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From October 1, Even Smallest Misstep Can Cost A Wicket

From October 1, Even Smallest Misstep Can Cost A Wicket

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

The MCC, the eternal custodian of the game's laws, has once again stepped in to plug loopholes and sharpen clarity, ensuring the spirit of cricket evolves without losing its soul.

Court Discharges Rohit Pawar In MSCB Scam Case: Here's Why

Court Discharges Rohit Pawar In MSCB Scam Case: Here's Why

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A special court in Mumbai discharged NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar and others in a case registered by the Enforcement Directorate concerning an alleged Rs 25,000 crore scam at the Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank (MSCB). The court stated that the money laundering case could not proceed without a predicate offence.

Badass Entertainment Coming Up On OTT!

Badass Entertainment Coming Up On OTT!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

This week's OTT releases feature a diverse range of genres, from the adult entertainment platform-focused Margo's Got Money Troubles starring Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nicole Kidman, to the Hindi crime drama Matka King with Vijay Varma, exploring Bombay's gambling culture.

Kritika Kamra: 'Love Scenes Are Like Action Or Dance'

Kritika Kamra: 'Love Scenes Are Like Action Or Dance'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

'Sometimes it can get a little difficult to assert yourself, whether it's an opinion or your presence. It gets really exhausting.' 'They're still not able to accept that an intelligent woman can also really love wearing red lipstick!'

HC directs Maha to pay for unlawful handcuffing of lawyer, ex-serviceman

HC directs Maha to pay for unlawful handcuffing of lawyer, ex-serviceman

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to compensate a lawyer and an ex-serviceman, Rs 50,000 each, for being unlawfully handcuffed by police, deeming it a 'humiliation'. The court emphasised the need to uphold the police motto of protecting the good and punishing the evil.

British broadcast engineer, working for IPL, found dead in Mumbai hotel

British broadcast engineer, working for IPL, found dead in Mumbai hotel

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Jan William Langford was found unconscious in his room on Monday morning, following which he was rushed to Bombay Hospital by the hotel management. He was declared dead on arrival.

Arrest Made In Mumbai Concert Drug Overdose Case

Arrest Made In Mumbai Concert Drug Overdose Case

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A man has been arrested in connection with the death of two people due to suspected drug overdose at a concert in Mumbai. The accused allegedly supplied drugs at the venue.

Mumbai Concert Drug Deaths: Bouncer Arrested For Aiding Peddlers

Mumbai Concert Drug Deaths: Bouncer Arrested For Aiding Peddlers

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

A bouncer has been arrested in connection with the drug overdose deaths at a Mumbai concert, accused of allowing drug peddlers into the venue without tickets.

Enforcement Directorate Asks Court to Rule on Discharge Applications in MSCB Scam

Enforcement Directorate Asks Court to Rule on Discharge Applications in MSCB Scam

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has requested a Mumbai court to decide on the discharge applications of Rohit Pawar and others in the alleged Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank (MSCB) scam, following the acceptance of a closure report in a related case.

From Matka King to Darlings: Ranking Vijay Varma's Defining Roles

From Matka King to Darlings: Ranking Vijay Varma's Defining Roles

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Vijay Varma continues to impress critics and fans with his performance in 'Matka King', prompting a look back at his most defining roles, from the conflicted cop in 'Monsoon Shootout' to the chilling antagonist in 'Darlings'.

West Asia conflict: Family of Indian victim moves HC against MEA

West Asia conflict: Family of Indian victim moves HC against MEA

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The family of Dixit Solanki, an Indian seafarer killed in a suspected attack on a merchant vessel off the coast of Oman, has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court seeking the return of his mortal remains.

Accused in 2011 Mumbai Blasts Case Granted Bail After Prolonged Incarceration

Accused in 2011 Mumbai Blasts Case Granted Bail After Prolonged Incarceration

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A special court in Mumbai granted bail to two accused in the 2011 Mumbai triple bomb blasts case, citing their prolonged incarceration of nearly 15 years and violation of their right to a speedy trial.

