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What's Behind Kohli's Century Celebrations?

What's Behind Kohli's Century Celebrations?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

'He must be telling you that you doubted me? Now I have shown what I can do. I have got it in me.' There is a lot more to Virat Kohli's animated celebrations in Ranchi and Raipur than meets the eye, believes Ravichandran Ashwin.

India's Listed REITs AUM Rises To Rs 2.35 Trillion

India's Listed REITs AUM Rises To Rs 2.35 Trillion

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Since their inception, they have cumulatively distributed over Rs 26,700 crore to unitholders.

Pilots blame IndiGo's manpower policy for flight delays

Pilots blame IndiGo's manpower policy for flight delays

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Pilots' body the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has alleged that IndiGo, despite getting a two-year preparatory window before the full implementation of new flight duty and rest period norms for cockpit crew, "inexplicably" adopted a "hiring freeze."

IT recovery key for Info Edge as Q2 growth lags on weak hiring trends

IT recovery key for Info Edge as Q2 growth lags on weak hiring trends

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Hit by a slowdown in information technology (IT) hiring, Info Edge (India)'s results for the July-September quarter (Q2) of 2025-26 (FY26) fell short of brokerage expectations. What helped the online recruitment major offset the weak IT hiring trend was broad-based growth across other sectors.

Key Sandeshkhali witness injured in accident, son killed

Key Sandeshkhali witness injured in accident, son killed

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Ghosh's elder son, Biswajit, claimed that this was a planned attempt to murder his father, and alleged that Shahjahan pulled strings sitting in jail to carry out the crime.

Cricket's comeback to bolster India-Games connect: IOC prez

Cricket's comeback to bolster India-Games connect: IOC prez

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

IOC eyes 'right media partner' in India as cricket returns to Olympics in 2028

Indian Hotels Q2 net rises 15%, excluding one-off gain of 2024

Indian Hotels Q2 net rises 15%, excluding one-off gain of 2024

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) net profit rose 15 per cent in the second quarter after excluding the one-off exceptional gain of Rs 307 crore in the previous year. Net profit fell 45 per cent when compared with the previous year's earnings after including a one-off gain.

MeToo in Mollywood: Verdict expected after 8 years

MeToo in Mollywood: Verdict expected after 8 years

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

A Kerala court is expected to deliver a verdict in the 2017 actress assault case involving Malayalam actor Dileep, a case marked by twists, delays, and a battle over narrative.

Maharashtra Oppn boycotts govt tea party over LoP appointment row

Maharashtra Oppn boycotts govt tea party over LoP appointment row

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

The Opposition in Maharashtra boycotted the government's customary tea party on the eve of the Winter session, citing its failure to appoint leaders of the opposition (LoPs) in both houses of the state legislature.

Rohit-Kohli key as India eye series win in Vizag

Rohit-Kohli key as India eye series win in Vizag

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli has two hundreds and a fifty in his last three innings, while Rohit Sharma has a hundred and two fifties in his last four outings.

'50 Congress MLAs' Defection Is No Joke'

'50 Congress MLAs' Defection Is No Joke'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

'Definitely BJP is creating trouble in the water. That's all. It's fishing in troubled waters.'

High street holds lead in rental growth over malls

High street holds lead in rental growth over malls

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

High-street rentals continue to outpace those of malls, as retailers focus on prime locations and are willing to pay a premium for visibility. Between 2021 and 2025, rental values on prime high street have grown 7-15 per cent annually, driven by strong consumption density and limited new supply, even outpacing grade A malls, which grew by 5-8 per cent, according to Anarock.

Parliament's winter session from Dec 1, Oppn questions duration

Parliament's winter session from Dec 1, Oppn questions duration

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

The Winter session of Parliament will be held from December 1 to 19, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Saturday, in what the opposition has described as an 'unusually delayed' and truncated session.

