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Youth Protests: I Love You, Dad. But I Have to Disagree

Youth Protests: I Love You, Dad. But I Have to Disagree

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

I don't understand how someone so deeply moral can watch young people gather at Jantar Mantar, demanding accountability after another devastating NEET paper leak, and not ask why they have reached that point. I don't understand how Sonam Wangchuk has to sit on a hunger strike to make the country listen. I don't understand how students asking for responsibility from those entrusted with their futures are met with force instead of answers.

Dear Dad review: Arvind Swamy is delightful but...

Dear Dad review: Arvind Swamy is delightful but...

Rediff.com13 May 2016

...Dear Dad is disappointingly skin deep, feels Sukanya Verma.

10 Films That Took Age-Gap Romance Seriously

10 Films That Took Age-Gap Romance Seriously

Rediff.com7 days ago

From Joggers Park to De De Pyaar De, these films dared to make the age gap between their unlikely lovers part of the story rather than something to quietly ignore.

The Last Trip With My Father

The Last Trip With My Father

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

At Kolga Aabla, the closest beach to her grandmother's home, at the edge of a birch forest, we immersed her balance ashes. It was a sombre, precious day for both of us. But a day that also brought long-needed closure. My mother's spirit, chained for so many years in a Parkinson's-locked body, was free. But my father came back from the beach a visibly older man.

Before Alpha, Ranking Hrithik Roshan's 9 Cameos

Before Alpha, Ranking Hrithik Roshan's 9 Cameos

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

From blink-and-miss song appearances to scene-stealing guest roles, Hrithik Roshan has turned even cameos into memorable moments.

'My Father-In-Law's Death Saved Our Marriage'

'My Father-In-Law's Death Saved Our Marriage'

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Chitra tells us how her strained relationship with her husband and mother-in-law gradually improved after her father-in-law passed away.

Torino mourn death of eight-year-old player in motorway crash

Torino mourn death of eight-year-old player in motorway crash

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Torino mourn the death of eight-year-old academy player Ismael Pistis following a motorway crash on Easter Sunday, with tributes pouring in from the football community.

Modern Marriage: 'I Married My Best Friend. We Sleep In Separate Bedrooms'

Modern Marriage: 'I Married My Best Friend. We Sleep In Separate Bedrooms'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

In this new series on modern marriages, Payal* tells Divya Nair how she coped with the unexpected challenges that followed her impulsive marriage to her best friend.

'We Had Unprotected Sex On Our First Night'

'We Had Unprotected Sex On Our First Night'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

For Mumbai-based Priya, arranged marriage was not a personal choice. The obligation slowly led to unprotected sex, followed by a baby and years of suppressed emotions leaving her feeling trapped in her marriage.

Varun, Sunny, Ahan At Border 2 Success Bash

Varun, Sunny, Ahan At Border 2 Success Bash

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Anurag Singh's Border 2 released in the three-day Republic Day weekend, and is a superhit already. So its team members got together for a success bash in Mumbai.

Is Your Married Ex Still Texting You?

Is Your Married Ex Still Texting You?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

'You deserve a love you can have wholly, and not just in pieces, and in the shadows,' counsels rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, of Quack Quack, an online dating Website.

What Moving Out Of Home Really Feels Like

What Moving Out Of Home Really Feels Like

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

World Adult Day is a reminder that adulthood isn't a milestone you hit at 18 or 21, it's the everyday reality of managing life on your own, taking responsibility, making decisions and figuring things out without a parental safety net. Today, 27-year-old Krushant opens up about how living alone has taught him what 'grown-up' life is really like.

Know What Shraddha's Previous Job Was?

Know What Shraddha's Previous Job Was?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Before becoming one of Bollywood's most recognisable faces, Shraddha Kapoor once worked as a sandwich maker and barista in the United States - a revelation that has left fans stunned and even momentarily fooled LinkedIn.

'Help! My Dad's Having An Affair With A Younger Woman'

'Help! My Dad's Having An Affair With A Younger Woman'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, mental health coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers LLP, counsels a daughter whose widower father is having an affair with an unmarried neighbour.

Inside Anshula Kapoor Love-Filled Engagement Ceremony

Inside Anshula Kapoor Love-Filled Engagement Ceremony

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Boney Kapoor's daughter and Arjun Kapoor's sister is officially engaged to Rohan Thakkar, who is a screenwriter at Dharmatic Entertainment and the Kapoor family couldn't be happier.

It's a dad, dad world!

It's a dad, dad world!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

We had invited you, our dear readers, to share pictures of you and your dad. Here is the next set of responses.

The Coolest Dads On Instagram

The Coolest Dads On Instagram

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Wishing them all a Happy Father's Day.

'He Is The Coolest Dad On Earth'

'He Is The Coolest Dad On Earth'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

'Don't we all want someone to share our feelings and thoughts? There's my Dad. Always.'

