News for 'the 2026 People'

Priyanka Chopra To Present Award At The Oscars

Priyanka Chopra To Present Award At The Oscars

Rediff.com7 days ago

This is not the first time Priyanka Chopra Jonas has been part of the Oscars. The actor, along with husband Nick Jonas, had announced the nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards in 2021.

India Coach Gautam Gambhir Dedicates T20 World Cup Victory To These Two Greats

India Coach Gautam Gambhir Dedicates T20 World Cup Victory To These Two Greats

Rediff.com4 days ago

Head coach Gautam Gambhir dedicated India's T20 World Cup victory to Rahul Dravid and V V S Laxman.

2026 Fitness Rules That Actually Work

2026 Fitness Rules That Actually Work

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

'The moment someone forbids you to eat something, you want to eat it even more.' Dietician Riya Jain says this all-or-nothing mindset is exactly why most fitness resolutions fail.

Iran War Exposes Washington's Strategic Chaos

Iran War Exposes Washington's Strategic Chaos

Rediff.com1 days ago

What we are watching is something different: A fog manufactured and maintained by the people who started the war, so that the question of why it was started never has to be answered, observes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the war in the Middle East.

'We'll Cover For Him': Surya Backs Out-Of-Form Abhishek

'We'll Cover For Him': Surya Backs Out-Of-Form Abhishek

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Suryakumar Yadav backs struggling Abhishek Sharma ahead of India's Super 8 clash vs South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026.

Israel sends troops to Lebanon, Hezbollah declares 'open war'

Israel sends troops to Lebanon, Hezbollah declares 'open war'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

The Lebanese army has begun evacuating some of its forward positions along the border with Israel and redeploying troops to other posts, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported on Tuesday, amid intensified Israeli military activity in the area.

Iran uses 'heaviest missiles' in 37th wave against Israel

Iran uses 'heaviest missiles' in 37th wave against Israel

Rediff.com2 days ago

Iran has launched a fresh wave of missile attacks against Israeli and United States-linked targets as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it fired some of its heaviest missiles in the latest phase of its retaliatory campaign, while Israel Defence Forces alleged that many of the projectiles carried cluster bomb warheads.

A peek into what Indian workplaces will be like in 2026

A peek into what Indian workplaces will be like in 2026

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The convergence of artificial intelligence, evolving labour regulations and rising employee expectations will redefine how organisations manage pay, people and performance in the coming year, a report says.

China announces $200,000 aid after deadly strike on Iran's school

China announces $200,000 aid after deadly strike on Iran's school

Rediff.com11 hours ago

China has condemned the attack on an elementary school in Iran and pledged USD 200,000 in emergency humanitarian assistance.

'Geopolitical Realities Have Turned Afghanistan And Pakistan Into Enemies'

'Geopolitical Realities Have Turned Afghanistan And Pakistan Into Enemies'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

'Islamabad feels it has no alternative, but to address the challenges from the Afghan-Taliban through an open war.'

'Trump told G7 leaders Iran was about to surrender'

'Trump told G7 leaders Iran was about to surrender'

Rediff.com11 hours ago

The call came before Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed vengeance and urged citizens to continue their fight against the attacks by US and Israel.

Indian students start leaving Iran, 1st batch to depart today

Indian students start leaving Iran, 1st batch to depart today

Rediff.com2 days ago

According to information shared with students, those enrolled at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences have been offered two evacuation routes -- either through Armenia or Azerbaijan.

AO 2026: Alcaraz stuns Djokovic to win first Australian Open

AO 2026: Alcaraz stuns Djokovic to win first Australian Open

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Carlos Alcaraz played dream-wrecker to Novak Djokovic again as he floored the record-chasing Serb 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 for a first Australian Open title and became the youngest man to win all four majors.

Obesity Drug Can't Be Advertised Anymore

Obesity Drug Can't Be Advertised Anymore

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Any promotional activity carried out under the pretext of disease awareness, influencer engagement, corporate campaigns, or similar activities that create brand recall/product visibility of the prescription shall also be treated as violations.'

'Are we animals in a zoo?' Swiatek rages at AO 2026

'Are we animals in a zoo?' Swiatek rages at AO 2026

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

World number two Iga Swiatek joined a growing chorus of players demanding more privacy off the courts at the Australian Open after cameras captured Coco Gauff in a post-match meltdown that the American said should have been a personal moment.

Actor Mammootty under cyber attack after spat with Kerala CPM leader

Actor Mammootty under cyber attack after spat with Kerala CPM leader

Rediff.com5 days ago

Senior CPI(M) leaders address online attacks against Malayalam actor Mammootty after his visit to a Wayanad township for landslide survivors, following reports of his displeasure with a local party leader's presence.

Why Regime Change Hasn't Happened In Iran

Why Regime Change Hasn't Happened In Iran

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Without ground troops the US will not be able to oust the Iranian Islamic regime. Political change does not happen just by using bombs or planes.'

T20 World Cup: Can India Turn Super Eight Tension Into Triumph?

T20 World Cup: Can India Turn Super Eight Tension Into Triumph?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

It takes a lot of mental strength to play in front of nearly 100,000 people in Ahmedabad. Even the bravest can succumb to the tension.

Golden Globes 2026: Meet The Winners!

Golden Globes 2026: Meet The Winners!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Just who are the big winners of the 83rd edition of Golden Globes awards?

Iran has not closed Hormuz: Supreme leader's India representative

Iran has not closed Hormuz: Supreme leader's India representative

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Iran has not closed the Strait. It remains open; however, due to current conditions and circumstances, ships are unable to pass through the Hormuz. Otherwise, Iran never wanted the Strait to be closed or blocked, the supreme leader's representative said.

