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Can Srini Pallia Revive Wipro?

Can Srini Pallia Revive Wipro?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

'Wipro's challenge is not lack of ideas. In fact, some of its recent structural moves are arguably bolder than peers.' 'The problem is proving it can operationalise these bets faster and more consistently.'

RBI Revives Plan for Polymer Banknotes to Boost Durability, Cut Costs

RBI Revives Plan for Polymer Banknotes to Boost Durability, Cut Costs

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to introduce polymer banknotes to address the rising demand for currency, improve durability, and reduce production costs, with a pilot project expected soon.

Moody's Slashes India's 2026 GDP Growth Forecast To 6%

Moody's Slashes India's 2026 GDP Growth Forecast To 6%

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Moody's Ratings has reduced India's GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 6 per cent, citing subdued private consumption, capital formation, and industrial activity due to higher energy costs and global uncertainties.

Can Punjab seal playoff spot? Or will RR, KKR spoil the party?

Can Punjab seal playoff spot? Or will RR, KKR spoil the party?

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Punjab Kings kept their IPL playoff hopes alive after a convincing win over Lucknow Super Giants, but qualification now depends on results involving MI, RR and KKR.

IPL 2026: Gill-Sudharsan: The finest IPL batting pair in history?

IPL 2026: Gill-Sudharsan: The finest IPL batting pair in history?

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has rated Gujarat Titans openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan as the finest batting pair in the history of IPL and lauded the duo's "remarkable" consistency.

Shape of Momo Review: Sublime Slice Of Womanhood

Shape of Momo Review: Sublime Slice Of Womanhood

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Shape of Momo is a compelling drama that masterfully portrays a young woman's rebellion against societal expectations in Sikkim, offering a nuanced look at feminism, family dynamics, and the search for identity, observes Sukanya Verma.

IPL Week 8 Review: RCB, GT, SRH Cruise; Narrow Escape For RR

IPL Week 8 Review: RCB, GT, SRH Cruise; Narrow Escape For RR

Rediff.com26 May 2026

A recap of the action of the eighth week of IPL 2026.

When Fan Culture Turns Toxic: Cricket's Online Hate Industry Exposed

When Fan Culture Turns Toxic: Cricket's Online Hate Industry Exposed

Rediff.com26 May 2026

From online abuse targeting cricketers' families to paid hate campaigns and bot-driven fan wars, cricket's social media ecosystem has spiraled into a toxic industry driven by outrage, algorithms and commercial interests.

Why Delhi Still Leads In Crimes Against Women

Why Delhi Still Leads In Crimes Against Women

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A recent NCRB report reveals that Delhi continues to have the highest number of crimes against women among 19 metropolitan cities in India, including rape, kidnapping, and dowry deaths.

Despite global risks, top Indian carmakers bullish on FY27 domestic demand

Despite global risks, top Indian carmakers bullish on FY27 domestic demand

Rediff.com18 May 2026

India's leading passenger vehicle manufacturers are significantly increasing investments and factory capacities, alongside planning major product launches for FY27, driven by strong confidence in sustained domestic demand growth despite global geopolitical tensions and supply chain risks.

Govt to Crack Down on Industrial Users Diverting Cheaper Retail Fuel

Govt to Crack Down on Industrial Users Diverting Cheaper Retail Fuel

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Indian government has issued a stern warning to industrial users who are reportedly procuring cheaper retail fuel instead of industrial-grade fuel, leading to significant losses for state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) and potential local shortages. This diversion, driven by a substantial price difference between retail and bulk diesel, is adversely impacting OMCs, which are absorbing daily losses of approximately 550 crore to keep retail prices stable.

India's Biggest Petrol Price Hikes Over The Last 20 Years

India's Biggest Petrol Price Hikes Over The Last 20 Years

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Over the past two decades, India has witnessed several major petrol price hikes, driven by global crude oil fluctuations, economic crises, currency depreciation and geopolitical conflicts. How did we get from Rs 34 to over Rs 100 today

Delhi Sees Rise In Crimes Against Foreigners: NCRB Data

Delhi Sees Rise In Crimes Against Foreigners: NCRB Data

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Delhi recorded the highest number of crimes against foreigners in India in 2024, according to the latest NCRB data. The city reported 64 cases, a rise from 63 in the previous year, and accounted for almost the entire share of crimes against foreigners reported in union territories.

