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Chairman's Resignation: HDFC Bank Faces Legal Debate

Chairman's Resignation: HDFC Bank Faces Legal Debate

Rediff.com6 days ago

HDFC Bank is engaging external legal firms, both domestic and international, to investigate the circumstances surrounding former part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty's resignation.

'Nitish May Have Been Moved Aside, But Nitishism Is Not Over'

'Nitish May Have Been Moved Aside, But Nitishism Is Not Over'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Nitish Kumar may be marginalised as an office-holder, but that is not the same thing as the disappearance of Nitish Kumar's politics.'

Only 17% Colleges Achieve Strong Placements

Only 17% Colleges Achieve Strong Placements

Rediff.com7 days ago

Only about a quarter of institutions show any meaningful alignment between academic curricula and industry requirements.

9 No-Stove Recipes Ideal For LPG Shortage

9 No-Stove Recipes Ideal For LPG Shortage

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Reduce your reliance on gas usage and distribute the cooking of your meals between your toaster, microwave, electric kettle or air-fryer.

Women Lawyers Face Steep Career Barriers

Women Lawyers Face Steep Career Barriers

Rediff.com5 days ago

Nearly two-thirds (63.7 per cent) said they had, at some stage, found the profession discouraging.

Shiv Thakare Wins The 50

Shiv Thakare Wins The 50

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

'Being the winner of the very first season, especially among 50 strong players, is something that will always be remembered, and that makes me incredibly happy.'

Shivshankar Menon: 'Pakistan's Insider Threat Is Serious'

Shivshankar Menon: 'Pakistan's Insider Threat Is Serious'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Pakistan's is the only military-controlled nuclear weapons programme in the world.' 'As people get radicalised, the risk of a brigadier or pilot taking matters into their own hands is a real concern.'

Social Media Influencer's Remarks Spark Outrage and Arrest in Pilibhit

Social Media Influencer's Remarks Spark Outrage and Arrest in Pilibhit

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

A social media influencer in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested after allegedly making derogatory remarks against the Valmiki community in a video posted online, leading to protests and road blockades.

10 Recipes Celebrating March

10 Recipes Celebrating March

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Spring calls for newly-harvested glossy vegetables and fruits, fresh flavours, light bites and colourful plates that match the cheerful mood of the season.

Kerala Teacher's Death Sparks Suicide Claims Amidst Election Duty Stress

Kerala Teacher's Death Sparks Suicide Claims Amidst Election Duty Stress

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Kasaragod, Kerala, was found dead in a river, prompting his family to allege suicide due to excessive work pressure related to election duties. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

How Much Did Dhurandhar Movies Cost?

How Much Did Dhurandhar Movies Cost?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Despite improvisations, the final film remains about 95 to 96 percent faithful to Aditya Dhar's original script.

'Right To Die With Dignity Is A Fundamental Right'

'Right To Die With Dignity Is A Fundamental Right'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

'Why can't we work towards a dignified end of the person when a cure is not possible and the end is inevitable?'

Tathastu Realty to Build 3,354 Affordable Homes in Rewari

Tathastu Realty to Build 3,354 Affordable Homes in Rewari

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Tathastu Realty is investing 500 crore to develop an affordable housing project in Rewari, Haryana, featuring 3,354 flats priced around 30 lakh each.

Meet Dhurandhar The Revenge's 'Bade Saab'

Meet Dhurandhar The Revenge's 'Bade Saab'

Rediff.com6 days ago

Danish Iqbal on portraying notorious gangster Dawood Ibrahim in Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar The Revenge.

London Court Upholds Nirav Modi Extradition Based on Indian Government Assurances

London Court Upholds Nirav Modi Extradition Based on Indian Government Assurances

Rediff.com5 days ago

The London High Court has rejected Nirav Modi's petition to reopen his extradition case, citing the Indian government's assurances regarding his treatment in India as a key factor in their decision.

'Hardik Is My...' Says Mahieka Sharma

'Hardik Is My...' Says Mahieka Sharma

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

"I am proud of our country... I am proud of our team. They have all done such a phenomenal job. But obviously, he (Hardik Pandya) is my player of the team," said model Mahieka Sharma who walked for Designer Anamika Khanna at the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI.

UK Court Upholds Nirav Modi Extradition Order After Reviewing Indian Assurances

UK Court Upholds Nirav Modi Extradition Order After Reviewing Indian Assurances

Rediff.com5 days ago

The UK High Court has rejected Nirav Modi's attempt to reopen his extradition case, citing the Indian government's comprehensive assurances against torture as sufficient to allow his transfer to India.

Will Iran Have The Last Laugh In The Gulf War?

Will Iran Have The Last Laugh In The Gulf War?

Rediff.com4 days ago

16 days into the war, US forces were already running out of ground-attack missiles and Israel is about to expend its entire Arrow interceptor missiles by end March. To be sure, the Iranians are watching closely and that explains their defiant stance that 'Iran will end the war when it decides to do so and when its conditions are met', notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Life Support Withdrawal Is About Reducing Suffering, Not Ending Life'

'Life Support Withdrawal Is About Reducing Suffering, Not Ending Life'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Families go through turmoil at that time. There is a feeling of guilt and uncertainty, and they do not know what they should be doing.' 'Now that the new judgment has clarified what the procedure is, doctors will be confident enough to talk to the families and explain what is to be done.'

Middle East conflict nears nuke flashpoint, warns WHO; urges restraint

Middle East conflict nears nuke flashpoint, warns WHO; urges restraint

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Tedros said that the war in the Middle East has reached a perilous stage with strikes reportedly hitting the Natanz Enrichment Complex in Iran, and the Israeli city of Dimona, where a nuclear facility is located.

