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India's Billionaire Club Shrinks in 2025

India's Billionaire Club Shrinks in 2025

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The 2025 contraction marks the steepest decline in both the number of billionaire promoters and their aggregate wealth since 2012.

Red Fort 4th Most Visited Tourist Attraction

Red Fort 4th Most Visited Tourist Attraction

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The Red Fort attracted 5 per cent of domestic tourists in FY25.

Independent Director Exits Hit Multi-Year High

Independent Director Exits Hit Multi-Year High

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Less than 12 per cent of the exits were from companies with Rs 10,000 crore in market capitalisation or above.

Chirag Offers Prayers After NDA Triumph

Chirag Offers Prayers After NDA Triumph

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Lok Janshakti Party leader and Union Minister Chirag Paswan -- whose mother Reena Paswan nee Sharma has Punjabi origins -- visited the Patna Sahib gurdwara with his mum and other members of his family on Sunday, November 16, 2025 following the NDA's Bihar assembly election victory.

'AI Makes This The Most Exciting Time To Be Alive'

'AI Makes This The Most Exciting Time To Be Alive'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

'In three years, you will have an AI model that will be smarter than the smartest mathematician or the smartest scientist.'

Bharti Leads CY25 Market-Cap Surge

Bharti Leads CY25 Market-Cap Surge

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

All three Bharti group companies outperformed in CY25 but the biggest gain came from Bharti Airtel, the flagship.

India Tech Hiring Near 6-Year Low

India Tech Hiring Near 6-Year Low

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

As of January 2026, the number of active job openings stood at 103,000, down 24 per cent from 136,000 in the same period last year.

India's Busiest Route: Air India Beats Indigo!

India's Busiest Route: Air India Beats Indigo!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

With 7.64 million seats, the Mumbai-Delhi route in 2025 was the eighth busiest route in the world.

Ayodhya Lights Up for Dhwajarohan

Ayodhya Lights Up for Dhwajarohan

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Glimpses of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, glowing in radiant light on the eve of the Dhwajarohan Utsav in Ayodhya, Monday, November 24, 2025.

Lessons To Learn From The Tatas

Lessons To Learn From The Tatas

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Usually, in the western view, corporate success is attributed to efficiency, organisational structure, and scale. R Gopalakrishnan and Harish Bhat argue that philosophy, culture, and the transmission of values are more important for sustaining growth and profitability of an enterprise over a period of time.

Don't Let Your Health Cover Fall Short

Don't Let Your Health Cover Fall Short

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

With medical inflation hovering at around 13-14 per cent annually, policyholders must reassess their sum insured once every two years.

Women Power India's Retail Push

Women Power India's Retail Push

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'It's harder to attract women initially, but once they come in, retention is significantly higher.'

Before You Invest in 2026, Read This

Before You Invest in 2026, Read This

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'Trading without strict position sizing, stop-loss discipline, or a clear exit plan almost guarantees losses.' 'Chasing tips, reacting to intraday noise, or assuming frequent trading improves outcomes are equally damaging habits.'

Time to Reassess Your Term Insurance

Time to Reassess Your Term Insurance

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

While investments are typically reviewed annually, risk cover is often left unchanged for years.

'We Suffer From A Lack Of History, Sanskar'

'We Suffer From A Lack Of History, Sanskar'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

'Somewhere our society's collective morality is lost. There's a kind of moral confusion in our society which reflects in our films.' 'Filmmakers are hiding behind romance, ghost stories, murder mysteries and sex. No film is looking at social issues.'

Cold Days Ahead After Warm 2025

Cold Days Ahead After Warm 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Above-normal cold wave days are expected in some areas of central India, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar during January 2026.

YOLO Spirit Ignites 2026 Travel

YOLO Spirit Ignites 2026 Travel

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The growing YOLO (You Only Live Once) mindset, coupled with a desire for immersive outdoor experiences, is driving demand, primarily across age groups from 20 to 45 years.

How Airlines Quietly Pick Passengers' Pockets

How Airlines Quietly Pick Passengers' Pockets

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Passengers may think they are just booking a ticket, but airlines' clever design tricks are quietly picking their pockets.

CCI Flags IndiGo for Probe

CCI Flags IndiGo for Probe

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

'The CCI will first need to take a prima facie view on whether IndiGo's role warrants a detailed investigation.'

Why Weddings Need Insurance

Why Weddings Need Insurance

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Wedding insurance goes far beyond protecting against cancellations.

The Shah Rukh Khan Quiz: Part 2

The Shah Rukh Khan Quiz: Part 2

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about Shah Rukh Khan.

