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Reforms Utsav To Showcase 1,300 Reforms

Reforms Utsav To Showcase 1,300 Reforms

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

The three-month long outreach will be closely monitored by senior government officials.

Apoorva, Aashna Simply Cannot Do Without...

Apoorva, Aashna Simply Cannot Do Without...

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

If there's one shoe category that can instantly make an outfit feel cooler, it's boots. They can turn jeans into a whole look, give a dress some edge or make a tiny skirt feel like it belongs on a street-style mood board.

How To Prevent Deaths By Suicide At IITs

How To Prevent Deaths By Suicide At IITs

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

171 IIT student deaths by suicide or other unnatural causes have been recorded between January 2006 and September 2026. Of these, 120 were recorded between 2016 and September 2026, compared with 51 in the preceding decade.

J-K government removes 4700 books from colleges for objectionable content

J-K government removes 4700 books from colleges for objectionable content

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir government has removed over 4,700 books, including banned publications, from colleges across the Union Territory after a comprehensive review of nearly 2.2 million publications. This action follows a controversy over objectionable content and aims to uphold constitutional values and national integrity in higher education institutions.

Kohli vs Tendulkar: 15,000 ODI Runs Faster, But Is He Really Ahead?

Kohli vs Tendulkar: 15,000 ODI Runs Faster, But Is He Really Ahead?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Virat Kohli reached 15,000 ODI runs 74 innings faster than Sachin Tendulkar, but changing rules and conditions make their numbers harder to compare.

Shilpa Shetty-Raj Kundra Get The Vibe Right

Shilpa Shetty-Raj Kundra Get The Vibe Right

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Bollywood stars attend the screening of Vibe written, directed, produced, and starred by Kunal Kemmu along with Preity Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava and Vanshika Dhir in Mumbai.

Mumbai's Ganeshotsav Gets a Warkari Touch

Mumbai's Ganeshotsav Gets a Warkari Touch

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Glimpses of Mumbai's Ganeshotsav preparations, from a Warkari-inspired mandal decoration to eco-friendly festive displays in Lalbaug.

What We Love About Pout Queen Kareena Kapoor

What We Love About Pout Queen Kareena Kapoor

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Celebrate the enduring charisma of Kareena Kapoor Khan, Bollywood's undisputed 'Pout Queen'.

Devashish Makhija: 'I Expect To Be Ridiculed'

Devashish Makhija: 'I Expect To Be Ridiculed'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

'Manoj Bajpayee is my enabler. Till Taandav nobody knew me, and for 10 years I was trying to make films. Manoj enters my life and suddenly, one after the other, I start getting opportunities.'

Tom Cruise's 10 Best Movies

Tom Cruise's 10 Best Movies

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Looking at the best Tom Cruise films outside the Mission: Impossible franchise that proves just how versatile the superstar can be.

'This 2,000 MDR Limit Is Bogus'

'This 2,000 MDR Limit Is Bogus'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

'These limits will change. Very soon restrictions, restrictions will come.'

Is India Running Out of Milk?

Is India Running Out of Milk?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

India's milk supply is struggling to keep pace with rising demand as heat, fodder shortages and low animal productivity threaten dairy production.

Citron Targets 75% Sales From Smaller Cities In 5 Years

Citron Targets 75% Sales From Smaller Cities In 5 Years

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Citron, a brand under Stellantis, anticipates that three-fourths of its sales in India will originate from Tier-II, Tier-III, and smaller cities within the next five years, a significant increase from its current 55 per cent, as it expands its retail network beyond major urban centres.

Mumbai's Oldest, Richest Ganpati Pandals

Mumbai's Oldest, Richest Ganpati Pandals

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

A look at some of the oldest, richest and famous Ganesh pandals in Mumbai.

Modi-Xi Meet: Look At The Body Language

Modi-Xi Meet: Look At The Body Language

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

Vanshika Dhir's Actual Vibe Is In Her...

Vanshika Dhir's Actual Vibe Is In Her...

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Vanshika Dhir may be the face everyone is currently crushing on after Vibe, but her off-screen style deserves its own fan club.

F&O: When Trading Turns Into Gambling

F&O: When Trading Turns Into Gambling

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

88 per cent of individual traders lost money during FY26. Until we recognise gambling dressed up as option buying for what it is, we will keep treating the wrong disease, asserts Harsh Roongta.

Why Tamannaah Got Emotional While Shooting The Vvaan

Why Tamannaah Got Emotional While Shooting The Vvaan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

'When I was shooting the scene, I started welling up and I don't know why.'

Prahaar: When 26/11 Became A Film Spectacle

Prahaar: When 26/11 Became A Film Spectacle

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

The moment it became clear that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis would launch the trailer of the Hindi film Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam it became obvious that the spectacle was more political than cinematic.

Trump Can't Concede Defeat; He Doesn't Know How To Win

Trump Can't Concede Defeat; He Doesn't Know How To Win

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

There are only bad and worse options before him, points out Aakar Patel.

Tahir Raj Bhasin: 'My Dad Flew The Mirage 2000. I Was The Black Sheep'

Tahir Raj Bhasin: 'My Dad Flew The Mirage 2000. I Was The Black Sheep'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

'My parents were crying because they were so excited that I was on screen, that it was an YRF film, and it was opposite Rani Mukerji.'

