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Marsh still in Australia's Test plans

Marsh still in Australia's Test plans

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Marsh was nonetheless retained in Australia's list of contracted players released on Tuesday for the 2025/26 season in an endorsement by selectors.

SC upholds firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR over pollution concerns

SC upholds firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR over pollution concerns

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India has refused to relax the ban on firecrackers in the Delhi-NCR region, citing continued alarming levels of air pollution. The court emphasized the right to a pollution-free atmosphere as a fundamental right, stating that the ban is necessary to protect public health. The court also highlighted the issue of noise pollution caused by firecrackers. The decision comes after a batch of petitions were filed by firecracker manufacturers seeking relaxation of the ban.

Kho Kho World Cup: Prateek, Priyanka named India captains

Kho Kho World Cup: Prateek, Priyanka named India captains

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Prateek Waikar will captain the India men's team, while Priyanka Ingle will lead the women's side in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup

Kerala: The Puzzled Book Of Questions

Kerala: The Puzzled Book Of Questions

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Can a culture survive as a way of life, even as the language and writing at its core, alter with time? Can we be rational and Malayalee or do we have to necessarily be religious and proudly cultural to be Malayalee? asks Shyam G Menon.

'Unlikely Pakistan Shot Down 3 Rafales'

'Unlikely Pakistan Shot Down 3 Rafales'

Rediff.com9 May 2025

'There is no independently verified imagery or battlefield evidence to support Pakistan's claim.'

Women's Pro League: India go down to England in shoot-out

Women's Pro League: India go down to England in shoot-out

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Despite a tense final quarter that saw multiple penalty corners, Spain's defence stood firm to deny Germany an equaliser.

The Highs and Lows of Kohli's Aussie Journey

The Highs and Lows of Kohli's Aussie Journey

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Kohli's farewell came during a turbulent Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, a place once synonymous with his rise.

Automobile retail sales up 2.95% in April: FADA

Automobile retail sales up 2.95% in April: FADA

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Overall automobile retail sales in India grew a modest 2.95 per cent in April this year to 22,87,952 units with completion of purchases by customers around Chaitra Navratri, Akshay Tritiya, Bengali New Year, Baisakhi and Vishu helping April end on a positive note, Federation of Automotive Dealers Associations said on Monday.

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi comes from a family of military officers

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi comes from a family of military officers

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Being a 'fauji' kid, Sofiya Qureshi grew up listening to tales of valour and sacrifice of the army shared by her grandfather, who was a soldier.

Sandeepa, Manushi In The Colours Of India

Sandeepa, Manushi In The Colours Of India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

With these fashion ideas, you're all set to celebrate Republic Day in style.

Golden Opportunity For Modi To Reverse Brain Drain

Golden Opportunity For Modi To Reverse Brain Drain

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

President Trump with his MAWA has unwittingly provided us this opportunity. Will PM Modi grasp this and leave a legacy of an ushered in scientific and technological revolution in India, asks Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Cab segment drives up to 25% of Rapido's total bookings'

'Cab segment drives up to 25% of Rapido's total bookings'

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Ride-hailing unicorn Rapido is quickly scaling up its four-wheeler segment, which now contributes up to 25 per cent of its total bookings. Aravind Sanka, Rapido's cofounder, in a video interview with Udisha Srivastav/Business Standard, shares insights on the company's plans to expand into the segment, how BluSmart's exit has created an opportunity for the company, its push towards green mobility, and navigating state-specific policies.

Ma Vaishno Devi: The Power Of The Goddess

Ma Vaishno Devi: The Power Of The Goddess

Rediff.com30 May 2025

As we continue our climb, I meet 59-year-old Pushpa Devi from Banaras. I stare at her in wonderment when she tells me this is her 45th visit to the temple. She is equally bewildered to hear this is my first visit!What is it that draws her here each year? 'Bas ek shabd hai. Shraddha. (There is just one word. Faith.)'

Adani Enterprises Q4 net rises over 7-fold to Rs 3,845 cr

Adani Enterprises Q4 net rises over 7-fold to Rs 3,845 cr

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) reported an over sevenfold year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in its consolidated net profit, attributable to the owners of the company, for the January-March quarter of 2024-25 (Q4FY25) due to an exceptional item gain. The conglomerate's net profit was recorded at Rs 3,844.91 crore, up from Rs 450.58 crore a year ago.

