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What's Santa Doing In School?!

What's Santa Doing In School?!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

School children celebrates Christmas dressed as Santa Claus.

Godman Asaram Goes Back To Jail

Godman Asaram Goes Back To Jail

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Asumal Sirumalani aka Asaram, the self-styled godman, who had been on a 17-day parole for treatment in Pune, returned to Jodhpur jail on January 1, 2025.

'Federal Bank Has To Now Play Test Matches'

'Federal Bank Has To Now Play Test Matches'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

'The brand, the team, and the people have to make the transition from playing league matches to Test matches.'

Watch! How Janhvi Set The Ramp On Fire

Watch! How Janhvi Set The Ramp On Fire

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Designer Rahul Mishra's Silk Route collection was the perfect platform for Janhvi Kapoor to express her love for high fashion.

Student Suicides Doubled in 10 Years

Student Suicides Doubled in 10 Years

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

In just the two months of 2025, six cases of student suicides took place in Kota.

Vibe Coding's Challenge For India's IT Cos

Vibe Coding's Challenge For India's IT Cos

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'Could the impending new crisis, vibe coding, similarly create not a disaster like what befell Indian handlooms during the Industrial Revolution but another opportunity like what the Y2K crisis created?' asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

CBIC Eases GST Rules, Checks Overreach

CBIC Eases GST Rules, Checks Overreach

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

The revised guidelines are aimed at curbing discretionary practices by field officers, especially the tendency to seek documents not mandated under the law.

'Our goal is to make India 50% of overall biz'

'Our goal is to make India 50% of overall biz'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

'India is a very strategic geography. The business is growing over 37-38 per cent year-on-year.'

Operation Brahma: IAF Planes, IN Ships Head For Myanmar

Operation Brahma: IAF Planes, IN Ships Head For Myanmar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Under the direction of the ministry of external affairs, the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts are being progressed in conjunction with Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force and the National Disaster Response Force, the defence ministry stated.

When Ranbir Did The Kajra Re

When Ranbir Did The Kajra Re

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The Kapoors came together to party at Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani's mehendi ceremony on Wednesday.

Rasha Sends Postcards From Paris

Rasha Sends Postcards From Paris

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Rasha Thadani knows how to mix business with pleasure.

NCW receives over 7,600 complaints this year, domestic violence tops list

NCW receives over 7,600 complaints this year, domestic violence tops list

Rediff.com4 May 2025

The National Commission for Women (NCW) in India has received over 7,600 complaints this year, with domestic violence, assault, and criminal intimidation being the most common grievances. Domestic violence accounted for nearly 20 percent of all complaints, followed by criminal intimidation and assault. Uttar Pradesh reported the highest number of complaints, representing over 50 percent of all nationwide complaints. Officials attribute the high number of complaints to increasing awareness among women about their rights and ways to reach out to authorities.

Nushrratt, Madhuri, Kareena At IIFAs

Nushrratt, Madhuri, Kareena At IIFAs

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

Stars dazzle on the green carpet at the 25th IIFAs in Jaipur.

Sonal's Bikini Holiday In The Maldives

Sonal's Bikini Holiday In The Maldives

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Sonal Chauhan goes on holiday to the Maldives and makes lots of memories.

Tara, Shriya Watch Phantom Of The Opera

Tara, Shriya Watch Phantom Of The Opera

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Showbiz folks watched the musical The Phantom of the Opera at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai.

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Many ordinary citizens are drawn to by a sense of history and India's remarkable journey from bondage to freedom which culminated in this monumental building.

Dr Yunus Pays Tribute To Dr Singh

Dr Yunus Pays Tribute To Dr Singh

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus paid tribute to Dr Manmohan Singh at the Indian high commission in Dhaka.

Lessons For Start Ups From UPI Success Story

Lessons For Start Ups From UPI Success Story

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Isn't there something significant in the UPI example for all of us to learn from and execute to enable world-scale success for our startups?, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Why Aamir Was In Mourning For 2-3 Years

Why Aamir Was In Mourning For 2-3 Years

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

'After the split (with Reena Dutta), I couldn't sleep at night. So I started drinking.'

Leaves cancelled, schools shut: Rajasthan, Punjab on alert post Op Sindoor

Leaves cancelled, schools shut: Rajasthan, Punjab on alert post Op Sindoor

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Punjab and Rajasthan, which share borders with Pakistan, have gone into full alert mode following India's retaliatory missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Punjab Police has cancelled leaves of all its personnel and shut schools in six border districts, while Rajasthan has also cancelled leaves of administrative officials and police personnel deployed in the border areas and closed schools in four border districts.

