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How IdeaForge Drones Will Transform India's Surveying

How IdeaForge Drones Will Transform India's Surveying

Rediff.com5 days ago

ideaForge Technology has received an order from the Survey of India for its Q6 V2 unmanned aerial vehicles. These advanced, DFCA-certified drones will enhance the Survey of India's ability to collect high-quality aerial and geospatial data for surveying and mapping across diverse terrains, offering efficient and rapid deployment for large-scale projects.

Why Voters Reject India's Left Despite Its Ideas

Why Voters Reject India's Left Despite Its Ideas

Rediff.com1 days ago

A century on, India has adopted the Left's welfare ideas, but not the Left. Why do people borrow the promises, then vote for the temple? questions Binu Alex.

Modi has 'good ideas' for settlement of Ukraine conflict: Putin

Modi has 'good ideas' for settlement of Ukraine conflict: Putin

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi possesses "very good ideas" for a mutual settlement of the Ukraine conflict and consistently raises the issue in their meetings. Putin also expressed appreciation for India's cultural diversity and unity, citing Modi's insights on the coexistence of various languages.

SC seeks ideas for permanent corpus to fund SMA treatment

SC seeks ideas for permanent corpus to fund SMA treatment

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Supreme Court of India has sought proposals for establishing a permanent financial corpus to support patients suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic disorder requiring expensive treatment. This initiative follows an earlier case involving comedian Samay Raina, which led the court to examine broader systemic concerns for SMA patients.

Kohli charms Shinde with humility in London, shares ideas on sports, youth talent

Kohli charms Shinde with humility in London, shares ideas on sports, youth talent

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Virat Kohli impressed Eknath Shinde with his humility during their London meeting, while the duo discussed Maharashtra's development, sports, youth talent and the cricketer's upcoming ODI milestones.

BRICS Express: Idea To Global Alliance

BRICS Express: Idea To Global Alliance

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

From four nations to a powerful 11-member bloc, here's how BRICS reshaped the global order in 27 years.

What India U-15 coach wants before World Cup

What India U-15 coach wants before World Cup

Rediff.com2 days ago

India U-15 head coach Bibiano Fernandes shares his philosophy for the upcoming FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan. He emphasises developing a strong footballing foundation, tactical flexibility, and good character among his young players, as they prepare to face teams like Laos, Bahrain, and Senegal starting October 24.

Abhinav Bindra: Questioning Is Key To Sporting Excellence

Abhinav Bindra: Questioning Is Key To Sporting Excellence

Rediff.com2 days ago

Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold-medallist, emphasised the importance of athletes questioning their coaches, methods, and systems for growth and sporting excellence, stating that free speech and curiosity are vital, even if perceived as indiscipline.

Isha Ambani On How A Failed Assignment Sparked Jio's Birth

Isha Ambani On How A Failed Assignment Sparked Jio's Birth

Rediff.com2 days ago

Isha Ambani, a director on the board of Jio Platforms, revealed that a failed attempt to upload a college assignment in 2009-10 due to poor internet connectivity in Mumbai sparked the idea and subsequent conversations that led to the creation of Jio.

LFW Day 4: Sara Arjun Turns Into Fairytale Bride

LFW Day 4: Sara Arjun Turns Into Fairytale Bride

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sara Arjun brought fairytale vibes to Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI 2026 as she turned showstopper for designer Anushree Reddy on October 16 at the Taj Palace, New Delhi.

Ganguly, Rahane join Prince William for a Royal cricket match

Ganguly, Rahane join Prince William for a Royal cricket match

Rediff.com4 days ago

Prince William joined cricket legends Sourav Ganguly, Ajinkya Rahane, Brian Lara, Joe Root, and Harry Brook for a friendly tennis-ball match in London. This event served as a prelude to the Earthshot Prize awards ceremony, an environmental initiative launched by Prince William, which is set to debut in India next month in Mumbai. The cricketers highlighted the unifying spirit of the sport and its connection to environmental responsibility.

LFW Day 3: Tejasswi Prakash Makes Workwear Look Glam

LFW Day 3: Tejasswi Prakash Makes Workwear Look Glam

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tejasswi Prakash brought a dose of boardroom attitude to the runway on October 15, turning showstopper for NIF Global's The Runway presentation at Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI 2026 in New Delhi.

Navratri Day 2: 10 Ways To Wear White Accessories

Navratri Day 2: 10 Ways To Wear White Accessories

Rediff.com6 days ago

Elevate your Navratri Day 2 look with elegant white accessories, from pearl necklaces and statement chokers to floral earrings and embellished heels.

I want to tell Narendra Modi...: Dipke after CJP leaders sent to jail

I want to tell Narendra Modi...: Dipke after CJP leaders sent to jail

Rediff.com4 days ago

CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five-day judicial custody on Wednesday for allegedly trespassing into Jantar Mantar and demanding the CEC's resignation.

