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69-year-old woman killed in front of paralysed husband in Bengaluru

69-year-old woman killed in front of paralysed husband in Bengaluru

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 69-year-old woman was allegedly murdered and robbed of her gold ornaments at her residence on the outskirts of Bengaluru while her paralysed husband was present. Police have arrested a suspect, a local shop owner, who allegedly committed the crime to clear a debt.

Tata Sons Delays Decision on Chandrasekaran's Third Term

Tata Sons Delays Decision on Chandrasekaran's Third Term

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Tata Sons board has deferred a decision on the re-appointment of Natarajan Chandrasekaran as Chairman, signaling potential differences within the group. Concerns were raised about losses in certain group companies and the listing of Tata Sons.

Jhuggi residents near PM's residence to vacate, will shift to new houses

Jhuggi residents near PM's residence to vacate, will shift to new houses

Rediff.com5 days ago

Residents of three jhuggi-jhopri (JJ) clusters near the prime minister's residence in Delhi have been asked to vacate their premises after the Centre allotted them permanent houses under a rehabilitation plan.

Swami Avimukteshwaranand booked under POCSO Act

Swami Avimukteshwaranand booked under POCSO Act

Rediff.com4 days ago

The action was taken after a Prayagraj court directed that a case be registered on an application moved by Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj and others.

Grabbing breasts, pulling pyjama string is rape attempt: SC sets aside HC order

Grabbing breasts, pulling pyjama string is rape attempt: SC sets aside HC order

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has overturned an Allahabad High Court order, ruling that grabbing of breasts and pulling the pyjama string amount to "attempt to rape".

Agricultural shift from subsidies to sustainability may be the way ahead

Agricultural shift from subsidies to sustainability may be the way ahead

Rediff.com11 hours ago

India is already a heavyweight in global farm trade in pockets such as rice exports, but experts are urging a pivot from a subsidy- and procurement-driven mindset to a productivity and nutrition strategy that still shields farmers from volatility.

NCERT pulls textbook from website after CJI's rebuke

NCERT pulls textbook from website after CJI's rebuke

Rediff.com1 days ago

The NCERT's class 8 textbook is under scrutiny for its content on judicial corruption, potentially leading to its removal after government concerns and objections from the judiciary.

Grey's Anatomy Eric Dane Passes Away

Grey's Anatomy Eric Dane Passes Away

Rediff.com6 days ago

Eric Dane of Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria fame passes away at the age of 53.

Ghaziabad sisters' suicide: How did years of seclusion go unnoticed?

Ghaziabad sisters' suicide: How did years of seclusion go unnoticed?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Residents in Ghaziabad are in shock after three sisters committed suicide, with preliminary investigations suggesting online gaming addiction as a contributing factor. The incident has sparked concerns about the impact of prolonged screen time and social isolation on young people's mental health.

TN poll a fight between TVK's 'good' and DMK's 'evil', says Vijay

TN poll a fight between TVK's 'good' and DMK's 'evil', says Vijay

Rediff.com3 days ago

Vijay termed the assembly polls due in April this year as a "surprising election" as all parties in the state are allegedly teamed up against him and reiterated that the contest was between the DMK and TVK only.

Mumbai woman booked for kidnapping boy after one-sided obsession

Mumbai woman booked for kidnapping boy after one-sided obsession

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

A 19-year-old woman in Mumbai has been booked for allegedly harassing and kidnapping a 17-year-old boy after developing a one-sided attraction for him.

'Salim Khan Is Doing Quite Well'

'Salim Khan Is Doing Quite Well'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Doctor on Salim Khan: 'Unko thoda haemorrhage hua tha, which we've tackled.'

Sidharth Malhotra Mourns The Loss Of His Father

Sidharth Malhotra Mourns The Loss Of His Father

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

'Papa, your integrity is my inheritance.'

Fresh violence in Manipur: Houses torched, shots fired, internet suspended

Fresh violence in Manipur: Houses torched, shots fired, internet suspended

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Following an alleged assault, fresh violence erupted in Manipur's Ukhrul district, resulting in arson and prompting the suspension of internet services. Tensions remain high as security forces work to restore order.

Poet Munawwar Rana's daughter alleges triple talaq

Poet Munawwar Rana's daughter alleges triple talaq

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Hiba Rana, daughter of poet Munawwar Rana, has filed a case against her husband alleging triple talaq, dowry harassment, and assault. The FIR details years of alleged abuse and demands for dowry.

'Intelligence failure': HC pulls up Navy over high-rise near INS Shikra

'Intelligence failure': HC pulls up Navy over high-rise near INS Shikra

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Bombay High Court criticized the Navy for an intelligence lapse regarding a high-rise building near INS Shikra, questioning why it went unnoticed and raising concerns about selective opposition to construction projects.

Champions League, Real Madrid vs Benfica: Mbappe wants Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni banned for racism

Champions League, Real Madrid vs Benfica: Mbappe wants Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni banned for racism

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe said Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni should be banned from the Champions League after the Argentine was accused of directing a racist slur at Vinicius Jr.

J&K star Auqib Nabi not fazed by Ranji Trophy final

J&K star Auqib Nabi not fazed by Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com4 days ago

Auqib Nabi, Jammu and Kashmir's key bowler, is focused on performing well in the Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka, aiming to leverage his adaptive skills and contribute to his team's success.

