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BSNL Taps Samay Raina Buzz

BSNL Taps Samay Raina Buzz

Rediff.com20 hours ago

The post, markedly different from its usual X feed -- typically focused on low-cost tariff plans and anti-spam measures -- appears to ride on Samay Raina's popularity.

Goa Minister Demands Police Accountability After Viral Videos Show Drugs, Solicitation at Calangute Beach

Goa Minister Demands Police Accountability After Viral Videos Show Drugs, Solicitation at Calangute Beach

Rediff.com1 days ago

Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte has called for police action and accountability after videos showing alleged drug dealing and solicitation at Calangute beach went viral. He emphasised the need to protect Goa's image as a safe and preferred tourist destination.

India Bids to Host Prestigious World Mind Games

India Bids to Host Prestigious World Mind Games

Rediff.com2 days ago

The International Mind Sports Association (IMSA) has invited bids from India and other countries to host the next edition of the World Mind Games, scheduled for later this year or early 2027, capitalising on the growing popularity of chess and other mind sports in India.

India Targets 2027 for Formula 1 Grand Prix Comeback

India Targets 2027 for Formula 1 Grand Prix Comeback

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is advocating for a Formula 1 race in India by 2027, with potential interest from multiple companies to operate the Buddh International Circuit.

Equity MF inflows cool as investors shift to safer bets in FY26

Equity MF inflows cool as investors shift to safer bets in FY26

Rediff.com6 days ago

Net inflows into equity mutual fund schemes moderated in FY26, falling by 27 per cent to about 3 trillion till February, as choppy markets and global uncertainties prompted investors to shift towards safer options like hybrid funds and gold ETFs.

Police in Guna Seize Illicit Liquor Hidden in Fruit Drink Cartons

Police in Guna Seize Illicit Liquor Hidden in Fruit Drink Cartons

Rediff.com6 days ago

Police in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, seized a consignment of illicit liquor concealed in packaging resembling fruit drink cartons. The liquor, originating from Rajasthan, was discovered near the house of an accused individual. An investigation is underway to determine the smuggling routes.

Mobile IPL Betting Ring Uncovered in Latur, Four Arrested

Mobile IPL Betting Ring Uncovered in Latur, Four Arrested

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Four individuals have been arrested in Latur, Maharashtra, for allegedly running an IPL cricket betting racket from a moving car. Police seized property and cash worth approximately Rs 13.73 lakh.

Asha Bhosle Passes Away At 92

Asha Bhosle Passes Away At 92

Rediff.com3 days ago

Asha Bhosle, the iconic Indian playback singer known for her unparalleled versatility and a career spanning over eight decades, has passed away at the age of 92 due to multi-organ failure.

Prathamesh Kadam Passes Away: What Happened to the Popular Social Media Star?

Prathamesh Kadam Passes Away: What Happened to the Popular Social Media Star?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Social media star Prathamesh Kadam has passed away. Here's what happened, what we know about his death and how fans are reacting.

Asha Bhosle's last rites to be performed with state honours on Monday

Asha Bhosle's last rites to be performed with state honours on Monday

Rediff.com3 days ago

Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle has died at the age of 92. She will be cremated with state honours in Mumbai.

Diksha Dagar Leads Indian Contingent at Joburg Ladies Open

Diksha Dagar Leads Indian Contingent at Joburg Ladies Open

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Diksha Dagar leads a five-member Indian team at the Joburg Ladies Open, a Ladies European Tour and Sunshine Ladies Tour co-sanctioned event. Other Indian players include Avani Prashanth, Pranavi Urs, Hitaashee Bakshi, and Tvesa Malik.

Bikaner's Bhujia, Papad Exports Hit by West Asia Conflict

Bikaner's Bhujia, Papad Exports Hit by West Asia Conflict

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

The ongoing conflict in West Asia is severely disrupting Bikaner's food exports, causing delays, rising costs, and impacting the supply of popular snacks like bhujia and papad to Gulf and European markets.

