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Chennai-born architect of Trump's AI policies exits White House

Chennai-born architect of Trump's AI policies exits White House

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

The 42-year-old, who has had stints at Microsoft, Facebook and Twitter, made the announcement of leaving his role as Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence in a post on X on Saturday.

Constitution expert Subhash Kashyap passes away

Constitution expert Subhash Kashyap passes away

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Author of over 100 books, he served as the secretary general of Lok Sabha from 1983 to 1990.

The Most Interesting Food Pix You Will See

The Most Interesting Food Pix You Will See

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Each of these photographs tells a powerful story through the universal language of food!

Gujarat Jail Staff To Receive Mental Health Training

Gujarat Jail Staff To Receive Mental Health Training

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A week-long mental health training programme, 'Psychological Risk Assessment, Health Awareness and Resilience' (PRAHARI), has commenced for jail staff at Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The initiative aims to equip prison personnel with skills to identify and manage mental health risks among inmates and to support their own mental well-being.

The Doctor Who Saved Thousands Of Babies

The Doctor Who Saved Thousands Of Babies

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Thousands and thousands and thousands of adults owe their lives to the commitment and medical fervour of Dr Armida Fernandez, who a grateful nation honoured with the Padma Shri this year.

Back home, Dipke vows agitation to continue till Pradhan resigns

Back home, Dipke vows agitation to continue till Pradhan resigns

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Speaking to reporters in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Dipke also claimed that the protest organised under the CJP's banner at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday was largely successful, with around 7,000 people participating in it.

Smallcap Schemes Lead Mutual Fund Rally

Smallcap Schemes Lead Mutual Fund Rally

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Most actively-managed equity mutual fund schemes outperformed their benchmarks despite volatility across domestic equity markets during the past year.

Dropping Fertility Rates: Chance For India To Be Pandavas

Dropping Fertility Rates: Chance For India To Be Pandavas

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The falling Total Fertility Rate offers India a chance to become the Pandavas -- fewer in number, but each citizen genuinely empowered, educated, and capable of contributing to a civilisation worth building, asserts Amberish K Diwanji.

Rupee Fall Hits Study Abroad Dreams

Rupee Fall Hits Study Abroad Dreams

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Compared with a year ago, the effective cost of studying abroad for Indian students has increased by roughly 10%-12% due to currency depreciation and rising living costs.

Capital Market Firms Post Strong Q4 Growth Amidst MTM Headwinds

Capital Market Firms Post Strong Q4 Growth Amidst MTM Headwinds

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Listed capital market companies in India delivered strong fourth-quarter earnings growth, with a universe of 12 firms posting 30 per cent year-on-year revenue growth and 19 per cent earnings growth in Q4FY26, despite mark-to-market (MTM) losses impacting headline profitability for some.

Gulveer Singh Smashes Indian Mile Record In USA

Gulveer Singh Smashes Indian Mile Record In USA

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh became the first Indian to run a mile race in under four minutes, winning the title at the 24th Annual Music City Track Carnival in Cleveland, USA.

Gurnoor Brar: Why this 6'4 pacer is India's next big fast bowler

Gurnoor Brar: Why this 6'4 pacer is India's next big fast bowler

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has emerged as one of the country's promising pace prospects after a steady rise through college cricket and domestic performances, earning a call-up to the national setup ahead of India A's upcoming tour.

The dark truth behind Mexico's cute FIFA World Cup symbol

The dark truth behind Mexico's cute FIFA World Cup symbol

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

The smiling axolotl is everywhere at the World Cup in Mexico City. But behind the colorful murals and mascot statues lies a troubling reality: scientists say the critically endangered amphibian is becoming increasingly difficult to find in the wild.

Don 3 To Hera Pheri 3: 10 'Cursed' Sequels

Don 3 To Hera Pheri 3: 10 'Cursed' Sequels

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Bollywood has announced plenty of high-profile sequels with fanfare, only for a few of them to vanish into endless delays, casting chaos and development hell.

