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4 Simple Habits For Sound Sleep, Energy

4 Simple Habits For Sound Sleep, Energy

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'No matter how exhausted you feel, going to bed at your usual time reinforces the body's rhythm.'

No-Handshake Chaos: Why PCB Official Was Fired

No-Handshake Chaos: Why PCB Official Was Fired

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

An irate Mohsin Naqvi ordered Usman Walha's removal 'for the embarrassment caused to the national cricket team and its captain.'

'Gurus Abuse The Very People Who Give Them Power'

'Gurus Abuse The Very People Who Give Them Power'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'What is it about the institution of faith that makes somebody get a sense of impunity, that they believe they can get away with anything?'

India tightens border security after Nepal unrest

India tightens border security after Nepal unrest

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

A high alert has been sounded in Uttar Pradesh's seven districts bordering Nepal. The districts are Maharajganj, Siddharthnagar, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri and Pilibhit.

Chinese Expert Praises India's New Laser Weapon

Chinese Expert Praises India's New Laser Weapon

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'There are only a few countries in the world that have deployed combat-ready laser systems.'

BharatPe Bets Big On Online Payments

BharatPe Bets Big On Online Payments

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'Our focus would be to onboard top 100 merchants in top 10 different segments.'

'ISI Had No Clue About US' Bin Laden Mission'

'ISI Had No Clue About US' Bin Laden Mission'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'Shock, confusion, and paralysis reigned.' 'Pakistan was caught in a most embarrassing situation. It could neither claim credit for the operation nor admit to a dismal intelligence failure and lack of army preparedness.'

AI Mania Drives Global Markets

AI Mania Drives Global Markets

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'India may never fully participate in the AI hype cycle, but we can position ourselves to benefit from its inevitable disenchantment and the cycle of disillusionment,' alerts Akash Prakash.

SpiceJet imposes 5-year flying ban on army officer over staff assault

SpiceJet imposes 5-year flying ban on army officer over staff assault

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

The officer has been banned from taking any domestic, international or non-scheduled flights operated by the airline during this period, they added.

India Post suspends all mail services to US

India Post suspends all mail services to US

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

India Post has suspended all mail operations to the US due to a lack of clarity regarding new customs regulations imposed by the US Customs Department. The suspension affects all categories of mail, including letters, documents, and gift items.

Operation Brahma: IAF Planes, IN Ships Head For Myanmar

Operation Brahma: IAF Planes, IN Ships Head For Myanmar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Under the direction of the ministry of external affairs, the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts are being progressed in conjunction with Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force and the National Disaster Response Force, the defence ministry stated.

Tharoor on handshake row: We've done it during Kargil

Tharoor on handshake row: We've done it during Kargil

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'On the very day the soldiers were dying for our country, we were playing the World Cup in England against Pakistan. We were shaking their hands even then because the spirit of the game is a different spirit from what goes on between countries, between Armies and so on.'

Moody's retains India rating at 'Baa3', maintains 'stable' outlook

Moody's retains India rating at 'Baa3', maintains 'stable' outlook

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Global rating Moody's on Monday affirmed India's long-term local and foreign-currency issuer ratings and the local-currency senior unsecured rating at 'Baa3' with a 'stable' outlook on the back of robust economic growth and sound external position. The rating agency also affirmed India's other short-term local-currency rating at P-3.

Atul Wassan on India-Pak row: 'We don't like you at all'

Atul Wassan on India-Pak row: 'We don't like you at all'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'They insulted themselves more after filing the complaint. The complaint shows how immature and juvenile they are.'

'India will respond with full force whenever terrorism threatens citizens'

'India will respond with full force whenever terrorism threatens citizens'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

The Indian government outlines its futuristic defence programme, Sudarshan Chakra Mission, focusing on indigenous development, predictive technologies, and targeted counter-action systems to enhance national security.

Delhi riots: Ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain denied bail

Delhi riots: Ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain denied bail

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

While denying bail to former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain in the murder case of IB staffer Ankit Sharma during February 2020 riots, the Delhi high court order has highlighted the 'extremely grave' allegations against him.

India said...: Pak minister amid Trump's ceasefire claims

India said...: Pak minister amid Trump's ceasefire claims

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Dar recalled that when he met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in July and asked about dialogue with India, the top US diplomat clarified that India has maintained it is a "bilateral issue."

Explained: Trump's H1 Order Decoded

Explained: Trump's H1 Order Decoded

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

A deep dive into Trump's new policy and what it means for Indian professionals and companies.

Crypto thefts top $2.17 billion in 2025

Crypto thefts top $2.17 billion in 2025

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Crypto thefts in 2025 had already crossed $2.17 billion before last week's $44 million CoinDCX hack, underlining relentless cyber threat escalation in the digital currency world, according to the latest data. Blockchain analytics platform Chainalysis' 2025 crypto crime mid-year update says that over $2.17 billion was stolen from cryptocurrency services so far in 2025, and "this year is more devastating than the entirety of 2024".

BJP MP 'uncomfortable' with 'GAY' code for Gaya airport

BJP MP 'uncomfortable' with 'GAY' code for Gaya airport

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol in a written reply said the three-letter airport codes once assigned are considered permanent and are altered only under exceptional circumstances, usually involving air safety concerns.

