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What You Can Do With The Extra Money

What You Can Do With The Extra Money

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'Some part could be used for consumption purposes, and the rest could be used to meet important financial goals.' 'The split can be 30:70 to 50:50, depending on one's situation.'

'Social engineering and deepfakes are only going to increase'

'Social engineering and deepfakes are only going to increase'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'The use of AI, especially genAI is only going to get worse, especially in an enterprise ecosystem.'

'NCLAT Verdict Bittersweet For CCI, Meta'

'NCLAT Verdict Bittersweet For CCI, Meta'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

'Each side could consider challenging the NCLAT's stay order before the Supreme Court.'

Fake medicines worth Rs 6.6 crore seized in Kolkata

Fake medicines worth Rs 6.6 crore seized in Kolkata

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

'Anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and other drugs suspected to be spurious were seized from the raid carried out at the firm.'

870 Mn Accessed Internet In Indian Languages

870 Mn Accessed Internet In Indian Languages

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Among urban users, 57 per cent mentioned a preference for accessing Internet content in vernacular languages.

How will the markets fare this week?

How will the markets fare this week?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Equity markets this week will take cues from global trends, trading activity of foreign investors and quarterly earnings, with TCS kick-starting the results calendar on Thursday, analysts said.

Want A US Visa? Pray to Lord Hanuman!

Want A US Visa? Pray to Lord Hanuman!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

As the US gets tougher with visas, the prayers of US-bound devotees in India are getting more fervent, and their purse strings looser. Called Visa Hanuman temples (there are half a dozen all over India), some of them ask for a 'fee'.

Shot in stomach, he kept driving to save his passengers

Shot in stomach, he kept driving to save his passengers

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

In an act of courage and bravery, Santosh Singh, a jeep driver ensured the safety of his passengers by driving the vehicle for a few kilometres even after sustaining a bullet injury in the stomach in Bihar's Bhojpur district, police said on Saturday.

'Hiring In IT Services, GCCs 30% Higher'

'Hiring In IT Services, GCCs 30% Higher'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'A major IT services firm that previously had a demand of 1,000 to 2,000 employees now requires 7,000 to 8,000 -- a sizeable jump from the previous quarter.'

Nestaway co-founder accuses Tiger Global, Goldman of fraud

Nestaway co-founder accuses Tiger Global, Goldman of fraud

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Bengaluru-based Nestaway's co-founder Amarendra Sahu has filed an First Information Report (FIR) alleging fraud, cheating, forgery of documents and criminal intimidation against Tiger Global, Chiratae Ventures and Goldman Sachs, in a rare instance of a startup founder filing a criminal complaint against its investors. The investors have approached the Orissa High Court, seeking to quash the FIR filed in September last year with the Bhubaneswar Police. The next hearing of the matter is scheduled for January 9.

Lost money in betting, UP nursing student fakes her kidnapping

Lost money in betting, UP nursing student fakes her kidnapping

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

A nursing student, along with four friends, staged her own kidnapping in Jhansi to blackmail her family into paying Rs 6 lakh after she lost money in online betting, police said on Thursday.

ISRO To Sign Off 2024 With SpaDex

ISRO To Sign Off 2024 With SpaDex

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

India is marching towards becoming the fourth country in the world to have space docking technology.

History In Minutes: The Communist Manifesto

History In Minutes: The Communist Manifesto

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

On its 177th anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra explores the history and relevance of The Communist Manifesto.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman calls India a potential AI leader

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman calls India a potential AI leader

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Two years after his dismissive stance on India's AI potential raised eyebrows here, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Wednesday gave a ringing endorsement to Artificial Intelligence momentum in the country -- and billed India as an important market not just for the new-age technology itself but for the ChatGPT creator as well. In New Delhi on Wednesday, Altman -- while sharing dais with Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw -- said India is the second biggest market for the company and that Open AI had tripled its users here in the last year.

