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Navratri Day 7: Sreeleela, Shraddha Prove Grey Is Fun

Navratri Day 7: Sreeleela, Shraddha Prove Grey Is Fun

Rediff.com3 days ago

Navratri is known for its vibrant colours, but Day 7 proves that sometimes, the coolest way to make a statement is to keep things grey. Associated with balance, composure and understated elegance in many Navratri colour traditions, grey offers a refreshing break from the usual festive brights.

Iga Swiatek eyes late-season turnaround as WTA Finals qualification remains uncertain

Iga Swiatek eyes late-season turnaround as WTA Finals qualification remains uncertain

Rediff.com6 days ago

Iga Swiatek sits 10th in the WTA Finals qualifying race and hopes to finish strongly in Wuhan, Ningbo and Tokyo after a challenging season and recent coaching changes.

AirTag, duplicate key: Stalker kills Indian-origin woman in US

AirTag, duplicate key: Stalker kills Indian-origin woman in US

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

An Indian-origin woman, Shalini Thakur, was shot dead in California by Rohit, an undocumented immigrant from India, who had allegedly stalked her for months. Rohit later died by suicide after a police standoff. Thakur had previously reported the stalking and obtained a restraining order.

Go Green This Navratri!

Go Green This Navratri!

Rediff.com4 days ago

Embrace the vibrant colour green for Navratri Day 6 with these celebrity-inspired fashion tips, from delicate jewellery to bold accessories and comfortable footwear.

CJP Founder Questions Judicial Treatment Of Activists Versus Politician

CJP Founder Questions Judicial Treatment Of Activists Versus Politician

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has highlighted a stark contrast between the Allahabad High Court's decision to stay the conviction of a murder accused seeking a BJP ticket and the continued judicial custody of CJP co-convenors Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das. Dipke criticised the extended incarceration of Ranka and Das, who were arrested for protesting at Jantar Mantar, while emphasising their sacrifices for public good. The CJP has demanded their immediate release and questioned the legal proceedings, calling for institutional accountability.

Ben Shelton's girlfriend pulls off 200-mile dash, only to watch him lose US Open final

Ben Shelton's girlfriend pulls off 200-mile dash, only to watch him lose US Open final

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Trinity Rodman raced 200 miles from Washington to New York after her match to support boyfriend Ben Shelton, arriving just in time to witness his US Open final defeat.

Ganguly's big-brother bond seals Yuvraj's DC move as duo targets IPL breakthrough

Ganguly's big-brother bond seals Yuvraj's DC move as duo targets IPL breakthrough

Rediff.com5 days ago

Yuvraj Singh, Delhi Capitals' assistant and batting coach, has joined forces with head coach Sourav Ganguly to instill belief within the team, aiming for an IPL playoff spot and ultimately the championship. Yuvraj emphasises self-belief, strategic team combination, and a strong team environment, drawing lessons from his playing days with Ganguly.

Why was Tiger Shroff targeted? Salman Khan link emerges in audio clip

Why was Tiger Shroff targeted? Salman Khan link emerges in audio clip

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Three individuals were arrested in Kota for allegedly firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai. The incident, which injured Shroff's driver and a bystander, is being investigated for links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which purportedly claimed responsibility due to Shroff's alleged association with Salman Khan. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis confirmed the arrests and vowed strict action.

New Zealand Pick Allen, Ferguson, Seifert For India ODIs; Ravindra Returns

New Zealand Pick Allen, Ferguson, Seifert For India ODIs; Ravindra Returns

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

New Zealand has announced the return of Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, and Tim Seifert to their One-Day International squad for the upcoming home series against India, with coach Rob Walter emphasising the importance of these matches for World Cup preparations.

Will Budget see axing of LTCG tax? Sitharaman says...

Will Budget see axing of LTCG tax? Sitharaman says...

Rediff.com6 days ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will persist in its efforts to prevent excessive volatility in the rupee, which has significantly depreciated against the US dollar due to global uncertainties, despite India's strong macro-economic fundamentals.

Fairfax to leverage HDFC veterans Parekh, Sukthankar for IDBI Bank acquisition

Fairfax to leverage HDFC veterans Parekh, Sukthankar for IDBI Bank acquisition

Rediff.com3 days ago

Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa's Fairfax Financial Holdings will utilise the expertise of Deepak Parekh and Paresh Sukthankar, former HDFC leaders, as it moves to acquire a 60.72 per cent stake in IDBI Bank for 52,878 crore, with N S Kannan proposed as chairman.

4th T20I: Shreyas Iyer laments bowling failures as Windies set up Bengaluru decider

4th T20I: Shreyas Iyer laments bowling failures as Windies set up Bengaluru decider

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's captain Shreyas Iyer attributed the team's 24-run defeat against the West Indies in the fourth T20I to poor bowling execution. The loss levelled the five-match series 2-2, setting up a decider on Saturday. West Indies skipper Shai Hope and bowler Keemo Paul also shared their perspectives on the match and pitch conditions.

