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India Fire Warning Shot Before T20 World Cup

India Fire Warning Shot Before T20 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

A mouth-watering India-South Africa warm-up at the D Y Patil stadium did exactly that, igniting anticipation and hopes among fans.

Planning To Invest In NPS Vatsalya?

Planning To Invest In NPS Vatsalya?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

NPS Vatsalya offers a disciplined investment avenue that parents can use to create intergenerational wealth by contributing even small sums.

After Decades IPKF Set For Overdue Official Honour

After Decades IPKF Set For Overdue Official Honour

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'Why are IPKF martyrs not being officially recognised and appropriately honoured? And is the government really changing its mind on this now?', asks Aditi Phadnis.

Carney's Visit May Boost India-Canada Ties

Carney's Visit May Boost India-Canada Ties

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

India and Canada are negotiating a long-term uranium supply agreement worth $2.8 billion. They are also exploring expanded civil nuclear cooperation after the passage of the SHANTI Bill.

'Banks not investing in right technology'

'Banks not investing in right technology'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

'There is a challenge in repositioning yourself, maybe reinventing yourself.'

'Hindus Voted Overwhelmingly For BNP'

'Hindus Voted Overwhelmingly For BNP'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'Tarique Rahman's refrain during the electoral campaign was that the minorities are safe under BNP. He has to honour that promise.'

Srinagar Police Station Shattered By Blast

Srinagar Police Station Shattered By Blast

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

An accidental explosion on Friday, November 14, night ripped through the Nowgam police station in Srinagar killing nine people and injuring 27 others.

Colleen And Hugh Gantzer Had India's Heart

Colleen And Hugh Gantzer Had India's Heart

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Colleen and Hugh Gantzer were the GOATs of travel writers.

Budget 2026: Time To Fix The Weak Link In R&D Ecosystem

Budget 2026: Time To Fix The Weak Link In R&D Ecosystem

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Restoring weighted tax deductions and adopting a petty patents regime can foster firm-level innovative activity critical for competitiveness, points out Nagesh Kumar.

Budget 2026: What The Fiscal Numbers Show

Budget 2026: What The Fiscal Numbers Show

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

The idea of back-loading the target of fiscal consolidation is perhaps guided by the government's desire to be prepared for any adverse developments in the coming year, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Rajputs Pay Homage To Maharaja Hari Singh

Rajputs Pay Homage To Maharaja Hari Singh

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Yuva Rajput Sabha organised a mega rally in Jammu to mark Kashmir's last Maharaja Hari Singh's birth anniversary.

Zubeen Garg Case: Accused Move Bail Pleas

Zubeen Garg Case: Accused Move Bail Pleas

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Four accused in the death case of noted singer Zubeen Garg on Saturday moved bail petitions before the Kamrup (Metro) district and sessions court, which is conducting the trial.

The Fall of India's Development Ambitions

The Fall of India's Development Ambitions

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Like the realisation on the failure of development, we have also internalised the failure on democracy, argues Aakar Patel.

'We Are A Secular Party': I.S.L.A.M. Party Leader

'We Are A Secular Party': I.S.L.A.M. Party Leader

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

'Of course, we are secular. Three of our Hindu brothers have won seats from our party. Tell me where AIMIM has managed that.'

2025 Marks India's Arrival As A Great Power

2025 Marks India's Arrival As A Great Power

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

In a world fractured by uncertainty, India stands out for its policy consistency, paired with sustained ambition, points out Pritam Banerjee.

Happy Or Grumpy, Nitish Babu?

Happy Or Grumpy, Nitish Babu?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Nitish Kumar appeared rather grumpy as he was sworn in as Bihar's chief minister for a record 10th time at the Gandhi Maidan in Patna on Thursday afternoon.

Japan Gets Its First Lady Prime Minister

Japan Gets Its First Lady Prime Minister

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party Sanae Takaichi reacts as she is applauded after being elected as prime minister, October 21, 2025

Assam Couple Hacked To Death Over Witchcraft Suspicion

Assam Couple Hacked To Death Over Witchcraft Suspicion

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

'This area is gripped by superstition. Rumours about witchcraft lead to unfounded accusations and atrocities like this.'

What's Choking India's Capital Markets

What's Choking India's Capital Markets

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'Large firms and their interests can dominate the narrative, even as smaller stakeholders and retail investors struggle to be heard.' 'Regulators therefore require deep subject-matter expertise to assess representations, recognise underlying incentives, incorporate the perspectives of less-visible stakeholders, and guard against bias or capture,' notes Ananth Narayan.

8 To 1 Trump Won't Start A Gulf War

8 To 1 Trump Won't Start A Gulf War

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

The threat of wars hovers over the negotiations in Oman, but the good part is that Trump called the talks to be 'very good' and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian responded that they 'constitute a step forward', points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Political Activism Costs 7 Bihar Teachers Jobs

Political Activism Costs 7 Bihar Teachers Jobs

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

At least seven teachers of the government run school in Bihar's Saran district were suspended for allegedly campaigning for different candidates contesting next month's assembly polls.

