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Raakh Review: Disturbing Violence

Raakh Review: Disturbing Violence

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Ali Fazal brings a wounded ferocity to his role that makes it one of his best performances so far, notes Deepa Gahlot.

No IIT After JEE? What To Do NEXT

No IIT After JEE? What To Do NEXT

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Many successful careers begin from ordinary colleges, says rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar as he guides worried a class 12 student who was unable to secure admission at an IIT.

Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Review: Kangana's Film Is All Too Familiar

Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Review: Kangana's Film Is All Too Familiar

Rediff.com6 hours ago

You are curious about the characters and admire their bravery, and yet the drama never really cuts deep as it should, notes Mayur Sanap.

Why Supreme Court Granted Bail In Rs 22 Crore Fraud Case

Why Supreme Court Granted Bail In Rs 22 Crore Fraud Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Shubham Saxena, accused of siphoning off Rs 22 crore from a real estate company, primarily due to his prolonged pre-trial detention of over four and a half years. This decision overturns a Delhi High Court ruling that had denied bail citing the gravity of the economic offence.

The Bihar I Have Begun To Believe In

The Bihar I Have Begun To Believe In

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Bihar's greatest resource is not beneath its soil but above it -- its people. With a population approaching 140 million and one of India's youngest demographic profiles, Bihar possesses an asset many societies would envy, explains Bihar Governor Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

No Stopping For Retail Investors In Equity Markets

No Stopping For Retail Investors In Equity Markets

Rediff.com7 days ago

In April alone, they snapped up shares worth Rs 19,664 crore, recording their biggest buy since October 2024.

Mysuru Woman Found Hanging, Family Alleges Murder Amid Dowry Harassment

Mysuru Woman Found Hanging, Family Alleges Murder Amid Dowry Harassment

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 30-year-old woman, Sandhya, was found dead by hanging at her home in Mysuru. Her parents and relatives allege she was murdered by her husband and in-laws due to ongoing marital disputes and dowry harassment, despite police initially reporting it as a suicide. An investigation is underway, and a post-mortem report is awaited to determine the cause of death.

What Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Is Doing For Kangana Ranaut's Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata

What Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Is Doing For Kangana Ranaut's Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata

Rediff.com2 days ago

'The real Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata are the citizens of our country.' 'The Delhi government will make the film tax-free in the city so that every citizen is able to watch it.'

Iran fans denied FIFA World Cup tickets days before World Cup

Iran fans denied FIFA World Cup tickets days before World Cup

Rediff.com3 days ago

Iran's football federation announced its World Cup ticket allocation has been revoked just days before the tournament, leaving many fans unable to attend.

'Son Addicted To Phone, Can Yoga Help?

'Son Addicted To Phone, Can Yoga Help?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

rediffGURU Pushpa R, founder of Radiant Yoga Vibes recommends simple exercises you can do from home to recover from pain, lose weight and heal naturally.

Salman Issues Legal Notice To Kaala Hiran Producer

Salman Issues Legal Notice To Kaala Hiran Producer

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has issued a legal notice to the producers of Kaala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy, a film based on his infamous 1998 blackbuck poaching case.

'We Treat Retirement Like A Distant Destination'

'We Treat Retirement Like A Distant Destination'

Rediff.com7 days ago

If you have ever said 'I'll sort retirement later,' now is when 'later' begins.

'Husband Lies To Avoid Arguments'

'Husband Lies To Avoid Arguments'

Rediff.com28 May 2026

'Maybe his intent is not malicious, but he still needs to understand that it is not fair to you,' says rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of the online dating web site Quack Quack and Rebounce, a matrimony platform.

India's Myanmar Challenge And Hlaing's Promises

India's Myanmar Challenge And Hlaing's Promises

Rediff.com3 hours ago

To get its act going in Myanmar, India would need very dynamic diplomacy and not the lazy all-eggs-in-one-basket approach, points out Subir Bhaumik.

What's Delcy Rodriguez Doing In Delhi?

What's Delcy Rodriguez Doing In Delhi?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodriguez is in New Delhi on her sixth visit to India.

