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Augmont Enterprises makes strong market debut, shares jump nearly 22%

Augmont Enterprises makes strong market debut, shares jump nearly 22%

Rediff.com6 days ago

Augmont Enterprises Ltd, an integrated gold and silver platform, saw its shares list with a premium of nearly 22 per cent against the issue price of Rs 788 on its market debut.

Guess How Much Janhvi's Versace Gown Costs?

Guess How Much Janhvi's Versace Gown Costs?

Rediff.com5 days ago

Bollywood's divas glam up August with unusual glamour.

Some Revealing Facts About India's States!

Some Revealing Facts About India's States!

Rediff.com1 days ago

As the world's most populous country, India's economy looks large in the aggregate even as its average incomes stay modest.

Modern Marriage: 'We Are Friends First, Husband-Wife Later'

Modern Marriage: 'We Are Friends First, Husband-Wife Later'

Rediff.com4 days ago

Mumbai-based Raj Thakur tells us how his relationship with his wife, Mamta, blossomed from friendship to marriage and the little secrets that have kept their relationship alive for nearly three decades.

AI Skills Drive IT Hiring Surge

AI Skills Drive IT Hiring Surge

Rediff.com4 days ago

Roles that mention AI in software development have grown 138 per cent between Q2 2024 and Q2 2026.

Nepal Disaster Sparks Crisis In Bihar

Nepal Disaster Sparks Crisis In Bihar

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Nepal's devastating flash floods have created a worrisome flood situation in Bihar.

Should You Invest In Balanced Hybrid Funds?

Should You Invest In Balanced Hybrid Funds?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

'Since the category has a limited track record, assess the fund manager's experience across equity and debt market cycles rather than relying only on past returns.'

AI Salaries Jump 22% In 2 Years

AI Salaries Jump 22% In 2 Years

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Companies are getting selective about what they pay a premium for.'

This Is How We Remember Our Heroes

This Is How We Remember Our Heroes

Rediff.com1 days ago

Despite repeated demands over the years, the proposal to develop Khudiram Bose's cremation ground in Muzaffarpur into a martyr park has yet to see the light of day due to official apathy.

'China Has Built 30,000 High-Risk Dams'

'China Has Built 30,000 High-Risk Dams'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'China wants to control and divert rivers.'

Carla Jeffery, Known For Zombies, Good Luck Charlie, Dies At 33

Carla Jeffery, Known For Zombies, Good Luck Charlie, Dies At 33

Rediff.com2 days ago

Zombies Actor Carla Jeffery has tragically passed away at 33, prompting an outpouring of tributes from her family and friends.

Netflix Is Offering A Scholarship For...

Netflix Is Offering A Scholarship For...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

IICT and Netflix are offering scholarships to 100 students and working professionals, with up to 80 per cent financial support for courses in animation, VFX, gaming and creative technologies.

Fuel-efficiency tool for trucks may be ready by Dec, launch likely in Feb

Fuel-efficiency tool for trucks may be ready by Dec, launch likely in Feb

Rediff.com2 days ago

India is set to launch Bharat Vecto, its first certification tool for assessing the fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions of medium and heavy commercial vehicles, by December, with a full launch targeted for the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in February 2027.

Gandhari Review: Taapsee's Blind Fury Lacks Logic

Gandhari Review: Taapsee's Blind Fury Lacks Logic

Rediff.com3 days ago

All of Gandhari's attempts to shroud itself in mystery are laughable, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Quiz: Do You Know Bollywood's Jabardast Jodis?

Quiz: Do You Know Bollywood's Jabardast Jodis?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

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

How Khelo India Is Shaping Future Shooting Champions

How Khelo India Is Shaping Future Shooting Champions

Rediff.com3 days ago

Veteran skeet shooter Mairaj Ahmad Khan expresses strong optimism about the future of Indian shooting, attributing the potential rise to government-backed initiatives like Khelo India. He is preparing for his third Asian Games appearance and believes India will have the best team across all shooting disciplines in the next four years, thanks to enhanced grassroots development and support systems.

Global headwinds push Indian markets marginally lower as oil prices surge

Global headwinds push Indian markets marginally lower as oil prices surge

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed marginally lower due to elevated crude oil prices, fresh US-Iran tensions, and expectations of a tighter monetary policy from the US Federal Reserve, despite strong domestic GDP growth.

Alaya, Disha Are Rhinestone-Obsessed Girlies

Alaya, Disha Are Rhinestone-Obsessed Girlies

Rediff.com6 days ago

Rhinestones have officially escaped the jewellery box. The girlies are sticking them on phone cases, water bottles, face masks and even their shoes, turning literally everything into a tiny disco ball.

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

Did Swara Bhasker Call Rani Padmavati A Coward?

Did Swara Bhasker Call Rani Padmavati A Coward?

Rediff.com4 days ago

'I want to make it absolutely clear that I did not say that Rani Padmavati was a coward, or that the other women, the queens of the palace, and the women who did Jauhar were cowards.'

Pakistan court returns Hindu girl to family after forced marriage, conversion to Islam

Pakistan court returns Hindu girl to family after forced marriage, conversion to Islam

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Pakistani court has ordered the return of 21-year-old Hindu girl Shirimati Reeta to her parents after she was allegedly lured, pressured to convert to Islam, and marry a Muslim man. Reeta, who had gone missing from Sindh, was recovered by police in Punjab and stated in court her desire to return home, highlighting the ongoing issue of forced conversions among minority girls in Pakistan.

