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Retail inflation eases to over 6-yr low of 2.1% in June

Retail inflation eases to over 6-yr low of 2.1% in June

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Retail inflation declined to over six-year low of 2.1 per cent in June, nearing the RBI's comfort zone, on account of subdued prices of food items, including vegetables, driven by widespread monsoon.

BYD's Latest EV Makes a Splash in Mumbai

BYD's Latest EV Makes a Splash in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The BYD Sealion 7 offers instant, exhilarating power, effortlessly pinning you to your seat with a 0-100 km/h sprint in just 4.5 seconds -- a performance proudly showcased on its rear badging.

Why Sambar Is So Good For You?

Why Sambar Is So Good For You?

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Think about it: Sambar, a South Indian staple, is actually a wonder dish, full of so many excellent ingredients -- lentils, coconut oil, coconut, spices, many types of vegetables -- that provide loads of nutrition. And having a serving or two of sambar daily is a great addition to one's diet. And, to boot, it's delicious.

England Fire Stokes Warning Ahead of Edgbaston Test

England Fire Stokes Warning Ahead of Edgbaston Test

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'We all know what Stokes is capable of, but it's great to have your leader being able to grab the ball like that and showing you the way sometimes.'

Celebration cut short: Woman's birthday journey ends in tragedy

Celebration cut short: Woman's birthday journey ends in tragedy

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

For Harpreet, a 28-year-old IT professional working in Bengaluru, the journey to London was meant to be a joyous reunion as her husband, Robbie Hora, also an IT professional, awaited her arrival there.

Festive Buzz To Boost Gig Jobs

Festive Buzz To Boost Gig Jobs

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Qcom alone is expected to account for a 60 per cent surge in gig hiring, adding 1.5 million to 2 million roles.

IBM Can Realise ROI On AI Within 24 Months, If...

IBM Can Realise ROI On AI Within 24 Months, If...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Streamlining enterprise data, having an AI policy, reskilling people, and cultural transformation have been cited by experts as key.

Beware! 'Healthy' Foods That Could Harm Your Heart

Beware! 'Healthy' Foods That Could Harm Your Heart

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

They seem harmless, even good for you, but these everyday kitchen staples could be quietly harming your heart, warns Dr Sanjay Bhojraj.

'100% communist lunatic, looks terrible': Trump slams Zohran Mamdani

'100% communist lunatic, looks terrible': Trump slams Zohran Mamdani

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

In a stunning victory, Indian-American lawmaker Zohran Kwame Mamdani defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary race for New York City mayor

'Who Was Flying AI 171 When Mayday Was Called?'

'Who Was Flying AI 171 When Mayday Was Called?'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'Who tried engine relight?' 'If the first officer was the one flying at takeoff, the captain may have taken control immediately post-thrust loss.' 'But the AAIB report doesn't clarify any of this.'

If Your Mutual Fund Shuts, Is Your Money Safe?

If Your Mutual Fund Shuts, Is Your Money Safe?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Your AMC shuts shop. Panic? Wait. What happens next isn't what most fear.

Did A Bird Strike Cause The Crash?

Did A Bird Strike Cause The Crash?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Air India pilots said Ahmedabad airport has long been known for bird activity near the runway, which could have contributed to the incident.

Mahindra Vs Tata -- Who Wins the EV SUV Race?

Mahindra Vs Tata -- Who Wins the EV SUV Race?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Tata Harrier.ev versus Mahindra BE.06 versus Mahindra XEV.9E -- which one should you buy? Rajesh Karkera offers a checklist of features to influence your decision.

Mira Nair's son Zohran wins Democratic primary for NYC mayor

Mira Nair's son Zohran wins Democratic primary for NYC mayor

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Indian-origin lawmaker Zohran Kwame Mamdani stunned in the Democratic primary race for New York City mayor, upsetting former governor Andrew Cuomo.

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Harsh Gupta's first JEE attempt was plagued by ill-health. But he did not give up.

Kerala police book owner, crew of sunken MSC Elsa 3 for rash navigation

Kerala police book owner, crew of sunken MSC Elsa 3 for rash navigation

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

It further said that the owners, master and crew of the vessel handled the ship in a negligent manner despite being aware of the dangerous cargo it was carrying.

Four Maoists killed in encounter in Gadchiroli

Four Maoists killed in encounter in Gadchiroli

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Four Maoists were killed in an encounter with police and CRPF commandos along the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border in Gadchiroli district. The encounter took place on Friday following a joint operation launched based on intelligence inputs about the presence of Maoist formations near a recently opened FOB (Forward Operating Base) in Kawande area. The exchange of fire lasted for nearly two hours, and security forces recovered bodies of the four Maoists, along with weapons, ammunition, and Naxal literature.

How Sindhu is adapting to demands of modern badminton

How Sindhu is adapting to demands of modern badminton

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'We have been working on that, especially in terms of being more patient to continue that rally and keep the shuttle in the court for a longer period of time. Because we have to make changes every time the game changes.'

'Kareena Is The Opposite Of Jab We Met's Geet'

'Kareena Is The Opposite Of Jab We Met's Geet'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'A director's actor, if I had told her to jump from a building, she would probably have.' 'But I only told her to jump off a running train...'

'As valuable as Kohinoor': Legends rave about Bumrah

'As valuable as Kohinoor': Legends rave about Bumrah

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Dinesh Karthik didn't hold back in his admiration, calling Bumrah 'as valuable as the Kohinoor diamond' and underlining his dominance across all formats.

