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India's Shores, Measured Anew

India's Shores, Measured Anew

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

India's coastline is now officially measured at 11,098.81 km, significantly higher than the earlier figure of 7,516.6 km used since the 1970s.

India In The Rains: 10 Unforgettable Monsoon Moments

India In The Rains: 10 Unforgettable Monsoon Moments

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Is there a bigger event in India than the arrival of the rains?

Volvo Cars May Hike Prices Again Amid Rising Shipping Costs

Volvo Cars May Hike Prices Again Amid Rising Shipping Costs

Rediff.com2 days ago

Geopolitical disruptions have made shipping times unpredictable and raised costs for Volvo Car India, which may have to increase vehicle prices if the situation persists, its Managing Director Jyoti Malhotra said on Monday.

Wholesale Price Inflation Hits 11.39% in September Amidst Food, Fuel Price Hikes

Wholesale Price Inflation Hits 11.39% in September Amidst Food, Fuel Price Hikes

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's wholesale price-based inflation surged to 11.39 per cent in September, up from 9.92 per cent in August, primarily driven by increasing prices of food, manufactured items, and fuel and power.

Drinking Lemon Water On An Empty Stomach Will Not Burn Belly Fat

Drinking Lemon Water On An Empty Stomach Will Not Burn Belly Fat

Rediff.com2 days ago

Clinical nutritionist Amreen Sheikh explains why sipping lemon water may provide hydration and reduce bloating, but may not help burn belly fat.

How To Download UTET 2026 Answer Key

How To Download UTET 2026 Answer Key

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

The provisional answer key for Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET) 2026 is now available on the Uttarakhand Board of School Education's official website.

IT Stocks Gain Rs 25,029 Crore

IT Stocks Gain Rs 25,029 Crore

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Pharma stocks lost Rs 25,169 crore.

Recipe: Sunita's Pumpkin Salad

Recipe: Sunita's Pumpkin Salad

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Yup, pumpkin makes for a good salad too!

CSIR-UGC NET Registration Begins

CSIR-UGC NET Registration Begins

Rediff.com6 days ago

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting Joint CSIR-UGC NET, a national-level examination to determine the eligibility of Indian candidates for various academic and research opportunities at Indian universities and colleges through the computer based test (CBT) mode. These include the junior research fellowship (JRF), appointment as an assistant professor, eligibility for both assistant professor positions and PhD admission and admission to PhD programmes.

Display Treatment Charges, Hospitals Told

Display Treatment Charges, Hospitals Told

Rediff.com2 days ago

The directive comes amid concerns over steep mark-ups on medicines and medical consumables sold at hospital pharmacies.

Co-working overtakes IT/ITeS as top office space occupier in India

Co-working overtakes IT/ITeS as top office space occupier in India

Rediff.com1 days ago

For the first time, co-working spaces have surpassed the IT/ITeS sector as the largest occupier of office space in India during the January-September period, indicating a significant shift towards flexible workspaces, according to Anarock Research & Advisory.

Fresh Engineers Face Toughest Job Crunch

Fresh Engineers Face Toughest Job Crunch

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

There are 9.5 candidates for every engineering job at the zero-to-three-year level.

Is Your CV Speaking To A Robot?

Is Your CV Speaking To A Robot?

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Focus on clarity. Avoid keyword stuffing, advises Sarieka S Vaze, head of HR and administration at Montran Corporation.

Mass shooting plot at US Hindu Temple foiled, 19-year-old held

Mass shooting plot at US Hindu Temple foiled, 19-year-old held

Rediff.com11 hours ago

A 19-year-old man, Alexandros Paporakis, was arrested in Illinois for allegedly plotting a mass shooting targeting a Hindu place of worship. Authorities recovered a manifesto with white supremacist ideologies and references to violence against people of Indian descent, along with weapons and tactical gear. The plot was uncovered after Paporakis shared concerning electronic communications, leading to swift action by law enforcement.

New BS-VII Rules Target Tyre, Brake Pollution

New BS-VII Rules Target Tyre, Brake Pollution

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The proposal caught auto makers by surprise.

