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Asia Cup Trophy Shouldn't Be Political Casualty

Asia Cup Trophy Shouldn't Be Political Casualty

Rediff.com7 days ago

The trophy is supposed to be the full stop to a tournament, not another comma in an India-Pakistan controversy, points out K R Nayar.

Is JD-U About To Become Janata Dal Nitish?

Is JD-U About To Become Janata Dal Nitish?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

JD-U leaders have backed a proposal to rename the party Janata Dal Nitish, putting Nitish Kumar's political legacy at the centre of the party's identity.

Understanding The GST Impact On UPI Transactions Over Rs 2,000

Understanding The GST Impact On UPI Transactions Over Rs 2,000

Rediff.com6 days ago

Tax experts clarify that merchants will pay 18% GST on Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for UPI payments exceeding Rs 2,000, effective October 15. However, registered merchants can claim Input Tax Credit (ITC), mitigating the tax burden. This move is expected to generate significant GST revenue for the exchequer while funding payment infrastructure.

'There Will Be No Water In The Rivers!'

'There Will Be No Water In The Rivers!'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'All the glaciers will disappear!'

Deepika, Ranveer's Cute Moments With Dua

Deepika, Ranveer's Cute Moments With Dua

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh delight fans by sharing intimate black-and-white photographs with their daughter.

He Created The MumbaiCha Raja Ganesh Idol

He Created The MumbaiCha Raja Ganesh Idol

Rediff.com5 days ago

Sculptor Akash Tirmal explains how he designed the 22 feet idol of Ganesh Galli's MumbaiCha Raja using Plaster of Paris, without any readymade moulds.

Government Clarifies UPI Charges Amidst Political Row

Government Clarifies UPI Charges Amidst Political Row

Rediff.com7 days ago

The BJP has accused the Congress of spreading "fake news" regarding UPI transaction charges, asserting that the government has clarified that consumers will not be levied merchant discount rate (MDR) charges. This comes after the Congress criticised a government notification, alleging it paves the way for imposing fees on UPI transactions. The BJP has strongly refuted these claims, highlighting that most UPI transactions remain free and the government provides incentives to maintain a charge-free ecosystem for users.

How Social Media Is Destroying Your Retirement

How Social Media Is Destroying Your Retirement

Rediff.com4 days ago

Urban Indian millennials are caught in an algorithmically amplified consumption spiral where social media normalises spending patterns that systematically undermine retirement security.

Aadhaar: 'Fraudsters Get Smarter, But We're Also Getting Smarter'

Aadhaar: 'Fraudsters Get Smarter, But We're Also Getting Smarter'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

'It's A Cat And Mouse Game.'

Katrina-Vicky, Parineeti-Raghav Have Fun With The '80s Trend

Katrina-Vicky, Parineeti-Raghav Have Fun With The '80s Trend

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Forget coordinated Instagram outfits. If these celebrity couples had lived in the '80s, matching denim, neon windbreakers, giant hoops and oversized sunglasses would have been their love language.

Hrithik's Mum Buys Flats For Rs 67.30 Cr

Hrithik's Mum Buys Flats For Rs 67.30 Cr

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Pinky Roshan has acquired adjoining apartments for a staggering Rs 67.30 crore.

'Modi Played A Lot Of Cricket'

'Modi Played A Lot Of Cricket'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Modi had his own cricket team in his school days. He was a good cricketer.'

SEMICON India 2026: Unpacking India's Strategic Push For Chip Manufacturing

SEMICON India 2026: Unpacking India's Strategic Push For Chip Manufacturing

Rediff.com5 days ago

India is making a significant push to establish itself as a global semiconductor manufacturing hub, driven by strategic investments and policy support. The upcoming SEMICON India 2026 event will showcase the country's advancements and ambitions in this critical industry, which underpins virtually all modern electronic devices and has faced global supply chain vulnerabilities.

What It Was Like To Live In The '80s?

What It Was Like To Live In The '80s?

Rediff.com7 days ago

For five Mumbaikars who were teenagers or in their 20s during the 1980s, the decade was not a sepia-toned Instagram filter. It was their everyday life, they tell Rediff's Rishika Shah. And while they remember its limitations, what they seem to miss most is something technology can't recreate -- the unhurried warmth of human connection.

'ISRO's Successes Must Not Be Privatised'

'ISRO's Successes Must Not Be Privatised'

Rediff.com5 days ago

Their message is blunt: Public scientific wealth should not be transferred at what they describe as 'throwaway prices'.capability, recruitment, promotional avenues and the voice of its employees.

Resident Evil Review: Wicked Fun!

Resident Evil Review: Wicked Fun!

Rediff.com5 days ago

Zach Cregger's Resident Evil delivers a scary, bloody and surprisingly funny ride that mostly gets away with its bold choices.

Parineeti Chopra: 'Shaque Is Unlike Anything I've Done'

Parineeti Chopra: 'Shaque Is Unlike Anything I've Done'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

'As a mother myself, I found the emotional core of this story deeply personal.'

Nagarjuna On Bigg Boss Telugu: 'Thought I'd Get Bored'

Nagarjuna On Bigg Boss Telugu: 'Thought I'd Get Bored'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

'Now, here I am, doing my 10th season, and loving yet another opportunity to reach out to audienceS at home.'

Unscramble Haiwaan Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble Haiwaan Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Here's a fun way to test your memory!

