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Was Sheena Bora Shot Dead?

Was Sheena Bora Shot Dead?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Oh, what a strange 'tangled web' these two men and one woman have been caught up in for the last nine years. Or allegedly 'weaved'.

'War Is Brutal. At Sea, Even More Brutal'

'War Is Brutal. At Sea, Even More Brutal'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'India was not obliged to protect the Iranian ship.' 'Once the Iranian ship left Indian waters, she was on her own.' 'Guilt tripping India is wrong.'

Haryana Irrigation Officials Sentenced in Corruption Case

Haryana Irrigation Officials Sentenced in Corruption Case

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A Gurugram court has sentenced an irrigation department executive engineer and a computer operator to four years' imprisonment each in a corruption case registered by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in December 2022.

FPIs withdraw Rs 21,000 cr in last four trading sessions amid West Asia conflict

FPIs withdraw Rs 21,000 cr in last four trading sessions amid West Asia conflict

Rediff.com5 days ago

Foreign investors pulled out Rs 21,000 crore (around $2.3 billion) from Indian equities over the last four trading sessions amid deteriorating global risk sentiment triggered by the West Asia crisis.

US Sinking IRIS Dena Doesn't Embarrass India

US Sinking IRIS Dena Doesn't Embarrass India

Rediff.com2 days ago

The US torpedo attack on the Iranian warship IRIS Dena in international waters was a lawful act of war between belligerents, not a diplomatic or strategic embarrassment for India, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Farhan Akhtar: 'I've Made My Share Of Mistakes'

Farhan Akhtar: 'I've Made My Share Of Mistakes'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'The important thing is to TRY and do the right thing.' 'To remember that the public's eyes are on us all the time. So try to be on your best behaviour as much as possible. One may not always succeed.'

Govt Rejigs Gas Allocation: LPG, CNG, piped cooking gas get top priority

Govt Rejigs Gas Allocation: LPG, CNG, piped cooking gas get top priority

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian government has revised its natural gas allocation priorities, placing LPG production alongside CNG and piped cooking gas at the top, due to disruptions in imported gas supplies caused by the conflict in West Asia.

Rashmika Mandanna's Best Wedding Look? VOTE!

Rashmika Mandanna's Best Wedding Look? VOTE!

Rediff.com7 days ago

Namrata Thakker picks Rashmika Mandanna's best wedding looks, and asks you, dear reader, to vote for her best look.

India mcap slips below $5 trn for first time in 10 months

India mcap slips below $5 trn for first time in 10 months

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

India has lost its $5 trillion market capitalisation (mcap) tag following Monday's sharp selloff in equities and a simultaneous slide in the rupee.

Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Rediff.com1 days ago

When missiles fly in this region, they are never just aimed at military targets.

Assam Startup Turns Weed Into Paper

Assam Startup Turns Weed Into Paper

Rediff.com2 days ago

For Aniket Dhar and Rupankar Bhattacharjee, the goal is simple: turn a persistent environmental challenge into a sustainable solution that benefits both nature and people.

The Rapper Who Will Be Nepal's New PM

The Rapper Who Will Be Nepal's New PM

Rediff.com6 days ago

With the Rastriya Swatantra Party likely to win a two thirds majority, rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah will be Nepal's next prime minister.

Sudipto Sen On Vipul Shah's Kerala Story Sequel Allegations

Sudipto Sen On Vipul Shah's Kerala Story Sequel Allegations

Rediff.com3 days ago

'No one can wipe-off our glorious collaboration in The Kerala Story and Bastar, from Indian cinema.' 'When we create history and are scrutiniSed in public, we must be extremely responsible in our behaviour and conduct.'

Arjun Rao, general partner at Speciale Invest: 'India Must Play to Its AI Strengths'

Arjun Rao, general partner at Speciale Invest: 'India Must Play to Its AI Strengths'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'There are certain sovereign AI domains where we must build capabilities using our own data, our own language models, and make our own attempts at global models.'

Varun, Katrina, Ananya Celebrate Holi

Varun, Katrina, Ananya Celebrate Holi

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Film folk celebrated Holi and captured their happy moments on social media.

Who Will Be BJP's First CM In Bihar?

Who Will Be BJP's First CM In Bihar?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

It now has become clear that he will have to quit his post.

Everday Heroine: 'No Matter What Happens At Home, I Have To Show Up'

Everday Heroine: 'No Matter What Happens At Home, I Have To Show Up'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

This Women's Day, meet Shanti, the woman who makes so many lives easier even though hers is anything but.

Middle East Crisis: The New Fog of War

Middle East Crisis: The New Fog of War

Rediff.com23 hours ago

When everyone has footage and no one can verify it, the loudest voice wins, notes Prem Panicker who begins a daily blog on the War in the Middle East.

'I Was Laid Off Due To AI'

'I Was Laid Off Due To AI'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

rediffGURU Pankaj Vyavahare, career counsellor and life coach, explains how you can survive in the age of AI.

Recipe: Kale-Walnut Pesto Penne

Recipe: Kale-Walnut Pesto Penne

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Cooking up pasta with pesto made from kale, tofu, walnuts and basil makes for an intriguing dish far more gourmet than you can imagine.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge Trailer: Ranveer Singh Brings Sound And Fury

Dhurandhar: The Revenge Trailer: Ranveer Singh Brings Sound And Fury

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Dhurandhar: The Revenge trailer teases high stakes and major thrills, observes Mayur Sanap.

