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AI plane crash death toll hits 270 as families wait for bodies

AI plane crash death toll hits 270 as families wait for bodies

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

The process of identification of victims by matching the DNA samples is currently underway, and the bodies will be handed over to their relatives once the process is complete.

Companies finding innovative ways to rotate independent directors

Companies finding innovative ways to rotate independent directors

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Following the end of the grandfathering period given to India Inc to replace their independent directors who had already served for 10 years, certain companies have come up with unique ways to replace the old guard.

Op Sindoor: When IPL was thrown into uncertainty

Op Sindoor: When IPL was thrown into uncertainty

Rediff.com16 May 2025

RCB were set to play the Lucknow Super Giants the next day, May 9, the same day the IPL was officially suspended for a week due to rising military tensions.

'This Isn't How A Crash Probe Should Work'

'This Isn't How A Crash Probe Should Work'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'... when the process isn't transparent, people will naturally raise questions. 'The AAIB's own press release says they had the black boxes by June 16.' 'Why wasn't decoding initiated until the 24th? What were they waiting for?'

Kapkapiii Review: Meh!

Kapkapiii Review: Meh!

Rediff.com23 May 2025

What grabs your attention is the end credit which has a montage of BTS pictures of Sangeeth Sivan from the sets. He is smiling, chatting, laughing with his team

Brad Pitt's F1 movie blends real drama with Hollywood flair

Brad Pitt's F1 movie blends real drama with Hollywood flair

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The racing scenes in Brad Pitt's new F1 movie are impressively authentic but the filmmakers have also made much of how the sport's past is woven into the plot -- with a hefty slice of Hollywood artistic licence.

Shoaib Akhtar faces Rs 1 billion defamation notice

Shoaib Akhtar faces Rs 1 billion defamation notice

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Television host and former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official Dr. Nauman Niaz has served a Rs1 billion (approximately INR 30.46 crore or 346 million) defamation notice to former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar following controversial comment made during a channel show on May 25.

Govt To Target Coaching Centres

Govt To Target Coaching Centres

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

The panel will examine the reasons behind the emergence of dummy schools and their role in encouraging full-time coaching at the cost of formal schooling, and will suggest ways to mitigate the issue.

Beware! 'Healthy' Foods That Could Harm Your Heart

Beware! 'Healthy' Foods That Could Harm Your Heart

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

They seem harmless, even good for you, but these everyday kitchen staples could be quietly harming your heart, warns Dr Sanjay Bhojraj.

Nestle India turnover grew 2.5 fold post Maggi crisis

Nestle India turnover grew 2.5 fold post Maggi crisis

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The turnover of FMCG major Nestle India's has grown 2.5 folds to Rs 20,100 crore in last one decade, post the Maggi crisis in 2015, according to the company's latest annual report. At the time of crisis, Nestle India's turnover was at Rs 8,100 crore.

Flip in derivatives expiry days: NSE to shift to Tuesday, BSE gets Thursday

Flip in derivatives expiry days: NSE to shift to Tuesday, BSE gets Thursday

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

In a move that could have implications for market share dynamics, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has permitted the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE to alter the days for settlement of equity derivatives contracts.

Fire on Singapore cargo ship off Kerala coast; 18 rescued, 4 missing

Fire on Singapore cargo ship off Kerala coast; 18 rescued, 4 missing

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Of the 22 crew members on board the ship, MV Wan Hai 503, 18 have abandoned the vessel and are being rescued by Indian Navy and Coast Guard assets, he said.

Tears of joy as Shubhanshu's parents watch him create history

Tears of joy as Shubhanshu's parents watch him create history

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The celebrations are set to continue through the day. CMS also arranged a live AXIOM mission broadcast, a replica of the ISS Cupola module, a "Defy Gravity" photo booth, telescope viewings, and a simulated Mission Control Centre.

BCCI hampering SA cricketers' WTC final prep: Report

BCCI hampering SA cricketers' WTC final prep: Report

Rediff.com15 May 2025

CSA's director Enoch Nkwe changed his stance, saying higher-level talks were happening between CSA, the BCCI, and IPL franchises, suggesting CSA had little choice in the matter.

Cargo shipwreck: Thin oil spill detected, no calcium carbide ashore yet

Cargo shipwreck: Thin oil spill detected, no calcium carbide ashore yet

Rediff.com27 May 2025

The Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KPCB) is on high alert after a Liberian vessel carrying hazardous cargo sank off the Kerala coast. While no calcium carbide containers have washed ashore yet, a thin layer of oil spill has been detected. The KPCB is working to contain the spill and prevent it from reaching the shore, but rough conditions at sea have hampered efforts to spray dispersants. The board is also taking steps to prevent the oil from reaching the Ashtamudi and Vembanad lakes.

Jurassic World Rebirth Review: Time Pass

Jurassic World Rebirth Review: Time Pass

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

As a nothing-better-to-do weekend watch, Jurassic World Rebirth is fine. But the franchise is losing steam, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Helicopter on way to Kedarnath crashlands on highway

Helicopter on way to Kedarnath crashlands on highway

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Five pilgrims and a pilot onboard a helicopter had a narrow escape when the aircraft on its way to Kedarnath made an emergency landing on the highway in Rudraprayag district on Saturday after developing a technical snag during take-off, officials said.

No casualty reported so far in TN train collision: Railway board

No casualty reported so far in TN train collision: Railway board

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

According to Kumar, medical and railway assistance teams are at the site to provide help to passengers.

