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Maruti Brezza Targets First-Time SUV Buyers

Maruti Brezza Targets First-Time SUV Buyers

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

The refreshed Brezza will target first-time, replacement and additional-car buyers as Maruti responds to changing preferences and intensifying competition in compact SUVs.

The Dhamaal Movies, Ranked

The Dhamaal Movies, Ranked

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

From hilarious treasure hunts to recycled jokes, here's how every Dhamaal film stacks up from worst to best.

'Every Voice Deserves To Be Heard With Dignity'

'Every Voice Deserves To Be Heard With Dignity'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

'Injustice and violence is not new in our country. It has only just arrived at your doorstep, and now even you cannot ignore it.'

Shabana Azmi: 'This Cause Is Far Bigger Than Any Individual'

Shabana Azmi: 'This Cause Is Far Bigger Than Any Individual'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

'A man is willing to give up his life. Bachhe bhook hartal pe hain.'

How Modi's Political Aura Crumbled At Jantar Mantar

How Modi's Political Aura Crumbled At Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

It was left to an incensed Gen Z to show the rest of India that enough was enough, and that the time had come to shatter the fear psychosis generated by the government's authoritarian approach to protests and criticism, points out M R Narayan Swamy.

Institutional Investment in India's Housing Market Plunges 85% to $154 Mn

Institutional Investment in India's Housing Market Plunges 85% to $154 Mn

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Institutional investments in India's housing market plummeted by 85 per cent to USD 154 million in the first half of 2026, while overall real estate inflows saw a modest 6 per cent increase, driven primarily by domestic investors and strong interest in office and data centre projects.

Mumbai woman stops police van carrying protesters, goes viral

Mumbai woman stops police van carrying protesters, goes viral

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

A young woman, identified as Rhiya, became a symbol of Mumbai's solidarity protests over the NEET paper leak, captured in a viral image standing with outstretched arms to stop a police van amidst heavy rain, condemning alleged police brutality against agitators in Delhi.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Can't Be Demoralised By Anyone

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Can't Be Demoralised By Anyone

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

At 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has not just won a match. He has led from the front, lifted a struggling side, and announced -- loudly and clearly -- that he is here to stay, applauds R K Nayar.

Disha Patani Gets Trolled For Working With Kevin Spacey

Disha Patani Gets Trolled For Working With Kevin Spacey

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Disha Patani is under fire for her Hollywood debut in a film directed by Kevin Spacey.

'Divorced, Single, Unable To Trust Anyone'

'Divorced, Single, Unable To Trust Anyone'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

'Start with forgiveness,' counsels rediffGURU Archana Deshpande, an image consultant and founder of TransformMe Life Skills Coaching.

When Garry Sobers Hit My Questions For Six

When Garry Sobers Hit My Questions For Six

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

I was armed with two dictaphones -- and a bottle of whisky that the editor had paid for, to lubricate the conversation.

Youth Protest: The Lasting Lessons

Youth Protest: The Lasting Lessons

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

At the end of this journey, no matter now it ends, these youngsters will know something essential about the Indian government, the Indian judiciary, the Indian media, the Indian police, the Indian laws and indeed about Indian society, asserts Aakar Patel.

'Ultimately, Indian Football Has To Be Built By Indians'

'Ultimately, Indian Football Has To Be Built By Indians'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

'Our biggest opportunity lies with the younger age-group teams.' 'If you look at the senior national team, our chances are about 50-50.' 'The gap becomes smaller as you move down the age groups.' 'At the Under-20 level, it's closer to 60-40.' 'By the Under-17 level, it's around 80-20. That's where I feel we have our best chance.'

Kajal Aggarwal: 'Women Don't Have An Expiry Date'

Kajal Aggarwal: 'Women Don't Have An Expiry Date'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

'I've personally reached a phase where I don't chase age-appropriate labels. I chase interesting characters.'

Tera Yaar Hoon Main Review: Bas Kar, Yaar!

Tera Yaar Hoon Main Review: Bas Kar, Yaar!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Debutant Aman Indra Kumar simply has no screen presence or charisma, sighs Mayur Sanap.

Vicky Kaushal's Birthday Wish For Katrina Kaif

Vicky Kaushal's Birthday Wish For Katrina Kaif

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Vicky Kaushal shared a heartwarming photograph and a sweet message for his wife, Katrina Kaif, on her birthday.

Maria Goretti: 'I Miss Making Money'

Maria Goretti: 'I Miss Making Money'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Maria Goretti details her journey of losing and rediscovering her identity, saying, 'After being home for so long, I think somewhere I lost myself. I had nothing.'

EPFO Interest Credit: What You Should Know

EPFO Interest Credit: What You Should Know

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Millions of EPFO subscribers can now check whether 8.25% annual interest for FY2025-26 has been credited to their provident fund accounts.

Musafir Cafe Review: Fickle Face Of Modern Love

Musafir Cafe Review: Fickle Face Of Modern Love

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Vikrant Massey, Vedika Pinto and Mahima Makwana are persuasive enough to hold ground even when their on screen actions leave you more flummoxed than fascinated, notes Sukanya Verma.

Dinesh Hingoo: 'Johnny Lever Considers Me His Mentor'

Dinesh Hingoo: 'Johnny Lever Considers Me His Mentor'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

'I was very close to Kader Khan. Whenever he wrote dialogues and scenes, he would often write my name next to certain roles. He would personally recommend me to directors. Such was his stature that directors would immediately pay attention to his suggestions.'

