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Like Bhumi Pednekar, Sonam Kapoor's Jewellery?

Like Bhumi Pednekar, Sonam Kapoor's Jewellery?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Bollywood steps out for a dazzling Wednesday evening.

10 Films That Took Age-Gap Romance Seriously

10 Films That Took Age-Gap Romance Seriously

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

From Joggers Park to De De Pyaar De, these films dared to make the age gap between their unlikely lovers part of the story rather than something to quietly ignore.

'If Inflation Persists, MPC May Review Policy Rates'

'If Inflation Persists, MPC May Review Policy Rates'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'A balance had to be struck between the economic cost of taking action at this point against the need not to fall behind the curve in controlling inflation and anchoring inflation expectations.'

Nilekani Panel Invites Exam Reform Suggestions

Nilekani Panel Invites Exam Reform Suggestions

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

The task force's move to directly solicit views from students, parents and teachers marks a parallel effort to bring education stakeholders into the reform process.

Nepal: New Lake Raises Fresh Flood Fears

Nepal: New Lake Raises Fresh Flood Fears

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

This might lead to a further outburst, flooding downstream if left unchecked.

India's 13-Tonne Helicopter Gets Engine Boost

India's 13-Tonne Helicopter Gets Engine Boost

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

'The Aravalli engine will power HAL's upcoming 13-tonne Indian Multi-Role Helicopter and its naval variant, the Deck-Based Multi-Role Helicopter.'

Mukesh Never Failed His Songs

Mukesh Never Failed His Songs

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

'No one could match him in tragic songs.'

Wow! Robots Box, Dance, Do Everyday Tasks

Wow! Robots Box, Dance, Do Everyday Tasks

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Humanoid machines boxed, danced and tackled everyday tasks at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing.

'Reservation Must Be Decided Purely On Economic Grounds'

'Reservation Must Be Decided Purely On Economic Grounds'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'The day we start making rules purely along caste lines, we only divide society further. That's the conversation the government needs to have, and soon.'

Miss Universe India Kaziah Liz Mej: 'I Wanted To Represent India Since I Was A Kid'

Miss Universe India Kaziah Liz Mej: 'I Wanted To Represent India Since I Was A Kid'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'I moved out of my house at the age of 17 to pursue this dream. Since then, I've been doing everything by myself, managing everything by myself for this one dream of Miss Universe.'

Rukmini Vasanth Makes You Wonder...

Rukmini Vasanth Makes You Wonder...

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Rukmini Vasanth's Toxic may be bringing the drama to the big screen but her wardrobe has been quietly causing its own kind of chaos.

Govt Plans Airport Auction Cap

Govt Plans Airport Auction Cap

Rediff.com7 days ago

'The number of airport bundles that may be awarded to a single bidder would be capped.'

Sriya Reddy Is Not To Be Messed With!

Sriya Reddy Is Not To Be Messed With!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Sriya Reddy has never really done the sweet 'n' simple thing. Even before Mahakali put her in the spotlight, her fashion choices have had a certain don't-mess-with-me energy.

Prashant Kishor Takes Oath As Bankipur MLA

Prashant Kishor Takes Oath As Bankipur MLA

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Jan Suraaj Party Founder Prashant Kishor took the oath as the Bankipur MLA in Patna on Monday, August 17, 2026.

Bangladesh's China-US Tilt Should Worry India

Bangladesh's China-US Tilt Should Worry India

Rediff.com5 days ago

Bangladesh-China and Bangladesh-US relations have evolved from reluctant engagement to increasingly consequential strategic partnerships.

Taapsee In Gandhari Mode: 'What Does It Mean To Lose Your Child?'

Taapsee In Gandhari Mode: 'What Does It Mean To Lose Your Child?'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

'When her child is in danger, I don't think a mother has any boundaries in her mind.'

Jinnah's Secret Illness Could Have Averted Partition

Jinnah's Secret Illness Could Have Averted Partition

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Had it been know that Jinnah suffered from tuberculosis and did not have much time to live, there is a possibility Partition could have been averted.

Bollywood's Rakhi Bonds You Didn't Know About

Bollywood's Rakhi Bonds You Didn't Know About

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Several prominent Bollywood and television personalities, including Salman Khan, Bipasha Basu, Alia Bhatt, and Nia Sharma, celebrate Raksha Bandhan with industry colleagues, proving that strong sibling-like connections can form beyond biological ties.

Subhash Chandra clarifies personal insolvency claims total Rs 3,992 crore, not Rs 22,000 crore

Subhash Chandra clarifies personal insolvency claims total Rs 3,992 crore, not Rs 22,000 crore

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Media baron Subhash Chandra has clarified that the total claim against him in personal insolvency proceedings is Rs 3,992 crore, not Rs 22,000 crore as claimed by dissenting creditors, asserting he was only a personal guarantor and not the borrower.

Nitin Mukesh: 'There Can Never Be Another Mukesh'

Nitin Mukesh: 'There Can Never Be Another Mukesh'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

'He is celebrated more for his melancholic songs although he sang an equal number of happy songs.'

