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No changes to India's winning squad for 2nd Test vs B'desh

No changes to India's winning squad for 2nd Test vs B'desh

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

The national selectors on Sunday retained the Indian team, which hammered Bangladesh by 280 runs in the opening Test here, for the second and final match in Kanpur.

'Every Indian Is A Potential Illegal Immigrant'

'Every Indian Is A Potential Illegal Immigrant'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'The long term strategy is that this government wants to create a second class citizen list.'

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'I have a deep affection for Indian cricket. If someone asked me to come back, I wouldn't say no.'

NEET PG 2025 to be conducted on Aug 3 in a single shift: SC

NEET PG 2025 to be conducted on Aug 3 in a single shift: SC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

A bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Augustine George Masih, which initially questioned the over two-month window sought by the NBE for holding the examination, said the board's plea appeared to be "bonafide".

'My Test performance has not matched my expectations'

'My Test performance has not matched my expectations'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

"This (Duleep Trophy) is a big tournament as every match is important for us. We are playing against some players whom we generally play with in the Indian team. So, we will get to see a good competition," he noted.

Study Abroad Without Falling Into A Debt Trap

Study Abroad Without Falling Into A Debt Trap

Rediff.com20 May 2025

By choosing your study destination carefully, leveraging government schemes, comparing loan options, and adopting frugal living practices, Indian students can acquire global credentials without mortgaging their futures.

Banks' gross NPAs at 12-yr low, may fall further to 2.5%

Banks' gross NPAs at 12-yr low, may fall further to 2.5%

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

The bad assets or gross NPAs of commercial banks fell to a 12-year low of 2.8 per cent in March 2024 and may go down further to 2.5 per cent by the end of the current fiscal, said the RBI's Financial Stability Report (FSR) released on Thursday. Scheduled Commercial Banks' (SCBs) gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio fell to 2.8 per cent, and the net non-performing assets (NNPA) ratio to 0.6 per cent at the end of March 2024. "The asset quality of SCBs recorded sustained improvement, and their GNPA ratio moderated to a 12-year low in March 2024. Their NNPA ratio too improved to a record low," said the June FSR.

Why rich Indians are planning to move to Greece or Grenada

Why rich Indians are planning to move to Greece or Grenada

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Given the strong interest among rich Indians to settle abroad, the Dubai-based company has opened a full-fledged office in New Delhi and plans to follow it up soon with an office in Mumbai and then a few in central and southern parts of the country.

Why rich Indians are planning to move to Greece or Grenada

Why rich Indians are planning to move to Greece or Grenada

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Given the strong interest among rich Indians to settle abroad, the Dubai-based company has opened a full-fledged office in New Delhi and plans to follow it up soon with an office in Mumbai and then a few in central and southern parts of the country.

Chh'garh cop killed in Maoist blast 2 days before daughter's birthday

Chh'garh cop killed in Maoist blast 2 days before daughter's birthday

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

He had promised his daughter that he would be there, come what may, a kin said. But fate had a different plan.

Club World Cup: Chelsea survive Benfica scare

Club World Cup: Chelsea survive Benfica scare

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Extra time goals see Chelsea down 10-man Benfica to advance to quarters

'For The First Time Voters Will Have To Prove Their Indian Citizenship'

'For The First Time Voters Will Have To Prove Their Indian Citizenship'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'40 percent of voters in Bihar will be excluded.'

Cautious approach: Small finance bank model in the slow lane, say experts

Cautious approach: Small finance bank model in the slow lane, say experts

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

The small finance bank model may still be testing the water some 10 years since its launch. According to banking experts, the regulator has taken a cautious approach in granting approvals. Unity Small Finance Bank was the last one to get a licence in the category in November 2021.

India set to go all-in with three pacers for 1st Test

India set to go all-in with three pacers for 1st Test

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The sight of a pitch with a fair smattering of grass and premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah putting in hard yards at nets might be the early signs of India sticking to the three pacers theory for the first Test against New Zealand

Want A Govt Job? 10 Competitive Exams You Can Take

Want A Govt Job? 10 Competitive Exams You Can Take

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

rediffGURU Rohit Gupta, co-founder and COO of College Vidya, provides a list of competitive exams that can help you land a job in the public sector.

'I've No Desire To Be Prime Minister'

'I've No Desire To Be Prime Minister'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'I am not an aspiration-oriented politician.' 'This is the time to redefine politics.' 'Politics of power is not real politics.'

World Bank president nominee Ajay Banga tests Covid positive; India meetings cancelled

World Bank president nominee Ajay Banga tests Covid positive; India meetings cancelled

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

US nominee for World Bank president, Ajay Banga, has tested positive for COVID-19 following which the meetings scheduled during his two-day visit to India have been cancelled. According to a Finance Ministry statement, Banga's meeting with Nirmala Sitharaman would not happen as he is in quarantine. "During routine testing, Ajay Banga tested positive for COVID-19 but remains asymptomatic.

Why India Is Angry with Turkiye

Why India Is Angry with Turkiye

Rediff.com28 May 2025

India-Turkiye ties are strained over Ankara's Islamabad tilt, its arms links with Pakistan, and fallout from the Pahalgam terror attack.

Will Marathi Unite Thackeray Cousins?

