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15 Movies To Watch Before Avengers: Doomsday

15 Movies To Watch Before Avengers: Doomsday

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Marvel has unveiled its list of essential movies and one show to watch before the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday.

'Chulbuliness Is Very Close To Me'

'Chulbuliness Is Very Close To Me'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

'I was very sceptical when I was doing a Bollywood film.'

Indian team will benefit from international friendly against Brazil: Cafu

Indian team will benefit from international friendly against Brazil: Cafu

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Former Brazil captain Cafu discussed India's upcoming friendly against Brazil, highlighting the learning opportunity despite ranking differences. He also suggested India popularise football among children for growth, commented on Brazil's World Cup drought, and reflected on the evolving role of fullbacks in modern football.

Why Foreign MBBS Graduates Keep Failing FMGE

Why Foreign MBBS Graduates Keep Failing FMGE

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Of the 37,448 candidates registered for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) in June, 36,288 appeared and 4,635 qualified.

'Shaadi Ho Ya Funeral, Kunal Will Make You Laugh!'

'Shaadi Ho Ya Funeral, Kunal Will Make You Laugh!'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

'Kunal is usually the funniest person in the room, that too from both sides of our family.'

Stronger and wiser: Anaya Bangar opens up on lonely journey back to cricket

Stronger and wiser: Anaya Bangar opens up on lonely journey back to cricket

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Anaya Bangar says her difficult transition journey made her stronger and wiser, with Cricket Australia's clearance giving her a pathway back to women's cricket after BCCI silence.

Seminar Celebrates Acharya P C Ray's Legacy In Pharmaceutical Sciences

Seminar Celebrates Acharya P C Ray's Legacy In Pharmaceutical Sciences

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

A seminar in New Delhi commemorated Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray's birth anniversary, focusing on his significant contributions to pharmaceutical sciences and his vision for indigenous research and self-reliance. Organised by DPSRU and VIBHA, the event highlighted Ray's pioneering efforts in "Swadeshi science" and his role in establishing India's pharmaceutical industry.

Modi's SCO vision: 'Security, Connectivity, Opportunity'

Modi's SCO vision: 'Security, Connectivity, Opportunity'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on a two-nation tour to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic, where he will attend the SCO Summit. He aims to advance India's vision for the region, focusing on security, connectivity, and opportunity, and to strengthen strategic partnerships in Central Asia, fostering a region free from terrorism.

Delhi University Professor Found Murdered In East Delhi Flat

Delhi University Professor Found Murdered In East Delhi Flat

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A 49-year-old assistant professor from Shivaji College, Devosmita Paul, was found murdered in her Vasundhara Enclave apartment in east Delhi. Police have registered a murder case and formed multiple teams to investigate the crime, examining all possible angles including CCTV footage and the victim's contacts.

Before Haiwaan, Akshay Kumar's 'Bad Boy' Roles, Ranked

Before Haiwaan, Akshay Kumar's 'Bad Boy' Roles, Ranked

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

From Ajnabee to 2.0, Akshay Kumar has had plenty of fun playing the bad guy, but which of his villainous turns is truly khatarnaak?

Mammootty@75: His 10 Funniest Films

Mammootty@75: His 10 Funniest Films

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

From Kottayam Kunjachan to Unda, here are 10 Mammootty films that prove the megastar can be every bit as entertaining as he is intense.

Glacial collapse triggered deadly Nepal flash floods, confirms USGS

Glacial collapse triggered deadly Nepal flash floods, confirms USGS

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

The US Geological Survey (USGS) has confirmed that the recent deadly flash floods in Nepal were caused by a glacial collapse and subsequent debris flow, not an earthquake as initially reported. The event, which originated in Tibet, led to 162 deaths and 750 missing persons, including 133 Indian nationals, in Nepal's Rasuwa and Dhading districts. The seismic event's magnitude was also upgraded to 5.2.

India-China Rivalry Tests BRICS' Future

India-China Rivalry Tests BRICS' Future

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

India and China are in what experts call 'a cooperation-versus-competition situation'.

Nepal morgues overwhelmed as bodies wash up far downstream

Nepal morgues overwhelmed as bodies wash up far downstream

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Devastating Bhote Koshi floods in Nepal have led to a surge in recovered bodies, overwhelming morgues across several districts. Authorities are setting up temporary facilities and preparing for the management of unidentified remains as identification efforts continue.

