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Doesn't Make This Want To Go To Kashmir?

Doesn't Make This Want To Go To Kashmir?

Rediff.com   10 hours ago

Glimpses of tourists enjoying Shikara rides and the tranquil waters of Dal Lake on a brisk morning in Srinagar on October 26, 2026.

Goddess Durga Idol Made with Matchsticks

Goddess Durga Idol Made with Matchsticks

Rediff.com   7 days ago

Artisan Bijoy Debnath gives the final touch to a unique Goddess Durga idol crafted with 700 matchsticks for Durga Puja in Agartala.

Colourful Garba Nights, Grand Durga Puja Pandals

Colourful Garba Nights, Grand Durga Puja Pandals

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2026

Glimpses of India's vibrant Navratri and Durga Puja celebrations, as devotees perform traditional Garba, worship Goddess Durga and visit elaborately decorated pandals.

YEH HAI India: Ravana & Family Ready For Dussehra

YEH HAI India: Ravana & Family Ready For Dussehra

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2026

Artisans across India are putting the finishing touches on towering effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad ahead of the Dussehra festival. From Nagpur, Bhopal and Kanpur to Patna, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Jammu, craftspeople were seen preparing, displaying and selling the effigies in the days leading up to Vijayadashami. The figures will be burnt on the festival's final day, symbolising the victory of good over evil.

WhatsApp Scam Alert: Saying 'No' Can...

WhatsApp Scam Alert: Saying 'No' Can...

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2026

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar warned that replying 'NO' to unsolicited WhatsApp messages regarding unauthorised bank debits could allow fraudsters to steal your money without needing an OTP or a link.

Power Bank Fires On Flights: Dos And Don'ts

Power Bank Fires On Flights: Dos And Don'ts

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2026

Follow these guidelines to reduce the potential of a power bank fire on a flight.

Don't Let Your Health Insurance Lapse

Don't Let Your Health Insurance Lapse

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2026

Buying a policy is only the beginning. Health insurance is a long-term commitment that needs regular review as your age, health needs and family circumstances change.

CSIR-UGC NET Registration Begins

CSIR-UGC NET Registration Begins

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting Joint CSIR-UGC NET, a national-level examination to determine the eligibility of Indian candidates for various academic and research opportunities at Indian universities and colleges through the computer based test (CBT) mode. These include the junior research fellowship (JRF), appointment as an assistant professor, eligibility for both assistant professor positions and PhD admission and admission to PhD programmes.

YEH HAI INDIA: Prep For Navratri

YEH HAI INDIA: Prep For Navratri

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2026

Glimpses of artisans, performers and shoppers preparing for Durga Puja and Navratri celebrations across India.

Reader Invite: Share Your Tribute To Jeffrey Archer

Reader Invite: Share Your Tribute To Jeffrey Archer

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2026

Write to us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: My tribute to Jeffrey Archer). Don't forget to include your name and where you are from.

Who Fears AI Most? The Global Jobs Picture

Who Fears AI Most? The Global Jobs Picture

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2026

Across 34 of 37 nations included in a Pew Research Center survey this year, the prevailing view is that artificial intelligence is more likely to displace workers than open up new employment opportunities.

How Much Should YOU Save For Retirement?

How Much Should YOU Save For Retirement?

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2026

'Your retirement corpus isn't just a big pile of cash for 'one day' -- it is the salary you pay yourself when you no longer want to go to work.'

iPhone 18 Pro: 10 Countries Where It Costs The Most

iPhone 18 Pro: 10 Countries Where It Costs The Most

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2026

The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 in the US, while Apple's official prices differ across countries and regions, reflecting local taxes, duties, currency values and market pricing.

NEET-PG 2026: 5,827 New Seats, Lower Cut-Offs

NEET-PG 2026: 5,827 New Seats, Lower Cut-Offs

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2026

Postgraduate medical aspirants get big relief in NEET-PG 2026 as available seats rise to nearly 58,000 and cut-off scores drop significantly across categories. Here is what candidates should know before counselling begins.

Look Who Made It A Point To Visit The Taj Mahal

Look Who Made It A Point To Visit The Taj Mahal

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2026

Angela Aumonier, who has been crowned Miss Universe Great Britain 2026, made her India appearance more than a picture-perfect pageant moment.

Is Your Lifestyle Making You Sick?

Is Your Lifestyle Making You Sick?

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2026

Dr Rima Dada, a professor at AIIMS, New Delhi, highlights how modern conveniences like excessive screen time and reliance on food delivery apps are contributing to a surge in lifestyle diseases such as PCOS, obesity, diabetes, and depression.

7 Hidden Credit Card Settings To Avoid Scams

7 Hidden Credit Card Settings To Avoid Scams

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2026

Your credit card may have security controls you rarely use. Here are seven settings that can help prevent unwanted or fraudulent transactions.

Ganeshotsav 2026: One Bappa, Endless Devotion

Ganeshotsav 2026: One Bappa, Endless Devotion

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2026

From lifelong traditions to four generations celebrating together, these Ganeshotsav moments capture the joy of welcoming Bappa home.

How Social Media Is Destroying Your Retirement

How Social Media Is Destroying Your Retirement

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2026

Urban Indian millennials are caught in an algorithmically amplified consumption spiral where social media normalises spending patterns that systematically undermine retirement security.

7 Scams That Can Empty Your Bank Account

7 Scams That Can Empty Your Bank Account

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2026

A frozen phone screen, a fake customer-care call, a screen-sharing request or even a duplicate SIM can give cybercriminals a route into your bank account.