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LIC Scholarship Class 10, Class 12 Students: Get Upto Rs 50,000

LIC Scholarship Class 10, Class 12 Students: Get Upto Rs 50,000

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

The LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme is offered by the LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation aims to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections by providing financial assistance for higher education and improving their future employment opportunities.

Why Justice R C Chavan Quit Maharashtra UCC Panel

Why Justice R C Chavan Quit Maharashtra UCC Panel

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

'If the intention was simply to replicate what's already been done elsewhere, there was no need for a committee at all -- there's already an Act passed there (in Uttarakhand); just copy it, paste it, and you're done. Why waste everyone's time convening a panel for that?'

How Shah Rukh Celebrates Ganpati Festival

How Shah Rukh Celebrates Ganpati Festival

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Shah Rukh Khan offered a rare glimpse into his family's private Ganpati celebrations at Mannat, revealing his wife Gauri Khan performs the aarti, followed by a simple family visarjan.

Bollywood Quiz: Know These Restaurant Scenes?

Bollywood Quiz: Know These Restaurant Scenes?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

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

Drishyam: The Conclusion: From The Crime Scene To The Trailer Launch

Drishyam: The Conclusion: From The Crime Scene To The Trailer Launch

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

A nostalgic trip through Goa reveals the real locations, conversations and behind-the-scenes stories that shaped Drishyam: The Conclusion.

How Meta's Offer Will Nail Child Sex Abuse Offenders

How Meta's Offer Will Nail Child Sex Abuse Offenders

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

'Details of accounts such as the name, email id associated with the account, the IP address will now be shared with law enforcement agencies, which will help track down offenders faster.'

Bigg Boss 20: Meet Badshah's Ex Isha Rikhi

Bigg Boss 20: Meet Badshah's Ex Isha Rikhi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Explore the intriguing journey of Isha Rikhi, the Punjabi actress and model currently making waves on Bigg Boss 20, as she navigates her career and recent high-profile separation from rapper Badshah.

Can Yoga Help Reduce Bloating?

Can Yoga Help Reduce Bloating?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Yoga may help improve digestion and reduce bloating by relaxing the body, reducing stress, and encouraging healthy movement of the digestive system, says rediffGURU Pushpa R, founder of Radiant Yoga Vibes.

Can Food Prices Cool Before 2026 Ends?

Can Food Prices Cool Before 2026 Ends?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

'I don't really expect the August increase in food prices, which was close to 6 per cent, to persist as we go close to the end of this year.'

Shriya Pilgaonkar Adds Wackiness To Desi Wear!

Shriya Pilgaonkar Adds Wackiness To Desi Wear!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Shriya Pilgaonkar has a knack for taking the most familiar desi silhouettes and giving them a wonderfully unexpected twist.

Why Ajit Doval Visited Dhaka On Thursday

Why Ajit Doval Visited Dhaka On Thursday

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

India's national security adviser was in Dhaka for roughly three-quarters of the day on Thursday to prepare the ground for Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to New Delhi.

Sebi Reviews UPI Charges For Brokers

Sebi Reviews UPI Charges For Brokers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

'Treating stock brokers as merchants for MDR is fundamentally misplaced.'

Commonwealth Champion Bids Farewell To Her Guns

Commonwealth Champion Bids Farewell To Her Guns

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Commonwealth Games gold medallist and Arjuna Awardee Roopa Unnikrishnan gives away the rifles that shaped her brilliant shooting career, hoping they will inspire a new generation of Indian shooters.

Why Tata Trusts Should Let Go Of Tata Sons

Why Tata Trusts Should Let Go Of Tata Sons

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

A stake sale by Tata Trusts will help it to have a larger corpus that could be used to balance the unequal dividends that flow from Tata Sons on an ongoing basis.

How Did 3 Air India Passengers Bypass Immigration?

How Did 3 Air India Passengers Bypass Immigration?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Air India has been issued a show-cause notice by the ministry of civil aviation after three Italian nationals travelled from Amritsar to Delhi and then to Munich without obtaining mandatory departure immigration clearance, highlighting a 'serious security and immigration-related lapse'.

Coming Up, Southern CMs' Dasara Conclave

Coming Up, Southern CMs' Dasara Conclave

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Five southern states are stepping up coordination on delimitation, tax devolution and language issues, reviving calls for a stronger collective South platform.

Why Residents Are Upset About Ajay Devgn's Bungalow

Why Residents Are Upset About Ajay Devgn's Bungalow

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Ajay Devgn's lease of his Juhu bungalow to a commercial salon has ignited a dispute with his housing society, which is vehemently opposing the move citing the area's residential character and potential disruptions.

Arundhati Bhattacharya: 'Nothing Was Guaranteed, Nothing Was Given'

Arundhati Bhattacharya: 'Nothing Was Guaranteed, Nothing Was Given'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

'Giving up is very easy. But don't give up. Try out whatever you can. Something will happen.'

Taapsee Or Hrithik: Who Nailed The 'Blind' Act?

Taapsee Or Hrithik: Who Nailed The 'Blind' Act?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

From forgettable turns to award-worthy performances, these actors have brought visually impaired characters to life on screen in the last decade.

Angh: The Other Indian Film Going To The Oscars

Angh: The Other Indian Film Going To The Oscars

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

'I like to make films where I am also conflicted. I don't want to make films with themes that I am sure about because then it easily becomes agenda-driven.'

'Kareena Performs From The Gut'

'Kareena Performs From The Gut'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

'Kareena is completely instinctive.'

