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Deadly retaliation awaits: Iran on killing of Iris Dena sailors

Deadly retaliation awaits: Iran on killing of Iris Dena sailors

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Following the death of Iranian sailors in the Indian Ocean, Iran's navy has threatened 'deadly retaliation,' accusing the US of attacking its warship off the coast of Sri Lanka, escalating tensions in the region.

Farooq Abdullah Attributes Survival to Divine Intervention, Questions Security Lapse

Farooq Abdullah Attributes Survival to Divine Intervention, Questions Security Lapse

Rediff.com4 days ago

Veteran politician Farooq Abdullah survived an assassination attempt at a wedding in Jammu, raising concerns about security protocols for high-profile individuals. Abdullah attributes his survival to divine intervention and the bravery of his security detail, while calling for a thorough investigation into the incident and the apparent lack of police presence.

Kohli chants 'Jai Shree Mahakal' ahead of NZ ODI decider

Kohli chants 'Jai Shree Mahakal' ahead of NZ ODI decider

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Former Indian skipper and star cricketer Virat Kohli, along with spinner Kuldeep Yadav, offered prayers at Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Saturday.

Construction of Babri-style mosque begins in Murshidabad

Construction of Babri-style mosque begins in Murshidabad

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir has initiated the construction of a mosque modeled after the Babri Masjid in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, sparking political reactions and debate.

'By The Grace Of God, I Am Surviving'

'By The Grace Of God, I Am Surviving'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Vinod Kambli has dismissed concerns about his health after a video showing him struggling to walk went viral.

Private plane crash-lands in Odisha, 6 injured

Private plane crash-lands in Odisha, 6 injured

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Rourkela SP Nitesh Wadhwani said there were four passengers, including two women and two pilots, in the aircraft. Captain Naveen and Captain Tarun were piloting the plane, he said.

'By the grace of God I am fine'

'By the grace of God I am fine'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Varun Dhawan cancelled his promotional activities for JugJugg Jeeyo for a few days to be with his father.

Jhingan undergoes surgery for cheekbone fracture

Jhingan undergoes surgery for cheekbone fracture

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The AIFF said in a statement that Jhingan "is under expert medical care in Goa, and his recovery and rehabilitation are being closely monitored"

ISL in limbo: AIFF chief blames 'vested interests'

ISL in limbo: AIFF chief blames 'vested interests'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey admitted that club football 'is going through crisis' due to the uncertainty over the future of the country's top-tier league ISL and said a collective effort is needed to tide over it.

Hope my demotion won't last long: Omar's banter with Modi

Hope my demotion won't last long: Omar's banter with Modi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Mixing humour with political resolve, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday used the flagging-off ceremony of the first train to Kashmir by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Katra to subtly but clearly articulate his government's demand for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

Yunus unleashed terrorists to butcher people: Sheikh Hasina

Yunus unleashed terrorists to butcher people: Sheikh Hasina

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

"Yunus has no experience in running a government," the deposed prime minister said adding, "We need to put an end to this lawlessness."

SEE: When Tendulkar met Kambli

SEE: When Tendulkar met Kambli

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

The event marked Coach Achrekar's birth anniversary.

Why Gadkari 'tries to hide his face in meetings abroad'

Why Gadkari 'tries to hide his face in meetings abroad'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

"When I go to attend international conferences where there is a discussion on road accidents, I try to hide my face," Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday, underlining he had set a target to reduce accidents by 50 per cent when he first took charge as the Road Transport and Highways Minister.

Dhawan's Tearful Birthday Message...

Dhawan's Tearful Birthday Message...

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

'Papa always misses you and loves you.' 'He's always positive, waiting with a smile for the time when we will meet again by the Grace of God.'

Cyclone Dana's landfall process over after 8 hrs

Cyclone Dana's landfall process over after 8 hrs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

The landfall process of the severe cyclonic storm Dana was complete on Friday morning and the system took at least eight and half hours to enter the landmass, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

16 Timeless Lessons From The Ramayana

16 Timeless Lessons From The Ramayana

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

'Our greatest enemies lie within us Kama -- selfish desires; krodha -- anger; moha -- attachment; lobha -- greed; madha -- pride and matsarya -- envy. Life is a constant battle against these dark forces. An enlightening excerpt from Priya Arora's book, Rama: A Man of Dharma.

'You Are Not Christ And I Am Not Gandhi'

'You Are Not Christ And I Am Not Gandhi'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan: 'Success didn't affect me at all.' Rajesh Khanna: 'I felt next to God!'

Narrow escape for Mehbooba Mufti as her car meets with accident

Narrow escape for Mehbooba Mufti as her car meets with accident

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Mufti's daughter Iltija Mufti, who is also the media advisor to the PDP president, confirmed that her mother is safe.

Revealed! What Gambhir Told Sreesanth

Revealed! What Gambhir Told Sreesanth

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

S Sreesanth reveals what Gautam Gambhir called him in an Instagram video.