'People Take Offence To My Jokes So I Have Stopped Joking'

'People Take Offence To My Jokes So I Have Stopped Joking'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'I have passed this to my son Aryan and told him 'Jaa beta, baap ka naam roshan kar.'

Planning Loan Against Mutual Funds?

Planning Loan Against Mutual Funds?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

'The rise in SIP contributions has created a pool of long-term MF assets that can be pledged for loans.'

Alia-Ranbir's Night Out With Aamir

Alia-Ranbir's Night Out With Aamir

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Aamir Khan hosted a special screening of his son Junaid Khan's debut film, Loveyapa, co-starring Khushi Kapoor.

Train to Valley: Political unity greets Kashmir rail launch

Train to Valley: Political unity greets Kashmir rail launch

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Political parties, cutting across affiliations and ideologies, Friday welcomed the Kashmir rail link inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hoping for a boost in trade and tourism in the valley.

Candlelight Vigil Against Kashmir Terror

Candlelight Vigil Against Kashmir Terror

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Union Home Minister Amit A Shah held a high-level security review meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, Februay 4, attended by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and senior officials to discuss counter-terrorism measures and strengthening intelligence.

What's This Surgeon From LA Doing At LFW?

What's This Surgeon From LA Doing At LFW?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Divya Srinivasan, a plastic surgeon from Los Angeles attends her second LFW after eight long years.

Jallikattu Leads Pongal Celebrations

Jallikattu Leads Pongal Celebrations

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

The centuries-old bull-taming tradition, Jallikattu, commenced on Tuesday January 14, 2024 in Avaniyapuram, Madurai, marking the start of the state's Pongal celebrations.

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Rediff.com11 May 2010

Let us do our bit for abolishing caste from our midst!

The Best Performing Players In IPLs...

The Best Performing Players In IPLs...

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff's three best performing players in all the 17 IPLs (2008-2024).

Thank You Tashi Namgyal For Kargil Alert

Thank You Tashi Namgyal For Kargil Alert

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Ladakhi shepherd Tashi Namgyal, who alerted the Indian Army about the presence of Pakistani intruders in Kargil, passed away in Ladakh on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

Rakul's Holiday In The Maldives

Rakul's Holiday In The Maldives

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Bollywood's ladies love to party in the pool.

The Heroes Who Never Gave Up

The Heroes Who Never Gave Up

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Every wheelchair at the Armed Forces' Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre in Pune is a story of sacrifice and strength, of courage, resilience and unbreakable spirit.

'Shah Rukh Didn't Leave Set For 8 Hours'

'Shah Rukh Didn't Leave Set For 8 Hours'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

'Shah Rukh looked fabulous and absolutely fit.'

Now, Guess Who's Upset With Kunal Kamra?

Now, Guess Who's Upset With Kunal Kamra?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

After his recent stand-up act that caught everyone's attention, Kunal Kamra now faces trouble from a source he probably didn't expect.

Alert Police, Army Avert Tragedy

Alert Police, Army Avert Tragedy

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Umar Ganie captures images of security personnel cordoning off the area and defusing an improvised explosive device, IED, on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway at Palhallan in the Pattan area of Baramulla district on Monday, December 9, 2024.

'Will Tell Them About Success Of Operation Sindoor'

'Will Tell Them About Success Of Operation Sindoor'

Rediff.com21 May 2025

'We will inform them how Pakistan not only helps terrorists, it also provide training to them to target India and spread terror.'

Crash: 'Preliminary Report Will Have Answers'

Crash: 'Preliminary Report Will Have Answers'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'A few answers for the reason of the crash will be known -- whether it was a technical fault, design issue, human error etc.'

Mrunal's Special Prayer For #GudiPadwa

Mrunal's Special Prayer For #GudiPadwa

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Stars celebrate Gudi Padwa, Ugadi and Chaitra Navratri on Sunday, and share pretty pictures on social media.

Did Pooja Make You Look?

Did Pooja Make You Look?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Bollywood stars start the week in a glamorous way, and we're not looking away!

Sumona, Chum, Sheetal Cheer For...

Sumona, Chum, Sheetal Cheer For...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

At the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour, Mumbai edition, Designer Tarun Tahiliani once again mixed his jaw-dropping artistry with glamour.