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Indian Boxers Clinch Gold At Asian U-19 And U-23 Championships

Indian Boxers Clinch Gold At Asian U-19 And U-23 Championships

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Indian boxers Vishvanath Suresh (50kg) and Ganga (55kg) secured gold medals at the Asian U-19 and U-23 Boxing Championships in Jakarta. The U-23 men's team delivered two golds and one silver, while U-19 boxers earned two silver medals, showcasing a strong overall performance.

How UPI Is Expanding Its Global Footprint And Securing Digital Payments

How UPI Is Expanding Its Global Footprint And Securing Digital Payments

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Parliament was informed that UPI has onboarded 55.49 crore users by June 2026, with transactions reaching 24,162 crore in volume and Rs 314 lakh crore in value in FY 2025-26. The platform, operated by NPCI, is expanding internationally through NIPL, facilitating cross-border payments and assisting other nations in building similar systems. Significant efforts are also underway by the Government, RBI, and NPCI to enhance the security and transparency of UPI transactions, including risk-based limits, security frameworks, and public awareness campaigns against cyber-crime.

How To Get A Rs 30,000 Scholarship After Class 10

How To Get A Rs 30,000 Scholarship After Class 10

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Selected students who have cleared class 10 will receive a one-time scholarship benefit of up to Rs 30,000, (depending on the fee structure).

What's Holding Up India-US Trade Deal?

What's Holding Up India-US Trade Deal?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

India is waiting for assurance from the US on comparative advantage over other economies under the deal.

Jana Nayagan Piracy: '400 Cr Film Can't Leak'

Jana Nayagan Piracy: '400 Cr Film Can't Leak'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Director H Vinoth has finally broken his silence on the controversies surrounding Jana Nayagan, addressing allegations of the film's leak and the Censor Board's role in its delayed release, while also defending actor-politician Vijay's decision to remain silent.

Odisha Recipe: Kanika Rice For Lord Jagannath

Odisha Recipe: Kanika Rice For Lord Jagannath

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Kanika is a fragrant, mildly sweet rice dish from Odisha, traditionally prepared as an offering or bhog to Jagannath Temple. It is especially popular during festivals, weddings and special occasions, and is often served alongside dal, vegetable curries and khatta.

'Dhurandhar's Shararat Is Receiving So Much Love'

'Dhurandhar's Shararat Is Receiving So Much Love'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

'The song in Stree was written in the script... So it was not like some other films where it suddenly cuts to a song. This song moves the story forward.'

Assam Floods: Baby Born Inside Tea Factory

Assam Floods: Baby Born Inside Tea Factory

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

The devastating floods sweeping Assam's Upper Assam region have exposed the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the state's tea gardens, with a pregnant worker delivering her baby inside a tea factory after rising floodwaters cut off access to a hospital.

Sonali Kulkarni: 'I Don't Like To Prove Who I Am'

Sonali Kulkarni: 'I Don't Like To Prove Who I Am'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Did you know Sonali Kulkarni was recommended by Mani Ratnam at the very beginning of her career?

Have You Seen This Side Of Shivangi?

Have You Seen This Side Of Shivangi?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

On Lock Upp 2, Shivangi Joshi may come across as the sweet, soft-spoken contestant who wouldn't hurt a fly. But one scroll through her Instagram and you'll discover she has a whole other personality.

Thalapathy Vijay's Final Film Jana Nayagan Gets A Release Date

Thalapathy Vijay's Final Film Jana Nayagan Gets A Release Date

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Thalapathy Vijay's highly anticipated final cinematic outing, Jana Nayagan, is officially set to hit theatres worldwide on July 23, promising a grand and memorable tribute to his illustrious career.

Platforms Told To Prevent Child Exploitation Content

Platforms Told To Prevent Child Exploitation Content

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Experts urge internet platforms to adopt prevention-by-design and stronger AI systems to curb child sexual exploitation material and improve online child safety.

