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'Act Before Lawrence Bishnoi Becomes A Dawood Ibrahim'

'Act Before Lawrence Bishnoi Becomes A Dawood Ibrahim'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2026

'You want the main man, and you cannot even bring him to Mumbai, where he has allegedly carried out a high-profile shootout.'

The Raaj Kumar You Didn't Know

The Raaj Kumar You Didn't Know

Rediff.com27 Oct 2026

He informed me that on the first day of any shoot, he always questioned the director on the shot and their taking. If they got intimidated and accepted his suggestion without argument, he would continue offering advice through the making of the film.

'We Are On The Brink Of A Food Crisis'

'We Are On The Brink Of A Food Crisis'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2026

'The priority of the government should be to use agricultural production for human beings first, and only after that for biofuel and such things.'

Check Out Abhishek Sharma's 11 6s!

Check Out Abhishek Sharma's 11 6s!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2026

Every six was a mixture of power, timing, sometimes mischief, and even sheer audacity.

Navratri Day 9: How To Add a Pop of Peacock Green

Navratri Day 9: How To Add a Pop of Peacock Green

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

For Navratri Day 9, master the vibrant peacock green hue by drawing inspiration from these celebrity-approved accessories.

First Snowfall In Kashmir!

First Snowfall In Kashmir!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

On the morning of October 15, areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall after an active western disturbance, while the plains were inundated by overnight rains.

Sanjeev Bikhchandani to return as Info Edge CEO; Hitesh Oberoi steps down after 27 years

Sanjeev Bikhchandani to return as Info Edge CEO; Hitesh Oberoi steps down after 27 years

Rediff.com28 Oct 2026

Info Edge (India) Ltd, the parent company of Naukri.com, is undergoing a significant leadership change as founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani prepares to return as managing director and group chief executive officer. This transition follows Hitesh Oberoi's decision to step down from his executive roles after nearly 27 years with the company, though he will remain on the board as a non-executive, non-independent director.

Alaya, Hrithik-Saba Root For The Miracle Man

Alaya, Hrithik-Saba Root For The Miracle Man

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

All the news in the latest celebration in town.

Sebi Chairman: 'We Want Markets To Function Well With Integrity'

Sebi Chairman: 'We Want Markets To Function Well With Integrity'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2026

'They allow people to enter and exit. And there is transparency. There is market infrastructure. There is technology. There is cyber security. And then there are enough enablers.'

Shivaji Satam: 'I Got The Most Love From Pakistanis'

Shivaji Satam: 'I Got The Most Love From Pakistanis'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2026

'CID was running for more than 20 years so in a way, it was a love-filled liability for all of us.'

10 Women With Supernatural Powers In The Movies

10 Women With Supernatural Powers In The Movies

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

From superheroes and aliens to witches, ghosts and shape-shifting mutants, these 10 Bollywood women prove that supernatural powers come in all shades of mischief, menace and magic.

Why Is Rupee Falling Despite RBI's Big Moves?

Why Is Rupee Falling Despite RBI's Big Moves?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2026

The RBI can slow the rupee's fall, but lasting stability depends on tackling the root causes of depreciation and attracting foreign investment.

MUST SEE! Bollywood's Classy Convertibles

MUST SEE! Bollywood's Classy Convertibles

Rediff.com27 Oct 2026

From Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War featuring Ranbir Kapoor in a vintage blue convertible to classic films like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Dil Chahta Hai, convertibles have long been a symbol of style and luxury in Hindi cinema.

US Fed rate decision, corporate earnings, crude oil to steer market sentiment

US Fed rate decision, corporate earnings, crude oil to steer market sentiment

Rediff.com25 Oct 2026

Indian stock markets are set to be influenced this week by a confluence of factors including quarterly corporate earnings, the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, fluctuations in crude oil prices, and ongoing geopolitical developments in West Asia.

