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Gold Rally: Should Investors Buy Now?

Gold Rally: Should Investors Buy Now?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

Investors should cap gold allocation at 10-15 per cent and consider staggered purchases through gold ETFs.

CSE 2025: SC to hear Centre plea on OBC creamy-layer rule

CSE 2025: SC to hear Centre plea on OBC creamy-layer rule

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

The Supreme Court will consider the Centre's plea for clarification on the applicability of its March 11 judgement regarding OBC creamy-layer criteria for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025. The government highlights practical difficulties and potential unequal treatment of candidates if the ruling is applied retrospectively, as the CSE 2025 selection process concluded before the verdict. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) seeks to proceed with service allocation based on the pre-March 11 criteria to avoid disruption to training schedules and ensure fairness for candidates.

Wow! Robots Box, Dance, Do Everyday Tasks

Wow! Robots Box, Dance, Do Everyday Tasks

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Humanoid machines boxed, danced and tackled everyday tasks at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing.

Aruna Irani Breaks Down At Husband Kuku Kohli's Funeral

Aruna Irani Breaks Down At Husband Kuku Kohli's Funeral

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Avtar 'Kuku' Kohli, a notable figure in Hindi cinema, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, following a heart attack.

Why TCS Made Big Porsche Bet

Why TCS Made Big Porsche Bet

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

'Across the entire value chain, we will be able to industrialise AI adoption, and that is the main purpose of the deal.'

Ather Bets Big On Konarc, Supply Crunch To Continue

Ather Bets Big On Konarc, Supply Crunch To Continue

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

With Konarc, the company has moved deeper into the mass-market e2W segment.

Zendaya@30: Her 30 Iconic Fashion Moments

Zendaya@30: Her 30 Iconic Fashion Moments

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Explore the unparalleled style evolution of Zendaya, the ultimate couture chameleon, as we celebrate 30 of her most iconic and unforgettable fashion moments.

Rukmini Vasanth Makes You Wonder...

Rukmini Vasanth Makes You Wonder...

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Rukmini Vasanth's Toxic may be bringing the drama to the big screen but her wardrobe has been quietly causing its own kind of chaos.

Nepal Floods: Bihar On Alert

Nepal Floods: Bihar On Alert

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

'The threat of a flash flood is real.'

Tempsens Instruments India sets new record for mainboard IPO listing gains in CY26

Tempsens Instruments India sets new record for mainboard IPO listing gains in CY26

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

Tempsens Instruments India has emerged as the strongest mainboard IPO debutant of calendar year 2026 so far, delivering a 95.55 per cent gain on its listing day, surpassing all previous top performers and contributing to August being the strongest month for listing gains this year.

Kahaani Actor Kharaj Mukherjee And Wife Safe In Nepal

Kahaani Actor Kharaj Mukherjee And Wife Safe In Nepal

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Bengali actor Kharaj Mukherjee and his wife Pratibha Mukherjee were stranded in Nepal due to heavy rains and flash floods, but their son Tamaghna Mukherjee has confirmed they are safe and making their way back home.

Smallcap Funds Double Down On IPOs

Smallcap Funds Double Down On IPOs

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

"When you have more liquidity than good investment opportunities, there is no reason for MFs to sell a winning trade."

Essel Group's Subhash Chandra calls for independent audit of debt, claims Rs 43,000 crore repaid

Essel Group's Subhash Chandra calls for independent audit of debt, claims Rs 43,000 crore repaid

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

Essel Group founder Subhash Chandra has called for an independent audit to examine the group's borrowings, defaults, and repayments, stating that approximately 43,000 crore of its 45,000 crore total debt has been repaid.

India's 13-Tonne Helicopter Gets Engine Boost

India's 13-Tonne Helicopter Gets Engine Boost

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

'The Aravalli engine will power HAL's upcoming 13-tonne Indian Multi-Role Helicopter and its naval variant, the Deck-Based Multi-Role Helicopter.'

Sriya Reddy Is Not To Be Messed With!

Sriya Reddy Is Not To Be Messed With!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Sriya Reddy has never really done the sweet 'n' simple thing. Even before Mahakali put her in the spotlight, her fashion choices have had a certain don't-mess-with-me energy.

Kashmir's Underwater Tiranga Rally

Kashmir's Underwater Tiranga Rally

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Kashmir witnessed its first-ever underwater Tiranga rally, as water sports athletes carried the national flag beneath Pokribal lake ahead of Independence Day.

Do You Know Who Malik Ambar Was?

Do You Know Who Malik Ambar Was?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

If that name means nothing to you, you're not alone. It meant nothing to most people we met that day either. Including, as it turned out, some of them standing right next to his tomb.

Mukesh Never Failed His Songs

Mukesh Never Failed His Songs

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

'No one could match him in tragic songs.'

'Taapsee Is A Risk Taker'

'Taapsee Is A Risk Taker'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

'I wanted to push the buttons further and see what can come out of putting Taapsee in this intense role where she has to deep-dive into a woman and her sense of great loss.'

