News for 'August 28'

10 CV Tips To Get Hired

10 CV Tips To Get Hired

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Weak verbs and poor language can make even impressive achievements seem ordinary, points out Nayagam PP, a career coach and founder of EduJob360.

80s Trend Turns Nostalgia Into Memory

80s Trend Turns Nostalgia Into Memory

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The retro hair, the vintage clothing, that's not the real charm of these images. It's the ability to look at a screen and create the one thing modern technology has never been able to give us: the tactile, imperfect feeling of memory, points out Kaleem Ullah Fasihi.

World leaders ill after attending BRICS Summit? MEA says...

World leaders ill after attending BRICS Summit? MEA says...

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a warning against 'malicious' and 'misleading' social media posts concerning the health of world leaders, specifically Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who attended the recent BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The warning comes amidst unverified claims about Xi's health and an official statement from Ramaphosa's office confirming his withdrawal from public engagements due to ill health.

Lust Stories 3's Radhikka Madan Is Making Us Lust Over...

Lust Stories 3's Radhikka Madan Is Making Us Lust Over...

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Radhikka Madan's Lust Stories 3 is already making headlines, but we have been lusting over her wardrobe for a very long time.

Vibe Review: More Ridiculous Than Funny

Vibe Review: More Ridiculous Than Funny

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Despite occasional bursts of spunky comedy, the madness simply doesn't land as expected, and the overall vibe feels off with Vibe.

'We Get 4 Threats From Terrorists Every Month'

'We Get 4 Threats From Terrorists Every Month'

Rediff.com6 hours ago

'...in which our names are written with our phone numbers.'

Why Jharkhand Businesses Are Concerned About New UPI MDR Charges

Why Jharkhand Businesses Are Concerned About New UPI MDR Charges

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A trade body in Jharkhand, FJCCI, has urged the Union Finance Minister to withdraw the proposed 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 for merchants. The body argues that this charge will significantly increase operating costs for businesses, especially MSMEs and retailers, who rely on the current zero-MDR regime for digital payments.

Samsung Galaxy A07s Has A 50 MP Camera, 5,000 mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy A07s Has A 50 MP Camera, 5,000 mAh Battery

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Samsung has expanded its budget smartphone line-up with the launch of the Galaxy A07s in select global markets. Available through the company's website, the new handset comes in three colour choices and two RAM and storage variants, bringing a fresh option to the affordable smartphone segment.

Trump to sign Russia sanctions bill; India-US ties, energy market on edge

Trump to sign Russia sanctions bill; India-US ties, energy market on edge

Rediff.com6 hours ago

President Donald Trump is set to sign the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which includes tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas, such as India. India has voiced concerns over the potential impact on its ties with the US and the global energy market.

Mayawati Criticises New UPI Merchant Transaction Fee

Mayawati Criticises New UPI Merchant Transaction Fee

Rediff.com6 hours ago

BSP chief Mayawati has criticised the Centre's decision to introduce a 0.4 per cent fee on UPI merchant transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, effective October 15. She termed it a "capitalist profiteering attitude" that burdens the common people, while the government clarified that the charge is on merchants and not customers for person-to-person transactions.

6 IPOs Take Stage In Record Debut-Day Rush

6 IPOs Take Stage In Record Debut-Day Rush

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Six companies made their stock market debut on Thursday, setting a new record for the most mainboard listings on a single day since at least 1996.

Asian Games 2026: India's Quimcy Dsouza storms into teqball semis

Asian Games 2026: India's Quimcy Dsouza storms into teqball semis

Rediff.com7 hours ago

India's Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza has made a strong start at the 2026 Asian Games, securing two victories in the Teqball women's singles event to reach the semi-finals.

Shehnaaz Gill, Farrhana Bhatt's Lazy Girl Guide To Desi Fits

Shehnaaz Gill, Farrhana Bhatt's Lazy Girl Guide To Desi Fits

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Festive season sounds lovely until you remember the heavy lehengas, complicated sari drapes, tight blouses and jewellery that starts feeling like a workout by dessert.

Coming Up, Southern CMs' Dasara Conclave

Coming Up, Southern CMs' Dasara Conclave

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Five southern states are stepping up coordination on delimitation, tax devolution and language issues, reviving calls for a stronger collective South platform.

Tiffany Trump Attends Ambani Ganeshotsav

Tiffany Trump Attends Ambani Ganeshotsav

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Tiffany Trump, Donald Trump's younger daughter, attended the Ambani family's festive celebrations with her husband Michael Boulos.

