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'India's lower order batters working hard in the nets': Prasidh

'India's lower order batters working hard in the nets': Prasidh

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

The trio of Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj managed just four runs between them in the two innings of the first Test against England in Headingley.

'India's paint market is highly local and competitive'

'India's paint market is highly local and competitive'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'We realised that partnering with a strong local player like the JSW Group would create far greater value than going it alone.'

'I Won't Wait For Decades To Get Reform Done'

'I Won't Wait For Decades To Get Reform Done'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

'That is going to have an impact on literally every one, whether you buy a toothpaste, a safety pin, a car, shoes or medicines or you go to a diagnostic centre.'

Modi speaks to Putin, talks Ukraine; backs stronger bilateral ties

Modi speaks to Putin, talks Ukraine; backs stronger bilateral ties

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing the Ukraine conflict and reaffirming the commitment to deepen the India-Russia strategic partnership. The conversation occurred amid US pressure on India over Russian oil purchases.

Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins Review: This Vault's Empty!

Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins Review: This Vault's Empty!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Forget smarts or cheek, there's little novelty to be found in Jewel Thief's juvenile script, barring its now free usage of the F-word to make it sound all hip and adult, observes Sukanya Verma.

Heavy rains pummel Maha, 4 killed; IAF, Army rescue stranded people

Heavy rains pummel Maha, 4 killed; IAF, Army rescue stranded people

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The Army unit deployed in Ashti successfully evacuated 40 people with the help of an NDRF team and other agencies.

US Tariffs: India Draws Red Lines Around Farm Commodities

US Tariffs: India Draws Red Lines Around Farm Commodities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Very sensitive items -- such as apples, which carry political weight and are closely tied to farmer interests in states like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand -- may face restricted concessions.

3rd T20I: England women edge India in a thriller!

3rd T20I: England women edge India in a thriller!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

India's batting faltered at the death as England held their nerves to pull off a narrow five-run win in a thrilling third women's T20 International on Friday.

How Chinese state media reported on Modi's visit

How Chinese state media reported on Modi's visit

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

The Global Times, a prominent state-run Chinese media outlet, published an article titled "China and India are cooperation partners, not rivals: Xi," highlighting President Xi Jinping's remarks about the bilateral meeting, saying, "as long as the two countries stick to this overarching direction, China-India relations can sustain steady and long-term growth."

Heavy rain paralyses Mumbai; train services suspended

Heavy rain paralyses Mumbai; train services suspended

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Heavy rains caused severe waterlogging, traffic jams, and disruptions to local train services in Mumbai. Schools and colleges were closed due to a 'red alert' issued by the IMD.

FPIs withdraw close to Rs 18,000 cr from equities in Aug

FPIs withdraw close to Rs 18,000 cr from equities in Aug

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Foreign investors have pulled out nearly Rs 18,000 crore from Indian equities so far this month, weighed down by escalating US-India trade tensions, disappointing first-quarter corporate earnings, and a weakening Indian rupee. With this, the total outflow by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in equities has reached Rs 1.13 lakh crore so far in 2025, according to data from the depositories.

The Dangerous Reality Behind Maharashtra's 'Urban Naxal' Law

The Dangerous Reality Behind Maharashtra's 'Urban Naxal' Law

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

'The law under the guise of security represents a grave and unnecessary expansion of State power at the cost of fundamental rights,' asserts Aakar Patel.

'Money Is Not A Problem For Me'

'Money Is Not A Problem For Me'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'I can sanction projects worth Rs 20 trillion annually as of today.' 'But my system is only capable of executing projects worth Rs 3 trillion to Rs 4 trillion.'

Air India, Tata Support Crash Victims' Kin

Air India, Tata Support Crash Victims' Kin

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Air India reiterated that its priority remains extending assistance to the families.

Modi, Xi break the ice, hold talks amid global economic concerns

Modi, Xi break the ice, hold talks amid global economic concerns

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held bilateral talks focusing on economic ties and global stability amid trade tensions and the aftermath of the Ladakh border row.

PIX: Bumrah takes five before Rahul steadies India's boat

PIX: Bumrah takes five before Rahul steadies India's boat

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

IMAGES from Day 2 of the third Test match between England and India at Lord's, London, on Friday.

Pre-tariff rush to US lifts exports by 7% in July

Pre-tariff rush to US lifts exports by 7% in July

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

India's goods exports rebounded in July after two months of contraction, with outbound shipments rising 7.3 per cent to $37.24 billion, led by a surge in exports to the United States before the country's reciprocal tariff kicked in and bolstered by a recovery in exports to other key markets.

Modi to visit China for SCO summit after 7 yrs amid thaw in bilateral ties

Modi to visit China for SCO summit after 7 yrs amid thaw in bilateral ties

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, marking his first visit in over seven years. The visit signals a potential improvement in India-China relations after recent tensions.

Review: Andaz Apna Apna Remains A Timeless Comedy

Review: Andaz Apna Apna Remains A Timeless Comedy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Despite the evolution of cinema toward more refined expressions and aesthetics today, the exaggerated comedic style of Andaz Apna Apna remains endearing and entertaining, reminding us that sometimes, we just need a dose of mindless comedy to unwind, feels Shristi Sahoo.

Voter Deletions: RaGa's Charges Vs ECI Rebuttal: Who's Right?

Voter Deletions: RaGa's Charges Vs ECI Rebuttal: Who's Right?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Does voter deletion controversy expose critical gaps in ECI verification procedures and safeguards protecting electoral roll integrity?

