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What Amazing Lesson Did Your Child Teach You?

What Amazing Lesson Did Your Child Teach You?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Tell us about the child who became your teacher. It could be your child, grandchild, student, neighbour or any young soul who touched your life. What did they teach you? Was it a single magical moment or a gradual realisation? How has their lesson stayed with you?

Education Ministry dismisses concerns over CBSE 'On Screen Marking'

Education Ministry dismisses concerns over CBSE 'On Screen Marking'

Rediff.com17 May 2026

The Ministry of Education has dismissed concerns about On-Screen Marking (OSM) affecting students' scores in CBSE class 12 exams and announced a reduction in revaluation and answer sheet verification charges to ease student anxiety.

'My Father-In-Law's Death Saved Our Marriage'

'My Father-In-Law's Death Saved Our Marriage'

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Chitra tells us how her strained relationship with her husband and mother-in-law gradually improved after her father-in-law passed away.

SC nod for NIA chargesheet in Bengal judicial officers' gherao case

SC nod for NIA chargesheet in Bengal judicial officers' gherao case

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has permitted the NIA to file its charge sheet upon completion of the investigation into the incident in West Bengal where judicial officers were illegally confined by a mob.

Kathua Rape-Murder Case: Court Denies Bail To Accused

Kathua Rape-Murder Case: Court Denies Bail To Accused

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected bail for Shubham Sangra, the main accused in the 2018 rape and murder case of a minor nomad girl in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, citing the heinous nature of the crime.

Dog Trainer Jailed For Harassing Teen Online

Dog Trainer Jailed For Harassing Teen Online

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to five years in prison by a special POCSO court in Thane for sexually harassing and threatening a teenage girl after befriending her on social media while posing as a female.

Outrage as Madrassa Teachers Arrested for Beating Student in Viral Video

Outrage as Madrassa Teachers Arrested for Beating Student in Viral Video

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Two madrassa teachers in Saharanpur have been arrested after a video surfaced showing them allegedly beating a 10-year-old student with a stick, sparking public outrage.

Good pressure helps you improve your game, says Virat Kohli after hitting 9th IPL ton

Good pressure helps you improve your game, says Virat Kohli after hitting 9th IPL ton

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Virat Kohli shrugged off the pressure of two successive ducks with an unbeaten century, admitting he was nervous when he walked out to bat and deliberately kept things simple, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets to climb to the top of the IPL table.

Lockie Ferguson: How Bowlers Can Succeed In High-Scoring IPL

Lockie Ferguson: How Bowlers Can Succeed In High-Scoring IPL

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Punjab Kings pacer Lockie Ferguson discusses the challenges bowlers face in the high-scoring IPL and how they can remain aggressive and restrict runs. He also talks about adapting to conditions and supporting fellow New Zealand bowler Kyle Jamieson.

Missing Persons In Delhi: What The NCRB Data Reveals

Missing Persons In Delhi: What The NCRB Data Reveals

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data for 2024 reveals that thousands of people were reported missing in Delhi, with a significant number remaining untraced by the end of the year.

Palghar Autorickshaw Driver Arrested After Brutal Attack on 4-Year-Old

Palghar Autorickshaw Driver Arrested After Brutal Attack on 4-Year-Old

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

An autorickshaw driver in Palghar, Maharashtra, was arrested after brutally assaulting a four-year-old boy following an argument with the child's father. The incident, captured on CCTV, shows the driver slamming the boy to the ground and hitting his head with an iron rod. The child is in critical condition.

Saif Ali Khan's 10 Under-Rated Roles

Saif Ali Khan's 10 Under-Rated Roles

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Saif Ali Khan may have delivered several iconic performances, but some of his fascinating roles still do not get the appreciation they truly deserve.

Man Held For Allegedly Strangling Wife In Kerala

Man Held For Allegedly Strangling Wife In Kerala

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A man in Kerala has been arrested for allegedly strangling his wife to death. Police are investigating the motive behind the crime, suspecting infidelity.

