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Want A Selfie With Ramses?

Want A Selfie With Ramses?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Glimpses from the Grand Egyptian Museum, which will open on November 1, in Giza on the southwestern outskirts of Cairo.

India-US Trade Deal: ' Not Much To Negotiate'

India-US Trade Deal: ' Not Much To Negotiate'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

'There are very few issues and a political call needs to be taken about some of them.'

Equity MFs Cool Off; SIPs Soar

Equity MFs Cool Off; SIPs Soar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

'AUM reached an all-time high of Rs 79.9 trillion in October 2025, driven by strong retail participation and record SIP inflows of Rs 29,529 crore from over 94.5 million contributing accounts.'

She Cleared NEET at 47!

She Cleared NEET at 47!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

'Age is not an issue if you are chasing your dream. If you have support from your family, you can achieve anything.'

QS Rankings Expose India's Higher-Education Gap

QS Rankings Expose India's Higher-Education Gap

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

India not only lost its top place as the most represented higher-education system to China, several of its marquee institutions saw a significant drop.

'TCS Hiring 2 Bus Loads Of Kids Every Year Won't Happen'

'TCS Hiring 2 Bus Loads Of Kids Every Year Won't Happen'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'4 lakh to 5 lakh people graduating in computer science getting jobs in software companies will not happen.'

Seniors to Drive 25% of India's Pharma

Seniors to Drive 25% of India's Pharma

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'Once the 60-plus population hits 20 to 30 per cent of the country, the demand for elderly-care treatments will surge -- cardiac, metabolic, neurological, and musculoskeletal medicines are going to dominate the market for the next several decades.'

Are You Insured Against Terrorism?

Are You Insured Against Terrorism?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

'Reviewing terms such as war, invasion, acts of foreign enemies or hostilities, which often appear in industry exclusion lists, can help avoid surprises at the time of claim.'

Supermodels Who Ruled the Ramp in the '90s

Supermodels Who Ruled the Ramp in the '90s

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

They walked, they owned the ramp and took us all on a nostalgic ride to the golden era of fashion.

Skoda to drive in more global models into India

Skoda to drive in more global models into India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Czech carmaker Skoda plans to bring more of its global nameplates into the Indian market as it looks to cater to a diverse set of customers, according to a senior company executive. The company, which now sells products in India ranging from over Rs 7 lakh to upwards of Rs 40 lakh, however, has no immediate plans to introduce electric cars in the country.

'BJP's Greater Control In Bihar Marks A Fundamental Shift'

'BJP's Greater Control In Bihar Marks A Fundamental Shift'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

'Nitish Kumar previously held tight control over key ministries, but this concession (giving the home portfolio to the BJP) reflects either his weakened political position or a pragmatic acknowledgment of the BJP's growing dominance.'

Want To Invest In US Markets? Read This

Want To Invest In US Markets? Read This

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

New investors or those with lower-than-planned exposure should add US-oriented funds through SIPs.

DGCA Moves In As IndiGo Turbulence Continues

DGCA Moves In As IndiGo Turbulence Continues

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

The DGCA has formed two specialised teams to internally monitor IndiGo's daily operations.

Why Is Trump Tied Up?

Why Is Trump Tied Up?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Young Earners, Start With A Minimum Rs 1 Cr Cover

Young Earners, Start With A Minimum Rs 1 Cr Cover

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Younger customers should opt for increasing cover as their financial commitments are likely to rise in the future.

'Leaders Like L K Advani Are Extinct'

'Leaders Like L K Advani Are Extinct'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

'In these times of vitiated politics, we miss people like Advaniji and Atal Bihari Vajpayee in active politics more than ever.'

Day after Bihar drubbing, Cong signals to fight BMC poll solo

Day after Bihar drubbing, Cong signals to fight BMC poll solo

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Congress leader Varsha Gaikwad announced the party's intention to contest the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections independently, signaling a potential strain within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance.

MF Equity Deployment Hits Six-Month Low

MF Equity Deployment Hits Six-Month Low

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'The net inflows into MF schemes may also have been lower last month, with investors booking profit and taking a more measured approach amid elevated valuations.'

Will 1600 Number Stop Scam Calls?

Will 1600 Number Stop Scam Calls?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Trai has ordered BFSI firms to move service and transaction calls to the 1600 series from 2026 to reduce spam, financial fraud, and rising digital arrest scams.

Govt: Boost AI Now or Lose IT Edge

Govt: Boost AI Now or Lose IT Edge

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

'What the government is doing would be a drop in the ocean. It has to be matched by investments by industry.'

