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Alia-Ranbir-Raha's Beautiful Diwali

Alia-Ranbir-Raha's Beautiful Diwali

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Diwali festivities with Bollywood stars and their little ones continue in full swing.

Inside Shraddha's Sea-View Home

Inside Shraddha's Sea-View Home

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The apartment has a stunning sea view with a hint of vintage charm and loads of cozy vibes. Take a look!

Nayanthara's Twins Turn Two

Nayanthara's Twins Turn Two

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan's sons Uyir and Ulagam turn two.

Want To Open PPF Account For Your Child?

Want To Open PPF Account For Your Child?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Long-term tax-saving FDs can also be considered after the PPF limit has been exhausted.

Okay To Live Apart When You're Married?

Okay To Live Apart When You're Married?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

While it's important to work towards saving your marriage, you must also be willing to accept that the outcome may not be what you hope for, says Dr Ashish Sehgal.

How Much Do Weddings Cost These Days?

How Much Do Weddings Cost These Days?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Wedding planner WedMeGood estimates that the average wedding budget has surged to Rs 36.5 lakh this year, with destination weddings averaging Rs 51 lakh.

Fighting Workplace Harassment? What You Can Expect

Fighting Workplace Harassment? What You Can Expect

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'Filing a workplace harassment case against a well-known company or professional can bring risks like retaliation, harm to your career and emotional stress,' warns Smita Shetty Kapoor.

Skip Canada! 10 Places To Study Abroad

Skip Canada! 10 Places To Study Abroad

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Indian students are looking at destinations that offer quality education coupled with unique cultural and career experiences, often at more affordable costs, says Gaurav Batra, CEO, Infinite Group.

'My Husband Was My Therapist'

'My Husband Was My Therapist'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Dear mothers, did you face any challenges after you delivered your baby? Tell us how you dealt with postpartum problems.

NZ's Rachin prepares for 'home' Test in Bengaluru

NZ's Rachin prepares for 'home' Test in Bengaluru

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Rachin Ravindra will carry along with him that soothing 'home ground' feeling when the New Zealand top-order batter steps on to the field in Bengaluru on Wednesday for the first Test against India.

Why Sumo Wrestlers Make Babies Cry

Why Sumo Wrestlers Make Babies Cry

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Nakizumo is an annual contest to make babies cry at the Sensoji temple in Tokyo. Two amateur sumo wrestlers hold a baby each and a referee makes faces and loud noises to make them cry.

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

There was a memorable meeting with a 'tall, elegant, beautiful girl', who had recently finished her 12th in the strongly tribal Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. 'I was shocked. In this whole sea of villages, I knew for sure there was no other 12th pass girl. I said I want to meet your father.' 'She brought her father, a daily-wage labourer. I asked him: "How come you decided to educate your girl till the 12th standard? You break stones for a living and you don't have a lot of money".' 'He just said one line and in that one line he said everything.'

'This is not where children abandon their parents'

'This is not where children abandon their parents'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'This is about children caring for their parents and helping them with assistance.'

An Indian Village Campaigns For Kamala

An Indian Village Campaigns For Kamala

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Thulasendrapuram, a small village in Tamil Nadu, is where the late Indian American scientist Shyamala Gopalan's parents were born. Dr Gopalan is, of course, Kamala Harris' mother and someone the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate often cites as the biggest influence on her life.

Let Us Salute Narayana Murthy

Let Us Salute Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

No great achievement or discovery or invention has been achieved without hard work. While the inspiration may have been an insight, it needs work to flesh the insight which requires hard work, asserts Mudit Jain.

'How Can A 16 Year Old Be A BJP Agent?'

'How Can A 16 Year Old Be A BJP Agent?'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

'I went to jail and met my father to convince him to join politics and believe in the Constitution.'

Amazing OTT To Watch This Week!

Amazing OTT To Watch This Week!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Bring out the popcorn, Sukanya Verma promises that there's *tons* to catch up on OTT this week.

INSIDE Kriti Sanon's GORGEOUS Home

INSIDE Kriti Sanon's GORGEOUS Home

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Kriti Sanon, whose had a good run at the box office recently with films like Tere Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya and Crew, lives in a stunning duplex apartment in Andheri, northwest Mumbai, with her sister and parents.

Ganpati Visarjan: The Patkars Bid Goodbye To Bappa

Ganpati Visarjan: The Patkars Bid Goodbye To Bappa

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani joins the Patkar family as they say goodbye to Lord Ganesha.

'My Daughter is Being Bullied. How Can I Help?'

'My Daughter is Being Bullied. How Can I Help?'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

rediffGURU Aruna Agarwal, a qualified child psychologist and behaviour therapist with over 20 years of experience, offers parenting advice.