Demat MF Investors Get SWP, STP Access

Demat MF Investors Get SWP, STP Access

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

The change comes at a time when online MF distributors are increasingly moving investors from the SoA mode to demat holdings.

Jana Nayagan Review: Mass-y For Fans, Messy For Others

Jana Nayagan Review: Mass-y For Fans, Messy For Others

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

C Joseph Vijay's Jana Nayagan is not just a film but a potent political statement, strategically crafted to align with his political aspirations and claim the legacy of M G Ramachandran, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Indo MIM Eyes Engine Applications Amidst Robust Aerospace Growth

Indo MIM Eyes Engine Applications Amidst Robust Aerospace Growth

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Precision engineering components maker Indo MIM Ltd is optimistic about the growth of the domestic aerospace industry, particularly focusing on engine applications. The company notes a significant acceleration in foreign OEM interest in India for engineering talent and manufacturing. Indo MIM recently announced its Rs 3,812 crore IPO, opening on July 23, to fund borrowings and general corporate purposes.

Indo MIM Eyes Engine Applications Amidst Robust Aerospace Growth

Indo MIM Eyes Engine Applications Amidst Robust Aerospace Growth

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Precision engineering components maker Indo MIM Ltd is optimistic about the growth of the domestic aerospace industry, particularly focusing on engine applications. The company notes a significant acceleration in foreign OEM interest in India for engineering talent and manufacturing. Indo MIM recently announced its Rs 3,812 crore IPO, opening on July 23, to fund borrowings and general corporate purposes.

How Class 9-12 Students Can Get Rs 12,000 Scholarship

How Class 9-12 Students Can Get Rs 12,000 Scholarship

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Selected students will receive a grant of up to Rs 12,000 to cover their academic expenses.

The Batwara 1947 Jigsaw Puzzle

The Batwara 1947 Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Solve the Batwara 1947 jigsaw puzzle.

35 Years On, SC Quashes FERA Case Against Standard Chartered Bank

35 Years On, SC Quashes FERA Case Against Standard Chartered Bank

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court of India has quashed criminal proceedings against Standard Chartered Bank and one of its officers in a 1991-92 Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA) case, citing an extraordinary 23-year delay in prosecution and the Enforcement Directorate's failure to comply with mandatory procedural safeguards.

Margin Squeeze Hits Private Bank Stocks; HDFC, Axis Lead Decline

Margin Squeeze Hits Private Bank Stocks; HDFC, Axis Lead Decline

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Shares of major private lenders, including HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank, experienced a sharp selloff after their June-quarter results indicated persistent pressure on net interest margins (NIMs), despite healthy credit growth. This decline overshadowed gains in ICICI Bank and Punjab National Bank (PNB), which reported resilient or stronger-than-expected earnings.

Thank You For Reminding Us Courage Never Goes Out Of Fashion

Thank You For Reminding Us Courage Never Goes Out Of Fashion

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

You blurred the line between online and offline activism until supporting a cause became part of everyday culture. And something remarkable happened.
People who weren't participating didn't just disagree. Many felt they were missing out on being part of an important moment.

Should You Buy 30-Year Government Bonds?

Should You Buy 30-Year Government Bonds?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Long-duration bonds allow investors to match investment tenure with long-term liabilities and also stabilise their long-duration portfolios.

The India Story Review: Not Brave Enough!

The India Story Review: Not Brave Enough!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

The India Story adopts a very soap opera-like approach, piling on ham-fisted melodrama along with plenty of unevenness, sighs Sreeju Sudhakaran

Mumbai Rain Is Now A Traded Asset

Mumbai Rain Is Now A Traded Asset

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Mumbai has spent four centuries building folklore around its monsoon: The potholes, the delayed trains, the office debates about whether it will 'break' this week or next. It turns out the rain was always a market. Nobody had built the exchange for it until now!

