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Nora Fatehi, Sanjay Dutt's Song Faces Legal Trouble

Nora Fatehi, Sanjay Dutt's Song Faces Legal Trouble

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

An advocate has filed a complaint with the CBFC seeking a ban on the song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke, alleging obscenity and harmful content for minors.

Salman Khan's Battle Of Galwan Retitled Maatrubhumi

Salman Khan's Battle Of Galwan Retitled Maatrubhumi

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

The new title is likely inspired by the film's first track Maatrubhumi, sung by Arijit Singh.

Gulf War: 'Missiles Flew Past Us'

Gulf War: 'Missiles Flew Past Us'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

'We are getting used to the constant alerts to take shelter, listening to sonic booms from jets flying above us, hearing news of neighbouring ports being targeted, and being the only ship in the terminal.'

Couple Friendly, Aspirants On OTT

Couple Friendly, Aspirants On OTT

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Save yourself a seat on the couch to binge watch these many OTT offerings of the week.

Gulf War: India Is In A Catch-22 Situation

Gulf War: India Is In A Catch-22 Situation

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

India's handling of the Iran crisis reflects a growing strain between strategic autonomy and geopolitical alignment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Ghaziabad Bank Manager Killed After Dispute with Security Guard

Ghaziabad Bank Manager Killed After Dispute with Security Guard

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A bank manager in Ghaziabad was shot dead by a security guard following disputes over salary and leave, leading to the arrest of the guard and an accomplice.

'Dhurandhar 2 Will Make 2,000 Crores'

'Dhurandhar 2 Will Make 2,000 Crores'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Ramgopal Varma: 'Even if they think it's a horrible film, it'll do 2,000 crores'.

10 Must-Try Mutton Dishes To Be Had During Ramzan

10 Must-Try Mutton Dishes To Be Had During Ramzan

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Meat lovers all over India look forward to the holy month of Ramzan. It is the period when Indian meat traditions are celebrated.

At Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda's Haldi Ceremony

At Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda's Haldi Ceremony

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda delight fans by sharing vibrant photos from their Haldi ceremony, offering an intimate look into their wedding celebrations in Udaipur.

Love At First Look: Ferrari 849 Testarossa Launched In India

Love At First Look: Ferrari 849 Testarossa Launched In India

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Ferrari unveiled the 1,050-hp 849 Testarosa in Mumbai, blending aggressive design with a hybrid V8 powertrain capable of 0-100 km/h in just 2.25 seconds.

Alia Bhatt, Yami Gautam, Preity Zinta To Star in OTT Films

Alia Bhatt, Yami Gautam, Preity Zinta To Star in OTT Films

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Amazon Prime Video has many interesting web series and original films on its 2026 slate. A look at the films coming up.

Man Axes Wife and Children in Pakistan Honour Killing

Man Axes Wife and Children in Pakistan Honour Killing

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

A man in Pakistan's Punjab province murdered his wife and five children with an axe, claiming it was an 'honour killing' due to suspicions of infidelity.

Recipe: Ruchira's Stuffed Shimla Mirch

Recipe: Ruchira's Stuffed Shimla Mirch

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Jazz up green bell peppersto make a special accompaniment to your rotis or bhakri or bhaath.

Gulf War: Nasscom Warns Firms Of Cyber Threat Surge

Gulf War: Nasscom Warns Firms Of Cyber Threat Surge

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

'Periods of geopolitical uncertainty often see a rise in coordinated cyber threats, disinformation campaigns, and infrastructure targeting.'

Gulf War: Hormuz Is Becoming The Central Battlefield

Gulf War: Hormuz Is Becoming The Central Battlefield

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The question is no longer whether the war will expand. It has. The next few days will tell us whether the war stabilises around Hormuz or whether the Strait itself becomes the trigger for a far larger rupture. What to watch for over the next 48 hours is simple: Any move by the US toward direct naval control of the Strait; any credible Iranian attempt to disrupt or mine shipping lanes and, critically, whether energy infrastructure in the Gulf continues to be targeted.If those lines are crossed in tandem, the war will no longer be containable within the region.

Swadeshi Jagran Manch Urges End to Moratorium on Digital Product Tariffs

Swadeshi Jagran Manch Urges End to Moratorium on Digital Product Tariffs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) is advocating for the termination of the moratorium on customs duties for electronically transmitted digital products, arguing that it hinders self-reliance, causes revenue losses, and restricts India's ability to tax emerging technologies like AI.

I-T Department Asks Brokers To Remit Excess STT

I-T Department Asks Brokers To Remit Excess STT

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The tax is collected by brokers on behalf of the government and forms a key component of the Centre's tax revenues.

Sehwag, Malaika, Yuvraj, Rhea At Kritika Kamra-Gaurav Kapur's Shaadi

Sehwag, Malaika, Yuvraj, Rhea At Kritika Kamra-Gaurav Kapur's Shaadi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

There were Test cricketers and actors at the Kritika-Gaurav wedding.

Ranveer Singh Reacts To Dhurandhar: The Revenge Buzz

Ranveer Singh Reacts To Dhurandhar: The Revenge Buzz

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Ranveer Singh electrified fans at the Dhurandhar: The Revenge music launch in Mumbai, building anticipation for the action film.

Chiraiya Review: Thought-Provoking Yet Inconsistent

Chiraiya Review: Thought-Provoking Yet Inconsistent

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Chiraiya could have been a powerful, hard-hitting series but it ends up feeling scattered and emotionally uneven, observes Divya Nair.

