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Law And Order Review: Criminally Bad!

Law And Order Review: Criminally Bad!

Rediff.com3 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Law And Order not only delivers an outdated and amateurish gangster drama, but also manages to drag Mammootty's iconic Black character into the mess.

Vibe Review: More Ridiculous Than Funny

Vibe Review: More Ridiculous Than Funny

Rediff.com4 days ago

Despite occasional bursts of spunky comedy, the madness simply doesn't land as expected, and the overall vibe feels off with Vibe.

Asian Games Organisers Downplay Accommodation Issues, Blame 'Politicisation'

Asian Games Organisers Downplay Accommodation Issues, Blame 'Politicisation'

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has dismissed concerns about organisational chaos at the Asian Games, attributing criticisms to attempts to "politicise" the event. Despite widespread issues like accommodation scarcity, lengthy check-ins, and athlete complaints, OCA officials insist challenges are normal and are being handled effectively. They also addressed a diplomatic complaint from South Korea regarding a historical figure at a welcome ceremony and defended cost-saving measures like container-style accommodation.

Narrow escape for Punjabi singer Ammy Virk in Canada gun attack

Narrow escape for Punjabi singer Ammy Virk in Canada gun attack

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Punjabi singer Ammy Virk's concert convoy was targeted in a shooting incident in Abbotsford, Canada, though he escaped unhurt. Police are investigating the targeted attack and a connected vehicle fire.

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman; son Howard takes over

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman; son Howard takes over

Rediff.com3 days ago

Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, a role he held for over 50 years, transitioning to chairman emeritus while his son, Howard Buffett, takes over as the new chairman.

Has BRICS Summit Opened New India-China Chapter?

Has BRICS Summit Opened New India-China Chapter?

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Xi's bilateral meeting with Modi was substantial and readouts from both sides gave indications of rapprochement, if not a reset of bilateral relations between India and China, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

IIT grad, bank manager among 6 held for 'digital arrest' scam

IIT grad, bank manager among 6 held for 'digital arrest' scam

Rediff.com4 days ago

Mumbai Cyber Police have apprehended six individuals, including an IIT graduate and a bank manager, for allegedly defrauding a senior citizen of Rs 1.12 crore through a "digital arrest" scam. The victim was coerced into transferring funds after being threatened with family arrest by impersonators.

What Was Amazon's Jeff Bezos Doing At The US Open?

What Was Amazon's Jeff Bezos Doing At The US Open?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Retired 007 was in the house as celebrities poured into Flushing Meadows to watch Alexander Zverev take on home hopeful Ben Shelton in the US Open final in New York on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

The Real Story Behind Daayra

The Real Story Behind Daayra

Rediff.com5 days ago

Meghna Gulzar's Daayra delves into the uncomfortable territory between public anger, police power, and the rule of law, drawing inspiration from the 2019 Hyderabad rape-murder case and the subsequent police encounter.

TN ruling partners form new alliance ahead of key bypolls, Vijay to lead

TN ruling partners form new alliance ahead of key bypolls, Vijay to lead

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Tamil Nadu's ruling TVK and its post-poll allies have officially named their front the "Secular Social Justice Victory" alliance, with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay elected as its leader. The alliance, which includes Congress, VCK, and IUML, is preparing for upcoming bypolls on October 6, which will serve as an initial test of its strength. Leaders emphasised the alliance's ideological foundation rooted in secularism and social justice, aiming to protect constitutional values and oppose communal forces.

Ronaldo retained for Nations League title defense despite retirement hints

Ronaldo retained for Nations League title defense despite retirement hints

Rediff.com3 days ago

New Portugal manager Jorge Jesus included 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo in his first squad for upcoming Nations League matches, emphasising that team selection will strictly depend on current performance.

How RayVector's AI Tech Revolutionises Semiconductor Manufacturing

How RayVector's AI Tech Revolutionises Semiconductor Manufacturing

Rediff.com4 days ago

Bengaluru-based deep-tech company RayVector Technologies is demonstrating its advanced multi-sensor module and wafer-handling technology at SEMICON India. This innovative solution uses sensing, imaging, and AI to detect minute irregularities in semiconductor wafers, helping manufacturers prevent costly production losses. The technology is already being utilised by major global players like Samsung, Intel, and TSMC, highlighting India's growing contribution to the global semiconductor ecosystem.

Philippines' World No 18 Eala To Play At Asian Games Despite China Open Clash

Philippines' World No 18 Eala To Play At Asian Games Despite China Open Clash

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Philippines Tennis Association has requested a WTA exemption for Alexandra Eala to participate in the Asian Games, which clashes with the mandatory China Open.

How India Is Investing Over Rs 700 Crore To Boost Asian Games Medal Prospects

How India Is Investing Over Rs 700 Crore To Boost Asian Games Medal Prospects

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Sports Ministry has invested over Rs 702 crore in the last three years to prepare Indian athletes for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, featuring 310 debutants.

