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From Skeletons To Human Shadows: Most Outrageous Met Gala 2026 Looks

From Skeletons To Human Shadows: Most Outrageous Met Gala 2026 Looks

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A Met Gala without bizarre, outrageous looks that'll make you do a double take is an incomplete Met Gala.

Bhagwant Mann Slams BJP's Divisive Politics In Punjab

Bhagwant Mann Slams BJP's Divisive Politics In Punjab

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the BJP of engaging in divisive politics and attempting to incite violence in Punjab for electoral gains, while reaffirming his government's commitment to peace and communal harmony.

Why It Is Time To Double Your SIPs

Why It Is Time To Double Your SIPs

Rediff.com22 May 2026

'You set up your SIPs and you do not touch them. Not during COVID, not during a war scare, not when your neighbour tells you the market is finished. You let the noise pass over you.' 'The beauty of this approach is that it does not require courage or conviction in the moment. It just requires inertia -- keep the SIP running and do not look at your portfolio too often.'

Think Your Car Insurance Covers Everything? These 6 Situations Might Shock You

Think Your Car Insurance Covers Everything? These 6 Situations Might Shock You

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Most owners assume car insurance covers everything, but hidden exclusions can lead to claim rejections and unexpected financial shocks.

AC blast caused deadly fire in Delhi, central locking system proved fatal

AC blast caused deadly fire in Delhi, central locking system proved fatal

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A fire in a Delhi residential building resulted in nine deaths, with central locking systems and iron grills hindering escape efforts. The fire, suspected to have been triggered by an air-conditioner blast, trapped residents and complicated rescue operations.

Chotrani Bows Out After Quarterfinal Thriller

Chotrani Bows Out After Quarterfinal Thriller

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

India's Veer Chotrani lost to France's Baptiste Masotti in the quarterfinals of the Hamburg Open, a PSA Bronze-level event. Other Indian players, including Abhay Singh, Ramit Tandon, and Joshna Chinappa, were also eliminated.

Rajasthan Farmer and Son Electrocuted While Working in Field

Rajasthan Farmer and Son Electrocuted While Working in Field

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A farmer and his son died by electrocution in Rajasthan's Pratapgarh district after coming into contact with a live wire while working in their field.

Ranchi Man Suffers Severe Burns After Train Roof Electrocution

Ranchi Man Suffers Severe Burns After Train Roof Electrocution

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old man in Ranchi sustained serious burn injuries after climbing onto the roof of a train and coming into contact with a high-tension overhead wire.

Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Espionage Modules

Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Espionage Modules

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have busted two ISI-backed espionage modules using high-tech, China-made solar powered CCTV cameras to transmit live feeds of sensitive military locations to Pakistan-based handlers.

Heavy rains, hailstorm wreak havoc in Bengaluru; 10 dead

Heavy rains, hailstorm wreak havoc in Bengaluru; 10 dead

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Heavy rains in Bengaluru resulted in ten fatalities due to wall collapses, electrocution, and structural damage. The storm uprooted trees, flooded key areas, and disrupted traffic, prompting authorities to issue a rain alert for the next three days.

Farmer arrested after tiger electrocuted in MP; toll touches 25 this year

Farmer arrested after tiger electrocuted in MP; toll touches 25 this year

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A sub-adult tiger was found electrocuted and dumped in a well in Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. The farmer who owns the well has been arrested. This incident brings the total number of tiger deaths in the state to 25 since January, raising concerns about wildlife protection.

Five Injured in Tri Nagar House Fire in Delhi

Five Injured in Tri Nagar House Fire in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A house fire in Delhi's Tri Nagar area resulted in burn injuries to five people, including a young child. Fire services responded quickly to extinguish the blaze.

Oppo, Vivo, Realme And More: Prepare For April Debuts

Oppo, Vivo, Realme And More: Prepare For April Debuts

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

In April 2026, a wave of new handsets is expected. Brands like Oppo, Realme, Vivo, Xiaomi and OnePlus will have new models, each aiming to boost speed, screen quality, power endurance and imaging features, across different price brackets.

