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The American History Teacher Who Sings Outside SRK's Mannat

The American History Teacher Who Sings Outside SRK's Mannat

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

American history teacher Eric Azevedo sings Hindi film songs on the streets of Mumbai, turning his passion for music into a way of life.

Street Fighter Review: All Fists, No Fun

Street Fighter Review: All Fists, No Fun

Rediff.com1 days ago

What starts off as a promise of an entertaining fantasy adventure turns into a parade of incredibly generic and full of clichs action slop, complains Mayur Sanap.

Nine Navratri Life Insurance Lessons

Nine Navratri Life Insurance Lessons

Rediff.com3 days ago

Here are nine lessons, one for each night of the Navratri festival, that can help any household think about protection clearly.

Desi Cocktail: Kesar Ghewar Martini

Desi Cocktail: Kesar Ghewar Martini

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

What happens when a festive Indian mithai meets booze and a cocktail shaker? The result is the indulgent Kesar Ghewar Martini. Inspired by the delicate flavours of ghewar, this creamy cocktail combines vodka with saffron-cardamom syrup, fresh lemon juice and rose water. A splash of chilled cream lends it a smooth richness, while saffron adds an elegant finishing touch.

The Big Bollywood Quiz

The Big Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Navratri Day 4: Kriti, Mouni's Electrifying Royal Blue Looks

Navratri Day 4: Kriti, Mouni's Electrifying Royal Blue Looks

Rediff.com3 days ago

Navratri is all about celebrating devotion, colour and the energy of new beginnings, and Day 3 belongs to royal blue. The shade is associated with strength, richness and elegance, making it a striking choice for the festive season.

Drinking Lemon Water On An Empty Stomach Will Not Burn Belly Fat

Drinking Lemon Water On An Empty Stomach Will Not Burn Belly Fat

Rediff.com4 days ago

Clinical nutritionist Amreen Sheikh explains why sipping lemon water may provide hydration and reduce bloating, but may not help burn belly fat.

Travelling Without Cash: A Digital India Story

Travelling Without Cash: A Digital India Story

Rediff.com3 days ago

'The smartphone had become my boarding pass, my digital ID, my train ticket repository, my taxi booking tool and my payment instrument,' says Brijesh Haldia

Indian IT stocks record best week in 18 years amid global AI sell-off

Indian IT stocks record best week in 18 years amid global AI sell-off

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Indian IT stocks have experienced their most significant weekly surge in 18 years, with the Nifty IT index climbing 11.72 per cent, as a global sell-off in AI-linked equities redirected investor attention towards India's IT services sector. This shift aligns with a JP Morgan report identifying India as a 'natural AI hedge' due to its large, liquid market and strong domestic institutional investor base.

Lessons India Inc Can Learn From Tata Sons Turmoil

Lessons India Inc Can Learn From Tata Sons Turmoil

Rediff.com1 days ago

'The larger lesson for India Inc is that promoter oversight and professional management are not inherently contradictory. The difficulty arises when the boundaries between the two are unclear.'

'Nana Patekar Got Milder With Age'

'Nana Patekar Got Milder With Age'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Nana left Mumbai, its luxuries and all the roles he could have played, and moved to Pune, where he lived like a farmer.'

Aditi Rao Hydari's Paris Winter Look With A Desi Twist

Aditi Rao Hydari's Paris Winter Look With A Desi Twist

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Aditi Rao Hydari brought winter glam with a desi twist to Paris Fashion Week, balancing couture-like opulence with laid-back street style.

Tata Power Powers India's Data Centre Boom

Tata Power Powers India's Data Centre Boom

Rediff.com3 days ago

Tata Power is positioning itself as a key partner in India's rapidly expanding data centre ecosystem, with a significant opportunity pipeline across renewable energy, transmission, and distribution. The company is broadening its offerings to include comprehensive solutions like powered land and grid connectivity, actively supporting hyperscalers and AI-ready digital infrastructure, particularly in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

When A Dream Took A 10 Year Break

When A Dream Took A 10 Year Break

Rediff.com3 days ago

I spent a sleepless night arguing with myself and losing.I woke up early and decided to take the job. A year or two, I told myself. I can always walk out later. That was the plan. Ten years is a strange way of keeping a one-year promise to yourself.

India-US Trade Talks Hit Roadblock

India-US Trade Talks Hit Roadblock

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

While India and the US have narrowed their differences, the remaining issues will be the hardest to resolve

Yeh Jeevan Hai... Well Done Appa!!

Yeh Jeevan Hai... Well Done Appa!!

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Some people leave behind a business. A rare few leave behind a place in people's hearts. Appa leaves behind both.

Global Turmoil Makes Air Travel Unsafe

Global Turmoil Makes Air Travel Unsafe

Rediff.com13 hours ago

The flydubai near-tragedy showed how the gratuitous conflicts their governments started in West Asia have made the world unsafe for them (and unfortunate co-passengers of other nationalities), points out Kanika Datta.

Kerala Assembly Passes Motion Against UPI MDR

Kerala Assembly Passes Motion Against UPI MDR

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Kerala Legislative Assembly has passed a motion urging the central government to completely withdraw the proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000. Chief Minister V D Satheesan and CPI MLA K Rajan highlighted concerns that the MDR would increase business costs, harm small businesses, and reduce the appeal of digital payments, while the BJP argued it would not affect general public or small merchants.

Hero Pilot Smit Machchhar Gets A Royal Visitor

Hero Pilot Smit Machchhar Gets A Royal Visitor

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

On Saturday, October 3, Dubai's Crown Prince and UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, who is recuperating in a hospital after he was attacked mid-flight by his co-pilot.

