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Guess How Many People Watch OTT?

Guess How Many People Watch OTT?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

OTT users have crossed the 600 million mark which is around 41 per cent of India's population.

Focus on the underserved to deepen financial inclusion: RBI Guv to fintechs

Focus on the underserved to deepen financial inclusion: RBI Guv to fintechs

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday exhorted the fledgling fintech ecosystem to focus on the underserved sections of the society to deepen financial inclusion. Speaking at the annual Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, Malhotra accepted that serving the "privileged" will be a lucrative business, but urged the smaller companies to focus on the underserved.

'Should I Marry A Guy I Haven't Met?'

'Should I Marry A Guy I Haven't Met?'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating app, tells you how to stand firm against red flags and unreasonable demands in a relationship.

9 Must Read Money Rules For YOU

9 Must Read Money Rules For YOU

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Chartered accountant Nitin Kaushik's message to India's young workforce is clear: spend smart, save smarter and let money serve your goals.

'World Cup in India will be brutal for bowlers'

'World Cup in India will be brutal for bowlers'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The fourth edition of the SA20 will be played from December 26, 2025 to January 25, 2026, and the ICC's marquee event in all likelihood will be held between February and March.

How Smart TV Is Changing India

How Smart TV Is Changing India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

The way video is being watched and monetised is changing. This is the first thing that stands out as the penetration of smart TVs continues to rise.

Ditch Quick-Money Lures This Diwali!

Ditch Quick-Money Lures This Diwali!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

: Build lasting wealth via disciplined, long-term mutual fund investing in India's compounding marathon, Shanaihi, Shanaihi, says Ramalingam Kalirajan

Bharat, Vijay help Telugu Titans pip Gujarat Giants

Bharat, Vijay help Telugu Titans pip Gujarat Giants

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Telugu Titans defeated Gujarat Giants 30-29 in a close encounter to take crucial points in a PKL Season 12 contest at the SMS Indoor Stadium, in Jaipur on Tuesday.

Adani Airports To Test Pre-Booked Security Slots

Adani Airports To Test Pre-Booked Security Slots

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

If implemented in India, the service will allow passengers book security screening slots in advance, helping cut down wait times in long queues.

Women's WC: Brits, Mlaba fashion SA's big win over NZ

Women's WC: Brits, Mlaba fashion SA's big win over NZ

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Brits ton, Mlaba's four-for power South Africa to commanding win over New Zealand

'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.'

How To Travel Money Smart In 2025

How To Travel Money Smart In 2025

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Travel is about making memories, experiencing the unknown, and engaging in new experiences -- not worrying about fluctuating exchange rates or hidden expenditures. With a little planning and a proactive approach to handling your foreign exchange, you can reduce financial stress and enjoy your trip, suggests Pavan Kavad.

Infinix Smart 9 HD Launching In India!

Infinix Smart 9 HD Launching In India!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

If you're planning to upgrade your phone, this might be an ideal time. Infinix is known for providing pocket-friendly smartphones with standout features.

Infinix Smart 9 HD Launching In India!

Infinix Smart 9 HD Launching In India!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

If you're planning to upgrade your phone, this might be an ideal time. Infinix is known for providing pocket-friendly smartphones with standout features.

12 industrial smart cities - A vital cog in India's development journey

12 industrial smart cities - A vital cog in India's development journey

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Given the high priority accorded to the manufacturing sector, several policy initiatives around the theme of Atmanirbhar Bharat have been set in motion to address its competitiveness and growth. Some notable examples include the PLI scheme and the employment-linked incentive scheme announced in the recent Union Budget. The Budget also announced the setting up of 12 industrial parks under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP).

Kerala becomes India's first fully digitally literate state: CM Vijayan

Kerala becomes India's first fully digitally literate state: CM Vijayan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Kerala has become the first state in India to achieve complete digital literacy, according to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Over 2.5 lakh volunteers contributed to this milestone, which included people of all age groups. The state plans to launch the second phase of the project soon, making all personal documents available in DigiLockers.

Virat Kohli, India's No.1 Celebrity Brand

Virat Kohli, India's No.1 Celebrity Brand

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Virat Kohli retained his crown as India's most valued celebrity brand, extending his unmatched dominance across sports and business, followed by Ranveer Singh and Shah Rukh Khan.

Boxing Worlds: Jaismine punches her way to quarters

Boxing Worlds: Jaismine punches her way to quarters

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Jaismine reaches World Championships quarters, Sanamacha and Sakshi exit

How EPS Turns Part Of Your PF Into Lifelong Income

How EPS Turns Part Of Your PF Into Lifelong Income

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Let's decode how EPS works, who qualifies, and how pensions are calculated, using simple examples for different salary levels.

Payslip To Pension To Long-Term Wealth: How EPF Works

Payslip To Pension To Long-Term Wealth: How EPF Works

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

A 10-part series that explains all you want to know about how India's EPF turns a slice of your monthly salary into long-term savings, pension, and life insurance.

