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Carla Jeffery, Known For Zombies, Good Luck Charlie, Dies At 33

Carla Jeffery, Known For Zombies, Good Luck Charlie, Dies At 33

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Zombies Actor Carla Jeffery has tragically passed away at 33, prompting an outpouring of tributes from her family and friends.

Who's Arijit Singh Cheering For On Bigg Boss 20?

Who's Arijit Singh Cheering For On Bigg Boss 20?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

The heartwarming story of Arijit Singh supporting his Fame Gurukul rival Qazi Touqeer on Bigg Boss 20.

'Thank You For Making History With Us': Messi's Teammates Express Gratitude

'Thank You For Making History With Us': Messi's Teammates Express Gratitude

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Argentine footballers Lautaro Martinez, Leandro Paredes, Emiliano Martinez, and Alexis Mac Allister have paid emotional tributes to Lionel Messi following his announcement to retire from international football, reflecting on his profound impact on their careers and the national team.

MMA Fighter Varun Sanyal's Unforgettable Asian Games Debut

MMA Fighter Varun Sanyal's Unforgettable Asian Games Debut

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Indian MMA fighter Varun Sanyal faced a challenging Asian Games debut, marked by logistical issues and a medical disqualification due to a weight-cutting incident. Despite the setback, Sanyal, an Indian citizen with Singapore PR, shares his journey in MMA, his 'fighting nomad' lifestyle, and his aspirations for Indian fighters.

Russia Launches First-Ever T10 Cricket League

Russia Launches First-Ever T10 Cricket League

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

The Russian T10 League has been launched, marking a significant step towards reviving and developing cricket in Russia with the long-term goal of establishing the country as a credible cricketing nation. The inaugural season will feature four franchises competing in seven matches at Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, on September 19 and 20, 2026.

Alia To Zendaya: The Beautiful Bandana Brigade

Alia To Zendaya: The Beautiful Bandana Brigade

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

The bandana, once a rockstar staple, is making a chic comeback among female celebrities in both Bollywood and Hollywood, with stars like Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Zendaya showcasing versatile ways to style the head scarf.

Pakistan Tennis Federation Chief Qureshi, 46, To Play In Asian Games

Pakistan Tennis Federation Chief Qureshi, 46, To Play In Asian Games

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Aisam ul Haq Qureshi, President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation, has announced he will compete as a doubles player in the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Bollywood's Rakhi Bonds You Didn't Know About

Bollywood's Rakhi Bonds You Didn't Know About

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Several prominent Bollywood and television personalities, including Salman Khan, Bipasha Basu, Alia Bhatt, and Nia Sharma, celebrate Raksha Bandhan with industry colleagues, proving that strong sibling-like connections can form beyond biological ties.

'Like Father, Like Son': Suresh Raina's Son Starts Cricket

'Like Father, Like Son': Suresh Raina's Son Starts Cricket

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina's son, Rio, has started his cricketing journey, with Raina expressing his excitement to relive the game through his son's experiences.

Bigg Boss's Kanika Mann Has A Fashion Story To Tell

Bigg Boss's Kanika Mann Has A Fashion Story To Tell

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Kanika Mann has the kind of bubbly energy that makes it impossible not to notice her. And while comparisons to Alia Bhatt may follow her around, Kanika is clearly busy carving out a style identity of her own.

Mumbai's Olympia Coffee House, where Christopher Nolan stopped for chai, loses licence

Mumbai's Olympia Coffee House, where Christopher Nolan stopped for chai, loses licence

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of several food establishments in Mumbai, including the Nair Hospital canteen and Olympia Coffee House, due to serious violations of food safety and hygiene standards. Inspections revealed issues like unsanitary conditions, improper food handling, pest infestations, and lack of trained staff. The FDA also cancelled licences of other businesses and seized unhygienic milk products as part of a festive season campaign.

80s Trend Turns Nostalgia Into Memory

80s Trend Turns Nostalgia Into Memory

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

The retro hair, the vintage clothing, that's not the real charm of these images. It's the ability to look at a screen and create the one thing modern technology has never been able to give us: the tactile, imperfect feeling of memory, points out Kaleem Ullah Fasihi.

Prachiti quit CA, then made MMA history for India

Prachiti quit CA, then made MMA history for India

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Prachiti Nagpurkar, a former chartered accountant, has made history as the first Indian to referee a mixed martial arts (MMA) bout at the Asian Games in Nagoya. She left her lucrative profession to pursue her passion for MMA, where she also owns a gym and trains fighters. Nagpurkar advocates for women in male-dominated sports, expressing pride in her role as a female official in the cage.

