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How Operation Sindoor Hurt IPL's Brand Value

How Operation Sindoor Hurt IPL's Brand Value

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The Indian Premier League's overall brand value declined by 20 per cent to $9.6 billion in 2025 due to lost momentum in the league caused by tensions between India and Pakistan, and teams adjusting to their squad composition post the auction.

Frankenstein: Aesthetically Pleasing, Visually Lush, Morally Unequivocal

Frankenstein: Aesthetically Pleasing, Visually Lush, Morally Unequivocal

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Guillermo del Toro restores and amplifies the morality tale Shelley had meant her book to be. His message is kindness and forgiveness are the greatest virtues and arrogant ego meets its own just end, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Fresh unrest grips Bangladesh, govt orders security clampdown

Fresh unrest grips Bangladesh, govt orders security clampdown

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Bangladesh's interim government has ordered a nationwide security clampdown following the shooting of a youth leader and election candidate, leading to renewed unrest.

Siemens Energy India net profit rises 31% to Rs 360 cr in Q2

Siemens Energy India net profit rises 31% to Rs 360 cr in Q2

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Siemens Energy India on Tuesday posted an over 31 per cent year-on-year increase in its net profit to Rs 360 crore during July-September quarter, mainly on the back of higher revenues. Its net profit stood at Rs 274 crore in the quarter ended September 2024, a company statement said.

HC asks CBFC to consider Major Manoj Sharma's parents' objections to Dhurandhar

HC asks CBFC to consider Major Manoj Sharma's parents' objections to Dhurandhar

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

The Delhi High Court has directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to consider the objections of the parents of Major Mohit Sharma, a martyr, before certifying the film 'Dhurandhar'. The film's release is scheduled for December 5.

Rs 1-2 Crore Buys That May Decide IPL 2026

Rs 1-2 Crore Buys That May Decide IPL 2026

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

While big buys grabbed attention, several franchises quietly walked away with proven performers at throwaway prices -- the kind of signings that often make the difference between mid-table finishes and title runs.

India Opens Doors To Foreign Banks, But...

India Opens Doors To Foreign Banks, But...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

But selectively, with regulatory scrutiny and special approval, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

IndiGo cancels over 550 flights, ops to stabilise by Feb 10

IndiGo cancels over 550 flights, ops to stabilise by Feb 10

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Domestic carrier IndiGo has cancelled over 180 flights from three major airports on Thursday, as the Gurugram-based airline struggles to secure the required crew to operate its flights in the wake of new flight-duty and rest-period norms for pilots.

Debt repayment, capex key to IPO proceeds utilisation

Debt repayment, capex key to IPO proceeds utilisation

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Companies are primarily using funds raised through fresh equity issuance to repay existing debt, followed by allocation for capital expenditure, according to a study by Bank of Baroda of over 200 filings with the market regulator between April and October 2025. The report stated that of these filings with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) - covering both funds already raised in FY26 and future intent - 189 companies provided clear data on the purpose of the fund-raising.

India's Listed REITs AUM Rises To Rs 2.35 Trillion

India's Listed REITs AUM Rises To Rs 2.35 Trillion

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Since their inception, they have cumulatively distributed over Rs 26,700 crore to unitholders.

New twist in Karnataka State Cricket Association polls

New twist in Karnataka State Cricket Association polls

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

K N Shanth Kumar on Saturday expressed relief after the High Court declared his nomination papers for the post of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) valid.

Rupee Slide Makes Overseas Trips Costlier

Rupee Slide Makes Overseas Trips Costlier

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Travel firms expect package prices to rise by 5 to 10 per cent, depending on destination and inclusions.

DGCA issues show-cause notice to IndiGo CEO over flight disruptions

DGCA issues show-cause notice to IndiGo CEO over flight disruptions

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

The aviation regulator stated that the "primary cause" of the disruptions was IndiGo's failure to make "adequate arrangements" to meet the revised staffing, duty-time and rostering requirements under the newly implemented Flight Duty Time Limitations scheme.

