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That Last Selfie With Dilip Doshi

That Last Selfie With Dilip Doshi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Dilip Doshi, who passed away on June 23, was celebrated not only as one of India's finest left-arm spinners but also as a cricketer of rare character and amazing qualities, recalls veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

A Forgotten School Blooms Again In Meghalaya

A Forgotten School Blooms Again In Meghalaya

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

With no money or staff, here's how Batskhem Thabah, a teacher, transformed an abandoned village school in rainy Raibah into a lively place for learning.

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Diane Keaton's wit and honesty taught us that ageing and uncertainty aren't weaknesses, they are part of what makes us human and graceful, observes Sreehari Nair.

Nifty to continue upward trajectory in H2CY25, says analysts

Nifty to continue upward trajectory in H2CY25, says analysts

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Analysts expect Nifty to rise up by to 6 per cent in six months, with intermittent corrections likely due to global factors.

The Sweet Rise of Indian Chocolates

The Sweet Rise of Indian Chocolates

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

India's craft chocolate makers are changing the market by using local cacao, creating bold new flavours, making chocolate both a luxury and a story.

'I'm Not A Chor'

'I'm Not A Chor'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Breaking his silence after nine years, Vijay Mallya said he may return to India if assured a fair trial.

'Short-Term Panic Influences Investor Behaviour'

'Short-Term Panic Influences Investor Behaviour'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'Investors who remain calm, consistent, and disciplined through short-term volatility are usually the ones who benefit most in the long run.'

'It's Becoming Very Difficult To Deal With America'

'It's Becoming Very Difficult To Deal With America'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'New announcements are made every day which brings tremendous amount of instability and uncertainty.' 'Relying on America has become a big problem.'

What Was President Murmu Praying For?

What Was President Murmu Praying For?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

On a three-day visit to Uttarakhand, President Droupadi Murmu worshipped at the Badrinath temple.

'If People Want To Scare Me, What Should I Do?'

'If People Want To Scare Me, What Should I Do?'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

'Not all of are like Saif Ali Khan who fought back when his family was threatened.'

India To Train AI Models Using Religious Texts

India To Train AI Models Using Religious Texts

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Inputs from religious texts, scriptures of local dialects and inspirational word-of-mouth stories will also be included.

Govt Seeks Siam's Ideas to Rev Up EV Adoption

Govt Seeks Siam's Ideas to Rev Up EV Adoption

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Top executives from Siam and major carmakers recently met with Heavy Industries Secretary Kamran Rizvi to discuss the matter. Officials from NITI Aayog were also present.

Can Tesla Make In India For Below $23,000?

Can Tesla Make In India For Below $23,000?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

The Indian automotive market offers around 1 million units annual volume opportunity at a price above $23,000.

Blood Suckers Turn Healers In Kashmir

Blood Suckers Turn Healers In Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Kashmiris receive traditional leech therapy from a practitioner during the celebrations of Nowroz in Srinagar.

International flights at Navi Mumbai airport by July next year

International flights at Navi Mumbai airport by July next year

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

It is the first airport in the country to have multi-modal connectivity. This includes a linkage to the project via road, rail, and a metro system.

India Gate Gets Ready for Republic Day

India Gate Gets Ready for Republic Day

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

India Gate being cleaned by Delhi Fire Service personnel as part of the preparations for the Republic Day parade 2023.

IndiGo Airlines World's Second Fastest-growing Airline In Seat Capacity

IndiGo Airlines World's Second Fastest-growing Airline In Seat Capacity

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

IndiGo is only behind Qatar Airways, which grew slightly faster at 10.4 per cent in the same period, according to the latest data from Official Airline Guide (OAG) based on 20 top airlines in the world.

With ML and AI, IBM shows the fight is not over for mainframes

With ML and AI, IBM shows the fight is not over for mainframes

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

This innovation has made mainframes the fastest-growing segment within IBM's Infrastructure business, demonstrating that even legacy technologies can continue to deliver value.

A Life In The Service Of Maa Bharti

A Life In The Service Of Maa Bharti

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'Mohanji is a living example of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, showing that when we rise above boundaries and consider everyone as our own, it strengthens trust, brotherhood and equality in society.'

'Alcohol Causes 7 Kinds Of Cancer'

'Alcohol Causes 7 Kinds Of Cancer'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'After tobacco, the next most common cause for oral cancer is alcohol.'

