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Protest not to justify cheating but...: IIT Bombay students

Protest not to justify cheating but...: IIT Bombay students

Rediff.com4 days ago

Students at IIT Bombay are demanding 'meaningful institutional reforms' and greater accountability following the death of Sahil Wakode, a second-year B Tech student. While condemning academic misconduct, students highlight systemic issues and have submitted a comprehensive set of demands to the Director, who has agreed to implement them. The protest also addresses the removal of Dean Suryanarayana Doolla during an investigation into alleged abetment to suicide and caste discrimination, emphasising the need for an independent probe.

Crime Branch takes over probe into IIT-Bombay student suicide

Crime Branch takes over probe into IIT-Bombay student suicide

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Mumbai Police has transferred the alleged suicide case of a second-year IIT Bombay BTech student to the Crime Branch after his father filed a complaint alleging casteist slurs and harassment by Professor Suryanarayan Dulla, who was also named in an FIR.

Asian Games: Who is Quimcy D'Souza?

Asian Games: Who is Quimcy D'Souza?

Rediff.com7 days ago

Quimcy Dsouza has taken an unusual route to the Asian Games, moving from athletics and football to becoming one of India's leading Teqball players.

I Have To Thank The 1980s For...

I Have To Thank The 1980s For...

Rediff.com1 days ago

I have to thank the 1980s for its soul-stirring music. It added so much melody and cheer to my life -- there hasn't been so much lovely music like that since, recalls Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

India Women Smash Asian Games Record, Win GOLD Again

India Women Smash Asian Games Record, Win GOLD Again

Rediff.com4 days ago

India delivered a commanding performance in the Asian Games women's cricket final, crushing Sri Lanka by 147 runs to retain their gold medal and open their 2026 campaign with India's first gold of the Games.

Asian Games 2026: Pakistan women survive big scare; edge Thailand to enter cricket semis

Asian Games 2026: Pakistan women survive big scare; edge Thailand to enter cricket semis

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Pakistan women's cricket team secured a narrow three-wicket victory over Thailand in a low-scoring thriller at the 2026 Asian Games, qualifying for the semi-finals despite a challenging chase in a rain-affected match.

Direct Tax Collection Jumps 13% to Rs 12.12 Lakh Crore on Strong Advance Tax

Direct Tax Collection Jumps 13% to Rs 12.12 Lakh Crore on Strong Advance Tax

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

India's net direct tax collection has surged by 13 per cent to over Rs 12.12 lakh crore by September 17 in the current fiscal year, driven by a significant increase in advance tax payments from corporates, according to CBDT data.

'He Shot Down One Aircraft, Damaged The Second, Got The Third, Fourth To Flee'

'He Shot Down One Aircraft, Damaged The Second, Got The Third, Fourth To Flee'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'I can't imagine anybody else doing the kind of things he did in the war,' Group Captain Deb Gohain asserts about Flight Lieutenant Alfred Tyrone Cook, the 1965 War hero who passed into the ages last week.

Top Pharma Firms Maintain Volume Growth Amid Market Shift to Chronic Therapies

Top Pharma Firms Maintain Volume Growth Amid Market Shift to Chronic Therapies

Rediff.com4 days ago

India's 10 largest pharmaceutical companies have consistently maintained positive average volume growth throughout 2026, while smaller rivals have experienced more erratic performance, driven by a market shift towards chronic and sub-chronic therapies.

Shooters, Rowers Secure Medals As India's Asian Games Campaign Continues

Shooters, Rowers Secure Medals As India's Asian Games Campaign Continues

Rediff.com2 days ago

India experienced a mixed day at the Asian Games, with skeet shooters and rowers adding to the medal tally, and wushu player Roshibina Devi securing a silver. While kabaddi and hockey teams continued their winning streaks, boxing, gymnastics, and fencing saw disappointments. The overall medal count reached 15, with only one gold so far.

Asian Games PIX: India's medal tally swells after athletics, wushu success

Asian Games PIX: India's medal tally swells after athletics, wushu success

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's Asian Games campaign saw its medal tally rise to 17 with strong performances in athletics, wushu, kabaddi, and hockey, despite some disappointments in shooting, boxing, and gymnastics. The mixed 4x400m relay team secured silver, while Seema won bronze in 10,000m. Wushu player Roshibina Devi claimed silver, and rowers added a bronze. Kabaddi and men's hockey teams continued their unbeaten runs, advancing to later stages.

Lakshya Sen Inspires Indian Men To Asian Games Badminton Medal

Lakshya Sen Inspires Indian Men To Asian Games Badminton Medal

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Indian men's badminton team secured a medal at the Asian Games by defeating Japan 3-0 in the quarterfinals, highlighted by Lakshya Sen's incredible comeback victory. While the men celebrated, the women's team exited the tournament after a 1-3 loss to Japan.