RBI Imposes Penalties On Canara Bank, Puran Associates For Regulatory Breaches

RBI Imposes Penalties On Canara Bank, Puran Associates For Regulatory Breaches

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 41.8 lakh on Canara Bank for non-compliance with KYC norms and incorrect account classification, and Rs 3.1 lakh on Puran Associates Pvt Ltd for asset classification violations.

Box Office: Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Opens Fair, Peddi Struggles

Box Office: Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Opens Fair, Peddi Struggles

Rediff.com4 days ago

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, secures fair opening weekend at box office; Peddi's Hindi version underperforms.

Banks Push Loans Against Mutual Funds

Banks Push Loans Against Mutual Funds

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

LAMF allows investors to access liquidity while staying invested.

India Inc to see 8.6-10.2% salary hikes in FY27, driven by skilled talent demand

India Inc to see 8.6-10.2% salary hikes in FY27, driven by skilled talent demand

Rediff.com3 days ago

Corporate India is projected to offer salary increments ranging from 8.6 per cent to 10.2 per cent across various industries in the financial year 2026-27, primarily fuelled by a sustained demand for skilled and execution-focused talent, according to a TeamLease Services report.

Beyond Fees: The Racket Of School 'Add-Ons'

Beyond Fees: The Racket Of School 'Add-Ons'

Rediff.com1 days ago

A viral Rs 2.5 lakh school trip to Japan has exposed the soaring, extraneous costs of modern Indian education. From textbook monopolies to elite excursions, these hidden fees create intense classroom peer pressure even as parents face a financial spiral. We ask you, Dear Reader, to share your experience with us.

Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past Review: More Laughs Than Scares

Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past Review: More Laughs Than Scares

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past has no real scares, no real acting, no real sets, no real drama, no real crows and no real 3D effects, sighs Sreeju Sudhakaran.

34 Youth Escape Assam Rehab Centre

34 Youth Escape Assam Rehab Centre

Rediff.com4 days ago

The youth fled the Live Well De-addiction Centre at Madhupur, a day after videos purportedly showing abuse of inmates at rehabilitation facilities in the district went viral on social media.

Govinda Breaks Down At Pahlaj Nihalani's Funeral

Govinda Breaks Down At Pahlaj Nihalani's Funeral

Rediff.com7 days ago

Producer and former Central Board of Film Certification chief Pahlaj Nihalani passed away on June 4.

Will 2026 Monsoon Be The Driest Since 2015?

Will 2026 Monsoon Be The Driest Since 2015?

Rediff.com1 days ago

The IMD is predicting close to a 60% probability of deficient rainfall, which means there is a strong possibility that the monsoon this year will be poor.

Poonam Dhillon: 'Bharathiraja Thought I Was The Prettiest Face He Worked With'

Poonam Dhillon: 'Bharathiraja Thought I Was The Prettiest Face He Worked With'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'The first time Bharathi sir looked at me, I think he was shocked and disappointed. This is the girl, who's going to be playing his most important character. Sridevi had done it before me, and what an actor she was! She was definitely more experienced than me because she'd been working as a child star, and I was a gawky teenager.'

BJP Must Be Wary About Inducting Fleeing TMC Leaders

BJP Must Be Wary About Inducting Fleeing TMC Leaders

Rediff.com1 days ago

Both the political executive in New Delhi and the newly elected political dispensation in Kolkata must be careful to ensure that their image is not tarnished by induction of undesirable elements in the name of political expediency, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Income Tax Superintendent Caught Red-Handed Accepting Bribe In Odisha

Income Tax Superintendent Caught Red-Handed Accepting Bribe In Odisha

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The CBI has arrested an Income Tax superintendent in Odisha, Ramesh Kumar Mohanty, for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 4,000 to delete a duplicate PAN card record. He was caught red-handed after a complaint was filed, and a case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

'Job Market Is Collapsing Like Pack Of Cards'

'Job Market Is Collapsing Like Pack Of Cards'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'You have seen the retrenchments by big corporates in the IT industry because they are not getting enough offers.' 'MSMEs in the manufacturing sector are really struggling. They do not know what to do. They are not able to predict what will happen tomorrow.'

