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Sourav Ganguly's Doosra Row: Who Owns Cricket History?

Sourav Ganguly's Doosra Row: Who Owns Cricket History?

Rediff.com14 hours ago

The legal battle between former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and the makers of the film Doosra perfectly highlights the tension between broadcast licensing and a celebrity's personality rights.

WPL Auction: Kamalini, Rana, Molineux, Athapaththu Shortlisted

WPL Auction: Kamalini, Rana, Molineux, Athapaththu Shortlisted

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian batters G Kamalini and Sneh Rana, Australian captain Sophie Molineux, and Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu are among 146 players shortlisted for the Women's Premier League auction in Kochi on October 28, competing for 27 available slots.

Samantha's Chic Maternity Fashion

Samantha's Chic Maternity Fashion

Rediff.com3 days ago

Samantha Ruth Prabhu's maternity fashion showcases how comfort and chic can happily coexist, offering expectant mothers a masterclass in effortless style, from relaxed casuals to elegant saris.

Sebi Whistleblower Tips Jump To 25 In FY26

Sebi Whistleblower Tips Jump To 25 In FY26

Rediff.com16 hours ago

This may point to the beginning of a rising role of whistleblowers in aiding stock-market policing amid the rapid expansion in capital markets in recent years.

RBI Governor's Clear Message To Tata Sons On Listing

RBI Governor's Clear Message To Tata Sons On Listing

Rediff.com16 hours ago

His remarks come amid a debate over whether Tata Sons, the holding company of India's largest conglomerate Tata group, is required to go public.

Hail The Tiranga! Hail The Preamble!

Hail The Tiranga! Hail The Preamble!

Rediff.com7 days ago

On October 16, 2026, Cockroach Janta Party supporters carried out Tiranga rallies across Bengaluru, New Delhi and Mumbai to show solidarity with detained CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. Protesters held the Preamble of the Constitution, banners, and large Tricolours while security personnel detained several participants in Connaught Place.

Tanya Maniktala Is A Total Glam Queen

Tanya Maniktala Is A Total Glam Queen

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

From playing the quietly determined Lata Mehra in Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy to stepping into the supernatural world of Tooth Pari: When Love Bites, Tanya Maniktala has built a career around characters that are anything but alike.

Ahmedabad Hosts Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships For The First Time

Ahmedabad Hosts Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships For The First Time

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

The second edition of the Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships has commenced in Ahmedabad, featuring 144 players from 42 nations competing across various disciplines. This four-day event, hosted by the BSFI, marks the first time India is staging the prestigious championships, with a strong Indian contingent participating, including medallists from the inaugural edition in Mauritius in 2025.

Why Shikhar Dhawan is threatening legal action

Why Shikhar Dhawan is threatening legal action

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has announced he will take legal action against the organisers of the World T20 Continent Cup for using his name as a participant without his permission. Dhawan urged media and fans to disregard any unauthorised announcements regarding his involvement in the tournament, which is scheduled for December in Hong Kong.

LFW Day 4: Jim Sarbh Looks Like A Stylish Villain

LFW Day 4: Jim Sarbh Looks Like A Stylish Villain

Rediff.com7 days ago

Jim Sarbh knows how to make an entrance, and his latest runway appearance was no exception. The actor turned showstopper for the Arvind x Ashish N Soni showcase at Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI 2026 in New Delhi, bringing his signature eccentricity to a presentation centred on contemporary menswear.

Navratri Day 5: Rakul, Sreeleela Shine Bright In Yellow

Navratri Day 5: Rakul, Sreeleela Shine Bright In Yellow

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Navratri is all about dressing with devotion, and Day 5 brings a bright burst of yellow. Linked to happiness, warmth, optimism and new beginnings, it's the perfect mood-lifter for the festive season.

Salman Khan Launches YouTube Channel

Salman Khan Launches YouTube Channel

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Reflecting his immense popularity, the channel crossed 14,000 subscribers within just one hour of its announcement.

Amritsar's Langur Mela Draws Hanuman Devotees

Amritsar's Langur Mela Draws Hanuman Devotees

Rediff.com7 days ago

Glimpses of the annual Langur Mela at Bada Hanuman Mandir in Amritsar, where children dressed as Lord Hanuman and his langur sena offer prayers.

Protests Force Delhi Half Marathon Route Change

Protests Force Delhi Half Marathon Route Change

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon has announced a revised route for this year's edition, scheduled for Sunday. The change is due to ongoing protests near Rail Bhawan, Sansad Marg, and Patel Chowk, which were part of the traditional course. Organisers have communicated the new route to participants, while elite race timings and other run categories remain largely unaffected.