X-Men, Star Trek Actor Patrick Stewart Dies; Hollywood 'Heartbroken'

X-Men, Star Trek Actor Patrick Stewart Dies; Hollywood 'Heartbroken'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2026

'We lost one of the greats of stage and screen today. And a tremendous friend and man. I will miss you, Patrick Stewart, all of my days.'

Lifestyle Inflation Is Young Investors' Biggest Enemy

Lifestyle Inflation Is Young Investors' Biggest Enemy

Rediff.com27 Oct 2026

'As a youngster, if you are not investing in yourself and your active income, you will not be able to reach the first 1 crore mark.'

How Bhavitha Mandava Is Changing The Way India Sees Beauty

How Bhavitha Mandava Is Changing The Way India Sees Beauty

Rediff.com26 Oct 2026

Imagine heading out to get biryani in New York and ending up on one of the world's most prestigious fashion runways. For Bhavitha Mandava, that unlikely detour became the beginning of a career that has taken her from a subway platform to Chanel, British Vogue, and now the coveted Pirelli Calendar.

Colourful Garba Nights, Grand Durga Puja Pandals

Colourful Garba Nights, Grand Durga Puja Pandals

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Glimpses of India's vibrant Navratri and Durga Puja celebrations, as devotees perform traditional Garba, worship Goddess Durga and visit elaborately decorated pandals.

India Looks To Reset Ties With Neighbours

India Looks To Reset Ties With Neighbours

Rediff.com28 Oct 2026

Engagement with neighbours has gathered pace, particularly as the conflict in West Asia has exposed their vulnerability to energy supply disruptions.

Unscramble The Yeh Prem Mol Liya Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble The Yeh Prem Mol Liya Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Here's a fun way to test your memory!

What's Ranbir Kapoor Praying For?

What's Ranbir Kapoor Praying For?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Kajol, Ranbir Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Mouni Roy, and Jaya Bachchan got together to celebrate Durga Puja over the weekend.

Ramayana: Part 1 Heads For Blockbuster Opening

Ramayana: Part 1 Heads For Blockbuster Opening

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

Ramayana: Part 1 has kicked off its advance bookings with an impressive start, already selling over 1 lakh tickets before its November 5 release.

Why Financial Freedom Needs A Purpose

Why Financial Freedom Needs A Purpose

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

Perhaps we spend too much time planning how to become financially free and too little asking what we want to be free for, notes Harsh Roongta.

Malaika Arora's 10 Steal-Worthy Party Looks

Malaika Arora's 10 Steal-Worthy Party Looks

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

We explore Malaika's most glamorous party looks, offering endless inspiration for your next special occasion with her signature blend of bling, chic, and sass.

Supreme Court Directs Banks To Compensate Digital Fraud Victims

Supreme Court Directs Banks To Compensate Digital Fraud Victims

Rediff.com29 Oct 2026

The Supreme Court has mandated that banks must be held accountable for losses incurred by digital fraud victims, ensuring compensation of at least the amount lost if the fraud stems from the financial institution's lack of due diligence. The court emphasised that the proposed RBI regulatory framework must include enforceable provisions for compensation, preventive measures, and institutional accountability, moving beyond mere advisories. The CJI stressed the need for banks to use technology like AI to prevent fraud by monitoring unusual transactions and called for stronger accountability clauses against non-compliant banks.

Why This Doctor Is Fighting For Affordable Medicines

Why This Doctor Is Fighting For Affordable Medicines

Rediff.com30 Oct 2026

'I have seen in Agra parents selling their buffalo, which is their sole source of livelihood, to buy expensive medicines to treat their child.' 'I was very moved by such cases and therefore approached the court to regulate the price of medicines in our country.'

What Is The Cockroach Janta Party's Future?

What Is The Cockroach Janta Party's Future?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2026

It is too early to judge whether the CJP will become a consequential political movement or remain a moment of protest. Its significance will depend less on the size of crowds or the reach of online campaigns than on what follows when the initial excitement subsides, notes Manoj Mohanka.

