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Gavaskar To BCCI: Give India Stars Month's Break

Gavaskar To BCCI: Give India Stars Month's Break

Rediff.com3 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar has urged the BCCI to give India's senior cricketers a mandatory one-month break every year, warning that excessive rotation is devaluing the India cap and affecting both players and fans.

GenAI Talent Shortage Hits India

GenAI Talent Shortage Hits India

Rediff.com13 hours ago

GenAI recorded the widest talent gap, followed by AI deployment engineering (72.4 per cent), AI governance (70 per cent), and MLOps (68 per cent).

Muslim woman performs last rites of Hindu man in Kerala

Muslim woman performs last rites of Hindu man in Kerala

Rediff.com2 days ago

In a heartwarming act of compassion, Irfana Iqbal, a Muslim panchayat member in Kasaragod, Kerala, performed the last rites of an abandoned Hindu man, Narayanan, according to his customs after his family refused to claim his body. Her selfless act, driven by the belief that humanity transcends religion, has garnered widespread appreciation.

'The last ride': Trump takes final flight on old Air Force One

'The last ride': Trump takes final flight on old Air Force One

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

The iconic Boeing 747-200B, which served as Air Force One for 35 years, completes its final presidential flight, marking a significant transition for US presidential air travel.

MEA's Rare Toshakhana Auction Ends June 30

MEA's Rare Toshakhana Auction Ends June 30

Rediff.com2 days ago

Items include luxury watches, jewellery, carpets, shawls, silverware and collectible artefacts with bidding prices reaching up to Rs 20 lakh.

The Unforgettable Lesson My Father Taught Me

The Unforgettable Lesson My Father Taught Me

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Udaipur's Dilip Shah reveals why he is so proud of his father. A Father's Day Special.

Thinking About Jaw Augmentation Surgery? Must-Knows

Thinking About Jaw Augmentation Surgery? Must-Knows

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Want a sharper jawline? A plastic surgeon explains who should consider jaw augmentation, how the procedure works, its risks, benefits and long-term results.

How India's AI Job Market Is Evolving Beyond Experimentation

How India's AI Job Market Is Evolving Beyond Experimentation

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

A new report reveals a significant shift in India's AI hiring landscape, moving from experimental roles to those focused on deployment, integration, and scaling of AI solutions. Employers, including GCCs, IT services, and enterprises, are increasingly seeking professionals who can implement AI across core business operations, leading to a demand for core AI roles that currently outstrips the available supply.

US-Iran Talks: What's Munir Telling Shehbaz Sharif?

US-Iran Talks: What's Munir Telling Shehbaz Sharif?

Rediff.com7 days ago

On June 21, the United States and Iran started high-level talks at the Burgenstock luxury hotel in Switzerland, with mediation by Qatar and Pakistan, in an effort to build on a fragile ceasefire and launch a 60-day roadmap toward a broader agreement.

TCS Partners with Anthropic to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption Across Industries

TCS Partners with Anthropic to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption Across Industries

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced a global partnership with AI major Anthropic to help enterprises accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence, including equipping 50,000 TCS employees with Anthropic's Claude AI models.

CBSE Re-Evaluation Results: What You Must Know

CBSE Re-Evaluation Results: What You Must Know

Rediff.com7 days ago

The revised outcomes are being released through DigiLocker, and students whose marks have changed following re-evaluation or verification can download revised marksheets.

How AI Is Reshaping Human Resources

How AI Is Reshaping Human Resources

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

A recent survey reveals that Artificial Intelligence is becoming a central focus in human resource management, with a majority of professionals identifying it as a top priority for improving efficiency, reducing costs, and optimising workforce planning across various HR functions.

Accenture's Gloomy Outlook Drags Down Indian IT Shares, Nifty IT Slips 6%

Accenture's Gloomy Outlook Drags Down Indian IT Shares, Nifty IT Slips 6%

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Accenture's revised annual revenue growth forecast and weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter guidance have sent shockwaves through the Indian IT sector, causing major IT stocks and the Nifty IT index to tumble significantly.

Rayudu: India's IPL hangover exposed in Ireland

Rayudu: India's IPL hangover exposed in Ireland

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Ambati Rayudu says India's 0-2 T20I series loss to Ireland was the result of poor preparation for challenging conditions, urges Tilak Varma to improve against slow bowling, and advises patience with teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Unlicensed Boats Blamed For Deadly Capsizing In Beed

Unlicensed Boats Blamed For Deadly Capsizing In Beed

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Boat services at Purushottampuri, a pilgrimage site in Beed district, have been suspended after a capsizing incident killed two women. Local residents allege that many private operators run services without proper licences or safety equipment.

