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Decoding govt order on active SIM link for WhatsApp, other apps

Decoding govt order on active SIM link for WhatsApp, other apps

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

The missive has, however, polarised stakeholders, with mobile operators under COAI coming out in its support, while digital platforms under the aegis of Broadband India Forum expressing "serious concerns" around overreach and calling for a pause in implementation of timelines.

At 85, She Is Back In The Cockpit!

At 85, She Is Back In The Cockpit!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

As she looked down at the Thames, she thought of the Brahmaputra. As she landed, smiling, it was clear that flying had never left her.

Will VIT's BTech Help Me Study Masters In US?

Will VIT's BTech Help Me Study Masters In US?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes, counsels students how to pick a course that can help them advance in their career.

How Deepinder Goyal Rewired Zomato

How Deepinder Goyal Rewired Zomato

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Zomato was not just recovering, it was rebuilding and reinventing, showing signs of maturing as a business. Chaos had been turned into momentum. A fascinating excerpt from Megha Vishwanath's book, UNSEEN: The Untold Story of Deepinder Goyal And The Making Of Zomato.

Kantara, To Be Dubbed Into English

Kantara, To Be Dubbed Into English

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

'If Kantara has reached out to such a wide audience, it is God's hand guiding me through my work.'

Will Japan's Iron Lady Deepen India-Japan Ties?

Will Japan's Iron Lady Deepen India-Japan Ties?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

As a protege of Shinzo Abe, Takaichi is expected to scale bilateral ties much higher. Trade and investment shall grow. People-to-people contacts shall be scaled up, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Gandhi's observation on Indians was a false narrative: RSS chief

Gandhi's observation on Indians was a false narrative: RSS chief

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Bhagwat said India's concept of 'rashtra' is ancient, organic and fundamentally different from the Western idea of a nation.

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.

'Instead Of Reel Friends, Make Real Friends'

'Instead Of Reel Friends, Make Real Friends'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

"Every child should have five friends with whom they can share their feelings and emotions," says AIIMS psychiatrist Dr Nand Kumar.

Kharge vs Shah over Priyanka's jibes at Modi over Bengal poll

Kharge vs Shah over Priyanka's jibes at Modi over Bengal poll

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the opposition in Rajya Sabha, linking the division of the 'Vande Mataram' song to the partition of India. He accused Congress and Jawaharlal Nehru of dividing the song for appeasement politics.

Udhayanidhi draws flak for calling Sanskrit 'dead language'

Udhayanidhi draws flak for calling Sanskrit 'dead language'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Friday called Sanskrit 'a dead language', drawing a sharp response from the Bharatiya Janata Party, which said leaders must be more responsible while making remarks.

'Nothing can defeat us if....': SRK pays tribute to terror victims

'Nothing can defeat us if....': SRK pays tribute to terror victims

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Shah Rukh Khan paid tribute to victims and security personnel of terror attacks, urging unity and peace at the 2025 Global Peace Honours event.

WPL Win May Boost Deepti Sharma's Brand Appeal

WPL Win May Boost Deepti Sharma's Brand Appeal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'Her outstanding performance in the World Cup has definitely added to her brand value significantly. The high WPL bids validate it more.'

IndiGo chaos: Passengers left in tears as flight cancellations pile up

IndiGo chaos: Passengers left in tears as flight cancellations pile up

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Long queues, passengers in tears, and repeated flight cancellations created a morning of severe disruption at Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Saturday, as IndiGo continued to face nationwide operational delays.

'The Soldiers Ordered Us To Be Strip-Searched'

'The Soldiers Ordered Us To Be Strip-Searched'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

'...including my baby sisters, age three and one.' 'My dad was humiliated, and he started screaming at them.'

Finding calm in the Gita, Kishan rediscovers his cricket

Finding calm in the Gita, Kishan rediscovers his cricket

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

'I believe the spirituality he has imbibed has played a big role in this turnaround. It has played a big role.'

Paid Rs 1.35L Insurance Premium: 'Can I Get It Back?'

Paid Rs 1.35L Insurance Premium: 'Can I Get It Back?'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Ask rediffGURU Naveenn Kummar your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Guj BJP MP invites Rahul Gandhi for 'Unity March' in Vadodara

Guj BJP MP invites Rahul Gandhi for 'Unity March' in Vadodara

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Hemang Joshi has invited Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to join a 'Unity March' passing through Vadodara, Gujarat, organized in honor of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Bihar polls: INDIA bloc yet to seal deal as NDA finalises candidates

Bihar polls: INDIA bloc yet to seal deal as NDA finalises candidates

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

With nominations for the first phase of Bihar elections closing soon, the INDIA bloc is struggling to finalize seat sharing, while the NDA has announced its candidates. Key political figures are actively campaigning.

'G-RAM-G Is A Work Guarantee Without Any Guarantee'

'G-RAM-G Is A Work Guarantee Without Any Guarantee'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

'A work guarantee that can be switched off at will is no guarantee at all.'

