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Chaar Yaar Review: Dosti, Crime, Charming Mumbai

Chaar Yaar Review: Dosti, Crime, Charming Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

Chaar Yaar offers an entertaining mix of friendship, crime and the charm of old Mumbai with a happy ending, observes Divya Nair.

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Thai Vegetable Fritters

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Thai Vegetable Fritters

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Give everyday vegetables a Thai-inspired makeover with these golden, crunchy fritters by Sarab Kapoor. Packed with colourful vegetables like zucchini, mushroom, baby corn, celery, they are crisp enough to tempt you from the first bite yet light enough to keep you reaching for another.

Popular finfluencer kills self, father blames YouTuber

Popular finfluencer kills self, father blames YouTuber

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

A 27-year-old financial content creator, V Harish, known as 'Finance With Harish,' died by suicide in Chennai, prompting police to investigate allegations of cyberbullying related to his investment advisory credentials.

'Kohli Promised to Call': Amit Mishra On India Snub

'Kohli Promised to Call': Amit Mishra On India Snub

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

Amit Mishra claims Virat Kohli assured him of an India comeback after injury but never responded, despite the leg-spinner regaining full fitness.

LFW 2026: Vote For Your Favourite Showstopper!

LFW 2026: Vote For Your Favourite Showstopper!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI 2026 gave us dramatic silhouettes, experimental fashion and plenty of celebrity moments.

Mahindra's Bristlecone Eyes Billion-Dollar Valuation With 24% Growth

Mahindra's Bristlecone Eyes Billion-Dollar Valuation With 24% Growth

Rediff.com25 Oct 2026

Mahindra Group's Bristlecone, a supply chain services provider, has reported a 24 per cent year-on-year topline growth and aims for a billion-dollar valuation. The company is expanding its offerings in AI, data analytics, and product engineering, focusing on resilient supply chains for global enterprises.

Satellite data, Google Trends can estimate state economic growth: RBI report

Satellite data, Google Trends can estimate state economic growth: RBI report

Rediff.com26 Oct 2026

A report in the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) monthly bulletin suggests that satellite-based night-time lights data and Google search trends can significantly improve quarterly economic growth estimates for Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, reducing errors by up to 62 per cent.

Sharvari Wagh, Krystle D'Souza Go Bold With Co-ords

Sharvari Wagh, Krystle D'Souza Go Bold With Co-ords

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

Why wear one statement piece when you can have a whole matching moment? Co-ords have officially graduated from the 'easy outfit' category and become full-blown fashion statements.

IPO Guide: What To Check Before Investing

IPO Guide: What To Check Before Investing

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

'Read the prospectus as a capital allocator deciding whether the business deserves your capital at the offered price.'

Gajab Raat Review: Manoj Bajpayee Saves The Day

Gajab Raat Review: Manoj Bajpayee Saves The Day

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

Manoj Bajpayee has the fluctuating mood graph of his character down pat whether hustling away his quick-witted energy in good faith or greed. It's a tricky terrain but few understand balance like this man, observes Sukanya Verma.

The Late Starter's Guide To Retirement

The Late Starter's Guide To Retirement

Rediff.com28 Oct 2026

'Starting late isn't a financial death sentence -- it's just a call to action. You can't change your starting line but you have full control over how hard you run to the finish'

FPIs pull Rs 48,056 crore from Indian equities in October amid global headwinds

FPIs pull Rs 48,056 crore from Indian equities in October amid global headwinds

Rediff.com25 Oct 2026

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 48,056 crore from Indian equities in October, driven by elevated crude oil prices, Middle East tensions, inflation concerns, and weak corporate earnings, though selling pressure moderated towards the end of the month.

When Mumbai's Streets Were Battlegrounds For Protests

When Mumbai's Streets Were Battlegrounds For Protests

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

Marchers would walk four or five abreast through one side of the main Mahatma Gandhi Road, holding red or white banners that stretched from one end to the other, shouting slogans, calling upon passers by, including employees watching from the offices that line the road, to join (Dekhta kya/Shaamil ho), recalls Jyoti Punwani.