Cerundolo's Grass Court Mastery Leads To Queen's Club Final

Cerundolo's Grass Court Mastery Leads To Queen's Club Final

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Francisco Cerundolo has become only the second Argentine to reach the Queen's Club Championships final, defeating Brandon Nakashima in a tough three-set match. Despite his limited experience on grass courts, Cerundolo displayed remarkable composure and skill, setting up a final clash against Tommy Paul. This marks his first ATP 500 final appearance.

Jharkhand man has father killed to get his job, arrested

Jharkhand man has father killed to get his job, arrested

Rediff.com3 days ago

A man in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating his father's murder to secure a compassionate appointment at Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL). Two hired assassins were also apprehended, who bludgeoned the father to death and attempted to stage it as a road accident.

International flights to start from Navi Mumbai airport from July 15

International flights to start from Navi Mumbai airport from July 15

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

The Adani Group-owned Navi Mumbai International Airport is slated to commence international passenger and freighter operations from July 15. This marks a significant expansion for the airport, which began domestic services last December. Air India Express and IndiGo are expected to operate international flights, with customs readiness reviews already completed. The airport anticipates a substantial increase in daily passenger footfall and air traffic movements by the year-end.

How To Protect Yourself From Online Dark Patterns

How To Protect Yourself From Online Dark Patterns

Rediff.com13 hours ago

'Dark patterns exploit human psychology, cognitive biases, urgency, confusion, or lack of attention to increase revenue for digital platforms at the expense of consumer choice and transparency.'

How Drones Are Revolutionising Power Transmission In Karnataka

How Drones Are Revolutionising Power Transmission In Karnataka

Rediff.com3 days ago

Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) has successfully deployed advanced drone technology for inspecting high voltage transmission corridors, leading to an 85 per cent reduction in power outages. This initiative has improved operational efficiency, workforce safety, and enabled precise fault detection and predictive maintenance across over 11,000 transmission towers and 3,370 km of lines.

Akasa Air targets IPO in 2-4 years, maintains 30-40% growth despite challenges

Akasa Air targets IPO in 2-4 years, maintains 30-40% growth despite challenges

Rediff.com5 days ago

Akasa Air, despite facing headwinds from the West Asia conflict and rising aviation turbine fuel prices, expects to maintain a 30-40 per cent growth trajectory over the next five years and aims for an initial public offering (IPO) within two to four years, according to CFO Ankur Goel.

CM Vijay runs anti-drug marathon with public for full 6 km

CM Vijay runs anti-drug marathon with public for full 6 km

Rediff.com3 days ago

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay actively participated in a 6 km anti-drug marathon at Chennai's Marina Beach, running alongside thousands of participants. This marks a historic first for a sitting CM in the state to complete such an event for a social cause, drawing praise from political figures and reinforcing the government's commitment to a drug-free Tamil Nadu.

Colombia, Portugal make last 32 stage after goalless draw

Colombia, Portugal make last 32 stage after goalless draw

Rediff.com1 days ago

Portugal and Colombia played to a 0-0 draw in their final World Cup Group K match, with Colombia securing the top spot and Portugal finishing second. Both teams advanced to the last 32, setting up future clashes against Ghana and Croatia respectively.

Reliance succession 'almost complete' as children take charge: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance succession 'almost complete' as children take charge: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani announced that the transfer of day-to-day management responsibilities at Reliance Industries to his children, Akash, Isha, and Anant, is "almost complete," marking the final stages of a significant succession process for India's most valuable company.

Markets' sluggish phase nearing end: ICICI Sec

Markets' sluggish phase nearing end: ICICI Sec

Rediff.com3 days ago

The report notes that equities had faced pressure from elevated valuation premiums, subdued nominal gross domestic product (GDP) and earnings growth, sustained foreign portfolio investor (FPI) selling, artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure euphoria, and external shocks including US tariffs and a spike in crude oil prices due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia. However, several of these factors are now reversing.

Pandian's wife, ex-IAS officer Sujata joins Biju Janata Dal

Pandian's wife, ex-IAS officer Sujata joins Biju Janata Dal

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sujata Rout Karthikeyan, wife of former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik's close aide VK Pandian, has formally joined the BJD. Naveen Patnaik welcomed her, emphasising her experience as an IAS officer and her work with women. Patnaik also clarified that he would continue to lead the BJD in the next elections, despite speculation about Sujata taking over. Sujata expressed her dedication to serving the people of Odisha under Patnaik's leadership. Her entry into politics follows her husband's withdrawal after the BJD's recent electoral defeat.

