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FPIs flock to financials, extend buying spree in IT sector in early August

FPIs flock to financials, extend buying spree in IT sector in early August

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) significantly increased their buying in Indian equities during the first half of August, with financial services attracting the largest inflows, reversing previous outflows. The IT sector also continued to see strong interest from overseas investors, driven by a reassessment of valuations and the role of Indian IT firms in AI deployment.

5 Reasons Why Toxic Is A 'Tabaahi' Of Our Expectations

5 Reasons Why Toxic Is A 'Tabaahi' Of Our Expectations

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Toxic looks spectacular, but beneath its glossy, brutally violent exterior lies a hollow, confused film that mistakes style and swagger for substance, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

'You Can't Over-Rule A Supreme Court Judgment By Making A Law'

'You Can't Over-Rule A Supreme Court Judgment By Making A Law'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

'This government is in the very bad habit of doing so again and again. It has done so many times.'

Rediff.com Prepares for Potential IPO

Rediff.com Prepares for Potential IPO

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Rediff.com India Ltd, a subsidiary of AvenuesAI Ltd, has filed draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI through the confidential pre-filing route, marking an important step towards a potential public listing after its acquisition and strategic shift to an AI-led digital platform.

Not my habit to complain about my country: Omar on meeting US envoy

Not my habit to complain about my country: Omar on meeting US envoy

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced he would meet US Ambassador Sergio Gor to discuss the regional situation but firmly stated he would not raise internal issues with the US representative. Abdullah emphasised that solutions to J&K's problems lie with the central government, not with foreign entities, maintaining his stance against complaining about India to foreign diplomats.

Google Asked To Urgently Remove Fake Bank Web Sites

Google Asked To Urgently Remove Fake Bank Web Sites

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Phishing sites mimicked SBI, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank to steal card details and OTPs.

Samantha Shows Baby Bump On Vietnam Holiday

Samantha Shows Baby Bump On Vietnam Holiday

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Mom-to-be Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares glimpses of her Vietnam holiday with husband Raj Nidimoru, where her baby bump is clearly visible.

When Alaya F, Sara Tendulkar Are In Princess Mode...

When Alaya F, Sara Tendulkar Are In Princess Mode...

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Every little girl has imagined being Cinderella at least once, and these lehengas come pretty close.

NEET UG Counselling 2026: Govt Vs Private MBBS College: Which Is Better?

NEET UG Counselling 2026: Govt Vs Private MBBS College: Which Is Better?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

High fees do not automatically translate into better teaching or stronger clinical exposure, points out Nayagam PP, career counsellor and founder of EduJob360.

Has India Found Its Answer To Its No. 3 Riddle?

Has India Found Its Answer To Its No. 3 Riddle?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

It is not easy to score two consecutive Test centuries unless one knows how to play the good ball on its merit and punish the bad ball to full effect.

Independence Day Gets A New TV Show

Independence Day Gets A New TV Show

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Television actors attended the premiere of the new show on Colors TV, a military medical drama series called 108 Base Hospital, Uri, starring Erica Fernandes and Gashmeer Mahajani.

Rhea Chakraborty: 'I Am The Most Trolled Person In The Country'

Rhea Chakraborty: 'I Am The Most Trolled Person In The Country'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

'I have got the clean chit this year itself. People have realised that I am an innocent. I have been under doubt for a long time.'

Take The Bollywood Dance Quiz

Take The Bollywood Dance Quiz

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

The Last Date To Apply For CLAT 2027 Is...

The Last Date To Apply For CLAT 2027 Is...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 for both the undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes is scheduled for Sunday, December 6, 2026.

This Saas-Bahu Run A Business Together

This Saas-Bahu Run A Business Together

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Soaring above the mighty Chenab River, this record-breaking railway bridge is a sight to behold.

Did Sohail Khan Take Ozempic For Weight Loss?

Did Sohail Khan Take Ozempic For Weight Loss?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Sohail Khan has candidly addressed the recent national concern and online speculation surrounding his significant weight loss, revealing the true, organic reasons behind his transformation and firmly denying the use of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic.

'I'm A Pretty Funny Guy In Real Life'

'I'm A Pretty Funny Guy In Real Life'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

'I wanted to make an out-and-out entertainer, a film where people could come into the theatre, laugh, have fun, and walk out feeling entertained. That was my thought when I took up Korean Kanakaraju.'

Everyone's Talking About Kalyani And Ranveer Because...

Everyone's Talking About Kalyani And Ranveer Because...

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Kalyani Priyadarshan has the kind of wardrobe that makes the word 'princess' feel less like a compliment and more like a fact.

Can Cutting Down Sugary Tea, Coffee Help Lose Weight?

Can Cutting Down Sugary Tea, Coffee Help Lose Weight?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

A diabetic can safely enjoy occasional sweets if their overall blood sugar control is good and the portion is small, advises rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a nutritionist with nearly three decades of experience.

Watch: Take A Tour Of Varun Dhawan's New Farm

Watch: Take A Tour Of Varun Dhawan's New Farm

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Varun Dhawan has made a significant investment in agricultural farmland, declaring it his 'biggest achievement', highlighting a growing trend among celebrities to embrace organic farming and rural living over urban luxury.