Dragon: 10 Reasons Why We Are Excited For Jr NTR's Next

Dragon: 10 Reasons Why We Are Excited For Jr NTR's Next

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Prashanth Neel's Dragon promises a sprawling mass action spectacle with its gritty world-building, intriguing historical backstory, and Jr NTR's ferocious transformation as 'Luger'.

Xi Jinping lands in North Korea to deepen ties, Kim receives him at airport

Xi Jinping lands in North Korea to deepen ties, Kim receives him at airport

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Pyongyang for his first official visit in seven years, meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to reaffirm their long-standing friendship and pledge further development of bilateral relations amidst Pyongyang's deepening military ties with Moscow and China's assertions against Japan's 'new militarism'.

How NIA Uncovered The Red Fort Blast Conspiracy

How NIA Uncovered The Red Fort Blast Conspiracy

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The NIA's investigation into the Delhi Red Fort blast case has revealed that the main accused used a false identity to obtain chemicals for making explosives.

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Review: David Dhawan Recycles Himself!

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Review: David Dhawan Recycles Himself!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai faithfully recreates the chaos, clichs and comic sensibilities of a vintage David Dhawan entertainer, for better and often for worse, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Disclosure Day Review: Close Encounters of The Tiresome Kind

Disclosure Day Review: Close Encounters of The Tiresome Kind

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Steven Spielberg's latest sci-fi offering Disclosure Day attempts to blend political thriller elements with an alien narrative, but despite strong performances and moments of suspense, it ultimately leaves viewers with too many unanswered questions and a somewhat unearned climax laments Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Why Change India's Electoral System?

Why Change India's Electoral System?

Rediff.com23 May 2026

'Why are we deliberately taking apart an electoral system that has worked?' 'There is no answer to that, and there is no data and has never been any on the absurd slander that foreigners are voting here,' asserts Aakar Patel.

Iran's World Cup team arrives in Tijuana amid US tensions

Iran's World Cup team arrives in Tijuana amid US tensions

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

For Iran's team, the FIFA World Cup has been marred by fraught politics at home, the war with the US, and tensions over whether they would actually be able to set foot on US soil to play their games.

World Cup 2026: Can Football Unite a Fractured World?

World Cup 2026: Can Football Unite a Fractured World?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, is set to be football's largest tournament but will unfold against a backdrop of significant geopolitical tensions, including conflicts, strained alliances, and complex immigration policies, challenging its traditional role as a symbol of global unity.

Lalit Modi: 'Sushmita Sen Has More Diamonds Than Anyone I Know'

Lalit Modi: 'Sushmita Sen Has More Diamonds Than Anyone I Know'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

'Sushmita is a remarkable lady and a self-made lady. She will not accept anything from anybody. So, when somebody says she is a gold digger. She is not. Lalit was a diamond digger.'

Three Aligarh Doctors Suspended After Patient Altercation

Three Aligarh Doctors Suspended After Patient Altercation

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Three resident doctors at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Hospital in Aligarh have been suspended and booked by police after a clash with patients' attendants. Emergency services at the hospital have been severely affected for three days. The doctors face charges including rioting and assault.

Ebola fears: Another Sudanese hospitalised in Hyderabad, Ugandan girl isolated in Jaipur

Ebola fears: Another Sudanese hospitalised in Hyderabad, Ugandan girl isolated in Jaipur

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

A Sudanese national with fever was admitted to the state-run Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad, taking the total number of Ebola-related admissions at the facility to two, officials said on Friday, while a 19-year-old woman from Uganda has been admitted to a government hospital in Jaipur after showing symptoms similar to Ebola virus infection.

Now, teen flags JEE data exposure; IIT acknowledges glitch

Now, teen flags JEE data exposure; IIT acknowledges glitch

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Teen cybersecurity researcher alleges unauthorised access to nearly 1.8 lakh result records and 1.87 lakh admit card PDFs; institute says data was read-only and issue is being fixed.

4 Indian-Origin Footballers At World Cup 2026

4 Indian-Origin Footballers At World Cup 2026

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

India may not be at FIFA World Cup 2026, but four players with Indian roots will represent their nations on football's biggest stage.