Cognizant CEO Warns Of AI Spending Trap

Cognizant CEO Warns Of AI Spending Trap

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

'There's been a sense of FOMO, fear mongering and that has led to token consumption without linkages to ROI and without linkages to outcomes.'

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Flat Amidst Profit-Booking and Global Cues

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Flat Amidst Profit-Booking and Global Cues

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced subdued trading and turned flat on Tuesday as investors engaged in profit-booking following a recent rally, compounded by weak Asian market trends and fresh foreign fund outflows.

'Boycott Mann' posters surface across Punjab after Akal Takht edict

'Boycott Mann' posters surface across Punjab after Akal Takht edict

Rediff.com2 days ago

Hoardings calling for the social boycott of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann have surfaced at several places including Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana, Bathinda and Amritsar in the state.

US-Iran Talks, Crude Oil, Macro Data to Dictate Bullion Trend

US-Iran Talks, Crude Oil, Macro Data to Dictate Bullion Trend

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Analysts predict that developments in US-Iran negotiations, fluctuations in crude oil prices, and key global economic data will be the primary drivers of gold and silver prices in the coming week, with a strong focus on talks in Switzerland.

Missing CCTVs, hundi keys with driver: What SIT found in Ram temple 'fraud'

Missing CCTVs, hundi keys with driver: What SIT found in Ram temple 'fraud'

Rediff.com2 days ago

Investigators recovered nearly Rs 80 lakh in cash and some foreign currency from six of the accused.

Police Raid Unlicensed Two-Wheeler Rental Service in Thiruvananthapuram

Police Raid Unlicensed Two-Wheeler Rental Service in Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Police in Thiruvananthapuram raided an unlicensed two-wheeler rental service operating in violation of norms, seizing over 100 vehicles and uncovering illegal practices.

IRCTC fines Tejas Express food vendor Rs 1 lakh after fly found in meal

IRCTC fines Tejas Express food vendor Rs 1 lakh after fly found in meal

Rediff.com4 days ago

The IRCTC has fined a catering firm Rs 1 lakh and issued a show-cause notice for licence termination after a passenger found a fly in his meal on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Rajdhani Express. The firm, Araha Hospitality Pvt Ltd, was warned for lapses in meal preparation and packaging, and instructed to improve hygiene and quality control to prevent future incidents.

5 dead, 20 rescued as under-construction warehouse collapses in Kolkata

5 dead, 20 rescued as under-construction warehouse collapses in Kolkata

Rediff.com5 days ago

A three-storey under-construction warehouse in Kolkata's Taratala area collapsed, killing three people and trapping several others. Rescue operations are ongoing, with 18 individuals already saved, amid allegations of substandard construction materials and illegal building practices.

US proposes steep hike in citizenship application fees

US proposes steep hike in citizenship application fees

Rediff.com5 days ago

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed a nearly 75 per cent increase in the filing fee for Form N-400, the application for US citizenship through naturalisation, raising it from $760 to $1,330. The proposal also seeks to eliminate reduced-fee options and fee waivers, potentially impacting thousands of immigrants, including Indians.

Security tightened ahead of CJP's second Delhi stir seeking Pradhan's exit

Security tightened ahead of CJP's second Delhi stir seeking Pradhan's exit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Delhi Police has implemented extensive security and surveillance measures across the national capital in anticipation of the second protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar. The protest, led by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, has received permission and is expected to draw supporters from various regions, prompting the deployment of CCTV cameras, body-worn cameras, barricades, and reserve forces to ensure peace and order.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Crude Prices Ease

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Crude Prices Ease

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade, recovering from previous losses, driven by softening crude oil prices and renewed buying interest in blue-chip stocks. Analysts note that the fall in Brent crude below USD 77 has removed significant macro headwinds for India, contributing to market stability.

Woman's Suicide Attempt Disrupts Kolkata Metro Services

Woman's Suicide Attempt Disrupts Kolkata Metro Services

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Services on Kolkata Metro's North-South line were temporarily disrupted after a woman attempted suicide at Kalighat station. The woman was rescued and taken to hospital, and normal services resumed after 20 minutes.

Jio Platforms files for $4 bn IPO

Jio Platforms files for $4 bn IPO

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Jio Platforms Ltd, the digital services arm of Reliance Industries, has filed draft papers for an initial public offering (IPO) aiming to raise approximately USD 4 billion (about Rs 37,700 crore), which is expected to be India's largest ever IPO.

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Prostitution Racket In Paharganj

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Prostitution Racket In Paharganj

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Delhi Police busted a prostitution racket operating under the guise of a spa in Paharganj, arresting one man and rescuing five women after a decoy operation.