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Who's next? BCCI set for big announcement soon

Who's next? BCCI set for big announcement soon

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia addressed the uncertainty revolving around the future of the board's president after Roger Binny completed his tenure and announced that the Indian cricket board will reveal its next course of action in the next two days.

EV makers hope for festive spark to light up sales

EV makers hope for festive spark to light up sales

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

India may see its busiest EV festive season in 2025 with SUVs, luxury cars and scooters set to launch, but rare-earth supply bottlenecks risk delaying rollouts.

Maharashtra leads in FPO ease of doing business; MP loses crown

Maharashtra leads in FPO ease of doing business; MP loses crown

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Maharashtra has topped the list of states with the most favourable ecosystem for the growth of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), replacing Madhya Pradesh, which has slipped to second place, according to the latest Ease of Doing Business for FPOs (EoDBF) ranking.

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.

iPhone Affordability Index Reveals: Most Indians Can't...

iPhone Affordability Index Reveals: Most Indians Can't...

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The average Indian worker must labour for an extraordinary 160 full working days to afford Apple's latest iPhone 17 Pro.

$282 Billion Indian IT Industry In US Right Wing's Cross Hairs

$282 Billion Indian IT Industry In US Right Wing's Cross Hairs

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

The US remains the largest market for IT outsourcing, and for Indian giants TCS, Infosys and Wipro, it contributes around 40 per cent of their top line.

Less than one-third of new-age Indian IPOs beat market benchmarks: Report

Less than one-third of new-age Indian IPOs beat market benchmarks: Report

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

India's 25 venture capital and private equity backed "new-age" companies, that listed between May 2020 and June 2025, reveals a sobering reality behind the hype: barely a third have delivered sustained outperformance against the market.

Priyanka's First Modelling Shoot

Priyanka's First Modelling Shoot

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Priyanka Chopra took the world along on a stroll through memory lane as she shared pictures from her younger years on social media.

GST cut: AC prices may go down by up to Rs 2,500

GST cut: AC prices may go down by up to Rs 2,500

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The appliance makers expect a good churn in the festive season, led by the government's proposal to reduce the GST slab on air-conditioners from the current 28 per cent to 18 per cent, which will reduce the price from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500 depending on the models.

'Patience On The Markets Will Be Rewarded'

'Patience On The Markets Will Be Rewarded'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

'If nominal growth improves and earnings pick up, Indian stock markets could see a rally next year.'

85 sarpanchs invited to I-Day celebrations as special guests

85 sarpanchs invited to I-Day celebrations as special guests

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Eighty-five village sarpanchs from across India have been invited as special guests to witness the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort, in recognition of their contributions to rural transformation.

'He's Probably Dancing Up There'

'He's Probably Dancing Up There'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Arjun Rampal pays tribute to Designer Rohit Bal.

Investors Bet $1B on Real-Money Gaming

Investors Bet $1B on Real-Money Gaming

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'The essence of RMG is that users participate in skill-based games for financial reward, so this law would directly affect this operating model for both users and gaming companies.'

Sania Mirza prioritises mentoring over AITA role

Sania Mirza prioritises mentoring over AITA role

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'But it's not something that I really focus on. That's not really my goal.'

Vijay Or EPS: Who Will Fill Anti-DMK Space?

Vijay Or EPS: Who Will Fill Anti-DMK Space?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The two weeks that EPS took fending off the Sengottaiyan rebellion has since become lost time for the AIADMK as that was also the time Vijay took to go all-out against Stalin and the DMK, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Oben Electric's Rorr EZ Sigma e-bike gets an upgrade

Oben Electric's Rorr EZ Sigma e-bike gets an upgrade

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

The model is powered by Oben's in-house LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery technology, which the company claims offers greater temperature tolerance and lifespan.

BIGGEST Real Estate Myth BUSTED!

BIGGEST Real Estate Myth BUSTED!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Do home prices really never fall? Ramalingam Kalirajan begs to differ.

Patients to benefit from GST cut, but pharma firms may face margin pressure

Patients to benefit from GST cut, but pharma firms may face margin pressure

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The rationalisation of goods and services tax (GST), announced on Wednesday, directly lowers the cost of everyday medical consumables, and also high-end therapies in oncology and rare diseases, helping reduce out-of-pocket patient expenditure and better adherence to medication.

Mumbai bids farewell to Ganpati Bappa amid rain, bomb threat

Mumbai bids farewell to Ganpati Bappa amid rain, bomb threat

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Faithfuls thronged the streets of Mumbai for immersion processions of Ganesh idols on Anant Chaturdashi, marking the end of the 10-day Ganpati festival.