'Miya Vs Indigenous' Politics Reshaping Assam Poll

'Miya Vs Indigenous' Politics Reshaping Assam Poll

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

'Once demographic fear becomes campaign language, it legitimises social targeting.'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Can't Sack People'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Can't Sack People'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'When I met the prime minister, he asked me, "Dr Ganguly, what do you do with people in your company who lie to you?"' 'I said, "Prime Minister, we counsel them and give them a gentle warning. If they lie again, they are sacked".' '"This is my problem,'" Rajiv responded. "I can't sack people in government".' A revealing excerpt from former Hindustan Lever Chairman Dr Ashok S Ganguly's We Are Our Future: Reflections On Life.

Why Govt Bonds Won't Enter Bloomberg Index Yet

Why Govt Bonds Won't Enter Bloomberg Index Yet

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

India was being evaluated for a potential weight of around 1 per cent in the index, an allocation that could have translated into $25 billion of inflows, spread over roughly 10 months.

Assam To Honour 818 Young Writers

Assam To Honour 818 Young Writers

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Books will be included as part of gifts at government functions, alongside the traditional gamusa, to underline the government's message that books must return to the centre of public life.

70% Of Nifty 500 Stocks Bleed In January 2026

70% Of Nifty 500 Stocks Bleed In January 2026

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

This is the second-worst performance by the pack during this period over the last five years since CY20.

Warriors In White Make Dashing Republic Day Debut

Warriors In White Make Dashing Republic Day Debut

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

'Marching on Kartavya Path is the greatest honour of our lives. Beneath the national flag, the full military might of the nation on display, the cheering crowds and our contingent making a debut -- it is a moment that will remain with us forever.' For the first time Scouts battalions drawn from different high-altitude regions and trained in mountain warfare featured in the Republic Day parade.

Will Budget 2026 Fix The Customs-FTA Disconnect?

Will Budget 2026 Fix The Customs-FTA Disconnect?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Customs regimes can lead to labyrinthine legal disputes. Budget 2026 must recognise that an excessively defensive Customs posture can itself become a trade barrier, point out Mukesh Butani and Shankey Agrawal.

Honour Killings Hit Six-Year Peak

Honour Killings Hit Six-Year Peak

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Jharkhand and Haryana together accounted for over 40 per cent of such cases.

Japan's High-Stakes Gamble In the Indo-Pacific

Japan's High-Stakes Gamble In the Indo-Pacific

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

In the Indo-Pacific's new era -- where perception shapes reality faster than treaties -- the real entrapment is not of China or the United States. It is the test Japan has set for itself -- and whether partners like India, acting as balancers rather than accelerants, can help ensure that the story ends in stability, points out Varun Arya.

Best 5G Mobile Phones Under Rs 10,000: 2026 Buyer's Guide

Best 5G Mobile Phones Under Rs 10,000: 2026 Buyer's Guide

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Aggressive pricing by brands have made the 5g mobile phone affordable; you can get good options around Rs 10,000.

Want To Plan Your Tax Savings? Read This

Want To Plan Your Tax Savings? Read This

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The most common mistake is investing without assessing suitability and long-term implications.

Can Budget Balance Growth And Fiscal Discipline?

Can Budget Balance Growth And Fiscal Discipline?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The forthcoming Budget could think of maintaining public capital expenditure at 3 per cent so that domestic resources are available for private investments, points out N R Bhanumurthy.

How C-60 Broke The Back of Naxalism In Gadchiroli

How C-60 Broke The Back of Naxalism In Gadchiroli

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Once the might of the Indian establishment turned completely against the Maoists, there was no way they could survive -- either in Gadchiroli or anywhere else, points out M R Narayan Swamy.

Ex-French President Sarkozy Begins Prison Term

Ex-French President Sarkozy Begins Prison Term

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, accompanied by his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, left his home to begin a five-year prison sentence at Sante prison for criminal conspiracy over attempts to raise campaign funds from Libya. Sarkozy, who served as president from 2007 to 2012, is the first former French leader to be incarcerated in modern times.

ISRO Readies For Crucial Space Launches

ISRO Readies For Crucial Space Launches

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

These upcoming launches carry added significance in light of setbacks suffered in recent years.

'Global Uncertainties Are Of A Magnitude We've Never Seen Before'

'Global Uncertainties Are Of A Magnitude We've Never Seen Before'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'Global uncertainty is something which definitely occupies the minds of officials when we are preparing for the Budget.'

Three Key Priorities For Government!

Three Key Priorities For Government!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

While many areas compete for resources, defence, education, and adaptation deserve focus for maximum impact, suggests Laveesh Bhandari.

Amitabh, Salman Reunite After 17 Years!

Amitabh, Salman Reunite After 17 Years!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

The crucial sequence in the film will feature Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan together on screen for the first time since God Tussi Great Ho.

India's Suicide Cases See A 23% Surge in Five Years

India's Suicide Cases See A 23% Surge in Five Years

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

The share of suicides was highest among daily wage earners, followed by housewives, unemployed and students.