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Marico Q2 net down 0.7%

Marico Q2 net down 0.7%

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

The consolidated net profit of Marico, the maker of Parachute coconut oil, declined 0.7 per cent in the second quarter (July-September) of 2025-26 (Q2FY26).

Marsh backs Australia's attacking game ahead of India T20Is

Marsh backs Australia's attacking game ahead of India T20Is

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'Look, they (India) are a fantastic team, one which we have great respect for and I think five-match series are going to provide a lot of excitement for the fans that are coming to watch.'

Indian football's slump continues with Bangla defeat

Indian football's slump continues with Bangla defeat

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Indian football team suffers embarrassing 0-1 loss to Bangladesh in Asian Cup qualifiers

PIX: Jemimah slays Australia as India enter World Cup final

PIX: Jemimah slays Australia as India enter World Cup final

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues played the innings of her life, slamming a century for the ages as India pulled off a record chase to storm into the Women's World Cup final after a five-wicket victory over defending champions Australia in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

Youth ODI: India hammer Australia to sweep series

Youth ODI: India hammer Australia to sweep series

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Youth ODIs: Vedant, Rahul shine as India make clean sweep of series vs Australia

Mutual Fund Transactions Surge Online

Mutual Fund Transactions Surge Online

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Major fund houses report a sharp rise in online transactions, driven by changing investor habits, distributor behaviour, and fast-growing fintech platforms.

Why We Must Worry About India's Human Rights Record

Why We Must Worry About India's Human Rights Record

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

In May, 40 Rohingyas were blindfolded and flown to the Andaman and Nicobar islands and then thrown into the sea and made to swim to an island in Myanmar. And after the Pahalgam attack, at least 300 Muslims were 'pushed back' to Bangladesh from Assam.

Core areas light up Havells India as consumer durables dim the spark

Core areas light up Havells India as consumer durables dim the spark

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

The July-September quarter (Q2) performance of consumer electricals and durables major Havells India in 2025-26 (FY26) was broadly in line with Street estimates. While the top line was supported by robust growth in the wire and cable, switchgear, and lighting segments, the consumer durables segment restricted overall gains.

Rajinikanth's Love Affair With Bollywood

Rajinikanth's Love Affair With Bollywood

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Rajinikanth may have made his last Hindi film two decades ago but he can still set the screen alight, blazing away with a gun that has dozens of barrels. As Thalaiva turns 75 on December 12, Dinesh Raheja looks back at his 17 year journey in Hindi cinema.

'Hatred And Bloodshed Can Only Give Birth To Love'

'Hatred And Bloodshed Can Only Give Birth To Love'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

'In a world that's loud and fractured, this is my small offering of softness. Of love.'

'If You Can Make a Difference, Just Do It'

'If You Can Make a Difference, Just Do It'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

'There'll be extended periods where things aren't working in your favour. But if you believe in the cause profoundly, then you simply persevere.'

How Sarfaraz dropped out of India reckoning

How Sarfaraz dropped out of India reckoning

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Sarfaraz might have to try batting at No.3 for Mumbai to remain in scheme of things

Sensex drops over 331 points on last-minute selling

Sensex drops over 331 points on last-minute selling

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Among Sensex firms, Bharat Electronics, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Steel, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finserv and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles were the major laggards. However, Tech Mahindra, Asian Paints, Infosys, Adani Ports, Sun Pharma and HDFC Bank were the gainers.

JLR cyberattack hit TaMo PV Q2 showing; FY26 outlook cut

JLR cyberattack hit TaMo PV Q2 showing; FY26 outlook cut

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) on Friday reported a 13 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) decline in consolidated revenue from operations for the second quarter of 2025-26 (Q2FY26), largely due to the cyberattack on its subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in late August that forced a shutdown of its manufacturing operations for over five weeks.

India register another win in Sultan of Johor Cup

India register another win in Sultan of Johor Cup

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

India will next play Pakistan on Tuesday.

India's energy sector battles taxes, global turmoil

India's energy sector battles taxes, global turmoil

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

India's brittle energy security is inextricably linked to two opposing paradigms - fossil fuels, and the transition to green energy. The first powers the present; the second paves the way for Viksit Bharat in 2047.

IndiGo crisis: Are you helpless, Delhi HC asks govt

IndiGo crisis: Are you helpless, Delhi HC asks govt

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

A bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela also asked how could other airlines take advantage of the crisis situation and charge hefty sums for tickets from the passengers.

Inside Team India's fearless rise to dominance

Inside Team India's fearless rise to dominance

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Suryakumar also gave due credit to Rohit Sharma for teaching him the tricks of the leadership trade.

Meghalaya's Choudhary eyes IPL stint after sixes record

Meghalaya's Choudhary eyes IPL stint after sixes record

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Akash Kumar Choudhary is hoping for an IPL opportunity, calling for greater representation of India's northeastern states in the IPL.

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.

'TCS Hiring 2 Bus Loads Of Kids Every Year Won't Happen'

'TCS Hiring 2 Bus Loads Of Kids Every Year Won't Happen'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'4 lakh to 5 lakh people graduating in computer science getting jobs in software companies will not happen.'