Recipe: Bombay Style Chick Pea Walnut Mix

Recipe: Bombay Style Chick Pea Walnut Mix

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Virtually guilt free, this interestingly spiced mixture contains nuts along with kabuli chana.

Raghu Rai: The Genius Who Captured India For Eternity

Raghu Rai: The Genius Who Captured India For Eternity

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

He was childlike with a camera in his hands -- not nave, but wonderstruck, as though the world were always on the verge of delivering something unrepeatable. Pulitzer Prize nominee Namas Bhojani recalls his long association with Raghu Rai, the legendary photographer who passed into the ages on Sunday.

Mumbai Police Trace Drug Supply in MBA Student Overdose Case

Mumbai Police Trace Drug Supply in MBA Student Overdose Case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Mumbai police investigating the deaths of two MBA students, allegedly linked to a drug overdose at a music concert in Goregaon, have established the chain of delivery of the contraband, suspected to be ecstasy.

Listing Holds Key To Tata Sons Control

Listing Holds Key To Tata Sons Control

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

While the leadership issues may get sorted in the upcoming board meetings of Tata Trusts and Tata Sons, listing of the holding company of the Group on stock exchange should potentially resolve the bigger question on ownership and control

Mumbai Police Arrest Key Supplier In Drug Overdose Deaths

Mumbai Police Arrest Key Supplier In Drug Overdose Deaths

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Mumbai police have arrested a key supplier in connection with the deaths of two MBA students from suspected drug overdose at a concert in Goregaon. The arrest brings the total number of people in custody to nine as the investigation continues.

Bombay HC Flags Misuse Of Petitions To Sabotage IPOs

Bombay HC Flags Misuse Of Petitions To Sabotage IPOs

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

While not all complaints are frivolous, experts say petitions timed close to an IPO or listing often raise concerns about mala fide intent.

Fugitive Arrested After 18 Years in Maharashtra Forgery Case

Fugitive Arrested After 18 Years in Maharashtra Forgery Case

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A man who had been on the run for 18 years after securing bail in a criminal case has been arrested in Maharashtra's Latur district.

'You can't be No 1 T20 batsman without maturity': SRH bowling coach Aaron hails Abhishek Sharma

'You can't be No 1 T20 batsman without maturity': SRH bowling coach Aaron hails Abhishek Sharma

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach Varun Aaron praised Abhishek Sharma's maturity and cricketing mind after his unbeaten 135 against Delhi Capitals in the IPL. Aaron also highlighted the skills of pacers Sakib Hussain and Eshan Malinga.

What NSA Ajit Doval Told 16 Prominent Indian Muslims

What NSA Ajit Doval Told 16 Prominent Indian Muslims

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

'I cannot imagine that any NSA before Ajit Doval would have given us this kind of time and this kind of engagement. They would have offered slogans, or nothing at all. That, too, tells you something.'

Is The Tata Legacy Losing Its Shine?

Is The Tata Legacy Losing Its Shine?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Three disappointing experiences with Tata companies made me question whether the group's historic values of customer focus and accountability are slowly fading, notes Dr N Ravichandran.

High Court Greenlights Inquiry into Ex-Pune Official's Alleged Disproportionate Assets

High Court Greenlights Inquiry into Ex-Pune Official's Alleged Disproportionate Assets

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

The Bombay High Court has overturned orders that blocked an open inquiry into a former Pune municipal official's alleged disproportionate assets, paving the way for a probe into assets worth around 2,000 crore.

Did Wankhede take bribe from SRK to spare his son? Ex-NCB officer answers

Did Wankhede take bribe from SRK to spare his son? Ex-NCB officer answers

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Former NCB Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede has denied demanding or accepting a bribe from Shah Rukh Khan to exonerate his son Aryan Khan in the 2021 cruise ship drugs case. His counsel argued before the Bombay High Court that the CBI lacks evidence to support the bribery allegations.

