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Kartik Aaryan: 'Still Numb With Excitement'

Kartik Aaryan: 'Still Numb With Excitement'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Kartik Aaryan, Yami Gautam were honoured at the 72nd National Film Awards.

Maha BJP ex-MLA, axed cop booked for gang-raping woman at gunpoint

Maha BJP ex-MLA, axed cop booked for gang-raping woman at gunpoint

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

A former BJP MLA, Narendra Pawar, and a dismissed police constable, Shailesh Patil, have been booked in Thane for allegedly gangraping a 22-year-old woman after holding her captive at gunpoint at a farmhouse. The woman was reportedly coerced into consuming alcohol before the assault.

What's Behind 70% Of SIR Exclusions?

What's Behind 70% Of SIR Exclusions?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

The prominence of migration highlights a longstanding problem for India's electoral system.

Jamui Molestation Case: Man In Gamcha Shot, 5 Others Arrested

Jamui Molestation Case: Man In Gamcha Shot, 5 Others Arrested

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

'Nanandan Yadav was hiding in the Madwa Pahari locality when the police surrounded him. He tried to flee, and was shot during the encounter.'

Last Date To Apply For MMS At WeSchool, Mumbai, Is...

Last Date To Apply For MMS At WeSchool, Mumbai, Is...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Students who missed out on securing a seat through the CAP can now apply for master of management studies 2026-27 at WeSchool, Mumbai.

Trai Targets Spam Calls From Apps

Trai Targets Spam Calls From Apps

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Trai has brought app-based spam calls under tighter regulations through new A2P call rules.

Is Chess Olympiad Winner's Curse Catching Up With India?

Is Chess Olympiad Winner's Curse Catching Up With India?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Indian chess teams, both Open and Women's, face a significant challenge to defend their Chess Olympiad titles in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, after crucial losses and a historical 'winner's curse' where no Open section champion has successfully defended their title in the last five editions.

Why Is Zepto Cafe Shutting Hundreds of Outlets?

Why Is Zepto Cafe Shutting Hundreds of Outlets?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Zepto is sharply scaling back Zepto Cafe, closing hundreds of outlets and shrinking its menu as it reworks the business.

FCNR(B) Inflows Push Deposit Growth to 15-Year High, Corporate Loan Rates May Soften

FCNR(B) Inflows Push Deposit Growth to 15-Year High, Corporate Loan Rates May Soften

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

India's deposit growth has reached a 15-year high of 17.8 per cent, primarily driven by a surge in foreign currency non-resident (bank), or FCNR(B), deposits. This influx of funds is expected to lead to a softening of corporate loan rates as banks seek to deploy their excess liquidity.

Sridhar Vembu: Why India Needs An Independent AI Strategy

Sridhar Vembu: Why India Needs An Independent AI Strategy

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu argues that predictions of AI's catastrophic outcomes are overstated and a global pause in AI development is improbable. He urges India to adopt an independent AI strategy, focusing on extensive foundational R&D across sectors, while remaining wary of market monopolisation attempts by major tech players. Vembu also highlights concerns about AI's impact on human judgment, skill development, and job markets, particularly for junior professionals.

GST Council Oct 7 Meet: What Businesses Want!

GST Council Oct 7 Meet: What Businesses Want!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Industry is pushing for GST reforms that would let companies use unused tax credits from one state to pay GST liabilities in another, potentially freeing up working capital trapped across state registrations.

How UPI Rewired India's Money Story

How UPI Rewired India's Money Story

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Digital money is gradually starting to behave like software. It's no longer inert -- sitting passively in accounts. In the not-so-distant future, your money could become 'smart' and 'active,' understanding your preferences, paying your bills automatically, optimising your returns, and managing your risks -- all without you having to manage the details.

Conscientious objectors should not be punished: SC on Vande Mataram plea

Conscientious objectors should not be punished: SC on Vande Mataram plea

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

The Supreme Court has indicated that individuals with a conscientious objection should not face criminal consequences for declining to sing Vande Mataram, while asking the Centre to consider a 1986 judgment protecting similar rights concerning the national anthem.

The Real Story Behind Daayra

The Real Story Behind Daayra

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Meghna Gulzar's Daayra delves into the uncomfortable territory between public anger, police power, and the rule of law, drawing inspiration from the 2019 Hyderabad rape-murder case and the subsequent police encounter.

