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How Bank Staff Exploit Depositors' Trust For Fraud

How Bank Staff Exploit Depositors' Trust For Fraud

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

A sophisticated cross-bank syndicate is systematically defrauding non-resident Indians (NRIs) and elderly citizens by exploiting their fixed deposits through forged documents and fictitious loans, often involving colluding bank employees and real estate deals.

Kangana To Hrithik: 'Doesn't Suit You To Tease A Woman'

Kangana To Hrithik: 'Doesn't Suit You To Tease A Woman'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

The long-standing public feud between Kangana Ranaut and Hrithik Roshan has reignited, triggered by a social media post and Kangana's controversial comments regarding Gen Z.

The Week's OTT Releases: Main Vaapas Aaunga, Governor, Operation Safed Sagar

The Week's OTT Releases: Main Vaapas Aaunga, Governor, Operation Safed Sagar

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Discover the top OTT releases this week, featuring a compelling mix of Hindi dramas like Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga and Manoj Bajpayee's Governor, alongside regional and international titles.

From borrowed rifle to Asian Games: Vidarsa K Vinod's journey of sacrifice and resilience

From borrowed rifle to Asian Games: Vidarsa K Vinod's journey of sacrifice and resilience

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Vidarsa K Vinod, a 27-year-old shooter from Kerala, has secured a spot in India's Asian Games squad for the 10m Air Rifle and 50m Rifle 3 Positions events, overcoming significant financial hurdles and training setbacks through resilience and family support.

'The Most Striking Part Of This Gen-Z Movement Is Fearlessness'

'The Most Striking Part Of This Gen-Z Movement Is Fearlessness'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

'I had this fear that, dinner table talks would result in brainwashing youngsters as parents talk toxic communal news. But I'm so glad to realise that at least some section of youngsters depend on their own channels to more know more about political developments.'

FIFA World Cup: Raul Jimenez Writes His Story in Tears

FIFA World Cup: Raul Jimenez Writes His Story in Tears

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

>Mexican star Raul Jimenez delivered a powerful and emotional performance in the 2026 World Cup opener, scoring a crucial goal against South Africa.

Hockey India defends new saffron jersey for World Cup teams

Hockey India defends new saffron jersey for World Cup teams

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Hockey India has defended its decision to change the national men's and women's hockey teams' jerseys to saffron for the upcoming FIH World Cup, citing technical feedback and the symbolic value of the colour.

At his age, I had...: Kangana vs CJP leader over Gen Z post

At his age, I had...: Kangana vs CJP leader over Gen Z post

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut and Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das have engaged in a sharp verbal exchange, escalating the controversy surrounding Ranaut's 'Generation gutter' remarks aimed at young protesters.

Vivo T5 Lite 5G Packs 6.74-inch HD+ Screen, 44 W Charging And IP65 Protection

Vivo T5 Lite 5G Packs 6.74-inch HD+ Screen, 44 W Charging And IP65 Protection

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Vivo T5 Lite 5G has made its debut with a feature-packed specification sheet aimed at budget-conscious buyers.

Realme Narzo 100x 5G: Top Features, Price, Availability

Realme Narzo 100x 5G: Top Features, Price, Availability

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

The Realme Narzo 100x 5G has arrived with a strong focus on battery life and durability.

10 Stars Who Clashed With Themselves On The Same Day!

10 Stars Who Clashed With Themselves On The Same Day!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Before Shabana Azmi tries to outrival herself in the Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2 clash, we look at other Bollywood stars whose films released on the same day.

Meet Prashant Kishor's Wife, Jahnavi Das

Meet Prashant Kishor's Wife, Jahnavi Das

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Prashant Kishor and Dr Jahnavi Das first met while working on a United Nations public health initiative.

Did Israel's Mossad Try To Lure Ex-Iranian President?

