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India, Russia Set for Big Nuclear Deal

India, Russia Set for Big Nuclear Deal

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

India and Russia are expected to unveil a major nuclear energy partnership during Vladimir Putin's visit, potentially involving Russian small modular reactors and expanded cooperation as India pushes toward its 100-GW nuclear goal by 2047.

BJP Pushes Nitish To Play Second Fiddle In Bihar

BJP Pushes Nitish To Play Second Fiddle In Bihar

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Nitish Kumar may be in the chief minister's chair again, but with the BJP grabbing the home department and the assembly speaker's post, the real power in Bihar has shifted unmistakably, reports MI Khan.

How Deepinder Goyal Rewired Zomato

How Deepinder Goyal Rewired Zomato

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Zomato was not just recovering, it was rebuilding and reinventing, showing signs of maturing as a business. Chaos had been turned into momentum. A fascinating excerpt from Megha Vishwanath's book, UNSEEN: The Untold Story of Deepinder Goyal And The Making Of Zomato.

Fortuner Goes Mildly Green But Keeps Its Muscle

Fortuner Goes Mildly Green But Keeps Its Muscle

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The new Fortuner Neo Drive embraces a 48V mild-hybrid system for better refinement and modest efficiency, without diluting its rugged DNA.

Remembering 1971 In The Skies Of The East

Remembering 1971 In The Skies Of The East

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Returning to the Brahmaputra for Vijay Diwas was not just a journey across geography, but across memory of war, service, sacrifice, and the enduring bond between the Indian Air Force and the north east, asserts Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

JLR Boosts India Tech Hub With 106-Crore Lease

JLR Boosts India Tech Hub With 106-Crore Lease

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

The deal includes a security deposit of 10.10 crore and features an unusually steep 15 per cent escalation every three months, which stands out in Bengaluru's commercial leasing market.

Cough Syrup Deaths: This Is Sresan Pharma Owner

Cough Syrup Deaths: This Is Sresan Pharma Owner

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

In a major development in the toxic syrup tragedy that killed 23 children in Madhya Pradesh, S Ranganathan, director of the Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharmaceuticals, has been arrested and remanded to 10 days' police custody.

Chhath Puja: Prayers To The Sun God

Chhath Puja: Prayers To The Sun God

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

The four-day Chhath Puja festival began on Saturday with the Nahay-Khay ritual, marking the start of prayers to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, celebrated with devotion, discipline across India.

Comic Con Is No Longer Just A Pilgrimage For Fans

Comic Con Is No Longer Just A Pilgrimage For Fans

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

It is a marketplace of attention, where legacy publishers, global franchises, and consumer brands meet to make the most of India's expanding fandom economy.

Tejas Mk1A Soars on Maiden Flight

Tejas Mk1A Soars on Maiden Flight

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

India's indigenous fighter jet programme reached a key milestone on Friday, October 17, 2025, as the Tejas Mk1A made its maiden flight at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Nashik facility.

Where Are Usha, J D Vance Headed To?

Where Are Usha, J D Vance Headed To?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Vice President J D Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance departed Joint Base Andrews and aboard Air Force Two, heading to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, where he will attend a ceremony commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

Where the Mountains Teach Patience

Where the Mountains Teach Patience

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

I learn that success isn't measured in metres gained but in how we handle the moment when plans dissolve. The mountain doesn't grade on completion -- only on presence and effort, discovers Manoj Mohanka.

Why BSF Is Patrolling LoC In Akhnoor

Why BSF Is Patrolling LoC In Akhnoor

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Border Security Force troops in Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir, have intensified their patrolling along the Chenab river, a crucial stretch of the India-Pakistan border in the Jammu sector.

IndiGo Crisis: What Was Its Board Doing?

IndiGo Crisis: What Was Its Board Doing?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Where was the Board when a predictable regulatory change brought the country's largest airline to its knees? asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.

India, Russia Explore Duty Cuts to Rebalance Trade

India, Russia Explore Duty Cuts to Rebalance Trade

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Putin's State visit will centre on fixing the huge India-Russia trade imbalance, with both sides pushing to lower duties, ease non-tariff barriers, and seal a landmark mobility pact to send more Indian workers to Russia.

Why IT Firms Face 5-10% Payroll Hike

Why IT Firms Face 5-10% Payroll Hike

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'Companies will need to revisit compensation structures, contracts, staffing models, and human resources system.'

'Every Time I See A Cancer Victim Smile, I Feel A Surge Of Energy'

'Every Time I See A Cancer Victim Smile, I Feel A Surge Of Energy'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Meet Zeenath PA, the Kochi social worker whose handmade wigs are helping Cancer survivors reclaim their identity.

Cheated, misled, and financially wronged by IndiGo's refund

Cheated, misled, and financially wronged by IndiGo's refund

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

'IndiGo abruptly cancelled our Kolkata-Purnea flight citing bad weather, despite clear conditions and another airline operating the same route, causing severe inconvenience.'

Is India Standing Alone in 2025?

Is India Standing Alone in 2025?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The 2025 US National Security Strategy marks a major pullback, with America turning backward and effectively allowing China greater dominance in Asia. while long-time partners like India are left to face an increasingly unstable global order largely on their own, observes Rajeev Srinivasan.

