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2-2 a fair reflection of cracking series: McCullum

2-2 a fair reflection of cracking series: McCullum

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

"That is the best five-match Test series I have ever been a part of and witnessed," says England head coach McCullum.

Digital debt collection makes strides as lenders use tech to cut visits

Digital debt collection makes strides as lenders use tech to cut visits

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

"We currently manage collections for over 98 million retail and small-business loan accounts, covering a loan book of about $250 billion," says Rishabh Goel, cofounder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Credgenics, a software-as-a-service platform for debt collection. With more than 700 million smartphone users and over 450 million UPI users, digital access is everywhere.

How To Tackle Credit Card Debt

How To Tackle Credit Card Debt

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'Revolving credit without full repayment causes interest to outpace repayment capacity, and leads to financial distress.'

CAG slams Maharashtra excise dept for revenue lapses

CAG slams Maharashtra excise dept for revenue lapses

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has criticized the Maharashtra state excise department for operational lapses that led to a significant revenue shortfall. The report cites incorrect fee assessments, failure to implement revised rates, and other irregularities.

All Aboard! Louis Vuitton Sets Sail In Shanghai

All Aboard! Louis Vuitton Sets Sail In Shanghai

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Located in the heart of Shanghai, in the HKRI Taikoo Hui complex on Nanjing West road, the gleaming ship-shaped Louis Vuitton store, The Louis, stands as a 30-metre high tribute to the city's maritime identity.

CSK need to plug certain loopholes, admits Dhoni

CSK need to plug certain loopholes, admits Dhoni

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

CSK batting is sorted now because Ruturaj Gaikwad will be coming back: MS Dhoni

'I've Always Been A Rider'

'I've Always Been A Rider'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

'I always liked riding, from cycle to motorcycle, I really enjoy it.'

Look Who Riddhima Walked The Ramp For!

Look Who Riddhima Walked The Ramp For!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

"If something look nice on someone, it's not necessary that it will look nice on you too. So just have your own style. Be comfortable. Be confident," says Riddhima Kapoor Sahni.

Kinetic, Lamborghini Bet Big on Electric Lifestyle Carts

Kinetic, Lamborghini Bet Big on Electric Lifestyle Carts

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

JV to export e-carts, aim for 10% global market share, $1 bn turnover and innovation in driverless tech.

Did Tara Send Veer A Flying Kiss?

Did Tara Send Veer A Flying Kiss?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

This is what unfolded at the India Couture Week ramp.

PIX: Rahane Makes Surprise Wimbledon Appearance!

PIX: Rahane Makes Surprise Wimbledon Appearance!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Former Team India skipper and accomplished batter Ajinkya Rahane made a surprise appearance at Wimbledon 2025 with the Thursday fixtures lining up third round matches of men's World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek.

US tariff to hit iPhone's mega manufacturing plans

US tariff to hit iPhone's mega manufacturing plans

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

US President Donald Trump's announcement of 25 per cent tariff on all goods coming from India starting August 1, plus an unspecified penalty, is expected to impact Apple's plans to expand iPhone manufacturing in India as well as export of other electronics to the US. The move comes at a time when Indian electronics production is reeling under pressure due to restrictions imposed by China on supply of several critical components, capital goods and even skilled technology professionals.

Chocolates, biometric data: How dossier nails Pak's Pahalgam plot

Chocolates, biometric data: How dossier nails Pak's Pahalgam plot

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Security agencies have gathered evidence, including Pakistani government documents and biometric data, confirming that the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack were Pakistani nationals.

Automatic cars key to Skoda's plan to double sales

Automatic cars key to Skoda's plan to double sales

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Skoda India sees growth in automatics and network expansion as key drivers to reach 3 per cent market share, with EV plans and a new SUV also in the works.

What C P Radhakrishnan's Choice Means For Modi, BJP

What C P Radhakrishnan's Choice Means For Modi, BJP

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

By naming a sworn swayamsevak for vice president, the Modi-Shah duo have sent out a clear and positive message to Nagpur, where the RSS headquarters is located, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Prada Steps Into Kolhapur

Prada Steps Into Kolhapur

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The team toured four clusters in and around Kolhapur where Kolhapuri chappals are made.

PIX: When Gill's India met Manchester United players

PIX: When Gill's India met Manchester United players

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Pictures of the meet were splashed across social media as Indian captain Shubman Gill looked like a happy chappy meeting United captain Bruno Fernandes.

M&M renames new EV brand BE 6e as BE 6

M&M renames new EV brand BE 6e as BE 6

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Mahindra & Mahindra on Saturday said it has decided to rename its new electric vehicle brand as 'BE 6' but noted that it will continue to contest strongly in court with InterGlobe Aviation for the trademark 'BE 6e'. InterGlobe Aviation, which owns IndiGo airlines, has taken the automaker to court over the usage of 6E in its new EV brand.

India expands consular reach in US with 8 new centres, eases access

India expands consular reach in US with 8 new centres, eases access

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Starting August 1, 2025, all consular services, including passport, visa, OCI, surrender certificate, life certificate, birth/marriage certificate, police clearance, attestations, and more, will be provided exclusively through VFS Global Centres.

When Tamannaah Became Love!

When Tamannaah Became Love!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Tamannaah dazzled not in one but two outfits for Designer Rahul Mishra.

Paytm posts first-ever profit of Rs 122.5 crore in Q1 FY26

Paytm posts first-ever profit of Rs 122.5 crore in Q1 FY26

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Fintech firm One97 Communications, which owns the Paytm brand, reported its first-ever consolidated net profit at Rs 122.5 crore in the quarter ended June 2025, mainly on account of cost optimisation and an increase in payment revenue. Paytm had posted a net loss of Rs 840 crore in the year-ago period.

