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Aneet Padda Plays Sexual Assault Survivor In Hunkkaar: The Roar

Aneet Padda Plays Sexual Assault Survivor In Hunkkaar: The Roar

Rediff.com5 days ago

Aneet Padda's post-Saiyaara follow-up Hunkkaar: The Roar promises a dark, provocative thriller about a young survivor taking on a godman accused of sexual abuse.

Why UPI Should Be Kept Free

Why UPI Should Be Kept Free

Rediff.com7 days ago

Making UPI payments fee-based for some transactions could enhance mental reservations against digital payments -- which have largely been overcome -- once more. Do we want to regress?, asks R Jagannthan.

Kareena's Hearts For Messi

Kareena's Hearts For Messi

Rediff.com6 days ago

'I gave everything I had, and I don't have anything more to give.'

The Real Woman Behind Babita Singh Reporting

The Real Woman Behind Babita Singh Reporting

Rediff.com3 days ago

"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'.

Mammootty@75: 10 Best Romantic Films

Mammootty@75: 10 Best Romantic Films

Rediff.com1 days ago

From tender romances to deeply conflicted relationships, these 10 films showcase Mammootty's softer, more vulnerable side at its most memorable.

'HDFC Merger Contributed To HDFC Bank's Troubles'

'HDFC Merger Contributed To HDFC Bank's Troubles'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Once you're wrestling with making a merger of that scale value-accretive, you're also under pressure to keep growing the balance sheet and chasing liabilities, and other things start to slip as a consequence.'

Recipe: Chef Sabya's Hazelnut Chocolate Kataifi Tart

Recipe: Chef Sabya's Hazelnut Chocolate Kataifi Tart

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

A decadent dessert pairing kataifi with dark chocolate and Turkish hazelnuts.

Mirzapur: The Movie Review: New, Improved Swagger

Mirzapur: The Movie Review: New, Improved Swagger

Rediff.com2 days ago

The cast, once again, remains the biggest reason to invest in this world, notes Mayur Sanap.

Why Are Thousands of GST Appeals Pending?

Why Are Thousands of GST Appeals Pending?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

GSTAT has crossed 75,000 filings but disposed of only 83 cases, highlighting the huge backlog facing India's new GST appeals tribunal.

Centre spends 37% of capex target in four months

Centre spends 37% of capex target in four months

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Indian Centre has spent 37 per cent of its ~12.22 trillion capital expenditure target in the first four months of FY27, marking a 30 per cent year-on-year increase, while simultaneously keeping the fiscal deficit under control at 27 per cent of the Budget Estimate.

Style, Style, Style... That's Tara Sutaria's Mantra

Style, Style, Style... That's Tara Sutaria's Mantra

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Tara Sutaria's recent fashion streak feels like a very glamorous reminder of how the stylish '80s can inspire you.

What Subhash Chandra Hopes For...

What Subhash Chandra Hopes For...

Rediff.com6 days ago

Subhash Chandra hoped that the lenders would discuss the matter with the borrowers, reconcile the outstanding accounts, and get paid by the borrowers.

Why Pay Hikes Remain Muted

Why Pay Hikes Remain Muted

Rediff.com6 days ago

Surging growth in sales by companies hasn't translated into higher salaries just yet.

Prosenjit Chatterjee: The Uttam Kumar I Knew

Prosenjit Chatterjee: The Uttam Kumar I Knew

Rediff.com3 days ago

On Uttam Kumar's birth centenary, actor Prosenjit Chatterjee shares intimate memories of the Bengali matinee idol, recounting how 'Uttam-jethu' not only launched his career but also profoundly influenced his father, Biswajit Chatterjee, and remained a guiding force for their family.

The 17 Year Old Running A Business For Women

The 17 Year Old Running A Business For Women

Rediff.com6 days ago

Seventeen-year-old Naavya Shah's idea was simple -- source fresh flour from a women-run mill, sell it directly to customers and, wherever possible, put women in charge of the parts of the business they had traditionally been excluded from.

India's Biggest Stock Market Booms And Busts

India's Biggest Stock Market Booms And Busts

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Every period of excessive optimism eventually gives way to a correction, while periods of extreme pessimism often create the best investment opportunities.'

'India Doesn't Need To Fear Turkish Or Saudi Interventions In A Future India-Pakistan Conflict'

'India Doesn't Need To Fear Turkish Or Saudi Interventions In A Future India-Pakistan Conflict'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'It beggars belief that Saudi Arabia would deploy military force against India, a top partner and market.'

GDP data, crude oil prices, US jobs report to dictate market trends

GDP data, crude oil prices, US jobs report to dictate market trends

Rediff.com7 days ago

Analysts predict that the Indian stock market's sentiment this week will be primarily influenced by the domestic GDP data announcement, crude oil prices, and the crucial US non-farm payrolls report.

Industry credit growth jumps 20% in July, gold loans moderate: RBI data

Industry credit growth jumps 20% in July, gold loans moderate: RBI data

Rediff.com5 days ago

Bank credit to industry in India surged by 20 per cent year-on-year in July, significantly accelerating from the previous year, driven by strong expansion in sectors like engineering, gems and jewellery, and petroleum-related industries, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). However, growth in gold loans, while still expanding, saw a sharp moderation.

