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6 Of India's Most Beautiful Shawls

6 Of India's Most Beautiful Shawls

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's diverse regions have gifted the world an array of exquisite shawls, each style reflecting its unique regional culture and craftsmanship.

T20 World Cup: Windies run riot, thrash Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Windies run riot, thrash Zimbabwe

Rediff.com1 days ago

A blistering assault from Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell powered West Indies to a crushing 107-run win over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super Eights at the Wankhede

6 Movies To Watch This Maha Shivratri

6 Movies To Watch This Maha Shivratri

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Namrata Thakker picks 6 cine ways to celebrate Maha Shivratri.

T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka vs England: Jacks Of All Trades! Will Jacks Magic Sinks Sri Lanka

T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka vs England: Jacks Of All Trades! Will Jacks Magic Sinks Sri Lanka

Rediff.com2 days ago

Will Jacks impressed with bat and ball to rescue England from a poor start and help them to a 51-run victory over Sri Lanka in a low-scoring Super 8s match at the T20 World Cup.

'Hallmark of Indianness': PM Modi hails Indian-origin stars in T20 World Cup

'Hallmark of Indianness': PM Modi hails Indian-origin stars in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com2 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the significant contributions of Indian-origin players to various sports teams worldwide, emphasising their connection to their roots and their impact on their adopted countries.

Janhvi, Samantha Get Racy With...

Janhvi, Samantha Get Racy With...

Rediff.com2 days ago

Lace is no longer just the cute, dainty fabric your grandma loved. Now, it has entered its racy era with sultry silhouettes, sheer panels, dreamy corsets and dramatic trains.

T20 WC: Dube, Varun drive India past Netherlands

T20 WC: Dube, Varun drive India past Netherlands

Rediff.com6 days ago

Shivam Dube's explosive innings helped India recover from a slow start against the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup, after the top order struggled against Aryan Dutt's spin bowling.

Lemon fetches Rs 13,000 at TN temple's Maha Shivratri auction

Lemon fetches Rs 13,000 at TN temple's Maha Shivratri auction

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

A lemon was sold for Rs 13,000 at an auction during Maha Shivaratri celebrations at a temple in Tamil Nadu. Other items, including a silver ring and coin, were also auctioned off, with proceeds going towards temple development.

Osasuna dent Real Madrid's LaLiga title hopes

Osasuna dent Real Madrid's LaLiga title hopes

Rediff.com3 days ago

Osasuna defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in a LaLiga match, with goals from Ante Budimir and Raul Garcia del Haro. The loss gives Barcelona a chance to overtake Real Madrid in the title race.

Kannada TV actress alleges secret filming in washroom, blackmail

Kannada TV actress alleges secret filming in washroom, blackmail

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

A Kannada television actress has filed a police complaint alleging she was secretly filmed in a stadium washroom and blackmailed with the threat of online video circulation.

FIH Pro League: India return to winning ways by edging Australia in shoot-out

FIH Pro League: India return to winning ways by edging Australia in shoot-out

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The Indian men's hockey team ended their losing streak in the FIH Pro League by defeating Australia in a shoot-out after a 1-1 draw.

Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda: 'Shaadi Kab Hai?'

Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda: 'Shaadi Kab Hai?'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

What's a regular day like for Bollywood's stars? Photographer Viral Bhayani captures them going about their day.

After dream T20 World Cup debut, Canada's Samra chases IPL glory

After dream T20 World Cup debut, Canada's Samra chases IPL glory

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Teenager Samra swaps snowy Canada for Mumbai heat with IPL dream

English Premier League: Arsenal thrash Spurs; Liverpool grab late win at Forest

English Premier League: Arsenal thrash Spurs; Liverpool grab late win at Forest

Rediff.com2 days ago

Eberechi Eze timed his return to the Arsenal scoresheet to perfection with two goals in a 4-1 derby rout of Tottenham Hotspur.

How SA ended India's 12-match T20 World Cup winning streak

How SA ended India's 12-match T20 World Cup winning streak

Rediff.com2 days ago

South Africa showcased their T20 World Cup title aspirations with a commanding 76-run victory over India in their Super Eight clash, fuelled by David Miller's explosive batting and a dominant bowling performance.

Farhan Akhtar's Boong Wins At BAFTA

Farhan Akhtar's Boong Wins At BAFTA

Rediff.com2 days ago

Boong was the only Indian nominee at the ceremony and the first Indian film to win the Best Children and Family Film award.

The Woman Making History On India's Oldest Toy Train

The Woman Making History On India's Oldest Toy Train

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sarita Yolma is the first woman Train Ticket Examiner on the 145-year-old Darjeeling Hill Railway. 'It is a dream journey,' she says.

Champions League: Vinicius Jr scores winner as Real Madrid edge Benfica in racism-marred match

Champions League: Vinicius Jr scores winner as Real Madrid edge Benfica in racism-marred match

Rediff.com7 days ago

Vinicius Jr scored a sublime second-half winner as Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0 in their Champions League playoff first leg on Tuesday, which was halted for 11 match under FIFA's anti-racism protocol.

Alcaraz wins Qatar Open; extends perfect start to 2026

Alcaraz wins Qatar Open; extends perfect start to 2026

Rediff.com3 days ago

World number one Carlos Alcaraz cruised past Frenchman Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-1 to win the Qatar Open on Saturday and extend his perfect start to the year.

Narendra Modi Stadium: Where Cricket Roars Loudest

Narendra Modi Stadium: Where Cricket Roars Loudest

Rediff.com6 days ago

You don't just play here -- you must dare to play here because the sound from the stands crashes onto the field, and often the cheer comes back to the players like waves.