Ganesha Blessings From Across India

Ganesha Blessings From Across India

Rediff.com7 hours ago

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

Mumbai's Olympia Coffee House, where Christopher Nolan stopped for chai, loses licence

Mumbai's Olympia Coffee House, where Christopher Nolan stopped for chai, loses licence

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of several food establishments in Mumbai, including the Nair Hospital canteen and Olympia Coffee House, due to serious violations of food safety and hygiene standards. Inspections revealed issues like unsanitary conditions, improper food handling, pest infestations, and lack of trained staff. The FDA also cancelled licences of other businesses and seized unhygienic milk products as part of a festive season campaign.

Teenage Sensation Floyd Samba Shines with Brace on Manchester City Debut

Teenage Sensation Floyd Samba Shines with Brace on Manchester City Debut

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Seventeen-year-old English midfielder Floyd Samba made a sensational senior debut for Manchester City, scoring two goals and earning the man of the match award in their 5-0 League Cup victory over Norwich City.

IIT grad, bank manager among 6 held for 'digital arrest' scam

IIT grad, bank manager among 6 held for 'digital arrest' scam

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Mumbai Cyber Police have apprehended six individuals, including an IIT graduate and a bank manager, for allegedly defrauding a senior citizen of Rs 1.12 crore through a "digital arrest" scam. The victim was coerced into transferring funds after being threatened with family arrest by impersonators.

India's 2038 Asian Games Bid Decision By 2028: South Korea, Mongolia Also In The Running

India's 2038 Asian Games Bid Decision By 2028: South Korea, Mongolia Also In The Running

Rediff.com7 hours ago

India's bid to host the 2038 Asian Games will not be decided before 2028, as the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has revealed that five other countries are also vying for the same edition.

'Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his opportunity': Gambhir

'Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his opportunity': Gambhir

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Head coach Gautam Gambhir has clarified that young batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will need to wait for his T20I debut, prioritising consistent performers like Sanju Samson. Gambhir also addressed the impact of the Asian Games on the ODI squad selection for the upcoming West Indies series, highlighting opportunities for new talent.

SKY Prays To Lalbaugcha Raja

SKY Prays To Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Suryakumar Yadav worships at Mumbai's iconic Lalbaugcha Raja.

Jos Buttler breaks T20 runs record as England secure Sri Lanka series with game to spare

Jos Buttler breaks T20 runs record as England secure Sri Lanka series with game to spare

Rediff.com12 hours ago

England secured a dominant six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Cardiff, clinching the T20 series 2-0. Jos Buttler made history by becoming the first player to reach 15,000 career T20 runs, while Liam Dawson's three-wicket haul and Tom Banton's unbeaten fifty guided England to an easy win.

US embassy conveys Trump's birthday wishes for Modi

US embassy conveys Trump's birthday wishes for Modi

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday was marked by a flurry of greetings from global leaders, including Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, all underscoring strengthening bilateral ties and India's increasing stature on the world stage.

Former Keralam DGP gets four-year jail term, Rs 30 lakh fine in DA case

Former Keralam DGP gets four-year jail term, Rs 30 lakh fine in DA case

Rediff.com14 hours ago

A Kottayam Vigilance Court has sentenced former Kerala DGP Tomin J Thachankary to four years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 30.84 lakh in a disproportionate assets case. This marks the first time a DGP-rank officer in Kerala has been convicted for such an offence, with the court finding him guilty of amassing wealth 135.80 per cent in excess of his known income between 2003 and 2007.

Maha BJP ex-MLA, axed cop booked for gang-raping woman at gunpoint

Maha BJP ex-MLA, axed cop booked for gang-raping woman at gunpoint

Rediff.com15 hours ago

A former BJP MLA, Narendra Pawar, and a dismissed police constable, Shailesh Patil, have been booked in Thane for allegedly gangraping a 22-year-old woman after holding her captive at gunpoint at a farmhouse. The woman was reportedly coerced into consuming alcohol before the assault.

3rd T20I: Abhishek's 30-ball masterclass paves way for India's 127-run Afghan demolition

3rd T20I: Abhishek's 30-ball masterclass paves way for India's 127-run Afghan demolition

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Opening batter Abhishek Sharma blasted a record-shattering 30-ball century, powering India to a massive 221-7 and sparking a total bowling collapse that sealed a 127-run series sweep against Afghanistan.

IIIT-H distances itself from Umar Khalid docu screening after CBFC flag

IIIT-H distances itself from Umar Khalid docu screening after CBFC flag

Rediff.com15 hours ago

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) flagged the proposed screening of an uncertified documentary on jailed activist Umar Khalid at IIIT-Hyderabad, citing violations of the Cinematograph Act. IIIT-Hyderabad subsequently distanced itself from the event, stating no recognised student bodies had organised it. The screening, titled "Prisoner No. 626710 is Present," was reportedly cancelled by students, following a similar postponement at NLSIU Bengaluru due to opposition.

