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Want To See This Jodi In A Movie?

Want To See This Jodi In A Movie?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

A Delhi-based girl and a Mumbai-based boy hope to bring glory to India.

Is Prithvi Shaw Headed The Kambli Way?

Is Prithvi Shaw Headed The Kambli Way?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Shaw's lack of attendance at crucial training sessions, particularly after poor performances, coupled with a lax approach to fitness, has alarmed the Mumbai team management and led to tough choices.

When Jannat Works Her Magic...

When Jannat Works Her Magic...

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Jannat Zubair has the knack of serving up looks that are demure yet sizzlingly hot.

How Your 20s Decide Your Menopause Journey

How Your 20s Decide Your Menopause Journey

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

"Menopause is not a one-day thing," says gynaecologist Dr Nidhi Jha, who is also a founder and director at Care&Cure Clinic, New Delhi. "It's a gradual process that begins years before your last period and it's deeply influenced by how you live your 20s."

When Nitish Kumar Took On Bihar Dons

When Nitish Kumar Took On Bihar Dons

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Nitish thought that his stakes as chief minister were far greater than his stakes in protecting one of his party MLAs. He could not allow his rule-of-law train to be derailed by a small rock on the track. On the contrary, if he removed it to keep the train moving at a steady speed he would gain strong public admiration and sympathy that would help him take the masses along in carrying out other tasks. A fascinating excerpt from Arun Sinha's Nitish Kumar And The Rise Of Bihar.

Govt examines need for law to regulate digital content

Govt examines need for law to regulate digital content

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry is examining the existing statutory provisions and the need for a new legal framework to regulate 'harmful' content amid complaints of 'obscenity and violence' being shown on digital platforms.

Epstein files, Impeachment: Trump-Musk feud gets nastier

Epstein files, Impeachment: Trump-Musk feud gets nastier

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The feud reached its peak when Musk made explosive allegations about Trump's connection to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, marking a dramatic escalation in their increasingly personal conflict.

Trump Effect: Study Loan Surge to Ease in FY26

Trump Effect: Study Loan Surge to Ease in FY26

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Education loan growth is set to halve this fiscal (FY26) because disbursements for the US decelerate following a raft of policy changes there.

'When Boys Are Rejected By A Girl, They Resort To Toxicity'

'When Boys Are Rejected By A Girl, They Resort To Toxicity'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'The male-dominant Indian culture displays a lot of violence, a lot of aggression towards women.'

Did Ganguly Influence Team Selection?

Did Ganguly Influence Team Selection?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Cricket fans berated BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and BCCI Secretary Jay Amit Shah for undermining the role of different stakeholders and 'ruining Indian cricket'.

Flirty Red Carpet Moments: Mouni, Sini, Naila...

Flirty Red Carpet Moments: Mouni, Sini, Naila...

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Girls, after all, just wanna have fun.

Will Cash Transfer Win Bihar For Modi?

Will Cash Transfer Win Bihar For Modi?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

If women voters are mobilised in big numbers to the voting booths on November 6 and 11 by the Nitish Kumar-led NDA, then it will be quite difficult for the Tejashwi Yadav-led Mahagathbandhan to defeat the incumbent government, points out Sheela Bhatt.

INDIA bloc names Tejashwi as CM face, Sahni as deputy

INDIA bloc names Tejashwi as CM face, Sahni as deputy

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

The opposition INDIA bloc has declared RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.

Prithvi Shaw hit me, claims 'fan' arrested in selfie case

Prithvi Shaw hit me, claims 'fan' arrested in selfie case

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The influencer claimed that Shaw and his friend asked her not to file a police complaint, said sorry, and left.

CEC dares Oppn to give proof of attempts to influence poll process

CEC dares Oppn to give proof of attempts to influence poll process

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Monday dared the opposition to share evidence of allegations that returning officers and district magistrates were influenced to vitiate the poll process so the panel could take action against them.

New Bride Rakul Makes A Daring Statement

New Bride Rakul Makes A Daring Statement

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Rakul Preet makes a heartstopping entry in a thigh-high slit skirt designed by Ritika Mirchandani.

Ranveer Allahbadia's 'sex with parents' remark reaches Parliament

Ranveer Allahbadia's 'sex with parents' remark reaches Parliament

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Following complaints from several MPs, a Parliamentary panel on information technology is discussing whether to summon Allahbadia.

Allahbadia apologises for 'parents have sex' remarks after backlash

Allahbadia apologises for 'parents have sex' remarks after backlash

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

During his recent appearance on the show, Ranveer Allahbadia asked a contestant whether they would rather watch their parents have sex for the rest of their life or join them once and put a stop to it.

In call with Modi, Putin confirms India visit for summit

In call with Modi, Putin confirms India visit for summit

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to visit India for the annual high-level meeting as the two leaders held a telephone conversation, the Kremlin said on Monday.

'Terrorism Is Always Waiting To Re-Emerge'

'Terrorism Is Always Waiting To Re-Emerge'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'The elimination of terrorists does not imply the neutralisation of terrorism. That terrorist ecosystem continues to thrive in Kashmir.'

HC orders removal of defamatory posts against Om Birla's daughter

HC orders removal of defamatory posts against Om Birla's daughter

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The Delhi high court on Tuesday directed X Corp and Google Inc to remove prima facie defamatory social media posts against Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's daughter Anjali Birla.

