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Sharvari, Tara, Shreya Know Summer's The Time To...

Sharvari, Tara, Shreya Know Summer's The Time To...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Denim minis have had their moment; now, it's time to let the other skirts shine.

Masked Men Target Haryana Congress Chief's Ancestral Home

Masked Men Target Haryana Congress Chief's Ancestral Home

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Masked men attempted to break into the ancestral house of Haryana Congress president Rao Narender Singh in Narnaul. The attempt failed after staff members woke up and alerted the police.

PFRDA unveils new retirement income scheme, eases annuity exit rules for NPS subscribers

PFRDA unveils new retirement income scheme, eases annuity exit rules for NPS subscribers

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has launched a new Retirement Income Scheme (RIS) and drawdown options under the National Pension System (NPS), offering greater flexibility for managing pension savings post-retirement. Additionally, PFRDA has eased annuity surrender rules, allowing exits in cases of critical illness or for older contracts with explicit surrender clauses.

Saif Ali Khan: 'Life Has Been Very, Very Good To Me'

Saif Ali Khan: 'Life Has Been Very, Very Good To Me'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'What I want right now in life is more of the same. I just want to do good work and balance it very well with living my life with my family and friends and travel.'

Montreal strippers plan strike for Formula One weekend

Montreal strippers plan strike for Formula One weekend

Rediff.com2 days ago

Montreal strippers are hoping that withdrawing their labour on the busiest night of the year for the city's strip clubs will help them move towards their goal of full employment rights.

Mammootty: The Superstar Who Turned Flaws Into Firepower

Mammootty: The Superstar Who Turned Flaws Into Firepower

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mammootty's greatness lies not in hiding his flaws, but in turning them into his most powerful acting tools, observes Sreehari Nair.

Rupee crashes to record low of 95.81/USD on crude oil, inflation worries

Rupee crashes to record low of 95.81/USD on crude oil, inflation worries

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Indian rupee plummeted to a new all-time closing low of 95.81 against the US dollar, driven by surging crude oil prices, persistent inflation concerns, and a strengthening dollar index.

Fit-Again Sophie Molineux To Captain Australia At Women's T20 World Cup

Fit-Again Sophie Molineux To Captain Australia At Women's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sophie Molineux has recovered from a back injury and will captain Australia at the women's Twenty20 World Cup in England. Australia will aim for a record-extending seventh title after losing in the semi-finals in 2024.

BRS Leader Demands Minister's Removal After Son's POCSO Arrest

BRS Leader Demands Minister's Removal After Son's POCSO Arrest

Rediff.com15 hours ago

BRS Working President K T Rama Rao has called for the immediate removal of Bandi Sanjay Kumar from the union cabinet following the arrest of his son, Bageerath, in a POCSO case, arguing that the minister's continuation in office could hinder a fair and impartial investigation.

Court Ruling Highlights Rights Of Minority Institutions In Principal Appointments

Court Ruling Highlights Rights Of Minority Institutions In Principal Appointments

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 2008 court judgment has brought renewed focus on the provisions given to minority institutions in choosing their heads, amid a fresh tussle between Delhi University and St Stephen's College over the appointment of the college principal.

Punjab Minister's ED Remand Extended In Money Laundering Probe

Punjab Minister's ED Remand Extended In Money Laundering Probe

Rediff.com1 days ago

A court in Gurugram has extended the Enforcement Directorate (ED) remand of Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora by two days in connection with a Rs 100-crore money laundering case.

Supreme Court Calls For Expedited Trial In Darshan Murder Case

Supreme Court Calls For Expedited Trial In Darshan Murder Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Supreme Court has directed a Bengaluru court to expedite the hearing in the Renukaswamy murder case involving actor Darshan and others, expressing concern over the slow progress of the trial.

Why option chain data is the most powerful signal most traders are ignoring?

Why option chain data is the most powerful signal most traders are ignoring?

Rediff.com3 days ago

The option chain offers a deeper insight into market sentiment, institutional positioning, and potential price movements. However, despite its advantages, many traders still underutilise it. We will explore why option chain data is most powerful and the reasons behind its underutilisation.

