The Kerala high court has ruled that elected local body representatives must take their oath strictly as prescribed by law, invalidating oaths that included names beyond "God" or solemn affirmation. The court directed affected councillors to retake their oaths within four weeks, clarifying that while their elections remain valid, actions by a panchayat member whose oath was invalid are also invalid.
With growing awareness around cosmetic procedures, more people are looking beyond injectables and exploring surgical options for long-lasting rejuvenation. While treatments like Botox and fillers remain popular, plastic and aesthetic surgeon Dr Shilpi Bhadani says a facelift continues to be the gold standard when it comes to addressing visible signs of ageing.
rediffGURU Ulhas Joshi answers your mutual fund queries.
Political tensions are escalating in Uttar Pradesh as Samajwadi Party leaders strongly refute Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party chief Om Prakash Rajbhar's assertions of an impending split within the SP.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth-led online campaign turned protest movement, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the government, demanding the resignation or sacking of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment tests. The CJP, which organised a protest at Jantar Mantar, warned of nationwide agitation if their demands are not met.
Ahead of his new film Main Vaapas Aaunga, we rank all of Imtiaz Ali's romantic dramas from his under-rated debut in Socha Na Tha to his passion project, Amar Singh Chamkila.
India are entering a rebuilding phase in Test cricket, with Shubman Gill facing early challenges as captain amid concerns over form, selection stability, and recent home results.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has strongly refuted social media claims regarding an alleged leak or sale of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination question paper, labelling them as 'false, fraudulent, and intended to mislead' by 'organised cheating rackets'.
India's assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate conceded that too many players have batted at number three in Test matches after Cheteshwar Pujara's retirement and it was time that either Sai Sudharsan or Devdutt Padikkal is given a long rope at the key batting position.
Shreyas Iyer, named India's new T20I captain, states he will maintain his personality in the new role, embracing the challenge. Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly supports the decision, noting Iyer has earned the captaincy, replacing Suryakumar Yadav.
Trump's comment marks a shift in his repeated statements that Iran hand over its enriched uranium to the US as a sticking point of any potential deal.
Suryakumar Yadav is expected to be removed as India's T20 captain due to a prolonged period of poor form. Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma are the leading contenders to take over, with discussions ongoing within the BCCI and selection committee, including head coach Gautam Gambhir's preferences.
The upcoming Tata Sons board meeting in June could possibly throw some light on several critical issues that may have a bearing on the future of the corporate behemoth.
After spending 31 months in Chennai's Puzhal prison, Ahmed Buhari is finally breathing free, as courts across the country quashed proceedings linked to his group company Coastal Energy.
In reality, no single philosophy can dominate every market cycle. That's why we've explained how these approaches work to help investors make informed and realistic decisions.
Punjab Kings kept their IPL playoff hopes alive after a convincing win over Lucknow Super Giants, but qualification now depends on results involving MI, RR and KKR.
rediffGURU Pankaj Vyavahare, career counsellor and life coach at the Bhagirath Counselling Centre, counsels students on how to make informed career choices.
Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran as negotiations remained deadlocked over uranium stockpiles, sanctions relief and war compensation. The US President's sharp remarks came just hours after Iranian media revealed Washington's core conditions for resuming negotiations.
Sabudana Khichdi, popular especially in western India, is often had for breakfast. It is cooked up with peanuts, cubes of potatoes, chopped green chillies and tapioca pearls. Replace the peanuts with toasted walnuts to get a different effect.
Ask rediffGURU and PF, MF and insurance expert Purshotam Lal your mutual fund, insurance and personal finance-related questions.
With more granular reporting and enhanced data matching, mismatches are likely to be identified more quickly.
Ace doubles badminton player Satwiksairaj Rankireddy clarified his recent comments regarding the muted public reception after the Indian team won the Thomas Cup bronze medal, emphasising the need to celebrate all sporting achievements.
It took years and years to bump into a green banana and learn how to eat it.
Rising income feels like success but unchecked lifestyle inflation traps urban professionals into financing a more expensive version of living paycheck-to-paycheck -- buying material upgrades instead of true future financial freedom.
The Indian government has amended the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) rules, introducing stricter regulations for NGOs receiving foreign funds. Key changes include mandatory selection of predefined purposes and areas of operation, restrictions on foreign nationals as key functionaries, and explicit exclusion of proselytisation from certain faith-based activities. The amendments also introduce minimum spending limits, enhanced financial accountability, and increased transparency requirements, including social media disclosure and ultimate donor identification.
Thekua, a very representative sweet snack of Bihar and Jharkhand, Nepal too, recently gained special attention after it was presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a gift to Richard Rai, speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic, when he visited India.
Algo strategies must be registered with stock exchanges.
Sometimes, what looks like overwhelming love is actually overwhelming anxiety, warns Tanvi Singh, co-founder and director, Leap of Love Foundation.
Eligible and selected students will receive a stipend of 20,400 per annum, course fee and other costs.
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have discovered that insects, including fruit flies and mosquitoes, respond predictably to humidity cycles, suggesting humidity acts as a 'zeitgeber' or time giver for their biological clocks. This finding has broad implications for understanding circadian rhythms across animal systems, as insects' survival is closely tied to hydration levels.
Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has criticised Gautam Gambhir's aggressive leadership style, suggesting it may be overbearing and create tension within the India cricket team.
'India has initiated a bear market and we will still go lower. It has nothing to do with the economy.'
'Instead of shouting or picking a fight, as soon as you feel yourself getting angry, remove yourself from the situation for a while,' advises rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of online dating website Quack Quack and Rebounce, a matrimony platform.
The autonomous, edge-native drone swarms are capable of continuing operations even when some lose connectivity, run low on battery, or return to base.
rediffGURU Nayagam PP guides aspirants on how to pick the right career course and college based on their entrance scores and aptitude.
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant drop of over 1 per cent, driven by a bearish trend in global markets, weakness in HDFC Bank and IT firms, and fresh foreign fund outflows.
Taxpayers should reconcile returns with AIS, Form 26AS and maintain all supporting records.
ISRO has issued an Announcement of Opportunity, inviting Indian scientists and researchers to submit proposals for accessing data from its XPoSat Mission. Launched in January 2024, XPoSat is India's first satellite dedicated to X-ray polarimetry measurements, designed to study extreme astronomical X-ray sources like black holes and neutron stars, thereby enhancing understanding of celestial emissions.
As a part of Rediff's CAT 2026-prep series, MBA expert Patrick D'souza explains how you can maximise your preparation and complete your syllabus by August 2026.
Indian table tennis star Manika Batra has threatened legal action against the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) if she is not provided a 'factual explanation' for her omission from the Asian Games squad.
