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Musk's Starlink Can Only Target 2M Users

Musk's Starlink Can Only Target 2M Users

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

... with a maximum speed of 200 megabits per second (mbps) across the country for Rs 3,000 per month.

'Both Marriage And Live-In Are Committed Relationships'

'Both Marriage And Live-In Are Committed Relationships'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The key difference between marriage and a live-in relationship is the legal approval, notes rediffGURU Shalini Singh.

'Contradiction Isn't Conflict'

'Contradiction Isn't Conflict'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Shriya goes desi... Bhumi gets ready for her birthday week... Mithali keeps her tummy happy...

Tamannaah, Deepika, Natasha Go Big On...

Tamannaah, Deepika, Natasha Go Big On...

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Big is in. Oversized ensembles are redefining how we dress luxuriously loose.

The Amjad Khan You Never Knew

The Amjad Khan You Never Knew

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

'The second Sunday after Sholay's release, Amjad and Shehla had taken Shadaab to Juhu beach. They were strolling leisurely when, to Shehla's shock, he suddenly picked up their son, grabbed her hand and pulled her along, urging her to run. They raced towards their car and had just managed to get in and lock the doors when all hell broke loose. Hundreds started banging on the car, shouting, 'Gabbar Singh bahar niklo!''

Higher US tariffs may trim GDP growth by 30 bps: Barclays

Higher US tariffs may trim GDP growth by 30 bps: Barclays

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The 25 per cent US tariffs, plus a penalty for Russian imports, could dent India's GDP growth by 30 basis points in the current fiscal, but the higher duty is unlikely to significantly affect India's domestic demand-driven economy, Barclays said on Thursday. If the 25 per cent tariff, announced by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, is implemented from August 1, the effective average US import tariff on Indian goods will rise to 20.6 per cent in trade-weighted terms, as per Barclays estimates.

Ganguly on why Rahul is first choice wicketkeeper ahead of Pant

Ganguly on why Rahul is first choice wicketkeeper ahead of Pant

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes K L Rahul's impressive ODI form has cemented his position as the team's first-choice wicketkeeper.

Dukes ball under fire, maker promises urgent review

Dukes ball under fire, maker promises urgent review

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Following criticism from India captain Shubman Gill and former England pacer Stuart Broad, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will collect as many used balls as possible and return them to the company that manufactures Dukes balls by the end of the week.

The Master Of The Slide Guitar

The Master Of The Slide Guitar

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

One of Debashish Bhattacharya's most remarkable contributions is that he has taken the scope and foundation of the slide guitar, improvised it again and again, thereby designing and creating four entirely new guitars.

Study Abroad: 10 Visa Application Mistakes To Avoid

Study Abroad: 10 Visa Application Mistakes To Avoid

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Do not sound as if you intend to permanently settle overseas, warns Ritika Gupta, CEO and counsellor at AAera Consultants.

Want To Study BPharm, Engineering In Europe?

Want To Study BPharm, Engineering In Europe?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

rediffGURU Sushil Sukhwani offers guidance about the best courses and colleges for an international education.

Modi Isn't Going To Retire On September 17

Modi Isn't Going To Retire On September 17

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'Mr Modi has the power and pre-eminence in the BJP-RSS to choose how long he wants to serve, and he is definitely going to want to contest in 2029.' 'He will only be 79, as old as Donald Trump now, and fitter,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

'Sholay Is 'Dadagiri' Cinematography'

'Sholay Is 'Dadagiri' Cinematography'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'The way the anticipation is built up for Gabbar Singh's introduction scene with sound, image and details of his personality, like the combat boots he wears.' 'The camera comes so close -- not a tele lens shot, but a wide-angle close-up -- that you can almost smell Gabbar's breath.'

Mareena Won't Follow Fashion's Rules

Mareena Won't Follow Fashion's Rules

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Known for embracing her natural curls and owning every look with a sense of freedom, her wardrobe choices reflect her spirit.

Will work for Hindutva: T'gana MLA Raja Singh after BJP exit

Will work for Hindutva: T'gana MLA Raja Singh after BJP exit

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

MLA T Raja Singh reaffirms his commitment to nationalism, Hindutva, and Sanatan Dharma after the BJP officially accepted his resignation. He clarifies his decision was not for personal gain and expresses disappointment over the party's choice of state president.

From Badla To Jane Street: Market Tricks Haunt Again

From Badla To Jane Street: Market Tricks Haunt Again

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Jane Street could do what they did because of the most fundamental flaw in the Indian stock market: a fragmented, fractured, fissured, fistula-ed liquidity stream, points out Shankar Sharma.

He Quit Amazon To Make Films

He Quit Amazon To Make Films

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'You need the drishti, the experience. I am beginning to see things differently.'

VP race heats up after Dhankhar's exit; Harivansh in spotlight

VP race heats up after Dhankhar's exit; Harivansh in spotlight

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation has triggered the search for his successor. The BJP-led NDA is expected to consider probable candidates soon.

Can Zohran Mamdani Be New York Mayor?

Can Zohran Mamdani Be New York Mayor?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Zohram Kwame Mamdani would be the city's first Muslim and Indian American mayor if elected New York mayor this November.

Infy Defies Layoff Trend: 20K Jobs In '25

Infy Defies Layoff Trend: 20K Jobs In '25

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Infosys commits to hiring 20,000 graduates amid industry-wide layoffs and uncertainty.

Four Years Later Review: Watch It For Shahana

Four Years Later Review: Watch It For Shahana

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Four Years Later shines in various moments that instantly resonate with you, thanks to Shahana Goswami, observes Divya Nair.

