The first half of 2026 has concluded with a stark reality check for Bollywood, as over 25 films underperformed at the box office.
'We all have mothers, and all our mothers have stories.'
Yash's Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has a new teaser called Ladies & Ladies.
Nagabandham promises a fantasy treasure hunt adventure but ultimately devolves into a senselessly violent and shallow revenge saga.
Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said the alleged embezzlement of donations to the Ram Temple at Ayodhya has pained devotees, but stressed strict action will be taken against those found guilty in the case.
Foreign investors have largely been exiting one part of the market while domestic investors have been enthusiastically accumulating another, points out Debashis Basu.
Linda Noskova survived missing five match points to outlast compatriot Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 to win a maiden Grand Slam title as she extended the Czech Republic's remarkable Wimbledon success story.
'If a character doesn't challenge me, I don't get excited about it.' 'I don't mind failing while trying, but I need to feel that fear of wondering how I'm going to pull it off.'
'There were days on Dhurandhar that I knew I was witnessing something incredibly rare. The 26/11 sequence. The final tea shop scene. The Pathankot massacre. The pump house scene. The court exterior. Just to name a few. Take after take, scene after scene, you never once looked for the easy choice.'
A Nashik court granted bail to a pregnant Nida Khan, an accused in a TCS sexual harassment and alleged religious conversion case, citing the trauma of giving birth in prison. The court noted the investigation suggests Khan attempted to 'brainwash the victim' and change her religious views, but prioritised the welfare of the unborn child. Khan was granted bail on a personal bond of Rs 75,000, while a Special Investigation Team probes nine related cases.
Explore the origins of the name 'Babasaheb' and its significance in the life and legacy of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, a pivotal figure in India's struggle for social equality.
Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel reunite to celebrate 25 years of the Bollywood blockbuster Gadar: Ek Prem Katha.
Champion Jannik Sinner ended one of the feel-good stories at this year's Wimbledon when he tamed big-serving German warrior Jan-Lennard Struff 7-5, 7-6(4), 6-3 to reach the semifinals on Tuesday.
Alpha is a botched up opportunity, rues Sukanya Verma.
'The messages, the videos, the tears, the conversations, the love... I've been reading and watching all of it, often with tears in my own eyes.'
Achraf Hakimi says he is ready to face trial after a French appeals court reportedly rejected his challenge to a rape case referral. The Morocco and PSG defender insists he will finally get the chance to tell his side of the story.
Brazilian football legend Neymar Jr. has announced his retirement from international football following Brazil's shocking 2-1 defeat to Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. The 34-year-old forward, Brazil's all-time leading scorer, confirmed his decision after the match, marking the end of a celebrated career with the national team.
From Following to Oppenheimer, here's why Christopher Nolan remains cinema's greatest modern blockbuster auteur.
Legendary Indian goalkeeper Brahmananda Sankhwalkar reflects on the emotional FIFA World Cup exits of Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar Junior. He discusses their unfulfilled World Cup dreams, their rivalry with Lionel Messi, and the circumstances of their respective team's eliminations, highlighting their enduring legacy despite the absence of a World Cup trophy.
For years, creatine has been associated with bodybuilders looking to bulk up. But emerging research is changing that perception.
Former President Donald Trump, during a podcast, suggested inviting Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and the Bush family to the White House to watch a football game. This surprising idea came as he read a book about presidents' leisure activities, a notable departure from his usual criticism of Obama and Biden. He also offered rare praise for Bill Clinton and humorous remarks about William Howard Taft.
From Ikkis to Balan: The Boy, these are the 10 Indian films that truly deserved the loudest applause in the first half of 2026.
Tell us that one story about your father/father figure that you cannot forget. Or the one thing they did for you that changed your life. Write to us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: Father's Day). Do mention your name, your father/father figure's name and where you are from. Please do share pictures of your father/father figure.
Cristiano Ronaldo's illustrious World Cup career concluded with tears after Portugal's 1-0 defeat by Spain in the round of 16, marking the end of his sixth attempt to win the coveted trophy.
At The Odyssey's Mumbai press conference with Christopher Nolan and the cast.
Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates Father's Day by gifting his dad a luxurious Mercedes-Benz SUV.
'Of our population of 1.4 billion, 80 per cent are into doomscrolling.'
Portugal's football team faces Uzbekistan in their next World Cup match, needing a significant improvement in their attacking performance after a disappointing 1-1 draw with DR Congo.
Ramesh is not in our class group photo. He had already vanished from school by the time it was taken. We didn't know why then. A few weeks later, we did, recalls Binu Alex.
It remains to be seen if India will fall back on Sanju Samson to revive their sagging fortunes with a revamped batting order in the must-win fourth T20 International in Bristol on Thursday.
The Kerala High Court has issued an interim stay against the release of 'The Kerala Story 2-Goes Beyond', citing concerns over the censor board's certification process and potential disruption of social harmony.
Meta's new Muse Image AI generator, which can create AI images from public Instagram accounts without explicit consent, has sparked significant privacy concerns and criticism over its 'opt-in-by-default' approach, raising fears of deepfakes and online impersonation.
The live-action Moana faithfully recreates the original, but rarely captures its magic.
The biggest takeaway from the Awarapan 2 teaser is Emraan Hashmi himself. Blood-soaked, bruised and burning with rage, he commands every frame with quiet intensity.
Lieutenant Sheetal Melhan is among the first batch of women officers to graduate from the Indian Military Academy. Her parents speak about how her extraordinary achievement is a culmination of their family's dreams.
It's not the clothes or the rebellion that invites violence, but the mindset that continues to police and condition girls and encourages the perpetrator, instead of punishing the criminals. This lack of empathy is what ultimately brings The Kerala Story 2 down, observes Divya Nair.
In this episode of The Rediff Podcast, supermodel Reha Sukheja opens up about her unplanned journey into modelling and how she found the courage and confidence to become a successful runway icon.
'The real Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata are the citizens of our country.' 'The Delhi government will make the film tax-free in the city so that every citizen is able to watch it.'
Minions & Monsters entertains with its cinematic nostalgia baits, even if it never quite escapes the franchise's familiar storytelling flaws.
