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Why Sandeep Patil, Ravi Shastri Fell Out

Why Sandeep Patil, Ravi Shastri Fell Out

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'I wanted a player of his calibre to take on one of the strongest sides in the country.' 'However, he stuck to his guns, and we had an argument.'

Clear off Mumbai streets, follow HC directives: Jarange to protesters

Clear off Mumbai streets, follow HC directives: Jarange to protesters

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

He also appealed to the protesters to park their vehicles only in the designated parking areas, hours after the high court frowned on the conduct of protesters.

10 Changes Your Body Goes Through During Menopause

10 Changes Your Body Goes Through During Menopause

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Here's how you can prepare yourself and your family to deal with menopause.

'Future policy actions tied to the growth-inflation dynamic'

'Future policy actions tied to the growth-inflation dynamic'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'Given the lag in transmission, further softening of lending rates may happen in the coming months.'

The Lessons From Nepal's Social Media Ban Protests

The Lessons From Nepal's Social Media Ban Protests

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Monday's protests in Nepal may become the forerunner to many more agitations in future since social media interests and national efforts to regulate them will often be in conflict, alerts Biswajit Dasgupta.

Touring Sri Lanka Through Prajakta's Eyes

Touring Sri Lanka Through Prajakta's Eyes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Mismatched actor Prajakta Koli is touring Sri Lanka with her husband Vrishank Khanal, and she treats us to her travel diaries.

How Sameera-Manjri Tackle Saas-Bahu Drama

How Sameera-Manjri Tackle Saas-Bahu Drama

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Sameera Reddy and mother-in-law Manjri Varde share a cute bond; here's how that came about.

Retail inflation eases to over 6-yr low of 2.1% in June

Retail inflation eases to over 6-yr low of 2.1% in June

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Retail inflation declined to over six-year low of 2.1 per cent in June, nearing the RBI's comfort zone, on account of subdued prices of food items, including vegetables, driven by widespread monsoon.

US tariff jolts UP's export hubs; industry seeks govt bailout

US tariff jolts UP's export hubs; industry seeks govt bailout

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Uttar Pradesh's leading export hubs are reeling under the impact of a steep 50 per cent tariff imposed by the US on Indian imports, with exporters warning of job losses, stalled orders and shrinking market access. Industry leaders from Noida, Kanpur and Varanasi said the tariff has put years of painstaking market-building at risk, even as protests and demonstrations erupted in several districts last week.

New jetty at Mumbai's Gateway of India gets SC nod

New jetty at Mumbai's Gateway of India gets SC nod

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a plea against the construction of a new passenger jetty and terminal at the Gateway of India in Mumbai, upholding a Bombay High Court verdict that allowed the project to proceed. The project aims to improve passenger travel between South Mumbai and other locations.

Temple sevadaar beaten to death over 'chunniprasad' in Delhi

Temple sevadaar beaten to death over 'chunniprasad' in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

A 35-year-old 'sevadaar' at the Kalkaji temple in Delhi was allegedly beaten to death after an argument over 'chunniprasad'. Police have arrested one person and are searching for others involved.

Badminton braces for crisis due to China's duck decline

Badminton braces for crisis due to China's duck decline

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'The supply of feathers has dropped and costs have escalated sharply.'

'Ek baar aap GST dekh lo': PM's nudge ushered in biggest GST reform in 8 yrs

'Ek baar aap GST dekh lo': PM's nudge ushered in biggest GST reform in 8 yrs

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

'Ek baar aap GST dekh lo!' - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gentle nudge to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in December last year sparked the beginning of a mammoth exercise to overhaul the tangled goods and services tax regime. And the final outcome is a significantly simplified system with lower tax rates and easier compliance for businesses.

Favourite Monsoon Recipes: Tera, Patolis

Favourite Monsoon Recipes: Tera, Patolis

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

We ask chefs and home cooks for their rainy season specials.

GST rejig: Consumer stocks are top investment pick

GST rejig: Consumer stocks are top investment pick

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

The proposed reforms in goods and services tax (GST) announced by the government last week, coupled with the eighth pay commission dole-out, is likely to push consumption-driven stocks - such as air conditioners (ACs), select automobiles, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), retail, and counters of quick-service restaurants (QSRs) - into higher orbit over the next few months, believe analysts.

Virar building collapse: Tragedy strikes during baby's birthday party

Virar building collapse: Tragedy strikes during baby's birthday party

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

The death toll in the collapse of an unauthorised building in Virar, Maharashtra, has risen to 15. Rescue operations are ongoing to ensure no one remains trapped under the debris.

'Big Discovery In Deepwater Basin Need Of Hour'

'Big Discovery In Deepwater Basin Need Of Hour'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'Both initiatives are welcome moves and we would commit ourselves with focused attention aligned with the national priorities, and pursue our exploration initiatives.'

In Mumbai for Coldplay? Must Food Spots For You!

In Mumbai for Coldplay? Must Food Spots For You!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Are you ready to rock? First, indulge in Mumbai's top-rated street food.

8 Recipes That Define Delicious Sindhi Food

8 Recipes That Define Delicious Sindhi Food

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Hearty foods from a Sindhi rasoi will always have meat, usually mutton. They will also showcase a wide variety of sabziyan, especially beeh or lotus stem which is very dear to Sindhi hearts.

Will Barkya In Beed Get Maratha Quotas?