'Bumrah unstoppable, Jaiswal under scanner'

'Bumrah unstoppable, Jaiswal under scanner'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim praised Jasprit Bumrah's performance in the first India vs South Africa Test at Eden Gardens, saying Bumrah focuses only on what he can control and remains effective regardless of pitch conditions.

Heartbreak as India go down to Aus in Johor Cup final

Heartbreak as India go down to Aus in Johor Cup final

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Ian Grobbelaar struck twice, including a decisive penalty corner in the dying minutes, as Australia pipped India 2-1 to win their third Sultan of Johor Cup under-21 hockey title in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on Saturday.

Kotian scalps four as India A restrict SA A to 299-9

Kotian scalps four as India A restrict SA A to 299-9

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Pant took a bit to settle into his rhythm behind the stumps, and once he came to terms with the surface and bowlers the wicketkeeper was quite tidy.

India's IT hiring stabilises in H1 FY26, campus intake improves

India's IT hiring stabilises in H1 FY26, campus intake improves

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

After several muted quarters, India's IT sector hiring stabilised in the first half of FY 2025-26 as hiring patterns improved, following a reasonable rise in the recruitment of freshers and mid-senior level professionals, HR solutions provider Adecco India said on Tuesday.

Ladki Wale! Team-mates Groove At Smriti's Haldi

Ladki Wale! Team-mates Groove At Smriti's Haldi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Smriti Mandhana's haldi ceremony transformed into a lively gathering filled with colour, laughter and camaraderie, as her Team India mates joined her to mark the special occasion.

Top stars, 'desi' talent gear up to set SMAT on fire

Top stars, 'desi' talent gear up to set SMAT on fire

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

SMAT 2025: Hardik comeback on cards, chance for rich domestic talent to shine before IPL auction

Want To Quit Your Job? Answer These Questions First

Want To Quit Your Job? Answer These Questions First

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The size or turnover of a company, or even the salary package offered, no longer prevents employees from quitting, notices rediffGURU Pradeep Pramanik.

'Intent always wins': Gambhir hails India's Asia Cup victory

'Intent always wins': Gambhir hails India's Asia Cup victory

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The triumph at the Dubai International Stadium marked India's ninth Asia Cup title and showcased the team's grit, character, and ability to perform under pressure.

'BJP's Greater Control In Bihar Marks A Fundamental Shift'

'BJP's Greater Control In Bihar Marks A Fundamental Shift'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

'Nitish Kumar previously held tight control over key ministries, but this concession (giving the home portfolio to the BJP) reflects either his weakened political position or a pragmatic acknowledgment of the BJP's growing dominance.'

India's Russian oil import rebounds in Oct after dip in Q2

India's Russian oil import rebounds in Oct after dip in Q2

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

India's crude oil imports from Russia strengthened in the first half of October, reversing a three-month slide in arrivals seen during July-September as refineries were back on full stream to meet festive demand, according to ship tracking data.

'If You Want Wickets That Turn From Day 1...'

'If You Want Wickets That Turn From Day 1...'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'When you are playing on spin-friendly pitches, you need to prepare differently.'

World Cup: Harmanpreet is a knock-out star!

World Cup: Harmanpreet is a knock-out star!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Harmanpreet Kaur overtook legendary Australian batter Belinda Clark for most runs across all ICC Women's ODI World Cup knock-out matches during the title clash against South Africa, at Navi Mumbai's D Y Patil stadium, on Sunday.

Gaikwad shows selectors his class with ton vs SA A

Gaikwad shows selectors his class with ton vs SA A

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Gaikwad guides India A to four wicket win over South Africa A

India-UK free trade pact will boost MSMEs, create jobs: Modi

India-UK free trade pact will boost MSMEs, create jobs: Modi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the India-UK free trade pact will boost MSMEs and create jobs, and exuded confidence that the target of doubling bilateral trade will be achieved ahead of the target date of 2030.

She Cleared NEET at 47!

She Cleared NEET at 47!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

'Age is not an issue if you are chasing your dream. If you have support from your family, you can achieve anything.'

LG India is the most valuable consumer durable company

LG India is the most valuable consumer durable company

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

LG Electronics India made a dazzling market debut on Tuesday, ending 48 per cent higher than its issue price and surpassing its South Korean parent in market value.

Will GST cut bring back hatchbacks to top of the line?

Will GST cut bring back hatchbacks to top of the line?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Since the Indian government reduced GST on small cars on September 22, the small car segment's share in Maruti's overall sales has risen to more than 25 per cent, up from 16.6 per cent earlier in FY26.

Gill hints at big role for Harshit Rana in India's lineup

Gill hints at big role for Harshit Rana in India's lineup

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

If Harshit Rana keeps contributing 20 to 25 runs with the bat, he could well be the bowling all-rounder that India are looking for at No. 8, said skipper Shubman Gill after the Delhi speedster had a career-best haul of 4 wickets in the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on Saturday.

IPL 2026: 'LSG need to win crunch moments next season'

IPL 2026: 'LSG need to win crunch moments next season'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

South African opener Aiden Markram says his IPL side Lucknow Super Giants should simply focus on winning the crunch moments next year.