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Shubman Gill's Sister Shahneel Gill Set For The Traitors 2

Shubman Gill's Sister Shahneel Gill Set For The Traitors 2

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Shahneel has 450,000 followers on Instagram, and her account is mainly focused on travel and lifestyle.

9 year old raped and murdered in Pune, neighbour arrested

9 year old raped and murdered in Pune, neighbour arrested

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Pune district for allegedly sexually assaulting and murdering a nine-year-old girl from his neighbourhood. The incident occurred in Pimpalwadi village, Junnar tehsil, after the accused lured the victim away.

38 killed as 7.7 magnitude quake jolts Indonesia; tsunami alert issued

38 killed as 7.7 magnitude quake jolts Indonesia; tsunami alert issued

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

At least 38 people were killed after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning that was later lifted, CBS News reported.

How Young Stars, Global Audiences Drive F1's Popularity Surge

How Young Stars, Global Audiences Drive F1's Popularity Surge

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Formula One boss Stefano Domenicali heaped praise on teenager Kimi Antonelli on Wednesday as the sport gave itself a glowing half-term report, with sold-out races and booming viewing figures in key markets.

Ghajini Actor Pradeep Rawat Passes Away at 74

Ghajini Actor Pradeep Rawat Passes Away at 74

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Veteran Indian actor Pradeep Rawat, celebrated for his portrayals in films like Ghajini and Lagaan, passed away after a prolonged battle with blood cancer.

15 Movies To Watch Before Avengers: Doomsday

15 Movies To Watch Before Avengers: Doomsday

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Marvel has unveiled its list of essential movies and one show to watch before the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday.

UP banker shoots wife dead over 'betrayal'; kills sister, ends life

UP banker shoots wife dead over 'betrayal'; kills sister, ends life

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

A bank employee in Lucknow allegedly shot dead his wife and sister before taking his own life, reportedly due to marital discord. The incident involved shootings outside an ICICI Bank branch and at his home, with the accused posting a WhatsApp status alleging 'betrayal' by his wife.

Team Nadda Vs Team Nabin: Who's In, Who's Out

Team Nadda Vs Team Nabin: Who's In, Who's Out

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Nabin has made his first significant mark on the BJP's national apparatus with a major organisational reshuffle, bringing back key figures like Smriti Irani and Ram Madhav while removing Nadda-era functionaries, signalling a strategic move ahead of crucial state elections.

Rahul Gandhi's Politics Of The Street Wins New Fans

Rahul Gandhi's Politics Of The Street Wins New Fans

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Rahul Gandhi's aggressive street politics is giving him a fresh political edge, but overplaying his role could hurt his credibility with the wider opposition, predicts M R Narayan Swamy.

Operation Safed Sagar Brings IAF's Kargil Story Alive For Gen Z

Operation Safed Sagar Brings IAF's Kargil Story Alive For Gen Z

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

If an OTT series can make a young person curious about the armed forces, make a family understand the sacrifices made by those in uniform, or simply make someone walk up to a veteran and say, "Thank you for your service," then it has achieved something far more important than merely getting its history right, notes Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Can HIL do for hockey what IPL did for cricket?

Can HIL do for hockey what IPL did for cricket?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Former Australian hockey legend Jamie Dwyer believes the Indian team possesses the talent and infrastructure to become a dominant force in world hockey but stresses that 'they need to maintain consistency as a team' to realise their true potential.

Six Companies Set to Launch IPOs, Targetting Rs 5,600 Crore Next Week

Six Companies Set to Launch IPOs, Targetting Rs 5,600 Crore Next Week

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Six companies, including Blackstone-backed Horizon Industrial Parks and Lalithaa Jewellery Mart, are poised to collectively raise nearly Rs 5,600 crore through initial public offerings (IPOs) in the upcoming week, adding to the bustling primary market activity.

India@80, America@250: Indian diaspora sets Guinness flag record in New York

India@80, America@250: Indian diaspora sets Guinness flag record in New York

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Celebrations marking India's 80th Independence Day in the New York tri-state area culminated in a world record, with more than 1,300 US flags surrounded by Indian tricolours arranged to form the number "250", in a tribute to America's semiquincentennial anniversary.

Women's Sports See Record Viewership, Sponsorship Growth in US

Women's Sports See Record Viewership, Sponsorship Growth in US

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Women's sports garnered 28.6 billion minutes of views in the U.S. in the first half of 2026, an 18% increase year-over-year, with advertising spend up 120% since 2022, according to a Nielsen report.