Pawan Sachdeva: 'Why Should Indian Crafts Be Saved For Festivals?'

Pawan Sachdeva: 'Why Should Indian Crafts Be Saved For Festivals?'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

At Lakm Fashion Week, Pawan Sachdeva took Indian crafts out of their traditional comfort zone. In an exclusive conversation with Rediff, he explains why.

Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar Review: Bumper Debut

Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar Review: Bumper Debut

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

Unlike Pyaar Ka Punchnama, which was insensitive to its female cast as well as the audience, Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar allows its characters a little more room to breathe, express themselves and put forward their points of view, discovers Divya Nair.

LFW Day 6: Aneet Padda's Striking After-Hours Look!

LFW Day 6: Aneet Padda's Striking After-Hours Look!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Aneet Padda brought a burst of youthful energy to the grand finale of Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI 2026, turning showstopper for Amit Aggarwal's pret label AM at the Taj Palace, New Delhi.

YEH HAI India: Ravana & Family Ready For Dussehra

YEH HAI India: Ravana & Family Ready For Dussehra

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Artisans across India are putting the finishing touches on towering effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad ahead of the Dussehra festival. From Nagpur, Bhopal and Kanpur to Patna, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Jammu, craftspeople were seen preparing, displaying and selling the effigies in the days leading up to Vijayadashami. The figures will be burnt on the festival's final day, symbolising the victory of good over evil.

Before Prahaar, Legal Dramas That Put Real Life Lawyers In The Spotlight

Before Prahaar, Legal Dramas That Put Real Life Lawyers In The Spotlight

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

From Shahid to Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam, these films bring real-life lawyers, landmark courtroom battles and extraordinary fights for justice to the screen.

Marc Faber: 'India Is In A Bear Market'

Marc Faber: 'India Is In A Bear Market'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

'The Indian market has struggled over the past two years.' 'It peaked in September 2024, and although it has moved up and down since then, investors have not really made money.'

Srinidhi Shetty's One True Love Is...

Srinidhi Shetty's One True Love Is...

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Srinidhi Shetty has steadily carved out a place for herself in Indian cinema, earning recognition for her performances and screen presence, particularly as Reena in the KGF franchise.

Rakul, Kriti And Their Love For Stripes!

Rakul, Kriti And Their Love For Stripes!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Move over, solid colors and predictable florals; stripes have taken over the celebrity style playbook.

'We Are Animals At The End Of The Day'

'We Are Animals At The End Of The Day'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2026

'We have just forgotten because we put on ties and shirts and jackets, look fancy, and have good behaviour in public.'

Aman Dev, Mausam Suhag Advance In World Boxing U-19 Championships

Aman Dev, Mausam Suhag Advance In World Boxing U-19 Championships

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Indian boxers Aman Dev and Mausam Suhag secured comfortable victories in their respective weight categories at the World Boxing U-19 Championships in Budva, Montenegro, on Sunday, advancing to the next round. Other Indian boxers, Aditya and Tridev, are also scheduled to compete.

Discovering The Beautiful Ladakh Winter With Birds On Ice

Discovering The Beautiful Ladakh Winter With Birds On Ice

Rediff.com29 Oct 2026

'When I bring up Birds On Ice, people think it is a documentary because there's no other fictional film set in the winters in Ladakh.'

Theatre Commands: India Awaits Top-Level Approval

Theatre Commands: India Awaits Top-Level Approval

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

'The political leadership is very clear that we have to move towards the integration of the three services into theatre commands.'

Tiger Shroff's Security Beefed Up After Shooting

Tiger Shroff's Security Beefed Up After Shooting

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Tiger Shroff is now under heavy protection by the Mumbai police after Sunday's shocking shooting incident.

NITI Aayog pushes for empowered city governments, elected mayors to tackle urbanisation challenges

NITI Aayog pushes for empowered city governments, elected mayors to tackle urbanisation challenges

Rediff.com26 Oct 2026

NITI Aayog has called for a fundamental overhaul of urban governance in India, advocating for empowered city governments, directly elected mayors with five-year terms, and greater financial autonomy for urban local bodies to manage the country's rapidly growing urban population.

