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Classify Strategic Data As 'National Asset'

Classify Strategic Data As 'National Asset'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

...on par with oil, power, and defence, and to restrict its storage under foreign control.

Guess Who's Team India's Reel King?

Guess Who's Team India's Reel King?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

While Arshdeep Singh is still waiting for his big red ball debut, he's already a star in a different arena -- social media. His latest Instagram reel is peak Arshdeep: Full of humour, chaos, and charm.

After 'Dog Babu', 'Cat Kumar' seeks Patna residence certificate

After 'Dog Babu', 'Cat Kumar' seeks Patna residence certificate

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

A prankster in Rohtas district's Nasriganj block had applied for a residence certificate in the name of 'Cat Kumar'.

100 New Fab Plants, India Aims Higher

100 New Fab Plants, India Aims Higher

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'The world now realises that semiconductors are not just important for national security, but also for economic prosperity.'

Songs of Paradise Review: A Singer's Story

Songs of Paradise Review: A Singer's Story

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Songs Of Paradise is the story of a female achiever that needed to be told, just as her songs of love and longing deserve to be rediscovered and shared with music aficionados, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Noida Woman Burnt Alive By In-Laws For 36 Lakh Dowry

Noida Woman Burnt Alive By In-Laws For 36 Lakh Dowry

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

A woman in Greater Noida was allegedly assaulted, set ablaze by her in-laws over dowry demands. Her husband has been arrested, and police are searching for other suspects.

The One Problem All Parents Face

The One Problem All Parents Face

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'Maybe every parent has seen that show, Adolescence, where you think your son or daughter is safe at home, locked in their room. But they are interacting with the world through the internet.'

Thousands evacuated from flooded areas of Jammu

Thousands evacuated from flooded areas of Jammu

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Over 5,000 people have been evacuated from flooded areas in the Jammu region following heavy rains and flash floods. Rescue and relief operations are underway to restore essential services and provide assistance to those affected.

Crores attend Maha Kumbh, but no call drops or slow internet

Crores attend Maha Kumbh, but no call drops or slow internet

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Telecom service providers and the Maha Kumbh Mela administration are on their toes to ensure smooth connectivity at the grand event set to witness record teledensity.

Messi and Djokovic's Jersey Swap Breaks the Internet

Messi and Djokovic's Jersey Swap Breaks the Internet

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Football icon Lionel Messi was in the stands at the Miami Open, watching Novak Djokovic cruise past Grigor Dimitrov in the semifinals on Saturday.

How To Write A Winning CV That'll Get You Hired

How To Write A Winning CV That'll Get You Hired

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Did you know that CVs without a cover letter, or with irrelevant and outdated details, are often discarded within the first 10 to 20 seconds?

8 Smart Tips To Crack AI Interviews

8 Smart Tips To Crack AI Interviews

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

From body language to emotional intelligence, Shruti Swaroop, founder of Embrace Consulting, shares smart tips on showing your true self to land the role.

The Lessons From Nepal's Social Media Ban Protests

The Lessons From Nepal's Social Media Ban Protests

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Monday's protests in Nepal may become the forerunner to many more agitations in future since social media interests and national efforts to regulate them will often be in conflict, alerts Biswajit Dasgupta.

'Zepto Is India's Fastest-Growing Internet Company'

'Zepto Is India's Fastest-Growing Internet Company'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

'Domestic investors are opening up to the idea of high-growth Internet companies as a pool of value creation.' 'They like the execution that they see with Zepto, and for us, that is the most important factor.'

Why Bigg Boss 19 Will Be Different

Why Bigg Boss 19 Will Be Different

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Bigg Boss 19 has a healthy mix of characters, mostly GenZ and millennials, but without Bigg Boss's interference, it would be boring to watch some of these wannabes vying for individual fame and attention, expects Divya Nair.

Bravo, Rinku & Venky's Dance Sets the Internet on Fire

Bravo, Rinku & Venky's Dance Sets the Internet on Fire

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, and coach Dwayne Bravo brought the house down as they grooved to the viral 'Vartaman' track

'Kya kar rahe hai aap': Jaya Bachchan loses temper at selfie-seeker

'Kya kar rahe hai aap': Jaya Bachchan loses temper at selfie-seeker

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

After the incident, actor and Bharatiyha Janata Party MP from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, has reacted to it and called Jaya the "most spoilt and privileged woman"

'Where Your Data Resides Is Now A Fundamental Question'

'Where Your Data Resides Is Now A Fundamental Question'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'What we see now is a much stronger need for data sovereignty.'

Why *Everyone* Is Hooked On To This Show

Why *Everyone* Is Hooked On To This Show

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Season 3's eighth episode titled Last Kiss ended with the cliffhanger that is guaranteed to make you yearn for what might come next, anticipates Divya Nair.

Emma breaks silence on dating Alcaraz rumours

Emma breaks silence on dating Alcaraz rumours

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu are generating major excitement - not just for their upcoming mixed doubles debut at the US Open

Gukesh Meets Botez Sisters Again... Internet Can't Stop Laughing

Gukesh Meets Botez Sisters Again... Internet Can't Stop Laughing

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

As Gukesh gears up for the Paris leg of the Freestyle Chess Tour, his latest interaction with the Botez sisters has sparked yet another meme fest online.

Ambani says Jio was biggest risk of his life

Ambani says Jio was biggest risk of his life

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani described his 2016 return to the telecom industry with Reliance Jio as the "biggest risk" of his life, saying that even if analysts' predictions of financial failure had come true, it would still have been worth it for the role it played in transforming India digitally.