How Cashfree Payments Achieved Significant Loss Reduction And Revenue Growth In FY26

How Cashfree Payments Achieved Significant Loss Reduction And Revenue Growth In FY26

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Fintech company Cashfree Payments India Private Limited has significantly reduced its consolidated net losses to Rs 118.5 crore in FY26 from Rs 154 crore in FY25. The firm also saw a substantial revenue growth of over 51 per cent, reaching Rs 967.4 crore. Co-founder & CEO Akash Sinha highlighted achieving EBITDA profitability in March 2026 and outlined plans for full-year profitability in FY27, driven by growth in SMB and cross-border payments.

At Home With The Most Famous Indian

At Home With The Most Famous Indian

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

For 17 years, Mani Bhavan was Gandhi's Bombay home and nerve centre of the freedom movement.

Can TCS Survive Chandra's Exit?

Can TCS Survive Chandra's Exit?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

N Chandrasekaran's exit marks a major shift for TCS, leaving its leadership to navigate AI disruption without the group chairman's deep expertise.

The Big Boom In Gold Loans

The Big Boom In Gold Loans

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Gold loans accounted for 41 per cent of retail loan disbursements in FY26, up sharply from 18 per cent in FY23 and 20 per cent in FY24.

Navy sailor, wife and two kids found dead at Mumbai home; suicide suspected

Navy sailor, wife and two kids found dead at Mumbai home; suicide suspected

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

An Indian Navy sailor, his wife, and their two young children were discovered dead at their residence in Mumbai's Navy Nagar. Police suspect the sailor died by suicide, while his wife and children were poisoned, with investigations ongoing.

Could Nepal's Disaster Have Been Foreseen?

Could Nepal's Disaster Have Been Foreseen?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

'This is no longer a single-hazard problem; it is a cascading, multi-hazard problem. A landslide never occurs in isolation. This entire chain is the cascading effect of what looks, at first, like a single disaster.'

Ruhaanika Dhawan Is Serving...

Ruhaanika Dhawan Is Serving...

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

From being the adorable little Ruhi of Yeh Hai Mohabbatein to fearlessly taking on stunts on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, Ruhaanika Dhawan has officially entered her chota packet, bada dhamaka era.

8 Outstanding Monsoon Travel Ideas

8 Outstanding Monsoon Travel Ideas

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Make the most of the monsoon with these hatke experiences.

Home Flooded? Avoid These Insurance Claim Mistakes

Home Flooded? Avoid These Insurance Claim Mistakes

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Flood insurance claims can be rejected or reduced if homeowners do not understand what their policy actually covers.

Aditya Birla Capital targets 1,000 gold loan branches in three years

Aditya Birla Capital targets 1,000 gold loan branches in three years

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Aditya Birla Capital has entered the gold loan business, aiming to establish 1,000 branches within three years, capitalising on the strong structural growth and surge in demand for gold-backed credit in India.

Why Rs 10,000 Phone Market Has Crashed

Why Rs 10,000 Phone Market Has Crashed

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

High memory costs have driven average mobile phone prices up by 15 per cent.

'We Travelled Peacefully By Road From Imphal To Guwahati'

'We Travelled Peacefully By Road From Imphal To Guwahati'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

'People have been facing significant difficulties due to skyrocketing airfares, and road transportation was inaccessible until now.'

10 Malayalam Songs That Capture Onam Best

10 Malayalam Songs That Capture Onam Best

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

From timeless classics to modern favourites, these 10 Malayalam songs capture the colour, warmth and togetherness of Onam like few others can.

From 1932 to 600 Tests: India's Remarkable Test Evolution

From 1932 to 600 Tests: India's Remarkable Test Evolution

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

India completed their 600th Test with a 165-run win over Sri Lanka. Here's how India evolved from early struggles into a modern Test cricket powerhouse.

The Taj's Hidden Story Is India's Wealth

The Taj's Hidden Story Is India's Wealth

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

In many ways, 17th century India occupied a position in the global economy comparable to that of the United States today. Just as millions of people now look towards America because of its economic opportunities, merchants, adventurers and trading companies once looked towards India.

New Show With Trisha Was 'Tough To Crack'

New Show With Trisha Was 'Tough To Crack'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

'It's in the magic realism/supernatural space and I'm very excited about it.'

What Miss India World Nikita Porwal Is Celebrating!

What Miss India World Nikita Porwal Is Celebrating!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest XVI turned into quite the fashion spectacle as national ambassadors from across the world took the stage during one of the most anticipated events of the 75th Anniversary Miss World celebration.

Pratibha, Sanya Wear The Breastplate Like...

Pratibha, Sanya Wear The Breastplate Like...

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Forget your regular corsets, bustiers and crop tops. The breastplate has officially entered its high-fashion era, transforming from an armour-inspired statement piece into one of the most dramatic ways to dress up.

Lord Shiva Submerged By The Ganga

Lord Shiva Submerged By The Ganga

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Heavy monsoon rains have caused the Ganga at Rishikesh and the Alakhnanda-Mandakini rivers in Rudraprayag to swell dangerously.

Has Meeting Your Ex Left You Confused?

Has Meeting Your Ex Left You Confused?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

'Getting involved with an ex has never ended well,' warns rediffGURU Archana Deshpande, life coach and founder of TransformMe Life Skills Coach.