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How RBI Governor Fared In The First Year

How RBI Governor Fared In The First Year

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Sanjay Malhotra has made structural changes to banking regulation to bring down costs and increase efficiency. Plus, he kicked off a benign interest regime. But there are challenges ahead.

The Greatest Thing Sreenivasan Did For Malayalam Cinema

The Greatest Thing Sreenivasan Did For Malayalam Cinema

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Sreenivasan could so willingly be 'our little man' because in his heart of hearts he never felt trivial or inconsequential. And to the very end he stayed that way, the shrimp who knew he was a giant. Sreehari Nair doffs his hat to the late legend.

Best Career Options After Class 12 Beyond Engg, Medicine

Best Career Options After Class 12 Beyond Engg, Medicine

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

rediffGURU Chocko Valliappa counsels students how to choose the right course and career after Class 12.

'Job Losses Will Come First, Job Creation Will Come Later'

'Job Losses Will Come First, Job Creation Will Come Later'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

'When AI comes in, coders in Bangalore or Hyderabad will lose their jobs.'

As IAF eyes 80 transport planes, Lockheed offers C-130J mega hub in India

As IAF eyes 80 transport planes, Lockheed offers C-130J mega hub in India

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

If Lockheed Martin gets the opportunity, then it will set up a mega hub in India to produce the "iconic" aircraft and it will be the first such global facility outside of the US, top officials of the company told PTI.

World Tour Finals: Satwik-Chirag stun Olympic silver medallists

World Tour Finals: Satwik-Chirag stun Olympic silver medallists

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Star Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty showed nerves of steel to stun Olympic silver medallists Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in their opening Group B match at the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, on Wednesday.

GST 2.0 bolstered momentum, economy on stable footing

GST 2.0 bolstered momentum, economy on stable footing

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The reduction in the goods and services tax (GST) rates has increased the momentum in India's economic activity both on the supply and demand sides, while robust agricultural activity - reflected in the strong onset of rabi sowing and adequate reservoir levels - has reinforced the outlook for food supply and rural incomes, the finance ministry said on Thursday.

Kohli's masterly hundred helps Delhi down Andhra

Kohli's masterly hundred helps Delhi down Andhra

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Kohli, Simarjeet sparkle as Delhi down Andhra by 4 wickets in Vijay Hazare Trophy

8 Tips For Healthy Holiday Eating

8 Tips For Healthy Holiday Eating

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Make the most of the festive period with these 8 easy, evidence-based strategies designed to help you keep the extra kilos at bay.

Rupee Fall: Who Stands To Gain?

Rupee Fall: Who Stands To Gain?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

So far this year, the rupee has fallen by 4.2 per cent, the worst among its Asian peers.

Shivraj Patil cremated with state honours

Shivraj Patil cremated with state honours

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

The last rites of veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Shivraj Patil were performed with full state honours in his home district, Latur, in Maharashtra on Saturday, with many top leaders in attendance.

Goldilocks phase, reforms glide path to spur Indian economy in 2026

Goldilocks phase, reforms glide path to spur Indian economy in 2026

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

India, the world's fourth largest economy, is set to maintain the 'goldilocks' phase with tailwinds of good growth, low inflation and robust banking performance as well as reform initiatives poised to sustain the economic pace witnessed during 2025.

India terms EU envoys' article unusual before key Putin visit

India terms EU envoys' article unusual before key Putin visit

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

India and Russia are poised to sign multiple agreements to bolster cooperation in various sectors, including trade and healthcare, during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi. Discussions will also address the Ukraine conflict and efforts to increase Indian exports to Russia.

'My Enemy's Enemy Is My Friend' Is Bangladesh's Dictum'

'My Enemy's Enemy Is My Friend' Is Bangladesh's Dictum'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'Pakistan's role in Bangladesh will always be negative, since it's a one-point agenda is hostility against India.'

Airfares May Surge After Court Order

Airfares May Surge After Court Order

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

The cost of any flight from Delhi and Mumbai could rise by up to Rs 3,000 soon unless the airport regulator is able to reverse a court order.

'Khuda Ko Dekh Raha Hoon'

'Khuda Ko Dekh Raha Hoon'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

'I met her when I was 18, she was 14,' Sanjay Khan said emotionally at the prayer service for his late wife Zarine Khan.

Fitch ups India's FY'26 GDP growth forecast to 7.4%

Fitch ups India's FY'26 GDP growth forecast to 7.4%

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Fitch Ratings on Thursday raised India's GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7.4 per cent, from 6.9 per cent, on increased consumer spending and improved sentiment boosted by GST reforms.

Not neutral, India is on the side of peace, Modi tells Putin

Not neutral, India is on the side of peace, Modi tells Putin

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly supported efforts to end the war in Ukraine and conveyed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that India will stand shoulder-to-shoulder in all peace efforts to find an amicable solution to the conflict.

'India Is Uber's Third-Largest Market'

'India Is Uber's Third-Largest Market'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

'We serve more than 1.2 billion trips annually and have over 1.5 million active earners each month using the platform.'