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

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

Rediff.com7 days ago

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.

Gang-rape during Navratri: 5 sentenced to life in jail

Gang-rape during Navratri: 5 sentenced to life in jail

Rediff.com6 days ago

A special POCSO court in Vadodara has sentenced five men to life imprisonment for the gang-rape of a minor girl during Navratri two years ago. The court described the crime as "most heinous" and ordered Rs 10 lakh compensation for the survivor, emphasising the seriousness of violence against women, especially during a religious festival.

Khushi, Kriti Are Wearing Their Superwoman Capes

Khushi, Kriti Are Wearing Their Superwoman Capes

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

The dupatta has officially met its match. Why spend half the evening pinning, pleating and desperately trying to keep a piece of fabric from slipping off your shoulder when you can simply throw on a cape and call it a day?

Nayanthara's Toxic Trait Is...

Nayanthara's Toxic Trait Is...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Nayanthara's biggest Toxic trait? She simply refuses to stick to one aesthetic. One day she's serving timeless sari elegance, the next she's in a breezy Western dress and, before you know it, she's back in a power-packed ethnic look.

Why Are Tibetans Protesting?

Why Are Tibetans Protesting?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Tibetan communities across New Delhi, Kolkata and Shimla marked the 49th day since activist Lobsang Palden, also known as Lobga Rangza, immolated himself outside the United Nations headquarters in New York on July 2, 2026, with prayer services and protests.

Why Is BMC Offering A Rs 61,500 Stipend To GenZ?

Why Is BMC Offering A Rs 61,500 Stipend To GenZ?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's 12-month fellowship offers young graduates an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in civic administration and contribute to initiatives related to Mumbai's development.

Miss Universe India Kaziah's Onam Wish Is...

Miss Universe India Kaziah's Onam Wish Is...

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

'I'm celebrating Onam in my heart and I'm just craving sadya. I'm celebrating it in my dream,' says Kaziah Liz Mejo, the first contestant from Kerala to be crowned Miss Universe India 2026.

Government Bats On Front Foot For Defence Exports

Government Bats On Front Foot For Defence Exports

Rediff.com7 days ago

The reforms, undertaken by the Department of Defence Production, remove stakeholder consultation for exports of non-lethal defence items to most destinations, while retaining safeguards for sensitive countries.

'What May Be Justice For You May Be Injustice For Me'

'What May Be Justice For You May Be Injustice For Me'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'What Daayra tries to do is explore the greys because everything is not black and white.'

Don't Be Shy, Unscramble This Jigsaw Puzzle!

Don't Be Shy, Unscramble This Jigsaw Puzzle!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Have a blast with Don't Be Shy!, one puzzling piece at a time!

For ISRO, Friday Is Not About Putting Another Satellite Into Orbit

For ISRO, Friday Is Not About Putting Another Satellite Into Orbit

Rediff.com3 days ago

It is about proving that the agency can still deliver when the stakes are high.

Director Kuku Kohli Dies At 77

Director Kuku Kohli Dies At 77

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Kuku Kohli is famously credited with introducing superstar Ajay Devgn to Hindi cinema with the 1991 blockbuster hit Phool Aur Kaante.

Why Bank CEOs Are Walking Away

Why Bank CEOs Are Walking Away

Rediff.com7 days ago

'There is mis-alignment in strategic thinking of the board and management.' 'As the business environment and customer behaviour evolve rapidly, boards are increasingly looking for leaders who can bring new ideas and challenge legacy approaches.'

19-Year-Old Kaziah Is Miss Universe India

19-Year-Old Kaziah Is Miss Universe India

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Nineteen-year-old law student Kaziah Liz Mejo from Kerala was crowned Miss Universe India 2026 at the grand finale held at Zee Studios in Jaipur on August 23.

Kashmir's Trash Turns Into Tourist Attraction

Kashmir's Trash Turns Into Tourist Attraction

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Umar Ganie captures glimpses of Srinagar's Waste to Wonder Flower Garden.

Recipe: Manisha's Akkha Masoor Khichdi

Recipe: Manisha's Akkha Masoor Khichdi

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

This rustic khichdi is the epitome of ghar ka khanna. Whole masoor dal is cooked with rice, spices and coconut milk and served with a generous blob of ghee.

HDFC Bank's Next CEO Faces Big Test

HDFC Bank's Next CEO Faces Big Test

Rediff.com5 days ago

'The changes in its leadership team will help address the scepticism that has engulfed the bank over the recent period.'

What Are Our Leaders Up To?

What Are Our Leaders Up To?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Glimpses of our leaders at work on Wednesday: From photography and policy meetings to honours for veterans and high-level consultations.

Box Office: Yash's Toxic Gets Blockbuster Opening

Box Office: Yash's Toxic Gets Blockbuster Opening

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Yash has delivered a phenomenal box office success with Toxic.

Why Southern States Want Families To Have More Kids

Why Southern States Want Families To Have More Kids

Rediff.com6 days ago

Southern chief ministers fear population stabilisation could reduce their parliamentary representation and tax devolution benefits.

Will She Be Bollywood's Next Star?

Will She Be Bollywood's Next Star?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Aarushi Bajaj is all set to star in her first Hindi film, Don't Be Shy, produced by Alia Bhatt.