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Kajal Goes Glam

Kajal Goes Glam

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

It's a busy week for film folk, as they mix business and pleasure on their travels.

'Bulldozer Justice Continues Despite SC Verdict'

'Bulldozer Justice Continues Despite SC Verdict'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

'Even as the Supreme Court's anti-punitive demolition judgment nears its first anniversary, no formal contempt proceedings have been initiated either by the Supreme Court or any high court against officers or demolition squads who have acted in violation of it.'

Cong workers attack car transporting EVM in Nagpur

Cong workers attack car transporting EVM in Nagpur

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Congress workers ransacked a car transporting an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) to a strong room in Nagpur after polling concluded for the Maharashtra assembly elections, police said.

A Heart Surgeon's Stunning Wildlife Photographs

A Heart Surgeon's Stunning Wildlife Photographs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

'Conservation is is fundamental to the resilience of our communities and the health of our planet,' says Dr Ramakant Panda, who is considered to be one the world's top heart surgeons.

Why Educated Muslim Youth Join Terror Modules

Why Educated Muslim Youth Join Terror Modules

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Radical Islamist networks are deliberately targeting Muslim youths embedded within the country's professional and academic ecosystems, leveraging their skills, mobility, and digital reach to quietly strengthen operational capabilities. This trend highlights a dangerous evolution in terror recruitment -- one that exploits ideological faultlines, online echo chambers and transnational radical Islamist influences to attract individuals who outwardly embody India's modern and aspirational narrative, points out Dr Kanchan Lakshman.

India Need To Be Wary Of The World Champions

India Need To Be Wary Of The World Champions

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

South Africa will aim for their first Test victory in India in more than 15 years.

'Secular' NCP still with Mahayuti due to...: Ajit Pawar

'Secular' NCP still with Mahayuti due to...: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar on Friday said the party was still part of the Mahayuti alliance because of mutual respect among allies and its commitment to the state's progress.

Countdown to Diwali Begins

Countdown to Diwali Begins

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

as Diwali approaches, homes and markets across India come alive with colour, light, and excitement.

India's festive hiring rises 17%; gig, temp roles see 25% surge this year

India's festive hiring rises 17%; gig, temp roles see 25% surge this year

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Overall hiring volumes grew by 17 per cent year-on-year across key consumption-linked sectors during the August-October period, driven by heightened consumer sentiment, attractive festive promotions, and wider geographic penetration, according to a report.

Whenever foreign ideologies came to India...: RSS chief

Whenever foreign ideologies came to India...: RSS chief

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

He said terrorists crossed the border and killed 26 Indians after checking their religion in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, which drew a fitting response from the country, referring to Operation Sindoor.

Ex-Prez Kovind to be chief guest at RSS centenary event

Ex-Prez Kovind to be chief guest at RSS centenary event

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh will mark its centenary year with events beginning from Vijayadashami on October 2, which will include an address by its chief Mohan Bhagwat in the presence of former president Ramnath Kovind who will be the chief guest.

Bomb threats to flights: Nagpur man surrenders

Bomb threats to flights: Nagpur man surrenders

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

A 35-year-old man who was allegedly behind a series of hoax bomb threats to airports and railway stations across the country has been arrested after he presented himself before Nagpur Police, an official said on Friday.

India rolls out next-gen e-passports to stop forgery, impersonation

India rolls out next-gen e-passports to stop forgery, impersonation

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

The Indian government has introduced a next-generation e-passport with enhanced security features, including an embedded RFID chip, to combat forgery and impersonation. The rollout follows successful pilot testing and implementation across India and abroad.

Maha scraps controversial land deal involving Ajit Pawar's son

Maha scraps controversial land deal involving Ajit Pawar's son

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar says his son Parth was unaware that the land his company purchased in Pune belonged to the government. The controversial transaction has been cancelled, and a probe has been ordered.

