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Waiting Hai Exposes A Fraud You Didn't Know About

Waiting Hai Exposes A Fraud You Didn't Know About

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Waiting Hai exposes Indian Railways' tatkal ticket scams with .

Under The Moon In Dubrovnik & Other Balkan Adventures

Under The Moon In Dubrovnik & Other Balkan Adventures

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

It had always been my dream to reach the Balkans someday and for a few days in hot August my wishes were granted.

WOMEN INTERRUPTED: Building Bridges For Women To Return To The Workplace

WOMEN INTERRUPTED: Building Bridges For Women To Return To The Workplace

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

A career break does not erase the experience that came before it. But the labour market can act as though it does. The more women invest in building professional careers, the more costly an interruption can become. How, then, do we enable women to make a comeback? Whose responsibility is it? asks Radha Roy Biswas.

'I Lost A Lot Of Things In Life Because Of Addiction'

'I Lost A Lot Of Things In Life Because Of Addiction'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

'I've been a recovering addict. I've been in recovery for the past six years. For most of my life, I have suffered from addiction.'

Flydubai Attack: Questions, Questions

Flydubai Attack: Questions, Questions

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

While Smit Machchhar is rightly being lauded as a hero, the curious thing is that the name of the Omani copilot responsible for this attempt to hijack or crash the aircraft has been withheld. His name and face should have been splashed all over the international media. This was not done and it therefore raises legitimate suspicion. Is it possible that his involvement could expose some powerful entity? Could it point to a blatant intelligence failure that would have left certain powers shamefaced? Could it be that he may have revealed things that could prove severely damaging to certain vested interests? asks Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Are We Killing A Contest Between Ball And Bat?

Are We Killing A Contest Between Ball And Bat?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

There was a time when a score close to 380 was a sure shot victory for that team, and the captain would be preparing his victory speech while fielding, points out K R Nayar.

Will Modi Visit Pakistan Next Year?

Will Modi Visit Pakistan Next Year?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Given the current friction in ties, such a visit looks unlikely at this juncture.

How Did 3 Air India Passengers Bypass Immigration?

How Did 3 Air India Passengers Bypass Immigration?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Air India has been issued a show-cause notice by the ministry of civil aviation after three Italian nationals travelled from Amritsar to Delhi and then to Munich without obtaining mandatory departure immigration clearance, highlighting a 'serious security and immigration-related lapse'.

Filhaal To Daayra, Meghna Gulzar's Films, Ranked

Filhaal To Daayra, Meghna Gulzar's Films, Ranked

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

From Filhaal to Daayra, we look at Meghna Gulzar's filmmaking journey, including the highs of Talvar and Raazi and the films that fell short.

How To Prepare For A Heart Emergency

How To Prepare For A Heart Emergency

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Families, especially those with a history of these ailments, must prepare before an emergency strikes.

Delhi Court Grants Bail To US National In NIA Drone Warfare Probe

Delhi Court Grants Bail To US National In NIA Drone Warfare Probe

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

A Delhi court has granted default bail to US national Matthew Aaron Van Dyke, who was arrested in connection with an NIA case involving a drone warfare training camp linked to ethnic armed groups in Myanmar. The bail was granted on a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh, with conditions to remain in Delhi and cooperate with the investigation. The NIA's chargesheet did not invoke UAPA provisions, instead citing the Immigration and Foreigners Act, leading to the default bail.

Why This CM Is Probing Lionel Messi!

Why This CM Is Probing Lionel Messi!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

In 100 days in office, Chief Minister V D Satheesan has ordered five SITs. This would appear to be some kind of a record, points out Aditi Phadnis.

India welcomes Chinese aerospace head for key BRICS Business Forum

India welcomes Chinese aerospace head for key BRICS Business Forum

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

India's Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, extended greetings to Song Hou, Director General of China's Commercial Aircraft Corporation (COMAC), ahead of his visit to New Delhi for the BRICS Business Forum 2026. Discussions focused on B2B, technology, and connectivity ties, aligning with India's BRICS Presidency vision. The forum precedes the 18th BRICS Summit.

Do De-Tanning Soaps And Scrubs Work?

Do De-Tanning Soaps And Scrubs Work?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Dr Smriti Nathani explains whether de-tanning soaps and scrubs work, which ingredients may help pigmentation, and why over-exfoliation can worsen skin darkening.

Remember These Images From 25 Years Ago?

Remember These Images From 25 Years Ago?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

As younger generations grow up without personal memories of 9/11, the 25th anniversary serves as a powerful reminder of loss, resilience, bravery and America's enduring promise to never forget.

Mumbai's Oldest, Richest Ganpati Pandals

Mumbai's Oldest, Richest Ganpati Pandals

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

A look at some of the oldest, richest and famous Ganesh pandals in Mumbai.

AICF Treasurer Resigns Amid Chess Body Turmoil

AICF Treasurer Resigns Amid Chess Body Turmoil

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

The troubles, however, go beyond the exit of one office-bearer.

Man abducted from Samajwadi Party MP's house, rescued in 24 hours

Man abducted from Samajwadi Party MP's house, rescued in 24 hours

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Four individuals, including an aide to Samajwadi Party MP Laxmikant, alias Pappu Nishad, have been arrested in connection with the abduction of Vishal Kumar. Kumar had previously filed a complaint against the MP under the Prevention of Atrocity Act. Police rescued Vishal Kumar within 24 hours, thwarting a plan to take him to Ayodhya and kill him.

Why Tamannaah Got Emotional While Shooting The Vvaan

Why Tamannaah Got Emotional While Shooting The Vvaan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

'When I was shooting the scene, I started welling up and I don't know why.'

