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Is Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Girish AD's Best Film?

Is Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Girish AD's Best Film?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

As Bethlehem Kudumba Unit reaches JioHotstar and Premalu remake reaches theatres, we rank Girish A D's films from good to awesome.

WOMEN INTERRUPTED: Building Bridges For Women To Return To The Workplace

WOMEN INTERRUPTED: Building Bridges For Women To Return To The Workplace

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

A career break does not erase the experience that came before it. But the labour market can act as though it does. The more women invest in building professional careers, the more costly an interruption can become. How, then, do we enable women to make a comeback? Whose responsibility is it? asks Radha Roy Biswas.

ISRO Pensioners Urge Modi To Address Privatisation Concerns

ISRO Pensioners Urge Modi To Address Privatisation Concerns

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

'It seems the prime minister may not be given the real picture about the country's space sector and ISRO. So, we are having the seminar to bring the issues to his notice.'

AI Can Disrupt Jobs, Not Doom Humanity

AI Can Disrupt Jobs, Not Doom Humanity

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

'My biggest fear about AI is that humans are going to rush to deploy it before AI is ready.'

Are You Making These Mistakes In Your CV?

Are You Making These Mistakes In Your CV?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Since recruiters need to be able to spot relevant information quickly, adding unnecessary details can weaken your most important qualifications, says rediffGURU Nayagam PP.

Live-in couple sells baby for Rs 1.2 Lakh, buy two phones, gold

Live-in couple sells baby for Rs 1.2 Lakh, buy two phones, gold

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

A live-in couple in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, allegedly sold their one-month-old baby for Rs 1.2 lakh. The infant was subsequently resold multiple times, eventually reaching Hyderabad. Seven individuals, including the parents, have been arrested, and the baby has been rescued and placed in an orphanage.

AM Green Wins H2Global Auction, Boosts India's Green Molecule Export Ambitions

AM Green Wins H2Global Auction, Boosts India's Green Molecule Export Ambitions

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

AM Green Ammonia has won the Asian lot in H2Global's auction, securing a 10-year agreement to supply renewable ammonia to Germany, valued at over 585 million euros. This deal positions India as a significant exporter of green molecules, with production slated for AM Green's Kakinada project, utilising renewable power and aiming for 2029 deliveries.

Hindu College student alleges eve-teasing by group in Delhi

Hindu College student alleges eve-teasing by group in Delhi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

A Hindu College student was allegedly harassed by a group of men in a car in northwest Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar area. Police have registered an FIR under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and are investigating the incident.

Antibiotic Self-Medication Raises Kidney Risk

Antibiotic Self-Medication Raises Kidney Risk

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

India's apex drug regulator cautioned against antibiotic self-medication and their use for conditions where antibiotic treatment is not clinically indicated, particularly viral infections, the common cold and fever.

Why India Needs A Unique AI Safety Framework

Why India Needs A Unique AI Safety Framework

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

Industry experts advocate for India to develop its own artificial intelligence (AI) safety framework, distinct from US or EU models, to address unique challenges like deepfakes and cyberattacks. They call for a comprehensive commitment involving all stakeholders and a hybrid regulatory approach combining voluntary and binding measures, as the Indian government also considers new AI regulations.

Nasscom President Highlights AI's Transformative Role In India's BPM Sector

Nasscom President Highlights AI's Transformative Role In India's BPM Sector

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar stated that artificial intelligence is not making India's Business Process Management (BPM) industry obsolete but is instead driving its significant reinvention. He highlighted that the sector has an opportunity to become the world's "intelligent operations and transformation hub" by leveraging AI, analytics, and cloud-based operations, moving beyond traditional call centres. Nambiar outlined three key priorities for the industry, including reimagining processes, building hybrid human-AI operating models, and redefining India's global BPM representation.

How To Prepare For A Heart Emergency

How To Prepare For A Heart Emergency

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Families, especially those with a history of these ailments, must prepare before an emergency strikes.

How Young Professionals And Women Are Reshaping India's Investment Landscape

How Young Professionals And Women Are Reshaping India's Investment Landscape

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

A new EY India report highlights how young professionals, women wealth creators, entrepreneurs, ESOP beneficiaries, and digitally active consumers from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are fundamentally changing India's wealth ecosystem. This shift is evidenced by increased participation of young and women investors, a rise in disciplined investing via SIPs, and the crucial role of Digital Public Infrastructure in democratizing access to long-term wealth creation. The report predicts over 100 million new investors by 2035.

