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Bihari Recipe: Pratibha's Dalpuri

Bihari Recipe: Pratibha's Dalpuri

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Bihari Dalpuri is a festive stuffed flatbread made with spiced split Bengal gram or chana dal.

Youth Protests: 'In Delhi, I Ran For My Life. In Mumbai, I Found Hope'

Youth Protests: 'In Delhi, I Ran For My Life. In Mumbai, I Found Hope'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

What was it like to be at the 2026 Delhi and Mumbai protests? Harsh Patel, 29, shares his first-hand experience of the Jantar Mantar march, the NEET paper leak protests, police action and why the movement gave him hope.

'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.'

Friendship Day: When Colleagues Become Family

Friendship Day: When Colleagues Become Family

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

Divya Nair remembers the work friendships that proved some of life's strongest bonds are built beyond the cubicle.

'Aditya Chopra Is The Best Brother-In-Law Anyone Could Ask For'

'Aditya Chopra Is The Best Brother-In-Law Anyone Could Ask For'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

'It's very easy for people to say, 'She got work because of her connections. What they don't see is the number of rejections I went through. Even if someone helps you get your first opportunity, you can't sustain a career unless you know your craft. I wanted people to hire me because they believed in my work, not because I was related to someone.'

The Doors That Never Opened

The Doors That Never Opened

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Some doors, it turns out, you can knock on for years and they still won't tell you what's really behind them.

Are Your Parents Pressuring You To Get Married?

Are Your Parents Pressuring You To Get Married?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating web site, and Rebounce, a matrimony platform, suggests how you can to share your thoughts and concerns about marriage with your parents.

The Day I Walked Away From My Marriage

The Day I Walked Away From My Marriage

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

'Though he said a lot of things, he never once asked me to stay.' Aarti David explores love and betrayal in this short story.

'If You Can't Tell Your Family You Don't Want To Marry...'

'If You Can't Tell Your Family You Don't Want To Marry...'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

'Many relationships break down because people are unable to honestly express what they feel. If someone cannot tell their family they do not want to go ahead with a marriage, the consequences can affect not only them but everyone involved.

Will Your Kids Pay For Your Retirement?

Will Your Kids Pay For Your Retirement?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Your children may always love you but should you expect them to to finance your retirement in today's economy?

OTT's 10 Best K-Dramas Of 2026 So Far

OTT's 10 Best K-Dramas Of 2026 So Far

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

It's only July but the South Korean drama scene is brimming with action and adrenalin.

NEET UG 2026 Results: Meet The Toppers

NEET UG 2026 Results: Meet The Toppers

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 toppers are Punjab's Aryan Gupta and Haryana's Panshul Bansal, who secured joint All India Rank 1 with 715 out of 720 marks each.

Gen Z Protests: 'I Hope They Keep Questioning The Government'

Gen Z Protests: 'I Hope They Keep Questioning The Government'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

'I thought this generation was no good, will not be able to do much with all this social media etc. But then, they surprised us.'

The 10 Best Indian Films Of 2026 So Far

The 10 Best Indian Films Of 2026 So Far

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

From Ikkis to Balan: The Boy, these are the 10 Indian films that truly deserved the loudest applause in the first half of 2026.

10 Moms Who Rewrote Motherhood On Screen

10 Moms Who Rewrote Motherhood On Screen

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Ahead of Balan: The Boy's OTT debut, we revisit 10 unforgettable movie mothers who shattered the saintly stereotype with love, obsession, revenge and ambition.

How Parents Can Deal With Child's Gaming Addiction

How Parents Can Deal With Child's Gaming Addiction

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

'Look at what kind of sites the child is visiting, what kind of games they are playing and then tell them about the pitfalls.' 'After the child sleeps, parents can check the history of sites visited and block sites that could be dangerous or inappropriate.'

'If Your Child Says No To Marriage...'

'If Your Child Says No To Marriage...'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Do not push your children into situations that leave them feeling trapped or desperate, appeals rediffGURU Anu Krishna.

'Obsession Ending Was Much Darker In Which Nikki...'

'Obsession Ending Was Much Darker In Which Nikki...'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

The scene was ultimately dropped in favour of the ending in which Nikki survives.

Father's Day: 'I Work Odd Hours, But I Still Show Up'

Father's Day: 'I Work Odd Hours, But I Still Show Up'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

For Valerian Vincent, who works a night shift for a US-based company, fatherhood means squeezing playtime, learning and love into the few precious hours he gets with his one-and-a-half-year-old son.

What If Unborn Child Is Diagnosed With Down Syndrome?

What If Unborn Child Is Diagnosed With Down Syndrome?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

'A lot of women in their late 30s have healthy babies and there are prenatal screenings and tests that can help families make informed choices,' says rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan.

Why protecting Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's childhood is as important as his cricket

Why protecting Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's childhood is as important as his cricket

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

As India awaits Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's senior debut, experts urge cricket to remember the 15-year-old is still a child, highlighting the challenges of balancing extraordinary talent, growing fame and emotional well-being.

