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Manali: Woman Held in Connection with Partner's Death

Manali: Woman Held in Connection with Partner's Death

Rediff.com5 days ago

A woman has been arrested in Manali, India, following the death of her live-in partner, a government employee, in their rented accommodation. The deceased was found with injury marks, leading to a murder investigation.

Recipe: Chef Varun's Finger Millet Soup

Recipe: Chef Varun's Finger Millet Soup

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Millets add earthy richness to a soup, especially ragi.

Maharashtra Teacher Arrested for Molesting Primary School Girls

Maharashtra Teacher Arrested for Molesting Primary School Girls

Rediff.com5 days ago

A teacher in a Zilla Parishad school in Maharashtra has been arrested for allegedly molesting girl students over several months. The incidents came to light after a student confided in a school cook.

Man Arrested in Rajasthan Luxury Car and Crypto Investment Fraud

Man Arrested in Rajasthan Luxury Car and Crypto Investment Fraud

Rediff.com3 days ago

Rajasthan Police have arrested a man allegedly involved in a large-scale fraud that collected crores in funds from people under the pretext of luxury car sales, cryptocurrency, and social media-based investment schemes.

Priyanka Chopra On Quitting Bollywood: 'Don't Like To Stay In S**t

Priyanka Chopra On Quitting Bollywood: 'Don't Like To Stay In S**t"

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Just because I am famous and have body of work in one country does not translate into every country in the world.'

Deepika Padukone Can't Breathe!

Deepika Padukone Can't Breathe!

Rediff.com3 days ago

Deepika Padukone has raised concerns about the deteriorating air quality in Mumbai, India, highlighting the impact on residents, especially children. Her comments come amid growing concerns about pollution levels in the city, which have worsened in recent years due to construction, vehicular emissions, and industrial pollution.

'Chhotu, World Cup jitayega?': How Suryakumar's Gut Call Sparked Ishan Kishan's World Cup Heroics

'Chhotu, World Cup jitayega?': How Suryakumar's Gut Call Sparked Ishan Kishan's World Cup Heroics

Rediff.com9 hours ago

India's T20 World Cup winning captain Suryakumar Yadav discusses his decision to include Ishan Kishan in the team based on gut feeling along with Sanju Samson's impact with the bat.

'Clarity And Communication': Rishabh Pant's Strong Message For LSG Ahead Of IPL 2026

'Clarity And Communication': Rishabh Pant's Strong Message For LSG Ahead Of IPL 2026

Rediff.com3 days ago

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant has highlighted the importance of team bonding, communication, and clear objectives as the franchise prepares for IPL 2026.

Govt bars LPG for households with piped gas connections

Govt bars LPG for households with piped gas connections

Rediff.com1 days ago

India restricts subsidised LPG connections for households with piped natural gas (PNG) to ensure equitable distribution and address global energy supply concerns, pushing for faster PNG adoption.

Sitaare Zameen Par Set for OTT Release

Sitaare Zameen Par Set for OTT Release

Rediff.com6 days ago

Aamir Khan's heartwarming film Sitaare Zameen Par, which explores themes of resilience and neurodiversity through basketball, is set to stream on Sony LIV.

Alia, Kareena's Summer Of Chikankari Fashion!

Alia, Kareena's Summer Of Chikankari Fashion!

Rediff.com4 days ago

How Bollywood stunners seize summer in all its chikankari glory.

Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda's Mehendi Pix

Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda's Mehendi Pix

Rediff.com5 days ago

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda delighted fans by sharing intimate photos from their vibrant mehendi and Pradhanam ceremony.

West Asia crisis: Stocks suffer worst week in years, echoing Covid chaos

West Asia crisis: Stocks suffer worst week in years, echoing Covid chaos

Rediff.com2 days ago

Benchmark indices tumbled about 2 per cent on Friday, capping one of the most turbulent weeks for domestic equities as investors fretted that the West Asian conflict could drag on for weeks or even months.

Blood Moon Dazzles Skywatchers

Blood Moon Dazzles Skywatchers

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

People across India and several parts of the world paused to look up as the Moon slowly slipped into Earth's shadow during the lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3, 2027.

Why Naga Chaitanya Is Looking To Vrushakarma

Why Naga Chaitanya Is Looking To Vrushakarma

Rediff.com7 days ago

'Vrushakarma will be a new experience for the audience and a milestone film for me personally.'

How Women Power India

How Women Power India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

In which area of Indian life are women not running the show?

Spirit Of Giving: Households Earning Rs 5,000 A Month Give To Charity

Spirit Of Giving: Households Earning Rs 5,000 A Month Give To Charity

Rediff.com5 days ago

Of the donations, 48% is in kind -- such as food, clothing, or other household goods -- followed by cash (44%) and volunteering (30%) with non-profits, religious institutions, or community groups.

Box Office: The Kerala Story 2 Starts Doing Well

Box Office: The Kerala Story 2 Starts Doing Well

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Kerala Story 2 is making the most of being the sole movie at the marquee, with Rs 6 crore coming in the second weekend.

Oscars 2026: Jessie Buckley, Michael Jordan Win

Oscars 2026: Jessie Buckley, Michael Jordan Win

Rediff.com6 hours ago

One Battle After Another was among the big winners of the 98th Academy Awards, with six wins.

Nail Style: Acrylic or Overlay Gel Nails?

