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Realty's Next Address: SPR, Sohna Power NCR's Growth

Realty's Next Address: SPR, Sohna Power NCR's Growth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Part-I of this three-part series dives into Delhi-NCR's SPR, Sohna, Dwarka Expressway, and Jewar Airport leading the charge.

From modest start to mass movement, RSS turns 100

From modest start to mass movement, RSS turns 100

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

From a modest start with baithaks of a handful of swayamsevaks in a small town in Nagpur, the RSS, which completes 100 years of its foundation on Thursday, has come a long way to become the world's biggest voluntary organisation with a pan-India presence, shaping the country's political and social discourse.

From Ventilator To Podium: An Inspiring Comeback Tale!

From Ventilator To Podium: An Inspiring Comeback Tale!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Bhagyashree Jadhav: From Life on a Ventilator to Chasing Gold on Home Soil

Dedicated life to...: Modi's high praise for RSS chief

Dedicated life to...: Modi's high praise for RSS chief

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Praising Mohan Bhagwat for his intellectual depth and empathetic leadership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that his tenure as the head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh since 2009 will be considered the most transformative period in its 100-year journey.

Modi to inaugurate Navi Mumbai airport, Mumbai Metro Line on Wednesday

Modi to inaugurate Navi Mumbai airport, Mumbai Metro Line on Wednesday

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Navi Mumbai International Airport and a portion of the Mumbai Metro Line, marking significant improvements to transportation infrastructure in Mumbai.

Sitharaman asks fintechs to strengthen risk management to check AI misuse

Sitharaman asks fintechs to strengthen risk management to check AI misuse

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked fintech firms to focus on risk management at a time when criminals are using AI to mimic voices, clone identities and create lifelike videos to manipulate people.

Old Trafford honours Farokh Engineer; India yet to follow

Old Trafford honours Farokh Engineer; India yet to follow

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Engineer played for Lancashire for close to a decade while former West Indies captain Lloyd was with the club for two decades, making indelible contributions to the history of club.

My dream is to transform India into sports-playing nation: Tendulkar

My dream is to transform India into sports-playing nation: Tendulkar

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Batting icon Sachin Tendulkar, along with former England captain Mike Gatting and Mumbai Cricket Association president Vijay Patil, launched the 'Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy DY Patil Sports Centre' in Nerul, Navi Mumbai, on Tuesday.

'Leave him alone': Surya on Abhishek's fearless batting

'Leave him alone': Surya on Abhishek's fearless batting

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

With a five-match T20I series in October-November in Australia, five T20Is against South Africa at home in December and five T20Is against New Zealand at home in January 2026, Team India will now look to test itself, its combinations and youngsters against some of the world's best T20I teams ahead of the T20 WC 2026, which will start in early 2026.

Tesla opens its first India showroom in Mumbai's BKC

Tesla opens its first India showroom in Mumbai's BKC

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

"I welcome Tesla here in Mumbai. Tesla has opened an experience centre here, and it is a statement that Tesla has arrived and it's a statement they Tesla has arrived in the right city and right state," Fadnavis said on the occasion.

Exclusive! How this man transformed India's batting

Exclusive! How this man transformed India's batting

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

'The 2014 Australia tour and the brand of cricket played by the team laid a great foundation of the brilliant run of success enjoyed across all formats and conditions.' 'It also coincided with Virat Kohli enjoying the responsibilities of leading the team and then putting his heart and soul into taking the Indian team to ascend many unconquered summits.'

AI Hiring Remains a Challenge in India

AI Hiring Remains a Challenge in India

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Companies typically face challenges in recruiting candidates who are skilled in AI, machine learning and generative artificial intelligence though they have hundreds of vacancies.

The Fittest Beauty Queen On Bigg Boss 19

The Fittest Beauty Queen On Bigg Boss 19

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'I lost 20 kilos in three months through sheer determination.'

Mukesh Ambani promises to pass on GST relief to consumers

Mukesh Ambani promises to pass on GST relief to consumers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Thursday termed the second-generation GST reforms as a big booster to consumption-driven growth while his firm promised to pass on the benefit of the cut in tax rates to consumers.

'Coercive, unilateral': BRICS nations slam Trump tariffs

'Coercive, unilateral': BRICS nations slam Trump tariffs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

The BRICS nations have expressed concern over the proliferation of trade-restrictive actions in the form of 'indiscriminate rising' of tariffs, particularly measures used as a means of 'coercion', cautioning that such practices risk marginalising the Global South countries.

India to take all steps to protect national interest: Goyal on US tariff

India to take all steps to protect national interest: Goyal on US tariff

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

India will take all necessary steps to safeguard and promote national interest, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday, a day after US President Donald Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs plus penalty on domestic exports to America from August 1.

What's Trump's Real Game Plan Against India?

What's Trump's Real Game Plan Against India?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

By threatening to punish India with high tariff, Trump is actually planting a tantalising thought in the Indian mind that the Modi government should suitably 'incentivise' him, explains Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'If IAF Had Been Used During 1962 War...'

'If IAF Had Been Used During 1962 War...'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan says the Indian Air Force would have slowed the Chinese offensive considerably during the 1962 War.

How Australia shaped Kohli as a cricketer and person

How Australia shaped Kohli as a cricketer and person

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Batting superstar Virat Kohli admitted that the aggressive Australian cricketing environment tested his resilience, but felt that standing up to it while playing a bold brand of cricket toughened his mind and shaped his career path, besides influencing his growth as an individual.

