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Rashmika, Athiya's Early Diwali Sparkle

Rashmika, Athiya's Early Diwali Sparkle

Rediff.com2 days ago

Swarovski's Diwali celebration in Mumbai transformed the city's festive glow into a full-blown fashion moment.

Nifty 50 Warning: Just 10 Stocks Above 200-DMA

Nifty 50 Warning: Just 10 Stocks Above 200-DMA

Rediff.com2 days ago

The 200-DMA is a closely watched indicator of a stock's long-term trend and can serve as an early warning of trouble.

Kajol, Tanishaa, Tanuja Celebrate Durga Pujo

Kajol, Tanishaa, Tanuja Celebrate Durga Pujo

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Kajol, Tanuja, Tanishaa Mukerji and Ayan Mukerji came together to unveil Maa Durga's idol at the 80th North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja, which celebrates the spirit of tradition and family.

7 Zero Belly Smoothies For Mornings

7 Zero Belly Smoothies For Mornings

Rediff.com7 days ago

More and more young people, short of time, on the go, opt to start their day with a nutrient-packed smoothie that they whizz up themselves or carry in a portable blender and press on when ready to sip it.

How Wadhwani AI Uses AI To Predict Disease Outbreaks

How Wadhwani AI Uses AI To Predict Disease Outbreaks

Rediff.com2 days ago

Wadhwani AI is working on a 'vulnerability mapping' project which determines the probability of a disease breaking out in a particular area during a particular season or time.

Unscramble The Nakhrewaalii Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble The Nakhrewaalii Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com3 days ago

Here's a fun way to test your memory!

Online Shopping Scams: How To Stay Safe

Online Shopping Scams: How To Stay Safe

Rediff.com3 days ago

Fake web sites, counterfeit goods, bogus delivery charges and fraudulent customer support agents are common warning signs.

Ajay Devgn's 10 Biggest Openings At Box Office

Ajay Devgn's 10 Biggest Openings At Box Office

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Drishyam - The Conclusion has made history by becoming Ajay Devgn's biggest box office opener with an astounding Rs 62.03 crores, also securing a spot among the Top-5 Bollywood openers of all time.

How Are You Really Feeling? Take This Quiz To Find Out

How Are You Really Feeling? Take This Quiz To Find Out

Rediff.com7 days ago

Anu Krishna, mind coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers, invites you to take this quiz to better understand your mental health.

Active Vs Passive Funds: How To Choose?

Active Vs Passive Funds: How To Choose?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Active and passive funds offer different advantages across market-cap segments, making a mix of both a sensible portfolio strategy.

Anil Sharma: 'Nana Patekar Would Cut My Hair'

Anil Sharma: 'Nana Patekar Would Cut My Hair'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'Nana Patekar was an amazing actor, and human being.'

Spotted In Parmarth Niketan: Jagdeep Dhankhar!

Spotted In Parmarth Niketan: Jagdeep Dhankhar!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Sightings of Jagdeep Dhankhar are rare ever since he left the vice president's office. Dhankhar and his wife Dr Sudesh were spotted at the Parmarth Niketan ashram in Rishikesh on Monday, Ocrober 5, 2026, where the couple met Swami Chidanand Saraswati and Sadhvi Bhagwati Saraswati.

Rohini Hattangadi, Varsha Usgaonkar At Nana Patekar Prayer Meet

Rohini Hattangadi, Varsha Usgaonkar At Nana Patekar Prayer Meet

Rediff.com1 days ago

A prayer meet was held in Mumbai to honour Nana Patekar, with Rohini Hattangadi, Shivaji Satam and Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe attending to pay their respects.

Direct Tax Collection Jumps 13.21% to Rs 13.38 Lakh Crore by Mid-October

Direct Tax Collection Jumps 13.21% to Rs 13.38 Lakh Crore by Mid-October

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's net direct tax collection witnessed a robust 13.21 per cent increase, reaching approximately Rs 13.38 lakh crore between April 1 and October 14, primarily fuelled by a strong performance in corporate tax mop-up.

'Staying Away From Parents Was The Best Decision'

'Staying Away From Parents Was The Best Decision'

Rediff.com3 days ago

In Rediff's series on modern marriages, Pratik, 36, tells Rediff's Divya Nair how the difficult decision to stay away from both sets of parents, among other things, helped strengthen their marriage.

Mini Car Sales Surge 86% as India's Auto Market Rebounds

Mini Car Sales Surge 86% as India's Auto Market Rebounds

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's entry-level passenger vehicle market is experiencing a significant recovery, with mini car wholesales surging 86.3 per cent year-on-year in the first half of FY27, driven by improved affordability and stronger overall demand.

The Rescue Mission That Came Full Circle

The Rescue Mission That Came Full Circle

Rediff.com1 days ago

For nearly three decades, the two sides of the story had existed independently. One had been recorded in a pilot's logbook; the other carried in the memory of a young boy who had survived a terrible accident, recalls Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Reliance welcomes Starlink competition, insists on adherence to Indian laws

Reliance welcomes Starlink competition, insists on adherence to Indian laws

Rediff.com1 days ago

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has publicly welcomed competition from Elon Musk's Starlink in the satellite communications sector, asserting that all players, including Jio, must abide by Indian laws and policies.

Recipe: Chef Varun's Walnuts Chowpatty Bhel Puri

Recipe: Chef Varun's Walnuts Chowpatty Bhel Puri

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Give the classic Mumbai street-food favourite a delicious makeover with walnuts. Chef Varun Inamdar's Walnuts Chowpatty Bhel Puri brings together crunchy puffed rice, tangy chutneys, and walnuts for an irresistible mix of flavours and textures.

'You Can't Ignore America'

'You Can't Ignore America'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Indian IT firms must hire and train more Americans while reducing dependence on sending employees from India to the US.'

