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IPL 2026: CSK vs PBKS: Mumbai Boys Shine in Chennai

IPL 2026: CSK vs PBKS: Mumbai Boys Shine in Chennai

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Mumbai cricketers stole the spotlight in a thrilling IPL 2026 match, as Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan and Shivam Dube shone for Chennai Super Kings, while Shreyas Iyer guided Punjab Kings to victory.

Hrithik Roshan Gets Ready To Storm Us With His Mess On OTT

Hrithik Roshan Gets Ready To Storm Us With His Mess On OTT

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Amazon Prime Video promises big releases coming up this year!

The Drama: Robert Pattinson, Zendaya Are Superb

The Drama: Robert Pattinson, Zendaya Are Superb

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Drama is what you can call a 'feel-bad' romance done right, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

'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.'

IPL 2026: Aniket Verma Proves He's No One-Season Wonder

IPL 2026: Aniket Verma Proves He's No One-Season Wonder

Rediff.com5 days ago

Aniket Verma's explosive innings in the IPL 2026 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru proves his talent and potential as a rising star in the Indian Premier League.

Leander Paes joins BJP ahead of Bengal polls

Leander Paes joins BJP ahead of Bengal polls

Rediff.com4 days ago

Paes had joined the Trinamool Congress in 2021 and campaigned for the party during the Goa elections in 2022.

'May harm India-Israel ties': Oscar-nominated film delayed

'May harm India-Israel ties': Oscar-nominated film delayed

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

The India release of the Oscar-nominated film 'The Voice of Hind Rajab', based on the story of a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces, is facing delays as the distributor awaits a censor certificate.

Nikkhil Advani On Freedom At Midnight: 'Jinnah Thought He Would Rule Pakistan From Malabar Hill'

Nikkhil Advani On Freedom At Midnight: 'Jinnah Thought He Would Rule Pakistan From Malabar Hill'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Nikkhil Advani, a master of long-form storytelling, reflects on Freedom At Midnight and what it was to make a two-part series on the most difficult period of India's history in these polarised times.

IPL 2026: Can These Big Names Bounce Back?

IPL 2026: Can These Big Names Bounce Back?

Rediff.com7 days ago

IPL 2026 will feel like a fresh start for players like Prithvi Shaw, Jofra Archer and Rishabh Pant, it's not only about numbers on the scoreboard anymore but it's about getting their story back on track.

PM Modi Highlights Nagaland's Morung System for Holistic Education

PM Modi Highlights Nagaland's Morung System for Holistic Education

Rediff.com6 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the traditional Morung learning system of Nagaland, highlighting its role in preserving cultural heritage and fostering interest in subjects like mathematics and science among children. He also lauded the efforts of women in Chizami village for preserving traditional seeds.

Tennis Legend Leander Paes Joins BJP Ahead of West Bengal Elections

Tennis Legend Leander Paes Joins BJP Ahead of West Bengal Elections

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian tennis icon Leander Paes has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking a significant transition from his celebrated sports career to the political arena, ahead of assembly elections in West Bengal.

Will Dhurandhar Get A Third Part? Click Here To Know

Will Dhurandhar Get A Third Part? Click Here To Know

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Despite the monumental box office success of Dhurandhar 2, Aditya Dhar has firmly announced his decision not to direct a third instalment.

Why Anurag Gupta Replaced Manish Malhotra

Why Anurag Gupta Replaced Manish Malhotra

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

As tragedy struck Manisha Malhotra -- the designer lost his beloved mother on March 19 -- and he had pull out of the Lakme Fashion Week, Anurag Gupta stepped as in to help.

Bait Review: Brown Bond For The Win!

Bait Review: Brown Bond For The Win!

Rediff.com4 days ago

Riz Ahmed's new series Bait delivers a bitingly humorous, and topical commentary on a British-Pakistani actor's audacious journey auditioning for James Bond, challenging traditional casting norms and exploring complex themes of identity and representation.

Ever Notice These Bollywood Easter Eggs?

Ever Notice These Bollywood Easter Eggs?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Eagle-eyed movie buffs don't miss a thing. Part of their passion for cinema is noticing clever little details slipped in by the filmmaker as ardently as the creative. With Easter Sunday just around the corner, Sukanya Verma digs up some super filmi easter eggs just for you.

'A Number Of Stories Die Within You'

'A Number Of Stories Die Within You'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'I feel this initiative will help makers like me to tell a lot of stories. I feel very sorry that it's happening so late. If it had happened 10 years ago, I would have told 10 or 12 more stories.'

April's OTT Menu: Happy Patel, Sitaare Zameen Par

April's OTT Menu: Happy Patel, Sitaare Zameen Par

Rediff.com3 days ago

Despite the IPL taking up maximum eyeballs, OTT offers a wide selection of original films, web series and movies making their digital premiere in April.

Call was between...: India on Musk joining Trump-Modi call claim

Call was between...: India on Musk joining Trump-Modi call claim

Rediff.com7 days ago

India has officially refuted claims that Elon Musk was involved in a recent phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump.

Nimrat Kaur Won't Say Yes Until...

Nimrat Kaur Won't Say Yes Until...

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Even when it comes to fashion, Nimrat Kaur believes in 'taking risks but always staying true to who I'm and keeping my body type in mind'.

Kolkata Knight Riders' New Jersey For IPL 2026 Inspired By 'Lines of Legacy'

Kolkata Knight Riders' New Jersey For IPL 2026 Inspired By 'Lines of Legacy'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders' new jersey for IPL 2026 features a design called 'Lines of Legacy' which commemorates iconic moments in the two-time champions' history.

