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PIX: Sensational Verstappen Storms To Sao Paulo Podium

PIX: Sensational Verstappen Storms To Sao Paulo Podium

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Red Bull's four-times World champion Max Verstappen gave his fans fresh hope -- at least for some of the afternoon -- with a stirring and spirited fightback at Interlagos.

'You Can't Be Madhuri Dixit Anywhere'

'You Can't Be Madhuri Dixit Anywhere'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

'One day my neighbour in Denver called me and said, "I think somebody is casing your house. So should I call the cops?"... they were scared that people case your house and then rob it.' 'And I said, "no, no, no. It's just that I am an actress".'

GST 2.0, Festival Cheer Drove Record Vehicle Sales in October

GST 2.0, Festival Cheer Drove Record Vehicle Sales in October

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Festivals also contribute to the rise in overall automobile retail sales, says dealers association.

'Dream Big' Is Mantra Jemimah Lives By

'Dream Big' Is Mantra Jemimah Lives By

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Jemimah's success is carved not just from talent and hard work, but from dreams, faith, and an unshakable spirit.

8 Of India's Oldest Companies

8 Of India's Oldest Companies

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Which were India's first companies that still exist today? Many trace their origins to over a century back. These venerable organisations are business entities. But they chronicle the beginnings of Corporate India.

Jemimah: From Airport Fan To World Cup Hero

Jemimah: From Airport Fan To World Cup Hero

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Eight years ago, 16-year-old Jemimah Rodrigues stood at the Mumbai airport gates, clutching a handmade sign and grinning under a cap bearing the thumbs-up symbol.

Modi's Sindoor Remark Goes Viral After India Win

Modi's Sindoor Remark Goes Viral After India Win

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'Operation Sindoor on the games field. The outcome is the same - India wins! Congrats to our cricketers,' PM Modi posted on X.

Goa Guardians: Heart, Hustle and a Dream Debut in PVL

Goa Guardians: Heart, Hustle and a Dream Debut in PVL

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

As the players waved to their supporters at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, there was no sense of an ending, only a beginning. A young team, a fearless philosophy, and a debut season that sparked belief.

Ex-Afghan player slams Cricket Australia, hails BCCI

Ex-Afghan player slams Cricket Australia, hails BCCI

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Australia linking cricket with politics against spirit of game: Afghan chief selector Asadullah

Agra Review: Uncomfortable Watch

Agra Review: Uncomfortable Watch

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Agra is weird, even ambitiously so, as the film moves between being disturbing and just plain odd, it doesn't fully land on either side, observes Mayur Sanap.

Pratika Rolls In To Celebrate India's Triumph!

Pratika Rolls In To Celebrate India's Triumph!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Although sidelined due to a knee and ankle injury during the group-stage game against Bangladesh and forced to miss the semifinal and the final, the 25-year-old opener received a rousing welcome from teammates and fans alike.

Sindhu's heartfelt tribute as fierce rival Tzu-Ying retires

Sindhu's heartfelt tribute as fierce rival Tzu-Ying retires

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Tokyo Olympics silver medallist and women's badminton great Tai Tzu-ying of Chinese Taipei announced her retirement from the sport, bringing curtains down on a glittering career during which she won 17 BWF World Tour titles and finished runner-up in 12 tournaments.

Golf Day: Windies cricketers tee off with legends

Golf Day: Windies cricketers tee off with legends

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Organised by TCM Sports, Cricket West Indies' long-term strategic partner, the the Golf Day brought together cricketing legends, global business leaders, and sporting icons on one stage, marking a celebration of West Indies cricket in the company of some of the formidable forces of the game such as Sir Vivian Richards, Brian Lara, and Sir Richie Richardson.

153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Cyclone Ditwah exits Sri Lanka after causing widespread destruction and over 120 deaths, heading towards the Indian coast. Heavy rains and high winds are expected to continue.

21 injured as fire erupts at main venue of UN COP30 summit in Brazil

21 injured as fire erupts at main venue of UN COP30 summit in Brazil

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

A fire broke out at the main venue of the ongoing United Nations COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil's Belem on Thursday, forcing thousands of people to run for safety.

'Bulldozer Justice Continues Despite SC Verdict'

'Bulldozer Justice Continues Despite SC Verdict'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

'Even as the Supreme Court's anti-punitive demolition judgment nears its first anniversary, no formal contempt proceedings have been initiated either by the Supreme Court or any high court against officers or demolition squads who have acted in violation of it.'

Alia Bhatt's Unforgettable Fashion Moments

Alia Bhatt's Unforgettable Fashion Moments

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Alia Bhatt isn't just dressing up; she's making statements that end up in fashion archives.

PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner to clash in ATP Finals title match

PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner to clash in ATP Finals title match

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

World number one Carlos Alcaraz eased to a 6-2, 6-4 win over Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime at the ATP Finals on Saturday to set up a highly-anticipated title decider with defending champion Jannik Sinner.

Indian Army's 'Great Gesture' For Mohanlal

Indian Army's 'Great Gesture' For Mohanlal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

General Upendra Dwivedi, chief of the army staff, felicitated Dadasaheb Phalke Awardee Lieutenant Colonel (honorary) Mohanlal for his outstanding contribution to society and his continued association with the armed forces.

