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'Carnage': SC on 10x markup on cancer drugs, bats for 16pc margin

'Carnage': SC on 10x markup on cancer drugs, bats for 16pc margin

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

The Supreme Court has strongly criticised the exorbitant markup on cancer drugs by hospitals, calling it "carnage" and "broad daylight dacoity." The court highlighted a case where a cancer drug was marked up ten times its retail price and urged the Centre to implement a uniform 16% margin on all medicines. It also raised concerns about hospitals forcing patients to buy medicines from their in-house chemists.

Nitibha, Krithi, Nagma's Perfect Neckline Guide

Nitibha, Krithi, Nagma's Perfect Neckline Guide

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

The right neckline can do more than just make an outfit look pretty. It can elongate your neck, balance your proportions, soften sharper features or beautifully frame your face.

Samson or Sooryavanshi: Gambhir faces big call in India's T20I opener vs WI

Samson or Sooryavanshi: Gambhir faces big call in India's T20I opener vs WI

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

India face West Indies in the T20 opener as Gautam Gambhir weighs a key selection call between Sanju Samson and teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Why RBI Should Increase Rates In October

Why RBI Should Increase Rates In October

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

A 25-basis-point increase would restore some real monetary restraint when expected inflation has risen, liquidity remains easy and growth is strong, points out Amarendu Nandy.

HC judge questions quality, transparency of full court meetings

HC judge questions quality, transparency of full court meetings

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Allahabad High Court Justice Vinod Diwakar has raised significant concerns regarding the functioning and transparency of full court meetings, noting that individual judges' views are not recorded and that meetings are infrequently held. His judgment calls for a more balanced and accountable approach to high court administration, highlighting issues of perceived "stage-managed" proceedings and lack of accountability in administrative decisions.

Siraj or Nabi? India face pace puzzle in Guwahati ODI

Siraj or Nabi? India face pace puzzle in Guwahati ODI

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

India's batting strength, highlighted by centuries from Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, is set to face the West Indies in the second ODI to seal the series. However, the team's pace-bowling combination remains a significant concern, particularly after the unsuccessful experiment with Nitish Kumar Reddy. The match is crucial for the West Indies, who are looking to keep the series alive and build confidence for upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

FCNR(B) funds find a runway ahead of festival season-led credit demand

FCNR(B) funds find a runway ahead of festival season-led credit demand

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

RBI Deputy Governor Rohit Jain highlighted that banks are well-positioned to deploy $133 billion mobilised through FCNR(B) deposits, especially with strong credit demand ahead of the festival season, while also stressing the importance of robust technology governance and cyber defences in the financial sector.

Dupahiya 2 Review: Less Humour, More Mayhem

Dupahiya 2 Review: Less Humour, More Mayhem

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Dupahiya 2 offers a chaotic yet engaging follow-up to its first season, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Chhattisgarh Coal Levy Scam: Congress MLA, IAS Officer Among 12 Named In New Charge Sheet

Chhattisgarh Coal Levy Scam: Congress MLA, IAS Officer Among 12 Named In New Charge Sheet

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

The Chhattisgarh Economic Offence Wing/Anti-Corruption Bureau (EOW/ACB) has filed its sixth supplementary charge sheet in the alleged coal levy scam, naming 12 individuals including Congress MLA Devendra Singh Yadav, former state Congress treasurer Ramgopal Agrawal, and IAS officer Jai Prakash Maurya. The scam involves an alleged illegal levy of Rs 25 per tonne collected from coal transporters by a syndicate of bureaucrats, businessmen, and politicians, with handwritten diaries indicating collections of around Rs 540 crore.

Is Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Girish AD's Best Film?

Is Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Girish AD's Best Film?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

As Bethlehem Kudumba Unit reaches JioHotstar and Premalu remake reaches theatres, we rank Girish A D's films from good to awesome.

Why India's Banks Need A Five-Day Week

Why India's Banks Need A Five-Day Week

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

A two-day weekend would help employees recover physically and mentally. They would return better prepared for branch work that demands patience, judgment, and accuracy, asserts Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Work With The US, With Or Without Trump

Work With The US, With Or Without Trump

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

India-US ties may be strained, but abandoning the relationship is not the answer; India must deal with Washington firmly without becoming either servile or hostile, asserts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Bypolls: BJP wins big in Bengal, TVK gains 2 seats in TN

Bypolls: BJP wins big in Bengal, TVK gains 2 seats in TN

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Tamil Nadu's ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) won bypolls in Madurantakam and Dharapuram, strengthening its minority government. Concurrently, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured emphatic victories in West Bengal's Nandigram and Muslim-majority Rejinagar, consolidating its post-TMC rule position. The BJP also established a significant lead in Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, and its ally AINRC retained Thattanchavady in Puducherry.

Recipe: Bourbon And Walnut Frappe

Recipe: Bourbon And Walnut Frappe

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

When bold coffee meets smooth bourbon and you add a glug of walnut milk, surprisingly you have an alcoholic drink with a few nutrients.

