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Pakistan's deputy PM Ishaq Dar suffers hairline fracture after fall

Pakistan's deputy PM Ishaq Dar suffers hairline fracture after fall

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar sustained a hairline fracture in his shoulder after a fall during a reception for his Egyptian counterpart. Despite the injury, he continued with scheduled meetings throughout the day.

Watch: Asha Bhosle's Last Concert

Watch: Asha Bhosle's Last Concert

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The voice of one of India's greatest playback singers may have fallen silent, but her music is anything but gone. It lives on in the airwaves, in our memories, in moments we return to without even realising.

'Yes-Men Are Killing Salman Khan's Stardom'

'Yes-Men Are Killing Salman Khan's Stardom'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

'He needs to work with filmmakers who can tell him to stop interfering.'

LIK: Love Insurance Kompany Review: Colourful Futuristic Romcom

LIK: Love Insurance Kompany Review: Colourful Futuristic Romcom

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

LIK: Love Insurance Kompany is an ambitious film for its setting, but underscores in both the romance and the humour departments. The world-building is vibrant, the ideas are relevant, but the storytelling lacks the depth and conviction needed to bring them together meaningfully

Why Trump Enforced A Naval Blockade In Strait Of Hormuz

Why Trump Enforced A Naval Blockade In Strait Of Hormuz

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

The US blockade on Iranian ports is aimed to curb Iranian energy exports, thereby crippling its economy to force Iran back to the negotiating table, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

'Trump faces impeachment risks if Iran conflict continues'

'Trump faces impeachment risks if Iran conflict continues'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

The popularity of US President Donald Trump is waning with approval ratings at its lowest, according to former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev, who notes that with two-thirds of Americans not approving of a continuation of the war on Iran, Trump faces the risk of being impeached.

My Mother, Asha Bhosle

My Mother, Asha Bhosle

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Asha Bhosle's only daughter Varsha Bhosle, who died in 2012, had penned this beautiful ode to her mother.

Has Baazigar Modi Fired His Best Shot?

Has Baazigar Modi Fired His Best Shot?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

What is missing in the BJP's armour is dominance over 50 percent of the electorate: Women. And this is a gamble Modi-Shah have indicated that they are willing to take, explains Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Ramayana Teaser Out On Hanuman Jayanti: Ranbir Kapoor Stuns as Lord Ram

Ramayana Teaser Out On Hanuman Jayanti: Ranbir Kapoor Stuns as Lord Ram

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Ramayana, which is being mounted as a two-part cinematic event, will soar. The music, visuals, technical finesse and the promise of strong performances not just tease a film, it teases a grand experience, notes Mayur Sanap.

Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3, Shahid Kapoor's O'Romeo Arrive on OTT

Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3, Shahid Kapoor's O'Romeo Arrive on OTT

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Rani's cop, Shahid's crook and a whole lot of sinister threats raid OTT this week.

Boy George On Asha Bhosle: 'Your Voice Was Like Silk'

Boy George On Asha Bhosle: 'Your Voice Was Like Silk'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

'You left young at heart, still eager to sing with the new generation entering the musical duniya.'

Vaazha 2 Review: An Improved, Crowd-Pleasing Sequel That Hits All the Right Notes

Vaazha 2 Review: An Improved, Crowd-Pleasing Sequel That Hits All the Right Notes

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Vaazha 2 grows beyond the shadow of its predecessor by refining its tone, strengthening its themes and delivering more assured emotional beats and performances, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

'I Knew This Would Be The Toughest Film Of My Career'

'I Knew This Would Be The Toughest Film Of My Career'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

'The first time (T-Series CEO and Border 2 Co-Producer) Bhushan Kumarji offered the film to me I said No.'

Chest Pain To Fatigue: 10 Silent Warning Signs Of A Heart Attack

Chest Pain To Fatigue: 10 Silent Warning Signs Of A Heart Attack

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

If a patient complains of chest pain, irrespective of what you might think the reason could be, you shouldn't delay getting medical help, advises Dr Abhilash Mishra.

Imran Khan Has 'No Interest In Playing A Hairy Angry Man Covered In Blood'

Imran Khan Has 'No Interest In Playing A Hairy Angry Man Covered In Blood'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Imran Khan discusses his return to acting, his views on the current trend of violent films, and his upcoming project Adhure Hum Adhure Tum.

Ananya, Samantha, Kajol Look Gorgeous On The Red Carpet

Ananya, Samantha, Kajol Look Gorgeous On The Red Carpet

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The second edition of The Hollywood Reporter India's Women in Entertainment Power List brought together many influential women from across the film industry.

Simple Habits To Keep Your Child Healthy

Simple Habits To Keep Your Child Healthy

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a practising paediatrician with over 25 years of experience recommends simple lifestyle changes to improve your child's immunity, sleep and appetite.

RBI's New Rules: BIG Changes From April 1 for OTP, Cards, Online Payments

RBI's New Rules: BIG Changes From April 1 for OTP, Cards, Online Payments

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

From April 1, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India's new authentication directions modernise how every digital payment you make must be verified -- and place the burden of security squarely on your bank, not on you.

How Jaskaran Singh fulfilled his childhood dream of playing in a T20 World Cup in India

How Jaskaran Singh fulfilled his childhood dream of playing in a T20 World Cup in India

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

In 2026, after 17 years in professional cricket, his dream came true, but with a strange twist of fate. He appeared in the Twenty20 World Cup in the country of his birth, but wearing a Canadian jersey.

Morocco declared Africa Cup of Nations champions after Senegal stripped of title

Morocco declared Africa Cup of Nations champions after Senegal stripped of title

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Morocco were declared Africa Cup of Nations champions and Senegal were stripped of the title after an appeal over the result of the final was upheld by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Tuesday.