'Compact SUVs to see fastest growth after GST rate cut'

'Compact SUVs to see fastest growth after GST rate cut'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'Growth will definitely continue to come most from the sub-four-metre SUV segment, primarily because that is where the heart of economy and affordability is. Naturally, that will keep pushing the share of that segment (in overall PV sales) higher.'

DPDP to Push Up IT Costs for Banks, Firms

DPDP to Push Up IT Costs for Banks, Firms

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Companies, particularly those that are notified as Significant Data Fiduciaries, will have to make extensive investments in data mapping, process modification, consent management tools, tools to enable Data Principal Rights, and establish a well-structured Data Privacy Officer organisation.

What Weapons Will Putin Sell India On Rare State Visit?

What Weapons Will Putin Sell India On Rare State Visit?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

On the table are additional batches of S-400 surface-to-air missile systems from Russia, which India used with immense success during Operation Sindoor. India could buy at least two squadrons of Su-57 fighter jets plus joint production of S-500 air defence systems.

'Pollution Has Been Reduced To A Blame Game'

'Pollution Has Been Reduced To A Blame Game'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

'Most pollution boards across the country have unused funds. There is practically no reason why pollution should not be a political priority.'

What Links Srijit Mukherji, Sherlock Holmes?

What Links Srijit Mukherji, Sherlock Holmes?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'Elementary, My Dear Holmes imagines Arthur Conan Doyle stepping into his own fiction, a man haunted by the clarity he created, forced to apply it to a world far messier than the one on paper.'

Gulmarg Turns White!

Gulmarg Turns White!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Umar Ganie beautifully freezes Gulmarg's first snowfall in his camera.

MCA Rethinks PM Internship Scheme

MCA Rethinks PM Internship Scheme

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

With less than six months left for this financial year and poor response from applicants, launching the scheme this year is unlikely.

Agastya Is Special, Says Jaya Bachchan

Agastya Is Special, Says Jaya Bachchan

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'That child is determined to forge his own path. Like me, he won't follow the herd.'

Pirates sink Warriorz in high-scoring PKL thriller

Pirates sink Warriorz in high-scoring PKL thriller

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Patna Pirates beat Bengal Warriorz 51-49 in a high-scoring Pro Kabaddi League match at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, in New Delhi, on Friday.

Pune Firm Unveils Diabetes-Control Implant

Pune Firm Unveils Diabetes-Control Implant

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

This innovation works by stimulating our natural organs so that it can produce and maintain the insulin balance.

Countdown to Diwali Begins

Countdown to Diwali Begins

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

as Diwali approaches, homes and markets across India come alive with colour, light, and excitement.

WazirX Reboots Operations After Mega Hack

WazirX Reboots Operations After Mega Hack

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

'We've not seen a crypto exchange come back after about 45 per cent of the value on the platform was impacted.'

Tourism Faces Jolt After Delhi Blast

Tourism Faces Jolt After Delhi Blast

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'Tourists from long-haul markets such as the US, UK, and Western Europe are especially sensitive to such news, and short-term cancellations or postponements of planned trips can be expected.'

OpenAI Trains ChatGPT To 'Think in Indian'

OpenAI Trains ChatGPT To 'Think in Indian'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'The aim is to have curated datasets that create cultural and historical nuances that help us make our models understand these better.'

OpenAI WARNS Of Superintelligence Risks

OpenAI WARNS Of Superintelligence Risks

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

To prevent the race for superintelligence from going off the rails, OpenAI recommends shared standards and insights from frontier labs, public oversight and accountability proportional to capabilities, building an AI-resilient ecosystem, and reporting and measurement by labs and governments on AI's impact.

Registration Isn't Ownership

Registration Isn't Ownership

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Lawful possession means having both actual control over a property and a valid legal right to keep it, usually based on a registered sale deed, lease agreement, or lawful allotment.

Rain Clouds Loom Over Vaishno Devi Yatra

Rain Clouds Loom Over Vaishno Devi Yatra

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The Baan Ganga entry point wears a deserted look after the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board orders suspension of the Vaishno Devi Yatra from October 5 to 7 due to the IMD's inclement weather advisory for Katra.

Can vulnerable India avert a clean sweep in Guwahati?

Can vulnerable India avert a clean sweep in Guwahati?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

For the first time in many years, India are going into a home Test match as underdogs and not favourites. Ask any player worth his salt and he would tell that it is not a happy place to be.

Do RERA Check Before You Buy A Home

Do RERA Check Before You Buy A Home

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Before booking a flat, buyers should confirm that the project is registered with the state's Rera portal.

Even Snow Can't Deter Kedarnath Devotees

Even Snow Can't Deter Kedarnath Devotees

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Devotees continue to arrive at Kedarnath Dham despite a drop in temperatures.