This Mum Helps Women Return To Work

This Mum Helps Women Return To Work

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

In two years, the start-up Overqualified Housewives has helped over 6,000 women across India find flexible-job roles across India from salaries ranging between Rs 8,000 to Rs 80,000, making them financially independent.

'Never Put Anyone To Sleep During Sex'

'Never Put Anyone To Sleep During Sex'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

'Imagine having a conversation with your parents, where you say, "I want to break up with someone because he's bad in bed".'

Radhika, Anant Pray Before Their Wedding

Radhika, Anant Pray Before Their Wedding

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Glimpses from the Shiv Shakti puja that took place in Antilia before the grand Ambani shaadi.

'Modi Was Not A Factor In Maharashtra'

'Modi Was Not A Factor In Maharashtra'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'Money power was deployed like an army in a war.' 'None of the MVA parties had that kind of money.'

The Pradeeps Of Pittsburgh Review: Unfunny

The Pradeeps Of Pittsburgh Review: Unfunny

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

If a show about Gujaratis or Indians in the US had to be made, it could have been more authentic, sighs Deepa Gahlot.

MP man tells police wife left him because he was dark-skinned

MP man tells police wife left him because he was dark-skinned

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

A 24-year-old man in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior city has claimed his wife left him because of his dark complexion and also filed a harassment complaint against him.

'My parents are such phenomenal talents'

'My parents are such phenomenal talents'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'For a very long time I could not bring myself to watch several of their films because I couldn't see them depressed, in trouble or dead on screen.' 'It was hard to separate my parents from their characters, so I stayed away.' 'It was only after I became an actor that it became a job requirement.'

Plan Your Wedding Expenses Early

Plan Your Wedding Expenses Early

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'Understand how wedding expenses fit into your overall financial situation.' 'Evaluate how different levels of spending will impact other goals like retirement, travel, or housing.'

WhatsApp's Plan For Small Businesses

WhatsApp's Plan For Small Businesses

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Meta announced a first-of-its-kind initiative called 'WhatsApp Bharat Yatra', where the company will go to Tier-II and Tier-III cities to provide on-ground, in-person training to small businesses.

Who Is Killing Politicians In Bihar?

Who Is Killing Politicians In Bihar?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

A sudden surge in political attacks in Bihar has stunned leaders of both the ruling National Democratic Alliance and the Opposition Mahagathbandhan.

Ananya, Kriti, Kartik Really Love...

Ananya, Kriti, Kartik Really Love...

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

On the occasion of International Dog Day, here are a few B-Town pet parents with the love of their lives.

The PT Teacher Behind Two WPL Stars

The PT Teacher Behind Two WPL Stars

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

'Today when I see them talking to people from different countries confidently, I realise that education does not come from classrooms alone but from life experiences too.'

'Varun's Citadel Character Is Fully Bambaiya'

'Varun's Citadel Character Is Fully Bambaiya'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'I would think a hundred times before I wrote a gay character or a mentally challenged character because it requires a lot of research and empathy. That's the reason I shy away entirely from stories that have rape. I just can't. It's just terrifying for me, as a woman, to handle subjects like that because it's so sensitive.'

When Zeenat Aman Was High!

When Zeenat Aman Was High!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Here's another nugget from Zeenat Aman's treasure trove of life experiences.

Grey Divorces: Why Older Couples Are Parting Ways

Grey Divorces: Why Older Couples Are Parting Ways

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Personal growth and self-discovery are significant factors in the rise of grey divorces, says relationship expert Kanchan Rai.

'I Should Have Won 1.25 Lakh Votes'

'I Should Have Won 1.25 Lakh Votes'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'There is a difference between a politician and leader.' 'A politician will have his pound of flesh first and do everything else later.' 'A leader will sacrifice everything to help people.'

Fiscal deficit for FY25 estimated to be 4.9%: FM

Fiscal deficit for FY25 estimated to be 4.9%: FM

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the fiscal deficit for 2024-25 is estimated at 4.9 per cent of GDP.

Why Has Indigo Taken M&M To Court?

Why Has Indigo Taken M&M To Court?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'This case is not a good example of intellectual property strategy for either sector.'

Rashmi Bansal: An Ode to Overwork

Rashmi Bansal: An Ode to Overwork

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The death of 26-year-old Anna Sebastian Perayil -- who worked on the audit and assurance team at EY Pune, due to 'overwork' her heartbroken mother noted in a letter to EY India chairman Rajiv Memani provoked best-selling author Rashmi Bansal to pen a poem on the perils of overwork in Corporate India.

Mother Blesses New Naval Chief

Mother Blesses New Naval Chief

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi sought his mother Rajni Tripathi's blessings before taking charge as the Indian Navy's 26th chief.