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'I'd Like To Think I'm The Cool Dad'

'I'd Like To Think I'm The Cool Dad'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Today, says Ajit Menon, CEO, PGIM India Mutual Fund, he's pretty much cruising on the parenting highway but that wasn't always the case.

870 Mn Accessed Internet In Indian Languages

870 Mn Accessed Internet In Indian Languages

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Among urban users, 57 per cent mentioned a preference for accessing Internet content in vernacular languages.

Air India crash: Indian diaspora in UK helps in fundraisers

Air India crash: Indian diaspora in UK helps in fundraisers

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

The Indian diaspora in London has been rallying around to coordinate fundraisers to support the UK-based family members of the Ahmedabad plane crash victims, including urgent assistance for two orphaned children.

Invest, Withdraw and Rest: How SIP with SWP Help You Win After Retirement?

Invest, Withdraw and Rest: How SIP with SWP Help You Win After Retirement?

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) and Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) are very crucial. Here, we will help you understand how these tools can pave the way for a stress-free retirement.

Yoga Special, Day 4: Phalakasana, The Plank Pose

Yoga Special, Day 4: Phalakasana, The Plank Pose

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Welcome to Day 4 of Rediff's week-long celebration of Yoga ahead of the International Day of Yoga. Today, learn about Phalakasana or the Plank Pose.

Indian Scientists Make Weather History

Indian Scientists Make Weather History

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'Nobody asked us to work on this. It was on our own that we decided to embark on this journey.'

Kerala Supports Mammootty Against Online Harassment

Kerala Supports Mammootty Against Online Harassment

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Politicians from the Left and the Congress party in Kerala have rallied behind Malayalam superstar Mammootty, who is facing online harassment from certain right wing sympathisers in connection with his 2022 film, Puzhu.

HC passes order protecting Jaggi Vasudev's personality rights

HC passes order protecting Jaggi Vasudev's personality rights

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

It said Sadhguru has acquired uniqueness pertaining to his personality qua his voice, name, signature, image, likeness, vocal, articulation style and his unique attire, looks or appearance.

Called Your Partner By Your Ex's Name?

Called Your Partner By Your Ex's Name?

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Whether it was a genuine mistake or there are lingering issues that led to this slip-up, it is natural for your current partner to feel uncomfortable and even sad hearing you repeatedly calling out for your ex, points out rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating Website.

MX Player Is The Horse To Bet On In OTT Biz

MX Player Is The Horse To Bet On In OTT Biz

Rediff.com12 May 2025

At 250 million unique visitors a month, MX Player has for long been in the same bracket as YouTube (454 million) and Meta (324 million) in reach.

Epstein files, Impeachment: Trump-Musk feud gets nastier

Epstein files, Impeachment: Trump-Musk feud gets nastier

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The feud reached its peak when Musk made explosive allegations about Trump's connection to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, marking a dramatic escalation in their increasingly personal conflict.

Govt tells e-com firms to audit dark patterns, submit yearly reports

Govt tells e-com firms to audit dark patterns, submit yearly reports

Rediff.com30 May 2025

The government on Wednesday asked e-commerce platforms to conduct annual internal audits to make sure that they are not resorting to manipulative tactics to mislead consumers and prevent them from making right choices -- a technique commonly referred to as dark pattern -- and submit reports to the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA). It comes just a week after Uber was issued a notice by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) over its "advance tip" feature.

Algorithmic management of work led to decline in job quality: ILO report

Algorithmic management of work led to decline in job quality: ILO report

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Algorithmic management (AM) in India has led to a decline in job quality, with "clear" evidence of increased monitoring, surveillance and work intensity, noted International Labour Organisation (ILO) in its latest report.

Ordering Food Online? Read This

Ordering Food Online? Read This

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

There's an average aggregator premium of Rs 46 per dish (in hidden costs) compared to delivery orders placed on restaurants' own channels. Conservatively, this translates into an additional annual financial burden of at least Rs 12,000 for the average Indian household in major metro/Tier-I cities.

Feeling Anxious? 5 Asanas To Relax You

Feeling Anxious? 5 Asanas To Relax You

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Yogini Samiksha Shetty shows you how to unwind and calm your mind with yoga.

'He's Married, Won't Leave His Wife. Should I Wait?'

'He's Married, Won't Leave His Wife. Should I Wait?'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

You deserve to be with someone who chooses you fully, without delay or hesitation, advises rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder of Let Us Talk Foundation.

Axed CRPF jawan to challenge dismissal over Pak marriage

Axed CRPF jawan to challenge dismissal over Pak marriage

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Hours after being dismissed from service for 'concealing' his marriage with a Pakistani woman, Central Reserve Police Force trooper Munir Ahmed said he solemnised his marriage nearly a month after getting permission from the force's headquarters last year.

'India Changed My Life'

'India Changed My Life'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Acharya Jonas Masetti, a Vedanta scholar from Brazil, was awarded the Padma Shri for teaching the Vedas, the Bhagavad Gita, Sanskrit, Yoga, Meditation and Indian spiritualism abroad.

A Nature Trail In The Heart Of Mumbai!

A Nature Trail In The Heart Of Mumbai!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Glimpses of Mumbai's new Tree Top Walk.

How to Choose Loans Against Property

How to Choose Loans Against Property

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'LAP is suited for borrowers with a steady income, sound repayment discipline, and a clear repayment plan.'

