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New Butterfly Species Honours Zubeen Garg

New Butterfly Species Honours Zubeen Garg

Rediff.com4 days ago

A newly discovered butterfly species in Arunachal Pradesh has been named Euthalia zubeengargi, in honour of Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg.

Why Kashmiris Are Donating Gold, Money For Iran

Why Kashmiris Are Donating Gold, Money For Iran

Rediff.com7 days ago

'Many have contributed in terms of gold and silver. Ladies in big numbers have contributed their home belongings and gold.' 'Some have donated their cars too.'

Rupee Hits All-Time Low: What's Driving the Decline?

Rupee Hits All-Time Low: What's Driving the Decline?

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Indian rupee depreciated significantly against the US dollar, reaching a new all-time low due to rising oil prices, a strong dollar, and ongoing geopolitical concerns. Domestic equity market declines and foreign investment outflows further contributed to the rupee's weakness.

Rupee posts biggest annual decline in 14 years, tumbles 9.88% in FY26

Rupee posts biggest annual decline in 14 years, tumbles 9.88% in FY26

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Indian rupee rebounded against the US dollar after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) restricted banks' net open positions in dollars. This move prompted banks to sell dollars, providing temporary support for the rupee amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices.

Private Banks Face CEO Talent Crunch

Private Banks Face CEO Talent Crunch

Rediff.com2 days ago

What is the reason behind this drying up of talent for the top post in private banks?

Ruchika Makes Denim Feel Anything But Basic

Ruchika Makes Denim Feel Anything But Basic

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Off the ramp at the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI, it isn't just the runway serving looks, the style game on ground is just as strong. Rishika Shah/Rediff catches up with Ruchika Pabari who's playing with blue.

More Ministries May Get Online Content Blocking Powers

More Ministries May Get Online Content Blocking Powers

Rediff.com18 hours ago

'We are considering this to ensure swift action on content for which the respective ministries have domain experts and can better determine the illegality of the content or the web site that needs to be taken down.'

New Income-Tax Act 2025: What Changes From April 1?

New Income-Tax Act 2025: What Changes From April 1?

Rediff.com1 days ago

A key mistake would be continuing to rely on provisions of the Income-Tax Act, 1961, where the new law now applies, and vice versa.

Who's The Hottest Showstopper? Tamannaah, Disha, Aneet...

Who's The Hottest Showstopper? Tamannaah, Disha, Aneet...

Rediff.com7 days ago

From Tamannaah's confident opening to Aneet Padda's grand finale moment, each show surprised us with its star power. It's time to vote for your favourite showstopper of the season.

Jain Recipes: Kele Appe, Pav Bhaji, Mango Sevaiya Custard

Jain Recipes: Kele Appe, Pav Bhaji, Mango Sevaiya Custard

Rediff.com1 days ago

Jain food is light on the stomach and uses no potatoes, onions or garlic. Try these green banana specials. And a mango custard.

Atanu Chakraborty Flags Governance Gaps at HDFC Bank

Atanu Chakraborty Flags Governance Gaps at HDFC Bank

Rediff.com1 days ago

'My resignation is a larger governance and governance-plus kind of an issue, which the board of directors of the bank should be introspecting.'

BJP Criticises Jharkhand Govt Over Minor Girl's Murder in Hazaribagh

BJP Criticises Jharkhand Govt Over Minor Girl's Murder in Hazaribagh

Rediff.com4 days ago

The BJP has launched a strong attack on the Jharkhand government following the murder of a minor girl in Hazaribagh, demanding swift action and compensation for the victim's family. The Congress party has also expressed concern over the incident and called for the immediate arrest of the culprits.

Why Did Atanu Chakraborty Quit HDFC Bank?

Why Did Atanu Chakraborty Quit HDFC Bank?

Rediff.com2 days ago

'During the bank's board meeting, many directors asked him if there is a governance issue but he said there is none.'

