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Equity MF inflows cool as investors shift to safer bets in FY26

Equity MF inflows cool as investors shift to safer bets in FY26

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Net inflows into equity mutual fund schemes moderated in FY26, falling by 27 per cent to about 3 trillion till February, as choppy markets and global uncertainties prompted investors to shift towards safer options like hybrid funds and gold ETFs.

Kapila-Crasto Enter Second Round At Badminton Asia Championships

Kapila-Crasto Enter Second Round At Badminton Asia Championships

Rediff.com2 days ago

Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto progressed to the second round of the Badminton Asia Championships, while Rohan Kapoor and Gadde Ruthvika Shivani exited in the first round.

Artemis II Blasts Off To The Moon

Artemis II Blasts Off To The Moon

Rediff.com7 days ago

The mission ferries four astronauts -- NASA's Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch and Victor Glover and Canada's Jeremy Hansen -- onboard the Orion spacecraft for a 10 day lunar flyby. Unlike the Apollo missions that aimed for landing, Artemis II is focused on testing. The crew will evaluate critical systems such as life support, navigation, and communication in deep space -- essential steps before humans can return to the lunar surface.

Chand Mera Dil: Ananya-Lakshya's Glamorous Romance

Chand Mera Dil: Ananya-Lakshya's Glamorous Romance

Rediff.com1 days ago

It is possible that Chand Mera Dil has more depth than a tub of popcorn, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Widow of Train Shooting Victim Opposes New Mental Health Review for Accused

Widow of Train Shooting Victim Opposes New Mental Health Review for Accused

Rediff.com1 days ago

The widow of a victim in the 2023 railway firing incident has urged the sessions court to revoke its order directing a fresh mental health evaluation for the accused former RPF constable Chetan Singh Chaudhary, claiming he is attempting to stall the trial.

Inside Divyanka Tripathi-Vivek Dahiya's Baby Shower

Inside Divyanka Tripathi-Vivek Dahiya's Baby Shower

Rediff.com3 days ago

Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya recently hosted a baby shower in Mumbai, inviting a host of television celebrities.

How Karisma-Kareena-Sara Celebrated Easter

How Karisma-Kareena-Sara Celebrated Easter

Rediff.com3 days ago

Sara Ali Khan shared pictures of the Pataudi family's Easter celebrations, featuring Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Sharmila Tagore.

WATCH: Mrunal, Sesh's 'Different Love Story' in Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha

WATCH: Mrunal, Sesh's 'Different Love Story' in Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha

Rediff.com5 days ago

In Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha, Mrunal Thakur is Saraswati and Adivi Sesh is Hari, but their story is far from simple.

Govt Cuts Airport Charges By 25%

Govt Cuts Airport Charges By 25%

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the reduction in airport charges is aimed at containing airfare increases and supporting both airlines and passengers.

Srinagar Temple Reopens After 36 Years

Srinagar Temple Reopens After 36 Years

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

On Thursday, Kashmiri Pandits offered special prayers at the historic Raghunath temple in Srinagar on the first day of its reopening after a gap of 36 years, coinciding with the festival of Ram Navami.

Suspense Remains: Will Bihar Get A BJP Chief Minister At Last?

Suspense Remains: Will Bihar Get A BJP Chief Minister At Last?

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Political activity in Bihar is all set to intensify once the inauspicious kharmas period ends on April 14. Will Nitish Kumar pull another rabbit out of his hat? M I Khan reports.

Ramayana Teaser: Where Is Lord Hanuman?

Ramayana Teaser: Where Is Lord Hanuman?

Rediff.com6 days ago

The highly anticipated Ramayana teaser sparked online outrage due to the conspicuous absence of Lord Hanuman.

Why Salman Khan Broke Up With Sangeeta Bijlani!

Why Salman Khan Broke Up With Sangeeta Bijlani!

Rediff.com2 days ago

Somy Ali shares details about Salman Khan's past relationships, including the dramatic end of his engagement to Sangeeta Bijlani.

