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'India Is Uber's Third-Largest Market'

'India Is Uber's Third-Largest Market'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

'We serve more than 1.2 billion trips annually and have over 1.5 million active earners each month using the platform.'

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

'The real story of 2025 is that India officially stopped being a 'market of the future' and started acting as the world's primary economic engine.'

Sensex jumps 448 points on fresh fund inflows

Sensex jumps 448 points on fresh fund inflows

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

From the 30-Sensex firms, Bharat Electronics, Power Grid, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Asian Paints, Reliance Industries, and Bajaj Finserv were among the biggest gainers. However, HCL Tech, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, and Sun Pharma were the laggards.

World's 11 Famously Long Tunnels

World's 11 Famously Long Tunnels

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Running deep beneath mountains, rivers, and sometimes bustling cities are the world's longest tunnels. Quiet marvels of modern engineering, hidden from sight, they are vital to everyday life, carrying drinking water to millions, whisking metro trains between megacities, draining floodwaters, and connect regions once separated by formidable terrain.

For IT cos, growth in Europe may only be temporary relief

For IT cos, growth in Europe may only be temporary relief

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

With demand for information-technology (IT) services in North America still sluggish, Europe has become a source of optimism for Indian companies because it is delivering steady gains over the past two years and continuing to outperform in the latest quarter. Yet analysts caution a full-scale revival will require a rebound in the United States (US), particularly in manufacturing, retail, and BFSI (banking, financial services, and insurance), because Europe contributes only about a third of the revenues.

PIX: Manchester Utd edge Newcastle, move up to fifth

PIX: Manchester Utd edge Newcastle, move up to fifth

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Manchester United's Patrick Dorgu struck in the first half as Ruben Amorim's side held on for an ugly 1-0 victory over Newcastle United on Friday in the year's only Boxing Day fixture to climb to fifth place in the Premier League standings.

PIX: Draws order of the day as Man Utd, Liverpool held

PIX: Draws order of the day as Man Utd, Liverpool held

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday

Operation Sindoor redraws India's security goals in 2025

Operation Sindoor redraws India's security goals in 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

In 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor, a multi-domain combat mission against Pakistan in response to cross-border terrorism. The operation involved precision strikes, military retaliation, and diplomatic measures, marking a significant shift in India's security policy.

Rupee Slide Makes Overseas Trips Costlier

Rupee Slide Makes Overseas Trips Costlier

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Travel firms expect package prices to rise by 5 to 10 per cent, depending on destination and inclusions.

Young Harshika chases football dream in Europe!

Young Harshika chases football dream in Europe!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Having earned a spot in the first division Romanian club CS Atletic Olimpia Gherla, the 22-year-old Harshika Jain has also set her sights on fulfilling her dream of playing for the Indian team.

Kapil Sharma-Priyanka Provide The Laughs On OTT

Kapil Sharma-Priyanka Provide The Laughs On OTT

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

It's raining sequels on OTT this week, but that's not all. Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch.

How Trump's Rules Are Killing American Tourism

How Trump's Rules Are Killing American Tourism

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

'America has historically been a magnet for people who aren't from here.' 'That sort of thing -- the promise of opportunity, no matter what that looks like -- doesn't grow on trees.' 'It also happens to be geopolitical gold that Trump is flushing down the toilet,' points out Sree Sreenivasan.

Biocon launches diabetes & obesity drugs in Netherlands

Biocon launches diabetes & obesity drugs in Netherlands

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Biocon Limited has launched its GLP-1 peptide, liraglutide, for the treatment of diabetes and obesity in the Netherlands, as the biopharmaceutical firm positions itself as a global player in the fast-growing diabetes and obesity market currently dominated by the likes of Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.

Amid backlash, FIFA rolls out limited $60 World Cup tickets

Amid backlash, FIFA rolls out limited $60 World Cup tickets

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The PMAs, which represent competing national teams and manage dedicated fan ticket programmes, will handle the ticket allocation process.

Sebi Overhauls MF Framework, Stockbroking Rules

Sebi Overhauls MF Framework, Stockbroking Rules

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday overhauled the cost framework for the 80 trillion domestic mutual fund (MF) industry, introducing a simplified structure aimed at improving transparency for investors while balancing the impact on asset managers.

GPS spoofing, jamming on rise, IATA warns pilots to stay alert

GPS spoofing, jamming on rise, IATA warns pilots to stay alert

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

In recent times, there have also been instances of GPS spoofing and interference incidents at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Amritsar, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai airports.

Can India Regain Foreign Tourists This Winter?

Can India Regain Foreign Tourists This Winter?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'We expect inbound numbers in 2025 to come close to pre-pandemic levels -- if not fully match them -- by early 2026.'

Frankenstein: Aesthetically Pleasing, Visually Lush, Morally Unequivocal

Frankenstein: Aesthetically Pleasing, Visually Lush, Morally Unequivocal

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Guillermo del Toro restores and amplifies the morality tale Shelley had meant her book to be. His message is kindness and forgiveness are the greatest virtues and arrogant ego meets its own just end, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Sensex climbs over 158 points on buying in tech and IT shares

Sensex climbs over 158 points on buying in tech and IT shares

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma, Bharat Electronics and Trent were the major gainers among Sensex scrips. However, Maruti, Eternal, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Titan were among the laggards.

ITTF Youth Worlds: Divyanshi clinches U-15 bronze

ITTF Youth Worlds: Divyanshi clinches U-15 bronze

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Divyanshi bags U15 TT bronze, U19 boys' team settles for silver

Gold, silver rally to extend record run

Gold, silver rally to extend record run

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Gold and silver prices are poised to maintain their record-setting rally in the coming week as investors focus on global inflation data and key macroeconomic indicators that shape central bank policy paths, analysts said.

