrage against staff, but a police probe revealed the child's own mother was the perpetrator. The mother lost her temper due to the child's restlessness. Authorities counselled the parents and a minister addressed the spread of misinformation.

Coco Gauff reveals the 'absurd' US Open ticket requests

Coco Gauff reveals the 'absurd' US Open ticket requests

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

Tennis star Coco Gauff and her mother are speaking out against acquaintances who only resurface to ask for free tickets to the US Open. Gauff revealed that her mother's recent Instagram post, which bluntly told friends and family to stop asking for tickets, was a much-needed intervention after years of absurd requests, particularly during the New York tournament.

The Untold Migration To Gujarat

The Untold Migration To Gujarat

Rediff.com1 days ago

Their stories will go unheard, filed somewhere in the banal footnotes of history. Unwritten, untold, undocumented, notes Binu Alex.

First-ever Ganga Aarti held on River Thames in UK

First-ever Ganga Aarti held on River Thames in UK

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Thousands gathered on the banks of the River Thames in London for the first-ever Ganga Aarti, a traditional Hindu ceremony of light and thanksgiving. Organised by Chinmaya Mission UK as part of the 'Totally Thames' festival, the event symbolised gratitude for nature and knowledge, while also celebrating 75 years of the Chinmaya Mission. The ceremony was conducted on land to ensure environmental responsibility.

Former member of Patidar stir held for fake passport

Former member of Patidar stir held for fake passport

Rediff.com7 days ago

Harikesh Patel, a former member of the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS), has been arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) for allegedly obtaining a second passport using forged documents. Patel had previously surrendered his original passport in connection with an ED money laundering case. He reportedly used the fraudulently obtained passport for international travel.

Cabo Verde Goalkeeper Vozinha's Mother Arrives For World Cup Match

Cabo Verde Goalkeeper Vozinha's Mother Arrives For World Cup Match

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Cabo Verde goalkeeper Josimar 'Vozinha' Dias's mother, Ana Candida Evora, was welcomed by FIFA in Miami, ahead of Cabo Verde's FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash against Uruguay. This heartwarming gesture followed Vozinha's emotional revelation about his family's visa issues preventing them from attending his historic 0-0 draw against Spain. US authorities, in coordination with the State Department, the Cape Verde government, and FIFA, facilitated her travel, allowing her to support her son and the 'Blue Sharks' in person.

Arundhati Bhattacharya: 'Nothing Was Guaranteed, Nothing Was Given'

Arundhati Bhattacharya: 'Nothing Was Guaranteed, Nothing Was Given'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

'Giving up is very easy. But don't give up. Try out whatever you can. Something will happen.'

Bigg Boss 20: Meet Badshah's Ex Isha Rikhi

Bigg Boss 20: Meet Badshah's Ex Isha Rikhi

Rediff.com7 days ago

Explore the intriguing journey of Isha Rikhi, the Punjabi actress and model currently making waves on Bigg Boss 20, as she navigates her career and recent high-profile separation from rapper Badshah.

Asian Games: 'Vidarsa has made Keralam proud'

Asian Games: 'Vidarsa has made Keralam proud'

Rediff.com2 days ago

Vidarsa K Vinod has made history by becoming the first woman from Keralam to win an Asian Games medal in shooting, securing a silver in the women's 10m air rifle team event in Japan.

'Never felt prouder as an Indian': Ravi Shastri hails Modi

'Never felt prouder as an Indian': Ravi Shastri hails Modi

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Ravi Shastri lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking a leading role in international diplomacy during the ongoing BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

Woman, three children fall from Maharashtra fort; 3 die

Woman, three children fall from Maharashtra fort; 3 die

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

A tragic incident at Naldurg Fort in Maharashtra's Dharashiv district led to the deaths of a 30-year-old woman, Ashwini Manohar Pol, and two of her three minor children after they fell from the Upli bastion. Police have registered an accidental death report and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fall.

'Taapsee Is A Risk Taker'

'Taapsee Is A Risk Taker'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

'I wanted to push the buttons further and see what can come out of putting Taapsee in this intense role where she has to deep-dive into a woman and her sense of great loss.'