Grateful to India, says Russia on Ukraine peace proposal

Grateful to India, says Russia on Ukraine peace proposal

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Russia has expressed gratitude for India's readiness to contribute to resolving the Ukraine conflict, while Ukraine's Foreign Minister praised India's ceasefire proposal as the "broadest" among those received. President Putin also acknowledged Prime Minister Modi's "very good ideas" for a mutual settlement, highlighting India's intensified diplomatic efforts focusing on Black Sea safety, grain exports, and energy supplies.

Can Anurag Gupta Turn Fashion Into Real Change?

Can Anurag Gupta Turn Fashion Into Real Change?

Rediff.com2 days ago

For generations, women in Bishkhor, Uttar Pradesh, have lived with stigma and limited choices. Designer Anurag Gupta hopes to help change that narrative, one livelihood at a time.

How Delhi's protest sites are shifting and why it matters

How Delhi's protest sites are shifting and why it matters

Rediff.com5 days ago

A recent IIT Indore study highlights the evolving landscape of protest sites in Delhi, from Rajpath to Jantar Mantar, and now to more distant locations like Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground. This shift, driven by authorities, raises concerns about the visibility, accessibility, and effectiveness of democratic protests, as moving demonstrations further away from power centres can diminish their impact and public engagement.

Jio Platforms to Reliance Power: A look at India's 10 biggest IPOs

Jio Platforms to Reliance Power: A look at India's 10 biggest IPOs

Rediff.com3 days ago

Jio Platforms Ltd, the digital and telecom arm of Reliance Industries, is poised to launch India's largest-ever initial public offering (IPO) at Rs 30,213 crore, surpassing Hyundai Motor India's Rs 27,870-crore offering.

'Children have fundamental right to access internet': SC no to age-based ban

'Children have fundamental right to access internet': SC no to age-based ban

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Supreme Court has declared that children have a fundamental right to access and use the internet, directing the Centre to establish a national database for detecting and removing child sexually explicit visual content. The ruling, stemming from a plea by NGO Just Rights for Children Alliance, emphasises the internet's value for learning and expression while acknowledging the need for safeguards like parental consent and a "child mode" for accounts, rather than blanket restrictions.

Go Green This Navratri!

Go Green This Navratri!

Rediff.com2 days ago

Embrace the vibrant colour green for Navratri Day 6 with these celebrity-inspired fashion tips, from delicate jewellery to bold accessories and comfortable footwear.

Dodge cops, get democracy points: Jantar Mantar protests inspire online games

Dodge cops, get democracy points: Jantar Mantar protests inspire online games

Rediff.com2 days ago

Online video games are emerging that recreate scenes from the Jantar Mantar protests in Delhi. Games like 'Jantar Mantar Chalo', 'Bhaag Neha Bhaag', and 'Jantar Mantar to Jail' allow players to experience elements of the demonstrations, from gathering crowds and dodging police to collecting 'Accountability' and 'Democracy' coins. Creators, inspired by news and real-life events, developed these games rapidly using AI and coding, gaining significant traction online.

Navratri Day 5: Ace Your Sunshine Look

Navratri Day 5: Ace Your Sunshine Look

Rediff.com3 days ago

Embrace the vibrant energy of Navratri Day 5 by discovering how to effortlessly incorporate yellow accessories, inspired by Bollywood divas.

Fakhar Zaman opens up on Pakistan's ICC trophy burden, targets 2027 World Cup glory

Fakhar Zaman opens up on Pakistan's ICC trophy burden, targets 2027 World Cup glory

Rediff.com1 days ago

Pakistan's experienced batter Fakhar Zaman believes the team can end its long wait for an ICC trophy at the 50-overs World Cup next year. He highlighted the team's serious approach, extensive discussions, and preparations, including an upcoming tri-series, to build a winning combination. Zaman also distinguished white-ball plans from recent Test struggles.

Shocking Motive: Minors Kill Teen For Gold Chain, Birthday Party Funds

Shocking Motive: Minors Kill Teen For Gold Chain, Birthday Party Funds

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two minors have been detained in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly murdering a 17-year-old boy. The motive behind the crime was to steal the victim's gold chain to fund a birthday party and purchase a motorcycle. The accused reportedly stabbed the victim, bludgeoned him with a stone, and later attempted to destroy evidence by burning the body and discarding the victim's mobile phone on a moving bus.

Imran Khan: From Bollywood fame to political crossfire

Imran Khan: From Bollywood fame to political crossfire

Rediff.com2 days ago

Actor Imran Khan, an American citizen, has been served a notice by Mumbai Police directing him to leave India by October 28 for allegedly violating immigration laws. This comes after his participation in recent political protests. His lawyer plans to challenge the decision in the Bombay High Court.

What Rashmika Mandanna And Vijay Deverakonda Love To Do

What Rashmika Mandanna And Vijay Deverakonda Love To Do

Rediff.com3 days ago

With Ranabaali bringing Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda together on screen, we're looking at another reason this duo makes such a compelling pair: their style chemistry.

