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'We Thought We Wouldn't See The Next Sunrise'

'We Thought We Wouldn't See The Next Sunrise'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Lieutenant Commander Dilna K, Shaurya Chakra, on an epic 8-month voyage around the globe crossing four continents, three oceans, three Great Capes and Point Nemo, the remotest part of the earth.

TCG's Cortex DC To Develop 2 GW AI-Ready Data Centres In India

TCG's Cortex DC To Develop 2 GW AI-Ready Data Centres In India

Rediff.com1 days ago

Cortex DC, a company of The Chatterjee Group (TCG), announced its entry into the data centre market with plans to develop 2 GW of AI-ready capacity across India over the next seven years. The initiative aims to meet the growing demand for high-performance computing, targeting hyperscalers, cloud service providers, and advanced AI workloads with a focus on speed, scale, and sustainable power.

Sensex tumbles 876 points, Nifty drops below 22,900 amid private bank sell-off

Sensex tumbles 876 points, Nifty drops below 22,900 amid private bank sell-off

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, ended sharply lower, with the Sensex tumbling 876.37 points and the Nifty dropping below 22,900, primarily due to a decline in private bank stocks like HDFC Bank and Axis Bank, alongside weak global market trends.

New Study Reveals Glaciers Melting Faster Due To Daily Weather Extremes

New Study Reveals Glaciers Melting Faster Due To Daily Weather Extremes

Rediff.com3 days ago

A new study indicates that accounting for daily weather variability provides a more accurate estimation of glacier melt, suggesting that glaciers worldwide are losing ice at a faster rate than previously calculated. Researchers found that simulations incorporating daily weather patterns project greater ice loss by the end of the century and a higher contribution to global sea-level rise.

Indian Equities Extend Gains, IT Sector Leads Rally on Strong Earnings

Indian Equities Extend Gains, IT Sector Leads Rally on Strong Earnings

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher for the second consecutive day, primarily driven by robust buying in IT stocks following strong quarterly results and positive global trends. Tech Mahindra notably surged over 8% after reporting a significant jump in net profit.

Profit-taking, rising inflation, and elevated crude oil prices drag Indian markets lower

Profit-taking, rising inflation, and elevated crude oil prices drag Indian markets lower

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed lower due to profit-taking, a spike in wholesale price-based inflation, and firm crude oil prices, despite some support from easing intraday crude oil prices and rupee appreciation.

Sensex, Nifty surge on falling crude, bank stocks rally

Sensex, Nifty surge on falling crude, bank stocks rally

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their rally for a second consecutive session, driven by a decline in Brent crude oil prices below USD 100 per barrel and strong buying in banking stocks and Reliance Industries.

Unravelling The Distinct Origins Of Earth And Mars

Unravelling The Distinct Origins Of Earth And Mars

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Researchers have found that Earth and Mars formed in different ways despite originating from the same solar nebula. Earth's mass primarily came from protoplanets accreting pebbles, while Mars's mass largely originated from planetesimals. This study, published in Nature Astronomy, used volatile elements as chemical fingerprints to reconstruct their formation 4.5 billion years ago, supporting a hybrid model of planet formation.

Seriously Good Eggs

Seriously Good Eggs

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Every time you step into the kitchen it's quite possible to create a version of eggs that's far tastier than the last time you made eggs.

Indian IT stocks record best week in 18 years amid global AI sell-off

Indian IT stocks record best week in 18 years amid global AI sell-off

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian IT stocks have experienced their most significant weekly surge in 18 years, with the Nifty IT index climbing 11.72 per cent, as a global sell-off in AI-linked equities redirected investor attention towards India's IT services sector. This shift aligns with a JP Morgan report identifying India as a 'natural AI hedge' due to its large, liquid market and strong domestic institutional investor base.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Higher on Bank Stocks, RIL

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Higher on Bank Stocks, RIL

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, extended their rally in early trade, driven by strong buying in bank stocks, Reliance Industries, and positive global cues, despite foreign institutional investors offloading equities.

F1 returns to Africa after 33 years, with Rwanda set to host Grand Prix from early 2030s

F1 returns to Africa after 33 years, with Rwanda set to host Grand Prix from early 2030s

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Formula One will return to Africa after 33 years, with Rwanda securing a 10-year deal to host a Grand Prix from the early 2030s, promising tourism, investment and jobs.

