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Kanpur woman found murdered in chair, robbery suspected

Kanpur woman found murdered in chair, robbery suspected

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

A 60-year-old woman, Uma Kushwaha, was found dead in her Kanpur home with signs of strangulation and scattered belongings, leading police to suspect a robbery attempt. Authorities are investigating the motive, as there were no clear signs of forced entry, and only one cupboard containing jewellery was targeted.

Quiz: Do You Know Bollywood's Jabardast Jodis?

Quiz: Do You Know Bollywood's Jabardast Jodis?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

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

Recipe: Deepa And Ashish's Umame Edamame

Recipe: Deepa And Ashish's Umame Edamame

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Edamame like you have never had before.

Ganpati Pandal Insurance Demand Surges

Ganpati Pandal Insurance Demand Surges

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Oriental Insurance has insured around 100 Ganesh pandals this year compared with only 20-30 last year.

Delhi PG collapse: Contractor held, rent pact under scanner

Delhi PG collapse: Contractor held, rent pact under scanner

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

A labour contractor has been apprehended in connection with the collapse of a five-storey building in Delhi's Satya Niketan, which resulted in seven deaths. The building owners are in judicial custody, and investigations are scrutinising construction work and a controversial rent agreement that disclaimed liability for tenant casualties. Authorities are also planning new policies to regulate PGs and ensure safety.

Why Is Asim Munir in Tehran?

Why Is Asim Munir in Tehran?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Pakistan's army chief held a series of engagements with Iranian leaders in Tehran as regional diplomacy remained in focus.

Lord Ganesha, God Of New Beginnings, Is Here!

Lord Ganesha, God Of New Beginnings, Is Here!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

It's two weeks to Ganesh Chaturthi 2026, and the God Of New Beginnings is already making his way home to many pandals in Mumbai.

Tanya Chaudhary Breaks Hammer Throw National Record, Sable Dominates Steeplechase

Tanya Chaudhary Breaks Hammer Throw National Record, Sable Dominates Steeplechase

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Tanya Chaudhary shattered the women's hammer throw national record with a distance of 68.35m at the Indian Athletics Series Final. Concurrently, Avinash Sable marked a triumphant return to the 3000m steeplechase, winning his first race in over a year. Both athletes are part of India's Asian Games contingent, with Sable also eyeing a 5000m entry. The event saw a lucrative prize fund, highlighting significant performances across various disciplines.

Nepal: One Week On, Bodies Still Being Recovered

Nepal: One Week On, Bodies Still Being Recovered

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

One week ago, on August 26, 2026, deadly flash floods and mudslides devasted Nepal. Powerful floodwaters and landslides tore through river towns, leaving behind widespread destruction and grief. Rescue efforts across the affected districts continue even as hopes fade of finding survivors.

IIT Guwahati Builds Brain-Inspired AI

IIT Guwahati Builds Brain-Inspired AI

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

IIT Guwahati researchers have developed SH²RFSSM, a model inspired by how biological neurons communicate.

The Polio Warrior: 20 Years, One Mission

The Polio Warrior: 20 Years, One Mission

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Polio survivor Rupa Sahu has turned her disability into a mission to protect others and spent 20 years going door to door to vaccinate children against the dreaded disease.

Thorium Key To India's Nuclear Future

Thorium Key To India's Nuclear Future

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

'Uranium supply is going to come under increasing pressure.'

AI Is Changing Work, Not Cutting Jobs

AI Is Changing Work, Not Cutting Jobs

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

'It requires new skilling, new ways of working, and new structures. That's the reality.'

Nepal Disaster Leaves Ruin In Its Wake

Nepal Disaster Leaves Ruin In Its Wake

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Scenes from the aftermath of Nepal's devastating flash flood, August 27, 2026. Drone images reveal mud-covered towns while Nepalese army rescue teams race to save stranded residents after the Bhotekoshi river outburst.

Mumbai's Kolis Celebrate Narali Purnima

Mumbai's Kolis Celebrate Narali Purnima

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Mumbai's Koli (fisher) community marked the Narali Purnima festival with sea offerings, folk performances, boat rituals and traditional coconut games.

Tanya Chaudhary Smashes Hammer Throw National Record, Sable Dominates Steeplechase

Tanya Chaudhary Smashes Hammer Throw National Record, Sable Dominates Steeplechase

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Tanya Chaudhary shattered the women's hammer throw national record with a 68.35m throw at the Indian Athletics Series Final, while Avinash Sable secured an emphatic win in the men's 3000m steeplechase in his first race in over a year. Both athletes, who are part of the Asian Games team, received Rs 1 lakh prize money from the lucrative event. Chaudhary expressed her long-standing pursuit of the record and her focus on technique, while Sable aims to compete in both 3000m steeplechase and 5000m at the Asian Games after recovering from an ACL surgery.

Air India UK Traffic Slumps After Crash

Air India UK Traffic Slumps After Crash

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Passenger traffic Y-o-Y fell 26.8 per cent in April and 24.6 per cent in May, while capacity declined 9.6 per cent and 11.3 per cent, respectively.