'As the Sun's Glow Falls On Mount Kailash, The Sight Is Breathtaking'

'As the Sun's Glow Falls On Mount Kailash, The Sight Is Breathtaking'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Usha Vedasalam completed the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra just a week before the devastating floods in Nepal. This is her account of the pilgrimage.

Gujarat Vs Kerala: A Tale Of Two States

Gujarat Vs Kerala: A Tale Of Two States

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Comparing the two states is comparing an apple to an orange. I ate apples for years. Then I felt I needed some citrus, and I moved to oranges. That doesn't make the apple a lesser fruit, reflects Binu Alex.

Why Ajit Doval Visited Dhaka On Thursday

Why Ajit Doval Visited Dhaka On Thursday

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

India's national security adviser was in Dhaka for roughly three-quarters of the day on Thursday to prepare the ground for Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to New Delhi.

IIT grad, bank manager among 6 held for 'digital arrest' scam

IIT grad, bank manager among 6 held for 'digital arrest' scam

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Mumbai Cyber Police have apprehended six individuals, including an IIT graduate and a bank manager, for allegedly defrauding a senior citizen of Rs 1.12 crore through a "digital arrest" scam. The victim was coerced into transferring funds after being threatened with family arrest by impersonators.

'Ganpati Bappa Doesn't Differentiate'

'Ganpati Bappa Doesn't Differentiate'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Ahead of Ganeshotsav, which commences on September 14, Rediff's Divya Nair visits a workshop in Mumbai where young girls, most of them first-timers, are using their brushes to bring Lord Ganesha to life.

Will Vijay's Magic Work In TN Bypolls?

Will Vijay's Magic Work In TN Bypolls?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Assembly by-elections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram will offer an early measure of the TVK's electoral strength and put the dynamics of its new alliance in focus.

Commonwealth Champion Bids Farewell To Her Guns

Commonwealth Champion Bids Farewell To Her Guns

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Commonwealth Games gold medallist and Arjuna Awardee Roopa Unnikrishnan gives away the rifles that shaped her brilliant shooting career, hoping they will inspire a new generation of Indian shooters.

The Untold Migration To Gujarat

The Untold Migration To Gujarat

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Their stories will go unheard, filed somewhere in the banal footnotes of history. Unwritten, untold, undocumented, notes Binu Alex.

The Rediff Podcast: Candice Pinto Spills The Truth About Modelling

The Rediff Podcast: Candice Pinto Spills The Truth About Modelling

Rediff.com21 May 2026

In an industry that thrives on reinvention, Candice Pinto has remained one of the few constants on the Indian runway.

Heavy Rains Create Havoc In New Delhi

Heavy Rains Create Havoc In New Delhi

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Heavy rains lashed Delhi, triggering waterlogging and traffic disruptions across several parts of the national capital.

Nepal Rescue Via Zip Line

Nepal Rescue Via Zip Line

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

Rescue teams led by the Nepal army continue search operations to locate survivors from the August 26 disaster. 4,873 people remain missing.

Avengers: Endgame Encore: How The 4 New Crucial Scenes Set Up Doomsday

Avengers: Endgame Encore: How The 4 New Crucial Scenes Set Up Doomsday

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Avengers: Endgame Encore adds four crucial scenes that connect the old MCU to Avengers: Doomsday, from Loki's shocking return to Doctor Doom's sinister plans for the multiverse.

Prahaar: When 26/11 Became A Film Spectacle

Prahaar: When 26/11 Became A Film Spectacle

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

The moment it became clear that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis would launch the trailer of the Hindi film Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam it became obvious that the spectacle was more political than cinematic.

Abu Dhabi Targets Indian Tourists

Abu Dhabi Targets Indian Tourists

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

'India was the emirate's largest international source market by hotel guest volume.'

Karjat's Must-Try Thakare Kanda Bhaji

Karjat's Must-Try Thakare Kanda Bhaji

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Rain and road trips go hand in hand in Maharashtra. For countless travellers, the season isn't complete without a plate of steaming-hot Kanda Bhaji on a jaunt to Karjat at Thakare Hotel.

'Ganeshotsav Is No Longer The Same'

'Ganeshotsav Is No Longer The Same'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

'Earlier, Ganeshotsav was social. Now it is all about social media.'

Four Men. One Surname. The Brands Of Bollywood

Four Men. One Surname. The Brands Of Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

The story of the Khans is therefore not simply the story of four movie stars who have dominated Bollywood. It is the story of how four sharply differentiated identities became four enduring businesses -- and how each managed to remain relevant in an industry designed to replace yesterday's hero with tomorrow's sensation, points out Sandeep Goyal.

Skip The iPhone Duo, Take These International Trips Instead

Skip The iPhone Duo, Take These International Trips Instead

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Rs 299,900 can buy you Apple's first foldable iPhone. Or it can buy you a passport full of memories, a suspiciously large holiday wardrobe and enough airport coffee to develop a personality.

What Gandhi's Passport Application Looked Like

What Gandhi's Passport Application Looked Like

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Gandhi's 1931 passport for his travel to London was issued in Bombay. It was the last time the Mahatma travelled abroad.

German Footballers Step Up To Cover Fan Travel Costs

German Footballers Step Up To Cover Fan Travel Costs

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

German national team players are reportedly funding bus transport for 600 fans to their final World Cup Group E game against Ecuador in New Jersey, addressing concerns over significantly increased public transport costs during the tournament.

Kahaani Actor Kharaj Mukherjee And Wife Safe In Nepal

Kahaani Actor Kharaj Mukherjee And Wife Safe In Nepal

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Bengali actor Kharaj Mukherjee and his wife Pratibha Mukherjee were stranded in Nepal due to heavy rains and flash floods, but their son Tamaghna Mukherjee has confirmed they are safe and making their way back home.