Is Haq Propaganda? Director Suparn Varma Answers

Is Haq Propaganda? Director Suparn Varma Answers

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

'Haq is the leading film in every Muslim country.'

Should You Invest In Multi-Asset Funds?

Should You Invest In Multi-Asset Funds?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Their assets under management (AUM) rose from Rs 1.04 trillion (January 31, 2025) to Rs 1.75 trillion (January 31, 2026), an increase of 68.3 per cent.

On The Vande Bharat After The World Cup Win

On The Vande Bharat After The World Cup Win

Rediff.com3 days ago

Many fans hadn't even bothered to change their Team India jerseys with which they watched the match. A few wanted to carry on the stadium atmosphere into the train singing songs like Chak De India and Vande Mataram. They played them so loudly and ensured no one got a wink of sleep. Of course, the main topic of discussion was Sanju Samson.

Is Your Meta Glass Data Safe?

Is Your Meta Glass Data Safe?

Rediff.com7 days ago

'We take steps to filter this data to protect people's privacy and to help prevent identifying information from being reviewed.'

Look, What Pakistan Has Done In Afghanistan

Look, What Pakistan Has Done In Afghanistan

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Pakistan conducted airstrikes on Afghanistan's Nangarhar province on February 22, 2026, targeting areas in Bihsud district.

Indian Army Hero Tyson Is Recovering Well

Indian Army Hero Tyson Is Recovering Well

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Indian Army's White Knight Corps assault dog 'Tyson' is recovering well after taking the first bullet during Operation Trashi-1.

Petrol Prices Stay Put For Now

Petrol Prices Stay Put For Now

Rediff.com3 days ago

If the conflict continues for a prolonged period, State-run oil companies may have to review retail fuel prices accordingly.

Princess Of Wales' Tryst With Bollywood

Princess Of Wales' Tryst With Bollywood

Rediff.com7 days ago

The princess of Wales gets a taste of India.

Rupee slumps 69 paise to all-time low of 92.18/USD

Rupee slumps 69 paise to all-time low of 92.18/USD

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Rupee slumped 69 paise to an all-time low of 92.18 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, as a sharp spike in crude oil prices amid geopolitical tensions following the escalation of the US-Iran conflict weighed on investor sentiment.

Kerala Police Arrest 165 in Major Cyber Fraud Operation

Kerala Police Arrest 165 in Major Cyber Fraud Operation

Rediff.com7 days ago

Kerala Police arrested 165 people and registered 455 cases in a statewide operation targeting cyber financial fraud, confiscating devices and disrupting criminal networks.

T20 World Cup: 'My Only Message To Sanju Was To Keep The Faith'

T20 World Cup: 'My Only Message To Sanju Was To Keep The Faith'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'I wish and pray that for the next 5-6 years he will become a pillar of the Indian team both in T20s and also in ODIs.'

ED Attaches 200 Crore Assets of TDI Infrastructure in Money Laundering Probe

ED Attaches 200 Crore Assets of TDI Infrastructure in Money Laundering Probe

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth over 200 crore belonging to TDI Infrastructure Limited in connection with a money-laundering investigation related to alleged fraud against homebuyers.

Women Startup Founders Get Rs 4 Of Rs 100

Women Startup Founders Get Rs 4 Of Rs 100

Rediff.com7 days ago

When it comes to raising funds, women entrepreneurs receive a disproportionately small share.

How Devanshi Patel Designed Allu Sirish's Wedding

How Devanshi Patel Designed Allu Sirish's Wedding

Rediff.com3 days ago

Devanshi Patel turned her passion for storytelling and celebrations into Shreem Events, one of India's sought-after wedding planning companies.

Nagarjuna, Ram Charan Attend Allu Sirish-Nayanika's Wedding Reception

Nagarjuna, Ram Charan Attend Allu Sirish-Nayanika's Wedding Reception

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Wedding celebrations are in full swing for actor Allu Sirish and his bride, Nayanika Reddy.

'US Won't Repeat China Trade Mistake With India'

'US Won't Repeat China Trade Mistake With India'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'India should understand that we are not going to make the same mistakes with India that we made with China 20 years ago.'

Gautam Adani Meets BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

Gautam Adani Meets BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani, on Sunday, meet Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey in Deoghar, Jharkhand, and also offered prayers at the Baba Baidyanath Dham temple in Deoghar.

Multinational pharma cos, Indian drugmakers diverge to mutual gain: How win-win is it?

Multinational pharma cos, Indian drugmakers diverge to mutual gain: How win-win is it?

Rediff.com2 days ago

For decades, multinational pharmaceutical companies and Indian drugmakers worked in ways that supported each other: MNCs brought innovation and brands, while Indian companies built scale through generics and cost efficiency. There was an important overlap - generic drugs - but this is shrinking fast. And the consequences are reshaping India's gigantic pharmaceutical market.

Ghatak Combat Drone Gets A Boost

Ghatak Combat Drone Gets A Boost

Rediff.com7 days ago

Once operational, Ghatak could undertake deep-strike missions, penetrating heavily defended airspace to hit high-value targets without placing pilots at risk.