J&K Police Target LeT Terror Module in Valley Raids

J&K Police Target LeT Terror Module in Valley Raids

Rediff.com6 days ago

Counter Intelligence Wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted raids at multiple locations in the valley as part of its investigations into a transnational terror module operated by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) from Pakistan and Bangladesh.

'Indian Weddings Have Deep Meaning Behind Every Ritual'

'Indian Weddings Have Deep Meaning Behind Every Ritual'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Wedding photography is not just about cameras and equipment. It is about sensitivity and responsibility,' says Himanshu Patel, celebrated wedding photographer and founder of Epic Stories.

IPL 2026: Rohit Can Convert Brutality Into Poetry

IPL 2026: Rohit Can Convert Brutality Into Poetry

Rediff.com2 days ago

Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton chased down the huge target with the swagger of street fighters. Every hit to the boundary and over it was etched with a question to the bowlers: How dare you bowl to us?

Will Dhurandhar Get A Third Part? Click Here To Know

Will Dhurandhar Get A Third Part? Click Here To Know

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Despite the monumental box office success of Dhurandhar 2, Aditya Dhar has firmly announced his decision not to direct a third instalment.

Strong, Stylish, Unstoppable: Raja Kumari, Sherry, Malti...

Strong, Stylish, Unstoppable: Raja Kumari, Sherry, Malti...

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

From singing icon Raja Kumari to India's first Mrs Universe Sherry Singh, the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI runway celebrated women from all walks of life.

Honey Trehan: 'Speaking The Truth Is Becoming A Crime In This Country For The CBFC'

Honey Trehan: 'Speaking The Truth Is Becoming A Crime In This Country For The CBFC'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Director Honey Trehan's film Punjab '95, based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's life, remains stuck with the Censor Board, facing over 127 cuts.

Malavika Dazzles In White

Malavika Dazzles In White

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Malavika wore an all-white ensemble, featuring a structured, collared, cropped jacket layered over a crisp shirt, paired with an asymmetric knee-length skirt for Anurag Gupta.

Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Day 8: Ranveer Singh's Film Earns Rs 675 Cr, Shows No Signs Of Slowing

Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Day 8: Ranveer Singh's Film Earns Rs 675 Cr, Shows No Signs Of Slowing

Rediff.com5 days ago

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge is smashing box office records, raking in Rs 681.27 crore (Rs 6.81 billion) in India and exceeding Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) worldwide, solidifying the actor's status as a bankable star. Check daily collection, trends, and box office performance.

RBI's New Rules: BIG Changes From April 1 for OTP, Cards, Online Payments

RBI's New Rules: BIG Changes From April 1 for OTP, Cards, Online Payments

Rediff.com14 hours ago

From April 1, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India's new authentication directions modernise how every digital payment you make must be verified -- and place the burden of security squarely on your bank, not on you.

Sensational Disha Scorches The Ramp!

Sensational Disha Scorches The Ramp!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Actor Disha Patani wore a sculpted lehenga, turning showstopper for designer Amit Aggarwal at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week.

IPL 2026: Cricket in India Is An Emotion

IPL 2026: Cricket in India Is An Emotion

Rediff.com2 days ago

The opening match had everything that makes the IPL special -- noise, nerves, and nostalgia.

Assam Heroin Bust Sparks Northeast Drug Alarm

Assam Heroin Bust Sparks Northeast Drug Alarm

Rediff.com5 days ago

The latest seizure adds to a series of drug hauls reported from Assam and other northeastern states in recent months, indicating the persistence of trafficking routes across the region.

How This Model Stays Calm At Fashion Week

How This Model Stays Calm At Fashion Week

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Lakme model Anushka Dhaka tells Rediff's Hitesh Harisinghani what makes the runway so thrilling for her, and the simple rituals that help her stay calm before the spotlight hits.

Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Day 7: Ranveer Singh's Film Crosses Rs 1,000 Crore

Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Day 7: Ranveer Singh's Film Crosses Rs 1,000 Crore

Rediff.com6 days ago

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has achieved a remarkable feat by crossing 1000 crore in worldwide box office collections within just seven days, joining the ranks of Bollywood's biggest blockbusters.