Mohanlal@World Cup Final: 'Thank You, Football'

Mohanlal@World Cup Final: 'Thank You, Football'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final saw a galaxy of stars on the field and off it.

Monsoon Getaways Drive Travel Bookings

Monsoon Getaways Drive Travel Bookings

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Popular monsoon destinations include Kerala, Goa, Wayanad, Munnar, Mussoorie, Nainital, Bali, Thailand and the Maldives.

First Dengue Vaccine Approved for India

First Dengue Vaccine Approved for India

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

The vaccine has been cleared for use in individuals aged 4 to 60 years and can be administered irrespective of whether the taker has had dengue before, eliminating the need for pre-vaccination screening.

Sara, Kareena, Samantha's Exotic Vacations

Sara, Kareena, Samantha's Exotic Vacations

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

If it's raining, it's a great time for a holiday. If it isn't, even better. No wonder, many celebs just hop on a plane and jet off for quick getaways around this season.

The Doors That Never Opened

The Doors That Never Opened

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Some doors, it turns out, you can knock on for years and they still won't tell you what's really behind them.

Hours After These Pix, Lindsey Graham Was Dead

Hours After These Pix, Lindsey Graham Was Dead

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

US Senator Lindsey Graham passed away of a cardiac arrest a few hours after these photographs were taken.

Race Against Time in Wayanad Landslide

Race Against Time in Wayanad Landslide

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Glimpses from the ongoing search and rescue operation after a deadly landslide at the Kalladi tunnel construction site in Wayanad.

Sensex, Nifty Flat as Geopolitical Tensions, Oil Prices Weigh

Sensex, Nifty Flat as Geopolitical Tensions, Oil Prices Weigh

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed almost unchanged due to profit-taking in blue-chip stocks, geopolitical uncertainties, fluctuating oil prices, and weak Asian market trends, despite cooling US inflation offering some support.

Indian Students In Canada Face 'Post-Graduation Work Permit' Shock

Indian Students In Canada Face 'Post-Graduation Work Permit' Shock

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

For hundreds of Indian scholars who journeyed to Canada aiming for a foreign degree and a path toward long-term career opportunities, what should have been a triumphant graduation has instead spiralled into deep uncertainty.

From Courtroom Remark To Street Protests

From Courtroom Remark To Street Protests

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Dialogue must be encouraged rather than adoption of hardline stands, violence and use of force, recommends Biswajit Dasgupta.

Are You A Freelancer? Here's An ITR Guide

Are You A Freelancer? Here's An ITR Guide

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Tax treatment depends on the activity and manner of earning income.

When Nimrat Kaur EXCLUSIVELY Posed For Rediff!

When Nimrat Kaur EXCLUSIVELY Posed For Rediff!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Whether it's a movie or walking on the ramp -- Nimrat Kaur was the showstopper for Jajaabor by the husband-wife duo, Kanika Sachdev and Neelanjan Ghosh at the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI -- she practises, practises, practises.

Property Sales Fall, Discounts In Focus

Property Sales Fall, Discounts In Focus

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Avoid builders with very large commitments.

Alaya F, Rhea Chakraborty Say No To Boring...

Alaya F, Rhea Chakraborty Say No To Boring...

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

If your wardrobe has been living on the same old blue jeans, consider this your sign to shake things up.

Q1 Earnings, West Asia Tensions, Crude Oil to Drive Market Movement This Week

Q1 Earnings, West Asia Tensions, Crude Oil to Drive Market Movement This Week

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

Indian stock markets this week will be primarily influenced by a series of corporate Q1 earnings, the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia, and fluctuations in crude oil prices, according to market analysts.

What's Ranveer Singh's Connection With Danny Boyle?

What's Ranveer Singh's Connection With Danny Boyle?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Ranveer Singh's zombie survival thriller Pralay is set to elevate its horror quotient by engaging the world-class prosthetic makeup artists behind Danny Boyle's iconic 28 Days Later.