Dhurandhar: Storytelling In The Age Of Restless Viewers

Dhurandhar: Storytelling In The Age Of Restless Viewers

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

If the stories are food for the mind then our digestive system has changed. If they are a piece of art, our gaze has altered. This calls for a change not in stories, but in the grammar of storytelling so that it can cut through the deluge and gluttony and force people to savour, appreciate and re-visit it. That is what the creators of Taskaree or Dhurandhar are trying, points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Suffering From 'Tech Neck'? These Exercises Can Help

Suffering From 'Tech Neck'? These Exercises Can Help

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan offers advice on how to take care of your overall health.

Can Women Over 40 Have A Normal Delivery?

Can Women Over 40 Have A Normal Delivery?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

While fertility does decline with age, many women have successfully delivered babies after the age of 40, notes Dr Rohan Palshetkar, consultant IVF specialist at Bloom IVF and Palshetkar Patil Nursing Home.

Govt's special session aims to influence Bengal, TN polls: Congress

Govt's special session aims to influence Bengal, TN polls: Congress

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The Congress party has accused the government of scheduling a 'special session' to pass bills related to women's quota and delimitation with the intention of gaining political advantage in the upcoming West Bengal and Tamil Nadu elections, calling it a violation of the model code of conduct.

Why Dhurandhar 2 Trailer Signals A Potential Blockbuster

Why Dhurandhar 2 Trailer Signals A Potential Blockbuster

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The electrifying Dhurandhar 2 trailer promises a high-octane thriller set in Pakistan, blending intense action with a compelling spy narrative and hinting at major box office potential.

Raja Shivaji Teaser: Riteish Deshmukh's Ambitious Bet Falls Short

Raja Shivaji Teaser: Riteish Deshmukh's Ambitious Bet Falls Short

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Riteish Deshmukh brings earnestness to the role, but the gravitas of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj calls for a towering presence, resonant voice and sharp, piercing gaze, which are somewhat missing in Raja Shivaji, notes Mayur Sanap.

'In Iran, They Cut 3-Hour Bollywood Films To 1 Hour, With No Songs'

'In Iran, They Cut 3-Hour Bollywood Films To 1 Hour, With No Songs'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

'Much later when I came to Afghanistan, I realised that there were songs in Bollywood films.'

All-Women Team Runs McDonald's Near Statue Of Unity

All-Women Team Runs McDonald's Near Statue Of Unity

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Inside the McDonald's outlet in Kevadia where women run the show.

'You Can Share A Bed And Still Not Share Your Fears'

'You Can Share A Bed And Still Not Share Your Fears'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

India today is 'socially overstimulated and emotionally undernourished.'

13 dead, 22 injured in Andhra Pradesh bus-tipper collision, fire

13 dead, 22 injured in Andhra Pradesh bus-tipper collision, fire

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Thirteen people were killed and 22 injured after a private bus collided with a tipper and caught fire in Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh, with President Murmu and PM Modi expressing condolences and announcing ex-gratia payments.

'I Was Blown Away By Sheeba Chadha'

'I Was Blown Away By Sheeba Chadha'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

This Hamlet and most of the film's characters are Hindus, so there is an elaborate wedding sequence with a baraat, dholki players, dancing baraatis, and a dance performance piece, set to the qawwali Mast Qalander.

Prathichaya Review: Nivin Pauly's Political Thriller is Predictable

Prathichaya Review: Nivin Pauly's Political Thriller is Predictable

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Prathichaya has timely ideas and an interesting moral core, but is weighed down by dated storytelling, predictable plotting, and uneven performances, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

'Strait of Hormuz closed to Iran's enemies only'

'Strait of Hormuz closed to Iran's enemies only'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Ali Mousavi stated that such cooperation is essential for maintaining stability in the strategic waterway.

What Makes Ranveer Singh India's Blockbuster Star

What Makes Ranveer Singh India's Blockbuster Star

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

With the twin blockbusters of Dhurandhar, which have resulted in over Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) coming in, Ranveer Singh has proved himself all over again.

iPhone 18 Pro Max: Expect Fresh Look!

iPhone 18 Pro Max: Expect Fresh Look!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Apple's next premium smartphone series is already creating buzz, with the iPhone 18 Pro Max expected to be one of the year's most talked about launches.

Ek DinTrailer Review: Junaid Khan, Sai Pallavi Are Likeable

Ek DinTrailer Review: Junaid Khan, Sai Pallavi Are Likeable

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A romantic drama set against the scenic backdrop of Japan, exploring a unique love story born from a wish and a day of temporary amnesia.

Priyanka Chopra On Quitting Bollywood: 'Don't Like To Stay In S**t

Priyanka Chopra On Quitting Bollywood: 'Don't Like To Stay In S**t"

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

'Just because I am famous and have body of work in one country does not translate into every country in the world.'

From calm prayers to chaos: Crowd surges again for Vijay at TVK Iftaar

From calm prayers to chaos: Crowd surges again for Vijay at TVK Iftaar

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Party cadres noted that the second iteration was significantly more organised than the Chennai debut, a shift partially attributed to the choice of venue and the ample parking space.

IED Blast Kills Seven Police in Northwest Pakistan; TTP Claims Responsibility

IED Blast Kills Seven Police in Northwest Pakistan; TTP Claims Responsibility

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

At least seven police personnel were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast targeting a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan. The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Lakki Marwat district.

IED Blast Kills Seven Police Officers in Northwest Pakistan

IED Blast Kills Seven Police Officers in Northwest Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

At least seven police personnel were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast targeting a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan, local police said.