Indonesia: 3 quakes leave trail of destruction, 47 dead

Indonesia: 3 quakes leave trail of destruction, 47 dead

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province has been severely impacted by three earthquakes, including a powerful 7.7-magnitude tremor, resulting in at least 47 fatalities and extensive damage to homes and public infrastructure, with significant relief efforts now underway.

Saaraa Khan Is A Real Life Doll

Saaraa Khan Is A Real Life Doll

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

As Saaraa Khan turns 37, one thing hasn't changed: her love for fun silhouettes, candy-coloured hues and unapologetically glamorous fashion.

Mahima Makwana: 'My Life Depends On This. I Don't Have Another Option'

Mahima Makwana: 'My Life Depends On This. I Don't Have Another Option'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

'There are days where I feel things are not going my way. I feel helpless, dejected and rejected.' 'But then what do you do? You wake up, dust it off and go.'

Modi seeks unity on women's quota in Independence Day address

Modi seeks unity on women's quota in Independence Day address

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to opposition parties to support the delimitation-linked Women's Reservation Bill, highlighting its 40-year struggle. The bill aims to provide 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures and increase Lok Sabha seats, requiring a two-thirds majority for passage. Despite previous setbacks and ongoing efforts to secure numbers, the government continues to push for this crucial legislation.

Only those who...: Rijiju clarifies Modi's 'dimagi Naxals' remark

Only those who...: Rijiju clarifies Modi's 'dimagi Naxals' remark

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'dimagi Naxal' (intellectual Naxal) remark, made during his Independence Day address, has ignited a significant political debate, with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju clarifying that the comment targets those who support Maoists and separatists, not opposition leaders, while opposition figures like P Chidambaram have embraced the label in defiance.

Maha FDA notice to SRK, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over pan masala ad

Maha FDA notice to SRK, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over pan masala ad

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has issued a show-cause notice to actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their advertisement for Vimal Elaichi, claiming it prima facie amounts to "indirect or surrogate" promotion of prohibited pan masala and tobacco-related products.

The Traitors Season 2 Review: Bigger, Better

The Traitors Season 2 Review: Bigger, Better

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

The Traitors Season 2 is definitely more thrilling than Season 1, endorses Divya Nair.

Electric Revolution: Formula E's Gen4 Aims To Match F1 Speed

Electric Revolution: Formula E's Gen4 Aims To Match F1 Speed

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Formula E is entering its Gen4 era with ambitious plans to close the performance gap with Formula One, aiming for near-F1 speeds on several tracks by the end of the next four-season cycle. The all-electric series anticipates Gen4 cars reaching 335 kmph with significant lap time improvements, driven by advanced technology and high efficiency. Despite manufacturer exits, co-founder Alberto Longo asserts continued interest, while CEO Jeff Dodds believes electric racing could eventually surpass F1 in performance, bolstered by new partnerships like Disney+ to boost awareness.

Hayden Panettiere Dies At 36: 7 Roles To Remember Her By

Hayden Panettiere Dies At 36: 7 Roles To Remember Her By

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

From a child star to a superhero icon and horror favourite, Hayden Panettiere left behind a memorable body of work far beyond her years.

The Rediff Podcast: The Bollywood You Didn't Know!!!

The Rediff Podcast: The Bollywood You Didn't Know!!!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

'Rajesh Khanna's fall was because of his arrogance. Once he spoke ill about me, behind my back. Later, he called me to his room and said sorry. But it hurt a lot.'

Watch Out! SKY Is Coming To A Govinda Near You!

Watch Out! SKY Is Coming To A Govinda Near You!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Suryakumar Yadav has been named as the brand ambassador for the Pro Govinda League (PGL) -- India's first professional human-pyramid league.

Before Buying A Gadget On EMI, Read This

Before Buying A Gadget On EMI, Read This

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Don't judge an expensive gadget only by its EMI cost; also consider how many years it will remain useful after you've finished paying for it.

Clinton sent decoy plane to Pak during 2000 visit, reveals veteran WH reporter

Clinton sent decoy plane to Pak during 2000 visit, reveals veteran WH reporter

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

A veteran White House reporter has revealed that the Clinton administration used a decoy aircraft during President Bill Clinton's high-risk visit to Pakistan in 2000, a security measure disclosed to journalists off-the-record due to the significant dangers involved.

