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Review: Immortal Has Fangs, But Needed More Bite

Review: Immortal Has Fangs, But Needed More Bite

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Immortal has a seductive premise and good performances, but this vampire tale could have used a lot more bite.

A Mom-Son Japanese Odyssey

A Mom-Son Japanese Odyssey

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Researching Japan was like going down a rabbit hole. There is just so much to see and do, but I finally decided we would stick to the 'Golden Route' of Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, notes Radhika Mittal.

Amid global uncertainty, RBI raises GDP forecast, lowers inflation projection

Amid global uncertainty, RBI raises GDP forecast, lowers inflation projection

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has marginally increased its GDP forecast for the current fiscal to 6.7 per cent while slightly lowering the inflation projection to 5 per cent. The central bank noted that while domestic economic activity shows resilience, global turbulence, particularly re-escalating conflicts and volatile oil prices, continues to pose risks to the inflation outlook.

Free Haircuts Bring Smiles After Assam Floods

Free Haircuts Bring Smiles After Assam Floods

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

It has offered a rare moment of relief, allowing them to sit down, talk, smile and feel human again amid days of uncertainty and hardship.

Girlfriends Day: Dress Up For A Date With Your Bestie

Girlfriends Day: Dress Up For A Date With Your Bestie

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Who says Galentine's should have all the fun? Girlfriends Day is the perfect excuse to dress up, head out and celebrate the women who make life brighter.

The Thukpa Memory I Still Hold Close

The Thukpa Memory I Still Hold Close

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Zesty, spicy, tasty recipe to try this monsoon.

Is your comfort food making you FAT?

Is your comfort food making you FAT?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

As per a study, while some individuals eat less when they're stressed, most increase their food intake -- and crucially, the intake of calorie-dense food high in sugar and fat.

Recipe: Deepa Reinvents Dahi Rice

Recipe: Deepa Reinvents Dahi Rice

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Recipe for a North Indian yoghurt-chawal.

Why Malaysia Is Winning Indian Tourists

Why Malaysia Is Winning Indian Tourists

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Go once. You will know, even before you board the flight home, that you will return.

Recipe: Lemon Rice

Recipe: Lemon Rice

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Whip up this light Ugadi meal without much ado.

London Diaries: Every Meal Is a Gamble

London Diaries: Every Meal Is a Gamble

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

Divya Nair shares the recipe for the perfectly-cooked salmon to be served with imperfect-looking mushroom pt and mashed potatoes, cooked with lots of love.

10 Delicious Dahi Recipes

10 Delicious Dahi Recipes

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

What's the best way to fight off the heat? Why with dahi, of course. We offer you a range of recipes -- from beverages, raitas to curries and desserts -- that showcase how wonderfully dahi transforms everyday dishes.

Preity Zinta: 'I Didn't Miss Movies'

Preity Zinta: 'I Didn't Miss Movies'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

'I was enjoying having a family. It was new to me. Having kids. I was focusing on my personal life.' 'However big my career milestones might be, my greatest milestone was to have children and a family.'

Our endeavour is to bring inflation in line with target over the medium term

"Our endeavour is to bring inflation in line with target over the medium term"

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

"Our endeavour is to bring headline inflation in line with the target over the medium term," said RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, addressing concerns about the central bank's policy stance and economic outlook.

India's Glasgow CWG Focus: Medals And Crucial 2030 Hosting Insights

India's Glasgow CWG Focus: Medals And Crucial 2030 Hosting Insights

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

India's Chef de Mission Rohit Rajpal stated that success at the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games will be measured not only by medals but also by the 'knowledge it acquires' for hosting the 2030 edition in Ahmedabad.

Uttarakhand Recipe: Jyoti's Pahadi Dal

Uttarakhand Recipe: Jyoti's Pahadi Dal

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Chainsoo is a simple, comforting Pahadi dal that's a good match for just steamed rice.

Why India Is Central To Rockwell Automation's Global Growth Plans

Why India Is Central To Rockwell Automation's Global Growth Plans

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Rockwell Automation's CEO Blake Moret highlights India as the centrepiece of the company's Asian growth strategy, detailing its four-decade presence, significant employee base, and support for the 'Make in India' initiative. The company sees major opportunities in pharmaceuticals, automotive, food and beverage, and consumer products, with AI playing a crucial role in simplifying industrial automation and boosting productivity for Indian manufacturers, including MSMEs.

Brazil Potash CEO: 'World might face food crisis if war continues till end of April'

Brazil Potash CEO: 'World might face food crisis if war continues till end of April'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

"The world might face a food crisis if the war continued till the end of April, as it could have a dramatic impact on planting in Europe and North America," said Matt Simpson, CEO of Brazil Potash.

'Next Two Quarters Will Be Tough For Markets'

'Next Two Quarters Will Be Tough For Markets'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

'I don't see fear becoming a dominant factor for retail investors.'

Odia Recipe: Pratibha's Ambila

Odia Recipe: Pratibha's Ambila

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Ambila is a typical Odia mixed vegetable curry known for its sweet, tangy, delicately-spiced flavor. It's considered a comforting, satvik dish.

Bengali Recipe: Aunty S's Begun Posto

Bengali Recipe: Aunty S's Begun Posto

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

When golden-fried baingan, or eggplant, is coated in creamy roasted poppy seed paste and the preparation is finished with green chillies and mustard oil, you have the authentic taste of Bengal on your plate.

