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Ananya Panday, Ranveer Singh, Salman Khan Party Together

Ananya Panday, Ranveer Singh, Salman Khan Party Together

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Bolly celebs who arrived solo at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre's third anniversary celebration in Mumbai.

Modern Marriage: 'I Married My Best Friend. We Sleep In Separate Bedrooms'

Modern Marriage: 'I Married My Best Friend. We Sleep In Separate Bedrooms'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

In this new series on modern marriages, Payal* tells Divya Nair how she coped with the unexpected challenges that followed her impulsive marriage to her best friend.

Dr Ambedkar's Legacy Through Stamps

Dr Ambedkar's Legacy Through Stamps

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Dr B R Ambedkar's legacy has been honoured repeatedly through India's postal history, with stamps capturing his role as the architect of the Constitution and a champion of social justice.

'World Is Out There To Stop Us From Saying What We Want To Say'

'World Is Out There To Stop Us From Saying What We Want To Say'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

'The people who are outraging, they don't have any substantial argument. They are enraging over manufactured memes and manufactured figures.'

IPL 2026: Praful Hinge: Is This The Greatest IPL Debut?

IPL 2026: Praful Hinge: Is This The Greatest IPL Debut?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Dreams are not fragile; they are powerful. So dream big, write your script like Praful Hinge did, and when the moment arrives go for the kill and dominate.

Asha Bhosle: 'I Am Unable To Trust Anyone'

Asha Bhosle: 'I Am Unable To Trust Anyone'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

'When you reach a good point in your life, you should never forget the struggle that got you there. I haven't. That is why I have not become swollen-headed.'

India's Republic Faces Ambedkar Test

India's Republic Faces Ambedkar Test

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

'A genuine tribute to Dr Ambedkar does not lie in selective invocation. It lies in asking a harder question: Is the Constitution still doing its job -- restraining even assertive majorities?' asks Manoj Mohanka.

Suffering From 'Tech Neck'? These Exercises Can Help

Suffering From 'Tech Neck'? These Exercises Can Help

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan offers advice on how to take care of your overall health.

Rouble Nagi, Winner, Global Teacher Prize: 'A Single Teacher's Faith Can Alter The Trajectory Of A Child's Life'

Rouble Nagi, Winner, Global Teacher Prize: 'A Single Teacher's Faith Can Alter The Trajectory Of A Child's Life'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

'Many of the children I work with had never attended school before and had never been given the right environment or opportunity to learn.'
'When education became accessible -- through flexible learning spaces, creative methods and community-based classrooms -- these same children began to thrive.'
'Over time, many who had never stepped into a formal classroom not only entered the education system but continued their studies further, with some going on to university.'

Recipe: Deepa And Ashish's Umame Edamame

Recipe: Deepa And Ashish's Umame Edamame

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Edamame like you have never had before.

Hariharan On Asha Bhosle: 'She Was Superhuman'

Hariharan On Asha Bhosle: 'She Was Superhuman'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

'She was the greatest master and the greatest student of music.'

GST rationalisation, equity volatility to hit insurers' Q4FY26 profitability

GST rationalisation, equity volatility to hit insurers' Q4FY26 profitability

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Indian insurance companies are bracing for reduced profitability in Q4FY26, primarily due to the rationalisation of GST on retail life and health policies, leading to a loss of input tax credit, coupled with volatility in equity markets impacting investment income.

Fadnavis On Asha Bhosle: 'Her Voice Was The Soul Of Music'

Fadnavis On Asha Bhosle: 'Her Voice Was The Soul Of Music'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Asha Bhosle, honouring her as an unparalleled versatile artist whose passing marks a significant loss for Indian and global music.

IPL 2026: Can Mumbai Indians Rise Again?

IPL 2026: Can Mumbai Indians Rise Again?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

This is a franchise built on resilience and has often stumbled but risen with a vengeance, fiercer and hungrier. The question is: when will that happen, and why did it not start from their home ground?

'FY27 Presents Clear Runway For Earnings Improvement'

'FY27 Presents Clear Runway For Earnings Improvement'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

'In investing, poor sentiment is always a good vintage to build a portfolio.'

Unscramble The Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble The Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Have fun with this fun jigsaw!

Rs 501 Phone: Odisha High Court Quashes Complaint Against Mukesh Ambani

Rs 501 Phone: Odisha High Court Quashes Complaint Against Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

'Courts are not moved by spectacle. They act when the facts, as they stand, call for the law to step in.'

2 Years On, Automakers Still Waiting For Govt to Clear FAME-II Dues

2 Years On, Automakers Still Waiting For Govt to Clear FAME-II Dues

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Under FAME-II, automakers provided subsidies to electric vehicle (EV) customers at the time of purchase, with the understanding that the government would reimburse the firms later.

In Rs 1 trn urban fund, cities to get Rs 10K cr for capacity building, credit guarantee

In Rs 1 trn urban fund, cities to get Rs 10K cr for capacity building, credit guarantee

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The Indian government has launched the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with a total outlay of Rs 1 lakh crore, aiming to leverage private and market finance for urban infrastructure projects by providing state support in capacity building and credit guarantees.

Want To Study In Japan On A Scholarship?

Want To Study In Japan On A Scholarship?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Japan is looking for 1,000 postgraduate students, PhD scholars, and postdoctoral researchers from India for funded research opportunities at Japanese institutions.