Kerala Police To Strengthen Cyberdome, Introduce Indigenous Robots For Public Safety

Kerala Police To Strengthen Cyberdome, Introduce Indigenous Robots For Public Safety

Rediff.com6 days ago

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced plans to strengthen the state police's Cyberdome to combat cybersecurity threats and deploy indigenously developed robots for traffic management and disaster response. He emphasised the need for coordinated efforts to address growing cyber challenges and protect critical infrastructure, while also highlighting the role of the CoCoN conference in sharing knowledge.

Can Tight Rubber Bands Cause Hair Fall?

Can Tight Rubber Bands Cause Hair Fall?

Rediff.com7 days ago

'Tight hairbands pulled into a ponytail can cause hair fall,' warns rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a paediatrician with 25 years of experience.

Frozen Shoulder? Try These Yoga Poses

Frozen Shoulder? Try These Yoga Poses

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Yoga expert Pushpa R recommends these three yoga poses that will help you relax and ease the discomfort of frozen shoulder.

10 Jobs AI Can't Replace Anytime Soon

10 Jobs AI Can't Replace Anytime Soon

Rediff.com1 days ago

While AI can help automate routine, repetitive tasks, jobs that require high emotional intelligence, communication skills, creativity and the ability to work in unpredictable situations are likely to withstand the rise of AI, says Kumar Rajagopalan, vice president (strategic initiatives) and country head (India), at Dexian, a global provider of IT consulting, digital transformation and workforce solutions.

Neuroticism Linked To Higher Mental Distress During Crises

Neuroticism Linked To Higher Mental Distress During Crises

Rediff.com7 days ago

A new US study reveals that individuals with high neuroticism are more susceptible to prolonged mental distress during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. The research, based on over 100,000 survey responses, found that neuroticism significantly increased anxiety and depression symptoms, persisting even into the post-pandemic period. The findings suggest personality traits can help identify vulnerable groups for targeted mental health support.

US moves to strip citizenship of 40, including Indian-origin man

US moves to strip citizenship of 40, including Indian-origin man

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

The US Department of Justice has initiated its largest denaturalisation effort in modern history, targeting 40 individuals for various serious offences, including fraud and espionage. Among those facing citizenship revocation is Balwinder Singh of California, accused of using a fraudulent identity, and Jinchao Wei, a former US Navy sailor convicted of espionage for China.

Hindu College student alleges eve-teasing by group in Delhi

Hindu College student alleges eve-teasing by group in Delhi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

A Hindu College student was allegedly harassed by a group of men in a car in northwest Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar area. Police have registered an FIR under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and are investigating the incident.

Which Indian City Had More Than 1 Lakh People In The 1700s?

Which Indian City Had More Than 1 Lakh People In The 1700s?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

An urban map of the largest cities in the world, by population, in the early 1700s looked almost empty by today's standards.

Skip The iPhone Duo, Take These International Trips Instead

Skip The iPhone Duo, Take These International Trips Instead

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Rs 299,900 can buy you Apple's first foldable iPhone. Or it can buy you a passport full of memories, a suspiciously large holiday wardrobe and enough airport coffee to develop a personality.

US suspends IT giants from green card programme

US suspends IT giants from green card programme

Rediff.com6 days ago

The US government has suspended eight major IT firms, including Microsoft, Tata, Infosys, and Wipro, from the Permanent Labour Certification Programme, which allows companies to apply for green cards for foreign workers. This action, announced by Vice President J D Vance, Labour Secretary Keith Sonderling, and Attorney General Todd Blanche, is part of an effort to prevent American workers from being shut out of the job market. The Department of Labour cited abuse of the system, particularly by Microsoft, and also initiated an investigation into the J-1 visa programme used by several universities.

Electric PV Sales Nearly Double In September; E-Two-Wheeler Sales Rise 89%

Electric PV Sales Nearly Double In September; E-Two-Wheeler Sales Rise 89%

Rediff.com2 days ago

September marked India's highest-ever monthly EV retail volume. More than one in nine two-wheelers retailed in September was electric.