RBI's 'Calibrated Tightening' Drags Indian Markets Lower Amid Global Headwinds

RBI's 'Calibrated Tightening' Drags Indian Markets Lower Amid Global Headwinds

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced declines in early trade, influenced by the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) recent repo rate hike and its signal for continued monetary tightening, coupled with rising crude oil prices and foreign fund outflows. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 8.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty climb as oil prices cool, foreign funds return

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty climb as oil prices cool, foreign funds return

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw gains in early trade, driven by a notable drop in crude oil prices and renewed buying interest from Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs).

Researchers Propose Five Key Actions To Mitigate El Nino's Health Toll

Researchers Propose Five Key Actions To Mitigate El Nino's Health Toll

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Researchers have outlined five crucial actions to help the world prepare for a potentially strongest-on-record El Nino, aiming to reduce its severe health consequences like infectious diseases, malnutrition, and heat-related conditions. These recommendations, published in The Lancet, emphasise a comprehensive risk overview and early preparatory measures.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Recover as Oil Prices Moderate; IT Sector Leads Gains

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Recover as Oil Prices Moderate; IT Sector Leads Gains

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade after two days of losses, driven by easing crude oil prices and strong buying in blue-chip IT stocks, despite continued global uncertainties. Track Sensex, Nifty on September 30.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Fall as Crude Oil Prices Surge, Foreign Funds Exit

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Fall as Crude Oil Prices Surge, Foreign Funds Exit

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant tumble in early trade, primarily driven by elevated crude oil prices due to ongoing West Asia uncertainty and substantial foreign fund outflows. Track Sensex, Nifty on September 29.

3 Indian Faves On Most-Loved Food List

3 Indian Faves On Most-Loved Food List

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

TasteAtlas has compiled its 50 top-rated deep-fried specialities from around the globe. Three Indian favourites earned places on the list.

Nothing Headphone (1) Pro: The Premium Headphones V Wants

Nothing Headphone (1) Pro: The Premium Headphones V Wants

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Nothing has expanded its premium audio line-up with the launch of the Headphone (1) Pro, the brand's newest flagship over-ear model.

Gujarat to honour flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar for heroic act

Gujarat to honour flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar for heroic act

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

The Gujarat government announced that Indian pilot Smit Machchhar will be awarded the 'Visisht Gujarat Garima Award' for his extraordinary bravery. Machchhar thwarted his co-pilot's alleged attempt to crash a Flydubai flight, saving 174 lives despite being stabbed. He is currently receiving treatment in Saudi Arabia, and special prayers for his recovery have been organised at the Somnath temple.

Sensex, Nifty fall for third day on crude prices, FII outflows

Sensex, Nifty fall for third day on crude prices, FII outflows

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their losses for a third consecutive day, driven by firm crude oil prices, elevated global bond yields, and significant foreign fund outflows, making investors cautious.

'Airtel Will Remain An Institution Run By Professionals'

'Airtel Will Remain An Institution Run By Professionals'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

'The Rs 35,000 crore of capex every year, I don't get to sign 35 paise out of this.'

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain as Global Markets Rise, Crude Prices Ease

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain as Global Markets Rise, Crude Prices Ease

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, rallied in early trade, driven by positive global market trends and easing crude oil prices, despite the US Federal Reserve's hawkish stance tempering overall sentiment. Track Sensex, Nifty on September 18.

Flydubai Attack: Questions, Questions

Flydubai Attack: Questions, Questions

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

While Smit Machchhar is rightly being lauded as a hero, the curious thing is that the name of the Omani copilot responsible for this attempt to hijack or crash the aircraft has been withheld. His name and face should have been splashed all over the international media. This was not done and it therefore raises legitimate suspicion. Is it possible that his involvement could expose some powerful entity? Could it point to a blatant intelligence failure that would have left certain powers shamefaced? Could it be that he may have revealed things that could prove severely damaging to certain vested interests? asks Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

He couldn't swim, then made the Asian Games in surfing

He couldn't swim, then made the Asian Games in surfing

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Teenager Kishore Kumar Anbarasu's journey in the men's surfing competition at the Asian Games concluded in the quarterfinal stage. Despite the loss, Anbarasu cherishes his experience as surfing made its debut at the continental event, highlighting his unusual path from Kovalam to international competition.

IIIT Hyderabad And Hexagon Partner For Digital Twin Centre Of Excellence

IIIT Hyderabad And Hexagon Partner For Digital Twin Centre Of Excellence

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

IIIT Hyderabad and measurement technologies firm Hexagon R&D India have collaborated to establish the Hexagon Digital Twin Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the IIIT Hyderabad campus. This CoE will focus on applied research, education, and industry collaboration in computer vision, spatial computing, and AI-powered digital twins, providing access to advanced imaging technology.

