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The Mast Mast Bollywood Quiz

The Mast Mast Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

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

Prakash Rajpurohit: Election Commission gets a new deputy

Prakash Rajpurohit: Election Commission gets a new deputy

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Centre has announced a major bureaucratic reshuffle, appointing Prakash Rajpurohit as Deputy Election Commissioner and approving appointments for 27 civil servants at joint secretary and equivalent levels across various ministries and departments.

SC orders swift action over allegations against Lakhimpur Kheri case judge

SC orders swift action over allegations against Lakhimpur Kheri case judge

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the Allahabad High Court chief justice to promptly address allegations against the presiding officer of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, who is accused of transferring cases to himself and acquitting defendants. The apex court also urged the Uttar Pradesh government to appoint a new public prosecutor for the high-profile trial.

Pharma companies can claim GST input tax credit on free samples, expired goods from FY'28

Pharma companies can claim GST input tax credit on free samples, expired goods from FY'28

Rediff.com7 days ago

The GST Council has approved a proposal allowing pharmaceutical companies to claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) on free samples and goods destroyed or written off due to expiry, effective from the next fiscal year. This move aims to support manufacturing, liquidity, and exports within the sector.

India-US Trade Talks Hit Roadblock

India-US Trade Talks Hit Roadblock

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

While India and the US have narrowed their differences, the remaining issues will be the hardest to resolve

Online Shopping Scams: How To Stay Safe

Online Shopping Scams: How To Stay Safe

Rediff.com2 days ago

Fake web sites, counterfeit goods, bogus delivery charges and fraudulent customer support agents are common warning signs.

Watch: Army Dog's Historic Sky Jump

Watch: Army Dog's Historic Sky Jump

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

In a first, Indian Army's combat dog jumps from a plane with handler, paratrooper.

Asian Games: India's Equestrian Campaign Off To Disappointing Start

Asian Games: India's Equestrian Campaign Off To Disappointing Start

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

India's equestrian team experienced a disappointing start at the Asian Games, finishing seventh in the eventing team dressage and being eliminated from the team jumping competition. Individual performances also saw Indian riders placed lower down the ranks.

Unscramble Vidya Balan's Jailer 2 Look In This Jigsaw

Unscramble Vidya Balan's Jailer 2 Look In This Jigsaw

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Here's a fun way to test your memory!

Used-Car Sales Set to Surge 15 per cent This Festive Season

Used-Car Sales Set to Surge 15 per cent This Festive Season

Rediff.com3 days ago

More than 40 per cent of Cars24's sales are now linked to rural registration and transport office (RTO) locations, although procurement remains concentrated in urban markets.

Lessons India Inc Can Learn From Tata Sons Turmoil

Lessons India Inc Can Learn From Tata Sons Turmoil

Rediff.com18 hours ago

'The larger lesson for India Inc is that promoter oversight and professional management are not inherently contradictory. The difficulty arises when the boundaries between the two are unclear.'

GST Bachat Utsav Gets Half Of Rs 54 Crore Ad Spend

GST Bachat Utsav Gets Half Of Rs 54 Crore Ad Spend

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Across all 10 schemes from FY24 to FY26, print media captured 58.8 per cent of the total ad spending, followed by electronic media at 19.5 per cent, digital media at 14.6 per cent, and outdoor media at 7.2 per cent.

When Cops Blocked INDIA Bloc March To Election Commission

When Cops Blocked INDIA Bloc March To Election Commission

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Glimpses of the INDIA bloc's protest march from Parliament House to Nirvachan Sadan, the Election Commission headquarters, in New Delhi on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Hyundai Bets $15.5 Billion on India, Plans 26 Models

Hyundai Bets $15.5 Billion on India, Plans 26 Models

Rediff.com2 days ago

India remains one of the Hyundai Motor group's most important and strategic markets globally. The initiative positions India as a strategic core market for the group's growth, emerging market expansion, and next-generation automotive innovation.

Why IIT-Bombay Wants UPI MDR Cut To 0.08%

Why IIT-Bombay Wants UPI MDR Cut To 0.08%

Rediff.com5 days ago

A report by IIT-Bombay professors recommends reducing the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions from 0.40 per cent to 0.08 per cent. It suggests that banks should fund the UPI ecosystem using their net interest margins from CASA deposits, rather than relying on MDR. The report also addresses transaction costs, credit card MDR, and ATM withdrawal allowances, aiming to ensure UPI's long-term sustainability and public trust by proposing remuneration only from large merchants.

Repo Rate Hike: Impact On Loans, FDs

Repo Rate Hike: Impact On Loans, FDs

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

'Existing borrowers who have surplus cash should make partial loan prepayments to offset the impact of rising EMIs and reduce the overall interest burden.'

Muzaffarnagar Couple Gets Life Imprisonment For Murder Over 'One-Sided Love'

Muzaffarnagar Couple Gets Life Imprisonment For Murder Over 'One-Sided Love'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

A special SC/ST court in Muzaffarnagar has sentenced a couple, Sonu and Monakshi, to life imprisonment for the murder of a 21-year-old Dalit youth, Ankit. The incident, which occurred in January 2024, stemmed from the victim's 'one-sided love' for Monakshi, leading to a fatal assault at the couple's residence.

World Heart Day Quiz: Are You Drinking Enough Water?

