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Box Office: Jan Neta Struggles, Dhamaal 4 Is A Winner

Box Office: Jan Neta Struggles, Dhamaal 4 Is A Winner

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Jan Neta struggles at the box office while Dhamaal 4 continues its impressive run.

Why Sharad Pawar Has Not Joined BJP Yet

Why Sharad Pawar Has Not Joined BJP Yet

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

At this point at 85, Sharad Pawar is like a mature but ageing trapeze artist who is assessing if he will still land on his feet if he jumps from the safe perch of INDIA to the NDA. Can a Great Betrayal be presented as a tactical move? Watch Sharad Pawar do it, predicts Aditi Phadnis.

Birthday Special: Dhanush's 10 Best Films

Birthday Special: Dhanush's 10 Best Films

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

From intense gangster epics to tender slice-of-life dramas, these 10 films showcase why Dhanush remains one of Indian cinema's most versatile leading men.

'We Are Seeing A Lot More Male Fertility Cases'

'We Are Seeing A Lot More Male Fertility Cases'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Doctors attribute the rise in male infertility to obesity, diabetes, smoking, chronic stress, inadequate sleep and sedentary lifestyles.

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.

IIT Guwahati Student Dies After Fall From Building

IIT Guwahati Student Dies After Fall From Building

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

A third-year BTech student at IIT Guwahati died after allegedly falling from the fifth floor of a hostel building, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances of his death.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Post-Credit Scene Explained

Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Post-Credit Scene Explained

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Spider-Man: Brand New Day's seemingly underwhelming post-credit scene may actually be quietly setting up Peter Parker's biggest MCU adventure yet.

N R Narayana Murthy: 'There Is Lot Of Confusion About AI'

N R Narayana Murthy: 'There Is Lot Of Confusion About AI'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

'At the end of the day, it is just another technology produced by the human mind.'

PSBs' Profit Nearly Trebles in Five Years to Record Rs 1.98 Trillion

PSBs' Profit Nearly Trebles in Five Years to Record Rs 1.98 Trillion

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

India's public sector banks (PSBs) have seen their net profit nearly treble over the past five years, reaching a record Rs 1.98 trillion in FY26, driven by significant improvements in asset quality and sustained lending growth across key economic sectors.

3 Big Lessons From Main Vaapas Aaunga

3 Big Lessons From Main Vaapas Aaunga

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

'Making a film -- good or bad -- is extremely hard work, involving hundreds of people and at least two years from idea to release. When the audience rejects it, it is known to push makers into depression. And then there is the danger of theatres stopping the screenings after week one if footfalls don't improve.'

Rashmika Mandanna Suffers Hip Injury, Out Of Action For 6 Weeks

Rashmika Mandanna Suffers Hip Injury, Out Of Action For 6 Weeks

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

'I am getting better. Thank you for checking in.'

India sees 4-fold surge in high-income earners over five years

India sees 4-fold surge in high-income earners over five years

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

The number of individuals reporting a gross total income of 100 crore or more in their income tax returns has quadrupled to 576 in Assessment Year 2025-26, up from 142 in AY 2021-22, according to data shared in Parliament.

Australia Recognises Pankaj Tripathi's Talent

Australia Recognises Pankaj Tripathi's Talent

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

'Coming from a small village in Bihar, I never imagined that the stories I would become a part of would one day travel across the world and be celebrated in this manner.'

TakeMe2Space's PowerBank-50 Earns Flight Heritage

TakeMe2Space's PowerBank-50 Earns Flight Heritage

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

'PowerBank-50 is now space proven, made in India, and ready for every satellite builder in the world.'

Friendship Day: Can Besties Run A Business Together?

Friendship Day: Can Besties Run A Business Together?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Friendship, trust and a little good cop-bad cop magic! This Friendship Day, besties and business partners Hasti Domadia and Hem Choksi reveal how they built a successful business without letting it affect their bond with each other.

August's OTT Releases: Cocktail 2, Operation Safed Sagar

August's OTT Releases: Cocktail 2, Operation Safed Sagar

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Lots of interesting films coming up in theatre this August, and the entertainment at home is just as good!

Assam Minister Faces Heat Over Daughter's Participation In CJP Protest

Assam Minister Faces Heat Over Daughter's Participation In CJP Protest

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

The controversy has embarrassed the ruling coalition because Keshab Mahanta is one of the senior-most leaders of the Asom Gana Parishad, an NDA constituent.

Friendship Day: The Art Of Letting Building Friends Go

Friendship Day: The Art Of Letting Building Friends Go

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

There are friends you make because life brings you together. And then there are friends who become part of the place you call home. Mine lived across my building.

Nifty Recovery Faces 200-DMA Hurdle

Nifty Recovery Faces 200-DMA Hurdle

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Nearly 50 per cent of the stocks that comprise the Nifty 50 are trading below their respective 200-DMAs.

'A Stone Can't Be Answered With An AK-47'

'A Stone Can't Be Answered With An AK-47'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

'Instead of choosing dialogue, the government chose repression... Force ought to be the last resort, not the first.'

