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Lancet Flags HbA1c Unreliability In Indians

Lancet Flags HbA1c Unreliability In Indians

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The Lancet study revealed that the HbA1c test is erroneous in populations with anemia and other hemoglobin-related deficiencies in India.

India's TV Viewers to Cross 1 Billion

India's TV Viewers to Cross 1 Billion

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Internet subscribers, income growth, literacy and dependency ratio are the biggest drivers of growth.

Supriya Sahu, Champion of the Earth

Supriya Sahu, Champion of the Earth

Rediff.com7 days ago

'We should learn from the wild world on how they live harmoniously.'

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title. The 10th edition of the 20-overs global showpiece event will run from February 7 to March 8.

Railways Set for Rs 2.7 Trillion Budget

Railways Set for Rs 2.7 Trillion Budget

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

There is a minimum requirement of Rs 2.5 trillion capital expenditure every year and it is understood at the highest levels of the government.

Rare-Disease, Cancer Drugs Get Cheaper

Rare-Disease, Cancer Drugs Get Cheaper

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

For patients, the immediate impact is a reduction in the final cost of therapies that often run into lakhs per month.

CCI Orders Probe into IndiGo

CCI Orders Probe into IndiGo

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Competition Commission of India, following its preliminary inquiry, said the airline appeared to have caused an appreciable adverse effect on competition by restricting its services.

The Nostalgic 2001 Bollywood Quiz

The Nostalgic 2001 Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

ITC's Cloud Kitchens Take Quick Commerce Route

ITC's Cloud Kitchens Take Quick Commerce Route

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Through its cloud kitchens, ITC is building a portfolio of shorter shelf-life offerings and selling them through quick commerce platforms.

AI Squeezes Entry-Level Jobs

AI Squeezes Entry-Level Jobs

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Concerns have emerged about the impact of AI adoption on young workers, particularly those seeking their first job in high-skilled occupations.

When Kashmir's Waterfall Stood Still

When Kashmir's Waterfall Stood Still

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Nature stands frozen as a cold wave grips villages and hilly areas of Anantnag, with temperatures dipping below zero.

Rupee Fall Delays India's No. 4 Dream

Rupee Fall Delays India's No. 4 Dream

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The exchange rate of the rupee against the dollar may delay the economy's rise to become the fourth-largest.

'Don't Get Carried Away Signing A Trade Agreement'

'Don't Get Carried Away Signing A Trade Agreement'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

'There is a lot of euphoria in the country after a trade agreement is signed. But it is an illusion for us. What is more important is making it real.'

Missed Income In ITR? File ITR-U

Missed Income In ITR? File ITR-U

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Taxpayers should consider ITR-U if they omitted income, wrongly claimed deductions or exemptions, or made reporting errors that led to a shortfall in tax payment.

FPIs Pull Out $3bn From Indian Stocks

FPIs Pull Out $3bn From Indian Stocks

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Foreign investors have remained cautious ahead of the Union Budget amid expectations of limited policy changes.

Watch for Portfolio Overlap Before Adding Funds

Watch for Portfolio Overlap Before Adding Funds

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Overlap refers to the same stocks appearing across fund portfolios.

Under 40 Founders Power Rs 31 Trillion

Under 40 Founders Power Rs 31 Trillion

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Interestingly, with 83 per cent of entrepreneurs being first-generation founders, the list reflects India's growing spirit of entrepreneurship and leadership.

Rupee Logs 7-Year Best Day...

Rupee Logs 7-Year Best Day...

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The rupee, which was the worst performing Asian currency in 2025 and also in January, was the best performing Asian currency on Tuesday.

Shabana, Kabir Bedi In Real Life Drama

Shabana, Kabir Bedi In Real Life Drama

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Kabir Bedi and Shabana Azmi come together in USA v Raj a drama based on Dr Raj Bothra, who was wrongly accused and faced 54 federal charges in the United States before being cleared.

What Budget 2026 Means For Taxpayers

What Budget 2026 Means For Taxpayers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The Budget offers a limited-time regularisation window with clear thresholds, defined payments, and immunity from penalty or prosecution.

Ajit Pawar's death: Have lost a dear elder friend and guide, says Fadnavis

Ajit Pawar's death: Have lost a dear elder friend and guide, says Fadnavis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed grief over the death of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, declaring a government holiday and state mourning. Other state leaders also mourned Pawar's passing, highlighting his contributions to Maharashtra's development and politics.

