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'I Was Scammed on a Matrimonial Web Site'

'I Was Scammed on a Matrimonial Web Site'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal shares a list of dos and don'ts to stay safe while using online matrimony platforms.

Why Is I-T Department Investigating 394 Entities, 36 Individuals?

Why Is I-T Department Investigating 394 Entities, 36 Individuals?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

The income-tax department has launched a significant verification drive targeting 394 entities and 36 professionals over suspected irregularities in substantial foreign remittances made over the past three years, aiming to uncover potential tax evasion and fraudulent transactions.

Uttarakhand Rains Swell Rivers, Flood Streets

Uttarakhand Rains Swell Rivers, Flood Streets

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Glimpses of swollen rivers, submerged ghats and waterlogged neighbourhoods after relentless monsoon rains lashed Uttarakhand on August 18, 2026.

Mumbai police issues weapons ban ahead of festive season

Mumbai police issues weapons ban ahead of festive season

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Mumbai Police have issued a prohibitory order banning weapons, explosives, and other harmful articles from August 29 to September 27, ahead of major festivals like Dahi Handi and Ganesh Chaturthi. The order aims to maintain public peace and safety, with specific exemptions for government personnel and security guards.

Like Akshaye Khanna's Shukracharya Look In Mahakali?

Like Akshaye Khanna's Shukracharya Look In Mahakali?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Akshaye Khanna makes a striking Telugu cinema debut as the formidable Shukracharya in the newly unveiled glimpse of Mahakali.

Style Tips For The Vivacious Virgo

Style Tips For The Vivacious Virgo

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Virgos like their lives organised, their plans thought through and, naturally, their wardrobes impeccably put together.

Gunfight in Meerut over cow slaughter, two arrested

Gunfight in Meerut over cow slaughter, two arrested

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Police in Meerut arrested two men, Tasleem and Bhura, after an encounter where they were shot in the legs while allegedly preparing to slaughter a cow. A third suspect escaped. The police recovered weapons and a tied cow from the scene. Both arrested individuals have multiple prior cases, including for cow slaughter.

OTT Releases: Alpha, Bandar, I, Nobody

OTT Releases: Alpha, Bandar, I, Nobody

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Enjoy Alia-Sharvari's fighter fervour, back to back Bobby Deol and tons more on OTT this week.

Ramayana Director Nitesh Tiwari's Films, Ranked

Ramayana Director Nitesh Tiwari's Films, Ranked

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

From the record-breaking Dangal to the divisive Bawaal, here's a look at Nitesh Tiwari's five films ranked from worst to best.

Sugar Prices May Ease Soon

Sugar Prices May Ease Soon

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Prices had started to ease following the government's decision to allow duty-free imports of 1 mt of raw sugar and would weaken further over the next 7 to 10 days.

Prime Minister Modi Praises UPI's Transformative Impact On India's Digital Payments

Prime Minister Modi Praises UPI's Transformative Impact On India's Digital Payments

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) completing a decade, calling it a major turning point in India's digital payment journey. Launched in 2016, UPI has become the backbone of India's digital payments ecosystem, showing exponential growth in transaction volume and value, and is a key pillar of the Digital Public Infrastructure.

'I Say 'Don't Cast Me, It's Bad For Your Film''

'I Say 'Don't Cast Me, It's Bad For Your Film''

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

'I've 'de-sold' myself to a few films.'

Pakistan-Turkiye-Saudi Pact: Should India Be Concerned?

Pakistan-Turkiye-Saudi Pact: Should India Be Concerned?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

Any military response to a cross-border terror attack from Pakistan will have to take into account the new alignments beginning to take shape in the region, points out former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

How To Claim Unclaimed Bank Deposits

How To Claim Unclaimed Bank Deposits

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

A savings or current account with no customer-induced transaction for more than 24 months is classified as inoperative.

Pucovski Sues School Over Concussion Protocol Failures

Pucovski Sues School Over Concussion Protocol Failures

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Former Australian cricketer Will Pucovski has initiated legal proceedings against his former school, Brighton Grammar, alleging that the institution failed to adhere to proper concussion protocols after he sustained a head injury during a football training session in 2014. His lawyers claim this incident led to a traumatic brain injury, making him vulnerable to subsequent concussions and ultimately forcing his early retirement from professional cricket at age 27.

Awarapan 2: Disha-Emraan's Movie Date

Awarapan 2: Disha-Emraan's Movie Date

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani, and Shabana Azmi attended the special screening of their film, Awarapan 2, which releases today in theatres.

'Why Are Our Best Students Dying?'

'Why Are Our Best Students Dying?'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Poor families, she said, cut corners on their own needs to pay for coaching and fees, and when their child clears JEE, it's the happiest day the family has had in years. So why, she asked, her voice already starting to climb, does the same system that we're told is the best in the country keep pushing those very students toward what she called 'institutional deaths'?

Tukaram Mundhe: 'My Vested Interest Is...'

Tukaram Mundhe: 'My Vested Interest Is...'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

'I have a vested interest -- to serve the people of Maharashtra and ensure safe food. That is my vested interest, if at all there is one.'

Yamaha Enters India's 200cc Sportsbike Segment with YZF-R2

Yamaha Enters India's 200cc Sportsbike Segment with YZF-R2

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

The all-new, globally first YZF-R2 is priced from Rs 2,30,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Why have Promoters Borrowed Rs 7 Trillion?

Why have Promoters Borrowed Rs 7 Trillion?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

The absolute amount of money raised is more than three times the 2 trillion seen before the pandemic (June 2019).

'Kangana Ranaut Doesn't Express View Of The Entire Country'

'Kangana Ranaut Doesn't Express View Of The Entire Country'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

'The first thing is to make an approximate calculation about how many people are actually offended by the content and then only move forward with a decision.'

