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Two- and Three-wheeler EV Startups Petition PM For PLI Scheme Inclusion

Two- and Three-wheeler EV Startups Petition PM For PLI Scheme Inclusion

Rediff.com25 May 2026

India's home-grown EV startups say the government's auto PLI scheme is helping big players while shutting out innovators building electric two- and three-wheelers from scratch.

'Indians Have The Worst Metabolism, Diets High In Refined Carbs'

'Indians Have The Worst Metabolism, Diets High In Refined Carbs'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

'Refined carbohydrates are the quiet troublemaker in our diet.' 'We eat plenty of calories, but not enough nutrition.'

Abhishek Sharma Leads IPL 2026 MVPI

Abhishek Sharma Leads IPL 2026 MVPI

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Abhishek Sharma continues to lead the IPL 2026 MVPI table, highlighting a worrying trend where batters overwhelmingly dominate the top positions and only one bowler features in the top 20. Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 54.

Mercedes says demand stays strong despite supply disruptions

Mercedes says demand stays strong despite supply disruptions

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Despite the ongoing West Asia conflict causing global trade route disruptions, Mercedes-Benz India reports resilient customer demand, particularly for its new electric CLA sedan, though it faces challenges with component supply delays and escalating shipping costs.

New Butterfly Species Honours Zubeen Garg

New Butterfly Species Honours Zubeen Garg

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

A newly discovered butterfly species in Arunachal Pradesh has been named Euthalia zubeengargi, in honour of Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg.

IPL 2026: Tilak Varma: Batter Who Understands Tempo

IPL 2026: Tilak Varma: Batter Who Understands Tempo

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Tilak Varma's innings turned the night into a spectacle, his knock erupting after a slow start. The way he changed gears to accelerate the run flow was a beauty.

Why Are Small, Midcaps Galloping?

Why Are Small, Midcaps Galloping?

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Small- and midcap stocks have delivered their biggest monthly rally in 12 years, but rising oil prices and global tensions could make the road ahead volatile.

India Will Never Forget Tukaram Omble

India Will Never Forget Tukaram Omble

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Ahead of the anniversary of the worst terrorist attack in Mumbai, BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation workers clean the statue of Assistant Sub-Inspector Tukaram Omble, who captured terrorist Ajmal Kasab and ensured that Pakistan's diabolic role in the 26/11 attacks was exposed to the world.

US Trying To Patch Up Ties With India

US Trying To Patch Up Ties With India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump's call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi signals a concerted effort to reset strained Washington-New Delhi ties, with a focus on 'big-ticket' energy and trade deals, including increased Indian imports of US LNG and LPG, and potential cooperation on small modular reactors.

A Rolls Royce Floating Off Juhu Beach?

A Rolls Royce Floating Off Juhu Beach?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

A Rolls Royce-shaped watercraft has become a major new attraction off Mumbai's Juhu beach, drawing crowds with its luxury themed 'car in the sea' experience.

Hunt For Terrorists Resumes In Kishtwar

Hunt For Terrorists Resumes In Kishtwar

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Security forces on Monday resumed Operation Trashi-1 in the forested Sonar village area of Kishtwar after suspending it overnight due to poor visibility and difficult terrain.

Saudi Crude Reaches Mumbai After Risky Strait Of Hormuz Crossing

Saudi Crude Reaches Mumbai After Risky Strait Of Hormuz Crossing

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

An oil tanker carrying Saudi crude safely reached Mumbai after crossing the war-hit Strait of Hormuz with its tracking system briefly switched off.

Season's First Snow Covers Shimla

Season's First Snow Covers Shimla

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

After months of dry weather, fresh snow covered Shimla. The weather forced a closure of the Srinagar-Jammu highway. Flights were also cancelled for safety reasons.

IPL 2026: How Does Shami Keep Coming Back Stronger?

