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How AI Reveals Universal Patterns In Cooking Across Cultures

How AI Reveals Universal Patterns In Cooking Across Cultures

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A study by researchers at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIITD) has used artificial intelligence to analyse over 118,000 recipes from 26 cuisines, revealing statistical 'laws' that govern cooking across cultures.

'My Child Back-Answers Me In Front Of Elders And Guests'

'My Child Back-Answers Me In Front Of Elders And Guests'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, co-founder of Unfear Changemakers explains how you can deal with teenage rage and behaviour tantrums.

Tax changes sweeten the deal, making share buybacks attractive for Indian companies

Tax changes sweeten the deal, making share buybacks attractive for Indian companies

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Indian companies are increasingly turning to share buybacks as a preferred payout strategy, driven by recent tax framework changes that make them more tax-efficient for non-promoter shareholders and a fall in stock prices.

Indore Woman Allegedly Conspired with Lover to Murder Husband

Indore Woman Allegedly Conspired with Lover to Murder Husband

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A woman in Indore has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her lover to murder her husband using hired shooters, in a case reminiscent of a previous high-profile murder.

Supreme Court Halts Amit Jogi's Sentence In Murder Case: What It Means

Supreme Court Halts Amit Jogi's Sentence In Murder Case: What It Means

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has stayed the Chhattisgarh High Court's verdict sentencing Amit Jogi, son of former chief minister Ajit Jogi, to life imprisonment in the 2003 murder case of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi.

West Asia Crisis To Hit India's Growth Hard

West Asia Crisis To Hit India's Growth Hard

Rediff.com12 May 2026

A prolonged supply shock can transmit to lower incomes, and dampen confidence and sentiment, warns Aditi Nayar, chief economist, head-research and outreach, ICRA.

IBC-tax law mismatch clouds loss carry-forward benefits

IBC-tax law mismatch clouds loss carry-forward benefits

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A growing conflict between India's insolvency law and tax rules is creating fresh uncertainty for companies undergoing resolution, with tax authorities increasingly denying the benefit of carrying forward past losses even after resolution plans have been approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).

UPI transactions dip 1.7% by value in April after record March

UPI transactions dip 1.7% by value in April after record March

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction value and volume saw a slight month-on-month dip in April after record highs in March, but daily transaction volumes increased, indicating sustained growth in digital payments across India.

Indore Man Murdered Over Witchcraft Accusations; Three Arrested

Indore Man Murdered Over Witchcraft Accusations; Three Arrested

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A 28-year-old man was murdered in Indore, India, allegedly by three men who suspected him of practicing witchcraft. Police have arrested the suspects, all mechanics, who attacked the victim with bricks and stones.

How AI Can Help Retailers Track Sustainability Preferences

How AI Can Help Retailers Track Sustainability Preferences

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Researchers have developed an AI-enabled framework to help retailers understand and respond to changing consumer sustainability preferences. The framework uses machine learning to identify consumer segments in real time and translate analytics into business strategies.

4 Reasons Why Market Recovered After March Crash

4 Reasons Why Market Recovered After March Crash

Rediff.com22 May 2026

'Once the market decides it wants to go up, it goes up -- no amount of bad news can really hold it back.'

Why Overall Crime Rate In India Dipped In 2024

Why Overall Crime Rate In India Dipped In 2024

Rediff.com6 May 2026

India recorded a 6% dip in overall crime in 2024, with 58.85 lakh cases registered compared to 62.41 lakh in 2023, according to the National Crime Records Bureau. Crime rates per lakh population also decreased, with Kerala, Puducherry, and West Bengal leading in solving crimes. While some crimes like those against women and SC/STs saw declines, cybercrime and crimes against senior citizens increased.

Why ServiceNow Sees India As A Major Growth Engine

Why ServiceNow Sees India As A Major Growth Engine

Rediff.com6 May 2026

ServiceNow, a leading AI platform for business transformation, is highly optimistic about its growth prospects in the Indian market, according to President and Chief Product Officer Amit Zavery.

Suspended GRP constable lynched by mob over rape attempt in Odisha

Suspended GRP constable lynched by mob over rape attempt in Odisha

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A man was beaten to death and another critically injured by a mob for allegedly sexually assaulting two women on the outskirts of the city on Thursday, following which Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi asked the police to ensure no repeat of such incidents in future.