Sena-UBT leader murder: 2 held, kin claim political rivalry

Sena-UBT leader murder: 2 held, kin claim political rivalry

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Pradeep Purnekar was brutally murdered in Thane, Maharashtra, leading to one arrest and one detention. The incident has sparked widespread protests, with party leaders like Aaditya Thackeray and Sanjay Raut alleging political rivalry and demanding further arrests, including a former mayor and her husband. Police are investigating all potential angles, including personal enmity and Purnekar's activism against the builder lobby and drug networks.

'Pilot stabbed': Flydubai jet to Israel lands in Saudi after cockpit chaos

'Pilot stabbed': Flydubai jet to Israel lands in Saudi after cockpit chaos

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after an apparent altercation in the cockpit. Israeli officials confirmed a "severe disaster" was averted, with initial fears of a hijacking prompting fighter jet deployment. Passenger accounts described panic and a pilot being stabbed, though the exact circumstances remain under investigation.

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.

Mumbai's Prime Residential Market Surges, Outperforming Global Average

Mumbai's Prime Residential Market Surges, Outperforming Global Average

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Mumbai's prime residential property market recorded a significant 6.2 per cent year-on-year price growth in the second quarter of 2026, more than double the global average, positioning it eighth globally, according to Knight Frank.

Scientists Discover Method To Control Cellular Autophagy For Disease Research

Scientists Discover Method To Control Cellular Autophagy For Disease Research

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Researchers have discovered a method to externally manipulate a cell's automatic waste clearance process, known as autophagy. This breakthrough, involving the protein LC3, could offer new therapeutic targets for diseases like cancer and Parkinson's, where cellular cleansing mechanisms are often impaired.

Goyal, USTR To Meet Amid Tariff Heat

Goyal, USTR To Meet Amid Tariff Heat

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

'We expect the Indian delegation to flag New Delhi's worries and elaborate on its standpoint on the Russia-linked tariff as well as the Section 301 investigation into overcapacity.'

Woman judge, 32, suffers heart attack while working in court

Woman judge, 32, suffers heart attack while working in court

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

An Additional Civil Judge in Etah, Aarti Maurya, suffered a heart attack while on duty at the court premises and was subsequently referred to a higher medical centre for advanced treatment.

9% students reported suicidal thoughts, 15% felt overwhelmed: SC panel

9% students reported suicidal thoughts, 15% felt overwhelmed: SC panel

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

A nationwide survey by a Supreme Court-appointed panel reveals that 15% of higher education students felt overwhelmed or distressed, and 9% experienced suicidal thoughts in the past six months. The findings, part of an upcoming report, highlight deep-rooted social discrimination, academic pressures, and inadequate counselling services contributing to mental health concerns and rising student suicides in Indian Higher Educational Institutions.

Rahul speaks to IIT-B student Sahil Wakode's parents, assures help

Rahul speaks to IIT-B student Sahil Wakode's parents, assures help

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke to the parents of Sahil Wakode, an IIT Bombay student who died by suicide, assuring them support in their quest for justice. Sahil's death is under police investigation, with allegations of caste discrimination against a faculty member who has been sent on leave. Sahil's parents plan an indefinite hunger strike.

'Yuck For Us To Watch Such A Spectacle'

'Yuck For Us To Watch Such A Spectacle'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

'Let's preserve our culture. Let's have this couple preserve their decorum.'

Suicide rumours spark Punjab varsity protests, police vehicle damaged

Suicide rumours spark Punjab varsity protests, police vehicle damaged

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Students at a private university in Patiala protested and allegedly damaged a police vehicle following unverified claims of two female students' suicides on campus. University authorities have denied the claims, calling them rumours, while police have launched an inquiry into the matter.

GST Council To Review Tax On UPI Merchant Fees

GST Council To Review Tax On UPI Merchant Fees

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

The GST Council is set to discuss the application of GST on merchant fees for UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000. This comes as a new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) of 0.4% (capped at Rs 300) is effective from October 15 for such transactions, which, as a service, would typically attract an 18% GST levy. The Council's decision is anticipated to consider consumer interests, with merchants potentially able to claim Input Tax Credit.

Check Point Software Appoints Krishnan V V To Lead India And South Asia Operations

Check Point Software Appoints Krishnan V V To Lead India And South Asia Operations

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Check Point Software Technologies has appointed Krishnan V V as its Managing Director and Country Head for India and South Asia. He will be responsible for business strategy, P&L, go-to-market execution, and organisational development, leveraging his three decades of leadership experience in the cybersecurity and technology sectors.

Asian Games Organisers Face Accommodation Crunch, Limit Contingent Sizes

Asian Games Organisers Face Accommodation Crunch, Limit Contingent Sizes

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

The Olympic Council of Asia has advised national bodies, including India, to limit their contingent sizes for the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, due to the host nation's inability to accommodate more than 15,000 participants. This impacts support staff numbers, with India's contingent of 492 athletes requiring strict adherence to the 33% support staff cap. Organisers are implementing innovative accommodation solutions like container huts and a cruise ship.

