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Why Parsiana Is Downing Shutters

Why Parsiana Is Downing Shutters

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

'Financially we are sound and we have always broken even. 'It is just we don't have the personnel and that is why we have to close down.'

Shreya Sings, Janhvi-Sid Dance!

Shreya Sings, Janhvi-Sid Dance!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'Love truly exists in Sonu sir's voice.'

'My God, The Number Of Meetings We Had On GST!'

'My God, The Number Of Meetings We Had On GST!'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'It was like rigorously preparing for a solid, good exam...' 'I don't know what marks I will get, but I felt the rigorous preparation of an exam.' 'You may sweat, but I feel rejuvenated.'

Video calls to Jarange, CCTV: How Mumbai police handled Maratha protest

Video calls to Jarange, CCTV: How Mumbai police handled Maratha protest

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

In the last five days, there were instances in which various groups of protesters agitated in front of the Mantralaya (secretariat), Bombay Stock Exchange, were seen roaming along the Marine Drive, Jehangir Art Gallery, Giragon Chowpatty and Gateway of India, but police controlled the crowd and were seen requesting them to take precautions.

Ramzan gift: Swiggy lets users to pause food notifications while fasting

Ramzan gift: Swiggy lets users to pause food notifications while fasting

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Swiggy on Monday announced the launch of the 'Fasting Mode' feature that offers users the flexibility to pause food notifications whenever they observe a fast.

Bombay HC gives time till Tuesday noon to Jarange, supporters to vacate city streets

Bombay HC gives time till Tuesday noon to Jarange, supporters to vacate city streets

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

The Bombay high court on Monday said the entire city has been brought to a standstill due to the ongoing Maratha quota agitation led by activist Manoj Jarange, and the protest has not been peaceful and violated all conditions.

Delhi: Yamuna Swells Past 207 Metre Mark

Delhi: Yamuna Swells Past 207 Metre Mark

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Floodwaters reached near the Delhi secretariat, which houses the offices of the chief minister, cabinet ministers and key bureaucrats.

10 Foods That Are Good For Your Gut

10 Foods That Are Good For Your Gut

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Your gut hosts diverse microbes affecting health, mood, and metabolism. Diet shapes gut bacteria, influencing well-being. Here's a list of 10 healthy foods to boost good bacteria and support gut health.

Tariffs pose downside risk to India's economy: RBI

Tariffs pose downside risk to India's economy: RBI

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Persisting uncertainties related to the US trade policies pose downside risk to the overall demand in the Indian economy while the inflation outlook for the near term has become more benign than anticipated earlier, RBI said in its latest bulletin on Thursday. In the August bulletin, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) also said that India's sovereign rating upgrade by S&P bodes well for capital inflows and sovereign yields, going forward.

Heartbroken to see my Punjab devastated by floods: Gill

Heartbroken to see my Punjab devastated by floods: Gill

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

India Test captain Shubman Gill expressed anguish over the large-scale devastation caused by floods in his home state of Punjab due to incessant rainfall.

Ulundu Kozhukattai, Tamil Nadu's Savoury Modaks

Ulundu Kozhukattai, Tamil Nadu's Savoury Modaks

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

In Tamil Nadu a steamed, spicy delicacy, looking like a modak, is made for Vinayak Chaturthi.

Is Poor Posture Giving You Back Pain?

Is Poor Posture Giving You Back Pain?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

rediffGURU Dr Nidhi Gupta, a physiotherapist and the founder of Merahki Holistic Wellness Company explains why it's important to correct your posture while sitting or working.

Arjun Tendulkar gets engaged to Saaniya Chandhok

Arjun Tendulkar gets engaged to Saaniya Chandhok

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Arjun Tendulkar has reportedly been engaged to Saaniya Chandhok, granddaughter of prominent Mumbai-based industrialist Ravi Ghai.

Varanasi's arti, cremations done on rooftop as Ganga floods ghats

Varanasi's arti, cremations done on rooftop as Ganga floods ghats

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Rising water levels in the Ganga and Varuna rivers have caused a fresh bout of floods in Varanasi, inundating low-lying areas, disrupting daily life, and damaging crops.

Idli Vs Aloo Paratha: How Healthy Is Your Breakfast?

Idli Vs Aloo Paratha: How Healthy Is Your Breakfast?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Dr Rajeshwari Panda, head of the dietetics department at Medicover Hospital, breaks down the nutritional value of some of India's most loved breakfast options.

Why did Pahalgam attackers choose Baisaran Valley? NIA reveals

Why did Pahalgam attackers choose Baisaran Valley? NIA reveals

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

The terrorists chose Baisaran as the target due to its "high tourist presence", "relative isolation" and after considering that the "response (from the security agencies) would take time".

0% GST On Health Insurance: Will You Really Benefit?

0% GST On Health Insurance: Will You Really Benefit?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Reduction of GST on health insurance premium from 18% to 0% looks like a straight 18% reduction in what consumers pay. The truth, however, is...

Behind the scenes: Sitharaman chaired 3 separate meetings on GSTN preparedness for GST 2.0

Behind the scenes: Sitharaman chaired 3 separate meetings on GSTN preparedness for GST 2.0

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

To ensure a glitch-free rollout of the next-generation GST with reduced rates and lesser slabs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired three separate meetings to assess GSTN's preparedness and the time it would take to implement technological changes required in the software systems.