What Sunil Mittal said on Musk's Starlink satellite's internet approval in India

What Sunil Mittal said on Musk's Starlink satellite's internet approval in India

Rediff.com6 days ago

Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal stated that his satcom venture, Eutelsat OneWeb, is 'significantly ahead' of Elon Musk's Starlink in the Indian satcom queue, having applied for a licence five years ago, and expressed a desire to receive regulatory approval before Starlink.

US to end 60-day grace period for H-1B holders losing jobs

US to end 60-day grace period for H-1B holders losing jobs

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new rule to eliminate the 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders and other nonimmigrants after job loss, a move expected to significantly impact Indian technology workers.

PHOTOS: Carlos Alcaraz's Great Fightback At US Open

PHOTOS: Carlos Alcaraz's Great Fightback At US Open

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame a challenging start against Portugal's Jaime Faria to secure his spot in the third round of the US Open.

Two children among 9 killed in Pennsylvania mass shooting

Two children among 9 killed in Pennsylvania mass shooting

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

A mass shooting and hours-long standoff in Erie, Pennsylvania, left nine people dead, including two children. CBS News, citing local media reports, indicated that law enforcement was dispatched to Perry Street around 5 PM on Friday following witness accounts of an armed man firing shots before entering a residence.

Rybakina: US Open final against Sabalenka 'another chance to test myself'

Rybakina: US Open final against Sabalenka 'another chance to test myself'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Elena Rybakina is set to challenge defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final, viewing the high-stakes match as a crucial opportunity to test her capabilities against a formidable rival without succumbing to undue pressure.

Morkel's message to India's bowlers after run fest

Morkel's message to India's bowlers after run fest

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's fast bowling coach Morne Morkel has acknowledged the difficulties faced by bowlers on flat pitches in the T20I series against West Indies, where high scores have been common. He advised his bowlers to learn from the experience, make smart decisions under pressure, and praised young pacer Prince Yadav for his skill and calm demeanour in tough situations.

HCLTech Q2 FY27 Profit Jumps 21% to Rs 5,132 Crore, Driven by Advanced AI Growth

HCLTech Q2 FY27 Profit Jumps 21% to Rs 5,132 Crore, Driven by Advanced AI Growth

Rediff.com7 days ago

HCLTech announced a robust 21.18 per cent increase in its Q2 FY27 consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 5,132 crore, largely propelled by the strong performance and higher margins from its advanced AI operations and a reduced tax burden.

West Asia conflict, crude oil prices, US inflation to steer stock markets

West Asia conflict, crude oil prices, US inflation to steer stock markets

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

Analysts predict that developments in the West Asia conflict, crude oil prices, and upcoming US inflation data will be the primary factors influencing the Indian stock market next week, alongside foreign investor activity and global market trends.

US Open PIX: Elena Rybakina overcomes Gauff; to face Aryna Sabalenka in final

US Open PIX: Elena Rybakina overcomes Gauff; to face Aryna Sabalenka in final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Elena Rybakina overpowered Coco Gauff in a fierce US Open semi-final on Thursday to secure a title showdown with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

Matthew Wade Warns Australia of Kagiso Rabada Threat in Second Test

Matthew Wade Warns Australia of Kagiso Rabada Threat in Second Test

Rediff.com4 days ago

Australia's assistant coach Matthew Wade has warned his team to expect a more dangerous and aggressive South African attack with pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada poised to return for the second Test in Gqeberha, following his absence from the first match due to a hamstring injury.

Sabalenka smells something strange as cannabis disrupts US Open match

Sabalenka smells something strange as cannabis disrupts US Open match

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

Aryna Sabalenka briefly halted her US Open match after a strong cannabis smell drifted onto court, creating a bizarre interruption during her commanding third-round start against Kamilla Rakhimova.

SC refers Rajpal Yadav's bounced cheque dispute to mediation

SC refers Rajpal Yadav's bounced cheque dispute to mediation

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Supreme Court has referred actor Rajpal Yadav's long-running cheque-dishonour dispute to mediation after he deposited Rs 2 crore with the court's registry. The court also directed the trial court to release his passport for professional commitments abroad. The dispute stems from a 2010 financial agreement for his directorial debut, leading to multiple cheque-bounce cases and a three-month imprisonment sentence upheld by the Delhi High Court.

Zheng makes history with China Open title win

Zheng makes history with China Open title win

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen defeated French Open winner Mirra Andreeva 7-5 6-4 on Sunday to become the first Chinese player to win the China Open. This victory marks Zheng's first WTA 1000 title and her first trophy of the year, following a recovery from an elbow injury.