Real estate sector bats for green spaces

Real estate sector bats for green spaces

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Bengaluru recorded the highest green building stock at 140 million square feet, followed by Delhi-National Capital Region at 74 msf, and Hyderabad at 72 msf for Grade A office buildings as of September 2023.

Whitewashing of Sambhal mosque begins amid Hindu side's objection

Whitewashing of Sambhal mosque begins amid Hindu side's objection

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

The Allahabad high court on March 12 directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to undertake and complete the whitewashing at the mosque within one week.

Budget sets a comprehensive blueprint for India's economic growth

Budget sets a comprehensive blueprint for India's economic growth

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman has presented a forward-looking Budget, reinforcing the government's commitment to 'Reform, Perform, and Transform'.

US firms can now hire Indian graduates from top universities

US firms can now hire Indian graduates from top universities

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

US President Donald Trump has said that the newly proposed 'gold card' initiative will allow American companies to hire Indian graduates from top US universities like Harvard and Stanford. Trump on Wednesday unveiled the 'gold card' initiative for wealthy foreigners, giving them the right to live and work in the country and offering a path to citizenship in exchange for a $5 million fee.

Rahul at No 6; Pant on the bench: India's ODI conundrum!

Rahul at No 6; Pant on the bench: India's ODI conundrum!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Rishabh Pant's absence from India's ODI playing XI has sparked debate, with many questioning the team's strategy of promoting Axar Patel ahead of the explosive wicketkeeper-batter. While Axar's contributions in the first two ODIs against England have been lauded, critics argue that Pant's potential impact in crucial phases of the game cannot be overlooked. The team's reliance on a left-right batting combination has also been questioned, with some questioning the effectiveness of placing KL Rahul at No. 6, a position perceived as unsuitable for his style of play. Former players and experts have weighed in on the matter, highlighting the complex situation and raising concerns about the long-term implications of these tactical decisions.

Mohun Bagan SG banned from registering new players

Mohun Bagan SG banned from registering new players

Rediff.com5 May 2025

'The issue stems from transfer of a player named Jason Cummings from another club two years ago and the training compensation fee. We have completed the payments at the time of signing.'

'Every Street Is My Runway'

'Every Street Is My Runway'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Christine, a self-taught makeup artist and former chef who now works for Amazon, articulates her style statement.

Purrfect Priyanka!

Purrfect Priyanka!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Priyanka Chahar Choudhary is here to slay!

SC sets aside NGT order halting Auroville construction

SC sets aside NGT order halting Auroville construction

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court of India has overturned an order by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that halted construction activities at Auroville in Chennai. The court emphasized the need for a "golden balance" between the right to development and the right to a clean environment, upholding the principle of sustainable development. The decision comes as a victory for the Auroville Foundation, which had challenged the NGT order, and highlights the ongoing debate about balancing environmental concerns with economic growth in India.

'Rely On Your Intelligence, Not On AI'

'Rely On Your Intelligence, Not On AI'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'You must be good at using AI as a tool of learning but do not give up your own critical thinking.'

OnePlus to invest Rs 6,000 cr in India biz over next 3 years

OnePlus to invest Rs 6,000 cr in India biz over next 3 years

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus on Thursday said it plans to invest up to Rs 6,000 crore in its India business over the next three years. The company plans to make the investment in tranches of Rs 2,000 crore annually for the next three years under 'Project Starlight'. OnePlus on Thursday announced an annual investment of Rs 2,000 crore over the next three years to accelerate innovations in products and services in India.

The little-known BluSmart founder

The little-known BluSmart founder

Rediff.com1 May 2025

As the Jaggi brothers - Anmol Singh Jaggi and Puneet Singh Jaggi - find themselves at the heart of the financial mismanagement in the Gensol-BluSmart saga, attention on the third BluSmart co-founder, Punit K Goyal, has taken a notably different turn.

8 Cholesterol-Lowering Foods You Should Eat

8 Cholesterol-Lowering Foods You Should Eat

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Eating foods rich in fibre, healthy fats and essential nutrients are some of the healthiest ways to reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) while increasing HDL (good cholesterol), says Dr Swarup Swaraj Pal, senior cardiovascular and thoracic consultant surgeon at Gleneagles Hospitals.

