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'He said, 'I'm Hindu'. They shot him'

'He said, 'I'm Hindu'. They shot him'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: Dombivli families shattered in grief and grit. Demand dignity, justice and answers to unanswered questions.

Blind Govindas Celebrate Dahi Handi

Blind Govindas Celebrate Dahi Handi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Dahi Handi, part of the Janmashtami festival that marks the birth of Lord Krishna, saw enthusiastic visually impaired participants in Mumbai.

'The Ire Was Aimed At Kunal Kamra'

'The Ire Was Aimed At Kunal Kamra'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'Habitat was viewed as the proxy for him and got unjustly targeted.'

'Saugat e Modi Is Not Muslim Appeasement'

'Saugat e Modi Is Not Muslim Appeasement'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

'During Eid Muslims get Eidi, but Opposition parties never gave that to them.' 'When PM Modi is giving Eidi to Muslims Opposition leaders are getting upset.'

Navratri, Day 2: Rashmi, Rakul Look Gorgeous In Green

Navratri, Day 2: Rashmi, Rakul Look Gorgeous In Green

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

You can also channel your inner diva like Aditi Rao Hydari in a stunning sharara set or take inspiration from Tejasswi Prakash in a twirly skirt and choli.

Auto revenue may hit high gear on rural push, launches

Auto revenue may hit high gear on rural push, launches

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Overall, volume growth is likely to be in the range of 3-8 per cent for two-wheelers and 5-7 per cent for passenger vehicles owing to healthy demand from urban and rural areas and pending order books.

The Raj & DK Line-Up You Cannot Miss

The Raj & DK Line-Up You Cannot Miss

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Sukanya Verma looks at their eclectic career of over two decades as their latest offering Citadel: Honey Bunny, the Indian leg of the Russo Brothers globetrotting spy universe series, drops on Amazon Prime Video on November 7.

'We Are Fixated By White Skin In India'

'We Are Fixated By White Skin In India'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

'Not just women, but even men are judged by the colour of their skin and have to fight prejudice every day.'

What Did You Eat This Ganesh Utsav?

What Did You Eat This Ganesh Utsav?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

You can e-mail your pictures to getahead@rediff.co.in (My Lord Ganesha Pix) with your name, location, details about your Lord Ganesha and what this festival means to you. We will publish the best entries right here on Rediff.com.

DPIIT to Rope In Corporates For Startup Boost

DPIIT to Rope In Corporates For Startup Boost

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Companies have been approached to set up incubation centres that will offer financial and non-financial support to manufacturing startups at various levels.

Karwa Chauth: Kareena, Katrina Show You How To Shine

Karwa Chauth: Kareena, Katrina Show You How To Shine

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

From gorgeous traditional saris to chic contemporary lehengas, there's something for everyone.

Is This Diwali's Best Dressed Couple?

Is This Diwali's Best Dressed Couple?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Bollywood's divas looked fabulous this Diwali, adding so much glamour to the festive season. And standing next to their men gave them an extra glow.

BJP Invites World Parties To Witness Festival Of Democracy

BJP Invites World Parties To Witness Festival Of Democracy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

In the first such initiative, the Bharatiya Janata Party has invited the ruling and Opposition parties from around the world to witness the Lok Sabha elections in India first-hand.

The Tradition-wali Diwali

The Tradition-wali Diwali

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

The mini utensils made of mud crafted by local potters and the gharaunda [miniature house] are unique to Diwali in Bihar.

Diwali Healthy Snack: Mixed Puffed Chivda

Diwali Healthy Snack: Mixed Puffed Chivda

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Healthy bhi, tasty bhi! This is a perfect Diwali snack for the calorie conscious.

Navratri, Day 3: Nushrratt, Alaya Look Great In Grey

Navratri, Day 3: Nushrratt, Alaya Look Great In Grey

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Opt for a stunning grey lehenga or a sleek sari, just like your favourite celebrities, to make a memorable fashion statement while you go pandal-hopping or dance the night away.

Who's Shriya Blowing A Kiss To?

Who's Shriya Blowing A Kiss To?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

The closing ceremony of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) saw a lot of glamour, as stars headed to the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Goa and made it a night to remember.

Despite CRR cut, liquidity deficit in banking system crosses Rs 2 trillion

Despite CRR cut, liquidity deficit in banking system crosses Rs 2 trillion

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

The liquidity deficit in the banking system crossed Rs 2 trillion again on Monday, despite the second instalment of cash reserve ratio (CRR) reduction coming into effect from December 28.

Shilpa Shows Off Her Mehendi

Shilpa Shows Off Her Mehendi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Quite a few ladies attended Sunita and Anil Kapoor's Karva Chauth's party at their home.

IPL 2025: Nicholas Pooran is MVP, But Faces Competition

IPL 2025: Nicholas Pooran is MVP, But Faces Competition

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2025 after Game 39.

