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Panchayat Season 4 Review: Evil In Rustic Paradise

Panchayat Season 4 Review: Evil In Rustic Paradise

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Panchayat Season 4 is watchable, mainly because of the wonderful actors, who, over the seasons have developed a warm rapport, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Disha Patani's Sister, Major Khushboo saves abandoned child

Disha Patani's Sister, Major Khushboo saves abandoned child

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Bollywood actress Disha Patani's sister, Khushboo Patani, rescued an abandoned infant from a dilapidated structure in Bareilly. Khushboo climbed over a wall to reach the baby, who was found near Disha's residence. The infant was admitted to the district hospital for treatment, and police are investigating the incident to identify those responsible for abandoning the child.

Kothari beats Advani to win National Billiards title

Kothari beats Advani to win National Billiards title

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Sourav Kothari outclassed Pankaj Advani 4-2 in the final of the National Billiards and Snooker Championship in Indore on Saturday.

'When Your Tapasya Is Successful, You Feel Very Good'

'When Your Tapasya Is Successful, You Feel Very Good'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

It was a beautiful Monday for many film folk, as they were conferred with Padma Awards at the Rashtrapati Bhavan by President Droupadi Murmu.

'Ishaan Has Been Advised To Do Herogiri'

'Ishaan Has Been Advised To Do Herogiri'

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'When Shahid, Ishaan and I are together, it is a madhouse because we are all performers.'

Air India crash: Indian diaspora in UK helps in fundraisers

Air India crash: Indian diaspora in UK helps in fundraisers

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

The Indian diaspora in London has been rallying around to coordinate fundraisers to support the UK-based family members of the Ahmedabad plane crash victims, including urgent assistance for two orphaned children.

Where You Can Watch Nani's HIT 3 On OTT

Where You Can Watch Nani's HIT 3 On OTT

Rediff.com30 May 2025

A Bob Dylan biopic, Mohanlal's vendetta, super serious Suriya and more on OTT this week.

104 active Covid cases in Delhi, 99 reported just in a week

104 active Covid cases in Delhi, 99 reported just in a week

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said there is no need to panic about COVID-19 cases, even as she asserted that the hospitals were fully prepared to tackle if the number rises.

36 and Counting: Advani's Reign Continues!

36 and Counting: Advani's Reign Continues!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Pankaj Advani, India's most accomplished billiards and snooker player, has secured his 36th overall national title and 10th men's snooker crown at the Yashwant Club.

BJP's 3-day crash course for MP leaders amid over Op Sindoor remarks

BJP's 3-day crash course for MP leaders amid over Op Sindoor remarks

Rediff.com26 May 2025

The ruling BJP in Madhya Pradesh will hold a three-day training camp for its leaders from June 14 in Pachmarhi in Narmadapuram. The move comes amid the party facing flak for some statements from its leaders post Operation Sindoor. BJP president JP Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have been invited to the camp to lecture the party cadre. The BJP said the event was pre-planned and was a routine affair, but the camp is seen as an attempt to discipline party leaders who have been making controversial statements.

Newlywed killed by contract killer hired by wife, her lover

Newlywed killed by contract killer hired by wife, her lover

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

A 25-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly killed by a contract killer hired by his wife and her lover just 15 days after his marriage. The three accused, including the wife, her lover, and the contract killer, have been arrested by police. Police identified the accused based on CCTV footage and said they were paid Rs 2 lakh to kill the man.

Maha court acquits gangster Suresh Pujari in builder extortion case

Maha court acquits gangster Suresh Pujari in builder extortion case

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Gangster Suresh Pujari and 11 others have been acquitted in a 2016 builder extortion bid case by a MCOCA court in Thane, India. The court cited the prosecution's failure to present sufficient evidence and carry out a comprehensive investigation. The accused were charged with attempted murder, extortion, criminal conspiracy, and related offenses. The court ruled that the trial against two absconding accused, Ravindra Ghare and Iqlakh Shaikh, would be discontinued due to the acquittal of the other individuals.

