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Raj Nidimoru's Sister Welcomes Samantha Into The Family

Raj Nidimoru's Sister Welcomes Samantha Into The Family

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

'Gratitude for the peace I feel in this moment, for the clarity that has settled around our family, and for the deep sense of 'gentle alignment' in Raj and Samantha's journey.'

10 dead in Sydney beach shooting during Jewish festival; gunman killed

10 dead in Sydney beach shooting during Jewish festival; gunman killed

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Authorities confirmed that the police operation remains ongoing, with security forces deployed across the area.

Bangla Unrest: Chicken Neck Returns To India's Security Radar

Bangla Unrest: Chicken Neck Returns To India's Security Radar

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

For decades, the Siliguri Corridor was treated as a geographical vulnerability to be quietly managed. Today, it has emerged as a focal point of eastern geopolitics.

'You Taught Cinema Should Never Apologise...'

'You Taught Cinema Should Never Apologise...'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

'You were one of my favourite directors who made Indian cinema feel fearless, impolite, and alive. If Dhurandhar has even a fraction of that DNA, it's because your films whispered (sometimes screamed) in my head while I was writing and directing it.'

Vulnerable India's struggles at home laid bare

Vulnerable India's struggles at home laid bare

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The once familiar sight of nimble-footed, whippywristed Indian batters dominating spin looks a distant memory, replaced by the horror of watching South Africa off-spinner Simon Harmer wreak havoc by taking 17 wickets over the two Tests.

Rajdhani Express runs over 7 elephants in Assam, 5 coaches derail

Rajdhani Express runs over 7 elephants in Assam, 5 coaches derail

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

At least seven elephants were killed, and one was injured after a herd of jumbos was hit by the Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assam's Hojai district early Saturday, officials said.

'New Beginnings' For Rasha

'New Beginnings' For Rasha

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Raveena Tandon's daughter Rasha Thadani is all set to make her Telugu debut opposite Mahesh Babu's nephew Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni, in a film to be directed by Ajay Bhupathi.

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.

Missing Sikh pilgrim says she converted to Islam, married Pak man

Missing Sikh pilgrim says she converted to Islam, married Pak man

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

An Indian Sikh woman who traveled to Pakistan as part of a pilgrimage has converted to Islam and married a Pakistani man she met online. Her disappearance is being investigated in India.

Want To Study Online At IIT Delhi?

Want To Study Online At IIT Delhi?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, is inviting applications for its newly launched executive programme in brand management.

Not EVMs, Modi has hacked hearts of people: Kangana

Not EVMs, Modi has hacked hearts of people: Kangana

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha, stating he has 'hacked the hearts of the people' and criticized the opposition for disruptions and EVM tampering allegations.

WATCH Ranveer Dance To Dhurandhar

WATCH Ranveer Dance To Dhurandhar

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Ranveer Singh was fully charged at the music album launch of his upcoming film, Dhurandhar, held in Mumbai.

Centre Plans Faster Rollout of DPDP Act Rules

Centre Plans Faster Rollout of DPDP Act Rules

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

'We are in touch with industry to further compress the timelines.'

'My Life Has Been Paused Without My Consent'

'My Life Has Been Paused Without My Consent'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Thousands of Indian H-1B workers are stranded in India after sudden visa appointment cancellations at US consulates.

No trade threat to push peace: Tharoor on Trump's India-Pak claim

No trade threat to push peace: Tharoor on Trump's India-Pak claim

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor disputes Donald Trump's claims of using trade to stop the India-Pakistan military conflict in May, citing conversations with government officials.

SEE: Team India Dances for Smriti Mandhana

SEE: Team India Dances for Smriti Mandhana

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

The pre-wedding festivities of Indian cricketing icon Smriti Mandhana and music director Palash Muchhal have been the talk of the town all week--a vibrant mix of tradition, music, and of course, plenty of cricket.

'I'm NOT coming back. This wildfire is crazy': Serena

'I'm NOT coming back. This wildfire is crazy': Serena

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Serena Williams has re-entered the tennis anti-doping testing pool but the 23-times Grand Slam champion denied on Tuesday that the move had anything to do with her making a return to the sport she dominated for nearly two decades.

Govt doctor, wife held for radicalising local women in J-K

Govt doctor, wife held for radicalising local women in J-K

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

A government doctor and his wife have been detained in Jammu and Kashmir for allegedly misusing their positions to mask unlawful activities, including radicalizing local women through social media.

2025 Review: Neeraj crosses 90m amid India's doping woes

2025 Review: Neeraj crosses 90m amid India's doping woes

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The country also mounted bids on some high-profile continental and global events, including the 2031 World Athletics Championships with Ahmedabad as the proposed venue.

Smriti Mandhana Finally Breaks Silence on Her Wedding Rumours

Smriti Mandhana Finally Breaks Silence on Her Wedding Rumours

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana has put an end to weeks of speculation, confirming that her wedding to music composer and filmmaker Palash Mucchal will no longer take place.

