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Why Smart People Still Fail At Retirement Planning

Why Smart People Still Fail At Retirement Planning

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Retirement planning is not a test of how smart you are; it is a test of how well you control your behaviour.

Ferry boat carrying 38 people breaks down mid-sea off Gateway of India

Ferry boat carrying 38 people breaks down mid-sea off Gateway of India

Rediff.com3 days ago

Thirty-eight people, including 34 passengers, were safely rescued after a ferry suffered an engine breakdown off the Gateway of India in Mumbai. Police, alerted to the incident, coordinated with a local boat operator to tow the stranded vessel 'Anwari' back to shore.

Jharkhand protests: 3 FIRs filed against 39 named, 900 unnamed people

Jharkhand protests: 3 FIRs filed against 39 named, 900 unnamed people

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

Three FIRs have been lodged against 39 named and more than 900 unnamed people in connection with clashes that broke out between the police and protesting job aspirants in Jharkhand's Giridih and Hazaribag, officials said on Sunday.

'Election Commission Is Excited It Is Eliminating People By The Millions'

'Election Commission Is Excited It Is Eliminating People By The Millions'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

'The incumbent matters. It matters a lot. If a person sitting on top is good, then he can achieve a lot. And if he is bad, you see what can happen.'

Major fire at Mumbai's Income Tax building, several people evacuated

Major fire at Mumbai's Income Tax building, several people evacuated

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

A significant fire broke out in the basement of the seven-storey Income Tax Office building at Churchgate, South Mumbai, on Monday afternoon, leading to the evacuation of numerous individuals, with no casualties reported so far.

'Young People Feel Uncertainty Because Of The Huge Disruption In The Job Market'

'Young People Feel Uncertainty Because Of The Huge Disruption In The Job Market'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

'It could be in IT, it could be in administration, it could be in legal, it could be in technical services, but entry level jobs are rapidly disappearing because AI is taking them over.' 'So, the big question what would happen if the bottom rung of the ladder is removed?'

India Has 15 Judges Per Million People

India Has 15 Judges Per Million People

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

It highlights a profound shortage that marginal additions cannot easily resolve.

PoK people would've joined India before 2019: Omar on Independence Day

PoK people would've joined India before 2019: Omar on Independence Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has renewed his call for the restoration of special status and statehood to the region, asserting that the decision to accede to India 80 years ago was correct. He highlighted the importance of upholding India's federal structure and suggested that if Article 370 hadn't been revoked, PoK residents might be seeking reunification. Abdullah also criticised centralised governance models, arguing they erode state autonomy.

Mundhe urges people not to buy loose edible oil

Mundhe urges people not to buy loose edible oil

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has urged consumers to avoid buying loose or unsealed edible oil due to safety concerns, announcing a compliance order for the entire edible oil sector after detecting widespread violations, including adulteration and improper packaging.

'People called me foolish': Arundhati's gold journey

'People called me foolish': Arundhati's gold journey

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Commonwealth Games gold-winning boxer Arundhati Chaudhary received an overwhelming welcome in her hometown of Kota, Rajasthan, after her stellar performance in Glasgow, where she defeated world championship bronze-winner Chantelle Reid and defending champion Rosie Eccles.

Mini Mathur: 'Hope You Don't Write Off People Because Of Their Age'

Mini Mathur: 'Hope You Don't Write Off People Because Of Their Age'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

'All these Gen Zs and the millennials, who are suddenly finding so much interest in me and saying, 'Oh my God, she's amazing, where was she all this while?' I was like 'I was not under a rock, I was right here'.'

'Why Does My BF Act Differently Around Other People?'

'Why Does My BF Act Differently Around Other People?'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

A healthy relationship should make you feel valued, whether you are alone together or in a room full of people, counsels rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.

'Don't you want people to be healthy?': SC slams FSSAI over packaged food warning labels

'Don't you want people to be healthy?': SC slams FSSAI over packaged food warning labels

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

The top court was hearing a PIL of public charitable trust 3S and Our Health Society seeking directions to the Centre, states and Union territories to implement mandatory front-of-package warning labels (FOPL) on packaged foods.

MP hooch tragedy claims 11 lives, 54 fall ill; 3 officials suspended

MP hooch tragedy claims 11 lives, 54 fall ill; 3 officials suspended

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Eleven people have died and 54 others fallen ill after consuming spurious liquor in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district. A preliminary investigation suggests the illicit liquor was supplied from Lalitpur in Uttar Pradesh. Authorities have suspended three excise officials and two police personnel, and multiple FIRs have been registered as a probe is underway.