How mind coach helped Karun stay afloat after snub

How mind coach helped Karun stay afloat after snub

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Back from brink: Mind coach recalls gritty Karun's fight to stay afloat after Test snub in 2018

Pak increases range of mobile towers, alert in Rajasthan

Pak increases range of mobile towers, alert in Rajasthan

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Amid concerns of espionage, the Rajasthan administration has intensified security measures along the India-Pakistan border, with authorities in Jaisalmer and Sri Ganganagar banning the use of Pakistani SIM cards.

'When I Go To A Hotel, I Check Under The Bed'

'When I Go To A Hotel, I Check Under The Bed'

Rediff.com8 May 2025

'A Lufthansa crew member reached a hotel in the middle of night and slept.' 'The next morning, something fell and she bent to pick it up.' 'She saw a dead body under the bed!'

Sensex gains 106 points in highly volatile trade

Sensex gains 106 points in highly volatile trade

Rediff.com7 May 2025

From the 30-share Sensex firms, Tata Motors, Bajaj Finance, Eternal, Adani Ports, Tata Steel, Titan, Mahindra & Mahindra and Power Grid were among the gainers. Asian Paints, Sun Pharma, ITC, Nestle, Reliance Industries and HCL Tech were among the laggards.

'Metro... In Dino Is The Life I Have Lived'

'Metro... In Dino Is The Life I Have Lived'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

'Very rarely does a film give you the opportunity to do this, I was constantly improvising and adding scenes on the set.'

Pankaj Kumar Singh appointed new BSF DG

Pankaj Kumar Singh appointed new BSF DG

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

His father Prakash Singh, who is known for introducing several police reforms and has been awarded Padma Shri as well, had served as the BSF DG from 1993-94.

Rekha Gupta swearing-in: Who are the 6 cabinet ministers?

Rekha Gupta swearing-in: Who are the 6 cabinet ministers?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The new Delhi government has appointed six cabinet ministers, including Parvesh Verma, who defeated AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal in the recent assembly polls. The ministers, all BJP MLAs, will be administered the oath of office on Thursday afternoon. The new ministers will take oath along with CM-designate Rekha Gupta in a grand ceremony to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries at Ramlila Maidan later in the day.

Janhvi Scores A Big Win

Janhvi Scores A Big Win

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The Showsha Reel awards 2025 saw a splash of glamour on the red carpet, as Bollywood's actors lent some star appeal.

Your OTT Menu For May: The Royals, Criminal Justice 4

Your OTT Menu For May: The Royals, Criminal Justice 4

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Looking at the OTT releases coming up this summer.

Cow vigilantes beat up 2 men, throw them in canal; 1 dies

Cow vigilantes beat up 2 men, throw them in canal; 1 dies

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Two men were beaten up and thrown into a canal in Haryana's Palwal district allegedly by some cow vigilantes, leading to the death of one of the victims. Police have arrested five of the 11 accused. The incident occurred on February 22 when the accused intercepted a truck transporting cattle from Rajasthan to Lucknow on suspicion of cow smuggling. The truck driver and his helper were beaten up and thrown into a canal. While the driver survived, the helper's body was found in the canal on Sunday.

Renters, Loss and Liability Cover Are Essential

Renters, Loss and Liability Cover Are Essential

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Tenants should primarily buy contents insurance. 'This covers personal belongings like electronics, furniture, clothes, and appliances against risks such as fire, theft, floods, and other natural calamities.

Lakme Fashion Week's Grand Finale Was Lit

Lakme Fashion Week's Grand Finale Was Lit

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

As the runway shimmered with reimagined classics, the night became an ode to Indian fashion's impactful evolution.

Govt names 51 leaders to visit 33 world capitals, drops 3 from Cong list

Govt names 51 leaders to visit 33 world capitals, drops 3 from Cong list

Rediff.com18 May 2025

The delegations led by Baijayant Panda, Ravi Shankar Prasad (both Bharatiya Janata Party), Sanjay Kumar Jha (Janata Dal-United), Shrikant Shinde (Shiv Sena), Shashi Tharoor (Congress), Kanimozhi (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) and Supriya Sule (Nationalist Congress Party-Sharad Pawar) will visit a total of 32 countries and the EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

Meet Delhi's new cabinet: A diverse power mix

Meet Delhi's new cabinet: A diverse power mix

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The cabinet of the new government led by Rekha Gupta balances representation of all major communities that propelled the Bharatiya Janata Party to power in Delhi with a massive majority after over 26 years.

