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Want To Check Largecap Funds?

Want To Check Largecap Funds?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Largecap equities are less volatile than mid- and smallcap stocks, making them suitable for risk-averse investors.

IndiGo Crisis: 'Well-Orchestrated To Pressure Government, DGCA'

IndiGo Crisis: 'Well-Orchestrated To Pressure Government, DGCA'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

'Where rostering systems are automated and duty time software interfaces directly with DGCA, the assertion that they suddenly discovered crew shortages is simply implausible.' 'If adequate crew planning hasn't materialised within 12 to 24 months from inception, how will 45 days -- from December 5 to February 12 -- suddenly resolve matters?'

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.

MCOCA slapped on fugitive gangster in London

MCOCA slapped on fugitive gangster in London

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Pune police invoke MCOCA against fugitive gangster Nilesh Ghaywal, wanted in multiple cases including murder and extortion. He is believed to be in London.

Sidda-Shivakumar call truce, but tensions simmer beneath

Sidda-Shivakumar call truce, but tensions simmer beneath

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Opposition parties and political analysts in Karnataka believe the 'truce' between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar is temporary, a lull before the storm and a 'strategic adjustment'.

Startups go vertical in India's qcom race

Startups go vertical in India's qcom race

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

As the quick commerce (qcom) race hots up, a new model - vertical qcom - is gaining investor attention. Unlike horizontal players such as Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart, which stock everything from groceries to gifts and gadgets, vertical platforms focus on depth over breadth.

Why India didn't prepare rank turners for Windies

Why India didn't prepare rank turners for Windies

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

We didn't ask for rank turners so need to put in more effort to get bounce and turn: Jadeja

153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Cyclone Ditwah exits Sri Lanka after causing widespread destruction and over 120 deaths, heading towards the Indian coast. Heavy rains and high winds are expected to continue.

'I Own 18 Worthless Insurance Policies. Help!'

'I Own 18 Worthless Insurance Policies. Help!'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Ask rediffGURU Reetika Sharma your insurance, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Nehru's Journey: 12 Historic Places

Nehru's Journey: 12 Historic Places

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

As we celebrate the 136th anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru's birth, let's embark on a journey to places in India, and across the world, that had a connection with India's first prime minister.

Siddaramaiah reveals why he met Modi in Delhi

Siddaramaiah reveals why he met Modi in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and insisted on demands pertaining to the state, including on Fair Recovery Price of sugarcane, All India Institute of Medical Sciences for Raichur, the release of flood relief among others.

No Full-Stop To Govt Versus Governors Tussle

No Full-Stop To Govt Versus Governors Tussle

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court's opinion on the presidential reference can impact on any number of cases if and when governors, if not the President, take a literary view of the Supreme Court's 'ppinion' on their 'discretionary powers' without reference to the rider on 'reasonable time', points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Modi Updates Stalin's Election Strategy

Modi Updates Stalin's Election Strategy

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'Stalin's intention is plain and simple.' 'The DMK wants to convert what is an 'incumbency-centred' election for the party-led alliance into one more 'Modi/BJP election' after Stalin's successive success in 2019 and 2021, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Registration Isn't Ownership

Registration Isn't Ownership

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Lawful possession means having both actual control over a property and a valid legal right to keep it, usually based on a registered sale deed, lease agreement, or lawful allotment.

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Mint Road's proposals on banks' M&A funding are cautious even as entrants root for more elbow room, and weigh business models.

Do RERA Check Before You Buy A Home

Do RERA Check Before You Buy A Home

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Before booking a flat, buyers should confirm that the project is registered with the state's Rera portal.

Affordable homes lag but premium, luxury segment booms

Affordable homes lag but premium, luxury segment booms

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

'The momentum is driven by rising affluence, strong demand from HNIs (high net worth individuals) and NRIs (non-resident Indians), an increased appetite for larger, well-located homes by branded developers, and support from the economy.'

India Eyes Self-Reliance in Rare-Earth Magnet Production

India Eyes Self-Reliance in Rare-Earth Magnet Production

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The government plans to establish a fully indigenous manufacturing ecosystem with an annual production capacity of up to 6,000 tonnes. The scheme is expected to run for seven years, according to official documents.

The Family Man 3 Review: Srikant Meets His Match

The Family Man 3 Review: Srikant Meets His Match

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Season 3 belongs to Jaideep Ahlawat who, despite the not so well-etched character, owns Rukma and gives the confrontation with Srikant Tiwari the missing edge of the earlier two seasons, observes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

After Bihar, Is It Target Stalin For BJP?

After Bihar, Is It Target Stalin For BJP?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

After big win in Bihar, the BJP is likely to push harder in Tamil Nadu, where the DMK government and the uneasy BJP-AIADMK alliance are preparing for a tense election filled with seat-sharing fights, changing alliances, and the unpredictable entry of Vijay's TVK party, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Disruptor Or Decider? What Will Vijay Choose?

Disruptor Or Decider? What Will Vijay Choose?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The likes of Sengottaiyan can help Vijay navigate it better and faster -- but not necessarily to his goal, which is farther, and can move towards or away from him as well in the weeks and months to come, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

New Hyundai Venue Caters To New Age SUV Buyers

New Hyundai Venue Caters To New Age SUV Buyers

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

However, with competition catching up, is the new Venue up to the challenge of fending off its rivals?