Sundar Pichai Advised Trump Against Renaming Atlantic Ocean

Sundar Pichai Advised Trump Against Renaming Atlantic Ocean

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former US President Donald Trump revealed he considered renaming the Atlantic Ocean but was dissuaded by Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who warned of international repercussions. Trump also mentioned renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake of America" and toyed with renaming rivers, while recently advocating for New Mexico to be renamed.

Faridabad Police Arrest Six In Rs 50 Lakh Cyber Fraud Case

Faridabad Police Arrest Six In Rs 50 Lakh Cyber Fraud Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

Faridabad police have arrested six individuals in connection with a cyber-fraud case where Rs 50 lakh was swindled using a company CMD's photograph on WhatsApp. The police managed to freeze Rs 29 lakh of the defrauded amount. The accused, from Mumbai and Gujarat, were produced in court and sent to judicial custody.

Pro Wrestling League Set For Grand Return In January

Pro Wrestling League Set For Grand Return In January

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) is set to kick off its sixth season from January 9 to 26 next year in New Delhi, featuring 86 grapplers, including 34 international medallists. Six franchises will compete across Olympic weight categories, with Indian Asian Games medallists and Japanese Olympic champion Yui Susaki among the participants.

Indian Duo Clinches Silver At Asian Para Games Badminton

Indian Duo Clinches Silver At Asian Para Games Badminton

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's Krishna Nagar and Sivarajan Solaimalai secured a silver medal in the Men's Doubles SH6 badminton event at the Asian Para Games. This achievement comes as India also assured three more medals in the men's singles SL4 category, with Suhas LY, Naveen Sivakumar, and Abhijeet Sakhuja advancing to the semifinals.

Apple's new iPhone Duo pre-booked entirely in India for first week

Apple's new iPhone Duo pre-booked entirely in India for first week

Rediff.com2 days ago

Apple's highly anticipated and most expensive foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, has completely sold out its first week's stock in India through pre-bookings, ahead of its official sale date of October 23. This strong demand, particularly at Apple Stores in Mumbai and New Delhi, signals a significant entry into the premium foldable market.

Kusal Mendis Praises Sri Lanka's 'Character' After Record 430-Run Chase

Kusal Mendis Praises Sri Lanka's 'Character' After Record 430-Run Chase

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sri Lankan skipper Kusal Mendis lauded his team's 'character and belief' after their historic 430-run chase against England, the second-highest in ODI history, highlighting the team's confidence in achieving any target.

First Snowfall In Kashmir!

First Snowfall In Kashmir!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

On the morning of October 15, areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall after an active western disturbance, while the plains were inundated by overnight rains.

ODI tri-series: Sri Lanka stun England in 430-run epic as Brook's record knock goes in vain

ODI tri-series: Sri Lanka stun England in 430-run epic as Brook's record knock goes in vain

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sri Lanka chased down England's 430-run target to script ODI history, with Pavan Rathnayake's 130, Avishka Fernando's 97 and Dasun Shanaka's explosive 97 overshadowing Harry Brook's record double century.

Fat To Fit: 'I Lost Over 16 Kilos In 8 Months'

Fat To Fit: 'I Lost Over 16 Kilos In 8 Months'

Rediff.com5 days ago

Pandurang Kumbhar, 41, from Pune, changed his eating habits, made walking and running part of his routine, and used a smart watch and AI to track his progress. Here, he shares how his weight dropped by 16.45 kg and several of his health and fitness markers improved.

Raut hits back as BJP claims he faked Jarange audio clip

Raut hits back as BJP claims he faked Jarange audio clip

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The BJP has accused Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut of creating a fake audio clip using AI, alleging a Rs 500 crore payout to Maratha quota leader Manoj Jarange. The BJP claims Raut orchestrated the conspiracy to push Rahul Gandhi's agenda and create rifts among ruling allies. Raut, however, claims a BJP MLC leaked the clip due to internal party competition. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis has ordered a forensic probe into the audio clip.

Before Prahaar, Legal Dramas That Put Real Life Lawyers In The Spotlight

Before Prahaar, Legal Dramas That Put Real Life Lawyers In The Spotlight

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

From Shahid to Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam, these films bring real-life lawyers, landmark courtroom battles and extraordinary fights for justice to the screen.

Navratri Day 9: How To Add a Pop of Peacock Green

Navratri Day 9: How To Add a Pop of Peacock Green

Rediff.com5 days ago

For Navratri Day 9, master the vibrant peacock green hue by drawing inspiration from these celebrity-approved accessories.