India's domestic IT spend set to touch $176 bn in 2026: Gartner

India's domestic IT spend set to touch $176 bn in 2026: Gartner

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

India's information technology (IT) spend is projected to touch $176.3 billion in 2026, rising 10.6 per cent from 2025, and outpacing the 9.8 per cent growth expected globally, according to the latest forecast by Gartner Inc., a business and technology insights company.

What Made Bappi Lahiri Such A Rage

What Made Bappi Lahiri Such A Rage

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Bappi Lahiri realised disco was a winning ticket and escalated his game with several more dancefloor perennials. Soon, every film producer and music director in town was down with disco fever. On what would have been Bappi Lahiri's 73rd birthday this November 27, Dinesh Raheja rewinds to the late music composer's halcyon days.

The pose that overshadowed Pakistan's victory

The pose that overshadowed Pakistan's victory

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Fourteen years after their last title, Pakistan's golden era at the Hong Kong Sixes roared back to life. A commanding 43-run victory over Kuwait in the 2025 final at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, crowned them champions for a record sixth time, a feat unmatched by any other nation.

Over 50 held as T'gana's EAGLE Force hits Nigerian cartel's India Ops

Over 50 held as T'gana's EAGLE Force hits Nigerian cartel's India Ops

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Telangana's anti-narcotics wing, the EAGLE Force, conducted a multi-state operation against a Nigerian drug cartel, resulting in over 50 arrests and the seizure of narcotics worth Rs 3.5 crore.

India on track to surpass $4 trn GDP in FY26: CEA

India on track to surpass $4 trn GDP in FY26: CEA

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

India is on track to exceed the $4 trillion milestone in 2025-26 (FY26), surpassing the $3.9 trillion gross domestic product (GDP) mark recorded at the end of March 2025, Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran said on Tuesday.

LG India profit declines 27.3%

LG India profit declines 27.3%

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

LG Electronics India saw its net profit decline by 27.3 per cent due to margin pressures witnessed in the second quarter. Its net sales in the quarter marginally rose 0.9 per cent to Rs 6,170.4 crore in the July-September quarter.

How New Labour Code Will Change The Workplace

How New Labour Code Will Change The Workplace

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

From appointment letters becoming mandatory to gig workers receiving social security to enhanced rights for women and contract labour, the changes reflect India's attempt to balance ease of doing business with stronger worker welfare.

At Rs 506 trillion, derivatives turnover hit 12-month high in October

At Rs 506 trillion, derivatives turnover hit 12-month high in October

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

The average daily turnover (ADTV) in the derivatives market rose to a 12-month high in October, touching 506 trillion - up nearly 46 per cent since June - as volatility picked up and concerns over further regulatory tightening eased. Derivatives activity had slumped earlier this year after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) capped weekly expiries to two days and discontinued weekly contracts on non-benchmark indices.

Women power behind NDA's landslide in Bihar

Women power behind NDA's landslide in Bihar

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

In Bihar, women outvoted men and, perhaps, became one of the decisive factors behind the NDA's landslide victory in the assembly polls in the state on Friday.

Bajaj Auto posts highest ever quarterly revenue and PAT

Bajaj Auto posts highest ever quarterly revenue and PAT

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Pune-based two-wheeler major Bajaj Auto posted its highest ever quarterly revenue and profit after tax (PAT) in Q2FY26. Even as consolidated revenues were up 18.8 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 15,734.7 crore, PAT zoomed 53.2 per cent to Rs 2,122 crore.

No regulator should substitute boardroom judgement: RBI Guv

No regulator should substitute boardroom judgement: RBI Guv

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said it was not the regulator's job to take decisions for bank boards, speaking in the context of the wide range of enabling reforms announced for lenders during the October monetary policy review, and emphasised that financial stability remained the regulator's focus.

Auto refund, pre-filled forms... GST overhaul on cards

Auto refund, pre-filled forms... GST overhaul on cards

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

The government is finalising a major GST overhaul with automated refunds, pre-filled returns, and analytics-based scrutiny to simplify compliance and boost liquidity for MSMEs.