Former Jharkhand Minister Alamgir Alam Gets Bail In Money Laundering Case

Former Jharkhand Minister Alamgir Alam Gets Bail In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam was released from jail after the Supreme Court granted him bail in a money laundering case linked to an alleged tender scam. He was arrested in May 2024 after a large sum of cash was seized from premises linked to his aide.

Rape Survivor Forced To Wait; Probe Ordered

Rape Survivor Forced To Wait; Probe Ordered

Rediff.com2 days ago

A rape survivor in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, was allegedly forced to wait for five hours at a district hospital for a medico-legal examination, leading to a probe ordered by the civil surgeon.

NEET Aspirant's Death: Political Leaders Demand Accountability

NEET Aspirant's Death: Political Leaders Demand Accountability

Rediff.com2 days ago

The suicide of a NEET aspirant in Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to the cancellation of the medical entrance exam, has triggered strong reactions from opposition leaders who are demanding accountability and compensation for the family.

Advocate Mamata Banerjee Faces 'Thief' Slogans At Calcutta High Court

Advocate Mamata Banerjee Faces 'Thief' Slogans At Calcutta High Court

Rediff.com3 days ago

Mamata Banerjee personally argued a case in the Calcutta high xourt regarding attacks on Trinamool Congress workers in West Bengal.

Another student suicide rocks BITS Pilani Goa campus

Another student suicide rocks BITS Pilani Goa campus

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 26-year-old PhD student from Kerala allegedly died by suicide at his rented flat near the BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus in Vasco, marking the seventh such incident in the last one-and-a-half years.

Kohli on captaincy era: 'Everyone felt ownership'

Kohli on captaincy era: 'Everyone felt ownership'

Rediff.com2 days ago

Virat Kohli discusses his time as captain of the Indian Test cricket team and how a shared sense of responsibility among players contributed to their success.

Bengaluru FC Ends ISL Season With Win Over Chennaiyin

Bengaluru FC Ends ISL Season With Win Over Chennaiyin

Rediff.com1 days ago

Bengaluru FC concluded their Indian Super League 2025-26 campaign with a 2-1 victory over Chennaiyin FC. Ryan Williams and Serto Worneilen Kom scored for Bengaluru, while Daniel Chima Chukwu scored for Chennaiyin.

RCB Aim To Seal Playoff Spot Against Struggling Punjab Kings

RCB Aim To Seal Playoff Spot Against Struggling Punjab Kings

Rediff.com1 days ago

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to exploit Punjab Kings' bowling vulnerabilities to secure a playoff berth in the Indian Premier League. Virat Kohli's presence is a major draw for fans in Dharamsala.

IPL 2026: Shardul drops hint on Hardik Pandya situation

IPL 2026: Shardul drops hint on Hardik Pandya situation

Rediff.com2 days ago

Mumbai Indians all-rounder Shardul Thakur provides an update on Hardik Pandya's injury, expecting his return for the match against Kolkata Knight Riders. He also addresses rumours of Pandya being traded

Akash Singh delivers statement performance as LSG derail CSK playoff push

Akash Singh delivers statement performance as LSG derail CSK playoff push

Rediff.com2 days ago

Lucknow Super Giants pacer Akash Singh produced a match-turning spell of 3 for 26 against CSK in IPL 2026, removing Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson and Urvil Patel with aggressive pace and discipline.

Delhi Police Uncover Honey-Trap Extortion Ring

Delhi Police Uncover Honey-Trap Extortion Ring

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have dismantled a honey-trap and extortion racket where gang members impersonated police officers to extort money from victims met through dating apps.

Guardiola guides Man City to 15th major trophy with FA Cup title

Guardiola guides Man City to 15th major trophy with FA Cup title

Rediff.com1 days ago

Pep Guardiola secured his 15th major trophy as Manchester City manager after an FA Cup final win over Chelsea, with players and club officials praising the stability behind City's era of dominance.

Jharkhand Police Launch 'Operation Prahari' To Curb Crime

Jharkhand Police Launch 'Operation Prahari' To Curb Crime

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district have launched 'Operation Prahari,' a campaign involving foot patrols in over 250 locations to enhance crime prevention and community relations.

KKR reveal why Varun missed crucial RCB clash

KKR reveal why Varun missed crucial RCB clash

Rediff.com3 days ago

Kolkata Knight Riders' head coach Abhishek Nayar said the team missed the combination of spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine in their loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with Chakravarthy absent due to a niggle. Nayar also acknowledged that dropping Virat Kohli's catch early in his innings proved costly.

