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NSDC And AWS Launch Major Cloud And AI Skilling Initiative

NSDC And AWS Launch Major Cloud And AI Skilling Initiative

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Cultus Education, has launched a nationwide initiative to provide cloud and AI skilling to 1.5 lakh learners. This programme aims to equip youth, especially from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, with essential technology skills and job-ready training, contributing to India's goal of becoming a global innovation hub.

Hi Review: Charming But Predictable

Hi Review: Charming But Predictable

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

Hi is a charming, feel-good romcom powered by Nayanthara and Kavin's chemistry, but its predictable second half keeps it from becoming truly delightful, notes Sreeju Sreedharan.

Babita Singh Reporting Review: Cop Movie With A Difference

Babita Singh Reporting Review: Cop Movie With A Difference

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Babita Singh Reporting goes past the messy homes and humming markets to reflect the daredevilry of a protagonist coming into her own. What ensues is a raw and thrilling marriage of momentum and meltdown across awkward inquiries made within junkie hideouts, suspicious relatives, battered classmates and Ravan's effigy, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Himanshi Khurana To Asim Riaz: Never Said 'Forceful Conversion'

Himanshi Khurana To Asim Riaz: Never Said 'Forceful Conversion'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Former couple Himanshi Khurana and Asim Riaz are embroiled in a public spat, with Himanshi alleging 'violence' and 'disrespect' from Asim and vowing to share 'facts and evidence' regarding their breakup.

Mumbai Couple Wins Battle Against Builder

Mumbai Couple Wins Battle Against Builder

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

The Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered Rizvi Estates and Hotels Pvt. Ltd. to either rectify defects in a flat or pay 1,50,000 for repairs, along with 50,000 for mental agony and 25,000 for litigation costs, after a couple reported cracks, leakage, and unfulfilled amenities.

Private Defence Firms Get DRDO Missile Tech Boost

Private Defence Firms Get DRDO Missile Tech Boost

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

The move is meant to enhance the operational capability of the armed forces, reduce import dependence and increase domestic value addition.

OTT This Week: Welcome To The Jungle, Jana Nayagan...

OTT This Week: Welcome To The Jungle, Jana Nayagan...

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Discover the latest star-studded OTT releases this week, featuring Akshay Kumar's Welcome to the Jungle, Vijay's Jana Nayagan, and a diverse selection of regional and international films and series across major streaming platforms.

Watch! Rediff Reader Sings Asha Bhosle Song

Watch! Rediff Reader Sings Asha Bhosle Song

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Nalini Gopalan sings Jete Dao Amay Deko Na... It was originally sung by Asha Bhosle in the album Sera Pujor Gaan, composed by Rahul Dev Burman.

'The Most Valuable Show For Us Is KBC'

'The Most Valuable Show For Us Is KBC'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has seen its revenue grow by over 9 per cent to 7,064 crore, driven by the strong performance of SonyLIV, Sony SAB, and Sony Entertainment Television (SET), said Gaurav Banerjee, head of SPNI.

Mumbai airport overhaul: T1 partial razing from Jan 15; flight shifts planned

Mumbai airport overhaul: T1 partial razing from Jan 15; flight shifts planned

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Adani Group-operated Mumbai International Airport (MIAL) is set to begin demolishing a section of its nearly 80-year-old Terminal 1 from January 15, 2027, as part of a major redevelopment plan. This initiative involves redistributing air traffic from T1 to Terminal 2 and the Navi Mumbai International Airport, with significant shifts planned for international and domestic flights starting October 1 and October 25, respectively.

Bombay HC flags Aadhaar, PAN card fraud by infiltrators

Bombay HC flags Aadhaar, PAN card fraud by infiltrators

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

The Bombay High Court has identified a worrying trend of foreign nationals infiltrating India, fraudulently acquiring documents like Aadhaar and PAN cards to claim Indian citizenship. The court highlighted serious gaps in inter-agency coordination and document verification, noting that some individuals have engaged in anti-national activities. It urged the Centre to amend the Aadhaar Act to facilitate tracing and deportation, and to establish procedures for dealing with human trafficking and border infiltration. The ruling came during a case involving an Afghan national who overstayed his visa and obtained fake documents to secure an Indian passport.