Nayyi Navelli Review: Muddled Mix Of Mythology & Horror

Nayyi Navelli Review: Muddled Mix Of Mythology & Horror

Rediff.com1 days ago

Nayyi Navelli is a chaotic and forgettable cinematic experience, struggling to blend mythological, horror, and social commentary into a cohesive narrative, observes Sukanya Verma.

Navratri Day 3: Khushi, Shivangi Make Red Look Ravishing

Navratri Day 3: Khushi, Shivangi Make Red Look Ravishing

Rediff.com4 days ago

Red is the colour of passion, power and prosperity, making it a fitting choice for the third day of Navratri.

Man pushes girlfriend into gorge after she refuses to marry him

Man pushes girlfriend into gorge after she refuses to marry him

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 23-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, after she refused to marry him. The accused, Sripad Vadar, pushed her into a deep gorge near a waterfall. Police arrested Vadar after his inconsistent statements led to his confession and the recovery of the victim's body.

India's Medical Isotope Mission Needs Faster Corridors

India's Medical Isotope Mission Needs Faster Corridors

Rediff.com12 hours ago

A country that makes the isotope sets the timetable for everyone who needs it.

Revealed! The Story Behind Isha, Nita Ambani's Navratri Look

Revealed! The Story Behind Isha, Nita Ambani's Navratri Look

Rediff.com5 days ago

When the Ambanis celebrate Indian craftsmanship, you can expect a masterclass in all things heritage, handwork and high fashion.

Students Groups Protest Against Chief Election Commissioner

Students Groups Protest Against Chief Election Commissioner

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Members of the Students Federation of India and the Democratic Youth Federation of India staged a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on October 2, 2026.

Why Voters Reject India's Left Despite Its Ideas

Why Voters Reject India's Left Despite Its Ideas

Rediff.com13 hours ago

A century on, India has adopted the Left's welfare ideas, but not the Left. Why do people borrow the promises, then vote for the temple? questions Binu Alex.

International Coffee Day: Coffee Lovers, This One's For You!

International Coffee Day: Coffee Lovers, This One's For You!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

This International Coffee Day, let's raise a mug to some delicious and rather unusual coffee drinks from India and around the world.

Navratri Day 2: 10 Ways To Wear White Accessories

Navratri Day 2: 10 Ways To Wear White Accessories

Rediff.com5 days ago

Elevate your Navratri Day 2 look with elegant white accessories, from pearl necklaces and statement chokers to floral earrings and embellished heels.

Tanya Maniktala Is A Total Glam Queen

Tanya Maniktala Is A Total Glam Queen

Rediff.com3 days ago

From playing the quietly determined Lata Mehra in Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy to stepping into the supernatural world of Tooth Pari: When Love Bites, Tanya Maniktala has built a career around characters that are anything but alike.

Congress Alleges Modi Govt Preparing For Another UPI U-Turn

Congress Alleges Modi Govt Preparing For Another UPI U-Turn

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Congress party has questioned the Modi government's decision to defer the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, alleging a potential "U-turn on the U-turn." Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh highlighted previous denials by the finance minister regarding MDR imposition, only for it to be announced later and now deferred. He expressed concerns about future charges on UPI transactions.

Jio Platforms to Reliance Power: A look at India's 10 biggest IPOs

Jio Platforms to Reliance Power: A look at India's 10 biggest IPOs

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jio Platforms Ltd, the digital and telecom arm of Reliance Industries, is poised to launch India's largest-ever initial public offering (IPO) at Rs 30,213 crore, surpassing Hyundai Motor India's Rs 27,870-crore offering.

Spotify Eyes India's Global Music Moment

Spotify Eyes India's Global Music Moment

Rediff.com12 hours ago

'India is a large source of Spotify's future audience growth because it is the largest market in the world.'

India's Ayush Sector Looks Beyond Primary Care

India's Ayush Sector Looks Beyond Primary Care

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Dedicated Ayush dispensaries increased from 26,130 in 2013-2014 to 37,804 in 2024-2025, while hospitals rose much more slowly, from 3,605 to 3,885.

Navratri Day 2: Tara, Palak Make White Look Anything But Basic

Navratri Day 2: Tara, Palak Make White Look Anything But Basic

Rediff.com5 days ago

White is the colour to reach for on the second day of Navratri, symbolising peace, purity and serenity.

Kareena Kapoor Khan Teams Up With Lando Norris

Kareena Kapoor Khan Teams Up With Lando Norris

Rediff.com7 days ago

Kareena Kapoor Khan continues to be one of India's most prominent brand and pop-culture icons.

New BS-VII Rules Target Tyre, Brake Pollution

New BS-VII Rules Target Tyre, Brake Pollution

Rediff.com2 days ago

The proposal caught auto makers by surprise.

Aditya-L1 Gives ISRO A Solar Edge

Aditya-L1 Gives ISRO A Solar Edge

Rediff.com13 hours ago

'It is to observe the Sun continuously that you have the Aditya L1 mission.' 'It is in a position from where it can observe the Sun continuously.'

'Suspension Of PERM May Not Immediately Affect Indian IT Companies'

'Suspension Of PERM May Not Immediately Affect Indian IT Companies'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'...but could demotivate employees seeking US residency.'

'I Fight Till I Get Justice'

'I Fight Till I Get Justice'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'My daughter was raped and killed, but CBI and the double engine government failed to find any accused.'

Salman Khan Launches YouTube Channel

Salman Khan Launches YouTube Channel

Rediff.com7 days ago

Reflecting his immense popularity, the channel crossed 14,000 subscribers within just one hour of its announcement.