Digital Commerce: Why Indians Lose Rs 28,000 Crore

Digital Commerce: Why Indians Lose Rs 28,000 Crore

Rediff.com2 days ago

Dark patterns are no longer just a consumer protection concern, but a broader macroeconomic challenge affecting the long-term sustainability of India's digital commerce ecosystem.

Rajesh Exports' chief distances firm from LIC's investments

Rajesh Exports' chief distances firm from LIC's investments

Rediff.com4 days ago

Rajesh Mehta, Chairman of Rajesh Exports, has distanced his firm from LIC's investment decisions, stating, "We don't even know where LIC's office is. We have no contact, no connection. This decision of buying shares through the secondary market is their own decision in a prudent commercial manner."

Which Industries Will Give Bigger Salary Hikes?

Which Industries Will Give Bigger Salary Hikes?

Rediff.com2 days ago

'While salary increments are moderating compared to last year, not all functions are moving at the same pace.'

AI Boom Displaces India Inc from MSCI EM Top 10 for First Time in 26 Years

AI Boom Displaces India Inc from MSCI EM Top 10 for First Time in 26 Years

Rediff.com3 days ago

The unprecedented rally in artificial intelligence (AI)-linked stocks has led to Indian companies being excluded from the top 10 constituents of the MSCI Emerging Markets (EM) Index for the first time in over two decades, raising concerns about concentration risk.

10 Hindi Comedies Where The Dead Stole the Show

10 Hindi Comedies Where The Dead Stole the Show

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Death may be a tragic affair, but cinema has often found humour lurking even within the morbid.

Shweta Tripathi: 'I Don't Want Drama In My Life'

Shweta Tripathi: 'I Don't Want Drama In My Life'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'I like to celebrate who I am. I like to experiment, and am not afraid to make mistakes. You have to be your biggest cheerleader.'

Shreyas Iyer: Sarpanch Saab To Captain Saab

Shreyas Iyer: Sarpanch Saab To Captain Saab

Rediff.com3 days ago

A successful T20 captain has to keep thinking fast, and Shreyas Iyer does it brilliantly.

The Fragile Truth Behind India's Bull Market

The Fragile Truth Behind India's Bull Market

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian stock market mythos of 36 years is wrapped in a diaphanous negligee, lashed together by a delicate, etheric sash of 1.6 bull markets. To make money from here on will require a ground invasion, trench by trench, rather than carpet bombing. Way more difficult, points out Shankar Sharma.

India records $7.1 billion current account surplus in Q4 FY26

India records $7.1 billion current account surplus in Q4 FY26

Rediff.com3 days ago

India achieved a current account surplus of USD 7.1 billion, or 0.7 per cent of GDP, in the January-March quarter of 2025-26, primarily boosted by robust services exports and increased remittances from overseas Indians, according to recent Reserve Bank of India data.

Born in Tamil Nadu, Made for the World: Hyundai to make TN its EV hub

Born in Tamil Nadu, Made for the World: Hyundai to make TN its EV hub

Rediff.com2 days ago

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) announced plans to make Tamil Nadu its 'flagship EV hub for India', committing over 26,000 crore in investment, enhancing localisation, and creating approximately 2,000 additional jobs over the next five to six years. The company will roll out two new EV models from its Chennai facility this year, including its first mass-market dedicated EV.

Main Vaapas Aaunga Review: Heartfelt, Moving Drama

Main Vaapas Aaunga Review: Heartfelt, Moving Drama

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Main Vaapas Aaunga transcends its flaws to deliver a profoundly moving plea for humanity, anchored by heartbreakingly brilliant performances, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Disclosure Day Review: Close Encounters of The Tiresome Kind

Disclosure Day Review: Close Encounters of The Tiresome Kind

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Steven Spielberg's latest sci-fi offering Disclosure Day attempts to blend political thriller elements with an alien narrative, but despite strong performances and moments of suspense, it ultimately leaves viewers with too many unanswered questions and a somewhat unearned climax laments Sreeju Sudhakaran.