Preity Zinta's Heartfelt Hug for Shreyas Iyer Wins the Internet

Preity Zinta's Heartfelt Hug for Shreyas Iyer Wins the Internet

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Even as Punjab Kings suffered their first defeat of the season, it was a heartwarming moment off the pitch that stole the show -- Preity Zinta embracing PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer in a warm hug that quickly went viral on Saturday.

Armed With Just A Laptop, This Teen Founded Skillzo

Armed With Just A Laptop, This Teen Founded Skillzo

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Adarsh Kumar, the son of a farmer and a Class 12 student from rural Bihar, is on a mission to build one of India's largest free skill development movements, powered only with a laptop, free Internet and his relentless determination.

Bihar SIR: Another dog 'applies' for residence proof

Bihar SIR: Another dog 'applies' for residence proof

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Following the 'dog babu' incident, another canine application for a residence certificate has surfaced in Nawada, Bihar. An FIR has been registered for the attempt.

Uyi Amma! Rasha, Ibrahim Are...

Uyi Amma! Rasha, Ibrahim Are...

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Rasha Thadani and Ibrahim Ali Khan set the ramp on fire at the India Couture Week grand finale.

Tim Cook Drops AI Truth Bomb: Adapt Or...

Tim Cook Drops AI Truth Bomb: Adapt Or...

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

As the Apple CEO put it to his staff, the choice is stark: Adopt AI or risk being left behind. The same applies to everyone preparing for the future of work.

Elon Musk's Starlink gets satcom nod for India

Elon Musk's Starlink gets satcom nod for India

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Elon Musk's Starlink has got licence for satcom services in India, according to sources.

Vi partners SpaceX-rival AST SpaceMobile for satcom service on smartphones

Vi partners SpaceX-rival AST SpaceMobile for satcom service on smartphones

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Vi partners SpaceX-rival AST SpaceMobile for satcom service on smartphones

Adityanath meets UP violence victim's kin; 50 held, internet suspended

Adityanath meets UP violence victim's kin; 50 held, internet suspended

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Over 50 people have been arrested after the communal violence in Maharajgaj town, officials said on Tuesday, as markets remained shut and people stayed indoors for a second day in a row amid heavy deployment of police and other security personnel.

LS passes Bill to ban online money games, proposes 3-yr jail, Rs 1 cr fine

LS passes Bill to ban online money games, proposes 3-yr jail, Rs 1 cr fine

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

The Indian government has introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to ban online games played with money, aiming to curb addiction, money laundering, and financial fraud. The bill also targets advertisements and financial transactions related to such games.

Gandhi Called Him 'Father Of The Nation'

Gandhi Called Him 'Father Of The Nation'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

On his 200th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra traces the life, thought, and legacy of Dadabhai Naoroji, the Grand Old Man of India.

'From India-First To India-For-The-World'

'From India-First To India-For-The-World'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

'The next decade will be even more transformative,' says Prime Minister Modi. 'We are moving from digital governance to global digital leadership.'

New threat for security agencies: 'Bedroom jihadis' stoking unrest in J-K

New threat for security agencies: 'Bedroom jihadis' stoking unrest in J-K

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir are facing a new threat from 'bedroom jihadis' who use social media to spread misinformation and incite communal discord. These individuals, operating from their homes, are part of a sophisticated cross-border effort to destabilize the region by disseminating inflammatory content and propaganda.

BSF jawan robs jewellery store with toy gun after gambling losses; held

BSF jawan robs jewellery store with toy gun after gambling losses; held

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

A BSF constable was arrested for robbing a Delhi jewellery store with a toy gun after allegedly being inspired by crime shows and incurring losses in online gambling.

Fraud amount jumps 3 times in FY25, PSBs hit most

Fraud amount jumps 3 times in FY25, PSBs hit most

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The overall number of frauds, including those related to loan accounts and digital payments, jumped by three times in FY25, primarily due to reclassification of 122 cases as per a Supreme Court order, the Reserve Bank said on Thursday. The fraud value jumped to Rs 36,014 crore in FY25, up from Rs 12,230 crore in the previous fiscal year, while the number of fraud cases went down to 23,953 in FY25 from 36,060 in FY24.

Can 14-Year-Old Vaibhav Handle Fame?

Can 14-Year-Old Vaibhav Handle Fame?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Amid the applause, there's a rising chorus of concern: Can Vaibhav Suryavanshi stay grounded and avoid the pitfalls that have derailed other prodigies?

Do You Know Aamir Khan's Super Plan?

Do You Know Aamir Khan's Super Plan?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

At 8,700 screens, India, the world's largest film producing country, has just six screens for every million of its people, compared to 125 in the US and 30 in China. With Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan hopes to expand the market for Indian cinema.

How Business Schools Must Evolve In AI Era

How Business Schools Must Evolve In AI Era

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Shift from producing graduates proficient in analysis and strategy to producing graduates capable of initiating, executing, and scaling impactful actions in real-world environments, points out Ajit Balakrishnan.

Manipur unrest: Curfew relaxed in 3 districts, Internet restored

Manipur unrest: Curfew relaxed in 3 districts, Internet restored

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Curfew was relaxed in three Imphal Valley districts on Tuesday and the suspension on broadband internet lifted with conditions, even as Chief Minister N Biren Singh blamed the Congress for the present crisis in Manipur and NDA MLAs called for a "mass operation" against militants responsible for the killing of six women and children. Peaceful rallies were also staged across the state, with hundreds taking to the streets with empty coffins in Churachandpur district, demanding justice for those killed in a gunfight with the security forces in Jiribam, and members of various civil society organisations bringing out a procession in Imphal West district to protest the reimposition of AFSPA in parts of the state.