Did Israel's Mossad Try To Lure Ex-Iranian President?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

A sensational New York Times report alleging that Israel's Mossad secretly groomed former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to lead a post-Islamic Republic Iran is being scrutinised for its strategic timing amidst Iran's sensitive post-Khamenei transition.

India's Best Superhero Movies

India's Best Superhero Movies

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Not every Indian superhero movie lands, but these seven prove the genre has plenty of potential.

Why Ramayana Trailer Is Postponed...

Why Ramayana Trailer Is Postponed...

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

The highly anticipated trailer for Nitesh Tiwari's epic Ramayana, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, has been postponed from its scheduled July 24 release.

'Hockey jersey colour change not merely sports-related choice'

'Hockey jersey colour change not merely sports-related choice'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

The Congress party has criticised the decision to change the Indian hockey team's jersey colour to saffron, calling it a 'narrow-minded political experiment' and demanding the government reconsider the move.

Why Malaysia Is Winning Indian Tourists

Why Malaysia Is Winning Indian Tourists

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Go once. You will know, even before you board the flight home, that you will return.

Why India Could Find It 'Tough' To Qualify For WTC 2025-27 Final

Why India Could Find It 'Tough' To Qualify For WTC 2025-27 Final

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Aakash Chopra believes India faces a challenging path to the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 final, even if they register a 2-0 series sweep in Sri Lanka.

Bihar Recipe: Reenuka's Kala Chana Guguni

Bihar Recipe: Reenuka's Kala Chana Guguni

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Kala Chana Guguni is a Bihar staple. It surfaces at family gatherings or festive celebrations. And is usually whipped up when guests come visiting and homes are filled with laughter and stories.

'I want to be like Mary Kom': Pakistan's boxing hero

'I want to be like Mary Kom': Pakistan's boxing hero

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Pakistan's first female Commonwealth Games boxing medallist, Fatima Zahra, credits Indian boxing legend MC Mary Kom as her primary inspiration, having watched the Bollywood biopic on Kom's life and emulating her journey of overcoming adversity.

Gen Z Protests: What Government Needs To Fix

Gen Z Protests: What Government Needs To Fix

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

The challenge thrown by the youth movement creates the opportunity for a more consequential debate on India's economic trajectory because it must remain centered on India's youth as its driving impulse, asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

How Akshaye Khanna *Almost* Starred In Haiwaan

How Akshaye Khanna *Almost* Starred In Haiwaan

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Priyadarshan on his casting for Haiwaan: 'I thought that if Akshaye Khanna refused, I would go to Suniel Shetty.'

Does Rajkummar Rao Get Dada right? VOTE!

Does Rajkummar Rao Get Dada right? VOTE!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

RajKummar Rao is set to portray Sourav Ganguly in the upcoming biopic Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story, with the first look poster dramatically recreating Ganguly's iconic shirtless celebration at Lord's after India's historic 2002 NatWest Trophy victory.

Naseeruddin Shah On Student Protests: 'I Am Boiling With Anger'

Naseeruddin Shah On Student Protests: 'I Am Boiling With Anger'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

'...after seeing how our children are being subjected to such oppression at the hands of these masked men carrying sticks.'

Thudakkam Review: Uneven Start For Vismaya Mohanlal

Thudakkam Review: Uneven Start For Vismaya Mohanlal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2026

Thudakkam gives Vismaya Mohanlal a physically demanding debut where her fighting skills land the punches, even if her acting doesn't.

Commonwealth Games: Yamini settles for silver after gritty fight against English judoka

Commonwealth Games: Yamini settles for silver after gritty fight against English judoka

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

India's Yamini Mourya had to settle for the women's 57kg judo silver medal after a valiant fight against England's vastly experienced Acelya Toprak, ending India's bid for a third gold in the discipline at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Friday.

Ranbir Kapoor's Complex Daddy Issues On Screen

Ranbir Kapoor's Complex Daddy Issues On Screen

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Ranbir Kapoor's filmography frequently explores complex father-son relationships, from rebellious youth seeking approval to sons grappling with loss and dysfunctional dynamics, culminating in his latest role as an exiled prince honouring his father's promise in Ramayana.

