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The Right Screen Time For A Child Is...

The Right Screen Time For A Child Is...

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

For a child who is six years old, one hour is the limit, says rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna.

EPF Ceiling Hike: Who Pays More?

EPF Ceiling Hike: Who Pays More?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

EPF wage ceiling rising to Rs 25,000 could increase employer statutory contributions by Rs 1,200 monthly per employee.

How The MiG 21 Saved The Day!

How The MiG 21 Saved The Day!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

A stranded message that failed for three days over telephone lines was delivered in minutes by a MiG-21 pilot flying above the desert.

Jamui Molestation: 'Super-Speedy' Trial Ordered

Jamui Molestation: 'Super-Speedy' Trial Ordered

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

The state government has directed the concerned officials in Jamui to ensure speedy punishment for the accused in the case to send a message that the government will not tolerate such incidents.

'India Should Stop Listening To The US'

'India Should Stop Listening To The US'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

'If you listen to a rowdy in a class, he will keep on bullying you.' 'India can say do whatever you want. We will not compromise on anything.'

10 IPO Checks Before You Invest

10 IPO Checks Before You Invest

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Dig into the prospectus. Use the prospectus to understand the business and its risks.

Four Men. One Surname. The Brands Of Bollywood

Four Men. One Surname. The Brands Of Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

The story of the Khans is therefore not simply the story of four movie stars who have dominated Bollywood. It is the story of how four sharply differentiated identities became four enduring businesses -- and how each managed to remain relevant in an industry designed to replace yesterday's hero with tomorrow's sensation, points out Sandeep Goyal.

Saudi Arabia's Pipeline Closure Raises Cost Of India's Crude

Saudi Arabia's Pipeline Closure Raises Cost Of India's Crude

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline shutdown could make crude costlier for India as refiners face fewer supply routes and rising freight and insurance costs.

Allu Arjun-Atlee's Raaka Sets Guinness World Record For THIS

Allu Arjun-Atlee's Raaka Sets Guinness World Record For THIS

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Allu Arjun and Atlee's Raaka has set a Guinness World Record for the Most People Motion-Captured in Real-Time, involving 37 performers simultaneously.

Waiting Hai Exposes A Fraud You Didn't Know About

Waiting Hai Exposes A Fraud You Didn't Know About

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Waiting Hai exposes Indian Railways' tatkal ticket scams with .

The Little Girl From Black Is Back!

The Little Girl From Black Is Back!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

'I did not give up on acting; I was always open to it. I just wasn't actively chasing it for a period of time.'

Penelope Cruz Wore A Piece Of India At TIFF

Penelope Cruz Wore A Piece Of India At TIFF

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Penlope Cruz brought a piece of India to the Toronto International Film Festival in a breathtaking white gown that had everyone looking twice.

Are Botox And Fillers Worth The Hype?

Are Botox And Fillers Worth The Hype?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Thinking about Botox or fillers? Dr Shilpi Bhadani explains how they work, how long they last, the risks, side effects, maintenance and why your doctor matters.

Hunkkaar: The Roar Review: Aneet-Raghuvir Yadav Shine

Hunkkaar: The Roar Review: Aneet-Raghuvir Yadav Shine

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Hunkkaar: The Roar is a fairly familiar fight for justice that builds far too many flimsy narratives around its core conflict, runs out of ammunition and speaks out of turn in a needlessly cussing tone, notes Sukanya Verma.

Sakshi Chaudhary Upsets Paris Olympics Medallist At Asian Games

Sakshi Chaudhary Upsets Paris Olympics Medallist At Asian Games

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Indian boxers Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg) and Jadumani Singh (55kg) have both advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the Asian Games. Chaudhary secured an upset victory over Paris Olympics bronze-medallist Aira Villegas, while Singh dominated his opponent, Chandra Bahadur Thapa, to move into the next round.

Beware These Insurance Sales Traps

Beware These Insurance Sales Traps

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

If a bank sold the policy, complain to its grievance cell and, if necessary, escalate the complaint to the Reserve Bank of India Ombudsman.

World Samosa Day: 9 Samosas With Yum Stuffings

World Samosa Day: 9 Samosas With Yum Stuffings

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

India's favourite teatime indulgence, the samosa, comes with many kinds of stuffings.

UPI MDR: 75% Of Merchants May Be Unaffected

UPI MDR: 75% Of Merchants May Be Unaffected

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

75% of India's 60 million digital-payment merchants have never recorded a transaction above 2,000.

When Salman Khan Got Ganpati Rituals Wrong

When Salman Khan Got Ganpati Rituals Wrong

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Salman Khan gets the Ganpati rituals wrong, and sister Arpita Khan Sharma sweetly guides him.

Airtel Money files for London IPO, IFC to buy $90 mn stake

Airtel Money files for London IPO, IFC to buy $90 mn stake

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Airtel Africa's mobile payments arm, Airtel Money, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange, with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) agreeing to purchase shares worth up to $90 million at the final offer price.

Blind Children Celebrate Dahi Handi

Blind Children Celebrate Dahi Handi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

Blind students at the Kamla Mehta Blind School in Dadar, north Mumbai, celebrated Janmashtami with a traditional Dahi Handi event.

Watch Shilpa Shetty Dance At Ganpati Visarjan

Watch Shilpa Shetty Dance At Ganpati Visarjan

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Shilpa Shetty danced to dhol beats during Ganpati visarjan with her family in Mumbai.