EC bars Trinamool factions from using party name, symbol for Bengal bypolls

EC bars Trinamool factions from using party name, symbol for Bengal bypolls

Rediff.com15 hours ago

The Election Commission has issued an interim order preventing rival factions of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), led by Mamata Banerjee and Arup Roy, from using the party name and its "Flowers and Grass" symbol during the upcoming West Bengal by-elections. Both groups have been directed to submit preferred names and symbols by Friday morning for recognition and allotment for the bypolls, as the EC undertakes a substantive determination of the party dispute.

How Robotic Surgery And Ceramic Implants Are Changing Knee Replacements

How Robotic Surgery And Ceramic Implants Are Changing Knee Replacements

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Doctors in Delhi have pioneered a new knee replacement surgery combining an active robotic system with a non-metallic, ceramic implant. This world-first procedure, performed at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, aims to enhance precision and improve outcomes compared to conventional metal implants, potentially revolutionising future joint replacement surgeries.

One or two bad series won't define us as batting department, says Abhishek Sharma

One or two bad series won't define us as batting department, says Abhishek Sharma

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Abhishek Sharma smashed a record-breaking 30-ball century, the fastest by a full member in T20Is, leading India to a massive 127-run victory over Afghanistan. Sharma's explosive innings and his comments on India's batting philosophy highlight the team's focus on dominance ahead of the T20 World Cup, despite recent setbacks. Captains Shreyas Iyer and Ibrahim Zadran also shared their perspectives on the match and team development.

Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal Announce Separation Months After Engagement

Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal Announce Separation Months After Engagement

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw and his fiance Akriti Agarwal have announced their separation just months after their engagement, citing 'different goals and circumstances' for their future.

3rd T201: Abhishek Sharma record-breaking ton helps India sweep series

3rd T201: Abhishek Sharma record-breaking ton helps India sweep series

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Abhishek Sharma etched his name in cricket history by smashing the fastest T20 International hundred by an Indian, a blistering 30-ball century against Afghanistan before the hosts won the match by 127 runs to sweep the series.

How RayVector's AI Tech Revolutionises Semiconductor Manufacturing

How RayVector's AI Tech Revolutionises Semiconductor Manufacturing

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Bengaluru-based deep-tech company RayVector Technologies is demonstrating its advanced multi-sensor module and wafer-handling technology at SEMICON India. This innovative solution uses sensing, imaging, and AI to detect minute irregularities in semiconductor wafers, helping manufacturers prevent costly production losses. The technology is already being utilised by major global players like Samsung, Intel, and TSMC, highlighting India's growing contribution to the global semiconductor ecosystem.

Virat Kohli Extends Birthday Greetings to PM Narendra Modi

Virat Kohli Extends Birthday Greetings to PM Narendra Modi

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Former India captain Virat Kohli extended warm birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, joining numerous celebrities in honouring the Indian PM.

Why not deny bow-and-arrow symbol to both Sena factions, SC asks EC

Why not deny bow-and-arrow symbol to both Sena factions, SC asks EC

Rediff.com18 hours ago

The Supreme Court has questioned the Election Commission's decision to allot the Shiv Sena's bow-and-arrow symbol to the Eknath Shinde faction, asking if the possibility of denying the symbol to both factions was adequately considered. The court also raised concerns about using legislative majority as a test while disqualification proceedings against MLAs were pending. The Shinde faction argued for the validity of the legislative majority test, citing significant vote share and legal precedents.

Premier League: Carrick Under Pressure as Man Utd Look to Revive Season at Fulham

Premier League: Carrick Under Pressure as Man Utd Look to Revive Season at Fulham

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Manchester United and Tottenham face crucial Premier League tests this weekend, while Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea seek momentum.

ACB Registers Two Cases Against JKAS Officer For Corruption

ACB Registers Two Cases Against JKAS Officer For Corruption

Rediff.com18 hours ago

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered two separate First Information Reports (FIRs) against Sheeba Inayat, a Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer. The charges include amassing assets disproportionate to her known income and alleged malpractices in the distribution of Public Distribution System (PDS) foodgrains, leading to a wrongful loss of over Rs 2.61 crore.

NSE's Rs 22,569-crore IPO sees 43% subscription on opening day

NSE's Rs 22,569-crore IPO sees 43% subscription on opening day

Rediff.com18 hours ago

The National Stock Exchange of India's (NSE) mega Rs 22,569-crore initial public offering (IPO) was subscribed 43 per cent on its first day of bidding, making it India's second-largest public issue after Hyundai Motor India's Rs 27,870-crore IPO in 2024.

India's Chess Teams Secure Top Spot In Olympiad Round Two

India's Chess Teams Secure Top Spot In Olympiad Round Two

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Indian chess teams, both open and women's, secured victories in the second round of the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, maintaining their top positions with four match points. While the open team faced some challenges, including draws for D Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa, Nihal Sarin's win was crucial. The women's team achieved a more dominant performance with wins from Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agrawal, and B Savitha Shri.