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Take The '90s Bollywood Quiz

Take The '90s Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Sri Lanka Accords Modi Historic Welcome

Sri Lanka Accords Modi Historic Welcome

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Saturday, April 5, 2025 accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at the historic Independence Square in Colombo, perhaps the first such honour given to a foreign leader.

Mob violence erupts in Pune over social media post; police deployed

Mob violence erupts in Pune over social media post; police deployed

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

A mob in Pune vandalized properties and set fire to objects after an objectionable social media post. Police have detained the youth responsible for the post and are working to restore peace.

Are The Rich Paying Less Tax?

Are The Rich Paying Less Tax?

Rediff.com3 May 2025

They are not just underreporting income; they are reshaping what the income tax system perceives, says study.

What Malaika's New York Vacay Was Like

What Malaika's New York Vacay Was Like

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

The actor shares pictures from her New York vacay, and it's all about food, fashion and selfies!

Who Is CDS Shaking Hands With?

Who Is CDS Shaking Hands With?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

On Friday, March 28, 2025, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, inaugurated Techkriti 2025, Asia's largest intercollegiate technical and entrepreneurial festival, at IIT Kanpur.

Kashmiri Students' Shan-e-Tiranga Rally

Kashmiri Students' Shan-e-Tiranga Rally

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

On Thursday, January 30, 2025, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad students and other Kashmiri students held a Tiranga rally at the historic Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk in Srinagar to celebrate Republic Day.

Pagodas Destroyed By The Quake

Pagodas Destroyed By The Quake

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

The Shwe Sar Yan Pagoda near Mandalay collapsed, and rescue operations are ongoing, with hopes of finding survivors in collapsed buildings particularly in Mandalay, where dozens are still believed to be trapped.

Why Flipkart Is Offering A Rs 50K Scholarship

Why Flipkart Is Offering A Rs 50K Scholarship

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Under this programme, first-year students enrolled in professional STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths) undergraduate programmes who are children of kirana store owners (KSOs) will receive a fixed scholarship of Rs 50,000 in the academic year 2025-26.

Kartik's Relief On Buying A Home

Kartik's Relief On Buying A Home

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Kartik Aaryan recently revealed that he bought his first home in Mumbai, and one of the emotions he felt was 'relief'.

PNB fraud: Nirav Modi's brother Nehal held soon after 3-year US jail term

PNB fraud: Nirav Modi's brother Nehal held soon after 3-year US jail term

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Nehal Modi, the younger brother of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, has been arrested in the US based on extradition requests from the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI.

'India to have 50% of Swiss Re's global tech talent'

'India to have 50% of Swiss Re's global tech talent'

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'This means that there will be more than 1,000 tech talent in India over the next 12-18 months.'

How Naidu Celebrated Grandson's Birthday

How Naidu Celebrated Grandson's Birthday

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

On Friday, March 21, 2025, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu along with his family offered prayers at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati.

Covid cases in India cross 4,000-mark; Kerala, Maha, Delhi worst hit

Covid cases in India cross 4,000-mark; Kerala, Maha, Delhi worst hit

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

There are 4,026 active cases in India and five fresh deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours.

Even Babies Join Anti-Trump Protests!

Even Babies Join Anti-Trump Protests!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Glimpses of the nationwide 'Hands Off' anti-Trump protests in the USA, April 5, 2025.

8 Places Where Holi Is Celebrated Differently

8 Places Where Holi Is Celebrated Differently

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Did you know some places celebrate Holi with ashes. Others with flowers. Or even with wielding sticks? Let's take a look at some unique Holi traditions.

'Always Have A Contingency Plan'

'Always Have A Contingency Plan'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

At the launch of his app powered by Single.id, MSD said he wants to enjoy his last few years of cricket, like he did when he was a child.

Punjab Deploys Bulldozers In War On Drugs

Punjab Deploys Bulldozers In War On Drugs

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

On Thursday, March 6, 2025, bulldozers deployed by the Amritsar Municipal Corporation, assisted by the Punjab Police, razed properties in the city allegedly belonging to a drug trafficker.

Janhvi Kapoor Wows!

Janhvi Kapoor Wows!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Bollywood's love for fashion is taking the world by storm.

RBI Dividend To Help Govt With Defence Budget

RBI Dividend To Help Govt With Defence Budget

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Defence expenditure was pegged at 1.4 per cent of GDP in the Budget for 2025-26 but it may widen, depending on tensions between India and Pakistan.

