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Army Day: India to have rocket-missile force: Gen Dwivedi

Army Day: India to have rocket-missile force: Gen Dwivedi

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi announced that India is considering raising a 'rocket-cum-missile' force in response to the evolving regional security situation and similar units in China and Pakistan. The move aims to enhance India's combat capabilities and long-range strike potential.

Pakistan part ways with another Test coach

Pakistan part ways with another Test coach

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

The source said that the PCB has now started the search for a new head coach of the Test side, and there could be an overhaul of the support staff as well.

Parisa's Unforgettable Pandharpur Pilgrimage

Parisa's Unforgettable Pandharpur Pilgrimage

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Somewhere between the darshan queue and the fugadi dancing, between ancient stone pillars and the riverfront, my nine-year-daughter found her own understanding of pilgrimage, says Hemantkumar Shivsharan.

Want To Live Separately After Marriage?

Want To Live Separately After Marriage?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Ask yourself if living with your partner's family is a dealbreaker for you, counsels rediffGURU Shalini Singh.

Realty moves to the core of conglomerates' biz strategy

Realty moves to the core of conglomerates' biz strategy

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

India's leading conglomerates are stepping up investments in real estate, recasting what was once a peripheral activity into a core growth driver. Supported by strong balance sheets, established brands and access to long-term capital, major business houses including Aditya Birla, Tata, Godrej, L&T, Raymond, Wadia, Shapoorji Pallonji, Mahindra and Adani are positioning realty as a strategic pillar within their diversified portfolios.

Bharti Leads CY25 Market-Cap Surge

Bharti Leads CY25 Market-Cap Surge

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

All three Bharti group companies outperformed in CY25 but the biggest gain came from Bharti Airtel, the flagship.

'I Want To Date My College Professor'

'I Want To Date My College Professor'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of Quack Quack, an online dating web site explains how not to breach boundaries in a relationship.

AR Rahman Blames 'Communal Thing' For Lesser Work

AR Rahman Blames 'Communal Thing' For Lesser Work

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

A R Rahman feels a power shift may have happened in the past eight years, as 'people who are not creative have the power now to decide things.'

'For 3 Flats Do I Have To Pay THIS Tax?'

'For 3 Flats Do I Have To Pay THIS Tax?'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

rediffGURU Vipul Bhavsar answers readers' personal income tax queries.

Why Freebies May Not Save Stalin's DMK

Why Freebies May Not Save Stalin's DMK

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

While the DMK depends on a 'silver sieve' of welfare schemes to stay in power, its support is slowly draining away under the weight of poor governance, corruption, and voters who are no longer satisfied with benefits alone and now want basic administration to work, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

The Surgeon, The Designer & Their Band

The Surgeon, The Designer & Their Band

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

On stage, Sing And Tonic comes across as effortless with tight harmonies, confident vocals and a chemistry that feels instinctive. What the audience doesn't immediately see is that, once the lights go off, the band members step back into lives that are just as demanding.

Weaker Rupee: Plan Overseas Goals

Weaker Rupee: Plan Overseas Goals

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Investors must account for currency depreciation in their financial plans and use instruments that can cushion the erosion in purchasing power.

Pankaja, O'Sey Balamma Make It To Sundance

Pankaja, O'Sey Balamma Make It To Sundance

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Pankaja and O'Sey Balamma bring deeply personal yet universally resonant stories to Sundance. They represent a new wave of South Indian storytelling, blending cultural authenticity with cinematic innovation, and mark an important step in amplifying regional voices on the international stage.

Assam: Row Over Reservation For Muslims

Assam: Row Over Reservation For Muslims

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

The BJP alleged that the move would undermine existing reservation norms and was aimed at consolidating a particular vote bank.

Will VIT's BTech Help Me Study Masters In US?

Will VIT's BTech Help Me Study Masters In US?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes, counsels students how to pick a course that can help them advance in their career.

Rakul, Tamannaah, Disha Walk The Red Carpet For...

Rakul, Tamannaah, Disha Walk The Red Carpet For...

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Falguni and Shane Peacock opened a new flagship at Jio World Plaza, Mumbai, and the guest list was nothing less than a fashion parade.

'Husband Doesn't Lock Door During Sex'

'Husband Doesn't Lock Door During Sex'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

'A locked door during intimacy does not mean negligence; it means respect,' says rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder of the Let Us Talk Foundation.

Richardson set for Ashes recall as Cummins likely to rest

Richardson set for Ashes recall as Cummins likely to rest

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Richardson has, so far, played three Test matches since making his debut in 2018-19. The pacer has picked up 11 wickets at an average of 22.09.

Want A Rs 50,000 Nehru Youth Fellowship?

Want A Rs 50,000 Nehru Youth Fellowship?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Selected candidates will receive a fellowship up to Rs 50,000 per month.