Crimes Against Foreigners Rise In Delhi: NCRB Data

Crimes Against Foreigners Rise In Delhi: NCRB Data

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Delhi recorded 64 cases of crimes against foreigners in 2024, the highest among all union territories, according to NCRB data.

IPL 2026: 'Something doesn't look right': Ashwin on Hardik Pandya

IPL 2026: 'Something doesn't look right': Ashwin on Hardik Pandya

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin defends Hardik Pandya's captaincy of the Mumbai Indians, stating that blaming him for the team's poor performance is unfair as the entire team failed to perform. Ashwin also highlights the social media scrutiny Hardik faced upon replacing Rohit Sharma as captain and raises concerns about Hardik's physical fitness affecting his batting.

'INDIA Alliance Is Dead'

'INDIA Alliance Is Dead'

Rediff.com28 May 2026

'Congress needs a positive agenda rather than primarily picking up on two business houses.'

Phil Salt Set To Rejoin RCB After Finger Injury

Phil Salt Set To Rejoin RCB After Finger Injury

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru opening batter Phil Salt is expected to return to India later this week after recovering from a finger injury that sidelined him for a month during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

Can Starc Stop Sooryavanshi In Crucial IPL 2026 Clash?

Can Starc Stop Sooryavanshi In Crucial IPL 2026 Clash?

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals face off in a crucial IPL match with significant playoff implications, highlighting the anticipated battle between Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's aggressive batting and Mitchell Starc's seam bowling.

Global Headwinds Drive Rs 27,000 Crore FPI Outflow from Indian Equities in May

Global Headwinds Drive Rs 27,000 Crore FPI Outflow from Indian Equities in May

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 27,048 crore from Indian equities so far in May, bringing the total outflows for 2026 to Rs 2.2 lakh crore, driven by global macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.

IPL 2026: 'I'll score centuries later, not chasing records': Sooryavanshi

IPL 2026: 'I'll score centuries later, not chasing records': Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Rajasthan Royals' star batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was not aware of the record of the fastest century in the IPL which he missed by three runs, but said his focus was on hitting sixes and and score maximum runs as he steered his team to a win against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator in Mullanpur on Wednesday.

Core Infrastructure Sector Output Rises 1.7% in April, Driven by Steel, Cement, Electricity

Core Infrastructure Sector Output Rises 1.7% in April, Driven by Steel, Cement, Electricity

Rediff.com20 May 2026

India's eight core infrastructure sectors recorded a two-month high growth of 1.7 per cent in April, primarily boosted by strong performances in steel, cement, and electricity production, according to government data.

Gill, Sooryavanshi Lead IPL 2026 MVPI

Gill, Sooryavanshi Lead IPL 2026 MVPI

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 62.

KKR's spin threat awaits inconsistent RCB in playoff race

KKR's spin threat awaits inconsistent RCB in playoff race

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to rediscover their batting form against Kolkata Knight Riders, whose in-form bowling attack has revived their IPL 2026 playoff hopes.

IPL 2026: Kishan, Abhishek, Klaasen blistering fifties help SRH trounce RCB

IPL 2026: Kishan, Abhishek, Klaasen blistering fifties help SRH trounce RCB

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 55 runs, but RCB secured the top spot in the IPL standings due to their net run rate. SRH posted a formidable 255/4, while RCB reached their target of 166 to ensure a top-two finish.

Sugar Export Ban Sparks Industry Outcry, Farmer Worries

Sugar Export Ban Sparks Industry Outcry, Farmer Worries

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Indian government's decision to ban sugar exports until September 30 has drawn sharp criticism from the sugar industry and farmer leaders, who fear long-term negative impacts despite the stated aim of controlling domestic prices and ensuring availability.

PV sales growth may dip up to 5% in FY27: India Ratings

PV sales growth may dip up to 5% in FY27: India Ratings

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Passenger vehicle (PV) sales growth in India is expected to moderate to 3-5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in financial year 2027 (FY27) due to a high base and preponed replacement demand, according to a report released by India Ratings and Research on Thursday.

Blast Review: Fun, Action-Packed Ride

Blast Review: Fun, Action-Packed Ride

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Blast mixes engaging family drama with massy martial arts mayhem to deliver a thoroughly entertaining action ride.

