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Navratri Day 9: How To Add a Pop of Peacock Green

Navratri Day 9: How To Add a Pop of Peacock Green

Rediff.com5 days ago

For Navratri Day 9, master the vibrant peacock green hue by drawing inspiration from these celebrity-approved accessories.

Navratri Day 5: Ace Your Sunshine Look

Navratri Day 5: Ace Your Sunshine Look

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

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

Ganeshotsav 2026: Our Beautiful, Beloved Bappa

Ganeshotsav 2026: Our Beautiful, Beloved Bappa

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

From a Vantara-inspired jungle shrine to 21 years of family tradition, Rediff's readers prove Bappa's magic knows no boundaries.

Kajol, Tanishaa, Tanuja Celebrate Durga Pujo

Kajol, Tanishaa, Tanuja Celebrate Durga Pujo

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

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.

NPCI Defers UPI MDR On Transactions Over Rs 2,000

NPCI Defers UPI MDR On Transactions Over Rs 2,000

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has deferred the implementation of a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Person-to-Merchant UPI transactions above Rs 2,000. Originally set for October 15, the new date will be announced after Diwali, providing relief to users and merchants, especially during the festive season. The decision came amidst opposition concerns about the levy burdening consumers.

Navratri Day 2: 10 Ways To Wear White Accessories

Navratri Day 2: 10 Ways To Wear White Accessories

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

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

Ganeshotsav 2026: Bappa Pics: From Ahmedabad to Germany

Ganeshotsav 2026: Bappa Pics: From Ahmedabad to Germany

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Families from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Noida, Nagpur, and even Magdeburg in Germany share their Ganeshotsav 2026 celebrations with unique decorations, heartfelt prayers, and festive devotion.

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.

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

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

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

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

Nine Navratri Life Insurance Lessons

Nine Navratri Life Insurance Lessons

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

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

Amid 'Ganpati Bappa Morya' chants, Mumbai bids adieu to Lord Ganesha

Amid 'Ganpati Bappa Morya' chants, Mumbai bids adieu to Lord Ganesha

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Mumbai resonated with 'Ganpati Bappa Morya' chants and dhol-tasha beats as devotees immersed Ganesh idols on Anant Chaturdashi, the final day of the 12-day festival. Over 430 idols were immersed by noon, with no untoward incidents reported, as elaborate arrangements by police and BMC ensured smooth proceedings.

LFW 2026: Vote For Your Favourite Showstopper!

LFW 2026: Vote For Your Favourite Showstopper!

Rediff.com4 days ago

Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI 2026 gave us dramatic silhouettes, experimental fashion and plenty of celebrity moments.

Ganesha Blessings From Across India

Ganesha Blessings From Across India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Thank you, Dear Readers, for sharing your pictures of Lord Ganesha.

Pics: Readers Share Their Ganesha Blessings

Pics: Readers Share Their Ganesha Blessings

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Thank you, Dear Readers, for sharing your pictures of Lord Ganesha.

How India Loves Ganpati Bappa

How India Loves Ganpati Bappa

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Thank you, Dear Readers, for sharing your pictures of Lord Ganesha.

Shammi Kapoor Comes Alive On Kashmir's Dal Lake

Shammi Kapoor Comes Alive On Kashmir's Dal Lake

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

Srinagar's picturesque Dal Lake recently transformed into a unique open-air floating cinema for the International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir 2026, captivating audiences with Bollywood classics against a stunning natural backdrop.

Ananya, Alia, Deepika's Gorgeous Ganpati Fashion

Ananya, Alia, Deepika's Gorgeous Ganpati Fashion

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Bollywood celebrities showcased an array of stylish festive looks during this year's Ganpati celebrations, ranging from traditional saris to modern ensembles, setting new trends in festive fashion.

Ganeshotsav 2026: One Bappa, Endless Devotion

Ganeshotsav 2026: One Bappa, Endless Devotion

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

From lifelong traditions to four generations celebrating together, these Ganeshotsav moments capture the joy of welcoming Bappa home.

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

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

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

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

What Rashmika Mandanna And Vijay Deverakonda Love To Do

What Rashmika Mandanna And Vijay Deverakonda Love To Do

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

With Ranabaali bringing Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda together on screen, we're looking at another reason this duo makes such a compelling pair: their style chemistry.

8-year-old among 2 dead in electrocution near Ganapati pandal in Mumbai

8-year-old among 2 dead in electrocution near Ganapati pandal in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

An electrocution incident near a Ganapati pandal in Mumbai's Lalbaug area resulted in the deaths of an eight-year-old girl and another woman, with several others sustaining injuries. The tragedy occurred early Sunday amidst massive crowds during the ongoing Ganapati festival, prompting a swift response from emergency services.