Bharti Airtel's Q1 FY27 results beat estimates, driven by strong Arpu and subscriber growth

Bharti Airtel's Q1 FY27 results beat estimates, driven by strong Arpu and subscriber growth

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Bharti Airtel's first-quarter (April-June/Q1) performance for 2026-27 (FY27) surpassed estimates across most metrics, fuelled by robust growth in both its India and Africa operations, with significant increases in average revenue per user (Arpu) and subscriber additions.

Shreya Kalra Wins Lock Upp 2: Sach Ya Sazaa

Shreya Kalra Wins Lock Upp 2: Sach Ya Sazaa

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Shreya Kalra has been crowned the winner of Netflix's captive reality show Lock Upp, triumphing over Shivangi Joshi in a nail-biting finale.

Johnny Lever's 10 Funniest Phone Calls

Johnny Lever's 10 Funniest Phone Calls

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Celebrate the comedic genius of Johnny Lever on his 69th birthday on August 14 by revisiting his most iconic and side-splitting on-screen phone call scenes that highlight his unparalleled talent for mimicry, slapstick, and animated expressions.

'Aditya Chopra Is The Best Brother-In-Law Anyone Could Ask For'

'Aditya Chopra Is The Best Brother-In-Law Anyone Could Ask For'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

'It's very easy for people to say, 'She got work because of her connections. What they don't see is the number of rejections I went through. Even if someone helps you get your first opportunity, you can't sustain a career unless you know your craft. I wanted people to hire me because they believed in my work, not because I was related to someone.'

Is Nia Sharma Dating Sikander Singh?

Is Nia Sharma Dating Sikander Singh?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Rumours about Nia Sharma and Sikander Singh have been around for a while but neither of them has confirmed their relationship.

Before Toxic, 15 Films That Broke Their Directors' Moulds

Before Toxic, 15 Films That Broke Their Directors' Moulds

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

From Sanjay Leela Bhansali and S S Rajamouli to Sundar C and Ayan Mukerji, these 15 filmmakers took a wild detour from their comfort zones, with wildly different results.

Trump secretly switched planes via catering truck to foil Iran threat

Trump secretly switched planes via catering truck to foil Iran threat

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

How US President Donald Trump employed a clandestine 'decoy' Air Force One operation to secretly depart Turkiye following a NATO Summit.

TV Actor Aditi Sharma Accuses Husband Of Domestic Violence

TV Actor Aditi Sharma Accuses Husband Of Domestic Violence

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Aditi Sharma has filed a domestic violence complaint against her husband and in-laws, detailing allegations of physical and mental harassment, assault, verbal abuse, character defamation, and the misuse of her valuable stridhan.

Maria Goretti: 'I Miss Making Money'

Maria Goretti: 'I Miss Making Money'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Maria Goretti details her journey of losing and rediscovering her identity, saying, 'After being home for so long, I think somewhere I lost myself. I had nothing.'

The Man Who Always Played A Woman

The Man Who Always Played A Woman

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

'We often lament that even now no mainstream actor wants to come out as openly gay. But Chapal Bhaduri has not hidden his sexuality. He has been open about his relationship with a man for decades. He could well be our first out mainstream actor.'

Atiq Ahmad's youngest son dies in road crash in Jhansi

Atiq Ahmad's youngest son dies in road crash in Jhansi

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Aban Ahmad, the youngest son of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad, and a friend died in a high-speed SUV crash in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. Three other occupants were injured and are receiving treatment. Police reported the accident occurred when the driver lost control, and Aban was reportedly en route to meet his jailed brothers.

Ranbir Kapoor Is Lord Ram; Who's Playing Whom In Ramayana?

Ranbir Kapoor Is Lord Ram; Who's Playing Whom In Ramayana?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

From Arun Govil and Shobana to Vivek Oberoi and Kajal Aggarwal, meet the sprawling supporting cast bringing Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana to life.

Police challenge court order granting eggs, TV to Delhi riots accused Shahrukh

Police challenge court order granting eggs, TV to Delhi riots accused Shahrukh

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

The Delhi Police has moved a court to recall or modify an order allowing 2020 Delhi riots accused Shahrukh Pathan to receive raw eggs and a separate television in his prison cell. Pathan's counsel had argued for these provisions due to his client's frustration and depression from prolonged incarceration, but police are seeking reconsideration of the directions.