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Should Karnataka Students Clean Schools? Assembly Debates Hygiene vs. Child Rights

Should Karnataka Students Clean Schools? Assembly Debates Hygiene vs. Child Rights

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly debated whether students should be encouraged to clean school premises to improve their hygiene habits, raising questions about child rights and skill development.

Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha Review: Dreadfully Dull

Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha Review: Dreadfully Dull

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha keeps promising something exciting, emotional, thrilling, only to rob us off of that experience of masala entertainer it teases, sighs Mayur Sanap.

Can I Apply To Vellore Institute Of Technology Without Clearing IIT-JEE?

Can I Apply To Vellore Institute Of Technology Without Clearing IIT-JEE?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

rediffGURU Nayagam PP, founder of EduJob360, offers guidance on how to pick the right college and course for your future.

Yuvraj Singh On Why Cricketers Should Play Golf From Early Age

Yuvraj Singh On Why Cricketers Should Play Golf From Early Age

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh encourages cricketers to play golf from a young age to alleviate stress and enhance their primary sport, highlighting its accessibility and benefits.

Bengaluru Woman Dies by Suicide After Baby Son's Accidental Drowning

Bengaluru Woman Dies by Suicide After Baby Son's Accidental Drowning

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A 29-year-old tech professional in Bengaluru allegedly died by suicide after her 11-month-old son accidentally drowned in a bucket of water at their residence. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.

Why Sanju Samson's Hindi/Punjabi/Tamil Is Fluent...

Why Sanju Samson's Hindi/Punjabi/Tamil Is Fluent...

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Sanju Samson surprised fans with his fluent Hindi and revealed how growing up in Delhi and near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border helped him learn multiple languages and connect with Indian teammates.

'Kasab Drank Urine, Didn't Eat Biryani'

'Kasab Drank Urine, Didn't Eat Biryani'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

'The jail staff told me Kasab was served only jail food and not biryani.' 'They told me that Kasab was beaten regularly after court proceedings.' 'And they filled Kasab's bottle with urine so that whenever he felt thirsty he used to drink urine.'

Police Arrest 16 in Shillong Prostitution Crackdown

Police Arrest 16 in Shillong Prostitution Crackdown

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Police in Shillong arrested 16 people during a crackdown on prostitution activities following complaints from citizens and local stakeholders.

IPL 2026: Rs 13 Crore for Livingstone: Price too high?

IPL 2026: Rs 13 Crore for Livingstone: Price too high?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has questioned the high price tag of English all-rounder Liam Livingstone in the Indian Premier League (IPL), citing his inconsistent performance over the past few years. Chopra also highlighted the opportunities for Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan to shine in the upcoming IPL season.

'Nehru And Patel Were Like Jai And Veeru'

'Nehru And Patel Were Like Jai And Veeru'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

'Gandhi was Thakur and Gabbar was Jinnah.'

Dhurandhar The Revenge: The Tamil Review

Dhurandhar The Revenge: The Tamil Review

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The English subtitles in Dhurandhar The Revenge don't get it right, and at regular intervals, the sub-titles and the Tamil dialogues are saying different things. Those in the audience, who know both languages, can be heard laughing at each blunder, observes A Ganesh Nadar.

English Premier League: Chelsea snatch comeback win; Arsenal, Liverpool cruise

English Premier League: Chelsea snatch comeback win; Arsenal, Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Chelsea battled from two goals down to beat West Ham 3-2 in the Premier League on Saturday with a stoppage-time Enzo Fernandez winner.

World Health Day 2026: Indoor Plants That Help You Stay Healthy

World Health Day 2026: Indoor Plants That Help You Stay Healthy

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

On World Health Day 2026, discover plants that improve health naturally, boost immunity, purify air and enhance well-being. Do read the simple gardening tips as well.

