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'BJP Feels They Can Get Away With Anything'

'BJP Feels They Can Get Away With Anything'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'I remember that Indira Gandhi was virtually worshipped as a goddess. The kind of power wielded by Indira Gandhi in the early 1970s was much more than what Modi does today, but in just three years down the line Indira Gandhi faced defeat.' 'So you cannot take people's sentiments for granted. That is a lesson that the BJP should learn.'

It will be better if..: CJP's Dipke on Bhagwat's Gen Z dialogue

It will be better if..: CJP's Dipke on Bhagwat's Gen Z dialogue

Rediff.com5 days ago

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), emphasised the importance of young or Gen Z voices leading dialogues with youth, ahead of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's interaction with students in Mumbai. Dipke highlighted that youth protests, including those against the NEET paper leak, have compelled leaders to engage with Gen Z. He also expressed solidarity with students protesting alleged paper leaks in Jharkhand, criticising the government's handling of the issue.

The Insurance Add-On Every Car Owner Needs This Monsoon

The Insurance Add-On Every Car Owner Needs This Monsoon

Rediff.com3 days ago

Protect your vehicle from the unpredictable monsoon season by understanding essential motor insurance add-ons like Engine Protect and Zero Depreciation, crucial for covering damages from floods, waterlogging, and preventing costly out-of-pocket expenses.

Gen Z Protests: What Government Needs To Fix

Gen Z Protests: What Government Needs To Fix

Rediff.com3 days ago

The challenge thrown by the youth movement creates the opportunity for a more consequential debate on India's economic trajectory because it must remain centered on India's youth as its driving impulse, asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

StonePelting, Tear Gas, Arrests Mark Bihar Bandh

StonePelting, Tear Gas, Arrests Mark Bihar Bandh

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

Violent clashes erupted across Bihar during the statewide Bihar Bandh called by leftwing student organisations over the NEET paper leak. In Patna and Aurangabad, police lathi-charged youths, fired tear gas, and detained protesters after stonepelting incidents.

Avika Gor: 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 Tests Every Bit Of You'

Avika Gor: 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 Tests Every Bit Of You'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'Khatron Ke Khiladi is a show where people get to see a side of me, which is courageous and daring. It was a surprise for me. I got to know what I was capable of.'

Recipe: The Absolutely Yummy Mushroom Paratha That...

Recipe: The Absolutely Yummy Mushroom Paratha That...

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

I love mushrooms in everything. Let me clarify here that I am talking about button mushrooms only -- all the others kinds, for a want of a better word, feel 'meaty' and I am vegetarian.

Small Nuclear Reactors To Cost About Rs 7,000 Crore

Small Nuclear Reactors To Cost About Rs 7,000 Crore

Rediff.com6 days ago

Construction of the approved reactor projects is expected to take five to six years after receiving financial approval.

Monsoon's Must Try Recipe: Mayur's Ema Datshi

Monsoon's Must Try Recipe: Mayur's Ema Datshi

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

An easy, cheesy recipe you must try this monsoon.

Tata Sons AGM: Will Chandra's Term Be Renewed?

Tata Sons AGM: Will Chandra's Term Be Renewed?

Rediff.com4 days ago

Just in case the AGM, scheduled At the AGM, if it is held, a shareholders' vote on Chandra's renewal as a director on the Tata Sons board is unlikely but not ruled out.

When Anamika Khanna Does This On The Ramp

When Anamika Khanna Does This On The Ramp

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Anamika Khanna opened Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 with Moonlit Palace, a collection presented at Hyderabad's Taj Falaknuma Palace that celebrated India's rich craft traditions through a contemporary lens.

'Manmohan Singh's 1991 Budget Speech Was Freedom Day For Us'

'Manmohan Singh's 1991 Budget Speech Was Freedom Day For Us'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'1991 was an exceptional period in Indian history.' 'A big 400-volt shock was administered to the system, which was required. Today, we are in a much, much better position.'

