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'Khatron ke khiladi': How BJP, Cong reacted to Tharoor's 'dynasty' remarks

'Khatron ke khiladi': How BJP, Cong reacted to Tharoor's 'dynasty' remarks

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

The Congress claimed that dynastic politics exists across party lines and also hailed the Nehru-Gandhi family's leadership.

'No, Dhoni Is Not Retiring'

'No, Dhoni Is Not Retiring'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

CSK CEO Kasi Viswanath made a big revelation in a recent video shared by Provoke Lifestyle on YouTube on the legendary wicketkeeper-batter's future in the glitzy league.

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.

Young Earners, Start With A Minimum Rs 1 Cr Cover

Young Earners, Start With A Minimum Rs 1 Cr Cover

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Younger customers should opt for increasing cover as their financial commitments are likely to rise in the future.

The Kamini Kaushal You Didn't Know

The Kamini Kaushal You Didn't Know

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

When Kamini Kaushal passed away at 98, she missed being a centenarian by just two years. But there is very little else that she missed out on in her long, rich, creatively fulfilling life.

India's New Travel High: Wellness

India's New Travel High: Wellness

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

While wellness-related facilities and activities used to be considered luxury offerings, hospitality industry executives note that it has now become a mainstream expectation among guests.

'To Avoid Liquidity Risks, You Must Have A Meaningful Presence In Equities'

'To Avoid Liquidity Risks, You Must Have A Meaningful Presence In Equities'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'Equities may not outperform every year, but if they do so seven times out of 10, it's an asset class worth relying on.'

US Judgment Against Byju Raveendran Faces Steep Hurdles in India

US Judgment Against Byju Raveendran Faces Steep Hurdles in India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

A US court's $1.07-billion default judgment against Byju Raveendran can't be enforced directly in India because the US isn't a "reciprocating territory." Creditors must file a new case in an Indian court.

I Love Muhammad protests: Agitation planned on anti-CAA stir model

I Love Muhammad protests: Agitation planned on anti-CAA stir model

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Police on Monday detained a close associate of cleric and Ittehad-e-Millat Council chief Tauqeer Raza Khan in connection with the recent violence in Bareilly during a protest in support of the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign, officials said.

When Women In Blue Stayed At NRI Homes During Tours!

When Women In Blue Stayed At NRI Homes During Tours!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

There was no money, sponsors didn't make a beeline and foreign tours were an ordeal, but there were women of steel who believed in the old adage that "the show must go on." And Nutan Gavaskar was the first among equals, one of the torchbearers of the women's cricket movement in India back then in 1973.

IndiGo Crisis: 'Truth Has Not Been Told'

IndiGo Crisis: 'Truth Has Not Been Told'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

'They are saying that there is a pilot shortage which is not correct, but if it was true, did they suddenly come to know this on December 5?' 'If they didn't have crew, why did they seek approval for a winter schedule? To get the approval, the operator has to show crew strength and also a buffer of crew available.' 'If they had a crew crunch, why did they ask for extra flights? Or was it something else that made them so sure that they would get away with this exemption and bans?'

'Is PG Necessary After MBBS?'

'Is PG Necessary After MBBS?'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

While having an MBBS degree allows you to offer consultations, having a PG provides you with more credibility and knowledge, explains rediffGURU Dr Nagarajan JSK.

No short-term impact of H-1B visa fee hike: Tata Tech boss

No short-term impact of H-1B visa fee hike: Tata Tech boss

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

The fee hike for the US H-1B visa by the Donald Trump administration has no short-term impact on Tata Technologies Ltd, although it will change resourcing plans for the future, according to its CEO and managing director, Warren Harris.

How New Labour Code Will Change The Workplace

How New Labour Code Will Change The Workplace

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

From appointment letters becoming mandatory to gig workers receiving social security to enhanced rights for women and contract labour, the changes reflect India's attempt to balance ease of doing business with stronger worker welfare.

Trump's Language Of Fascism

Trump's Language Of Fascism

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'Non-compatible with Western Civilization' is about as vague and jingoistic as it gets and Trump saying this gives full license to his acolytes to go full throttle on making life as difficult and scary as possible for as many non-white people as possible,' notes Sree Sreenivasan.

'Villains Are The Most Interesting To Design For'

'Villains Are The Most Interesting To Design For'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'Every film had its challenges, but Mr India, Sadak and Gandhi were the toughest.' 'Mr India needed imagination, Sadak needed sensitivity and Gandhi demanded historical authenticity.'

Why You Don't Need a Market Rally to Build Wealth

Why You Don't Need a Market Rally to Build Wealth

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Every investor loves a bull market - that feeling of watching portfolios rise and headlines being filled with record highs is gratifying. Yet, wealth creation in the stock market is not just a matter of market rallies. Some of the most successful investors make their fortunes in periods of slow or even negative market momentum. The secret is mindset, strategy, and disciplined investing, not chasing short-term rallies.

Competition, store expansion may weigh on Eternal's margins

Competition, store expansion may weigh on Eternal's margins

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Growth accelerated for Zomato operator Eternal in the second quarter of financial year 2026 (Q2FY26). Zomato's business to commerce (B2C) operations delivered a strong 57 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in net order value (NOV) to Rs 23,164 crore while consolidated revenue soared 183 per cent Y-o-Y (90 per cent Q-o-Q) to Rs 13,590 crore during the period, with like-for-like (LFL) growth of 65 per cent, and acceleration in the quick commerce (QC) segment, which recorded NOV growth of 137 per cent Y-o-Y (27 per cent Q-o-Q).

Sugar industry relieved as Centre allows 1.5 mt import

Sugar industry relieved as Centre allows 1.5 mt import

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Amid the political push and pull, the Centre's decision to allow sugar exports and remove the 50 per cent duty on molasses exports has rekindled hope in the industry that more relief may follow.

