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The Traitors Review: High Stakes Drama

The Traitors Review: High Stakes Drama

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

If you're into reality shows with twists, high drama, clever gameplay and just the right amount of hot pepper, The Traitors is your next binge, recommends Shristi Sahoo.

CAG to conduct pan-India audit on ease of doing biz for MSMEs

CAG to conduct pan-India audit on ease of doing biz for MSMEs

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has launched an integrated audit across 32 states and Union Territories to assess the ease of doing business for the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector.

US Judgment Against Byju Raveendran Faces Steep Hurdles in India

US Judgment Against Byju Raveendran Faces Steep Hurdles in India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

A US court's $1.07-billion default judgment against Byju Raveendran can't be enforced directly in India because the US isn't a "reciprocating territory." Creditors must file a new case in an Indian court.

'My Life Has Been Paused Without My Consent'

'My Life Has Been Paused Without My Consent'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Thousands of Indian H-1B workers are stranded in India after sudden visa appointment cancellations at US consulates.

Should India Retain The Inflation Targeting Regime?

Should India Retain The Inflation Targeting Regime?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

The best way for India to prepare is by preserving and strengthening the RBI's hard-won credibility, point out Rajeswari Sengupta and Vaishali Garga.

'Women Forgot All Their Problems After They Got 10,000 In Their Bank Accounts And Voted For The NDA'

'Women Forgot All Their Problems After They Got 10,000 In Their Bank Accounts And Voted For The NDA'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

'Women from all castes and religions voted for Nitish Kumar as it was his last election.'

Four Years Later Review: Watch It For Shahana

Four Years Later Review: Watch It For Shahana

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Four Years Later shines in various moments that instantly resonate with you, thanks to Shahana Goswami, observes Divya Nair.

Algo Trading Begins With Stronger Risk Rules

Algo Trading Begins With Stronger Risk Rules

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Algo trading should be segregated in a separate account with only risk capital deployed.

Maa Review: Kajol Makes It Worthwhile

Maa Review: Kajol Makes It Worthwhile

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

What keeps the momentum going is Kajol's fully committed performance that elevates this generic material to a surprising degree of watchability, feels Mayur Sanap.

Akasa in Turbulence: DGCA Flags Repeated Slip-Ups

Akasa in Turbulence: DGCA Flags Repeated Slip-Ups

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

One of the major concerns highlighted by the DGCA was about the fact that not all staff had completed mandatory fatigue management training.

'Hatred And Bloodshed Can Only Give Birth To Love'

'Hatred And Bloodshed Can Only Give Birth To Love'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

'In a world that's loud and fractured, this is my small offering of softness. Of love.'

As algo trading rises, Sebi chief urges stronger risk controls

As algo trading rises, Sebi chief urges stronger risk controls

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

The rise of algorithmic and high-frequency trading brings efficiency but also demands robust risk controls, real-time monitoring and compliance safeguards, Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey told the Morningstar Investment Conference India 2025.

Key infrastructure sectors' growth stood at 3% in Sep

Key infrastructure sectors' growth stood at 3% in Sep

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

India's eight key infrastructure sectors' output stood at 3 per cent in September, slower than the 6.5 per cent expansion recorded in August, according to official data released on Tuesday. The core sectors' output growth was 2.4 per cent in September last year.

Desert Thunder: Army Showcases Thar Shakti

Desert Thunder: Army Showcases Thar Shakti

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh witnessed the spectacular Thar Shakti capability demonstration at the historic Longewala battlefield, showcasing the Indian Army's integrated prowess in Jaisalmer on Friday, October 24, 2025.

Kesari Veer Review: Epic Blunder

Kesari Veer Review: Epic Blunder

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Sooraj Pancholi, nostrils flaring and eyes twitching, tries to sell his character's steely resolve, but, sighs Mayur Sanap, the boy just can't act.

'I Own 18 Worthless Insurance Policies. Help!'

'I Own 18 Worthless Insurance Policies. Help!'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Ask rediffGURU Reetika Sharma your insurance, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Lafangey Review: True To Life

Lafangey Review: True To Life

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The three lead actors are excellent, giving their parts the various shades of joy, anger, despair and the emotional heft required to make their characters believable and likeable, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Rana Naidu 2 Review: Good Looking Mess

Rana Naidu 2 Review: Good Looking Mess

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

What's unforgiving about Season two is the way the ever-so-entertaining Venkatesh Daggubati is under-utilised, complains Mayur Sanap.

Criminal Justice 4 Review: Thrilling!

Criminal Justice 4 Review: Thrilling!

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Pankaj Tripathi's Madhav Mishra is one of the most entertaining characters created for an Indian Web series, and the actor plays him with relish, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Digital Arrest Scams: What You Must Know

Digital Arrest Scams: What You Must Know

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Senior citizens are particularly vulnerable due to their high savings, trust in authorities, and limited familiarity with online frauds.

