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Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 Set to Overtake Baahubali 2 at Worldwide Box Office

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 Set to Overtake Baahubali 2 at Worldwide Box Office

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 is on track to surpass Baahubali 2's worldwide box office record. Released in March 2026, the spy thriller has garnered significant demand, with collections nearing Rs 1,788.06 crore. The film's success has also revived Ranveer Singh's career after a period of underperforming movies.

Andrew Holland: 'I'd Lean Towards 60-70% in Largecaps'

Andrew Holland: 'I'd Lean Towards 60-70% in Largecaps'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

'... with the rest split between mid and smallcaps, as valuations are becoming more attractive across segments.'

Undekhi 4: The Final Battle's Chaotic Conclusion

Undekhi 4: The Final Battle's Chaotic Conclusion

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The fourth season of Undekhi attempts to conclude the saga of the powerful Atwal family but struggles with an overcomplicated plot and a multitude of characters, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Abhishek Sharma Overtakes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi As MVP

Abhishek Sharma Overtakes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi As MVP

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 38.

What BJP's Historic Bengal Win Means For India

What BJP's Historic Bengal Win Means For India

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Hopefully, the BJP will realise that it's the right time for parivartan (change) in its polarising poll strategies after achieving the impossible-looking goal of winning West Bengal, argues Sheela Bhatt.

Delivery Agent's Body Found In Iron Box In Gurugram

Delivery Agent's Body Found In Iron Box In Gurugram

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

The body of a 24-year-old delivery agent, allegedly murdered in Gurugram, was discovered in an iron box in a slum area. Police have booked a woman, with whom the deceased was in a live-in relationship, and her friend for the murder.

How SIS Plans To Achieve Rs 20,000 Crore Revenue Target

How SIS Plans To Achieve Rs 20,000 Crore Revenue Target

Rediff.com3 May 2026

SIS Ltd, a security and facility management services provider, aims to cross Rs 20,000 crore in revenue by FY27, driven by strong double-digit growth, expansion of its service network, and a simplified regulatory framework under new labour codes, said its Group Managing Director Rituraj Sinha.

Lots Of Romance In Theatres This May

Lots Of Romance In Theatres This May

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Bollywood is gearing up for a romantic May, with a diverse slate of films including romcoms, historical epics and family dramas.

Vijay Is The New Chennai Super King!

Vijay Is The New Chennai Super King!

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Unlike films that end with the underdog becoming winner and being sworn in at a public ceremony, Vijay's trial by fire is only about to begin, predicts Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Sack Hardik, Mahela! What Mumbai Indians MUST FIX URGENTLY

Sack Hardik, Mahela! What Mumbai Indians MUST FIX URGENTLY

Rediff.com5 May 2026

After a disappointing IPL 2026 season, Mumbai Indians face critical decisions to rebuild their team and restore their legacy. From captaincy changes to squad adjustments, here are the key steps they must take to revive their fortunes.

How Mamata Banerjee Fared In Her 15 Year Rule

How Mamata Banerjee Fared In Her 15 Year Rule

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Under the TMC, Bengal has seen expansion of welfare, but not big-ticket private investment.

Sapne vs Everyone Season 2 Review: Ambition, Betrayal, Dreams In Disarray

Sapne vs Everyone Season 2 Review: Ambition, Betrayal, Dreams In Disarray

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Sapne vs Everyone is dark, and often depressing. At the same time, it is not completely hopeless, notes Deepa Gahlot.

The Only Indian Film Competing At Cannes

The Only Indian Film Competing At Cannes

Rediff.com5 May 2026

'Cinema is such a powerful medium. It is not just the emotional impact, but some of these films are so strong that your entire body cannot help but react.'

MSMEs flag 'ambiguity' in labour ministry's wage calculation rules

MSMEs flag 'ambiguity' in labour ministry's wage calculation rules

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have expressed significant concerns regarding the labour ministry's recent clarifications on labour codes, citing ambiguity in wage calculation and implementation, which they argue creates interpretational and operational challenges for employers.

When The Builder Does Not Deliver Your Flat...

When The Builder Does Not Deliver Your Flat...

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission dismissed a flat buyer's plea for a refund from a builder facing liquidation, highlighting the challenges faced by consumers in stalled real estate projects.

And Life Goes On In Tehran Amidst The War

And Life Goes On In Tehran Amidst The War

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Explore the resilient daily life in Tehran, where residents navigate geopolitical tensions and economic challenges with routine activities, showcasing a striking contrast between normalcy and underlying uncertainty.

Bollywood's Bronze Beauties

Bollywood's Bronze Beauties

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Be it a sun-kissed glow or golden tan, the magic of bronzer in one's make-up kit is all you need to pay a scorching ode to summer glamour. Bollywood's most stylish gals demonstrate the trend.

Box Office: Bhooth Bangla Is A Hit, Ginny Wedds Sunny 2 Struggles

Box Office: Bhooth Bangla Is A Hit, Ginny Wedds Sunny 2 Struggles

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Akshay Kumar's latest cinematic venture, Bhooth Bangla, has been declared a box office hit, demonstrating strong audience appeal and crossing the Rs 150 crore (Rs 1.5 billion) milestone with a stellar second weekend performance.

