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'OG' to 'flex': Modi uses GenZ lingo in SRCC address

'OG' to 'flex': Modi uses GenZ lingo in SRCC address

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi employed Gen Z-friendly phrases like "OG" and referenced the film 'Dhurandhar' during his address at Delhi University's Shri Ram College of Commerce. This move, 13 years after a previous impactful speech at the same venue, is part of a broader strategy by the BJP to connect with younger audiences, contrasting India's past challenges with its current global standing.

The knockout girls: Miss Universe 2016 finalists

The knockout girls: Miss Universe 2016 finalists

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

There is just one word for these Miss Universe contestants. Hottalicous!

Glacial collapse triggered deadly Nepal flash floods, confirms USGS

Glacial collapse triggered deadly Nepal flash floods, confirms USGS

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

The US Geological Survey (USGS) has confirmed that the recent deadly flash floods in Nepal were caused by a glacial collapse and subsequent debris flow, not an earthquake as initially reported. The event, which originated in Tibet, led to 162 deaths and 750 missing persons, including 133 Indian nationals, in Nepal's Rasuwa and Dhading districts. The seismic event's magnitude was also upgraded to 5.2.

Reha Sukheja: The Reluctant Model Who Became A Runway Star

Reha Sukheja: The Reluctant Model Who Became A Runway Star

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

In this episode of The Rediff Podcast, supermodel Reha Sukheja opens up about her unplanned journey into modelling and how she found the courage and confidence to become a successful runway icon.

Hot curves ahead: Miss Universe 2016 hopefuls

Hot curves ahead: Miss Universe 2016 hopefuls

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

We're back... Round Two of the line up of Miss Universe 2016 contestants.

Nepal faces fresh threat as Bhotekoshi River swells

Nepal faces fresh threat as Bhotekoshi River swells

Rediff.com30 Aug 2026

The water levels in the Bhotekoshi River rose again on Sunday, days after a devastating flash flood struck Nepal, authorities warned, urging residents and rescue personnel in flood-hit districts to remain alert.

Miss Universe 2018 is a stunner

Miss Universe 2018 is a stunner

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Meet the stunning Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray.

4 Rivers 6 Ranges Review: A Brave Drama

4 Rivers 6 Ranges Review: A Brave Drama

Rediff.com3 days ago

4 Rivers 6 Ranges finds its strongest moments in the moral conflict between non-violence, survival and the fight for freedom.

India Is A Maritime Nation In Geography, Not In Mindset

India Is A Maritime Nation In Geography, Not In Mindset

Rediff.com6 days ago

India may have a vast coastline and a strategic location, but it will become a true maritime nation only when its people understand, value and actively participate in the maritime ecosystem, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Meet Miss Universe's first transgender contestant

Meet Miss Universe's first transgender contestant

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Spain's Angela Ponce, 26, is the first transgender contestant in the history of the Miss Universe pageant.

What It Was Like To Live In The '80s?

What It Was Like To Live In The '80s?

Rediff.com6 days ago

For five Mumbaikars who were teenagers or in their 20s during the 1980s, the decade was not a sepia-toned Instagram filter. It was their everyday life, they tell Rediff's Rishika Shah. And while they remember its limitations, what they seem to miss most is something technology can't recreate -- the unhurried warmth of human connection.

How to be Miss Universe: Lara's Tips

How to be Miss Universe: Lara's Tips

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'Even if you admire all the girls who have come before you -- from Sushmita Sen, Aishwarya Rai, me, Priyanka Chopra, Dia Mirza -- it is very important to retain your own personality.' 'All of us won because we were very individually different people.'

'Modi Played A Lot Of Cricket'

'Modi Played A Lot Of Cricket'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Modi had his own cricket team in his school days. He was a good cricketer.'

Nepal morgues overwhelmed as bodies wash up far downstream

Nepal morgues overwhelmed as bodies wash up far downstream

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Devastating Bhote Koshi floods in Nepal have led to a surge in recovered bodies, overwhelming morgues across several districts. Authorities are setting up temporary facilities and preparing for the management of unidentified remains as identification efforts continue.

Is It Too Windy For Miss Universe?

Is It Too Windy For Miss Universe?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Harnaaz Sandhu has moved to New York to begin her Miss Universe 2021 journey.

Chak De Phatte! India's Harnaaz Sandhu wins Miss Universe

Chak De Phatte! India's Harnaaz Sandhu wins Miss Universe

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Pics from the beauty pageant which was held at Eilat in Israel.

Nepal tunnel workers recount harrowing ordeal, dramatic escape

Nepal tunnel workers recount harrowing ordeal, dramatic escape

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Flash floods in Nepal, triggered by an ice and rock collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border, have devastated hydropower projects, leaving hundreds of workers stranded. Survivors recount terrifying escapes from rising floodwaters and tunnels, while international teams assist in ongoing rescue operations to locate those still missing.

Nepal Disaster: RESCUED! From The Mud

Nepal Disaster: RESCUED! From The Mud

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

Nepali security forces have intensified search and rescue operations across the flood-hit areas, using helicopters and ground teams to evacuate survivors and search through mud and debris.

The operation remains challenging as destroyed roads and bridges have cut off several remote communities, while hundreds of people are still missing.

