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The Quiet Courage of Walking Away

The Quiet Courage of Walking Away

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Walking away is easier when nothing is at stake. It is far harder when you must break away from your core. Those who manage to do this are truly admirable because it takes immense courage to choose yourself when that becomes the only path to survival, notes Aarti David.

Jobs Dry Up as Promises Fade in Ladakh

Jobs Dry Up as Promises Fade in Ladakh

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

As the years passed, joblessness in the region increased.

Are Protein Bars Harming Your Heart?

Are Protein Bars Harming Your Heart?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Packed your gym bag with protein bars? They might not be doing your heart any good. Dr Sanjay Bhojraj, an interventional cardiologist, explains how certain everyday foods can be more harmful than they seem, and what to choose instead.

'Crime Wasn't Just Fraud. It Was Murder For Profit'

'Crime Wasn't Just Fraud. It Was Murder For Profit'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Murders disguised as accidents. In one horrifying case, a man insured his father, mother, and wife -- then allegedly killed them all. He claimed Rs 54 crore in insurance.

Santosh Review: Powerful Police Procedural

Santosh Review: Powerful Police Procedural

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The power of Santosh hinges on the script, enhanced by Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar's performances, observes Deepa Gahlot.

How To Make Online Gaming Safe For Your Kids

How To Make Online Gaming Safe For Your Kids

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Gaming and cyber security experts suggest how kids and parents can stay aware to fight the growing threats and miscreants who act from behind the screen.

DRI seizes Pak goods worth Rs 12 cr at Mumbai port; 2 held

DRI seizes Pak goods worth Rs 12 cr at Mumbai port; 2 held

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 28 containers of Pakistani-origin cosmetics and dry dates worth approximately Rs 12 crore at Nhava Sheva port in Navi Mumbai. Two individuals have been arrested for violating the ban on importing goods from Pakistan.

Meet Rachita Ram, The Cute-Faced Villain From Coolie

Meet Rachita Ram, The Cute-Faced Villain From Coolie

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The 'dimpled queen' of Kannada cinema, one of the highest paid actors, has quite the versatile taste in fashion.

How To Stop Password Thieves: The Ultimate Guide

How To Stop Password Thieves: The Ultimate Guide

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

5 simple ways you can protect your passwords from being stolen by hackers.

Why Indians Are Enslaved To Toxic Bosses

Why Indians Are Enslaved To Toxic Bosses

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'I try to convince myself to stay calm, do my work and not let his behaviour get to me. Some days it works; most days, it doesn't.'

Jacqueline's Midweek Glam

Jacqueline's Midweek Glam

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Aditi attends a film festival... Soha gives out a warning... Nia's new look...

ED files chargesheet against Raj Kundra in Bitcoin scam

ED files chargesheet against Raj Kundra in Bitcoin scam

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against businessman Raj Kundra in a bitcoin 'scam,' alleging he was a beneficial owner and concealed evidence.

Ditch Quick-Money Lures This Diwali!

Ditch Quick-Money Lures This Diwali!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

: Build lasting wealth via disciplined, long-term mutual fund investing in India's compounding marathon, Shanaihi, Shanaihi, says Ramalingam Kalirajan

Next game I'll bat higher than No 11: SKY jokes

Next game I'll bat higher than No 11: SKY jokes

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

India defeated a spirited Oman in their final Group A match by 21 runs with Rana and Arshdeep giving away plenty of runs while taking a wicket each at the back end of the game.

TN urges SC to dismiss Presidential reference on Guv's powers

TN urges SC to dismiss Presidential reference on Guv's powers

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

The Tamil Nadu government has urged the Supreme Court to dismiss the Presidential reference concerning the Governor's powers to assent to bills, arguing it is an 'appeal in disguise' to overturn settled law.

Love in Vietnam Review: Corny Romance

Love in Vietnam Review: Corny Romance

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

For a story about sweethearts and heartache, it's a pity that you will likely forget Love In Vietnam in a heartbeat, notes Mayur Sanap.

Teenage boy raped, killed; 3 held from Kanwar camp

Teenage boy raped, killed; 3 held from Kanwar camp

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Delhi police arrest 13 individuals, including minors, for the murder and sexual assault of a 14-year-old boy, allegedly in retaliation for informing on a rival gang member.

'Baby, I love you': Delhi baba's lewd texts revealed in FIR

'Baby, I love you': Delhi baba's lewd texts revealed in FIR

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Female students of Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management, Delhi were allegedly forced to visit the quarter of self-styled godman Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati late at night and one of them was even forced to change her name, the FIR filed against him read.

Sebi bans Wadhawan brothers for five years in DHFL fund diversion case

Sebi bans Wadhawan brothers for five years in DHFL fund diversion case

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has barred Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd's (DHFL) former promoters Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan for five years from the securities market for alleged diversion of funds. They have also been barred from holding any key position in a listed company.

Books by Arundhati Roy, Noorani among 25 banned by J-K govt

Books by Arundhati Roy, Noorani among 25 banned by J-K govt

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

The Jammu and Kashmir government has declared the publication of 25 books as forfeited for promoting false narratives and glorifying terrorism. The books include those written by famous authors like Moulana Moudadi, Arundhati Roy, A G Noorani, Victoria Schofield and David Devadas.

BIGGEST Real Estate Myth BUSTED!

BIGGEST Real Estate Myth BUSTED!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Do home prices really never fall? Ramalingam Kalirajan begs to differ.

Delhi police busts 'Khilafat' terror module linked to Pakistan

Delhi police busts 'Khilafat' terror module linked to Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The Delhi police Special Cell has busted a terror module with links to Pakistan and arrested five suspected operatives after raids across multiple states, an official said on Thursday.