Praggnanandhaa goes down to Sindarov at FIDE Candidates Tournament

Praggnanandhaa goes down to Sindarov at FIDE Candidates Tournament

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa faced a defeat in the third round of the FIDE Candidates Tournament, while other key matches saw significant shifts in standings.

Bengal polls: RG Kar doc's mother among 19 named in BJP's third list

Bengal polls: RG Kar doc's mother among 19 named in BJP's third list

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The BJP has nominated the mother of a victim in the RG Kar case from Panihati constituency for the upcoming West Bengal elections, aiming to leverage public outrage over the incident. This move is part of a broader strategy to challenge the ruling TMC by highlighting issues of women's safety and governance.

Praggnanandhaa Loses Ground in FIDE Candidates Tournament

Praggnanandhaa Loses Ground in FIDE Candidates Tournament

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa faced a defeat in the third round of the FIDE Candidates Tournament against Javokhir Sindarov, while Fabiano Caruana surged ahead. In the women's event, Bibisara Assaubayeva secured the first victory.

Oscar Fever Kickstarts On OTT This Week

Oscar Fever Kickstarts On OTT This Week

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Oscar fever kickstarts with this week's OTT menu. Take your pick from Sukanya Verma's eclectic menu.

Stokes Calls Ashes Defeat 'Toughest Phase', Vows England Revival

Stokes Calls Ashes Defeat 'Toughest Phase', Vows England Revival

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Ben Stokes calls England's 4-1 Ashes loss his toughest phase as captain but vows to restore pride in the upcoming home Test summer, with ECB backing leadership.

Gandhi Talks, Subedaar, Tanvi The Great Arrive On OTT

Gandhi Talks, Subedaar, Tanvi The Great Arrive On OTT

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Romance and action rule the roost on this week's OTT special. Take your pick from Sukanya Verma's eclectic menu.

Gurugram School Cleared After Hoax Bomb Threat Email

Gurugram School Cleared After Hoax Bomb Threat Email

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Gurugram Police investigated a bomb threat at a private school in DLF Phase 1 after receiving a threatening email. The threat was determined to be a hoax, and the school was declared safe after a thorough search.

Will Iran Have The Last Laugh In The Gulf War?

Will Iran Have The Last Laugh In The Gulf War?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

16 days into the war, US forces were already running out of ground-attack missiles and Israel is about to expend its entire Arrow interceptor missiles by end March. To be sure, the Iranians are watching closely and that explains their defiant stance that 'Iran will end the war when it decides to do so and when its conditions are met', notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Varun Dhawan-Natasha Dalal, Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora Visit Manish Malhotra's Home

Varun Dhawan-Natasha Dalal, Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora Visit Manish Malhotra's Home

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Manish Malhotra's mother passes away at the age of 94, and his friends from the film industry visit his home to support him.

Property Fraud Suspect Nabbed After Year on the Run

Property Fraud Suspect Nabbed After Year on the Run

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man accused of posing as a property dealer, defrauding buyers and sellers, and then absconding. The suspect, Rahul Paswan, was apprehended after being on the run for nearly a year.

Made In Korea Review: Generic Coming-of-Age Drama

Made In Korea Review: Generic Coming-of-Age Drama

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Made in Korea had the potential to be a culturally rich coming-of-age story but settles for a generic template with an underdeveloped location setting, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Oscar Watch: Sentimental Value Is A Moving Family Portrait

Oscar Watch: Sentimental Value Is A Moving Family Portrait

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

For a grim subject matter as grim as this, it's refreshing that Sentimental Value avoids becoming a manipulative, melodramatic tearjerker, notes Mayur Sanap.

FA Cup: Southampton stun Arsenal; Manchester City rout Liverpool

FA Cup: Southampton stun Arsenal; Manchester City rout Liverpool

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Southampton upset Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-finals, while Manchester City and Chelsea secured comfortable victories to advance to the semi-finals.

