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New Venture Targets Gig Worker Welfare

New Venture Targets Gig Worker Welfare

Rediff.com2 days ago

The physical centres will operate on a monthly subscription model, where access would be limited to verified active gig workers and platform verification.

Recipe: Bethica's Soya Seaweed Tikki

Recipe: Bethica's Soya Seaweed Tikki

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

These yummy shallow fried tikkis, made of soya nuggets and seaweed, are so easy and simple to prepare. They are irresistible as starter or party snacks.

London Diaries: Every Meal Is a Gamble

London Diaries: Every Meal Is a Gamble

Rediff.com2 days ago

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 Inspiring Student Protests In Bollywood

10 Inspiring Student Protests In Bollywood

Rediff.com1 days ago

Bollywood has captured the essence of India's youth activism and student protests, from fighting corruption in Yuvaa to demanding accountability in Rang De Basanti.

Ajay Devgn's Top 10 Funniest Performances

Ajay Devgn's Top 10 Funniest Performances

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Deadpan humour has become Ajay Devgn's trademark. Here's a look at the roles that turned him into one of Bollywood's most unexpected comedy stars.

Recipe: The Absolutely Yummy Mushroom Paratha That...

Recipe: The Absolutely Yummy Mushroom Paratha That...

Rediff.com7 days ago

I love mushrooms in everything. Let me clarify here that I am talking about button mushrooms only -- all the others kinds, for a want of a better word, feel 'meaty' and I am vegetarian.

Protests demanding Pradhan's resignation sweep India

Protests demanding Pradhan's resignation sweep India

Rediff.com4 days ago

Nationwide protests against the NEET paper leak have intensified across several Indian states, with demonstrators condemning the Delhi Police crackdown and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Congress party has called for further demonstrations, while various student and political groups have organised marches and sit-ins, some leading to clashes with police.

'Intimacy Inside The Bedroom Starts Outside It'

'Intimacy Inside The Bedroom Starts Outside It'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Intimacy is not just physical, explains rediffGURU Anu Krishna.

Bhumi Pednekkar: 'Assam Really Needs Our Support'

Bhumi Pednekkar: 'Assam Really Needs Our Support'

Rediff.com2 days ago

Entire villages have been washed away, animals have been washed away. Whatever they had, everything is finished.'

2 Bhopal cops arrested for luring and raping Dalit teen

2 Bhopal cops arrested for luring and raping Dalit teen

Rediff.com4 days ago

Two policemen, including one from the MP police special task force, have been arrested in Bhopal for allegedly luring and raping a 17-year-old Dalit girl. The main accused, Santosh Sen, is charged under POCSO and SC/ST Act, while his colleague, Jitendra Rajput, is accused of abetment.

Why Is Everyone Talking About Sahiba Bali?

Why Is Everyone Talking About Sahiba Bali?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Sahiba Bali has mastered the art of looking like the happiest person in the room.

Can Prashant Kishor Pull Off The Impossible In Bankipur?

Can Prashant Kishor Pull Off The Impossible In Bankipur?

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Bankipur assembly bypoll is a high-stakes electoral debut for Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor as he challenges the BJP in a constituency that has been a BJP stronghold for nearly two decades.

Banking system liquidity slips to lowest in 3 weeks amid credit growth

Banking system liquidity slips to lowest in 3 weeks amid credit growth

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's banking system liquidity has fallen to its lowest level in over three weeks, driven by robust credit growth and potential RBI intervention in the foreign exchange market, according to the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India.

How Shreyas Iyer Inspired India's Zimbabwe Win

How Shreyas Iyer Inspired India's Zimbabwe Win

Rediff.com2 days ago

Shreyas Iyer urged his players to shed fear and forget the past: 'Be in the present. Maximise the opportunity you're getting. Tomorrow is a new day.' Simple words, but they struck deep.

Poppy Jabbal Doesn't Play It Safe

Poppy Jabbal Doesn't Play It Safe

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Poppy Jabbal has never been one to play it safe. From quirky styling choices to unexpected pairings, her wardrobe is as fearless as her personality.

Sreeleela, Priyanka Chopra Flirt With...

Sreeleela, Priyanka Chopra Flirt With...

Rediff.com7 days ago

Some people celebrate National Mango Day by devouring the king of fruits. Fashion girls celebrate it by dressing like one.

Youth Protests: I Love You, Dad. But I Have to Disagree

Youth Protests: I Love You, Dad. But I Have to Disagree

Rediff.com6 days ago

I don't understand how someone so deeply moral can watch young people gather at Jantar Mantar, demanding accountability after another devastating NEET paper leak, and not ask why they have reached that point. I don't understand how Sonam Wangchuk has to sit on a hunger strike to make the country listen. I don't understand how students asking for responsibility from those entrusted with their futures are met with force instead of answers.

Why Rs 5 Lakh Health Cover Falls Short

Why Rs 5 Lakh Health Cover Falls Short

Rediff.com1 days ago

Marriage, childbirth, dependent parents and ageing increase the cover a person needs.

'Why Have The Number Of Jobs Created Fallen?'

'Why Have The Number Of Jobs Created Fallen?'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'We have to pull 80 million workers out of agriculture and go back to where we were in 2014. That itself is going to be a huge task.' 'We have already lost time, and that is a catastrophe impending.''

Why India's Youth Anger Exploded

Why India's Youth Anger Exploded

Rediff.com1 days ago

The failure of the State when it directly affects our lives, through a corrupt exam system, has produced this current anger, points out Aakar Patel.