Remove protected monument status of Aurangzeb's tomb: Shiv Sena to Centre

Remove protected monument status of Aurangzeb's tomb: Shiv Sena to Centre

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

The Shiv Sena, a ruling party in Maharashtra, has demanded the removal of the protected monument status from Aurangzeb's tomb in Khultabad. This demand comes after protests and calls for the tomb's demolition from organizations like the Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protects the tomb as a monument of national importance. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has stated that the state government will protect the tomb but will not allow the glorification of Aurangzeb.

RIL, L&T, and JSW line up new energy projects for 2025

RIL, L&T, and JSW line up new energy projects for 2025

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Some of India's largest conglomerates are gearing up to either commission or commercially start the first phase of their new energy projects this year, according to company executives and analysts.

Who Will Open For Australia Vs India?

Who Will Open For Australia Vs India?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Steve Smith hasn't enjoyed an ideal start in his new role as as opener, with 171 runs from four Tests at an average of 28.

Trump Launches Trade War

Trump Launches Trade War

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

United States President Donald Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on most US imports, with even higher rates for China (34%), India (26%), Japan (24%) and the EU (20%), escalating a global trade war.

Pahalgam attack: 'My father collapsed beside us'

Pahalgam attack: 'My father collapsed beside us'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Arathi Menon, a native of Kochi, recounts the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed her father, N Ramachandran, and 25 others. Menon, her father, and her six-year-old twin sons were walking through a fenced grassland in Baisaran when the attack happened. The family crawled under the fence to escape, but a man emerged from the woods and opened fire. Menon's father collapsed, and she fled with her sons into the forest. Despite the trauma, Menon found compassion from strangers who helped her, including her driver Musafir and another man, Sameer. Menon concealed the tragedy from her mother, pretending that Ramachandran was injured and receiving treatment. She only told her mother the truth after they landed in Kochi. The mortal remains of Ramachandran were brought to Kochi airport on Wednesday, and his final rites will be held at the Edappally public crematorium on Friday.

Investors' kitty swells by nearly Rs 8 lakh crore

Investors' kitty swells by nearly Rs 8 lakh crore

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Investors became richer by nearly Rs 8 lakh crore on Wednesday as benchmark BSE Sensex surged by 740 points amid value buying in utilities and power shares and a strong trend in global markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex surged by 740.30 points or 1.01 per cent to close at 73,730.23.

Bulls prowl D-Street; Sensex surges 1,089 points

Bulls prowl D-Street; Sensex surges 1,089 points

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

All Sensex firms, except Power Grid, ended in the positive territory. Titan, Bajaj Finance, State Bank of India, Larsen & Toubro, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Asian Paints and Zomato were the biggest gainers.

Smith's game plan to counter India's spin threat...

Smith's game plan to counter India's spin threat...

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Smith has rarely, if ever, doubted his own talent but even he was aware that his spell at the top of the order was proving unpopular.

Aus success code: Wearing down India's bowlers

Aus success code: Wearing down India's bowlers

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The right-hander feels that keeping India's relatively inexperienced pace attack, aside from Jasprit Bumrah, on the field for as long as possible could be the key for the hosts in the five-Test series beginning in Perth on Friday.

Be Prepared! Heat Waves Coming!

Be Prepared! Heat Waves Coming!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

'The intensity and frequency of heatwaves will be much higher than in previous years over Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha.'

Why Is Tamannaah Wearing Green?

Why Is Tamannaah Wearing Green?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

What better way to celebrate the Janmashtami festival than in shades of green, blue, gold and brown?

From 96% holding to a sliver: How Gensol promoters made swift exit

From 96% holding to a sliver: How Gensol promoters made swift exit

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

When Gensol Engineering made its public market debut through a small and medium enterprises (SME) initial public offering (IPO) in September 2019, its promoters held a commanding 96 per cent stake. Now, that figure has shrunk to a "negligible" fraction.

Recipe: Supriya's Kerala Prawn Masala

Recipe: Supriya's Kerala Prawn Masala

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

If you make prawns, using this very precise and methodical recipe, it is sure to turn out like it came all the way from Kerala straight to your plate.