Oil tanks sealed, but full risk remains in MSC Elsa wreck: DGS

Oil tanks sealed, but full risk remains in MSC Elsa wreck: DGS

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

According to a situation report issued by the DGS, the oil containment measures have temporarily stabilised the situation, but full risk mitigation will happen only on successful commencement of saturation diving to extract the remaining trapped fuel oil from the vessel, MSC Elsa 3.

'Don't drop those bombs': Trump uses F-word to slam Israel

'Don't drop those bombs': Trump uses F-word to slam Israel

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

United States President Donald Trump has expressed strong disapproval of Israel and Iran 'violating the ceasefire' he announced earlier in the day and said the two countries have been fighting 'so long and so hard that they don't know what the f*** they're doing'.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Norrie, Fritz move into last 8

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Norrie, Fritz move into last 8

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Alcaraz resists red-hot Rublev to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals

How do you eat, sleep in space? Schoolchildren ask Shuks

How do you eat, sleep in space? Schoolchildren ask Shuks

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, aboard the International Space Station, interacted with students in Lucknow, answering questions about life in space, the challenges of readjusting to Earth, and the benefits of space exploration.

Swamiji, Sikh... Modi's disguise during Emergency years

Swamiji, Sikh... Modi's disguise during Emergency years

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

BlueKraft has published The Emergency Diaries -- Years that Forged a Leader to chronicle Modi's role in the underground campaign during that period, after speaking to a number of people associated with him at that time.

Maoists blame surrendered cadres for Basavaraju's killing

Maoists blame surrendered cadres for Basavaraju's killing

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Maoists have admitted that 28 cadres, including their top leader Basavaraju, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region last week. The Naxals also claimed that some of their cadres had surrendered to police and provided information that led to the operation. Police have recovered a large cache of weapons, including an AK-47 looted by Basavaraju from security forces in a 2010 ambush.

Eating Out? Order Smart, Not Strict

Eating Out? Order Smart, Not Strict

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

After losing 18 kg, fitness coach Ambika Jain shares her story to help others understand that healthy living doesn't mean starving yourself or never eating out.

India series may mark Archer's Test return

India series may mark Archer's Test return

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Jofra Archer could return for second Test against India: England national selector Wright

Kolkata Rath Yatra: Lord Jagannath's chariot to roll on Sukhoi jet tyres

Kolkata Rath Yatra: Lord Jagannath's chariot to roll on Sukhoi jet tyres

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

The chariot, with the new set of tyres, will carry Lord Jagannath on this year's Rath Yatra which will be held on June 27.

Goa CM Sawant reverses health minister's doc suspension amid outcry

Goa CM Sawant reverses health minister's doc suspension amid outcry

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The chief minister tried to soothe frayed nerves by hailing doctors for their invaluable and tireless service in saving lives.

Iran-Israel war: India ramps up oil imports from Russia, US in June

Iran-Israel war: India ramps up oil imports from Russia, US in June

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Indian refiners are likely to import 2-2.2 million barrels per day of Russian crude oil in June - the highest in the last two years and more than the total volumes bought from Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait, preliminary data by global trade analytics firm Kpler showed.

Can Zohran Mamdani Be New York Mayor?

Can Zohran Mamdani Be New York Mayor?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Zohram Kwame Mamdani would be the city's first Muslim and Indian American mayor if elected New York mayor this November.

5 crashes, zero action: Kedarnath's air safety crisis deepens

5 crashes, zero action: Kedarnath's air safety crisis deepens

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The recent helicopter crash near Kedarnath, in which seven lives were lost, has proven yet again that aviation regulatory authorities have not learnt lessons from similar air mishaps in the challenging Kedar valley and have done little to improve flying conditions.

10 Best Looks From Cannes 2025. VOTE!

10 Best Looks From Cannes 2025. VOTE!

Rediff.com26 May 2025

While Alia Bhatt and Janhvi Kapoor marked their debuts at Cannes 2025, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a return and made her presence felt the way only she can.

Won't get Nobel Prize for 'stopping' Indo-Pak war or..., rues Trump

Won't get Nobel Prize for 'stopping' Indo-Pak war or..., rues Trump

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

He then went on to say that, however, he won't get a Nobel Peace Prize for any of his efforts.

Govt targets zero load shedding this summer

Govt targets zero load shedding this summer

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

As India's electricity demand soars, the power ministry on Tuesday reviewed the power supply situation to ensure 'zero load shedding' during the summer months. The ministry has drafted plans ranging from delaying planned maintenance of thermal power stations to mandatory operations of imported coal-based and gas-based stations till September. In a series of meetings with industry stakeholders, Union Minister for Power, New, and Renewable Energy R K Singh emphasised the importance of adequate planning to avoid situations where one state has surplus power while another state faces shortages.

US To Indian Students: You Can Lose Your Visa If...

US To Indian Students: You Can Lose Your Visa If...

Rediff.com27 May 2025

'Violating the terms of your student visa can result in revocation, deportation and even long-term ineligibility for future US visas,' says the US embassy in India.

Axiom-4 launch: Will weather play spoilsport again?

Axiom-4 launch: Will weather play spoilsport again?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

SpaceX, National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) and Axiom Space are closely watching weather patterns at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida where Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three others look forward to their travel to the International Space Station (ISS), now scheduled for Wednesday.

11 Ways To Chill This SUMMER

11 Ways To Chill This SUMMER

Rediff.com6 May 2025

If you're looking for cool ways to chill this summer, Namrata Thakker gives you some filmi cues.

How 2 Women Spent 8 Months At Sea

How 2 Women Spent 8 Months At Sea

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

What tasks they accomplished, how they stayed fit, what did they eat, whom did they meet, what they brought back... amazing stories from an epic voyage.