Naseeruddin Shah On Student Protests: 'I Am Boiling With Anger'

Naseeruddin Shah On Student Protests: 'I Am Boiling With Anger'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'...after seeing how our children are being subjected to such oppression at the hands of these masked men carrying sticks.'

Strong H1 Numbers May Propel Passenger Vehicles to Record 2026 Sales

Strong H1 Numbers May Propel Passenger Vehicles to Record 2026 Sales

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's passenger vehicle industry is poised for a record-breaking year in 2026, propelled by robust dispatches in the first half of the calendar year and strong demand for utility vehicles, despite facing several economic challenges.

Former India spinner Rajesh Chauhan booked in transport contract fraud case

Former India spinner Rajesh Chauhan booked in transport contract fraud case

Rediff.com4 days ago

Former India cricketer Rajesh Chauhan has been booked for allegedly cheating a man of over Rs 15 lakh by promising a transport contract with a steel company, a case registered on court orders under Section 316(2) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.

Ramya Ranganathan Is So Much Fun!

Ramya Ranganathan Is So Much Fun!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Ramya Ranganathan has cracked the code to looking adorable with zero effort. The Anbe Diana actress' wardrobe feels like the fashion equivalent of your favourite comfort movie -- easy, charming and impossible not to love.

Mumbai: Pedestrian opens police van, detained protesters escape

Mumbai: Pedestrian opens police van, detained protesters escape

Rediff.com6 days ago

A viral video from Mumbai shows a man opening the latch of a police van, allowing detained student protesters to escape during a demonstration in Chembur. The incident occurred amidst a larger student protest against prohibitory orders, where hundreds were initially detained. Another video features a woman criticising police conduct and demanding the Union Education Minister's resignation. Mumbai police have registered multiple cases and booked hundreds in connection with recent protests.

Jackfruit Recipes: Enchor Prawn Curry, Ponsa Idlis

Jackfruit Recipes: Enchor Prawn Curry, Ponsa Idlis

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Jackfruit is one of India's most versatile ingredients, moving effortlessly between savoury and sweet. Used both raw and ripe, Jackfruit finds a place in regional kitchens across the country in remarkably different forms.

The Rediff Podcast: Meet The Man Behind The Controversial Chiraiya

The Rediff Podcast: Meet The Man Behind The Controversial Chiraiya

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Director Shashant Shah counters online chatter around Chiraiya, saying the show tells an honest story with utmost sensitivity.

Baby Vihaan: Katrina Shares First Look

Baby Vihaan: Katrina Shares First Look

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Katrina Kaif celebrates her birthday with her 'most precious blessing'.

Monsoon Recipe: Monkey Jam Sour Cocktail

Monsoon Recipe: Monkey Jam Sour Cocktail

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

Cold monsoon weekends need warming up. Zingy, citrus-forward Monkey Jam Sour is just what the doc ordered ;).

Know Christopher Nolan's Movies Before You Watch Odyssey

Know Christopher Nolan's Movies Before You Watch Odyssey

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

From Following to Oppenheimer, here's why Christopher Nolan remains cinema's greatest modern blockbuster auteur.

'This Is The Biggest Setback Of Modi's Career'

'This Is The Biggest Setback Of Modi's Career'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'For the rest of his tenure, people will start with the assumption that even Modi can be forced to bow down'

Why Ramayana Trailer Is Postponed...

Why Ramayana Trailer Is Postponed...

Rediff.com5 days ago

The highly anticipated trailer for Nitesh Tiwari's epic Ramayana, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, has been postponed from its scheduled July 24 release.

Mistakes To Avoid During NEET UG Counselling

Mistakes To Avoid During NEET UG Counselling

Rediff.com2 days ago

A good NEET score improves your chances of admission. But the counselling process ultimately determines which college and course you will join.

Will Modi Appeal To Sonam Wangchuk To End His Fast?

Will Modi Appeal To Sonam Wangchuk To End His Fast?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

As Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike entered the 17th day, concerns over the famed environmentalist and educationist's rapidly deteriorating health intensified, prompting appeals from political leaders, celebrities and social media urging him to end his fast.

How Gen Z Can Build Wealth With 20% Rule

How Gen Z Can Build Wealth With 20% Rule

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Users should protect their savings goals before allocating money to discretionary expenditure.'

Godzilla vs Kong Actor Kaylee Hottle Dies At 18

Godzilla vs Kong Actor Kaylee Hottle Dies At 18

Rediff.com7 days ago

Kaylee Hottle, the beloved deaf actress who captivated audiences as Jia in the Godzilla vs Kong franchise, has passed away.

'India Has Only 15 More Years Left...'

'India Has Only 15 More Years Left...'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'After that the burdens of an ageing population will be upon us, and the share of working age population will shrink.'

Sitharaman: Hurry Up Tax Appeals

Sitharaman: Hurry Up Tax Appeals

Rediff.com4 days ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged income tax authorities to significantly accelerate the adjudication of taxpayer appeals.

OTT's 10 Best K-Dramas Of 2026 So Far

OTT's 10 Best K-Dramas Of 2026 So Far

Rediff.com2 days ago

It's only July but the South Korean drama scene is brimming with action and adrenalin.

'India's First Substantive Judicial Engagement With AI'

'India's First Substantive Judicial Engagement With AI'

Rediff.com3 days ago

The judgment is India's first to examine AI companies' use of copyrighted works for foundation models, setting an analytical framework for Section 52 of the Copyright Act.