Blind Children Celebrate Dahi Handi

Blind Children Celebrate Dahi Handi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

Blind students at the Kamla Mehta Blind School in Dadar, north Mumbai, celebrated Janmashtami with a traditional Dahi Handi event.

GST Bachat Utsav Gets Half Of Rs 54 Crore Ad Spend

GST Bachat Utsav Gets Half Of Rs 54 Crore Ad Spend

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Across all 10 schemes from FY24 to FY26, print media captured 58.8 per cent of the total ad spending, followed by electronic media at 19.5 per cent, digital media at 14.6 per cent, and outdoor media at 7.2 per cent.

Tiffany Trump Attends Ambani Ganeshotsav

Tiffany Trump Attends Ambani Ganeshotsav

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Tiffany Trump, Donald Trump's younger daughter, attended the Ambani family's festive celebrations with her husband Michael Boulos.

Katrina, Vicky, Salman At Ambani's Ganesh Celebration

Katrina, Vicky, Salman At Ambani's Ganesh Celebration

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Bollywood's biggest names gathered at the Ambani family's Antilia residence for grand Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

California To Charkop: 'Bappa Is A Member Of Our Family'

California To Charkop: 'Bappa Is A Member Of Our Family'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Thank you, Dear Readers, for sharing your pictures of Lord Ganesha.

Nana Patekar's Life In Pictures

Nana Patekar's Life In Pictures

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Looking back at Nana Patekar's remarkable life and illustrious career through a collection of photographs.

Do Parents Emotionally Drain Children After Marriage?

Do Parents Emotionally Drain Children After Marriage?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

'You have to set new boundaries with your parents. This will be uncomfortable but necessary in the long run,' counsels rediffGURU Anu Krishna, a mind coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers.

Krystal, Sonam, Shriya Are Rocking This Latest Trend

Krystal, Sonam, Shriya Are Rocking This Latest Trend

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Bollywood's leading ladies are setting a dazzling trend, showcasing how oversized and dramatic earrings can transform any outfit into a show-stopping fashion statement.

Tanya Maniktala Is A Total Glam Queen

Tanya Maniktala Is A Total Glam Queen

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

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.

Ganpati Bappa Comes Home

Ganpati Bappa Comes Home

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

It's Ganesh Chaturthi, marking the arrival of Lord Ganesha amid prayers, festivities and vibrant decorations.

Shehnaaz Gill, Farrhana Bhatt's Lazy Girl Guide To Desi Fits

Shehnaaz Gill, Farrhana Bhatt's Lazy Girl Guide To Desi Fits

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Festive season sounds lovely until you remember the heavy lehengas, complicated sari drapes, tight blouses and jewellery that starts feeling like a workout by dessert.

Electric PV Sales Nearly Double In September; E-Two-Wheeler Sales Rise 89%

Electric PV Sales Nearly Double In September; E-Two-Wheeler Sales Rise 89%

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

September marked India's highest-ever monthly EV retail volume. More than one in nine two-wheelers retailed in September was electric.

'Staying Away From Parents Was The Best Decision'

'Staying Away From Parents Was The Best Decision'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

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.

Ganeshotsav 2026: Bappa Leaves You Spellbound

Ganeshotsav 2026: Bappa Leaves You Spellbound

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Lord Ganesha comes in various forms and each one lives in your heart. Enjoy these pictures from Rediff readers.

Shah Rukh Khan Visits Lalbaugcha Raja With Gauri, Suhana

Shah Rukh Khan Visits Lalbaugcha Raja With Gauri, Suhana

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Shah Rukh Khan sought Lord Ganesha's blessings as he visited Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai with wife Gauri Khan and daughter Suhana.

Mumbai's Ganeshotsav Gets a Warkari Touch

Mumbai's Ganeshotsav Gets a Warkari Touch

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Glimpses of Mumbai's Ganeshotsav preparations, from a Warkari-inspired mandal decoration to eco-friendly festive displays in Lalbaug.

Little Krishnas Celebrate Janmashtami

Little Krishnas Celebrate Janmashtami

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Glimpses from Janmashtami celebrations taking shape across India before the festival.

The Nana Patekar You Didn't Know

The Nana Patekar You Didn't Know

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

'I had narrated a script to Nana Patekar, and four days before the end, he told me that once he returned from Goa, he would take the project forward. I still can't believe he is never coming back. He was always so fit, proudly flexing his muscles and urging me to work out.'

Ganesh Chaturthi kicks off in Mumbai with grandeur

Ganesh Chaturthi kicks off in Mumbai with grandeur

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Mumbai is abuzz with Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations as Ganesha idols arrive in homes and pandals across the city. The 11-day festival, marked by devotional chants, elaborate pujas, and vibrant decorations, culminates in grand immersions on Anant Chaturdashi. The city is adorned with lights, and markets are bustling, while authorities have deployed extensive security measures to ensure safe festivities, despite recent idol collapse incidents.