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When Ganesha Brings Positive Energy

When Ganesha Brings Positive Energy

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Thank you, Dear Readers, for sharing your pictures of Lord Ganesha.

How Kajal, Kajol Celebrated Diwali...

How Kajal, Kajol Celebrated Diwali...

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Bollywood stars celebrated Diwali with their families and shared pix -- where else, on Instagram.

Freshers Back in Demand At IT Majors

Freshers Back in Demand At IT Majors

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Infosys, HCL, Wipro ramp up fresher intake as AI reshapes skills demand and hiring shifts from 'hire to train' to 'train to hire'.

Banks Offer More Flexibility In Nominations

Banks Offer More Flexibility In Nominations

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Beginning November 1, 2025, bank customers can name up to four nominees for their accounts and lockers.

Saudi Arabia Ends Kafala: What Changes For 2.6 Mn Indians?

Saudi Arabia Ends Kafala: What Changes For 2.6 Mn Indians?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Saudi Arabia has scrapped its decades-old Kafala system, freeing 13 million migrant workers, including 2.6 million Indians, from restrictive employer control and exit visa rules.

'We Have To Blame Ourselves, Not Macaulay'

'We Have To Blame Ourselves, Not Macaulay'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'We kept importing educational models from outside that had no connection to our cultural and intellectual strengths.'

DDLJ Is Not Just About Love

DDLJ Is Not Just About Love

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

'It is a beautiful balance between traditional old-world sanskaars, and new generations opening up to new worlds without renouncing respect,' observes Sandeep Goyal.

India's Housing Finance Sector Hits Home Run

India's Housing Finance Sector Hits Home Run

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

India's housing finance sector is riding a wave of post-pandemic revival, driven by policy support, digital innovation, and growing demand from younger homebuyers in emerging cities.

'Some IPOs Underperformed Due To...'

'Some IPOs Underperformed Due To...'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'...aggressive pricing amid volatility, but these are exceptions.'

Fans Shower Love on Amitabh Bachchan, 83

Fans Shower Love on Amitabh Bachchan, 83

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

On Amitabh Bachchan's 83th birthday, fans in Kolkata celebrated their idol's big day in a temple dedicated to the star.

Mumbai Bears Brunt of Quota Agitation

Mumbai Bears Brunt of Quota Agitation

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

The Maratha reservation agitation, spearheaded by Manoj Jarange Patil, paralysed South Mumbai for the fourth day, with massive crowds choking traffic and hurting business.

Hybrids outpace petrol, EVs for buyers, shows survey

Hybrids outpace petrol, EVs for buyers, shows survey

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Grant Thornton Bharat's latest survey indicates that hybrids are set to consolidate market share this festive season, bridging the gap between conventional petrol engines and the emerging electric vehicle segment.

Asim Munir's Power Surge Splits Pakistan Military

Asim Munir's Power Surge Splits Pakistan Military

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Creating a powerful new chief of defence forces has split the Pakistan military into four competing factions, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

No Force Is More Powerful Than A Woman Determined To Rise

No Force Is More Powerful Than A Woman Determined To Rise

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

India's women didn't just win a World Cup, they won the nation's heart, proving that belief, courage, and grace can turn dreams into destiny.

Why India Is Warming Up To Reits

Why India Is Warming Up To Reits

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Currently, India has five publicly listed Reits: Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks Reit, Mindspace Business Parks Reit Nexus Select Trust, and Knowledge Realty Trust.

Jobs Dry Up as Promises Fade in Ladakh

Jobs Dry Up as Promises Fade in Ladakh

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

As the years passed, joblessness in the region increased.

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.

Ganesha Pics: From Palakkad To Seattle To Bellandur

Ganesha Pics: From Palakkad To Seattle To Bellandur

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Thank you, Dear Readers, for sharing your pictures of Lord Ganesha.

Look Who Owaisi Has Given A Ticket To!

Look Who Owaisi Has Given A Ticket To!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The main accused in Bihar's infamous 'topper scam', Amit Kumar, alias 'Bachcha' Rai, has been fielded as a candidate by Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen for the Bihar assembly elections.

'India Is Staring At Dementia Epidemic'

'India Is Staring At Dementia Epidemic'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'10 million Indians are currently living with dementia, and the number is expected to double by 2036.'

'We Forced NDA To Talk About Jobs'

'We Forced NDA To Talk About Jobs'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'When the BJP wanted the election to focus on 'ghuspathiya' and promises that look like pies in the sky, we forced them to talk about jobs, giving free 125 units of power, and addressing women's indebtedness.'

Tiranga Flies High Over Hari Parbat Fort

Tiranga Flies High Over Hari Parbat Fort

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

A 100 foot tall national flag has been installed within the premises of the Hari Parbat fort in Srinagar.

Bihar Electoral Tsunami No One Saw Coming

Bihar Electoral Tsunami No One Saw Coming

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

'Are elections still fair in India, or are we all witness to a macabre style of 'selection' of lawmakers? The jury will be out on this for a long time because there is no definitive evidence on either contention, at least as yet,' notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author, Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times.

