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Crisis man, Head Coach Gambhir turns 44!

Crisis man, Head Coach Gambhir turns 44!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

In 242 international appearances, Gambhir scored 10,324 runs at an average of 38.95, with 20 centuries and 63 fifties in 283 innings. He is amongst 14 Indians to have 10,000 international runs.

Reliance on MNCs for strategic audits and consulting must be reduced: MCA

Reliance on MNCs for strategic audits and consulting must be reduced: MCA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

India needs to limit its reliance on multinational corporations (MNCs) for strategic audits and consulting in order to strengthen its economic sovereignty and achieve the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) said in an office memorandum released on Wednesday.

Why India's gaming ban has Rohit, Kohli on the back foot

Why India's gaming ban has Rohit, Kohli on the back foot

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

According to Cricbuzz, Indian cricketers could collectively be staring at losses of around Rs 150-200 crore in endorsements.

Why This Diwali Will Be Very Different...

Why This Diwali Will Be Very Different...

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'It's heartening to see that the festive energy is being driven not only by star-led blockbusters but also by fresh, content-rich films.'

VinFast disrupts EV market with most affordable midsize SUV

VinFast disrupts EV market with most affordable midsize SUV

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

VinFast's VF6 storms into India as the most affordable electric SUV above 4 metres, packing premium features, 468km range, and free charging till 2028 to disrupt the EV market, observes Somnath Chatterjee.

ED summons Yuvraj, Uthappa in money laundering case

ED summons Yuvraj, Uthappa in money laundering case

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The probe pertains to alleged illegal betting apps that are stated to have duped numerous people and investors worth crores of rupees or have evaded a huge amount of taxes.

How India's pharma cos plan to tackle steep US tariffs

How India's pharma cos plan to tackle steep US tariffs

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

As the potential threat of a steep 200 per cent tariff on pharmaceutical imports hangs in the air, analysts and industry insiders feel that focus on exports to non-US regions as well as domestic market will increase as a long-term trend. US President Donald Trump told CNBC's Squawk Box in the first week of August that planned tariffs on import of pharmaceutical products to the US could eventually reach up to 250 per cent.

SKY Snubbed Pakistan But Hugged Oman players ....

SKY Snubbed Pakistan But Hugged Oman players ....

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

SKY also clicked photos with the Oman team, highlighting the camaraderie and respect he has for opponents who put up a strong fight.

Modi@75: The Man Who Changed India

Modi@75: The Man Who Changed India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Let there be no doubt that Modi in these 24 years so far has reshaped politics and governance considerably, if not completely, asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author, Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times.

What Akshay Thinks Of Modi's Fashion Sense

What Akshay Thinks Of Modi's Fashion Sense

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'What's more important than money is peace of mind. That's what I always go for, more than money.'

From 1905 cry to Modi's 'Vocal for Local': NCERT's new Swadeshi lessons

From 1905 cry to Modi's 'Vocal for Local': NCERT's new Swadeshi lessons

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Two modules published by the NCERT, Swadeshi: Vocal for Local (for middle stage) and Swadeshi: For a Self-Reliant India (for secondary stage), carry excerpts from the prime minister's Independence Day address in which he stressed that self-reliance would drive India's journey towards a Viksit Bharat.

'We need to encourage him': Jayasuriya hails Abhishek

'We need to encourage him': Jayasuriya hails Abhishek

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Sri Lanka head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has lauded India opener Abhishek Sharma's fearless batting, crediting the team management for allowing the youngster to play his natural game.

'The Intent Is To Make A Better Bank In The Future'

'The Intent Is To Make A Better Bank In The Future'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'As the team builds, each of them will bring in a different perspective, new thinking.'

Golf Day: Windies cricketers tee off with legends

Golf Day: Windies cricketers tee off with legends

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Organised by TCM Sports, Cricket West Indies' long-term strategic partner, the the Golf Day brought together cricketing legends, global business leaders, and sporting icons on one stage, marking a celebration of West Indies cricket in the company of some of the formidable forces of the game such as Sir Vivian Richards, Brian Lara, and Sir Richie Richardson.

Next game I'll bat higher than No 11: SKY jokes

Next game I'll bat higher than No 11: SKY jokes

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

India defeated a spirited Oman in their final Group A match by 21 runs with Rana and Arshdeep giving away plenty of runs while taking a wicket each at the back end of the game.

Haris Rauf's Controversial Gesture Goes Viral

Haris Rauf's Controversial Gesture Goes Viral

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Pakistani batter Sahibzada Farhan also sparked debate with his 'gun salute' bat raise after a defiant fifty.

IPO-bound Tata Capital bets on green energy financing, tech push for growth

IPO-bound Tata Capital bets on green energy financing, tech push for growth

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Tata Capital Ltd, set to launch its IPO next week, has identified green financing and digital innovation as its core growth pillars, backed by the merger of its IFC-backed subsidiary Tata Cleantech Capital in 2024. By FY25, the cleantech and infrastructure finance book reached Rs 18,000 crore, growing at a 31.8 per cent CAGR over the last two years, the NBFC said on Friday.

Reliance Q2 net profit rises 9.6% YoY, slips sequentially on inventory losses

Reliance Q2 net profit rises 9.6% YoY, slips sequentially on inventory losses

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) on Friday reported a 9.6 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit for the September quarter, driven by strong performance in its consumer-facing retail and telecom businesses and a recovery in its core oil-to-chemicals segment.

Mercedes clocks record Navratri sale of 2,500 cars

Mercedes clocks record Navratri sale of 2,500 cars

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

'We expect this festival buying spirit to continue in October as well, with upcoming festivities including Dhanteras and Diwali, which traditionally witness spirited buying from customers.'