Prathichaya Review: Nivin Pauly's Political Thriller is Predictable

Prathichaya Review: Nivin Pauly's Political Thriller is Predictable

Rediff.com4 days ago

Prathichaya has timely ideas and an interesting moral core, but is weighed down by dated storytelling, predictable plotting, and uneven performances, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Varun Dhawan-Natasha Dalal, Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora Visit Manish Malhotra's Home

Varun Dhawan-Natasha Dalal, Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora Visit Manish Malhotra's Home

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Manish Malhotra's mother passes away at the age of 94, and his friends from the film industry visit his home to support him.

'Transgender Persons Will Have To Show Their Genitals As Proof'

'Transgender Persons Will Have To Show Their Genitals As Proof'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Lakhs of transgender people's identities will get erased. Many of them will go into hiding and lead depressing lives.'

Iranians Rally Behind New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Iranians Rally Behind New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

On Monday, March 9, Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed Iran's new supreme leader, succeeding his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Only 54 Forms Ready For New I-T Act Rollout

Only 54 Forms Ready For New I-T Act Rollout

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

All services on the income-tax e-filing portal -- both pre-login and post-login -- are expected to be updated by April 1 to reflect the new legal framework.

Recipe: Sunita's Carrot Halwa Laddoos

Recipe: Sunita's Carrot Halwa Laddoos

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Sunita Harisinghani tranforms traditional carrot halwa into bite-sized Gajjar Halwa Laddoos that will make your sweet tooth dizzy with excitement.

AIADMK advances on candidates, manifesto; DMK yet to unveil plan

AIADMK advances on candidates, manifesto; DMK yet to unveil plan

Rediff.com6 days ago

Tamil Nadu's AIADMK, leading the NDA in the state, has released its first list of 23 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections, renominating key leaders and fielding experienced legislators from their traditional strongholds.

IPL 2026: Promising Rookies Ready to Shine

IPL 2026: Promising Rookies Ready to Shine

Rediff.com5 days ago

A look at the rookies from each of the 10 IPL franchises who are expected to make a name for themselves in the upcoming season.

'Going By The BJP's Style, A Surprise Can't Be Ruled Out'

'Going By The BJP's Style, A Surprise Can't Be Ruled Out'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'The BJP is keeping its options open and that the final decision is still tightly held.' 'That is consistent with the party's tendency to preserve suspense, avoid premature factional conflict, and use leadership selection as a way of resetting internal hierarchies.'

Dhurandhar The Revenge: 'What A Ride!'

Dhurandhar The Revenge: 'What A Ride!'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

'This is one of those films that inspires and changes filmmaking.'

How AI Is Changing The Gulf War

How AI Is Changing The Gulf War

Rediff.com7 days ago

AI reduces the time taken to find a target and launch a strike. This has led to a major increase in the pace of the conflict, with one report mentioning nearly 900 strikes launched on Iranian targets in the first 12 hours of an operation.

Gulf War: US, Israel Didn't Expect This To Happen

Gulf War: US, Israel Didn't Expect This To Happen

Rediff.com4 days ago

The United States, which entered this war in expectation of a short, sharp win along the Venezuela model, is now preparing for deeper involvement in a conflict it does not fully control, without the allies it typically relies on, against an adversary that is not behaving as expected, in a global environment that is already absorbing economic shock. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.

'Israeli Assassinations In Iran Will Continue'

'Israeli Assassinations In Iran Will Continue'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'Much will depend on the position of the United States.' 'It will have to be seen to what extent the US will be more interested in achieving some form of a deal and to what extent Israel will be allowed to continue to carry out both airstrikes and the killing of Iranian officials.'

Himanshu Patel: The Engineer Who Shot Arjun Tendulkar's Wedding

Himanshu Patel: The Engineer Who Shot Arjun Tendulkar's Wedding

Rediff.com4 days ago

'The best photographs usually happen in between the big moments -- a quiet smile, a nervous laugh, a parent watching from the corner of the room. Those are the moments you can't script,' says Himanshu Patel, celebrated wedding photographer and founder of Epic Stories.

Foreign investors dump Rs 88,180 cr in Mar; 2026 outflows cross Rs 1 lakh cr

Foreign investors dump Rs 88,180 cr in Mar; 2026 outflows cross Rs 1 lakh cr

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Foreign investors have withdrawn over Rs 88,000 crore from Indian equities this month, driven by geopolitical tensions, a weak rupee, and concerns about rising crude oil prices.

Gulf War: Energy Shock Pushes India Towards Atmanirbharta

Gulf War: Energy Shock Pushes India Towards Atmanirbharta

Rediff.com5 days ago

We cannot simply have a 60-65 per cent import dependency in LPG, the bulk of which comes from just one volatile region -- West Asia, points out R Jagannathan.

SC Demands Updated Jail Overcrowding Data from States and UTs

SC Demands Updated Jail Overcrowding Data from States and UTs

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has directed all states and Union territories to provide updated details on jails, including capacity and overcrowding measures, by May 18, also seeking information on women's prisons and facilities for children of female inmates.

'Pakistan Threatened India With Nuclear Weapons Three Times Before 1998'

'Pakistan Threatened India With Nuclear Weapons Three Times Before 1998'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'We were in a heavily nuclearised environment. China had tested for Pakistan in the 1980s and helped their missile programme stay just one step behind us.'

AI Learning Surges in India

AI Learning Surges in India

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Learners in India prefer to pursue newer courses, such as Gen AI by building apps and code using the technology, along with learning about it.

Chicken Adobo: Filipino Classic That Has My Heart!

Chicken Adobo: Filipino Classic That Has My Heart!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Mayur Sanap discovers a memorable chicken preparation in the Philippines.