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Karan Johar recently had a dream come true, meeting Hollywood legends Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in Tokyo during the international promotions for The Devil Wears Prada 2.
A Goa Congress MLA has filed a new complaint against right-wing leader Gautam Khattar, citing an old video of him allegedly making derogatory statements about St Francis Xavier.
Bollywood beloveds Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary.
A man was injured after being attacked with a knife by his friends in Delhi's Krishna Nagar. Police are investigating the incident and have filed an FIR for attempted murder.
Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.
rediffGURU Anu Krishna, mind coach and relationship coach, offers advice on how to make litle changes and work on your marriage than give up.
Chinese leaders, including its generals, will have to weigh whether they can win a war if they ever attack Taiwan and if at all, can they sustain the subsequent devastation, notes Rup Narayan Das.
Newly appointed Kerala CM V D Satheesan seeks guidance from senior Congress leaders A K Antony and V M Sudheeran, receiving advice on navigating the challenges of leadership and addressing the state's financial and developmental issues.
'This is not the end of your preparation. It is an unexpected extension of the race,' say experts.
rediffGURU Anu Krishna, mind coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers, suggests how you discuss your feelings with your parents without offending them.
With growing opportunities in the coaching, sports science, training and wellness industries, a career in sports provides a dynamic and fulfilling career path.
'I didn't tell anyone in the film industry. I used to think people might assume that if he has cancer, he might die, and they would probably not offer me any work. So I didn't tell anyone.'
rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan offers advice on how to take care of your overall health.
rediffGURU Jinal Mehta answers readers' financial planning and health insurance queries
rediffGURU Ravi Mittal counsels a young couple how to communicate physical and emotional needs in a relationship.
Right-wing speaker Gautam Khattar, wanted by Goa police for alleged offensive remarks against St Francis Xavier, has been arrested in Himachal Pradesh. The arrest follows a non-bailable warrant and a search operation after Khattar's speech sparked controversy.
'Everyone at Guru Dutt Productions would get monthly salaries. Waheeda didi would get Rs 2,500 per month. And that was the reason why she left.'
rediffGURU T S Khurana answers readers' personal income tax queries
The first thing you notice about Bhutan is not the mountains, but the silence.
The BJP has accused the Congress-led Karnataka government of supporting Umar Khalid by allowing an event linked to him in Bengaluru, despite objections. The BJP highlighted Khalid's legal status, noting he has not been granted relief by courts in cases related to the Delhi riots and faces charges under the UAPA.
Guru Dutt took an overdose of pills twice, once even swallowing opium, calling out for Geeta Dutt even when he was not fully conscious. One suicide attempt, according to sister Lalita Lajmi, was definitely deliberate with Guru Dutt leaving a letter for brother Atma Ram asking him to take care of the production company, his wife and the kids. But she always wondered if the third attempt was actually suicide since there were no calls and no letters.
rediffGURU Vipul Bhavsar answers readers' personal income tax queries
'Social media and AI are tools; they can amplify, archive, and connect, but they cannot replace emotion, discipline, or the years of riyaaz that go into becoming a musician.'
'Guru Dutt taught me that pitying oneself can be beautiful, and that heartbreak is cinematic.'
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the BJP of attempting to destabilise the state and create an atmosphere of fear ahead of upcoming elections, following twin blasts in Amritsar and Jalandhar.
A 21-year-old man was shot and injured outside a club in Delhi's Preet Vihar after an argument escalated. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspects.
'I always considered him as a director, never an actor. Do you know he always considered other actors for his films first?' 'For Pyaasa, he wanted to cast Dilip saab; only when Dilip saab refused did Guru Duttji decide to do the role himself.'
History is rarely decided by who has the biggest weapons, but by who has the better process. The same rule applies to investing, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.
Bihar MP Rajesh Ranjan, also known as Pappu Yadav, has faced criticism for his controversial remarks regarding women's reservation in Parliament, with his comments sparking outrage and prompting a notice from the Bihar Women's Commission.
'The pain of not having a home is bearable, but the pain of having one -- and not finding peace in it -- is far worse.'
A 26-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly attacking her boyfriend's prospective bride with acid in the Gokalpuri area of northeast Delhi. The victim is hospitalised, and police are investigating the source of the acid.
'Mark Mobius's life was dedicated to investing.'
A fire in a residential building in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area resulted in the deaths of nine people. Rescue operations were carried out, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Disciplined investors who ignore short-term fear build significant long-term wealth, notes Ramalingam Kalirajan
'You sat for the exam. You experienced the environment -- the pressure, the time constraints, the pattern of questions, where you were strong, where you struggled. That experience is invaluable. No amount of coaching can replicate that.'
rediffGURU Nayagam PP, founder of EduJob360, offers guidance on how to pick the right college and course for your future.
The first day of the month of Vaisakh is the harvest festival of Baisakhi.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has denied reports of a secret meeting with Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray, dismissing the claims as false news.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a crop loss assessment following recent inclement weather and promised compensation to affected farmers. The announcement came as Mann presented a report on the power department and addressed other issues including sacrilege laws and drug enforcement.