Last-minute change: Pawan replaces Toor as Asian Games flag-bearer

Last-minute change: Pawan replaces Toor as Asian Games flag-bearer

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat has replaced shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor as India's male flag-bearer for the Asian Games opening ceremony due to Toor's ceremonial kit not being available. Toor was unable to collect his kit in time to attend the event, leading to the last-minute change.

Janhvi, Palak, Malavika's Unconventional Party Look

Janhvi, Palak, Malavika's Unconventional Party Look

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Blazers have officially left the boardroom and entered party territory. The right one can be sharper than a dress, cooler than a co-ord and just dramatic enough to make an entrance.

Bollywood Movie Shoot Blamed For English County Club Leicestershire's Pitch Penalty

Bollywood Movie Shoot Blamed For English County Club Leicestershire's Pitch Penalty

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Leicestershire County Cricket Club has been docked 27 points and fined 5,000 after their pitch was rated 'poor' during a match against Glamorgan, with the head groundsman attributing the conditions to a Bollywood film shoot and extreme heat.

Parelcha Raja's Tribute to Lord Vitthal

Parelcha Raja's Tribute to Lord Vitthal

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

For its 80th year, Mumbai's Parelcha Raja Narepark pays tribute to Maharashtra's Warkari tradition of worshipping Lord Vitthal with a towering 23 feet Ganesha idol, for which water was brought in from Pandharpur's Chandrabhaga river.

What It Was Like To Live In The '80s?

What It Was Like To Live In The '80s?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

For five Mumbaikars who were teenagers or in their 20s during the 1980s, the decade was not a sepia-toned Instagram filter. It was their everyday life, they tell Rediff's Rishika Shah. And while they remember its limitations, what they seem to miss most is something technology can't recreate -- the unhurried warmth of human connection.

India taking cricket to Japan is a big step: Shreyas Iyer

India taking cricket to Japan is a big step: Shreyas Iyer

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer expressed enthusiasm for India's historic bilateral T20 match against Japan, marking cricket's expansion into new territories and celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations. Iyer highlighted the unique cultural experience and the importance of such fixtures for global cricket growth, despite initial weather challenges.

Triptii Dimri-AP Dhillon's Day Out With Apple

Triptii Dimri-AP Dhillon's Day Out With Apple

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Triptii Dimri and AP Dhillon were spotted at the high-profile Apple launch event in California, where the tech giant unveiled its highly anticipated iPhone 18 Pro series and the groundbreaking foldable iPhone Duo.

Indian Shuttler Isharani Baruah Advances To Vietnam Open Final

Indian Shuttler Isharani Baruah Advances To Vietnam Open Final

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

Indian shuttler Isharani Baruah has advanced to the women's singles final of the Vietnam Open Super 100 tournament after defeating compatriot Rakshitha Sree Santhosh Ramraj. However, fellow Indian Tanvi Sharma and HS Prannoy were eliminated in their respective semifinals.

Asian Games: India's Star Shooters Miss Mark, Raise Questions

Asian Games: India's Star Shooters Miss Mark, Raise Questions

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

India's highly anticipated women's 10m air pistol team, featuring Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, and Suruchi Inder Singh, failed to secure a medal at the Asian Games, with only Bhaker reaching the individual final and finishing fifth. Despite this setback, India managed to win two bronze medals in the men's and women's skeet events, bringing the total shooting tally to seven. The performance has raised questions about India's shooting selection policies and preparation, especially given the contrast with previous Games. Manu Bhaker also spoke about personal challenges, including the recent death of her coach.

Rohit Sharma's secret to battling Test match nerves: Mother's banana wafers

Rohit Sharma's secret to battling Test match nerves: Mother's banana wafers

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Former India captain Rohit Sharma has revealed that his mother's homemade baked banana wafers were his go-to comfort food for midnight cravings during Test matches, helping him cope with the nervousness of the longest format.

Why Gaurav Khanna Quit Khatron Ke Khiladi 15

Why Gaurav Khanna Quit Khatron Ke Khiladi 15

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

'I got back on the show after taking medication and doing whatever I could to ease the pain in my elbow. But when it happened again, I realised I couldn't take it anymore because, going forward, it could hamper my recovery.'

She Quit CA To Make MMA History For India At Asian Games

She Quit CA To Make MMA History For India At Asian Games

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Prachiti Nagpurkar, a former chartered accountant, has made history as the first Indian to referee a mixed martial arts (MMA) bout at the Asian Games in Nagoya. She left her lucrative profession to pursue her passion for MMA, where she also owns a gym and trains fighters. Nagpurkar advocates for women in male-dominated sports, expressing pride in her role as a female official in the cage.

