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Mumbai Rain Is Now A Traded Asset

Mumbai Rain Is Now A Traded Asset

Rediff.com2 minutes ago

Mumbai has spent four centuries building folklore around its monsoon: The potholes, the delayed trains, the office debates about whether it will 'break' this week or next. It turns out the rain was always a market. Nobody had built the exchange for it until now!

Maruti Brezza Targets First-Time SUV Buyers

Maruti Brezza Targets First-Time SUV Buyers

Rediff.com5 minutes ago

The refreshed Brezza will target first-time, replacement and additional-car buyers as Maruti responds to changing preferences and intensifying competition in compact SUVs.

Vijay's Fans Celebrate Jana Nayagan With Biryani Party

Vijay's Fans Celebrate Jana Nayagan With Biryani Party

Rediff.com13 minutes ago

Vijay's Jana Nayagan releases in theatres, and fans just can't keep calm!

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Tumble as Crude Oil Breaches $100

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Tumble as Crude Oil Breaches $100

Rediff.com15 minutes ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant decline in early trade, with the Sensex falling over 500 points and the Nifty over 150 points, as Brent crude oil prices surged past USD 100 per barrel due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the West Asia. track sensex, Nifty on July 24.

King Charles III Declares Glasgow Commonwealth Games Open, Emphasising Sustainability

King Charles III Declares Glasgow Commonwealth Games Open, Emphasising Sustainability

Rediff.com26 minutes ago

The 23rd Commonwealth Games opened in Glasgow with a vibrant ceremony blending Scottish heritage and a strong message of sustainability. King Charles III declared the Games open, highlighting efforts to combat plastic pollution. The event featured a unique indoor setting, an early athletes' parade including the Indian contingent, and diverse musical and cultural performances, setting a new precedent for the multi-sport event.

Sanjay Manjrekar backs NEET-UG protesters, calls for student empowerment

Sanjay Manjrekar backs NEET-UG protesters, calls for student empowerment

Rediff.com32 minutes ago

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has publicly thrown his support behind students protesting the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, emphasising the importance of empowering India's youth amidst ongoing demonstrations and calls for systemic educational reform.

'I Was Protesting For Every Student In The Country'

'I Was Protesting For Every Student In The Country'

Rediff.com39 minutes ago

'I went to protest because whatever is going on in our country is not right.'

New ITR Forms Demand More Tax Details

New ITR Forms Demand More Tax Details

Rediff.com49 minutes ago

Taxpayers must provide more details to support deduction and exemption claims.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Launched

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Launched

Rediff.com50 minutes ago

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 8, which runs Android 17 with One UI 9 out of the box and is backed by a 4,300 mAh battery

World's 8 Most Expensive Dating Cities

World's 8 Most Expensive Dating Cities

Rediff.com50 minutes ago

Believe a simple date night is affordable just about anywhere? Think again. Deutsche Bank's Mapping the World's Prices 2025 lists the cities where even a modest evening -- involving a meal, new clothes, transport and tickets for a movie -- can empty your wallet clean.

Max, Min And Meowzaki Review: Love And Loss

Max, Min And Meowzaki Review: Love And Loss

Rediff.com55 minutes ago

Max, Min And Meowzaki is not something Bollywood audiences are used to in their cinema that thrives on melodrama and noise. Still, it captures a slice of city life that has made space for cat lovers, movie buffs and Carnatic rockers, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

Under pressure, Modi issues midnight video message

Under pressure, Modi issues midnight video message

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that a new bill with stringent provisions against paper leaks will be introduced in Parliament next week. The Union Cabinet will finalise the legislation, which aims to address the pain caused to students by such incidents, citing recent actions taken regarding the NEET paper leak and the establishment of fast-track courts.

Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong sidelined with torn knee ligaments

Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong sidelined with torn knee ligaments

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong will be out for several weeks after returning from the World Cup with torn knee ligaments, an injury he played through during the tournament.

Youth Protest Is No Longer About Paper Leaks

Youth Protest Is No Longer About Paper Leaks

Rediff.com1 hour ago

When dialogue fails, protest becomes inevitable.
In a democracy, protest is often the only language left once institutions stop listening, explains Ramesh Menon.

Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day fast in presence of Modi's ministers

Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day fast in presence of Modi's ministers

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day indefinite hunger strike after Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met him and conveyed the government's assurances regarding his demands, including not registering cases against peaceful protesters and considering compensation for NEET paper leak victims.