Duleep Trophy: Jagadeesan ton puts South Zone on top

Duleep Trophy: Jagadeesan ton puts South Zone on top

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Narayan Jagadeesan blended caution with aggression in right proportions during his undefeated knock of 148 as South Zone were comfortably placed at 297 for three against North Zone on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy semifinal at the BCCI-CEG ground in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Adani looks to invest $60 bn in power, RE sectors

Adani looks to invest $60 bn in power, RE sectors

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Industrialist Gautam Adani-led Adani Group is looking to invest around $60 billion up to FY32 in power sector, especially in renewables, generation and transmission/distribution. In an investor presentation, Adani Power said the group plans $21 billion investment by FY30 to scale up renewable energy capacity to 50 GW from 14.2 GW as of FY25.

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.

6 Smart Ways To Negotiate For A Higher Salary

6 Smart Ways To Negotiate For A Higher Salary

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

If you're doing the work, if you're delivering results and contributing to the success of your team or organisation, you deserve to be compensated equitably, says Sonica Aron, founder of HR consultancy firm Marching Sheep.

Tempted By GST Car Deals? Brake And Research!

Tempted By GST Car Deals? Brake And Research!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

'Some buyers get carried away by festival offers and purchase higher variants or larger vehicles than they truly need, which impacts running cost and long-term affordability.'

PIX: Ahead of Lord's Test, Pant soaks in some Wimbledon sun

PIX: Ahead of Lord's Test, Pant soaks in some Wimbledon sun

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

The Indian team touched down in London ahead of the Lord's Test, starting on Thursday and the wicket-keeper batter was spotted soaking in some attention at Wimbledon.

'Spineless hypocrites': Taliban's 'male-only' presser sparks row

'Spineless hypocrites': Taliban's 'male-only' presser sparks row

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

The opposition on Saturday termed the absence of female journalists from a press conference of visiting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi "unacceptable" and an "insult to women", and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence in the face of such discrimination exposes the "emptiness" of his slogans on Nari Shakti.

The Lessons From Nepal's Social Media Ban Protests

The Lessons From Nepal's Social Media Ban Protests

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Monday's protests in Nepal may become the forerunner to many more agitations in future since social media interests and national efforts to regulate them will often be in conflict, alerts Biswajit Dasgupta.

Boxing Worlds: Jaismine, Nupur assured of medal

Boxing Worlds: Jaismine, Nupur assured of medal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Jaismine, Nupur assure India medals at World Boxing Championships; Nikhat bows out

'The Day You Truly Need Bodyguards...'

'The Day You Truly Need Bodyguards...'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'...you won't have to announce it yourself -- people around you will tell you it's time.'

Gold, silver may extend rally this week

Gold, silver may extend rally this week

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Gold and silver prices are expected to maintain their upward trajectory this week, but may see late profit-booking amid the release of a series of crucial global economic indicators, analysts said. On the economic front, traders will closely monitor the manufacturing/ services PMI data from across regions and the US non-farm payrolls/ employment data along with consumer confidence for the month of September and speeches from several Federal Reserve officials, they added.

Heartbreak for India in AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Heartbreak for India in AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

India narrowly missed out on qualifying for the AFC Under-23 Asian Cup despite a dominant 6-0 victory over Brunei Darussalam.

WeWork India eyes 20% revenue growth, IPO on October 3

WeWork India eyes 20% revenue growth, IPO on October 3

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Co-working spaces provider WeWork India is aiming for a revenue growth of over 20 per cent for the coming years, even as its initial public offering (IPO) with only an offer for sale (OFS) component gets valued at Rs 3,000 crore at the top of the price band. The IPO opens on October 3, a newspaper advertisement said.

Ganguly's cricket brain key to SA20 coaching debut

Ganguly's cricket brain key to SA20 coaching debut

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The former South African pacer said Ganguly will get to know more about his role once he joins the team and meets the players.

'We need to bring back Chinnaswamy's lost glory'

'We need to bring back Chinnaswamy's lost glory'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

We need to bring cricket and glory back to Chinnaswamy Stadium: Venkatesh Prasad

Cops, kicked, spat on at London's pro-Palestine rally

Cops, kicked, spat on at London's pro-Palestine rally

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

London police condemned the abuse of officers during a protest against the banning of Palestine Action, with over 425 arrests made.

Mandhana's blazing 125 can't save India in ODI decider

Mandhana's blazing 125 can't save India in ODI decider

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Smriti Mandhana's second-fastest hundred in women's ODIs went in vain as India's quest for a world-record chase in the series-deciding third game against Australia ended in a 43-run defeat, in New Delhi on Saturday.

'They Teach You To Believe In Yourself'

'They Teach You To Believe In Yourself'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'These are the individuals who transform your life and perspective, teaching you to believe in yourself beyond any subject or skill.'

How India Buys A Car Today Has Changed

How India Buys A Car Today Has Changed

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

More Indians start car shopping online, pushing automakers and dealers to respond quickly, train staff, and use AI to turn clicks into showroom visits.

Bihar Polls: Non-Stop Contest For Sops

Bihar Polls: Non-Stop Contest For Sops

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Both NDA and INDIA are racing to woo marginalised groups with Assembly polls fast approaching.