Work With The US, With Or Without Trump

Work With The US, With Or Without Trump

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

India-US ties may be strained, but abandoning the relationship is not the answer; India must deal with Washington firmly without becoming either servile or hostile, asserts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Sink as Brent Breaches $108/barrel

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Sink as Brent Breaches $108/barrel

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced significant declines in early trade, driven by soaring crude oil prices amidst escalating tensions in West Asia, coupled with weak global market trends and foreign fund outflows.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty in Red; BSE tanked over 600 points

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty in Red; BSE tanked over 600 points

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant drop in early trade, with the Sensex falling over 600 points, primarily due to crude oil prices surging past the USD 100 per barrel mark and weak global market trends. Track Sensex, Nifty on September 24.

Indian Equities Tumble as Sensex Tanks 1,248 Points, Nifty Below 23,100

Indian Equities Tumble as Sensex Tanks 1,248 Points, Nifty Below 23,100

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a sharp decline, with the Sensex tumbling 1,247.71 points and the Nifty settling below 23,100, primarily driven by a significant spike in crude oil prices and weak global market trends.

Serial practitioner of terrorism: Jaishankar slams Pak PM Sharif at UNGA

Serial practitioner of terrorism: Jaishankar slams Pak PM Sharif at UNGA

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, addressing the UN General Assembly, strongly criticised Pakistan for its support of terrorism, asserting India's right to self-defence and stating that friendship cannot coexist with terrorism. He also highlighted India's global responsibilities, contributions to the Global South, and its stance on reformed multilateralism and AI.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Slips After Opening higher, Nifty Flat

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Slips After Opening higher, Nifty Flat

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, traded marginally higher in early trade despite the US Federal Reserve's recent rate hike and indications of further tightening, with the National Stock Exchange's much-anticipated Rs 22,569-crore IPO also opening for subscription.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound in Early Trade, Fed Decision Looms

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound in Early Trade, Fed Decision Looms

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw an early rebound after significant losses, driven by value buying, though elevated oil prices and anticipation of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision tempered gains. Track Sensex, Nifty on September 16.

India Inc's foreign funding intent surges to $7.7 billion in July

India Inc's foreign funding intent surges to $7.7 billion in July

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Indian companies, including NBFCs, filed proposals to raise $7.696 billion through external commercial borrowings (ECBs) and foreign currency convertible bonds (FCCBs) in July 2026, a significant increase from $6.09 billion in June.

Indian Equities Close Flat as US Fed Rate Hike Weighs; NSE IPO Subscribed 39% on Day 1

Indian Equities Close Flat as US Fed Rate Hike Weighs; NSE IPO Subscribed 39% on Day 1

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed nearly flat on Thursday, influenced by the US Federal Reserve's interest rate hike and indications of further monetary tightening. Despite some intraday gains, caution prevailed, with foreign institutional investors continuing to offload equities. Meanwhile, the National Stock Exchange of India's (NSE) mega initial public offering opened for subscription, garnering 39 per cent subscription on its first day.

Gujarat Vs Kerala: A Tale Of Two States

Gujarat Vs Kerala: A Tale Of Two States

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Comparing the two states is comparing an apple to an orange. I ate apples for years. Then I felt I needed some citrus, and I moved to oranges. That doesn't make the apple a lesser fruit, reflects Binu Alex.

Indian Equities Tank as Oil Surges, Rate Hike Fears Grip Global Markets

Indian Equities Tank as Oil Surges, Rate Hike Fears Grip Global Markets

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant downturn, with Sensex tanking 778 points and Nifty closing at a five-month low, driven by surging crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and fears of further interest rate hikes by major central banks.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Flat in Early Trade; Oil Above $100

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Flat in Early Trade; Oil Above $100

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, traded flat in early deals due to elevated crude oil prices exceeding USD 100 per barrel and persistent geopolitical tensions, which subdued investor risk appetite.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Sink on US-Iran Crisis

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Sink on US-Iran Crisis

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant slump in early trade, mirroring a bearish trend in global equities, as escalating conflict in West Asia drove up crude oil prices and intensified investor concerns.

'I Quit Every Gym I Joined, Then I Did Hyrox'

'I Quit Every Gym I Joined, Then I Did Hyrox'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Rikin Dewey went from unused gym memberships and late-night partying to six days of training, losing nine kg and completing his first HYROX.