US slap 10% tariff on India over 'forced labour'

US slap 10% tariff on India over 'forced labour'

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The United States has implemented a 10 per cent tariff on goods imported from India and 16 other countries, citing efforts to combat forced labour in production.

10 Of The Oldest Schools Of India

10 Of The Oldest Schools Of India

Rediff.com1 hour ago

India has had pathshalas, madrassas, monasteries, ashrams for centuries where the young were educated. But which were the earliest European-established schools, many English-medium?

7 Iconic Chennai Backdrops in Movies

7 Iconic Chennai Backdrops in Movies

Rediff.com1 hour ago

From colourful temples to sun-kissed beaches, Chennai has long been an unpaid actor in many iconic films we've loved over the years.

10 Best Varieties Of Assam Tea

10 Best Varieties Of Assam Tea

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Assam's black tea is famous, worldwide, for its intense dark hue & toasty, slightly astringent flavour. Commercial cultivation of this type of chai began two centuries ago.

Mushroom & Chicken: 20-Min Recipe

Mushroom & Chicken: 20-Min Recipe

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Chicken and mushrooms come together, along with other veggies like broccoli, bamboo shoots, in Aditi Bose's classic Chinese entree, that makes a meal with fried rice.

Did Gambhir's Absence In Zimbabwe Help India? Fans Think So

Did Gambhir's Absence In Zimbabwe Help India? Fans Think So

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Following India's dominant T20I victory over Zimbabwe, social media erupted with fan discussions, with many attributing the team's relaxed performance to Gautam Gambhir's absence and V V S Laxman's oversight, while others cautioned against overreacting to a single match.

Commonwealth Games Kick Off With Focus On Sustainability

Commonwealth Games Kick Off With Focus On Sustainability

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The 23rd Commonwealth Games opened in Glasgow with a vibrant ceremony at the OVO Hydro, blending Scottish heritage with modern performances. King Charles III declared the Games open, emphasising a message of sustainability, particularly regarding plastic pollution in oceans. The event showcased a new, more compact model for the Games, focusing on existing venues and integrated Para sports, following Glasgow's role as a step-in host.

CJP calls for nationwide protest on Friday, rejects govt talks offer again

CJP calls for nationwide protest on Friday, rejects govt talks offer again

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has reiterated its demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement on fast-track courts for paper leak cases does not address accountability.

Delhi police flag over 480 Pak handles spreading fake posts amid CJP stir

Delhi police flag over 480 Pak handles spreading fake posts amid CJP stir

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The Delhi police on Thursday claimed it has identified more than 480 Pakistan-based social media handles allegedly involved in spreading misinformation amid the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Martar, saying the same accounts had been active during Operation Sindoor.

Mirabai, Lovlina lead India as Glasgow kicks off scaled-down Commonwealth Games

Mirabai, Lovlina lead India as Glasgow kicks off scaled-down Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The 23rd Commonwealth Games have commenced in Glasgow, marking the city's second time hosting the event. This edition is significantly scaled down with a reduced budget and fewer sports and athletes, following Victoria's withdrawal. King Charles III is inaugurating the Games, which will feature 123 Indian athletes, though India's medal tally is expected to be impacted by the exclusion of key sports. India is set to host the 2030 CWG in Ahmedabad.

Comeback from injury was very difficult and challenging, says Mayank Yadav

Comeback from injury was very difficult and challenging, says Mayank Yadav

Rediff.com9 hours ago

India pacer Mayank Yadav has described the two-year injury-enforced absence from international cricket as the most difficult phase of his young career, admitting that battling repeated setbacks at the age of 22-23 tested him mentally.

NEET protests turn violent in Bihar, several hurt; police open fire in air

NEET protests turn violent in Bihar, several hurt; police open fire in air

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Many students and at least 14 police personnel were injured in clashes during protests over NEET paper leak across several districts of Bihar on Thursday, prompting the security forces to fire in the air and baton-charge to disperse the agitators, officers said.

NEET row: Mumbai cop shunted after drug threat to student protesters

NEET row: Mumbai cop shunted after drug threat to student protesters

Rediff.com10 hours ago

The Mumbai police on Thursday ordered a probe and removed a police driver from the duty roster after a viral video purportedly showed him threatening student protesters with false narcotics charges if they returned to demonstrate.

1st T20I: Sooryavanshi becomes youngest batter to score T20I fifty

1st T20I: Sooryavanshi becomes youngest batter to score T20I fifty

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi announced himself on the international stage in spectacular fashion, becoming the youngest batter to score a T20I half-century with a stunning 18-ball fifty against Zimbabwe in the first T20I in Harare on Thursday.