World Heart Day Quiz: Are You Drinking Enough Water?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Interventional cardiologist Dr Vijay Surase tells you how simple habits like sitting for too long or doomscrolling for hours can put your heart at risk.

Rahul Gandhi's Congress Janta Party

Rahul Gandhi's Congress Janta Party

Rediff.com3 days ago

With the anti-Gyanesh Kumar campaign, Rahul Gandhi is showing he is determined to not let anyone else claim credit for what follows, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Antilia bomb scare: HC stays bail granted to Sachin Waze

Antilia bomb scare: HC stays bail granted to Sachin Waze

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

The Bombay High Court has granted an ad-interim stay on a special court's order that had given bail to dismissed cop Sachin Waze in the 2021 Antilia bomb scare case. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) challenged the bail, arguing the special court erred. Waze remains in custody.

'Nana Patekar Did Abhay For Rs 21,000'

'Nana Patekar Did Abhay For Rs 21,000'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

'People used to say he had a quick temper or acted out but anger only arises when things aren't organised.'

When Students Spill Onto Streets: France and India

When Students Spill Onto Streets: France and India

Rediff.com6 days ago

The scenes are same; placards, viral videos, riot, police but the grievances could hardly be more different, notes Abhay Jere, ex-Vice Chairman, AICTE.

Axis Bank To Hire 12,500 Freshers

Axis Bank To Hire 12,500 Freshers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

'Get people young, train them, assimilate them, and grow them adequately.'

RBI Brings Bank Deposits Into CAS

RBI Brings Bank Deposits Into CAS

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

'We see a lot of cases of bank deposits getting lost, especially when people die, so this will help address that because you have one consolidated view.'

Boeing 737 MAX Glitch Has No Impact: Akasa

Boeing 737 MAX Glitch Has No Impact: Akasa

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Our fleet remains absolutely safe

Mumbai-Navi Mumbai Flight Shift Put On Hold

Mumbai-Navi Mumbai Flight Shift Put On Hold

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

The process agreed on Tuesday will require MIAL to first build stakeholder agreement on the transition before taking the plan through the regulatory approval process.

UPI Usage Holds Firm Despite MDR Backlash

UPI Usage Holds Firm Despite MDR Backlash

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

UPI processed an average 802 million transactions a day in September, about 1 per cent more than the 792 million a day over the same period in August.

'Don't Push Me For Non-Veg... Veg Market Is Too Huge'

'Don't Push Me For Non-Veg... Veg Market Is Too Huge'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

How India's Jumbo King Is Taking On McDonalds And Burger King Without Selling Chicken Burgers.

The 1980s Special Bollywood Quiz

The 1980s Special Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

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

Ganeshotsav 2026: Our Beautiful, Beloved Bappa

Ganeshotsav 2026: Our Beautiful, Beloved Bappa

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

From a Vantara-inspired jungle shrine to 21 years of family tradition, Rediff's readers prove Bappa's magic knows no boundaries.

FSSAI initiates penal action against Amazon, Swiggy, BigBasket for non-compliance

FSSAI initiates penal action against Amazon, Swiggy, BigBasket for non-compliance

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

India's food regulator, FSSAI, has initiated penal action against major e-commerce platforms including Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Flipkart India, and Zepto for various non-compliances, such as misbranding, misleading claims, and the sale of prohibited food articles.

Chita Andolan Should Shake Us All Up

Chita Andolan Should Shake Us All Up

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Adivasi communities stage symbolic funeral pyre protests against the Ken-Betwa River Link Project in Madhya Pradesh.

Airlines Challenge Adani Over Mumbai T1 Redevelopment

Airlines Challenge Adani Over Mumbai T1 Redevelopment

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

The Airline Operators Committee has questioned the basis for shifting 33 per cent of international services to Navi Mumbai International Airport.

Unscramble Nayyi Navelli Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble Nayyi Navelli Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Here's a fun way to test your memory!

Tata Sons May Split Rs 1.8 Trillion Assets

Tata Sons May Split Rs 1.8 Trillion Assets

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

The portfolio could be split between listed and unlisted investments, or structured along sectoral lines.

How To Protect Inherited Jewellery From Tax Disputes

How To Protect Inherited Jewellery From Tax Disputes

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

The assessee must explain the nature and source of jewellery and support the explanation with evidence, tax experts say.

Why India's Banks Need A Five-Day Week

Why India's Banks Need A Five-Day Week

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

A two-day weekend would help employees recover physically and mentally. They would return better prepared for branch work that demands patience, judgment, and accuracy, asserts Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

India Is Ageing Faster Than US

India Is Ageing Faster Than US

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

'While the population remains relatively young, its age structure is beginning to shift, setting the stage for a much older population later this century.'

SC seeks report on Lakhimpur Kheri trial judge's conduct

SC seeks report on Lakhimpur Kheri trial judge's conduct

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

The Supreme Court has requested a report from the Allahabad High Court Chief Justice regarding the conduct of the presiding officer in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. This follows allegations by an eyewitness's advocate, Prashant Bhushan, that the officer improperly transferred cases, acquitted accused, and issued a non-bailable warrant against his ill client. The apex court also directed the Uttar Pradesh government to appoint an experienced public prosecutor for the trial.

Take The Bollywood Quiz!

Take The Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

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