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The Painter Who Made A Blockbuster Movie

The Painter Who Made A Blockbuster Movie

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'Story-telling is at the core of everything I do.'

Nortje, Ngidi are back: SA unleash firepower for CT

Nortje, Ngidi are back: SA unleash firepower for CT

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

South Africa picked an experienced 15-man squad for next month's Champions Trophy in Pakistan with 10 players having competed at the last World Cup in India in late 2023.

Affordable Bank Cover: But Is It Enough?

Affordable Bank Cover: But Is It Enough?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Banks offer a wide range of group insurance plans -- personal accident, health, hospital cash, home insurance, credit protection, and critical illness.

Yoga Special, Day 4: Phalakasana, The Plank Pose

Yoga Special, Day 4: Phalakasana, The Plank Pose

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Welcome to Day 4 of Rediff's week-long celebration of Yoga ahead of the International Day of Yoga. Today, learn about Phalakasana or the Plank Pose.

'Money Is Not A Problem For Me'

'Money Is Not A Problem For Me'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'I can sanction projects worth Rs 20 trillion annually as of today.' 'But my system is only capable of executing projects worth Rs 3 trillion to Rs 4 trillion.'

Indian runner smashes 16-YO 3000m indoor record

Indian runner smashes 16-YO 3000m indoor record

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Hangzhou Asian Games bronze medalist Gulveer Singh started his season strong by shattering a 16-year-old national record in the men's 3000m indoor race at the BU David Hemery Valentine Invitational in Boston.

BRICS condemns Pahalgam attack, strikes on Iran

BRICS condemns Pahalgam attack, strikes on Iran

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

The BRICS nations condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, advocated for a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism, and criticized rising tariffs during their summit in Rio de Janeiro. They also addressed global challenges and called for reforms in international institutions.

Feeling Lonely? Here's How To Beat It

Feeling Lonely? Here's How To Beat It

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

In a world that needs more connection, learn how to break free from loneliness, build meaningful relationships, and improve your health.

RMG Cos Stunned By Ban Bill

RMG Cos Stunned By Ban Bill

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

What has surprised the industry is that the Bill has been tabled without any consultation. Critics warn the ban on real-money gaming could fuel black markets, endanger 200,000 jobs and billions in tax revenue.

Casual Gaming To Gain From RMG Ban

Casual Gaming To Gain From RMG Ban

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'There is responsibility to make great games that are played by audiences, that fill the gap from an entertainment perspective.'

Realty firms eye revenue upside, portfolio diversification from data centre boom

Realty firms eye revenue upside, portfolio diversification from data centre boom

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Data centres are increasingly becoming a key part of the real estate landscape, as reality firms - with rich expertise in land acquisition, construction and dealing with government approvals - are seeing them as opportunities to build long-term assets with continuous revenue flow.

How Business Schools Must Evolve In AI Era

How Business Schools Must Evolve In AI Era

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Shift from producing graduates proficient in analysis and strategy to producing graduates capable of initiating, executing, and scaling impactful actions in real-world environments, points out Ajit Balakrishnan.

KKR begin pre-season training in Mumbai

KKR begin pre-season training in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have begun their pre-season preparations with a week-long domestic players' training stint in Mumbai, ahead of their main camp in Kolkata starting March 12 at Eden Gardens. The Mumbai camp, running from February 21-28, features nine domestic players, including Venkatesh Iyer, who was re-signed by KKR for a staggering Rs 23.75 crore after being released, making him the third most expensive player in the IPL auction.

Heard About Long-Short Funds?

Heard About Long-Short Funds?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

'Long-short SIFs are designed for seasoned, high-risk, high-reward investors, who understand market volatility.'

JSW Paints to buy Akzo Nobel India in Rs 8,986-crore deal

JSW Paints to buy Akzo Nobel India in Rs 8,986-crore deal

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

JSW Paints, part of $23 billion JSW Group, on Friday said it will acquire majority controlling stake in Akzo Nobel India Ltd (ANIL), the maker of Dulux paints, for Rs 8,986 crore. It will acquire 74.76 per cent stake from its Dutch promoters/holding entities -- namely Imperial Chemical Industries and Akzo Nobel Coatings International BV -- for a consideration of Rs 8,986 crore, according to a statement from the JSW Group firm.

Gulveer shatters Asian record, qualifies for World C'ships

Gulveer shatters Asian record, qualifies for World C'ships

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

India's Asian Games bronze medallist Gulveer Singh smashed the Asian Indoor 5000m record while also qualifying for the World Athletics Championships to be held later this year.

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.

Might of core group of Maoists reduced to 20 in 2014, says IB chief

Might of core group of Maoists reduced to 20 in 2014, says IB chief

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

A menace to development and a constant threat to the country's security, terror incidents by Maoists have reduced in the recent past, says Intelligence Bureau chief Syed Asif Ibrahim.

Adani to buy CK Birla group firm Orient Cement for Rs 8,100 cr

Adani to buy CK Birla group firm Orient Cement for Rs 8,100 cr

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Billionaire Gautam Adani-led Adani Group on Tuesday said it will acquire CK Birla group firm Orient Cement at a valuation of Rs 8,100 crore as part of its expansion drive. Ambuja Cements, the cement and building material company of Adani Cement and part of the diversified Adani Group, has signed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Orient Cement Ltd (OCL) at an equity value of Rs. 8,100 crore.

'Winning A Medal For India Meant A Lot'

'Winning A Medal For India Meant A Lot'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'It was a tough field, and I was nervous going in.' 'But once I stepped onto the court, I focused only on giving my best.'