Salute! India's First Ethnic Gorkha General

Salute! India's First Ethnic Gorkha General

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Lieutenant General Shakti Gurung deserves to be complimented in telling his life story and that of his people, as subaltern communities within this vast and diverse nation of ours clamour for recognition and a plea for their voices to be heard and their aspirations to be met, notes Lieutenant General Gautam Moorthy.

England name 14-member squad for first Test vs India

England name 14-member squad for first Test vs India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Jamie Overton returns to the Test line-up for the first time since earning his sole cap against New Zealand at Headingley in June 2022.

Rare earth curbs to hit EV, RE, defence sectors

Rare earth curbs to hit EV, RE, defence sectors

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

India's macroeconomic health is in a "relative goldilocks situation", and although the risk of higher landed oil prices, due to insurance cost surges and closure of choke points due to the brief Israel-Iran war, has receded, it is "too soon to sound the 'all clear' for the rest of the year", the Finance Ministry said on Friday.

BJP states defend Governor's power to assent to Bills in SC

BJP states defend Governor's power to assent to Bills in SC

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

BJP-ruled states argued in the Supreme Court that governors and the President have autonomy in assenting to bills passed by state assemblies, asserting that courts cannot mandate assent.

Kesari Chapter 2 Review: Ahistorical, But Entertaining

Kesari Chapter 2 Review: Ahistorical, But Entertaining

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

If you disregard history and are ready to watch Kesari 2 purely as an entertainer, you are definitely going to enjoy it, feels Utkarsh Mishra.

India set for world's first archery league

India set for world's first archery league

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Indian Archery League set for October launch; Lee gets SAI approval as India coach

Sebi mulls single window gateway for low risk foreign investors

Sebi mulls single window gateway for low risk foreign investors

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Markets regulator Sebi has proposed introducing a single window access for low risk foreign investors seeking to participate in the Indian securities market, a move aimed at simplifying compliance and enhancing the country's attractiveness as an investment destination.

Stock exchanges freeze more promoter demat A/Cs for non-compliance

Stock exchanges freeze more promoter demat A/Cs for non-compliance

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The number of companies with promoters whose demat accounts were frozen by the stock exchanges due to non-compliance increased over the past year. The BSE froze promoter demat accounts in 457 companies, according to data from the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) 2024-25 annual report released on August 12.

India blocks Babar, Akram, Imran Khan's Instagram accounts

India blocks Babar, Akram, Imran Khan's Instagram accounts

Rediff.com2 May 2025

The Instagram accounts of leading current and former Pakistani cricketers were blocked in India on Friday.

Oval Test Set For Epic Finish

Oval Test Set For Epic Finish

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

India are favourites to secure victory and draw the series, but England will still fancy their chances of completing what would be by far the highest successful Test run chase at The Oval.

JSW Paints to buy Akzo Nobel India in Rs 8,986-crore deal

JSW Paints to buy Akzo Nobel India in Rs 8,986-crore deal

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

JSW Paints, part of $23 billion JSW Group, on Friday said it will acquire majority controlling stake in Akzo Nobel India Ltd (ANIL), the maker of Dulux paints, for Rs 8,986 crore. It will acquire 74.76 per cent stake from its Dutch promoters/holding entities -- namely Imperial Chemical Industries and Akzo Nobel Coatings International BV -- for a consideration of Rs 8,986 crore, according to a statement from the JSW Group firm.

Manufacturing pushes industrial output growth to 4-month high

Manufacturing pushes industrial output growth to 4-month high

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

India's industrial production growth accelerated to a 4-month high of 3.5 per cent in July this year due to good performance of manufacturing sector, according to official data released on Thursday. The country's industrial output earlier recorded this level of growth at 3.9 per cent in March 2025.

Trump's Tariffs: No More Protectionism Please!

Trump's Tariffs: No More Protectionism Please!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Brave statements such as we will continue to be the fastest growing large country are of no consolation, because the direction of trade also determines the flow of investment, points out M Govinda Rao.

NCLT defers Vedanta demerger hearing to Sep 17

NCLT defers Vedanta demerger hearing to Sep 17

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Wednesday deferred the hearing on Vedanta Ltd's proposed demerger to September 17, as market regulator Sebi is yet to complete the scrutiny of the proposal, while the central government has raised certain objections. The matter, which was part-heard earlier, had been adjourned to August 20.

Was Riyan Parag the Dealbreaker? Inside Dravid's Royals Split

Was Riyan Parag the Dealbreaker? Inside Dravid's Royals Split

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Rahul Dravid's exit as Rajasthan Royals' head coach has more than what meets the eye

'I'm In A Debt Trap. Help!'

'I'm In A Debt Trap. Help!'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

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

EV Spark Fires Up R&D Spending By Legacy Two-Wheeler Majors

EV Spark Fires Up R&D Spending By Legacy Two-Wheeler Majors

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Hero MotoCorp and TVS Motor crossed Rs 1,000 crore in R&D spend for the first time, as legacy OEMs accelerate innovation to compete with new-age EV players.

India's active Covid cases cross 6,000-mark; Kerala worst hit

India's active Covid cases cross 6,000-mark; Kerala worst hit

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Due to the rising COVID cases, the Centre is conducting mock drills to check facility-level preparedness and has instructed all states to ensure availability of oxygen, isolation beds, ventilators, and essential medicines, official sources had said.

What Insurance Should You Buy?

What Insurance Should You Buy?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Young investors with a higher risk appetite are better off with a combination of term insurance and equity funds.

'Acting Is A Very Luck-Dependent Business'

'Acting Is A Very Luck-Dependent Business'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'Your family doesn't want you to come to this field because there's no direction, no formula.' 'It's not as if your career is settled and you will get work consistently.'