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Stand by Adani report, closure not due to threats, says Hindenburg founder

Stand by Adani report, closure not due to threats, says Hindenburg founder

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Activist short-seller Nathan Anderson, known for his high-profile campaigns against the likes of Adani Group, said he is closing his firm, Hindenburg Research, not because of any threat -- legal or otherwise -- and that he stands by all its reports.

What's hurting growth of UAE cricket?

What's hurting growth of UAE cricket?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

There was talent and a pathway, but a decade down the road the UAE have not made any other appearances in a global event.

Are Baloch rebels out of Pakistan's control now?

Are Baloch rebels out of Pakistan's control now?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has undergone a significant transformation, evolving from hit-and-run attacks to carrying out sophisticated operations with tactical precision. The group's tactics and targets have become increasingly audacious, targeting security forces, Chinese nationals, and innocent civilians. Experts attribute the BLA's evolution to various factors, including the leadership of Bashir Zeb, the group's growing intelligence network, and its exploitation of the grievances of the Baloch people. The BLA's actions are a cause for concern, as the group's sophisticated attacks pose a major challenge to security forces.

Gukesh at Freestyle Grand Slam: A new chess frontier

Gukesh at Freestyle Grand Slam: A new chess frontier

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

World Champion D Gukesh began his campaign at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour with a mixed bag of results, including three draws and a lone loss, signaling that he is adapting to the new format.

Flying out of Delhi could soon get very expensive!

Flying out of Delhi could soon get very expensive!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

GMR Group-led DIAL, which manages and operates India's largest airport, recently requested the AERA to double the user development fee (UDF) for international business and first-class travellers compared to economy and premium economy over the next four years. It has also sought higher UDF for all domestic passengers flying during peak hours -- 5 am-8:55 am and 5 pm-8:55 pm.

Builder-Buyer Deals: How To Stay Alert

Builder-Buyer Deals: How To Stay Alert

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

'Buyers should be provided either a fixed possession date or a firm date for the start of construction.'

Kejriwal defends Yamuna poisoning claim in reply to EC

Kejriwal defends Yamuna poisoning claim in reply to EC

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday responded to the Election Commission notice over his claim the Haryana government was 'mixing poison' in Yamuna, and said raw water received from the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state in the recent past has been 'highly contaminated and extremely poisonous' for human health.

Why Wayanad's Landslide Survivors Are Protesting

Why Wayanad's Landslide Survivors Are Protesting

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

In the months immediately following the 2024 tragedy, reporting on the landslide per se had been a straightforward affair. On one side was death and destruction. On the other side, survivors and the business of survival. It was black and white. What direction to take was clear. Rehabilitation in comparison, felt like a complex situation. One that is fraught with shades of grey. As grey as human life, explains Shyam G Menon.

India plans new migration law amid US deportations

India plans new migration law amid US deportations

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

The proposed legislation on Emigration (Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2024) seeks to replace the Emigration Act of 1983 with a view to facilitate the circular mobility of people intending to emigrate for overseas employment.

Why Fire Insurance Is A Must!

Why Fire Insurance Is A Must!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

While basic policies focus on structural damage, comprehensive ones extend to household contents like furniture, electronics, clothing, and other personal belongings.

New beginning: 186 Pak Hindu refugees cast first-ever votes in Delhi polls

New beginning: 186 Pak Hindu refugees cast first-ever votes in Delhi polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

For the first time in their lives, 186 Pakistani Hindu refugees in Delhi cast their votes in the Delhi Assembly polls, marking a significant moment in their journey towards citizenship. Having received Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, they expressed hope for a better future with permanent homes and stable livelihoods. The refugees, who have lived in makeshift shelters and struggled with daily wage work for decades, felt a sense of belonging and empowerment after exercising their voting right.

Trump vows tariffs on nations that 'harm' US; names India, China

Trump vows tariffs on nations that 'harm' US; names India, China

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Earlier, Trump has already talked about slapping "100 per cent tariffs" on the BRICS grouping, a bloc that includes India as well.

AAP's loss a setback for Oppn, alternative politics: Yogendra Yadav

AAP's loss a setback for Oppn, alternative politics: Yogendra Yadav

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Yogendra Yadav, a founding member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), believes the party's defeat in the Delhi Assembly polls is a setback for the entire opposition and raises questions about its future. He attributed the loss to factors like the liquor scam, the 'Sheesh Mahal' row, and the constant fights between the Delhi LG and the AAP government.

Modi's Media Triumph With Uncertain Returns

Modi's Media Triumph With Uncertain Returns

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

'Unsurprisingly, Trump shared Modi's podcast with Fridman on his Truth account.' 'The intentions of Trump, a transactional president, are never easy to tell.' 'We will know in the next fortnight if and when he unfolds reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods, whether Modi's flattering words made any significant difference to Trump's compass,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

After The Oval Office Fracas, What Next For Ukraine?

After The Oval Office Fracas, What Next For Ukraine?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Trump knows by now that the western narrative of Biden's war is a load of bullshit peppered with falsehoods and outright lies, and that the war erupted only out of the diabolic western plot to poke the bear, which got provoked finally and hit out, explains Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'How Can I Calculate Long Term Gains On Shares Sold?'

'How Can I Calculate Long Term Gains On Shares Sold?'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

rediffGURU T S Khurana answers readers' personal income tax queries.

Buy Health Insurance Or Invest In FD?'