Kolhapuri footwear makers allege GI breach by Prada, demand revenue share

Kolhapuri footwear makers allege GI breach by Prada, demand revenue share

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

They presented a letter urging him to look into the violation and preserve the product, which is a symbol of the state's cultural heritage.

The Hundred keen to feed off IPL's 'phenomenal growth'

The Hundred keen to feed off IPL's 'phenomenal growth'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The Hundred looking to feed off IPL's "phenomenal growth" after drawing Indian investment

Why Indian Tennis Is In A Slump

Why Indian Tennis Is In A Slump

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

'We were the best team in Asia at one point. Today, we are barely in the reckoning for the Davis Cup.' 'Players now, especially this decade, lack perseverance.'

Doping scandal rocks wrestling: 5 minors, 1 Olympian face ban

Doping scandal rocks wrestling: 5 minors, 1 Olympian face ban

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

A look at NADA's list of suspended athletes reveals that wrestling has the second most dope offenders among all sporting disciplines in India.

Mumbai SGNP's toy train gets Vistadome makeover, to chug again after 4 yrs

Mumbai SGNP's toy train gets Vistadome makeover, to chug again after 4 yrs

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

One of the key attractions of the park, which houses a wide array of plant, animal and bird species besides ancient caves, the revamped toy train is set to provide an elating and exciting experience to visitors, especially children.

'Lord's win a testament to England's adaptability'

'Lord's win a testament to England's adaptability'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

England's 22-run victory against India at Lord's was a shining example of the team's ability to break free from their one-dimensional aggressive brand of cricket and adapt as per the need of the hour, pacer Brydon Carse said ahead of fourth Test starting in Manchester on Wednesday.

Gill, Siraj mock Bazball in cheeky jibes at England batters

Gill, Siraj mock Bazball in cheeky jibes at England batters

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

England's scoring rate of 2.91 runs per over during the second session was the second-slowest in a home Test in the Bazball era, only behind their 2.72 per over effort against New Zealand at Lord's in 2022.

ITC Hotels Q1 net rises 53%; eyes over 20K rooms by 2030

ITC Hotels Q1 net rises 53%; eyes over 20K rooms by 2030

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

ITC Hotels Ltd on Wednesday reported a 53 per cent jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 133.71 crore in the June quarter, on the back of higher revenue. The company, which had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 87.16 crore in the first quarter last fiscal, said it is targeting to reach 220 operational hotels and more than 20,000 keys by 2030.

Sale of defective TV: Flipkart, Thomson found guilty of deficiency in service

Sale of defective TV: Flipkart, Thomson found guilty of deficiency in service

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Ruling that Flipkart cannot "escape liability" as "mere intermediary" in an online purchase, a consumer commission here has found the e-commerce platform and television manufacturing company Thomson guilty of deficiency in service after a defective TV was delivered to a customer.

Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' clears House by 4 votes

Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' clears House by 4 votes

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

In a narrow 218-214 vote, the United States House of Representatives on Thursday passed President Donald Trump's massive $4.5 trillion tax and spending bill -- his signature second-term policy package -- just ahead of the July 4 deadline.

Nestle India turnover grew 2.5 fold post Maggi crisis

Nestle India turnover grew 2.5 fold post Maggi crisis

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The turnover of FMCG major Nestle India's has grown 2.5 folds to Rs 20,100 crore in last one decade, post the Maggi crisis in 2015, according to the company's latest annual report. At the time of crisis, Nestle India's turnover was at Rs 8,100 crore.

'75+ IPOs Have Received SEBI Approval'

'75+ IPOs Have Received SEBI Approval'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

'Listing of scaled Indian subsidiaries of multinational corporations as well as of Indian conglomerates continues to remain a key theme for IPOs in India.'

Why Kuldeep can't play yet... Morkel explains the snub

Why Kuldeep can't play yet... Morkel explains the snub

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Calling Kuldeep a world-class spinner, Morkel said India are trying to fit the wily operator into the side. He can now only play the last Test at The Oval from July 31.

Rahul's English Summer of Maturity and Mastery

Rahul's English Summer of Maturity and Mastery

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

With over 500 runs, six crucial catches, the most by an Indian on the tour, Rahul led by example and lived up to his wiseman tag.

Why Tamannaah Faces Ramya's Ire

Why Tamannaah Faces Ramya's Ire

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Tamannaah Bhatia bagged an endorsement for Mysore Sandal Soap but not everyone's happy about it.

Deportation of Bengali migrants to B'desh sparks panic in Bengal village

Deportation of Bengali migrants to B'desh sparks panic in Bengal village

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Families in West Bengal allege that Delhi Police illegally detained and deported their relatives, living and working in Delhi, to Bangladesh. They claim the deportations were based on the fact that they spoke Bengali.

'IPL needs a 12-16 week window to match the likes of NFL'

'IPL needs a 12-16 week window to match the likes of NFL'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The Indian Premier League needs a 12-16 week operating window to match the brand value of top sporting leagues in the world including the NFL, NBA and the English Premier League, reckons Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman.

AIFF president accused of nepotism, misuse of FIFA brand

AIFF president accused of nepotism, misuse of FIFA brand

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

In his formal complaint dated December 22, 2024, Prabhakaran also accused Chaubey of nepotism and even misusing the brand of FIFA without prior approval from the international body.

Why Brands Are Chasing Olympic Medalists

Why Brands Are Chasing Olympic Medalists

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

'There's significant interest from both existing and new sponsors who recognise the value of associating with Olympic athletes.'