CEC Takes A Dip In Triveni Sangam

CEC Takes A Dip In Triveni Sangam

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accompanied by his parents Dr Subodh Kumar Gupta, mother Satyawati Gupta and wife Anuradha Kumar, took a dip in the Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Monday, February 24, 2025.

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Stock investors will track the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, Brent crude oil prices, inflation data and the US Fed interest rate decision for further cues this week, analysts said. Tariff-related news would also dictate trends in the equity market, experts noted.

Himachal monsoon fury: 52 killed, 58 disasters since June 20

Himachal monsoon fury: 52 killed, 58 disasters since June 20

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Himachal Pradesh has been severely affected by flash floods, cloudbursts, and landslides since the monsoon began. At least 52 people have died, and search operations are underway for those missing.

Say A Little Prayer For This Bollywood Quiz!

Say A Little Prayer For This Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

What's RSS Chief Doing In Bengaluru?

What's RSS Chief Doing In Bengaluru?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

On Friday, March 21, 2025, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat inaugurated the three-day meeting of Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha, the Sangh's top decision-making body.

Indian Navy To The Rescue!

Indian Navy To The Rescue!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

INS Tarkash provided assistance to an Iranian dhow after it was incapacitated by inclement weather off the coast of Somalia on Monday, March 10, 2025.

No Terrorists Will Be Spared

No Terrorists Will Be Spared

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Security forces have intensified search operations using aerial surveillance and sniffer dogs following a night-long cordon after fresh reports of suspected movement of three individuals in Panjtirthi area of Kathua.

Vehemently opposed ADB's loan to Pakistan: Govt sources

Vehemently opposed ADB's loan to Pakistan: Govt sources

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

India had vehemently opposed Asian Development Bank's decision to grant $800 million loan to Pakistan saying the fund could be misused for increasing expenditure on its military, government sources said.

Five TN policemen arrested for temple guard's custodial death

Five TN policemen arrested for temple guard's custodial death

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Family members of the temple guard have alleged that the cause of death of the 28-year-old was not natural, and he passed away allegedly after being beaten and tortured during police interrogation.

Earn Rs 12,500 Per Month With IDRBT's Summer Internship

Earn Rs 12,500 Per Month With IDRBT's Summer Internship

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

The IDRBT summer internship programme offers graduate and postgraduate students support to carry out projects in the field of technology.

Quiz: How well you know Sunita Williams?

Quiz: How well you know Sunita Williams?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Are you a news junkie? Syed Firdaus Ashraf puts your knowledge to the test...

Seen So Many Ladies On Bikes?

Seen So Many Ladies On Bikes?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Thousands of youth and others, dressed in traditional attire, participated in a procession, performing traditional arts o celebrate Gudi Padwa on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

What Are Malaika And Remo Up To?

What Are Malaika And Remo Up To?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

The streaming space just got hotter!

How To Study Part-Time At Govt Law College, Mumbai

How To Study Part-Time At Govt Law College, Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

The Government Law College, Mumbai, is inviting applications for its one year part-time Diploma Course in Securities Laws 2025-26.

When Bhumi, Babil and Abu Jani Cared With Style

When Bhumi, Babil and Abu Jani Cared With Style

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Now in its 16th year, the Caring With Style show continues to raise funds and awareness for underprivileged cancer patients.

Bizarre! Why Shabana Tried To Remove Jyotika From Dabba Cartel

Bizarre! Why Shabana Tried To Remove Jyotika From Dabba Cartel

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'It's really creditable to these guys who said, "You can do what you want. We are not going to replace her".'

Kashmir's Beautiful Almond Blossoms

Kashmir's Beautiful Almond Blossoms

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

As spring arrives in Kashmir, the Badamwari Garden, also known as Badam Vaer in Srinagar, is witnessing a surge in visitors, drawn by the breathtaking bloom of almond trees.

A pause, then a pulse in demat growth

A pause, then a pulse in demat growth

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

About 2.2 million new dematerialised (demat) accounts were opened in May, raising the total to 196.6 million as stock prices continued their upward trend.

Bollywood Quiz: Kya Picture Hai?

Bollywood Quiz: Kya Picture Hai?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Why Trump Is A Man In A Hurry

Why Trump Is A Man In A Hurry

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Trump is confident the US will eventually emerge the winner from whatever turmoil his policies cause, notes T T Ram Mohan.