Meet Ganga, First Cloned Calf

Meet Ganga, First Cloned Calf

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The National Dairy Research Institute at Karnal, Haryana, has developed India's first cloned female calf.

Why Was Pune Businessman Killed In Bihar?

Why Was Pune Businessman Killed In Bihar?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Refusal to share his mPIN cost the businessman his life.

Surya Kirans Ready For World Cup Final

Surya Kirans Ready For World Cup Final

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

The Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran aerobatic team rehearses for an air show ahead of the World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi stadium.

Indian Students Caught In US Visa Turmoil

Indian Students Caught In US Visa Turmoil

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Uncertainty clouds US fall intake as Trump's visa ban on Harvard raises fears of wider policy shifts, pushing Indian students to explore alternative destinations.

Thousands Protest Against Trump In US

Thousands Protest Against Trump In US

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

On Wednesday, protests erupted across the United States in response to President Donald Trump's recent actions.

Pandering To Trump Means Serial Humiliation

Pandering To Trump Means Serial Humiliation

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'No respite from economic pain is worth the loss of dignity and self-respect,' asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Hyundai Shifts Focus to Exports As Sales Slow Down

Hyundai Shifts Focus to Exports As Sales Slow Down

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Hyundai aims to raise exports to 30% of output by FY30 as domestic sales slow; six EVs among 26 product launches planned as part of long-term growth strategy.

Usha Vance Makes Her Debut At RNC

Usha Vance Makes Her Debut At RNC

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Usha Chilukuri Vance, Republican vice presidential candidate J D Vance's wife, introduced her husband before he spoke at the Republican National Convention.

What Travel Boycott Can Teach Turkiye, Azerbaijan

What Travel Boycott Can Teach Turkiye, Azerbaijan

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Just as Gandhiji's spinning wheel became a symbol of resistance, Indian travellers today can turn their passports into instruments of peaceful protest, argues Harsh Roongta.

As Scorching Temp Grips India, NDMA Drafts Heatwave Plan

As Scorching Temp Grips India, NDMA Drafts Heatwave Plan

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

With the summer approaching sooner than scheduled, Maharashtra, Telangana, Odisha, and West Bengal have already started experiencing heat waves with temperatures soaring above 40°C.

PM Museum Salutes India's Space Pioneers

PM Museum Salutes India's Space Pioneers

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Indian space programme's remarkable journey is being displayed at the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi at the launch of its first light and laser show.

Tesla Hits Indian Roads But Misses Mass Appeal

Tesla Hits Indian Roads But Misses Mass Appeal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Analysts believe Tesla will first focus on building the Model Y brand before expanding -- both in terms of volume and models.

Muharram Procession On Dal Lake

Muharram Procession On Dal Lake

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Muharram processions were seen after 33 years in the Kashmir Valley.

Terrorists Murder Retired Cop, 72, During Azaan

Terrorists Murder Retired Cop, 72, During Azaan

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

The 72-year-old retired police officer, who was the local muezzin, was murdered while he was giving the call for azaan.

PSLV-C56 Ready For Launch

PSLV-C56 Ready For Launch

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

India will launch the PSLV-C56 carrying DS-SAR satellites from Singapore, along with six co-passenger satellites, from ISRO's Sriharikota spaceport on Sunday, July 30, 2023.

Mickey Celebrates Christmas

Mickey Celebrates Christmas

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Scenes from the Christmas season from across the world.

Kashmir Wrapped In Snow

Kashmir Wrapped In Snow

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Scenes from Kashmir, which received fresh snowfall on Sunday.

How Monsoon 2025 Turned Into A Nightmare

How Monsoon 2025 Turned Into A Nightmare

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

IMD data shows in the 24 hours between September 1 and 2, Haryana received 806 per cent more rainfall than normal, Punjab 759 per cent, Himachal Pradesh 510 per cent, Delhi 740 per cent, Chandigarh a staggering 1,638 per cent, and Rajasthan 193 per cent.

Operation Sindoor casts shadow on car sales in May

Operation Sindoor casts shadow on car sales in May

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Fada estimates that global supply chain headwinds like scarce availability of rare earth elements for electric vehicle components and geopolitical tensions may affect urban consumer sentiment in June as well.

Govt May Cut Small Savings Rates

Govt May Cut Small Savings Rates

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The interest rate on these schemes have remained unchanged for over a year now.