Poll: More mesmerising Miss Universe contestants!

Poll: More mesmerising Miss Universe contestants!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

The Miss Universe 2009 pageant is fast approaching on August 23. In a countdown to D-Day, we'll be introducing you to all 84 contestants from around the world.

Poll: More mesmerising Miss Universe contestants!

Poll: More mesmerising Miss Universe contestants!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

The Miss Universe 2009 pageant is fast approaching on August 23. In a countdown to D-Day, we'll be introducing you to all 84 contestants from around the world.

Nepal floods: 525% rise in glacial lakes a potential hazard

Nepal floods: 525% rise in glacial lakes a potential hazard

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Following devastating flash floods in Nepal, experts are calling for systematic scientific assessments of glaciers to understand and mitigate hazards, alongside the development of a robust land use policy for the Himalayan region. The floods, which killed over 460 people and left thousands missing, are believed to be linked to climate change impacts on glaciers and permafrost.

Perfect 19: Meet the Miss Universe 2016 hopefuls

Perfect 19: Meet the Miss Universe 2016 hopefuls

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Tell us who is the hottest of them all! Vote for your favourite!

Indian team will benefit from international friendly against Brazil: Cafu

Indian team will benefit from international friendly against Brazil: Cafu

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Former Brazil captain Cafu discussed India's upcoming friendly against Brazil, highlighting the learning opportunity despite ranking differences. He also suggested India popularise football among children for growth, commented on Brazil's World Cup drought, and reflected on the evolving role of fullbacks in modern football.

Why Foreign MBBS Graduates Keep Failing FMGE

Why Foreign MBBS Graduates Keep Failing FMGE

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Of the 37,448 candidates registered for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) in June, 36,288 appeared and 4,635 qualified.

What's Miss Universe doing at New York Fashion Week?

What's Miss Universe doing at New York Fashion Week?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

The beauty queen moved from India to New York a month ago.

Bollywood's Rakhi Bonds You Didn't Know About

Bollywood's Rakhi Bonds You Didn't Know About

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

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.

FIFA WC 2026: Will injured Mbappe miss semis vs Spain?

FIFA WC 2026: Will injured Mbappe miss semis vs Spain?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

France captain Kylian Mbappe sustained a minor ankle injury during the World Cup quarter-final win against Morocco but is expected to play in Tuesday's semi-final against Spain, with coach Didier Deschamps confirming he is 'fine'.

Vote for these Miss Universe bombshells!

Vote for these Miss Universe bombshells!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

The Miss Universe 2009 pageant is fast approaching on August 23. In a countdown to D-Day, we'll be introducing you to all 84 contestants from around the world.

SEE: When Sushmita won Miss Universe in 1994

SEE: When Sushmita won Miss Universe in 1994

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Sushmita Sen remembers winning Miss Universe in 1994 and her exciting journey over the years.

OTT Releases: Alpha, Bandar, I, Nobody

OTT Releases: Alpha, Bandar, I, Nobody

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

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

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

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

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

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.

Before Haiwaan, Akshay Kumar's 'Bad Boy' Roles, Ranked

Before Haiwaan, Akshay Kumar's 'Bad Boy' Roles, Ranked

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

From Ajnabee to 2.0, Akshay Kumar has had plenty of fun playing the bad guy, but which of his villainous turns is truly khatarnaak?

What caused the deadly Nepal flash floods

What caused the deadly Nepal flash floods

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Experts from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) suggest that an ice-rock avalanche originating in a high-altitude area likely triggered the devastating flash floods that swept across central Nepal districts, killing at least 95 people and leaving nearly 500 missing.

Meet Miss Universe Australia 2018, Instagram's latest sensation

Meet Miss Universe Australia 2018, Instagram's latest sensation

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

This Chinese-Australian model is taking the world by storm.

Miss Universe 2017 is a South African beauty

Miss Universe 2017 is a South African beauty

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

After 4 years, South Africa won the Miss Universe title. They had last won the title in 1978.

How Seema used her PhD to win CWG bronze

How Seema used her PhD to win CWG bronze

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Seema Kaliramna is leveraging her doctoral research on imagery and positive self-talk to gain a competitive advantage in discus throwing. Her academic pursuits at Chaudhary Bansi Lal University are directly applied to her training and mental preparation, helping her achieve success like her recent Glasgow CWG medal and focus on the upcoming Asian Games.

Venezuela bags Miss Universe crown again

Venezuela bags Miss Universe crown again

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

Venezuela made history at the Miss Universe pageant by winning the crown for the second year running, even as Miss India exited the contest without even making it to the top 15.

Mirzapur: The Movie Review: New, Improved Swagger

Mirzapur: The Movie Review: New, Improved Swagger

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

The cast, once again, remains the biggest reason to invest in this world, notes Mayur Sanap.

India and other Miss Universe lovelies!

India and other Miss Universe lovelies!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

The Miss Universe 2009 pageant is fast approaching on August 23. In a countdown to D-Day, we'll be introducing you to all 84 contestants from around the world.

AI Effect: 'Nearly 3 Million Jobs Are At Risk In India'

AI Effect: 'Nearly 3 Million Jobs Are At Risk In India'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

In the next 36 months nearly 25 to 40 per cent of jobs will be under threat from AI and job losses are inevitable.