Jharkhand Mother Accused of Strangling Daughter, Initially Claimed Abduction

Jharkhand Mother Accused of Strangling Daughter, Initially Claimed Abduction

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A four-year-old girl was allegedly strangled to death by her mother in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharswan district. The mother has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody after the father filed a complaint. The woman initially claimed her daughter was abducted, but police investigation revealed the truth.

Aneet Has A 'Truly Special' Moment

Aneet Has A 'Truly Special' Moment

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The nation's latest crush and Lakme's GenZ face Aneet Padda decided to go Out of Office'.

When I Stood At The India-Pakistan Border In Jaisalmer

When I Stood At The India-Pakistan Border In Jaisalmer

Rediff.com4 days ago

At Border Pillar 609 at Babliyan near Jaisalmer, the one thing that dominates the landscape is something entirely different, something central to our identity -- the Tiranga -- flying boldly above the blazing desert.

Saini Criticises AAP's Governance in Punjab, Highlights BJP's Development Agenda

Saini Criticises AAP's Governance in Punjab, Highlights BJP's Development Agenda

Rediff.com6 days ago

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini criticised the Aam Aadmi Party's governance in Punjab, citing issues such as drug addiction, crime, and financial instability. He promoted the BJP as an alternative, highlighting their development agenda and commitment to fulfilling promises.

'Dhurandhar The Revenge Is A Monumental Masterpiece'

'Dhurandhar The Revenge Is A Monumental Masterpiece'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

'Both Dhurandhar films in the spy universe have carved out legendary benchmarks for Indian cinema, and they'll be studied for generations across the globe.'

Komalika Bari Determined To Revive Olympic Dream After Setbacks

Komalika Bari Determined To Revive Olympic Dream After Setbacks

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian archer Komalika Bari, once a rising star, is determined to revive her career and Olympic dream after facing setbacks and a drop in world rankings.

Delhi High Court Acquits Sonu Punjaban in Trafficking Case

Delhi High Court Acquits Sonu Punjaban in Trafficking Case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The Delhi High Court has overturned the conviction and 24-year jail sentence of Geeta Arora, also known as Sonu Punjaban, in a case involving the alleged trafficking of a 12-year-old girl, citing inconsistencies and contradictions in the victim's testimony and gaps in the prosecution's case.

Councillor's Son Arrested in Goa for Allegedly Exploiting Minor Girls

Councillor's Son Arrested in Goa for Allegedly Exploiting Minor Girls

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The son of a councillor in Goa has been arrested for allegedly shooting and circulating obscene videos of local minor girls, sparking protests and an ongoing police investigation.

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.com3 days ago

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.

This Ex-Cricketer Will Now Run RCB

This Ex-Cricketer Will Now Run RCB

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Aryaman Vikram Birla transitions from a promising cricket career to owning the Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL team.

They Will Kill You Review: Fun While It Lasts

They Will Kill You Review: Fun While It Lasts

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

They Will Kill You is the kind of film that works perfectly fine for a casual watch, especially if you are fan of slasher genre, observes Mayur Sanap.

IPL 2026: 'After Shah Rukh Khan, it's Rinku Singh in KKR'

IPL 2026: 'After Shah Rukh Khan, it's Rinku Singh in KKR'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Rinku Singh has been a part of KKR for the last seven seasons, having joined the franchise for Rs 80 lakh at the 2018 IPL Players' Auction.

IPL 2026: RCB's King Arrives! Kohli lands in Bengaluru

IPL 2026: RCB's King Arrives! Kohli lands in Bengaluru

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Virat Kohli has returned to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after a successful season, aiming to defend their IPL title.

Kasargod Embassy Review: Nothing Redeemable About This Badly-Made Show

Kasargod Embassy Review: Nothing Redeemable About This Badly-Made Show

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Kasargod Embassy squanders a promising premise with weak writing, bad performances and amateurish execution, resulting in a tedious and largely forgettable watching experience, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

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.

10K surrender in 10 yrs: Are Maoists in their last mile?

10K surrender in 10 yrs: Are Maoists in their last mile?

Rediff.com6 days ago

A combination of security pressure and rehabilitation efforts has significantly weakened Naxalism in India, leading to numerous surrenders and the elimination of key leaders.

The Silk Road Doesn't Allow Maps. The Road Is The Journey

The Silk Road Doesn't Allow Maps. The Road Is The Journey

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Nothing warned me there would be no maps. I would have to depend on the kindness of strangers. There would be long cold nights with only the stars for company. Deserts would unroll like carpets at every turn. Too often I would glimpse the abyss a bare footstep away. But always, always, there would be a haven, a sarai to shelter for the night, to wait out the storm, to share a meal, to exchange a story.

Ananya Is In Love With...

Ananya Is In Love With...

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

As Designer Rahul Mishra's showstopper, Ananya Panday wore a glossy oversized blazer paired with a pleated ivory skirt, layering it over a crisp white shirt adorned with delicate, thematic dragonfly embellishments.

IAF Unleashes Firepower At Pokhran

IAF Unleashes Firepower At Pokhran

Rediff.com7 days ago

Glimpses from Vayu Shakti 2026 highlight India's aerial might and combat readiness. From sonic booms to precision strikes, the Indian Air Force showcased its full-spectrum capabilities over Rajasthan skies.

Iran Crisis: 'No Nation More Exposed Than India'

Iran Crisis: 'No Nation More Exposed Than India'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

'We are profoundly energy-dependent on the Gulf. That dependency must now be redirected towards the United States, because we require American permission to procure oil.' 'We additionally require Iranian permission to acquire oil from that source. So India now has to seek two separate permissions merely to secure its energy supply.' 'Should we be compelled to source from America, or from Venezuela -- which is, in effect, American-controlled supply -- that will inevitably carry a price premium, an elevated shipping cost, and a considerably extended delivery timeline, given the distances involved.'