Profit-Focused Startups Power India's Strong IPO Revival

Profit-Focused Startups Power India's Strong IPO Revival

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Eighteen new-age technology firms went public during the year, a near triple increase from the five firms that debuted in 2023 and 38 per cent more than 2024's tally of 13.

India Will Never Forget Tukaram Omble

India Will Never Forget Tukaram Omble

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Ahead of the anniversary of the worst terrorist attack in Mumbai, BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation workers clean the statue of Assistant Sub-Inspector Tukaram Omble, who captured terrorist Ajmal Kasab and ensured that Pakistan's diabolic role in the 26/11 attacks was exposed to the world.

Time to Reassess Your Term Insurance

Time to Reassess Your Term Insurance

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

While investments are typically reviewed annually, risk cover is often left unchanged for years.

Don't Let Your Health Cover Fall Short

Don't Let Your Health Cover Fall Short

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

With medical inflation hovering at around 13-14 per cent annually, policyholders must reassess their sum insured once every two years.

Dating During Divorce: Is It Legal?

Dating During Divorce: Is It Legal?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'Dating someone during divorce proceedings is legally permissible as long as it does not involve provable physical intimacy,' says lawyer Navaneet Kumar.

India's services sector activity eases in Dec

India's services sector activity eases in Dec

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

India's services sector growth moderated in December, as the rates of expansion in incoming new work and output eased to the slowest in 11 months, and companies refrained from recruiting additional staff, a monthly survey said on Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index fell from 59.8 in November to 58.0 in December, indicating the slowest rate of expansion since January.

Recipe: Sunita's Suran Cutlets

Recipe: Sunita's Suran Cutlets

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Don't like that unattractive-looking vegetable called suran? Sunita Harisinghani's cutlets will surely make you a fan of this veggie.

Prioritising recovery, patience key to longevity: Intanon

Prioritising recovery, patience key to longevity: Intanon

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'My aim is to stay on the World Tour year by year. I am not thinking about the 2028 Olympics'

'Never Thought I Would Get So Much Love'

'Never Thought I Would Get So Much Love'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'I know that it can be dangerous when people's expectations increase, but I don't think like that.' 'I just do my work honestly and let fate decide the rest.'

December 31: Last Chance To File ITR

December 31: Last Chance To File ITR

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Filing a belated return is far better than not filing at all.

Investing: How To Avoid Knee-Jerk Exits

Investing: How To Avoid Knee-Jerk Exits

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Investors encountering underperformance must be patient.

AstroSpeak: Your Predictions For 2026

AstroSpeak: Your Predictions For 2026

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Astrologer Chirag Daruwalla, who is following in the footsteps of his famed astrologer father, the late Bejan Daruwalla, helps you navigate the Naya Saal.

2026 Fitness Rules That Actually Work

2026 Fitness Rules That Actually Work

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

'The moment someone forbids you to eat something, you want to eat it even more.' Dietician Riya Jain says this all-or-nothing mindset is exactly why most fitness resolutions fail.

2026: Movies Coming Up For Release

2026: Movies Coming Up For Release

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Featuring Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Varun Dhawan, Emraan Hashmi...

Can You Solve The Saiyaara Jigsaw Puzzle?

Can You Solve The Saiyaara Jigsaw Puzzle?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Solve this fun jigsaw puzzle, taken from a memorable scene in the film.

Why Shastri should be England's next head coach

Why Shastri should be England's next head coach

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

'Someone with a strong record against Australia, especially as a coach, is worth considering. Looking ahead to the Ashes in 2027, England might benefit from a different voice -- that extra 1% that helps teams win.'

YOLO Spirit Ignites 2026 Travel

YOLO Spirit Ignites 2026 Travel

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The growing YOLO (You Only Live Once) mindset, coupled with a desire for immersive outdoor experiences, is driving demand, primarily across age groups from 20 to 45 years.

Carmakers Go Deep In Bid To Expand Beyond Metros

Carmakers Go Deep In Bid To Expand Beyond Metros

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Network scale seen as central to tapping smaller markets.

'Husband Can't Force Wife To Look After Parents'

'Husband Can't Force Wife To Look After Parents'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'Caring for one's parents is the husband's responsibility, especially if he is the earning member of the family.' 'The wife may be financially dependent on him but that does not create a legal obligation for her to serve or care for her in-laws.'

Sweet Dreams: How A Banker Became A Chocolatier

Sweet Dreams: How A Banker Became A Chocolatier

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'If I were a housewife, it would have been Ok. But I was set in my job and then suddenly I quit.'

'China Wants India On A Tight Leash'

'China Wants India On A Tight Leash'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

'China's basic purpose of taking the Shaksgam Valley was access to the Indian Ocean.'