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'Goa Nightclub Fire Was Murder!'

'Goa Nightclub Fire Was Murder!'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'When an establishment operates despite demolition or closure orders, without proper fire exits, evacuation plans or safety audits, and yet is allowed to host large crowds, the state cannot hide behind the language of accident.' 'The authorities were aware of the risks and of the violations, but chose not to act decisively because doing so would have inconvenienced those with influence and financial stakes.' 'In such a scenario, the moral and legal responsibility for the resulting deaths moves from negligence towards culpability; calling it 'murder' is a way of underlining that these lives were sacrificed at the altar of greed and complicity, not fate.'

How Juice Jacking Can Steal Your Phone's Data

How Juice Jacking Can Steal Your Phone's Data

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Exercise caution when charging your phone in public places or borrowing a charger from someone -- you might get hacked.

Vietnam's VinFast opens eSUV bookings on Tesla's big day

Vietnam's VinFast opens eSUV bookings on Tesla's big day

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

VF 7 and VF 6, as the models are called, will go on sale in August after the inauguration of VinFast's plant in Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, and deliveries will follow later.

'Sanju Mohanlal Samson' Goes Viral

'Sanju Mohanlal Samson' Goes Viral

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'I can't come in and say, "I only can do the hero role." I need to be a villain. I need to be a joker. I need to play around".'

Australian Open 2025: Must-Know Dates and Details

Australian Open 2025: Must-Know Dates and Details

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Here is what you need to know about the year's Australian Open:

Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani frontrunner in New York City mayoral race

Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani frontrunner in New York City mayoral race

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

New York City is preparing to elect a new mayor, with Zohran Kwame Mamdani, of Indian descent, leading the race. The election features Mamdani against Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.

Lawrence Bishnoi: From college brawl to terror nexus

Lawrence Bishnoi: From college brawl to terror nexus

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

A profile of incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, detailing his criminal history, terror links, and Canada's recent designation of his gang as a terrorist entity.

'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'

'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

'If all of us (all the 57 Shiv Sena MLAs) stand together we can change the dynamic. We are not afraid of anyone.'

Deepika Aims To Improve Mental Health

Deepika Aims To Improve Mental Health

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

As India's first mental health ambassador, Deepika Padukone will drive de-stigmatisation initiatives, encourage help-seeking and preventive practices.

Former Aus opener Slater gets jail term for domestic violence

Former Aus opener Slater gets jail term for domestic violence

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

In sentencing on Tuesday, Maroochydore judge Glen Cash told Slater it was obvious he was an alcoholic, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.

'We will be present across India over next 3-5 yrs'

'We will be present across India over next 3-5 yrs'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

'There's been interest from multiple states, and exploratory conversations are ongoing.'

Sehwag: Losing to Pakistan made me lose my cool

Sehwag: Losing to Pakistan made me lose my cool

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

The 46-year-old played 42 matches and boasts an average of 50.65, but most of his outings have ended in defeat. He has won 17 and stood on the losing side 21 times, something that makes him lose his cool.

What forced top Maoist leader Bhupathi to lay down arms

What forced top Maoist leader Bhupathi to lay down arms

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Senior Maoist leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Bhupathi surrendered to police in eastern Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district after negotiations. He was a founding member of the People's War Group (PWG) and carried a bounty of Rs 6 crore on his head.

'Why Would A Doctor Become A Suicide Bomber?'

'Why Would A Doctor Become A Suicide Bomber?'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'Why would a highly qualified doctor with a promising future choose to wage war against his own country?'

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'Government officials use Gmail and ordinary phones without basic security consciousness.' 'Interoperability, especially in joint exercises with countries like the US, worries me.' 'It often means we open our systems to them, but they don't reciprocate.' 'They could have kill switches in their systems and might even be able to affect ours.'

'Insurance Sector Is At An Unstable Equilibrium'

'Insurance Sector Is At An Unstable Equilibrium'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'Other sectors that manage the savings pools of Indians are giving tough competition to life insurance companies.'

'IOB Bets Big On M&A Financing'

'IOB Bets Big On M&A Financing'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'This is an area where good lending can happen, and that is one of the priorities for the next quarter.'

'Gill Is The Chosen One Of Indian Cricket'

'Gill Is The Chosen One Of Indian Cricket'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'If they have picked him ahead of Yashasvi Jaiswal, and as many felt, Sanju Samson, you can imagine how extremely privileged he is.'

Sri Lanka: Paradiso For Travellers

Sri Lanka: Paradiso For Travellers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Sri Lanka stays with you not just in memory, but gently reminds you what a society can achieve when heart and heritage guide the way.

Border row with India will take time to settle, open to talks: China

Border row with India will take time to settle, open to talks: China

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in his meeting with Chinese counterpart Dong Jun in Qingdao on June 26, proposed that India and China should solve the "complex issues" under a structured roadmap comprising steps to de-escalate tensions along the frontiers and rejuvenate the existing mechanism to demarcate the borders.