Golden Globes 2026: Year Belongs To OBAA

Golden Globes 2026: Year Belongs To OBAA

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

This year's Golden Globes was a test to see if Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another is still riding on an unstoppable train, similar to one that Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer rode on in 2023, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Shirtless protest at AI Summit: Two more arrested, funds under lens

Shirtless protest at AI Summit: Two more arrested, funds under lens

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two more Indian Youth Congress workers in connection with a 'shirtless' protest at the AI Summit, bringing the total arrests to 14. Authorities are investigating the financial trail behind the protest, suspecting funds meant for Bihar Assembly elections may have been diverted.

Govt urges citizens to avoid panic booking, assures LPG, fuel supply

Govt urges citizens to avoid panic booking, assures LPG, fuel supply

Rediff.com1 days ago

India imports nearly 60 percent of its LPG, with most cargo previously coming through the Strait of Hormuz, now closed for commercial shipping.

Nishant Kumar joins JD-U: What it means for Bihar politics

Nishant Kumar joins JD-U: What it means for Bihar politics

Rediff.com5 days ago

Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has joined the Janata Dal (United) and committed to strengthening the party's organisation. His entry into politics sparks speculation about a future role in the state government.

Jaishankar explains why India let Iran warship dock in Kochi

Jaishankar explains why India let Iran warship dock in Kochi

Rediff.com6 days ago

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar affirms India's self-determined and 'unstoppable' rise, emphasising the nation's strategic growth and role in the Indian Ocean region amid evolving global dynamics.

India not a dominant force in white-ball cricket: Gambhir

India not a dominant force in white-ball cricket: Gambhir

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Because in white-ball cricket, we've lost two out of the last three series in the one-day format. If it was an era, we wouldn't have lost two series.'

ICC's revenue sharing model counterproductive, says Netherlands cricket official

ICC's revenue sharing model counterproductive, says Netherlands cricket official

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

A Netherlands cricket board member criticises the ICC's revenue distribution model, arguing it hinders the growth of associate nations.

Aus Open 2026: Coco Gauff questions privacy after racket smash leak

Aus Open 2026: Coco Gauff questions privacy after racket smash leak

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Coco Gauff was left frustrated after television cameras captured her private moment of anger following a one-sided Australian Open quarter-final defeat to Elina Svitolina.

Iran hits American embassy in Riyadh, US pulls staff

Iran hits American embassy in Riyadh, US pulls staff

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

The US Embassy acknowledged the attack in a post on X, urging Americans to avoid the facility 'until further notice' and announcing that all appointments had been cancelled.

Haryana's Vasant Utsav: A Blend of Culture, Nature, and Environmental Awareness

Haryana's Vasant Utsav: A Blend of Culture, Nature, and Environmental Awareness

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated the 38th 'Vasant Utsav' in Panchkula, highlighting the state's commitment to culture, nature, and environmental conservation through various initiatives.

Iran cannot participate in FIFA World Cup, minister says

Iran cannot participate in FIFA World Cup, minister says

Rediff.com2 days ago

Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after co-host the US launched airstrikes alongside Israel, Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali said on Wednesday.

Iran carried out drone attack on water desalination plant: Baharain

Iran carried out drone attack on water desalination plant: Baharain

Rediff.com5 days ago

The ministry of interior of Bahrain on Sunday claimed that Iran attacked civilian targets in a water desalination plant after a drone attack.

SC orders independent tribunals for Bengal voter list appeals

SC orders independent tribunals for Bengal voter list appeals

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Supreme Court has directed the establishment of independent appellate tribunals, led by former high court judges, to address appeals related to voter list exclusions in West Bengal, while also cautioning against undermining judicial officers involved in the process.

Gautam Adani Meets BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

Gautam Adani Meets BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani, on Sunday, meet Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey in Deoghar, Jharkhand, and also offered prayers at the Baba Baidyanath Dham temple in Deoghar.

Sanju Samson credits Sachin Tendulkar's advice for World Cup turnaround

Sanju Samson credits Sachin Tendulkar's advice for World Cup turnaround

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sanju Samson, fresh from India's T20 World Cup victory, reveals how a change in approach and crucial advice from Sachin Tendulkar helped him regain form and contribute to the team's success.

T20 World Cup: 'Sanju Samson's redemption story is incredible'

T20 World Cup: 'Sanju Samson's redemption story is incredible'

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar praises Sanju Samson's remarkable transformation in the T20 World Cup, highlighting his match-winning performances after facing earlier setbacks.

The Mystery of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's Missing Cap

The Mystery of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's Missing Cap

Rediff.com19 hours ago

'My colleague Naveen Bamel -- he is an advocate of the Supreme Court -- went to the museum at the Red Fort specifically to look for the cap.' 'He inquired with the ASI officials there, and nobody had a clue.' 'So I thought this is not right. This must be brought to the notice of the prime minister.'

Why World Cup Hero Shivam Dube Took Train Home

Why World Cup Hero Shivam Dube Took Train Home

Rediff.com2 days ago

Shivam Dube, fresh from winning the T20 World Cup, had to take a train home to Mumbai due to fully booked flights, disguising himself to avoid attention.

Delhi: Uttam Nagar markets shut, heavy security after Holi clash murder

Delhi: Uttam Nagar markets shut, heavy security after Holi clash murder

Rediff.com5 days ago

Following a fatal clash after Holi celebrations in Delhi's Uttam Nagar, the area is experiencing heightened tensions, shuttered businesses, and a heavy police presence, disrupting daily life and impacting local businesses during the crucial Ramzan period.

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

Rediff.com7 days ago

Donald Trump has appointed Markwayne Mullin as the new Secretary of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem, who will take on the role of Special Envoy for 'The Shield of the Americas' initiative.