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Some give, some take for Indian automakers in EU FTA

Some give, some take for Indian automakers in EU FTA

Rediff.com5 days ago

India-EU FTA opens a bigger European market for Indian carmakers while giving European brands greater access to India.

August IPOs Hit Jackpot With 100% Listing Gains

August IPOs Hit Jackpot With 100% Listing Gains

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Eighteen mainboard IPOs raised Rs 28,976 crore and carry Rs 2.48 trillion of market value -- 8.6 times the capital raised.

My Incredible Mother Vijaya Mehta

My Incredible Mother Vijaya Mehta

Rediff.com4 days ago

'She was not burdened by the knowledge of her craft and the world. She just was a child till her last days.' 'When she smiled, everybody in the room would light up.'

Heart Of The Beast Review: Come For Brad Pitt, Stay For The Dog

Heart Of The Beast Review: Come For Brad Pitt, Stay For The Dog

Rediff.com4 days ago

Heart Of The Beast may not tell a new story, but its old-fashioned storytelling makes these familiar elements work well enough for a heartfelt drama, notes Mayur Sanap.

'Three Days' Banking Strike Is A Big Issue'

'Three Days' Banking Strike Is A Big Issue'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'There will be some inconvenience to people. But we have given one-month notice to the government one month ago.'

'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.com2 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.

Millie Bobby Brown Welcomes Baby Boy

Millie Bobby Brown Welcomes Baby Boy

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown and her husband Jake Bongiovi have announced the adoption of their second child.

Ananya, Khushi, Shanaya Glam Up Ambani's Ganesh Celebration

Ananya, Khushi, Shanaya Glam Up Ambani's Ganesh Celebration

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Bollywood's biggest names gathered at the Ambani family's Antilia residence for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

Lust Stories 3's Radhikka Madan Is Making Us Lust Over...

Lust Stories 3's Radhikka Madan Is Making Us Lust Over...

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Radhikka Madan's Lust Stories 3 is already making headlines, but we have been lusting over her wardrobe for a very long time.

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

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

Rediff.com5 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.

Sridhar Vembu: Why India Needs An Independent AI Strategy

Sridhar Vembu: Why India Needs An Independent AI Strategy

Rediff.com4 days ago

Zoho cofounder Sridhar Vembu dismisses exaggerated fears about AI's catastrophic potential and global development pauses. He advocates for India to adopt an independent AI strategy, fostering partnerships while avoiding entanglement in US-China tech rivalry. Vembu stresses extensive investment in foundational R&D across sectors, distinguishing it from costly frontier AI model development. He also highlights concerns about AI's impact on human judgment, skill erosion, and job disruption, particularly in software engineering, while remaining optimistic about new economic opportunities.

'You're Not Welcome Xi': Tibetans Protest In Delhi

'You're Not Welcome Xi': Tibetans Protest In Delhi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Members of the Tibetan community in exile held a symbolic protest march in Delhi's Majnu Ka Tila ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to India for the BRICS 2026 Summit, voicing opposition to Beijing's policies in Tibet.

'Threat Must Have Worked, Therefore The 2 ECs Kept Quiet'

'Threat Must Have Worked, Therefore The 2 ECs Kept Quiet'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Election Commissioners are Constitutional authorities and they are not supposed to go to the Cabinet secretary. They are not supposed to write letters. And if they are aggrieved, they should straight go to the President of India.'

First Indian Coach At CSK! Can Zaheer Revive Men In Yellow?

First Indian Coach At CSK! Can Zaheer Revive Men In Yellow?

Rediff.com5 days ago

New head coach Zaheer Khan's biggest challenge at CSK will be to decide on the future of talisman Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who incidentally recommended him for the top post.

Cosmetics From Pakistan Breach Indian Market

Cosmetics From Pakistan Breach Indian Market

Rediff.com4 days ago

CDSCO has warned consumers against using two unauthorised Pakistani whitening creams after finding excessive heavy metals and regulatory violations.

SC asks Bengal govt to ensure Milan Pradhan contests Nandigram bypoll

SC asks Bengal govt to ensure Milan Pradhan contests Nandigram bypoll

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Calcutta High Court has verbally directed the West Bengal government to allow Congress' Nandigram bypoll candidate Milan Pradhan to contest the election properly, provided he secures bail in five criminal cases. Pradhan was recently arrested in connection with multiple long-pending cases, raising questions about his ability to campaign for the upcoming bypoll.

Katrina, Vicky, Salman At Ambani's Ganesh Celebration

Katrina, Vicky, Salman At Ambani's Ganesh Celebration

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Bollywood's biggest names gathered at the Ambani family's Antilia residence for grand Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

Unscramble The Lust Stories 3 Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble The Lust Stories 3 Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Here's a fun way to test your memory!

Heli Daruwala Looks Like She Belongs In The Mughal Era

Heli Daruwala Looks Like She Belongs In The Mughal Era

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Heli Daruwala's wardrobe looks like it belongs in a royal Mughal court, if that court had a seriously fashionable stylist.

Tata Sierra #DARK Launched: Prices Start at 13.99 Lakh, Features & Variants Detailed

Tata Sierra #DARK Launched: Prices Start at 13.99 Lakh, Features & Variants Detailed

Rediff.com6 days ago

Tata Motors has officially launched the Tata Sierra #DARK in India, with prices starting from 13.99 Lakh (ex-showroom). This new edition features a Friesian Black exterior, a Violet Eclipse interior, and a range of engine and transmission options across multiple variants.

