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India in World's Top Five Traffic Jams

India in World's Top Five Traffic Jams

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Kolkata, Bengaluru and Pune rank among the world's top five most traffic-congested cities.

Jane Street Now Under CBDT Scanner

Jane Street Now Under CBDT Scanner

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The CBDT is investigating Jane Street for possibly misusing the India-Singapore tax treaty.

When Will Vijay Smell The Coffee?

When Will Vijay Smell The Coffee?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

TVK cadres are worried, the leadership looks weak, and the party is not fully prepared for the 2026 elections, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Return of coal threatens India's emission commitments

Return of coal threatens India's emission commitments

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

India's new climate pledge to the UN could be weakened by its growing use of coal, even as the country plans a 2035 roadmap to cut emissions and boost clean energy.

Hyundai to make India global export hub, 2nd largest market

Hyundai to make India global export hub, 2nd largest market

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Lining up its 2030 strategy, Hyundai said it was targeting up to 30 per cent export contribution and over 1.5-fold rise in revenue, to cross the 1 trillion milestone in five years.

Will Chirag Paswan Go Solo In Bihar Polls?

Will Chirag Paswan Go Solo In Bihar Polls?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Chirag Paswan has warned the BJP-led NDA that it will settle for nothing less than 40-plus seats in the 2025 Bihar polls, even threatening to contest all 243 constituencies independently if sidelined.

'Next Samvat Could See Equities Align With Economic Growth'

'Next Samvat Could See Equities Align With Economic Growth'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'The outlook for the next Samvat is more constructive, as many of the earlier drags are gradually becoming supports.'

'Sovereignty in foundational industries is critical for countries'

'Sovereignty in foundational industries is critical for countries'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'The steel industry has a multiplier effect on direct and indirect employment, national security on the supply chain, technology access etc.'

Modi Updates Stalin's Election Strategy

Modi Updates Stalin's Election Strategy

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'Stalin's intention is plain and simple.' 'The DMK wants to convert what is an 'incumbency-centred' election for the party-led alliance into one more 'Modi/BJP election' after Stalin's successive success in 2019 and 2021, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

1905: The Partition Before Partition

1905: The Partition Before Partition

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

The partition of Bengal in 1905 split more than a province, it touched people's hearts and awakened India's fight for freedom.

A bike with integrated radar and camera-safety systems!

A bike with integrated radar and camera-safety systems!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette launches the fighter jet-inspired X-47 Crossover electric motorcycle at Rs 2.49 lakh, with deliveries to commence in October.

'When Lataji Called Me Mahalaxmi'

'When Lataji Called Me Mahalaxmi'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'If I'm proud to be single it's because Lata was so blissfully single.'

Banks, NBFCs Light Up Season With Special Offers

Banks, NBFCs Light Up Season With Special Offers

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Banks and NBFCs are launching festival offers, including lower loan rates, cashback, EMI schemes and GST-linked benefits to tap rising demand ahead of Diwali

Gold Could Soar Another 76%

Gold Could Soar Another 76%

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'A price of $6,600/oz is now a reasonable target for gold.'

AHPI, Star Health in spat over cashless service

AHPI, Star Health in spat over cashless service

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

If cashless services are suspended, AHPI said, its member hospitals will continue to treat Star Health policyholders, but patients will have to pay upfront and later seek reimbursements directly from the insurer.

RBI outlines steps to improve EPFO's investment management

RBI outlines steps to improve EPFO's investment management

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The RBI advisory follows a labour ministry request earlier this year seeking the central bank's expertise to identify gaps in EPFO's investment strategy and fund management practices, including accounting, risk management, and internal governance.

ED Recovers Rs 15,000 Cr In 7 Months

ED Recovers Rs 15,000 Cr In 7 Months

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

The ED probed 30 cases between August 2024 and March 2025, during which it recovered 15,261 crore, mostly from cases related to bank frauds.

Fuel efficiency norms allow carmakers to pool with others

Fuel efficiency norms allow carmakers to pool with others

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The move offers flexibility in compliance but also places penalties squarely on the designated manager of such a pool.

Which city has highest area under office lease?

Which city has highest area under office lease?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Colliers reports that GCC leasing has jumped from 4.6 million square feet in 2021 and is expected to hit 10.6 million square feet by 2025 -- a clear sign that multinationals see Bengaluru as a long-term base.

Dr Ambedkar's 1956 Buddhist Revolution

Dr Ambedkar's 1956 Buddhist Revolution

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

On October 14, 1956, Dr B R Ambedkar, fulfilling his long-held vow to renounce Hinduism, embraced Buddhism along with over 500,000 followers at Nagpur's Deekshabhoomi, marking a new era of social and spiritual liberation for India's Dalits.

VinFast disrupts EV market with most affordable midsize SUV

VinFast disrupts EV market with most affordable midsize SUV

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

VinFast's VF6 storms into India as the most affordable electric SUV above 4 metres, packing premium features, 468km range, and free charging till 2028 to disrupt the EV market, observes Somnath Chatterjee.

