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Charlie Kirk killing: FBI releases picture of 'person of interest'

Charlie Kirk killing: FBI releases picture of 'person of interest'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

In the photos, a person can be seen wearing a cap, sunglasses and a long-sleeve black shirt.

9 Reasons Why Dhurandhar 2 Looks Promising

9 Reasons Why Dhurandhar 2 Looks Promising

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Bigger surprises and shockers await in Dhurandhar 2? Mayur Sanap trusts Aditya Dhar on this.

Iran Ceasefire: Pakistan Was Reading From Washington's Script

Iran Ceasefire: Pakistan Was Reading From Washington's Script

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

By all available indications, the White House drafted a face-saving note and handed it, ready-made, to Islamabad. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was supposed to then post it in the guise of a plea urging Trump to extend the deadline by two weeks 'to allow diplomacy to run its course'. Trump would then graciously accept Pakistan's 'request' and declare a ceasefire. Sharif dutifully posted the message on X. Except that he, or whoever was handling the account, forgot to delete the tell-tale first line visible in the edit history: 'Draft - Pakistan's PM Message on X'. Prem Panicker's must read blog on the Iran War.

My Mother, Asha Bhosle

My Mother, Asha Bhosle

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Asha Bhosle's only daughter Varsha Bhosle, who died in 2012, had penned this beautiful ode to her mother.

Iran War: Truce Is A Bitter Pill For Trump To Swallow

Iran War: Truce Is A Bitter Pill For Trump To Swallow

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

The logic of war plus the gathering storms in US politics as the midterms loom large leave him with no real alternative but to negotiate, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge Trailer: Ranveer Singh Brings Sound And Fury

Dhurandhar: The Revenge Trailer: Ranveer Singh Brings Sound And Fury

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

The Dhurandhar: The Revenge trailer teases high stakes and major thrills, observes Mayur Sanap.

'Indian Weddings Have Deep Meaning Behind Every Ritual'

'Indian Weddings Have Deep Meaning Behind Every Ritual'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

'Wedding photography is not just about cameras and equipment. It is about sensitivity and responsibility,' says Himanshu Patel, celebrated wedding photographer and founder of Epic Stories.

Don't Expect Too Much From Islamabad Summit

Don't Expect Too Much From Islamabad Summit

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

The core issues to be settled -- access to Hormuz, Israel's aggression in Lebanon, the question of Iran's nuclear programme, sanctions relief and compensation -- are thorny enough to require weeks of patient negotiation. The most likely outcome of the opening sessions is that both sides take the measure of each other, establish what is and is not negotiable, and return home without having broken anything. That would count as progress.

Old Vs New Tax Regime: Stop Losing Money

Old Vs New Tax Regime: Stop Losing Money

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

With Income Tax Act 2025 in force, your tax choice can quietly cost you big money if you're not paying attention. Ramalingam Kalirajan explains how

Will Trump Send Troops To Iran By The Weekend?

Will Trump Send Troops To Iran By The Weekend?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Taking Kharg would give the US control over virtually all of Iran's oil exports and thus provide significant leverage, notes Prem Panicker in his must read daily blog on the Gulf War. It would also put American troops within range of Iran's remaining missiles, drones, and artillery on a piece of real estate that is just eight square miles in size, and just 15 miles from the Iranian mainland.

War Exposes Cracks in US-Israel Alliance

War Exposes Cracks in US-Israel Alliance

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Alliances fight wars effectively only when they share an endgame. If Israel acted without US knowledge, then the military alliance is operating without real coordination at the level of strategic targeting. Neither picture is reassuring in a war that is no longer regional in its consequences. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.

Iran Rewrites Rules of War

Iran Rewrites Rules of War

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Iran is fighting a different war: Older, slower, and in some ways more dangerous. Iran doesn't need to shoot down an F/A-18. It only needs to make the Strait of Hormuz feel dangerous long enough for insurance markets, shipping companies, and oil futures traders to do the rest. Prem Panicker continues his must-read daily blog on the war in the Middle East.

Iran's War: 'Mojtaba Khamenei Is Being Hunted By Foreign Powers And Internal Foes'

Iran's War: 'Mojtaba Khamenei Is Being Hunted By Foreign Powers And Internal Foes'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

'Mojtaba Khamenei supervised the most recent repression in December 2025 and January 2026 which remains ongoing.'

Budget 2026: The Business Of IP Remains Unfinished

Budget 2026: The Business Of IP Remains Unfinished

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

The Union Budget backs skilling across animation, gaming and comics. But creators and studios confront a hard question: who owns what comes next?

Govinda: 'I Never Misbehaved With Any Heroine'

Govinda: 'I Never Misbehaved With Any Heroine'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

'I welcome all my actresses, I welcome all the actors. I am here because of you.'

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.

Is AI Really Boosting India's Economy?

Is AI Really Boosting India's Economy?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

'The real risk is not that AI will fail to transform India's economy.'
'The risk is that it already is -- while our measurement systems continue to look the other way,' observes Nishant Sahdev, a theoretical physicist at the University of North Carolina.

Sundar Pichai unveils new India-US subsea cable routes

Sundar Pichai unveils new India-US subsea cable routes

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Betting big on India's AI potential, Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday announced new subsea cable routes to boost AI connectivity between India and the US, alongside major skilling initiatives, including training 20 million public servants and supporting 11 million students

Has US Repeated Its Iraq Mistake?

