News for 'A15'

Gigcations Are India's New Travel Phenom

Gigcations Are India's New Travel Phenom

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Travellers are turning concerts into full-fledged weekend getaways, giving rise to the 'gigcation' -- a short, experience-led micro-holiday.

Core areas light up Havells India as consumer durables dim the spark

Core areas light up Havells India as consumer durables dim the spark

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

The July-September quarter (Q2) performance of consumer electricals and durables major Havells India in 2025-26 (FY26) was broadly in line with Street estimates. While the top line was supported by robust growth in the wire and cable, switchgear, and lighting segments, the consumer durables segment restricted overall gains.

Woman with AK-47 among 3 docs arrested with 2900 kg of explosives

Woman with AK-47 among 3 docs arrested with 2900 kg of explosives

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has unearthed an interstate and transnational terror module of Jaish-e-Mohamamd and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind outfits by arresting seven persons, including two doctors, and recovering arms and ammunition, officials said in Srinagar on Monday.

Manufacturing Push Lifts Private Capex In H1FY26

Manufacturing Push Lifts Private Capex In H1FY26

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Private investment projects constitute well over 70 per cent of the nearly Rs 34 trillion of fresh investments announced in H1 this year.

Junior Worlds: Tanvi creates history, seals maiden medal

Junior Worlds: Tanvi creates history, seals maiden medal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Tanvi becomes first Indian female in 17 years to secure world junior medal, Hooda misses out

Tata Motors targets Creta with born-again Sierra

Tata Motors targets Creta with born-again Sierra

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

The Curvv hasn't set the sales charts on fire and Tata needs another product aimed straight at the Hyundai Creta, which is where the Sierra fits in.

US Reluctant To Cut Tariff For India

US Reluctant To Cut Tariff For India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

'What we are willing to do is definitely going to depend on what the Indian government wants to do.'

Sex education must from younger age, not class IX, says SC

Sex education must from younger age, not class IX, says SC

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court of India has advocated for sex education to be introduced to children at a younger age, rather than starting from Class IX. The court emphasized the importance of educating adolescents about hormonal changes and related precautions.

India's New Travel High: Wellness

India's New Travel High: Wellness

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

While wellness-related facilities and activities used to be considered luxury offerings, hospitality industry executives note that it has now become a mainstream expectation among guests.

Bulls trounce Dabang Delhi to book PKL playoffs berth

Bulls trounce Dabang Delhi to book PKL playoffs berth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Bengaluru Bulls confirmed their place in the top eight with a comprehensive 33-23 win against Dabang Delhi in a Pro Kabaddi Season 12 match at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, in New Delhi, on Saturday.

Delhi schoolboy dies by suicide after scolding over mobile games

Delhi schoolboy dies by suicide after scolding over mobile games

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

A 15-year-old boy in Delhi allegedly committed suicide after being scolded by his sister for playing mobile games. Police are investigating the incident.

Govt to bring regulation on deepfakes soon: Vaishnaw

Govt to bring regulation on deepfakes soon: Vaishnaw

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

The government is going to bring a regulation on deepfakes soon that will take help of technology for efficient implementation, Union electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday.

JLR Cyberattack Triggers $2.55 Billion Shockwave

JLR Cyberattack Triggers $2.55 Billion Shockwave

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

At an estimated 1.9 billion in losses and over 5,000 UK organisations affected, the Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack has been labelled the most economically damaging cyber incident in UK history, exposing the deep vulnerability of interconnected supply chains.

World Junior Champions: Tanvi punches her ticket to final

World Junior Champions: Tanvi punches her ticket to final

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

India's top seeded Tanvi Sharma produced a near-perfect match against China's Liu Si Ya to storm into the final of the BWF World Junior Champions, in Guwahati, on Saturday.

Karyakarta's suicide note alleges abuse at camps, RSS seeks police probe

Karyakarta's suicide note alleges abuse at camps, RSS seeks police probe

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Youth Congress and DYFI activists in Kerala protest the death of RSS worker Anandu Aji, demanding a thorough investigation and action against those allegedly responsible. The case involves allegations of sexual harassment and a suicide note.

Why investors are bullish about hospital stocks

Why investors are bullish about hospital stocks

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

While Q2FY26 is expected to be mildly disappointing for the hospital sector, there's a lot of investor optimism for the future. This comes after a favourable revision in rates for Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) procedures, as well as expectations of rising occupancy and growth in average revenue per operating bed (ARPOB).

Jr Worlds PIX: Tanvi eases into Round 2 in 11 minutes!

Jr Worlds PIX: Tanvi eases into Round 2 in 11 minutes!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

World Junior C'ships: Tanvi Sharma, Unnati Hooda register easy wins to kick-off campaign

Realty developers see a cracker of sales in key cities this festival season

Realty developers see a cracker of sales in key cities this festival season

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

India's housing market has remained resilient this festival season (Dussehra-Diwali period), despite global macroeconomic challenges, tech-sector layoffs, and affordability pressures, with developers reporting 10-25 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in home sales across major cities.

LG India is the most valuable consumer durable company

LG India is the most valuable consumer durable company

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

LG Electronics India made a dazzling market debut on Tuesday, ending 48 per cent higher than its issue price and surpassing its South Korean parent in market value.

Junior Worlds: Tanvi, Unnati move into pre-quarters

Junior Worlds: Tanvi, Unnati move into pre-quarters

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Indian shuttlers Tanvi Sharma, Unnati Hooda and Rakshitha Sree Ramraj overcame some anxious moments to advance to the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Junior Championships, in Guwahati, on Wednesday.

