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Oppn wants CEC sacked, jailed; seeks repoll in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Bengal

Oppn wants CEC sacked, jailed; seeks repoll in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Bengal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Opposition parties in India are demanding the impeachment and arrest of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, alleging he is running the poll panel as a 'one-man autocracy' following revelations that two Election Commissioners red-flagged issues related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

'CEC Gyanesh Kumar will go to jail': Oppn on report of difference in EC over SIR

'CEC Gyanesh Kumar will go to jail': Oppn on report of difference in EC over SIR

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

A political storm has erupted with the Opposition demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, following reports that two Election Commissioners raised 'expansive red flags' over the Special Intensive Revision of voters' lists, citing issues like name deletions and decisions made without their knowledge.

Dorothy Review: Bold, Evocative, Confused

Dorothy Review: Bold, Evocative, Confused

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Dorothy is an audacious exploration of masculinity and gender identity that becomes increasingly muddled just when its ideas matter most.

Cong questions all-vegetarian menu at BRICS gala dinner

Cong questions all-vegetarian menu at BRICS gala dinner

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

The Congress party criticised the all-vegetarian menu served at the BRICS Summit gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with Rahul Gandhi highlighting that 80% of Indians are non-vegetarian. The party accused the BJP government of imposing its dietary preferences and questioned why India's diverse culinary culture was not showcased.

BRICS Summit: Inside The Vegetarian Dinner Menu

BRICS Summit: Inside The Vegetarian Dinner Menu

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a gala dinner for BRICS Summit leaders and delegates at Bharat Mandapam. The menu featured a range of Indian delicacies, including starters like 'khandvi mille' and 'khumb galouti', main courses such as 'paneer lababdar' and 'gucchi marmik', and desserts like 'shahtoot phirni'. The dinner was accompanied by a cultural performance.

Folksy, Spooky Films You Can't Miss!

Folksy, Spooky Films You Can't Miss!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

From Tumbbad to Kantara, these folklore-fuelled films prove Indian cinema has plenty of strange, spooky and spectacular myths to bring to the big screen.

How SBI Is Revolutionising Small Business Lending With UPI Data

How SBI Is Revolutionising Small Business Lending With UPI Data

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

State Bank of India (SBI) is developing an innovative solution to assess the creditworthiness of small businesses lacking GST registration by utilising UPI transaction data. This initiative aims to provide end-to-end digital loans within a day, addressing the financial exclusion of many small enterprises.

Recipe: Mayuri's Sarvapindi

Recipe: Mayuri's Sarvapindi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Sarvapindi is one of Telangana's most loved traditional snacks, celebrated for its crisp edges, soft centre and wholesome ingredients.

Before The Paradise, Watch Nani's Best Movies

Before The Paradise, Watch Nani's Best Movies

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

As Nani gears up for the ambitious The Paradise, we look back at his most memorable performances, from a vengeful housefly to a fiery revolutionary and to a Saturday-only action hero.

How I Learned To Make Mangalorean Prawns Ghee Roast

How I Learned To Make Mangalorean Prawns Ghee Roast

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

A newcomer to non-vegetarian cooking, Divya Nair shares a recipe of prawns ghee roast, spice perfected to her son's liking.

InsuranceDekho and RenewBuy merge to create India's largest AI-powered insurance platform

InsuranceDekho and RenewBuy merge to create India's largest AI-powered insurance platform

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

InsuranceDekho and RenewBuy have merged to establish India's largest artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled insurance distribution platform, targeting a significant premium book and extensive reach across the country.

GST Council Oct 7 Meet: What Businesses Want!

GST Council Oct 7 Meet: What Businesses Want!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Industry is pushing for GST reforms that would let companies use unused tax credits from one state to pay GST liabilities in another, potentially freeing up working capital trapped across state registrations.

Recipe: Ashish's Tajin Garlic Bok Choy

Recipe: Ashish's Tajin Garlic Bok Choy

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

The simplest and tastiest way to make bok choy.