AI Skills Drive IT Hiring Surge

AI Skills Drive IT Hiring Surge

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Roles that mention AI in software development have grown 138 per cent between Q2 2024 and Q2 2026.

'AI Shouldn't Trigger Cognitive Surrender'

'AI Shouldn't Trigger Cognitive Surrender'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

'My suggestion to Nandan Nilekani is that it would be worthwhile for him to take a holistic review in a manner in which examination is just one critical component.'

Rohit Speculation Raises Agarkar Questions

Rohit Speculation Raises Agarkar Questions

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

Why should the Hitman of Indian cricket walk into every ODI carrying a retirement question on his shoulders? He should be carrying only his bat to the crease, not a suitcase full of speculation about his future, asserts K R Nayar.

Ola unveils S1Z EV scooter with made in India battery tech

Ola unveils S1Z EV scooter with made in India battery tech

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

The new range brings Ola's 46-series LFP cells to its most affordable scooter lineup aimed at India's mass-market electric vehicle (EV) buyers.

Don't Be Shy, Unscramble This Jigsaw Puzzle!

Don't Be Shy, Unscramble This Jigsaw Puzzle!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Have a blast with Don't Be Shy!, one puzzling piece at a time!

Buying Property? Verify Title First

Buying Property? Verify Title First

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Examine the complete title chain to establish how the present owner acquired the property.

Oman examines ransom calls in Indian captain case, Centre tells SC

Oman examines ransom calls in Indian captain case, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that authorities in Muscat are examining claims that the family of Indian merchant navy captain Ashish Kumar received ransom calls following his disappearance after a drone or missile attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

Tiger mauls woman sanitation worker to death in Jaipur as guard opens gate

Tiger mauls woman sanitation worker to death in Jaipur as guard opens gate

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

A woman sanitation worker, Sugna Devi, was mauled to death by a tiger named Shivaji in Nahargarh Biological Park, Jaipur, after a forest guard allegedly opened the enclosure gate while workers were inside. The forest department has suspended the guard and ordered an inquiry. The victim's family protested, leading to an agreement for Rs 10 lakh compensation, a dairy booth, and contractual jobs for two family members.

FY28 Budget Work Starts Early

FY28 Budget Work Starts Early

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

The Centre has spent 28 per cent of its FY27 capital expenditure budget of Rs 12.21 trillion in the first three months against around 24.5 per cent during the corresponding period a year ago.

How To Pick The Right BAF

How To Pick The Right BAF

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

BAFs seek to offer a smoother experience across market cycles, not the full upside of a bull market.

AI Salaries Jump 22% In 2 Years

AI Salaries Jump 22% In 2 Years

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

'Companies are getting selective about what they pay a premium for.'

'Nobody Looks At Clothes As Waste'

'Nobody Looks At Clothes As Waste'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

'You can't be selfish when you're thinking about nature. It has to be good karma.' 'If we prevent textile waste from going to the landfills, it's good karma.'

India Assures Nepal Of More Power

India Assures Nepal Of More Power

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

'In the wake of this tragedy, India will provide power to Nepal if and when the requirement for the same is communicated to India as per their needs.'

India Rejects Ruling On Indus Waters Treaty

India Rejects Ruling On Indus Waters Treaty

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

India said the Hague-based Court of Arbitration has no jurisdiction over its sovereign decisions on the Indus Waters Treaty.

Rs 1 Trillion Club Swells

Rs 1 Trillion Club Swells

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Newly listed companies Vedanta Aluminium Metal, SBI Funds Management and Manipal Health Enterprises have entered the Rs 1 trillion mcap list since March 2026.

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.

We need to stay ahead of hackers, Maruti CEO tells automobile meet

We need to stay ahead of hackers, Maruti CEO tells automobile meet

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

A cyberattack on an automaker can spread through its wider supply chain and create significant financial losses.

What Subhash Chandra Hopes For...

What Subhash Chandra Hopes For...

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

Subhash Chandra hoped that the lenders would discuss the matter with the borrowers, reconcile the outstanding accounts, and get paid by the borrowers.

Why Pay Hikes Remain Muted

Why Pay Hikes Remain Muted

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

Surging growth in sales by companies hasn't translated into higher salaries just yet.

Why Foreign MBBS Graduates Keep Failing FMGE

Why Foreign MBBS Graduates Keep Failing FMGE

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Of the 37,448 candidates registered for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) in June, 36,288 appeared and 4,635 qualified.

Nepal floods: 933 hydropower workers feared trapped in tunnels

Nepal floods: 933 hydropower workers feared trapped in tunnels

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

Over 900 workers and employees are missing from various hydropower project sites in Nepal following massive flash floods triggered by an ice and rock collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border. Rescue teams, assisted by experts from India and China, are intensifying efforts to locate and extract hundreds believed to be trapped inside tunnels, with 279 already rescued amidst ongoing challenges.

British parentage, Indian ownership: The Royal Enfield Story

British parentage, Indian ownership: The Royal Enfield Story

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

"When Royal Enfield turned 100, we were struggling for survival"

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.'