Wholesale Price Inflation Rises 2.13% in Feb, Driven by Food and Manufacturing

Wholesale Price Inflation Rises 2.13% in Feb, Driven by Food and Manufacturing

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

India's wholesale price inflation (WPI) increased for the fourth consecutive month in February, reaching 2.13 per cent, primarily due to rising prices of food and manufactured goods, according to government data.

AI Misuse Fuels India's Growing Fake News Crisis

AI Misuse Fuels India's Growing Fake News Crisis

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

From 2022 to 2024, X, Facebook, and WhatsApp emerged as the primary platforms associated with the spread of fake news in India.

Smallcap Segment Is Volatile

Smallcap Segment Is Volatile

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

'Except for extremely conservative investors, others can consider allocating 10 to 20 per cent of their portfolio to small caps.'

Jigsaw Puzzle: Unscramble Prabhas' Spirit

Jigsaw Puzzle: Unscramble Prabhas' Spirit

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Before you watch Spirit on the big screen, unscramble this puzzle.

International Cyber Fraud Racket Busted in J&K: Seven Arrested

International Cyber Fraud Racket Busted in J&K: Seven Arrested

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Police's Counter Intelligence Wing (CIK) has dismantled a sophisticated international cyber fraud racket, arresting seven individuals in Srinagar. The operation targeted victims in the USA, UK, and Canada, using advanced techniques to steal funds through deceptive online schemes.

8 Wonderful Iftaar Destinations

8 Wonderful Iftaar Destinations

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

As the sun sets in a riot of colours during the days of Ramzan, the call to prayer is heard and Indian streets are transformed into places of both faith and feasting.

Why Anil Ambani's Son is Being Questioned in 228 Crore Fraud Case

Why Anil Ambani's Son is Being Questioned in 228 Crore Fraud Case

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Jai Anmol Ambani, son of Anil Ambani, was questioned by the CBI in connection with a 228-crore fraud case involving Union Bank of India. He is expected to be questioned again.

Salman Khan Attends Sooraj Barjatya's Daughter's Reception

Salman Khan Attends Sooraj Barjatya's Daughter's Reception

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Sooraj Barjatya's daughter Eesha Barjatya got married to Abhishek Kothari recently, and their wedding reception was a star-studded one.

Man Awarded 47 Lakh After 'Life-Altering' Motorcycle Accident

Man Awarded 47 Lakh After 'Life-Altering' Motorcycle Accident

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded 47.28 lakh in compensation to a man who sustained severe injuries and physical disability after being struck by a speeding motorcycle in 2017.

Oscars 2026: Zoe Saldana Looks Wow On The Red Carpet

Oscars 2026: Zoe Saldana Looks Wow On The Red Carpet

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Hollywood's A-listers added glamour and style on the red carpet at the 98th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

'No Governance Issue In HDFC Bank'

'No Governance Issue In HDFC Bank'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

'Being an important institution in the banking system, we are subject to regulatory supervision, both offsite and onsite.' 'When you look at the intensity at which these levels of supervision come, we, on the board and in management, believe there should not be any surprises.'

Why India is Poised to Lead in AI Enablement

Why India is Poised to Lead in AI Enablement

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Cognizant's Chief AI Officer, Babak Hodjat, discusses India's unique position in AI enablement due to its strong technology foundation and skilled workforce, emphasising the continued importance of developers in the age of AI-generated code.

Priyanka Chopra's Oscar Fashion Moment At Vanity Fair Party

Priyanka Chopra's Oscar Fashion Moment At Vanity Fair Party

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Priyanka Chopra stunned at the Oscars and the post Oscars Vanity Fair party, showcasing her impeccable style with a flawless white gown and a dazzling metallic after-party dress.

SCARY! India's Graduates Face Job Crunch

SCARY! India's Graduates Face Job Crunch

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Less than half of all graduates were employed, with 48.8 per cent reporting some form of work.

SEE: India Stars Visit Siddhivinayak Ahead of T20 WC Semis

SEE: India Stars Visit Siddhivinayak Ahead of T20 WC Semis

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma visit Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple to seek blessings ahead of India's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against England at Wankhede Stadium.

Dhurandhar The Revenge Review: Gory, Yet Electrifying

Dhurandhar The Revenge Review: Gory, Yet Electrifying

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

If you are willing to spare four hours of your day on a spy action thriller, Dhurandhar The Revenge will surprise, shock and overwhelm you with its nervous energy, notes Divya Nair.

Iran war: Fiscal pressures on govt may mount next FY, say experts

Iran war: Fiscal pressures on govt may mount next FY, say experts

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Revenue collection next financial year may be affected, and, along with this, subsidies on food and fertilisers can go up if the war in West Asia drags for long, according to experts.

App Trap: Hidden Cost Of 'Free' Investing

App Trap: Hidden Cost Of 'Free' Investing

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

In modern investing, transparency is more valuable than zero fees and not all investing app score big on this front, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

NIA Court Rejects Varavara Rao's Plea to Move to Hyderabad

NIA Court Rejects Varavara Rao's Plea to Move to Hyderabad

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A special NIA court in Mumbai has denied poet-activist Varavara Rao's request to permanently relocate to Hyderabad, citing a lack of authority to modify bail conditions set by the Supreme Court in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.

Nushrratt Bharuccha, Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor Glam Up

Nushrratt Bharuccha, Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor Glam Up

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Bollywood's ladies make a splash at Mumbai wedding.