Stay Safe In The Heat! 7 Ways To Prevent Dehydration

Stay Safe In The Heat! 7 Ways To Prevent Dehydration

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

It's been a very tough 2026 summer with many places all over the India map baking in daytime temperatures as high as 46C. Keep yourself well-protected.

'Economy May Take 2 To 3 Months To Return To Normal'

'Economy May Take 2 To 3 Months To Return To Normal'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

'The real shock is going to be from a deficient monsoon.'

Modi's Austerity Push Faces Reality Test

Modi's Austerity Push Faces Reality Test

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Following through announcements with enforcement of measures is key, as a run through recent Indian economic history shows, points out A K Bhattacharya.

RBI raises FY27 inflation forecast to 5.1% on higher fuel pricescosts

RBI raises FY27 inflation forecast to 5.1% on higher fuel pricescosts

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has increased its retail inflation projection for 2026-27 to 5.1 per cent, up from an earlier estimate of 4.6 per cent. This revision is primarily attributed to mounting input costs, driven by the pass-through of higher global energy prices to domestic petrol and diesel rates, which have seen significant increases since May.

Food Tales And A Wedding To Remember

Food Tales And A Wedding To Remember

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

A Bombay shaadi with singing, dancing, prayers and great food!

8 Foods For Freedom From Constipation

8 Foods For Freedom From Constipation

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

What to know when you can't go.

'Money Makes A Huge Difference In A Marriage'

'Money Makes A Huge Difference In A Marriage'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Bengaluru-based Priyanka* reveals how resuming her career and becoming financially independent taught her to feel confident about herself.

How A Punjab Football Academy Is Combating Drug Abuse

How A Punjab Football Academy Is Combating Drug Abuse

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A grassroots football academy in Punjab is using football to combat drug abuse and develop young talent, addressing key issues in Indian football's grassroots development.

Chicken Adobo: Filipino Classic That Has My Heart!

Chicken Adobo: Filipino Classic That Has My Heart!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Mayur Sanap discovers a memorable chicken preparation in the Philippines.

The Debt Rati Agnihotri Owes Bharathiraja

The Debt Rati Agnihotri Owes Bharathiraja

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

'He is the reason for bringing me into the film industry.' 'He is the reason for making me a very secure actor.'

World Bank Chief Advocates 'Small AI' For Farmers

World Bank Chief Advocates 'Small AI' For Farmers

Rediff.com22 May 2026

World Bank President Ajay Banga has advocated for the deployment of 'Small AI' locally deployed artificial intelligence running on inexpensive hardware to address daily problems faced by farmers and rural communities in emerging markets.

'My Mother Never Allowed Hardships To Define Her'

'My Mother Never Allowed Hardships To Define Her'

Rediff.com9 May 2026

We'd love to know about your mother too. What makes her truly special? What's that one memory that captures her spirit, her strength or even her quirks? Write in to us at getahead@rediff.co.in (Subject: Mother's Day) and share your story. Do mention your full name, your mother's full name and where you are from. Don't forget to share photographs -- your mother's, you with your mother...

How Neeraj Chopra's Guidance Helped Sumit Antil Break World Record

How Neeraj Chopra's Guidance Helped Sumit Antil Break World Record

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Sumit Antil, a two-time Paralympic gold medallist, credits Neeraj Chopra's advice at the World Para Championship for his world record-breaking javelin throw of 74.82m at the Indian Open Para Athletics International Championship in Bengaluru.

World Chess Championship: 'Gukesh is a smart player, don't see any weakness in his game'

World Chess Championship: 'Gukesh is a smart player, don't see any weakness in his game'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

D Gukesh's prolonged form slump might be a talking point in the chess world right now but his World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov sees no obvious weakness in the Indian's game.

The Doctor Who Saved Thousands Of Babies

The Doctor Who Saved Thousands Of Babies

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Thousands and thousands and thousands of adults owe their lives to the commitment and medical fervour of Dr Armida Fernandez, who a grateful nation honoured with the Padma Shri this year.

Govt to Crack Down on Industrial Users Diverting Cheaper Retail Fuel

Govt to Crack Down on Industrial Users Diverting Cheaper Retail Fuel

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Indian government has issued a stern warning to industrial users who are reportedly procuring cheaper retail fuel instead of industrial-grade fuel, leading to significant losses for state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) and potential local shortages. This diversion, driven by a substantial price difference between retail and bulk diesel, is adversely impacting OMCs, which are absorbing daily losses of approximately 550 crore to keep retail prices stable.

Suresh Triveni: 'Actors Like Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit Are Hungry'

Suresh Triveni: 'Actors Like Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit Are Hungry'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

'I've asked them so many times that after going through gruelling shoot sessions for 30-40 years, what keeps your passion alive? I think it's the discipline to show up.'

West Asia War Clouds RBI Outlook

West Asia War Clouds RBI Outlook

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

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.

The Flight Had Landed. Where Had My Mother Gone?

The Flight Had Landed. Where Had My Mother Gone?

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A few frantic calls later, the answer emerged: She had missed her connecting flight in London. Not because she was late. Not because she couldn't walk fast enough. She had simply gone to the wrong gate, sat down, and waited.