Govt moots power sector reforms to address discom losses

Govt moots power sector reforms to address discom losses

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The idea is to establish a robust and forward-looking legal framework that addresses the financial stress of power distribution companies, which are facing losses of over 6.9 trillion, while curbing high industrial tariffs that, according to the government, have affected competitiveness, constrained economic growth, and slowed the transition to clean energy.

Kashi Dazzles With Over 2,600,000 Diyas

Kashi Dazzles With Over 2,600,000 Diyas

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Once a quiet riverside ritual, Dev Deepawali has evolved into UP's largest soft-power spectacle -- merging faith, art, enterprise into a global cultural brand that reflects state's growing confidence.

Mumbai Takes Its Beloved Bappa Home

Mumbai Takes Its Beloved Bappa Home

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals, is dedicated to Lord Ganesha revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and new beginnings.

'IPOs Get Launched When Market Is Bullish'

'IPOs Get Launched When Market Is Bullish'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'If not bullish, volatility should be minimal.'

'To Avoid Liquidity Risks, You Must Have A Meaningful Presence In Equities'

'To Avoid Liquidity Risks, You Must Have A Meaningful Presence In Equities'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'Equities may not outperform every year, but if they do so seven times out of 10, it's an asset class worth relying on.'

Trump Meets His Kejriwal in Zohran Mamdani

Trump Meets His Kejriwal in Zohran Mamdani

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The mass of voters chose Kejriwal and Mamdani for the simple reason that they were sick and tired of the stale promises and repetitive speeches belted out for long by mainstream political personalities, notes M R Narayan Swamy.

Cough Syrup For Kids: Centre Tightens Rules

Cough Syrup For Kids: Centre Tightens Rules

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Health ministry advisory urges rational use of cough syrups in children after 11 deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Bringing Bappa Into Our Homes And Hearts

Bringing Bappa Into Our Homes And Hearts

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Please e-mail your pictures to getahead@rediff.co.in (My Lord Ganesha Pix) with your name, location and details about your Lord Ganesha and we will publish the best photographs on Rediff.

BMW urges faster, clearer rollout of FTA duty cuts

BMW urges faster, clearer rollout of FTA duty cuts

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

BMW India CEO says gradual five-year import duty cuts under new FTAs create buyer hesitation and urges government to announce year-wise rates instead.

Cashless Facility On Hold? How To Manage

Cashless Facility On Hold? How To Manage

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

To handle the sudden loss of cashless facility, patients should maintain an emergency fund or a short-term credit line to manage all or part of hospitalisation costs.

Vietnam Emerges As India's Key Defence Partner

Vietnam Emerges As India's Key Defence Partner

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The 15th India-Vietnam Defence Dialogue signalled a move from routine talks to deeper cooperation, with new deals on submarine rescue and defence industry to support stability in the Indo-Pacific, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

After Bihar, Is It Target Stalin For BJP?

After Bihar, Is It Target Stalin For BJP?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

After big win in Bihar, the BJP is likely to push harder in Tamil Nadu, where the DMK government and the uneasy BJP-AIADMK alliance are preparing for a tense election filled with seat-sharing fights, changing alliances, and the unpredictable entry of Vijay's TVK party, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

'We Have Become The Largest Eyewear Brand In Asia'

'We Have Become The Largest Eyewear Brand In Asia'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'India needs at least 70,000 to 80,000 eyewear stores; our 2,000 stores are just a drop in the ocean.'

BJP, Congress Workers Clash In Patna

BJP, Congress Workers Clash In Patna

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

A viral video of a Congress supporter hurling abuses at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother at a Darbhanga rally sparked Bharatiya Janata Party protests that turned violent outside the Congress office in Patna.

Trishul 2025 Signals New Era in Fighting Wars

Trishul 2025 Signals New Era in Fighting Wars

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

After Operation Sindoor, the Army and Navy now view the IAF as not a supporting arm, but the spearhead of India's warfighting capability, capable of decisive outcomes across domains, explains Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

'Don't Consider Gold, Silver As Asset Classes'

'Don't Consider Gold, Silver As Asset Classes'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

'An asset must generate income. Equities yield dividends, bonds pay coupons, deposits give interest, and real estate earns rent.' 'Gold, silver, and even Bitcoin produce no income, they merely store value. So, they should not be compared to productive assets.'

Thank You Gautambhai For Building Navi Mumbai Airport

Thank You Gautambhai For Building Navi Mumbai Airport

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of the 19,650 crore (196.50 billion) Navi Mumbai International Airport, marking a major milestone in India's aviation infrastructure. Conceived as the country's largest greenfield airport project, the facility has been developed under the public-private partnership model and will function as the second international airport for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, easing pressure on the congested Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The new airport is expected to significantly improve air connectivity for Mumbai and its adjoining regions, catalyse economic growth in Navi Mumbai and Raigad districts, and serve as a key hub for passenger and cargo traffic in western India.