Will Barkya In Beed Get Maratha Quotas?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'Life in India is better only for those who have reservations.'

7 High-Fibre Foods To Supercharge Your Diet

7 High-Fibre Foods To Supercharge Your Diet

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Eating food packed with dietary fibre contributes to a feeling of fullness and it's not empty calories.

Victory For Pooches

Victory For Pooches

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Prebiotics Vs Probiotics: 7 Foods With Prebiotics

Prebiotics Vs Probiotics: 7 Foods With Prebiotics

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Probiotics are the valuable good bacteria in your gut we are all interested in owning & nurturing. But who is feeding these fellows? Why prebiotics, of course. We must eat prebiotics to make sure our squad of probiotics doesn't go hungry. So where are the pre folks found?

Learn How To Pout Like Janhvi

Learn How To Pout Like Janhvi

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Disha gets a hot photoshoot... Aahana slips into a bikini... Malaika sends love...

Will implement HC order on Maratha stir, says Fadnavis

Will implement HC order on Maratha stir, says Fadnavis

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assures implementation of Bombay High Court directives regarding the Maratha quota protest led by Manoj Jarange, while also exploring legal options to resolve the issue. He condemned harassment of journalists and appealed to avoid politicizing the matter.

No veg food, 1 toilet: Over 250 passengers stranded in Turkey

No veg food, 1 toilet: Over 250 passengers stranded in Turkey

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

A stranded passenger said that all of them were sitting on the floor and there were no blankets available.

Growth: RBI Sees Too Many Uncertainties

Growth: RBI Sees Too Many Uncertainties

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

For the time being, the RBI is done with the cuts. A cut in October, which many are still predicting, is not certain. Of course, if growth nosedives, the script will be different, expects Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

GST revamp to see rates of 5%, 18%; 40% tax on 7 items

GST revamp to see rates of 5%, 18%; 40% tax on 7 items

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

The central government has proposed just two tax rates of 5 per cent and 18 per cent in the revamped Goods and Services Tax (GST), slated to replace the current indirect tax regime by Diwali this year, highly placed sources said.

9 Must Read Money Rules For YOU

9 Must Read Money Rules For YOU

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Chartered accountant Nitin Kaushik's message to India's young workforce is clear: spend smart, save smarter and let money serve your goals.

Trump Tantrum: 'Present Moment Difficult For India'

Trump Tantrum: 'Present Moment Difficult For India'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'Geopolitically and diplomatically it's a very difficult situation for India.'

18% slab to contribute lion's share of GST revenue

18% slab to contribute lion's share of GST revenue

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The 18 per cent tax slab is expected to remain the major contributor to GST revenues if the Centre's proposal for a two-tier GST structure and a special 40 per cent rate is implemented, according to a source. At present, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) follows a four-tier structure with rates of 5 per cent, 12, 18, and 28 per cent.

Builder arrested for apartment collapse near Mumbai

Builder arrested for apartment collapse near Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

The death toll in the collapse of an allegedly unauthorised building at Virar in Maharashtra's Palghar district has risen to 17. Police have arrested the builder of the four-storey structure after a complaint was lodged.

Students clash at Delhi's SAU over non-veg food on Maha Shivratri

Students clash at Delhi's SAU over non-veg food on Maha Shivratri

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

According to an official statement by SFI Delhi, the ABVP members attacked some students in the university mess for not complying with their demand that non-vegetarian food should not be served on Maha Shivratri.

BWF warns: Shuttlecock shortage could hit players hard

BWF warns: Shuttlecock shortage could hit players hard

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Manufacturers must resolve supply chain issues and accelerate the roll-out of advanced synthetic options for players worldwide.

Richest CMs: 931 Cr Naidu, 332 Cr Khandu

Richest CMs: 931 Cr Naidu, 332 Cr Khandu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

The CMs with lowest assets are West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee with assets worth over Rs 15.38 lakh, Omar Abdullah, CM of Jammu and Kashmir, with assets worth over Rs 55.24 lakh, and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, who has assets worth Rs 1.18 crore.

The Stranded Pilgrim's Progress

The Stranded Pilgrim's Progress

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Wholesale price inflation falls 0.13% in June to 20-mth low

Wholesale price inflation falls 0.13% in June to 20-mth low

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Wholesale price inflation (WPI) declined to (-) 0.13 per cent in June as prices of food articles and fuel saw deflation, along with easing in manufactured product costs, government data showed on Monday. WPI-based inflation was 0.39 per cent in May. It was 3.43 per cent in June last year.

Why I Will Be Going Back To Vietnam

Why I Will Be Going Back To Vietnam

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Vietnam was wonderful and the people warm and hospitable, Radhika Mittal discovered over a 11-day stay.

Djokovic dives into football, invests in French club

Djokovic dives into football, invests in French club

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

The investment is led by Brazilian group OutField, an international consortium co-founded by Pedro Olivera, and includes Georgios Frangulis, CEO of global health-food brand OakBerry.

Brain Food: 8 Foods To Perk Up Memory & Brain Function

Brain Food: 8 Foods To Perk Up Memory & Brain Function

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

In this modern age, when so many environmental factors erode our health and cause a quicker decline of our bodies, it's important to include food in your diet that's fodder for the brain. This is equally important for people of all ages and the right way to plan your child's nutrition so he/she can excel in every aspect of life.