'We know everything': SC takes strong note of march, seeks CEC reply on SIR

'We know everything': SC takes strong note of march, seeks CEC reply on SIR

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar regarding a plea filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and 12 other opposition leaders concerning alleged large-scale voter deletions and Special Intensive Revision (SIR) irregularities.

'There Is Lack Of Clarity And Openness In Census'

'There Is Lack Of Clarity And Openness In Census'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'What is the need for collecting so much data unless they are going to be used for some other purpose?'

Lisandro Martinez apologises for Man Utd criticism after talks

Lisandro Martinez apologises for Man Utd criticism after talks

Rediff.com4 days ago

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has publicly apologised for criticising the club's hierarchy following their Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, after holding discussions with manager Michael Carrick and senior officials.

'Our Bodies Are Wild Beings'

'Our Bodies Are Wild Beings'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Growing up in Bangladesh, I always felt that I was a piece of meat. As soon as I walked down the street, I could be the president of Bangladesh and I would still be a piece of meat because I am a woman.'

Tilak Varma discusses India's changing batting order, his preparation for the finisher's role and the positives from the West Indies T20I series ahead of New Zealand.

Tilak Varma discusses India's changing batting order, his preparation for the finisher's role and the positives from the West Indies T20I series ahead of New Zealand.

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tilak Varma discusses India's changing batting order, his preparation for the finisher's role and the positives from the West Indies T20I series ahead of New Zealand.

Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Ranka detained after landing in Delhi

Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Ranka detained after landing in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Three leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka, were detained by Delhi Police upon landing in the national capital from Mumbai, preventing their planned protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Pakistan Terrorists Set Up Base in Bangladesh

Pakistan Terrorists Set Up Base in Bangladesh

Rediff.com5 days ago

India is deeply concerned by the growing consolidation of Pakistan-backed jihadi and radical Islamist groups in Bangladesh, particularly in the strategically vital Chittagong Hill Tracts, which experts warn is transforming the country into a new safe haven for these networks and posing a direct threat to India's security.

'India-Pakistan flavour will be missed'

'India-Pakistan flavour will be missed'

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper Suraj Karkera commented on Pakistan's withdrawal from the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) Punjab 2026. While acknowledging that fans will miss the intense rivalry, Karkera stated the Indian team remains focused on performing their best. Bangladesh has replaced Pakistan in the tournament, where India, fresh off their Asian Games gold, will enter as top-ranked contenders.

The Rescue Mission That Came Full Circle

The Rescue Mission That Came Full Circle

Rediff.com4 days ago

For nearly three decades, the two sides of the story had existed independently. One had been recorded in a pilot's logbook; the other carried in the memory of a young boy who had survived a terrible accident, recalls Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

AI Courses Boost Salaries, Hiring Prospects

AI Courses Boost Salaries, Hiring Prospects

Rediff.com5 days ago

Coursera found that nearly 94 per cent of employers of professionals who took micro-credential courses on the platform said these professionals could command higher salaries than their peers.

Decoding All The Jailer 2 Cameos

Decoding All The Jailer 2 Cameos

Rediff.com1 days ago

Jailer 2 brings back familiar allies, adds a couple of surprise faces and sets the stage for another showdown, but not every cameo gets the moment it deserves.

On course for three-peat: Sabalenka in US Open quarter-finals

On course for three-peat: Sabalenka in US Open quarter-finals

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Defending champion and world number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated American Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3 to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals without dropping a set. Sabalenka overcame a challenging start to dominate the second set, securing her spot in the last eight.

Ignacio Buse Follows Grandfather's Footsteps With Maiden US Open Win

Ignacio Buse Follows Grandfather's Footsteps With Maiden US Open Win

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Peruvian tennis player Ignacio Buse secured his maiden US Open victory, defeating Marcos Giron in a five-setter.

'Respect The Sport': Osaka's Blunt Warning To US Open Influencers

'Respect The Sport': Osaka's Blunt Warning To US Open Influencers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Naomi Osaka and other top tennis players are raising concerns about the disruptive presence of social media influencers at the US Open. While acknowledging their potential to promote the sport, players like Osaka and Jessica Pegula highlight instances of disrespect and distraction during matches due to influencers staging photo shoots and creating content, calling for better management of their activities. Daniil Medvedev offers a more balanced view, seeing potential benefits if disruptions are avoided.

UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan Issues Stark Warning On Cyber Risks

UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan Issues Stark Warning On Cyber Risks

Rediff.com7 days ago

Britain's AI Minister, Kanishka Narayan, issued a strong warning on Monday about the growing risks posed by artificial intelligence to cyber defences. He highlighted the potential for serious consequences from autonomous AI systems and announced new government measures, including a 'National Cyber Action Plan', to bolster the UK's resilience against cyber-attacks.