'My Daughter Can't Cope With Her Mother-In-Law'

'My Daughter Can't Cope With Her Mother-In-Law'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

In her latest advisory, rediffGURU Anu Krishna, a mind coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers counsels how to control and respond without compromising one's dignity or mental well-being.

Mahabharat Actor Aasha Singh Jaiswal Dies

Mahabharat Actor Aasha Singh Jaiswal Dies

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Actress Aasha Singh Jaiswal, known for her roles in films and television, has passed away in Mumbai.

'If Earnings Growth Returns, Capital Can Flow Back To India'

'If Earnings Growth Returns, Capital Can Flow Back To India'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

'India is vulnerable to the West Asia crisis in three ways: Energy costs, the business Indian companies conduct in the region, and remittances from the Indian diaspora.'

What Caused Chinese Ship To Sink In 8 Minutes In Bay Of Bengal?

What Caused Chinese Ship To Sink In 8 Minutes In Bay Of Bengal?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

The MV Ocean Winner sank within about eight minutes with 24 crew aboard; experts say excess moisture in its iron ore fines cargo may have caused liquefaction.

Kriti Gives It Back To Kangana: 'Culture is in heart, not in neckline'

Kriti Gives It Back To Kangana: 'Culture is in heart, not in neckline'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Kangana Ranaut has criticised Kriti Sanon's outfit choice in a recent Raksha Bandhan jewellery ad, calling it 'intentionally creepy'.

'Election Commission Is Excited It Is Eliminating People By The Millions'

'Election Commission Is Excited It Is Eliminating People By The Millions'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

'The incumbent matters. It matters a lot. If a person sitting on top is good, then he can achieve a lot. And if he is bad, you see what can happen.'

How PSBs Plan To Target Gen Z

How PSBs Plan To Target Gen Z

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged PSBs to become 'cool' and shed their 'government bank' image to attract young customers.

Is Paying Through Your Bank Safer Than UPI?

Is Paying Through Your Bank Safer Than UPI?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Can your money be protected against online frauds like hacking, digital arrests, etc?

Operation Safed Sagar Brings IAF's Kargil Story Alive For Gen Z

Operation Safed Sagar Brings IAF's Kargil Story Alive For Gen Z

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

If an OTT series can make a young person curious about the armed forces, make a family understand the sacrifices made by those in uniform, or simply make someone walk up to a veteran and say, "Thank you for your service," then it has achieved something far more important than merely getting its history right, notes Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

How Much Dividend Did Tata Sons Earn Under Chandra?

How Much Dividend Did Tata Sons Earn Under Chandra?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Chandra's tenure also saw a big jump in Tata Sons' other income, such as brand fee from group companies, treasury gains, and other non-recurring income.

Why BJP Wants To Go It Alone In Punjab

Why BJP Wants To Go It Alone In Punjab

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

There is a strong opinion within the BJP in Punjab that the party must now stand on its own two feet and dump the badly compromised SAD baggage.

Irritation, annoyance not cruelty, says HC, rejects divorce plea

Irritation, annoyance not cruelty, says HC, rejects divorce plea

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The Bombay High Court has ruled that mere annoyance and normal disagreements do not amount to mental cruelty sufficient for divorce. The court stated that cruelty must be severe enough to make cohabitation unreasonable, and cannot be determined by isolated incidents. This ruling came as the court dismissed a man's divorce petition, upholding a family court's decision and ordering him to pay maintenance to his wife.

Alia To Zendaya: The Beautiful Bandana Brigade

Alia To Zendaya: The Beautiful Bandana Brigade

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

The bandana, once a rockstar staple, is making a chic comeback among female celebrities in both Bollywood and Hollywood, with stars like Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Zendaya showcasing versatile ways to style the head scarf.

Court rejects Delhi Race Club's plea for stay on eviction order

Court rejects Delhi Race Club's plea for stay on eviction order

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

A Delhi court has dismissed the Delhi Race Club's plea for an interim stay on an eviction order issued by the central government, ruling that the club failed to establish a prima facie case in its favour and did not renew its lease after 1994.

'Ethanol Blending Has Not Led to Sugar's Price Rise'

'Ethanol Blending Has Not Led to Sugar's Price Rise'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

'The ethanol blended with petrol programme should not be halted or reconsidered.' 'India is not experiencing a structural sugar shortage, and the ethanol blending roadmap does not compete with food security or drive domestic price increases.'

Kit Harington To Play Gilderoy Lockhart In Harry Potter Season 2

Kit Harington To Play Gilderoy Lockhart In Harry Potter Season 2

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2 of HBO's Harry Potter series.

5 Entities With 62% Voting Rights Behind Subhash Chandra's Rs 6.5 Cr Insolvency Plan Getting NCLT Nod

5 Entities With 62% Voting Rights Behind Subhash Chandra's Rs 6.5 Cr Insolvency Plan Getting NCLT Nod

Rediff.com30 Aug 2026

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved media baron Subhash Chandra's personal insolvency resolution plan, which proposes to pay Rs 6.5 crore against admitted creditor claims of approximately Rs 22,006.57 crore, despite allegations from dissenting lenders that five family-linked entities controlled 61.78 per cent of the voting share.

Indian IT Firms Spend $1.1 Billion To Strengthen STEM Pipeline In US

Indian IT Firms Spend $1.1 Billion To Strengthen STEM Pipeline In US

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Nasscom said while the visa programme has been used by companies to address the skill gap in the US by bringing in foreign employees, the number of H-1B employees from Indian companies have come down substantially over the last decade.

Three Business Dailies Set to Launch

Three Business Dailies Set to Launch

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

The last major business daily to launch in India was Financial Chronicle in April 2008, preceded by Mint on February 1, 2007.