Miss These 10 Days, Lose 55% Of Your Wealth

Miss These 10 Days, Lose 55% Of Your Wealth

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

What happens to my money if the market falls off a cliff tomorrow? Sandipan Roy, CIO, Motilal Oswal Private Wealth has the answer.

EPF Ceiling Hike: Who Pays More?

EPF Ceiling Hike: Who Pays More?

Rediff.com4 days ago

EPF wage ceiling rising to Rs 25,000 could increase employer statutory contributions by Rs 1,200 monthly per employee.

Auto, Healthcare, Retail Drive 14% Rise in White-Collar Hiring

Auto, Healthcare, Retail Drive 14% Rise in White-Collar Hiring

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

India's white-collar job market experienced a 14 per cent year-on-year growth in August, with the auto, healthcare, and retail sectors leading the surge, according to a report by Naukri.com.

British parentage, Indian ownership: The Royal Enfield Story

British parentage, Indian ownership: The Royal Enfield Story

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

"When Royal Enfield turned 100, we were struggling for survival"

Student suicide: IIT-B apologises, suspends dean; director to stay

Student suicide: IIT-B apologises, suspends dean; director to stay

Rediff.com5 days ago

IIT Bombay has removed Suryanarayana Doolla, Dean of Administrative Affairs, from his post and issued a public apology following the death by suicide of 22-year-old student Sahil Wakode, who his parents allege faced caste-based discrimination.

Why Ajit Doval Visited Dhaka On Thursday

Why Ajit Doval Visited Dhaka On Thursday

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's national security adviser was in Dhaka for roughly three-quarters of the day on Thursday to prepare the ground for Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to New Delhi.

2nd T20I: Samson stars as India crush Afghanistan to seal series

2nd T20I: Samson stars as India crush Afghanistan to seal series

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Sanju Samson smashed a quick 57 as India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.

Rs 15k SIP: 'Invest in Flexi-Cap or Mid-Cap MFs?'

Rs 15k SIP: 'Invest in Flexi-Cap or Mid-Cap MFs?'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

rediffGURU Ulhas Joshi answers your mutual fund queries.

Qatar presses ahead with November F1, MotoGP races despite regional uncertainty

Qatar presses ahead with November F1, MotoGP races despite regional uncertainty

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Qatar remains committed to hosting November's MotoGP and Formula One races despite regional uncertainty, with Lusail preparations continuing and Formula One set to decide the race's fate.

Mid- and Small-Cap SIP Returns Rebound, Boosting MF Industry Outlook

Mid- and Small-Cap SIP Returns Rebound, Boosting MF Industry Outlook

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) returns for smallcap and midcap mutual funds have seen a significant rebound, with average one-year SIP returns now at 19.1 per cent for smallcap funds and 13.5 per cent for midcap funds, according to Value Research data. This recovery is expected to revive momentum in the retail mutual fund industry, which had experienced a moderation in growth indicators.

Nagal's Physical Struggle Costs India Davis Cup Tie

Nagal's Physical Struggle Costs India Davis Cup Tie

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's Davis Cup campaign ended in a 1-3 defeat against Korea, with Sumit Nagal attributing his loss to physical disadvantage against Kwon Soonwoo. Despite winning opening sets in initial singles matches, India failed to convert, leading to an insurmountable 0-2 deficit. Captain Rohit Rajpal emphasized collective responsibility and the impact of home advantage, while Nagal expressed his best effort despite the outcome.

'The world is laughing harder now': Khawaja mocks Aaqib Javed

'The world is laughing harder now': Khawaja mocks Aaqib Javed

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Former Australia batter Usman Khawaja has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board's director of high performance, Aaqib Javed, over his comments regarding the team's major shake-up during the Test series against England.

Why the Tata Curvv Base Variants Could Now Be the Smartest Buy

Why the Tata Curvv Base Variants Could Now Be the Smartest Buy

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Tata Motors has launched the Curvv Series X, an updated version of its coupe-SUV, focusing on enhancing value-for-money by adding more features to lower and mid-spec variants and streamlining the lineup, with prices ranging from Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 18.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

Joe Root hails England's 'excellent' response to chaotic summer

Joe Root hails England's 'excellent' response to chaotic summer

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

England Test captain Joe Root has lauded his side's 'excellent' response to an 'unusual summer' marked by a captaincy change, a new coach, and off-field incidents, following their dominant 3-0 series sweep against Pakistan.

ICC Test Rankings: Padikkal Rises After Sri Lanka Heroics; Gill, Bumrah Slip

ICC Test Rankings: Padikkal Rises After Sri Lanka Heroics; Gill, Bumrah Slip

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

The latest ICC Test rankings show Indian captain Shubman Gill dropping two places to ninth among batters, while Jasprit Bumrah fell one spot to third among bowlers.