Pune Girl Murder: Autopsy Points To Asphyxia

Pune Girl Murder: Autopsy Points To Asphyxia

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The autopsy report of a four-year-old girl, allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered in Pune, indicates asphyxia as the cause of death. The accused, who has a criminal history, allegedly gagged the victim, leading to suffocation. The incident has sparked outrage and protests, with a SIT formed to investigate the case.

Williamson back as New Zealand name strong squad for England tour

Williamson back as New Zealand name strong squad for England tour

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Kane Williamson and Kyle Jamieson return to New Zealand's Test squad for tours of Ireland and England, with Jamieson back after a long injury layoff.

Delhi Tutor Arrested For Stealing Gold, Diamond Jewellery

Delhi Tutor Arrested For Stealing Gold, Diamond Jewellery

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A home tutor in Delhi has been arrested for allegedly stealing gold and diamond jewellery from a house in Paschim Vihar. Police recovered the stolen items from her residence after an e-FIR was filed and CCTV footage was analysed.

Gambhir's 'my way or highway' style under fire

Gambhir's 'my way or highway' style under fire

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has criticised Gautam Gambhir's aggressive leadership style, suggesting it may be overbearing and create tension within the India cricket team.

Jharkhand: Traffickers Arrested, Minors Rescued At Railway Station

Jharkhand: Traffickers Arrested, Minors Rescued At Railway Station

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Police in Sahibganj, Jharkhand, rescued multiple minors from suspected trafficking operations at a railway station, arresting two individuals and placing the children under protective custody.

Odisha man who carried sister's skeleton 'forgives' bank officials

Odisha man who carried sister's skeleton 'forgives' bank officials

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Jeetu Munda, who carried his sister's skeleton to a bank in Odisha to withdraw money, has stated he does not want action taken against the bank officials after they released the funds. He received approximately Rs 15 lakh in donations following the incident.

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings look to overcome bowling woes against bottom-dwellers Mumbai Indians

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings look to overcome bowling woes against bottom-dwellers Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Punjab Kings, after a series of losses, face Mumbai Indians in a crucial IPL match, needing to address their bowling and fielding weaknesses to stay in the playoff race.

Delhi Road Accident: Speeding SUV Kills Two-Year-Old Girl

Delhi Road Accident: Speeding SUV Kills Two-Year-Old Girl

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

A two-year-old girl died in a road accident in Delhi's Alipur area after a speeding SUV rear-ended the car she was travelling in, causing her to be thrown from the vehicle.

Himanta Biswa Sarma: From AASU to BJP's Northeast face

Himanta Biswa Sarma: From AASU to BJP's Northeast face

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Himanta Biswa Sarma's return as Assam's Chief Minister underscores the BJP's increasing dominance in the northeast, marked by both development and divisive policies.

Taxi Drivers Accused Of Harassing Girl After Gurugram Car Crash

Taxi Drivers Accused Of Harassing Girl After Gurugram Car Crash

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Following a collision between a private car and a cab on Sohna Road in Gurugram, a group of taxi drivers allegedly harassed a girl travelling in the car and assaulted its driver. The girl's mother claimed that even after police arrived, they failed to take action, and the victim was forced to reach a compromise.

SC to examine surrogacy bar for second child

SC to examine surrogacy bar for second child

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine whether a law banning married couples facing secondary infertility from using surrogacy to have a second child amounts to a restriction by the State on the reproductive choices of citizens.

Gujarat Tragedy: Five Children Dead in Suspected Suicide Attempts

Gujarat Tragedy: Five Children Dead in Suspected Suicide Attempts

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Five children have died in two separate incidents in Gujarat's Dahod district, involving alleged suicide attempts by their parents. Investigations are underway to determine the causes.

