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After cement, Adani and Birla are set for a face-off in the wires and cable biz

After cement, Adani and Birla are set for a face-off in the wires and cable biz

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

After cement, billionaire Gautam Adani's group and Kumar Mangalam Birla's Aditya Birla Group are set for a face-off in the wires and cable business with both conglomerates announcing forays into the high double-digit growth sector.

'I Never Had To Deal With My Inhibitions'

'I Never Had To Deal With My Inhibitions'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Say hello to The Royals!

'Feels Very Nice To Be Standing'

'Feels Very Nice To Be Standing'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Saif Ali Khan made his first media appearance after his shocking stabbing incident last month, and looked happy to announce his latest film, Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins.

Relive nail-biting, epic Indo-Pak matches...

Relive nail-biting, epic Indo-Pak matches...

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

"Expect nail-biting finishes, unforgettable sixes, and the kind of drama that keeps you glued to your seat.

Used-car Sales Likely To Outpace New Ones In FY26

Used-car Sales Likely To Outpace New Ones In FY26

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

India's used car market, which has been growing steadily at 10-12 per cent over the last 2-3 years, is expected to reach $40 billion in FY26.

'Human Attention Span Is Now Less Than Goldfish's'

'Human Attention Span Is Now Less Than Goldfish's'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

'What scares me is the fact that there is so much content that people have content indigestion.' 'How do you entice people who have indigestion of content?'

AC prices likely to go up by 4-5% due to component shortages

AC prices likely to go up by 4-5% due to component shortages

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

As temperatures shoot up this month signalling an early onset of summer, sales of air conditioners (AC) are set to increase, with companies expected to hike the prices of ACs by 4-5 per cent due to component shortages. Leading players like Haier and Bluestar and suppliers like EPack Durables have raised their production capacities to meet the 25-30 per cent rise in demand expected in the coming months.

'Aamir And I Are Still Very Close'

'Aamir And I Are Still Very Close'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'After being married for almost 18 years, and since there was never any rancour between us, we are still very close, as parents of Azad, as colleagues in the film work that we do, and as friends.'

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Shyam Benegal, the shining beacon of the Indian cinema, was laid to rest on Tuesday around 3 pm with full state honours and a three-gun salute at Shivaji Park, central Mumbai.

Pushpa 2 stampede row: CM vows to back Telugu cinema

Pushpa 2 stampede row: CM vows to back Telugu cinema

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Declaring the Telangana government's support to the Telugu film industry, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday said the former would take steps to make Hyderabad a destination for international film shootings.

How Manoj Kumar Became Mr Bharat

How Manoj Kumar Became Mr Bharat

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Shaheed was Manoj Kumar's first patriotic success. This small-budget black-and-white film had enormous impact, besides laying the foundation for Manoj's famous flag-waving Mr Bharat image that was strengthened by a string of subsequent films like Upkar, Purab Aur Paschim and Kranti.

Tesla starts hiring in India, and the jobs are...

Tesla starts hiring in India, and the jobs are...

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

American electric carmaker Tesla has opened recruitment for various roles in India, including business operations analyst and customer support specialist, in what could be a precursor for the company's entry into the country. As per the job postings on the company's website, the posts are for the 'Mumbai Suburban' area.

'If Pushpa Is Celebrated, Sangeet Manapmaan Must Be Watched Too'

'If Pushpa Is Celebrated, Sangeet Manapmaan Must Be Watched Too'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'It pains me when Marathi film-makers come to me and say that Marathi cinema is not getting the right platform.'

'Everybody Is Scared'

'Everybody Is Scared'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

'We want to hide it (by saying) we are too busy in our lives, we have other things to attend to, we have families.' 'But they all had families, including Jyotiba or Mahatma Gandhi, or anybody who challenged the system.'

US-designed nuke reactors to be built in India, tech transfer likely

US-designed nuke reactors to be built in India, tech transfer likely

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have vowed to move forward with plans to work together to build US-designed nuclear reactors in India. The decision was made during their meeting at the White House, where they also agreed to significantly expand energy cooperation. The move comes after India announced plans to amend its nuclear liability law and the Atomic Energy Act, which had previously been obstacles to the implementation of the US-India civil nuclear deal.