Want to Study at Leiden University On A Scholarship?

Want to Study at Leiden University On A Scholarship?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Selected applicants may receive a fee reduction of 10,000 to 15,000 euros in tuition costs.

Take The Bollywood Quiz!

Take The Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

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

Wow! When The Libra Decides To...

Wow! When The Libra Decides To...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Libras are ruled by Venus so it's no surprise that their style is often romantic, polished and beautifully balanced.

OMCs Lose Rs 530 Crore Daily

OMCs Lose Rs 530 Crore Daily

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

'Elevated crude prices and unchanged domestic fuel prices would put pressure on the profitability and cash flows of OMCs.'

'Mushtaqbhai Left An Impression In Smallest Of Roles'

'Mushtaqbhai Left An Impression In Smallest Of Roles'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Mushtaq Khan, celebrated for his memorable roles in films like Welcome and Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, passed away after a battle with cancer.

Celebrating Bollywood's Fierce Female Cops

Celebrating Bollywood's Fierce Female Cops

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

From Kareena Kapoor Khan's 'cop who wears lipstick' in Daayra to Rani Mukerji's relentless Shivani Shivaji Rao in the Mardaani series, Bollywood has seen a rise in powerful and nuanced portrayals of female police officers tackling brutal crimes and societal challenges.

Longest Nifty Losing Streak Since Covid

Longest Nifty Losing Streak Since Covid

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

'India is collateral damage. There is no way that foreign investors are going to bring money in India despite our yields also going up.'

Aditya Thackeray refuses to apologise to Disha Salian's father

Aditya Thackeray refuses to apologise to Disha Salian's father

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has refused to apologise to Satish Salian, father of late celebrity manager Disha Salian, after receiving a Rs 500 crore defamation notice. Thackeray dismissed the allegations as "frivolous," stating his social media posts did not mention Salian and were aimed at political actors linking his name to the tragic case without evidence. He reiterated he never knew Disha Salian and highlighted inconsistencies in Satish Salian's past statements, calling for an independent CBI probe.

'Nobody Knows What Government Is Thinking. It's Unusual'

'Nobody Knows What Government Is Thinking. It's Unusual'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

'When the House adjourned, they were not yet getting 360. They were short of that, maybe by six or seven or ten.' 'So they wanted to break more parties and get their support, and they were engaged in that.'

Finance Ministry to begin pre-Budget meetings from Oct 12

Finance Ministry to begin pre-Budget meetings from Oct 12

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

The Finance Ministry is set to commence its pre-budget meetings on October 12, initiating preparations for the Union Budget 2027-28, which will be the fourth budget of the Modi 3.0 government and the tenth for Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Want To Study Research at IIT-Bombay?

Want To Study Research at IIT-Bombay?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Students who want to gain hands-on research experience at the IIT Bombay can apply for the IITB Research Internship Award 2026.

Why Tata Sons IPO May Get Lower Valuation

Why Tata Sons IPO May Get Lower Valuation

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Holding-company discounts and losses at key unlisted ventures could weigh on Tata Sons' IPO valuation, though its diversified portfolio may still command a premium.

Vishy Anand Re-elected FIDE Deputy President

Vishy Anand Re-elected FIDE Deputy President

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Anand's re-election as Deputy President means Bharat Singh Chauhan's bid for vice president is ineligible due to FIDE rules against multiple representatives from the same federation on the council.

World Heart Day: Heart Attack Symptoms Women Ignore

World Heart Day: Heart Attack Symptoms Women Ignore

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Cardiologist Dr Vivek Mahajan explains the heart attack symptoms women often mistake for acidity, stress, menopause or fatigue, and when to seek help.

Security Forces Hunt For Terrorists In Srinagar

Security Forces Hunt For Terrorists In Srinagar

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

On Thursday, September 10, Jammu and Kashmir Police along with the Central Reserve Police Force, conducted a cordon and search operation in the Batamaloo area of Srinagar.

Flying Economy Costs More Than Ever

Flying Economy Costs More Than Ever

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Economy passengers are paying more year-on-year while business travellers are paying less.

'India-China Ties Can't Be Repaired In 1-2 Modi-Xi Meets'

'India-China Ties Can't Be Repaired In 1-2 Modi-Xi Meets'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

'Eastern Ladakh set the relationship back by about 10 steps. So far, especially since Galwan, we may have taken just 4 steps forward.'

8-year-old among 2 dead in electrocution near Ganapati pandal in Mumbai

8-year-old among 2 dead in electrocution near Ganapati pandal in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

An electrocution incident near a Ganapati pandal in Mumbai's Lalbaug area resulted in the deaths of an eight-year-old girl and another woman, with several others sustaining injuries. The tragedy occurred early Sunday amidst massive crowds during the ongoing Ganapati festival, prompting a swift response from emergency services.

Kashmiri Pandits Celebrate Janmashtami In Srinagar

Kashmiri Pandits Celebrate Janmashtami In Srinagar

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

On Friday, Kashmiri Pandits participated in a colourful procession as part of Janmashtami celebrations in Srinagar, with tight security arrangements deployed along the route.