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Is AI Rejecting Your CV? 9 Mistakes To Avoid

Is AI Rejecting Your CV? 9 Mistakes To Avoid

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Highly capable professionals frequently lose out to candidates with similar qualifications simply because their applications are better structured, more relevant, and easier for both AI and recruiters to interpret, says Chetan Mangalwedhe, founder of TalentiFi-X.

RBI Repo Rate Hike: What It Means For Your EMI

RBI Repo Rate Hike: What It Means For Your EMI

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has raised the repo rate by 0.25%. Three financial planners explain how soon banks will pass the increased loan interest on, what borrowers should check and what they need to avoid.

'Akhilesh persuaded a 'scared' Rahul to contest from Raebareli'

'Akhilesh persuaded a 'scared' Rahul to contest from Raebareli'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

Samajwadi Party MP Shiv Pal Singh Patel asserted that the Congress would not have secured any seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections without their alliance. He claimed SP chief Akhilesh Yadav persuaded Rahul Gandhi to contest Raebareli and highlighted the SP's significant contribution to the INDIA bloc's success in Uttar Pradesh.

UAE begins probe into Dubai-Tel Aviv flydubai flight diversion

UAE begins probe into Dubai-Tel Aviv flydubai flight diversion

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

The UAE has initiated an investigation into a serious incident aboard a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, which was forced to divert and land in Saudi Arabia. An Indian pilot was reportedly stabbed by his co-pilot during the flight, leading to an emergency landing. Authorities are examining all circumstances, including potential links to terrorist activity, asserting UAE jurisdiction over the UAE-registered aircraft.

India's Archery Prodigy Kumkum Mohod Aims For Olympic Glory

India's Archery Prodigy Kumkum Mohod Aims For Olympic Glory

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Teenaged Indian archer Kumkum Mohod made history at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games by winning India's first-ever women's individual recurve archery gold medal and securing an Olympic quota place. Her coach and association secretary highlight her dedication, academic inclination, and long-term goal of winning an Olympic medal, despite financial challenges.

Manchester City file appeal as financial verdict triggers wider football fallout

Manchester City file appeal as financial verdict triggers wider football fallout

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Manchester City have appealed the verdict pertaining to financial breaches, while the verdict's wider fallout could involve the Premier League, FA, HMRC and potential compensation claims from football stakeholders.

'From Rs 10,000 to Rs 2 lakh': Raut claims extortion by Mundhe's FDA

'From Rs 10,000 to Rs 2 lakh': Raut claims extortion by Mundhe's FDA

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has accused Maharashtra FDA officials of extorting money from hotels and quick-commerce businesses by threatening licence suspensions. He has demanded an independent inquiry into these allegations, claiming that FDA offices have become "extortion hubs" and that officials are bypassing legal procedures.

How Fariba Hashimi Defied All Odds To Win Asian Games Silver

How Fariba Hashimi Defied All Odds To Win Asian Games Silver

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Fariba Hashimi, an Afghan cyclist, made history by becoming the first Afghan woman to medal in an Asian Games cycling event, clinching silver in the road race. Her journey involved defying societal norms in Afghanistan, training in disguise, and eventually fleeing the country after the Taliban's return. Now based in Italy, Hashimi's medal symbolises hope and a fight for women's rights, aiming to inspire other Afghan women to pursue their dreams freely.

The pressure is off us now: India's archers after golden run in Asian Games

The pressure is off us now: India's archers after golden run in Asian Games

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Indian archers returned from the Asian Games with a historic haul of 5 gold medals, 2 Olympic quotas, and other medals, celebrating their success and triumphs over global powerhouse South Korea. Coaches and athletes expressed elation, crediting rigorous training, teamwork, and a supportive ecosystem for their unprecedented performance.

Football Friendly PIX: Brazil thump India 4-0 in Kolkata

Football Friendly PIX: Brazil thump India 4-0 in Kolkata

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Brazil's star-studded line-up, including Vinicius Jr and Marquinhos, is set to face India in a friendly match at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, with veteran goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu captaining the Indian side.

BJP successful in north as it 'stole Lord Ram': Telangana CM

BJP successful in north as it 'stole Lord Ram': Telangana CM

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has ignited a political and religious debate by claiming the BJP "stole Lord Ram" and contrasting northern and southern religious sentiments, drawing sharp criticism from a Union Minister.

Nirmala Sitharaman: Next-Gen GST and India's next phase of growth

Nirmala Sitharaman: Next-Gen GST and India's next phase of growth

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

India's Next-Gen GST reforms are proving instrumental in driving robust economic growth, simplifying tax compliance, and fostering a more inclusive business environment across the nation, aligning with the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat', writes Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

How Coach Marijne's 'Tiger' Talk Inspired India Women To Hockey Gold At Asian Games

How Coach Marijne's 'Tiger' Talk Inspired India Women To Hockey Gold At Asian Games

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Indian women's hockey team chief coach Sjoerd Marijne shares insights into the team's historic Asian Games gold medal victory, revealing his "eye of a tiger" message that inspired the players.

Why Do We Need Permission to Protest Against the Government?

Why Do We Need Permission to Protest Against the Government?

