India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has sought an explanation from WhatsApp regarding its username feature, citing concerns over potential cybercrime facilitation. Concurrently, the ministry is investigating reported data leak allegations involving Tata Electronics, a key supplier for Apple's iPhone components in India. MeitY is also exploring techno-legal solutions for VPNs to address challenges posed by unregistered providers operating from outside India.
'It is recommended to avoid screens for at least two hours before bedtime,' says Dr Manjusha Agarwal, senior consultant, internal medicine, at Mumbai's Gleneagles Hospital. 'Ideally, avoid taking your phone into the bedroom.'
What exactly makes a cocktail unforgettable the flavour, the booze, or the outrageously naughty name?
As a part of Rediff's CAT 2026-prep series, MBA expert Patrick D'souza explains how you can maximise your preparation and complete your syllabus by August 2026.
For years, creatine has been associated with bodybuilders looking to bulk up. But emerging research is changing that perception.
Don't rush to remember all the difficult formulas that rarely come up in the exam, advises six-time CAT topper and MBA expert Patrick D'Souza.
CAT and MBA expert and rediffGURU Patrick D'Souza explains how a simple daily reading habit can help aspirants clinch 99 percentile in the Common Admission Test this year.
Mondays set the tone not only for the week ahead but also for the culture employees experience every day.
Focus on a few basic topics so that you can solve medium-to-difficult questions on them, suggests MBA expert and rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza.
A gym instructor in Hyderabad has been booked for sexual harassment after a woman pilot filed a complaint. Police have registered a case and issued a notice to the instructor as part of their investigation.
WhatsApp is finally letting you hide your phone number behind a custom username. While it's a massive win for privacy, cybersecurity experts warn it could unleash a wave of identity scams. Here is what you need to know.
What keeps many people stuck in a push-pull relationship is not happiness, says Counselling Psychologist Arouba Kabir. It is the hope that the version of the relationship they occasionally experience will one day become permanent.
A seven-year-old boy missing from Meerut was found murdered. Police arrested a man, Arpit Sharma, who confessed to the crime, revealing he had a relationship with the boy's mother and the child knew about it. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full motive.
The Eastman Powerup Eduskill Scholarship Programme 2026-27 provides financial aid linked to the completion of industry-relevant skill development certifications.
A viral Rs 370 biryani debate has reignited an age-old dating question. Should the man pay, should couples split the bill or does it depend on the situation? We asked Gen Z and dating experts.
'Knowing that he is always there to support and guide us gives me a sense of security and confidence,' says D Satya Narayana Murthy about his father.
''When these agents are deployed at enterprise-grade scale, your risk will not just amplify, it will mutate.' 'And the reason is because you will have ungoverned agents.'
The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is inviting applications for 12 full time post graduate certificate courses in the ICT domain for August 2026 batch.
A 17-year-old NEET aspirant in Lucknow allegedly died by suicide, reportedly due to depression following the cancellation of the NEET-UG examination and the pressure of the upcoming re-exam. Her family stated she was hopeful after the initial exam but became distressed after its cancellation.
Dentists don't 'replace fillings' on a schedule; they replace them only when it is warranted -- like when X-ray/examination shows leakage, crack, or decay, says rediffGURU Dr Shyam Jamalabad.
A Delhi court has affirmed that travelling abroad is an integral part of Fundamental Rights, allowing a woman accused in a money laundering case to visit Thailand for her children's summer vacation. The court balanced her right to travel against the risk of her fleeing justice, finding no evidence to suggest she would abscond.
One of the most important provisions this year is that qualifying NEET-PG does not automatically guarantee participation in counselling.
Want a sharper jawline? A plastic surgeon explains who should consider jaw augmentation, how the procedure works, its risks, benefits and long-term results.
'The future of a microbiology course is highly promising in India and abroad,' says rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes.
'Many relationships break down because people are unable to honestly express what they feel. If someone cannot tell their family they do not want to go ahead with a marriage, the consequences can affect not only them but everyone involved.
The Union Health Ministry has amended drug rules, making it mandatory to have a doctor's prescription for the sale of all syrups, including cough syrups. This move aims to enhance regulatory oversight and patient safety following concerns over drug quality and contamination-linked deaths.
Five diamonds, including two of gem quality, have been discovered during scientific exploration in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district. This significant find in the Baloda-Belmundi Diamond Block could establish a new diamond-bearing region, promising future investments, revenue generation, and employment opportunities for the state and strengthening India's domestic diamond resources.
More Indians are consciously choosing to remain child-free. From personal freedom and finances to climate anxiety and mental wellbeing, young couples and singles tell us why parenthood isn't part of their life plan.
'We're doing a lot of work around work-integrated learning, providing students with every opportunity to take at least part of their education as a practical work-based experience.'
A 27-year-old Gurugram-based IT professional, P Radha Gayatri, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a homestay in Mussoorie. Her husband reported finding her unresponsive after they had consumed alcohol. Police are investigating the incident and awaiting the post-mortem report.
With growing awareness around cosmetic procedures, more people are looking beyond injectables and exploring surgical options for long-lasting rejuvenation. While treatments like Botox and fillers remain popular, plastic and aesthetic surgeon Dr Shilpi Bhadani says a facelift continues to be the gold standard when it comes to addressing visible signs of ageing.
Summer, no matter how hot, cannot slow down life in India. The season's rhythms must go on. There is great beauty to an Indian summer and these 10 pics tell that story...
'A lot of women in their late 30s have healthy babies and there are prenatal screenings and tests that can help families make informed choices,' says rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan.
Gynaecologists are noticing a gradual rise in POI cases, with a few women under 40 being diagnosed every month.
'It shows that access to these technologies cannot be taken for granted.'
A Bharatiya Janata Party leader, Sangeeta Rajak, died in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, after her licensed firearm accidentally discharged, hitting her in the abdomen. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred while she was reportedly attempting to hand the weapon to family members during a dispute outside her home.
The United States and India are on the verge of finalising a landmark bilateral trade deal, aiming to boost trade to USD 500 billion by 2030, according to US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Bethany Poulos Morrison. The agreement seeks to open India's 1.4 billion-strong market to American goods on reciprocal terms, with ongoing high-level discussions to recalibrate the pact after recent changes in US tariff policy.
Do not push your children into situations that leave them feeling trapped or desperate, appeals rediffGURU Anu Krishna.
If something matters, schedule it, block it, put a placeholder in your calendar, says Sonica Aron, founder and managing director of Marching Sheep.
An Indian-origin couple and their 9-year-old terminally ill son died after falling from their 36th-floor apartment in London in a suspected murder-suicide. Police believe the son's severe illness contributed to the tragic decision.
