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The Hotspot For Indian Weddings In 2025 Was...

The Hotspot For Indian Weddings In 2025 Was...

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Indian wedding bookings to Sri Lanka are projected to grow 20-25 per cent annually over the next few years.

SBI Funds Management IPO: Listing Expected Next Week After Rs 11,692 Crore Offer

SBI Funds Management IPO: Listing Expected Next Week After Rs 11,692 Crore Offer

Rediff.com3 hours ago

SBI Funds Management Ltd. is set to list on stock exchanges next week following its Rs 11,692 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO), which involves an Offer for Sale (OFS) of a 10 per cent stake by SBI and Amundi.

Women Owners Employ More Women

Women Owners Employ More Women

Rediff.com3 hours ago

In cities where women own a larger share of small businesses, women also account for a larger share of jobs.

Odisha Recipe: Kanika Rice For Lord Jagannath

Odisha Recipe: Kanika Rice For Lord Jagannath

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Kanika is a fragrant, mildly sweet rice dish from Odisha, traditionally prepared as an offering or bhog to Jagannath Temple. It is especially popular during festivals, weddings and special occasions, and is often served alongside dal, vegetable curries and khatta.

France's World Cup run fuelled by player-led analysis and strong team bonds

France's World Cup run fuelled by player-led analysis and strong team bonds

Rediff.com4 hours ago

France's journey to the World Cup semi-finals is not just about star players like Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, but also a deep-seated unity and player-led analysis forged in private conversations and hotel rooms, according to midfielders Adrien Rabiot and defender Jules Kounde.

Sports Ministry Grants Conditional Recognition To Interim Judo Federation

Sports Ministry Grants Conditional Recognition To Interim Judo Federation

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The Sports Ministry has granted conditional recognition to the interim Executive Committee of the Judo Federation of India (JFI), which was elected following a Delhi High Court order. The recognition is subject to the outcome of ongoing court cases and strict compliance with the National Sports Governance Act, with warnings of suspension or revocation for irregularities. The JFI is required to amend its constitution, conduct final elections, and submit monthly compliance reports.

What's Holding Up India-US Trade Deal?

What's Holding Up India-US Trade Deal?

Rediff.com4 hours ago

India is waiting for assurance from the US on comparative advantage over other economies under the deal.

Iran claims strikes on US drone command centre

Iran claims strikes on US drone command centre

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for missile and drone strikes on US military installations in Bahrain, describing the operations as the second phase of its retaliatory campaign. This announcement follows US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirming its own large-scale offensive targeting Iranian military infrastructure.

Midcap, Smallcap Indices Scale Record Highs

Midcap, Smallcap Indices Scale Record Highs

Rediff.com4 hours ago

'Midcaps and smallcaps are the 'go-to segments' for retail investors.'

'Don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die': Omi Vaidya appeals to Wangchuk

'Don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die': Omi Vaidya appeals to Wangchuk

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Omi Vaidya, known as Chatur from '3 Idiots', has publicly supported climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike in New Delhi, drawing attention to Wangchuk's deteriorating health and the inspiration he provided for Aamir Khan's character in the film.

HDFC Bank's Workforce Shrinks by 3,343 in FY26 Despite Balance Sheet Expansion

HDFC Bank's Workforce Shrinks by 3,343 in FY26 Despite Balance Sheet Expansion

Rediff.com4 hours ago

HDFC Bank, India's largest private sector lender, reported a reduction of 3,343 employees in FY26, bringing its total workforce to 2,11,178, even as its balance sheet expanded by 12 per cent. The bank's MD and CEO, Sashidhar Jagdishan, attributed the headcount reduction to redeploying talent from back-end functions to customer-facing roles due to technology-led efficiencies. The annual report also addressed the challenging resignation of part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty, which raised questions about the bank's governance standards.

Senegal FA President: World Cup Team Doctor Was 'Gynaecologist'

Senegal FA President: World Cup Team Doctor Was 'Gynaecologist'

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Senegal's football federation president, Abdoulaye Fall, has claimed the national team's doctor at the recent World Cup in North America was 'trained as a gynaecologist', raising concerns among players about medical support during their disappointing campaign. The Senegalese Association of Sports Medicine has rejected these allegations as 'unfounded and defamatory'.

Indian Badminton Stars See Mixed Results In Japan Open

Indian Badminton Stars See Mixed Results In Japan Open

Rediff.com4 hours ago

India's top badminton players experienced a mixed day at the Japan Open. While PV Sindhu secured a comfortable win in her women's singles opener, the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were forced to retire due to Rankireddy's recurring shoulder injury, impacting their preparations for the upcoming World Championships.

