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Why Is Priyanka Being So Gloriously Eccentric?

Why Is Priyanka Being So Gloriously Eccentric?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

If you thought method acting was intense, wait till you see Priyanka Chopra's method dressing.

Boots on ground in Iran not ruled out: US

Boots on ground in Iran not ruled out: US

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday said that the United States has not ruled out the option of sending troops on the ground in Iran and that military operations in the Persian Gulf nation would end once the objectives of Operation Epic Fury are achieved.

'This War Is Only About Iran's Fight For Survival'

'This War Is Only About Iran's Fight For Survival'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

'Strikes into the Gulf countries are proof that the security guarantees offered by the US are ineffective and that the Gulf countries cannot rely on American security assurances for their safety.'

EaseMyTrip Co-founder Advises Flexibility Amid Flight Disruptions

EaseMyTrip Co-founder Advises Flexibility Amid Flight Disruptions

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

EaseMyTrip co-founder Rikant Pitti advises travelers to stay flexible and monitor airline updates due to airspace closures and route diversions following strikes on Iran.

Chahal wreaks havoc on DY Patil T20 Cup Day 1

Chahal wreaks havoc on DY Patil T20 Cup Day 1

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Yuzvendra Chahal's impressive bowling performance and Yash Dhull's explosive batting were among the highlights of the opening day of the DY Patil T20 Cup.

Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

When missiles fly in this region, they are never just aimed at military targets.

What Can We Do To Minimise The LPG Misery?

What Can We Do To Minimise The LPG Misery?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Let us start with ourselves. If we can reduce our LPG consumption by half, the problem is solved. Reduce wastage. Alter eating styles. Diversify methods of food preparation, suggests Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

India to buy 114 Rafale jets in largest-ever arms push

India to buy 114 Rafale jets in largest-ever arms push

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

The Indian Defence Ministry has approved the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets from France, a significant step towards bolstering the Indian Air Force's combat capabilities. The decision comes ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India.

Trump seeks allies' help in Strait of Hormuz; Japan, Australia say NO

Trump seeks allies' help in Strait of Hormuz; Japan, Australia say NO

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Amid escalating tensions with Iran, President Trump is urging nations dependent on Middle Eastern oil to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz to safeguard critical global energy supplies.

Sidharth Malhotra Mourns The Loss Of His Father

Sidharth Malhotra Mourns The Loss Of His Father

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

'Papa, your integrity is my inheritance.'

'Surrender or certain death': Trump's warning to Iran

'Surrender or certain death': Trump's warning to Iran

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Addressing members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, armed forces, and police, Trump said they must lay down their weapons and accept complete immunity or face 'certain death'.

Gulf War: Hormuz Is Becoming The Central Battlefield

Gulf War: Hormuz Is Becoming The Central Battlefield

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The question is no longer whether the war will expand. It has. The next few days will tell us whether the war stabilises around Hormuz or whether the Strait itself becomes the trigger for a far larger rupture. What to watch for over the next 48 hours is simple: Any move by the US toward direct naval control of the Strait; any credible Iranian attempt to disrupt or mine shipping lanes and, critically, whether energy infrastructure in the Gulf continues to be targeted.If those lines are crossed in tandem, the war will no longer be containable within the region.

Sonam's STYLISH Maternity Diary!

Sonam's STYLISH Maternity Diary!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Looking at the gorgeous mama-to-be who's been keeping it stylish throughout her second pregnancy.

TTE booked for pushing Navy officer's wife to death from train in UP

TTE booked for pushing Navy officer's wife to death from train in UP

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

A ticket examiner has been booked after a woman fell to her death from a train in Uttar Pradesh. The woman's family alleges she was pushed, while other passengers claim she jumped.

Strait of Hormuz shut, 37 Indian-flagged ships stuck

Strait of Hormuz shut, 37 Indian-flagged ships stuck

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Dozens of Indian-flagged ships and over a thousand seafarers are stranded in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and surrounding areas due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amidst ongoing military actions involving the US, Israel, and Iran.

India Eye ODI Edge Over Aus as Healy Gears Up for Swansong

India Eye ODI Edge Over Aus as Healy Gears Up for Swansong

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

India take on Australia in the 1st Women's ODI in Brisbane after a historic T20I series win. Alyssa Healy returns for her farewell ODI series, while Smriti Mandhana leads India's charge.

Wow! Just Look At Samantha, Sheetal On The Red Carpet

Wow! Just Look At Samantha, Sheetal On The Red Carpet

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

On February 17 in Mumbai, the Vogue Values: Women of Excellence event brought together some of the country's most influential women across arts, sports, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and culture.

Rajnath May Approve Rs 2.70 Trillion Rafales Today

Rajnath May Approve Rs 2.70 Trillion Rafales Today

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

If approved, the fighters would help the IAF to build its reducing squadrons, especially after the MiG-21 was decommissioned last year.

Everyday Heroine: 'Akeli Aurat Ko Duniya Kamzor Samajhti Hai'

Everyday Heroine: 'Akeli Aurat Ko Duniya Kamzor Samajhti Hai'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Mumbai-based caretaker Suchita Sawant tells us how she raised her son, funded his education and continues to support herself financially and brings smiles and comfort in the lives of several elderly and helpless patients.

Middle East War: Why Strait Of Hormuz Is Iran's Trump Card

Middle East War: Why Strait Of Hormuz Is Iran's Trump Card

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

If the oil infrastructure is attacked by the United States, the whole area could be flooded with oil, spilling into the Persian Gulf.