Indian national dies in Israel, suspect held

Indian national dies in Israel, suspect held

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

An Indian national, Rajiv Acharya, has tragically died in Israel, prompting an ongoing investigation by Israeli authorities. The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv confirmed a suspect's arrest and is closely monitoring the case while offering assistance to the bereaved family.

Vijay's Tamil Nadu Attracts Rs 1 Trillion In Investment Commitment

Vijay's Tamil Nadu Attracts Rs 1 Trillion In Investment Commitment

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

'If investors are trusting a new establishment in Tamil Nadu, it speaks a lot of the state's investment climate.'

Premiumisation to fuel 8-11% residential sales value growth in top 7 cities by FY27: Icra

Premiumisation to fuel 8-11% residential sales value growth in top 7 cities by FY27: Icra

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Icra predicts that the top seven Indian cities will see an 8-11 per cent year-on-year growth in housing sales value by FY27, reaching approximately 7.9 trillion, primarily driven by the ongoing trend of premiumisation and a favourable product mix.

NCLT's Subhash Chandra Order: Not Rs 22,000 Cr Bank Loan Write-Off, Clarify Sources

NCLT's Subhash Chandra Order: Not Rs 22,000 Cr Bank Loan Write-Off, Clarify Sources

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Sources clarify that the NCLT's approval of a repayment plan for Essel Group founder Subhash Chandra does not signify a 99.97 per cent write-off of Rs 22,000 crore in bank loans, as the figure represents claims against him as a personal guarantor, not debt personally borrowed.

Hotel staffer stabbed over 'salty' biryani, 2 juveniles held

Hotel staffer stabbed over 'salty' biryani, 2 juveniles held

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Two juveniles, aged 14 and 15, have been apprehended in northeast Delhi's Welcome area after a complaint about food taste at a hotel allegedly escalated into a stabbing incident. A 25-year-old hotel worker was attacked with a knife-like object. Police registered an FIR and recovered the weapon, a vegetable-cutting knife.

'Bigger Attacks Always Compromise Humans Than Systems'

'Bigger Attacks Always Compromise Humans Than Systems'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Cybersecurity specialists warn AI-driven attacks require continuous threat monitoring instead of periodic security checks.

Mamitha Baiju Is Simply Magical!

Mamitha Baiju Is Simply Magical!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

There's something wonderfully fresh about the way the Bethlehem Kudumba Unit actress dresses, whether she's in floaty florals, pretty pastels or a traditional sari.

Hospitals Oppose Room Rate Cap

Hospitals Oppose Room Rate Cap

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

'Indian private sector hospitals provide quality healthcare at a fraction of the global cost.'

Tigers, Boars, Pythons, 400 Kg Tomatoes...

Tigers, Boars, Pythons, 400 Kg Tomatoes...

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Arti Dwarkadas, a former advertising professional, shares her experiences of transitioning from a balcony gardener to a rural Maharashtra farmer in Two Bandra Girls Buy A Farm.

Haiwaan Trailer: Akshay Kumar Goes Psycho

Haiwaan Trailer: Akshay Kumar Goes Psycho

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan reunite in Priyadarshan's dark thriller Haiwaan where Kumar portrays a psychopathic villain and Khan a visually impaired hero.

Priya Bhavani Shankar Has Written A Love Letter To...

Priya Bhavani Shankar Has Written A Love Letter To...

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Priya Bhavani Shankar has a wardrobe that feels like a love letter to desi dressing. The Irumudi actress knows her way around a sari, but her ethnic style never feels predictable. There's always a little colour, a playful detail or a modern twist that keeps things fresh.

Smallcaps, Midcaps Race Ahead Of Largecaps

Smallcaps, Midcaps Race Ahead Of Largecaps

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Smallcap and midcap funds now account for nearly 30% of active equity MF folios, as stock-market gains revive investor appetite for high-growth segments.

India Ranks Fifth in GenAI Patents

India Ranks Fifth in GenAI Patents

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

India published 929 generative AI patents in 2024 and 2025 alone -- equating to nearly 70 per cent of the 1,350 patents it published over the entire previous decade (2014 to 2023).