Woman's Body Found in Delhi PG Storage Box; Three Men Arrested

Woman's Body Found in Delhi PG Storage Box; Three Men Arrested

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 35-year-old woman was found dead in a paying guest accommodation in Delhi, with three men arrested in connection with the murder.

Why Alia Bhatt Will Not Be Speaking Again Until...

Why Alia Bhatt Will Not Be Speaking Again Until...

Rediff.com3 days ago

Dhurandhar was the biggest winner of the Screen Award 2026, bagging 14 awards, including Best Actor for Ranveer Singh, Best Director for Aditya Dhar and Best Supporting Actor for Akshaye Khanna.

Even Models Get Nervous Before Walking The Ramp So...

Even Models Get Nervous Before Walking The Ramp So...

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The spotlight, the music, the walk -- it all looks effortless. But what happens in those final seconds before the model steps onto the runway? It's a mix of chaos, calm and some very unexpected rituals.

Will India See Poor Monsoon This Year?

Will India See Poor Monsoon This Year?

Rediff.com1 days ago

A poor monsoon could drag overall economic growth and compound the impact of the West Asia conflict on the Indian economy.

India has ample buffers to weather headwinds from West Asia conflict: World Bank

India has ample buffers to weather headwinds from West Asia conflict: World Bank

Rediff.com30 minutes ago

The World Bank has affirmed India's strong position to withstand the current global energy shock, citing high foreign exchange reserves, fiscal space, and low inflation as key buffers supporting continued growth despite international headwinds.

Kareena-Karisma Visit Manish Malhotra's House

Kareena-Karisma Visit Manish Malhotra's House

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Manish Malhotra's friends and colleagues came forward to support him and attend a prayer service for his mother Garima Malhotra, who passed away on March 19.

Assam Delimitation Tilts Electoral Balance

Assam Delimitation Tilts Electoral Balance

Rediff.com13 hours ago

While the total number of assembly seats remains unchanged at 126, the redrawing of boundaries has reshaped voter composition across constituencies -- a shift that is likely to influence electoral outcomes in the years ahead.

Shiv Sena Leader Stabbed to Death in Nanded; Suspect Detained After Encounter

Shiv Sena Leader Stabbed to Death in Nanded; Suspect Detained After Encounter

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Shiv Sena worker was stabbed to death in Nanded, India, marking the fifth public murder in the city in three days. A suspect has been detained after an encounter with police.

OTT Full On Entertainment This Week

OTT Full On Entertainment This Week

Rediff.com6 days ago

Unrequited love, underdog triumph, catch all that and more on OTT this week.

Rupee Falls as Investors Await RBI Decision and Monitor US-Iran Standoff

Rupee Falls as Investors Await RBI Decision and Monitor US-Iran Standoff

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar due to geopolitical tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy review.

Revealed! What Model Tejal Patil Carries In Her Bag

Revealed! What Model Tejal Patil Carries In Her Bag

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Lakme model Tejal Patil gives Rediff's Hitesh Harisinghani a sneak peek into her backstage essentials bag.

Akshay Kumar's 10 Best Comic Acts

Akshay Kumar's 10 Best Comic Acts

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Mr Funnybones is ready to bring the house down yet again in Bhooth Bangla by Priyadarshan, his director of several superhit laugh raisers.

Minor Girl Allegedly Sexually Assaulted and Held Captive in Una, India

Minor Girl Allegedly Sexually Assaulted and Held Captive in Una, India

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Una, Himachal Pradesh, are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a class 6 student who was reportedly abducted and held captive for several hours.

My Mom Mamta's Easy Dish That'll Make You Love Methi

My Mom Mamta's Easy Dish That'll Make You Love Methi

Rediff.com5 days ago

Some recipes are learned. Some are inherited. And some, like my mother's Methi Lot Waalu Shaak, are lived.

Bollywood Quiz: Eye Hai!

Bollywood Quiz: Eye Hai!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Is Jaiswal India's Most Dangerous T20 Batter?