Delhi CM attacker planned protest against SC verdict on stray dogs

Delhi CM attacker planned protest against SC verdict on stray dogs

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The man accused of attacking Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta told investigators he planned a protest against the Supreme Court's order on relocating stray dogs, similar to Anna Hazare's anti-corruption protests.

How To Choose MFs Smartly

How To Choose MFs Smartly

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Investors who constantly hop between 'top-performing' funds often end up earning far lower returns than the very funds they invest in -- simply because they enter late and exit early. Best investors don't chase returns, they chase discipline, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

Canada's Carney snatches victory from jaws of defeat, thanks to Trump

Canada's Carney snatches victory from jaws of defeat, thanks to Trump

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

In a dramatic turn of events, Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party secured victory in Canada's federal election, overcoming earlier predictions of defeat.

Shares of MIIs, brokerages decline as concerns rise over threat to volumes

Shares of MIIs, brokerages decline as concerns rise over threat to volumes

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Stocks of brokerages and market infrastructure institutions (MIIs) witnessed selling pressure after the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) crackdown on proprietary trading firm Jane Street. The weakness was attributed to concerns that debarment of the US firm - a prominent player in the futures and options (F&O) segment - will lead to a further decline in volumes, which are already down over 30 per cent from the peak.

'Cancer Has Made Me Shameless And Fearless'

'Cancer Has Made Me Shameless And Fearless'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'For all you know, in the next five years there could be a path-breaking cancer treatment and I may be absolutely fine. Or maybe I won't be. I have to live with both scenarios.'

Air India crash: She promised to call her father

Air India crash: She promised to call her father

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Before her flight to London, Air India crew member Maithili Patil had made a final, comforting promise to her father, Moreshwar Patil, that she would call him once she reached the city. But the call did not come.

Don't Miss! The Top 10 Fashion Trends Of 2025

Don't Miss! The Top 10 Fashion Trends Of 2025

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

What fashion has in store for you in the New Year.

Ronaldo's influence off the charts; Messi hot on his heels

Ronaldo's influence off the charts; Messi hot on his heels

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo has yet again left the competition behind as the five-time Ballon D'Or winner was named Instagram's top earner for the third year in a row.

How India Buys A Car Today Has Changed

How India Buys A Car Today Has Changed

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

More Indians start car shopping online, pushing automakers and dealers to respond quickly, train staff, and use AI to turn clicks into showroom visits.

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Vijay, despite the loud message from his delayed arrival at the road-show/stampede venue, and more so his continued inaccessibility for fans-turned-cadres after graduating from a super-star to a political party leader with electoral ambitions, refuses to change. Or, so it seems, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Karnataka rolls out crowd control rules after Bengaluru stampede

Karnataka rolls out crowd control rules after Bengaluru stampede

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The SoP includes general principles, according to which, police responses must prioritise life safety, protection of rights, prevention of property damage, and de-escalation of potential conflicts.

What's The Point Of Quad If Trump Equates India-Pakistan?

What's The Point Of Quad If Trump Equates India-Pakistan?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

If the only superpower, which calls India an ally, sees the region through an India-Pakistan prism, it is unacceptable. Rather than endorse India's sphere of influence, this undermines it, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Why Is Elvish Yadav Trending?

Why Is Elvish Yadav Trending?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Popular YouTuber and social media influencer Elvish Yadav is making his presence felt inside the Bigg Boss OTT house.

Kriti Sanon: Coming To Your Home Soon!

Kriti Sanon: Coming To Your Home Soon!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

It's a mixed plate in theatres this October, and OTT has a lot of interesting releases coming up as well.

Tyson vs Paul: 'It's personal now -- he must die!'

Tyson vs Paul: 'It's personal now -- he must die!'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

The match has drawn extraordinary global interest but also criticism, with British promoter Eddie Hearn dismissing the bout as "dangerous, irresponsible and disrespectful to boxing."

The Fashion Trend Alfia Jafry Thinks Should Disappear

The Fashion Trend Alfia Jafry Thinks Should Disappear

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

The Tribe's star Alfia Jafry discusses her career and fashion choices with Rediff.com's Srishti Sahoo.

Indians Spent 1.1 Trillion Hours On...

Indians Spent 1.1 Trillion Hours On...

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

...their smartphones!

Law student mows down woman in Vadodara, screams 'another round'

Law student mows down woman in Vadodara, screams 'another round'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

A speeding car driven by a 20-year-old law student crashed into two-wheelers in Vadodara, Gujarat, killing a woman and injuring four others. The driver, Rakshit Chaurasiya, was arrested and is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol. Witnesses reported seeing him screaming "another round, another round " after the crash. Chaurasiya's friend, Mit Chauhan, who was in the passenger seat, is being sought by police. The car, which belonged to Chauhan, was severely damaged in the accident. CCTV footage shows the car hitting two scooters and dragging the riders before coming to a halt. Police are investigating the incident and will conduct a medical test to determine if Chaurasiya was intoxicated.

At Alanna and Ivor's Haldi Ceremony

At Alanna and Ivor's Haldi Ceremony

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The couple treated us to pictures from their pre-wedding ceremonies.