DRDO Gives Defence Atmanirbharta A Boost

On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at the Rail Track Rocket......

DRDO successfully tests fighter escape system at 800 km/h

The Defence Research and Development Organisation on Tuesday successfully carried out a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at the Rail Track Rocket Sled facility of the......

Lucky Us! Our Flight Was Delayed, But Took Off

Stranded at an airport because of flight delays/cancellations? Do tell us your travel story; mail us at newsdesk@rediff.co.in with your name, where you were traveling to, and what happened to your......

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

The Maharashtra government will write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the education ministry seeking to change the name of IIT Bombay to IIT-Mumbai, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said amid a......

Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,884 cr still in circulation: RBI

The high-value Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,884 crore are still in circulation, according to official data released on Wednesday. Photograph: ANI Photo The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had announced......

Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,956 cr still in circulation: RBI

The high-value Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,956 crore are still in circulation, more than two years after the Reserve Bank's withdrawal of the currency notes, according to official data released on......

De De Pyaar De 2 Review: Fun Watch

It's been a while since Hindi cinema had a zany, well-written comedy, applauds Deepa Gahlot.   There are stars who refuse to age, and continue to act opposite leading ladies half their age. And......

'I'm Not An Actress Who Believes In Controversies'

'If you don't have a discussion, there is no meaning to any film.''I hope Haq will come in that category that you like a lot.' IMAGE: Yami Gautam in Haq. Yami Gautam Dhar, known for her strong......

Kajal Goes Glam

It's a busy week for film folk, as they mix business and pleasure on their travels. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kajal A Kitchlu/Instagram Kajal A Kitchlu makes a quick stop in Hyderabad.  ......

'Gandhi Had The Guts To Get Up And Go On'

'For the longest time, he was not an activist.''He was just trying to build his own self-identity, self-respect and ambition.' Rediff Senior Contributor Aseem Chhabra speaks to Hansal Mehta,......

SMAT: Shami stars for Bengal; Kerala stun holders Mumbai

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami fired Bengal to an easy victory over Services by picking up 4/13 in 3.2 overs in the national T20 tournament for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.......

Assam to host Santosh Trophy final round

IMAGE: The 79th Santosh Trophy will be held from December 15 to December 26. Photograph: AIFF The 79th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2025-26, India's oldest football......

Fit-again Gill, Hardik back for SA T20Is

IMAGE: Shubman Gill was ruled out of the ODI series against South Africa with a neck injury. Photograph: ANI Photo Shubman Gill has made a comeback to the Indian T20 side for the upcoming......

Who will partner Abhishek if Gill misses SA T20s?

IMAGE: Shubman Gill is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Photograph: BCCI As selectors are set to announce India's T20 squad for the five-match......

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

IMAGE: Abhishek Sharma raced to his century off just 32 balls, striking 11 sixes and seven fours against Bengal. Photograph: Screengrab/X India U-19 skipper Ayush Mhatre continued his blazing......