NEET-PG 2025 be conducted in one shift, orders SC

NEET-PG 2025 be conducted in one shift, orders SC

Rediff.com30 May 2025

In a significant order, the Supreme Court on Friday issued directions that the post-graduate medical entrance exam scheduled on June 15 be conducted in a single shift, saying holding it in two shifts 'creates arbitrariness'.

How To Get More Iron, Protein For Kids

How To Get More Iron, Protein For Kids

Rediff.com9 May 2025

rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna offers advice on how to keep your kids healthy.

Sundar Pichai's Future-Proof Career Tips

Sundar Pichai's Future-Proof Career Tips

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'Skills like critical thinking, empathy, storytelling, team management and ethical judgment will grow in value even as AI continues to master logical tasks,' says Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai.

University Of Nottingham Offers Rs 8 Lakh Scholarship

University Of Nottingham Offers Rs 8 Lakh Scholarship

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The South Asia Postgraduate Excellence Award 2025 is an initiative by University of Nottingham which offers scholarships to international students who excel academically and demonstrate a strong passion for their chosen field.

10 Smart Tips To Connect With Gen Z At Work

10 Smart Tips To Connect With Gen Z At Work

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Gen Z is not so difficult to deal with; they are different in the way they work and communicate, explains Shruti Swaroop, founder of Embrace Consulting and co-founder of International Inclusion Alliance.

Why Are Children So ANGRY, AGGRESSIVE?

Why Are Children So ANGRY, AGGRESSIVE?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

'The earlier a child is given a smartphone, the worst it becomes when they are 17, 18.' 'Every year you delay in giving a smartphone to child, the outcome becomes better.' 'The behavioural changes that are very specific to smartphones are aggression and anger.'

'Am Married And In Love With a Widow...'

'Am Married And In Love With a Widow...'

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Be practical and value what you have, says Rediff's Love Guru.

'India Took Me To A Higher Place'

'India Took Me To A Higher Place'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

'Youngsters in India look up to the West as if it is the biggest accomplishment they need in life. It breaks my heart.'

Two women among 12 held so far in 3 states on espionage charges

Two women among 12 held so far in 3 states on espionage charges

Rediff.com19 May 2025

While six of them have been held from Punjab, five were nabbed from neighbouring Haryana, and one from Uttar Pradesh.

Elon Musk's Starlink gets satcom nod for India

Elon Musk's Starlink gets satcom nod for India

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Elon Musk's Starlink has got licence for satcom services in India, according to sources.

SEE: Kuldeep Slaps Rinku, Fans Shocked and Furious

SEE: Kuldeep Slaps Rinku, Fans Shocked and Furious

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Amid swirling rumours of tension between them, Kuldeep Yadav and Rinku Singh have set the record straight with a heartwarming gesture of friendship.

Why Has FATF Summoned Indian Gaming Firms?

Why Has FATF Summoned Indian Gaming Firms?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Dream11, Baazi Games, Zupee and WinZO among others are invited for the discussion with the anti-money laundering watchdog.

'Lost 5 Crores In First Start-Up. What To Do?'

'Lost 5 Crores In First Start-Up. What To Do?'

Rediff.com29 May 2025

rediffGURU Dr Ganesh Natarajan offers advice on how to build and scale your first start-up.

Heavy rains, strong winds in Kerala as monsoon arrives early

Heavy rains, strong winds in Kerala as monsoon arrives early

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Normally, the southwest monsoon makes its onset over Kerala by June 1 and covers the entire country by July 8. It starts retreating from northwest India around September 17 and withdraws completely by October 15.

Micro-Shifts, Unbossing... GenZ Is Changing Workplaces

Micro-Shifts, Unbossing... GenZ Is Changing Workplaces

Rediff.com27 May 2025

The 9-to-5 structure feels outdated to the Gen Z generation.

Aamir To Do A Superhero Film

Aamir To Do A Superhero Film

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Aamir is also reuniting with PK Director Rajkumar Hirani for a biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke, the Father of Indian Cinema.

'I've never felt he is Virat Kohli, for us he is Cheeku': Ishant

'I've never felt he is Virat Kohli, for us he is Cheeku': Ishant

Rediff.com17 May 2025

shant Sharma reflected on his close bonding with Virat Kohli, dating back to their early days in Delhi cricket.

BJP spreads unrest in Bengal, fails to protect borders: Mamata

BJP spreads unrest in Bengal, fails to protect borders: Mamata

Rediff.com5 May 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP-led Centre of spreading communal hatred and failing to protect the country's border. She alleged that families affected by recent violence in Murshidabad were being prevented by the saffron camp from meeting her. Banerjee also criticized the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for its visit to Murshidabad and questioned its priorities, asking whether NHRC members visited BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh and ethnic violence-hit Manipur.

'How To Achieve 8 Cr Fund In 24 Years?'

'How To Achieve 8 Cr Fund In 24 Years?'

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

SC upholds firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR over pollution concerns

SC upholds firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR over pollution concerns

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India has refused to relax the ban on firecrackers in the Delhi-NCR region, citing continued alarming levels of air pollution. The court emphasized the right to a pollution-free atmosphere as a fundamental right, stating that the ban is necessary to protect public health. The court also highlighted the issue of noise pollution caused by firecrackers. The decision comes after a batch of petitions were filed by firecracker manufacturers seeking relaxation of the ban.