'China's Biggest Threat Is Not America, But The Dalai Lama'

'China's Biggest Threat Is Not America, But The Dalai Lama'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'I know China will implode. It is scientifically impossible for China to control a nation through the barrel of a gun.'

India's Economy Outperforms Expectations With 7.8% Growth

India's Economy Outperforms Expectations With 7.8% Growth

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's economy recorded a robust 7.8 per cent growth in the April-June quarter of fiscal year 2026-27, surpassing both market expectations and the Reserve Bank of India's forecast. This strong performance positions India as the world's fastest-growing major economy, demonstrating resilience despite global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, including the conflict in Iran. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation highlighted the sustained growth momentum amidst global headwinds.

Coming Up In Theatres This September: Vvaan, Mirzapur, Haiwaan, Daayra

Coming Up In Theatres This September: Vvaan, Mirzapur, Haiwaan, Daayra

Rediff.com3 days ago

Get ready for a packed September as Bollywood unveils a diverse slate of theatrical releases, promising a thrilling mix of drama, psychological thrillers, and supernatural tales for movie enthusiasts.

How UPI Integration In Uzbekistan Benefits Indian Travellers

How UPI Integration In Uzbekistan Benefits Indian Travellers

Rediff.com6 days ago

NPCI International and Uzbekistan's NIPC have partnered to enable UPI payments across Uzbekistan, allowing Indian tourists, business travellers, and students to make instant merchant payments using the UZQR code. This agreement, approved by RBI and CBU, integrates UPI with Uzbekistan's national payment system, HUMO, facilitating direct P2M payments from Indian bank accounts and reducing reliance on foreign exchange or international cards.

The Kardashians Love Namrata Karad's Bags

The Kardashians Love Namrata Karad's Bags

Rediff.com3 days ago

Namrata Karad, founder of Ahikoza by BRHAM, opens up about going from working on a Hugo Boss sales floor to seeing her bags carried by Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Kylie Jenner, Khloe Kardashian...

Who Should Avoid F&O Trading?

Who Should Avoid F&O Trading?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Futures and options (F&O) trading suits investors with good market knowledge, sufficient risk capital, a tested strategy and strong discipline.

Jeevan Ya Bheema Con? Review: Too Many Fart Jokes

Jeevan Ya Bheema Con? Review: Too Many Fart Jokes

Rediff.com2 days ago

Arshad Warsi, Vijay Raaz and Brijendra Kala have all the comic chops, but Jeevan Ya Bheema Con cannot squeeze even a single laugh out of them.

Shagun Sharma's Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 Journey Ends

Shagun Sharma's Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 Journey Ends

Rediff.com6 days ago

Actor Shagun Sharma's challenging journey on the popular stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 has concluded after she was eliminated in a task against fellow contestants Harsh Gujral and Jasmin Bhasin.

Why Foreign MBBS Graduates Keep Failing FMGE

Why Foreign MBBS Graduates Keep Failing FMGE

Rediff.com2 days ago

Of the 37,448 candidates registered for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) in June, 36,288 appeared and 4,635 qualified.

'My Back Hurts When I Bend To Lift Something'

'My Back Hurts When I Bend To Lift Something'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

With the right exercises and regular strength training, you can improve and get back to feeling strong and pain-free, suggests rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan.

'How Can You Grow At 7% With These Rates Of Private Investment?'

'How Can You Grow At 7% With These Rates Of Private Investment?'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'You have to get private investment to somewhere between 35% to 36% of GDP. It is hovering about 30%-31%.'

'SIR Is Legal. But Is it Fair'

'SIR Is Legal. But Is it Fair'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Now the institutions which have the might of law invested in them think that whatever they do is right.'

After Record Opening, Yash's Toxic Slips At Box Office

After Record Opening, Yash's Toxic Slips At Box Office

Rediff.com6 days ago

Despite a record-breaking opening day, Toxic has experienced a significant and disheartening decline in its box office collections.

We need to stay ahead of hackers, Maruti CEO tells automobile meet

We need to stay ahead of hackers, Maruti CEO tells automobile meet

Rediff.com3 days ago

A cyberattack on an automaker can spread through its wider supply chain and create significant financial losses.

Nepal's Devastating Flood Aftermath

Nepal's Devastating Flood Aftermath

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

The death toll in the massive flash floods in Nepal on Thursday rose to 270, as authorities in Nepal race against time to find thousands of missing people, including 288 Indian tourists, in one of the country's worst disasters in recent years.

Sacred Mace Leaves For Amarnath Shrine

Sacred Mace Leaves For Amarnath Shrine

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Umar Ganie captures glimpses from the Chhari-Mubarak procession as sadhus and devotees begin the final journey to the Amarnath cave shrine.

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

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

Rediff.com6 days ago

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

Rs 1 Trillion Club Swells

Rs 1 Trillion Club Swells

Rediff.com4 days ago

Newly listed companies Vedanta Aluminium Metal, SBI Funds Management and Manipal Health Enterprises have entered the Rs 1 trillion mcap list since March 2026.

PhonePe Launches UPI 123Pay For Feature Phones, Boosting Financial Inclusion

PhonePe Launches UPI 123Pay For Feature Phones, Boosting Financial Inclusion

Rediff.com6 days ago

Fintech giant PhonePe has launched 'PhonePe UPI 123Pay', a new service enabling UPI transactions for feature phone users without requiring an internet connection. This initiative aims to bring digital payment capabilities to over 200 million feature phone users, promoting financial inclusion across India.