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Cricket Australia plays down IPL control fears in Big Bash League

Cricket Australia plays down IPL control fears in Big Bash League

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg said fears that private investment in the Big Bash League (BBL) could lead to the tournament ceding control to Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners are overblown.

Cognizant's Q2 net profit dips, firm slashes annual guidance amid global slowdown

Cognizant's Q2 net profit dips, firm slashes annual guidance amid global slowdown

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Cognizant reported a 1.4 per cent year-on-year dip in net profit for the April-June quarter to $636 million, while revenue grew 4.5 per cent to $5.5 billion. The company has also cut the top end of its annual guidance, citing a slowdown in macroeconomic conditions and rising uncertainty.

Tech delayed is tech denied: IAF chief bats for more Aatmanirbharta in defence

Tech delayed is tech denied: IAF chief bats for more Aatmanirbharta in defence

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, the IAF chief, has strongly advocated for India to achieve greater self-reliance in unmanned aerial systems and other critical defence technologies, stating, "Technology delayed is technology denied." He stressed the importance of indigenous development to avoid dependency on other countries for components.

IT firms widen base with big data

IT firms widen base with big data

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Amid subdued demand for traditional information technology (IT) services offerings, Indian IT services players are betting on big data, as this is high on clients' agenda.

Big boost for India as Rohit, Hardik fit For Afghanistan ODI series

Big boost for India as Rohit, Hardik fit For Afghanistan ODI series

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya and senior batter Rohit Sharma have been cleared by the Sports Science team of BCCI's Centre of Excellence to participate in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, starting in Dharamsala on Sunday.

Bhavish Aggarwal's Second Coming? Ola Bets Big On Electric Motorcycles

Bhavish Aggarwal's Second Coming? Ola Bets Big On Electric Motorcycles

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Ola Electric is making a renewed push into the electric motorcycle market with aggressive pricing and in-house battery manufacturing, aiming to replicate its earlier success in electric scooters while addressing past quality and service issues.

The Hotspot For Indian Weddings In 2025 Was...

The Hotspot For Indian Weddings In 2025 Was...

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Indian wedding bookings to Sri Lanka are projected to grow 20-25 per cent annually over the next few years.

Karnataka announces India's first govt-driven AI university

Karnataka announces India's first govt-driven AI university

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced the establishment of India's first government-driven Artificial Intelligence University and an AI Hub in Bengaluru. This initiative aims to position Karnataka as a global leader in responsible AI innovation, fostering talent, research, and collaboration. The state seeks to become an AI-native state, leveraging AI to improve governance and daily life across various sectors.

How Adidas Is Winning The World Cup Brand War Against Nike

How Adidas Is Winning The World Cup Brand War Against Nike

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Early data from the World Cup indicates that sportswear giant Adidas is currently gaining a significant advantage over rival Nike in brand visibility and sales. Adidas, an official sponsor, is seeing a substantial surge in apparel spending and foot traffic, particularly driven by jersey sales. While Nike's business is also growing, it is being outpaced by Adidas, which appears to have a more resonant product offering. Nike, facing declining market share and intense competition, is relying on the World Cup for a boost, though its footwear presence remains strong.

Chiraiya Marks SVF's Big Leap Beyond Bengal

Chiraiya Marks SVF's Big Leap Beyond Bengal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

'We want to become India's topmost integrated studio, working in different languages.'

CBDT Targets Rs 26.97 Trillion Direct Tax Collection

CBDT Targets Rs 26.97 Trillion Direct Tax Collection

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

Tax collection so far has been encouraging, with net direct tax receipts reaching Rs 5.21 trillion by June 17, nearly a 15 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.

Meta launches Muse Image AI: Why you should be worried

Meta launches Muse Image AI: Why you should be worried

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Meta's new Muse Image AI generator, which can create AI images from public Instagram accounts without explicit consent, has sparked significant privacy concerns and criticism over its 'opt-in-by-default' approach, raising fears of deepfakes and online impersonation.

25 Year Old Building India's Spaceplane

25 Year Old Building India's Spaceplane

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

'ISRO is planning to build a Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2030. So, our goal is to create a vehicle that can supply modules to the Bharatiya Antariksh Station and bring the products back.'