Dr Ambedkar's 1956 Buddhist Revolution

Dr Ambedkar's 1956 Buddhist Revolution

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

On October 14, 1956, Dr B R Ambedkar, fulfilling his long-held vow to renounce Hinduism, embraced Buddhism along with over 500,000 followers at Nagpur's Deekshabhoomi, marking a new era of social and spiritual liberation for India's Dalits.

Deadly cough syrup toll rises to 20 in MP; Kerala bans Sresan medicines

Deadly cough syrup toll rises to 20 in MP; Kerala bans Sresan medicines

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla confirmed that 20 children have died after consuming contaminated cough syrup. An investigation is underway, and action has been taken against the manufacturer, doctor, and FDA officials.

Kin read acquittal order at grave of 7/11 blasts accused

Kin read acquittal order at grave of 7/11 blasts accused

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Family members of Kamal Ahmad Vakil Ahmad Ansari, who died awaiting justice in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, read aloud the Bombay High Court's acquittal order at his grave, publicly affirming his innocence and demanding accountability from the system.

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Gopal spins K'taka to big win

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Gopal spins K'taka to big win

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Karnataka, Maharashtra register innings wins to go 1-2 in Group B of Ranji Tropphy.

'Pronouncements On Paper Don't Feed Babies'

'Pronouncements On Paper Don't Feed Babies'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

'These children possess catastrophically low birth weights -- often 1.4 kgs or less. Such extremely low birth weight results in profoundly compromised neo-natal immunity.' 'The escalation to 97 deaths in three months precipitated contemporary attention precisely because this magnitude concentrates the humanitarian emergency, rendering it impossible for the administrative machinery to ignore.'

Ranji Roundup: J&K seize control as Hyderabad collapse

Ranji Roundup: J&K seize control as Hyderabad collapse

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

As many as 16 wickets fell on the opening day as visitors Hyderabad were left reeling at 88/6 after bundling out Jammu and Kashmir for 170 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match in Jammu on Sunday.

All eyes on Eden pitch as India face stern SA challenge

All eyes on Eden pitch as India face stern SA challenge

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

India's awe-inspiring batting depth will face a stern test against South Africa's quality spin attack in the first Test, starting in Kolkata on Friday.

'Win the toss and...': Bavuma recalls Williamson's advice

'Win the toss and...': Bavuma recalls Williamson's advice

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Bavuma believes this group, unbeaten in full-strength Test series since coach Shukri Conrad took charge in 2023, has the maturity and belief to mount a serious challenge and win their only second series in India after 25 years.

Divya awarded wild card for FIDE World Cup in Goa

Divya awarded wild card for FIDE World Cup in Goa

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Divya Deshmukh has been awarded a wild card for the FIDE World Cup 2025 following a last-minute withdrawal of one of the participants.

Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,884 cr still in circulation: RBI

Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,884 cr still in circulation: RBI

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The high-value Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,884 crore are still in circulation, according to official data released on Wednesday.

Maha ex-minister Anil Deshmukh seriously hurt in stone-pelting in Nagpur

Maha ex-minister Anil Deshmukh seriously hurt in stone-pelting in Nagpur

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Former Maharashtra Home Minister and NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh was seriously injured after stones were hurled at his car in Nagpur district on Monday night. The incident occurred as Deshmukh was returning to Katol after attending a meeting in Narkhed village. Police are investigating the attack, which occurred on the last day of campaigning for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly elections.

Cough syrup deaths: Plea in SC seeks extensive probe

Cough syrup deaths: Plea in SC seeks extensive probe

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Friday a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking inquiry and systemic reform in drug safety mechanisms in the wake of deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan allegedly due to consumption of toxic cough syrups.

Maharashtra municipal elections to be held on Dec 2

Maharashtra municipal elections to be held on Dec 2

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Elections for municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Maharashtra are scheduled for December 2, according to the State Election Commissioner. The schedule for other local bodies will be announced later.