Nagal, Badosa take Eagles past Kites in WTL

Nagal, Badosa take Eagles past Kites in WTL

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Sumit Nagal leaned on his vast experience to overcome the power game of Kites's Dhakshineswar Suresh in the tie-break and keep Eagles well on course for the World Tennis League final, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

'Swadeshi is about good service'

'Swadeshi is about good service'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2006

Operation Sindoor redraws India's security goals in 2025

Operation Sindoor redraws India's security goals in 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

In 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor, a multi-domain combat mission against Pakistan in response to cross-border terrorism. The operation involved precision strikes, military retaliation, and diplomatic measures, marking a significant shift in India's security policy.

How Modi's Committee-Led Governance Is Driving Reforms

How Modi's Committee-Led Governance Is Driving Reforms

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

The change in the government's engagement with the economy's need for reforms is more nuanced than how analysts have so far perceived it, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Insurance sector premium growth crossed 20% in Nov

Insurance sector premium growth crossed 20% in Nov

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Both the life and non-life insurance segment posted over 20 per cent premium growth in November for the first time in this financial year (FY26), supported by the reduction in goods and services tax (GST) on premiums from 18 per cent to zero and a favourable base effect.

Sensex jumps over 513 points on buying in IT stocks

Sensex jumps over 513 points on buying in IT stocks

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

From the Sensex pack, HCL Tech, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Hindustan Unilever, Sun Pharma and Titan were among the biggest gainers. In contrast, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Maruti, Adani Ports and Bajaj Finance were among the laggards.

Green to set off bidding war at IPL Auction

Green to set off bidding war at IPL Auction

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Pace bowling all-rounders always come at a premium and therefore, the troika of Green, Venkatesh Iyer and West Indies' Jason Holder, all coming at the highest base price of Rs 2 crore (US$220,000), are set to headline the bidding war.

India's exports drop 11.8%; trade deficit widens to $41.8 bn

India's exports drop 11.8%; trade deficit widens to $41.8 bn

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

India's exports contracted 11.8 per cent to $34.38 billion in October, showed government data released on Monday. Imports jumped 16.63 per cent to $76.06 billion.

Happy Or Grumpy, Nitish Babu?

Happy Or Grumpy, Nitish Babu?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Nitish Kumar appeared rather grumpy as he was sworn in as Bihar's chief minister for a record 10th time at the Gandhi Maidan in Patna on Thursday afternoon.

'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.'

'We are clear, we want to go with an Indian captain'

'We are clear, we want to go with an Indian captain'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

He said one of the things the team lacked last season or in the last cycle was some explosiveness at the bottom order.

Modi and Putin: Hug in airport, ride in car, dinner at 7, LKM

Modi and Putin: Hug in airport, ride in car, dinner at 7, LKM

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for a two-day visit focused on strengthening ties with India, including defense cooperation and trade, amidst a changing geopolitical landscape.

It Is Hard To Know How The Economy Is Truly Performing

It Is Hard To Know How The Economy Is Truly Performing

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The core dilemma remains: Why provide further stimulus to an economy that is already booming at an 8 per cent growth rate? asks Rajeswari Sengupta.

Fraud Bleeds Insurers Of Rs 10,000 Crore A Year

Fraud Bleeds Insurers Of Rs 10,000 Crore A Year

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

These losses increase insurance premiums for customers and reduce insurer margins on the other.

India rejects IMF view that US tariffs will stay indefinitely, hit growth

India rejects IMF view that US tariffs will stay indefinitely, hit growth

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The Indian government has expressed its disagreement with the IMF staff's 'baseline' assumption that the 50 per cent US tariffs on its goods exports 'would remain in place indefinitely', based on which the staff pegged the country's GDP growth at 6.6 per cent this year, and pared its 2026-27 projection by 20 basis points to 6.2 per cent.

'India, Pak, they were going at it': Trump again

'India, Pak, they were going at it': Trump again

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Meanwhile, Trump said Cambodia and Thailand have started fighting again and "tomorrow", he will make a phone call to those countries.

Markets, spooked by Fed uncertainty, post biggest drop in two months

Markets, spooked by Fed uncertainty, post biggest drop in two months

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Equity markets fell on Monday, with benchmark indices recording their worst session in over two months amid caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's (Fed's) policy announcement and renewed uncertainty over the US-India trade deal. Sustained selling by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) also weighed on sentiment.

Trump's Language Of Fascism

Trump's Language Of Fascism

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'Non-compatible with Western Civilization' is about as vague and jingoistic as it gets and Trump saying this gives full license to his acolytes to go full throttle on making life as difficult and scary as possible for as many non-white people as possible,' notes Sree Sreenivasan.

SMAT: Rahane sizzles for Mumbai; Shami's 4-fer in vain

SMAT: Rahane sizzles for Mumbai; Shami's 4-fer in vain

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

SMAT: Haryana beat Bengal to enter Super 8s, Punjab also qualify

Sebi's Move Could Erode Mutual Fund, Broker Earnings

Sebi's Move Could Erode Mutual Fund, Broker Earnings

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'Sebi's move to cap brokerage charges will help investors by lowering the overall cost of investments.'

Wholesale price inflation falls to (-) 1.21% in Oct on GST cut

Wholesale price inflation falls to (-) 1.21% in Oct on GST cut

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Wholesale price inflation (WPI) fell to (-) 1 .21 per cent in October, driven by a decline in prices of food articles like pulses and vegetables, as well as lower fuel and manufactured items' prices, government data showed on Friday.