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Inside The Tata Trusts Showdown: A House Divided

Inside The Tata Trusts Showdown: A House Divided

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

A quiet but consequential power struggle has erupted within the storied 156-year-old Tata Trusts just a year after the death of group patriarch Ratan Tata on October 9, 2024.

'Vijay Could Become No. 2 In Tamil Nadu'

'Vijay Could Become No. 2 In Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

'He was able to push the AIADMK to the background.'

BFSI Sector Set For Boom With Rs 58K Cr IPOs

BFSI Sector Set For Boom With Rs 58K Cr IPOs

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The sector's IPO pipeline is led by Tata Capital's Rs 17,000 crore issue, followed by ICICI Prudential Asset Management at Rs 10,200 crore and Billionbrains Garage Ventures at Rs 6,000 crore.

Guess How Many People Watch OTT?

Guess How Many People Watch OTT?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

OTT users have crossed the 600 million mark which is around 41 per cent of India's population.

Rakesh Gangwal's family trust sells 1.3% stake in IndiGo

Rakesh Gangwal's family trust sells 1.3% stake in IndiGo

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

IndiGo promoter Rakesh Gangwal's family trust on Thursday sold a 1.3 per cent stake in the country's largest airline for Rs 2,933 crore through open market transactions, cumulatively offloading shares worth Rs 14,497 crore so far this year. With the latest sale, the cumulative divestment by Rakesh Gangwal, along with his wife Shobha Gangwal and their family trust -- the Chinkerpoo Family Trust -- stood at Rs 39,532.79 crore, translating to around $4.51 billion.

Trump's 100% tariff on pharma unlikely to hurt domestic industry: Experts

Trump's 100% tariff on pharma unlikely to hurt domestic industry: Experts

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) on Friday said US President Donald Trump's move to impose 100 per cent import tariffs on pharmaceutical drugs from October 1 will impact only patented and branded products, not generic medicines.

'It's Becoming Very Difficult To Deal With America'

'It's Becoming Very Difficult To Deal With America'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'New announcements are made every day which brings tremendous amount of instability and uncertainty.' 'Relying on America has become a big problem.'

Entry-level 5G smartphone market hots up ahead of festival season

Entry-level 5G smartphone market hots up ahead of festival season

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

India's entry-level 5G smartphone segment, typically held to be those priced below 10,000, is set to bustle in the upcoming festival season as brands like HMD, Poco, and Lava launch their products.

Watch The Ba***ds of Bollywood On OTT!

Watch The Ba***ds of Bollywood On OTT!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Aryan Khan's much-awaited directorial debut series arrives on OTT this week along with some funny and spicy international content worth binge-watching!

Bringing The Festival Spirit Home

Bringing The Festival Spirit Home

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

This festive season, Indian homes are mixing global luxury with personal touches using heirloom fabrics, handmade decor, and nostalgic menus to create celebrations that feel both grand and intimate.

Housing sales in top 9 cities may fall 4% in Q2

Housing sales in top 9 cities may fall 4% in Q2

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

India's top 9 cities are likely to witness a 4 per cent decline in housing sales in the quarter ending September to over 1 lakh units on lower demand in Mumbai region and Pune, according to PropEquity. Real estate data analytics firm PropEquity on Sunday released data of primary residential market for July-September, which is generally considered as a weak quarter because of monsoon season and inauspicious Shraadh period.

Gold, silver may extend rally this week

Gold, silver may extend rally this week

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Gold and silver prices are expected to maintain their upward trajectory this week, but may see late profit-booking amid the release of a series of crucial global economic indicators, analysts said. On the economic front, traders will closely monitor the manufacturing/ services PMI data from across regions and the US non-farm payrolls/ employment data along with consumer confidence for the month of September and speeches from several Federal Reserve officials, they added.

'A Revolution In Indian Languages Is Waiting To Be Unleashed'

'A Revolution In Indian Languages Is Waiting To Be Unleashed'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'The Bhashini Mission has delivered a working technology at large scale, which is as good as or better than the one with MNC tech giants.'

Will Kantara Storm The Diwali Box Office?

Will Kantara Storm The Diwali Box Office?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

It's 'not looking like a Diwali lineup, which is usually grand and has superstar movies.'

Vijay Or EPS: Who Will Fill Anti-DMK Space?

Vijay Or EPS: Who Will Fill Anti-DMK Space?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The two weeks that EPS took fending off the Sengottaiyan rebellion has since become lost time for the AIADMK as that was also the time Vijay took to go all-out against Stalin and the DMK, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Paint thrown on Meenatai Thackeray statue in Mumbai sparks outrage

Paint thrown on Meenatai Thackeray statue in Mumbai sparks outrage

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

As the news spread, workers of Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray rushed to the spot and cleaned the premises.

Sensex rises 314 pts on rebound in IT stocks

Sensex rises 314 pts on rebound in IT stocks

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Tech Mahindra, Adani Ports, HCL Tech, Tata Consultancy Services and Bajaj Finserv were also among the gainers. However, Trent, Eternal, UltraTech Cement and NTPC were among the laggards.

H1B Crisis May Impact IT Stocks

H1B Crisis May Impact IT Stocks

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'I expect IT stocks to trade lower for some time. They are unlikely to make money for investors.'