Buy Health Insurance Or Invest In FD?'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

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

'Help! I'm Stuck In Rs 15 Lakh Debt'

'Help! I'm Stuck In Rs 15 Lakh Debt'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

No unusual HMPV surge in India but precautions must: Experts

No unusual HMPV surge in India but precautions must: Experts

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Amid growing concerns over the detection of human metapneumovirus cases in India, health experts have emphasised the virus is not new, and advised people to stay calm and take basic precautions.

How To Make Money In A Bear Market

How To Make Money In A Bear Market

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Reduce your equity allocation, put that allocation into gold and fixed income.'

Can Rekha Gupta Deliver BJP Promises To Delhi?

Can Rekha Gupta Deliver BJP Promises To Delhi?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The monthly Rs 2500 payment for poor women is expected to cost Rs 11,000 crore while the pension scheme of Rs 2000 for every senior citizen will cost around Rs 4100 crore. The Yamuna clean up will cost over Rs 10,000 crore while a similar amount is required to upgrade Delhi's hospitals. Ultimately, the new BJP government will have no choice but to ask the centre for financial support, notes Rashme Sehgal.

Tatas to create 5 lakh manufacturing jobs in 5 yrs: N Chandrasekaran

Tatas to create 5 lakh manufacturing jobs in 5 yrs: N Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Tata Group will create 5 lakh manufacturing jobs in the next five years across sectors such as semiconductor, electric vehicles, battery and related industries, its Chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Tuesday.

US SEC summons Gautam Adani, nephew Sagar in bribery case

US SEC summons Gautam Adani, nephew Sagar in bribery case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Adani group founder and chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar have been summoned to explain their stand on the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) allegation of paying $265 million (Rs 2,200 crore) in bribes to secure lucrative solar power contracts. Summons have been sent to Adani's Shantivan Farm residence in Ahmedabad and his nephew Sagar's Bodakdev residence in the same city for a reply to SEC within 21 days.

'AI Is Going To Ruin Lives'

'AI Is Going To Ruin Lives'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

'The value of a human being is being lost. That's my biggest worry.'

Manipur: 'The basic issue is land'

Manipur: 'The basic issue is land'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'Meiteis started feeling insecure stating that the illegal immigrant population is growing in the valley, and that the majority community would become a minority.'

'Can I Retire At 45 With 3L Per Month?'

'Can I Retire At 45 With 3L Per Month?'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

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

Why Was Your Health Claim Rejected?

Why Was Your Health Claim Rejected?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Health insurance claims are often denied due to exclusions in policy terms. Buyers frequently overlook the fine print or misinterpret clauses.

Guess Which Priyanka Chopra Movie This Is?

Guess Which Priyanka Chopra Movie This Is?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

What's cooking between Suhana, Ananya, Shanaya and Navya?

Dune: Prophecy Review: Pale Addition to Dune Universe

Dune: Prophecy Review: Pale Addition to Dune Universe

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Dune: Prophecy feels like a moneygrab opportunity meant to capitalise on what's already popular, observes Mayur Sanap.

'Uddhav, Sharad Pawar's Future Is Shaky'

'Uddhav, Sharad Pawar's Future Is Shaky'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

'If you stay out of power for long, you become irrelevant, your party members become restless and start looking to jump ship.'

The Coming Dementia Epidemic

The Coming Dementia Epidemic

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Around 7.4 per cent of Indians aged 60 and above are affected by dementia. This number is expected to rise from the current 8.8 million to 17 million by 2036, marking a 97 per cent increase.

BASIC experts meet to focus on climate change

BASIC experts meet to focus on climate change

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

On Saturday, Environment Ministers from these countries -- called BASIC group of nations -- will meet in Chennai to review the decisions taken at last year's Doha climate conference and plan future steps for taking the global process for an ambitious and equitable agreement under the Durban Platform, official sources said.

'The basic lesson is not to trust China'

'The basic lesson is not to trust China'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'Three decades of intensive discussions, protocols and Confidence Building Measures were jettisoned one fine morning in 2020.' 'The primary lesson that has been learnt is that that there is no reliability about the Chinese.'

As per Constitution am intervening in RG Kar hospital deadlock: Governor

As per Constitution am intervening in RG Kar hospital deadlock: Governor

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Alleging that the West Bengal government headed by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has failed to carry out its basic duties to protect the lives and properties of citizens, Governor C V Ananda Bose on Wednesday said that his office is already intervening in the RG Kar impasse under provisions in the Constitution.

'Algo Trading Is Not Risk-Free'

'Algo Trading Is Not Risk-Free'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Many enter this arena without a detailed understanding of how their algo works.' 'Diligently review information on the strategy, risk profile, potential losses, and expected gains before investing.'

Budget Prepares For Rise In Cancer Cases

Budget Prepares For Rise In Cancer Cases

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Do we have enough trained oncologists and medical professionals in India to man these over 4,500 beds in the public sector?

How History Will Remember Dr Singh

How History Will Remember Dr Singh

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Manmohan Singh represented the finest aspects of India, asserts Aakar Patel.

'Head's a big boy, he can handle himself'

'Head's a big boy, he can handle himself'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins defends team behaviour, terms Travis Head 'a big boy' who can speak for himself

'Hope Manipur Finds Peace Soon'

'Hope Manipur Finds Peace Soon'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

'My one recommendation would be to first quell the violence and then encourage dialogue and build the trust among the different communities.' 'This is not easy but necessary, for violence cannot be the way forward.'

COMING SOON: Withdraw EPF Money At ATMs

COMING SOON: Withdraw EPF Money At ATMs

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

By June 2025, financial freedom will be just an ATM away. Pleasantly surprised? But there's more, says Ramalingam Kalirajan