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'What If A Mother's Daughter Goes Missing?'

'What If A Mother's Daughter Goes Missing?'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

'How will this woman find her? And how does that affect her, because it's not a biological relationship.'

Angh: The Other Indian Film Going To The Oscars

Angh: The Other Indian Film Going To The Oscars

Rediff.com22 hours ago

'I like to make films where I am also conflicted. I don't want to make films with themes that I am sure about because then it easily becomes agenda-driven.'

What Makes Oppo K14 Lite Stand Out

What Makes Oppo K14 Lite Stand Out

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Oppo K14 Lite combines a large display, a capable camera setup and a sizeable 7,000 mAh battery in a sturdy design.

Sana Thampi Loves To Play With...

Sana Thampi Loves To Play With...

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sana Thampi may be making her acting debut with Lust Stories 3 but her wardrobe already knows how to command attention.

Smriti Mandhana: 'Don't Look At Me Like A Bechari'

Smriti Mandhana: 'Don't Look At Me Like A Bechari'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

'I hate sympathy,' says India's vice-captain and top-ranked batter Smriti Mandhana.

Can't Afford the iPhone 18? Do This Instead

Can't Afford the iPhone 18? Do This Instead

Rediff.com1 days ago

Can't afford the new iPhone 18 Pro in that very tempting burgundy shade? We're facing the same tragedy. But before you start taking out a personal loan for a phone, may we suggest a more financially sensible alternative? Wear the colour instead.

Waiting Hai Exposes A Fraud You Didn't Know About

Waiting Hai Exposes A Fraud You Didn't Know About

Rediff.com6 days ago

Waiting Hai exposes Indian Railways' tatkal ticket scams with .

Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan barred from speaking on betting investigation

Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan barred from speaking on betting investigation

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has been denied permission by the PCB to hold a media conference regarding an ongoing investigation by the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency into his alleged involvement with online betting and gambling. Rizwan and teammate Imam-ul-Haq had their phones confiscated and are being questioned.

From Rohtas to Japan: Meet Abhishek Anand, Bihar's unlikely cricket export

From Rohtas to Japan: Meet Abhishek Anand, Bihar's unlikely cricket export

Rediff.com2 days ago

Bihar-born Abhishek Anand's journey from tennis-ball cricket and IIT Kanpur to Japan's national team has culminated in a historic opportunity to face India on Tuesday.

SC stays HC order asking Noida DM to compensate student for NSA detention

SC stays HC order asking Noida DM to compensate student for NSA detention

Rediff.com10 hours ago

The Supreme Court has stayed an Allahabad High Court order that directed Gautam Buddh Nagar District Magistrate Medha Roopam to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation from her salary for the detention of student Akriti Chaudhary under the National Security Act (NSA). The High Court had quashed Chaudhary's detention, criticising the DM's conduct and ordering compensation. The Supreme Court issued notice on pleas from Roopam and the Uttar Pradesh government, also staying the High Court's observations against the DM, with further hearing scheduled for October 7.

Samsung Galaxy A07s Has A 50 MP Camera, 5,000 mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy A07s Has A 50 MP Camera, 5,000 mAh Battery

Rediff.com5 days ago

Samsung has expanded its budget smartphone line-up with the launch of the Galaxy A07s in select global markets. Available through the company's website, the new handset comes in three colour choices and two RAM and storage variants, bringing a fresh option to the affordable smartphone segment.

Ghamasaan Review: Gritty Dacoit Drama

Ghamasaan Review: Gritty Dacoit Drama

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Tigmanshu Dhulia's Ghamasaan brings back the dacoit genre with a gritty and realistic portrayal of ruthless bandits, featuring compelling performances from Arshad Warsi as the menacing Maharaj and Pratik Gandhi as the resolute police officer determined to bring him to justice, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

FATF Urges Fintech To Invest Against Emerging Tech Threats

FATF Urges Fintech To Invest Against Emerging Tech Threats

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

FATF Vice-President Vivek Aggarwal has urged the fintech industry to increase investments to combat emerging threats from AI, scam compounds, virtual digital assets, and quantum computing. He warned that these technological challenges pose a significant risk to India's rapid growth in the fintech sector, highlighting a current lack of adequate investment and risk realisation within the industry.

Directing A Story That India Needs To Know

Directing A Story That India Needs To Know

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

'You can't put an an arm around Naseer sir and say, "sir, ek aur take karte hain". You got to be clear why you want it.'