Unnatural sex by husband with wife without her consent not crime: HC

Unnatural sex by husband with wife without her consent not crime: HC

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Sexual intercourse, including unnatural act, by a man with his adult wife, even without her consent, can not be treated as an offence, the Chhattisgarh high court held while acquitting a Jagdalpur resident who was convicted of rape and other charges.

Sharp Increase In Illegal Indian Migration To US

Sharp Increase In Illegal Indian Migration To US

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Indians have topped the number of illegal immigrants from Asian countries caught at land, sea, and air checkpoints of the US since 2022.

Draft DPDP rules: Task cut out for banks as operational challenges loom

Draft DPDP rules: Task cut out for banks as operational challenges loom

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

The draft digital personal data protection (DPDP) rules, which require banks to obtain explicit consent from their customers before using their data for purposes beyond the original intent, although is being followed in spirit, leaves no room for regulatory arbitrage, experts said. They said that the potential business impact is difficult to assess at this stage, but the formalisation of these rules will mean banks now need to establish clear data processing agreements with third-party entities to ensure compliance.

75-year-old retiree loses whopping Rs 11cr in cyber fraud

75-year-old retiree loses whopping Rs 11cr in cyber fraud

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

The victim, who had a keen interest in stock market investments, was lured by fraudsters with promises of hefty returns on investments in stocks.

Hyderabad woman dies after eating momos, over 40 fall ill

Hyderabad woman dies after eating momos, over 40 fall ill

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Six people were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the death of a woman and hospitalisation of over 40 others after allegedly eating momos in Hyderabad, police said.

Trump's Latest Comment Gives IT Cos Hope

Trump's Latest Comment Gives IT Cos Hope

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'Skilled labour is different from immigration.' 'While any adverse immigration ruling will impact Indians, it may not necessarily affect the IT services industry.'

Out to wed Insta friend, Punjab man gets shock of his life

Out to wed Insta friend, Punjab man gets shock of his life

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

A Dubai-returned groom and his entourage of 150 'baraatis' were shocked when they arrived in Moga, Punjab, only to find his bride 'missing' and that the wedding venue did not exist.

'It's Like Being Handed A Formula 1 Race Car, But Choosing To Walk'

'It's Like Being Handed A Formula 1 Race Car, But Choosing To Walk'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

'The choice is clear: We either embrace this transformation and cement our global leadership, or hesitate, lose ground, and fade into irrelevance.'

FPIs pull out equities worth Rs 976 crore

FPIs pull out equities worth Rs 976 crore

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

After two weeks of buying, FPIs turned net sellers in Indian equities this week, with a net withdrawal of Rs 976 crore amid a strengthening US dollar and steady rise in US 10-year bond yields, impacting investor sentiment. Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) began the week on a positive note, investing Rs 3,126 crore in equities during the first two trading sessions (December 16-20).

Shillong Tops 2025 Indian Travel List

Shillong Tops 2025 Indian Travel List

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

The beautiful hill station of Shillong, known for its natural beauty and rich culture, has been named the most popular travel spot in India for 2025.

Govt warns against new scam targeting potential investors

Govt warns against new scam targeting potential investors

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

A new cyber fraud known as 'pig butchering scam' or 'investment scam' has emerged, targeting unemployed youths, housewives, students, and needy people who are made to lose large sums of money daily, according to the latest annual report of the Union home ministry.

Auto revenue may hit high gear on rural push, launches

Auto revenue may hit high gear on rural push, launches

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Overall, volume growth is likely to be in the range of 3-8 per cent for two-wheelers and 5-7 per cent for passenger vehicles owing to healthy demand from urban and rural areas and pending order books.

Do Tummy Tucks Help Fix A Jiggly Belly?

Do Tummy Tucks Help Fix A Jiggly Belly?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

rediffGURU Dr Anshuman Manaswi answers question on how to follow safety and health measures while opting for cosmetic procedures.