Punjab needs our strength and support: Dhawan

Punjab needs our strength and support: Dhawan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Shikhar Dhawan has extended solidarity to the people of Punjab amid the devastating floods that have impacted thousands across the state.

Sehwag picks India's gamechangers at Asia Cup

Sehwag picks India's gamechangers at Asia Cup

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Bumrah has been at the heart of India's success in recent years. He spearheaded India's title-winning run in the T20 World Cup last year, finishing with 15 wickets, and overall has 89 scalps in 70 matches at a remarkable average of 17.74.

'India can dominate Asia under fearless Surya'

'India can dominate Asia under fearless Surya'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has backed the current T20I team to win the upcoming Asia Cup under Suryakumar Yadav's "fearless captaincy".

Reliance on MNCs for strategic audits and consulting must be reduced: MCA

Reliance on MNCs for strategic audits and consulting must be reduced: MCA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

India needs to limit its reliance on multinational corporations (MNCs) for strategic audits and consulting in order to strengthen its economic sovereignty and achieve the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) said in an office memorandum released on Wednesday.

Railways Plans To Increase 3,400 Mumbai Trains To...

Railways Plans To Increase 3,400 Mumbai Trains To...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

'Once all the sanctioned works have been commissioned, the railways will be in a position to run 4,500 trains daily.'

Important Lessons Learnt After Being Laid Off

Important Lessons Learnt After Being Laid Off

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

A software engineer who was suddenly laid off after 15 years shares the lessons he learnt about how to cope in these uncertain, insecure times.

MI6 launches dark web portal to recruit spies worldwide

MI6 launches dark web portal to recruit spies worldwide

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

MI6 launches a dark web portal, 'Silent Courier,' to recruit spies globally, targeting Russia and other regions. The initiative aims to enhance UK's intelligence capabilities against growing threats.

Coming Up, World Corporate Chess In Goa

Coming Up, World Corporate Chess In Goa

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'India is quickly becoming the beating heart of modern chess, and its role as an economic power is more and more visible.'

'Peace Is Fragile, Remains Vulnerable To Provocations'

'Peace Is Fragile, Remains Vulnerable To Provocations'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'You cannot 'clear' your way to peace.' 'You need intelligence, calibrated force, impartial law enforcement, political neutrality, humanitarian returns and a sustained reconciliation plan.'

Want To Study AI Abroad?

Want To Study AI Abroad?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

'For tech fields like AI-DS, the US, Canada, UK, Germany and Australia are popular due to strong research and industry links', says rediffGURU Dr Karan Gupta.

Ghaati Review: Anushka Can't Save This

Ghaati Review: Anushka Can't Save This

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Ghaati does not understand how to harness Anushka Shetty's electrifying screen presence, complains Arjun Menon.

Trump threw away ties with India for ....: US ex-NSA Sullivan

Trump threw away ties with India for ....: US ex-NSA Sullivan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Sullivan remarks come amid the rising friction between Washington and New Delhi due to the 50 percent tariffs imposed on Indian goods, which include a 25 percent penalty for buying Russian oil.

How drones are reshaping terror strategy in J-K

How drones are reshaping terror strategy in J-K

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Security agencies are concerned about the increasing use of drones by terror groups in Jammu and Kashmir for surveillance and logistics, replacing human networks.

'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.'

Court quashes order to take down articles against Adani

Court quashes order to take down articles against Adani

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

A Delhi court has set aside an order asking four journalists to take down alleged defamatory content against Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), saying the effect of removal of the articles by an ad interim ex parte order was 'sweeping' and it had the 'effect of decreeing the suit itself without a trial'.

Amazon's entry into healthcare a headwind but diagnostic stocks attractive

Amazon's entry into healthcare a headwind but diagnostic stocks attractive

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

The news that Amazon India has launched diagnostic services in select metro cities in partnership with the unlisted Orange Health Labs has led to a look at the competitive intensity in healthcare services. Listed companies in the space such as Dr Lal Path Labs, Metropolis Health, Thyrocare, Vijaya, and Krsnaa have all seen double-digit stock price corrections over the last 6-9 months.

Sitharaman asks fintechs to strengthen risk management to check AI misuse

Sitharaman asks fintechs to strengthen risk management to check AI misuse

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked fintech firms to focus on risk management at a time when criminals are using AI to mimic voices, clone identities and create lifelike videos to manipulate people.

Pick him or don't select him: Gavaskar on Samson

Pick him or don't select him: Gavaskar on Samson

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The team management now has a tricky call on hand while deciding whether to keep Samson in the playing XI finding a slot for him in top three or play Jitesh Sharma

iPhone 17 to hit Indian market on Sep 19, cost up to Rs 229,000

iPhone 17 to hit Indian market on Sep 19, cost up to Rs 229,000

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The iPhone 17 lineup has been launched in three models -- iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, unlike previous series that have a "Plus" model as well.

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.