Why India Needs Trump's Tariffs To Reform Again

Why India Needs Trump's Tariffs To Reform Again

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

India needs another shot of difficult reform, of the kind only possible at gunpoint. Mr Trump holds that gun to our heads now. A drastic reduction in tariff protection, other elements of sarkari wet-nursing will force entrepreneurial India to become competitive again, argues Shekhar Gupta.

IPOs see investor rush; five issues attract total bids worth Rs 1.4 trn

IPOs see investor rush; five issues attract total bids worth Rs 1.4 trn

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

The five initial public offerings (IPOs) that closed on Monday attracted cumulative bids worth Rs 1.4 trillion against Rs 2,909 crore they were looking to raise. These offerings were subscribed between 11 and 195 times. Mamata Machinery, a limited manufacturer of machines used for making plastic bags, saw the highest oversubscription at 195x.

Himanta Sarma: BJP's deal-maker in the northeast

Himanta Sarma: BJP's deal-maker in the northeast

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Sarma, whose stock is high in Delhi had earlier captured eyeballs as the BJP's first star campaigner from the region in far away Gujarat and Delhi.

Meet England football's history makers

Meet England football's history makers

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

When England bundled out Denmark from the Euro 2020 Championship on Wednesday, these four players from the Three Lions scripted history.

'Women In Paatal Lok Rarely Cry'

'Women In Paatal Lok Rarely Cry'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

'No woman is stronger than one who acknowledges her vulnerabilities.'

Will realise the dreams of Constitution makers: Victoria Gowri

Will realise the dreams of Constitution makers: Victoria Gowri

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Gowri in her address after sworn in as additional judge asserted that she would dispense justice in realising the dreams of the makers of the Constitution.

'I've never seen a better 50-over player than Virat Kohli'

'I've never seen a better 50-over player than Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting says he has not seen a "better player" than Virat Kohli in ODIs, and backed the Indian batting star to go past the legendary Sachin Tendulkar as the highest run-getter in the 50-overs' format.

PC shipments in India up 3.8%; HP leads with 30% share

PC shipments in India up 3.8%; HP leads with 30% share

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Shipments of personal computers grew 3.8 per cent on a year-on-year basis to 14.4 million driven by demand for gaming and AI-powered PCs, market research firm IDC said on Monday. IDC India, South Asia and ANZ, associate vice president for devices research, Navkendar Singh said the weakening rupee can lead to an increase in device costs, which can impact the price-sensitive SMB (small and medium businesses) and consumer segments but despite all challenges, the India PC market is most likely to witness a low single-digit growth in 2025.

Dhoom Dhaam Review: Run-Of-The-Mill Rollercoaster

Dhoom Dhaam Review: Run-Of-The-Mill Rollercoaster

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Dhoom Dhaam is a medley of midnight shenanigans that oscillate between jumbled screenplay and out-of-place crusading, notes Sukanya Verma.

Khushi's Night Out With Vedang

Khushi's Night Out With Vedang

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

After the haldi and mehendi ceremonies, Anurag Kashyap's daughter Aaliyah Kashyap and Shane Gregoire threw a pre-wedding party, and invited their friends over.

'I Have A Responsibility While Picking Roles'

'I Have A Responsibility While Picking Roles'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

'It's important for me now to choose characters that fairly represent the women of today.'

'Was Away For 7 Years, But Industry Didn't Forget Me'

'Was Away For 7 Years, But Industry Didn't Forget Me'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

'I chose to give priority to my personal life.' 'It's not like I didn't want to act but I guess with certain times in your life, you have to handle certain things.' 'I've had a couple of ups and downs, so I kept taking breaks.'

Recipe: Bethica's Falafels

Recipe: Bethica's Falafels

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, falafels taste divine eaten piping hot, dipped in hummus or rolled in pita or a flatbread.

Make or buy: Electric vehicle makers' supply chain dilemma in India

Make or buy: Electric vehicle makers' supply chain dilemma in India

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

With a million-odd electric vehicles (EVs) - two-wheelers, e-rickshaws, buses and passenger cars - expected to hit the road this calendar year, the shift from gasoline-powered vehicles has become irreversible. Now the question is whether the supply chain is ready for this shift. Key components - the high-powered lithium-ion battery and the cells which go with it, the electric motor, and the electronics powered by chips - account for nearly 60 per cent of the cost of an EV.