IPL 2026: CSK And MI Fight For Survival

IPL 2026: CSK And MI Fight For Survival

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, both struggling in the IPL 2026 season, face a crucial match in Chennai to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Unemployed Man Dies After Fall From Faridabad Building

Unemployed Man Dies After Fall From Faridabad Building

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A 33-year-old man, reportedly undergoing treatment for mental health issues, died after falling from the sixth floor of a residential building in Faridabad. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

Rudd blown away by little known Blockx; Milestone for Zverev

Rudd blown away by little known Blockx; Milestone for Zverev

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Blockx converts late Madrid call-up into breakthrough semi-final run even as Zeverev joins Federer, Nadal in elite list.

What The Opposition Must Learn From Mamata's Defeat

What The Opposition Must Learn From Mamata's Defeat

Rediff.com6 May 2026

'If the Opposition associates itself too much with the minorities, then it becomes easy for the BJP to get Hindu consolidation votes.'

Why RBI Should Stop Defending Rupee

Why RBI Should Stop Defending Rupee

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

The measures announced by it risk backfiring, disrupting the foreign exchange market, and intensifying the very pressures they seek to contain, with broader consequences for the economy points out Rajeswari Sengupta.

Easter Attacks: Will Sri Lanka Ever Nail The Guilty?

Easter Attacks: Will Sri Lanka Ever Nail The Guilty?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Sri Lanka's response to the Easter attacks has been slow and politically contested, unlike India's swift institutional reforms after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

Can West Bengal Regain Its Lost Pride?

Can West Bengal Regain Its Lost Pride?

Rediff.com1 May 2026

If West Bengal does not begin to reclaim its lost pride, the state would have lost -- perhaps irreversibly, this time, notes Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

May's OTT Line-Up Includes Dhurandhar 2

May's OTT Line-Up Includes Dhurandhar 2

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Despite the ongoing IPL season, May is set to deliver a diverse array of series and movies on OTT platforms.

2026's Top 10 Songs So Far

2026's Top 10 Songs So Far

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Catchy beats, romance, and dance anthems. Namrata Thakker lists the top 10 songs of 2026 so far that have grabbed everyone's attention and are ruling playlists.

Social Media Influencer Arrested For Remarks Against Hindu Leader

Social Media Influencer Arrested For Remarks Against Hindu Leader

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Mumbai police arrested a social media influencer, Abu Jabir Hussain Gayasuddin Talukdar, for allegedly making derogatory remarks about a Hindu religious leader in his videos, following a complaint by a Bajrang Dal activist.

Why You Should Seriously Consider AI As A Career

Why You Should Seriously Consider AI As A Career

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Growth in AI engineering hiring is being driven by rapid AI adoption across organisations of all sizes, said the LinkedIn report.

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Tamil Nadu Elections?

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Tamil Nadu Elections?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The polling for the Tamil Nadu Assembly's 234 seats will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Why Am I Being Demoted, Asks Pluto

Why Am I Being Demoted, Asks Pluto

Rediff.com2 May 2026

'If planets are, as many of your own geophysicists argue, bodies shaped by their own gravity and expressing internal processes, then by that measure, I am not an exception.'

Gurugram Bodybuilder Held For Stealing Temple Jewellery

Gurugram Bodybuilder Held For Stealing Temple Jewellery

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A bodybuilder in Gurugram has been arrested for allegedly stealing jewellery from a local temple. The accused, identified as Kapil alias Kalu, was apprehended after CCTV footage revealed him stealing the goddess's gold nose ring and Chatra from the Durga Devi Temple.

'My Husband Is Having An Affair With His Junior'

'My Husband Is Having An Affair With His Junior'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

'Do you really want to live with a man who has no respect for you or the marriage?' asks rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of online dating web site Quack Quack and Rebounce, a matrimony platform.

Tulips Draw Tourists to Srinagar

Tulips Draw Tourists to Srinagar

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, located at the foothills of the Zabarwan mountains, feature around 1.8 million tulips across 75 varieties.

Recipe: Carrot And Walnut Dip

Recipe: Carrot And Walnut Dip

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

It's a dip that's tasty, packs a crunch and brims with powerful nutrients.

What's Rihanna Doing In India?

What's Rihanna Doing In India?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Grammy-winning superstar Rihanna has made a high-profile return to Mumbai, captivating fans at the airport.

The Assamese Scientist Who's Making India Proud

The Assamese Scientist Who's Making India Proud

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Bringing international recognition to Assam, young scientist Dr Shekhar Suman Bora has been honoured with the prestigious 'University Innovator Award' at the 2026 Texas Innovation Conference & Awards held in the United States.

KD: The Devil Review: Over-the-Top Action, Muddled Storytelling

KD: The Devil Review: Over-the-Top Action, Muddled Storytelling

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Dhruv Sarja's KD: The Devil attempts to deliver a grounded action experience but ultimately succumbs to a loud, generic gangster narrative, muddled storytelling, and excessive theatrics, sighs Arjun Menon.

10 Times Nicole Kidman Stunned Us On OTT

10 Times Nicole Kidman Stunned Us On OTT

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

As Nicole Kidman delivers yet another impressive performance in the OTT series Scarpetta, we explore some of her other compelling movies and shows.

How India's Digital Infrastructure Can Boost GDP By 2030

How India's Digital Infrastructure Can Boost GDP By 2030

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A NITI Aayog report indicates that India's digital public infrastructure (DPI) initiatives are projected to contribute significantly to the nation's GDP, potentially reaching 4 per cent by 2030.