From modest start to mass movement, RSS turns 100

From modest start to mass movement, RSS turns 100

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

From a modest start with baithaks of a handful of swayamsevaks in a small town in Nagpur, the RSS, which completes 100 years of its foundation on Thursday, has come a long way to become the world's biggest voluntary organisation with a pan-India presence, shaping the country's political and social discourse.

'We Won't Be Silenced, We Won't Be Ignored'

'We Won't Be Silenced, We Won't Be Ignored'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

'Our politics is transparent -- it's about ensuring farmers don't die by suicide, about ensuring agriculture remains viable, about ensuring food security for the nation.' 'If that's politics, then yes, we do politics.'

From double-decker bus to flat: When Mumbai was held 'hostage'

From double-decker bus to flat: When Mumbai was held 'hostage'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

In the last decade or so, the financial capital has witnessed multiple hostage-taking scenarios.

FIDE World Cup: IM Aronyak Ghosh upsets GM Bartel

FIDE World Cup: IM Aronyak Ghosh upsets GM Bartel

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

The experienced Surya Shekhar Ganguly, GM Raunak Sadhwani and GM Karthik Venkatraman scored comfortable victories while M Pranesh played out a draw to advance to the second round, while IM Aronyak Ghosh defeated GM Mateusz Bartel of Poland to force a tie-breaker, in the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Panaji on Sunday.

Govt launches all India drive to test cough syrups

Govt launches all India drive to test cough syrups

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has initiated a nationwide campaign to test, inspect, and audit cough syrup manufacturers following concerns about contaminated products and child deaths. The initiative aims to ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Maharashtra's Navgire Blasts Fastest Century In Women's T20!

Maharashtra's Navgire Blasts Fastest Century In Women's T20!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Opener Kiran Navgire broke the record for the fastest century in women's Twenty20 cricket when she completed her hundred in just 34 balls while helping Maharashtra to a nine-wicket win over Punjab in India's Women's T20 Trophy on Friday.

India's IT hiring stabilises in H1 FY26, campus intake improves

India's IT hiring stabilises in H1 FY26, campus intake improves

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

After several muted quarters, India's IT sector hiring stabilised in the first half of FY 2025-26 as hiring patterns improved, following a reasonable rise in the recruitment of freshers and mid-senior level professionals, HR solutions provider Adecco India said on Tuesday.

Arun Gawli walks free on SC bail after 17 years in 2007 murder case

Arun Gawli walks free on SC bail after 17 years in 2007 murder case

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli was released from Nagpur Central Jail after the Supreme Court granted him bail in a 2007 murder case. He had been serving a life sentence for the murder of a Mumbai corporator.

Why We Must Worry About India's Human Rights Record

Why We Must Worry About India's Human Rights Record

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

In May, 40 Rohingyas were blindfolded and flown to the Andaman and Nicobar islands and then thrown into the sea and made to swim to an island in Myanmar. And after the Pahalgam attack, at least 300 Muslims were 'pushed back' to Bangladesh from Assam.

Why Prakash Ambedkar Is Taking On The RSS

Why Prakash Ambedkar Is Taking On The RSS

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

'We have asked the police to verify whether the RSS is a registered organisation. If they are not registered, then specific action should be taken against them.'

PIX: World Champ Divya felicitated, gets massive cash reward

PIX: World Champ Divya felicitated, gets massive cash reward

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Deshmukh thanked the CM and the people of Nagpur for felicitating her.

Flight ops at Raipur airport hit as lightning damages navigation system

Flight ops at Raipur airport hit as lightning damages navigation system

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

As many as five IndiGo flights were diverted to various nearby airports due to the damage to the DVOR (Doppler VHF Omnidirectional Range) system, he said.

Govt has worked out solution for Maratha community: Fadnavis

Govt has worked out solution for Maratha community: Fadnavis

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis praised activist Manoj Jarange for ending his fast regarding the Maratha quota demand, highlighting the government's commitment to the Maratha community's welfare.