What Yuvraj Told Abhishek Before Record Ton

What Yuvraj Told Abhishek Before Record Ton

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Abhishek Sharma's record 30-ball century against Afghanistan had a little help from mentor Yuvraj Singh.

'Don't waste energy': Manu Bhaker's message to athletes

'Don't waste energy': Manu Bhaker's message to athletes

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Indian shooting star Manu Bhaker, a flagbearer at the Asian Games, has called upon her fellow athletes to concentrate on their performance and not be distracted by the organisational challenges and logistical issues marring the event's build-up. She emphasised that the opportunity is rare and should be seized with full dedication.

Gurugram horror: Speeding car hits woman biker, drags bike for several metres

Gurugram horror: Speeding car hits woman biker, drags bike for several metres

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

A woman riding a sports bike on Gurugram's Golf Course Road was allegedly hit by a speeding car whose occupants had previously harassed her. The car dragged her bike for several metres, and the occupants fled. The incident was captured on camera, and police are investigating.

Bigg Boss' Rhiti Tiwari Is The Baddest Of All!

Bigg Boss' Rhiti Tiwari Is The Baddest Of All!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Rhiti Tiwari clearly didn't get the memo that a baddie has to stick to one aesthetic. Manoj Tiwari's daughter, who is now bringing her personality to the Bigg Boss 20 house, has a wardrobe that swings between biker-chic, futuristic glam and boho cool.

Virat Kohli celebrates Raksha Bandhan with sister Bhawna

Virat Kohli celebrates Raksha Bandhan with sister Bhawna

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Virat Kohli's sister, Bhawna shared a heartwarming post and a special message for her brothers on social media on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Friday.

Shriya Pilgaonkar Adds Wackiness To Desi Wear!

Shriya Pilgaonkar Adds Wackiness To Desi Wear!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Shriya Pilgaonkar has a knack for taking the most familiar desi silhouettes and giving them a wonderfully unexpected twist.

Asian Games: Manu breaks down remembering Jaspal Rana after 5th place

Asian Games: Manu breaks down remembering Jaspal Rana after 5th place

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker finished fifth in the women's 10m air pistol at the Asian Games, an emotionally charged event for her following the recent death of her mentor and legendary coach Jaspal Rana. Bhaker broke down while recalling Rana's profound life and career advice, particularly his emphasis on process over outcome, which she tried to apply during her challenging performance.

What Brings Cristiano Ronaldo's Sister To Kerala?

What Brings Cristiano Ronaldo's Sister To Kerala?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

'An experience I will never forget, what a welcoming, friendly, and welcoming people.'

How Shah Rukh Celebrates Ganpati Festival

How Shah Rukh Celebrates Ganpati Festival

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Shah Rukh Khan offered a rare glimpse into his family's private Ganpati celebrations at Mannat, revealing his wife Gauri Khan performs the aarti, followed by a simple family visarjan.

Need Inspiration For Onam? Check Samantha, Malavika's Styles

Need Inspiration For Onam? Check Samantha, Malavika's Styles

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Onam dressing doesn't have to begin and end with the classic cream-and-gold Kasavu sari.

Dhiraj ends 16-year wait with historic archery gold

Dhiraj ends 16-year wait with historic archery gold

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Indian recurve archer Dhiraj Bommadevara has won a historic gold medal at the Archery World Cup Final in Saltillo, Mexico.

US Open: Tiafoe's Jaddu Ki Jhappi Goes Viral

US Open: Tiafoe's Jaddu Ki Jhappi Goes Viral

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Frances Tiafoe reached the US Open semi-finals for the third time after a thrilling comeback against Alex Michelsen, but it was his gesture after the match that caught everyone's attention.

Olympic Medallist Bhaker, Shot Put Champion Toor Named India's Flag-Bearers

Olympic Medallist Bhaker, Shot Put Champion Toor Named India's Flag-Bearers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and defending shot put champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor have been selected as India's flag-bearers for the Asian Games opening ceremony. This decision highlights the significant contributions of shooting and athletics to India's medal tally, with a 158-strong contingent participating in the event.

Bipasha Basu flags worms in food packet, tags Tukaram Mundhe

Bipasha Basu flags worms in food packet, tags Tukaram Mundhe

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Actress Bipasha Basu has raised concerns over food safety and the quality of packaged food after claiming that she found several tiny worms inside a newly opened food container, prompting her to seek intervention from Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.

Raksha Bandhan 2026: Which Type Of Sister Are You?

Raksha Bandhan 2026: Which Type Of Sister Are You?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Every family has that one sister who has her life completely together, the one who falls in love with everything, the one who refuses to follow the rules and, of course, the one who believes more is always more.