10 Haunting Love Stories

10 Haunting Love Stories

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

From October to Saiyaara, these Hindi love stories proved that romance still has the power to break hearts, move audiences and create box office magic in the age of violent cinema.

Toy Story 5 Review: Absolute Marvel!

Toy Story 5 Review: Absolute Marvel!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Toy Story 5 delivers a timely and visually stunning narrative that gently but firmly advocates for protecting children's imagination from the pervasive influence of digital devices, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Meghna Gulzar: 'I'm A Living Example That Nepotism Doesn't Pay'

Meghna Gulzar: 'I'm A Living Example That Nepotism Doesn't Pay'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'I'm an 'industry child' and my parents were both extremely successful in the same film industry. Yet, they were helpless to ensure my success.'

Xiaomi 18 Fold: The 219 gm Foldable With A 7.58-inch Screen

Xiaomi 18 Fold: The 219 gm Foldable With A 7.58-inch Screen

Rediff.com6 days ago

Xiaomi has unveiled its first mid-sized book-style foldable in China, called the Xiaomi 18 Fold. Designed to blend compact dimensions with a larger viewing area, the handset folds down to roughly passport size and opens into a 7.58-inch tablet-style screen. Despite its larger inner display, it weighs just 219 gm and is 5.02 mm slim when opened.

'Modi Doesn't Take Decisions In A Day'

'Modi Doesn't Take Decisions In A Day'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'If he settles on something, there are fifty considerations behind it -- the pros and cons, all of it.'

What Infinix Xpad 30 Pro Offers

What Infinix Xpad 30 Pro Offers

Rediff.com7 days ago

Infinix has expanded its tablet portfolio with the global debut of the Xpad 30 Pro. The new model sports an 11-inch panel with 2.5K resolution and comes in three colour variants.

'Bhupen Hazarika Is An Emotion'

'Bhupen Hazarika Is An Emotion'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

'The Bard of the Brahmaputra's voice carried Assam's spirit, stories and dreams far beyond its shores.'

James Rodriguez says goodbye to Colombia after 14 years

James Rodriguez says goodbye to Colombia after 14 years

Rediff.com7 days ago

Colombian football icon James Rodriguez has announced his retirement from international football, concluding a career that saw him earn 131 caps, score 31 goals, and lead his country to the 2014 World Cup quarter-finals. He expressed gratitude for the honour of representing Colombia and reflected on his achievements, including winning the Golden Boot at the 2014 World Cup.

Why Tamannaah Got Emotional While Shooting The Vvaan

Why Tamannaah Got Emotional While Shooting The Vvaan

Rediff.com6 days ago

'When I was shooting the scene, I started welling up and I don't know why.'

Global Uncertainty, Rising US Yields Drive FPIs to Withdraw Rs 13,138 Cr from Indian Equities

Global Uncertainty, Rising US Yields Drive FPIs to Withdraw Rs 13,138 Cr from Indian Equities

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) withdrew Rs 13,138 crore from Indian equities in the first half of September, driven by heightened global uncertainty, rising crude oil prices, firm US bond yields, and a strong dollar, impacting risk appetite.

F&O: When Trading Turns Into Gambling

F&O: When Trading Turns Into Gambling

Rediff.com1 days ago

88 per cent of individual traders lost money during FY26. Until we recognise gambling dressed up as option buying for what it is, we will keep treating the wrong disease, asserts Harsh Roongta.

White House launches 'Trump TV' amid media access dispute

White House launches 'Trump TV' amid media access dispute

Rediff.com2 days ago

The White House has launched 'Trump TV', a 24/7 streaming platform featuring past speeches and administration updates, amidst an escalating dispute with major news organisations over White House press access, which President Trump defends by accusing outlets of 'fake news'.

Historic Asian Games Bronze Signals Bright Future For Indian Women's Skeet

Historic Asian Games Bronze Signals Bright Future For Indian Women's Skeet

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Olympian Maheshwari Chauhan discusses the significance of India's historic women's skeet bronze medal at the Asian Games, highlighting it as a turning point for the discipline. She believes the medal, achieved with Raiza Dhillon and Parinaaz Dhaliwal, signals a new era for Indian shotgun shooting, driven by a younger generation, improved training, and a stronger foundational ecosystem.

The Untold Story Behind Auqib Nabi's Historic India Test Call-Up

The Untold Story Behind Auqib Nabi's Historic India Test Call-Up

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Auqib Nabi, a right-arm pacer from Jammu and Kashmir, has made history by becoming the first cricketer from the region to be named in India's Test squad, earning a call-up for the tour of Sri Lanka after a remarkable domestic season.