Government To Expand Digital Food Subsidy Programme

Government To Expand Digital Food Subsidy Programme

Rediff.com3 May 2026

The government plans to expand its central bank digital currency (CBDC)-based food subsidy programme to Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu by June, following its implementation on a pilot basis in Gujarat and Puducherry, official sources said.

India Inc's FY27 earnings forecast cut amid Iran war

India Inc's FY27 earnings forecast cut amid Iran war

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Analysts are revising down India Inc's financial year 2026-27 (FY27) earnings growth forecasts, citing persistently high crude oil prices above $100 a barrel due to the West Asia conflict, which is expected to dent corporate financial performance in the coming quarters.

Why It Is Time To Double Your SIPs

Why It Is Time To Double Your SIPs

Rediff.com22 May 2026

'You set up your SIPs and you do not touch them. Not during COVID, not during a war scare, not when your neighbour tells you the market is finished. You let the noise pass over you.' 'The beauty of this approach is that it does not require courage or conviction in the moment. It just requires inertia -- keep the SIP running and do not look at your portfolio too often.'

'Biggest Single Danger Is If Remittances Come Down'

'Biggest Single Danger Is If Remittances Come Down'

Rediff.com13 May 2026

'At the first sign of real trouble, that money will move. There will be a run.'

Why Gold Loan Boom Needs Caution

Why Gold Loan Boom Needs Caution

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Rapid growth in personal gold loans has raised concerns over borrower leverage, large-ticket exposure and volatility in gold prices, points out Swaminathan J, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India.

Mental Health: What Is Trauma Bonding?

Mental Health: What Is Trauma Bonding?

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Tanvi Singh, a mental health expert and founder of Leap of Love Foundation, explains how you can identify various signs of a traumatic relationship.

'I Miss Privacy; Relatives Walk Into Our Bedroom Without Knocking'

'I Miss Privacy; Relatives Walk Into Our Bedroom Without Knocking'

Rediff.com4 May 2026

rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, a mind coach and founder of Let Us Talk Foundation, suggests how to adapt and find a middle ground in a relationship.

Rupee plunges to all-time low of 94.88 against US dollar, pressured by crude and FII selling

Rupee plunges to all-time low of 94.88 against US dollar, pressured by crude and FII selling

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The Indian rupee depreciated 20 paise to close at a fresh all-time low of 94.88 against the US dollar, driven by surging Brent crude oil prices, hovering around USD 115 per barrel, and persistent foreign capital outflows.

Supreme Court Stays Amit Jogi's Life Sentence In Murder Case

Supreme Court Stays Amit Jogi's Life Sentence In Murder Case

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has stayed the Chhattisgarh High Court verdict that sentenced Amit Jogi to life imprisonment in the 2003 murder of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi.

DRDO Scientist's Bail Rejected Over Sensitive Info Leak

DRDO Scientist's Bail Rejected Over Sensitive Info Leak

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The Bombay High Court has denied bail to retired DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar, arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information with a Pakistani intelligence operative, citing the passing of vital information during intimate chats and the potential to influence witnesses.

Four Arrested For Duping Woman With England Promise

Four Arrested For Duping Woman With England Promise

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Faridabad police have arrested four individuals from Patna for allegedly defrauding a woman of over Rs 2.5 lakh by promising to take her to England. The accused, who operated three accounts used in the cybercrime, are in police custody and being questioned.

GST Fraud: Mastermind Arrested In Rs 410 Crore ITC Scam

GST Fraud: Mastermind Arrested In Rs 410 Crore ITC Scam

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Commercial Taxes Department has arrested Mohammed Tauqeer for his involvement in generating and routing fraudulent ITC across multiple states, unearthing a GST fraud worth Rs 410 crore.

Kota Police Nab Two in 'Mule Hunter' Cybercrime Crackdown

Kota Police Nab Two in 'Mule Hunter' Cybercrime Crackdown

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Kota police, under the 'Mule Hunter' campaign, have arrested two individuals for allegedly committing online fraud, targeting victims as far away as Murshidabad, West Bengal. The arrests followed an analysis of suspected mule accounts and mobile numbers, revealing fraudulent transactions and prompting charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act.