'You're Not Welcome Xi': Tibetans Protest In Delhi

'You're Not Welcome Xi': Tibetans Protest In Delhi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Members of the Tibetan community in exile held a symbolic protest march in Delhi's Majnu Ka Tila ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to India for the BRICS 2026 Summit, voicing opposition to Beijing's policies in Tibet.

Don't Be Shy Review: CLICHED!

Don't Be Shy Review: CLICHED!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Sreeti Mukerhi's cliched coming-of-age delivers its moments of sass but never quite defines the age of confusion, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Document Bank Transactions Before IT Officials Come Knocking

Document Bank Transactions Before IT Officials Come Knocking

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

A deposit is not necessarily taxable simply because it appears in a bank account. What matters is whether its source can be satisfactorily explained.

August IPOs Hit Jackpot With 100% Listing Gains

August IPOs Hit Jackpot With 100% Listing Gains

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Eighteen mainboard IPOs raised Rs 28,976 crore and carry Rs 2.48 trillion of market value -- 8.6 times the capital raised.

Katrina Is A Mom... This Is What Happened To Her Body

Katrina Is A Mom... This Is What Happened To Her Body

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

When the Internet reduced Katrina Kaif to her post-pregnancy body, it exposed how society prioritises cruel 'bounce back' ideals over genuine postpartum healing.

'We Will Ask Customers To Pay In Cash'

'We Will Ask Customers To Pay In Cash'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

'UPI has been free since Covid, so why is the government charging us now?'

Dhoomakethu Review: Fun But Flawed Comedy

Dhoomakethu Review: Fun But Flawed Comedy

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Dhoomakethu has a fun time-loop premise, a game Sajin Gopu and some genuinely funny moments, but runs out of steam long before Kuttan can break free.

'Washington Shouldn't Threaten A Strategic Partner'

'Washington Shouldn't Threaten A Strategic Partner'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

'It is a blunt and dangerous attempt to pressure India to sign BTA on one-sided terms.'

India's BoP pressure to remain a challenge, says Chief Economic Advisor

India's BoP pressure to remain a challenge, says Chief Economic Advisor

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

India's Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran stated that the country's balance of payments (BoP) pressure is expected to remain a continuous challenge due to rising imports, commodity dependence, high global interest rates, and intense competition for capital.

Tax relief on insurance drives higher policy purchases, expands coverage

Tax relief on insurance drives higher policy purchases, expands coverage

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

The removal of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on individual health and life insurance has led to a significant increase in new policy purchases and higher coverage levels, despite an initial surge moderating, according to industry experts.

6 IPOs Take Stage In Record Debut-Day Rush

6 IPOs Take Stage In Record Debut-Day Rush

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Six companies made their stock market debut on Thursday, setting a new record for the most mainboard listings on a single day since at least 1996.

9/11 Memorial: Where New York Remembers

9/11 Memorial: Where New York Remembers

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum remains a place of remembrance, resilience and reflection, discovers Tanisha Mehrotra.

Arya Samaj certificate alone no proof of Hindu marriage, rules HC

Arya Samaj certificate alone no proof of Hindu marriage, rules HC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that an Arya Samaj marriage certificate alone does not prove a valid Hindu marriage unless essential ceremonies under the Hindu Marriage Act are performed. This decision led to the reinstatement of an SSB officer who was dismissed for allegedly falsely declaring his marital status, as the court found no evidence of the required rituals in his disputed marriage.

Irdai proposes phased reduction in insurer expense limits, new commission framework

Irdai proposes phased reduction in insurer expense limits, new commission framework

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has proposed a phased reduction in the expenses of management (EoM) limits for insurers, aiming to lower the overall cost of insurance and enhance returns for policyholders. The proposals also include a new framework for commissions, stricter measures against mis-selling, and mandatory cost audits.

Fist fights in J-K Assembly as CM moves statehood resolution

Fist fights in J-K Assembly as CM moves statehood resolution

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah introduced a resolution in the assembly demanding the urgent restoration of full statehood for the union territory. The resolution, which referenced previous autonomy resolutions, led to intense protests and "ugly scenes" from opposition BJP members, resulting in the adjournment of the House. Abdullah highlighted the unfulfilled promise by the Government of India regarding statehood after delimitation and elections.

India ready for dialogue with Bangladesh on all issues, says MEA

India ready for dialogue with Bangladesh on all issues, says MEA

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India desires positive, constructive, and forward-looking ties with Bangladesh and is ready to discuss all bilateral issues. This comes amidst queries regarding the state of relations following a change in Bangladesh's government and upcoming international engagements.

Man abducted from Samajwadi Party MP's house, rescued in 24 hours

Man abducted from Samajwadi Party MP's house, rescued in 24 hours

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Four individuals, including an aide to Samajwadi Party MP Laxmikant, alias Pappu Nishad, have been arrested in connection with the abduction of Vishal Kumar. Kumar had previously filed a complaint against the MP under the Prevention of Atrocity Act. Police rescued Vishal Kumar within 24 hours, thwarting a plan to take him to Ayodhya and kill him.

Zoho Launches Unified AI Interface Zia Chat And Seven New Vertical SaaS Products

Zoho Launches Unified AI Interface Zia Chat And Seven New Vertical SaaS Products

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Zoho has launched Zia Chat, a unified AI interface designed to streamline business operations across various functions by providing a single conversational platform for information, lead generation, and data analysis. Concurrently, the company has expanded into vertical SaaS with seven new industry-specific applications for sectors like retail, automotive, healthcare, and education, reinforcing its position as a homegrown alternative to global tech giants.