Hotel Industry Faces Crores in GST Demands

Hotel Industry Faces Crores in GST Demands

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'This is not a case of tax evasion but the result of long-standing ambiguities in GST rules and unawareness.'

Plan To Travel During Diwali?

Plan To Travel During Diwali?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

'This festival season, advance airfares for major metros are up 20 to 25 per cent from last year.'

Loan Against Insurance? Read This

Loan Against Insurance? Read This

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Use these loans to meet emergency needs, and not to fund holidays or luxury purchases.

Wangchuk's wife trashes 'Pak link' charge, blames forces for violence

Wangchuk's wife trashes 'Pak link' charge, blames forces for violence

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Terming the charge that Wangchuk incited the violence in Leh as 'misplaced', she claimed that he has been protesting in the "most Gandhian way possible" and the "situation escalated" on September 24 due to the actions of the CRPF.

FD vs Mutual Fund Loan: Which Costs Less?

FD vs Mutual Fund Loan: Which Costs Less?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Loan against fixed deposit is cheaper and comes with fewer charges.

Charlie Kirk's wife breaks her silence on his brutal death

Charlie Kirk's wife breaks her silence on his brutal death

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

"If you thought that my husband's mission was powerful before, you have no idea. You have no idea what you just have unleashed across this entire country," she said.

'India needs capital support in aerospace and defence'

'India needs capital support in aerospace and defence'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

'If we want to pivot meaningfully from a services-driven economy to a technology and manufacturing-led one.'

Will Vijay's Next Film Rescue His Political Career?

Will Vijay's Next Film Rescue His Political Career?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'Karur could still impact Jana Nayagan's box-office success if Vijay and the TVK do not get their act together,' points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'How To Earn Maximum Monthly Income?'

'How To Earn Maximum Monthly Income?'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Ask rediffGURU Naveenn Kummar your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

'Vijay Is Playing Politics Over Dead Bodies'

'Vijay Is Playing Politics Over Dead Bodies'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

'Vijay is not in the mood to care for the people even now.' 'Everybody is traumatised but Vijay is not consoling them.'

At 100, He Remembers How He Fought For Freedom

At 100, He Remembers How He Fought For Freedom

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

'Gandhi had given the call 'Do or Die'. And with all the leaders arrested, you had to be your own leader.'

India, US Fast-Track Trade Deal Talks

India, US Fast-Track Trade Deal Talks

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'A deal will only be possible if India stops buying Russian oil -- but even then, New Delhi must not compromise its core red lines.'

Road Ahead For Nepal Not An Easy One

Road Ahead For Nepal Not An Easy One

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The GenZ violence that engulfed Nepal is not only against nepo-babies -- its anger is broader and riddled with contradictions, making it difficult for interim PM Sushila Karki, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Will PM address Trump's claims, H-1B visa concerns?: Cong

Will PM address Trump's claims, H-1B visa concerns?: Cong

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Or will he just repeat what we all know on the new GST rates - worked out under desperation and which become effective tomorrow?" Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said.

FPI onboarding: Sebi hints at more respite

FPI onboarding: Sebi hints at more respite

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has planned a slew of further relaxations to facilitate easier registrations of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), including a common know-your-client (KYC) and smoother documentation through India digital signature.

'Help! I'm Single, Frustrated With Dating Apps'

'Help! I'm Single, Frustrated With Dating Apps'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, a mind coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers tells you how to move from a place of helplessness to think better about your life choices.

Laid Off? 3 Smart Moves To Rebuild Your Life

Laid Off? 3 Smart Moves To Rebuild Your Life

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Don't let a pink slip derail you. Anu Krishna, mind coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers, tells you how to prioritise your finances, upskill yourself and prepare for your next job.

Serena Williams shocks fans with 31-pound makeover

Serena Williams shocks fans with 31-pound makeover

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The 23-time Grand Slam champion, who retired from professional tennis in 2022, will headline a multi-year national marketing campaign for GLP-1 drugs, a company spokesperson said.

Arun Gawli walks free on SC bail after 17 years in 2007 murder case

Arun Gawli walks free on SC bail after 17 years in 2007 murder case

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli was released from Nagpur Central Jail after the Supreme Court granted him bail in a 2007 murder case. He had been serving a life sentence for the murder of a Mumbai corporator.

'Killing Of People In Gaza Has To Stop'

'Killing Of People In Gaza Has To Stop'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'Stage five of this catastrophe has begun: Starvation.'

Pharma stocks slide as US headwinds hurt

Pharma stocks slide as US headwinds hurt

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Concerns over weakening demand for Indian pharmaceutical (pharma) drugs in the US - their largest export market - have weighed heavily on investor sentiment this year. While the Nifty 50 has gained 6.02 per cent year - to - date (as on September 15), the Nifty Pharma index has declined 5.18 per cent, National Stock Exchange data shows.

TVK chief Vijay targets CM Stalin, vows to end family rule in TN

TVK chief Vijay targets CM Stalin, vows to end family rule in TN

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Vijay, who spoke on the fishermen issues in nearby Nagapattinam, sported a green headgear and addressed farmers' grievances and sought an answer from CM Stalin.