Two Kings Can Coexist: Nagarjuna On The King Clash

Two Kings Can Coexist: Nagarjuna On The King Clash

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

'There is enough room for two Kings during the festive season.'

Abu Dhabi Targets Indian Tourists

Abu Dhabi Targets Indian Tourists

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

'India was the emirate's largest international source market by hotel guest volume.'

FMGE Rules Stay Strict Despite Protests

FMGE Rules Stay Strict Despite Protests

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

NBEMS will not lower FMGE qualifying standards despite protests.

Kriti Sanon's Raksha Bandhan Ad Withdrawn After Backlash

Kriti Sanon's Raksha Bandhan Ad Withdrawn After Backlash

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Jewellery brand GIVA has removed its Raksha Bandhan advertisement featuring Kriti Sanon following social media backlash over her attire.

Man arrested 36 years after attacking cricket umpire in Mumbai

Man arrested 36 years after attacking cricket umpire in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Mumbai Police have finally apprehended Omprakash Lalta Pasi, 36 years after he allegedly attacked a cricket umpire with a bat in Borivali in 1990, following a decades-long pursuit.

WATCH: Fan Reviews Of Yash's Toxic

WATCH: Fan Reviews Of Yash's Toxic

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Yash's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has unleashed a wave of fan frenzy and houseful shows across Karnataka, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.

Need Inspiration For Onam? Check Samantha, Malavika's Styles

Need Inspiration For Onam? Check Samantha, Malavika's Styles

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Onam dressing doesn't have to begin and end with the classic cream-and-gold Kasavu sari.

Raksha Bandhan 2026: Which Type Of Sister Are You?

Raksha Bandhan 2026: Which Type Of Sister Are You?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Every family has that one sister who has her life completely together, the one who falls in love with everything, the one who refuses to follow the rules and, of course, the one who believes more is always more.

Pakistan-Turkiye-Saudi Pact: Should India Be Concerned?

Pakistan-Turkiye-Saudi Pact: Should India Be Concerned?

Rediff.com7 days ago

Any military response to a cross-border terror attack from Pakistan will have to take into account the new alignments beginning to take shape in the region, points out former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

'I Say 'Don't Cast Me, It's Bad For Your Film''

'I Say 'Don't Cast Me, It's Bad For Your Film''

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

'I've 'de-sold' myself to a few films.'

OTT Releases: Alpha, Bandar, I, Nobody

OTT Releases: Alpha, Bandar, I, Nobody

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Enjoy Alia-Sharvari's fighter fervour, back to back Bobby Deol and tons more on OTT this week.

Mumbai police issues weapons ban ahead of festive season

Mumbai police issues weapons ban ahead of festive season

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Mumbai Police have issued a prohibitory order banning weapons, explosives, and other harmful articles from August 29 to September 27, ahead of major festivals like Dahi Handi and Ganesh Chaturthi. The order aims to maintain public peace and safety, with specific exemptions for government personnel and security guards.

Like Akshaye Khanna's Shukracharya Look In Mahakali?

Like Akshaye Khanna's Shukracharya Look In Mahakali?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Akshaye Khanna makes a striking Telugu cinema debut as the formidable Shukracharya in the newly unveiled glimpse of Mahakali.

Style Tips For The Vivacious Virgo

Style Tips For The Vivacious Virgo

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Virgos like their lives organised, their plans thought through and, naturally, their wardrobes impeccably put together.

Why have Promoters Borrowed Rs 7 Trillion?

Why have Promoters Borrowed Rs 7 Trillion?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

The absolute amount of money raised is more than three times the 2 trillion seen before the pandemic (June 2019).

Why Hingorani Family Sold Gandhi Papers

Why Hingorani Family Sold Gandhi Papers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

The Hingorani family's decision to part with the Gandhi archive after generations was guided by a desire to make it accessible to a wider audience and to fund initiatives that would extend its legacy.

Kashmir's Underwater Tiranga Rally

Kashmir's Underwater Tiranga Rally

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Kashmir witnessed its first-ever underwater Tiranga rally, as water sports athletes carried the national flag beneath Pokribal lake ahead of Independence Day.

Sugar Prices May Ease Soon

Sugar Prices May Ease Soon

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Prices had started to ease following the government's decision to allow duty-free imports of 1 mt of raw sugar and would weaken further over the next 7 to 10 days.

Is Paying Through Your Bank Safer Than UPI?

Is Paying Through Your Bank Safer Than UPI?

Rediff.com5 days ago

Can your money be protected against online frauds like hacking, digital arrests, etc?

Gunfight in Meerut over cow slaughter, two arrested

Gunfight in Meerut over cow slaughter, two arrested

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Police in Meerut arrested two men, Tasleem and Bhura, after an encounter where they were shot in the legs while allegedly preparing to slaughter a cow. A third suspect escaped. The police recovered weapons and a tied cow from the scene. Both arrested individuals have multiple prior cases, including for cow slaughter.