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Why India-US Trade Deal Is Key For Growth

Why India-US Trade Deal Is Key For Growth

Rediff.com19 hours ago

The deal shifts the US posture towards India from hostile to neutral, and that matters for growth, points out T T Ram Mohan.

Empty PG Seats, Missing Doctors

Empty PG Seats, Missing Doctors

Rediff.com19 hours ago

'When young doctors see limited protection, unpredictable careers and an absence of institutional support, they hesitate.'

Ready Actor Pravina Deshpande Dies At 60

Ready Actor Pravina Deshpande Dies At 60

Rediff.com5 days ago

'Pravina Deshpande was a living example of an iron lady who fought cancer with resilience, grace and strength.'

Do Deewane Seher Mein: 'Love Is Rarely Loud'

Do Deewane Seher Mein: 'Love Is Rarely Loud'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Commitment isn't about grand promises; it's about showing up consistently, even when it's inconvenient.'

States' fiscal arithmetic tightens in FY27; deficit seen at 3% of GDP

States' fiscal arithmetic tightens in FY27; deficit seen at 3% of GDP

Rediff.com4 days ago

India Ratings & Research (Ind-Ra) has projected the aggregate fiscal deficit of states to rise to 3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026-27 (FY27), from an estimated 2.8 per cent in 2025-26 (FY26), citing higher revenue expenditure amid election-related pressures and scheme cost-sharing requirements.

When Shashi Tharoor Met Priyanka Chopra

When Shashi Tharoor Met Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com7 days ago

Shashi Tharoor met Priyanka Chopra over the weekend, and won the Internet over.

Emmanuel Macron's Brush With Bollywood

Emmanuel Macron's Brush With Bollywood

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Here's to India x France. And to many more stories waiting to be told.'

Investors' wealth eroded nearly Rs 7 lakh cr as markets slumped

Investors' wealth eroded nearly Rs 7 lakh cr as markets slumped

Rediff.com4 days ago

The BSE Sensex plummeted 1,236 points, wiping out nearly Rs 7 lakh crore in investor wealth, driven by escalating tensions between the US and Iran and subsequent market selloff.

Haq Is A Rage Among Pakistani Women

Haq Is A Rage Among Pakistani Women

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

'Haq has become very personal to so many people.'

Jab We Met: 'He Was In A Relationship & I Had A Crush On His Friend'

Jab We Met: 'He Was In A Relationship & I Had A Crush On His Friend'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

On Valentine's Week, Sneha Sheth shares her story on how she met her husband, Harshit.

'I Like To Wake Up, Dress Up And Go Somewhere'

'I Like To Wake Up, Dress Up And Go Somewhere'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

'My personal style is timeless, minimal, not trend-based'. Kritika Kamra, the elegant chic diva!

Kannada TV actress alleges secret filming in washroom, blackmail

Kannada TV actress alleges secret filming in washroom, blackmail

Rediff.com6 days ago

A Kannada television actress has filed a police complaint alleging she was secretly filmed in a stadium washroom and blackmailed with the threat of online video circulation.

Don't Miss Your Weekly Bollywood Quiz

Don't Miss Your Weekly Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

The Kerala Story 2 Trailer Sparks Debate with Its Alarming Message

The Kerala Story 2 Trailer Sparks Debate with Its Alarming Message

Rediff.com5 days ago

The trailer of The Kerala Story 2 has triggered widespread conversation with its intense and controversial messaging of religious conversion. Read reactions and key takeaways from the debate.

'Salim Khan Is Doing Quite Well'

'Salim Khan Is Doing Quite Well'

Rediff.com5 days ago

Doctor on Salim Khan: 'Unko thoda haemorrhage hua tha, which we've tackled.'

Why Is Anupama Parameswaran Trending?

Why Is Anupama Parameswaran Trending?

Rediff.com5 days ago

Happy birthday, Bison star Anupama Parameswaran!

'More India Aligns With US, More China Aligns With Pak'

'More India Aligns With US, More China Aligns With Pak'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'China continues to perceive its relations with India through the prism of India-US relations, with the US using India to counter balance against China in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.'

'Direct fertiliser subsidy transfer very much on table'

'Direct fertiliser subsidy transfer very much on table'

Rediff.com6 days ago

On Agri Stack, Expenditure Secy V Vualnam says it's progressing well; using IT, farmers will be able to choose exact fertiliser quantities needed, reducing crowding at fertiliser outlets.

Sidharth Malhotra Mourns The Loss Of His Father

Sidharth Malhotra Mourns The Loss Of His Father

Rediff.com5 days ago

'Papa, your integrity is my inheritance.'

Tirupati Laddu Reignites Political Battle In Andhra Pradesh

Tirupati Laddu Reignites Political Battle In Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com2 days ago

With TDP and YSRCP trying to score political points, the sacred laddu may well create a storm in days to come.

Hema Malini At Anand Sagar's Prayer Meet

Hema Malini At Anand Sagar's Prayer Meet

Rediff.com6 days ago

Film folk pay their last respects to Anand Sagar, who passed away on February 13.

The Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda Love Story

The Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda Love Story

Rediff.com5 days ago

After winning hearts with their onscreen chemistry, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are reportedly getting ready for their happily-ever-after off-screen.