Three held in Arunachal Pradesh over child sexual assault allegations

Three held in Arunachal Pradesh over child sexual assault allegations

Rediff.com6 days ago

Police in Arunachal Pradesh have arrested three individuals in connection with two separate cases of sexual assault against minors in Tawang and East Kameng districts.

Recipe: Ronjita's Keema-Stuffed Mini Idlis

Recipe: Ronjita's Keema-Stuffed Mini Idlis

Rediff.com6 days ago

Soft, bite-sized baby idlis are layered with a spiced minced meat mixture as they steam and the result is a delightful north-South fusion teatime treat.

Gudi Padwa Recipe: Roopa's Zunka

Gudi Padwa Recipe: Roopa's Zunka

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Zunka is festive, quick to rustle up and possesses a homey yumminess. Serve it with bhakris.

The Gulf War: What's Pakistan Up To?

The Gulf War: What's Pakistan Up To?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey met in Islamabad in what analysts say is the formal opening of a new diplomatic formation that could reshape the post-war regional order. Their immediate goal is a ceasefire; their larger ambition is to ensure that neither Iran nor Israel emerges from this war in a dominant position. Pakistan's foreign minister then flew directly to Beijing and mooted a Chinese role as guarantor of any eventual agreement. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.

Himanta Biswa Sarma: 'Infliltration A Long-Standing Challenge For Assam'

Himanta Biswa Sarma: 'Infliltration A Long-Standing Challenge For Assam'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Our government is committed to addressing it firmly while protecting the rights of genuine citizens.'

Odisha Police Nab Suspect in Rs 12.33 Crore Online Investment Scam

Odisha Police Nab Suspect in Rs 12.33 Crore Online Investment Scam

Rediff.com7 days ago

Odisha Police have arrested a man from West Bengal for his alleged involvement in an online investment fraud case involving Rs 12.33 crore.

West Asia War Clouds RBI Outlook

West Asia War Clouds RBI Outlook

Rediff.com2 days ago

Markets will look for clear guidance on how the MPC interprets the uncertainty and what it implies for the future course of monetary policy, points out Rajeswari Sengupta.

'Thank you for every battle': Sindhu pays tribute to fierce rival Marin

'Thank you for every battle': Sindhu pays tribute to fierce rival Marin

Rediff.com5 days ago

Taking to social media, Sindhu reflected on her long-standing rivalry and friendship with the Rio Olympics gold medallist, recalling their journey from teenage competitors to seasoned rivals on the global stage.

How Long Can India Absorb Rising Fuel Costs?

How Long Can India Absorb Rising Fuel Costs?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

India's net oil import bill could rise by $56 billion to $64 billion annually assuming global crude averages $110 to $115 per barrel in FY27.

Chhattisgarh's Nikita Wins Gold in Weightlifting at Khelo India Tribal Games

Chhattisgarh's Nikita Wins Gold in Weightlifting at Khelo India Tribal Games

Rediff.com4 days ago

Nikita's weightlifting gold ends Chhattisgarh's wait, while Odisha's swimmers dominate at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026.

Gulf War: Time India Distances Itself From Israel

Gulf War: Time India Distances Itself From Israel

Rediff.com1 days ago

It may now be time to question the price India is paying for Israel's disregard of the serious undermining of India's energy security, asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Rajinikanth Endorses Dhurandhar 2, Aditya Dhar Replies

Rajinikanth Endorses Dhurandhar 2, Aditya Dhar Replies

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Rajinikanth has praised Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, declaring it a 'must-watch film' as it continues its impressive run at the box office.

IPL 2026: KKR call up Saurabh Dubey to replace injured Akash Deep

IPL 2026: KKR call up Saurabh Dubey to replace injured Akash Deep

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders are reportedly set to sign left-arm pacer Saurabh Dubey as a replacement for injured India seamer Akash Deep for IPL 2026.