Odisha CM Orders Crackdown On Organised Crime

Odisha CM Orders Crackdown On Organised Crime

Rediff.com2 days ago

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed civil and police authorities to collaborate in curbing organised crime, instilling fear among criminals, and building public confidence. This follows a review of the state's law and order situation after recent incidents, including a mob lynching and a murder case.

Harshita Brella's Family Campaigns For Justice In The UK

Harshita Brella's Family Campaigns For Justice In The UK

Rediff.com14 hours ago

The family of Harshita Brella, an Indian woman murdered in London, held a prayer meeting and are campaigning for justice in the UK. Her husband, Pankaj Lamba, is charged with her murder and remains on the run.

Srikanth And Sindhu Progress At Thailand Open

Srikanth And Sindhu Progress At Thailand Open

Rediff.com4 days ago

Kidambi Srikanth and PV Sindhu progressed to the men's and women's singles second round with straight game wins in a mixed day for India at the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.

Dravid's disagrees with Gambhir's 'superstar culture' idea

Dravid's disagrees with Gambhir's 'superstar culture' idea

Rediff.com1 days ago

Former India coach Rahul Dravid has shared his views on Gautam Gambhir's idea of moving Indian cricket away from 'superstar culture'.

Iran to unveil new Hormuz traffic plan, says US-linked vessels may be barred

Iran to unveil new Hormuz traffic plan, says US-linked vessels may be barred

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Head of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee Ebrahim Azizi on Saturday said that Iran has prepared a "professional mechanism" to regulate maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz through a designated route, which will be unveiled soon.

What Is The Thucydides Trap That Xi Warned Trump About?

What Is The Thucydides Trap That Xi Warned Trump About?

Rediff.com3 days ago

An explainer on the 'Thucydides Trap' and its relevance to current tensions between the United States and China, as discussed by President Xi Jinping.

Praggnanandhaa Holds Keymer, Stays In Joint Lead At Super Chess Classic

Praggnanandhaa Holds Keymer, Stays In Joint Lead At Super Chess Classic

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew with Vincent Keymer in the third round of the Super Chess Classic, maintaining his position as joint leader alongside four other players.

India's Forex Reserves Jump by $6.29 Billion to $696.99 Billion

India's Forex Reserves Jump by $6.29 Billion to $696.99 Billion

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant increase of USD 6.295 billion, reaching USD 696.988 billion for the week ending May 8, as reported by the Reserve Bank of India.

Bandi Sanjay Kumar Expresses Faith In Justice System After Son's Arrest

Bandi Sanjay Kumar Expresses Faith In Justice System After Son's Arrest

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar has expressed his faith in the legal process after his son, Bageerath, was arrested in a POCSO case. Kumar has requested understanding and support during this difficult time for his family, while reaffirming their commitment to fighting the case legally.

Nirbhaya again: Woman gang-raped inside sleeper bus in Delhi

Nirbhaya again: Woman gang-raped inside sleeper bus in Delhi

Rediff.com3 days ago

Based on the woman's statement, a first information report (FIR) has been registered and an investigation has been launched into the matter.

Punjab Kings Not Planning Major Changes Despite Recent Losses

Punjab Kings Not Planning Major Changes Despite Recent Losses

Rediff.com5 days ago

Punjab Kings' spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has stated that the team will not be making significant changes despite a recent slump in form, attributing the losses to poor catching at crucial moments.

G Sudhakaran Open To Ministerial Role If Offered

G Sudhakaran Open To Ministerial Role If Offered

Rediff.com1 days ago

Former CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran, now an independent MLA backed by the UDF, has stated he would accept a ministerial position if offered, despite not seeking one. He highlighted his past experience as a minister and his willingness to serve if chosen, while also noting that he has not been contacted regarding any potential cabinet discussions.

Chelsea appoint Alonso as manager seeking stability after turbulent spell

Chelsea appoint Alonso as manager seeking stability after turbulent spell

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Xabi Alonso will take over as Chelsea's new manager, the Premier League club said on Sunday, with the Spaniard signing a four-year deal beginning on July 1.