News for 'Rock'

Krystal, Sonam, Shriya Are Rocking This Latest Trend

Krystal, Sonam, Shriya Are Rocking This Latest Trend

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Bollywood's leading ladies are setting a dazzling trend, showcasing how oversized and dramatic earrings can transform any outfit into a show-stopping fashion statement.

Fadnavis orders forensic probe as Jarange audio clip rocks Mahayuti

Fadnavis orders forensic probe as Jarange audio clip rocks Mahayuti

Rediff.com3 days ago

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a forensic investigation into a controversial audio clip released by activist Manoj Jarange, which purportedly claims Rs 500 crore was delivered to him through Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, amid escalating political accusations.

France rocked by violent protests: 1,200 held, 150 personnel injured

France rocked by violent protests: 1,200 held, 150 personnel injured

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

French Prime Minister Sbastien Lecornu said police arrested 1,200 protesters on Saturday, and 150 personnel were injured as demonstrations across the country over the rising cost of living turned violent.

Did Aishwarya Rock Or Did Kendall?

Did Aishwarya Rock Or Did Kendall?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Paris Fashion Week got a serious dose of star power as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Kendall Jenner brought two very different takes on black glamour to the L'Oral Paris Le Dfil runway.

Two wickets in three balls! Nortje rocks Australia on comeback

Two wickets in three balls! Nortje rocks Australia on comeback

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

South Africa's Anrich Nortje, returning to first-class cricket after nearly four years, took two quick wickets to leave Australia struggling at 149-6 at tea on the opening day of the first Test. Nortje's fiery spell after lunch justified his recall, as he dismissed Alex Carey and Beau Webster in quick succession.

20 FIRs, four arrests after CJP's anti-CEC protests rock Delhi

20 FIRs, four arrests after CJP's anti-CEC protests rock Delhi

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Delhi Police have registered 20 FIRs and made arrests following Saturday's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest, which saw over 7,000 detentions and left more than 15 police personnel injured, was held over alleged irregularities in electoral roll revisions.

How an ice-rock avalanche caused devastating floods in Nepal

How an ice-rock avalanche caused devastating floods in Nepal

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Scientists are examining how a possible glacial collapse and ice-rock avalanche may have triggered the devastating flash floods along Nepal's Bhote Koshi River, with preliminary assessments indicating that debris may have temporarily blocked the Lhende River and created a landslide dam that subsequently gave way.

Series of flash protests rock Connaught Place as CJP turns up heat on CEC

Series of flash protests rock Connaught Place as CJP turns up heat on CEC

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Hundreds of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters and student activists held flash protests across Connaught Place, Palika Bazaar, and Mandi House on Friday, calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstrations, which included slogans, placards, and participation from student bodies and Left leaders, led to significant police deployment, disruption of commercial activity, and the detention of CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke. Police had denied permission for the planned 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march, citing prohibitory orders.

Ranji Trophy: Jammu and Kashmir seamer Rohit Sharma's five-wicket haul rocks Madhya Pradesh

Ranji Trophy: Jammu and Kashmir seamer Rohit Sharma's five-wicket haul rocks Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir made an impressive start to their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A campaign, dismissing Madhya Pradesh for 196 on the opening day. Medium pacer Rohit Sharma led the attack with a five-wicket haul, while Sunil Kumar added four wickets. J&K were 3/1 at stumps, trailing by 193 runs.

Infighting Rocks Hockey India As President Tirkey Challenges Secretary General Over Meeting

Infighting Rocks Hockey India As President Tirkey Challenges Secretary General Over Meeting

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey has objected to a 120th executive committee meeting called by Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh, citing lack of prior approval and consultation. The meeting's agenda includes the Hockey Association of Odisha elections, which Tirkey believes is being prioritised over more urgent matters concerning the federation. This comes amidst an ongoing turf war and a police complaint filed by Tirkey against some HI officials.

Conflict Of Interest Allegations Rock Indian Shooting Coach Ahead Of Asian Games

Conflict Of Interest Allegations Rock Indian Shooting Coach Ahead Of Asian Games

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

A national shotgun coach, involved in India's Asian Games preparations, is under scrutiny by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for alleged conflict of interest. The complaint, filed by an unsuccessful bidder, concerns the coach reportedly seeking a contract to build a shooting range in Chennai. This probe could impact the coach's participation in the upcoming Asian Games, while the NRAI states it has no knowledge of such activities.

Khushi Kapoor's HAWT Diwali Look

Khushi Kapoor's HAWT Diwali Look

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Diwali parties are basically fashion week with better lighting, and Valentino's Mumbai celebration gave the guest list another reason to dress up.

Couple Murdered At Tea Stall In Bihar

Couple Murdered At Tea Stall In Bihar

Rediff.com4 days ago

A couple was allegedly shot dead at their tea stall in Bhagalpur, Bihar, on Thursday morning. One person has been arrested, and police are investigating the motive. The incident has led to local protests, with concerns also raised about a missing child related to the victims' family.