Mental Health: What Is Trauma Bonding?

Mental Health: What Is Trauma Bonding?

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Tanvi Singh, a mental health expert and founder of Leap of Love Foundation, explains how you can identify various signs of a traumatic relationship.

ISRO to print rocket components with Russian 3D printing machine

ISRO to print rocket components with Russian 3D printing machine

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The RusBeam 2800 is now India's largest electron-beam wire deposition 3D printer operating under vacuum. The machine was custom-built for India and is operated with software developed by Rosatom.

Three habitual offenders banished from Beed, Latur, and Dharashiv to curb rising crime.

Three habitual offenders banished from Beed, Latur, and Dharashiv to curb rising crime.

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Three individuals with a history of burglaries and thefts have been banned from entering Beed, Latur, and Dharashiv districts in Maharashtra for three years.

Infinix Note 60 Pro Arrives In India With 90W Fast Charging And AMOLED Screen

Infinix Note 60 Pro Arrives In India With 90W Fast Charging And AMOLED Screen

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The Infinix Note 60 Pro is now on sale across India -- the entry model is equipped with 8 GB memory and 128 GB storage. It is priced at 31,999.

Trump set to detail 'Op Epic Fury' success, Iran withdrawal timeline

Trump set to detail 'Op Epic Fury' success, Iran withdrawal timeline

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump is set to provide an "operational update" on the progress of 'Operation Epic Fury' during a national address scheduled for 9 PM Wednesday (US local time).

India, New Zealand sign FTA to boost trade, investment

India, New Zealand sign FTA to boost trade, investment

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

India and New Zealand have signed a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at significantly boosting bilateral commerce and investments, providing duty-free access for 100 per cent of India's exports to New Zealand and securing duty-free inputs for India's manufacturing sector.

Now On Sale: Lava Bold N2 Lite With 6.75-Inch Display

Now On Sale: Lava Bold N2 Lite With 6.75-Inch Display

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Noida-based Lava has come out with the latest in their Bold N2 series -- the Bold N2 Lite.

iQOO 15 Apex Edition Goes On Sale

iQOO 15 Apex Edition Goes On Sale

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The iQOO 15 Apex Edition has made its Indian debut with a starting price of 72,999 for the model featuring 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. For those seeking more heft, the 16 GB RAM variant paired with 512 GB storage comes for 79,999.

Pakistan Foils Terror Plot, Arrests 16 Suspects

Pakistan Foils Terror Plot, Arrests 16 Suspects

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Pakistani security agencies have arrested sixteen terrorists belonging to various terror outfits in multiple operations conducted in Punjab province.

Vivo V70 FE Drops April 9 With Monster 200MP Rear Shooter

Vivo V70 FE Drops April 9 With Monster 200MP Rear Shooter

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Photography is powered by a 200 MP primary sensor and an 8 MP ultra-wide lens on the rear. On the front, a 50 MP selfie camera handles selfies and video calls with crisp detail.

Patiala Blast Probe Reveals Deep-Rooted Terror Conspiracy

Patiala Blast Probe Reveals Deep-Rooted Terror Conspiracy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The investigation into the Patiala freight corridor blast has led to the seizure of a large cache of munitions and explosives and the uncovering of a deep-rooted terror conspiracy involving Pakistan-backed ISI and pro-Khalistan terrorists, Punjab police said.

Six Injured in Tri Nagar Building Fire, Short Circuit Suspected

Six Injured in Tri Nagar Building Fire, Short Circuit Suspected

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A fire in a four-storeyed building in Delhi's Tri Nagar area injured six people, including a child. Police suspect a short circuit in the electric water motor caused the blaze.

Realme 16 5G Is Here!

Realme 16 5G Is Here!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The Realme 16 5G is here! 6.57-inch display, ample battery and storage and 2 soph colours

OnePlus 15T: Estimated Launch Date, Specs, Price In India

OnePlus 15T: Estimated Launch Date, Specs, Price In India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The OnePlus 15T has been officially listed in OnePlus/OPPO's China store and is set to launch on March 24, 2026, marking its entry as a compact flagship focused on performance and battery life.