US body seeks sanctions against RSS, opposes Mohan Bhagwat's visit

US body seeks sanctions against RSS, opposes Mohan Bhagwat's visit

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has recommended sanctions against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and advised the US government against extending diplomatic courtesies to its leaders. This comes ahead of RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's visit to the US, with USCIRF officials citing allegations of attacks on religious minorities by RSS sub-groups. India has consistently rejected USCIRF's reports as biased and selective.

Nottingham Trent University Scholarship: 25-50% Fee Waiver For First Year

Nottingham Trent University Scholarship: 25-50% Fee Waiver For First Year

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Nottingham Trent University is offering partially funded study opportunities at its UK campuses to global undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Indian student kills girlfriend in US, arrested in Germany

Indian student kills girlfriend in US, arrested in Germany

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Batchigari is accused of first-degree murder and kidnapping, having allegedly stolen Salazar's phone and credit cards and sent deceptive texts to her mother to conceal the crime.

How Ariha Pangambam Won India's First Aerobics Gymnastics Gold

How Ariha Pangambam Won India's First Aerobics Gymnastics Gold

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

At 22, Ariha Pangambam from Manipur created history by winning the first ever individual gold for India in aerobic gymnastics at the Asian championships.

New Study Reveals White Matter's Crucial Role In Cognitive Health

New Study Reveals White Matter's Crucial Role In Cognitive Health

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

A study conducted on older adults in India suggests that the health of the brain's white matter wiring can help mitigate the cognitive effects of gray matter loss, supporting overall cognitive health. Researchers found that healthier superficial white matter is linked to stronger language skills and may act as a source of resilience against cognitive decline.

Major Roster Changes For Indian Athletics Team At Asian Games

Major Roster Changes For Indian Athletics Team At Asian Games

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

The Indian athletics team for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan has undergone significant changes. Commonwealth Games medallist Yashvir Singh replaces an injured Neeraj Chopra, while long-distance runner Abhishek Pal has been dropped due to an alleged doping offence. Tejas Shirse is also out due to injury. The final team comprises 77 members, with six new additions. The Athletics Federation of India is aiming for 25-30 medals.

Breakthrough Nanopore Technology Detects Neurodegenerative Disease Biomarkers Early

Breakthrough Nanopore Technology Detects Neurodegenerative Disease Biomarkers Early

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Researchers at BRIC-RGCB in Thiruvananthapuram have developed a novel nanopore-based sensing technology. This innovation allows for the early and highly sensitive detection of biomarkers associated with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and ALS, addressing a critical challenge in current diagnostic methods. The technology, published in Nature Nanotechnology, uses self-assembling dual-diameter nanopore sensors to identify disease-specific biomarkers even at low concentrations.

Nepal tunnel workers recount harrowing ordeal, dramatic escape

Nepal tunnel workers recount harrowing ordeal, dramatic escape

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Flash floods in Nepal, triggered by an ice and rock collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border, have devastated hydropower projects, leaving hundreds of workers stranded. Survivors recount terrifying escapes from rising floodwaters and tunnels, while international teams assist in ongoing rescue operations to locate those still missing.

Appellate court cannot hike sentence on its own, rules Supreme Court

Appellate court cannot hike sentence on its own, rules Supreme Court

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

The Supreme Court has ruled that an appellate court cannot unilaterally enhance a convict's sentence unless an appeal for enhancement is filed by the State, victim, or complainant. This significant observation came in a triple-murder case where the Madras High Court had enhanced a co-convict's life sentence to imprisonment for the remainder of his life without such an appeal.

British Sikh man get life term for murdering university student

British Sikh man get life term for murdering university student

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A 23-year-old British Sikh man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a teenage student in Southampton, with the judge highlighting the racial tensions the case has ignited across the UK.

Delhi couple held for ISI spy network, supplying Indian SIMs to Pak

Delhi couple held for ISI spy network, supplying Indian SIMs to Pak

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an alleged Pakistan ISI-backed espionage module, arresting a couple, Md Sahil and Sameera, for procuring Indian SIM cards and sending them to Pakistan. The couple allegedly recruited individuals for reconnaissance of cantonment areas and facilitated communication for Pakistani handlers through social media.

