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Patralekhaa-Rajkummar's Beautiful Romance

Patralekhaa-Rajkummar's Beautiful Romance

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Patralekhaa and Rajkummar Rao's babymoon is showing no signs of ending.

Sonali Ghosh's Historic Wildlife Journey

Sonali Ghosh's Historic Wildlife Journey

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Dr Sonali Ghosh, the first woman to head the Kaziranga National Park and the first Indian to win the IUCN's Kenton Miller Award, has turned her childhood love for nature into an inspiring career in wildlife protection and leadership.

'Shah Rukh Treated Us Like Family At KKR'

'Shah Rukh Treated Us Like Family At KKR'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

'For him, win or defeat never mattered, he always told us to give our best and never worry about the results.'

'Satishji Was Always Doing Masti'

'Satishji Was Always Doing Masti'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'Lots of people fade away from our memory after they die, but he will stay on forever.'

Info Edge named India's most successful venture investor

Info Edge named India's most successful venture investor

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Naukri.com-parent Info Edge, whose long-term bets on Indian startups ranging from Zomato to Policybazaar yielded blockbuster returns, has been named the country's most successful venture investor, cementing its reputation as a standout player in India's startup ecosystem. The firm, helmed by Sanjeev Bikhchandani - often referred to as India's Warren Buffett- invested a total capital of Rs 3,959.16 crore across platforms over the last one and a half decades.

Youth held in Ukraine surrendered to avoid jail: Gujarat cops

Youth held in Ukraine surrendered to avoid jail: Gujarat cops

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

A Gujarat resident, Majoti Sahil Mohammed Hussein, enlisted in the Russian military to avoid a prison sentence in a drug-related case and subsequently surrendered to Ukrainian forces. His family is appealing to the Indian government for his return.

My Mentor, Nobel Laureate Susumu Kitagawa

My Mentor, Nobel Laureate Susumu Kitagawa

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

'Professor Kitagawa is an exceptional researcher, a good teacher and above all a great person.'

Dr Ambedkar's 1956 Buddhist Revolution

Dr Ambedkar's 1956 Buddhist Revolution

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

On October 14, 1956, Dr B R Ambedkar, fulfilling his long-held vow to renounce Hinduism, embraced Buddhism along with over 500,000 followers at Nagpur's Deekshabhoomi, marking a new era of social and spiritual liberation for India's Dalits.

'Life is worth fighting for every step, every minute, every second'

'Life is worth fighting for every step, every minute, every second'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'I'm totally focussed on finding the right energies around me. A lot of the treatment is psychosomatic, as my mother keeps reiterating, if you think positive, positive things will happen to you.'

The Indian Teen Who Won The Global Student Prize 2025

The Indian Teen Who Won The Global Student Prize 2025

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Eighteen-year-old Adarsh Kumar from India, who founded Skillzo, a skill-building and mentorship start-up for less privileged students, is the winner of the Chegg Global Student Prize this year.

Why BJP, Nitish Need Each Other

Why BJP, Nitish Need Each Other

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Left to its machinations, the BJP would have loved to cut Nitish down to size, but it can't afford to do so as the JD-U is in alliance with the BJP at the Centre, and cannot form a government on its own in Bihar. For now, both need each other: Nitish for legitimacy, the BJP for numbers, points out Ramesh Menon.

Will Rahul Field Mountain Man's Son In Bihar Polls?

Will Rahul Field Mountain Man's Son In Bihar Polls?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'Rahul Gandhi has promised me to give a Congress ticket to contest the polls.'

Vir Das Wants You To Listen To The Sounds Of India

Vir Das Wants You To Listen To The Sounds Of India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'When you miss India, you'll hear it before you see it. That's really where the idea started.' 'If you ever go to your terrace at night in India, you'll hear sounds from everywhere.' 'That feeling of hearing home in your head when you're far away... that's the soul of the show.'

Touring Sri Lanka Through Prajakta's Eyes

Touring Sri Lanka Through Prajakta's Eyes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Mismatched actor Prajakta Koli is touring Sri Lanka with her husband Vrishank Khanal, and she treats us to her travel diaries.

'Bihar Is At A Takeoff Stage'

'Bihar Is At A Takeoff Stage'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

''Now the roads in Bihar are as good as any other Indian state. The power sector has improved.' 'Connectivity, law and order, gender justice...' 'Bihar now stands for all these things that were totally absent when it was under jungle raj.'

'Don't see mobiles replacing PCs immediately'

'Don't see mobiles replacing PCs immediately'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'Lots of YouTubers and influencers use a phone that can do lots of things, but if you need to do heavy editing or proper editing, you will still come back to a proper laptop setup.'

Maratha quota protest cripples Mumbai; rail, road traffic hit

Maratha quota protest cripples Mumbai; rail, road traffic hit

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

A Maratha protest in Mumbai caused significant traffic disruptions, particularly in the southern and eastern parts of the city, impacting office-goers and students. Train services were also affected.

Trump's H1B Diktat Fuels Anxiety For Indians

Trump's H1B Diktat Fuels Anxiety For Indians

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Social media feeds and immigration forums lit up with questions from workers and families who feared they might be stranded abroad, unable to return to their jobs or reunite with loved ones.