Omar Yaghi: The Live-Wire Nobel Laureate

Omar Yaghi: The Live-Wire Nobel Laureate

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

'It was from him I learnt that if you gave the student the freedom to find his own path, he would be more courageous to experiment.'

SC protects The Wire's Varadarajan, Karan Thapar from arrest

SC protects The Wire's Varadarajan, Karan Thapar from arrest

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court has granted protection from arrest to The Wire's founding editor Siddharth Varadarajan and Consulting Editor Karan Thapar in connection with an FIR registered by Assam Police over a news article.

Haryana Man Sentenced to Life for Strangling Wife Over Tea Dispute

Haryana Man Sentenced to Life for Strangling Wife Over Tea Dispute

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A man in Faridabad, Haryana, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, whom he strangled after she refused to make him tea.

OnePlus Nord 6 Packs Massive 9,000 mAh Battery And 165Hz Display

OnePlus Nord 6 Packs Massive 9,000 mAh Battery And 165Hz Display

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

OnePlus Nord 6 for cool colours and a hot battery.

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Delhi Secure Spots in UTT Table Tennis Pre-Quarters

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Delhi Secure Spots in UTT Table Tennis Pre-Quarters

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Delhi secure their places in the pre-quarterfinals of the Under-19 girls' team event at the UTT Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships. Other teams like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, NCOE, Karnataka and Gujarat have virtually secured their pre-quarterfinal berths.

Bernstein Urges India To Accelerate Structural Reforms

Bernstein Urges India To Accelerate Structural Reforms

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Brokerage Bernstein has warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi that India risks squandering recent economic gains unless it accelerates structural reforms, particularly in jobs, manufacturing and innovation.

Sujeet and Abhimanyou Shine as India Secures Two Gold Medals At Asian Wrestling Championships

Sujeet and Abhimanyou Shine as India Secures Two Gold Medals At Asian Wrestling Championships

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

India's Sujeet and Abhimanyou secured gold medals in their respective freestyle categories at the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships, while Sandeep Mann won silver and Ankush took bronze.

Pakistan foils terror plots with 36 militant arrests in Punjab

Pakistan foils terror plots with 36 militant arrests in Punjab

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Pakistani law enforcement agencies have arrested 36 militants in Punjab province, averting major terror plots.

Four Held in Navi Mumbai for Man's Death Over Theft Suspicion

Four Held in Navi Mumbai for Man's Death Over Theft Suspicion

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Navi Mumbai police have arrested four individuals for allegedly killing a 31-year-old man suspected of theft. The victim, Sandeep Vishwakarma, was reported missing and later found dead with injuries sustained from an assault.

Why The Battle Of Longewala Strikes A Chord

Why The Battle Of Longewala Strikes A Chord

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Battle of Laungewala fought in the Thar desert saw 120 soldiers heroically defend the Longewala post against a formidable Pakistani tank attack till first light brought IAF fighter jets. The air attack turned the desert into a graveyard of Pakistani tanks.

The Rediff Podcast: Ajit Balakrishnan: The Man Who Put India On The Web

The Rediff Podcast: Ajit Balakrishnan: The Man Who Put India On The Web

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

'Technology doesn't decide its destiny-humans do. We choose whether it becomes a weapon or a tool for progress.' 'Every breakthrough looks like a miracle at first, a disappointment later -- and finally, just another useful tool.'

IPL 2026 GT vs RR: Rashid Khan reveals where GT lost the match

IPL 2026 GT vs RR: Rashid Khan reveals where GT lost the match

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Gujarat Titans' stand-in captain Rashid Khan attributed their IPL 2026 loss to Rajasthan Royals to a middle-order collapse and hopes for Shubman Gill's quick recovery.

8 Reasons To Buy Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

8 Reasons To Buy Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Samsung has introduced its top-tier Galaxy S26 Ultra in India, unveiling it alongside the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+. The premium handset features a spacious 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen and debuts an innovative Privacy Display function designed to enhance on-screen discretion.