'Blasting music with DJ not Bhakti': Allu Sirish's complaint sparks row

'Blasting music with DJ not Bhakti': Allu Sirish's complaint sparks row

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Telugu actor Allu Sirish complained to Hyderabad Police about a temple playing loud music late at night, disturbing residents. He clarified his complaint was about civic sense, not religious devotion, after facing criticism from netizens.

Pakistan Tennis Federation Chief Qureshi, 46, To Play In Asian Games

Pakistan Tennis Federation Chief Qureshi, 46, To Play In Asian Games

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Aisam ul Haq Qureshi, President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation, has announced he will compete as a doubles player in the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Wangsu's Asian Games wushu campaign ends

Wangsu's Asian Games wushu campaign ends

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Indian wushu athlete Nyeman Wangsu secured the 15th position in the women's Changquan final at the Asian Games, scoring 9.573 points. Hong Kong's Hui Yu Lydia Sham won gold, with Macau and Indonesia taking silver and bronze respectively.

New Study Reveals How Viral Infections May Trigger Parkinson's Disease

New Study Reveals How Viral Infections May Trigger Parkinson's Disease

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

A new study by CSIR-CCMB researchers has elucidated the molecular mechanisms by which viral infections, particularly RNA viruses like Influenza and COVID-19, can accelerate the formation of amyloid clumps in the brain, a hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's. The research highlights the role of viral RNA G-quadruplexes and the cellular protective protein DDX39A in this process.

Why Were Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal All Smiles?

Why Were Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal All Smiles?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

The 15th annual Mijwan Fashion Show took place on September 26, 2026, at Taj Lands End in Mumbai, marking a milestone celebration of ethical luxury and heritage.

I don't think I won a bronze, I lost the silver: Tejaswin Shankar

I don't think I won a bronze, I lost the silver: Tejaswin Shankar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Tejaswin Shankar, India's national record holder in decathlon, secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games but expressed significant disappointment, stating he "lost the silver" rather than "won a bronze." He revealed his competitive drive, particularly against Japan's Yuma Muruyama, whom he beat in the final 1500m race. Shankar also discussed his demanding competition schedule and his strategy to achieve 8300 points for World Championships qualification, alongside his duties as a teaching assistant in the USA.

Are We Killing A Contest Between Ball And Bat?

Are We Killing A Contest Between Ball And Bat?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

There was a time when a score close to 380 was a sure shot victory for that team, and the captain would be preparing his victory speech while fielding, points out K R Nayar.

Bangladesh wants to 'reset' ties with India

Bangladesh wants to 'reset' ties with India

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Bangladesh's State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Humaiun Kobir, announced that the country seeks to "reset" its relationship with India, moving towards a new bilateral engagement based on mutual interests. He described ties during the previous government's tenure as "uncomfortable" and emphasised the need for Bangladesh to approach India as "just another country," focusing on balanced relations rather than an "excessive preoccupation." This comes after Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman did not attend the BRICS Summit in India.

Tiffany Trump Attends Ambani Ganeshotsav

Tiffany Trump Attends Ambani Ganeshotsav

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

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

Flyers recall how Capt Machchhar fought back despite stabbing

Flyers recall how Capt Machchhar fought back despite stabbing

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

An Indian pilot and several passengers are being hailed as heroes after thwarting a co-pilot's alleged attempt to crash a flydubai flight en route to Tel Aviv. The incident involved a mid-air struggle, a rapid descent, and an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, with international leaders praising the bravery that saved 174 lives.

How Preeti Pawar Balances Boxing Ambition With Artistic Hobbies

How Preeti Pawar Balances Boxing Ambition With Artistic Hobbies

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Preeti Pawar, a 22-year-old Indian bantamweight boxer, has emerged as a promising talent, securing an Olympic quota and winning multiple international medals despite facing health setbacks. She is now focused on achieving gold at the Commonwealth Games and refining her skills for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, balancing her aggressive boxing style with calming hobbies like quilling and Mandala art.

CAFE-III Norms Notified: Lighter Cars Get Softer Fuel Efficiency Targets, Heavier Vehicles Face Stricter Goals

CAFE-III Norms Notified: Lighter Cars Get Softer Fuel Efficiency Targets, Heavier Vehicles Face Stricter Goals

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

India's Ministry of Power has notified the third phase of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE-III) norms for passenger vehicles, effective from April 1, 2027, which set relatively softer efficiency targets for lighter cars and demand greater improvements from heavier vehicles, a move expected to benefit manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki India.

COAI And British High Commission Ink Pact For AI, Digital Trust

COAI And British High Commission Ink Pact For AI, Digital Trust

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Telecom industry body COAI and the British High Commission signed an MoU to boost cooperation in AI, connectivity, and digital trust, fostering responsible tech innovation. The pact, signed at the CO.AI 2026 event, focused on AI's role in intelligent networks, security, and public services. Discussions highlighted AI's importance in combating fraud, improving network efficiency, and ensuring secure digital services. TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti and Acting British High Commissioner Ben Mellor emphasised the need for balanced governance and international collaboration to ensure secure, inclusive, and responsible digital transformation.