Bengali actor Rahul Banerjee dies after drowning at Odisha beach

Bengali actor Rahul Banerjee dies after drowning at Odisha beach

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Popular Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee has died after drowning in the sea at Talsari beach in Odisha. The actor, known for his roles in Bengali films and television, was 43 years old.

Popular Odia music composer and singer Abhijit Majumdar dies at 54

Popular Odia music composer and singer Abhijit Majumdar dies at 54

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Popular Odia music composer and singer Abhijit Majumdar passed away at the age of 54 while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. He had been suffering from hypertension, hypothyroidism, and chronic liver disease.

BJP Leader Embroiled in Cash-for-Votes Allegations

BJP Leader Embroiled in Cash-for-Votes Allegations

Rediff.com3 days ago

A suspended BJP leader has accused another party leader of involvement in a cash-for-votes scheme during the Lok Sabha election in Alappuzha, Kerala, prompting further scrutiny and controversy.

Genelia-Riteish Attend Ram Gopal Varma's Birthday Party

Genelia-Riteish Attend Ram Gopal Varma's Birthday Party

Rediff.com7 days ago

Ram Gopal Varma celebrated his 64th birthday on April 7 with his friends in Mumbai.

Police in Latur Destroy Illegal Vehicle Accessories Worth Lakhs

Police in Latur Destroy Illegal Vehicle Accessories Worth Lakhs

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Latur police destroyed illegal vehicle accessories, including modified silencers and loud horns, worth Rs 9.18 lakh as part of a crackdown on noise pollution.

Tata Motors leads PV recovery in H2

Tata Motors leads PV recovery in H2

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tata Motors emerged as the biggest gainer in the passenger vehicles (PV) market in the second half of FY25, following a GST rate cut in September, achieving the highest growth among major OEMs and overtaking Mahindra & Mahindra in volumes.

Why F1 is unlikely return to India in 2027 despite Sports Minister's big push

Why F1 is unlikely return to India in 2027 despite Sports Minister's big push

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is pushing for a Formula 1 race in India in 2027 by addressing tax hurdles that led to the event's departure in 2013.

Asha Bhosle Will Always Be First Among Equals

Asha Bhosle Will Always Be First Among Equals

Rediff.com2 days ago

It is impossible to discuss Asha Bhosle without mentioning the word 'versatility', notes Dinesh Raheja.

Commonwealth Sport President Confident in India's Readiness for 2030 Games

Commonwealth Sport President Confident in India's Readiness for 2030 Games

Rediff.com5 days ago

Commonwealth Sport president Donald Rukare expressed satisfaction with India's preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, following a multi-city review of venues and infrastructure.

Deepika Padukone Breaks Her Silence On Dhurandhar 2

Deepika Padukone Breaks Her Silence On Dhurandhar 2

Rediff.com7 days ago

Deepika Padukone has finally addressed the online chatter surrounding her alleged silence on husband Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar The Revenge.

Rakul, Ananya, Kriti Glam Up Awards Night

Rakul, Ananya, Kriti Glam Up Awards Night

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Film folk looked glamorous for the Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards 2026 that were held on March 25 in Mumbai. A look at the big winners of the night.

10 Sequels That Replaced the Lead Cast

10 Sequels That Replaced the Lead Cast

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Explore the interesting trend in Bollywood where popular film franchises opt for entirely new lead casts in their sequels.

Goa Man Arrested for Allegedly Exposing Himself to Children at Margao Store

Goa Man Arrested for Allegedly Exposing Himself to Children at Margao Store

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

A man was arrested in Goa for allegedly indecently exposing himself to two young children at a store in Margao. The incident occurred at a popular store in South Goa, and the accused was later apprehended in Ponda town.

Cashless toll plazas: NHs to go fully digital from April 10

Cashless toll plazas: NHs to go fully digital from April 10

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Cash payments will be discontinued at toll plazas on national highways from April 10, with FASTag as the primary mode of payment and UPI as a fallback option at a higher charge.

Bengali Actor Rahul Banerjee Drowns, Wife Makes A Request

Bengali Actor Rahul Banerjee Drowns, Wife Makes A Request

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Popular Bengali actor Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee tragically drowned during a television series shoot near Digha, prompting a police investigation.

