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Bournvita asked to remove misleading ads amid row

Bournvita asked to remove misleading ads amid row

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The notice came after a social media influencer sparked a row by posting a video alleging that Bournvita has high sugar content.

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

Rediff.com15 May 2025

While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.

No entry: Darul Uloom Deoband won't host politicians until LS polls

No entry: Darul Uloom Deoband won't host politicians until LS polls

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Ashraf Usmani, a spokesperson of Darul Uloom Deoband, described the step as being taken under the direction of the institution's 'Mohtamim' (head) Abul Qasim Nomani.

Kylie Jenner poses in a bedsheet

Kylie Jenner poses in a bedsheet

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The self-made billionaire took to Instagram to share pics from her latest steamy photo shoot for Paper magazine.

Best Business Ideas Under Rs 1 Crore

Best Business Ideas Under Rs 1 Crore

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

India's e-commerce market alone is projected to reach $200 billion by 2026, making it a prime industry for ambitious entrepreneurs, explains rediffGURU Harsh Bharwani.

Tendulkar hails legacy of 'Little Master' Gavaskar

Tendulkar hails legacy of 'Little Master' Gavaskar

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'My special wishes to one of my special batting heroes, Mr. Sunil Gavaskar.'

'Early Retirement: Smart Move Or Stupid Idea?'

'Early Retirement: Smart Move Or Stupid Idea?'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Milind Vadjikar your insurance, stocks, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

'Anti-India narrative has been ongoing in Maldives'

'Anti-India narrative has been ongoing in Maldives'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Nasreen, who served as the director of the Indian Cultural Centre at the high commission of India in Male, Republic of Maldives, from 2019 to 2023, shared insights into the growing influence of China and Pakistan in countering India's soft power.

Snake venom case: Youtuber Elvish Yadav sent to 14-day jail

Snake venom case: Youtuber Elvish Yadav sent to 14-day jail

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Yadav was among six people named in an FIR lodged at Sector 49 police station in Noida on November 3 last year.

Meet The Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 Contestants

Meet The Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 Contestants

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, the adrenaline-pumping reality show hosted by Rohit Shetty, returns with its 14th season, promising more thrills, chills and heart-stopping stunts.

T'gana minister withdraws Samantha remarks, is sued by Nagarjuna

T'gana minister withdraws Samantha remarks, is sued by Nagarjuna

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Several cine personalities such as Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, junior NTR, Venkatesh, Prakash Raj and Khushbu hit out at the minister for her remarks.

Know What Sadfishing Is?

Know What Sadfishing Is?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

It is 'when someone uses their emotional problems to hook an audience on the Internet.'
It essentially amounts to 'performing sadness online for sympathy and/or attention,' explains Sandeep Goyal.

PIX: Bangladesh fan says 'wasn't attacked' but 'fell ill'

PIX: Bangladesh fan says 'wasn't attacked' but 'fell ill'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The reactions to the incident were prompt on social media.

Ustad Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Ustad Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Ustad Zakir Hussain was laid to rest on Thursday at a San Francisco cemetery as renowned percussionist A Sivamani and other artistes performed on their drums at a little distance away in a tribute to the tabla maestro.

Goodbye Guruji, Pradeep Bandekar

Goodbye Guruji, Pradeep Bandekar

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'I want to die with my finger on the click button of the camera,' veteran photographer Pradeep Bandekar, who passed into ages early on Sunday morning, told Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Carnatic musicians boycott Madras Academy event over Award to TM Krishna

Carnatic musicians boycott Madras Academy event over Award to TM Krishna

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Several Carnatic musicans have pulled out of Madras Music Academy's annual December conference to protest the Sangita Kalanidhi award to classical vocalist T M Krishna, who they allege has 'glorified Periyar' and vilified the Carnatic music community.

CTRL Review: Masterful Thriller

CTRL Review: Masterful Thriller

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma recommends watching CTRL on a computer for an eerie, immersive, real-time experience.

Goyal's Comment Sparks Startup Uproar

Goyal's Comment Sparks Startup Uproar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

'The startup ecosystem, the government, and the owners of large pools of Indian capital need to actively support the creation of these local champions, not pull down the teams that are trying hard to get there.'

India's answer to terrorists can't have rules because ....: Jaishankar

India's answer to terrorists can't have rules because ....: Jaishankar

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India was committed to respond to any act of terrorism perpetrated from across the borders, and asserted that since terrorists do not play by rules, there cannot be any rules in the country's answer to them.

Indians Are Saying NO To SUGAR!

Indians Are Saying NO To SUGAR!

Rediff.com9 May 2024

With rising incomes, education, and health awareness in India, especially in the big cities, droves of people are saying no to sugar.

Khatron Ke Khiladi 12: Meet The Contestants

Khatron Ke Khiladi 12: Meet The Contestants

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Rohit Shetty has started shooting for the 12th season of his adventure reality show, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, in South Africa and the celeb contestants seem to be having loads fun already!

Pics: Taapsee, Radhika glam up the red carpet

Pics: Taapsee, Radhika glam up the red carpet

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

ELLE Graduates 2019 was held in Mumbai to celebrate the rising stars on Indian fashion.