Datanomics: Sending money from US to India gets costlier

Datanomics: Sending money from US to India gets costlier

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Sending money from the US to India has become costlier after a 1% excise tax on cash-based remittances took effect from January 1, 2026.

Take The Fun Filmi Quiz

Take The Fun Filmi Quiz

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Kerala: First State To Have State 'Bacteria'

Kerala: First State To Have State 'Bacteria'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

'We have tags of state animals and birds. However, the invisible world of microbes is doing a lot of things for us in nature, not just for human beings but for the entire life.'

Indian Travel Gets Personal in 2026

Indian Travel Gets Personal in 2026

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Ultra-personalisation is the new standard for Indian tourists.

'Money Comes Only When Markets Do Well'

'Money Comes Only When Markets Do Well'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

'Given that India underperformed emerging markets by 28 per cent in 2025, the worst performance in over 30 years, the timing of the sharp STT hike could have been better.'

Head Clash Triggers Refereeing Row At Boxing Nationals

Head Clash Triggers Refereeing Row At Boxing Nationals

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The refereeing at the ongoing National Boxing Championships has come under scrutiny, prompting the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) to order a review after Olympian Ashish Chaudhary was disqualified from his opening-round bout.

10 Stocks That May Gain From Budget

10 Stocks That May Gain From Budget

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The fiscal tilt towards capex benefits companies in investment-related sectors like capital goods, defence equipment, engineering & construction and metal & mining. The planned cut in revenue expenditure will weigh on companies in consumption sectors like FMCG, consumer durables and retail.

Goa Fire Victims' Families Protest In Delhi

Goa Fire Victims' Families Protest In Delhi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Family members of those killed in the Goa fire tragedy staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday, January 4, 2026, demanding accountability and timely action from the authorities.

Meet Desi Stars Lighting Up T20 World Cup

Meet Desi Stars Lighting Up T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

From the USA to UAE, Canada to Italy, Indian-origin cricketers will represent associate nations at the T20 World Cup. Meet the Desis chasing global glory at a home away from home.

India-US Deal Shields Farmers

India-US Deal Shields Farmers

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

New Delhi will substantially reduce tariffs on industrial and agricultural goods while continuing to protect sensitive sectors. Tariffs on some agricultural products that are not traditionally considered sensitive will be brought down to zero, while in the case of relatively sensitive items, duties will be reduced in a graded manner and quotas will be imposed.

Kohrra Season 2: 'It Doesn't End With A Dead Body'

Kohrra Season 2: 'It Doesn't End With A Dead Body'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

'If you are trying to tell an authentic Punjab story, it's almost impossible that the NRI fascination or the NRI characters will not be a part of it.'

Why Flexicaps Make Sense Now

Why Flexicaps Make Sense Now

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Flexicap fund performance depends heavily on the fund manager's decisions.

Why Our Military Leaders Must Be Diligent

Why Our Military Leaders Must Be Diligent

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

The armed forces of India will be wise to remember that its public interface needs to be tempered with discretion, maturity and example, keeping in mind the nation's multi-cultural and multi-religious fabric which is its greatest strength but which can also become its biggest fault-line, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Budget At Economic Crossroads

Budget At Economic Crossroads

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

'We believe the truth is in the middle, and that India is at an important crossroads.'

Retail Portfolios Lag the Market

Retail Portfolios Lag the Market

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Retail investors' equity portfolios have significantly underperformed benchmark indices over the past 16 to 18 months.

SAT Seeks Rs 100 Cr From ASTA

SAT Seeks Rs 100 Cr From ASTA

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

The tribunal granted partial relief to the appellants by modifying Sebi's directions on trading restrictions and account freezes, making them conditional on the deposit of the said amount.

NEET-PG Cutoff Cut Sparks Merit Debate

NEET-PG Cutoff Cut Sparks Merit Debate

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

'To fill these seats, eligibility is being diluted. We are compromising merit and producing degree holders instead of good doctors.'

20 teams, 8 venues, one trophy: T20 World Cup is here!

20 teams, 8 venues, one trophy: T20 World Cup is here!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title in familiar home conditions next month.

The World's Only Floating National Park

The World's Only Floating National Park

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Loktak Lake--Manipur's Floating Wonderland hidden in the heart of Manipur lies Loktak Lake, a place where islands float, and nature tells its own quiet story.