HDFC Bank CEO seeks quashing of FIR filed by Lilavati Trust

HDFC Bank CEO seeks quashing of FIR filed by Lilavati Trust

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

HDFC Bank's managing director and chief executive officer Sashidhar Jagdishan has approached the Bombay high court, seeking quashing of the FIR registered against him based on the financial fraud allegations made by the Lilavati Trust, which oversees the Mumbai-based Lilavati Hospital.

Are Green Flags The New Red Flags?

Are Green Flags The New Red Flags?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Beware of constant texting, calling, compliments and planning. While effort is beautiful and necessary, over-effort is not the same thing as good intention, warns Shahzeen Shivdasani.

'Mastermind Of This Game Is Fadnavis'

'Mastermind Of This Game Is Fadnavis'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'Devendra Fadnavis is stating that Marathas must feel OBCs are not happy with reservations for the Marathas and therefore they are protesting.'

Anil Ambani appears before ED in bank loan 'fraud' case

Anil Ambani appears before ED in bank loan 'fraud' case

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani on Tuesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate here for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged multiple bank loan fraud cases worth crores of rupees against his group companies, official sources said.

J-K police raid bookshops after ban on 25 titles for glorifying terrorism

J-K police raid bookshops after ban on 25 titles for glorifying terrorism

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Police conduct raids at bookshops in Kashmir to seize banned books promoting false narratives and glorifying terrorism, following a government order. The ban and subsequent raids have drawn criticism from authors and political leaders.

ED summons Anil Ambani on Aug 5, issues look out circular

ED summons Anil Ambani on Aug 5, issues look out circular

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged bank loan fraud.

Crackdown on military uniform sales after Pahalgam attack

Crackdown on military uniform sales after Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Security checks have been intensified in Paltan Bazaar, a well-known market in Dehradun, following concerns about the unauthorised sale of military uniforms on Friday.

India pays tributes to Kargil bravehearts on Vijay Diwas

India pays tributes to Kargil bravehearts on Vijay Diwas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday led the nation in paying tributes to military personnel who fought valiantly in harsh conditions to hand Pakistan a crushing defeat in the 1999 Kargil conflict.

'Books Ban May Be Preparation For Something Else'

'Books Ban May Be Preparation For Something Else'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'I hope we can move towards peace, stability, and national unity.' 'I believe most Kashmiris want that too.'

Lucky Sierra Revels In Wimbledon Windfall!

Lucky Sierra Revels In Wimbledon Windfall!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Sierra, who had already checked out of her accommodation, learned only at lunchtime on Monday that Belgium's Greet Minnen had pulled out of the tournament and that she had been selected in the draw for a lucky loser spot in the main draw.

HDFC Bank junks Lilavati Trust's allegations against CEO Jagdishan

HDFC Bank junks Lilavati Trust's allegations against CEO Jagdishan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

HDFC Bank has denied Lilavati Trust's allegation that the bank's MD and CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan was involved in a series of financial frauds. The allegation levelled by Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust (LKMM Trust), its trustees and officials against the bank's MD and CEO are baseless and malicious, an HDFC Bank's spokesperson said.

Man tricked into marrying bride's widowed mother in UP

Man tricked into marrying bride's widowed mother in UP

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

A 22-year-old man in Meerut, India, alleges he was tricked into marrying the mother of his intended bride. The complainant, Mohammad Azeem, claims his brother and sister-in-law arranged the marriage and the bride's 45-year-old widowed mother, disguised as the bride, was married to him instead. Azeem claims he was threatened with a false rape accusation after protesting the deception. Police are investigating the case, but a settlement has been reached between the parties and Azeem has withdrawn his complaint.

Burnout Or Boredom? Know The Signs At Work

Burnout Or Boredom? Know The Signs At Work

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Even though both situations -- with their symptoms of detachment and fatigue -- may occur at the same time, the causes for both are quite different. Which means they need to be approached differently, points out Shruti Swaroop, founder, Embrace Consulting and co-founder, International Inclusion Alliance.

'What is predominant in India is disguised unemployment'

'What is predominant in India is disguised unemployment'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'When you do some job for a few hours, you are hardly earning enough to survive.'

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

'The Indian Army won't induct anyone who has killed Indian soldiers.' 'That's why the army respects these reformed men so much -- they're on the frontline now, protecting India.'

'Give Me The Respect I Deserve': Zinta

'Give Me The Respect I Deserve': Zinta

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Punjab Kings Co-Owner Preity Zinta delivered a fiery response to a sexist remark on social media that bizarrely linked cricketer Glenn Maxwell's underperformance in IPL 2025 to not marrying her.

'No provocative slogans, display of weapons': Yogi on Kanwar Yatra, Muharram

'No provocative slogans, display of weapons': Yogi on Kanwar Yatra, Muharram

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

"This entire period is highly sensitive in terms of law and order, healthcare, sanitation, education, and disaster management. Hence, all related departments and district administrations must work with coordination and accountability," Adityanath said, according to an official statement.

Instead of...: India slams B'desh's 'minority' remark on Bengal violence

Instead of...: India slams B'desh's 'minority' remark on Bengal violence

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

India has rejected remarks by Bangladeshi officials on violence in West Bengal, asking Dhaka to focus on protecting the rights of its minorities instead of indulging in "virtue signaling." The statement comes in response to comments made by Bangladeshi officials regarding the developments in West Bengal. India's spokesperson pointed out that Bangladesh has failed to contain attacks on minorities, especially Hindus, in the country and urged Bangladesh to focus on protecting the rights of its own minorities.