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Satluj Writer: 'If A Region Has A Violent History, Will We Bury That?'

Satluj Writer: 'If A Region Has A Violent History, Will We Bury That?'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

'...Or will we take a positive approach and learn from those mistakes so that it is not repeated in future?'

Trent shares tumble over 11% on disappointing Q1 revenue

Trent shares tumble over 11% on disappointing Q1 revenue

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Shares of Tata group's retail firm Trent slumped over 11 per cent after its June quarter standalone revenue growth of 19 per cent to Rs 5,666 crore missed market expectations, which had anticipated a 22 per cent year-on-year increase.

Bangladesh Objection Delays Assam Border Fencing

Bangladesh Objection Delays Assam Border Fencing

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

'Fencing work for 4.35 km of the border could not be carried out due to objections by the Border Guard Bangladesh.'

How Long Do Dental Fillings Last?

How Long Do Dental Fillings Last?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Dentists don't 'replace fillings' on a schedule; they replace them only when it is warranted -- like when X-ray/examination shows leakage, crack, or decay, says rediffGURU Dr Shyam Jamalabad.

Ranchi man's head found after 17 days; wife, her lover held

Ranchi man's head found after 17 days; wife, her lover held

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Police in Ranchi, Jharkhand, have arrested a woman and her lover for allegedly beheading her husband. The victim's headless torso was found on June 19, and his head was recovered 17 days later based on information from the accused. The wife confessed to conspiring the murder due to an extramarital affair.

Before Alpha, Ranking Hrithik Roshan's 9 Cameos

Before Alpha, Ranking Hrithik Roshan's 9 Cameos

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

From blink-and-miss song appearances to scene-stealing guest roles, Hrithik Roshan has turned even cameos into memorable moments.

King Charles III, Queen Camilla to inaugurate scaled-down Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

King Charles III, Queen Camilla to inaugurate scaled-down Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will attend the opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on July 23, where the King will read his message from the King's Baton, officially declaring the scaled-down multi-sport event open.

Detectives, Daadis, Demons On OTT

Detectives, Daadis, Demons On OTT

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Sukanya Verma lists your OTT watch options.

Recipe: Manisha's Pelekai Or Jackfruit Dosa

Recipe: Manisha's Pelekai Or Jackfruit Dosa

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

In many Karnataka homes, a fragrant ripe jackfruit dosa, lovingly called Pelekai Polo, is fried up. Some families refer to this dosa as Ponsa Polo.

'I Don't Want People To Expect Another RRR'

'I Don't Want People To Expect Another RRR'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

'I am aware that my time is running out, and there's so much to do.'

Composer Santhosh Narayanan's Abrupt Exit from Maa Inti Bangaaram

Composer Santhosh Narayanan's Abrupt Exit from Maa Inti Bangaaram

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Music composer Santhosh Narayanan's sudden departure from Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Maa Inti Bangaaram during its final post-production stages has ignited a controversy.

Mumbai Shuts Schools, Colleges Amid Downpour Alert

Mumbai Shuts Schools, Colleges Amid Downpour Alert

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

The Mumbai civic body declared a holiday for schools and colleges in the afternoon session following an India Meteorological Department (IMD) red alert for extremely heavy rainfall. Citizens have been advised to stay indoors unless necessary, as the city continues to experience significant monsoon downpours, with some areas receiving over 100 mm of rain.

India's T20 Experiments End In Disaster

India's T20 Experiments End In Disaster

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

The umbrella of 'inexperience' or 'reset' is merely an excuse. Team India's think-tank will have to admit that this is experimentation without a roadmap, points out K R Nayar.

Coast Guard on alert as ship is stranded off Mumbai coast

Coast Guard on alert as ship is stranded off Mumbai coast

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

A ship became stranded near Manori beach in north Mumbai due to very heavy rains and strong winds, leading local police to alert the Indian Coast Guard and other maritime authorities. The area's rocky terrain and adverse weather conditions are hindering relief operations, though no untoward incidents have been reported so far.

SBI Funds Management IPO: Why the 'moderate' valuation and what's next?

SBI Funds Management IPO: Why the 'moderate' valuation and what's next?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

SBI Funds Management, India's largest asset management company, has set its IPO price band between 545 and Rs 574 per share, valuing the company at 1.2 trillion. The management explained the 'moderate' valuation aims to instil investor confidence amidst market uncertainty, while also highlighting plans for AI integration, expansion into GIFT City, and new alternative investment funds.

10 Football Fever Moments From Bollywood

10 Football Fever Moments From Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Exploring memorable scenes that celebrate football in the movies.

Stuck With CAT 2026 Preparation? Follow This 3-Phase Study Plan

Stuck With CAT 2026 Preparation? Follow This 3-Phase Study Plan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

MBA expert Patrick Dsouza suggests following a consistent three-phase approach to complete your CAT 2026 syllabus on time and solve as many mock tests as possible in the final phase.

Bharati Achrekar: 'Today's Actors Won't Find A Guru Like Vijaya Mehta'

Bharati Achrekar: 'Today's Actors Won't Find A Guru Like Vijaya Mehta'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

'She never held a stick in her hand, but she would encourage us to discover the character on our own.'

I Celebrated My Birthday With Messi. No, Really.

I Celebrated My Birthday With Messi. No, Really.

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

When I planned my 27th birthday trip to Kerala, I had a very clear vision in mind. There would be beaches. There would be the backwaters. There would be long boat rides, cute cafs and perhaps a fancy dinner overlooking the water. What I did not anticipate was celebrating my birthday with Lionel Messi.