With eye on Beijing, India and Japan boost defence ties

With eye on Beijing, India and Japan boost defence ties

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

India and Japan have unveiled a comprehensive framework to boost their defence cooperation in response to security challenges, particularly concerning China's increasing military presence in the East and South China Seas.

'Incredible': Why Trump praised Munir and Sharif

'Incredible': Why Trump praised Munir and Sharif

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Former US President Donald Trump claims Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir support his plan to end the Gaza conflict, citing their involvement in negotiations and a recent statement of full support.

5500-strong pilots group seeks judicial probe into AI plane crash

5500-strong pilots group seeks judicial probe into AI plane crash

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has urged the government to order a judicial probe into the Air India Dreamliner crash that killed 260 people, alleging that the ongoing investigation is "compromised" and should be halted.

Clarke undergoes sixth cancer-related surgery

Clarke undergoes sixth cancer-related surgery

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Clarke was first diagnosed with skin cancer in 2006 during his playing career and has since undergone several procedures.

BSF arrests 15 Pakistani fishermen with boat in Guj creek

BSF arrests 15 Pakistani fishermen with boat in Guj creek

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

The operation was carried out jointly by the 68 Battalion BSF, 176 Battalion BSF, and the Water Wing, with support from local patrol boats.

CFOs join the AI race as new change agents

CFOs join the AI race as new change agents

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Earlier this year, when global software giant Salesforce set out to appoint a new chief financial officer (CFO), the role came with an addition. Instead of hiring solely a CFO, the company wanted someone who would also play an integral role in operations.

Indian fan zones sold out 50 days ahead of Aus series

Indian fan zones sold out 50 days ahead of Aus series

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

India will play three ODIs and five T20Is during their tour of Australia, starting on October 19.

Direct long-haul flights, policy push key to Indian airports' hub ambition: CEOs

Direct long-haul flights, policy push key to Indian airports' hub ambition: CEOs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Indian airports' push to become global hubs will depend on reducing passenger leakage to rival airports abroad, scaling up direct long-haul connectivity, and offering transfer experiences that are faster, smoother, and more attractive than those of regional competitors, said panellists at the Business Standard Infrastructure Summit on Thursday.

Operation Sindoor: 'Escalation Can't Be Ruled Out'

Operation Sindoor: 'Escalation Can't Be Ruled Out'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

'It could take the form of sporadic LoC violation through heavy artillery and mortar fire, focusing on border villages where the Hindu Dogra population is predominant.'

Asia Cup: Champions With No Trophy...

Asia Cup: Champions With No Trophy...

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Asia Cup 2025 had been simmering with tension from the very first India-Pakistan encounter, and by the time the final arrived, the animosity had reached boiling point.

'Some people think we would have gone for PoK, but...'

'Some people think we would have gone for PoK, but...'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Lieutenant General Vinod Khandare (retired), former principal adviser to the Ministry of Defence, discusses the implications of Operation Sindoor, including its impact on India's diplomatic relations and the need for improved civil defense.

No bilateral ties but India to meet Pakistan in ICC/ACC

No bilateral ties but India to meet Pakistan in ICC/ACC

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal spoke on the BCCI finally having started the "ball rolling" as far as finding a new lead sponsor for Team India is concerned

32 Delhi schools receive hoax bomb threats; police assure serious probe

32 Delhi schools receive hoax bomb threats; police assure serious probe

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The schools included Delhi Public School, Modern Convent School, and Shree Ram World School, a senior police officer said, adding that the threats were received via e-mail.

Turkish firm Celebi withdraws HC plea on airport clearance

Turkish firm Celebi withdraws HC plea on airport clearance

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Celebi Airport Services India withdrew its plea in the Bombay High Court against the revocation of its security clearance by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) following Operation Sindoor.

FPI onboarding: Sebi hints at more respite

FPI onboarding: Sebi hints at more respite

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has planned a slew of further relaxations to facilitate easier registrations of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), including a common know-your-client (KYC) and smoother documentation through India digital signature.

Mumbai's Favourite God Arrives

Mumbai's Favourite God Arrives

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Govt won't stop India from playing Asia Cup: Sources

Govt won't stop India from playing Asia Cup: Sources

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

'In so far as bilateral sports events in each other's country are concerned, Indian teams will not be participating in competitions in Pakistan. Nor will we permit Pakistani teams to play in India.'

No USAID funding of $21mn voter turnout in India: Govt

No USAID funding of $21mn voter turnout in India: Govt

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

On July 2, the US Embassy shared data that "it said covered USAID funding in India from 2014 to 2024", including details of implementing partners, objectives, and key accomplishments of each activity undertaken, he said.

Trump ally murder: Why Kash Patel is under fire

Trump ally murder: Why Kash Patel is under fire

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel is set to face congressional scrutiny over his handling of the investigation into the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, after early missteps including a false social media post claiming that 'the subject' in the killing was in custody, Al Jazeera reported.

India's manufacturing sector hits new high in Aug

India's manufacturing sector hits new high in Aug

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Indian manufacturing sector witnessed the fastest improvement in operating conditions in over 17 years in August, driven by an increased production efficiency and healthy demand conditions, a monthly report said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose from 59.1 in July to 59.3 in August, indicating the fastest improvement in operating conditions for 17-and-a-half years.