Is Jaiswal India's Most Dangerous T20 Batter?

Rediff.com8 hours ago

It was shocking to see even good length balls disappear into the crowd and short balls being punished with a message never to bowl such deliveries to him.

Zakir Khan's Dhurandhar Joke Upsets Bollywood

Zakir Khan's Dhurandhar Joke Upsets Bollywood

Rediff.com1 days ago

A lighthearted joke by comedian Zakir Khan at the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 has ignited a debate within Bollywood about jealousy and artistic contribution following the success of 'Dhurandhar 2'. The film's box office triumph has exposed underlying tensions and prompted discussions about star power and creative content.

'The Youth Of Kerala Believe In Modi'

'The Youth Of Kerala Believe In Modi'

Rediff.com10 hours ago

'Secularism or social development or social justice is no longer part of development, according to the youth in Kerala.' 'They are concerned about material wellbeing and material welfare, and they believe that Narendra Modi is capable to giving them that kind of development.' 'So, they don't have any ideological hesitation in voting for him.'

BMW Beats Mercedes, But Is This a Turning Point?

BMW Beats Mercedes, But Is This a Turning Point?

Rediff.com12 hours ago

BMW India has outpaced rival Mercedes-Benz India in luxury car registrations for the first quarter of calendar year 2026, driven by new product launches and a growing electric vehicle segment, even as the overall luxury car market remains largely flat.

TMC's Jyotipriya Mallick Discloses Assets Worth Over Rs 1.97 Crore in Election Affidavit

TMC's Jyotipriya Mallick Discloses Assets Worth Over Rs 1.97 Crore in Election Affidavit

Rediff.com2 days ago

TMC candidate Jyotipriya Mallick, embroiled in a ration distribution scam case, declares assets worth over Rs 1.97 crore in his election affidavit, including details of his income, properties, and investments.

Haryana Government Invests in AI Skills for Public Sector Employees

Haryana Government Invests in AI Skills for Public Sector Employees

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Haryana government is launching an initiative to equip its employees with artificial intelligence (AI) skills through the iGOT Karmayogi platform, aiming to enhance governance and public service delivery.

Easter Recipes: Chicken Bhuna Masala, Mutton Korma

Easter Recipes: Chicken Bhuna Masala, Mutton Korma

Rediff.com5 days ago

Easter celebrations in north Indian Christian households are special in their own way. The reflective period of Lent is followed by joyful, food-rich celebrations with strong community and family bonding.

Iran War: 'What Makes Both Sides Trust Pakistan'?

Iran War: 'What Makes Both Sides Trust Pakistan'?

Rediff.com1 days ago

'American stature has been reduced because they have not been able to achieve their aims.'

Who's Nushrratt Bharuccha Partying With?

Who's Nushrratt Bharuccha Partying With?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Media house Filmygyan hosted a grand party celebrating 30 million followers on social media, and film folk arrived to give it a star status.

Revealed! Nirmalaji's 'Dharam Sankat'...

Revealed! Nirmalaji's 'Dharam Sankat'...

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Whether you will bring this down and cause hurt to senior citizens, who are probably living on that little interest rate that they earn out of it... But equally, if I just look at the kitty of the National Small Savings Fund, it is from that same kitty that I'm borrowing.'

Kiara Bose Roy, Subhan Nadiadwala to Debut In Aisee Deewangee

Kiara Bose Roy, Subhan Nadiadwala to Debut In Aisee Deewangee

Rediff.com6 days ago

Actor Rohit Roy's daughter, Kiara Bose Roy, and Producer Sajid Nadiadwala's son Subhan Nadiadwala are set to make their Bollywood debut in Aisee Deewangee, directed by Shashank Khaitan.

Sebi extends IPO timelines, eases public float rules for companies

Sebi extends IPO timelines, eases public float rules for companies

Rediff.com1 days ago

Amidst heightened market volatility and muted investor sentiment, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has announced one-time relaxations for initial public offering (IPO) timelines and minimum public shareholding requirements, providing relief to numerous companies.