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When Voter ID Matters And When It Doesn't

When Voter ID Matters And When It Doesn't

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

When the government chooses to either ignore or use identity documents only when it suits them, it shakes people's sense of stability, notes Shyam G Menon.

Modi's Diplomacy Needs To Get More Done

Modi's Diplomacy Needs To Get More Done

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

One must wonder whether Mr Modi's efforts to wine and dine the Big Two of today's world were seen as a sign of weakness rather than a proffered arm of friendship, points out R Jagannathan.

Why Is US Going Through This Madness?

Why Is US Going Through This Madness?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

The answer is to be found in the rise of the global south and in particular, the rise of China, explains Aakar Patel.

Spreading Love With Irani Chai

Spreading Love With Irani Chai

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

'Only a fool would put his life savings into a restaurant at 59... but I did'

CAPE Fear: History Suggests Rich Valuations Precede Sharp Pullbacks

CAPE Fear: History Suggests Rich Valuations Precede Sharp Pullbacks

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Valuations at current levels have historically corresponded single-digit returns.

IAF Celebrates 92nd Birthday In Style

IAF Celebrates 92nd Birthday In Style

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

An immaculate ceremonial parade, a breath-taking aerial demonstration of firepower and a spectacular static display of state-of-the-art equipment marked the celebrations of the 92nd anniversary of the Indian Air Force at the Air Force Station, Tambaram in Chennai, October 8, 2024.

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2: The Magic Is Missing

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2: The Magic Is Missing

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Smriti Irani is the oxygen of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. When the camera zooms in on her, you'd momentarily forget she is a feisty politician in real life, notes Divya Nair.

Recipe: Niranjini's Crabs With Malabar Spinach

Recipe: Niranjini's Crabs With Malabar Spinach

Rediff.com23 May 2025

The dark green fleshy Malabar spinach adds special flavour to a Mangalorean crab curry.

Recipe: Rajesh's Cabbage Szechuan Rice

Recipe: Rajesh's Cabbage Szechuan Rice

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Two types of cabbage give this Chinese rice its crunchy but excellent flavour.

Quant Funds: Algo-driven approach reduces human bias, risk of style drift

Quant Funds: Algo-driven approach reduces human bias, risk of style drift

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

SBI Mutual Fund recently launched the SBI Quant Fund. Its new fund offer (NFO) opened on December 4, 2024, and will close on December 18, 2024. Currently, 11 fund houses manage quant funds with assets worth Rs 9,013.6 crore.

'I Was In Pain But I Always Put My Team First'

'I Was In Pain But I Always Put My Team First'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'I knew the finger was broken but I told the physio that I don't want to take any painkillers.' 'I was in very good rhythm and I just wanted to carry on.'

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review: Far From Fantastic

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review: Far From Fantastic

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

As a superhero movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps has a stale feeling that gets less and less interesting as it progresses before winding up as the usual superhero routine despite the best efforts of its talented cast, notes Mayur Sanap.

'The Cake Wasn't Just A Cake'

'The Cake Wasn't Just A Cake'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Prachi Dhabal Deb does not bake cakes. She writes stories in royal icing.

Hey Rishika, Did You Just Step Off The Ramp?

Hey Rishika, Did You Just Step Off The Ramp?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Mumbai-based fashion stylist Rishika Jagiasi shows you how to dress up for Lakme fashion week.

Princess Vibes! Janhvi At Cannes

Princess Vibes! Janhvi At Cannes

Rediff.com21 May 2025

The elegant actor walked the red carpet for her film, Homebound.

Are Micro Dramas The Future of OTT?

Are Micro Dramas The Future of OTT?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Micro dramas -- typically 30 seconds to one to two minutes long per episode -- are designed for mobile-first audiences.

Time India Learnt From China Playbook

Time India Learnt From China Playbook

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

If India caves in to US pressure as Trump hopes it will, he will further try to blackmail it into submission, points out Ramesh Menon.

10 Best Looks From Cannes 2025. VOTE!

10 Best Looks From Cannes 2025. VOTE!

Rediff.com26 May 2025

While Alia Bhatt and Janhvi Kapoor marked their debuts at Cannes 2025, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a return and made her presence felt the way only she can.

Celeb Looks We Want To SEE At The MET Gala

Celeb Looks We Want To SEE At The MET Gala

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

If the whispers are true, Shah Rukh Khan is all set to make a grand debut at the MET gala, along with Kiara Advani. While it would be interesting to see what the duo wear at the star-studded May event, Namrata Thakker picks some interesting celebs looks for the MET red carpet.

The AMAZING Life of Jr NTR!

The AMAZING Life of Jr NTR!

Rediff.com20 May 2025

As Jr NTR, gears up to entertain the audience with War in August, we take a peek into his AMAZING life through his Instagram feed.