HP India resellers fined Rs 142 crore by CCI for cartelisation, bid rigging

HP India resellers fined Rs 142 crore by CCI for cartelisation, bid rigging

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a total penalty of approximately Rs 142.37 crore on HP India Sales Private Limited and several of its resellers for engaging in cartelisation and bid rigging on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM).

After Attending Wedding, Alia Steps Into Horror!

After Attending Wedding, Alia Steps Into Horror!

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Alia Bhatt shares a photo dump from the intimate wedding of her friend, actress Akansha Ranjan, to filmmaker Sharan Sharma.

Haryana Wrestlers Sweep Team Titles At U-23 Nationals

Haryana Wrestlers Sweep Team Titles At U-23 Nationals

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Haryana showcased its wrestling prowess by sweeping all three overall team titles men's freestyle, Greco-Roman, and women's wrestling at the U-23 National Wrestling Championships held in Rohtak. The host state secured top honours with significant points, while Services Sports Control Board and Maharashtra also performed strongly, with individual athletes from various states claiming gold medals across different weight categories.

Indrajit Lankesh: 'I Was A Bridge To Deepika Padukone's Glory'

Indrajit Lankesh: 'I Was A Bridge To Deepika Padukone's Glory'

Rediff.com5 hours ago

'It was only after Aishwarya ran for 100 days and became a massive hit that Shah Rukh Khan signed Deepika Padukone.'

Uff! Priyanka, Isha, Esha And A Melting-With-Love Paris

Uff! Priyanka, Isha, Esha And A Melting-With-Love Paris

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Paris Haute Couture Week 2026 saw Indian celebrities and business leaders making stylish appearances across some of fashion's biggest shows.

War Veterans Call For Football Focus Ahead Of Argentina-England Semi-Final

War Veterans Call For Football Focus Ahead Of Argentina-England Semi-Final

Rediff.com5 hours ago

An Argentine war veterans federation has urged football fans to prioritise the World Cup semi-final against England as a sporting event, rather than using it to reignite sovereignty claims over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands. They emphasised diplomacy for territorial disputes and called for respect for fallen soldiers without promoting hatred.

Pune plant mishap: 2 officials booked over safety lapses

Pune plant mishap: 2 officials booked over safety lapses

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Police in Pune have registered a case against two officials of Antony Lara Renewable Energy Pvt Ltd following the collapse of a three-storey building at a waste-to-energy project, which resulted in nine deaths. The officials are booked for culpable homicide and negligence, as preliminary inquiries suggest a lack of safety measures despite heavy rains and the proximity of a large waste mound. The Maharashtra government has formed a high-level technical committee to investigate the incident and recommend preventive measures.

Historic! Paddlers Manav Thakkar-Manush Shah rise to World No. 2

Historic! Paddlers Manav Thakkar-Manush Shah rise to World No. 2

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Guided by Indian table tennis legend Sharath Kamal, the duo have established themselves among the world's elite through a series of impressive performances on the WTT circuit.

Why This Teen Took His Dog For A 5000 Km Ride

Why This Teen Took His Dog For A 5000 Km Ride

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Assam's 17-year-old Ricky Phukan rode to Kedarnath and back with only his bicycle, a tent and his pet dog Paa, turning a gruelling four-month journey into a campaign for animal welfare.

IT companies risk losing ground to AI-native firms: S&P Global

IT companies risk losing ground to AI-native firms: S&P Global

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Indian IT service providers face heightened competition from AI-native firms in the next three years, potentially eroding their revenue base unless they remain competitive and protect recurring businesses, according to a report by S&P Global Ratings.

'Should I Retain My CSE Seat at VIT-Chennai?'

'Should I Retain My CSE Seat at VIT-Chennai?'

Rediff.com5 hours ago

rediffGURU Nayagam PP, a certified career counsellor and the founder of EduJob360, answers admission related questions and guides aspirants on how to pick the right stream and college.

Ahmedabad blasts: Why HC upheld death sentence for 38 IM terrorists

Ahmedabad blasts: Why HC upheld death sentence for 38 IM terrorists

Rediff.com5 hours ago

A division bench of justices AY Kogje and Samir Dave, in its July 7 judgment cited the "humongous" conspiracy, the intention to spread widespread terror and the large number of casualties as key reasons for affirming the punishment.

Brendon McCullum Takes Responsibility For England Test Team's Underperformance

Brendon McCullum Takes Responsibility For England Test Team's Underperformance

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Former England Test coach Brendon McCullum has apologised for the team's performance during his tenure, acknowledging that the 'Bazball' approach did not yield desired results in key series against Australia and India. His departure follows a home series defeat to New Zealand and mounting pressure after the Ashes loss.

