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Are Rohingyas refugees or illegal entrants, asks SC

Are Rohingyas refugees or illegal entrants, asks SC

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court of India is set to determine whether Rohingya individuals in the country are to be considered refugees or illegal entrants, a crucial decision that will impact their rights and potential deportation.

Indian oil refiners continue to source oil from Russia

Indian oil refiners continue to source oil from Russia

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Indian OMCs have not been buying Iranian or Venezuelan crude which is actually sanctioned by US. OMCs have always complied with the price cap of $60 for Russian oil recommended by the US.

Illinois Tech To Open Mumbai Campus Next Year

Illinois Tech To Open Mumbai Campus Next Year

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

At the Mumbai campus the institute will offer both UG and graduate degrees, most of its courses will focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The Alaska Fiasco: Lessons For India

The Alaska Fiasco: Lessons For India

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

The point to note for India is that we must not panic. The United States may be our largest export destination, but high tariffs will not exactly mean gloom and doom. Sure, we can throw some morsels as we continue negotiating, but we must be firm that some red lines cannot be crossed, no matter what, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Retail Algo: Trust Data, Not Hype

Retail Algo: Trust Data, Not Hype

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

'Begin with a small investment, observe performance, then scale up gradually.'

Strong order pipeline, execution to drive gains for L&T

Strong order pipeline, execution to drive gains for L&T

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Larsen & Toubro's (L&T) Q1FY26 revenue and net profit came in slightly ahead of estimates. There was strong core engineering and construction (E&C) order inflows at Rs 76,600 crore, with order wins in energy and infrastructure in domestic and international markets.

'It Was A Trial By Bajrang Dal Workers'

'It Was A Trial By Bajrang Dal Workers'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

'The nuns were subjected to abusive language and all types of mental torture.'

Why Are Bankers Committing Suicide?

Why Are Bankers Committing Suicide?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

In the past 10 years, over 500 PSB officers have died by suicide. When targets are overwhelming, senior management and customers are both impatient, and there is constant fear, not every banker has the resilience to survive and thrive, warns Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Kingdom Review: Slick, But...

Kingdom Review: Slick, But...

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Long lost brothers, downtrodden masses, a long forgotten prophecy, and a psychotic drug cartel out for blood, Kingdom plays out with the familiar ethos of umpteen films we have seen. But the execution is slick, notes Arjun Menon.

Elusive Majesty: The Glorious Tiger

Elusive Majesty: The Glorious Tiger

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Have you seen a tiger? How and where did you spot it? We want you to share your stories and original photographs with us. Write in to us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: I spotted a tiger) along with your name, location and photographs of the tigers you saw.

Woman ends life over dowry; writes suicide note on hands, legs

Woman ends life over dowry; writes suicide note on hands, legs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Manisha, from Rathauda village under Chhaprauli police station limits, recorded a video and left a three-page suicide note before her death, they said.

Govt rejects demand to discuss SIR, Oppn proposes 'middle path'

Govt rejects demand to discuss SIR, Oppn proposes 'middle path'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The government rejected the Opposition's demand for a discussion on electoral roll revision in Bihar, citing that the matter is sub judice and pending before the judiciary.

What Are Arbitrage Funds?

What Are Arbitrage Funds?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Conservative investors seeking equity-like tax benefits with low risk may go for them.

10 Reasons What Friendship Means To Me

10 Reasons What Friendship Means To Me

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Throughout my life at every stage God has blessed me with friends and family that have loved me without reason, declares A Ganesh Nadar on Friendship Day.

'It Was Not Suicide, But Murder'

'It Was Not Suicide, But Murder'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

'My brother was mentally tortured and harassed.'

Gambhir, Stokes differ on 'ridiculous' injury replacement rule

Gambhir, Stokes differ on 'ridiculous' injury replacement rule

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

England captain Ben Stokes and India head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed contrasting views on the use of injury replacements in Test cricket.

Now, Trump threatens India with 'secondary sanctions'

Now, Trump threatens India with 'secondary sanctions'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

United States President Donald Trump has said India is 'very close' to China in terms of its purchases of Russian oil and will pay tariffs of 50 per cent as he indicated that 'you are going to see so much secondary sanctions'.

Heard About Long-Short Funds?

Heard About Long-Short Funds?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

'Long-short SIFs are designed for seasoned, high-risk, high-reward investors, who understand market volatility.'

Phil Salt's bat fails on-field test -but there's a twist

Phil Salt's bat fails on-field test -but there's a twist

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Phil Salt's bat, which he used in the last two years including in the Indian Premier League, was initially deemed "to have failed an on-field gauge test" but later cleared after further examination, his club said.

'Writing History Is Like Solving A Jigsaw Puzzle With A Third Of The Pieces Missing'

'Writing History Is Like Solving A Jigsaw Puzzle With A Third Of The Pieces Missing'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'When I undertook a study of temple desecration in precolonial India, it was not enough simply to document what temples were desecrated, by whom, when, and where.' 'It was also important to explore the total historical context of such incidents, with a view to discovering patterns, which in turn could reveal the reasons why they occurred.'