Deepfake a problem for holding safe, fair polls: Govt

Deepfake a problem for holding safe, fair polls: Govt

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

India is headed for general elections early next year, and the DIA is expected to be legislated only after the 2024 polls and the formation of the government.

'Believing In Yourself Changes Everything'

'Believing In Yourself Changes Everything'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something just because it hasn't been done before. Take that first step. Keep learning. Believe in yourself even when no one else does.'

Cracking the whip: Stricter rules against suspicious trading on cards

Cracking the whip: Stricter rules against suspicious trading on cards

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed new regulations to deal with suspicious trading activities-a move that will empower the market watchdog to go after entities making unusual profits without any fundamental basis. The regulator has issued a discussion paper, inviting feedback on the draft of the Sebi (Prohibition of Unexplained Suspicious Trading Activities in the Securities Market) Regulations, 2023, which are aimed at curbing front-running, use of mule accounts, pump and dump schemes, and misuse of social media influencers. Currently, Sebi's Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices (PFUTP) and Prohibition of Insider Trading (PIT) Regulations deal with such activities.

Fashion designer booked for performing yoga at Golden Temple

Fashion designer booked for performing yoga at Golden Temple

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Archana Makwana, however, has apologised for her actions and said she never intended to hurt anyone's religious sentiment.

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

'Suddenly we had a new comprehension of affairs, which reminded that the luxury of politics floated atop a foundation by economics.' 'Along with this, finance ministers became crucial in molding the perception and reputation of Union Cabinets.' 'Governments couldn't afford a wrong person in that portfolio,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Salman house firing: Shooter seeks bail, says Bishnoi inspiration

Salman house firing: Shooter seeks bail, says Bishnoi inspiration

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

The accused, Vickykumar Gupta, stated that Lawrence Bishnoi has been wrongly named in the case and that he had no role to play in the shooting as alleged by the Mumbai police.

US House passes bill to ban Chinese app TikTok

US House passes bill to ban Chinese app TikTok

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Passed by the House by 352 to 65 votes, the bill now heads to the US Senate for it to be sent to the White House for the President to sign it into law.

'Will My Health Insurance Premium Increase If...?'

'Will My Health Insurance Premium Increase If...?'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Milind Vadjikar your insurance, stocks, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Kangana's Lock Upp Ends

Kangana's Lock Upp Ends

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Kangana Ranaut's reality show Lock Upp saw its grand finale over the weekend, and stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui was declared the winner.

'BJP Will Use MNS To Pressurise Shinde'

'BJP Will Use MNS To Pressurise Shinde'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

'The message is loud and clear: "If you're not falling in line, we will open a line of understanding with the MNS, and then the Shiv Sena will be in trouble".'

Grievance redressal method of e-com players not up to mark

Grievance redressal method of e-com players not up to mark

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The grievance redressal mechanism of many big e-commerce players is not up to the mark as the number of complaints received by the National Consumer Helpline has risen sharply over the last four years, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said on Thursday. Addressing an event organised by the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI), Singh said the number of complaints registered on the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) has gone up to 90,000 in November compared to 40,000 in the same month last year. "Four years back, the number of complaints pertaining to e-commerce transactions was 8 per cent of the total complaints.

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'BJP and RSS may have differences over minor issues but their hearts long for one common aim -- that of A Hindu Rashtra.' 'And this time to prove this point the RSS has prepared to help BJP win this election with all its might.'

Will They Appear On Bigg Boss 17?

Will They Appear On Bigg Boss 17?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The 17th season of the reality show Bigg Boss will premiere on October 15 on Colors TV.

Kylie Jenner tops 2018 Instagram rich list

Kylie Jenner tops 2018 Instagram rich list

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Virat Kohli ranks 17 on the list.

Practicing Hindu, never ate beef, clarifies YouTuber Jani over Puri temple row

Practicing Hindu, never ate beef, clarifies YouTuber Jani over Puri temple row

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Jani said that as a food blogger, she has informed people about local cuisines of various places and that's what happened in Kerala video, whose screenshots are being used.

Row over YouTuber Kamiya Jani's entry into Jagannath temple

Row over YouTuber Kamiya Jani's entry into Jagannath temple

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Jatin Mohanty demanded the YouTuber's arrest under section 295 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of crores of Hindus.

'Vested interests defaming courts': 600 lawyers write to CJI

'Vested interests defaming courts': 600 lawyers write to CJI

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

A group of lawyers, including senior advocate Harish Salve and Bar Council of India chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra, has written to the Chief Justice of India, alleging that a "vested interest group" is trying to put pressure on the judiciary and defame courts "on the basis of frivolous logic and stale political agendas".

Why Brands Prefer Kohli To Ashwin/Jadeja

Why Brands Prefer Kohli To Ashwin/Jadeja

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

'When people look at Kohli, they see a boy from Delhi who is taking on the Aussies in their own backyard and aspire to be like him.' 'Players like Jadeja and Ashwin lack this quotient.'