Spotted: Samantha, Karishma Tanna Go Gymming

Spotted: Samantha, Karishma Tanna Go Gymming

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

What's a regular day like for Bollywood's stars? Photographer Viral Bhayani captures them going about their day.

Ranbir-Alia's Day Out In Mumbai

Ranbir-Alia's Day Out In Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

What's a regular day like for Bollywood's stars? Photographer Viral Bhayani captures them going about their day.

Farhan Akhtar In Sam Mendes' Beatles Film, Plays Ravi Shankar

Farhan Akhtar In Sam Mendes' Beatles Film, Plays Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

'The closure of Don 3 was the best thing to happen to Farhan. If he was committed to directing Don, he wouldn't have been able to take on Pandit Ravi Shankar's role in The Beatles.'

T20 World Cup: Super Eights: Is Dube India's X-Factor?

T20 World Cup: Super Eights: Is Dube India's X-Factor?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Shivam Dube: 'I worked really hard, but there is something called support that is given by Surya and Gautam. They have given me a free hand. So I go and hit because they trust me a lot.'

Strikes Shake India's Gig Economy

Strikes Shake India's Gig Economy

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two of the three strikes are related to the gig economy, a centrepiece of the new labour Codes.

Oscar Watch: Train Dreams Is Masterful

Oscar Watch: Train Dreams Is Masterful

Rediff.com4 days ago

Train Dreams refuses to pander to an attention-deficit audience and is not afraid of the silence of emotional depth, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Equity Markets' Challenges: Weak Demand, High Valuation

Equity Markets' Challenges: Weak Demand, High Valuation

Rediff.com6 days ago

Trade deals ease risks for Indian equities, but weak demand and stretched valuations raise questions over whether optimism -- especially in smallcaps -- can turn into a sustained bull run, points out Debashis Basu.

'God Has Given Me A Theek-Thaak Face'

'God Has Given Me A Theek-Thaak Face'

Rediff.com14 hours ago

'I am happy showing my age. I don't want to look 20 years younger than my age. Neither have I done any cosmetic surgery nor do I want to.'

Khushi Kapoor Cheers For Adarsh Gourav-Shanaya Kapoor's Tu Yaa Main

Khushi Kapoor Cheers For Adarsh Gourav-Shanaya Kapoor's Tu Yaa Main

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Family and film folk lined up to watch Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav's survival tale in the Friday the 13th release, Tu Yaa Main.

My Airport Ordeal: 'He Was Drunk...'

My Airport Ordeal: 'He Was Drunk...'

Rediff.com6 days ago

All the while, this guy kept staring at us. Non-stop. After nearly half an hour, we seemed to be at a stalemate. Everything could be done pursuant to an official complaint. I didn't want to file one.

Boong, The Manipur Film That Won A BAFTA

Boong, The Manipur Film That Won A BAFTA

Rediff.com23 hours ago

'This story has been always there since my childhood because of missing people.' 'I remember a family member who disappeared and I kept wondering what happened to him.'

NEET-EWS Quota: How A 19 Yr Old Won A Supreme Court Case

NEET-EWS Quota: How A 19 Yr Old Won A Supreme Court Case

Rediff.com14 hours ago

'My argument was straightforward: If the Constitution allows this reservation and SC/ST and OBC candidates are already getting reservation in private institutions -- backed by Constitution Bench orders -- then not extending the same to EWS candidates directly violates the 103rd Amendment and Article 14, which guarantees the right to equality.'

MG Motor plans 4 new models, invest 3K-4K cr in India

MG Motor plans 4 new models, invest 3K-4K cr in India

Rediff.com5 days ago

JSW MG Motor India will launch four new models this year, and is planning to invest between 3,000 crore-4,000 crore in the country over the next couple of years. The new models include a plug-in hybrid, an electric vehicle, the Majestor SUV and one additional model yet to be disclosed.

Jaguar Land Rover to start production of premium cars at Tamil Nadu unit

Jaguar Land Rover to start production of premium cars at Tamil Nadu unit

Rediff.com5 days ago

Jaguar Land Rover will begin assembling premium cars at its new Tamil Nadu plant on February 9, marking a step towards full-scale luxury car manufacturing in India.

Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri Arrives On OTT

Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri Arrives On OTT

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Drama, dazzle, detectives, dhamaal, it's there on OTT this week. Take your pick from Sukanya Verma's eclectic menu.

Malaika Turns Heads At Sophie Choudry's Birthday Bash

Malaika Turns Heads At Sophie Choudry's Birthday Bash

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Sophie Choudry celebrated her 44th birthday on February 8 with the media, offering them cake, as well as with her friends.

Cheaper Harleys Likely To Test Enfield's Pricing Power

Cheaper Harleys Likely To Test Enfield's Pricing Power

Rediff.com4 days ago

The tariff removal will lower prices of Harley's large-displacement imported motorcycles, which retail between 14.5 lakh and 45.8 lakh but after the duty cut volumes are expected to remain modest.

Shahid Kapoor's 'Fun, Fun, Fun' Song In O'Romeo

Shahid Kapoor's 'Fun, Fun, Fun' Song In O'Romeo

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

The cheerful mood of the Paan Ki Dukaan song launch was briefly interrupted when Shahid Kapoor was mobbed by fans on stage.