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India Wants To Develop Ties With China 'Once Again'

India Wants To Develop Ties With China 'Once Again'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'We are open to all countries around the world as long as we get a fair deal, as long as we are ensured continuity in the engagement.'

Sara Hits The Teer When It Comes To...

Sara Hits The Teer When It Comes To...

Rediff.com5 days ago

Fresh off the buzz of her latest espionage comedy Udta Teer, Sara Ali Khan is proving that her target isn't just box office success; she is absolutely nailing her style game too.

IMF projects India's growth at 7% by FY27, citing strong domestic demand

IMF projects India's growth at 7% by FY27, citing strong domestic demand

Rediff.com5 days ago

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has increased India's growth forecast to 7 per cent for 2026-27, up from 6.4 per cent, attributing this robust outlook to resilient domestic demand and strong services activity, positioning India as one of the fastest-growing major economies.

Review: Whalefall Leaves You Gasping!

Review: Whalefall Leaves You Gasping!

Rediff.com2 days ago

If only it had held its breath a little longer and resisted the urge to explain so much, Whalefall could have been a knockout, notes Mayur Sanap.

Street Fighter Review: All Fists, No Fun

Street Fighter Review: All Fists, No Fun

Rediff.com2 days ago

What starts off as a promise of an entertaining fantasy adventure turns into a parade of incredibly generic and full of clichs action slop, complains Mayur Sanap.

The Big Bollywood Quiz

The Big Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Nine Navratri Life Insurance Lessons

Nine Navratri Life Insurance Lessons

Rediff.com4 days ago

Here are nine lessons, one for each night of the Navratri festival, that can help any household think about protection clearly.

Desi Cocktail: Kesar Ghewar Martini

Desi Cocktail: Kesar Ghewar Martini

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

What happens when a festive Indian mithai meets booze and a cocktail shaker? The result is the indulgent Kesar Ghewar Martini. Inspired by the delicate flavours of ghewar, this creamy cocktail combines vodka with saffron-cardamom syrup, fresh lemon juice and rose water. A splash of chilled cream lends it a smooth richness, while saffron adds an elegant finishing touch.

Navratri Day 4: Kriti, Mouni's Electrifying Royal Blue Looks

Navratri Day 4: Kriti, Mouni's Electrifying Royal Blue Looks

Rediff.com4 days ago

Navratri is all about celebrating devotion, colour and the energy of new beginnings, and Day 3 belongs to royal blue. The shade is associated with strength, richness and elegance, making it a striking choice for the festive season.

Drinking Lemon Water On An Empty Stomach Will Not Burn Belly Fat

Drinking Lemon Water On An Empty Stomach Will Not Burn Belly Fat

Rediff.com5 days ago

Clinical nutritionist Amreen Sheikh explains why sipping lemon water may provide hydration and reduce bloating, but may not help burn belly fat.

Travelling Without Cash: A Digital India Story

Travelling Without Cash: A Digital India Story

Rediff.com4 days ago

'The smartphone had become my boarding pass, my digital ID, my train ticket repository, my taxi booking tool and my payment instrument,' says Brijesh Haldia

Indian IT stocks record best week in 18 years amid global AI sell-off

Indian IT stocks record best week in 18 years amid global AI sell-off

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian IT stocks have experienced their most significant weekly surge in 18 years, with the Nifty IT index climbing 11.72 per cent, as a global sell-off in AI-linked equities redirected investor attention towards India's IT services sector. This shift aligns with a JP Morgan report identifying India as a 'natural AI hedge' due to its large, liquid market and strong domestic institutional investor base.

Aditi Rao Hydari's Paris Winter Look With A Desi Twist

Aditi Rao Hydari's Paris Winter Look With A Desi Twist

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Aditi Rao Hydari brought winter glam with a desi twist to Paris Fashion Week, balancing couture-like opulence with laid-back street style.

'Nana Patekar Got Milder With Age'

'Nana Patekar Got Milder With Age'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Nana left Mumbai, its luxuries and all the roles he could have played, and moved to Pune, where he lived like a farmer.'

Lessons India Inc Can Learn From Tata Sons Turmoil

Lessons India Inc Can Learn From Tata Sons Turmoil

Rediff.com2 days ago

'The larger lesson for India Inc is that promoter oversight and professional management are not inherently contradictory. The difficulty arises when the boundaries between the two are unclear.'

Tata Power Powers India's Data Centre Boom

Tata Power Powers India's Data Centre Boom

Rediff.com4 days ago

Tata Power is positioning itself as a key partner in India's rapidly expanding data centre ecosystem, with a significant opportunity pipeline across renewable energy, transmission, and distribution. The company is broadening its offerings to include comprehensive solutions like powered land and grid connectivity, actively supporting hyperscalers and AI-ready digital infrastructure, particularly in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

India-US Trade Talks Hit Roadblock

India-US Trade Talks Hit Roadblock

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

While India and the US have narrowed their differences, the remaining issues will be the hardest to resolve

When A Dream Took A 10 Year Break

When A Dream Took A 10 Year Break

Rediff.com4 days ago

I spent a sleepless night arguing with myself and losing.I woke up early and decided to take the job. A year or two, I told myself. I can always walk out later. That was the plan. Ten years is a strange way of keeping a one-year promise to yourself.

Hero Pilot Smit Machchhar Gets A Royal Visitor

Hero Pilot Smit Machchhar Gets A Royal Visitor

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

On Saturday, October 3, Dubai's Crown Prince and UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, who is recuperating in a hospital after he was attacked mid-flight by his co-pilot.

Yeh Jeevan Hai... Well Done Appa!!

Yeh Jeevan Hai... Well Done Appa!!

Rediff.com1 days ago

Some people leave behind a business. A rare few leave behind a place in people's hearts. Appa leaves behind both.