IPL 2026: How Does Shami Keep Coming Back Stronger?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Mohammed Shami's exceptional spell of 4-0-9-2 was instrumental in Lucknow Super Giants' five-wicket victory over Mohammed Shami's brilliance lies not in pace alone, but in precision, resilience, and an unrelenting hunger to return stronger.

Is Rahul Gandhi Buying A BMW Bike?

Is Rahul Gandhi Buying A BMW Bike?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

On Wednesday, Rahul toured BMW World in Munich, checked out a BMW motorcycle and interacted with the company's cars, technology and manufacturing processes, using the visit to reiterate his argument that India must strengthen its manufacturing base and create more production-linked jobs.

VinFast targets 75 dealerships by 2026, expands EV ecosystem in India

VinFast targets 75 dealerships by 2026, expands EV ecosystem in India

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Vietnamese automobile major VinFast is rapidly expanding its retail network in India, aiming for 75 dealerships across 60 cities by the end of 2026, while also building a comprehensive EV ecosystem.

Renault gets 'FutuREady', to launch 7 new cars by 2030

Renault gets 'FutuREady', to launch 7 new cars by 2030

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The Renault group is set to significantly expand its presence in India, aiming to establish the country as one of its top three global markets by 2030 through the launch of seven new vehicles, a 5 per cent market share target, and ambitious export goals.

Censor Snag Puts Vijay's Jana Nayagan On Hold

Censor Snag Puts Vijay's Jana Nayagan On Hold

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Vijay's Jana Nayagan has been postponed after the Central Board Of Film Certification referred the film to a revising committee over complaints related to religious sentiments and the portrayal of the armed forces.

TVS Ntorq 150 Review: Lightweight, Fast and Surprisingly Practical

TVS Ntorq 150 Review: Lightweight, Fast and Surprisingly Practical

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

The TVS Ntorq 150 brings stronger performance, modern features and lightweight agility to India's growing performance scooter segment, discovers Rajesh Alva.

Andrew Holland: 'I'd Lean Towards 60-70% in Largecaps'

Andrew Holland: 'I'd Lean Towards 60-70% in Largecaps'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

'... with the rest split between mid and smallcaps, as valuations are becoming more attractive across segments.'

The Wall That Brings the Ramayana To Life

The Wall That Brings the Ramayana To Life

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The Ram Janmabhoomi temple has detailed carvings on its walls that show the life and stories of Lord Ram, making the temple look like the Ramayana told in pictures.

Naqab Row: Iltija Mufti Wants FIR Against Nitish

Naqab Row: Iltija Mufti Wants FIR Against Nitish

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Iltija Mufti, Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party leader, filed a police complaint in Srinagar seeking a first information report against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over a widely circulated video showing him removing a woman doctor's naqab at an official event in Patna.

When Tanks Took The Train to Kashmir

When Tanks Took The Train to Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

The Indian Army achieved a significant logistics milestone on December 16, 2025, by transporting tanks, artillery guns and dozers into the Kashmir Valley using a special military train.

Who Will Win Kerala's Game Of Thrones?

Who Will Win Kerala's Game Of Thrones?

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Already, within the week of the election results it became apparent that the Congress' DNA has not changed from its traditional approach to politics as but a game of thrones, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Direct Mutual Funds Outpaced Regular Schemes In FY26

Direct Mutual Funds Outpaced Regular Schemes In FY26

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Direct plans of mutual fund schemes added nearly 21 million individual investor folios in FY26 (as of February), surpassing regular plans' 15 million net additions, marking only the second time direct plans have outpaced regular plans in annual folio growth, despite turbulent equity markets.

Volkswagen bets big on India, targets 5% market share

Volkswagen bets big on India, targets 5% market share

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

koda Auto Volkswagen India aims to capture a 5 per cent share of India's passenger vehicle market by 2030, driven by new product launches, including alternate fuel vehicles, and a potential entry into the high-volume sub-4 metre SUV segment.