'Hinduism Is A Large-Hearted Religion'

'Hinduism Is A Large-Hearted Religion'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

'If at all human beings require a religion, the future religion will be Hinduism.'

'Confident of good trade deal with US'

'Confident of good trade deal with US'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Officials from both India and the US in the recent past have indicated that a "fair deal" will be concluded soon, with Indian officials holding that more formal rounds of talks are not needed.

'Compact SUVs to see fastest growth after GST rate cut'

'Compact SUVs to see fastest growth after GST rate cut'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'Growth will definitely continue to come most from the sub-four-metre SUV segment, primarily because that is where the heart of economy and affordability is. Naturally, that will keep pushing the share of that segment (in overall PV sales) higher.'

Kangana Bats for Modi's Swadeshi Drive

Kangana Bats for Modi's Swadeshi Drive

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kangana Ranaut on Monday, September 22, 2025, conducted a campaign in her Lok Sabha constituency Mandi in Himachal Pradesh to promote Prime Minister Narendra Modi's of Swadeshi message and raise awareness about Next-Gen GST reforms.

Will 1600 Number Stop Scam Calls?

Will 1600 Number Stop Scam Calls?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Trai has ordered BFSI firms to move service and transaction calls to the 1600 series from 2026 to reduce spam, financial fraud, and rising digital arrest scams.

GST 2.0, Festival Cheer Drove Record Vehicle Sales in October

GST 2.0, Festival Cheer Drove Record Vehicle Sales in October

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Festivals also contribute to the rise in overall automobile retail sales, says dealers association.

Bollywood Scores Huge In Australia

Bollywood Scores Huge In Australia

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Indian films are set to cross A$39 million at the Australian box office in 2025, outperforming local cinema and becoming the third-largest after the US and UK.

Fuel emission relief for small cars leaves industry divided

Fuel emission relief for small cars leaves industry divided

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

A deep split has emerged within India's auto industry over the proposed CAFE exemption for small cars, with only Maruti Suzuki and Renault backing the move in the final SIAM vote.

'CPI-M Is Why BJP Won Trivandrum Corporation'

'CPI-M Is Why BJP Won Trivandrum Corporation'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'It was very clear in the Parliament election that there was an erosion of Hindu votes in southern Kerala from the CPI-M to the BJP.'

'Nitish Kumar Will Be Chief Minister From 2025 to 2030'

'Nitish Kumar Will Be Chief Minister From 2025 to 2030'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'Modi and Shah made it clear that the next government will be led by Nitishji.'

US Judgment Against Byju Raveendran Faces Steep Hurdles in India

US Judgment Against Byju Raveendran Faces Steep Hurdles in India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

A US court's $1.07-billion default judgment against Byju Raveendran can't be enforced directly in India because the US isn't a "reciprocating territory." Creditors must file a new case in an Indian court.

'It Doesn't Matter If It's T10, T20, T5'

'It Doesn't Matter If It's T10, T20, T5'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

'I just enjoy it. So when I step onto the field, I don't think anything else. I just want to make the maximum of the moment.'

Chinese steel inflows via Nepal raise alarm

Chinese steel inflows via Nepal raise alarm

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The matter has now been escalated and the ministry has written to Customs, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to investigate it thoroughly.

'We Are Poised For An Exciting 2026'

'We Are Poised For An Exciting 2026'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

'Earnings growth will be the main driver of India's market in 2026, with profits expected to rise 9% to 10% in H2 FY26 and accelerate to 12% to 15% in FY27.'

Fresh launches and upscale offerings to fuel M&M's growth

Fresh launches and upscale offerings to fuel M&M's growth

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Brokerages expect the company to continue outperforming in the auto segment, driven by launches and the strong trajectory of healthy bookings.

'Can't be blaming weather, you continue to execute'

'Can't be blaming weather, you continue to execute'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'The DNA of Tata Consumer Products is all food and beverage.'

'Trade deal with US could boost Indian stock market'

'Trade deal with US could boost Indian stock market'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'Trade deal will act as a strong trigger for market sentiment, not just for domestic investors but also for FIIs.'

Chakra Becomes Zubeen Garg's Last Legacy on Screen

Chakra Becomes Zubeen Garg's Last Legacy on Screen

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'The heavens are intoxicated with his charm now. Zubeen will keep singing in peace.'

What Is DMK's Plan To Counter Vijay?

What Is DMK's Plan To Counter Vijay?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

The DMK may consider a two-tier campaign, where they keep the focus on Chief Minister Stalin, as a senior statesman with 50-plus years of political experience, and let EPS and the BJP shout in the wilderness. In such a case, the second-tier may project Udhayanidhi as the contender and chosen obstructionist in Vijay's path. The attempt, if any, would be to reduce Vijay to Udhayanidhi's level when the former is aiming at Stalin and Stalin alone in the state's political horizon, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Can Brahmin PK Unseat Tejashwi In Yadav Fortress?

Can Brahmin PK Unseat Tejashwi In Yadav Fortress?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

'Prashant Kishor is forgetting that the BJP will field a strong candidate against Tejashwi from Raghopur.' 'His entry will force a three corner contest in Raghopur, an easy battle for the RJD.'

Sold Your Car? You're Still Liable...

Sold Your Car? You're Still Liable...

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

A vehicle seller remains legally liable for any accident until the RTO officially updates the registration certificate, even if the vehicle was sold earlier.