Kasargod Embassy Review: Nothing Redeemable About This Badly-Made Show

Kasargod Embassy Review: Nothing Redeemable About This Badly-Made Show

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Kasargod Embassy squanders a promising premise with weak writing, bad performances and amateurish execution, resulting in a tedious and largely forgettable watching experience, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

ISL Clubs Request More Time to Evaluate AIFF Commercial Rights Bidders

ISL Clubs Request More Time to Evaluate AIFF Commercial Rights Bidders

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Indian Super League clubs are urging the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to postpone any binding decisions regarding the new long-term commercial rights holder, citing insufficient opportunity to properly assess the bidders.

Brendon McCullum to continue as head coach in all three formats, confirms ECB

Brendon McCullum to continue as head coach in all three formats, confirms ECB

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Brendon McCullum will continue as England's head coach in all three formats, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Monday, despite the team's lacklustre performances and lingering questions about their dressing-room culture.

India Advances to Hockey World Cup Despite Final Loss to England

India Advances to Hockey World Cup Despite Final Loss to England

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

India lost to England in the final of the FIH Women's Hockey World Qualifier but still secured a spot in the World Cup, co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium.

English Premier League: Manchester United stun Arsenal; Chelsea, Aston Villa win

English Premier League: Manchester United stun Arsenal; Chelsea, Aston Villa win

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Manchester United loosened Arsenal's grip on the Premier League title race with a 3-2 win in north London on Sunday.

EPL: Welbeck strikes twice as Brighton hand Liverpool season's 10th defeat

EPL: Welbeck strikes twice as Brighton hand Liverpool season's 10th defeat

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Danny Welbeck scored a goal in each half as Brighton & Hove Albion put a dent in Liverpool's Champions League qualification hopes with a deserved 2-1 Premier League victory at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.

Delhi Capitals' Ben Duckett Pulls Out of IPL 2026, Faces Two-Year Ban

Delhi Capitals' Ben Duckett Pulls Out of IPL 2026, Faces Two-Year Ban

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

England's Ben Duckett has withdrawn from his IPL contract with Delhi Capitals, citing a need to focus on red-ball cricket and prepare for the English Test season .

Genius Sports Bids High for ISL Commercial Rights

Genius Sports Bids High for ISL Commercial Rights

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Two companies are competing for the Indian Super League and Federation Cup commercial rights, with Genius Sports offering over Rs 2100 crore. Capri Sports bids for the Indian Women's League rights.

India to play T20I series in Ireland before England white-ball assignment

India to play T20I series in Ireland before England white-ball assignment

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

India will tour Ireland for a T20I series in June, preceding their white-ball tour of England. This series is part of Ireland's preparation for the upcoming summer and follows Paul Stirling's decision to step down as T20I captain.

I want to say I am alive: Netanyahu addresses presser

I want to say I am alive: Netanyahu addresses presser

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asserted that Iran is no longer capable of enriching uranium or producing ballistic missiles, following a joint military campaign with the US.

Like Alia Bhatt's BAFTA Look? VOTE!

Like Alia Bhatt's BAFTA Look? VOTE!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Alia Bhatt made a sensational appearance at the BAFTAs in London.

Can Any Writer Capture a City Like Sankar Did?

Can Any Writer Capture a City Like Sankar Did?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

'The city was not only a setting but also a major character in Sankar's stories, providing the readers insight into the ever-changing and complex nature of Calcutta,' observes Atanu Biswas.

Roof Collapse at Rajasthan School; Students Escape Injury

Roof Collapse at Rajasthan School; Students Escape Injury

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A classroom roof collapsed at a government school in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, but no one was injured as the teacher evacuated the students in time after hearing cracking sounds from the ceiling.

IPL 2026: Can SRH Turn Flamboyance Into Performance?

IPL 2026: Can SRH Turn Flamboyance Into Performance?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

If SRH's batting unit fires consistently and the bowlers find rhythm, they have the potential to challenge for the playoffs.