How To Get Hired By India's $68 Bn GCCs

How To Get Hired By India's $68 Bn GCCs

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'Employers increasingly want candidates who can take AI pilots from proof-of-concept to production-ready systems.' 'That requires governance, monitoring, and ROI measurement -- skills that go beyond coding and into business impact.'

OTT Vs Theatres: The War Has Begun

OTT Vs Theatres: The War Has Begun

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'The satisfaction of making content only comes when it reaches theatres as you are directly connecting to the masses.'

Want To Invest In IPOs? Read This

Want To Invest In IPOs? Read This

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Investors may wait for six months and then take another look at the stock.

From TCS to Wipro, India's top IT companies a gravy train for shareholders

From TCS to Wipro, India's top IT companies a gravy train for shareholders

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

India's top information- technology (IT) services companies, all cash-rich, have been tightfisted about ploughing back their earnings in new projects or acquisitions and the bulk of the profits have been distributed to shareholders through dividend and share buybacks. In the past 10 years (that is, excluding the current one), the firms have reinvested in growth and expansion only around 13.5 per cent of the cash flow generated from their operations.

Can UPI Stay Free Forever?

Can UPI Stay Free Forever?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Several executives argue that UPI has the potential to grow tenfold, but warn that the absence of a monetisation model risks stagnating the real-time payments system, which has been recording all-time-high transaction volumes every year.

Rethinking Homework in India's Classrooms

Rethinking Homework in India's Classrooms

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

With the rise of digital classrooms, students are often asked to create videos, prepare slideshows or use online research to complete assignments. 'We are glad that children are not spending hours copying notes in the name of homework but even now parents end up doing or supporting a major portion of the homework.'

Day after Modi meets Xi, Pak PM Sharif, Army chief call on Chinese premier

Day after Modi meets Xi, Pak PM Sharif, Army chief call on Chinese premier

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, along with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, to discuss bilateral and regional cooperation. The meeting occurred during Sharif's visit to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.

The Teenage Skater Who Won Gold For India

The Teenage Skater Who Won Gold For India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'Winning gold for India was a dream I lived on that rink.'

Microcap Investing: Play Small, Think Long

Microcap Investing: Play Small, Think Long

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

'Such stocks may be useful for aggressive portfolios, but should not be part of the core holdings.'

Apple Boosts Output For iPhone 17 Launch

Apple Boosts Output For iPhone 17 Launch

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

India has become Apple's main export hub to the US, which consumes over $40 billion worth of iPhones annually.

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.

Nigeria joins India in race to host 2030 CWG!

Nigeria joins India in race to host 2030 CWG!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

India is not the lone bidder for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and will face competition from Nigeria to get the hosting rights of the multi-sporting event as the African nation has also submitted its formal bid before the August 31 deadline.

Why Stock Tips Won't Build Wealth For You

Why Stock Tips Won't Build Wealth For You

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Real wealth isn't built on random bets; it's built on disciplined, guided portfolio strategies that can withstand market ups and downs, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

Why Trust In Ambani, Adani, India Inc Is Vital

Why Trust In Ambani, Adani, India Inc Is Vital

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Who else will take on the might of Microsoft, Google, and Amazon if not the Adanis, Ambanis, Birlas, or Tatas?, asks R Jagannathan.

Tesla Hits Indian Roads But Misses Mass Appeal

Tesla Hits Indian Roads But Misses Mass Appeal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Analysts believe Tesla will first focus on building the Model Y brand before expanding -- both in terms of volume and models.

Analysts' thumbs-up for Maruti's first e-SUV

Analysts' thumbs-up for Maruti's first e-SUV

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Maruti Suzuki's e-Vitara marks its high-stakes EV debut with strong export ambitions, lifting its stock even as analysts caution over pricing and fierce competition.

How to Invest Smart In Uncertainty

How to Invest Smart In Uncertainty

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'A staggered investment approach (using SIP or STP) can help investors benefit from this opportunity while reducing timing risk.'

Congress suspends Kerala MLA accused of sexual misconduct

Congress suspends Kerala MLA accused of sexual misconduct

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Congress leader and Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, facing multiple sexual misconduct allegations, was suspended from the primary membership of the party on Monday, KPCC President Sunny Joseph said.

Are These Bigg Boss 19's Contestants?

Are These Bigg Boss 19's Contestants?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Bigg Boss 19 will return on August 24 on JioHotstar, and the reality show will feature a mix of television faces, social media stars, gamers, and entertainers.

Is Arundhati Roy Scared Of The Really Powerful?

Is Arundhati Roy Scared Of The Really Powerful?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'Arundhati Roy is like a ballerina performing on a high wire, cool, supremely at ease but conscious of all the adoring eyes on her,' notes P Vijaya Kumar.

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.