Inherited Gold: How Much Tax Will You Pay?

Inherited Gold: How Much Tax Will You Pay?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

rediffGURU Vipul Bhavsar answers readers' personal income tax queries

How To Apply For The Cardiff India Scholarship

How To Apply For The Cardiff India Scholarship

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Selected students will receive a scholarship of 6,000 pounds.

Friendship Day: When Colleagues Become Family

Friendship Day: When Colleagues Become Family

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

Divya Nair remembers the work friendships that proved some of life's strongest bonds are built beyond the cubicle.

Vote! What Do You Think Of Urvashi Rautela's FIFA World Cup Look?

Vote! What Do You Think Of Urvashi Rautela's FIFA World Cup Look?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

While most fans reached for football jerseys, Urvashi Rautela treated the FIFA World Cup 2026 stage like her personal runway, layering couture over sportswear in a look that was bizarre yet bold and unforgettable.

Ajinkya Rahane: 'I gave this game everything I had'

Ajinkya Rahane: 'I gave this game everything I had'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Veteran Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket, concluding a career that spanned nearly two decades and included an undefeated Test captaincy record.

Voter ID, Aadhaar, PAN not proof of Indian citizenship: HC

Voter ID, Aadhaar, PAN not proof of Indian citizenship: HC

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

The Calcutta high court has held that voter identity cards, Aadhaar and PAN cards are not conclusive proof of Indian citizenship.

Indian Boxers Advance To Quarterfinals At Commonwealth Games

Indian Boxers Advance To Quarterfinals At Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Indian boxers Sachin Siwach, Ankush, and Sakshi Chaudhary have successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of their respective categories at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Sachin and Sakshi secured unanimous victories, while Ankush also dominated his bout. Sumit, however, faced a narrow defeat in his round of 16 match.

Before You Say 'I Do': 5 Red Flags to Watch Out

Before You Say 'I Do': 5 Red Flags to Watch Out

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Becoming indifferent in a relationship or a marriage is the biggest sign of emotional distance, warns rediffguru Ravi Mittal, CEO of online dating website Quack Quack and Rebounce, a matrimony platform.

Assam Flood Leaves Village Buried in Mud

Assam Flood Leaves Village Buried in Mud

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

A single night of deadly floods wiped out an entire village in Assam, leaving families without homes, cattle or hope.

'Intimacy Inside The Bedroom Starts Outside It'

'Intimacy Inside The Bedroom Starts Outside It'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Intimacy is not just physical, explains rediffGURU Anu Krishna.

New EPF Rules Every Employee Must Know

New EPF Rules Every Employee Must Know

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

The EPF should remain a retirement nest egg, not be turned into an emergency fund.

Shanaya Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor Ko Pyaar Ho Gaya With...

Shanaya Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor Ko Pyaar Ho Gaya With...

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

It's time for silhouettes that actually show up to the party. Fish-cut and A-line lehengas are having a major fashion moment, bringing just the right mix of drama and definition.

Ranbir Kapoor Is Lord Ram; Who's Playing Whom In Ramayana?

Ranbir Kapoor Is Lord Ram; Who's Playing Whom In Ramayana?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

From Arun Govil and Shobana to Vivek Oberoi and Kajal Aggarwal, meet the sprawling supporting cast bringing Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana to life.

Unscramble This Toxic Jigsaw Puzzle!

Unscramble This Toxic Jigsaw Puzzle!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Solve the Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups jigsaw puzzle.

Rs 10, Rs 20 Polymer Notes Approved

Rs 10, Rs 20 Polymer Notes Approved

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

RBI says polymer notes have a significantly longer lifespan, potentially reducing printing costs and replacement frequency.

576 Indians Report Rs 100 Crore Income

576 Indians Report Rs 100 Crore Income

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

The number of individuals who declared a gross income of Rs 100 crore or more in their income-tax returns had risen to 301 in 2022-23, moderated slightly to 284 in 2023-24, then climbed to 415 in 2024-25.

Beyond Besties: Unexpected Friends Who Change Your Life

Beyond Besties: Unexpected Friends Who Change Your Life

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

From childhood playmates to train companions and mommies who become your friends, every phase of life introduces us to a new kind of friendship, says Divya Nair.

Suneil Anand Wanted To Remake Guide

Suneil Anand Wanted To Remake Guide

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

'Guide is my dad's most beloved film. It's also the film closest to his fans' heart.' 'The film's theme is timeless, so we felt it was the right thing to do.'

Bank of Baroda Hit by Cyberattack

Bank of Baroda Hit by Cyberattack

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

The incident involved compromise of an employee's email account, resulting in unauthorised access to certain data.

Ajay Devgn's Top 10 Funniest Performances

Ajay Devgn's Top 10 Funniest Performances

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Deadpan humour has become Ajay Devgn's trademark. Here's a look at the roles that turned him into one of Bollywood's most unexpected comedy stars.