DMart valuation cart full: Little room for upside

DMart valuation cart full: Little room for upside

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Shares of Avenue Supermarts, operator of DMart, fell 5.2 per cent after reporting mixed Q4 FY26 results, with brokerages offering divergent 'sell', 'buy', and 'hold' ratings based on factors like valuation, competitive intensity, and store expansion strategies.

Tuner Review: Familiar Heist Drama

Tuner Review: Familiar Heist Drama

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Tuner may feel familiar, but its fab sound design, slickly edited heists and strong performances make it feel refreshingly sharp.

Crimes By Foreigners Rise In Delhi, NCRB Data Shows

Crimes By Foreigners Rise In Delhi, NCRB Data Shows

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Delhi has seen an increase in crimes committed by foreigners, with 201 cases registered in 2024 compared to 130 in 2023, according to NCRB data. Delhi accounted for the highest number of such cases among union territories. West Bengal recorded the highest number of such cases among states.

HDFC Bank Shares Fall After Report Alleges 'Camouflaged' Payments To MSRDC

HDFC Bank Shares Fall After Report Alleges 'Camouflaged' Payments To MSRDC

Rediff.com27 May 2026

HDFC Bank's shares experienced a dip on Wednesday after a newspaper report alleged that the bank made illegal payments to the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation to secure large deposits, raising concerns about corporate governance.

10 Eternal Raj Kapoor-Shankar-Jaikishan Soundtracks

10 Eternal Raj Kapoor-Shankar-Jaikishan Soundtracks

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

On Raj Kapoor's 38th death anniversary on June 2, 10 soundtracks that reflect the creative crescendos scaled by RK and his musical team.

How Kapil Dev Is Transforming Indian Golf

How Kapil Dev Is Transforming Indian Golf

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Kapil Dev's efforts to attract sponsors and increase prize money in Indian golf are creating better opportunities for players to qualify for the Olympics and compete globally, according to DP World PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl.

IPL 2026: Play as long as possible, the sport needs you: Dwayne Bravo to Virat Kohli

IPL 2026: Play as long as possible, the sport needs you: Dwayne Bravo to Virat Kohli

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Kohli's match-winning effort earned praise from former IPL star Dwayne Bravo. In a video shared by RCB on Instagram, Bravo, who is currently serving as a mentor for KKR, hugged Kohli after the match and told him, "Play as long as possible, the sport needs you."

How RBI Fights Rupee Fall

How RBI Fights Rupee Fall

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The central bank is yet to consider actions such as a rate hike or mobilising dollar inflows from non-resident Indians to boost forex reserves as it cannot afford to continue with them for long when the rupee's internationalisation tops its agenda, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Govt Imposes Windfall Tax of Rs3/ltr on Petrol Exports, Cuts Levy on Diesel, ATF

Govt Imposes Windfall Tax of Rs3/ltr on Petrol Exports, Cuts Levy on Diesel, ATF

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Indian government has imposed a new windfall gains tax of Rs 3 per litre on petrol exports, while simultaneously reducing the levy on diesel to Rs 16.5 per litre and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to Rs 16 per litre, effective May 16.

India's Economic Growth Credible, Digital Infra Accelerating: Tata Consumer Products Chairman

India's Economic Growth Credible, Digital Infra Accelerating: Tata Consumer Products Chairman

Rediff.com19 May 2026

N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Consumer Products (TCPL), stated that India continues to experience credible economic growth, driven by strong demographic fundamentals and accelerating digital public infrastructure, despite a fragmented global landscape.

Shreyas Iyer's Maiden IPL Century Keeps PBKS' Playoff Hopes Alive

Shreyas Iyer's Maiden IPL Century Keeps PBKS' Playoff Hopes Alive

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Josh Inglis's blistering 72 helped Lucknow Super Giants post a competitive 196 for six against Punjab Kings in their IPL match. Inglis and Ayush Badoni's aggressive batting helped Lucknow recover from an early slump.

Anurag Kashyap's 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Anurag Kashyap's 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Anurag Kashyap, despite his claims of being done with Bollywood, continues to deliver compelling cinema, with his latest film 'Bandar' set to release on June 5.

IPL 2026: 'Patidar has picked his moments really well'

IPL 2026: 'Patidar has picked his moments really well'

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's director of cricket Mo Bobat credited the franchise's "collective contributions" and fearless identity after the defending champions thrashed Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 on Tuesday.