Calcutta HC overturns relief for Congress's Nandigram candidate

Calcutta HC overturns relief for Congress's Nandigram candidate

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

The Calcutta High Court's division bench set aside a single-bench order that had granted interim protection to Congress' Nandigram bypoll candidate Milan Pradhan from coercive action in a 2007 criminal case. The court ruled that there is no provision in criminal law for such interim protection, meaning Pradhan's judicial remand will remain effective ahead of the bypoll.

J-K government removes 4700 books from colleges for objectionable content

J-K government removes 4700 books from colleges for objectionable content

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir government has removed over 4,700 books, including banned publications, from colleges across the Union Territory after a comprehensive review of nearly 2.2 million publications. This action follows a controversy over objectionable content and aims to uphold constitutional values and national integrity in higher education institutions.

Rising Inflation? Protect Your Money Now

Rising Inflation? Protect Your Money Now

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

'Separate needs from wants and minimise discretionary spending.'

OMCs Lose Rs 530 Crore Daily

OMCs Lose Rs 530 Crore Daily

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

'Elevated crude prices and unchanged domestic fuel prices would put pressure on the profitability and cash flows of OMCs.'

8-year-old among 2 dead in electrocution near Ganapati pandal in Mumbai

8-year-old among 2 dead in electrocution near Ganapati pandal in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

An electrocution incident near a Ganapati pandal in Mumbai's Lalbaug area resulted in the deaths of an eight-year-old girl and another woman, with several others sustaining injuries. The tragedy occurred early Sunday amidst massive crowds during the ongoing Ganapati festival, prompting a swift response from emergency services.

Vishy Anand Re-elected FIDE Deputy President

Vishy Anand Re-elected FIDE Deputy President

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Anand's re-election as Deputy President means Bharat Singh Chauhan's bid for vice president is ineligible due to FIDE rules against multiple representatives from the same federation on the council.

Flying Economy Costs More Than Ever

Flying Economy Costs More Than Ever

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Economy passengers are paying more year-on-year while business travellers are paying less.

POCSO accused teacher dies after jumping from Bengaluru SP office

POCSO accused teacher dies after jumping from Bengaluru SP office

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

A 49-year-old physical education teacher, Shashidhar, accused of sexually assaulting children, died after jumping from the third floor of the Bengaluru South district Superintendent of Police's office complex in Ramanagara. He was arrested under the POCSO Act, and the incident, captured on CCTV, occurred while he was being escorted for judicial custody procedures.

Egypt's Amina Orfi, 19, makes history as youngest women's squash World No 1

Egypt's Amina Orfi, 19, makes history as youngest women's squash World No 1

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Egypt's Amina Orfi is set to become the youngest-ever women's world number one in squash at 19 years and two months old, breaking a 40-year record after winning the Qatar Classic.

Arya Samaj certificate alone no proof of Hindu marriage, rules HC

Arya Samaj certificate alone no proof of Hindu marriage, rules HC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that an Arya Samaj marriage certificate alone does not prove a valid Hindu marriage unless essential ceremonies under the Hindu Marriage Act are performed. This decision led to the reinstatement of an SSB officer who was dismissed for allegedly falsely declaring his marital status, as the court found no evidence of the required rituals in his disputed marriage.

EC hiding details of software used in SIR: Trinamool leader Saket Gokhale

EC hiding details of software used in SIR: Trinamool leader Saket Gokhale

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Trinamool Congress leader Saket Gokhale has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of withholding details about the software and algorithm used for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Citing an RTI response, Gokhale highlighted the ECI's claim that the information relates to "commercial confidence, trade secrets and intellectual property matters," raising concerns about transparency in the electoral process.

Man abducted from Samajwadi Party MP's house, rescued in 24 hours

Man abducted from Samajwadi Party MP's house, rescued in 24 hours

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Four individuals, including an aide to Samajwadi Party MP Laxmikant, alias Pappu Nishad, have been arrested in connection with the abduction of Vishal Kumar. Kumar had previously filed a complaint against the MP under the Prevention of Atrocity Act. Police rescued Vishal Kumar within 24 hours, thwarting a plan to take him to Ayodhya and kill him.

India ready for dialogue with Bangladesh on all issues, says MEA

India ready for dialogue with Bangladesh on all issues, says MEA

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India desires positive, constructive, and forward-looking ties with Bangladesh and is ready to discuss all bilateral issues. This comes amidst queries regarding the state of relations following a change in Bangladesh's government and upcoming international engagements.