Karate Kid: Legends Review: Great Watch

Karate Kid: Legends Review: Great Watch

Rediff.com30 May 2025

If you've watched and liked the Cobra Kai series, you will love this movie and the way it ends, raves Varun Khanvilkar.

The Master Of The Slide Guitar

The Master Of The Slide Guitar

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

One of Debashish Bhattacharya's most remarkable contributions is that he has taken the scope and foundation of the slide guitar, improvised it again and again, thereby designing and creating four entirely new guitars.

'R D Burman And Sholay Still Rule Our Hearts'

'R D Burman And Sholay Still Rule Our Hearts'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'Panchamda created an exclusive theme music for Gabbar Singh, which is used throughout the film every time the dacoit makes an appearance, and in both concept and sound, is so eerie and evil.'

Malaika, Vaani, Nushrratt, Huma's Night Out

Malaika, Vaani, Nushrratt, Huma's Night Out

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Summit and Awards 2025 saw many film folk win awards.

SRK's Met Gala Look Has A Whopping Price Tag!

SRK's Met Gala Look Has A Whopping Price Tag!

Rediff.com14 May 2025

There was a whole lot of cha-ching, including a Rs 21 crore watch worn with princely ease.

Champions Again! Fans Take To Streets To Celebrate

Champions Again! Fans Take To Streets To Celebrate

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Fans took to the streets across the country to celebrate India's Champions Trophy triumph on Sunday.

'We Want Chinese Style Growth'

'We Want Chinese Style Growth'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'We have essentially tried to set out an agenda for the next five years and it, in essence, represents the political commitment to that agenda.'

What Makes Sonam A Global Style Icon

What Makes Sonam A Global Style Icon

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja has found a place on UK's Top 40 Best Dressed Celeb list alongside Harry Styles, Kate Middleton, Rosamund Pike, Sienna Miller and Kate Moss.

Detective Sherdil Review: Whodunit? Who cares?

Detective Sherdil Review: Whodunit? Who cares?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The silliness Detective Sherdil packs in the guise of humour not only trivialises a likeable star into a scallywag but squanders its ensemble cast into one-note distractions, notes Sukanya Verma.

Chhal Kapat Review: Wobbly Whodunnit

Chhal Kapat Review: Wobbly Whodunnit

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Chhal Kapat is a bland whodunnit, which does not have the necessary skills and smarts to pull it off, notes Mayur Sanap.

Eid Recipe: Reshma's Arabian Pudding

Eid Recipe: Reshma's Arabian Pudding

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

A silky, creamy dessert made from milk and cream that melts in the mouth.

Superman Review: Exhilarating But Exhausting

Superman Review: Exhilarating But Exhausting

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

This Superman likes a cuppa of hot cocoa, trusts people around him quite easily, gets hurt by social media trolls (the '#Supershit' particularly irks him), and admits to 'screwing up' all the time, discovers Mayur Sanap.

What Led Dhankhar To QUIT

What Led Dhankhar To QUIT

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The BJP had no option but to get Jagdeep Dhankhar out of its way for the sake of the Modi government's stability, reveals Sheela Bhatt, the legendary political journalist.

Recipe: Bethica's Tasty Tomato Halwa

Recipe: Bethica's Tasty Tomato Halwa

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Tomato? Yup, tomato is the mainstay of this gorgeous halwa.

Beware High-Fee, Low-Return Funds

Beware High-Fee, Low-Return Funds

Rediff.com30 May 2025

A higher TER means a larger portion of the return goes to the AMC, leaving less for the investor, unless compensated by higher returns.

'People Mock You, Then They Follow You'

'People Mock You, Then They Follow You'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

'I was body-shamed but I never let it get to me.' 'As an influencer, I wanted to show other girls that confidence matters more than size.'

Why India Should Not Worry About Trump

Why India Should Not Worry About Trump

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Trump's method are more destabilising than his policy. So, a good idea these couple of years is to sip Kool-Aid, and savour the joys of Trumplomacy, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Homebound Makes A Splash At Cannes

Homebound Makes A Splash At Cannes

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, along with others, turned heads at Cannes 2025 as they walked the red carpet in absolute style ahead of the much-awaited premiere of their film 'Homebound' at the prestigious film festival.

'Winning A Medal For India Meant A Lot'

'Winning A Medal For India Meant A Lot'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'It was a tough field, and I was nervous going in.' 'But once I stepped onto the court, I focused only on giving my best.'

The Real Reason For The TCS Layoffs

The Real Reason For The TCS Layoffs

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

While TCS cited evolving business needs and future readiness as reasons, industry experts say the action is a cost-cutting measure aimed at improving operating margins that have remained below the firm's aspirational range despite multiple efforts.