Kerala Elections 2026: Can An 80-Year-Old Marxist Score A Hat-Trick?

Kerala Elections 2026: Can An 80-Year-Old Marxist Score A Hat-Trick?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Kerala's 2026 assembly election will see a three-cornered contest where religion and communalism have emerged as central themes for the first time, challenging the state's long-celebrated secular fabric.

No IPL in Bangladesh! JioStar terminates broadcast deal

No IPL in Bangladesh! JioStar terminates broadcast deal

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

JioStar has terminated its broadcast deals in Bangladesh for IPL 2026, saying its local partner defaulted on payments.

Delhi Police Bust Online Liquor Smuggling Ring Using Delivery App

Delhi Police Bust Online Liquor Smuggling Ring Using Delivery App

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Delhi police have dismantled an illegal liquor supply network operating through an online delivery application, arresting two individuals and seizing illicit liquor transported from Haryana.

'Trump faces impeachment risks if Iran conflict continues'

'Trump faces impeachment risks if Iran conflict continues'

Rediff.com3 days ago

The popularity of US President Donald Trump is waning with approval ratings at its lowest, according to former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev, who notes that with two-thirds of Americans not approving of a continuation of the war on Iran, Trump faces the risk of being impeached.

Asha Bhosle: 'Dum Maro Dum Was Banned By The Government'

Asha Bhosle: 'Dum Maro Dum Was Banned By The Government'

Rediff.com21 hours ago

'Today, if 50 songs are composed, one or two work. In the 1970s, all 50 would work.'

Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan's Movies, RANKED

Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan's Movies, RANKED

Rediff.com22 hours ago

As we await the much-anticipated reunion of Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar in Bhooth Bangla, Sreeju Sudhakaran looks back at their six memorable collaborations, ranking them by how consistently they deliver on entertainment.

IPL 2026: Kohli laughs off 'five overseas players' joke as RCB start strong

IPL 2026: Kohli laughs off 'five overseas players' joke as RCB start strong

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Batting stalwart Virat Kohli has laughed off jokes about his IPL side Royal Challengers Bengaluru fielding five overseas players in the ongoing IPL season.

'World Is Out There To Stop Us From Saying What We Want To Say'

'World Is Out There To Stop Us From Saying What We Want To Say'

Rediff.com19 hours ago

'The people who are outraging, they don't have any substantial argument. They are enraging over manufactured memes and manufactured figures.'

Panchayat 5 Filming Begins

Panchayat 5 Filming Begins

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

The much-loved OTT series Panchayat promises fresh challenges for Abhishek as he navigates a vengeful leadership and unfinished business in Phulera while still aspiring to complete his MBA.

IPL 2026: 'Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could become a proper superstar'

IPL 2026: 'Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could become a proper superstar'

Rediff.com6 days ago

Former South African captain Graeme Smith discusses the Indian Premier League's impact on global cricket, highlighting its role in discovering young talents like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and shaping T20 leagues worldwide.

Police Probe Death of Actor Rahul Banerjee During Odisha TV Serial Shoot

Police Probe Death of Actor Rahul Banerjee During Odisha TV Serial Shoot

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Odisha police have registered an FIR to investigate the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, who allegedly drowned during the shoot of a Bengali television serial at Talsari beach in Balasore district.

TV Actors Make The Red Carpet Super Stylish

TV Actors Make The Red Carpet Super Stylish

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Television folk had a glamorous night out, when they walked the red carpet for the Universal India Awards 2026, held at Mumbai's Hotel Sahara Star.

TMC's Jyotipriya Mallick Discloses Assets Worth Over Rs 1.97 Crore in Election Affidavit

TMC's Jyotipriya Mallick Discloses Assets Worth Over Rs 1.97 Crore in Election Affidavit

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

TMC candidate Jyotipriya Mallick, embroiled in a ration distribution scam case, declares assets worth over Rs 1.97 crore in his election affidavit, including details of his income, properties, and investments.