Is VAR Ruining The FIFA World Cup?

Is VAR Ruining The FIFA World Cup?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

The 2026 World Cup has been marred by widespread controversy surrounding the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, with coaches, players, and fans criticising its application, consistency, and impact on match outcomes, leading to a significant increase in interventions and red cards.

'Diabetes Is Not A Disease, It Is Only A Disorder. So, Don't Panic'

'Diabetes Is Not A Disease, It Is Only A Disorder. So, Don't Panic'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

'Control your A, B, C and D.' 'A is A1C, keep your A1C below 7 per cent.' 'B is blood pressure, so keep your blood pressure at 130/ 80 or at least below 140/ 90.' 'C is cholesterol. The bad cholesterol is the LDL cholesterol, and it should be kept below 100, preferably below 70 or 50.' 'D is discipline like diet, exercise, sleep, no smoking, etc.' 'People with diabetes who follow A, B, C and D can live up to even 100 years of age without any complications.'

Adani Power to invest Rs 2 trn over 5 years

Adani Power to invest Rs 2 trn over 5 years

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani announced a capital expenditure programme of over 2 trillion for Adani Power, aiming for 45 gigawatts (Gw) capacity in five years, including a significant entry into nuclear power with a target of 10 Gw by 2035 through Adani Atomic Energy.

480 new entrants entered Indian automobile sector last year, mostly in EVs

480 new entrants entered Indian automobile sector last year, mostly in EVs

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

India's electric vehicle market is experiencing an unprecedented boom with a 37 per cent increase in new entrants, driven by supportive policies and infrastructure.

Forward Deployed Engineers In High Demand

Forward Deployed Engineers In High Demand

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

In the first three quarters of 2025, FDE job demand jumped by nearly 800 per cent.

Apple hikes MacBook, iPad prices by 20-42%

Apple hikes MacBook, iPad prices by 20-42%

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Apple has increased the starting prices of MacBook and iPad models by 20-42 per cent compared to their launch prices across the globe, including India, mainly due to higher memory chip costs. The new price list on Apple India's website shows that the company has increased the price of the MacBook Pro built on the M5 series chip by about 20 per cent.

Global Streaming Transforms Music But...

Global Streaming Transforms Music But...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Streaming has globalised the entertainment industry, enabling artists like Diljit Dosanjh and Arijit Singh to reach diverse international audiences.

AI Engineering Or CSE: Which Is Better As A Career?

AI Engineering Or CSE: Which Is Better As A Career?

Rediff.com20 May 2026

rediffGURU Pankaj Vyavahare, career counsellor and life coach at the Bhagirath Counselling Centre, counsels students on how to make informed career choices.

Why Smallcaps Are Winning The Market Battle

Why Smallcaps Are Winning The Market Battle

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

The remarkable rise of smallcaps reflects the emergence of a broad set of specialised businesses operating in industries where the sectoral tailwinds remain considerably stronger than macroeconomic headwinds, points out Debashis Basu.

'Why Should We Be Okay With 6.5% Growth Rate?'

'Why Should We Be Okay With 6.5% Growth Rate?'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

'Why not aspire for 8 or 9 or even 10 per cent?'

Nasscom sets up panel on big data analytics

Nasscom sets up panel on big data analytics

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Big data analytics is an expertise that offers actionable insights and is a confluence of a host of specialisations, including mathematics, science and social sciences.

'Market Has Become Excessively Bearish On India'

'Market Has Become Excessively Bearish On India'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

'When I look at India's relative valuations, these are by far the lowest I have seen in my 35-year career.' 'The relative 12-month trailing performance is among the weakest I have seen, and foreign investor positioning is at a 16-17 year low.'

How India Can Create 100 Million New Jobs In 7 Years!

How India Can Create 100 Million New Jobs In 7 Years!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

TeamLease Co-founder Manish Sabharwal on why regulatory cholesterol is killing India's entrepreneurial engine -- and how we can fix it and generate 100 million jobs in India in just about 7 years.