He Quit Amazon To Make Films

He Quit Amazon To Make Films

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'You need the drishti, the experience. I am beginning to see things differently.'

Debt MFs Vs FDs

Debt MFs Vs FDs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Despite similar tax treatment, debt MFs enjoy certain advantages over FDs.

'India Should Reduce Tariffs For All Countries'

'India Should Reduce Tariffs For All Countries'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'That way you're not hostage just to US sort of exports to India.'

Mutual funds turn up the dial on active factor funds

Mutual funds turn up the dial on active factor funds

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The factor fund launch spree by mutual funds (MFs) is moving from the passive to the active space. Two new fund offerings (NFOs) - ICICI Pru Active Momentum Fund and Bandhan Multi-Factor Fund - are currently open for subscription. Sundaram MF's multi-factor fund NFO closed this Wednesday.

'It Turned Into A Lot Of Abuse...'

'It Turned Into A Lot Of Abuse...'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

After hundreds upon hundreds of runs on flat tracks in the ongoing series so far, it took the green top at The Oval to finally produce the best day of the Indian summer, on the fifth and last Friday of the Test series.

AI171 probe: Pilots' body flags possible tech faults

AI171 probe: Pilots' body flags possible tech faults

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has asked the government to reassess possible technical misinterpretation or mechanical faults in Air India's Boeing 787-8 plane that crashed last month and sought inclusion of subject matter experts in the probe.

Correct Bogus I-T Deductions Today!

Correct Bogus I-T Deductions Today!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

One of the most exploited provisions is Section 10(13A), which permits exemption on HRA.

How India, UK will benefit from the free trade deal

How India, UK will benefit from the free trade deal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

India on Thursday signed a free trade agreement, officially dubbed as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), with the UK - its 16th trade pact so far - as the country aims to boost bilateral trade and investments.

Working With A Younger Boss? 10 Smart Tips For You

Working With A Younger Boss? 10 Smart Tips For You

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Adarsh Rai, an emotional intelligence coach and the founder-CEO of HR Brain HUB, suggests simple, practical tips that will help you adapt and thrive while working with Gen Z and millennial bosses in today's evolving workplace.

Return to Bengal if harassed in BJP states: Mamata to migrant workers

Return to Bengal if harassed in BJP states: Mamata to migrant workers

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claims a Bengali-speaking woman and her child were threatened in Delhi after an alleged assault. She urges Bengali migrant workers in BJP-ruled states to return to Bengal if harassed and questions the absence of central commissions in BJP-ruled states when atrocities occur.

Caravaggio And Djokovic Reshaped The Light

Caravaggio And Djokovic Reshaped The Light

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Both Caravaggio and Djokovic entered worlds ruled by giants, shattered conventions with defiance, and redefined greatness within the rigid lines of their craft. One with a brush, the other with a racquet but both turned their tools into instruments of disruption. And ultimate greatness.

IPOs That Burned Investor Wealth

IPOs That Burned Investor Wealth

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Many high-profile IPOs in India since 2021 have destroyed investor wealth due to overvaluation, weak business models, and post-listing disinterest, turning 1 lakh investments into as little as 3,500.

'Trump Wants Big Pie Of India's Economy'

'Trump Wants Big Pie Of India's Economy'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'India did not surrender. That was why he wanted to pressurise India by this 25% tariffs.'

'Hard for traditional BPM firms to invest big in AI'

'Hard for traditional BPM firms to invest big in AI'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

'There is a shift in what customers are thinking about in the long term and better planned structures are going to emerge as winners.'

Priya Nair, 1st woman to become CEO-MD of HUL

Priya Nair, 1st woman to become CEO-MD of HUL

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Priya Nair will become the first woman CEO and MD of Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) effective August 1, 2025, with India's largest FMCG firm announcing her appointment on Thursday. Nair, currently president, Beauty & Wellbeing, Unilever, has been appointed for a period of five years.

Why Trump Turned on India, Embraced Pakistan

Why Trump Turned on India, Embraced Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Trump's new rules for how countries should treat him have led to the current breakdown in India-US relations, explains Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

8 Investing Lessons From The Ultra Rich

8 Investing Lessons From The Ultra Rich

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

The ultra-rich invest differently -- embracing growth, compounding, and long-term clarity to build wealth with purpose and discipline, explains Ramalingam Kalirajan.

Mediclaim: Want To Buy An OPD Plan?

Mediclaim: Want To Buy An OPD Plan?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

These plans are suited for individuals and families with regular OPD needs -- those managing chronic illnesses and families with young children or elderly members.

How can you question probe report now: SC grills Justice Varma

How can you question probe report now: SC grills Justice Varma

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court questioned Justice Yashwant Varma regarding his plea to invalidate an in-house inquiry panel report that indicted him after a large amount of burnt cash was discovered at his official residence during his time as a Delhi High Court judge.

Odisha tribal couple forced to plough field for 'sinful' marriage

Odisha tribal couple forced to plough field for 'sinful' marriage

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

A tribal couple in Odisha's Rayagada district was allegedly forced to plough a field with a yoke placed on their shoulders as a form of public punishment for marrying against community traditions.