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Mahindra Thar OG: More Refined, More Capable, Unbeatable Value

Mahindra Thar OG: More Refined, More Capable, Unbeatable Value

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Mahindra has launched the Thar OG, an upgraded version of its popular SUV, built on a new M Glyde 4G platform with advanced features like Frequency Dependent Damping and Electric Power Steering, while retaining an accessible starting price of 10.32 Lakh.

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.

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.

Chandra Reappointment Sparks Legal Debate

Chandra Reappointment Sparks Legal Debate

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

'On a plain reading of Article 121, it can be said that the chairman's casting vote can be invoked in either of these cases.'

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.

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.

The Enduring Charm Of Anant Nag

The Enduring Charm Of Anant Nag

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Mention Anant Nag to almost anyone in Karnataka and the reaction is immediate: 'Anant? Oh my God! What a fascinating man!' 'Such an intellectual. Such a great speaker. Brilliant actor.'

Why Jharkhand Businesses Are Concerned About New UPI MDR Charges

Why Jharkhand Businesses Are Concerned About New UPI MDR Charges

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

A trade body in Jharkhand, FJCCI, has urged the Union Finance Minister to withdraw the proposed 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 for merchants. The body argues that this charge will significantly increase operating costs for businesses, especially MSMEs and retailers, who rely on the current zero-MDR regime for digital payments.

'I Lied My Way To A Role'

'I Lied My Way To A Role'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

'I kept saying, we'll do it, but I had no clue how. Neither did my trainer. But we went in with the intention that no matter what, we will have to do this.'

Why Have Major Trade Unions Been Excluded From Minimum Wage Panel?

Why Have Major Trade Unions Been Excluded From Minimum Wage Panel?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

'Major unions should be included. If this goes on, decision-making will become heavily one-sided and we will be forced to continue our strikes.'

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.

Why Gaurav Khanna Quit Khatron Ke Khiladi 15

Why Gaurav Khanna Quit Khatron Ke Khiladi 15

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

'I got back on the show after taking medication and doing whatever I could to ease the pain in my elbow. But when it happened again, I realised I couldn't take it anymore because, going forward, it could hamper my recovery.'

Ravi Kishan: 'People Threw Stones At Me'

Ravi Kishan: 'People Threw Stones At Me'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

'I have seen all the storms and floods. I have crawled and reached here.'

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.

'Ganeshotsav Is No Longer The Same'

'Ganeshotsav Is No Longer The Same'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

'Earlier, Ganeshotsav was social. Now it is all about social media.'

National Film Awards: Yami, Kartik, Mammootty, Dhanush Honoured

National Film Awards: Yami, Kartik, Mammootty, Dhanush Honoured

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

The 72nd National Film Awards celebrated outstanding contributions to Indian cinema, with Yami Gautam, Kartik Aaryan, Mammootty, Dhanush, and Sanjay Mishra among the prominent winners.

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.

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

OTT Releases This Week: Lust Stories 3, Irumudi, Waiting Hai

OTT Releases This Week: Lust Stories 3, Irumudi, Waiting Hai

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Choose from a diverse range of genres, from the third instalment of the Hindi anthology Lust Stories 3 to Ravi Teja's superhit Irumudi to the Korean drama The Scandal.

Why Justice R C Chavan Quit Maharashtra UCC Panel

Why Justice R C Chavan Quit Maharashtra UCC Panel

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

'If the intention was simply to replicate what's already been done elsewhere, there was no need for a committee at all -- there's already an Act passed there (in Uttarakhand); just copy it, paste it, and you're done. Why waste everyone's time convening a panel for that?'

Tata Trusts firm on keeping Tata Sons unlisted, board to explore alternatives

Tata Trusts firm on keeping Tata Sons unlisted, board to explore alternatives

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Tata Trusts, the majority shareholder of Tata Sons, has stated its firm opposition to the holding company's public listing, revealing that the Tata Sons board will meet again to explore all available alternatives to listing.

Replacing Rice With Rotis Won't Lower Blood Sugar

Replacing Rice With Rotis Won't Lower Blood Sugar

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

'The total carbohydrate intake remains the deciding factor.'

Bangladesh Premier League: Two more officials charged in corruption probe

Bangladesh Premier League: Two more officials charged in corruption probe

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) Integrity Unit has charged two more Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) officials, Md Abdul Kayum Rashed and Md Amin Khan, with alleged breaches of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, bringing the total number of individuals charged in BPL-linked cases to nine since May.

Triptii Dimri, Kiara Advani Break Suit Rules

Triptii Dimri, Kiara Advani Break Suit Rules

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

The power suit has officially left the boardroom. Celebrities are taking classic tailoring and giving it a serious fashion upgrade wearing blazers as capes, swapping trousers for shorts, ditching shirts altogether and adding corsets, chokers and statement jewellery into the mix.