Why Investors Are Choosing Equity Savings Funds

Why Investors Are Choosing Equity Savings Funds

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

The tax treatment of equity savings funds makes them appealing, especially to investors in higher income-tax brackets.

Indian accused of killing wife in US; shared body photos with lover

Indian accused of killing wife in US; shared body photos with lover

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

An Indian man, Avinash Narne, has been charged with first-degree murder in the US state of Washington, almost nine months after his wife, Raajitha Sabbineni, was found dead. Prosecutors allege Narne premeditated the strangulation, staged the crime scene, and had a secret romantic relationship with another woman in India, to whom he allegedly sent photos of his wife's body.

International gains revive appetite for global MFs

International gains revive appetite for global MFs

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

International mutual fund schemes have seen a significant resurgence in investor interest, attracting approximately Rs 7,600 crore in net inflows over the past year, a stark reversal from previous outflows, driven by their strong outperformance against domestic markets and limited AI-linked investment opportunities in India.

What's The Future Of Microbiology In India And Abroad?

What's The Future Of Microbiology In India And Abroad?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

'The future of a microbiology course is highly promising in India and abroad,' says rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes.

Maharashtra to make domicile must for driving licence from Aug 1

Maharashtra to make domicile must for driving licence from Aug 1

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Maharashtra plans new policy to make domicile certificate mandatory for driving licence from August 2026, alongside efforts to regulate bike taxi services for revenue and job creation.

Watch: Aamir Khan Spills The Beans On His Wedding

Watch: Aamir Khan Spills The Beans On His Wedding

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

At the screening of Pritam And Pedro, Aamir Khan made a huge announcemet. Let's see what he had to stars.

Bridesmaids Janhvi-Khushi Flank Pretty Bride Anshula Kapoor

Bridesmaids Janhvi-Khushi Flank Pretty Bride Anshula Kapoor

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Producer Boney Kapoor's daughter Anshula Kapoor has tied the knot with Rohan Thakkar, sharing heartwarming glimpses of their traditional wedding ceremony.

Bengal girl sexually assaulted, thrown into water alive: Autopsy

Bengal girl sexually assaulted, thrown into water alive: Autopsy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

An 11-year-old girl's body was found in a pond near Kolkata, with preliminary post-mortem reports indicating head injuries, sexual assault, and drowning. Police have arrested three individuals, including the key accused, as the investigation continues into the brutal crime.

How To Crack CAT In Four Months

How To Crack CAT In Four Months

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

CAT expert Patrick Dsouza tells you how to modify your study time and strategy to be ready for the Common Admission Test 2026.

Defective Fingerprint See Sharp Drop

Defective Fingerprint See Sharp Drop

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

The National Automated Fingerprint Identification System database expanded from 3.2 million records in 2012 to 11.2 million.

Anshula Kapoor's Wedding Ceremonies Begin!

Anshula Kapoor's Wedding Ceremonies Begin!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

Arjun Kapoor's sister Anshula Kapoor has kick-started her wedding festivities with mehendi and chooda ceremonies.

INS Mahendragiri Set To Boost Naval Power

INS Mahendragiri Set To Boost Naval Power

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

With over 75 per cent indigenous content, the frigate is among the most self-reliant frontline warships built in India.

Bollywood's 10 Must Have Monsoon Accessories

Bollywood's 10 Must Have Monsoon Accessories

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

Bollywood makes a note of all the must-have accessories of the rainy season.

Switzerland To Lead Global AI Governance Discussions In 2027

Switzerland To Lead Global AI Governance Discussions In 2027

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Switzerland will host the next global AI summit in June 2027 in Geneva, aiming to establish stable processes for AI governance and promote its responsible use. Building on previous summits, including one in New Delhi, the event will focus on AI as a driver of prosperity and human-centred innovation, bringing together governments, organisations, and civil society to address global challenges.

RBI's New Capital Exposure Norms Trigger Drop in Trading Volumes

RBI's New Capital Exposure Norms Trigger Drop in Trading Volumes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

New capital exposure norms implemented by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from July 1 have led to a noticeable drop in trading volumes, with Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) options premium ADTV falling by nearly 40 per cent in early July.

Monsoon Completes India Coverage On July 9

Monsoon Completes India Coverage On July 9

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

After a subdued start, the southwest monsoon has gathered pace since the beginning of July, narrowing the cumulative rainfall deficit from nearly 30 per cent on June 30 to around 15 per cent as of July 8.

When Airports Had A Soul And Became Our Memory

When Airports Had A Soul And Became Our Memory

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Some places are etched into our memories - and even when they are replaced by grander, gleaming structures, they can never be replaced or rebuilt. We try to hold on to them as hard as we can.

Indrajit Lankesh: 'I Was A Bridge To Deepika Padukone's Glory'

Indrajit Lankesh: 'I Was A Bridge To Deepika Padukone's Glory'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

'It was only after Aishwarya ran for 100 days and became a massive hit that Shah Rukh Khan signed Deepika Padukone.'

25 Year Old Building India's Spaceplane

25 Year Old Building India's Spaceplane

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

'ISRO is planning to build a Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2030. So, our goal is to create a vehicle that can supply modules to the Bharatiya Antariksh Station and bring the products back.'

Gold loans, commercial realty fuel NBFC credit surge in May

Gold loans, commercial realty fuel NBFC credit surge in May

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) in India saw their overall credit growth accelerate to 14.2 per cent year-on-year in May, primarily driven by significant increases in loans against gold jewellery and commercial real estate, according to recent Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data.

Cosmoserve Mission to Test Space Debris Tech

Cosmoserve Mission to Test Space Debris Tech

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Mission Embrace aims to perform the world's first in-orbit demonstration of soft robotic capture for future active debris removal missions