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How Shanaya Kapoor, Komal Pandey Are Sizzling Up The Bandhani

How Shanaya Kapoor, Komal Pandey Are Sizzling Up The Bandhani

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Bandhani has been around for generations but the girlies are giving it a very different life now with exotic blouses, pre-draped saris, lehenga-sari hybrids and unexpected colour combinations.

Samsung India sees 36% profit decline in FY26 despite marginal revenue increase

Samsung India sees 36% profit decline in FY26 despite marginal revenue increase

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Samsung India Electronics reported a 36 per cent decline in profit to 7,228.10 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, even as its revenue from operations saw a slight increase of 1.2 per cent to 1.12 lakh crore.

'Free Palestine' leaflets found with flydubai co-pilot who stabbed Capt Smit

'Free Palestine' leaflets found with flydubai co-pilot who stabbed Capt Smit

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

As international investigations intensify into the mid-air security scare aboard the Flydubai flight, Israel's i24 News reported that an Emirati source has revealed that among the belongings of the Omani co-pilot were leaflets and publications from "Free Palestine" groups, alongside pro-Palestinian material.

'Capt Machchhar told me, I don't want to die here'

'Capt Machchhar told me, I don't want to die here'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

A FlyDubai flight captain was stabbed by his co-pilot in a suspected terror attack, leading to a desperate fight for survival that was heroically thwarted by an Israeli dentist and other passengers, averting a major mid-air disaster.

Angh: The Other Indian Film Going To The Oscars

Angh: The Other Indian Film Going To The Oscars

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

'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.'

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.

What Makes Oppo K14 Lite Stand Out

What Makes Oppo K14 Lite Stand Out

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

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

World's Best 7 Airlines Of 2026

World's Best 7 Airlines Of 2026

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Air India secured the 57th spot worldwide, marking a notable rise from its 84th position in 2025. IndiGo, meanwhile, slipped to 61st, compared with 39th place a year earlier.

Shaunae Miller-Uibo Named International Ambassador For Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon

Shaunae Miller-Uibo Named International Ambassador For Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Shaunae Miller-Uibo has been announced as the International Event Ambassador for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon. The Bahamian sprinter, known for her explosive finishes and consistent performance, will visit New Delhi to be part of the event, aiming to inspire runners with her journey of progress and consistency.

Waiting Hai Exposes A Fraud You Didn't Know About

Waiting Hai Exposes A Fraud You Didn't Know About

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Waiting Hai exposes Indian Railways' tatkal ticket scams with .

Sana Thampi Loves To Play With...

Sana Thampi Loves To Play With...

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

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

The Real Star Of Made In India: A Titan Story

The Real Star Of Made In India: A Titan Story

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

'People often say acting cannot be taught, but it can be learned. I've always believed that, and I've been a sincere student.'

Premium Office Rents Surge in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR Due to Supply Constraints

Premium Office Rents Surge in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR Due to Supply Constraints

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Large office leases in Mumbai and Delhi-NCR are commanding premium rentals in key micro-locations, driven by a scarcity of quality Grade-A space and sustained occupier demand, according to real estate consultants.

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.

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.

Rahane shares untold story of his bond with Kohli

Rahane shares untold story of his bond with Kohli

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Former Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane revealed that Virat Kohli would never share the 'secrets and calculations' behind his masterful white-ball chasing abilities, even with teammates. Rahane also highlighted the strong camaraderie and complementary playing styles that made their Test partnership successful.

Can't Afford the iPhone 18? Do This Instead

Can't Afford the iPhone 18? Do This Instead

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

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.

How Fariba Hashimi Defied All Odds To Win Asian Games Silver

How Fariba Hashimi Defied All Odds To Win Asian Games Silver

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Fariba Hashimi, an Afghan cyclist, made history by becoming the first Afghan woman to medal in an Asian Games cycling event, clinching silver in the road race. Her journey involved defying societal norms in Afghanistan, training in disguise, and eventually fleeing the country after the Taliban's return. Now based in Italy, Hashimi's medal symbolises hope and a fight for women's rights, aiming to inspire other Afghan women to pursue their dreams freely.

Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan barred from speaking on betting investigation

Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan barred from speaking on betting investigation

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

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.

The Vvaan Review: Part Harmless, Part Tedious

The Vvaan Review: Part Harmless, Part Tedious

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

The Vvaan weaves an old-fashioned yarn of spiritual beliefs against a theme of folklore horror that detours into an action-packed, bombastic Telugu supernatural territory concluding in a part harmless, part tedious watch, notes Sukanya Verma.

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.com22 Sep 2026

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.

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.com18 Sep 2026

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.

Bangkok Love Story... And A Recipe

Bangkok Love Story... And A Recipe

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Bangkok is a fast, 24-hour megapolis, full of joie de vivre and buoyance that you will be instantly smitten, like I was.

'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.'

From Earning Rs 45 A Day To Directing Gondhal

From Earning Rs 45 A Day To Directing Gondhal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

'I used to earn Rs 45 for working 12 hours a day at the age of 14.' 'The situation at home was weak, so that money was very important. I did whatever work I could find.'

Modi And The Return Of The Vajpayee Numbers

Modi And The Return Of The Vajpayee Numbers

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

The BJP knows that there is no leader in its ranks who can match Modi's popularity or have his cult following, and what awaits is a return to the Vajpayee numbers, when allies called the shots, argues Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

SC modifies order giving relief to Noida DM in NSA case

SC modifies order giving relief to Noida DM in NSA case

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

The Supreme Court has modified its interim order, staying the strictures and compensation directive passed by the Allahabad High Court against Noida DM Medha Roopam. The High Court had ordered Roopam to pay Rs 5 lakh from her salary for the detention of student Akriti Chaudhary under the NSA, criticising the DM's conduct. The Supreme Court's interim order specifically stays paragraphs 27 to 33 of the High Court judgment, which contained the strictures and cost award, but does not stay the quashing of Chaudhary's detention.

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.com17 Sep 2026

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.

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.com23 Sep 2026

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.

'Modi Doesn't Take Decisions In A Day'

'Modi Doesn't Take Decisions In A Day'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

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

From Flood-Hit Home To Karate Gold: Assam Teen Janmoni's Inspirational Story

From Flood-Hit Home To Karate Gold: Assam Teen Janmoni's Inspirational Story

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Seventeen-year-old Janmoni Konwar from Assam won a gold medal at the National Karate Championship in Delhi, a remarkable achievement given her family lost their home and livelihood to devastating floods just weeks before the competition.

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.com22 Sep 2026

'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.'

Udta Teer: Pakistani Comedy Version Of Dhurandhar?

Udta Teer: Pakistani Comedy Version Of Dhurandhar?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

'Yeh ek spy comedy hai, patriotic comedy hai, genre bender hai.'

What Infinix Xpad 30 Pro Offers

What Infinix Xpad 30 Pro Offers

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

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.

How India's Football Team Aims To Gain Experience Against World-Class Opponents

How India's Football Team Aims To Gain Experience Against World-Class Opponents

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

The Indian football team is set to play a series of international friendlies against Panama, Brazil, and Uruguay, offering valuable experience against world-class opponents. These matches are crucial for the team to assess its current standard and gain confidence, despite facing significantly more accomplished sides.

Don't Be Shy Review: CLICHED!

Don't Be Shy Review: CLICHED!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Sreeti Mukerhi's cliched coming-of-age delivers its moments of sass but never quite defines the age of confusion, sighs Sukanya Verma.

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.

The Paradise Review: Torture Porn

The Paradise Review: Torture Porn

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

The Paradise is a mind-numbingly senseless, hellish cycle of violence, gore, and torture porn that makes you question if everyone involved in the film harbours some sort of bloodlust, complains Sreeju Sudhakaran

James Rodriguez says goodbye to Colombia after 14 years

James Rodriguez says goodbye to Colombia after 14 years

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

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.

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.