The Woman Behind The Fiery Theyyam Picture

The Woman Behind The Fiery Theyyam Picture

Rediff.com6 days ago

Chennai-based photographer Ramya Sriram explains how she captured the fiery and hypnotic Theyyam image that won her the National Geographic India Contest

Kim Ju Ae, The Teenager Who Will Rule North Korea One Day

Kim Ju Ae, The Teenager Who Will Rule North Korea One Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un frequently appears in public with his daughter Kim Ju Ae, signaling her potential role as his successor.

10 Must Watch Movies From Around The World

10 Must Watch Movies From Around The World

Rediff.com1 days ago

Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 films from this year's Sundance festival, a blend of narratives and documentaries made in the US and other parts of the world.

Food served on paper sheets: MP school principal suspended

Food served on paper sheets: MP school principal suspended

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

An acting principal of a government-run school in Madhya Pradesh's Maihar district was suspended for negligence after students were allegedly served food on sheets of paper from old notebooks.

Simple Habits To Keep Your Child Healthy

Simple Habits To Keep Your Child Healthy

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a practising paediatrician with over 25 years of experience recommends simple lifestyle changes to improve your child's immunity, sleep and appetite.

Stalin credits Rs 5,000 to 1.31cr women ahead of TN polls

Stalin credits Rs 5,000 to 1.31cr women ahead of TN polls

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin pledges to double the monthly grant if his DMK party secures victory in the upcoming assembly election, aiming to empower women and secure their support.

Govinda: 'I Never Misbehaved With Any Heroine'

Govinda: 'I Never Misbehaved With Any Heroine'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

'I welcome all my actresses, I welcome all the actors. I am here because of you.'

Modi To Students: Don't Make AI, Mobile Your Master

Modi To Students: Don't Make AI, Mobile Your Master

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

In the second episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted that mobile phones have become masters of some children who cannot even eat food without them or without a television screen.

Delhi court acquits Brazilian in cocaine case, slams probe lapses

Delhi court acquits Brazilian in cocaine case, slams probe lapses

Rediff.com6 days ago

A Delhi court acquitted a Brazilian national in a 2016 cocaine seizure case, citing the prosecution's failure to comply with mandatory provisions of the NDPS Act.

Budget 2026: The Business Of IP Remains Unfinished

Budget 2026: The Business Of IP Remains Unfinished

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Union Budget backs skilling across animation, gaming and comics. But creators and studios confront a hard question: who owns what comes next?

Guardiola vows to use his voice for victims of conflict

Guardiola vows to use his voice for victims of conflict

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he will continue speaking out on global violence and humanitarian crises, using his platform to advocate for victims from Palestine to Ukraine.

'God Has Given Me A Theek-Thaak Face'

'God Has Given Me A Theek-Thaak Face'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'I am happy showing my age. I don't want to look 20 years younger than my age. Neither have I done any cosmetic surgery nor do I want to.'

Boong, The Manipur Film That Won A BAFTA

Boong, The Manipur Film That Won A BAFTA

Rediff.com3 days ago

'This story has been always there since my childhood because of missing people.' 'I remember a family member who disappeared and I kept wondering what happened to him.'

Women Constitute 30% Of Trafficking Arrests in India

Women Constitute 30% Of Trafficking Arrests in India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Coastal states such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra recorded the highest number of immoral trafficking cases in India.

Don't let god's blessing of wealth turn into curse, HC tells Sunjay Kapur's mother, wife

Don't let god's blessing of wealth turn into curse, HC tells Sunjay Kapur's mother, wife

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Delhi High Court has urged the family of the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, including his mother, wife, and other relatives, to resolve their estate dispute peacefully, emphasizing the importance of family relations and preventing financial wealth from becoming a source of conflict.

Kerala salutes 10-month-old organ donor who gave 4 people a new life

Kerala salutes 10-month-old organ donor who gave 4 people a new life

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Kerala bid farewell to a 10-month-old girl, the state's youngest organ donor, with state honors after her parents donated her organs following her brain death.

The World's Most Polluted Place Is...

The World's Most Polluted Place Is...

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Residential areas now exist cheek by jowl with smokestacks, while convoys of heavy trucks rumble through narrow roads day and night, throwing up clouds of dust.

Tendulkar Invites PM Modi, President Murmu To Arjun-Saaniya's Wedding

Tendulkar Invites PM Modi, President Murmu To Arjun-Saaniya's Wedding

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Sachin Tendulkar and his family met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Tuesday to personally invite him for the wedding of their son Arjun and Saaniya Chandhok.

'Can I Escape Capital Gain Tax, If...?'

'Can I Escape Capital Gain Tax, If...?'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

Four of family among 6 killed in wild elephants' attack in Jharkhand

Four of family among 6 killed in wild elephants' attack in Jharkhand

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Six people, including four members of a family, were trampled to death by a herd of wild elephants in Hazaribag district, Jharkhand. The elephants had been roaming the area for days, and villagers were warned, but attempts to flee proved fatal. Compensation has been initiated for the victims' families.

Rang De Basanti Turns 20!

Rang De Basanti Turns 20!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Twenty years after Rang De Basanti released in theatres and became a cult film, the principal cast assembled once again to celebrate the milestone.

Arundhati Roy Withdraws From Berlinale

Arundhati Roy Withdraws From Berlinale

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Arundhati Roy has withdrawn from the Berlin International Film Festival, as she was 'shocked and disgusted' by the comments of the jury members regarding their stance on Gaza.