31 dead in Assam floods, nearly 6 lakh people affected

31 dead in Assam floods, nearly 6 lakh people affected

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Floods in Assam have claimed 31 lives, with 21 fatalities reported in the last 24 hours, affecting nearly 5.65 lakh people across multiple districts. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited affected areas, announcing an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh for each deceased's family and acknowledging difficulties in relief distribution to submerged villages.

Nepal Rescue Via Zip Line

Nepal Rescue Via Zip Line

Rediff.com2 days ago

Rescue teams led by the Nepal army continue search operations to locate survivors from the August 26 disaster. 4,873 people remain missing.

Assam floods: Over 6.5 lakh people affected; toll rises to 66

Assam floods: Over 6.5 lakh people affected; toll rises to 66

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

The flood situation in Assam is showing signs of improvement with receding water levels, though over 6.5 lakh people across six districts remain affected and the death toll has risen to 66. Relief operations are being intensified, with central and state leaders reviewing measures and a central team assessing damages.

Nepal Police warns against keeping, selling flood-swept valuables

Nepal Police warns against keeping, selling flood-swept valuables

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Nepal Police has urged the public to return any valuables, including gold, silver, cash, or documents, found after the August 26 floods, warning that keeping such items could lead to legal action. This warning follows the arrest of 29 people for allegedly looting a bank safe swept downstream by the floods.

Modi urges people to take 'developed India' pledge on I-Day

Modi urges people to take 'developed India' pledge on I-Day

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon citizens to celebrate Independence Day with honour and pride, urging them to take a pledge for a developed India. This appeal comes amidst parliamentary sessions marked by protests from both ruling and opposition alliances.

Nepal floods: Death toll surges to 1,344; around 5,000 still missing

Nepal floods: Death toll surges to 1,344; around 5,000 still missing

Rediff.com1 days ago

The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal has reached 1,344, with rescue teams continuing to search for approximately 5,000 missing individuals, including foreign nationals, as identification of victims proves challenging due to the condition of recovered bodies.

Search on for 5,000 missing in Nepal, over 1,000 bodies unidentified

Search on for 5,000 missing in Nepal, over 1,000 bodies unidentified

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Eleven days after devastating floods triggered by an ice-rock avalanche, Nepal continues to grapple with a rising death toll of 1,344 and nearly 5,000 missing. Authorities face significant challenges in identifying the deceased, with many bodies severely damaged. DNA samples are being collected from relatives to aid identification, while the government mobilises relief and rehabilitation efforts. A fresh flood incident in Gorkha district also caused damage.

2 men pulled alive from Nepal tunnel 9 days after deadly flash floods

2 men pulled alive from Nepal tunnel 9 days after deadly flash floods

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two men, Kabir Maharjan and Sanjay Sah, have been rescued alive from a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydropower project in central Nepal, nine days after a devastating flash flood tore through the Trishuli River corridor.

BJP sending people to disrupt protest, pelt stones, alleges Dipke

BJP sending people to disrupt protest, pelt stones, alleges Dipke

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) representatives Abhijeet Dipke and Saurav Das have accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers of disrupting ongoing student protests, pelting stones, and attempting to defame protesters. They also reiterated the 'non-negotiable' demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amidst the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, while Union Health Minister JP Nadda urged against politicising the issue.

PTI Chief On Media's Role: Scepticism Over Cynicism

PTI Chief On Media's Role: Scepticism Over Cynicism

Rediff.com1 days ago

PTI Editor-in-Chief Vijay Joshi emphasised that democracy thrives on citizens who question everything, not those who blindly believe or disbelieve. Speaking at 'Media Conclave 2026', he highlighted the challenges posed by social media, the focus on speed over verification, and AI-generated fake content, stressing the importance of media credibility for informed decision-making.

Nagarmal Bajoria, man who contested around 300 elections, dies at 97

Nagarmal Bajoria, man who contested around 300 elections, dies at 97

Rediff.com2 days ago

Nagarmal Bajoria, a 97-year-old Bihar businessman known as "dharti pakad" for contesting nearly 300 elections, has passed away. A Partition refugee, Bajoria challenged prominent leaders including Indira Gandhi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, aiming to raise public awareness about the electoral process rather than seeking power. His unique campaign style and unwavering spirit left a lasting impression.

Jhiram Valley massacre: 10 convicted in 2013 Maoist attack

Jhiram Valley massacre: 10 convicted in 2013 Maoist attack

Rediff.com1 days ago

A special NIA court in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district has convicted all 10 accused, including two women, in the 2013 Jhiram Valley Maoist attack case. The attack resulted in the deaths of 29 people, including senior Congress leaders, and was one of the deadliest incidents of Left Wing Extremism. The quantum of punishment will be announced on September 16.