Flight Chaos Fuels Year-End Staycation Boom

Flight Chaos Fuels Year-End Staycation Boom

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'The entire travel ecosystem is reeling with the domino impact of flight cancellations.'

SIM-Binding Standoff: Telcos Vs Apps

SIM-Binding Standoff: Telcos Vs Apps

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

App-based communication services providers and Indian telcos are at loggerheads over the SIM-binding directions issued by the department of telecom, which are to be complied with by the end of February 2026.

President Honours Manipuri Women's Courage

President Honours Manipuri Women's Courage

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

On day two of her visit, President Murmu paid her respects to the brave women warriors of Manipur at the Nupee Lal Memorial Complex in Imphal, here and below. The memorial stands as a tribute to the sacrifice of Manipuri women and commemorates their uprisings in which they challenged the British and feudal powers with great courage.

Modi To Inaugurate New Guwahati Airport

Modi To Inaugurate New Guwahati Airport

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

'International flights will continue to operate from the old terminal because of customs and other requirements. Eventually, the old terminal will be closed.'

Kashmir Glows in Autumn Gold

Kashmir Glows in Autumn Gold

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Glimpses of Kashmir's autumn, captured through the lens of Umar Ganie, reveal the Valley awash in stunning shades of red and gold, turning Srinagar into a living canvas of chinar leaves and blooming chrysanthemums.

Indian Student Numbers Surge at UCL

Indian Student Numbers Surge at UCL

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

University College London has recorded a 19 per cent and 26 per cent rise in undergraduate and postgraduate students from India for the 2026 term, indicating a preference for the UK over the US at a time when Indian students are facing visa uncertainties in US-based institutions.

PM Internship Scheme Sees Lower Take-Up

PM Internship Scheme Sees Lower Take-Up

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

While 28,141 applicants accepted internship in round one, in the second phase this was down to 24,638.

Indians Still Lead US Student Influx

Indians Still Lead US Student Influx

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Indian students represented 31 per cent of the total in the academic year 2024-2025, while Chinese students accounted for 23 per cent.

Indians Stranded As H-1B Visa Renewals Stall

Indians Stranded As H-1B Visa Renewals Stall

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The US has expanded its review of social media and online presence to cover all H-1B speciality occupation workers and their H-4 dependents, the US embassy in India said on December 10.

Euthanasia Plea: Parents' Dilemma Reaches Supreme Court

Euthanasia Plea: Parents' Dilemma Reaches Supreme Court

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

The father had approached the Supreme Court in 2024 seeking passive euthanasia for his son. The court had then declined to grant relief.

FinMin: No Directions Given to LIC on Investments

FinMin: No Directions Given to LIC on Investments

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

'LIC's investment decisions are taken independently, following strict due diligence, risk assessment and fiduciary compliance.'

J&K Forces Crack Down on Terror Network

J&K Forces Crack Down on Terror Network

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Glimpses from the massive security crackdown across Jammu and Kashmir, as police and paramilitary forces launch coordinated raids to dismantle the terror network.

Weaker Rupee: Plan Overseas Goals

Weaker Rupee: Plan Overseas Goals

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Investors must account for currency depreciation in their financial plans and use instruments that can cushion the erosion in purchasing power.

'India Is Uber's Third-Largest Market'

'India Is Uber's Third-Largest Market'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

'We serve more than 1.2 billion trips annually and have over 1.5 million active earners each month using the platform.'

GIFT City Raises A Glass to Global Business

GIFT City Raises A Glass to Global Business

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The latest move removes one of the key friction points for visitors, temporary liquor permits, while allowing licensed hotels and restaurants operational flexibility.

IPO Count Crosses 100 After 18 Years

IPO Count Crosses 100 After 18 Years

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The milestone crowns a record year for the domestic primary market where IPO mobilisation is set to cross Rs 1.7 trillion.

When One Airline -- Indigo -- Rules the Air

When One Airline -- Indigo -- Rules the Air

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

India's duopoly in the domestic skies -- where IndiGo and Air India collectively control over 90 per cent of the market -- is highly skewed, leaving very little room for new players

Nationwide Stir Against Scrapping MGNREGA

Nationwide Stir Against Scrapping MGNREGA

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Civil society groups, led by the NREGA Sangharsh Morcha, are planning a nationwide protest -- similar to the farmers' stir a few years ago -- starting December 19 demanding scrapping of the new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission.

Goa Fire Exposes EPFO Oversight Gaps

Goa Fire Exposes EPFO Oversight Gaps

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

'The tragedy underscored 'serious and widespread' weaknesses in the EPFO's monitoring system and its ability to detect and act against defaulting establishments.'