RBI proposes 60-day debit hold on suspected money mule accounts to combat cyber fraud

RBI proposes 60-day debit hold on suspected money mule accounts to combat cyber fraud

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a standard operating procedure (SOP) for banks to implement temporary debit holds on accounts or transactions suspected of being involved in money-mule activity and cyber-enabled financial fraud, with a maximum duration of 60 days.

Shaque: Trust No One Review: Untrustworthy Thriller

Shaque: Trust No One Review: Untrustworthy Thriller

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Shaque: Trust No One has a promising mystery and enough juicy red herrings to keep you guessing, but its convenient writing and dated clichs eventually derail the show.

Zakir Khan's Papa Yaar Review: Emotional Roller-Coaster

Zakir Khan's Papa Yaar Review: Emotional Roller-Coaster

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

While Zakir Khan takes you through a number of emotions, both the laughter and the poignancy hit with almost the same intensity, notes Utkarsh Mishra.

PM Modi Hails Indian Women's Cricket Team For Asia Cup Triumph

PM Modi Hails Indian Women's Cricket Team For Asia Cup Triumph

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian women's cricket team for their Asia Cup victory against Sri Lanka, highlighting their confidence and spirit, and expressing hope that their triumph will inspire young people across the country.

Shehnaaz Gill, Farrhana Bhatt's Lazy Girl Guide To Desi Fits

Shehnaaz Gill, Farrhana Bhatt's Lazy Girl Guide To Desi Fits

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Festive season sounds lovely until you remember the heavy lehengas, complicated sari drapes, tight blouses and jewellery that starts feeling like a workout by dessert.

IIT grad, bank manager among 6 held for 'digital arrest' scam

IIT grad, bank manager among 6 held for 'digital arrest' scam

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Mumbai Cyber Police have apprehended six individuals, including an IIT graduate and a bank manager, for allegedly defrauding a senior citizen of Rs 1.12 crore through a "digital arrest" scam. The victim was coerced into transferring funds after being threatened with family arrest by impersonators.

From Earning Rs 45 A Day To Directing Gondhal

From Earning Rs 45 A Day To Directing Gondhal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

'I used to earn Rs 45 for working 12 hours a day at the age of 14.' 'The situation at home was weak, so that money was very important. I did whatever work I could find.'

10 States, 10 Delicious Coconut Recipes

10 States, 10 Delicious Coconut Recipes

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

10 states, 10 delicious coconut recipes for World Coconut Day

Assocham Praises New UPI Framework For Large Transactions

Assocham Praises New UPI Framework For Large Transactions

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Industry body Assocham has welcomed the new UPI framework for large-value merchant transactions, effective October 15. This framework introduces a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on person-to-merchant UPI payments exceeding Rs 2,000, with a cap of Rs 300 for transactions over Rs 75,000. The move aims to enhance UPI sustainability, support innovation, and mitigate fraud, while protecting small merchants and ensuring most everyday transactions remain free.

Can India Fix Its Growing Student Housing Crisis?

Can India Fix Its Growing Student Housing Crisis?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

India's student housing shortage is widening, but high land costs, weak rental yields and regulatory hurdles are keeping organised developers away.

The Paradise Review: Torture Porn

The Paradise Review: Torture Porn

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

The Paradise is a mind-numbingly senseless, hellish cycle of violence, gore, and torture porn that makes you question if everyone involved in the film harbours some sort of bloodlust, complains Sreeju Sudhakaran

Govinda Unites With Wife, Kids For Ganpati

Govinda Unites With Wife, Kids For Ganpati

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Govinda made a late-night return from the US to join his wife Sunita Ahuja and children Tina and Yashvardhan in their cherished Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, continuing a family tradition started by his late mother.

Why Petrol Dealers Oppose UPI Fee

Why Petrol Dealers Oppose UPI Fee

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Petrol pump dealers seek exemption from the proposed 5 UPI charge on fuel purchases above 2,000, citing pressure on their margins.

SSC CHSL Vacancies Notification For 2,536 Govt Jobs

SSC CHSL Vacancies Notification For 2,536 Govt Jobs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CHSL 2026 notification, announcing the recruitment process for approximately 2,536 Group C vacancies across various central government ministries and departments.