'People Want To Kill Me'

'People Want To Kill Me'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

'My wife was disturbed. She didn't know how to sleep next to me. It was traumatising.' 'I remember having a frankie at a roadside stall, and a lady came to me and shouted, 'Oh my God!'' 'I said, 'No, no, no... I'm just an actor'.

'Congratulations to my friend...': Modi hails Meloni's historic milestone

'Congratulations to my friend...': Modi hails Meloni's historic milestone

Rediff.com2 days ago

Forty-nine-year-old Meloni has been Italy's prime minister since October 22, 2022.

'SIR Is Legal. But Is it Fair'

'SIR Is Legal. But Is it Fair'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Now the institutions which have the might of law invested in them think that whatever they do is right.'

'Was chanting Hare Krishna': Nepal tunnel survivor rescued on Janmashtami

'Was chanting Hare Krishna': Nepal tunnel survivor rescued on Janmashtami

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sanjay Sah, a 30-year-old employee, was rescued from a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydropower project in Nepal after nine days. He attributed his survival to chanting 'Hare Krishna' and was miraculously rescued on Krishna Janmashtami. Another worker, Kabir Maharjan, was also rescued but required further medical treatment. Sah, a foreman, stayed behind to ensure others' safety during the initial disaster.

Make HIV Tests Compulsory Before A Wedding

Make HIV Tests Compulsory Before A Wedding

Rediff.com1 days ago

We check horoscopes. We check family background. We check whether the boy has a 'government job' or the girl 'knows how to cook'. Somewhere in this elaborate audit, nobody thought to ask: Hey, are you both healthy?

AI Is Changing Work, Not Cutting Jobs

AI Is Changing Work, Not Cutting Jobs

Rediff.com2 days ago

'It requires new skilling, new ways of working, and new structures. That's the reality.'

Nepal-Tibet flood toll rises to 1,243; PM Shah flags climate change link

Nepal-Tibet flood toll rises to 1,243; PM Shah flags climate change link

Rediff.com4 days ago

Nepal's devastating flash floods have claimed 1,127 lives, with thousands still missing a week after the disaster. Rescuers are intensifying efforts to find survivors and recover bodies across affected regions, while police work to identify victims and relocate families from high-risk areas.

SIR legal but not...: Ex-election commissioner Lavasa

SIR legal but not...: Ex-election commissioner Lavasa

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa has strongly criticised the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, labelling it an 'unfair procedure' despite its legal standing, raising concerns about mass voter deletions and the erosion of democratic trust.

Satya Niketan collapse: Nadda assures Delhi CM of all support

Satya Niketan collapse: Nadda assures Delhi CM of all support

Rediff.com14 hours ago

A five-storey building housing a boys' hostel in Satya Niketan, South Delhi, collapsed, resulting in three student deaths and several injuries. Union Health Minister J P Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah have assured support and are monitoring the situation. Rescue operations are ongoing, with many feared trapped, and an investigation into the building's owner is underway.

Divyenndu On Mirzapur: 'You Will See The Vintage Munna, Unhinged'

Divyenndu On Mirzapur: 'You Will See The Vintage Munna, Unhinged'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'You will see Munna in his all guns blazing avatar.'

'I Have Come To Nepal To Find My Brother'

'I Have Come To Nepal To Find My Brother'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'We desperately want India to send the army as the evacuation process needs to be escalated immediately.'

Sebastian Vettel's Emotional Tribute To Michael Schumacher At Monza

Sebastian Vettel's Emotional Tribute To Michael Schumacher At Monza

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel drove Michael Schumacher's legendary Ferrari F2002 at Monza, paying an emotional tribute to his childhood idol.

Gujarat man among 12 killed in latest Russian strikes on Ukraine

Gujarat man among 12 killed in latest Russian strikes on Ukraine

Rediff.com5 days ago

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that an Indian citizen was among 12 people killed in recent Russian aerial bomb and drone strikes on Odesa, Ukraine. Dozens more were injured in the attacks that occurred since Monday evening.

Varanasi on alert after Ganga rises above warning mark

Varanasi on alert after Ganga rises above warning mark

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Ganga river in Varanasi has surpassed its warning level, leading to the suspension of all boat operations and heightened monitoring by district authorities. The rising water levels, also affecting the Varuna river, have partially impacted 11 localities and displaced hundreds of families, who are now housed in relief camps as rescue efforts intensify.