FPIs return to Indian equities; infuse Rs 22,766 cr

FPIs return to Indian equities; infuse Rs 22,766 cr

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Foreign investors have made a strong comeback to Indian equities with a net investment of Rs 22,766 crore in the first two weeks of December driven by expectations of rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. This revival follows significant outflows in the preceding months, with Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) pulling out a net Rs 21,612 crore in November and a massive Rs 94,017 crore in October -- the worst monthly outflow on record.

Lack of charging infra a shock for booming EV market

Lack of charging infra a shock for booming EV market

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Proliferation of home chargers of around 7 KWh and above, which take six to seven hours to fully charge a car depending on the model, bring running costs down by a third or so. That, coupled with the increasing range of modern electric cars, can lead to a massive increase in sales.

Teacher fatally stabbed in Tamil Nadu school

Teacher fatally stabbed in Tamil Nadu school

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

In a shocking incident, a woman teacher was fatally stabbed on government school premises in Mallipattinam in the district by a youth, leading to some tense moments in the educational institution, police said on Wednesday.

Want To Take Your Parents For A Holiday?

Want To Take Your Parents For A Holiday?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

From specialised senior-friendly tours to redesigned hotel amenities, hotels are becoming increasingly attuned to the unique requirements of elderly travellers.

Reader Invite: Share Your Diwali Pix

Reader Invite: Share Your Diwali Pix

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

How are you celebrating the Festival of Lights? Send us your reels/photographs/videos and we'll publish them right here on Rediff.com. Mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (My Diwali celebration) along with your name and where you stay.

Lab Or Natural? What Diamond Would You Prefer?

Lab Or Natural? What Diamond Would You Prefer?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Suddenly, the legendary advertising line -- a diamond is forever -- is losing its shine.

Ensure separate toilets for transgenders, disabled, orders SC

Ensure separate toilets for transgenders, disabled, orders SC

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court of India has directed all high courts, state governments, and union territories to ensure the availability of separate toilet facilities for men, women, persons with disabilities (PwDs), and transgender persons in all court premises and tribunals across the country. The court stressed the importance of public health and the right to privacy, stating that adequate public toilets protect women and transgender persons. The court also expressed concern about the condition of public toilets near toll plazas on national highways and emphasized the need for proper sanitation facilities in court premises for judges, advocates, litigants, and staff members. This decision highlights the importance of access to basic amenities in ensuring a fair and dignified justice system.

Ploughing his field, UP farmer finds swords, rifles used in 1857 rebellion

Ploughing his field, UP farmer finds swords, rifles used in 1857 rebellion

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

A host of weapons, possibly used during the rebellion of 1857, was found by a farmer while working in his field in the district, an official said on Friday.

Abandoned 20 yrs ago, Spanish woman in India to find mom

Abandoned 20 yrs ago, Spanish woman in India to find mom

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Sneha, a Spanish citizen, has returned to India in search of her biological mother, who had abandoned her and her brother 20 years ago.

Govt revises gold import data from April; cuts Nov figures by $5 bn to $9.84 bn

Govt revises gold import data from April; cuts Nov figures by $5 bn to $9.84 bn

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

The government has revised gold import data, bringing down numbers for November by $5 billion to $9.84 billion, possibly to rectify double accounting of inbound shipments. According to revised data of the commerce ministry arm Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS), gold import numbers have been slashed since April 2024, revealing excess imports of about $11.7 billion during the first eight months of 2024-25.

Sovereign Gold Bonds On Way Out

Sovereign Gold Bonds On Way Out

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

'It has also outlived its initial purpose of reducing physical gold imports.'

Car sales drive up thanks to wedding season, rural buy

Car sales drive up thanks to wedding season, rural buy

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Auto majors report positive sales figs for November.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

A host of macroeconomic data announcements, the last batch of September quarter earnings, global trends, and trading activity of foreign investors will be the major driving factors for the equity market this week, according to analysts. Equity markets would remain closed on Friday for Guru Nanak Jayanti. "India is set to release CPI and IIP data on November 12, with WPI data expected on November 14.