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Nandita Sinha takes over as Instamart CEO after Amitesh Kumar Jha's exit

Nandita Sinha takes over as Instamart CEO after Amitesh Kumar Jha's exit

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Amitesh Kumar Jha, CEO of Swiggy's quick commerce platform Instamart, has resigned to pursue other opportunities, with Nandita Sinha, formerly CEO of Myntra, appointed as his successor effective August 3, 2026.

Swiggy's Q1 Net Loss Shrinks 34% Amidst Strong Revenue Growth

Swiggy's Q1 Net Loss Shrinks 34% Amidst Strong Revenue Growth

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Food and grocery delivery giant Swiggy has reported a significant narrowing of its net loss in the first quarter, down 34 per cent year-on-year to approximately 791 crore, while revenue from operations surged by 37 per cent to 6,812 crore. The company also achieved contribution margin break-even in its quick commerce segment, Instamart.

Bengaluru hotels warn of Swiggy boycott from Aug 15 over payment dispute

Bengaluru hotels warn of Swiggy boycott from Aug 15 over payment dispute

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

The Bangalore Hotels Association (BHA) on Wednesday warned that hotels affiliated to it and other hospitality bodies in the city would suspend business with online food delivery platform Swiggy from August 15 if the company failed to resolve longstanding issues relating to payment transparency, unauthorised deductions and advertising charges.

Before Awarapan 2, Emraan Hashmi's 10 Best Films, Ranked

Before Awarapan 2, Emraan Hashmi's 10 Best Films, Ranked

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Before Awarapan 2 tests his comeback, we revisit the 10 films that made Emraan Hashmi the ultimate frontbencher favourite.

New Venture Targets Gig Worker Welfare

New Venture Targets Gig Worker Welfare

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

The physical centres will operate on a monthly subscription model, where access would be limited to verified active gig workers and platform verification.

WB SIT reconstructs scene of minor's rape-murder in Baruipur

WB SIT reconstructs scene of minor's rape-murder in Baruipur

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has reconstructed the crime scene of a rape and murder case in Baruipur, West Bengal, with the three arrested accused. Forensic experts collected new samples, and the reconstruction aimed to verify statements and corroborate evidence. This follows a previous incident where another accused was killed during a similar reconstruction. The Chief Minister has assured personal monitoring of the investigation, and four separate cases have been registered related to the incident and subsequent events.

Mamata accuses BJP of disrupting protest march after clashes

Mamata accuses BJP of disrupting protest march after clashes

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of disrupting a TMC protest march concerning the Baruipur rape and murder case, alleging that the police acted as an 'arm' of the saffron party by failing to enforce a Calcutta High Court order permitting the rally.

India Under The Summer Sun

India Under The Summer Sun

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Summer, no matter how hot, cannot slow down life in India. The season's rhythms must go on. There is great beauty to an Indian summer and these 10 pics tell that story...

Kolkata warehouse toll rises to 11, rescue ops underway after 24 hours

Kolkata warehouse toll rises to 11, rescue ops underway after 24 hours

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

The death toll from the Taratala warehouse collapse in south Kolkata has risen to 10, with rescue operations continuing using advanced Army equipment. Five individuals have been arrested, including the warehouse owner and structural engineer, as police investigate potential safety norm violations.

'No one will be spared': Adhikari blames ex-mayor Hakim for warehouse collapse

'No one will be spared': Adhikari blames ex-mayor Hakim for warehouse collapse

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has alleged that the building plan for the collapsed Kolkata warehouse, which killed 10 people, was approved despite a faulty design and bears the signature of former mayor and TMC leader Firhad Hakim. Adhikari announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for the deceased's families and Rs 1 lakh for the injured, while also suspending all construction work in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area for four weeks for an audit of sanctioned plans.

Doctors, academics among 35 new faces in Adhikari's Cabinet

Doctors, academics among 35 new faces in Adhikari's Cabinet

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Thirty-five BJP MLAs were sworn in as ministers as part of an expansion of the Suvendu Adhikari-led cabinet in West Bengal. The oath-taking ceremony took place weeks after Adhikari was sworn in as chief minister.

BJP Candidate List 2026 West Bengal: Full Seat-Wise List of 144 Candidates

BJP Candidate List 2026 West Bengal: Full Seat-Wise List of 144 Candidates

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

In a strategic move for the upcoming West Bengal elections, the BJP has announced its first candidate list, highlighted by Suvendu Adhikari challenging Mamata Banerjee in both Nandigram and Bhabanipur.

'I've Gone Through Different Kinds Of Assault'

'I've Gone Through Different Kinds Of Assault'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

'Playing a rape survivor can't ever be compared to actually being one.'

'Acting Is A Very Luck-Dependent Business'

'Acting Is A Very Luck-Dependent Business'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'Your family doesn't want you to come to this field because there's no direction, no formula.' 'It's not as if your career is settled and you will get work consistently.'

'Women Have Desires, Dreams'

'Women Have Desires, Dreams'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

'Women have always been given titles like 'mother' or 'housewife'. 'These tags put so much pressure on a woman to be a certain way.'

