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Simran Shaikh Returns Home To Dharavi

Simran Shaikh Returns Home To Dharavi

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com captures glimpses of Simran Shaikh returning home to Dharavi, a couple of days after she became the most expensive hire at the Women's Premier League auction in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Quiz: How Productive Are You When Working From Home?

Quiz: How Productive Are You When Working From Home?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

On Global Work From Home Day, take our quiz to find out just how productive you really are when you're working remotely!

Enjoying Hot Tea In A Frozen Igloo

Enjoying Hot Tea In A Frozen Igloo

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Umar Ganie captures glimpses from the season's first heavy snowfall in Srinagar.

The Gorgeous Lakme Fashion Week Showstoppers!

The Gorgeous Lakme Fashion Week Showstoppers!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

As LFW celebrates its 25th anniversary -- Rediff.com has been covering this fashion week since its inception -- here's presenting some of the beautiful and graceful women graced the Lakme ramp over the years.

Can You Handle Tough Work Situations?

Can You Handle Tough Work Situations?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Shruti Swaroop, founder of Embrace Consulting, suggests appropriate responses to challenging situations at work.

Vatican releases Pope Francis's images, announces funeral

Vatican releases Pope Francis's images, announces funeral

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The Pope's funeral is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Square, to be led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals.

Aamir: I'm Very Romantic; Please Ask Both My Wives

Aamir: I'm Very Romantic; Please Ask Both My Wives

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

"Advait Chandan is someone I am really close to. Sometimes, I feel that he's like my son. But sometimes, I feel that he wants to destroy me. You can call him my step son. He keeps creating problems. Luckily, a very few films of mine have failed, one of which is Advait's contribution.'

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About NEP?

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About NEP?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Are you a news junkie? Think you know all that happens around you? Syed Firdaus Ashraf puts your knowledge to the test...

Building Collapses In Minutes After Quake

Building Collapses In Minutes After Quake

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

An under construction building in Bangkok collapsed like a pack of cards as a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Thailand and neighbouring Myanmar at midday on Friday, March 28, 2025.

Why John Abraham Met Jaishankar

Why John Abraham Met Jaishankar

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Dr Jaishankar meets up with movie star John Abraham, who plays J P Singh, currently India's ambassador to Israel, in The Diplomat.

Neha-Angad's Trip To Hong Kong

Neha-Angad's Trip To Hong Kong

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi recently took off on a trip to Hong Kong with their children Mehr and Guriq, and created fond memories.

It's Holi Time For Widows In Vrindavan

It's Holi Time For Widows In Vrindavan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

The homes in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh are a haven for many Hindu widows, who find themselves homeless and destitute after the deaths of their spouses.

When A Young Modi Met Manoj Kumar

When A Young Modi Met Manoj Kumar

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

'He was an icon of Indian cinema, who was particularly remembered for his patriotic zeal.'

Mahakumbh Gets Water Ambulance

Mahakumbh Gets Water Ambulance

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

A water ambulance is unloaded to be deployed for Mahakumbh 2025, in Prayagraj

A Morning At Mumbai's Oldest Dock

A Morning At Mumbai's Oldest Dock

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Built on reclaimed land in 1875, Sassoon Dock is the oldest dock of Bombay. Its fishing market attached is one of the city's largest.

What's Sanya Malhotra Proud Of?

What's Sanya Malhotra Proud Of?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

'I hope this film will bring some change in people, their homes, and in our society.'

Which Bollywood Superstar Is This?

Which Bollywood Superstar Is This?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Folks, that is...

Who's That Man With Amit Shah?

Who's That Man With Amit Shah?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Clue: He was appointed to an important position recently...

Why Bus To Evacuate Indian Students In Iran Is Stuck!

Why Bus To Evacuate Indian Students In Iran Is Stuck!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'The Indian embassy did send a bus to evacuate us along with an Indian embassy official, but Urmia University is not giving us permission to leave.'

Bollywood Quiz: Up, Close!

Bollywood Quiz: Up, Close!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

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

Havan For Brave Hearts At Maha Kumbh

Havan For Brave Hearts At Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

On Friday, January 17, 2025, a havan was performed for brave martyrs during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.

For A Glimpse Of Lord Ayyappa

For A Glimpse Of Lord Ayyappa

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Devotees thronged the Sabarimala shrine in Pathanamthitta, Kerala, on Tuesday, January 7, 2024 to offer prayers.