Sweet Dreams: How A Banker Became A Chocolatier

Sweet Dreams: How A Banker Became A Chocolatier

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'If I were a housewife, it would have been Ok. But I was set in my job and then suddenly I quit.'

CAFE-III: 'Gas guzzler' makers setting a 'wrong narrative', says Maruti

CAFE-III: 'Gas guzzler' makers setting a 'wrong narrative', says Maruti

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Companies with "gas guzzlers" are trying to set up the wrong narrative against small cars getting relaxation in the proposed corporate average fuel efficiency (CAFE-III) norms on the basis of weight, Maruti Suzuki senior executive officer corporate affairs Rahul Bharti said on Monday, bringing to the fore deep division among carmakers regarding the upcoming rules.

Maruti Warns: CAFE-III Could Kill Small Cars

Maruti Warns: CAFE-III Could Kill Small Cars

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

'If the targets become unscientific and unjust, Then, just to meet CAFE-III regulation, a small car -- which produces a very low absolute carbon dioxide -- will have to be discontinued.'

6 Nations That Drink The Most

6 Nations That Drink The Most

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Across the globe, drinking habits paint a fascinating picture. Which countries have the highest consumption of alcohol?

Rashmika's Double Bill Drama On OTT

Rashmika's Double Bill Drama On OTT

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Rashmika's double bill drama, Tom Cruise on a deadly mission and lots more thrills on OTT this week.

CAFE-3 Sparks Major Fight Over Big Vs Small Cars

CAFE-3 Sparks Major Fight Over Big Vs Small Cars

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

In absolute terms, both types of cars must cut emissions by about 28-29 g/km. But in percentage terms, the lighter 900-kg car must reduce emissions by 27 per cent, while the 1,500-kg car needs a 22 per cent cut. And the target becomes progressively stringent for both -- but, once again, the tightening is sharper for the 900-kg car than for the 1500-kg car.

Reliance stops use of Russian oil at its only-for-export refinery

Reliance stops use of Russian oil at its only-for-export refinery

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Reliance Industries Ltd on Thursday said it has halted the use of Russian crude at its export-only refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat, as the company moves to comply with European Union sanctions. Reliance is India's largest buyer of Russian oil, which it processes and turns into fuel, such as petrol and diesel, at its giant oil refining complex at Jamnagar.

PIX: Arsenal stun Bayern Munich, go top; PSV whip Liverpool

PIX: Arsenal stun Bayern Munich, go top; PSV whip Liverpool

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

A summary of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Dharmendra's Top 10 Action Movies

Dharmendra's Top 10 Action Movies

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Dharmendra got his He Man image with Phool Aur Patthar, which was so strong that he never managed to fully shrug it off.

Shah Rukh-Kajol's DDLJ Now Lives In London

Shah Rukh-Kajol's DDLJ Now Lives In London

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveiled a bronze statue of their iconic characters, Raj and Simran, from Aditya Chopra's blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge in London on December 4.

India's mfg sector activity falls to 9-month low in Nov

India's mfg sector activity falls to 9-month low in Nov

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

India's manufacturing sector activity eased to a nine-month low in November, mainly owing to softer rise in sales and production amid reports of challenging market conditions, a monthly report said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) falling to 56.6 in November from 59.2 in October, highlighted the slowest improvement in operating conditions since February.

Ukraine has accepted peace deal framework with Russia: US official

Ukraine has accepted peace deal framework with Russia: US official

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

The official, speaking as US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll held talks with Russian representatives in Abu Dhabi, said, "The Ukrainians have agreed to the peace deal. There are some minor details to be sorted out but they have agreed to a peace deal."

One woman killed every 10 minutes by kin/partner: UN report

One woman killed every 10 minutes by kin/partner: UN report

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

In its report released on Monday, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and UN Women said that femicide continues to take the lives of tens of thousands of women and girls worldwide, with no sign of real progress.

Sindarov Youngest To Win Chess World Cup

Sindarov Youngest To Win Chess World Cup

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov beat China's Wei Yi to win the FIDE World Cup in Panaji on Wednesday, becoming, at 19, the youngest ever player to achieve the feat.

India Diversifies Petroleum Exports To New Markets

India Diversifies Petroleum Exports To New Markets

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

India offset the decline in exports to traditional destinations by sharply ramping up shipments to Jordan (18,086 per cent), Hong Kong (17,006 per cent), Spain (13,436 per cent), the Philippines (2,235 per cent), and Namibia (1,068 per cent) in H1FY26.

Why This Film Sentenced Its Director To Prison

Why This Film Sentenced Its Director To Prison

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

'One's country is the best place to live, no matter what problems, what difficulties.' 'My country is where I can breathe, where I can find the reason to live, and where I can find the strength to create.'

Europe tour turns tragic as Maha couple died in road accident in Italy

Europe tour turns tragic as Maha couple died in road accident in Italy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Javed Akhtar (57), his wife Nadra, daughters Arzoo (22) and Shifa (18) as well as son Jazel (15), all residents of Civil Lines in Nagpur, were on a 10-day tour of Italy and France, their kin Iqbal Azmi, also a retired deputy superintendent of police, told PTI.

Guardiola apologises for confrontation with cameraman

Guardiola apologises for confrontation with cameraman

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was furious at several decisions during the 2-1 loss at St James' Park and appeared to take out his frustration on a pitch-side TV cameraman after the final whistle.

'Indians Are Better Suited Than Most Other Countries'

'Indians Are Better Suited Than Most Other Countries'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

'Because of the size and complexity of the economy, we can address almost every job that is there, from agriculture farming to healthcare.'