My Friend, Chief Minister V D Satheesan

My Friend, Chief Minister V D Satheesan

Rediff.com22 May 2026

'The most enduring part of Satheesan's personality is he is good at heart. That is the reason why everybody, from the old to small children, get attracted to him.'

Bhavish Aggarwal's Second Coming? Ola Bets Big On Electric Motorcycles

Bhavish Aggarwal's Second Coming? Ola Bets Big On Electric Motorcycles

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Ola Electric is making a renewed push into the electric motorcycle market with aggressive pricing and in-house battery manufacturing, aiming to replicate its earlier success in electric scooters while addressing past quality and service issues.

Early Heart Disease: Insurance Challenges, Specialised Policies

Early Heart Disease: Insurance Challenges, Specialised Policies

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

As heart disease increasingly impacts young Indians, understanding the complexities of health insurance, including higher premiums, waiting periods, and the benefits of specialised cardiac policies, becomes vital for financial protection.

The Cricket Series Aamir Khan Is Making A Film On

The Cricket Series Aamir Khan Is Making A Film On

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Aamir Khan's upcoming film, aims to shed light on the 1952-1953 India-Pakistan series, which occurred just five years after Partition and marked Pakistan's first official Test series.

How RBI Fights Rupee Fall

How RBI Fights Rupee Fall

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The central bank is yet to consider actions such as a rate hike or mobilising dollar inflows from non-resident Indians to boost forex reserves as it cannot afford to continue with them for long when the rupee's internationalisation tops its agenda, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Is Jaiswal India's Most Dangerous T20 Batter?

Is Jaiswal India's Most Dangerous T20 Batter?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

It was shocking to see even good length balls disappear into the crowd and short balls being punished with a message never to bowl such deliveries to him.

BMW Beats Mercedes, But Is This a Turning Point?

BMW Beats Mercedes, But Is This a Turning Point?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

BMW India has outpaced rival Mercedes-Benz India in luxury car registrations for the first quarter of calendar year 2026, driven by new product launches and a growing electric vehicle segment, even as the overall luxury car market remains largely flat.

Mammootty: The Superstar Who Turned Flaws Into Firepower

Mammootty: The Superstar Who Turned Flaws Into Firepower

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Mammootty's greatness lies not in hiding his flaws, but in turning them into his most powerful acting tools, observes Sreehari Nair.

Assam Elections: Prateek Bordoloi Withdraws After Father Joins BJP

Assam Elections: Prateek Bordoloi Withdraws After Father Joins BJP

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Prateek Bordoloi's withdrawal after his father's BJP switch underscores Congress' mounting challenges ahead of the Assam elections.

IPL 2026: Dismiss Sanju Early Or Pay The Price

IPL 2026: Dismiss Sanju Early Or Pay The Price

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Sanju Samson reminded the cricket world on Saturday why he is one of T20's most dangerous batters.

Kerala Win, Assam Loss Exposes Congress Crisis

Kerala Win, Assam Loss Exposes Congress Crisis

Rediff.com7 May 2026

If current trends persist, the Congress risks becoming increasingly regionally concentrated, dependent on a handful of states rather than functioning as a truly pan-India political force.

Women Constitute 30% Of Trafficking Arrests in India

Women Constitute 30% Of Trafficking Arrests in India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Coastal states such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra recorded the highest number of immoral trafficking cases in India.

IPL 2026: Praful Hinge: Is This The Greatest IPL Debut?

IPL 2026: Praful Hinge: Is This The Greatest IPL Debut?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Dreams are not fragile; they are powerful. So dream big, write your script like Praful Hinge did, and when the moment arrives go for the kill and dominate.

Millions Of Red Crabs Shut Down Roads

Millions Of Red Crabs Shut Down Roads

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Every year in October and November, millions of red crabs migrate from the dense forests of Christmas Island to the Indian Ocean. This one-to-two-week journey is crucial, as the crabs must enter the water to breed and release their eggs.