Has US Repeated Its Iraq Mistake?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Israel and the United States had a plan. Iran punched back. And now the Gulf is reeling, the world is beginning to feel the pain and, as on date, no one in Washington or Tel Aviv appears willing to admit that the punch has landed, notes Prem Panicker, continuing his must-read blog on the war in the Middle East.

'Let's Stop Treating AI Like COVID'

'Let's Stop Treating AI Like COVID'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

'It is too early to conclude that there will be a bloodbath, that there will be no jobs, and that there will be civil unrest.' 'Let's calm down.' 'AI is a tool, it is not a weapon, it is not a virus.'

Ex-Aussie cricketer Martyn survives terrifying meningitis

Ex-Aussie cricketer Martyn survives terrifying meningitis

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Former Australian batter Damien Martyn on Saturday returned home from hospital after recovering from an "awful" meningitis attack, which he said made him realise "how fragile life is."

'Women Are Far More Dangerous And Cruel'

'Women Are Far More Dangerous And Cruel'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

'Women in crime can turn on and off emotions like a tap.' 'Something that comes in the way of their goals can be eliminated without a second thought.'

The Aditya Dhar You Never Knew Before Dhurandar

The Aditya Dhar You Never Knew Before Dhurandar

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

'I feel as proud as a father when I see Aditya Dhar being celebrated for his work.'

Plea in SC seeks probe into demand for proof of periods from women

Plea in SC seeks probe into demand for proof of periods from women

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Centre and others on a plea alleging that female sanitation workers at the Maharashi Dayanand University in Haryana were asked to prove through pictures of their private parts that they were menstruating.

Their Dreams Died With Pinky On The Tarmac At Baramati

Their Dreams Died With Pinky On The Tarmac At Baramati

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

It isn't easy for a girl from Gopal Nagar to chase a dream. But Pinky was extremely determined. A force unto herself, she was going to go places. Literally. Till it abruptly ended one morning on the tarmac at Baramati airport.

Rahul Gandhi met with 'enemies of India' in Germany: BJP

Rahul Gandhi met with 'enemies of India' in Germany: BJP

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

The BJP has accused Rahul Gandhi of meeting with 'enemies of India' during a visit to Germany, alleging a conspiracy against the country.

'My 'Go To' Person In All Times Of Need'

'My 'Go To' Person In All Times Of Need'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'He was everything to me! And always has been through good times and bad.'

Activist Harjeet Singh held after ED raids; Pak, B'desh trips under lens

Activist Harjeet Singh held after ED raids; Pak, B'desh trips under lens

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The Uttar Pradesh excise department arrested climate activist Harjeet Singh for allegedly possessing excess liquor after the ED searched his premises in connection with a foreign exchange violation case. The ED is investigating the misuse of funds received from abroad and Singh's visits to Pakistan and Bangladesh.

'Emotion Is Very Scarce Right Now'

'Emotion Is Very Scarce Right Now'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'We have come to the point in civilisation where emotion seems to be something you hide or you have to be discreet about, or to be ashamed of.'

Amitabh, Akshay At Ikkis Screening

Amitabh, Akshay At Ikkis Screening

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Ikkis will release on January 1.

Why Apple, Nvidia Increasingly Prefer Tier-3 Grads

Why Apple, Nvidia Increasingly Prefer Tier-3 Grads

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Global tech giants surprisingly prefer skills over IIT and IIM tags which no longer guarantee entry into the world's most innovative workplaces.

'Grammy's Coming Home This Year'

'Grammy's Coming Home This Year'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Composer Sidhant Bhatia, singer Raja Kumari, singer-producer Raghav Mehta and mixing engineer Deepak PA talk about Sounds of Kumbha, which is shortlisted for the Grammys in the Best Global Music Album category.

Price reset, demand pulse drove cement's strong Q2

Price reset, demand pulse drove cement's strong Q2

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

India's top cement producers delivered a solid July-September quarter (Q2) in 2025-26 (FY26), lifted by firmer prices, higher sales volumes, and a favourable base. Seasonal weakness and maintenance outages did dent sequential performance, but the overall picture remained positive - and the road ahead looks steady.

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.'

The Delhi Blast: What We Know So Far

The Delhi Blast: What We Know So Far

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Ten days after the devastating car explosion near the Red Fort, in which 13 people lost their lives and several others were injured, investigators say the incident is part of a broader terror conspiracy involving a professional network of radicalised individuals based in Faridabad, Saharanpur and Kashmir.

The Fittest Beauty Queen On Bigg Boss 19

The Fittest Beauty Queen On Bigg Boss 19

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'I lost 20 kilos in three months through sheer determination.'

Actors Vishal-Sai Dhanshika Engaged

Actors Vishal-Sai Dhanshika Engaged

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

'Happy to share the good news of my #engagement that happened today with @SaiDhanshika amidst our families. Feeling positive and blessed. Seeking your blessings and good vibes as always.'

Matt Damon In Nolan's Next, Odyssey

Matt Damon In Nolan's Next, Odyssey

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Scheduled for a 2026 release, the period film is adapted from Homer's immortal Greek poem The Odyssey.

Parineeti Chopra Is Pregnant

Parineeti Chopra Is Pregnant

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha started the week by announcing their 'good news'!

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.'