Haris Rauf: 'I am trying to put my name forward for the Sri Lanka series'

Haris Rauf: 'I am trying to put my name forward for the Sri Lanka series'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has expressed his strong desire to play Test cricket, aiming for a spot in the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, as the team grapples with significant struggles in its pace department.

Indian Equities Close Flat as US Fed Rate Hike Weighs; NSE IPO Subscribed 39% on Day 1

Indian Equities Close Flat as US Fed Rate Hike Weighs; NSE IPO Subscribed 39% on Day 1

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed nearly flat on Thursday, influenced by the US Federal Reserve's interest rate hike and indications of further monetary tightening. Despite some intraday gains, caution prevailed, with foreign institutional investors continuing to offload equities. Meanwhile, the National Stock Exchange of India's (NSE) mega initial public offering opened for subscription, garnering 39 per cent subscription on its first day.

Traders Call For Reversal Of UPI Transaction Fee Decision

Traders Call For Reversal Of UPI Transaction Fee Decision

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

A member of the National Traders' Welfare Board (NTWB) has urged the central government to withdraw its decision to impose a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, effective from October 15. He warned that the new charge, which will be borne by merchants, could negatively impact business growth and lead to higher prices, contradicting the government's 'ease of doing business' policy.

Alia Bhatt, Kiara Advani's Trending Blouse Designs

Alia Bhatt, Kiara Advani's Trending Blouse Designs

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

The sari may be timeless, but the blouse is having a serious main-character moment. From giant bows and corsets to dramatic back details, halter necks and sheer overlays, celebrities are proving that the right blouse can completely change the personality of a sari.

Commonwealth Champion Bids Farewell To Her Guns

Commonwealth Champion Bids Farewell To Her Guns

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Commonwealth Games gold medallist and Arjuna Awardee Roopa Unnikrishnan gives away the rifles that shaped her brilliant shooting career, hoping they will inspire a new generation of Indian shooters.

Delhi Collapse Site Under Tight Vigil

Delhi Collapse Site Under Tight Vigil

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Scenes from the aftermath of Delhi's Satya Niketan building collapse on Tuesday.

Bigg Boss' Rhiti Tiwari Is The Baddest Of All!

Bigg Boss' Rhiti Tiwari Is The Baddest Of All!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Rhiti Tiwari clearly didn't get the memo that a baddie has to stick to one aesthetic. Manoj Tiwari's daughter, who is now bringing her personality to the Bigg Boss 20 house, has a wardrobe that swings between biker-chic, futuristic glam and boho cool.

Angh: The Other Indian Film Going To The Oscars

Angh: The Other Indian Film Going To The Oscars

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

'I like to make films where I am also conflicted. I don't want to make films with themes that I am sure about because then it easily becomes agenda-driven.'

Recipe: Eggs With Potato Hash And Walnut Pesto

Recipe: Eggs With Potato Hash And Walnut Pesto

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Golden, seasoned potatoes are topped with an egg to your liking and a dollop of fresh walnut basil pesto for a tasty start to your day.

Why Did Akshay, Saif Skip Haiwaan Screening?

Why Did Akshay, Saif Skip Haiwaan Screening?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Despite receiving poor reviews, the cast and crew of Haiwaan gather in Mumbai for a star-studded screening.

Why Ajit Doval Visited Dhaka On Thursday

Why Ajit Doval Visited Dhaka On Thursday

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

India's national security adviser was in Dhaka for roughly three-quarters of the day on Thursday to prepare the ground for Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to New Delhi.

Sebi Reviews UPI Charges For Brokers

Sebi Reviews UPI Charges For Brokers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

'Treating stock brokers as merchants for MDR is fundamentally misplaced.'

Buy A Mature Rocket Or Design A New One?

Buy A Mature Rocket Or Design A New One?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Buying a mature rocket technology gives companies the designs and hardware know-how, but not necessarily the decades of engineering wisdom needed to make it work.

How Shah Rukh Celebrates Ganpati Festival

How Shah Rukh Celebrates Ganpati Festival

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Shah Rukh Khan offered a rare glimpse into his family's private Ganpati celebrations at Mannat, revealing his wife Gauri Khan performs the aarti, followed by a simple family visarjan.

How Meta's Offer Will Nail Child Sex Abuse Offenders

How Meta's Offer Will Nail Child Sex Abuse Offenders

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

'Details of accounts such as the name, email id associated with the account, the IP address will now be shared with law enforcement agencies, which will help track down offenders faster.'

Bigg Boss 20: Meet Badshah's Ex Isha Rikhi

Bigg Boss 20: Meet Badshah's Ex Isha Rikhi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Explore the intriguing journey of Isha Rikhi, the Punjabi actress and model currently making waves on Bigg Boss 20, as she navigates her career and recent high-profile separation from rapper Badshah.