Modi, Xi Struggle To Break Stalemate

Modi, Xi Struggle To Break Stalemate

Rediff.com6 days ago

Xi brought in asymmetrical power play by stating that India should have 'strategic cognition' and 'strategic judgement made on the basis of the stage of development the two countries are at'. This is a very nuanced way of asserting China's coercive diplomatic posture and reflects Beijing's penchant to unleash border instability at will, restrict rare earth metal exports, exert pressure on India at global and regional orders, asserts China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

'Mirzapur Has Changed The Scale At Which My Work Was Being Seen'

'Mirzapur Has Changed The Scale At Which My Work Was Being Seen'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'Morally ambiguous characters are most interesting to play.'

9/11: Remembering Lives Lost 25 Years On

9/11: Remembering Lives Lost 25 Years On

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

From FDNY tributes to preserved artifacts, these photographs document remembrance and the continuing impact of 9/11.

Modi-Xi Meet: Why The Road Ahead Is Tough

Modi-Xi Meet: Why The Road Ahead Is Tough

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

'Xi is conveying that China is a pre-eminent power, and India should modulate its actions or approaches accordingly.'

'We Get 4 Threats From Terrorists Every Month'

'We Get 4 Threats From Terrorists Every Month'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'...in which our names are written with our phone numbers.'

When Will Tata Sons List?

When Will Tata Sons List?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

'Listing leads to greater transparency and shareholder oversight.'

Sreeleela Dresses As Radha For Janmashtami

Sreeleela Dresses As Radha For Janmashtami

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Sreeleela channelled the timeless beauty of Radha this Janmashtami, and her dreamy pink lehenga looks straight out of a modern-day fairytale. Designed by Amaare Sahib Bhatia, the ensemble is reportedly worth around Rs 3.5 to Rs 4 lakh and looks every bit as grand as that price tag suggests.

'Mirzapur Was A Huge Gamble'

'Mirzapur Was A Huge Gamble'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'Gurmmeet Singh was extremely sure in his head that the canvas should be bigger. The movie should look big on screen. It should look like the Mirzapur world but at the same time, much bigger.'

BRICS Summit: India's Dollar Dilemma

BRICS Summit: India's Dollar Dilemma

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

The challenge for India lies in navigating complex landscape to its best advantage. The BRICS Summit will test its navigation skills, asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Kareena In Daayra: 'She Is A Cop Who Wears Lipstick'

Kareena In Daayra: 'She Is A Cop Who Wears Lipstick'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

'Ever since I have become a mother, I have become a better actor.'

How To Pick The Right BAF

How To Pick The Right BAF

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

BAFs seek to offer a smoother experience across market cycles, not the full upside of a bull market.

Mukesh Ambani: 'When Women of India Rise, India Rises'

Mukesh Ambani: 'When Women of India Rise, India Rises'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

'When the women of India become unstoppable, India becomes unstoppable.'

Kareena's Cool Plot Twist Has No Daayra!

Kareena's Cool Plot Twist Has No Daayra!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Kareena Kapoor Khan and Ritu Kumar share a friendship that goes far beyond clothes, making Bebo the perfect muse for the designer's latest couture collection.

Enemies Beware! India Widens Missile Testing Infrastructure

Enemies Beware! India Widens Missile Testing Infrastructure

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Specialised range taking shape in Andhra Pradesh, while West Bengal clears way for DRDO's new testing facility.

Why 9/11 Still Matters

Why 9/11 Still Matters

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

On the 25th anniversary of that world-changing morning in New York, it is also for the rest of to reflect. Not only on those who were killed but also on why the event happened and what led to it and what came after it, asserts Aakar Patel.

Equity Mutual Funds See Rs 29,329 Crore Inflow in August, Driven by Mid & Small-Caps

Equity Mutual Funds See Rs 29,329 Crore Inflow in August, Driven by Mid & Small-Caps

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Equity mutual fund schemes in India attracted a net inflow of Rs 29,329 crore in August, marking the highest in four months, primarily fuelled by strong investor interest in mid-cap and small-cap funds.

BRICS Summit: When Geography Speaks Louder Than Words

BRICS Summit: When Geography Speaks Louder Than Words

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

New Delhi was told it had given something up; in reality it had stopped talking about it, notes Dr Abhishek Puri.

Tata Sons listing looms after RBI rejects plea on NBFC status

Tata Sons listing looms after RBI rejects plea on NBFC status

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has rejected Tata Sons' application to surrender its non-banking finance company (NBFC) licence, a decision that mandates a public markets listing for the conglomerate's holding company as it is classified as an upper-layer NBFC.

Big Wins, Selfies, Tears And Kisses At The Emmys

Big Wins, Selfies, Tears And Kisses At The Emmys

Rediff.com7 days ago

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the year's top television achievements, creating unforgettable moments.

Is koda-VW Finally Bring a Mass-Market EV to India?

Is koda-VW Finally Bring a Mass-Market EV to India?

Rediff.com7 days ago

koda Auto Volkswagen India is actively exploring various approaches to penetrate India's burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market, including importing global models, local assembly, and developing highly localised products, as EV penetration is expected to reach 17-18% by the end of the decade.

India Is A Maritime Nation In Geography, Not In Mindset

India Is A Maritime Nation In Geography, Not In Mindset

Rediff.com7 days ago

India may have a vast coastline and a strategic location, but it will become a true maritime nation only when its people understand, value and actively participate in the maritime ecosystem, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).