National Film Awards: Yami, Kartik, Mammootty, Dhanush Honoured

National Film Awards: Yami, Kartik, Mammootty, Dhanush Honoured

Rediff.com22 hours ago

The 72nd National Film Awards celebrated outstanding contributions to Indian cinema, with Yami Gautam, Kartik Aaryan, Mammootty, Dhanush, and Sanjay Mishra among the prominent winners.

Cong's Nandigram candidate sent to 14-day custody in 19-yr-old case

Cong's Nandigram candidate sent to 14-day custody in 19-yr-old case

Rediff.com3 days ago

Congress's Nandigram bypoll candidate Milan Pradhan has been sent to judicial custody until October 3 on charges dating back 19 years, effectively ending his campaign for the October 6 by-election.

Ben Shelton's girlfriend pulls off 200-mile dash, only to watch him lose US Open final

Ben Shelton's girlfriend pulls off 200-mile dash, only to watch him lose US Open final

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Trinity Rodman raced 200 miles from Washington to New York after her match to support boyfriend Ben Shelton, arriving just in time to witness his US Open final defeat.

Bengaluru woman battling post-partum depression kills 2 IVF-born daughters

Bengaluru woman battling post-partum depression kills 2 IVF-born daughters

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

A 40-year-old woman in Bengaluru has been accused of killing her four-month-old twin daughters before attempting suicide. Police registered an FIR based on her husband's complaint, who stated she had been suffering from postpartum depression and abnormal behaviour after IVF treatment.

Commonwealth Champion Bids Farewell To Her Guns

Commonwealth Champion Bids Farewell To Her Guns

Rediff.com1 days ago

Commonwealth Games gold medallist and Arjuna Awardee Roopa Unnikrishnan gives away the rifles that shaped her brilliant shooting career, hoping they will inspire a new generation of Indian shooters.

Vijay, Jason Sanjay Set For Box Office Face-Off?

Vijay, Jason Sanjay Set For Box Office Face-Off?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Vijay's Thirupaachi and son Jason Sanjay's Sigma could end up in an unexpected box office face-off, setting up a fascinating father-son clash.

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.com26 Aug 2026

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

Taapsee: 'I'm Not A Huge Fan Of Doing Action'

Taapsee: 'I'm Not A Huge Fan Of Doing Action'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

'The idea of hitting someone is not okay with me at a personal level, so it requires an extra effort for me to come out of that mental barrier.'

Mother marries lover days before daughter's engagement

Mother marries lover days before daughter's engagement

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

In a bizarre incident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, a mother married her lover just days before her daughter's engagement. The bride's father sought police intervention after the new husband posted their wedding status on social media, leading to mixed reactions.

Kareena: 'I Couldn't Wear Tight Clothes In Daayra'

Kareena: 'I Couldn't Wear Tight Clothes In Daayra'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

'She's kind, loving...but on the sets, she's a taskmaster.'

Law And Order Review: Criminally Bad!

Law And Order Review: Criminally Bad!

Rediff.com4 days ago

Law And Order not only delivers an outdated and amateurish gangster drama, but also manages to drag Mammootty's iconic Black character into the mess.

The Lawyer Who Quit Her Job To Make Lord Ganeshas

The Lawyer Who Quit Her Job To Make Lord Ganeshas

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

A third generation murtikar and probably one of the first in her family, Manaswi Bagwe, a self-taught sculptor, is quietly pushing the boundaries of idol-making.

Kareena's Cool Plot Twist Has No Daayra!

Kareena's Cool Plot Twist Has No Daayra!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Kareena Kapoor Khan and Ritu Kumar share a friendship that goes far beyond clothes, making Bebo the perfect muse for the designer's latest couture collection.

Daayra Review: Potent Kareena, Prithviraj

Daayra Review: Potent Kareena, Prithviraj

Rediff.com5 days ago

Its unresolved, noncommittal conclusion is exactly the sort of anticlimactic reality Daayra wants to bring our attention to. Neither justice nor revenge can undo the fate met by the world's Nirbhayas or Arushis, observes Sukanya Verma.