Festive bonanza: SBI, HDFC offer home loans at 8.40%

Festive bonanza: SBI, HDFC offer home loans at 8.40%

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Despite rising interest rates, leading home loan players SBI and HDFC have announced discounted interest rates beginning at 8.40 per cent as part of their festive offerings. SBI in a statement said that its home loan book has topped the Rs 6 lakh crore mark, a first in the industry. The leading lender said it is offering up to 25 bps discount on interest rate to new home loan borrowers, making the entry level rate at 8.40 per cent and the offer will run up to January 31, 2023.

Oscar-Nominated Movies Rule OTT

Oscar-Nominated Movies Rule OTT

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Women power, rebellious love, shady godmen, love triangles and more on OTT. Sukanya Verma lists everything coming up on OTT this week.

Shehnaaz Enjoys Ocean Air, Sun-Kissed Hair!

Shehnaaz Enjoys Ocean Air, Sun-Kissed Hair!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

All the updates, right here!

What's Next For Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light?

What's Next For Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'It is for the first time that a film of mine will be released in theatres and Indian audiences will finally be able to buy tickets and experience it on a big screen, where cinema truly comes to life.'

All We Imagine As Light Makes History At Golden Globes

All We Imagine As Light Makes History At Golden Globes

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Her acclaimed film All We Imagine As Light received two Golden Globe nominations in the Best Director (Motion Picture) and Best Motion Picture (Non English Language Film) categories. This marks the first time an Indian director has been nominated in the Director category.

HDFC launches festive offer; home loan at 6.7%

HDFC launches festive offer; home loan at 6.7%

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Country's biggest mortgage lender HDFC on Tuesday announced a festive offer in line with peers like SBI with home loans starting from 6.70 per cent. Last week, SBI as part of festival bonanza offered a concessional home loan rate of 6.70 per cent under its festive offer. This was followed by other lenders like Punjab National Bank and Bank of Baroda.

Mumbai's Favourite God Arrives

Mumbai's Favourite God Arrives

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Some more glimpses of Lord Ganesha as The God Of New Beginnings arrives in different localities of Mumbai.

Kerala: The Puzzled Book Of Questions

Kerala: The Puzzled Book Of Questions

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Can a culture survive as a way of life, even as the language and writing at its core, alter with time? Can we be rational and Malayalee or do we have to necessarily be religious and proudly cultural to be Malayalee? asks Shyam G Menon.

Bollywood Looks Dishy On Dussehra

Bollywood Looks Dishy On Dussehra

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Bollywood stars looked gorgeous on Dusshera, and we can certainly try some of these styles during the festive season.

Sanya: This One's For You, Mumma

Sanya: This One's For You, Mumma

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

At the special screening of Mrs, Sanya wore a kurta designed by her mother, Renu Malhotra, and wrote an heartfelt letter to her mother.

The Film That 'Humbled' Ranbir Kapoor

The Film That 'Humbled' Ranbir Kapoor

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

'It didn't work at the box office. It was a very ridiculed film. But it kind of prepared me very early on about what this industry is like, what it's like to be an actor -- the highs and lows.'

'My Boys Have Never Given Me Any Trouble'

'My Boys Have Never Given Me Any Trouble'

Rediff.com9 May 2025

'Both Shahid and Ishaan are over-thinkers and I'm constantly telling them to lighten up, chill.'

How q-com will drive India's blue-collar job market

How q-com will drive India's blue-collar job market

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

The rapid rise of quick commerce is anticipated to create a substantial increase in the need for blue-collar workers, with India projected to require 2.4 million jobs by 2027, according to job matching and hiring platform Indeed. Quick commerce companies hired over 40,000 employees in the last quarter to handle increased festive shopping and e-commerce demand, Indeed India Sales Head Sashi Kumar said.

A 'Typical Tom Cruise Day' In Cannes

A 'Typical Tom Cruise Day' In Cannes

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Three decades and seven films after the first blockbuster Mission: Impossible film in 1996, Tom Cruise, now 62, returns with yet another installment in the franchise, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.

Navratri Colours: Ananya, Pooja Dazzle In Yellow

Navratri Colours: Ananya, Pooja Dazzle In Yellow

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Each of Navratri's nine days has their own colour and the hue associated with Day 1 is yellow.

Mickey Celebrates Christmas

Mickey Celebrates Christmas

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Scenes from the Christmas season from across the world.

'Be The Light'

'Be The Light'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Film folk are celebrating Diwali with a lot of light and love on social media.

Dahi Handi: A Magical Night To Remember

Dahi Handi: A Magical Night To Remember

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The Dahi Handi festival continues to have many heartwarming moments, discovers Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera.

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The visitor returns not just with the jewel-like beauty of the country imprinted on the mind, the body rejuvenated by hot stone massages, but also with the captivating stories and myths that are built into every important structure -- whether a tourist magnet or an off-the-beaten track spot.

Fundraising activity in debt market gathers speed ahead of festival season

Fundraising activity in debt market gathers speed ahead of festival season

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Fundraising activity in the debt market is gaining momentum ahead of the festival season. Several non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) are planning to raise at least Rs 5,560 crore in the next two days by issuing bonds, with a greenshoe size of Rs 6,370 crore. Ajay Malglunia, managing director and head of investment grade group at JM Financial, said, "The market likes certainty, the market will gain clarity after the US Federal Reserve's (Fed's) policy.