Rediff.com6 days ago

Before protesting against the State, the citizen should not have to ask: Sir, may I protest, please?, asserts Prem Panicker.

Cipla faces fresh FDA blow, Pune warehouse drug licences cancelled

Cipla faces fresh FDA blow, Pune warehouse drug licences cancelled

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cancelled the drug sale and distribution licences of Cipla Pharma & Life Sciences Ltd's carrying and forwarding (C&F) warehouse in Pune. This action follows alleged violations related to packaging, storage, documentation, and recall of Reactin Plus Tablets, a Schedule H drug. The FDA cited issues like misbranding, inadequate storage conditions, and deficiencies in record-keeping, reiterating its commitment to ensuring medicine safety and compliance.

New Study Reveals How Viral Infections May Trigger Parkinson's Disease

New Study Reveals How Viral Infections May Trigger Parkinson's Disease

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

A new study by CSIR-CCMB researchers has elucidated the molecular mechanisms by which viral infections, particularly RNA viruses like Influenza and COVID-19, can accelerate the formation of amyloid clumps in the brain, a hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's. The research highlights the role of viral RNA G-quadruplexes and the cellular protective protein DDX39A in this process.

IIT Indore Develops AI Tool To Correct Gender Bias In Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati Translations

IIT Indore Develops AI Tool To Correct Gender Bias In Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati Translations

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Researchers at IIT Indore have developed HGAST, an AI tool designed to correct gender-specific errors in translations from English to Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati. The tool acts as a correction layer, identifying and rectifying masculine verb forms often used by AI systems when translating female speech, significantly improving accuracy for female speakers without retraining existing models.

Tata Sons May Split Rs 1.8 Trillion Assets

Tata Sons May Split Rs 1.8 Trillion Assets

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

The portfolio could be split between listed and unlisted investments, or structured along sectoral lines.

Recipe: Bourbon And Walnut Frappe

Recipe: Bourbon And Walnut Frappe

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

When bold coffee meets smooth bourbon and you add a glug of walnut milk, surprisingly you have an alcoholic drink with a few nutrients.

No meat, no eggs, just dal, paneer and faith: Gulveer's formula for Asian Games glory

No meat, no eggs, just dal, paneer and faith: Gulveer's formula for Asian Games glory

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Indian athlete Gulveer Singh secured three medals at the Asian Games, attributing his success to a strict vegetarian diet of pulses, chapati, and paneer, alongside mental strength derived from his devotion to Lord Hanuman. He became only the second Indian male to win three athletics medals in a single edition of the Games, running four races in five days and now setting his sights on Olympic and World Championship qualifications.

India aims for 374 mt foodgrain production in 2026-27 despite El Nio threat

India aims for 374 mt foodgrain production in 2026-27 despite El Nio threat

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Despite the looming threat of El Nio and drought conditions in several states, the Indian government has set an ambitious foodgrain production target of 373.93 million tonnes (mt) for the 2026-27 crop year, slightly lower than the previous year's actual output but higher than its target.

India Coach Khalid Jamil Urges Team To Embrace Brazil Challenge

India Coach Khalid Jamil Urges Team To Embrace Brazil Challenge

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

India's head coach Khalid Jamil is preparing his team for a historic football match against five-time world champions Brazil. Jamil emphasizes handling pressure, keeping things simple, and giving their best, despite the significant gap in rankings. Defender Anwar Ali also stresses the importance of staying calm and following the coach's plan for the high-stakes encounter.

Ujjain Shahi Masjid row ends as Muslim side agrees to road-widening plan

Ujjain Shahi Masjid row ends as Muslim side agrees to road-widening plan

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has disposed of writ appeals concerning the partial demolition of Ujjain's Shahi Masjid for road widening ahead of Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028, following an agreement between the Muslim side and the Ujjain Municipal Corporation. The agreement involves removing a smaller portion of the mosque than initially planned, relocating its minaret, and providing alternative shops. This resolution comes after earlier protests and arrests.

Incoming Air India CEO outlines priorities: Safety, reliability, profitability

Incoming Air India CEO outlines priorities: Safety, reliability, profitability

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Tewolde Gebremariam, Air India's CEO and MD-designate, has outlined passenger safety, operational reliability, and sustainable profitability as the airline's foremost priorities, emphasising a stronger safety-reporting culture and improved disruption recovery.

Meesho's unique value-commerce model faces stiff competition, premium valuations

Meesho's unique value-commerce model faces stiff competition, premium valuations

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Meesho, a value-commerce platform targeting middle- and lower-income geographies, is poised for significant growth driven by its asset-light model and low fulfilment costs, but faces intense competition from e-commerce giants and high valuations.

UPI Fee: Governments Gusty Response

UPI Fee: Governments Gusty Response

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

If the new MDR regime is rolled out from the middle of this month, as scheduled, it should count as one of the boldest political actions by the Modi government on an economic-policy issue, and a signal that it is less worried about erosion of political capital it draws from one of its key constituencies, notes A K Bhattacharya.