Foreign Universities Offer Rs 1,000 Cr Scholarships

Foreign Universities Offer Rs 1,000 Cr Scholarships

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The scholarships are expected to support both merit- and need-based categories, including students from non-metro regions and those enrolling in high-demand disciplines such as AI and other STEM fields.

Pallichattambi Review: Visually Sumptuous

Pallichattambi Review: Visually Sumptuous

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The strength of the human spirit in the face of oppression and collective action is a theme well suited to these divided times, but Pallichattambi needed to be more precise and focused in its imagination to the make the noble intentions stick, notes Arjun Menon.

Hormuz Blockade Is The New Battlefield

Hormuz Blockade Is The New Battlefield

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The clock on the ceasefire is running out. But everyone's already whispering about round two, possibly as soon as this weekend.

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Kerala Polls?

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Kerala Polls?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Crorepati Candidates: Congress (61). BJP (52). CPM (52).

TReDS Platforms Poised for Growth as Government Mandates PSU Invoice Payments

TReDS Platforms Poised for Growth as Government Mandates PSU Invoice Payments

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A government mandate requiring central public sector enterprises to use the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) for settling small business invoices is expected to significantly increase volumes on these platforms.

Geopolitical Tensions, Inflation Drive Foreign Investors to Sell Indian Equities

Geopolitical Tensions, Inflation Drive Foreign Investors to Sell Indian Equities

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Foreign investors have aggressively sold off Indian equities, withdrawing over 48,213 crore in the first 10 days of April, following a record 1.17 lakh crore outflow in March, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, rising crude oil prices, and global inflation concerns.

CBDT Urged to Issue Master Circular

CBDT Urged to Issue Master Circular

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

'In practical terms, a Master Circular is not merely desirable; it is a necessary transition tool to ensure that the promise of simplification under the Income-Tax Act, 2025, is fully realised.'

Toaster Review: Rajkummar Rao Can't Save This Unfunny Comedy

Toaster Review: Rajkummar Rao Can't Save This Unfunny Comedy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Toaster is neither a laugh-out-loud comedy nor the kind of satire you would expect from a premise like this, notes Mayur Sanap.

Bhutan's Huge Crypto Gamble, India And China Watching

Bhutan's Huge Crypto Gamble, India And China Watching

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Is Bhutan merely experimenting with digital finance -- or is the Himalayan kingdom punching far above its weight, quietly playing one of the most sophisticated strategic games in Asia today? asks Varun Arya.

India Missed Diplomatic Edge Against Pakistan

India Missed Diplomatic Edge Against Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Iran was the chance to arrange a concert of nations, to actually be a Vishwaguru. Instead, we are watching from the sidelines as Pakistan, the same country that is apparently still at war with Afghanistan, hosts talks between US-Israel and Iran. The irony is hard to miss, points out Amberish K Diwanji.

Bhooth Bangla Review: Miscast Akshay Kumar In Woeful Priyadarshan Horror-Comedy

Bhooth Bangla Review: Miscast Akshay Kumar In Woeful Priyadarshan Horror-Comedy

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's reunion in 'Bhooth Bangla' attempts to capitalise on nostalgia but ultimately delivers a noisy, recycled, and uninspired horror-comedy that struggles with weak humour, ineffective scares, and miscasting.

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Assam Elections?

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Assam Elections?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Total number of 722 candidates are in the fray for 126 seats.

Dhurandhar The Revenge 1st Film To Cross Rs 1,000 Cr

Dhurandhar The Revenge 1st Film To Cross Rs 1,000 Cr

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar The Revenge has made cinematic history by becoming the first Indian film to achieve a staggering Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) in nett collections, exclusively from its Hindi version within India.

Beautiful Moments From Asha Bhosle's Superstar Life

Beautiful Moments From Asha Bhosle's Superstar Life

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Snapshots from Asha Bhosle's life.

Modi, Yogi, Akhilesh Attend Rajat Sharma's Daughter's Wedding

Modi, Yogi, Akhilesh Attend Rajat Sharma's Daughter's Wedding

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Journalist Rajat Sharma's daughter's wedding in New Delhi saw top netas and abhinetas in attendance. Have a look!

Check Out Allu Arjun's Look In Raaka!

Check Out Allu Arjun's Look In Raaka!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

On the occasion of Allu Arjun's 44th birthday, his film with Director Atlee, also starring Deepika Padukone, has been titled Raaka.

MP woman conspires with lover to kill husband

MP woman conspires with lover to kill husband

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A woman in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind district allegedly conspired with her lover to murder her husband, staging the crime as a robbery. Both the woman and her lover have been arrested, while another suspect remains at large.

Iran War Hits Kerala Tourism Hard

Iran War Hits Kerala Tourism Hard

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

'We have lost 70-80 per cent of our business from foreign guests.'

Why Insurance Claims Get Rejected

Why Insurance Claims Get Rejected

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

'Many policyholders do not understand that non-medical expenses, cosmetic treatments, and certain other procedures are not covered by health insurance policies.'

Matka King Review: Vijay Varma's Winning Bet

Matka King Review: Vijay Varma's Winning Bet

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Vijay Varma delivers a tour de force performance in Nagraj Popatrao Manjule's Matka King, a compelling eight-part series that chronicles the rise and fall of a gambling trailblazer in 1960s-1970s Bombay, notes Sukanya Verma.