Australia pin hopes on Smith's recovery, delay final call on Playing XI vs South Africa

Australia pin hopes on Smith's recovery, delay final call on Playing XI vs South Africa

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Australia captain Pat Cummins will give Steve Smith every chance to recover from a neck injury before the decisive third Test against South Africa at Newlands, with team selection pending.

TN temple from Pallava era to get gopuram after centuries

TN temple from Pallava era to get gopuram after centuries

Rediff.com4 days ago

The 1,300-year-old Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple in Thiruvellarai, near Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, is set to receive a 125-foot Rajagopuram, constructed using traditional techniques and natural materials like lime mortar and specially prepared bricks.

Multiple mudslides bring Nilgiris to knees, bus buried

Multiple mudslides bring Nilgiris to knees, bus buried

Rediff.com2 days ago

Very heavy rains in Nilgiris district on Saturday caused multiple mudslides, leading to the death of a bus driver whose vehicle was buried. Over 100 students from Kerala narrowly escaped a similar fate. The incident disrupted traffic and prompted authorities to close tourist spots and advise against travel.

Jio Platforms IPO: Rs 2.5 lakh cr demand for Rs 8,110 cr anchor book

Jio Platforms IPO: Rs 2.5 lakh cr demand for Rs 8,110 cr anchor book

Rediff.com7 days ago

Jio Platforms' initial public offering has garnered an overwhelming institutional demand of approximately Rs 2.5 lakh crore, significantly exceeding its Rs 8,110-crore anchor book, with global and domestic investors vying for a stake in the Reliance Industries subsidiary.

Rakul, Kriti And Their Love For Stripes!

Rakul, Kriti And Their Love For Stripes!

Rediff.com5 days ago

Move over, solid colors and predictable florals; stripes have taken over the celebrity style playbook.

Nashik-Palghar Tremors: Cause For Alarm?

Nashik-Palghar Tremors: Cause For Alarm?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

'Hydro-seismicity is a phenomenon that typically shows up during and just after the monsoon.' 'Heavy rain causes water to percolate deep into the rock, and where there are fractures, that water fills the pores and builds up what we call pore water pressure.' 'That pressure can widen existing cracks, and eventually the rock gives way -- which surfaces as tremors.'

Jio Platforms IPO breaks global records with over 1 crore applications

Jio Platforms IPO breaks global records with over 1 crore applications

Rediff.com3 days ago

Jio Platforms' initial public offering has shattered global records by receiving over one crore applications, underscoring immense investor confidence in the company's ambitious plans for technology, AI, and cloud services, with the IPO subscribed almost seven times overall.

Sikkim Kicks Off 2026 Zabarvan Extreme Legends Series

Sikkim Kicks Off 2026 Zabarvan Extreme Legends Series

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Sikkim has hosted the inaugural leg of the 2026 Zabarvan Extreme Legends Series, an international downhill mountain biking competition. The event, featuring riders from eight countries, aims to bolster the state's adventure tourism profile. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang flagged off the competition and highlighted plans for infrastructure development to support tourism in the region.

Rida Tharana Gets Ready To Rock The Traitors 2

Rida Tharana Gets Ready To Rock The Traitors 2

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Bengaluru-based social media sensation Rida Tharana is set to make her television debut on Season 2 of The Traitors.

Doping Ban Rocks Indian Swimming Ahead Of Asian Games

Doping Ban Rocks Indian Swimming Ahead Of Asian Games

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

An Indian swimmer, who had qualified for the Asian Games, has been suspended for 18 months after testing positive for terbutaline, a banned substance. This suspension means the 17-year-old will miss the upcoming continental event in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, despite his twin brother being part of the team.

Doping Scandal Rocks Indian Swimming Ahead Of Asian Games

Doping Scandal Rocks Indian Swimming Ahead Of Asian Games

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

A 17-year-old Indian swimmer, who had qualified for two events at the Asian Games, has been suspended for 18 months after testing positive for terbutaline, a banned substance. The suspension means he will miss the upcoming continental event in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, starting September 19.

16 killed, 76 injured as magnitude 7 quake hits Tibet; over 12,000 evacuated

16 killed, 76 injured as magnitude 7 quake hits Tibet; over 12,000 evacuated

Rediff.com3 days ago

A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck China's Tibet region on Thursday, resulting in at least 16 fatalities and 54 injuries. The quake, with its epicentre east-northeast of Nagqu city, caused significant damage, including the collapse of 339 houses, and led to the suspension of train services. Rescue operations are underway, with Chinese President Xi Jinping calling for all-out relief efforts.

Ranji Trophy: Manvanth Kumar's 135 Puts Karnataka on Top Against Saurashtra

Ranji Trophy: Manvanth Kumar's 135 Puts Karnataka on Top Against Saurashtra

Rediff.com7 days ago

Manvanth Kumar's brilliant maiden first-class hundred, a composed 135 off 214 balls, enabled Karnataka to post 342 all out before their bowlers rattled Saurashtra's top-order, reducing them to 164 for four at stumps on day two of their Ranji Trophy Group B match.