When Aamir, Amitabh Fought...

When Aamir, Amitabh Fought...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

'People ask me about my biggest action sequence; this is it, because it involved two giants of Indian cinema.'

Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani blasts Dibakar Banerjee

Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani blasts Dibakar Banerjee

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

'The National award that Dibakar has returned for Khosla Ka Ghosla belongs to the producer of the film. So, basically Dibakar is protesting with a gesture over which he has no claim,' says Nihalani.

'Dibakar gave me a chance to realise my potential'

'Dibakar gave me a chance to realise my potential'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! debutante Swastika Mukherjee on her Bollywood innings.

Dibakar: LSD has made me more responsible

Dibakar: LSD has made me more responsible

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Instead of sitting back and basking in the glory, the director takes all the critical acclaim with a sense of responsibility.

Dibakar Banerjee: Sex is a basic instinct like hunger

Dibakar Banerjee: Sex is a basic instinct like hunger

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee says how we feel about sex is effected by advertising and consumerism.

When Nandita Danced To Kudi Gujarat Di

When Nandita Danced To Kudi Gujarat Di

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

The four-day CIFF was packed with so many other new projects, like Radhika Apte's first directorial effort Koyta, with Vikramaditya Motwane as the producer, Venkatesh Maha's Ko Ko Ko, Jeo Baby's Punishment and Shonali Bose's Black Mountain Monpa.

Dibakar Banerjee's next after Love, Sex Aur Dhoka

Dibakar Banerjee's next after Love, Sex Aur Dhoka

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

After the super success of Love, Sex Aur Dhoka, the acclaimed filmmaker is ready to make a political thriller called Shanghai.

'Ekta Kapoor has become even more combative'

'Ekta Kapoor has become even more combative'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'Ekta has evolved to the extent that she understands the fight to keep the cinemas alive, to keep collective viewing alive.'

Dibakar: If you don't like Kalki, I don't like you!

Dibakar: If you don't like Kalki, I don't like you!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

The Shanghai director responds to criticism directed at Kalki Koechlin's portrayal in the film.

Mrunal-Mouni's Day Out At The Movies

Mrunal-Mouni's Day Out At The Movies

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Film folk attended a special screening of this week's release, Do Aur Do Pyaar, starring Vidya Balan, Pratik Gandhi, Ileana D'Cruz and Sendhil Ramamurthy.

Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 Review: Black Mirror For The Digital Age

Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 Review: Black Mirror For The Digital Age

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

There is startling accuracy to Dibakar Banerjee's portrayal, notes Sukanya Verma.

When Bollywood Went Nude

When Bollywood Went Nude

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

We looked at some bold instances of Bollywood's beautiful appearing in the buff.

Do Aur Do Pyaar, LSD 2 Struggle At Box Office

Do Aur Do Pyaar, LSD 2 Struggle At Box Office

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

It was a dull weekend at the box office.

CTRL Review: Masterful Thriller

CTRL Review: Masterful Thriller

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma recommends watching CTRL on a computer for an eerie, immersive, real-time experience.

9 Sequels Coming Up in 2024

9 Sequels Coming Up in 2024

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

There's a whole slew of sequels coming up, and Joginder Tuteja lists them for us.

2024's Biggest Hindi Flops So Far

2024's Biggest Hindi Flops So Far

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Films that turned out to be box office disappointments.

3 brothers travelling in search of work died in Odisha train accident

3 brothers travelling in search of work died in Odisha train accident

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

"My father and uncles are no more, our family is devastated," said an inconsolable Avijit, the son of Haran.

Rajkummar Rao's Top 10 Hits

Rajkummar Rao's Top 10 Hits

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

It's turning out to be a double whammy season for Rajkummar Rao. Raj ended Bollywood's box office drought with Srikanth and followed it with Mr & Mrs Mahi.

Ajay Devgn, Akshay On OTT In June

Ajay Devgn, Akshay On OTT In June

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

There aren't many original Web series or movies announced for June, but quite a few Bollywood films will have their digital premieres.

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

We take a look at 10 recent awe-inspiring prosthetic aesthetics that actors have rocked for their respective roles in films.

'Time For Sardar Actors To Play Leads'

'Time For Sardar Actors To Play Leads'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

'My mom used to tell me that I should accept films where they would not make fun of me or my religion.' 'It's a conscious decision to stay away from such films.'

Tamannaah Gets Ready To Scare You This April

Tamannaah Gets Ready To Scare You This April

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Joginder Tuteja lists April's theatre releases.

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'Salman wanted to do the interview properly. That's why he was nervous, you know, that dad should be happy.'

When Karan Johar Yelled, 'Are You Mad?'

When Karan Johar Yelled, 'Are You Mad?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

'When Bad Newz was given to me to direct, the first thing I did was go back to my childhood.' 'It's an ode to Hindi cinema.'

Is Sushant's Byomkesh Bakshi getting a sequel?

Is Sushant's Byomkesh Bakshi getting a sequel?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The original idea was to make a series of Byomkesh films based on the stories by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. But after the cold reception to the film, Producer Aditya Chopra dropped the idea.