Kylian Mbappe leaves Nike, signs with Swiss sportswear On

Kylian Mbappe leaves Nike, signs with Swiss sportswear On

Rediff.com2 days ago

French football superstar Kylian Mbappe has ended his long-standing partnership with Nike to join the rapidly expanding Swiss sportswear brand On, a move that provides On with a high-profile figure for its entry into football and marks another significant defection for the US giant.

Asian Games: How MMA Fighter Suchika Tariyal Was Denied Final Spot

Asian Games: How MMA Fighter Suchika Tariyal Was Denied Final Spot

Rediff.com1 days ago

Suchika Tariyal secured India's first-ever medal in mixed martial arts at the Asian Games, winning a bronze in the women's traditional 60kg event. Despite a fiercely contested bout that ended in a draw, she lost the semifinal to Singapore's Hui Hoon Teo due to a lesser weight rule. Tariyal expressed disappointment with the decision but was proud of her historic achievement for the country.

Cong refuses to withdraw Nandigram candidate despite arrest

Cong refuses to withdraw Nandigram candidate despite arrest

Rediff.com2 days ago

AICC general secretary K C Venugopal announced that the Congress would not withdraw its candidate Milan Pradhan from the Nandigram Assembly bypoll in West Bengal, despite his recent arrest. Pradhan was apprehended in connection with a 2007 anti-land acquisition movement case, shortly after the Trinamool Congress extended its support to him. Venugopal alleged political pressure and questioned the Election Commission's silence, vowing to elevate the issue to a national level.

Hardik Pandya Set To Return To Action For India A

Hardik Pandya Set To Return To Action For India A

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

However, Hardik Pandya's inclusion is once again subject to getting fitness clearance from the BCCI's Centre of Excellence.

Asian Games: 'Vidarsa has made Keralam proud'

Asian Games: 'Vidarsa has made Keralam proud'

Rediff.com1 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.

Mayawati Criticises New UPI Merchant Transaction Fee

Mayawati Criticises New UPI Merchant Transaction Fee

Rediff.com4 days ago

BSP chief Mayawati has criticised the Centre's decision to introduce a 0.4 per cent fee on UPI merchant transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, effective October 15. She termed it a "capitalist profiteering attitude" that burdens the common people, while the government clarified that the charge is on merchants and not customers for person-to-person transactions.

Manappuram Finance transitions to professional leadership, names Ashish Singh CEO

Manappuram Finance transitions to professional leadership, names Ashish Singh CEO

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Manappuram Finance has announced the appointment of Ashish Singh as its new managing director and chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2027, marking a significant shift from its family-led governance structure.

Ruturaj Gaikwad named West Zone captain for Duleep Trophy

Ruturaj Gaikwad named West Zone captain for Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been appointed captain of West Zone for the upcoming 2026-27 Duleep Trophy, with Shams Mulani named vice-captain, as the team prepares for the season-opening domestic competition.

The Tukaram Mundhe-Themed Ganeshotsav

The Tukaram Mundhe-Themed Ganeshotsav

Rediff.com3 days ago

Nikhil Rasal from Satara and Adarsh Mitra Mandal of Gharat Aali, Alibag, have used their Ganpati decorations to highlight the work and public service associated with Tukaram Mundhe, commissioner of food and drug administration turning the festival into a platform for social awareness.

Meghna Gulzar: 'I'm A Living Example That Nepotism Doesn't Pay'

Meghna Gulzar: 'I'm A Living Example That Nepotism Doesn't Pay'

Rediff.com4 hours ago

'I'm an 'industry child' and my parents were both extremely successful in the same film industry. Yet, they were helpless to ensure my success.'

CBI charges 13 in NEET-UG paper leak case; names experts, coaching links

CBI charges 13 in NEET-UG paper leak case; names experts, coaching links

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday filed a charge sheet against 13 accused in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case, including three paper experts, two associated with coaching centres, middlemen and a number of beneficiary candidates, officials said on Tuesday.

BJP fields slain Suvendu aide's mother from Nandigram

BJP fields slain Suvendu aide's mother from Nandigram

Rediff.com7 days ago

The BJP has announced Hasirani Rath, mother of slain former aide to Suvendu Adhikari, as its candidate for the Nandigram bypoll, aiming for an emotive campaign. The party also named Sakharav Sarkar for the Rejinagar seat. These bypolls are set against a backdrop of multi-cornered contests and internal TMC disputes, with voting scheduled for October 6.

OTT Releases This Week: Lust Stories 3, Irumudi, Waiting Hai

OTT Releases This Week: Lust Stories 3, Irumudi, Waiting Hai

Rediff.com4 days ago

Choose from a diverse range of genres, from the third instalment of the Hindi anthology Lust Stories 3 to Ravi Teja's superhit Irumudi to the Korean drama The Scandal.