Gurugram collapses in rains, Great Noida better-planned: SC

Gurugram collapses in rains, Great Noida better-planned: SC

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Supreme Court has raised concerns regarding Bengaluru's Premium Floor Area Ratio (FAR) scheme, questioning its impact on urban infrastructure. The court cited Gurugram's infrastructure collapse during rains as a cautionary tale, contrasting it with Greater Noida's planned development. The scheme allows property owners to purchase additional construction rights, but petitioners argue it strains existing infrastructure and could regularise illegal constructions.

Banks Brace for 3-Day Strike

Banks Brace for 3-Day Strike

Rediff.com5 days ago

Bankers said the impact could become more visible from September 29 as customers could withdraw larger amounts of cash, although ATM operations are increasingly managed through third-party cash-loading arrangements.

OpenAI, Anthropic Urge AI Slowdown; But Will It Happen?

OpenAI, Anthropic Urge AI Slowdown; But Will It Happen?

Rediff.com5 days ago

'You cannot stop these models from getting better. There is competitive and business pressure and if the US stops then maybe China will go ahead.'

9/11 Memorial: Where New York Remembers

9/11 Memorial: Where New York Remembers

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum remains a place of remembrance, resilience and reflection, discovers Tanisha Mehrotra.

Kartik Aaryan: 'Still Numb With Excitement'

Kartik Aaryan: 'Still Numb With Excitement'

Rediff.com4 days ago

Kartik Aaryan, Yami Gautam were honoured at the 72nd National Film Awards.

How To Pick The Right Broker

How To Pick The Right Broker

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Investors opening new brokerage accounts must choose a broker suited to their style.

At Salman Khan's Ganesh Chaturthi Festivities

At Salman Khan's Ganesh Chaturthi Festivities

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Salman Khan joined his family and other celebrities in the joyous Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at brother Sohail Khan's residence in Mumbai.

World Samosa Day: 9 Samosas With Yum Stuffings

World Samosa Day: 9 Samosas With Yum Stuffings

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

India's favourite teatime indulgence, the samosa, comes with many kinds of stuffings.

Modern Marriage: 'We Don't Compete With Each Other'

Modern Marriage: 'We Don't Compete With Each Other'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

'The biggest difference between our marriage and that of our parents' generation is not simply that times have changed. It is that modern marriages require two people to continuously understand, support and adapt to each other while navigating a much more demanding world,' says Rahul Kulkarni.

The Rediff Podcast: What Makes A Good Leader?

The Rediff Podcast: What Makes A Good Leader?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

'Leaders are expected to have all the answers, but listening is the leadership superpower.'

Why Rashmika Replaced Sai Pallavi

Why Rashmika Replaced Sai Pallavi

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Rashmika Mandanna has replaced Sai Pallavi as the lead in the highly anticipated M S Subbulakshmi biopic.

Global Uncertainty Drives FPIs to Pull Rs 20,974 Crore from Indian Equities

Global Uncertainty Drives FPIs to Pull Rs 20,974 Crore from Indian Equities

Rediff.com7 days ago

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 20,974 crore from Indian equities in September, driven by global uncertainties, higher US interest rates and bond yields, elevated crude oil prices, and a weakening rupee.

Jamui Molestation Case: Man In Gamcha Shot, 5 Others Arrested

Jamui Molestation Case: Man In Gamcha Shot, 5 Others Arrested

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Nanandan Yadav was hiding in the Madwa Pahari locality when the police surrounded him. He tried to flee, and was shot during the encounter.'

What's Behind 70% Of SIR Exclusions?

What's Behind 70% Of SIR Exclusions?

Rediff.com5 days ago

The prominence of migration highlights a longstanding problem for India's electoral system.

Blind Children Celebrate Dahi Handi

Blind Children Celebrate Dahi Handi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

Blind students at the Kamla Mehta Blind School in Dadar, north Mumbai, celebrated Janmashtami with a traditional Dahi Handi event.

Is Chess Olympiad Winner's Curse Catching Up With India?

Is Chess Olympiad Winner's Curse Catching Up With India?

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian chess teams, both Open and Women's, face a significant challenge to defend their Chess Olympiad titles in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, after crucial losses and a historical 'winner's curse' where no Open section champion has successfully defended their title in the last five editions.

Found using mobile during exam, IIT-B student ends life; mother alleges murder

Found using mobile during exam, IIT-B student ends life; mother alleges murder

Rediff.com7 days ago

The mother of Sahil Ravindra Wakode, a 22-year-old IIT Bombay student found dead in his hostel room, has alleged her son was "tortured" and "killed," demanding justice, while the institute stated no disciplinary action was initiated against him after he was found using a mobile phone during an exam.

Sridhar Vembu: Why India Needs An Independent AI Strategy

Sridhar Vembu: Why India Needs An Independent AI Strategy

Rediff.com4 days ago

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu argues that predictions of AI's catastrophic outcomes are overstated and a global pause in AI development is improbable. He urges India to adopt an independent AI strategy, focusing on extensive foundational R&D across sectors, while remaining wary of market monopolisation attempts by major tech players. Vembu also highlights concerns about AI's impact on human judgment, skill development, and job markets, particularly for junior professionals.

Shaque: Trust No One Review: Untrustworthy Thriller

Shaque: Trust No One Review: Untrustworthy Thriller

Rediff.com3 days ago

Shaque: Trust No One has a promising mystery and enough juicy red herrings to keep you guessing, but its convenient writing and dated clichs eventually derail the show.

Why Is Zepto Cafe Shutting Hundreds of Outlets?

Why Is Zepto Cafe Shutting Hundreds of Outlets?

Rediff.com5 days ago

Zepto is sharply scaling back Zepto Cafe, closing hundreds of outlets and shrinking its menu as it reworks the business.