'Metro... In Dino Is The Life I Have Lived'

'Metro... In Dino Is The Life I Have Lived'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

'Very rarely does a film give you the opportunity to do this, I was constantly improvising and adding scenes on the set.'

ED conducts multi-state raids in Bihar constable recruitment 'scam'

ED conducts multi-state raids in Bihar constable recruitment 'scam'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

The agency seized documents like answer sheets, OMR codes, hand-written notes related to IDs and names of candidates apart from their education certificates, the sources said.

Reliance board approves 1:1 bonus issue

Reliance board approves 1:1 bonus issue

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The board of Reliance Industries Ltd on Thursday approved issuing 1:1 bonus shares -- the first bonus issue in seven years. Reliance, the nation's most valuable company, had last issued bonus shares in September 2017.

RIL to be a deep-tech, advanced manufacturing powerhouse: Mukesh Ambani

RIL to be a deep-tech, advanced manufacturing powerhouse: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Reliance Industries (RIL), India's largest conglomerate, is set to pivot into a deeptech and advanced manufacturing enterprise, chairman and managing director (CMD) Mukesh Ambani said. "In artificial intelligence, our purpose is clear: to address complex societal challenges and create wealth for the nation and its people.

'Sensex Is Barometer Of Economy And Capital Markets'

'Sensex Is Barometer Of Economy And Capital Markets'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

'BSE has facilitated nearly Rs 35 trillion in capital raising across multiple segments.'

'Sonam Has The Energy Of A 20 Year Old'

'Sonam Has The Energy Of A 20 Year Old'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'On this happy occasion, I wish Sonam more work and another National Award.'

'Crash Report Has Created More Doubts And Confusion'

'Crash Report Has Created More Doubts And Confusion'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'When there are glaring errors in the report, how can you trust anything in it?'

'Abhishek Has Gone Through A Lot'

'Abhishek Has Gone Through A Lot'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

'It's a tremendous accomplishment to have a father like Amitabh Bachchan and still be so sorted, to not taste the kind of success that he should have and yet be so balanced.'

'India's paint market is highly local and competitive'

'India's paint market is highly local and competitive'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'We realised that partnering with a strong local player like the JSW Group would create far greater value than going it alone.'

If Your Mutual Fund Shuts, Is Your Money Safe?

If Your Mutual Fund Shuts, Is Your Money Safe?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Your AMC shuts shop. Panic? Wait. What happens next isn't what most fear.

Gillespie exposes PCB's broken promises

Gillespie exposes PCB's broken promises

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Former Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie has claimed that he is still waiting on some remuneration from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

A Nuclear Scientist Who Advocated Disarmament

A Nuclear Scientist Who Advocated Disarmament

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

M R Srinivasan focused on the peaceful use of nuclear power at a time when the popular view among the 'hawks' was that India should build a nuclear arsenal as a deterrent.

Jio Financial gets Sebi nod for mutual fund business

Jio Financial gets Sebi nod for mutual fund business

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Jio BlackRock Asset Management Pvt Ltd, a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) and US-based BlackRock, has received regulatory approval from the capital market regulator Sebi to commence operations as an investment manager for its mutual fund business. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), vide letter dated May 26, 2025, has granted the certificate of registration to 'Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund' and approval to Jio BlackRock Asset Management Private Limited to act as the Asset Management Company for Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund, JFSL said in a regulatory filing.

Air India crash: 'Engines lost power at critical stage'

Air India crash: 'Engines lost power at critical stage'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Former Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha (Reired), on Saturday said the engine of the Air India aircraft that crashed near Ahmedabad airport on June 12 'definitely' lost power at a critical stage and there was no time for recovery.

Housefull 5 Review: Housefoosss!

Housefull 5 Review: Housefoosss!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Housefull 5 is the most idiotic thing I've watched this year so far, asserts Sukanya Verma.

Lone survivor reveals what he saw just after the crash

Lone survivor reveals what he saw just after the crash

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of Air India's AI 171 crash, said he still cannot believe how he miraculously survived the accident of the ill-fated London-bound flight in which 265 people lost their lives.

Gensol promoters likely to come under SFIO glare

Gensol promoters likely to come under SFIO glare

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

The government is considering initiating a probe by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) against Gensol Engineering and its promoters, according to sources familiar with the matter. "It is under consideration at this stage. A final decision will be taken soon," a government official said.

Crash Puts Spotlight On DGCA Warnings To Air India

Crash Puts Spotlight On DGCA Warnings To Air India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The DGCA has issued multiple fines and warnings to Air India over the past three years, flagging serious concerns in flight operations, cockpit discipline, and internal accountability.

It's Deja Vu for Kozhikode, Mangaluru plane crash survivors

It's Deja Vu for Kozhikode, Mangaluru plane crash survivors

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Air India Boeing 787-8 crash in Ahmedabad has brought back all traumatic memories.

Hesson takes charge of Pakistan's ODI, T20 teams

Hesson takes charge of Pakistan's ODI, T20 teams

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson will take charge of Pakistan's limited-overs sides from May 26, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Tuesday.

Ambani says Jio was biggest risk of his life

Ambani says Jio was biggest risk of his life

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani described his 2016 return to the telecom industry with Reliance Jio as the "biggest risk" of his life, saying that even if analysts' predictions of financial failure had come true, it would still have been worth it for the role it played in transforming India digitally.

Shuks' space flight: Liquid oxygen leak fixed

Shuks' space flight: Liquid oxygen leak fixed

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three others are expected to travel to the International Space Station on June 19, after SpaceX successfully resolved the liquid oxygen leak in its Falcon-9 rocket, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Saturday.