Vroom: Where Kids Can Learn About Cars...

Vroom: Where Kids Can Learn About Cars...

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Vroom, which was conceptualised by MuSo and executed in partnership with Vikram Mehta, CEO of Planet Auto, is more than a car show, it is an educational pit stop that promises to ignite a lifelong interest in engineering, mechanics, and design.

Realty's Next Address: SPR, Sohna Power NCR's Growth

Realty's Next Address: SPR, Sohna Power NCR's Growth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Part-I of this three-part series dives into Delhi-NCR's SPR, Sohna, Dwarka Expressway, and Jewar Airport leading the charge.

Maaza, 2nd desi brand from Coca-Cola group, becomes billion-dollar brand

Maaza, 2nd desi brand from Coca-Cola group, becomes billion-dollar brand

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Maaza, a desi mango fruit-based drink owned by Coca-Cola, has touched the milestone of becoming a billion-dollar brand in 2024, its Chairman and CEO James Quincey has said.

Tete-Led India Eye Direct World Cup Spot at Asia Cup

Tete-Led India Eye Direct World Cup Spot at Asia Cup

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The 23-year-old Salima has been an integral part of the team for a while after being appointed captain last year.

Can Tesla Y LR Model Cope With Indian Roads?

Can Tesla Y LR Model Cope With Indian Roads?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Amidst growing competition and global softening of EV demand, its India entry was due for a long time and that finally happened sometime back although yet again the approach was different.

Sitharaman asks fintechs to strengthen risk management to check AI misuse

Sitharaman asks fintechs to strengthen risk management to check AI misuse

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked fintech firms to focus on risk management at a time when criminals are using AI to mimic voices, clone identities and create lifelike videos to manipulate people.

Jaguar Land Rover gets UK govt loan guarantee after cyber-attack

Jaguar Land Rover gets UK govt loan guarantee after cyber-attack

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

The UK government on Sunday announced that it will support "iconic British brand" Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) with a loan guarantee of up to 1.5 billion pounds to give certainty to the Tata Motors owned carmaker's supply chain following a devastating cyber-attack. The loan will come from a commercial bank, backed by the Department for Business and Trade's (DBT) Export Development Guarantee (EDG), provided by export credit agency UK Export Finance, to be paid back over five years.

The New Dining Destinations of India

The New Dining Destinations of India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Dining today isn't just about food -- it's about the experience and the story.

How many brands does Dada promote?

How many brands does Dada promote?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'Dada is the ideal fit for brands -- his credibility, passion, and deep connection with audiences make him a game-changer.'

'No anarchic freedom': HC rejects X plea against govt takedown

'No anarchic freedom': HC rejects X plea against govt takedown

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

These platforms carry with it the solemn duty of accountability to hold, otherwise it will imperil both the rule of law and the fabric of social harmony, the court observed.

PIX: When Bhajji met Waugh!

PIX: When Bhajji met Waugh!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Former Team India leg-spinner Harbhajan Singh had a meeting with his idol -- former Australia skipper Steve Waugh - and he took to social media to share his excitement.

Is This Why Trump Turned On India?

Is This Why Trump Turned On India?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Trade, defence cooperation and regional strategy had long formed the backbone of India-US ties, but the latest rift shows how quickly those pillars can be shaken by personal grievances and political optics.

Omar Yaghi: The Live-Wire Nobel Laureate

Omar Yaghi: The Live-Wire Nobel Laureate

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

'It was from him I learnt that if you gave the student the freedom to find his own path, he would be more courageous to experiment.'

BEWARE! 5 Jobs That Are At Risk From AI

BEWARE! 5 Jobs That Are At Risk From AI

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Graphic designers, writers, testers, draftsmen and editors are seeing their traditional roles replaced by AI, warns Dr Anshuka Kulkarni, associate professor and head, School of Creative Studies, DYPU.

Robin Uthappa grilled by ED for 8 hours!

Robin Uthappa grilled by ED for 8 hours!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The Enforcement Directorate questioned Robin Uthappa for over eight hours and recorded his statement in a money laundering case linked to online betting app.

Assam seeks Singapore's help in Zubeen death probe

Assam seeks Singapore's help in Zubeen death probe

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state government has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to invoke the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with Singapore to secure full cooperation from authorities in the case of singer Zubeen Garg's death.

GST 2.0: Soaps, coffee, biscuits, oil to be cheaper from Monday

GST 2.0: Soaps, coffee, biscuits, oil to be cheaper from Monday

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Daily essentials and food products will be cheaper from Monday, as leading FMCG companies have slashed prices, extending GST cut benefits to consumers.

India-UK FTA Adds Cheer to Whiskey Lovers

India-UK FTA Adds Cheer to Whiskey Lovers

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

'The India-UK FTA is an enormous win for both the Indian consumer and the Scotch whisky industry. It will make whisky more affordable while expanding the Scotch market by about a billion dollars.'

Why Khadi Should Be Part Of Gen Z's Wardrobe

Why Khadi Should Be Part Of Gen Z's Wardrobe

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

'Khadi is versatile, breathable and timeless. What's missing is consistent innovation and branding. 'If khadi is positioned as both cool and conscious, it can easily sit between denim's everyday appeal and today's comfort-driven trends,' says Designer Swatti Kapoor.

Bringing The Festival Spirit Home

Bringing The Festival Spirit Home

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

This festive season, Indian homes are mixing global luxury with personal touches using heirloom fabrics, handmade decor, and nostalgic menus to create celebrations that feel both grand and intimate.

Succession Vacuum Fuels Family Feuds In India Inc

Succession Vacuum Fuels Family Feuds In India Inc

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Unresolved succession plans and informal ownership structures are fuelling bitter family fights across India's corporate boardrooms.