Recipe: Mallika's Cucumber Tambuli

Recipe: Mallika's Cucumber Tambuli

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Cucumber Tambuli is a cooling dish from Karnataka.

Chennai to Manipur: How cops cracked Odisha woman's murder case

Chennai to Manipur: How cops cracked Odisha woman's murder case

Rediff.com30 Aug 2026

Police have arrested Manik Uddin Laskar and Bhagabati Majhi, the prime suspects in the murder of a 38-year-old woman whose dismembered body was found in a suitcase on the Tamil Nadu Express in Agra. The couple was apprehended in Manipur after a multi-state search, following an investigation that traced their movements from Chennai and uncovered further gruesome details at their rented home.

Law And Order Review: Criminally Bad!

Law And Order Review: Criminally Bad!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Law And Order not only delivers an outdated and amateurish gangster drama, but also manages to drag Mammootty's iconic Black character into the mess.

Recipe: Satya's Mangalore Mung Sabzi

Recipe: Satya's Mangalore Mung Sabzi

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

A simple and extremely nourishing lentil like whole green mung finds its voice in a Mangalore-style prep.

Recipe: Chocolate Hazelnut Bark

Recipe: Chocolate Hazelnut Bark

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

A sweet treat that pairs the smooth flavour of chocolate with the crunchy texture of hazelnuts.

Oversupply Looms: India's Cement Sector Braces for Pricing Pressure

Oversupply Looms: India's Cement Sector Braces for Pricing Pressure

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

India's cement industry is on the brink of an oversupply situation as aggressive capacity expansion by major players is set to outpace demand growth over the next two financial years, potentially leading to pricing pressures and moderated utilisation rates.

Recipe: Bethica's Thecha Cheese Sandwiches

Recipe: Bethica's Thecha Cheese Sandwiches

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Calling all thecha lovers. You will simply love this Thecha Cheese Sandwiches, where the bread slices are stuffed with the very popular Maharashtrian chutney along with cheese and pan grilled.

Toxic Sells 9 Lakh Advance Tickets!

Toxic Sells 9 Lakh Advance Tickets!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Toxic has amassed a staggering Rs 41.75 crore in advance sales in India alone.

'Nobody is...': Tukaram Mundhe on notice to SRK, Ajay Devgn and Tiger

'Nobody is...': Tukaram Mundhe on notice to SRK, Ajay Devgn and Tiger

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Mundhe said the FDA was examining advertisements for products other than tobacco-related items and would act wherever misleading claims or other violations were found.

Life After Leak: When Your Data Gets Stolen

Life After Leak: When Your Data Gets Stolen

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

A data breach does not end when the headlines fade. For victims, stolen personal information can fuel fraud, identity theft and financial losses for years.

Jai Jai Ram: A R Rahman's Next Devotional Hit?

Jai Jai Ram: A R Rahman's Next Devotional Hit?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Jai Jai Ram may not have the lyrical punch of A R Rahman's earlier devotional tracks, but Shreya Ghoshal and Arijit Singh's vocals give this Ramayana anthem the spiritual grandeur it needs.

Recipe: Ruchira's Stuffed Shimla Mirch

Recipe: Ruchira's Stuffed Shimla Mirch

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Jazz up green bell peppersto make a special accompaniment to your rotis or bhakri or bhaath.

'My Goal Now Is to Win': Tilak Varma Eyes Afghanistan T20I Series

'My Goal Now Is to Win': Tilak Varma Eyes Afghanistan T20I Series

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Tilak Varma has set his sights on winning India's upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan after the Duleep Trophy, where he led South Zone.

For those fulminating...: Tharoor clarifies remarks on Nepal floods after backlash

For those fulminating...: Tharoor clarifies remarks on Nepal floods after backlash

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor clarified his use of the word 'drama' in a social media post about the Nepal flash floods, stating he intended it to mean 'a state, situation or series of events involving intensely clashing forces' and regretting the misinterpretation.