Tata Trusts Row: Ball In Charity Commissioner's Court

Tata Trusts Row: Ball In Charity Commissioner's Court

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Sir Dorabji Tata Trust has submitted its response to governance complaints filed by two trustees, with the Maharashtra charity commissioner expected to decide the next course of action.

India Has 160 Airports, But Where Are Passengers?

India Has 160 Airports, But Where Are Passengers?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2026

Two-thirds of India's 160 airports, approximately 120, have very low utilisation rates, with only 40 operating at 70-80 per cent capacity.

GST Notices: CBIC Directs Year-Wise Demand Breakup, Streamlines Registration & Export Rules

GST Notices: CBIC Directs Year-Wise Demand Breakup, Streamlines Registration & Export Rules

Rediff.com28 Oct 2026

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued new guidelines for GST officers, mandating year-wise demand breakdowns in multi-year notices, clarifying registration procedures, and streamlining export rules to reduce litigation and improve taxpayer clarity.

Should My Friend Pay His Girlfriend's Bills?

Should My Friend Pay His Girlfriend's Bills?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

There should be an open discussion about finances in a relationship, suggests rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, a dating coach and CEO of online dating website Quack Quack and Rebounce, a matrimony platform.

Mumbai locals back on track as all 4 Kanjurmarg lines resume

Mumbai locals back on track as all 4 Kanjurmarg lines resume

Rediff.com26 Oct 2026

A fire in a relay room at Kanjurmarg and a foreign wire on the overhead equipment between Mulund and Thane caused significant disruptions to Mumbai's Central Railway suburban services on Monday morning. Commuters faced long delays, with trains stalled for over an hour, leading to overcrowding and passengers walking on tracks. Alternative arrangements were implemented to manage train movements, and services were eventually restored.

Rajasthan horror: Pregnant minor gang-raped, newborn dies after delivery

Rajasthan horror: Pregnant minor gang-raped, newborn dies after delivery

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

A pregnant minor girl was allegedly gang-raped in Dausa, Rajasthan. The incident came to light when she arrived at a hospital with her newborn, who was later declared dead. Police have registered a case, recorded the victim's statement, and detained a suspect for questioning. The investigation is ongoing.

Look beyond volatility: MF CIOs to investors

Look beyond volatility: MF CIOs to investors

Rediff.com29 Oct 2026

Leading mutual fund executives advise investors to prioritise valuations, long-term earnings potential, and asset allocation over chasing recent market winners, as global uncertainty reshapes investment opportunities. They caution against decisions based solely on recent returns and advocate for portfolios built on fundamentals.

Who Owns A House When Parents Pay?

Who Owns A House When Parents Pay?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

Property ownership disputes depend on the registered deed, the parties' intentions, financial contributions and available evidence.

The Making Of Brand Shashi Tharoor

The Making Of Brand Shashi Tharoor

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

Brand Tharoor is not perfect. But it is lovable. In a country of 1.4 billion where most politicians sound the same, a man who makes you open a dictionary before breakfast has already won, points out Sandeep Goyal.

Why India's Cyber Agency Is Worried About AI Agents

Why India's Cyber Agency Is Worried About AI Agents

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

Most of the companies AI models and AI agents targeted had no idea their networks had been breached.

The Village India Seized From Pakistan

The Village India Seized From Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

The Indian Army captured Thang in Ladakh in the 1971 War. Ghulam Hussain had left home for a routine errand found himself on the other side of an altered border. He could never return and found a new country and a new home.

China's Skills Push: Why India Must Act!

China's Skills Push: Why India Must Act!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2026

Beijing published the world's first global framework for vocational standards. If India does not act swiftly, it will be compelled to certify its workers by someone else's rulebook, cautions Abhay Jere, ex-Vice Chairman, AICTE.

India Could Grow Old Before Becoming Rich

India Could Grow Old Before Becoming Rich

Rediff.com28 Oct 2026

'India needs to create eight-nine million jobs annually to absorb the growth in the working-age population.' 'Failure to create productive jobs could squander the demographic advantage that we enjoy right now.'