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Russian female tourists harassed at Goa beach

Russian female tourists harassed at Goa beach

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Several incidents of harassment targeting Russian female tourists have been reported on Goa's beaches, prompting intervention by beach marshals, lifesavers, and the Goa Police. The incidents involved both domestic and foreign tourists and included unwanted filming, photographing, and physical advances.

India to launch uncrewed Gaganyaan mission in 2026

India to launch uncrewed Gaganyaan mission in 2026

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

India is set to take its first steps towards its own human space flight when the uncrewed Gaganyaan mission soars to the skies later this year. Private players in the space sector are also gearing up for launching satellites on home-built rockets.

He Quit Amazon To Make Films

He Quit Amazon To Make Films

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'You need the drishti, the experience. I am beginning to see things differently.'

10 Indian Startups in WEF Top 100

10 Indian Startups in WEF Top 100

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Notably, four portfolio companies-- Agnikul, ePlane, CynLr, and GalaxEye -- of deep-tech investor Speciale Invest made it to the list.

Nilekani invests in eye care chain Drishti

Nilekani invests in eye care chain Drishti

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Drishti was started by IT professionals Kiran Anandampillai and Anjali Joshi.

Tourist boat capsizes off Calangute beach in Goa, 1 dead

Tourist boat capsizes off Calangute beach in Goa, 1 dead

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

One person died and 20 others were rescued after a tourist boat capsized in the Arabian Sea off Calangute beach in North Goa on Wednesday, police said.

What's A Stealth Fighter?

What's A Stealth Fighter?

Rediff.com30 May 2025

If I were to explain stealth to a layperson, I'd ask them to think of the game chupan-chupai (hide and seek) we played as children, explains Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Nilekani's start-up Drishti offers affordable eye care

Nilekani's start-up Drishti offers affordable eye care

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Drishti, an affordable eye care chain has lit up the lives of scores of people in rural areas.

19-year-old Meena shatters pole vault record to win gold

19-year-old Meena shatters pole vault record to win gold

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Dev Kumar Meena bettered the previous National record of 5.31m set by Subramani Siva while winning the gold in the 2022 Games in Gujarat.

Women We Admire: India's Legal Eagles

Women We Admire: India's Legal Eagles

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

This Women's Day Week, we celebrate the groundbreaking achievements of Justice Anna Chandy, Justice M Fathima Beevi and Justice Leila Seth.

Maha Kumbh to feature lectures on simultaneous polls

Maha Kumbh to feature lectures on simultaneous polls

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

A Haridwar-based community welfare organisation, Divya Prem Seva Mission, will host a series of seven lectures on diverse themes, including one on the contentious subject of simultaneous polls, at its camp at the Maha Kumbh site in Prayagraj. The lecture series, starting on January 12, will also cover topics like Swami Vivekananda's philosophy, India's glorious past, global terrorism, gender equality, and the challenges of privacy and safety on social media. The organization has been involved in philanthropic activities for 29 years and is raising awareness about the discrimination faced by people with leprosy.

Coaching deaths: Rau's offers Rs 50L to victims' kin; Rs 10L by others

Coaching deaths: Rau's offers Rs 50L to victims' kin; Rs 10L by others

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

At least four UPSC coaching institutes -- Vajiram and Ravi Institute, Drishti IAS, NEXT IAS, and SRIRAM's IAS -- have offered Rs 10 lakh each to the families of Shreya Yadav, Tanya Soni and Nevin Dalvin, the three IAS aspirants who died after rainwater gushed inside of the basement of Rau's IAS Study Circle in Old Rajinder Nagar on July 27.

Bigg Boss 18: Who Is Nyrraa Banerji?

Bigg Boss 18: Who Is Nyrraa Banerji?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

She's gorgeous, she talented but Nyrraa Banerji is having a tough time finding her footing in Bigg Boss 18.

2 dead as under-construction building collapses in Mohali

2 dead as under-construction building collapses in Mohali

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

The collapse of a three-storey building in Punjab's Mohali has claimed two lives, with rescuers pulling out the body of a man and a fatally injured woman from under the rubble during a multi-agency 23-hour rescue operation that concluded Sunday evening, officials said.

How 11-yr-old Drishti got to quiz Maharashtra CM for school project

How 11-yr-old Drishti got to quiz Maharashtra CM for school project

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Where there's a will, there's a way. This seems to have proven true by a student in Maharashtra who wanted to interview an influential person for her school project.

Navy gets 1st India-made drone from Adani Defence

Navy gets 1st India-made drone from Adani Defence

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Hari Kumar lauded Adani's efforts in aligning their roadmap to the requirements of the Indian Navy and establishing an ecosystem of partners and capabilities to enable Aatmanirbharta in defence and security.