Bollywood Quiz: Know The Story in Pictures?

Bollywood Quiz: Know The Story in Pictures?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Banking system liquidity surplus shrinks as tax outflows bite

Banking system liquidity surplus shrinks as tax outflows bite

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

India's banking system liquidity surplus has significantly narrowed due to tax outflows, including GST payments, and higher cash reserve ratio balances. This tightening liquidity has pushed the weighted average call rate closer to the RBI's marginal standing facility rate, with market participants anticipating a persistent deficit in the coming months.

Rupee plunges to 94.81 against US dollar, crude oil prices surge

Rupee plunges to 94.81 against US dollar, crude oil prices surge

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

The Indian rupee depreciated by 43 paise to close at 94.81 against the US dollar, influenced by a negative trend in domestic equity markets, surging crude oil prices, and significant foreign institutional investor outflows.

Tu Hai Meri Kiran Review: Gripping Sci-Fi Thriller

Tu Hai Meri Kiran Review: Gripping Sci-Fi Thriller

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

It does look at times as if Tu Hai Meri Kiran is going off the rails, but Director Karan Rawal brings it to a satisfying close, which is believable even in a fanciful set up, notes Deepa Gahlot.

LFW Day 4: Sakshi Sindwani Shines Like A Disco Ball

LFW Day 4: Sakshi Sindwani Shines Like A Disco Ball

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

At Lakme Fashion Week 2026, Sakshi Sindwani proved that high fashion is at its most powerful when confidence takes centre stage. The model and body-positivity creator walked for Namrata Joshipura at the designer's OPPO-presented showcase, bringing her signature energy to a collection that celebrated dark, futuristic glamour.

Indian Bonds See Worst Losing Streak in 30 Years as Crude, US Yields Remain Elevated

Indian Bonds See Worst Losing Streak in 30 Years as Crude, US Yields Remain Elevated

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

Indian government bond yields have recorded their worst losing streak in three decades, rising for the tenth consecutive week, driven by elevated crude oil prices and increasing global yields. The rupee also weakened, and India's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant decline.

Bookmark Sargun Kaur Luthra's Glam Looks

Bookmark Sargun Kaur Luthra's Glam Looks

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

Sargun Kaur Luthra has come a long way from making her television debut in Kaal Bhairav Rahasya in 2017. The Delhi-born actress went on to win audiences over as Dr Preesha in Yeh Hai Chahatein, a role that made her a familiar face in Indian households.

Sourav Ganguly's Doosra Row: Who Owns Cricket History?

Sourav Ganguly's Doosra Row: Who Owns Cricket History?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

The legal battle between former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and the makers of the film Doosra perfectly highlights the tension between broadcast licensing and a celebrity's personality rights.

Why Festival Sweets Are Costlier

Why Festival Sweets Are Costlier

Rediff.com26 Oct 2026

The main culprit behind this cost escalation are rising prices of sugar and milk that go into making the sweets.

Sebi Whistleblower Tips Jump To 25 In FY26

Sebi Whistleblower Tips Jump To 25 In FY26

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

This may point to the beginning of a rising role of whistleblowers in aiding stock-market policing amid the rapid expansion in capital markets in recent years.

Guess Which Shows Were Netflix Superhits!

Guess Which Shows Were Netflix Superhits!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

We delivered a great slate led by Lock Upp, our first daily reality series, which drove the most viewing of any title on Netflix in India ever.

RBI Governor's Clear Message To Tata Sons On Listing

RBI Governor's Clear Message To Tata Sons On Listing

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

His remarks come amid a debate over whether Tata Sons, the holding company of India's largest conglomerate Tata group, is required to go public.

Netanyahyu Invited Modi For I-Day. Why Modi Mustn't Go

Netanyahyu Invited Modi For I-Day. Why Modi Mustn't Go

Rediff.com26 Oct 2026

Modi's cautious response, omitting the public invite from his telephonic conversation summary, suggests India's reluctance to be drawn into Israel's internal politics, points out M R Narayan Swamy.