Modern Marriage: 'I Never Saw My Husband's Affair Coming'

Modern Marriage: 'I Never Saw My Husband's Affair Coming'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

In Rediff's series on modern marriages, young couples from across India discuss how they deal with differences of opinion, lifestyle preferences and personal choices. Here, *Ananya tells Rishika Shah/Rediff how a marriage she thought was built on teamwork fell apart almost overnight.

Asian Games medal 'very important' for me: Mirabai Chanu

Asian Games medal 'very important' for me: Mirabai Chanu

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu is now setting her sights on an Asian Games medal, acknowledging the immense pressure that comes with high expectations after her successful Commonwealth Games campaign.

'Can't describe our pain': Wayanad survivors recall nightmare 2 yrs later

'Can't describe our pain': Wayanad survivors recall nightmare 2 yrs later

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Two years after the devastating Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslides in Wayanad claimed 298 lives, survivors continue to grapple with profound grief and trauma. Despite government rehabilitation efforts providing new homes in Kalpetta, many families face lingering emotional scars and financial hardships, highlighting the long-term impact of the tragedy.

Shikhar Dhawan: 'Solution to every challenge comes from patience'

Shikhar Dhawan: 'Solution to every challenge comes from patience'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan urged students to have 'patience during difficult times and maintain faith in the country's institutions and government.'

GST Collection Jumps 15.4% to Over Rs 2.11 Lakh Crore in July

GST Collection Jumps 15.4% to Over Rs 2.11 Lakh Crore in July

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

India's gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections surged by 15.4 per cent to over Rs 2.11 lakh crore in July, driven by increased mop-up from both domestic transactions and imports.

Satluj Writer: 'If A Region Has A Violent History, Will We Bury That?'

Satluj Writer: 'If A Region Has A Violent History, Will We Bury That?'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

'...Or will we take a positive approach and learn from those mistakes so that it is not repeated in future?'

Ahead Of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Every Spider-Man Film Ranked

Ahead Of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Every Spider-Man Film Ranked

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Ahead of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, we rank every live-action Spider-Man movie from the critically acclaimed Spider-Man 2 to the less successful The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

5 Early Signs Of Hepatitis: Don't Ignore

5 Early Signs Of Hepatitis: Don't Ignore

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Hepatitis is a condition that causes the liver to become inflamed. Make sure you treat it early.

Sheikh Abdullah's Ouster Began J&K's Long Road To 2019

Sheikh Abdullah's Ouster Began J&K's Long Road To 2019

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah's dismissal and arrest on August 9, 1953 marked a decisive shift in the Centre-J&K power equation. Seven decades later, the erosion of the state's special constitutional position culminated in the August 5, 2019 changes, notes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Realme C100x Brings 45W Fast Charging, 50MP AI Camera...

Realme C100x Brings 45W Fast Charging, 50MP AI Camera...

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

The Realme C100x has arrived in India as a budget-friendly smartphone packed with practical features. It combines a 120 Hz display, an AI-powered 50 MP camera, and a massive 8,000 mAh battery with 45 W fast charging, while offering MIL-STD-810H durability and IP64-rated protection.

'Argentina is in the heart. Argentina in the final': Kerala's Leaders Enjoy FIFA World Cup

'Argentina is in the heart. Argentina in the final': Kerala's Leaders Enjoy FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Ministers and political leaders in Kerala are openly expressing their excitement and support for their favourite teams, particularly Argentina, ahead of the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.

Playing The Victim Card Won't Work On Gen Z

Playing The Victim Card Won't Work On Gen Z

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Every day, the older men running our politics keep pushing Gen Z voters further away, observes Binu Alex.

When Being Malayali Came With A VIP Pass

When Being Malayali Came With A VIP Pass

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

As they say some doors open because of who you know, and some, it turns out, open just because of where you're from, recalls Binu Alex.