Smallcaps Face Their Toughest Samvat Yet

Smallcaps Face Their Toughest Samvat Yet

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

'Defence, capital goods, engineering, capital market-related stocks, autos, and cement sectors are my bullish bets for Samvat 2082.'

What Shami Needs To Do To Get Picked

What Shami Needs To Do To Get Picked

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'He has not played a lot of cricket in the last 2-3 years.'

India's Services sector growth eases in Sep

India's Services sector growth eases in Sep

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The growth of India's services sector eased in September from the recent high in August, as new business and activity expanded at slower rates, according to a monthly survey released on Monday.

Trump's 5% Rule: How Will It Affect Indian Students?

Trump's 5% Rule: How Will It Affect Indian Students?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Trump's proposed policy limits undergraduates from any one country to 5% at select top US universities, raising concerns for Indian aspirants eyeing elite colleges.

Will festive season bring cheers to India's housing sector after 3 weak quarters?

Will festive season bring cheers to India's housing sector after 3 weak quarters?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

After three straight quarters of decline, India's housing market is pinning hopes on the ongoing festival season to revive sales momentum. While 2025 may still end with sales volumes below 2024 levels, developers believe the seasonally strong October-December quarter could narrow the gap, aided by stable interest rates, festive incentives, and resilient demand in the premium segment.

Tata Capital, LG to launch IPOs worth over Rs 27,000 crore

Tata Capital, LG to launch IPOs worth over Rs 27,000 crore

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

The primary market is set for a busy week as two major companies, Tata Capital Ltd and LG Electronics India Ltd, gear up to launch their initial public offerings (IPOs), collectively worth more than Rs 27,000 crore.

BCCI says, doors not shut on Jadeja, Tilak close to ODI call-up

BCCI says, doors not shut on Jadeja, Tilak close to ODI call-up

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

'To take two left-arm spinners to Australia is not possible, but he is clearly in the scheme of things with how good he is.'

Good news for central govt employees on healthcare front

Good news for central govt employees on healthcare front

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Now a multi-dimensional rate structure has been created for CGHS cardholders in all categories based on four different parameters, with semi-private rooms forming the base for package rates.

Blue and grey-collar salaries in India rise 23% in two years

Blue and grey-collar salaries in India rise 23% in two years

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The salaries of India's blue- and grey-collar workforce have increased by 23 per cent over the past two years, reflecting the growing demand and opportunities for the skilled workforce, a report said on Tuesday.

BWF World Jr C'ships: India kick off campaign in style

BWF World Jr C'ships: India kick off campaign in style

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

World Junior Ch'ships: India off to flying start; Sri Lanka edge UAE in thriller

Drugmakers look to fill Rs 600 cr Novo vacuum

Drugmakers look to fill Rs 600 cr Novo vacuum

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Indian drugmakers Eris Lifesciences, Wockhardt and Lupin are prepping to cash in when Danish company Novo Nordisk bows out of the human insulin pen market by the end of this year and creates an opportunity estimated to be worth Rs 600-800 crore in the domestic market. Some self-use disposable pens are pre-filled with insulin and others can be reused with new cartridges.

Trump To File $15 Billion Defamation Suit Against New York Times

Trump To File $15 Billion Defamation Suit Against New York Times

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

United States President Donald Trump said he will file a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing the newspaper of running what he called a decades-long 'method of lying' against him, his family and the America First movement.

Why Akshay Thanked Aamir For His Marriage To Twinkle

Why Akshay Thanked Aamir For His Marriage To Twinkle

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Akshay Kumar, in an interview to Rajat Sharma on INDIA TV, revealed how he wed Twinkle Khanna and thanked Aamir Khan and his movie Mela for it.

How India Let Sri Lanka Steal Its Tea Crown

How India Let Sri Lanka Steal Its Tea Crown

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

India, the land that gave the world Darjeeling and Assam tea, risks losing its place at the global tea table, not because of its leaves, but because of its lost opportunities, notes Kanika Datta.

Reality show to apps, Mathrubootham spreads funding wings

Reality show to apps, Mathrubootham spreads funding wings

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Within weeks of announcing his exit as executive chairman of the global software-as-a-service (SaaS) company Freshworks, its founder Girish Mathrubootham appears to be on an investment spree.

'India can dominate Asia under fearless Surya'

'India can dominate Asia under fearless Surya'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has backed the current T20I team to win the upcoming Asia Cup under Suryakumar Yadav's "fearless captaincy".

'Not nails, but repair work done on Samruddhi Mahamarg'

'Not nails, but repair work done on Samruddhi Mahamarg'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) said on Wednesday that aluminium nozzles, mistaken by motorists as nails, were temporarily used on a stretch of the Samruddhi Expressway to fill minor cracks.

Amazing growth story of the Jindal group

Amazing growth story of the Jindal group

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

You have to grow, and grow fast - that's the DNA of the JSW group, chairman Sajjan Jindal said as JSW Cement made its debut on the stock market mid-August. The remark captured not just the moment but also the momentum of JSW's growth story.

Aus confident of defending WC title: 'Need 10 good results'

Aus confident of defending WC title: 'Need 10 good results'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Australia will also play a three-match ODI series against India ahead of the 50-over showpiece event.

India's services sector growth hits 15-year high in Aug

India's services sector growth hits 15-year high in Aug

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

The Indian services sector growth touched a 15-year high in August, driven by a sharp rise in new orders and output, amid substantial improvement in demand conditions, a monthly survey said on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index was up from 60.5 in July to 62.9 in August, indicating the steepest rate of expansion since June 2010.