Will Marathi Unite Thackeray Cousins?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

'Let's see how this love story shapes up in the run up to the municipal corporation election.'

Spin woes for India batters as long Test season kicks-off in Chennai

Spin woes for India batters as long Test season kicks-off in Chennai

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

India's 40-4 (win-loss) home record in the last decade is awe-inducing but there is an ever-little crack, which is getting more pronounced in the past three years, particularly in the case of star batter Virat Kohli.

With ML and AI, IBM shows the fight is not over for mainframes

With ML and AI, IBM shows the fight is not over for mainframes

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

This innovation has made mainframes the fastest-growing segment within IBM's Infrastructure business, demonstrating that even legacy technologies can continue to deliver value.

'Will Banking Career Affect Marriage Prospects?'

'Will Banking Career Affect Marriage Prospects?'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Shekhar Kumar, an HR expert, talent, and client acquisition leader at SEPL offers advice on how to grow professionally.

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'Just the amount of work which is there just to become more and more successful in banking. For this to happen you need to have leaders who understand technology.'

'BC network has to be commercially viable'

'BC network has to be commercially viable'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'With a very stable technology with limited functionalities, a large network has spanned out.'

Ola Electric Hits Speed Bumps On Road to Future

Ola Electric Hits Speed Bumps On Road to Future

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Clearly, some of the bullishness of the early days has gone missing. Ola's market share is slipping amid rising competition from incumbents like Bajaj Auto and TVS.

How to Spot Winning Penny Stocks for Intraday

How to Spot Winning Penny Stocks for Intraday

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Success in this space demands more than luck, it requires sharp analysis, disciplined execution, and understanding market movers.

Vibe Coding's Challenge For India's IT Cos

Vibe Coding's Challenge For India's IT Cos

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'Could the impending new crisis, vibe coding, similarly create not a disaster like what befell Indian handlooms during the Industrial Revolution but another opportunity like what the Y2K crisis created?' asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

It's back to the drawing board for payment banks

It's back to the drawing board for payment banks

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

RBI's exercise will take into account standards of governance, the viability of the payment bank (PB) business model, and changes, if any, if needed.

Brotherly Battles In Cricket...

Brotherly Battles In Cricket...

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The Pandya brothers have come a long way. There was a time when they survived on just Maggi noodles for three years while chasing their dream of becoming top cricketers. Today, Hardik's net worth exceeds 100 crores while Krunal's is estimated to be around 80 crores.

Cyberattacks Surge After Operation Sindoor, But India Mounts Strong Defence

Cyberattacks Surge After Operation Sindoor, But India Mounts Strong Defence

Rediff.com22 May 2025

For the first time, the Data Security Council of India assembled a joint task force to source threat intelligence at the origin and ensure coordinated action across the cybersecurity spectrum.

Syed Abid Ali: A Panther On The Field

Syed Abid Ali: A Panther On The Field

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Abid Ali's contributions to Indian cricket remain etched in history. His spirit, sportsmanship, and selfless play defined an era, and his legacy will endure in the annals of the game.

Indian spinners banking on batters, pitch for favourable returns

Indian spinners banking on batters, pitch for favourable returns

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The left-arm wrist spinner, who grabbed three Kiwi wickets, patted Rachin Ravindra for making a splendid hundred.

The Harsh Reality For Wayanad Survivors

The Harsh Reality For Wayanad Survivors

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

In Kerala's society, known for its high material standard of living, plunging into a state of having nothing overnight can be terrible for one's social standing and sense of self-esteem. Rehabilitation entails piecing a community back together after a disturbance and while its aim is noble, the act of reassembling will bring alive disparities and inequalities, explains Shyam G Menon.

'Small finance banks need to build all product ranges'

'Small finance banks need to build all product ranges'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'You cannot have only one product or one market or one customer segment.'

Will BCCI ban tobacco, crypto sponsorships?

Will BCCI ban tobacco, crypto sponsorships?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

As part of the home season, India are scheduled to host West Indies and South Africa and therefore, the members are likely to decide on the venues for the those Test series.

So far so good for Tuchel as England win two in two

So far so good for Tuchel as England win two in two

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Six points was the minimum requirement for England's opening two games and while the opposition were not of the highest quality, Tuchel said they were useful tests.

Startups face I-T department heat over funding through Singapore

Startups face I-T department heat over funding through Singapore

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

The income-tax (I-T) department has issued showcause notices under Section 68 of the Income-Tax Act to several startups over funds routed through Singapore, seeking explanations for investments received over the past five years, people familiar with the development said. The department is questioning the source, identity, and creditworthiness of overseas investors in these transactions, they said.

'Focus on...': Bumrah's message to Team India

'Focus on...': Bumrah's message to Team India

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Bumrah who would lead his side in the first Test, said that Team India are banking on self-belief and they are having the conversation in the team.

How Scammers Steal Your Money: 5 Red Flags To Watch Out For

How Scammers Steal Your Money: 5 Red Flags To Watch Out For

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Fraudsters read your mind, weave convincing stories, earn your trust and then vanish with people's savings. Ramalingam Kalirajan reveals five simple tricks that cons use to steal money from you.

Shami to likely return for Bangladesh Test series

Shami to likely return for Bangladesh Test series

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Rishabh Pant on track for IPL comeback