Banks Oppose Subhash Chandra Repayment Plan

Banks Oppose Subhash Chandra Repayment Plan

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

'Resolution plan with this much haircut is totally unviable.'

Ready For The World Humanoid Robot Games?

Ready For The World Humanoid Robot Games?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Glimpses of humanoid robots training across soccer, table tennis and other events ahead of the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.

Taapsee Pannu's Gandhari Gets A Release Date

Taapsee Pannu's Gandhari Gets A Release Date

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Taapsee Pannu takes on a physically demanding role in Gandhari, an emotionally charged action-thriller about a mother's love and resilience, set to premiere globally on Netflix on September 3.

Foreign Investors Pour Rs 23,544 Crore into Indian Equities in August

Foreign Investors Pour Rs 23,544 Crore into Indian Equities in August

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have significantly increased their investment in Indian equities, infusing Rs 23,544 crore in August, driven by improving quarterly earnings, a stable rupee, and positive market prospects.

Court convicts Sukesh Chandrasekhar of impersonating Supreme Court judge

Court convicts Sukesh Chandrasekhar of impersonating Supreme Court judge

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

A Delhi court has convicted alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar for impersonating a sitting Supreme Court judge to influence a special judge for bail in a 2017 corruption case. The court described his act as a "direct affront" to judicial independence and sanctity, highlighting the gravity of attempting to undermine the legal process through intimidation.

James Webb Reveals Stunning Lion Nebula

James Webb Reveals Stunning Lion Nebula

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Glimpses of the Lion Nebula through NASA's James Webb space relescope.

'UP Has Potential To Generate More Than 11 Million Jobs'

'UP Has Potential To Generate More Than 11 Million Jobs'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

'Improved law and order and transparent governance have helped change UP's investment image.'

The Delicious Dessert India Forgot

The Delicious Dessert India Forgot

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Cook up one of the most elegant desserts of France at home -- it's a cinch to make.

The Woman Vin Diesel Would 'Die' For

The Woman Vin Diesel Would 'Die' For

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Vin Diesel has affirmed his unwavering devotion to Meadow Walker, the daughter of his late Fast and Furious co-star Paul Walker.

Vijay Deverakonda's Heartwarming Family Moment

Vijay Deverakonda's Heartwarming Family Moment

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Vijay Deverakonda shared a heartwarming photograph of him napping with his parents in his favourite childhood spot.

'Friend' stabs DU girl student for talking to other men

'Friend' stabs DU girl student for talking to other men

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

A 21-year-old Delhi University student was brutally stabbed to death at her home in Tilak Nagar. Police suspect a known acquaintance, Imran, committed the crime out of rage over her talking to another person. Imran is currently absconding, and multiple police teams have been formed to apprehend him as investigations continue.

Music Legend Dolly Parton Dies At 80

Music Legend Dolly Parton Dies At 80

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Country music legend Dolly Parton, the iconic singer-songwriter known for hits like I Will Always Love You and Jolene, has passed away at 80, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy as the best-selling female country music artist of all time.

Crude price, US-Iran conflict to dictate market trends

Crude price, US-Iran conflict to dictate market trends

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

Analysts predict that crude oil prices and the ongoing US-Iran conflict will be the primary drivers of stock market movements, with investors also closely watching the Jackson Hole symposium for cues on interest rates.

Meet The New Faces Of Mirzapur: The Movie

Meet The New Faces Of Mirzapur: The Movie

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Mirzapur: The Movie brings back some familiar faces, resurrects a few dead ones and adds a fresh crop of actors to its blood-soaked big-screen world.

ISRO Bets Big on Space Startups

ISRO Bets Big on Space Startups

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

'ISRO will not manufacture any launch vehicles. That will all be done by the private sector or public sector undertakings.'

Before Awarapan 2, Emraan Hashmi's 10 Best Films, Ranked

Before Awarapan 2, Emraan Hashmi's 10 Best Films, Ranked

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Before Awarapan 2 tests his comeback, we revisit the 10 films that made Emraan Hashmi the ultimate frontbencher favourite.