Zydus PAT rises 38% on strong India, US growth

Zydus PAT rises 38% on strong India, US growth

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Ahmedabad-headquartered Zydus Lifesciences posted a 17 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in revenue from operations to Rs 6,123 crore, while the net profit increased by 38 per cent to Rs 1,258.6 crore aided by consistent performance in the US and India formulations businesses.

Govt to push nuclear reforms as Oppn targets SIR in winter session

Govt to push nuclear reforms as Oppn targets SIR in winter session

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

The winter session of Parliament is set to begin with the government prioritizing its reforms agenda, including a bill to open the civil nuclear sector to private players. The opposition is expected to raise concerns about electoral roll revisions and air pollution.

India's NCDEX eyes 20% stake in Sri Lanka's first commodity exchange

India's NCDEX eyes 20% stake in Sri Lanka's first commodity exchange

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

India's leading agriculture commodity exchange, the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), has decided to acquire around a 20 per cent stake in a new commodities and financial derivatives exchange being set up in Sri Lanka, subject to regulatory and governmental approvals. The move aims to deepen NCDEX's footprint in the financial ecosystem of its neighbouring country.

HDFC Bank board mulls bonus issue, special dividend

HDFC Bank board mulls bonus issue, special dividend

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

HDFC Bank on Wednesday said its board in its meeting on July 19 will decide on issuing bonus shares and special interim dividend.

'Pollution Has Been Reduced To A Blame Game'

'Pollution Has Been Reduced To A Blame Game'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

'Most pollution boards across the country have unused funds. There is practically no reason why pollution should not be a political priority.'

West Indies recall veteran pacer for New Zealand tour

West Indies recall veteran pacer for New Zealand tour

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Middle-order batter Kavem Hodge returns to the Test squad but there was no room for Khary Pierre with spin bowling expected to play a limited role in the series.

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Mint Road's proposals on banks' M&A funding are cautious even as entrants root for more elbow room, and weigh business models.

Anil Ambani skips ED summons in FEMA case

Anil Ambani skips ED summons in FEMA case

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has issued fresh summons to Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani to appear before it on November 17 in a FEMA case after he skipped his scheduled date on Friday.

83 dead in massive Hong Kong inferno, over 280 missing

83 dead in massive Hong Kong inferno, over 280 missing

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Firefighters battled for a second day on Thursday to contain a massive inferno that ripped through seven high-rise residential towers in Hong Kong, as the death toll climbed to 65 and over 280 people remained missing in what officials described as the city's worst disaster in 70 years.

'If You Can Make a Difference, Just Do It'

'If You Can Make a Difference, Just Do It'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

'There'll be extended periods where things aren't working in your favour. But if you believe in the cause profoundly, then you simply persevere.'

Emami Q2 PAT down 29.7% at Rs 148.35 cr

Emami Q2 PAT down 29.7% at Rs 148.35 cr

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Homegrown FMCG player Emami Ltd on Monday reported a 29.7 per cent decline in consolidated profit after tax at Rs 148.35 crore in the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, impacted by temporary trade disruption in expectation of GST rate cut and excessive rains affecting certain product categories.

IPO Secondary Sales Soar Toward Rs 1 Trn

IPO Secondary Sales Soar Toward Rs 1 Trn

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Market experts say India's IPO ecosystem has matured to support both primary and secondary issuance, rendering the mix less consequential.

Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc in Sri Lanka, 80 killed; India provides relief

Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc in Sri Lanka, 80 killed; India provides relief

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Sri Lanka is facing a severe crisis after Cyclone Ditwah caused widespread flooding and landslides, resulting in numerous deaths and displacement. India has launched 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' to provide relief. The situation is expected to remain critical with rising river levels and continued rainfall.

Volcanic ash clouds to clear India by 7.30 pm; thick haze in Delhi

Volcanic ash clouds to clear India by 7.30 pm; thick haze in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports that ash clouds from volcanic activity in Ethiopia, which impacted flight operations in India, are drifting towards China and will move away from India by 7.30 pm on Tuesday.

Exports up in first 3 weeks of Nov: Goyal

Exports up in first 3 weeks of Nov: Goyal

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

India's merchandise exports grew in the first three weeks of November compared with the same period last year, according to preliminary government data, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. The uptick comes despite globa

India, Pakistan Make Peace Over Asia Cup Trophy

India, Pakistan Make Peace Over Asia Cup Trophy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

India and Pakistan have managed to "break the ice" on the Asia Cup trophy dispute and will work towards finding a plausible solution in the coming days, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said.