Revealed! The Drama Behind Andaz Apna Apna's Comedy

Revealed! The Drama Behind Andaz Apna Apna's Comedy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

'Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were already very busy. Then, Raveena Tandon and Karisma Kapoor started signing more films, Paresh Rawalji also got busy... 'Rajkumar Santoshiji got offered Damini he was very excited about it. He told dad that since her dates were available, let me do this film quickly. But aisa hota toh nahin. That film also took time. 'So sabke dates ka problem ho gaya, including the director's.'

Father's Day: Tell Dad Why He Is Special

Father's Day: Tell Dad Why He Is Special

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

This Father Day, tell your dad what he means to you. Write him a letter or a poem. Send in a drawing if you like. Sing a song for him and send us the video.

'I don't want to treat my audience like idiots'

'I don't want to treat my audience like idiots'

Rediff.com12 May 2016

'When the audience leaves the theatres (after watching Dear Dad), they will have a smile on their faces. They will not be disappointed. That's a 100 per cent guarantee.' Dear Dad director Tanuj Bhramar tells us why we're going to love his film.

More Pictures From The SoChay Wedding

More Pictures From The SoChay Wedding

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Nagarjuna posted more pictures from Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya's wedding, held at the family studio, Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad.

'Mom, You Are My Safe Space'

'Mom, You Are My Safe Space'

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Tanvi from Mumbai writes a heartfelt thank you letter to her mother Manisha for standing by her during her good and bad times.

Dad Things Every Indian Will Relate To

Dad Things Every Indian Will Relate To

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Most Indian fathers still want their children to study at the IITs and IIMs and draw a six-figure salary.

'Tax To Pay If My Salary Is Rs...?'

'Tax To Pay If My Salary Is Rs...?'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

rediffGURU Vipul Bhavsar answers readers' personal income tax queries.

Satish Kaushik's Daughter: 'Had world's best dad'

Satish Kaushik's Daughter: 'Had world's best dad'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Anupam Kher celebrated his friend Satish Kaushik's 67th birth anniversary on April 14 by hosting a musical night, and getting Kaushik's friends to share their memories about him.

Dad's advice: Always work hard

Dad's advice: Always work hard

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Rana Pratap writes about his father.

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'The Pataudi Trophy vanished overnight -- no farewell, no tribute, just a quiet replacement.' 'If a name can be erased this easily, what faith can we place in the permanence of Tendulkar-Anderson?'

SoChay Are Married!

SoChay Are Married!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

The couple tied the knot in a traditional Telugu ceremony in Hyderabad.

My Amma: 'She's My Rock, My Champion'

My Amma: 'She's My Rock, My Champion'

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Ahead of Mother's Day, Divya Shetty from Mumbai admires her mum Vilashini's love and courage during their tough times.

England's Woakes takes break from cricket after father's death

England's Woakes takes break from cricket after father's death

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Chris Woakes, who last played for Sharjah Warriors in the ILT20 in February, did not feature for Punjab Kings in IPL 2024 or for his county side Warwickshire.

#Dad-N-Me: Readers share their photographs!

#Dad-N-Me: Readers share their photographs!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

We had invited you, our dear readers, to share pictures of you and your dad. Here are the first two responses

Sikandar Review: Zzzzikander!

Sikandar Review: Zzzzikander!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

There's not any effort -- not even a smidgen -- to resurrect a superstar on the wane in Sikandar, sighs Sukanya Verma.

#Dad-n-me: Readers share their fond memories

#Dad-n-me: Readers share their fond memories

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

We invited you, our dear readers, to share pictures of you and your dad. Here is the next set of responses. You can share yours too!

Sultan of Johor Cup: Dilraj leads India to victory

Sultan of Johor Cup: Dilraj leads India to victory

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Mohd Konain Dad (7th minute) opened India's account before Dilraj (17th, 50th), Sharda Nand (20th, 50th) struck.

Serena's inspirational message to working mums and dads...

Serena's inspirational message to working mums and dads...

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Williams, 37, said "it's not about what we can do it's what we MUST do as working moms and working dads".

'I didn't know how to deal with stardom'

'I didn't know how to deal with stardom'

Rediff.com10 May 2016

'I didn't really want to be an actor. It happened by accident. I didn't know how to deal with the stardom and what came along. I was 20, and had not planned it, so it was very stifling for me.' Welcome back, Arvind Swamy!

What's the best advice your father ever gave you?

What's the best advice your father ever gave you?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Tell us about the greatest things you learned from your father. Share your learnings and advice with us.

#Dad-n-me: Thank you for everything, papa!

#Dad-n-me: Thank you for everything, papa!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

We invited you, our dear readers, to share pictures of you and your dad. Here is the next set of responses.

Wish your dad a Happy Father's Day

Wish your dad a Happy Father's Day

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

We invite readers to post messages, wishing their dads a very happy Father's Day.