Maharashtra Republic Day tableau wins top award

Maharashtra Republic Day tableau wins top award

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The Indian Navy has been recognized as the best marching contingent among the armed forces at the Republic Day Parade. Maharashtra won for states/UTs, and the Culture Ministry for ministries/departments.

Trump Is Caught Between Two Bad Options

Trump Is Caught Between Two Bad Options

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Fight on toward goals that keep receding, or exit with most objectives unmet. Trump is agitated, his poll numbers falling below the Plimsoll line, his base fractured between those who back the war and those who remember that he campaigned on ending them.

Navi Mumbai International Airport to be inaugurated on Oct 8

Navi Mumbai International Airport to be inaugurated on Oct 8

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The Navi Mumbai International Airport will be inaugurated on October 8, Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani said on Wednesday. The airport, which received the aerodrome licence from aviation safety regulator DGCA on Tuesday, is being developed in multiple phases.

Modi in Mumbai: Navi Mumbai airport, metro line, UK PM meet

Modi in Mumbai: Navi Mumbai airport, metro line, UK PM meet

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate phase one of the Navi Mumbai International Airport and the final phase of Mumbai Metro Line-3 during his two-day Maharashtra visit. He will also launch Mumbai One, India's first integrated common mobility app.

Trump is a 'dictator' and Modi is his slave: Kharge

Trump is a 'dictator' and Modi is his slave: Kharge

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's relationship with US President Donald Trump, alleging that Modi is acting as Trump's 'slave' and jeopardising India's interests on trade, oil and foreign policy.

Fighting 'existential war' against US, Israel: Iran

Fighting 'existential war' against US, Israel: Iran

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Amid escalating tensions, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh declares Iran's unwavering commitment to a 'heroic nationalist defence' against perceived American and Israeli aggression, vowing to resist what he calls an 'invasion' to the very end.

Middle East Crisis: The New Fog of War

Middle East Crisis: The New Fog of War

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

When everyone has footage and no one can verify it, the loudest voice wins, notes Prem Panicker who begins a daily blog on the War in the Middle East.

UP Families Anxious as US-Israel Strike on Iran Raises Middle East Conflict Fears

UP Families Anxious as US-Israel Strike on Iran Raises Middle East Conflict Fears

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Families in Uttar Pradesh express anxiety over the safety of their relatives in the Middle East following a joint US-Israel military strike on Iran, which has triggered retaliatory actions and heightened regional tensions.

US relocates troops across Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran

US relocates troops across Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Government officials are reportedly apprehensive that the 30,000 to 40,000 US troops currently deployed within the region could serve as the primary target of the Islamic Republic in the event of an all-out war.

Indian Missions in Gulf Issue Safety Advisories Amid Regional Tensions

Indian Missions in Gulf Issue Safety Advisories Amid Regional Tensions

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Indian missions in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and other Gulf countries have issued advisories urging Indian citizens to exercise caution and follow local safety guidelines amid rising regional tensions.

China hikes defence budget by 7% to $277 billion

China hikes defence budget by 7% to $277 billion

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

China's latest defence budget surges to $275 billion, fueling its ambitious military modernisation program and intensifying geopolitical dynamics in the region.

Recipe: Sunita's Surmai Fish Cutlets

Recipe: Sunita's Surmai Fish Cutlets

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

In Indian households, fish is usually fried or eaten with rice in a curry but this Surmai Fish Cutlet will blow your mind

Indian runner Pooja Aatmaram banned for evading tests

Indian runner Pooja Aatmaram banned for evading tests

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Indian long-distance runner Pooja Aatmaram has been handed a reduced three-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit after admitting she fled an in-competition doping test in Mumbai last year.

Gangsters Hold Mexico To Ransom After El Mencho's Death

Gangsters Hold Mexico To Ransom After El Mencho's Death

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Mexico experienced unprecedented cartel violence following the reported death of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', in a military operation in Jalisco.

MBA student abuses girlfriend's body, summons her 'spirit'

MBA student abuses girlfriend's body, summons her 'spirit'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

In a shocking case in Indore, a 24-year-old MBA student was murdered by her classmate, who allegedly performed occult rituals and mistreated her body.

'Urge all sides...': India reacts as US-Israel attack Iran

'Urge all sides...': India reacts as US-Israel attack Iran

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Following a joint attack by the US and Israel on Iran, India is calling for restraint and de-escalation to avoid further military confrontation in the Middle East.

Colleen And Hugh Gantzer Had India's Heart

Colleen And Hugh Gantzer Had India's Heart

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Colleen and Hugh Gantzer were the GOATs of travel writers.

Kim Ju Ae, The Teenager Who Will Rule North Korea One Day

Kim Ju Ae, The Teenager Who Will Rule North Korea One Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un frequently appears in public with his daughter Kim Ju Ae, signaling her potential role as his successor.

Modi to inaugurate Navi Mumbai airport, Mumbai Metro Line on Wednesday

Modi to inaugurate Navi Mumbai airport, Mumbai Metro Line on Wednesday

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Navi Mumbai International Airport and a portion of the Mumbai Metro Line, marking significant improvements to transportation infrastructure in Mumbai.

As Cute As A Teddy: Alanna, Ananya Dress Like...

As Cute As A Teddy: Alanna, Ananya Dress Like...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Teddy Day is all about soft vibes, warm hugs and looking as adorable as the plush toys you get gifted.