Assam's Sivasagar Reels Under Flood Fury

Assam's Sivasagar Reels Under Flood Fury

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

The flood situation in Assam remained critical, with 41 people killed so far and over 6.50 lakh reeling under the deluge across 11 districts.

Masaba FINALLY Did This...

Masaba FINALLY Did This...

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

On Day 3, of the Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 Masaba Gupta and JJ Valaya showcased their creations. One designer entered a brand-new chapter, while the other looked back at history to move fashion forward.

Know More About Mohanlal's Daughter Vismaya Before Her Thudakkam Debut

Know More About Mohanlal's Daughter Vismaya Before Her Thudakkam Debut

Rediff.com4 days ago

As Vismaya Mohanlal makes her acting debut with Thudakkam, here's what you need to know about Mohanlal's daughter, from her Muay Thai training to her life away from the spotlight.

Why AI Agents Can't Go Fully Autonomous Yet

Why AI Agents Can't Go Fully Autonomous Yet

Rediff.com7 days ago

The biggest challenge to widespread deployment is no longer AI. It is the financial and commerce infrastructure that was built decades ago for deterministic software and human interactions -- not autonomous AI agents.

Gurugram: Father hangs self, 7-yr-old makes video as mother screams

Gurugram: Father hangs self, 7-yr-old makes video as mother screams

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

A 36-year-old man was found hanging in his Gurugram home, with his wife detained by police following allegations from his family that she sought a divorce and may be involved in his death. The couple's seven-year-old son reportedly recorded a video of his father hanging.

How Much Did Spider-Man: Brand New Day Earn In India On Day 1?

How Much Did Spider-Man: Brand New Day Earn In India On Day 1?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Tom Holland and Zendaya's Spider-Man: Brand New Day has made a spectacular debut at the Indian box office.

Hospitalisation, Cashless Claims & Settlement: What Every Medical Insurance Policyholder Should Know

Hospitalisation, Cashless Claims & Settlement: What Every Medical Insurance Policyholder Should Know

Rediff.com3 days ago

Many claim disputes arise not because the insurer refuses to pay but because policyholders don't know the claim process, miss important documents or misunderstand what their policy covers.

Meet Kajol's Best Friend!

Meet Kajol's Best Friend!

Rediff.com7 days ago

Film folk celebrated Friendship Day on Sunday by sharing pictures of their friends as well as some heartfelt messages.

Fake GST Credit Jumps To Rs 75,000 Cr In FY26

Fake GST Credit Jumps To Rs 75,000 Cr In FY26

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Central tax authorities detected input tax credit (ITC) fraud worth Rs 74,781.56 crore across 30,162 cases in FY26, more than doubling the number of cases from the previous year, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Kangana To Hrithik: 'Doesn't Suit You To Tease A Woman'

Kangana To Hrithik: 'Doesn't Suit You To Tease A Woman'

Rediff.com7 days ago

The long-standing public feud between Kangana Ranaut and Hrithik Roshan has reignited, triggered by a social media post and Kangana's controversial comments regarding Gen Z.

Unscramble The Silaa Jigsaw Puzzle!

Unscramble The Silaa Jigsaw Puzzle!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Solve the Silaa jigsaw puzzle!

Gangster Chhota Rajan gets 7-year jail in passport forgery case

Gangster Chhota Rajan gets 7-year jail in passport forgery case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Gangster Chota Rajan has been sentenced to seven years' imprisonment by a special CBI court in Chennai for obtaining a passport using forged documents. The conviction follows a 22-year legal battle, with Rajan having assumed the identity of Vijaya Kadam.

'The Nirmal Purja I Met Was...'

'The Nirmal Purja I Met Was...'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'An extremely, extremely sweet person.' 'He was the constant source of light and energy for everyone around him.'

Meet Prashant Kishor's Wife, Jahnavi Das

Meet Prashant Kishor's Wife, Jahnavi Das

Rediff.com6 days ago

Prashant Kishor and Dr Jahnavi Das first met while working on a United Nations public health initiative.

Neha Dhupia Lives The 'Island Life'

Neha Dhupia Lives The 'Island Life'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Neha Dhupia shows everyone just what she does on a family vacation to Thailand.