SC judge falls ill in Himachal, being airlifted to Delhi

SC judge falls ill in Himachal, being airlifted to Delhi

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Supreme Court Judge Justice M R Shah was being airlifted to Delhi after falling sick in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, according to sources.

Former India pacer Praveen survives horrific car crash

Former India pacer Praveen survives horrific car crash

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Former India pacer Praveen Kumar and his son had a narrow escape when his SUV collided with a trailer truck

Cong's Khader files nomination for Karnataka assembly speaker

Cong's Khader files nomination for Karnataka assembly speaker

Rediff.com23 May 2023

If elected to the post, 53-year-old Khader will be the first Muslim leader to serve as Speaker of Karnataka assembly.

Why's Shah Rukh Thanking Gauri?

Why's Shah Rukh Thanking Gauri?

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'Because she believes a satisfying day is a happy day. So thank you Gauri for giving this success mantra to the family.'

DCW chief Swati Maliwal claims her house attacked, cars vandalised

DCW chief Swati Maliwal claims her house attacked, cars vandalised

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

A Delhi police official said on reaching the spot, the police team found a person who was later identified as Sachin, a resident of Nathupura who has been detained in connection with the incident.

'We will continue to incur nature's wrath'

'We will continue to incur nature's wrath'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

'Family, friends, far off relatives, almost everyone has been impacted by nature's fury.'

Behind the Scenes of Kangana's Next Film

Behind the Scenes of Kangana's Next Film

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Kangana Ranaut wraps up the shoot of her maiden production Tiku Weds Sheru.

Why is Madhavan in a FIX?

Why is Madhavan in a FIX?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Dr S Nambi Narayanan, the retired Indian Space Research Organisation scientist whose bio-pic the film is, has tested positive for COVID-19.

How Bindyarani's family prepared for big night

How Bindyarani's family prepared for big night

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Her father, who is also into farming, had to shut his grocery shop for the day.

UP man who was abducted by Taliban recalls horror

UP man who was abducted by Taliban recalls horror

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Rajesh Pandey, a resident of Chitrauli locality of Janpur Mudiyari Gram Panchayat of Bansdih Kotwali area of the district, returned to India from Afghanistan on August 23.

Hijab row not controversy but conspiracy: Kerala guv

Hijab row not controversy but conspiracy: Kerala guv

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Noting that Muslim girls are doing "so well" everywhere and so they need encouragement, Khan also said they do not need to be pushed down.

Babar's mother was on ventilator when Pakistan played India

Babar's mother was on ventilator when Pakistan played India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Babar Azam's mother was on a ventilator when the Pakistan skipper went about leading his team to a thumping victory over arch-rivals India in their T20 World Cup match in Dubai on Sunday.

Bishan Bedi and Intikhab Alam relive old times at Kartapur

Bishan Bedi and Intikhab Alam relive old times at Kartapur

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

But COVID struck and then his health deteriorated as he underwent a heart surgery which was followed by a brain surgery last year.

Kapil Sharma, Ginni welcome baby boy

Kapil Sharma, Ginni welcome baby boy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Popular comic and host Kapil Sharma and wife Ginni Chatrath welcomed their second child, a baby boy, on February 1.

How Lata Mangeshkar spends her time

How Lata Mangeshkar spends her time

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The Nightingale says she has been quarantined since her hospitalisation in November 2019.

Despite advisory, several Indian students still stranded in Kharkiv

Despite advisory, several Indian students still stranded in Kharkiv

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'Just because the night passed and we survived does not mean the struggle is over for us. We are far from being in a safe zone. We did start walking but the railway stations were flooded with people and still haven't been able to board a train'

Meet Nurvi Neil Nitin Mukesh

Meet Nurvi Neil Nitin Mukesh

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The lovely couple welcomed their first born last week.

Bangladesh pacer Mortaza recovers from COVID-19

Bangladesh pacer Mortaza recovers from COVID-19

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza has recovered from COVID-19 after receiving treatment at home since June 20. Mortaza announced the negative result of his test on his Facebook page on Tuesday.

Rahul's a captain who left seeing Cong sink: Owaisi

Rahul's a captain who left seeing Cong sink: Owaisi

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

The AIMIM leader also slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government even as he panned the triple talaq law saying, "The triple talaq law is against all the Muslim women. BJP is a long-lasting government which means that this darkness is going to last long."

19 dead as building collapses in Mumbai's Kurla

19 dead as building collapses in Mumbai's Kurla

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

A wing of the building, located in Kurla, collapsed around midnight, officials said, adding that its another wing was also likely to crash and was vacated.

'I Was Fortunate To Fight The 1971 War'

'I Was Fortunate To Fight The 1971 War'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'The 1971 War was our greatest military victory.' 'It had so many stories of exceptional valour and leadership.'