Indian-origin boy kills family in US, had checked ChatGPT for ideas

Indian-origin boy kills family in US, had checked ChatGPT for ideas

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

A 17-year-old Indian-origin boy has been charged with the shocking murders of his mother and younger brother in their Massachusetts home, following an investigation that revealed his online searches about family killings.

VisionQuest Review: Artificial Emotions

VisionQuest Review: Artificial Emotions

Rediff.com4 days ago

Paul Bettany and James Spader bring plenty of personality to VisionQuest, but the Marvel's latest series struggles to find the emotional soul its story needs.

Ready to consider India's 'broadest' ceasefire plan: Ukraine

Ready to consider India's 'broadest' ceasefire plan: Ukraine

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated readiness to consider a truce covering energy infrastructure and the Black Sea.

Iga Swiatek eyes late-season turnaround as WTA Finals qualification remains uncertain

Iga Swiatek eyes late-season turnaround as WTA Finals qualification remains uncertain

Rediff.com5 days ago

Iga Swiatek sits 10th in the WTA Finals qualifying race and hopes to finish strongly in Wuhan, Ningbo and Tokyo after a challenging season and recent coaching changes.

Review: Whalefall Leaves You Gasping!

Review: Whalefall Leaves You Gasping!

Rediff.com2 days ago

If only it had held its breath a little longer and resisted the urge to explain so much, Whalefall could have been a knockout, notes Mayur Sanap.

8 Outstanding Monsoon Travel Ideas

8 Outstanding Monsoon Travel Ideas

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Make the most of the monsoon with these hatke experiences.

Nayyi Navelli Review: Muddled Mix Of Mythology & Horror

Nayyi Navelli Review: Muddled Mix Of Mythology & Horror

Rediff.com2 days ago

Nayyi Navelli is a chaotic and forgettable cinematic experience, struggling to blend mythological, horror, and social commentary into a cohesive narrative, observes Sukanya Verma.

Ganguly's big-brother bond seals Yuvraj's DC move as duo targets IPL breakthrough

Ganguly's big-brother bond seals Yuvraj's DC move as duo targets IPL breakthrough

Rediff.com4 days ago

Yuvraj Singh, Delhi Capitals' assistant and batting coach, has joined forces with head coach Sourav Ganguly to instill belief within the team, aiming for an IPL playoff spot and ultimately the championship. Yuvraj emphasises self-belief, strategic team combination, and a strong team environment, drawing lessons from his playing days with Ganguly.

Test Twenty: New Mixed-Gender Cricket Format to Debut in Colombo

Test Twenty: New Mixed-Gender Cricket Format to Debut in Colombo

Rediff.com2 days ago

Test Twenty, cricket's new format, debuts in Colombo on November 14, with 160 young cricketers and boys' and girls' scores combining to decide one winner.

Sridhar Vembu Calls Universal Basic Income 'Dystopian'

Sridhar Vembu Calls Universal Basic Income 'Dystopian'

Rediff.com6 days ago

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has criticised the concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI), calling it an 'unimaginative and dystopian' vision. He argues that while AI threatens intellectual jobs, humans have endless tasks related to nature, nurture, culture, and spirituality that can provide purpose and sustenance, rejecting the idea of dependency on handouts.

Keralam Minister Vows Justice For Woman Gang-Raped After Job Lure

Keralam Minister Vows Justice For Woman Gang-Raped After Job Lure

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Keralam Women and Child Development Minister Bindhu Krishnan visited a woman in Kochi who was allegedly gang-raped after being lured with a job offer. The minister assured that the government is committed to ensuring justice and maximum punishment for the perpetrators. Police have arrested four individuals and are searching for two more in connection with the case.

Dipke to reach Delhi on Wednesday to join CJP protest against Gyanesh

Dipke to reach Delhi on Wednesday to join CJP protest against Gyanesh

Rediff.com5 days ago

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke warned that banning protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar would lead to nationwide agitations. He stated that CJP leaders were detained on Tuesday morning after attempting to protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Dipke accused the government of suppressing democratic dissent and vowed to continue the protest.

India coach's 'free-hit' idea to solve no-ball crisis

India coach's 'free-hit' idea to solve no-ball crisis

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Indian spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has suggested introducing free-hits in Test cricket to curb the increasing problem of no-balls, a concern highlighted by Indian spinners overstepping 10 times in the ongoing Test against Sri Lanka. He acknowledged the issue and the efforts being made to rectify it.

Yasin Malik no-show at virtual hearing over death penalty

Yasin Malik no-show at virtual hearing over death penalty

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought a report from jail authorities regarding the non-appearance of separatist leader Yasin Malik for a virtual hearing in a terror funding case. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is seeking the death penalty for Malik, who is currently serving a life term, arguing that his guilty plea should not preclude capital punishment for a terrorist. Malik had previously expressed a desire to argue in-person against the NIA's plea.