US tariffs: Must stand up to bullying, says Maruti's Bhargava

US tariffs: Must stand up to bullying, says Maruti's Bhargava

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

India needs to come together to deal with the 50 per cent punitive US tariffs on Indian products and stand up to any kind of bullying, Maruti Suzuki India chairman R C Bhargava said on Thursday. "It is our duty as Indians to do our very best to promote and maintain our dignity and respect and not give in to any kind of bullying in this matter... the nation has to stand united," Bhargava said at the company's 44th Annaul General Meeting in New Delhi.

GoM nods govt's proposal of two-slab GST of 5, 18%

GoM nods govt's proposal of two-slab GST of 5, 18%

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The GoM of state ministers on GST rate rationalisation on Thursday accepted the Centre's proposal to move to a two-slab structure of 5 and 18 per cent. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and convenor of rate rationalisation GoM Samrat Choudhary said the six-member state ministerial panel has also accepted the proposal of removing the 12 and 28 per cent slabs.

Restaurants can't levy mandatory service charge on food bills: HC

Restaurants can't levy mandatory service charge on food bills: HC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

The court upheld the guidelines and imposed Rs 1 lakh cost each on the petitioners to be deposited with the CCPA towards consumer welfare.

6 dead as unauthorised building collapses in Virar

6 dead as unauthorised building collapses in Virar

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Six persons were killed and eight others seriously injured after a portion of an unauthorised four-story building collapsed on an adjacent vacant building at Virar in Maharashtra's Palghar district, officials said.

What Arjun's Fiancee Told Sara Tendulkar

What Arjun's Fiancee Told Sara Tendulkar

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'Stress less, enjoy more.'

Warning labels for samosas, jalebis, laddos? Health Ministry clarifies

Warning labels for samosas, jalebis, laddos? Health Ministry clarifies

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

It advises about display of boards in various workplaces such as lobbies, canteens, cafeterias, meeting rooms etc., to raise awareness on harmful consumption of hidden fats and excess sugar in various food items.

How Kerala Celebrates Onam!

How Kerala Celebrates Onam!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

From Vallam Kali to Puli Kali, Onam in Kerala is nothing short of a grand cultural extravaganza.

Toll in building crash near Mumbai rises to 17

Toll in building crash near Mumbai rises to 17

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

An unauthorised four-story building collapsed in Virar, India, killing 17 people. The collapse occurred on Wednesday, and rescue operations are ongoing.

Zepto Grabs #2 Spot in Global Food Apps

Zepto Grabs #2 Spot in Global Food Apps

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Zomato is at 5, Swiggy at 9, Blinkit at 10.

Caterer's licence suspended after Shiv Sena MLA's assault

Caterer's licence suspended after Shiv Sena MLA's assault

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

The Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has suspended the license of a caterer that operates the canteen at the MLA hostel in Mumbai, after a Shiv Sena legislator assaulted a staffer for allegedly serving stale food.

Foods That Heal: 7 Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Foods That Heal: 7 Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Chronic inflammation may contribute to various health issues, but the right foods can help fight it!

''Consumers Must Get Real Benefit Of GST Cuts'

''Consumers Must Get Real Benefit Of GST Cuts'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'In case a particular industry has not passed on the benefits and if we receive complaints, we will take up the matter with the industry body concerned.'

Onam Recipes: Parippu Curry, Nendran Payasam

Onam Recipes: Parippu Curry, Nendran Payasam

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Two special dishes to include in your Onam feast.

Will These Films Win An Oscar?

Will These Films Win An Oscar?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The festival's People's Choice Award, voted by the audience, is a strong indication of films that can eventually be nominated and even win Oscars. Twelve of the last 15 People's Choice winners have received Best Picture Oscar nominations.

Modi@75: The Man Who Changed India

Modi@75: The Man Who Changed India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Let there be no doubt that Modi in these 24 years so far has reshaped politics and governance considerably, if not completely, asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author, Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times.

Alaya's New York Menu

Alaya's New York Menu

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Alaya F takes a trip to New York after eight years and made sure that it was a trip to remember. Especially the food!

Is China Killing India's Farming?

Is China Killing India's Farming?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'China reduced its exports of urea to India gradually.' 'In 2020-2021 we imported 28 lakh tonnes of urea which reduced to 16 lakh tonnes in 2022-2023 and that has now reduced to 1 lakh tonnes in 2024-2025.'

What If These Leaders Were Arrested Under New Bill?

What If These Leaders Were Arrested Under New Bill?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Ministers arrested post-2014 who, if the 130 Constitutional Amendment had been in effect, would have been unseated from office.

6 Surprising Foods That Cause Glucose Spikes

6 Surprising Foods That Cause Glucose Spikes

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Managing diabetes effectively involves being aware of all the kinds of foods that cause significant blood sugar fluctuations.

Don't test our patience: Jarange warns govt on Maratha quota

Don't test our patience: Jarange warns govt on Maratha quota

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

'We are only demanding that we get our rightful share of quota based on the eligibility under the Kunbi category'

10 Changes Your Body Goes Through During Menopause

10 Changes Your Body Goes Through During Menopause

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Here's how you can prepare yourself and your family to deal with menopause.

Clear off Mumbai streets, follow HC directives: Jarange to protesters

Clear off Mumbai streets, follow HC directives: Jarange to protesters

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

He also appealed to the protesters to park their vehicles only in the designated parking areas, hours after the high court frowned on the conduct of protesters.