Is GenAI Making Us MENTALLY LAZY?

Is GenAI Making Us MENTALLY LAZY?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

What looks like convenience today might well be shaping a future where essential human skills quietly fade away.

'How Lata, Rafi Helped Liberate Dadra And Nagar Haveli

'How Lata, Rafi Helped Liberate Dadra And Nagar Haveli

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'The core group from Pune, which bought arms, trained people, carried out intelligence gathering and participated in all the stages of the battle, consisted of RSS volunteers.' 'The Pune group raised resources with the help of three stalwarts from the film industry.' 'The stalwarts were Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammad Rafi and C Ramchandra.'

How Jane Street Made Rs 36,500 Crore

How Jane Street Made Rs 36,500 Crore

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

SEBI alleges Jane Street placed bets on the stock market falling and then acted in a way to make the market actually fall so it could win its bet.

'Dr Singh Didn't Take Orders From Sonia Gandhi'

'Dr Singh Didn't Take Orders From Sonia Gandhi'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'Mrs Gandhi had nothing to do in the day-to-day working of Dr Singh's government.' 'People say Mrs Gandhi's office used to give orders, which is nonsense.'

Tata Motors expects to achieve 30% EV penetration ahead of target: Chandra

Tata Motors expects to achieve 30% EV penetration ahead of target: Chandra

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Tata Motors is hoping to beat its target year of 2030 and have 30 per cent of its portfolio comprising electric vehicles (EVs), according to Chairman N Chandrasekaran, who was speaking at the company's last annual general meeting (AGM) ahead if its demerger.

'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.'

Why Affordable Housing Will Remain Muted Despite Rate Cut

Why Affordable Housing Will Remain Muted Despite Rate Cut

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

While demand for sub Rs 50-lakh affordable housing prevails, market players cite increased land rates, escalated construction costs and low margins as key prohibiting factors.

Delhi, Male in talks to retain Indian military personnel

Delhi, Male in talks to retain Indian military personnel

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

India and the Maldives are in discussions for keeping the Indian military platforms in the island nation and a core group that both sides agreed to set up will look at the details relating to it, official sources said on Sunday.

What Went WRONG with LSG?

What Went WRONG with LSG?

Rediff.com20 May 2025

It was Rishabh Pant's brief, unconvincing stint at the crease that starkly epitomised his season-long struggle

2 years after getting $8 bn, Reliance raises $2.9 bn offshore loan

2 years after getting $8 bn, Reliance raises $2.9 bn offshore loan

Rediff.com16 May 2025

About 55 banks participated in the deal, making it the largest bank group for a syndicated loan in Asia so far this year.

Flipkart CEO Krishnamurthy signals strong growth amid India IPO plans

Flipkart CEO Krishnamurthy signals strong growth amid India IPO plans

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Flipkart Group Chief Executive Kalyan Krishnamurthy on Monday said the firm was advancing preparations for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in India, which included shifting its holding company to India from Singapore. Speaking at an internal town hall, Krishnamurthy said the company's leadership structure is strengthening and that the steps toward relocating Flipkart's legal base to India are progressing as planned, according to people familiar with the matter.

Auto industry seeks govt's help for rare earth import from China

Auto industry seeks govt's help for rare earth import from China

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The automobile industry has sought government support in expediting approvals from the Chinese government for importing rare earth magnets used in various applications, including passenger cars. As per the industry sources, various domestic suppliers have already sought approval from the Chinese government through their local vendors in China.

Road, rail, coal may dominate National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0

Road, rail, coal may dominate National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Roads, railways, and coal together are likely to account for 70 per cent of the government's takings from the upcoming second edition of the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP), set to run from FY26 to FY30. In comparison, these three sectors are estimated to have contributed 66 per cent in the first edition of the NMP - FY22 to FY25.

'Tighten your technique..' Dada's blunt advice to Gill

'Tighten your technique..' Dada's blunt advice to Gill

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

"He needs to score a bit more runs when it's seaming and swinging": Sourav Ganguly urges Shubman Gill to step up as captain, batter in testing English conditions

Sebi sets up panel to look into 'unbundling' of 'black box' charges by clearing corporations

Sebi sets up panel to look into 'unbundling' of 'black box' charges by clearing corporations

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday announced a slew of measures to ease the compliance burden in the stock markets ecosystem, encourage more companies to list on the bourses after reverse flipping to India, and facilitate greater foreign fund flows into government bonds.

What Pitch Can India Expect At Lord's?

What Pitch Can India Expect At Lord's?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

The third Test at Lord's could well be the series' turning point. This isn't just about team combinations or tactical tweaks anymore. The pitch has emerged as a defining factor -- one that could tilt the balance of power in a contest hanging delicately at 1-1.

Virat preferred training in nets over practice matches: Arun

Virat preferred training in nets over practice matches: Arun

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'The fact is he always needed a challenge. That's what got him going.'

Was Ashwin pushed out? His retirement signals shift

Was Ashwin pushed out? His retirement signals shift

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Key players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja are expected to consider stepping away from the Test format to make way for a new generation of talent.

Ahead of polls, Nitish inducts 7 new ministers, all from BJP

Ahead of polls, Nitish inducts 7 new ministers, all from BJP

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

A careful calculation of the BJP's support base seems to have been at work in the cabinet expansion that took place a day after the party's national president chaired a meeting of the "core group" here.

Rare Earth Magnet Shortage: Will China Play Ball?

Rare Earth Magnet Shortage: Will China Play Ball?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The 17 rare earth elements that are at the centre of the current crisis are critical components of everyday products -- from cars to jet engines to electronics like smartphones and flat-screen TVs.