Global Turmoil Makes Air Travel Unsafe

Global Turmoil Makes Air Travel Unsafe

Rediff.com1 days ago

The flydubai near-tragedy showed how the gratuitous conflicts their governments started in West Asia have made the world unsafe for them (and unfortunate co-passengers of other nationalities), points out Kanika Datta.

Kerala Assembly Passes Motion Against UPI MDR

Kerala Assembly Passes Motion Against UPI MDR

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Kerala Legislative Assembly has passed a motion urging the central government to completely withdraw the proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000. Chief Minister V D Satheesan and CPI MLA K Rajan highlighted concerns that the MDR would increase business costs, harm small businesses, and reduce the appeal of digital payments, while the BJP argued it would not affect general public or small merchants.

Nayyi Navelli Review: Muddled Mix Of Mythology & Horror

Nayyi Navelli Review: Muddled Mix Of Mythology & Horror

Rediff.com2 days ago

Nayyi Navelli is a chaotic and forgettable cinematic experience, struggling to blend mythological, horror, and social commentary into a cohesive narrative, observes Sukanya Verma.

Navratri Day 3: Khushi, Shivangi Make Red Look Ravishing

Navratri Day 3: Khushi, Shivangi Make Red Look Ravishing

Rediff.com5 days ago

Red is the colour of passion, power and prosperity, making it a fitting choice for the third day of Navratri.

Students Groups Protest Against Chief Election Commissioner

Students Groups Protest Against Chief Election Commissioner

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Members of the Students Federation of India and the Democratic Youth Federation of India staged a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on October 2, 2026.

Man pushes girlfriend into gorge after she refuses to marry him

Man pushes girlfriend into gorge after she refuses to marry him

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 23-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, after she refused to marry him. The accused, Sripad Vadar, pushed her into a deep gorge near a waterfall. Police arrested Vadar after his inconsistent statements led to his confession and the recovery of the victim's body.

Revealed! The Story Behind Isha, Nita Ambani's Navratri Look

Revealed! The Story Behind Isha, Nita Ambani's Navratri Look

Rediff.com6 days ago

When the Ambanis celebrate Indian craftsmanship, you can expect a masterclass in all things heritage, handwork and high fashion.

India's Medical Isotope Mission Needs Faster Corridors

India's Medical Isotope Mission Needs Faster Corridors

Rediff.com1 days ago

A country that makes the isotope sets the timetable for everyone who needs it.

International Coffee Day: Coffee Lovers, This One's For You!

International Coffee Day: Coffee Lovers, This One's For You!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

This International Coffee Day, let's raise a mug to some delicious and rather unusual coffee drinks from India and around the world.

Why Voters Reject India's Left Despite Its Ideas

Why Voters Reject India's Left Despite Its Ideas

Rediff.com1 days ago

A century on, India has adopted the Left's welfare ideas, but not the Left. Why do people borrow the promises, then vote for the temple? questions Binu Alex.

Navratri Day 2: 10 Ways To Wear White Accessories

Navratri Day 2: 10 Ways To Wear White Accessories

Rediff.com6 days ago

Elevate your Navratri Day 2 look with elegant white accessories, from pearl necklaces and statement chokers to floral earrings and embellished heels.

Tanya Maniktala Is A Total Glam Queen

Tanya Maniktala Is A Total Glam Queen

Rediff.com4 days ago

From playing the quietly determined Lata Mehra in Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy to stepping into the supernatural world of Tooth Pari: When Love Bites, Tanya Maniktala has built a career around characters that are anything but alike.

Congress Alleges Modi Govt Preparing For Another UPI U-Turn

Congress Alleges Modi Govt Preparing For Another UPI U-Turn

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Congress party has questioned the Modi government's decision to defer the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, alleging a potential "U-turn on the U-turn." Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh highlighted previous denials by the finance minister regarding MDR imposition, only for it to be announced later and now deferred. He expressed concerns about future charges on UPI transactions.

Jio Platforms to Reliance Power: A look at India's 10 biggest IPOs

Jio Platforms to Reliance Power: A look at India's 10 biggest IPOs

Rediff.com3 days ago

Jio Platforms Ltd, the digital and telecom arm of Reliance Industries, is poised to launch India's largest-ever initial public offering (IPO) at Rs 30,213 crore, surpassing Hyundai Motor India's Rs 27,870-crore offering.

Spotify Eyes India's Global Music Moment

Spotify Eyes India's Global Music Moment

Rediff.com1 days ago

'India is a large source of Spotify's future audience growth because it is the largest market in the world.'

India's Ayush Sector Looks Beyond Primary Care

India's Ayush Sector Looks Beyond Primary Care

Rediff.com1 days ago

Dedicated Ayush dispensaries increased from 26,130 in 2013-2014 to 37,804 in 2024-2025, while hospitals rose much more slowly, from 3,605 to 3,885.

Navratri Day 2: Tara, Palak Make White Look Anything But Basic

Navratri Day 2: Tara, Palak Make White Look Anything But Basic

Rediff.com6 days ago

White is the colour to reach for on the second day of Navratri, symbolising peace, purity and serenity.

Kareena Kapoor Khan Teams Up With Lando Norris

Kareena Kapoor Khan Teams Up With Lando Norris

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Kareena Kapoor Khan continues to be one of India's most prominent brand and pop-culture icons.

New BS-VII Rules Target Tyre, Brake Pollution

New BS-VII Rules Target Tyre, Brake Pollution

Rediff.com3 days ago

The proposal caught auto makers by surprise.

'Suspension Of PERM May Not Immediately Affect Indian IT Companies'

'Suspension Of PERM May Not Immediately Affect Indian IT Companies'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'...but could demotivate employees seeking US residency.'