'IndiGo Must Be Broken Up Into 3 Or 4 Airlines'

'IndiGo Must Be Broken Up Into 3 Or 4 Airlines'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'IndiGo is fooling the country and the government has succumbed to it.'

'Some IPOs Underperformed Due To...'

'Some IPOs Underperformed Due To...'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'...aggressive pricing amid volatility, but these are exceptions.'

Fresh FIR against Partha Pawar's biz partner in Pune land deal row

Fresh FIR against Partha Pawar's biz partner in Pune land deal row

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Another FIR has been registered against Digvijay Patil, business partner of Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's son, in connection with a land deal case. The FIR involves allegations of misappropriation, cheating, and forgery.

US Judgment Against Byju Raveendran Faces Steep Hurdles in India

US Judgment Against Byju Raveendran Faces Steep Hurdles in India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

A US court's $1.07-billion default judgment against Byju Raveendran can't be enforced directly in India because the US isn't a "reciprocating territory." Creditors must file a new case in an Indian court.

3 key factors that helped India's manufacturing sector grow in Oct

3 key factors that helped India's manufacturing sector grow in Oct

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

India's manufacturing sector activity strengthened in October, buoyed by Goods and Services Tax relief, productivity gains and tech investment, even as international sales rose at a weaker pace, a monthly survey said on Monday.

Brookfield India REIT to buy office campus in Bengaluru for Rs 13,125 cr

Brookfield India REIT to buy office campus in Bengaluru for Rs 13,125 cr

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (BIRET) plans to acquire a large office campus, covering 7.7 million sq ft, in Bengaluru for Rs 13,125 crore to expand its portfolio.

Akasa in Turbulence: DGCA Flags Repeated Slip-Ups

Akasa in Turbulence: DGCA Flags Repeated Slip-Ups

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

One of the major concerns highlighted by the DGCA was about the fact that not all staff had completed mandatory fatigue management training.

Will Nitish Kumar Spring A Surprise On Friday?

Will Nitish Kumar Spring A Surprise On Friday?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

While it is evident that the INDIA bloc has not shut its doors on Nitish Kumar, those within the NDA are hopeful that the JD-U's support base would benefit them as well

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

India's live events scene is hitting a high note. With global performers adding the country to their tour maps and the government aiming to double the concert economy, hotels in key metro cities are bracing for sold-out weekends. Travel operators, too, are curating packages built entirely around concerts.

LIC Q2 net profit surges 32% to Rs 10,053 crore

LIC Q2 net profit surges 32% to Rs 10,053 crore

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

State-owned insurer LIC on Thursday reported a 32 per cent jump in net profit to Rs 10,053 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, aided by a lower commission outgo. The country's biggest insurer had reported a net profit of Rs 7,621 crore in the year-ago period.

Pune Firm Unveils Diabetes-Control Implant

Pune Firm Unveils Diabetes-Control Implant

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

This innovation works by stimulating our natural organs so that it can produce and maintain the insulin balance.

Have Climate Summits Lost The Mojo?

Have Climate Summits Lost The Mojo?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

How the UN's flagship climate summit lost its direction and what's at stake.

Gigcations Are India's New Travel Phenom

Gigcations Are India's New Travel Phenom

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Travellers are turning concerts into full-fledged weekend getaways, giving rise to the 'gigcation' -- a short, experience-led micro-holiday.

TCS Q2 FY26 net up 1.4% to Rs 12,075 cr; revenue rises to Rs 65,799 cr

TCS Q2 FY26 net up 1.4% to Rs 12,075 cr; revenue rises to Rs 65,799 cr

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

India's largest IT services firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday reported a 1.39 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 12,075 crore in the July-September quarter of this financial year.

'Government Is The Source Of Our Data Leakages'

'Government Is The Source Of Our Data Leakages'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

'Instead of the government and telecom operators solving the mess of their own creation, they're telling us we need to give access to our phones perpetually.'