76-year-old man gets 13-year jail for robbing bank 38 years ago

76-year-old man gets 13-year jail for robbing bank 38 years ago

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

A 76-year-old man, Abdul Samad, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison and fined Rs 16,000 for his involvement in a 1988 bank robbery at the Nallurnad Service Cooperative Bank in Wayanad, Kerala. This sentencing concludes a decades-long legal process for the six-member gang.

Indian Auto Retail Records Best-Ever Sep Sales, Driven by PVs and Two-Wheelers

Indian Auto Retail Records Best-Ever Sep Sales, Driven by PVs and Two-Wheelers

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Indian automobile retail sales reached a record 25,36,920 units in September, marking a 31.82 per cent year-on-year growth, with passenger vehicles recording their highest-ever September sales at 4,27,213 units, according to the Federation of Indian Automobile Dealers (FADA).

TN hospitals halt medicine covers after Hindi printing sparks row

TN hospitals halt medicine covers after Hindi printing sparks row

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

A political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu over the distribution of trilingual medicine covers in government hospitals, with the DMK alleging a covert implementation of a three-language policy, while the ruling TVK accuses the opposition of political opportunism.

Private email provider can't be sued for service, rules HC

Private email provider can't be sued for service, rules HC

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Delhi High Court has ruled that a private company's provision of email services does not, by itself, make it amenable to writ jurisdiction, even if the account is crucial for a user's business. This decision came as the court dismissed a petition by a media company seeking restoration of access to its Gmail account.

Is Fat Grafting Better Than Botox And Implants?

Is Fat Grafting Better Than Botox And Implants?

Rediff.com6 days ago

Considering fat grafting? Dr Shilpi Bhadani explains who a good candidate is, where fat transfer can be used, its risks and how long the results last.

MBA Or MTech: Which Is Better?

MBA Or MTech: Which Is Better?

Rediff.com7 days ago

'In India, an MBA from a top college would have better opportunities as compared to an MTech from top colleges,' says rediffGURU Patrick D'souza.

9 Fastest-Growing Millionaire Cities

9 Fastest-Growing Millionaire Cities

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Where are the world's new millionaires choosing to live?

Woman judge, 32, suffers heart attack while working in court

Woman judge, 32, suffers heart attack while working in court

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

An Additional Civil Judge in Etah, Aarti Maurya, suffered a heart attack while on duty at the court premises and was subsequently referred to a higher medical centre for advanced treatment.

'Suspension Of PERM May Not Immediately Affect Indian IT Companies'

'Suspension Of PERM May Not Immediately Affect Indian IT Companies'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'...but could demotivate employees seeking US residency.'

UPI Usage Holds Firm Despite MDR Backlash

UPI Usage Holds Firm Despite MDR Backlash

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

UPI processed an average 802 million transactions a day in September, about 1 per cent more than the 792 million a day over the same period in August.

8 Countries Where Lord Ganesha Is Worshipped

8 Countries Where Lord Ganesha Is Worshipped

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Over centuries, the beloved deity travelled across Asia, acquiring new names, forms and traditions along the way.

Boeing 737 MAX Glitch Has No Impact: Akasa

Boeing 737 MAX Glitch Has No Impact: Akasa

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Our fleet remains absolutely safe

Want A Healthy Pregnancy? 11 Tips From A Gynaecologist

Want A Healthy Pregnancy? 11 Tips From A Gynaecologist

Rediff.com3 days ago

Dr Nisha Pansare, fertility specialist at Nova IVF Fertility, explains why women should avoid desi Chinese, excessive caffeine and detox juices in order to have a safe and healthy pregnancy.

Dating For The First Time? Think About This First

Dating For The First Time? Think About This First

Rediff.com5 hours ago

'One of the biggest mistakes first-time daters make is spending too much time texting before meeting in person,' says Shalini Singh, founder of andwemet, an invite-only WhatsApp matchmaking community for Indian singles.