Joshi Maintains Lead At Bengaluru Open Despite Challenging Round

Joshi Maintains Lead At Bengaluru Open Despite Challenging Round

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Khalin Joshi maintained a three-shot lead after the third round of the Bengaluru Open, despite a challenging day. Manu Gandas shot the lowest score of the day, an eight-under 64, to move into second place and reduce Joshi's advantage. The tournament is heading into its final round with a prize purse of Rs 1 crore.

Message From Shivaji Park: 'Gyanesh Kumar Must Resign!'

Message From Shivaji Park: 'Gyanesh Kumar Must Resign!'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

From meme-worthy poster carrying youngsters to an E20 petrol hater to the disenfranchised and youth with spine, the CJP's Shivaji Park rally on Friday saw them all.

Not Consulted On Tata Sons Recast Proposal: Trusts Vice-Chairmen

Not Consulted On Tata Sons Recast Proposal: Trusts Vice-Chairmen

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Tata Trusts Vice-Chairmen Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh challenge a proposed reorganisation of Tata Sons, alleging a lack of trustee consultation and raising concerns about its regulatory and financial implications.

Manchester City could face relegation, points deduction over 114 financial breaches

Manchester City could face relegation, points deduction over 114 financial breaches

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Manchester City could face severe sanctions, including fines, a points deduction, or even relegation, after an independent panel reportedly found the club guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules. The club, however, maintains its innocence and is expected to appeal, leading to a potentially lengthy legal process.

CAFE-III Norms Notified: Lighter Cars Get Softer Fuel Efficiency Targets, Heavier Vehicles Face Stricter Goals

CAFE-III Norms Notified: Lighter Cars Get Softer Fuel Efficiency Targets, Heavier Vehicles Face Stricter Goals

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

India's Ministry of Power has notified the third phase of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE-III) norms for passenger vehicles, effective from April 1, 2027, which set relatively softer efficiency targets for lighter cars and demand greater improvements from heavier vehicles, a move expected to benefit manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki India.

Beware Of Online Scams For India-West Indies ODI Tickets

Beware Of Online Scams For India-West Indies ODI Tickets

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Kerala Police have issued a warning against online fraudsters selling fake tickets for the upcoming India-West Indies first ODI match in Thiruvananthapuram. Scammers use social media to lure victims, collect personal details, and demand multiple payments under various pretexts, advising the public to only use official booking platforms.

'Three Days' Banking Strike Is A Big Issue'

'Three Days' Banking Strike Is A Big Issue'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

'There will be some inconvenience to people. But we have given one-month notice to the government one month ago.'

NEET-UG Counselling: Essential Tips to Avoid Costly Mistakes and Secure Your Medical Seat

NEET-UG Counselling: Essential Tips to Avoid Costly Mistakes and Secure Your Medical Seat

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

As the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) web site opens for NEET-UG registration, aspiring medical students are urged to avoid simple, yet costly, mistakes during the online counselling process, with experts advising thorough preparation and careful choice filling.

Mumbai Ganesh mandals asked to curb noise during immersion

Mumbai Ganesh mandals asked to curb noise during immersion

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

The Brihanmumbai Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Samanvay Samiti has appealed to Ganesh mandals in Mumbai to ensure that immersion processions on the final day of the festival are free from noise pollution and inconvenience, citing the Bombay High Court's strict stance on decibel limits.

Rs 3,000 cr drugs seized from Iranian boat near Lakshdweep; 5 Pakistanis held

Rs 3,000 cr drugs seized from Iranian boat near Lakshdweep; 5 Pakistanis held

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

The Indian Coast Guard, in a joint operation with the Gujarat ATS, seized 526 kilograms of methamphetamine and heroin valued at over Rs 3,000 crore from an Iranian boat in the Arabian Sea near Lakshadweep. Five Pakistani nationals operating the vessel were detained, and preliminary investigations reveal a transnational smuggling network aiming to deliver the consignment to Tamil Nadu and Punjab.

Sigma Review: How Not To Make A Heist Movie

Sigma Review: How Not To Make A Heist Movie

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Sigma has the ingredients for a kickass heist thriller, but Jason Sanjay's debut gets hopelessly lost in its lazy writing and bland execution.

Is Your Lifestyle Making You Sick?

Is Your Lifestyle Making You Sick?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Dr Rima Dada, a professor at AIIMS, New Delhi, highlights how modern conveniences like excessive screen time and reliance on food delivery apps are contributing to a surge in lifestyle diseases such as PCOS, obesity, diabetes, and depression.

SC to hear PIL to expedite criminal cases against lawmakers

SC to hear PIL to expedite criminal cases against lawmakers

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to urgently hear a 2016 Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the speedy disposal of criminal cases against lawmakers across India. This decision comes amidst concerns raised by amicus curiae Vijay Hansaria about the high number of legislators facing criminal charges, including chief ministers. The court had previously issued directions in November 2023 to fast-track such trials.

Bank unions to go on 3-day strike from Monday. Here's why

Bank unions to go on 3-day strike from Monday. Here's why

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

Banking services across India, particularly at public sector banks, are set to be disrupted for three days starting Monday due to a nationwide strike by bank unions. The strike, called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), is primarily to press for a five-day working week and other demands, despite the finance ministry's appeal for dialogue.