'We flipped over in 3 minutes': Vietnam boat tragedy survivor

'We flipped over in 3 minutes': Vietnam boat tragedy survivor

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Nirmal Kumar, an Indian survivor of the recent speedboat tragedy near Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam, has recounted the horrific moments when a sudden, violent wave capsized their boat, trapping 15 passengers underwater. The accident, which occurred on July 11, claimed the lives of 15 Indian tourists, with 10 from Tamil Nadu. Kumar, who lost a childhood friend, highlighted the lack of immediate medical supplies and appealed for government assistance for the grieving families.

The Doors That Never Opened

The Doors That Never Opened

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Some doors, it turns out, you can knock on for years and they still won't tell you what's really behind them.

De la Fuente backs Lamine Yamal to deliver in crucial World Cup semi-final

De la Fuente backs Lamine Yamal to deliver in crucial World Cup semi-final

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has expressed confidence in teenager Lamine Yamal, stating that the forward's most significant World Cup performance is yet to come, potentially in the semi-final against France or the final.

Winning A Lord's Test Is Like Climbing Everest For The First Time

Winning A Lord's Test Is Like Climbing Everest For The First Time

Rediff.com6 hours ago

For Team India's women cricketers, producing such a feat at Lord's -- the Home of Cricket -- will remain an achievement that can be recalled again and again with pride, notes K R Nayar.

Indian team honour retiring England legends Knight, Beaumont

Indian team honour retiring England legends Knight, Beaumont

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Retiring England women's cricket icons, Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont were paid a heartfelt tribute by the Indian cricket team after the historic one-off Women's Test at Lord's on Monday.

Why Such Fuss About Tata Sons Listing!

Why Such Fuss About Tata Sons Listing!

Rediff.com6 hours ago

In essence, Tata Sons will continue to be a CIC, whether registered or unregistered. It will have to follow the 90:60 principle.
If it qualifies as belonging to the upper layer, public listing will be one of the regulatory requirements. However, if it qualifies as 'unregistered CIC', it will escape from prudential regulation, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Indian crew member killed, 6 injured in Iranian missile strike on UAE tankers

Indian crew member killed, 6 injured in Iranian missile strike on UAE tankers

Rediff.com6 hours ago

An Indian crew member was killed and six other Indian nationals were among eight injured when Iranian cruise missiles struck two UAE tankers, Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions and drawing strong condemnation from the UAE.

Chembur tree collapse: Contractor fined, BMC to implement new SOPs

Chembur tree collapse: Contractor fined, BMC to implement new SOPs

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A committee investigating the fatal Chembur tree crash has recommended fines of Rs 5 lakh on the roadwork contractor and Rs 2 lakh on the supervising consultant. The panel found no prima facie fault with BMC's garden and roads departments but suggested implementing a Standard Operating Procedure for urban tree safety and appointing tree experts to oversee pruning work to prevent future incidents.

Should You Buy 30-Year Government Bonds?

Should You Buy 30-Year Government Bonds?

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Long-duration bonds allow investors to match investment tenure with long-term liabilities and also stabilise their long-duration portfolios.

Muzumdar hails India Women's 'perfect game' in historic Lord's Test win

Muzumdar hails India Women's 'perfect game' in historic Lord's Test win

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Chief coach Amol Muzumdar lauded the Indian women's cricket team for their historic 270-run Test victory over England at Lord's, attributing the success to a blend of 'patience mixed with the right amount of aggression' and highlighting centurion Yastika Bhatia's 'special knock' and pacer Kranti Gaud's 'controlled line and length'.

Pahalgam attack: NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against Hafiz Saeed

Pahalgam attack: NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A special NIA court in Jammu has issued a non-bailable warrant against Hafiz Saeed, the Pakistan-based chief of Lashkar-e-Taiba, in connection with the ongoing investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack. This action follows a supplementary chargesheet filed by the NIA, which also links Saeed to the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

India to prioritise maritime security during UNSC bid

India to prioritise maritime security during UNSC bid

Rediff.com7 hours ago

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has affirmed India's commitment to ensuring issues like a free, open, and rule-based maritime order, seafarer safety, and countering terror financing receive due attention at the UN Security Council during its 2028-29 term.

Why India's Historic Lord's Win Demands More Women's Test Cricket

Why India's Historic Lord's Win Demands More Women's Test Cricket

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Former India captain Shantha Rangaswamy advocates for the expansion of red-ball cricket in the women's game, citing India's emphatic 270-run victory over England at Lord's. She urges the BCCI to revive longer-format domestic competitions across all age groups, emphasizing that Test cricket is crucial for developing technically sound players.

The Dhamaal Movies, Ranked

The Dhamaal Movies, Ranked

Rediff.com7 hours ago

From hilarious treasure hunts to recycled jokes, here's how every Dhamaal film stacks up from worst to best.