'Ministry Slept, DGCA Slept, IndiGo...'

'Ministry Slept, DGCA Slept, IndiGo...'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

'IndiGo will receive a sharp rap on the knuckles -- a punishment, a huge penalty. 'I look towards them creating a compensation fund.' 'I would like to think they would do that for all the passengers who are affected on every single day since cancellations began.'

Now CBSE brings 'oil boards' to fight fat in schools

Now CBSE brings 'oil boards' to fight fat in schools

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed schools to establish 'oil boards' to educate students and staff about the dangers of consuming high-fat foods and oils, serving as daily reminders to promote healthier eating habits.

ITC Q2 consolidated net profit up 2.6% at Rs 5,187cr

ITC Q2 consolidated net profit up 2.6% at Rs 5,187cr

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Diversified conglomerate ITC Ltd on Thursday reported a 2.6 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 5,187 crore for the second quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal (FY'26) as compared to Rs 5,054 crore in the same period last year. However, the current quarter's figures exclude the hotels business, which was demerged into ITC Hotels Ltd effective from January 2025 and is no longer part of the company's continuing operations.

Ex-Afghan player slams Cricket Australia, hails BCCI

Ex-Afghan player slams Cricket Australia, hails BCCI

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Australia linking cricket with politics against spirit of game: Afghan chief selector Asadullah

Boards of Nifty 100 companies expand with more independent, women directors

Boards of Nifty 100 companies expand with more independent, women directors

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

The boardrooms of India's large listed companies are steadily expanding as corporate governance standards tighten and regulatory compliance rises. Boards of Nifty 100 companies boasted an average of 10.52 members as of FY24, compared to 9.86 in FY21 and 10.48 in FY23, according to the fifth edition of Excellence Enablers' Survey on Corporate Governance, an initiative led by M Damodaran, former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).

Are You Insured Against Terrorism?

Are You Insured Against Terrorism?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

'Reviewing terms such as war, invasion, acts of foreign enemies or hostilities, which often appear in industry exclusion lists, can help avoid surprises at the time of claim.'

India rejects IMF view that US tariffs will stay indefinitely, hit growth

India rejects IMF view that US tariffs will stay indefinitely, hit growth

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The Indian government has expressed its disagreement with the IMF staff's 'baseline' assumption that the 50 per cent US tariffs on its goods exports 'would remain in place indefinitely', based on which the staff pegged the country's GDP growth at 6.6 per cent this year, and pared its 2026-27 projection by 20 basis points to 6.2 per cent.

Brookfield India REIT to buy office campus in Bengaluru for Rs 13,125 cr

Brookfield India REIT to buy office campus in Bengaluru for Rs 13,125 cr

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (BIRET) plans to acquire a large office campus, covering 7.7 million sq ft, in Bengaluru for Rs 13,125 crore to expand its portfolio.

153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Cyclone Ditwah exits Sri Lanka after causing widespread destruction and over 120 deaths, heading towards the Indian coast. Heavy rains and high winds are expected to continue.

Al Falah University chancellor's brother arrested in fraud Case

Al Falah University chancellor's brother arrested in fraud Case

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The brother of the chancellor of Al Falah University, linked to the Delhi blast probe, has been arrested by Madhya Pradesh police from Hyderabad in connection with nearly 25-year-old fraud cases.

Guess how much salary Anant Ambani will draw as executive director of RIL

Guess how much salary Anant Ambani will draw as executive director of RIL

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Anant Ambani, the youngest son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani and the first among three siblings to be appointed executive director on flagship Reliance Industries, will be paid Rs 10-20 crore salary annually plus a host of perks including a commission on company profits, according to a shareholder notice. While the richest Asian's all three children - twins Akash and Isha, and Anant - were inducted on board of the oil-to-telecom-and-retail conglomerate in 2023 as non-executive directors, the youngest of the three was in April this year appointed executive director of Reliance Industries Ltd.