'Humanising someone in a story like this, while dealing with such a sensitive subject, is a task. You can't predict how audiences will respond.'
'I don't want to stay in my comfort zone. I want to take risks.'
Bravery, mastery and timing were among his greatest qualities. We have seen batters hit plenty of sixes, but Glenn Maxwell would leave spectators wondering where he would dispatch the next delivery, notes K R Nayar.
'In Uttar Pradesh, the Congress is a minor player. The Samajwadi Party is the number two party.' 'Every time there are some good tidings for the Congress, it oversells itself. They need to be prudent about the number of seats they claim and be able to convert them to victory.'
At the Mumbai premiere of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, Alia Bhatt kickstarted Diwali dressing looking like a pataka herself. The actor arrived to support husband Ranbir Kapoor in a muted green linen sari paired with an extraordinary custom-made blouse by designers Rimple and Harpreet. While the sari kept things understated, the blouse was anything but ordinary. It featured antique jewellery elements, intricate metalwork, coloured stones and dangling charms, turning a traditional garment into a striking piece of wearable art.
Diwali dressing doesn't always have to mean reaching for the same old red, pink or gold. If you're looking to give your festive wardrobe a refresh this year, consider stepping outside the usual colour palette.
Born and raised in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Sonia Balani graduated from St John's College before pursuing a career in acting. She made her television debut with Suvreen Guggal - Topper of the Year in 2012 and went on to feature in popular shows like Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, where she played Peehu Kapoor Shergil, and Tu Mera Hero, which brought her wider recognition as Panchi. She later took on the role of Detective Bunty in Detective Didi, showcasing her versatility beyond conventional television heroines.
If Khushi Kapoor's wardrobe were a film, it would probably be a romantic comedy with pretty outfits, dreamy details and plenty of main-character moments. One day she's wearing a floral corset top with jeans, the next she's stepping out in a butter-yellow skirt suit or a crystal-encrusted gown. Her style has a soft, feminine streak, but she isn't afraid to switch things up with a little sparkle, bold silhouettes and unexpected edge.
Glimpses of Cyclone Arnab battering India's eastern coast, bringing heavy rain, rough seas, flooding and widespread damage across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring regions, on October 28.
Glimpses of Cyclone Arnab battering India's eastern coast, bringing heavy rain, rough seas, flooding and widespread damage across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring regions, on October 28.
'Nobody, even the government, cannot compel Gyanesh Kumar to resign. He can only be removed through a constitutionally laid down process of impeachment. If he does get impeached, there will be political fallout on Mr Modi's government.'
rediffGURU Dr Upneet Kaur recommends how you can support your partner by staying calm in public and expressing your opinion in private.
'You have made a film which is rage bait so that more people will watch it and get incited.'
Readers expecting the familiar sensory experience of the smell of books, rows of paperbacks, and the quiet satisfaction of browsing without an agenda will find something different.
'He held my hand when I was at my lowest.'
While remaining cautious of the unpredictability of a bruised Trump administration, New Delhi, and other world capitals, could go slow on the investment pledges made to stave off tariffs.
The Kapoors' annual Karva Chauth celebration was a star-studded affair, with Bollywood's leading ladies and their families coming together at Anil and Sunita Kapoor's Mumbai home.
New Zealand opener Devon Conway has been ruled out of the first One-Day International against India after sustaining a head injury during a training session collision with fast bowler Matt Henry.
Vance was sceptical about the war against Iran and was the only figure in Trump's circle who refused to endorse Benjamin Netanyahu's bid for re-election as prime minister, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
The US Navy's Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) has predicted that Cyclone Arnab could intensify into a powerful storm with winds reaching 222 kmph, significantly higher than the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast of 125-135 kmph at landfall. Coastal Andhra Pradesh is bracing for potential severe weather and a sea surge.
In a shocking incident, a 12-year-old girl allegedly killed a four-year-old boy in an act of revenge after being scolded over a chocolate.
Some 73 speakers assembled on October 26 and 27 at the Raffles University at Neemrana in Rajasthan, a few with clearly tenuous ties with diplomacy, but were deemed to add value to the proceedings, notes Krishnan Srinivasan.
A 50-year-old man in Ludhiana allegedly stabbed his 49-year-old wife to death on suspicion of infidelity, just two days after returning from Australia. The victim, Kamaldeep Kaur, was found with multiple stab wounds by her son. The accused, Ravinder Singh, has been arrested, and police suspect the murder was premeditated.
From spooky vampires and Wednesday Addams to Batman and princesses, Bollywood stars had plenty of fun celebrating Halloween 2026.
Ladakh can be as tiring as it is fascinating -- it's not just the high altitude that takes the breath away, but the beauty in every turn of the road.
India's central cyber security agency, I4C, has issued a critical warning to banks, NBFCs, and fintech firms regarding a surge in financially motivated cyberattacks leveraging artificial intelligence agents. These AI-driven attacks enable hackers to compromise systems and execute fraudulent transactions at machine speed, making investigations complex due to record deletion. The advisory, issued in collaboration with CERT-In, urges financial institutions to implement robust security measures, align with CERT-In's blueprint, and report incidents promptly to mitigate the escalating threat.
Glimpses of the Indian Air Force's spectacular aerial display over the Ganga in Varanasi.
Glimpses of Sonia Gandhi as she offers a first look at her upcoming book, Belonging: A Journey of Love.
Artisan Bijoy Debnath gives the final touch to a unique Goddess Durga idol crafted with 700 matchsticks for Durga Puja in Agartala.
A 16-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted multiple times by a police inspector at the Crime Branch office in North Goa, with the assistance of a woman. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act against Inspector Vikas Deykar and Ranjini Palyekar. The DGP has stated a zero-tolerance policy and initiated action.
'We heard a lot of concern, especially from women in India, that they were worried people would take screenshots of their profiles and share them on social media or with friends. So, we have blocked the ability to take screenshots.'
Suriya delivers a fun performance as a brilliant yet eccentric detective in Jithu Madhavan's Scene, that entertainingly infuses humour into a cat-and-mouse thriller, commends Sreeju Sudhakaran.
'Having grown up away from the glare of the limelight and the intrusive nature of paparazzi culture, the children were deeply distressed by the sudden intrusion into their privacy at such a difficult time.' 'In their grief and anguish, some of their reactions may have been directed towards certain members of the media. I sincerely regret any hurt this may have caused.'
The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed to December amid regional conflict, attacks on the kingdom and concerns over travel and security disruptions.
For AP, retirement will bring a change of uniform. For the rest of us, it will be another reminder of how far we have travelled since those days at the Academy. The Air Force will miss him. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes Amar Preet Singh, his NDA coursemate, as he retires as chief of the air staff.
The crispy home-made snack goes well with a hot cup of chaaya, kaapi or kattan or black tea/coffee, says Divya Nair.
As many as 15,000-20,000 frontline retail jobs have reportedly been rationalised, with further cuts feared.
Nayanthara's divine powers cannot save Mookuthi Amman 2 from its screenplay that feels as outdated as its idea of comedy.
From Baadshah to Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, these spy comedies prove that espionage can be a laughing matter, even when promising premises go sometimes spectacularly off course.
From grand mythological spectacles and monster mayhem to action-packed thrillers, November promises a packed big-screen line-up.