UK bans social media for kids under 16, WhatsApp not included

UK bans social media for kids under 16, WhatsApp not included

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a ban on social media access for all children under the age of 16, citing their 'happiness and safety'. The ban, which will not include messaging apps like WhatsApp, aims to protect children from harmful content, bullying, and the addictive nature of platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Legislative powers are in place for the law to come into force by Spring next year.

Chennai-born architect of Trump's AI policies exits White House

Chennai-born architect of Trump's AI policies exits White House

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

The 42-year-old, who has had stints at Microsoft, Facebook and Twitter, made the announcement of leaving his role as Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence in a post on X on Saturday.

AI push: Tax break for global cloud firms using Indian data centres

AI push: Tax break for global cloud firms using Indian data centres

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

The Union Budget on Sunday proposed a tax holiday till 2047 for foreign companies that provide cloud services to customers globally using data centres located in India, signalling the government's push to make the country a major hub for AI and digital infrastructure.

AI push: Tax break for global cloud firms using Indian data centres

AI push: Tax break for global cloud firms using Indian data centres

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

The Union Budget on Sunday proposed a tax holiday till 2047 for foreign companies that provide cloud services to customers globally using data centres located in India, signalling the government's push to make the country a major hub for AI and digital infrastructure.

Hyderabad Police Nab Delivery Riders In Brutal Murder Case

Hyderabad Police Nab Delivery Riders In Brutal Murder Case

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Two delivery riders have been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly murdering a 38-year-old mason from Madhya Pradesh during a robbery attempt. The accused confessed to killing the victim after he resisted their attempt to steal his mobile phone and money.

IPL 2026: Rs 27 cr Pant under fire, coach backs big comeback

IPL 2026: Rs 27 cr Pant under fire, coach backs big comeback

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Lucknow Super Giants' bowling coach Bharat Arun believes Rishabh Pant is close to regaining his top form, dismissing concerns about his hefty price tag affecting his performance.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty slide as global cues weaken, foreign funds exit

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty slide as global cues weaken, foreign funds exit

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a decline in early trade, mirroring weak global market trends and persistent outflows from foreign institutional investors (FIIs), exacerbated by ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia.

Mercedes open to expanding plug-in hybrids for more models

Mercedes open to expanding plug-in hybrids for more models

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Mercedes-Benz India is exploring a larger role for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in its portfolio, with plans to potentially introduce the technology in more models beyond the newly launched S-Class plug-in hybrid. This strategy aims to cater to luxury car buyers who are hesitant about fully electric vehicles due to concerns over charging infrastructure and range.

Volkswagen bets big on India, targets 5% market share

Volkswagen bets big on India, targets 5% market share

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

koda Auto Volkswagen India aims to capture a 5 per cent share of India's passenger vehicle market by 2030, driven by new product launches, including alternate fuel vehicles, and a potential entry into the high-volume sub-4 metre SUV segment.

Iran War Offers India Key Lessons

Iran War Offers India Key Lessons

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A lesson for India is to clearly define objectives beforehand, so that the adversary or other parties do not attempt to mitigate them midway.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty slump on global cues

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty slump on global cues

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant slump in early trade, mirroring a sharp decline in global equities and a fresh spike in crude oil prices, exacerbated by simmering tensions in West Asia and a global unwinding of the AI-led rally. Track how sensex, Nifty fared on June 8.

9 Major Charges In Sebi's Rajesh Exports Order

9 Major Charges In Sebi's Rajesh Exports Order

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The company said Valcambi was the engine driving the group's business, but Valcambi's audited accounts showed revenues that were only a fraction of what the group reported. That raised a major red flag.

India's AI Job Market Sees 20% Growth: Minister

India's AI Job Market Sees 20% Growth: Minister

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights the growing demand for AI-related jobs in India and the transformation needed in the IT industry. He also mentions significant investments in data centres and subsea cable networks to boost digital infrastructure.

How Serious F&O Traders Use Position Sizing Before Every Trade

How Serious F&O Traders Use Position Sizing Before Every Trade

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Many traders spend hours looking for the perfect entry signal, the ideal indicator setup, or the next market-moving opportunity. Yet some of the biggest differences between consistent traders and struggling traders have little to do with finding better trades. They come from managing risk effectively.