ALL You Want To Know About Maharashtra's SIR!

ALL You Want To Know About Maharashtra's SIR!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

'The final electoral roll will be published on October 7, 2026.' 'If someone who is otherwise eligible does not find his/her name in that electoral roll, they can fill Form 6 along with other necessary documents to enrol his/her name in the electoral roll after the final publication of the electoral roll also.'

Yash's Toxic Teaser Introduces 5 Gorgeous Ladies

Yash's Toxic Teaser Introduces 5 Gorgeous Ladies

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Yash's Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has a new teaser called Ladies & Ladies.

From Courtroom Remark To Street Protests

From Courtroom Remark To Street Protests

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Dialogue must be encouraged rather than adoption of hardline stands, violence and use of force, recommends Biswajit Dasgupta.

Pix: Aamir Khan, Gauri Spratt Wed

Pix: Aamir Khan, Gauri Spratt Wed

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

Aamir Khan has officially tied the knot with Gauri Spratt in a private registered marriage ceremony, with exclusive inside pictures revealing the couple's first moments as husband and wife.

The Rediff Podcast: Will Siddhant Bhatia Win A Grammy?

The Rediff Podcast: Will Siddhant Bhatia Win A Grammy?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Watch Grammy nominee Siddhant Bhatia discuss his journey, and also perform from his Sounds Of Kumbha album.

Odisha Textbooks Found With 1,678 Errors

Odisha Textbooks Found With 1,678 Errors

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

How did hundreds of errors slip through multiple stages of drafting, editing, proofreading, expert review and final approval before making their way into classrooms?

10 Football Fever Moments From Bollywood

10 Football Fever Moments From Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Exploring memorable scenes that celebrate football in the movies.

The Marriage Secret That Still Works!

The Marriage Secret That Still Works!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Bhanu Iyer from Bengaluru tells us about the simple habits and values that helped her marriage celebrate 15 years.

Get A Rs 20K Scholarship To Learn In-Demand Skills

Get A Rs 20K Scholarship To Learn In-Demand Skills

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

The Eastman Powerup Eduskill Scholarship Programme 2026-27 provides financial aid linked to the completion of industry-relevant skill development certifications.

'We Have Given Our Daughter To The Nation'

'We Have Given Our Daughter To The Nation'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Lieutenant Sheetal Melhan is among the first batch of women officers to graduate from the Indian Military Academy. Her parents speak about how her extraordinary achievement is a culmination of their family's dreams.

Rhiya Ahir: 'I'd Rather Die A Martyr Than Be Helpless'

Rhiya Ahir: 'I'd Rather Die A Martyr Than Be Helpless'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

'When you are standing for what the Constitution guarantees you, you are not alone.'

Info Edge invests over Rs 1,000 crore in AI, deep-tech startups since 2020

Info Edge invests over Rs 1,000 crore in AI, deep-tech startups since 2020

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Info Edge, the parent company of naukri.com, has invested over 1,000 crore in more than 50 artificial intelligence (AI) and deep-tech startups since 2020, demonstrating its commitment to fostering India's emerging technology ecosystem.

'I've Seen Aamir Cry'

'I've Seen Aamir Cry'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

'Relationships are never as simple as outsiders imagine, and it's unfair to assume only one person is responsible when a marriage ends.'

Beyond Fees: The Racket Of School 'Add-Ons'

Beyond Fees: The Racket Of School 'Add-Ons'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A viral Rs 2.5 lakh school trip to Japan has exposed the soaring, extraneous costs of modern Indian education. From textbook monopolies to elite excursions, these hidden fees create intense classroom peer pressure even as parents face a financial spiral. We ask you, Dear Reader, to share your experience with us.

What's The Future Of Microbiology In India And Abroad?

What's The Future Of Microbiology In India And Abroad?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

'The future of a microbiology course is highly promising in India and abroad,' says rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes.

Indian accused of killing wife in US; shared body photos with lover

Indian accused of killing wife in US; shared body photos with lover

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

An Indian man, Avinash Narne, has been charged with first-degree murder in the US state of Washington, almost nine months after his wife, Raajitha Sabbineni, was found dead. Prosecutors allege Narne premeditated the strangulation, staged the crime scene, and had a secret romantic relationship with another woman in India, to whom he allegedly sent photos of his wife's body.

Riding Streetcars And Sandwiching Across San Francisco

Riding Streetcars And Sandwiching Across San Francisco

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Grill these drippy avocado sandwiches, stuffed with cheese and mayo a la San Francisco.

3 of family stabbed to death; woman, boyfriend under lens

3 of family stabbed to death; woman, boyfriend under lens

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Three members of a family, Somasundar, Muthulaxmi, and their younger daughter Supriya, were found stabbed to death in their Bengaluru apartment. Police suspect the elder daughter and her boyfriend are responsible, possibly due to the parents' disapproval of their relationship. The suspects are currently absconding, and an investigation is underway.

'Daughter Only Eats Protein Bars'

'Daughter Only Eats Protein Bars'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

In the latest advisory, rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna explains what young children should eat to support healthy growth and development.