Aakhri Sawal Can't Clear RSS Misconceptions

Aakhri Sawal Can't Clear RSS Misconceptions

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Rather than wasting time on rhetoric, emotions and drama, if Aakhri Sawal had engaged in a serious debate with more controversial questions and stronger arguments to counter them, it would have enriched the viewer as well as lifted the discourse, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

Sandhu Ends T43 After Nightmare Round At Turkish Airlines Open

Sandhu Ends T43 After Nightmare Round At Turkish Airlines Open

Rediff.com3 May 2026

India's Yuvraj Sandhu finished T43 at the Turkish Airlines Open after a difficult final round, while Mikael Lindberg secured his first DP World Tour title.

Delhi Businessman's Family Held Hostage; Jewellery Worth Lakhs Stolen

Delhi Businessman's Family Held Hostage; Jewellery Worth Lakhs Stolen

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A domestic help and five associates allegedly held a businessman's family hostage in their Golf Links home in Delhi, stealing jewellery worth Rs 25 lakh.

Bengaluru deluge turns roads into rivers, brings city to a standstill

Bengaluru deluge turns roads into rivers, brings city to a standstill

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Heavy rains and a hailstorm lashed Bengaluru, providing relief from the summer heat but also disrupting normal life with waterlogging, traffic chaos, and uprooted trees.

Why Delhi Still Leads In Crimes Against Women

Why Delhi Still Leads In Crimes Against Women

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A recent NCRB report reveals that Delhi continues to have the highest number of crimes against women among 19 metropolitan cities in India, including rape, kidnapping, and dowry deaths.

Bollywood's Love Affair With Adultery

Bollywood's Love Affair With Adultery

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Explore Bollywood's enduring fascination with infidelity as new films like Pati Patni Aur Woh Do and Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai continue a cinematic tradition of depicting adultery through various classic tropes and evolving narratives.

'I am feeling good, I am happy, it's a day to remember for me'

'I am feeling good, I am happy, it's a day to remember for me'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe made history by becoming the first person to run a marathon in under two hours at the London Marathon.

Alisha Chinai's 'Epic' Fan Moment With Asha Bhosle

Alisha Chinai's 'Epic' Fan Moment With Asha Bhosle

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

'Asha Bhosle is the last of the greatest voices India has had.'

Five-Year-Old Boy Found Dead at School Hostel in Jehanabad

Five-Year-Old Boy Found Dead at School Hostel in Jehanabad

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

A five-year-old boy was found dead with his throat slit at a school hostel in Bihar's Jehanabad district. Police are investigating the incident, while a political party has demanded a judicial probe.

How India Plans To Boost Its Sports Culture

How India Plans To Boost Its Sports Culture

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya released the Srinagar Khel Sankalp document, outlining a national vision to strengthen sports culture through cooperative federalism, focusing on athlete-centric development and infrastructure expansion.

Young Nandani Sharama delighted with India call-up for T20 World Cup

Young Nandani Sharama delighted with India call-up for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Sharma, who grabbed eyeballs during the Women's Premier League 2026 season with a haul of 17 wickets, said she was overwhelmed by the selection and credited her family and coaches for their constant support.

UN report flags forced conversions of Hindu, Christian women in Pakistan

UN report flags forced conversions of Hindu, Christian women in Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

UN experts have voiced serious concerns regarding the ongoing abduction and forced religious conversion through marriage of women and girls from minority communities in Pakistan, highlighting that impunity is fuelling the practice.

US Secret Service confirms shooting near White House

US Secret Service confirms shooting near White House

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The US Secret Service shot an armed individual involved in a shooting incident near the White House, prompting a warning for the public to avoid the area. A juvenile bystander was also injured during the incident.

Guess Which Actor Was First Signed Up To Play Guddi?

Guess Which Actor Was First Signed Up To Play Guddi?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Moushumi Chatterjee discusses how she was initially slated for iconic roles in Hrishikesh Mukherjee's Guddi and Gulzar's Koshish, only to be replaced by Jaya Bachchan.

Gurugram: Eight-Year-Old Girl Drowns While Playing

Gurugram: Eight-Year-Old Girl Drowns While Playing

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

An eight-year-old girl drowned in a water-filled pit in Gurugram while playing with her two-year-old sister, who was rescued. The incident occurred in Farrukhnagar, highlighting safety concerns around unsupervised play areas.