US, Ukrainian nationals in drone warfare case released from Tihar to go home

US, Ukrainian nationals in drone warfare case released from Tihar to go home

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

A Delhi court has permitted seven foreign nationals, including American mercenary Matthew Aaron Van Dyke and six Ukrainians, arrested in an alleged drone-warfare training camp case probed by the NIA, to travel to their home countries for a month after being granted default bail.

Visa Rules Slow Study Abroad

Visa Rules Slow Study Abroad

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

The number of Indians travelling abroad for education fell from 908,364 in 2023 to 770,127 in 2024 and 626,606 in 2025.

How New UPI MDR Will Boost Digital Payments Ecosystem

How New UPI MDR Will Boost Digital Payments Ecosystem

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Experts laud the decision to impose a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, effective October 15. This move, along with a dedicated fund for small merchants, is seen as crucial for creating a sustainable digital payments ecosystem, incentivising expansion in rural areas, and funding innovation while keeping most transactions free for users.

Noel Tata: We Hope RBI Will Find Common Ground With Us

Noel Tata: We Hope RBI Will Find Common Ground With Us

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Listing, according to Noel Tata, will fundamentally change how the company and the group have been working over the past 150 years.

Digger Review: Tom Cruise Goes Bonkers!

Digger Review: Tom Cruise Goes Bonkers!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Tom Cruise lets go of the suave, sexy image and embraces the gloriously unsexy with supreme confidence, making this truly impossible mission utterly possible, raves Mayur Sanap.

Father's 30-year-old gun helps Kynan Chenai strike Asian Games gold

Father's 30-year-old gun helps Kynan Chenai strike Asian Games gold

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Indian shooter Kynan Chenai secured a trap mixed team gold at the Asian Games, attributing his success to a 30-year-old gun barrel borrowed from his father, Darius. This vintage barrel, which helped his father win national championships, proved to be Kynan's lucky charm, and he has no plans of returning it. The article also details his performance alongside Neeru Dhanda and his father's continued mentorship.

Will JD-U Blink On UCC In Bihar?

Will JD-U Blink On UCC In Bihar?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

'Nitishji as CM never supported the UCC and publicly expressed his strong reservations over UCC.'

Anahat Singh Eyes Asian Games Gold, Olympic Berth

Anahat Singh Eyes Asian Games Gold, Olympic Berth

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

World junior champion Anahat Singh, now 18, is returning to the Asian Games with significantly higher stakes, as the women's singles gold medal offers direct Olympic qualification. Ranked world number 20, she is a strong medal contender and is embracing the pressure of competing for her country. Anahat faces formidable opponents like Satomi Watanbe and Sivasangari Subramaniam but is focused on refining her game and physical strength to achieve her goals.

'Your Emotional Quotient Is Your Investing Superpower'

'Your Emotional Quotient Is Your Investing Superpower'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

'The most effective investment approach is one that aligns with an investor's temperament, risk tolerance, and decision-making style.'

Timur Turlov wins FIDE vote, Anand named his deputy

Timur Turlov wins FIDE vote, Anand named his deputy

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Kazakh businessman Timur Turlov has been elected the new president of the world chess governing body FIDE, succeeding Arkady Dvorkovich. Turlov won a closely contested election against German entrepreneurs Wadim Rosenstein and Jan Henric Buettner, securing a four-year term. His victory comes amidst scrutiny over Russian influence and FIDE's financial independence, with Turlov campaigning on expanding digital reach and supporting smaller federations. He also addressed concerns about his ties to the outgoing administration and FIDE's commercial partner, Freedom Holding Corp.

Premier League Finds Manchester City Guilty Of Financial Breaches Over Nearly A Decade

Premier League Finds Manchester City Guilty Of Financial Breaches Over Nearly A Decade

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty of serious financial rule breaches over nine seasons, involving "sham" commercial contracts to inflate revenue and understate costs by over 900 million. The club denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal the decision, which could have significant consequences for its past and future achievements in English football.

'I'm A Working Single Mom And My Daughter Is...'

'I'm A Working Single Mom And My Daughter Is...'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

'Being a mother is not an easy job and you are a working single mother. Give yourself some credit for managing all of this. Be proud of yourself. That positivity and confidence will naturally rub off on your daughter,' says rediffGURU Archana Deshpande.

RBI: US-Iran Deal Shifts Risk Balance Favourably, But Oil Price Spikes Could Raise FX Volatility

RBI: US-Iran Deal Shifts Risk Balance Favourably, But Oil Price Spikes Could Raise FX Volatility

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

The Reserve Bank of India's Financial Stability Report indicates that the interim peace deal between the US and Iran has favourably shifted the balance of risks, reducing headwinds from the West Asia conflict. However, it cautions that exchange rate volatility could increase if crude oil prices spike due to delayed normalisation of supply chain disruptions.