Manipur: Over 80 BSF jawans hospitalised after suspected food poisoning

Manipur: Over 80 BSF jawans hospitalised after suspected food poisoning

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Eighty-four Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Manipur were hospitalised on Thursday due to suspected food poisoning after consuming breakfast. They had arrived in the state on Wednesday and were staying at a construction site. Their condition is stable, and tests are underway to determine the cause. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh expressed concern and wished them a speedy recovery, highlighting the BSF's role in maintaining law and order amidst ongoing ethnic violence in the state.

Jio Platforms IPO Oversubscribed 5.57 Times, Draws Rs 3.73 Lakh Crore Demand

Jio Platforms IPO Oversubscribed 5.57 Times, Draws Rs 3.73 Lakh Crore Demand

Rediff.com4 days ago

Jio Platforms Ltd's Rs 30,213-crore initial public offering (IPO) has garnered bids worth Rs 3.73 lakh crore, achieving a subscription rate of 5.57 times the shares on offer, driven by robust institutional and anchor investor demand.

Maharashtra Tremors: Should Mumbai Worry?

Maharashtra Tremors: Should Mumbai Worry?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

'Nobody can say a quake will strike on a particular day or month. It remains a natural event, governed by factors that are only partly understood, even by researchers working on this across the world.'

Doping Scandal Rocks Indian Kabaddi: Player Loses Asian Beach Games Silver

Doping Scandal Rocks Indian Kabaddi: Player Loses Asian Beach Games Silver

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Indian kabaddi player Brijendra Singh Choudhary has been stripped of his silver medal from the Asian Beach Games after failing an in-competition dope test. He tested positive for the prohibited diuretic brinzolamide and has accepted the sanction, leading to the disqualification of his results.

10 Comedies Which Turn Spying Into A Laughing Matter

10 Comedies Which Turn Spying Into A Laughing Matter

Rediff.com4 days ago

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.

Navratri Day 2: 10 Ways To Wear White Accessories

Navratri Day 2: 10 Ways To Wear White Accessories

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Elevate your Navratri Day 2 look with elegant white accessories, from pearl necklaces and statement chokers to floral earrings and embellished heels.

Jio IPO subscribed 3.01 times, draws Rs 66,500 cr bids after record 100-minute sellout

Jio IPO subscribed 3.01 times, draws Rs 66,500 cr bids after record 100-minute sellout

Rediff.com5 days ago

Jio Platforms Ltd's Rs 30,213-crore initial public offering was subscribed 3.01 times, attracting approximately Rs 66,500 crore in public bids, with qualified institutional buyers oversubscribing their portion by 9.02 times, while retail investor demand remained under-subscribed at 0.68 times.

Fans Celebrate Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 Release

Fans Celebrate Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 Release

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Dhanush attends the premiere of Rajinikanth's highly anticipated film Jailer 2 in Chennai, as fans across India erupt in grand celebrations.

Suryansh Shedge shines as India A down Australia A in third one-dayer

Suryansh Shedge shines as India A down Australia A in third one-dayer

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Suryansh Shedge's quickfire 66 and Gurjapneet Singh's three wickets led India A to a 49-run victory over Australia A in the third and final one-day match in Puducherry, though Australia A clinched the series 2-1.

India A hit back as Shedge, Gurjapneet sink Australia

India A hit back as Shedge, Gurjapneet sink Australia

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

India A defeated Australia A by 49 runs in the third and final one-day match in Puducherry on Sunday, though Australia A secured the series 2-1. Suryansh Shedge's quick 66 and Vipraj Nigam's 40 helped India A post 275, while Gurjapneet Singh's three wickets ensured Australia A were bowled out for 226.

HDFC Bank Q2 net profit up 6%; incoming MD Bagchi hints at balance sheet focus

HDFC Bank Q2 net profit up 6%; incoming MD Bagchi hints at balance sheet focus

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

HDFC Bank reported a 5.55 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 20,700 crore for the September quarter, with incoming MD and CEO Anup Bagchi indicating a focus on strengthening the balance sheet and addressing retail vertical concerns post-merger.

Four Senior India Hockey Players Set For Farewell At Asian Champions Trophy

Four Senior India Hockey Players Set For Farewell At Asian Champions Trophy

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Four senior Indian hockey players Mandeep Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, and Nilakanta Sharma are reportedly set to play their final matches for the country at the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy. This decision by Hockey India aims to bring in fresh talent and groom younger players for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, ensuring a smooth transition for the national team.

Akash Ambani seeks to recreate Dhirubhai's legacy with India's biggest IPO as Jio goes public

Akash Ambani seeks to recreate Dhirubhai's legacy with India's biggest IPO as Jio goes public

Rediff.com6 days ago

Akash Ambani is leading Jio Platforms' initial public offering (IPO), set to be India's largest, with a strategy that includes appealing to regional investors and drawing parallels to his grandfather Dhirubhai Ambani's historic public listing of Reliance Industries.

Kochi Police Uncover Suspected Conspiracy After Synagogue Arson Arrest

Kochi Police Uncover Suspected Conspiracy After Synagogue Arson Arrest

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

A 32-year-old man, Ebin B Paul, has been arrested in Kochi for allegedly setting fire to a plant nursery in front of a synagogue. Police suspect a wider conspiracy and have seized various narcotic substances from his residence during the investigation. The incident occurred on September 12.