Iran says forces ready for war; accuses US, Israel of stoking unrest

Iran's armed forces, backed by the nation, are fully prepared to respond to any aggression against the country, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated on Monday, Iranian state......

Why Freebies May Not Save Stalin's DMK

With deep sorrow we mourn the death on Thursday morning of long-time Rediff Columnist Mr N Sathiya Moorthy after a brief illness.This is Mr Sathiya Moorthy's final column which he filed before he......

Internet services restored in violence-hit Karbi Anglong in Assam

Mobile internet services in violence-hit Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts of Assam were restored on Sunday following improvement in the law and order situation, an official order......

BJP accuses TMC's Kirti Azad of vaping in Parl; party seeks full video

The Bharatiya Janata Party alleged on Wednesday that it was Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad who was vaping in the Lok Sabha, days after former Union minister Anurag Thakur raised the issue in the......

Deepinder Goyal to step down as Eternal Group CEO

In a letter Deepinder Goyal explained the reason behind his resignation saying of late he found himself "drawn to a set of new ideas that involve significantly higher-risk exploration and......

Bajaj Finserv completes Allianz's stake buyout in its insurance arms

Bajaj Finserv on Thursday said it has completed the acquisition of Allianz SE’s stake in Bajaj General Insurance and Bajaj Life Insurance, worth Rs 12,190 crore and Rs 9,200 crore, respectively.......

CERC staffers reportedly earned Rs 173 cr via insider trading

CERC, which has a key role in India's power sector, has also set up a committee to gather further evidence in the matter and take suitable action. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The Central......

Mercedes-Benz, BMW eyeing India's luxe realty sector

According to multiple sources, Mercedes-Benz is already in talks with multiple developers in Gurugram for a luxury branded residence project. Kindly note the image have only been published for......

'Why Should Men Not Cry?'

'We are not AI. We are allowed to break, and rebuild.' IMAGE: Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh in Gustaakh Ishq. Some interviews begin with questions. This one began with tears. When Syed......

What's Amazing About Shah Rukh Is...'

'...Many of his fans are not Indians.''Even in countries where they don't speak or understand Hindi, Shah Rukh is hugely popular.' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma in Jab Harry Met Sejal.......

Akshay's Unique Suggestion For The Cops

Photograph: Kind courtesy Akshay Kumar/Instagram Akshay Kumar raised a concern about police footwear in a conversation with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at FCCI Frames 2025, the......

Why Was Sulakshana Pandit So Famous?

In 1973, Mumtaz, Raakhee, Jaya Bhaduri, Dimple Kapadia, Tanuja, married and retired from films.Producers wanted a new heroine as a replacement.Many thought Sulakshana was a Mumtaz lookalike and was......

Vidarbha overpower holders K'taka to enter VHT final

IMAGE: Aman Mokhade slammed a fluent 122-ball 138 to guide Vidarbha into the final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, in Bengaluru, on Thursday. Photograph: ANI Photo The unflappable Aman Mokhade struck......

Too bowler-friendly! ICC punishes MCG pitch

IMAGE: England opener Zak Crawley is done in by massive sideways movement and bounce on Day 2 of the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. Photograph: Asanka Brendon......

MCG pitch: Pietersen, Kartik question double standards

'Not a single over of spin in 1.5 days of a Test match. 27 wickets have fallen already. Imagine the meltdown if not a single over of pace was bowled for that long in the subcontinent.' SCORECARD......

Inside Hardik Pandya's Life: Love, Luxury, Family Time

IMAGE: Hardik Pandya enjoys life off the field. Photograph: Kind courtesy Hardik Pandya/Instagram   From family time to luxury, Hardik Pandya offered fans a peek into his life at home, sharing......

From mayhem to magic: How Messi changed lives in Kolkata

Memories in midst of Madness: Dipendu Biswas, Syed Rahim Nabi get jerseys autographed IMAGE: Dipendu Biswas, who represented the Mohun Bagan Messi XI in the exhibition match against the Diamond......