Trio Nabbed for Routing 1.5 Crore in Cyber Fraud Scheme

Trio Nabbed for Routing 1.5 Crore in Cyber Fraud Scheme

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three men for allegedly operating a mule account syndicate that routed over 1.5 crore of cyber fraud proceeds through layered transactions.

JPMorgan downgrades Indian equities to 'neutral'

JPMorgan downgrades Indian equities to 'neutral'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

JPMorgan has downgraded Indian equities to 'neutral' from 'overweight', citing elevated valuations, rising earnings risks, and limited exposure to next-generation technology like AI. The brokerage believes other emerging markets offer more attractive risk/reward propositions despite India's strong structural growth story.

'I Feel Invisible In My Marriage'

'I Feel Invisible In My Marriage'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

rediffGURU Dr Upneet Kaur counsels a married man who is feeling lost in his relationship.

Mcap of 8 most valued firms surges by Rs 1.87 lakh cr; Airtel biggest winner

Mcap of 8 most valued firms surges by Rs 1.87 lakh cr; Airtel biggest winner

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Eight of India's top-10 most valued firms saw their combined market valuation increase by Rs 1,87,497.45 crore last week, with Bharti Airtel emerging as the largest gainer, reflecting a positive trend in the equities market.

Govt issues updated SOP for processing FDI applications

Govt issues updated SOP for processing FDI applications

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The Indian government has issued an updated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for processing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) applications, aiming to clear all proposals within 12 weeks, a two-week extension from the previous 10-week target, to ensure a fully paperless and transparent process.

Indore Police Bust Investment Fraud Ring Operating From Cambodia

Indore Police Bust Investment Fraud Ring Operating From Cambodia

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Indore police have busted a gang involved in investment fraud, arresting five individuals and uncovering links to a WhatsApp account operated from Cambodia.

Yield-Generating Instruments Attract Investors as IPO Activity Dips

Yield-Generating Instruments Attract Investors as IPO Activity Dips

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Yield-generating instruments like Infrastructure Investment Trusts (Invits), Real Estate Investment Trusts (Reits), and Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) are witnessing a surge in investor interest, contrasting with a notable slowdown in the equity primary market, which saw only one IPO in April.

Two months of West Asia war: Analysts see smallcap's outperformance continuing

Two months of West Asia war: Analysts see smallcap's outperformance continuing

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Despite geopolitical tensions and FII outflows, Indian small and midcap stocks have not only recovered losses but are also outperforming largecap indices, driven by attractive valuations, domestic institutional support, and a rebound in earnings.

'Equity Investing In Good Shape And Fashionable As Ever!'

'Equity Investing In Good Shape And Fashionable As Ever!'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

'In India's case, an extended earnings slowdown accompanied by rich valuations have dimmed returns since late 2024.'

UP, Haryana still below national wage line

UP, Haryana still below national wage line

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Despite a 21 per cent minimum wage hike in parts of Uttar Pradesh, factory workers in India, particularly in states like Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, continue to experience wages below the national average and a widening disparity compared to supervisors and managers.

Delhi Police Bust Online Investment Fraud Ring, Two Arrested

Delhi Police Bust Online Investment Fraud Ring, Two Arrested

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly defrauding a 25-year-old man of Rs 1.46 lakh through a fake online investment scheme. The accused lured the victim with promises of high returns for completing online tasks.

GST growth slipped to five-year low of 5.6% in FY26

GST growth slipped to five-year low of 5.6% in FY26

Rediff.com4 May 2026

India's like-for-like gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue growth slowed to a five-year low of 5.57 per cent in FY26, reaching Rs 23.32 trillion, primarily driven by a significant surge in import revenues.

Govt may hike FDI limit to 100% in pension sector; bill likely in Monsoon Session

Govt may hike FDI limit to 100% in pension sector; bill likely in Monsoon Session

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Indian government is reportedly considering increasing the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the pension sector to 100 per cent, bringing it in line with the insurance sector. A Bill to amend the PFRDA Act, 2013, is expected in an upcoming Parliament session.