Jinnah's Secret Illness Could Have Averted Partition

Jinnah's Secret Illness Could Have Averted Partition

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Had it been know that Jinnah suffered from tuberculosis and did not have much time to live, there is a possibility Partition could have been averted.

Nilekani Panel Invites Exam Reform Suggestions

Nilekani Panel Invites Exam Reform Suggestions

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

The task force's move to directly solicit views from students, parents and teachers marks a parallel effort to bring education stakeholders into the reform process.

Nepal: New Lake Raises Fresh Flood Fears

Nepal: New Lake Raises Fresh Flood Fears

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

This might lead to a further outburst, flooding downstream if left unchecked.

Quiz: Bollywood's Revolver Rajas

Quiz: Bollywood's Revolver Rajas

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

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

Taapsee In Gandhari Mode: 'What Does It Mean To Lose Your Child?'

Taapsee In Gandhari Mode: 'What Does It Mean To Lose Your Child?'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

'When her child is in danger, I don't think a mother has any boundaries in her mind.'

Subhash Chandra clarifies personal insolvency claims total Rs 3,992 crore, not Rs 22,000 crore

Subhash Chandra clarifies personal insolvency claims total Rs 3,992 crore, not Rs 22,000 crore

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Media baron Subhash Chandra has clarified that the total claim against him in personal insolvency proceedings is Rs 3,992 crore, not Rs 22,000 crore as claimed by dissenting creditors, asserting he was only a personal guarantor and not the borrower.

'Reservation Must Be Decided Purely On Economic Grounds'

'Reservation Must Be Decided Purely On Economic Grounds'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

'The day we start making rules purely along caste lines, we only divide society further. That's the conversation the government needs to have, and soon.'

Bollywood's Rakhi Bonds You Didn't Know About

Bollywood's Rakhi Bonds You Didn't Know About

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Several prominent Bollywood and television personalities, including Salman Khan, Bipasha Basu, Alia Bhatt, and Nia Sharma, celebrate Raksha Bandhan with industry colleagues, proving that strong sibling-like connections can form beyond biological ties.

Miss Universe India Kaziah Liz Mej: 'I Wanted To Represent India Since I Was A Kid'

Miss Universe India Kaziah Liz Mej: 'I Wanted To Represent India Since I Was A Kid'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

'I moved out of my house at the age of 17 to pursue this dream. Since then, I've been doing everything by myself, managing everything by myself for this one dream of Miss Universe.'

Man arrested 36 years after attacking cricket umpire in Mumbai

Man arrested 36 years after attacking cricket umpire in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Mumbai Police have finally apprehended Omprakash Lalta Pasi, 36 years after he allegedly attacked a cricket umpire with a bat in Borivali in 1990, following a decades-long pursuit.

'If Inflation Persists, MPC May Review Policy Rates'

'If Inflation Persists, MPC May Review Policy Rates'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

'A balance had to be struck between the economic cost of taking action at this point against the need not to fall behind the curve in controlling inflation and anchoring inflation expectations.'

Govt Plans Airport Auction Cap

Govt Plans Airport Auction Cap

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

'The number of airport bundles that may be awarded to a single bidder would be capped.'

Need Inspiration For Onam? Check Samantha, Malavika's Styles

Need Inspiration For Onam? Check Samantha, Malavika's Styles

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Onam dressing doesn't have to begin and end with the classic cream-and-gold Kasavu sari.

Abu Dhabi Targets Indian Tourists

Abu Dhabi Targets Indian Tourists

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

'India was the emirate's largest international source market by hotel guest volume.'

Kriti Sanon's Raksha Bandhan Ad Withdrawn After Backlash

Kriti Sanon's Raksha Bandhan Ad Withdrawn After Backlash

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Jewellery brand GIVA has removed its Raksha Bandhan advertisement featuring Kriti Sanon following social media backlash over her attire.

Nitin Mukesh: 'There Can Never Be Another Mukesh'

Nitin Mukesh: 'There Can Never Be Another Mukesh'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

'He is celebrated more for his melancholic songs although he sang an equal number of happy songs.'

Two Kings Can Coexist: Nagarjuna On The King Clash

Two Kings Can Coexist: Nagarjuna On The King Clash

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

'There is enough room for two Kings during the festive season.'

FMGE Rules Stay Strict Despite Protests

FMGE Rules Stay Strict Despite Protests

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

NBEMS will not lower FMGE qualifying standards despite protests.

'I Was Scammed on a Matrimonial Web Site'

'I Was Scammed on a Matrimonial Web Site'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal shares a list of dos and don'ts to stay safe while using online matrimony platforms.

WATCH: Fan Reviews Of Yash's Toxic

WATCH: Fan Reviews Of Yash's Toxic

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Yash's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has unleashed a wave of fan frenzy and houseful shows across Karnataka, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.

Why Hingorani Family Sold Gandhi Papers

Why Hingorani Family Sold Gandhi Papers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

The Hingorani family's decision to part with the Gandhi archive after generations was guided by a desire to make it accessible to a wider audience and to fund initiatives that would extend its legacy.