ICC Must BAN Sahibzada Farhan For Gun Gesture!

ICC Must BAN Sahibzada Farhan For Gun Gesture!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The ICC, which punishes slow over rates and dissent, must protect cricket's core values. Pretending to be violent in front of millions sets a bad example for young fans. Cricket deserves better. Fans deserve better. The world deserves better than seeing the sport used for such shameful displays.

Who Will Win The Asia Cup Final?

Who Will Win The Asia Cup Final?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Sunday's final can be called the ultimate stress-test day for every cricket fan's heartbeat.

'This Team Has Been Picked Till The Next World Cup, So We Have To Improve Our Fielding'

'This Team Has Been Picked Till The Next World Cup, So We Have To Improve Our Fielding'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Why did SKY give Bangladesh's fielding coach a hug?

'Kohli is at his happiest now'

'Kohli is at his happiest now'

Rediff.com23 May 2025

RCB batting coach Karthik, who has shared the same dressing room with Kohli and has been with him since the announcement of the surprising decision, revealed the 36-year-old is enjoying the sport.

H1B Crisis: 'Trump Wants to Scare Indians'

H1B Crisis: 'Trump Wants to Scare Indians'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'If I have to go back, I would rather go back now because I don't want to face that situation when I'm in my 40s.' A young couple's journey through immigration uncertainty reveals not just the human cost of policy announcements, but a surprising rekindling of love for the homeland left behind.

9 sixes! Samson issues Gambhir, Surya another reminder

9 sixes! Samson issues Gambhir, Surya another reminder

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

While Samson thrives as an opener, chances of batting at the top look slim.

When Modi Treated Vishy To A Gujarati Thali

When Modi Treated Vishy To A Gujarati Thali

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'On one hand, he is efficient, disciplined, and deeply professional, with his entire team working like clockwork.' 'On the other hand, he is approachable, warm, and often light-hearted -- someone who can crack a joke and make you feel at ease.'

Now you can make final PF pension withdrawal after 3 years

Now you can make final PF pension withdrawal after 3 years

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) board has approved liberalised part withdrawals for subscribers, allowing up to 100 per cent EPF withdrawal, and rolled out the 'Vishwas Scheme' to reduce litigation through rationalised penal damages.

'Pakistan Has Gotten Into A Sweet Spot With The US'

'Pakistan Has Gotten Into A Sweet Spot With The US'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'Pakistan has found itself in a favourable position after Operation Sindoor by appreciating the mediation as claimed by Trump and recommending him for the Nobel Peace Prize.'

H1B Visa Hike: Come Back Home, Say Experts

H1B Visa Hike: Come Back Home, Say Experts

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'Returning Indians can leverage their international skills and the strong funding environment for start-ups here.'

'Don't Quit Your Job To Start a Business'

'Don't Quit Your Job To Start a Business'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Yamuna Kalyani reveals how she battled stereotypes to build UniteAR, an augmented reality platform that helps users create interactive AR experiences for personal and commercial purposes.

When A Draw Is A Win! Life Lessons From Team India

When A Draw Is A Win! Life Lessons From Team India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The India vs England Test series 2025 wasn't just cricket -- it was grit, growth and glory wrapped in whites.

Trump Taunts Modi, But India, US Still Do Business

Trump Taunts Modi, But India, US Still Do Business

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

India and the US have collaborated through the past one month on launching a powerful satellite; are commencing joint production of GE Aerospace's F414 jet engines in India; India is participating in a massive three week-long military exercise in the Western Pacific, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Trump Wants To Get Close To Pakistan Because...

Trump Wants To Get Close To Pakistan Because...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'Pakistan is an ally who gives the US access.' 'If we have a presence there, it puts us that much closer to China and puts our assets closer to China and Iran.'

'Steeped in fanaticism, serial borrower': India shreds Pak at UN

'Steeped in fanaticism, serial borrower': India shreds Pak at UN

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said that the Indian sub-continent offers a "stark contrast" in terms of progress, prosperity and development models.

'Winning A Medal For India Meant A Lot'

'Winning A Medal For India Meant A Lot'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'It was a tough field, and I was nervous going in.' 'But once I stepped onto the court, I focused only on giving my best.'

250,000 AI 'Experts' At India's IT Firms

250,000 AI 'Experts' At India's IT Firms

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

'Advanced skills is such a broad spectrum that a simple prompt engineer to a critical upper end LLM developer are clubbed under one.' 'In addition, some include their non-technical employees who can use AI tools under this talent base.'

'Need GST Council-like bodies to boost infra growth'

'Need GST Council-like bodies to boost infra growth'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

India needs Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council-like common platforms between states and the Centre in areas such as land clearances, power, and water to fast-track infrastructure projects to achieve double-digit growth going ahead, said Praveer Sinha, chief executive officer and managing director of The Tata Power Company.

India, UK trade deal will unlock thousands of jobs

India, UK trade deal will unlock thousands of jobs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

India and the UK on Thursday inked a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) that will cut tariffs on British whisky, cars and an array of items, besides boosting bilateral trade by around $34 billion annually.

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.

AI Mania Drives Global Markets

AI Mania Drives Global Markets

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'India may never fully participate in the AI hype cycle, but we can position ourselves to benefit from its inevitable disenchantment and the cycle of disillusionment,' alerts Akash Prakash.