Ajinkya Rahane Leaves Behind a Legacy Built on Grace, Grit and Gabba

Ajinkya Rahane Leaves Behind a Legacy Built on Grace, Grit and Gabba

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Ajinkya Rahane's retirement prompts a reflection on his remarkable career, marked by India's historic Gabba triumph, his quiet leadership, and a lingering question: was he an under-achiever or simply under-appreciated in the Indian cricketing ecosystem?

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Has A Dhurandhar Opening!

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Has A Dhurandhar Opening!

Rediff.com6 days ago

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has swung into the Indian box office with unprecedented success, shattering records for Hollywood openers and setting its sights on the exclusive Rs 500 crore club.

Sobhita Is An Absolute Goddess In...

Sobhita Is An Absolute Goddess In...

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

The actor turned showstopper for Rahul Mishra's Devi collection at the India Couture Week 2026.

RBI's Rate Decision, West Asia Tensions to Drive Indian Market Sentiment

RBI's Rate Decision, West Asia Tensions to Drive Indian Market Sentiment

Rediff.com7 days ago

Analysts predict that the Reserve Bank of India's interest rate decision, the evolving situation in West Asia involving the US-Iran conflict, and crude oil prices will be the primary factors influencing investor sentiment in the Indian stock market this week.

Assam Floods: Teen Saved His Puppy But Lost His Life

Assam Floods: Teen Saved His Puppy But Lost His Life

Rediff.com7 days ago

The family had regarded the puppy as another member of the household, but never imagined the boy would risk his own life to save it.

Will Sheikh Hasina Be Killed If She Returns To Dhaka?

Will Sheikh Hasina Be Killed If She Returns To Dhaka?

Rediff.com2 days ago

'They probably imagine any hue and cry in the event Sheikh Hasina is hanged will be shortlived as it happened when Bhutto was hanged in Pakistan in 1979.'

Arpita, Kunal May Be Husband And Wife But...

Arpita, Kunal May Be Husband And Wife But...

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

While Arpita Mehta reimagined Indian celebration wear for the modern woman, Kunal Rawal presented his biggest menswear collection yet, proving that the husband and wife have design languages that are distinctly their own.

AI could erode India's outsourcing advantage, warns WB report

AI could erode India's outsourcing advantage, warns WB report

Rediff.com4 days ago

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to alter hiring patterns in South Asia, with multinational companies (MNCs) and firms integrated into global value chains (GVCs) reducing recruitment more sharply than domestic firms, signalling the technology's early impact on the region's export-oriented services sector, according to the World Bank's World Development Report 2026.

Ajinkya Rahane Retires: Why India's Crisis Man Deserved Better

Ajinkya Rahane Retires: Why India's Crisis Man Deserved Better

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Ajinkya Rahane will always be remembered as the man who let his bat -- and his character -- do the talking, recalls K R Nayar.

From World No. 2 to Asian Games Medal Hope: Manav Thakkar's Next Big Mission

From World No. 2 to Asian Games Medal Hope: Manav Thakkar's Next Big Mission

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Being World No. 2 will give us good confidence when we compete at the Asian Games.'

Wow! Khushali Is Ready To...

Wow! Khushali Is Ready To...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Khushali Kumar may have grown up in one of Bollywood's most influential families but she's carving out her own unique identity.

Cong's 'gungi gudiya' jibe at Maha deputy CM Sunetra Pawar sparks row

Cong's 'gungi gudiya' jibe at Maha deputy CM Sunetra Pawar sparks row

Rediff.com5 days ago

Maharashtra Congress on Tuesday branded deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar a "gungi gudiya" (mute doll), drawing a sharp rebuttal from the Nationalist Congress Party, which asked if the Opposition party now endorses the infamous slur once hurled at former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Free Haircuts Bring Smiles After Assam Floods

Free Haircuts Bring Smiles After Assam Floods

Rediff.com6 days ago

It has offered a rare moment of relief, allowing them to sit down, talk, smile and feel human again amid days of uncertainty and hardship.