Tata Sons IPO Buzz Grows Amid Trust Rift

Tata Sons IPO Buzz Grows Amid Trust Rift

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

If Tata Sons is listed, the special veto rights of Tata Trusts, under Article 121A, may have to go away.

Vijay Varma Reveals His Hamza Connection At Matka King Launch

Vijay Varma Reveals His Hamza Connection At Matka King Launch

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

'When life throws a Hamza at you, make it Dhurandhar's Hamza, not Darlings' Hamza!'

Deepika Padukone Breaks Her Silence On Dhurandhar 2

Deepika Padukone Breaks Her Silence On Dhurandhar 2

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Deepika Padukone has finally addressed the online chatter surrounding her alleged silence on husband Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar The Revenge.

Will ask PM to change IIT-Bombay's name, says Fadnavis

Will ask PM to change IIT-Bombay's name, says Fadnavis

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

The Maharashtra government, led by CM Devendra Fadnavis, will petition the central government to rename IIT Bombay as IIT Mumbai, following controversy over a Union minister's remarks on the institute's name. The move comes amid political tensions and concerns about the city's identity.

Supreme Court: No personal hearing needed before banks tag loan accounts as fraud

Supreme Court: No personal hearing needed before banks tag loan accounts as fraud

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has ruled that borrowers are not entitled to a personal hearing before banks classify their loan accounts as "fraud" under RBI directions, clarifying that a written response to a show-cause notice and access to the forensic audit report (with redactions) are sufficient for natural justice.

10 Movies That Play Out in a Single Day

10 Movies That Play Out in a Single Day

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Explore a curated list of 10 Indian films that masterfully condense their narratives into a single day, showcasing how limited timelines can enhance storytelling and character development, from thrillers like 'NH10' and 'Kaithi' to comedies like 'Taxi No 9211'.

When Alaya, Disha, Saina Ruled...

When Alaya, Disha, Saina Ruled...

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

A quick roundup of the showstoppers who made headlines at the Times Fashion Week in Mumbai.

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.'

'Nehru And Patel Were Like Jai And Veeru'

'Nehru And Patel Were Like Jai And Veeru'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

'Gandhi was Thakur and Gabbar was Jinnah.'

UK-Based Doctor Claims FIR is Attempt to Criminalise Political Speech

UK-Based Doctor Claims FIR is Attempt to Criminalise Political Speech

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

A UK-based doctor, Sangram Patil, is challenging an FIR filed against him in India for alleged objectionable remarks against BJP leaders, claiming it's an attempt to criminalise political speech and dissent.

Maharashtra CM Announces Medals for Anti-Naxal Unit, Focus on Digitisation

Maharashtra CM Announces Medals for Anti-Naxal Unit, Focus on Digitisation

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced medals for personnel in the C-60 anti-Naxal unit and outlined plans for police digitisation and technology adoption.

The Must Read Moon Moon Sen Interview

The Must Read Moon Moon Sen Interview

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

'Bombshell image helped me get out of being my mother's daughter.'

Mumbai Bomb Threat Email: Probe Launched, No Middle East Link Yet

Mumbai Bomb Threat Email: Probe Launched, No Middle East Link Yet

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Authorities in Mumbai are investigating an email threatening bomb attacks on key buildings, including the Vidhan Bhavan and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Security has been heightened, and officials are working to trace the origin of the threat.

Maharashtra Post Offices Searched After Bomb Threat Email

Maharashtra Post Offices Searched After Bomb Threat Email

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Post offices in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar were searched by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad after a bomb threat email was received by the administration.

Techie Dies After Being Hit by Car During Indore Protest

Techie Dies After Being Hit by Car During Indore Protest

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A woman was killed and another critically injured after being hit by a car during a protest in Indore. The incident occurred during a dispute over the commercial use of a penthouse.

How AI Will Enhance Crime Tracking and Criminal Profiling in India

How AI Will Enhance Crime Tracking and Criminal Profiling in India

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

The Indian government is integrating artificial intelligence into the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) 2.0 to enhance crime tracking, criminal profiling, and predictive policing across the country.