Conspiracy against me began with Manju Warrier's statement: Dileep

Conspiracy against me began with Manju Warrier's statement: Dileep

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Malayalam actor Dileep accuses police and media of conspiring against him in the 2017 actress assault case after being acquitted. He alleges a plot to destroy his career and criticizes his ex-wife's statement.

Why Did Jadeja Disable Instagram Account?

Why Did Jadeja Disable Instagram Account?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Ravindra Jadeja's verified account on Instagram is currently unavailable on the social media platform.

Smriti's Playful Reel Confirms Engagement

Smriti's Playful Reel Confirms Engagement

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

With music, laughter, and her closest cricketing friends by her side, Smriti Mandhana chose to reveal one of the most special moments of her life. The Indian star used a joyful dance reel to confirm her engagement to Composer Palash Muchhal.

Players Who Missed India's T20 World Cup Squad

Players Who Missed India's T20 World Cup Squad

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

India's T20 World Cup squad had space for only 15, but the pool of quality options ran far deeper. The consequence was inevitable: several players with genuine claims were left on the outside, the unlucky ones who narrowly missed the cut.

B'desh govt urges citizens to resist violence; no clashes since morning

B'desh govt urges citizens to resist violence; no clashes since morning

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Sharif Osman Hadi, a leader of the July Uprising in Bangladesh, died after being shot, sparking protests and political unrest. The interim government has promised action, while demonstrators have targeted media outlets and blamed India.

Not aware of, nor accepted: Tharoor says NO to Veer Savarkar Award

Not aware of, nor accepted: Tharoor says NO to Veer Savarkar Award

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Tharoor later told reporters in the national capital that he heard about the award on Tuesday and that he was not going for the ceremony.

Won't accept Savarkar award or attend event: Tharoor

Won't accept Savarkar award or attend event: Tharoor

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Shashi Tharoor categorically stated that he would not accept an award named after VD Savarkar, nor attend a related event, even as a senior party colleague wanted the Congress MP to not accept any honour named after the ideologue whom he claimed "bowed before the British."

What Tharoor said after attending Putin banquet as Rahul, Kharge left out

What Tharoor said after attending Putin banquet as Rahul, Kharge left out

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

The Congress on Friday said that the leaders of the opposition, Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, were not invited to the banquet, and took a swipe at Tharoor for accepting the invite.

Who is Satadru Dutta? The man behind Messi's India Tour

Who is Satadru Dutta? The man behind Messi's India Tour

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Satadru Dutta's rise was swift and ambitious. But that journey took a dramatic nosedive on Saturday.

Self-styled nun booked for bomb attack threat on Kerala CM

Self-styled nun booked for bomb attack threat on Kerala CM

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The police registered a case against Teena Jose for allegedly calling for a bomb attack on the chief minister in the comment box of another user's post on Facebook.

Second Peacetime Incident Involving Tejas

Second Peacetime Incident Involving Tejas

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

This is the fourth peacetime crash of an IAF jet in 2025 so far.

Nanded woman marries corpse after father, brothers kill her lover

Nanded woman marries corpse after father, brothers kill her lover

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

A woman in Maharashtra 'married' her deceased boyfriend's body and demanded justice after he was allegedly murdered by her father and brothers.

What's Bipasha Celebrating in Dubai?

What's Bipasha Celebrating in Dubai?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover celebrated their daughter Devi's third birthday on November 12 with a holiday at the Atlantis, The Palm, in Dubai, and shared some lovely pictures on social media.

Why Kevin Pietersen Loves India

Why Kevin Pietersen Loves India

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

'India gave me its heart first. So India will always have mine.'

Goa nightclub fire: 'Flagged illegalities for years, but...'

Goa nightclub fire: 'Flagged illegalities for years, but...'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

The original owner of the land where the Goa nightclub fire occurred claims he had flagged illegalities and fought a legal battle for 20 years.

What Parents Must Know About Child Sexual Abuse

What Parents Must Know About Child Sexual Abuse

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Understanding that sexual abuse can be prevented and healing from abuse is possible helps parents respond with calm and confidence rather than react in fear or panic, says Psychologist Namrata Joshi.

Imran Khan 'mentally tortured' in jail, alleges sister after meeting him

Imran Khan 'mentally tortured' in jail, alleges sister after meeting him

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Imran Khan's sister claims he is alive but facing mental torture in solitary confinement at Adiala Jail. Concerns arose after an unannounced ban on family visits, leading to social media speculation about his well-being. The government has imposed Section 144 and deployed police to prevent PTI protests.

Delhi bomber Umar Nabi's house in J-K demolished

Delhi bomber Umar Nabi's house in J-K demolished

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Umar was behind the wheels of the Hyundai i20 that was laden with explosives. His identity was confirmed after DNA samples collected from the blast site matched with those of Dr Umar's mother.

Katrina-Vicky Have A Baby Boy

Katrina-Vicky Have A Baby Boy

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have becomes parents to a baby boy on November 7.

Is This Kriti's Boyfriend?

Is This Kriti's Boyfriend?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Kriti Sanon extended a cute birthday wish to her rumoured boyfriend Kabir Bahia on social media.