Shubman Gill Shares Birthday Moments With Family

Shubman Gill Shares Birthday Moments With Family

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Shubman Gill celebrated his 27th birthday with his family, reflecting on a remarkable rise from Fazilka to becoming one of India's leading batters.

Parents convicted for abandoning infant at hospital

Parents convicted for abandoning infant at hospital

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

A Delhi court has convicted a couple, Hareena Ray alias Reena and Jeetu Kumar, for abandoning their premature and medically vulnerable infant in a hospital. The court rejected their defence that leaving the child in a medical facility implied an intention for treatment, ruling that their actions demonstrated a clear intent to wholly abandon the child, who later died.

How I Accidentally Became The Cook I Never Planned To Be

How I Accidentally Became The Cook I Never Planned To Be

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Growing up, I was spoiled in the best way possible. My mum is one of those magical cooks who can turn the simplest ingredients into a feast. Every meal at home was delicious, so there was never a reason for me to learn.

Taapsee Pannu's Gandhari Gets A Release Date

Taapsee Pannu's Gandhari Gets A Release Date

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Taapsee Pannu takes on a physically demanding role in Gandhari, an emotionally charged action-thriller about a mother's love and resilience, set to premiere globally on Netflix on September 3.

From Mizoram Dirt Pitches to India's Hockey Star: Lalremsiami's Golden Dream

From Mizoram Dirt Pitches to India's Hockey Star: Lalremsiami's Golden Dream

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Lalremsiami Hmarzote, Mizoram's first female Olympian and Asian Games medallist, is now India's offensive lynchpin, aiming for a first Asian Games hockey gold since 1982, after overcoming initial family resistance and training on dirt pitches.

Ladakh groups to launch massive stir for statehood in Kargil on Sep 20

Ladakh groups to launch massive stir for statehood in Kargil on Sep 20

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) announced a major protest rally in Kargil on September 20, demanding justice for victims of police firing in Leh last year and protesting the central government's perceived lack of seriousness in talks regarding Ladakh's demands. The KDA, along with the Leh Apex Body (LAB), rejected the compensation offered by the Lieutenant Governor as inadequate and called for the withdrawal of all cases against arrested protesters. They criticised the recent talks with the Ministry of Home Affairs as "unproductive" and reiterated their demands for statehood and the extension of the Sixth Schedule to Ladakh.

7-yr-old boy murdered in Meerut over mother's relationship

7-yr-old boy murdered in Meerut over mother's relationship

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

A seven-year-old boy missing from Meerut was found murdered. Police arrested a man, Arpit Sharma, who confessed to the crime, revealing he had a relationship with the boy's mother and the child knew about it. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full motive.

Mother Dairy Unveils India's First Degradable Milk Pouch

Mother Dairy Unveils India's First Degradable Milk Pouch

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Mother Dairy has launched a naturally degradable milk pouch, a first in India, designed to break down in soil and reduce plastic waste. The new packaging will be used for cow milk across Delhi-NCR starting June 5th.

France coach Deschamps to miss final group game to attend mother's funeral

France coach Deschamps to miss final group game to attend mother's funeral

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Didier Deschamps is flying back to France to attend his mother's funeral and will not coach the team's last Group I game at the World Cup against Norway, the French federation said on Tuesday.

'Shaadi Ho Ya Funeral, Kunal Will Make You Laugh!'

'Shaadi Ho Ya Funeral, Kunal Will Make You Laugh!'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

'Kunal is usually the funniest person in the room, that too from both sides of our family.'

Gandhari, Dhamaal 4, Fauda Arrive On OTT

Gandhari, Dhamaal 4, Fauda Arrive On OTT

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Highly anticipated Bollywood movie premieres, post-theatrical releases, gripping new OTT series and the return of popular international shows: September promises a rich and varied slate of content.

Don't send your kids to Delhi, say shattered families

Don't send your kids to Delhi, say shattered families

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Families of students killed or injured in a paying guest accommodation collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan are returning home shattered, questioning the city's safety and warning others against sending their children to the national capital for education.

Kareena In Daayra: 'She Is A Cop Who Wears Lipstick'

Kareena In Daayra: 'She Is A Cop Who Wears Lipstick'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

'Ever since I have become a mother, I have become a better actor.'