A man in Gurugram allegedly strangled his wife to death after she refused to give him money for alcohol. He was arrested after a post-mortem revealed the cause of death.
A 29-year-old man in Gurugram died from a suspected overdose of a sex-enhancing drug. Police found medicine wrappers in his room and are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
'...the enormous responsibility and faith the youth has put on his shoulders, that he is going to solve their problems.'
Young adults show alarming NCD trends, with high rates of obesity, prediabetes, and abnormal cholesterol levels.
'Infertility and reproductive health challenges, much like other chronic conditions, are rising globally.'
NITI Aayog Member Rajiv Gauba has detailed an extensive deregulation agenda, moving India towards a 'permitted unless prohibited' principle to dismantle new forms of the Licence Raj and clear 'regulatory cholesterol' for businesses.
PCOS is being renamed PMOS. Dr Anagha Menon breaks down why the one alphabet change matters and how it affects the diagnosis of this condition for so many women.
As heart disease increasingly impacts young Indians, understanding the complexities of health insurance, including higher premiums, waiting periods, and the benefits of specialised cardiac policies, becomes vital for financial protection.
One of the standout stories of the TVK victory was that of 30-year-old R Sabarinathan, the son of Vijay's driver from Virugambakkam.
Grammy-winning superstar Rihanna has made a high-profile return to Mumbai, captivating fans at the airport.
'A healthy marriage is all about trust and good communication,' counsels rediffGURU Dr Upneet Kaur, a therapist and marriage counsellor.
'Vijay did not defeat Dravidian politics from outside. He entered the Dravidian field and claimed ownership of it. 'His argument was not that the room should be destroyed. It was that the present occupants no longer deserved to remain in it.'
'When kids love it, it becomes a wholesome family film, and Pati Patni Aur Woh Do is one such film.'
With growing opportunities in the coaching, sports science, training and wellness industries, a career in sports provides a dynamic and fulfilling career path.
'Vijay entered politics at a much better age compared to Rajnikanth and Kamal Haasan. His fans are young and he has at least 2-3 decades ahead of him.'
By asking Vijay to produce letters of majority support before inviting him to form the government, the governor risks overstepping established Constitutional principles, notes Harishchandra.
Recent changes to tax exemptions and allowances, including increased education, hostel, and HRA limits, have made the old tax regime more competitive against the new regime, prompting salaried employees to re-evaluate their choice for the current financial year.
rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan offers advice on how to take care of your overall health.
Indian insurance companies are bracing for reduced profitability in Q4FY26, primarily due to the rationalisation of GST on retail life and health policies, leading to a loss of input tax credit, coupled with volatility in equity markets impacting investment income.
Femina Miss India World 2026 Sadhvi Sail, first runner-up Rajnandini Pawar and second runner-up Sree Advaita open up about breaking stereotypes and why pageantry is more than just the crown.
'Fatigue is the body's most honest signal, not that you're doing too little (in terms of exercise and diet) but that something deeper isn't working the way it should,' says Ritesh Bawri, founder and chief science officer at wellness platform Nira Balance.
'In India's case, an extended earnings slowdown accompanied by rich valuations have dimmed returns since late 2024.'
Mahesh Narayanan's Patriot is a cerebral spy thriller that delves into the weaponisation of digital surveillance against civilians and the targeting of whistleblowers, featuring Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Fahadh Faasil.
Chhattisgarh police have filed an FIR against Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal and others following a deadly explosion at the company's power plant in Sakti district, which resulted in 20 fatalities and several injuries.
From chilling in snow-clad mountains and pristine beaches to soaking up the magical sakura season, Namrata Thakker shows you how stars are unwinding in style this season.
In Rediff's new series on modern marriages, young couples from across India discuss how they deal with differences of opinion, lifestyle preferences and personal choices. Here, Megha* tells Rishika Shah/Rediff how she coped with the unexpected challenges that followed her impulsive marriage to her best friend.
'Many policyholders do not understand that non-medical expenses, cosmetic treatments, and certain other procedures are not covered by health insurance policies.'
OpenAI reports India is a leading AI market with strengths in coding, data analysis, and reasoning, but adoption is heavily concentrated in top cities, highlighting a significant regional disparity.
rediffGURU Jinal Mehta answers readers' financial planning and health insurance queries
'Among the leaders whose names are going around, V D Satheesan is the leader who will fit this kind of situation.'
The Indian government has marginally exceeded its indirect tax collection target for fiscal year 2025-26, with strong performances in customs, excise, and GST revenues.
'After this, I'll just be Varun's father.'
With medical inflation hovering at around 13-14 per cent annually, policyholders must reassess their sum insured once every two years.
A Class 11 student in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly committed suicide after failing his examination. In a separate incident, another teenager in Sultanpur village also took his own life, with the motive currently unknown.
India should not stay on the margins of this initiative. There should be a serious debate about what would be in India's best interests asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.
The Karnataka government has introduced a draft policy to address the growing concerns surrounding excessive and unsafe digital technology use among students, focusing on mental health, cyber safety, and responsible digital behaviour.
The idea that mixing fruits with milk causes acidity, toxins or skin issues is a traditional belief and not a medically proven fact, says rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani.
The idea that mixing fruits with milk causes acidity, toxins or skin issues is a traditional belief and not a medically proven fact, says rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani.
'The reason why they rushed through the bill was they wanted to avoid using the 2026 Census because the 2026 Census by their own decision will be a caste census.' 'The BJP knows that a significant share of the OBCs who will get captured in the census, for the first time after the 1931 Census, are against the BJP. Only a segment of the OBCs are in their favour.' 'So they wanted to avoid the OBC reservation among women, which is a demand of a lot of Opposition parties.'
'Science today is very interconnected, and that helped me become part of the Muon g-2 team.'
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