'Pehle Apne Aap Ko Dekho': Salman's Kadak Warning To Trolls

'Pehle Apne Aap Ko Dekho': Salman's Kadak Warning To Trolls

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Salman Khan lost his cool on Bigg Boss 20 while taking a strong stand against trolls, influencers and paparazzi who shame and abuse people based on their age, body and physical appearance.

Commonwealth Champion Bids Farewell To Her Guns

Commonwealth Champion Bids Farewell To Her Guns

Rediff.com5 hours 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.

Juergen Klopp calls on Germans to 'reclaim the flag' from far-right extremism

Juergen Klopp calls on Germans to 'reclaim the flag' from far-right extremism

Rediff.com4 days ago

Germany coach Juergen Klopp has urged citizens to reclaim expressions of national pride from 'the wrong people,' in a clear rebuke to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) following their recent election victory.

Contest Nandigram by-poll, we won't field candidate: TMC rebels to Mamata

Contest Nandigram by-poll, we won't field candidate: TMC rebels to Mamata

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

The battle for the Trinamool Congress' name and election symbol is spilling into the Nandigram bypoll, with the rebel faction asking party supremo Mamata Banerjee to contest from there, promising not to field a candidate against her.

Shree Charani sets new Indian record with 36 T20I wickets in a calendar year

Shree Charani sets new Indian record with 36 T20I wickets in a calendar year

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian spinner Shree Charani has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to claim more than 35 T20I wickets in a single calendar year, reaching her 36th wicket during the Women's Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka.

Sensex tanks 777.94 points to settle at 74,003.82

Sensex tanks 777.94 points to settle at 74,003.82

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw early gains driven by strong buying in IT stocks like HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, TCS, and Infosys, alongside a significant boost from HDFC Bank.

Task Force Formed To Revive Formula 1 In India By 2028

Task Force Formed To Revive Formula 1 In India By 2028

Rediff.com6 days ago

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has announced the formation of a 10-member Task Force, chaired by Yugal Kishore Joshi, to explore the revival of Formula 1 in India. The committee will assess challenges, identify policy interventions, and develop a roadmap to potentially host a race by 2028, addressing issues that led to its discontinuation after 2013.

Jos Buttler breaks T20 runs record as England secure Sri Lanka series with game to spare

Jos Buttler breaks T20 runs record as England secure Sri Lanka series with game to spare

Rediff.com4 days ago

England secured a dominant six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Cardiff, clinching the T20 series 2-0. Jos Buttler made history by becoming the first player to reach 15,000 career T20 runs, while Liam Dawson's three-wicket haul and Tom Banton's unbeaten fifty guided England to an easy win.

Asian Games: 'Room crunch had left 30-35 Indian athletes in a spot'

Asian Games: 'Room crunch had left 30-35 Indian athletes in a spot'

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's Chef de Mission for the Asian Games, Sahdev Yadav, said that he only learned after arriving in the city that organisers had removed around 30 to 35 Indian athletes from the accommodation list.

Messi to wear Argentina shirt one final time in October

Messi to wear Argentina shirt one final time in October

Rediff.com6 days ago

Lionel Messi has been called up by Argentina for a farewell appearance in a home friendly on October 6 against Benin, following his international retirement. Argentina will play three home friendlies in total, with the squad list also announced.

US House clears Russia Sanctions bill seeking 100% tariffs on India

US House clears Russia Sanctions bill seeking 100% tariffs on India

Rediff.com5 days ago

The US House of Representatives has passed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, authorising President Trump to impose sanctions on Russia's energy sector and tariffs on countries like India and China that purchase Russian oil and gas. The legislation aims to curb Russia's ability to evade existing sanctions and reduce global dependence on its energy exports, despite some Democratic opposition to increased tariff authority for the President.

AIFF Announces Discounted Tickets For India's FIFA Tier-1 Friendlies

AIFF Announces Discounted Tickets For India's FIFA Tier-1 Friendlies

Rediff.com4 days ago

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is facilitating discounted tickets for members of Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, and Mohammedan Sporting for India's upcoming FIFA tier-1 friendlies against Panama, Brazil, and Uruguay. These high-profile matches will be held in Bengaluru and Kolkata, with the AIFF also planning Fan Parks across districts to promote grassroots football and allow wider viewership. The matches are seen as a significant opportunity for the Indian national team to test itself against top-ranked opponents.

Pakistan star Muhammad Rizwan approaches ICC over corruption probe

Pakistan star Muhammad Rizwan approaches ICC over corruption probe

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former Pakistan captain Muhammad Rizwan has contacted the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit for clarification on procedures related to corruption investigations, as he faces questioning by Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) over alleged links to illegal betting and gambling sites. This development follows the confiscation and forensic examination of his mobile phone, alongside Imam-ul-Haq's, during a recent tour, highlighting concerns about the PCB's compliance with ICC anti-corruption protocols and Pakistan cricket's history with such scandals.