Zoho's Vembu Sparks Fury Over Vaccine-Autism Claim

Zoho's Vembu Sparks Fury Over Vaccine-Autism Claim

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

A social media spat erupted on X between TheLiverDoc and Zoho Corporation's Chief Scientist, Sridhar Vembu, after the later endorsed a claim linking childhood vaccinations to autism.

India rejects IMF view that US tariffs will stay indefinitely, hit growth

India rejects IMF view that US tariffs will stay indefinitely, hit growth

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The Indian government has expressed its disagreement with the IMF staff's 'baseline' assumption that the 50 per cent US tariffs on its goods exports 'would remain in place indefinitely', based on which the staff pegged the country's GDP growth at 6.6 per cent this year, and pared its 2026-27 projection by 20 basis points to 6.2 per cent.

How To Choose MFs Smartly

How To Choose MFs Smartly

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Investors who constantly hop between 'top-performing' funds often end up earning far lower returns than the very funds they invest in -- simply because they enter late and exit early. Best investors don't chase returns, they chase discipline, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

How to Beat the Festive Debt Trap

How to Beat the Festive Debt Trap

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Those who have binged on credit must spend less, cut discretionary expenses, and focus on repayment.

Preity Zinta's Top 10 Films

Preity Zinta's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

As much Preity would like to be relieved of everyone's ebullient expectations of her, truth is few have fizzed up the silver screen like she has.

F1: The Movie Review: What A Ride!

F1: The Movie Review: What A Ride!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

F1: The Movie is definitely a fun time at the movies and deserves a big screen experience, notes Mayur Sanap.

IndiGo Crisis: 'Truth Has Not Been Told'

IndiGo Crisis: 'Truth Has Not Been Told'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

'They are saying that there is a pilot shortage which is not correct, but if it was true, did they suddenly come to know this on December 5?' 'If they didn't have crew, why did they seek approval for a winter schedule? To get the approval, the operator has to show crew strength and also a buffer of crew available.' 'If they had a crew crunch, why did they ask for extra flights? Or was it something else that made them so sure that they would get away with this exemption and bans?'

Chinese steel inflows via Nepal raise alarm

Chinese steel inflows via Nepal raise alarm

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The matter has now been escalated and the ministry has written to Customs, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to investigate it thoroughly.

Sitaare Zameen Par Review: Easybreezy Crowd-Pleaser

Sitaare Zameen Par Review: Easybreezy Crowd-Pleaser

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Mayur Sanap wishes there was more to a this feel-good exercise that never reaches the dramatic heights it is aiming for.

What Weapons Will Putin Sell India On Rare State Visit?

What Weapons Will Putin Sell India On Rare State Visit?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

On the table are additional batches of S-400 surface-to-air missile systems from Russia, which India used with immense success during Operation Sindoor. India could buy at least two squadrons of Su-57 fighter jets plus joint production of S-500 air defence systems.

The Biggest Flops of 2024

The Biggest Flops of 2024

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Just when it seemed that Bollywood had recovered with multiple big hits in 2023, it all came down in 2024 with a flurry of flops, disasters and mega disasters.

'NPS Will Exceed 30% Growth This Financial Year'

'NPS Will Exceed 30% Growth This Financial Year'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'The informal sector can grow at a 100 per cent rate -- we have to plan big.'

GLAS Trust's claims: Byju Raveendran to file for $2.5 bn damages

GLAS Trust's claims: Byju Raveendran to file for $2.5 bn damages

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Byju's founder Byju Raveendran is preparing to file a $2.5 billion damages claim, alongside new evidence in a US court that he says disproves GLAS Trust's allegations that $533 million in 'Alpha Funds' was diverted by the company's founders.

Vietnam Emerges As India's Key Defence Partner

Vietnam Emerges As India's Key Defence Partner

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The 15th India-Vietnam Defence Dialogue signalled a move from routine talks to deeper cooperation, with new deals on submarine rescue and defence industry to support stability in the Indo-Pacific, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

How To Build a Flexible Health Fund

How To Build a Flexible Health Fund

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'Having a separate healthcare corpus is extremely important even for those already covered by health insurance.'

'I'm An Addict Of Heartache'

'I'm An Addict Of Heartache'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

'I have been in love with a career on the big screen, validated by box office numbers.' 'I never expected the love back to be instantaneous.'

Thug Life Review: Mani Ratnam's Magic Is Missing

Thug Life Review: Mani Ratnam's Magic Is Missing

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The edge-of-the-seat action is interspersed with moments of intense, raw emotions of romance, trust and betrayal, and keeps you entertained and waiting for the next big reveal, observes Divya Nair.

Kannappa Review: Superstar Cameos Can't Save The Film

Kannappa Review: Superstar Cameos Can't Save The Film

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Kannappa is a bloated mess of a film that underutilises interesting story ideas, observes Arjun Menon.

The Family Man Is Coming On...

The Family Man Is Coming On...

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'On the run, Srikant must navigate uncharted territories while confronting threats and enemies from both within and beyond the nation's borders.'

Om Shanti Om: The Rediff Review

Om Shanti Om: The Rediff Review

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

Farah Khan's latest film is heavily flawed but still fun.