Kyunki... Shagun Sharma Will Make You Blush

Kyunki... Shagun Sharma Will Make You Blush

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Shagun Sharma may have bid goodbye to Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 after the show's 10-year leap but don't worry, her Instagram is more than ready to fill the void.

Army Chief Reviews LoC Security During J&K Visit

Army Chief Reviews LoC Security During J&K Visit

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

General Dhiraj Seth assessed operational preparedness, counter-terror operations and border security across Jammu and Kashmir.

Sanya, Kusha And Their Baddie Girl's Night Out

Sanya, Kusha And Their Baddie Girl's Night Out

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Nykaa turned Mumbai into one big girls' group chat as some of our favourite fashion girlies stepped out for a night of beauty, banter and seriously good outfits.

Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya Review: Humour, Heart, Hard Realities

Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya Review: Humour, Heart, Hard Realities

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya is as breezy and it is earnest, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

'Next Two Quarters Will Be Tough For Markets'

'Next Two Quarters Will Be Tough For Markets'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

'I don't see fear becoming a dominant factor for retail investors.'

Why Fahadh Faasil Rejected Tom Cruise's Digger

Why Fahadh Faasil Rejected Tom Cruise's Digger

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Fahadh Faasil turned down a significant role in Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu's upcoming film Digger, citing accent training demands and uncompensated expenses as key factors.

Max, Min And Meowzaki Review: Love And Loss

Max, Min And Meowzaki Review: Love And Loss

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Max, Min And Meowzaki is not something Bollywood audiences are used to in their cinema that thrives on melodrama and noise. Still, it captures a slice of city life that has made space for cat lovers, movie buffs and Carnatic rockers, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

'My Parents Want Me To Marry Without Dating'

'My Parents Want Me To Marry Without Dating'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

"If you share a healthy relationship with your parents, let them know that while they are searching, you are open to meeting other men," counsels rediffGURU Shalini Singh, founder of andwemet, an online matchmaking service.

OTT This Week: Samantha, Nolan, K-Dramas

OTT This Week: Samantha, Nolan, K-Dramas

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

This week's OTT offerings promise a diverse range of entertainment, from daredevilry in a sari to epic filmmaking journeys and a variety of spooky, lucky, and heart-stopping shows.

Param Vir Chakra Yogendra Singh Yadav: 'When Youth Stand Up, Governments Have To Listen'

Param Vir Chakra Yogendra Singh Yadav: 'When Youth Stand Up, Governments Have To Listen'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

'These are children of our own country; they must be heard': Param Vir Chakra Awardee Honorary Captain Yogendra Singh Yadav.

The Rediff Podcast: Divya Dutta, Like You've Never Heard Her Before

The Rediff Podcast: Divya Dutta, Like You've Never Heard Her Before

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

In a career that has spanned over 30 years and 200 films, if there is one thing that Divya Dutta has not been -- it's afraid. And, in her journey, she has made many friends, collected many precious memories which she shares on the Rediff Podcast.

Youth Protests: Political Parties Must Absorb An Important Lesson

Youth Protests: Political Parties Must Absorb An Important Lesson

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Voters who exercise their franchise in favour of a particular political dispensation do not do so unconditionally. Their loyalty is subject to maintaining trust and living up to their expectations. It is subject to allowing the freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution, points out Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Akanksha Chamola's Third Secret Is...

Akanksha Chamola's Third Secret Is...

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Akanksha Chamola has already dropped two bombshell secrets inside the Lock Upp 2 house and we've cracked her third one.

Amit Shah Bids Farewell To IB Chief

Amit Shah Bids Farewell To IB Chief

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

On Tuesday, July 7, Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka was accorded a farewell by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.

Geopolitical risks, supply shocks could keep credit-deposit gap elevated: SBI

Geopolitical risks, supply shocks could keep credit-deposit gap elevated: SBI

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

A recent SBI Economic Research report indicates that the significant gap between credit and deposit growth, currently over 530 basis points, is likely to persist if geopolitical risks and external supply shocks continue. However, an improvement in deposit growth is anticipated with inflows into foreign currency non-resident (bank) deposits.

Bollywood Bats For Youth: 'Our Students Need Hugs, Not Batons'

Bollywood Bats For Youth: 'Our Students Need Hugs, Not Batons'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

'This is not the first time this government has show us the 'darkest day of democracy''

Tamannaah Bhatia, Shreya Kalra Love To Stack!

Tamannaah Bhatia, Shreya Kalra Love To Stack!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

When it comes to jewellery, the answer this season is simple: Pile it on. From chunky bangles to layered necklaces and ring stacks that deserve their own spotlight, jewellery stacking is the easiest way to make even the simplest outfit look fashion-forward.

First Drive: The New Tata Sierra Was Born to be an EV

First Drive: The New Tata Sierra Was Born to be an EV

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Mountain drives are the ultimate test of an EV's stamina. Here is how the Sierra.ev fared over a rigorous test loop in the Nilgiris, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Yami Gautam: 'National Award Is A Dream I Have Carried In My Heart For Years'

Yami Gautam: 'National Award Is A Dream I Have Carried In My Heart For Years'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Kartik Aaryan, Yami Gautam, Sanjay Mishra, and Tushar Hiranandani express their overwhelming emotions and gratitude after winning prestigious National Film Awards for their work in 'Chandu Champion', 'Article 370', 'Bhakshak', and 'Srikanth' respectively.

Did AR Rahman Predict A National Award For Maidaan?

Did AR Rahman Predict A National Award For Maidaan?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

'As soon as Rahmanji heard these lines, he said, 'Manojji, this is your National Award.' Nobody knows who is going to get the National Award but there was such a prophecy. When I think about it, I get goosebumps.'