'I Quit Every Gym I Joined, Then I Did Hyrox'

'I Quit Every Gym I Joined, Then I Did Hyrox'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Rikin Dewey went from unused gym memberships and late-night partying to six days of training, losing nine kg and completing his first HYROX.

Rejected Dara Singh's remission plea: Odisha govt tells SC

Rejected Dara Singh's remission plea: Odisha govt tells SC

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

The Odisha government has rejected the remission plea of Ravindra Pal alias Dara Singh, who is serving a life sentence for the 1999 murder of Australian missionary Graham Stuart Staines and his two minor sons. The Supreme Court has granted Singh's counsel two weeks to challenge this decision. Singh, 63, has been in jail for over 25 years and sought premature release, claiming repentance for his actions.

Direct Tax Collection Jumps 13% to Rs 12.12 Lakh Crore on Strong Advance Tax

Direct Tax Collection Jumps 13% to Rs 12.12 Lakh Crore on Strong Advance Tax

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

India's net direct tax collection has surged by 13 per cent to over Rs 12.12 lakh crore by September 17 in the current fiscal year, driven by a significant increase in advance tax payments from corporates, according to CBDT data.

How RayVector's AI Tech Revolutionises Semiconductor Manufacturing

How RayVector's AI Tech Revolutionises Semiconductor Manufacturing

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Bengaluru-based deep-tech company RayVector Technologies is demonstrating its advanced multi-sensor module and wafer-handling technology at SEMICON India. This innovative solution uses sensing, imaging, and AI to detect minute irregularities in semiconductor wafers, helping manufacturers prevent costly production losses. The technology is already being utilised by major global players like Samsung, Intel, and TSMC, highlighting India's growing contribution to the global semiconductor ecosystem.

Bigg Boss's Kanika Mann Has A Fashion Story To Tell

Bigg Boss's Kanika Mann Has A Fashion Story To Tell

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Kanika Mann has the kind of bubbly energy that makes it impossible not to notice her. And while comparisons to Alia Bhatt may follow her around, Kanika is clearly busy carving out a style identity of her own.

Fresh Engineers Face Toughest Job Crunch

Fresh Engineers Face Toughest Job Crunch

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

There are 9.5 candidates for every engineering job at the zero-to-three-year level.

Crude Oil, West Asia Tensions to Dictate Indian Stock Market Momentum

Crude Oil, West Asia Tensions to Dictate Indian Stock Market Momentum

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

Indian stock market investors are closely monitoring crude oil prices, geopolitical developments in West Asia, and the implications of the US Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which could impose tariffs on countries, including India, that purchase Russian crude.

Before The Paradise, Watch Nani's Best Movies

Before The Paradise, Watch Nani's Best Movies

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

As Nani gears up for the ambitious The Paradise, we look back at his most memorable performances, from a vengeful housefly to a fiery revolutionary and to a Saturday-only action hero.

Microsoft India President On AI's Future And Investment In The Nation

Microsoft India President On AI's Future And Investment In The Nation

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Microsoft India and South Asia President, Puneet Chandok, discusses the company's strong belief in human-centric AI development, significant investments in India's cloud and AI infrastructure, and the country's pivotal role as an AI market, talent hub, and technology builder. He highlights AI's impact on jobs and the need for responsible innovation.

Xi's BRICS Playbook

Xi's BRICS Playbook

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

From his first summit appearance in Durban in 2013 to the bloc's landmark expansion and renewed diplomacy in recent years, Xi Jinping's speeches and initiatives have reflected China's evolving priorities within BRICS.

NSG Launches Operation BRICS Kavach

NSG Launches Operation BRICS Kavach

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

The National Security Guard has launched Operation BRICS Kavach to prepare for possible emergencies during the high-profile event.

Recipe: Rushichi Bhaji: A Traditional Festive Stew

Recipe: Rushichi Bhaji: A Traditional Festive Stew

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Rishi Panchami Bhaji, also known as Rushichi Bhaji, is a traditional Maharashtrian and Konkan festive preparation made during Rishi Panchami, observed on the second day of Ganesh Chaturthi. The dish brings together seasonal vegetables, leafy greens and tubers, reflecting the simplicity and abundance of traditional cooking.