CR seeks report on employees' flash strike after death of 2 commuters

CR seeks report on employees' flash strike after death of 2 commuters

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Central Railway authorities are investigating an employee agitation that disrupted train services and led to commuter deaths. Unions protested an FIR against engineers in a previous accident, while commuters demand accountability for the disruption and resulting chaos.

'Government Is The Source Of Our Data Leakages'

'Government Is The Source Of Our Data Leakages'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

'Instead of the government and telecom operators solving the mess of their own creation, they're telling us we need to give access to our phones perpetually.'

Selling Land Is Not a Service, Rules Supreme Court

Selling Land Is Not a Service, Rules Supreme Court

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has said that selling land or property is not a service under the Finance Act, 1994, so such sales cannot be charged with service tax.

Business rival hired killer for Rs 4 lakh to kill Gopal Khemka: Police

Business rival hired killer for Rs 4 lakh to kill Gopal Khemka: Police

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Bihar Police claim to have solved the Gopal Khemka murder case, citing a land deal gone wrong as the motive. Suspects have been arrested and the murder weapon recovered.

Golf Day: Windies cricketers tee off with legends

Golf Day: Windies cricketers tee off with legends

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Organised by TCM Sports, Cricket West Indies' long-term strategic partner, the the Golf Day brought together cricketing legends, global business leaders, and sporting icons on one stage, marking a celebration of West Indies cricket in the company of some of the formidable forces of the game such as Sir Vivian Richards, Brian Lara, and Sir Richie Richardson.

Why India Is Warming Up To Reits

Why India Is Warming Up To Reits

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Currently, India has five publicly listed Reits: Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks Reit, Mindspace Business Parks Reit Nexus Select Trust, and Knowledge Realty Trust.

Cursed for donating 'dirty' kidney to dad: Lalu's daughter

Cursed for donating 'dirty' kidney to dad: Lalu's daughter

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter Rohini Acharya on Sunday charged cohorts of her brother Tejashwi Yadav with accusing her of donating a 'bad' kidney to her father, 'in exchange for crores of rupees and a party ticket'.

At least 2 Indian banks should be in global top 20: PSB chiefs

At least 2 Indian banks should be in global top 20: PSB chiefs

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Batting for further consolidation in public sector banking, the executives of top public sector banks (PSBs) said there should be at least two Indian banking entities among the top 20 global banks.

India's GDP to grow 6.7-6.9% in FY26: Deloitte

India's GDP to grow 6.7-6.9% in FY26: Deloitte

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Deloitte India on Thursday projected India's economy to grow 6.7-6.9 per cent in the current fiscal amid buoyant demand and policy reforms. Indian economy grew 7.8 per cent in the April-June quarter of current fiscal.

Rs 10L Trading Profit: 'How Much Tax Will I Pay?'

Rs 10L Trading Profit: 'How Much Tax Will I Pay?'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

K'taka Cong MLA Veerendra's betting sites netted Rs 2,000 cr: ED

K'taka Cong MLA Veerendra's betting sites netted Rs 2,000 cr: ED

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused Karnataka Congress MLA K C Veerendra of collecting over Rs 2,000 crore through online betting sites. The agency alleges that Veerendra and his associates used various gateways and fintech service providers to mask their illicit activities.

Hotel Industry Faces Crores in GST Demands

Hotel Industry Faces Crores in GST Demands

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'This is not a case of tax evasion but the result of long-standing ambiguities in GST rules and unawareness.'

IBBI ends 'going concern' sales under liquidation

IBBI ends 'going concern' sales under liquidation

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

IBBI removes sale of company as going concern in liquidation; now only asset sales allowed, shifting focus strictly to terminal liquidation process.

The Dharmendra I Remember

The Dharmendra I Remember

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

A hero with a heart, and remained one till the end.

Want To Invest In Manufacturing Funds?

Want To Invest In Manufacturing Funds?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'They are a poor fit for anyone with near-term goals, low volatility tolerance, or a need for steady income or liquidity.' 'First-time investors should typically avoid them.'

9 killed, 20 injured in car blast near Red Fort

9 killed, 20 injured in car blast near Red Fort

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The police sounded a high alert in Delhi. Seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot with police cordoning off the area, the Delhi Fire Services said.

'I Want The South Asian Community To Feel They Have A Voice At City Hall'

'I Want The South Asian Community To Feel They Have A Voice At City Hall'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

'As Mayor, I will use my platform to reject any efforts by the Trump administration to curtail immigration.'

ED offers Flipkart to close FEMA violation case by paying penalty

ED offers Flipkart to close FEMA violation case by paying penalty

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is learnt to have offered the option of closing a FEMA violation case against e-commerce major Flipkart if the Walmart group firm admits its mistake and pays a penalty, sources aware of the development said.

World's Top Schools Set Sights On India

World's Top Schools Set Sights On India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

In the academic year 2024-2025, the IB had 258 authorised schools in India, up from 183 schools in 2019.

Improving asset quality, healthy loan growth positives for ICICI Bank

Improving asset quality, healthy loan growth positives for ICICI Bank

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

ICICI Bank delivered satisfactory results in the second quarter of 2025-26 (Q2FY26), sustaining return on assets (RoA) of around 2.3-2.4 per cent and improving asset quality. Provisions declined 26 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) and 50 per cent quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q).

Maha shops eateries, theatres get 24x7 nod; bars excluded

Maha shops eateries, theatres get 24x7 nod; bars excluded

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

The GR says that shops and commercial establishments may remain open on all days of the week, provided that every employee is allowed a continuous rest period of at least 24 hours in a week.