No Force Is More Powerful Than A Woman Determined To Rise

No Force Is More Powerful Than A Woman Determined To Rise

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

India's women didn't just win a World Cup, they won the nation's heart, proving that belief, courage, and grace can turn dreams into destiny.

'Rahul Can't Play Victim All The Time'

'Rahul Can't Play Victim All The Time'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'Rahul Gandhi's problem is that he doesn't think big.' 'He looks more like an activist, while politics is like a game of chess. You attack and then defend and have a game-plan.'

2nd Test: Eyes on Reddy as India might stick with same XI vs WI

2nd Test: Eyes on Reddy as India might stick with same XI vs WI

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

India set to remain unchanged as team wants Reddy to settle in all-round role

'So Many Doctors Converging In A Single Conspiracy Is Unusual'

'So Many Doctors Converging In A Single Conspiracy Is Unusual'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'India has experienced any number of doctors, engineers, and individuals from professional backgrounds being implicated in terrorism. This is not a novel development.' 'These are mobilisations of opportunity. One does not exclusively associate with one's own kind. A comprehensive conspiracy requires diverse skill sets.' 'One needs individuals with local community contacts, those possessing physical capabilities, technical expertise -- an entire spectrum of capacities.'

'Want To Retire At 47 With 5 Cr'

'Want To Retire At 47 With 5 Cr'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Ask rediffGURU Reetika Sharma your insurance, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Setback for Anil Ambani, RCom as HC supports SBI order

Setback for Anil Ambani, RCom as HC supports SBI order

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Bombay high court has upheld a decision by the State Bank of India (SBI) to classify accounts of industrialist Anil Ambani and his company, Reliance Communications (RCom), as "fraudulent" noting that there was no legal flaw in it.

Jitesh or Samson? India weigh middle-order dilemma

Jitesh or Samson? India weigh middle-order dilemma

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Against Bangladesh, Samson wasn't even considered good enough to come inside the top seven of the line-up and that begs a question as to what is he doing in the team if he isn't good enough to come ahead of Axar Patel.

Domestic expansion, Europe recovery to drive growth for Tata Steel

Domestic expansion, Europe recovery to drive growth for Tata Steel

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

There is positive sentiment for Tata Steel on the basis of strong domestic demand, a turnaround of European operations and moderate valuations. A combination of capacity expansion, efficiency gains, higher asset utilisation, and improved operating leverage may lead to margin expansions.

SC asks poll panel to respond to parties' pleas on SIR in 2 weeks

SC asks poll panel to respond to parties' pleas on SIR in 2 weeks

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has requested the Election Commission to respond to petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The court has also asked the Madras and Calcutta High Courts to keep proceedings on similar petitions in abeyance.

Should India Have Batted First Against UAE?

Should India Have Batted First Against UAE?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Some felt India should not have been so ruthless with the UAE and could have opted to bat first, as they hadn't played a T20 match for a while.

'No One Is Asking For India-Pakistan Tickets!'

'No One Is Asking For India-Pakistan Tickets!'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

There are many Indian fans in Dubai, who, as a mark of protest, have decided to give this match a miss.

Vijay's TVK not a recognised political party: EC

Vijay's TVK not a recognised political party: EC

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Election Commission of India informed the Madras High Court that actor Vijay's TVK is not a recognised political party during a hearing regarding a PIL seeking its derecognition following a stampede at a party rally.

RJD pointed a katta at Cong's head: Modi in Bihar

RJD pointed a katta at Cong's head: Modi in Bihar

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday claimed that the Congress had been unwilling to accept Tejashwi Yadav as the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) chief ministerial candidate and relented only after the Rashtriya Janata Dal pointed a 'katta', an unlicensed country-made gun, at its head.

'A Domestic Dispute That Became A National Dispute'

'A Domestic Dispute That Became A National Dispute'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'I wanted to go for the heart, and at the same time, open the audience's mind.'

'Potential Threats To India's Security From Saudi-Pak Pact Are Serious, But Manageable'

'Potential Threats To India's Security From Saudi-Pak Pact Are Serious, But Manageable'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

'Saudi-Pak defence pact is to anchor the defence and security of Saudi Arabia and not Pakistan, per se, with Islamabad being the junior partner.'

Dream On... Viksit Bharat

Dream On... Viksit Bharat

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Can change happen? Not unless the changemakers themselves want it since they benefit the most from the status quo, warns Biswajit Dasgupta.

Drama in RJD camp: Lalu gives away tickets, Tejashwi stops it

Drama in RJD camp: Lalu gives away tickets, Tejashwi stops it

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

A stampede-like situation was witnessed on Monday outside 10, Circular Road, the bungalow allotted to the RJD supremo's wife Rabri Devi, a former CM, when the couple returned from Delhi, where they had appeared before a court.

Oval Triumph Showcases Team India's Attitude

Oval Triumph Showcases Team India's Attitude

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

What makes this team special is their ability to fight till the end, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar. This team has announced that England's standard is not alarmingly high and, unlike in the past, they can be beaten on their home wickets, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.