'I Want To Be The Biggest Superstar In The Country'

'I Want To Be The Biggest Superstar In The Country'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'I was a nobody when I came here, and now I've become something.'

Realty's Next Address: SPR, Sohna Power NCR's Growth

Realty's Next Address: SPR, Sohna Power NCR's Growth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Part-I of this three-part series dives into Delhi-NCR's SPR, Sohna, Dwarka Expressway, and Jewar Airport leading the charge.

Deeptech Now Dominates Indian VC Portfolios

Deeptech Now Dominates Indian VC Portfolios

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Deep-tech now forms over half of VC portfolios in India as firms like Cornerstone, Unicorn India Ventures and All in Capital back startups combining research with scalable models

Indian Cars Race Abroad as Home Sales Stall

Indian Cars Race Abroad as Home Sales Stall

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Between April and August this financial year, passenger car exports rose 8.5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), while domestic sales fell by 8.5 per cent.

Virat Kohli, India's No.1 Celebrity Brand

Virat Kohli, India's No.1 Celebrity Brand

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Virat Kohli retained his crown as India's most valued celebrity brand, extending his unmatched dominance across sports and business, followed by Ranveer Singh and Shah Rukh Khan.

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Diane Keaton's wit and honesty taught us that ageing and uncertainty aren't weaknesses, they are part of what makes us human and graceful, observes Sreehari Nair.

Vice President Has No Salary of His Own

Vice President Has No Salary of His Own

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'There is no provision for a specific salary for the vice president; instead, they receive remuneration and benefits commensurate with their role as the chairman of the Rajya Sabha.'

Meeting My Mother

Meeting My Mother

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

On the way out of the home, I thought, This good-hearted woman carried me for nine months and brought me safely into the world and cared for me till I grew up. How great women are!

From Gujarat To Global Stage: Modi's 25 Year Journey

From Gujarat To Global Stage: Modi's 25 Year Journey

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'I disagree with much of Modi's politics, but it cannot be denied that in these years in office, he has carved more than a niche for himself in history,' points out Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author, Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times.

GST Cut: How Much Will States Lose?

GST Cut: How Much Will States Lose?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Opposition-ruled states warn of steep annual losses; Centre assures higher consumption will offset revenue hit.

'India's Misinformation Problem Is Deeply Social'

'India's Misinformation Problem Is Deeply Social'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'It flows through families, caste groups, and local WhatsApp communities where trust is personal.' 'Children are taught to defer to elders, so if a parent or uncle forwards something, you don't question it.'

Sonali Ghosh's Historic Wildlife Journey

Sonali Ghosh's Historic Wildlife Journey

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Dr Sonali Ghosh, the first woman to head the Kaziranga National Park and the first Indian to win the IUCN's Kenton Miller Award, has turned her childhood love for nature into an inspiring career in wildlife protection and leadership.

'Don't see mobiles replacing PCs immediately'

'Don't see mobiles replacing PCs immediately'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'Lots of YouTubers and influencers use a phone that can do lots of things, but if you need to do heavy editing or proper editing, you will still come back to a proper laptop setup.'

Beware India's Enemies, Akash Prime Is Here!

Beware India's Enemies, Akash Prime Is Here!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

The successful validation will speed up induction and significantly bolster India's air defence posture in sensitive frontier zones.

Will Nitish Surprise Modi Or Vice Versa After Bihar Poll?

Will Nitish Surprise Modi Or Vice Versa After Bihar Poll?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The BJP's MoSha leadership are past masters in encouraging defections from their allies if it helped their party capture the chief minister's chair. In Bihar, they are not sure if JD-U MPs and MLAs would be willing to cross over to the BJP if the Nitish leadership came on top -- and the NDA crossed the halfway mark together, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Superfans And Cricketers' Secret Passions

Superfans And Cricketers' Secret Passions

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Every summer, Sudhir Gautam makes a pilgrimage to Sachin Tendulkar's Mumbai home, carrying a box of Muzaffarpur litchis from his home town in Bihar, a gesture sweeter than the fruit itself.

83% Of Sole-Earning Women In Gig Jobs Are Married

83% Of Sole-Earning Women In Gig Jobs Are Married

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Women are increasingly using gig work as a pathway to economic independence which has no entry barrier, especially as an alternative to traditional jobs.

Why EVMs Won't Be Used In VP Election

Why EVMs Won't Be Used In VP Election

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

EVMs can't be used in presidential, vice-presidential, or Rajya Sabha polls because they only count simple votes, not the preference-based system needed for these elections.

When Romance Meets The Rulebook: How Cos Deal With Workplace Relationships

When Romance Meets The Rulebook: How Cos Deal With Workplace Relationships

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Romance may be personal, but when it enters the workplace, particularly in reporting hierarchies, it becomes a matter of governance.