Nail Style: Acrylic or Overlay Gel Nails?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Acrylic nails have long had a reputation. They are glamorous, long-lasting, but notorious for making your natural nails thin, brittle and painfully sensitive.

Women Brawl Over Toilet Keys Near Badlapur Station

Women Brawl Over Toilet Keys Near Badlapur Station

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A dispute over toilet keys escalated into a physical altercation between two groups of women near Badlapur railway station in Thane district, Maharashtra. Police are investigating the incident after a video went viral.

'Vijay Is Not Accessible Even To His Parents'

'Vijay Is Not Accessible Even To His Parents'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'He is not accessible even to his family, his wife or his mother or his father. No one.' 'He has created a barrier so that nobody can go and talk to him.' 'This kind of a mentality is a big question mark in politics.'

The Mystery of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's Missing Cap

The Mystery of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's Missing Cap

Rediff.com3 days ago

'My colleague Naveen Bamel -- he is an advocate of the Supreme Court -- went to the museum at the Red Fort specifically to look for the cap.' 'He inquired with the ASI officials there, and nobody had a clue.' 'So I thought this is not right. This must be brought to the notice of the prime minister.'

Ek DinTrailer Review: Junaid Khan, Sai Pallavi Are Likeable

Ek DinTrailer Review: Junaid Khan, Sai Pallavi Are Likeable

Rediff.com4 days ago

A romantic drama set against the scenic backdrop of Japan, exploring a unique love story born from a wish and a day of temporary amnesia.

Can Any Writer Capture a City Like Sankar Did?

Can Any Writer Capture a City Like Sankar Did?

Rediff.com2 days ago

'The city was not only a setting but also a major character in Sankar's stories, providing the readers insight into the ever-changing and complex nature of Calcutta,' observes Atanu Biswas.

India Should Have Been Better Prepared For Gulf War

India Should Have Been Better Prepared For Gulf War

Rediff.com14 hours ago

'Our diplomacy should have been focused on preventing war and avoiding the inevitable disruptions it would cause, posing a real risk to India's growth story,' asserts foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

CBI Cracks Down on Online Investment Fraud Ring Linked to 'Pyypl'

CBI Cracks Down on Online Investment Fraud Ring Linked to 'Pyypl'

Rediff.com4 days ago

The CBI has conducted searches across multiple states in connection with a large-scale online financial fraud involving the overseas fintech platform 'Pyypl'.

The 'Mahatma' Who Danced Like A Man

The 'Mahatma' Who Danced Like A Man

Rediff.com6 days ago

'People are talking about Vijay Crishna's roles in cinema, the few roles that he did, but his real body of work was on stage.'

Oscars 2026: The Most Interesting Bits

Oscars 2026: The Most Interesting Bits

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The 98th Academy Awards was a mix of high fashion, subdued politics, flashes of humour and emotions running high.

Bihar Police Arrest 141 in Cyber Fraud Mule Account Crackdown

Bihar Police Arrest 141 in Cyber Fraud Mule Account Crackdown

Rediff.com5 days ago

Bihar Police arrested 141 people in a state-wide crackdown on mule bank account networks allegedly used for cyber fraud. The operation, 'Cyber Prahar 2.0', led to the registration of 86 FIRs and uncovered collusion by bank employees.

Assets of Former Assam Excise Secretary Attached in Money Laundering Probe

Assets of Former Assam Excise Secretary Attached in Money Laundering Probe

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable assets worth over Rs 5 crore belonging to former Assam excise secretary Indreswar Kalita in connection with a money laundering investigation.

Debt-ridden man kills grandfather over monetary dispute

Debt-ridden man kills grandfather over monetary dispute

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

A young man in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly murdered his grandfather with a sharp weapon following a monetary dispute and a previous attempt to poison him, police said.

LPG Shortage Triggers Small Business Crisis

LPG Shortage Triggers Small Business Crisis

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Why are the political leaders saying everything is normal?'

Nitish's Son To Plunge Into Politics

Nitish's Son To Plunge Into Politics

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Nishant, a non-controversial figure, is like his father, an engineer.

Toxic Foam Engulfs Yamuna Again!

Toxic Foam Engulfs Yamuna Again!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Thick toxic foam blanketed stretches of the Yamuna, once again highlighting the alarming levels of pollution in the river.

Thane Man Loses 62,000 in Share Market Fraud

Thane Man Loses 62,000 in Share Market Fraud

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 36-year-old man from Thane, Maharashtra, was allegedly defrauded of Rs 62 lakh (62,000) by an acquaintance who enticed him to invest in the stock market with promises of high returns.

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Strict Rules On Cards For Foreign Airlines

Strict Rules On Cards For Foreign Airlines

Rediff.com4 days ago

Under the proposal, if a foreign carrier does not operate flights to a particular Indian airport for 'four consecutive IATA seasons', the regulator may suspend that airport authorisation.

Nobody will hire women: SC rejects plea for menstrual leave

Nobody will hire women: SC rejects plea for menstrual leave

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a nationwide policy for menstrual leave for women students and workers, citing concerns about potential negative impacts on female employment and the reinforcement of gender stereotypes.

Everyday Heroine: My Mother

Everyday Heroine: My Mother

Rediff.com7 days ago

'The past week has felt a little different for many of us because of conflicts happening in the world. There is a sense of disturbance everywhere. 'But even during such times, I feel hopeful that everything will become better soon. 'One of the main reasons I feel this hope is my mother.'