Ready for India's Avengers Franchise?

Ready for India's Avengers Franchise?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Dinesh Vijan's production banner Maddock has announced a slate of new titles in his ambitious horror-comedy universe.

Ace cueist Pankaj Advani tests positive for COVID-19

Ace cueist Pankaj Advani tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

'He woke up with fever and uncontrollable shivering in the morning'

PIX: Prez feeds 'dahi-cheeni' to Sitharaman ahead of budget

PIX: Prez feeds 'dahi-cheeni' to Sitharaman ahead of budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

As per established tradition, the finance minister met the President at the Rashtrapati Bhavan before heading to Parliament.

PKL: Rajput's last minute heroics rescues Puneri Paltan

PKL: Rajput's last minute heroics rescues Puneri Paltan

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Pankaj Mohite and Bhavani Rajput produced solid shows as Puneri Paltan and UP Yoddhas played out a 29-29 draw in the Pro Kabaddi League at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Tuesday.

Online Scams: 4,245 Cr Gone in 10 Months

Online Scams: 4,245 Cr Gone in 10 Months

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

This marks a 67% increase from the Rs 2,537 crore lost in scams in 2022-2023.

Amritsar hooch toll rises to 21; 10 held, 2 cops suspended

Amritsar hooch toll rises to 21; 10 held, 2 cops suspended

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Police said they have made five arrests in the incident. Those arrested have been identified as Prabhjit Singh, the main accused, Kulbir Singh, Sahib Singh, Gurjant Singh and Ninder Kaur, they said.

Rediff Readers Share Their Diwali Pix

Rediff Readers Share Their Diwali Pix

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Urmelesh Swami from Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh and Pankaj Singh from the UAE have made lovely Diwali memories.

My Kids' Pix: The Many Moods Of Rishaan And Aayush

My Kids' Pix: The Many Moods Of Rishaan And Aayush

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Share your favourite pix and videos of your kids, your nieces, your nephews with Rediff.com. Write in to us at getahead@rediff.co.in (Subjectline: My Kids). Please mention your children's names and ages. Share a favourite anecdote about them.

Byju's suspended RP, former promoters move NCLAT

Byju's suspended RP, former promoters move NCLAT

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Former Resolution Professional of insolvency-bound edtech firm Byju's has moved appellate tribunal NCLAT challenging disciplinary action recommended against him by the Bengaluru bench of NCLT.

10-yr-old 'Bal Sant' files plaint against YouTubers for trolling him

10-yr-old 'Bal Sant' files plaint against YouTubers for trolling him

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Abhinav Arora is a spiritual content creator from Delhi who claims that his spiritual journey began when he was just three years old.

'My Boys Have Never Given Me Any Trouble'

'My Boys Have Never Given Me Any Trouble'

Rediff.com9 May 2025

'Both Shahid and Ishaan are over-thinkers and I'm constantly telling them to lighten up, chill.'

What made Pankaj Tripathi Cry

What made Pankaj Tripathi Cry

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

'Never had I imagined even in my wildest dreams that this 18-year-journey through 80 films would bring me so much love, respect and appreciation.' 'I never thought I would become such a charchit abhineta (popular actor).'

Delhi cabinet okays Ayushman scheme, to table CAG reports

Delhi cabinet okays Ayushman scheme, to table CAG reports

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The newly-formed Delhi Cabinet in its first meeting approved the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme in the national capital. The cabinet also decided to present 14 pending CAG reports in the first session of the assembly. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the previous AAP government did not allow the health scheme in the city, preventing the people from availing its benefits.

Now, Mirzapur Becomes A Movie!

Now, Mirzapur Becomes A Movie!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Scheduled for a theatrical release in 2026, the film promises to expand the narrative of the crime Web series.