Manushi, Tiger's Shaadiwala Look

Manushi, Tiger's Shaadiwala Look

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

The duo walked for Designer Tarun Tahiliani who once again gave traditional craftsmanship a fresh modern twist.

India's Two Front War Challenge

India's Two Front War Challenge

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

The Chinese see no need to fight directly. They have an able and willing proxy in Pakistan, points out Shekhar Gupta.

The Sword Of Vigilance Hangs Over Bankers

The Sword Of Vigilance Hangs Over Bankers

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'Vigilance' is a dreaded term for PSB employees and there are instances where this fear is misused by the higher authorities to tame their subordinate officials. This fear always deters PSB executives from making decisions -- the fewer the decisions, the less the chance of falling into trouble, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Flash Flood Threat Grows with Monsoon Changes

Flash Flood Threat Grows with Monsoon Changes

Rediff.com30 May 2025

The frequency of short-duration, heavy rainfall events over central India and long-duration heavy rainfall events over the north-western coasts of the country has risen considerably in the last few decades.

'No One Can Dare To Experiment A Maharashtra In Bihar'

'No One Can Dare To Experiment A Maharashtra In Bihar'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

'After the 2020 Bihar assembly polls when our party got only 43 seats and our ally the BJP got 73 seats, Nitish Kumar refused to become chief minister and assured the BJP that he will support the government led by anyone.' 'But the BJP's top leaders told Nitish Kumar that as the NDA contested the polls under his leadership, the next government will be headed by him.'

Quiz: All About Delhi Politics

Quiz: All About Delhi Politics

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Are you a news junkie? Think you know all that happens around you? Syed Firdaus Ashraf puts your knowledge to the test...

Art You Have Never Seen Before!

Art You Have Never Seen Before!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai's favourite festival, turned 25 this year. It kicked off Janaury 25 and will go on till February 2. Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com presents 12 art installations he loved at the festival.

Fake Invoices: Beware! IT Reopens Old Assessments

Fake Invoices: Beware! IT Reopens Old Assessments

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

These cases are being reopened under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act, which empowers the department to reassess income if it believes that taxable income has escaped assessment.

India Inc to double capex to $850 bn in 5 yrs: S&P report

India Inc to double capex to $850 bn in 5 yrs: S&P report

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Corporate India is embarking on an ambitious investment drive, with capital expenditure (capex) expected to double to $850 billion over the next five years, according to a report by S&P Global Ratings. Indian power & transmission, airlines, and green hydrogen sectors would spearhead the spending, the report said.

Who Is This Actress?

Who Is This Actress?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Here's a hint: She recently played a very hot biwi!

Meet The 'Real' Hero of Azaad

Meet The 'Real' Hero of Azaad

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

'Abhishek is known to launch new 'stars' and not 'kids.' He has always been successful with that. He has a lot of patience for new people. I won't say to tolerate them, but to nurture them. All of them have done very well.' Rediff.com's Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar report from the trailer launch.

When the next US defence secretary spoke to Rediff.com

When the next US defence secretary spoke to Rediff.com

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

'We have a common way of looking at the world, a common way of thinking, and a common set of values that predispose us to be partners. And our interests overlap greatly,' Dr Ashton B Carter, America's next defence secretary, told Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com in an exclusive interview.

Trump Effect: Study Loan Surge to Ease in FY26

Trump Effect: Study Loan Surge to Ease in FY26

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Education loan growth is set to halve this fiscal (FY26) because disbursements for the US decelerate following a raft of policy changes there.

Srinagar Celebrates Christmas!

Srinagar Celebrates Christmas!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Glimpses of Christmas being celebrated in Srinagar.

PIX: Mumbaikars bring out the vote

PIX: Mumbaikars bring out the vote

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Till 3 pm Mumbai and suburbs saw a muted 40 per cent voting, but for those who voted it was an occasion to remember.

1 In 5 Super Rich Indians Plans To Move Abroad

1 In 5 Super Rich Indians Plans To Move Abroad

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

These super-rich Indians intend to reside in their chosen host country permanently while retaining their Indian citizenship.

When Hrithik Couldn't Sleep At Night

When Hrithik Couldn't Sleep At Night

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

'This is about history and history is important.' 'It is the history of my ancestors, my parents, my grandfather, my chacha...'

Kriti Enjoys The Season's First Mangoes

Kriti Enjoys The Season's First Mangoes

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

'What comes to your mind when you think of mango? Give me a not-so-AAM answer!' Kriti asks us.