Onam Recipes: Coconut Payasam, Green Mung Thoran

Onam Recipes: Coconut Payasam, Green Mung Thoran

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Two Kerala recipes to add to your Onam repast

A Sarpanch Who Is Changing Lives

A Sarpanch Who Is Changing Lives

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Smriti Singh was alarmed to learn that several girls and women in her village were using ash, wheat stubble and tattered rags during menstruation because they could not afford or access sanitary pads.

Don't Be Shy, Bianca Arora Is Ready For Bollywood!

Don't Be Shy, Bianca Arora Is Ready For Bollywood!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

Say hello to Bianca Arora, who's all set to make her debut in Alia Bhatt's Don't Be Shy.

Man gets 6-month jail term for derogatory, casteist slurs against Ambedkar

Man gets 6-month jail term for derogatory, casteist slurs against Ambedkar

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

A special court in Mumbai has sentenced a 32-year-old man to six months rigorous imprisonment for making derogatory remarks against Dr B R Ambedkar and hurling casteist slurs at an advocate. The court rejected the defence's argument about lack of independent witnesses, noting the incident occurred in public view.

For Didi: 8 Raksha Bandhan Recipes

For Didi: 8 Raksha Bandhan Recipes

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Cook up a Raksha Bandhan meal for your sis. Head into the kitchen and surprise her with a meal that will make her real khush.

Shreyas Gopal's 100th First-Class game: From Kumble Fan To 305 wickets

Shreyas Gopal's 100th First-Class game: From Kumble Fan To 305 wickets

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

Shreyas Gopal celebrates his 100th first-class match, reflecting on his journey from imitating Anil Kumble to becoming a successful leg-spinner and all-rounder in domestic cricket. He discusses the challenges of red-ball cricket, his dismissals of Virat Kohli, and his cherished moments with Karnataka and MS Dhoni.

The Delicious Dessert India Forgot

The Delicious Dessert India Forgot

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Cook up one of the most elegant desserts of France at home -- it's a cinch to make.

India's Top Listed Developers Prioritise Pan-India Expansion for Growth

India's Top Listed Developers Prioritise Pan-India Expansion for Growth

Rediff.com30 May 2026

India's leading listed real estate developers are increasingly focusing on pan-India expansion, diversifying beyond their traditional home markets into high-demand residential areas like MMR, NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai to tap broader housing demand and reduce reliance on single-city market cycles.

Iron Man Actress Gwyneth Paltrow Makes Chilla

Iron Man Actress Gwyneth Paltrow Makes Chilla

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

In the video she shared on Instagram, Gwyneth Paltrow started preparing her breakfast by making a batter with besan. She was then seen adding onions, tomatoes and grated ginger along with spices before mixing everything together.

I'm Game Review: Squanders Killer Premise

I'm Game Review: Squanders Killer Premise

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

I'm Game starts with a wickedly fun possessed-hand premise and plenty of style, only to lose its grip in a predictable second half.

The Real Woman Behind Babita Singh Reporting

The Real Woman Behind Babita Singh Reporting

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

"Her heroism lies in finding her own voice and finally choosing to stand up for herself," said Nimisha Sajayan, discussing her role as Babita in 'Babita Singh Reporting'.

Shashi Tharoor slammed on social media for 'drama' remark on Nepal floods

Shashi Tharoor slammed on social media for 'drama' remark on Nepal floods

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor faced significant backlash on social media for describing the Nepal flash floods as "drama." Despite expressing concern and detailing the devastation, his choice of words was widely criticised as insensitive, leading to questions about his vocabulary usage.

Recipe: Cheese Quesadillas With Pico de Gallo And Salsa

Recipe: Cheese Quesadillas With Pico de Gallo And Salsa

Rediff.com8 Aug 2026

Are you a fan of Mexican food? Then this recipe is meant for you.