What Akshay Thinks Of Modi's Fashion Sense

What Akshay Thinks Of Modi's Fashion Sense

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'What's more important than money is peace of mind. That's what I always go for, more than money.'

India to submit updated climate goals in December: Yadav

India to submit updated climate goals in December: Yadav

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

India will publish its revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the 2035 period by December, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Monday, while urging developed nations to achieve net zero targets ahead of their current timelines.

Germany, Netherlands seal 2026 World Cup spots

Germany, Netherlands seal 2026 World Cup spots

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Germany secured a place at next year's World Cup by crushing Slovakia 6-0 in their final qualifier on Monday.

Judgments must be free of external influence: Justice Bhuyan

Judgments must be free of external influence: Justice Bhuyan

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan emphasized the importance of delivering judgments without external influence to maintain public trust in the judiciary.

Noel Alexander, The Dancer Behind Kaantha

Noel Alexander, The Dancer Behind Kaantha

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

From a reluctant engineering student to one of India's most loved viral choreographers, Noel Alexander's rise has been nothing short of cinematic.

Cong rebuts Modi, says 2 paras of 'Vande Mataram' adopted on Tagore's advice

Cong rebuts Modi, says 2 paras of 'Vande Mataram' adopted on Tagore's advice

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The Congress party has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks regarding the dropping of stanzas from 'Vande Mataram' in 1937, calling his statements shameful and demanding an apology. The party argues that Rabindranath Tagore himself suggested adopting the first two stanzas of the song.

Rinku Singh-inspired firecrackers a smash hit!

Rinku Singh-inspired firecrackers a smash hit!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Named after local lad Rinku Singh, who became a fan favourite after his recent exploits at the Asia Cup, scripting a dream finish for India in the high-stakes final against Pakistan in Dubai, the firecracker is reportedly selling like hot cakes in the city's firecracker market.

Mumbai players back Sarfaraz amid India snub

Mumbai players back Sarfaraz amid India snub

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Sarfaraz Khan was a part of the Indian side on the tour of Australia where he didn't play any match and since then has not been considered for any of the 'A' team assignments as well.

Bihar polls: Campaign ends for final phase, voting on Tuesday

Bihar polls: Campaign ends for final phase, voting on Tuesday

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Campaigning has concluded for the second and final phase of the Bihar assembly elections, marking the end of a month-long intense political battle. Key candidates and prominent leaders from various parties held rallies and roadshows to woo voters.

Trishul 2025 Signals New Era in Fighting Wars

Trishul 2025 Signals New Era in Fighting Wars

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

After Operation Sindoor, the Army and Navy now view the IAF as not a supporting arm, but the spearhead of India's warfighting capability, capable of decisive outcomes across domains, explains Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

'SC Opinion Takes Away A Degree Of Power From States'

'SC Opinion Takes Away A Degree Of Power From States'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'It makes law-making on the part of the state governments much more difficult and throws up bottlenecks as governors are not acting on bills.'

Nehru's Journey: 12 Historic Places

Nehru's Journey: 12 Historic Places

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

As we celebrate the 136th anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru's birth, let's embark on a journey to places in India, and across the world, that had a connection with India's first prime minister.

Ashes to Ashes, cricket's oldest rivalry endures

Ashes to Ashes, cricket's oldest rivalry endures

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

While ever more hostage to Twenty20's global carve-up, cricket will take a breath from next week to indulge its most time-honoured rivalry as Australia and England battle in the Ashes.

Andhra all set for huge investments from Adani Group, Reliance

Andhra all set for huge investments from Adani Group, Reliance

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Adani Group said on Friday it will invest around Rs 1 trillion in various sectors of Andhra Pradesh over the next ten years, deepening its commitment in the state where it will partner with Google for an artificial intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam.

No Full-Stop To Govt Versus Governors Tussle

No Full-Stop To Govt Versus Governors Tussle

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court's opinion on the presidential reference can impact on any number of cases if and when governors, if not the President, take a literary view of the Supreme Court's 'ppinion' on their 'discretionary powers' without reference to the rider on 'reasonable time', points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Indian Navy commissions anti-submarine warfare vessel 'Androth'

Indian Navy commissions anti-submarine warfare vessel 'Androth'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Indigenously built by a Kolkata-based company, the vessel embodies India's growing shipbuilding prowess with over 80 per cent locally sourced components.

RSS march allowed in Kharge's stronghold, conditions apply

RSS march allowed in Kharge's stronghold, conditions apply

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

The Yadgir district administration has granted conditional permission for an RSS route march in Gurmitkal town, the constituency of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. The march is part of the RSS centenary celebrations and is subject to several conditions to maintain peace and order.

PCB chief Naqvi hits back at Modi

PCB chief Naqvi hits back at Modi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the PCB chief, walked away with the Asia Cup trophy after India refused to take the silverware from his hands.

'Thank You For Everything, Dharam Sir'

'Thank You For Everything, Dharam Sir'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'The industry has lost a legend... and we've lost someone who shaped the very soul of our cinema.'

'WC title will revolutionise women's cricket in India'

'WC title will revolutionise women's cricket in India'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

From travelling in unreserved coaches to cusp of history, Indian women's cricket set to turn a page

India Women To Celebrate World Cup Win With PM Modi

India Women To Celebrate World Cup Win With PM Modi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

The Indian women's team is set to leave for New Delhi from Mumbai on Tuesday for a special meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to celebrate their World Cup triumph.