Skip The iPhone Duo, Take These International Trips Instead

Skip The iPhone Duo, Take These International Trips Instead

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Rs 299,900 can buy you Apple's first foldable iPhone. Or it can buy you a passport full of memories, a suspiciously large holiday wardrobe and enough airport coffee to develop a personality.

The Very Best Of Kunal Kemmu

The Very Best Of Kunal Kemmu

Rediff.com4 days ago

From a scene-stealing child actor to a cult-comedy favourite and a director in his own right, Kunal Kemmu has delivered plenty of memorable turns across three decades.

3rd T201: Abhishek Sharma record-breaking ton helps India sweep series

3rd T201: Abhishek Sharma record-breaking ton helps India sweep series

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Abhishek Sharma etched his name in cricket history by smashing the fastest T20 International hundred by an Indian, a blistering 30-ball century against Afghanistan before the hosts won the match by 127 runs to sweep the series.

TMC rebellion: Mamata faces her own political weapon

TMC rebellion: Mamata faces her own political weapon

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Mamata Banerjee, who founded the Trinamool Congress through an act of rebellion against the Congress, now faces a similar internal revolt that threatens the very identity of her party. The Election Commission's interim decision to withhold the TMC name and symbol for the upcoming bypolls highlights a deeper struggle for political inheritance. This situation, unprecedented for the party, forces both Mamata's loyalists and rebels to seek electoral recognition without their established identity, marking a significant challenge to her long-standing dominance.

Lust Stories 3 Review: Funny, Fizzy, Frivolous

Lust Stories 3 Review: Funny, Fizzy, Frivolous

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Lust Stories 3 continues its tradition of offering attractively-wrapped pieces of provocation in a box. Only this time, it doesn't dwell too deep into the emotions of sex and enjoys it for what it is, discovers Sukanya Verma.

Edgbaston Test: Pakistan get another Tongue lashing as England dominate

Edgbaston Test: Pakistan get another Tongue lashing as England dominate

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Pakistan were bowled out for 133 as England's bowlers tore through their batting lineup in the third Test at Edgbaston.

New Study Reveals Asymmetric Expansion Of Extreme Heat Seasons Globally

New Study Reveals Asymmetric Expansion Of Extreme Heat Seasons Globally

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

A new study published in AGU Advances reveals that extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and expanding beyond traditional summer months globally. This expansion is asymmetric, occurring earlier in spring in regions like western Europe and northwestern India, and later into autumn in areas such as the western US and eastern China. Researchers highlight the challenges this poses for human acclimatisation and community preparedness, as existing infrastructure like cooling centres are built around historical summer calendars.

Karen Khachanov makes US Open semi-finals after Alexander Blockx retires

Karen Khachanov makes US Open semi-finals after Alexander Blockx retires

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Karen Khachanov has advanced to the U.S. Open semi-finals after his opponent, Alexander Blockx, retired due to injury. Blockx, who was already battling a rib injury, was visibly hampered by further physical issues during the match. Khachanov expressed his happiness at reaching the semi-finals and wished Blockx a speedy recovery. This marks Khachanov's first Grand Slam semi-final appearance since the 2023 Australian Open.

Market Experts Endorse Sebi's Expiry-Day Reforms to Tackle Volatility, Manipulation

Market Experts Endorse Sebi's Expiry-Day Reforms to Tackle Volatility, Manipulation

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Market experts have largely supported Sebi's proposed changes to the expiry-day trading framework, including delinking derivatives settlement prices from cash-market closing prices and discontinuing live indicative index values during the Closing Auction Session (CAS), believing these will address volatility and manipulation.

Oversupply Looms: India's Cement Sector Braces for Pricing Pressure

Oversupply Looms: India's Cement Sector Braces for Pricing Pressure

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

India's cement industry is on the brink of an oversupply situation as aggressive capacity expansion by major players is set to outpace demand growth over the next two financial years, potentially leading to pricing pressures and moderated utilisation rates.

2nd Test: England surge towards series win as Pakistan left with mountain to climb

2nd Test: England surge towards series win as Pakistan left with mountain to climb

Rediff.com30 Aug 2026

England moved to the brink of victory at Lord's as Dan Lawrence's unbeaten fifty extended their lead to 357, leaving Pakistan facing an almost impossible chase.

'World Is Laughing At Pakistan'

'World Is Laughing At Pakistan'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

'There is no harm in sending young players to show the world that Pakistan cricket still has talent.'

Government Coaching Plan May Pressure Coaching Centres

Government Coaching Plan May Pressure Coaching Centres

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

'If a student can get a good teacher, quality content and mock tests at no cost, it becomes very hard for a mid-tier coaching centre to keep charging for the same lecture.'