Important stanzas of Vande Mataram were dropped: Modi

Important stanzas of Vande Mataram were dropped: Modi

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party, alleging that the dropping of important stanzas from the national song 'Vande Mataram' in 1937 sowed the seeds of partition. He made these remarks during the inauguration of the year-long commemoration of 'Vande Mataram'.

ISL Crisis: Desperate AIFF Willing To Take 'Pay Cut'!

ISL Crisis: Desperate AIFF Willing To Take 'Pay Cut'!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

AIFF for "flexible" approach during Sports Minister Mandaviya's meeting with football stakeholders.

'Focus on cricket': Gambhir tells Team India

'Focus on cricket': Gambhir tells Team India

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

'I have no doubt the players share the compassion and feeling of the vast majority of the Indian public.'

'My Life Has Been Paused Without My Consent'

'My Life Has Been Paused Without My Consent'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Thousands of Indian H-1B workers are stranded in India after sudden visa appointment cancellations at US consulates.

Guess The Price Of Mogambo's Costume?

Guess The Price Of Mogambo's Costume?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

'Amrishji had a fascination for the colour red and wanted it in every movie costume of his.'

CJI considers virtual hearings due to Delhi's air pollution

CJI considers virtual hearings due to Delhi's air pollution

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Chief Justice of India considers shifting Supreme Court hearings to virtual mode due to severe air pollution in Delhi after experiencing its effects firsthand.

Nehru did a 'tukde-tukde' of Vande Mataram: Modi

Nehru did a 'tukde-tukde' of Vande Mataram: Modi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated a discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, recalling the Emergency period when the national song completed 100 years.

Three Mega IPOs Set To Rewrite India Inc Story In 2026

Three Mega IPOs Set To Rewrite India Inc Story In 2026

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

IPOs have been the flavour of the season for some time. But the coming together of three mega IPOs, from diverse businesses and historic relevance, could tell a story that's still in the making, points out Nivedita Mookerji.

Kremlin Didn't Know About Modi Gesture

Kremlin Didn't Know About Modi Gesture

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

The Russians have termed Putin's visit to India, his first to this country since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, as 'Druzhba Dosti', which means 'friendship' in Russian and Hindi respectively.

Comic Con Is No Longer Just A Pilgrimage For Fans

Comic Con Is No Longer Just A Pilgrimage For Fans

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

It is a marketplace of attention, where legacy publishers, global franchises, and consumer brands meet to make the most of India's expanding fandom economy.

PIX: Experimental India down Oman ahead of Pak rematch

PIX: Experimental India down Oman ahead of Pak rematch

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav made optimal use of available resources in both departments as India did enough to beat a spirited Oman by 21 runs to end their league stage commitments in Asia Cup with a hat-trick of victories.

Judge dissents as CJI-led bench recalls pro-green order

Judge dissents as CJI-led bench recalls pro-green order

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court, in a 2:1 majority, has recalled its previous judgment prohibiting the Centre from granting retrospective environmental clearances to projects violating environmental norms, paving the way for reconsideration of the issue.

'Venezuela's Current Leaders Gave Maduro As A Trophy To Trump'

'Venezuela's Current Leaders Gave Maduro As A Trophy To Trump'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'Trump had done a deal with the current regime minus Maduro. The current regime is giving Trump entry into Venezuelan oil. They are obeying him and doing whatever he says.' 'They are happy because they have saved their heads by sacrificing only two, Maduro and his wife. Thousands of Venezuelan military leaders would have been jailed or killed in American action had Maduro stayed in power.'

India's Startup Dreams, Ready to Bloom

India's Startup Dreams, Ready to Bloom

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Let's work flat out and create a policy framework that fosters the growth of Indian non-family business VC and private equity firms. This will allow our Indian startups' dreams to flourish, explains Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Early Retirement: Smart Move Or Stupid Idea?'

'Early Retirement: Smart Move Or Stupid Idea?'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Milind Vadjikar your insurance, stocks, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

'India needs capital support in aerospace and defence'

'India needs capital support in aerospace and defence'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

'If we want to pivot meaningfully from a services-driven economy to a technology and manufacturing-led one.'

Should Rohingyas be given red carpet welcome, asks SC

Should Rohingyas be given red carpet welcome, asks SC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

The Supreme Court of India has questioned the legal status of Rohingya refugees living in the country, raising concerns about providing resources to illegal entrants while Indian citizens face poverty.

Why India Should Not Worry About Trump

Why India Should Not Worry About Trump

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Trump's method are more destabilising than his policy. So, a good idea these couple of years is to sip Kool-Aid, and savour the joys of Trumplomacy, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

'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.'

India aim semis berth as China awaits

India aim semis berth as China awaits

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The top two teams from the Super 4s will progress to the summit clash, and a draw would be enough for India to seal their place in Sunday's final.