India's Youth Hockey Teams Maintain Unbeaten Streak In Asia

India's Youth Hockey Teams Maintain Unbeaten Streak In Asia

Rediff.com11 hours ago

India's sub-junior men's and women's hockey teams secured impressive victories at the FIH Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship in Muscat, extending their unbeaten runs. The women's team thrashed Kazakhstan 10-0, while the men's team defeated Bangladesh 8-3, showcasing strong performances in the tournament which serves as a World Cup qualifier.

India's Rising Stars Set For World Athletics U20 Championships Challenge

India's Rising Stars Set For World Athletics U20 Championships Challenge

Rediff.com11 hours ago

India has announced a 36-member squad, comprising 23 men and 13 women, for the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, USA, from August 5 to 9. The team includes national record holder Pooja Singh and long jumper Shahnavaz Khan, and will compete across 18 track and field events.

Dabang Delhi Advances To UTT Semifinals With Dominant Win

Dabang Delhi Advances To UTT Semifinals With Dominant Win

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Dabang Delhi TTC defeated PBG Pune Jaguars 10-5 to secure the final semifinal spot in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) tournament. Maria Xiao and captain Sathiyan Gnanasekaran were key performers, leading Delhi to a clash against unbeaten Dempo Goa Challengers.

'Every student matters': Shubman Gill's heartfelt appeal

'Every student matters': Shubman Gill's heartfelt appeal

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill has called for compassion and mutual respect amidst ongoing student protests against exam paper leaks. In an Instagram message, Gill emphasised the importance of education and students' future, urging peaceful expression of views.

Mirabai reveals why she's holding back at CWG

Mirabai reveals why she's holding back at CWG

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will not attempt the coveted 90kg snatch at the Commonwealth Games, instead prioritising the upcoming Asian Games where she aims to secure her first medal in the competition.

Commonwealth Games: Check out India's Schedule for Day 2

Commonwealth Games: Check out India's Schedule for Day 2

Rediff.com12 hours ago

This article provides a detailed schedule of Indian athletes competing on the second day of the Commonwealth Games, featuring events in gymnastics, para swimming, swimming, para powerlifting, lawn bowls, and boxing.

Sachin Tendulkar supports student protests against exam leaks

Sachin Tendulkar supports student protests against exam leaks

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has publicly supported students protesting against repeated exam paper leaks, emphasising the importance of meritocracy and condemning shortcuts. The ongoing protests, which have seen violent clashes, are spearheaded by the Cockroach Janata Party and Sonam Wangchuk, demanding the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following the NEET paper leaks and subsequent student suicides.

PV Sindhu Knocked Out Of China Open, Criticises Tournament Scheduling

PV Sindhu Knocked Out Of China Open, Criticises Tournament Scheduling

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu was defeated by local favourite Chen Yufei in the second round of the China Open. Sindhu, who recently won the Japan Open, lost a close three-game match. Following her exit, she publicly criticised the tournament's scheduling, highlighting the inadequate recovery time she received compared to her opponent. Other Indian shuttlers Ayush Shetty and Lakshya Sen also exited the men's singles.

'Bowlers will expose him': Yuvraj's warning to Sooryavanshi

'Bowlers will expose him': Yuvraj's warning to Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Yuvraj Singh has praised teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's talent but highlighted his weakness against the moving ball, urging him to improve this aspect. Former coach Ravi Shastri also lauded Sooryavanshi's fearless approach and potential as a game-changer for India.

1st T20I: Skipper Shreyas Iyer opens account with crushing victory over Zimbabwe

1st T20I: Skipper Shreyas Iyer opens account with crushing victory over Zimbabwe

Rediff.com13 hours ago

India captain Shreyas Iyer hailed his bowlers for making the most of the lively conditions here on Thursday and said the comprehensive victory over Zimbabwe in the opening T20I would give his side the confidence it needs for the remainder of the series.

'We grant six weeks': SC orders Bihar to clear illegal Ganga encroachments

'We grant six weeks': SC orders Bihar to clear illegal Ganga encroachments

Rediff.com13 hours ago

The Supreme Court has issued a directive to the Bihar government, ordering the removal of all unauthorised structures and encroachments along the Ganga river banks between Nauzar Ghat and Nurpur Ghat in Patna within six weeks. The court expressed concern over illegal constructions and noted the lack of action despite previous orders, warning of strict views on any laxity. The directive came during the hearing of a plea against a National Green Tribunal order regarding encroachments on eco-fragile floodplains.