Mirzapur: The Movie Review: New, Improved Swagger

Mirzapur: The Movie Review: New, Improved Swagger

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

The cast, once again, remains the biggest reason to invest in this world, notes Mayur Sanap.

Bollywood's Rakhi Bonds You Didn't Know About

Bollywood's Rakhi Bonds You Didn't Know About

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Several prominent Bollywood and television personalities, including Salman Khan, Bipasha Basu, Alia Bhatt, and Nia Sharma, celebrate Raksha Bandhan with industry colleagues, proving that strong sibling-like connections can form beyond biological ties.

AI Effect: 'Nearly 3 Million Jobs Are At Risk In India'

AI Effect: 'Nearly 3 Million Jobs Are At Risk In India'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

In the next 36 months nearly 25 to 40 per cent of jobs will be under threat from AI and job losses are inevitable.

NEET UG Counselling 2026: Govt Vs Private MBBS College: Which Is Better?

NEET UG Counselling 2026: Govt Vs Private MBBS College: Which Is Better?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

High fees do not automatically translate into better teaching or stronger clinical exposure, points out Nayagam PP, career counsellor and founder of EduJob360.

Ayush's Victory Gives Everyone Confidence: Unnati Hooda

Ayush's Victory Gives Everyone Confidence: Unnati Hooda

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Rising Indian badminton talent Unnati Hooda attributes her rapid progress to her father, Upkar Hooda, who left his job to mentor her full-time.

One In 10 Staff At California Unicorns Works In India

One In 10 Staff At California Unicorns Works In India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

One in 10 employees at California-headquartered technology unicorns now work from India, surpassing other major US tech hubs and several countries, driven by US visa restrictions and substantial cost savings.

BCI chief apologises for letter banning NALSAR graduates

BCI chief apologises for letter banning NALSAR graduates

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra has issued an apology to law students, particularly those from NALSAR, for any hurt caused by the recent controversy surrounding their convocation and enrolment, urging them to make independent decisions.

'Why Are Our Best Students Dying?'

'Why Are Our Best Students Dying?'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Poor families, she said, cut corners on their own needs to pay for coaching and fees, and when their child clears JEE, it's the happiest day the family has had in years. So why, she asked, her voice already starting to climb, does the same system that we're told is the best in the country keep pushing those very students toward what she called 'institutional deaths'?

Mammootty@75: 10 Best Romantic Films

Mammootty@75: 10 Best Romantic Films

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

From tender romances to deeply conflicted relationships, these 10 films showcase Mammootty's softer, more vulnerable side at its most memorable.

Nepal faces fresh threat as Bhotekoshi River swells

Nepal faces fresh threat as Bhotekoshi River swells

Rediff.com30 Aug 2026

The water levels in the Bhotekoshi River rose again on Sunday, days after a devastating flash flood struck Nepal, authorities warned, urging residents and rescue personnel in flood-hit districts to remain alert.

James Webb Reveals Stunning Lion Nebula

James Webb Reveals Stunning Lion Nebula

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Glimpses of the Lion Nebula through NASA's James Webb space relescope.

OTT Releases: Alpha, Bandar, I, Nobody

OTT Releases: Alpha, Bandar, I, Nobody

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Enjoy Alia-Sharvari's fighter fervour, back to back Bobby Deol and tons more on OTT this week.

How PSBs Plan To Target Gen Z

How PSBs Plan To Target Gen Z

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged PSBs to become 'cool' and shed their 'government bank' image to attract young customers.

High-Intensity Sprints Dramatically Alter Body Proteins, Study Finds

High-Intensity Sprints Dramatically Alter Body Proteins, Study Finds

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

A new study from The Rockefeller University reveals that short, intense sprints significantly alter a quarter of measured plasma proteins, far more than moderate exercise. These protein changes are linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, including obesity and type 2 diabetes, and even slower biological aging. The findings suggest that high-intensity exercise triggers profound molecular adaptations crucial for health.

Bihar Prohibition Fails To Curb Crime Against Women

Bihar Prohibition Fails To Curb Crime Against Women

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

'The prohibition regime has been accompanied by concerns regarding the expansion of the illicit liquor trade, increased enforcement challenges and corruption, and the growing use of alternative intoxicants, including illicit drugs.'