Man who wiped out UP family held; accused pumped 10 bullets on victims

Man who wiped out UP family held; accused pumped 10 bullets on victims

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

According to the officer, the accused has confessed to the killings and said that he had an affair with the teacher's wife for 18 months which went sour later, leading to him shooting the family.

Family of 4 shot dead in UP; wife had filed eve-teasing FIR

Family of 4 shot dead in UP; wife had filed eve-teasing FIR

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

A government school teacher, his wife and two daughters were allegedly shot dead at their rented accommodation on Thursday, over a month after the family lodged a first information report (FIR) against a man saying he would be responsible if something untoward happened to them, police said.

Will These Stars Make It To Bigg Boss 18?

Will These Stars Make It To Bigg Boss 18?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Bigg Boss 18 is all set to return to our screens on October 6. Hosted by Salman Khan, the names of the contestants who will be participating are not revealed yet.

The Journey Of An IAS Hopeful

The Journey Of An IAS Hopeful

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'UPSC is a very tough exam. I am trying my best to make a success out of it.'

Devanshi, Lakshita create history at ISSF World Cup

Devanshi, Lakshita create history at ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Devanshi, Lakshita secure another double podium for India in 10M World Cup

Sarabjot wins bronze to seal Paris Olympics quota

Sarabjot wins bronze to seal Paris Olympics quota

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Sarabjot Singh locked the Paris Olympics quota by winning a bronze medal in the men's 10m air pistol.

Kriti Sanon's Mum Defends Adipurush

Kriti Sanon's Mum Defends Adipurush

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'Don't focus on a person's mistakes, focus on their emotions. Jai Shri Ram.'

Picture-Perfect Janhvi, Graceful Kriti

Picture-Perfect Janhvi, Graceful Kriti

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The week's best from the fashion circuit.

Summer Fun With Ananya, Mouni, Shanaya

Summer Fun With Ananya, Mouni, Shanaya

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

How many of these styles would you like to copy?

Kriti Goes For Gold, Rakul Gives A Nod To Flower Power

Kriti Goes For Gold, Rakul Gives A Nod To Flower Power

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

All the celeb inspiration you need for Diwali.

Party Ready Tamannaah, Priyanka, Rakul

Party Ready Tamannaah, Priyanka, Rakul

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Meet the best dressed celebs from the style circuit.

'I'm a lone wolf in this grand theatre of life'

'I'm a lone wolf in this grand theatre of life'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

'But hey, even lone wolves howl at the moon every now and then, right?'

Alia GLOWS In Lilac!

Alia GLOWS In Lilac!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Need fashion inspiration? Check out what your favourite celebs wore this week.

Don't Miss! The Best Videos of the Week

Don't Miss! The Best Videos of the Week

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The Hottest Videos of the Week!

Hey Kareena, what do you think of Jenaya's look?

Hey Kareena, what do you think of Jenaya's look?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani, Mayur Sanap and Afsar Dayatar introduce us to the best dressed cuties off the ramp at the Lakme Fashion Week.

Khatron Ke Khiladi 13: Meet The Contestants

Khatron Ke Khiladi 13: Meet The Contestants

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Rohit Shetty returns with the 13th season of the adventure reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi, and the contestant line-up seems quite interesting.

Mundka fire tragedy: 'Don't know whether she is alive or not'

Mundka fire tragedy: 'Don't know whether she is alive or not'

Rediff.com14 May 2022

'She is probably no more. The bodies were charred, you cannot look at them. How will you identify?'

Alia's Cool Sari Style

Alia's Cool Sari Style

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Best celebrity styles for the week.

Review: Nooru Janmaku is dull

Review: Nooru Janmaku is dull

Rediff.com24 May 2010

The Kannada film starring Santosh and Aindrita, is a love story set in the backdrop of recession. Watch it only for the cinematography.

Welcome Aindrita Ray back!

Welcome Aindrita Ray back!

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Aindrita Ray talks about her upcoming Kannada film Nooru Janmaku and the slapping incident that occured while shooting for it.

Mundka fire: 29 still missing; death toll likely to rise

Mundka fire: 29 still missing; death toll likely to rise

Rediff.com14 May 2022

The fire department said the four-storey building, which did not have a fire safety certificate, had a single entry and exit point.

'GDP alone can't determine growth'

'GDP alone can't determine growth'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'This debate is going on all over the world and everybody is saying that only GDP cannot estimate the real (economic) situation of a country.'

What Make in India? Tata Power penalised for using indigenous parts!

What Make in India? Tata Power penalised for using indigenous parts!

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Rs 275 cr payment to Tata Power (SED) blocked for putting Indian part

Rakht chills in parts

Rakht chills in parts

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004