2 sisters die hours before wedding, suspicion prompts cops to halt funeral

2 sisters die hours before wedding, suspicion prompts cops to halt funeral

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two sisters in Jodhpur's Manai village, who were set to be married, died on the same day, allegedly after consuming a poisonous substance. The incident occurred amidst wedding preparations, plunging the family into mourning.

Alia Bhatt Looks Stunning At BAFTA

Alia Bhatt Looks Stunning At BAFTA

Rediff.com2 days ago

'One of the things I love about cinema is that you don't have to have one language to truly enjoy cinema.'

T20 World Cup: 'Kya Khela Hai'

T20 World Cup: 'Kya Khela Hai'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

'Congratulations to the Indian Cricket Team on their victory over Pakistan at the ICC Men's #T20WorldCup2026. A proud moment for the nation.'

'My Princess': Hardik Pandya's romantic birthday post for Mahieka

'My Princess': Hardik Pandya's romantic birthday post for Mahieka

Rediff.com6 days ago

Hardik Pandya celebrated girlfriend Mahieka Sharma's 25th birthday with a romantic post on social media on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Shai Hope steers Windies past Italy into T20 World Cup Super 8s unbeaten

Shai Hope steers Windies past Italy into T20 World Cup Super 8s unbeaten

Rediff.com6 days ago

Shai Hope's impressive 75 was not enough as Italy's disciplined bowling attack restricted the West Indies to a modest total of 165 for six in their T20 World Cup group stage match.

T20 World Cup: Clinical India hammer Pakistan to qualify for Super 8s

T20 World Cup: Clinical India hammer Pakistan to qualify for Super 8s

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Super Kishan, Bumrah-led bowlers give India thumping 61-run win over Pakistan

Macron's India visit gets a Bollywood twist with Dhurandhar track

Macron's India visit gets a Bollywood twist with Dhurandhar track

Rediff.com5 days ago

French President Emmanuel Macron's recent state visit to India concluded with a tribute video featuring the title track from the Hindi blockbuster 'Dhurandhar,' sparking widespread social media buzz.

T20 World Cup: Will Abhishek Sharma Score His First Run?

T20 World Cup: Will Abhishek Sharma Score His First Run?

Rediff.com3 days ago

What Abhishek should understand is that what defines a good cricketer is not the duck, but how he responds to it and overcomes it.

Emmanuel Macron's Brush With Bollywood

Emmanuel Macron's Brush With Bollywood

Rediff.com7 days ago

'Here's to India x France. And to many more stories waiting to be told.'

India's Davis Cup Heroes Felicitated After Dutch Win

India's Davis Cup Heroes Felicitated After Dutch Win

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) felicitated the Indian Davis Cup team for their victory over the Netherlands in the Davis Cup.

Super-sub Sesko seals win for Manchester Utd at Everton

Super-sub Sesko seals win for Manchester Utd at Everton

Rediff.com1 days ago

Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to score the winner as Manchester United beat Everton 1-0 in the Premier League, strengthening their hold on fourth place under Michael Carrick.

3rd T20I: Jemimah's knock calmed me down, says Smriti after series win

3rd T20I: Jemimah's knock calmed me down, says Smriti after series win

Rediff.com3 days ago

Smriti Mandhana credits Jemimah Rodrigues' aggressive batting for helping her find rhythm in India's T20I series-clinching victory against Australia. India won the third T20I by 17 runs, securing their first T20I series win Down Under since 2016.

T20 World Cup: Ishan Kishan Stars As Ruthless India Demolish Pakistan

T20 World Cup: Ishan Kishan Stars As Ruthless India Demolish Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Defending champions India thumped Pakistan by 61 runs in a grudge Group A match of the T20 World Cup to secure their place in the Super 8s, in Colombo, on Sunday.

Champions League: Bodo/Glimt shock Inter, Atletico march on

Champions League: Bodo/Glimt shock Inter, Atletico march on

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Dramatic night in the Champions League playoffs as goals, shocks and dominant performances decided the final places in the last 16.

ISL: NorthEast United hold Bengaluru FC; Mumbai City down Kerala Blasters

ISL: NorthEast United hold Bengaluru FC; Mumbai City down Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com2 days ago

Bengaluru FC and NorthEast United FC played a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match.

T20 World Cup: Shimron Hetmyer runs rampage as West Indies demolish Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Shimron Hetmyer runs rampage as West Indies demolish Zimbabwe

Rediff.com1 days ago

Shimron Hetmyer's explosive innings of 85 runs powered West Indies to a commanding 107-run victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8s match.

Hollywood Stars Hesitant to Act In American Psycho Remake

Hollywood Stars Hesitant to Act In American Psycho Remake

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Author Bret Easton Ellis reveals that major Hollywood actors were unwilling to star in the remake of 'American Psycho' due to its controversial nature. The article explores the reasons behind this hesitation and the legacy of the original film.

V-Day Quiz: The Bollywood Romance

V-Day Quiz: The Bollywood Romance

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Birthday joy turns tragic, Jamia student killed in Delhi accident

Birthday joy turns tragic, Jamia student killed in Delhi accident

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

A 19-year-old was killed and his friend severely injured after a speeding truck collided with their scooter in Delhi. The incident occurred while they were celebrating the deceased's birthday.

Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti: 3 injured due to overcrowding at Shivneri fort

Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti: 3 injured due to overcrowding at Shivneri fort

Rediff.com6 days ago

The legendary warrior king was born on February 19, 1630, at Shivneri Fort in Pune district.