Can Tight Rubber Bands Cause Hair Fall?

Can Tight Rubber Bands Cause Hair Fall?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

'Tight hairbands pulled into a ponytail can cause hair fall,' warns rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a paediatrician with 25 years of experience.

SUV Shift Pushes Average Car Loan Size Up 49%

SUV Shift Pushes Average Car Loan Size Up 49%

Rediff.com3 days ago

The rise in loan sizes reflects both higher vehicle prices and a shift from entry-level cars to SUVs.

'Don't Push Me For Non-Veg... Veg Market Is Too Huge'

'Don't Push Me For Non-Veg... Veg Market Is Too Huge'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

How India's Jumbo King Is Taking On McDonalds And Burger King Without Selling Chicken Burgers.

Go Green This Navratri!

Go Green This Navratri!

Rediff.com1 days ago

Embrace the vibrant colour green for Navratri Day 6 with these celebrity-inspired fashion tips, from delicate jewellery to bold accessories and comfortable footwear.

Is Naseeruddin Shah Right Choice To Play Salman Rushdie? VOTE!

Is Naseeruddin Shah Right Choice To Play Salman Rushdie? VOTE!

Rediff.com4 days ago

Naseeruddin Shah is slated to portray acclaimed author Salman Rushdie in 27 Seconds, a stage adaptation based on Rushdie's 2024 memoir Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder, which details the 2022 assassination attempt on his life.

Reader Invite: Share Your Tribute To Jeffrey Archer

Reader Invite: Share Your Tribute To Jeffrey Archer

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Write to us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: My tribute to Jeffrey Archer). Don't forget to include your name and where you are from.

Navratri Day 7: Sreeleela, Shraddha Prove Grey Is Fun

Navratri Day 7: Sreeleela, Shraddha Prove Grey Is Fun

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Navratri is known for its vibrant colours, but Day 7 proves that sometimes, the coolest way to make a statement is to keep things grey. Associated with balance, composure and understated elegance in many Navratri colour traditions, grey offers a refreshing break from the usual festive brights.

Hema Malini: 'Who Is That Pretty Girl On Screen?'

Hema Malini: 'Who Is That Pretty Girl On Screen?'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'I've never been conscious of my looks. Even in my heydays, I never looked at myself and gasped, 'My God, what a beauty'.'

FPI Outflows Hit Record Rs 3 Trillion In 2026

FPI Outflows Hit Record Rs 3 Trillion In 2026

Rediff.com3 days ago

Sustained selling by foreign investors is weighing on domestic equities, with the benchmark Sensex and Nifty 50 down 15.60 per cent and 14.4 per cent, respectively, this year.

'I'm In Love With A Mother Of A Two Year Old'

'I'm In Love With A Mother Of A Two Year Old'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

'This is a very dangerous situation where the chances of your getting hurt are almost 100 per cent,' warns rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, a dating coach and CEO of online dating website Quack Quack and Rebounce, a matrimony platform.

Delhi Cops Arrest Abhijeet Dipke on Flight

Delhi Cops Arrest Abhijeet Dipke on Flight

Rediff.com7 days ago

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and other CJP leaders were detained at Delhi's Indira Gandhi international airport ahead of a planned protest at Jantar Mantar.

Were These Biopics Done Right?

Were These Biopics Done Right?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

From Azhar and Sanju to Thackeray and Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, Bollywood has often struggled to tell controversial true stories without turning their subjects into heroes.

Phone caller ID to show registered name from Nov 1

Phone caller ID to show registered name from Nov 1

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has amended its Unified Licence Agreement, allowing caller identification to include the subscriber's registered name from November 1, 2026, a move aimed at enhancing transparency and potentially curbing spam calls.

Tamannaah Bhatia Looks Racy In A Lacy Look

Tamannaah Bhatia Looks Racy In A Lacy Look

Rediff.com2 days ago

If there's one thing Elie Saab knows how to do, it's make an entrance. And when the Lebanese couturier's world of high-octane glamour meets H&M's accessible fashion, you know the glam is going to be serious.

India Leads Global Polymer Compound Market Growth

India Leads Global Polymer Compound Market Growth

Rediff.com23 hours ago

A Crisil report indicates that India is the world's fastest-growing polymer compound market, contributing 13% to the global industry. Driven by increased manufacturing in automotive, electronics, and infrastructure, the domestic sector is projected to reach USD 16.5 billion by FY2031, with significant demand from various pipeline and cable segments.

Navratri Day 5: Ace Your Sunshine Look

Navratri Day 5: Ace Your Sunshine Look

Rediff.com2 days ago

Embrace the vibrant energy of Navratri Day 5 by discovering how to effortlessly incorporate yellow accessories, inspired by Bollywood divas.

Planning To Buy A House? How EPF Can Help

Planning To Buy A House? How EPF Can Help

Rediff.com2 days ago

A member must generally have completed 12 months of EPF membership to use the facility.

This Mumbai Cafe Teaches You How To Make Coffee

This Mumbai Cafe Teaches You How To Make Coffee

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Instead of simply choosing the drink, you are encouraged to choose the coffee bean first. How much roast do you like? What kind of acidity suits your palate? Do you want something brighter, more delicate or richer?

Seriously Good Eggs

Seriously Good Eggs

Rediff.com4 days ago

Every time you step into the kitchen it's quite possible to create a version of eggs that's far tastier than the last time you made eggs.

Navratri Day 6: Krithi, Katrina's Gorgeous Green Looks

Navratri Day 6: Krithi, Katrina's Gorgeous Green Looks

Rediff.com1 days ago

Navratri is a celebration of colour, devotion and dressing up, and Day 6 is all about green. Associated with nature, growth, renewal and prosperity, green brings a refreshing energy to the festive season.