Ranji Trophy: How India's Big Names Fared on Day 1

Ranji Trophy: How India's Big Names Fared on Day 1

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Mohammed Shami claimed a four-wicket haul and Ravindra Jadeja scored an unbeaten half-century, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul were dismissed cheaply for a duck and four runs respectively on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season.

Maharashtra Drought: Why A Crisis Suits Everyone

Maharashtra Drought: Why A Crisis Suits Everyone

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Power, patronage and money fuel politics in drought: And the ruling party controls all of those, points out Aditi Phadnis.

8 Of The World's Quietest Countries

8 Of The World's Quietest Countries

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Noise-Free Nations Index is created annually by an award-winning African tour company, Go2Africa by assessing countries using seven measures, covering population and visitor concentration, rural landscapes, protected areas, road traffic, airports and railways.

Kia Sorento Review: Why It Is Toyota Fortuner's Biggest Challenge

Kia Sorento Review: Why It Is Toyota Fortuner's Biggest Challenge

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Kia has introduced its Sorento SUV to challenge the long-standing dominance of the Toyota Fortuner in the premium SUV segment, offering a luxury-focused approach with a feature-rich cabin and hybrid powertrain at a competitive price point starting from Rs 27.9 lakh.

Pakistan pulls out of hockey Asian Champions Trophy in India

Pakistan pulls out of hockey Asian Champions Trophy in India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Pakistan has withdrawn from the Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2026, scheduled to be held in Punjab, with Bangladesh named as their replacement.

India's Bowling Woes in Focus Ahead of 2nd T20 Against NZ

India's Bowling Woes in Focus Ahead of 2nd T20 Against NZ

Rediff.com1 days ago

India face a bowling test in the second T20I against New Zealand after conceding 226 in the opener, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi expected to feature.

Sharma, Lahiri Lead India's Charge At DP World Championship

Sharma, Lahiri Lead India's Charge At DP World Championship

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Indian golf stars Shubhankar Sharma and Anirban Lahiri will spearhead a 27-member Indian contingent at the USD four million DP World India Championship. They will compete against a formidable international field, including seven Major winners like Rory McIlroy, at the Delhi Golf Club, starting on Thursday.

Shaurya Bhattacharya Dominates Opening Round Of Kapil Dev Invitational

Shaurya Bhattacharya Dominates Opening Round Of Kapil Dev Invitational

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Shaurya Bhattacharya opened with a sizzling six-under 66 to take a two-shot lead after the first round of the Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship in Greater Noida. The 23-year-old, a three-time winner on the DP World PGTI, made seven birdies and one bogey. Shubhankar Sharma is in second place, while other golfers like Jamal Hossain, Dhruv Sheoran, and Manoj S share third. The tournament features a unique Pro-Am format.

Navratri Day 4: Kriti, Mouni's Electrifying Royal Blue Looks

Navratri Day 4: Kriti, Mouni's Electrifying Royal Blue Looks

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Navratri is all about celebrating devotion, colour and the energy of new beginnings, and Day 3 belongs to royal blue. The shade is associated with strength, richness and elegance, making it a striking choice for the festive season.

Rahul, Akhilesh, Musk among 'Ravan's 10 heads' in Lucknow hoarding war

Rahul, Akhilesh, Musk among 'Ravan's 10 heads' in Lucknow hoarding war

Rediff.com6 days ago

Hoardings depicting Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, US entrepreneur Elon Musk and others as the 10 heads of Ravana were put up at several locations in Lucknow on Sunday ahead of Dussehra.

Why Financial Freedom Needs A Purpose

Why Financial Freedom Needs A Purpose

Rediff.com1 days ago

Perhaps we spend too much time planning how to become financially free and too little asking what we want to be free for, notes Harsh Roongta.

Can India's Fireworks Capital Take on China?

Can India's Fireworks Capital Take on China?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sivakasi, India's fireworks capital, is eyeing global markets as green crackers, rising demand and interest from overseas buyers offer a chance to challenge China's dominance.

Paul Bettany Expresses Trepidation Over AI's Rapid Advancements

Paul Bettany Expresses Trepidation Over AI's Rapid Advancements

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Hollywood actor Paul Bettany, known for voicing J.A.R.V.I.S. and playing Vision in the MCU, expresses trepidation about the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. He discusses potential dystopian futures and the need for democratised AI, while promoting his new series "VisionQuest" which started streaming on JioHotstar on Tuesday.

Indian IRS Officer Ekta Vishnoi Dominates World Masters Powerlifting

Indian IRS Officer Ekta Vishnoi Dominates World Masters Powerlifting

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian Revenue Service officer Ekta Vishnoi, currently Joint Secretary in the Department of Biotechnology, has won three gold medals at the World Masters Classic and Equipped Powerlifting Championships in Nevada, USA.