Patralekhaa-Rajkummar's Beautiful Babymoon

Patralekhaa-Rajkummar's Beautiful Babymoon

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Patralekhaa and Rajkummar Rao, who are expecting their first child, have been sharing pictures from their babymoon in New Zealand.

Indians Choose Learning Holidays Over Leisure

Indians Choose Learning Holidays Over Leisure

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Travellers are keen to explore traditional Indian arts and crafts like Madhubani painting in Bihar, pottery and weaving workshops in Rajasthan, or Kathakali and Kalaripayattu training in Kerala.

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Sandwiched between a Hero MotoCorp showroom and a shop that hires out cooking utensils is a small, dingy building that's been locked up. The non-descript two-room building is a manufacturing unit of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the pharma company made its Coldriff cough syrup that has allegedly killed 25 children in Madhya Pradesh.

Will Trump Pull The Plug On Russian Oil Sanctions?

Will Trump Pull The Plug On Russian Oil Sanctions?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Whether Trump will actually press ahead with the oil sanctions remains unclear, since keeping Russian oil out of the world market risks high oil prices which could boomerang on the US economy and be damaging politically for Trump, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Tushar Shah To Travel to Space On Tue

Tushar Shah To Travel to Space On Tue

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Blue Origin's 10th human flight, NS-30, will lift off from Launch Site in West Texas on Tuesday, February 25.

Rekha Steals The Show At Shabana's 75th Party

Rekha Steals The Show At Shabana's 75th Party

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Old friend Boney Kapur hosted a party for Shabana Azmi's 75th birthday and a merry and wonderful time was had by all.

US advisory for India warns of crime, rape; MEA says 'noted'

US advisory for India warns of crime, rape; MEA says 'noted'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

In the June 16 advisory, the US urged its citizens to exercise "increased caution" due to crime and rape, and advised them not to travel to certain parts of central and eastern parts of the country due to terrorism.

A Proud Moment For Shuks' Parents

A Proud Moment For Shuks' Parents

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla scripted history by embarking on a space odyssey along with three others to the International Space Station.

'ISRO Will Ensure Security Of Every Citizen Of Bharat'

'ISRO Will Ensure Security Of Every Citizen Of Bharat'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

'You can observe a lot of things from space.' 'Another thing is communication, in real time, especially in war-like situations.' 'During Operation Sindoor, we could play our part well.'

Ditch Quick-Money Lures This Diwali!

Ditch Quick-Money Lures This Diwali!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

: Build lasting wealth via disciplined, long-term mutual fund investing in India's compounding marathon, Shanaihi, Shanaihi, says Ramalingam Kalirajan

'My Life Could Be A Movie'

'My Life Could Be A Movie'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'It doesn't matter where you come from or what college you studied in. None of it defines your future. Just don't give up.'

'How To Earn Maximum Monthly Income?'

'How To Earn Maximum Monthly Income?'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Ask rediffGURU Naveenn Kummar your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

'Israel Is Weaponising Hunger'

'Israel Is Weaponising Hunger'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'Famine in Gaza is not a failure of logistics or aid. What is to blame is deliberate starvation caused by a brutal war.' 'Any child dying in a war zone is a vote of no confidence against humanity.'

Realty's Next Address: SPR, Sohna Power NCR's Growth

Realty's Next Address: SPR, Sohna Power NCR's Growth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Part-I of this three-part series dives into Delhi-NCR's SPR, Sohna, Dwarka Expressway, and Jewar Airport leading the charge.

I-Day Weekend Inspires Holiday Rush

I-Day Weekend Inspires Holiday Rush

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

'The upcoming long weekend has ignited strong travel intent, with robust bookings across leisure, spiritual and wellness destinations.'

Like Huma's Looks At TIFF? VOTE!

Like Huma's Looks At TIFF? VOTE!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

After Gandhi made its premiere at the festival, Huma Qureshi made heads turn, thanks to her fashionable take.

Omar Yaghi: The Live-Wire Nobel Laureate

Omar Yaghi: The Live-Wire Nobel Laureate

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

'It was from him I learnt that if you gave the student the freedom to find his own path, he would be more courageous to experiment.'

Heavy Rain Swells Ganga To Warning Levels

Heavy Rain Swells Ganga To Warning Levels

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The Ganga's rising water level is causing significant flooding in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh districts.

Victory For Pooches

Victory For Pooches

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

'BJP Will Replace Nitish Kumar If...'

'BJP Will Replace Nitish Kumar If...'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'If the NDA returns with the BJP substantially ahead of the JD-U, a BJP CM bid becomes plausible; if the gap is narrow or JD-U holds pivotal seats, continuity with Nitish is the lower-risk option.'

On The Way To The Amarnath Shrine

On The Way To The Amarnath Shrine

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Pilgrims begin their trek towards the Amarnath cave from the Baltal base camp in Ganderbal on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

'War Has No Winners, Only Losers'

'War Has No Winners, Only Losers'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'I noticed a nine-year-old child hugging another child every few minutes.' 'The two were sisters and were playing in their village when an armed gang attacked their village and set fire to it.' 'They hid together, only to witness their mother and father being killed.' 'Now, the older child is constantly comforting the younger one.'