Buy A Mature Rocket Or Design A New One?

Buy A Mature Rocket Or Design A New One?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Buying a mature rocket technology gives companies the designs and hardware know-how, but not necessarily the decades of engineering wisdom needed to make it work.

Bihar On Edge As Ganga Rises

Bihar On Edge As Ganga Rises

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

The Ganga continues to rise in Patna, inching closer to the danger mark and putting low-lying areas on alert.

Delhi Court Grants Bail To US National In NIA Drone Warfare Probe

Delhi Court Grants Bail To US National In NIA Drone Warfare Probe

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

A Delhi court has granted default bail to US national Matthew Aaron Van Dyke, who was arrested in connection with an NIA case involving a drone warfare training camp linked to ethnic armed groups in Myanmar. The bail was granted on a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh, with conditions to remain in Delhi and cooperate with the investigation. The NIA's chargesheet did not invoke UAPA provisions, instead citing the Immigration and Foreigners Act, leading to the default bail.

Net SIP Inflows Hit Record Rs 2 Trillion

Net SIP Inflows Hit Record Rs 2 Trillion

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Net SIP inflow is calculated by subtracting redemptions from gross SIP investments.

The Daily Wager Who May Go To The Oscars

The Daily Wager Who May Go To The Oscars

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

'The FFI jury said Gondhal is the best film in terms of overall quality -- the sound, background music and cinematography.' 'In every aspect, I don't think this film can be compared to other Indian films. This may sound like overconfidence, but we know what we have done.'

Build Cities Around Women's Safety

Build Cities Around Women's Safety

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

'It is not about a place with fewer incidents of violence but a city where women have real agency in planning their daily lives.'

Review: Maruti Suzuki Pours More Tech And Features Into New Baleno

Review: Maruti Suzuki Pours More Tech And Features Into New Baleno

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

The updated Maruti Suzuki Baleno redefines the premium hatchback segment in India with its aggressive new look, advanced Level 2 ADAS features, and a more fuel-efficient Z series petrol engine, catering to the evolving demands of tech-savvy car buyers.

'Tata Trusts Wants To Determine Destiny Of Group Companies'

'Tata Trusts Wants To Determine Destiny Of Group Companies'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

'Members of Indian family businesses have considered it their birthright to work there and responsibility to take care of it.'

Hanuman Ansh Enters Rs 200 Crore Club, Haiwaan Flops

Hanuman Ansh Enters Rs 200 Crore Club, Haiwaan Flops

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Hanuman Ansh has made a spectacular entry into the Rs 200 Crore Club, with Mirzapur also set to achieve the same milestone.

How To Handle An Interfering Mother-In-Law

How To Handle An Interfering Mother-In-Law

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

rediffGURU Anu Krishna advises a distressed daughter-in-law as to how she can deal with an interfering mother-in-law while protecting her own peace and marriage.

Assam Demolition Drive Faces HC Scrutiny

Assam Demolition Drive Faces HC Scrutiny

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

The Gauhati high court has questioned the legality of the demolition of 21 dwelling units on private agricultural land in Goalpara, saying the action appeared prima facie illegal and unauthorised and may have involved misuse of the Disaster Management Act.

Why Google Picked 4 Indian Startups For Climate AI Programme

Why Google Picked 4 Indian Startups For Climate AI Programme

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Google has chosen four Indian startups -- Terrastack, Varaha Climate, Farmers for Forests, and Climitra Carbon -- for its inaugural Google DeepMind Accelerator: AI for the Planet programme.

Bigg Boss 20: Just Who Is Love Gill?

Bigg Boss 20: Just Who Is Love Gill?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Lovepreet Gill, Punjabi model and actress, is making a significant impact as a strong contestant on Bigg Boss 20.

Why I Refuse To Romanticise The 1980s

Why I Refuse To Romanticise The 1980s

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Some decades are worth remembering exactly as they were, unfiltered, because that's the only way the people who survived them get to be seen at all, points out Binu Alex.

Will JD-U Blink On UCC In Bihar?

Will JD-U Blink On UCC In Bihar?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

'Nitishji as CM never supported the UCC and publicly expressed his strong reservations over UCC.'

Recipe: Shubhda's Crispy Brinjal Bhajiyas

Recipe: Shubhda's Crispy Brinjal Bhajiyas

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Monsoon Clouds+Food Cravings=Pakora Time. Yay! While onion and potato bhajiyas often steal the spotlight, a humble vegetable can make an equally delicious fritter -- the eggplant, whuch we call baingan or brinjal.

Before Haiwaan, Priyadarshan's Serious Hindi Dramas, Ranked

Before Haiwaan, Priyadarshan's Serious Hindi Dramas, Ranked

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

From Virasat and Gardish to Tezz and Rangrezz, here's a look at Priyadarshan's serious side of Bollywood, ahead of his new movie Haiwaan.

India must prioritise 'speed of doing business' for sustained growth: CII President

India must prioritise 'speed of doing business' for sustained growth: CII President

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

India needs to move beyond ease and cost of doing business and focus on the "speed of doing business" as the next leg of reforms to sustain economic growth and private investment, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) President R Mukundan said.

Let Your Favourite Ganesh Avatar Decide Your Look!

Let Your Favourite Ganesh Avatar Decide Your Look!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Every home welcomes Ganpati in its own special way. Some idols are playful and mischievous, some look calm and peaceful, while others have a grand, regal presence.