Superman Beats Maalik At The Box Office

Superman Beats Maalik At The Box Office

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

After comedies like Bhool Chuk Maaf and Stree, National Award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao tries hard core action in the gangster film, Maalik.

'Companies Will Be More Powerful Than Nations'

'Companies Will Be More Powerful Than Nations'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'If you align your ambition with India's rise, the peak of your careers will unfold alongside the peak of India's power.'

'R D Burman And Sholay Still Rule Our Hearts'

'R D Burman And Sholay Still Rule Our Hearts'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'Panchamda created an exclusive theme music for Gabbar Singh, which is used throughout the film every time the dacoit makes an appearance, and in both concept and sound, is so eerie and evil.'

Caravaggio And Djokovic Reshaped The Light

Caravaggio And Djokovic Reshaped The Light

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Both Caravaggio and Djokovic entered worlds ruled by giants, shattered conventions with defiance, and redefined greatness within the rigid lines of their craft. One with a brush, the other with a racquet but both turned their tools into instruments of disruption. And ultimate greatness.

Warning labels for samosas, jalebis, laddos? Health Ministry clarifies

Warning labels for samosas, jalebis, laddos? Health Ministry clarifies

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

It advises about display of boards in various workplaces such as lobbies, canteens, cafeterias, meeting rooms etc., to raise awareness on harmful consumption of hidden fats and excess sugar in various food items.

Nehru didn't take back PoK in 1948, abandoned Assam in 1962: Amit Shah in LS

Nehru didn't take back PoK in 1948, abandoned Assam in 1962: Amit Shah in LS

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

"In 1948, Indian armed forces were in a decisive position to take back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir but then PM Jawaharlal Nehru declared unilateral ceasefire," Amit Shah said. In 1971, Shah said, 93,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered and India had 15,000 sq km Pakistan territory under control, but still PoK was not taken back. During the 1962 war with China, then PM Nehru bade goodbye to Assam in a speech on Akashvani, he said.

'Why can't India's pacers stay fit?'

'Why can't India's pacers stay fit?'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Manjrekar labelled Akash's injury as a "glaring example" of the ongoing injury crisis among Indian seamers.

1st decide which party...: Cong leader's jibe at Tharoor over CM survey

1st decide which party...: Cong leader's jibe at Tharoor over CM survey

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The survey, reportedly conducted by a private agency, found that 28.3 per cent of respondents believe Tharoor is best suited to lead the state.

8 Investing Lessons From The Ultra Rich

8 Investing Lessons From The Ultra Rich

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

The ultra-rich invest differently -- embracing growth, compounding, and long-term clarity to build wealth with purpose and discipline, explains Ramalingam Kalirajan.

18K orders per min: Amazon India's Prime Day sale hits record high

18K orders per min: Amazon India's Prime Day sale hits record high

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Amazon's latest Prime Day sale event broke records with over 18,000 orders per minute - a 50 per cent jump from 2024. Nearly 70 per cent of new memberships came from Tier-III cities.

JioBlackRock Mutual Fund raises over Rs 17,800 crore via maiden NFO

JioBlackRock Mutual Fund raises over Rs 17,800 crore via maiden NFO

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

JioBlackRock Asset Management Pvt Ltd, a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) and BlackRock, on Monday announced closure of its maiden New Fund Offer (NFO), recording a total investment of Rs 17,800 crore ($2.1 billion).

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'The largest listenership for Vividh Bharati outside the country is in Spain.' 'The labourers who go there for the tomato-picking season feel cut off from their country and listen to Vividh Bharati to overcome their loneliness.'

Manjrekar had doubts about Gill's captaincy... but now?

Manjrekar had doubts about Gill's captaincy... but now?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Manjrekar acknowledged that although Gill hadn't yet made a significant mark overseas, his composure as a leader was never in doubt.

How Will Nuns' Arrest Affect Kerala Politics?

How Will Nuns' Arrest Affect Kerala Politics?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The current situation in Kerala politics is perhaps best described as a case of the state's traditional two front politics now seeing a third front (the BJP) muscling in with the potential outcome being either a messy three front affair or a renewed endorsement of the two front pattern but with one of the old fronts compromised or quashed, observes Shyam G Menon.

Who Is Khalid Jamil, the Man Tasked with Rescuing Indian Football?

Who Is Khalid Jamil, the Man Tasked with Rescuing Indian Football?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Khalid Jamil's rise can't exactly be termed as meteoric but the last eight years has been nothing less than extraordinary for the 48-year-old, who on Friday took over reins of the national men's football team.

Sarzameen Review: New Age Shakti

Sarzameen Review: New Age Shakti

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Poor writing, unrealistic plot points, and weak performances drag Sarzameen down, sighs Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

India's Next Test Captain: The Choice Is Clear?

India's Next Test Captain: The Choice Is Clear?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Bumrah's exclusion wasn't solely about workload management-his leadership potential played a crucial role in the decision. The BCCI has all but finalised him as India's next Test captain.

PIX: Usyk demolishes Dubois with fifth round knock-out

PIX: Usyk demolishes Dubois with fifth round knock-out

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Oleksandr Usyk floored Briton Daniel Dubois in the fifth round of a thrilling contest at Wembley Stadium on Saturday to once again become the undisputed heavyweight boxing World champion.

Study US: Money-Saving Tips for Students

Study US: Money-Saving Tips for Students

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Gaurav Batra, founder and CEO Infinite Group, suggests smart tips to help you reduce living and transportation costs while studying in the US.