Adkitta Review: Mature Take On Relationships

Adkitta Review: Mature Take On Relationships

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

Sakhi Gokhale is the real surprise in Adkitta, who gives her most mature performance yet, cheers Mayur Sanap.

'Mirzapur Was A Huge Gamble'

'Mirzapur Was A Huge Gamble'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Gurmmeet Singh was extremely sure in his head that the canvas should be bigger. The movie should look big on screen. It should look like the Mirzapur world but at the same time, much bigger.'

80s Trend Turns Nostalgia Into Memory

80s Trend Turns Nostalgia Into Memory

Rediff.com5 days ago

The retro hair, the vintage clothing, that's not the real charm of these images. It's the ability to look at a screen and create the one thing modern technology has never been able to give us: the tactile, imperfect feeling of memory, points out Kaleem Ullah Fasihi.

Kartik Aaryan: 'Still Numb With Excitement'

Kartik Aaryan: 'Still Numb With Excitement'

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Kartik Aaryan, Yami Gautam were honoured at the 72nd National Film Awards.

Oracle Layoffs: 'He worked through Holi and Diwali... then locked out'

Oracle Layoffs: 'He worked through Holi and Diwali... then locked out'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

A LinkedIn post by Pooja Sahu, detailing her husband Sourabh's sudden layoff from Oracle after 12 years of dedicated service, including working through holidays and even from a hospital, has gone viral, capturing the emotional toll of the tech giant's latest job cuts.

India's Shooting Campaign Hits A Snag At Asian Games

India's Shooting Campaign Hits A Snag At Asian Games

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's shooting campaign at the Asian Games faced a setback as Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane finished fourth in the 10m air rifle mixed team final, extending the country's wait for a gold medal. Despite strong qualification, the Indian pair struggled in the final, while China secured gold with a world record. This follows other near-misses for India, highlighting the intense competition and the need to convert strong starts into medals. The focus now shifts to upcoming events, including Manu Bhaker's participation.

'Don't waste energy': Manu Bhaker's message to athletes

'Don't waste energy': Manu Bhaker's message to athletes

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian shooting star Manu Bhaker, a flagbearer at the Asian Games, has called upon her fellow athletes to concentrate on their performance and not be distracted by the organisational challenges and logistical issues marring the event's build-up. She emphasised that the opportunity is rare and should be seized with full dedication.

Mirabai Chanu's Historic Silver Leads India's Asian Games Medal Rush

Mirabai Chanu's Historic Silver Leads India's Asian Games Medal Rush

Rediff.com16 hours ago

India experienced a day of mixed fortunes at the Asian Games, highlighted by Mirabai Chanu's historic silver medal in weightlifting, ending a long wait for an Asiad medal. The nation also secured several bronze medals in skeet shooting, men's badminton, and soft tennis. While Chanu shone, the shooting contingent faced challenges, and other sports like wushu, table tennis, squash, women's hockey, and kabaddi saw Indian athletes advance or dominate their events.

Who's Arijit Singh Cheering For On Bigg Boss 20?

Who's Arijit Singh Cheering For On Bigg Boss 20?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

The heartwarming story of Arijit Singh supporting his Fame Gurukul rival Qazi Touqeer on Bigg Boss 20.

What It Was Like To Live In The '80s?

What It Was Like To Live In The '80s?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

For five Mumbaikars who were teenagers or in their 20s during the 1980s, the decade was not a sepia-toned Instagram filter. It was their everyday life, they tell Rediff's Rishika Shah. And while they remember its limitations, what they seem to miss most is something technology can't recreate -- the unhurried warmth of human connection.

'People Were Crying That Their Builder Screwed Them'

'People Were Crying That Their Builder Screwed Them'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

'I met with people who had their flats redeveloped. I saw this was a real human struggle.' 'People get caught in the middle between their dreams, wishes and their community.'

'CEC Gyanesh Kumar will go to jail': Oppn on report of difference in EC over SIR

'CEC Gyanesh Kumar will go to jail': Oppn on report of difference in EC over SIR

Rediff.com18 hours ago

A political storm has erupted with the Opposition demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, following reports that two Election Commissioners raised 'expansive red flags' over the Special Intensive Revision of voters' lists, citing issues like name deletions and decisions made without their knowledge.