Haryana Revamps Sports Policy For Olympic Glory And Athlete Welfare

Haryana Revamps Sports Policy For Olympic Glory And Athlete Welfare

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Haryana is revamping its 2015 Sports Policy to focus on long-term talent development for future Olympians, moving beyond just prize money and jobs. Key initiatives include 'Mission Olympics-2036 Vijayee Bhavah' for young athletes and the 'Khelo Haryana App' for integrated athlete services. The state aims to strengthen athlete welfare, infrastructure, and institutional support.

India widens nuke arsenal lead over Pak: SIPRI report

India widens nuke arsenal lead over Pak: SIPRI report

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) indicates that India has expanded its nuclear arsenal and is developing long-range weapons capable of reaching targets across China, while also maintaining focus on its rivalry with Pakistan.

J-K Lieutenant Governor Calls On Athletes To Promote 'Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan'

J-K Lieutenant Governor Calls On Athletes To Promote 'Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan'

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha urged athletes and sportspersons to promote the 'Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan' and inspire youth to reject drugs and embrace sports during the All India Inter-University Wushu Championship at the University of Kashmir.

Why Vijay postponed meeting with Sonia, Rahul Gandhi

Why Vijay postponed meeting with Sonia, Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Tamil Nadu Congress MP Christopher Tilak clarified that the postponement of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's meeting with Sonia and Rahul Gandhi was due to the leaders' busy schedules and ongoing organisational matters.

Nomura lifts Nifty target to 25,900, citing robust earnings despite global risks

Nomura lifts Nifty target to 25,900, citing robust earnings despite global risks

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Nomura has increased its March 2027 target for the Nifty 50 to 25,900, driven by strong corporate earnings and attractive market valuations, even as risks from the West Asia conflict and high oil prices persist.

CUET-UG exam hit by technical glitch; NTA announces retest for 3765 students

CUET-UG exam hit by technical glitch; NTA announces retest for 3765 students

Rediff.com30 May 2026

The CUET-UG 2026 exam faced delays at several centres due to a technical glitch, according to the National Testing Agency. The issue has been resolved, and compensatory time will be provided to affected candidates. Students and parents reported delays and communication issues at various examination centres.

RBI Plans New UPI Safety Checks

RBI Plans New UPI Safety Checks

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Authorised push payment frauds have emerged as a growing challenge globally as scammers increasingly rely on social engineering techniques to persuade users to transfer money voluntarily, making recovery more difficult even when transactions are authenticated.

Want To Improve Your Mood? Move!

Want To Improve Your Mood? Move!

Rediff.com22 May 2026

An international study analysing data from 67 research groups worldwide has found that mood improves with everyday movement for most people, and people are more physically active when they are feeling better.

BCCI announces 2026-27 Schedule: New T20s, packed domestic season

BCCI announces 2026-27 Schedule: New T20s, packed domestic season

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The BCCI has announced the schedule for the 2026-27 domestic cricket season, with the Ranji Trophy being played in two phases and the Duleep Trophy kicking things off in August.

Phase out universal subsidies: ADB-PwC study to 16th FC

Phase out universal subsidies: ADB-PwC study to 16th FC

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Governments should move away from universal subsidies towards tightly targeted transfers, backed by stricter eligibility norms, sunset clauses and periodic audits to curb leakages and improve spending efficiency, a joint study by Asian Development Bank and PwC has recommended.

Sensex, Nifty Dip as RBI Lowers Growth Forecast, Holds Repo Rate

Sensex, Nifty Dip as RBI Lowers Growth Forecast, Holds Repo Rate

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed marginally lower due to profit-taking, following the Reserve Bank of India's decision to keep the repo rate unchanged while lowering its growth expectations for the current fiscal year and forecasting higher inflation.

AI Chatbots Learn From State-Controlled Media: Analysis

AI Chatbots Learn From State-Controlled Media: Analysis

Rediff.com14 May 2026

An analysis reveals that content from state-controlled media can significantly influence the information environments that AI chatbots learn from, shaping their responses to user requests.

Odisha Student Found Dead; Ragging Allegations Surface

Odisha Student Found Dead; Ragging Allegations Surface

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A first-year BTech student was found dead in a private university in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Police are investigating allegations of mental torture by seniors after the student was found hanging in his hostel room.