'Give Audience Emotional Ride, Not Physically Hurtful One'

'Give Audience Emotional Ride, Not Physically Hurtful One'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

'When a film goes beyond the specified level of audio standards, it starts affecting the psychological behaviour of the audience.'

'US tariff issue is an overhanging sword'

'US tariff issue is an overhanging sword'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Firodia talked about his plans for the EV-components business, and the components business at large for the group

One family 'tasted blood'...: Modi tears into Gandhis

One family 'tasted blood'...: Modi tears into Gandhis

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing it of repeatedly "wounding" the Indian Constitution. He claimed that the Congress, driven by its "lust for power," has consistently undermined the principles of the Constitution. Modi, however, praised India's democratic journey since its independence, highlighting the country's strong democratic roots and its unwavering commitment to its founding principles. He underscored the importance of unity for India's future development and emphasized that the Constitution is the bedrock of that unity.

Maruti's Feb PV sales rise marginally; Hyundai, Tata's decline

Maruti's Feb PV sales rise marginally; Hyundai, Tata's decline

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Leading passenger vehicle maker Maruti Suzuki on Saturday reported marginal growth while Hyundai and Tata Motors posted a decline in their sales in February as a slowdown in the market continued with demand remaining muted. On the other hand, Mahindra & Mahindra and Toyota Kirloskar Motor posted double-digit growth riding on their SUV and MPV models.

2 Indian vaccine makers sitting on stockpile of 250mn Covid doses

2 Indian vaccine makers sitting on stockpile of 250mn Covid doses

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

According to respective company sources, Biological E is holding 200 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine Corbevax while Bharat Biotech is sitting on a stockpile of 50 million doses of Covaxin.

'BJP Won't Be Able To Form Government In Bengal in 2026'

'BJP Won't Be Able To Form Government In Bengal in 2026'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

'The BJP lacks a credible mass leader who matches Mamata Banerjee's popularity.' 'Given the division of votes among Opposition parties, the West Bengal government's dole-giving strategy, and the consolidation of the poor, significant sections of scheduled caste groups and Muslim minorities behind the ruling party, it will be difficult to dislodge the Trinamool from power.'

Allahbadia, others face more trouble with plaints in Mumbai, FIR in Assam

Allahbadia, others face more trouble with plaints in Mumbai, FIR in Assam

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia and other individuals associated with a YouTube reality show, "India's Got Latent, " face legal trouble after complaints were filed in Mumbai regarding offensive and vulgar content on the show. Two separate complaints, one with the police and another with a city court, were filed by members of the BJP and Congress, respectively. The complaints allege that the show promotes abusive language, vulgarity, and nudity. The YouTuber, with almost 16 million followers, has since apologized for his distasteful comments on parents and sex, which had sparked widespread outrage. The complaints seek action against Allahbadia, show host Samay Raina, fellow YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani, the show's makers, judges, and participants.

When Shah Rukh Khan Sold A Dream

When Shah Rukh Khan Sold A Dream

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

'I like to sell a dream. I like to tell stories. I'm a very good storyteller. I can convert the most boring topic into a riveting tale.'

LAC row: 'You still have 50,000 troops facing each other'

LAC row: 'You still have 50,000 troops facing each other'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Foreign policy expert C Raja Mohan has said that the recent disengagement of troops with China in eastern Ladakh has given a small opening to India, but the "big issues" remain. He also stressed the importance of strengthening India's ties with the US for technological and economic growth.

Helmet back in focus after Kerala's Nizar gets hit in Ranji semis

Helmet back in focus after Kerala's Nizar gets hit in Ranji semis

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

The sturdiness of the headgear saved Nizar's life after Gujarat's Arzan Nagwaswalla's full-blooded shot hit flush on the state emblem on his helmet in the Ranji Trophy semi-final in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Just Who Was Mahatma Phule?

Just Who Was Mahatma Phule?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The latest biopic on Jyotibai Phule has come at a time when the Department of Taking Offence is super-active. Utkarsh Mishra feels it will be interesting to see if it portrays his attack on Brahminism in the same 'no holds barred' manner-- and, if it does, what reaction it provokes.