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Profit-Focused Startups Power India's Strong IPO Revival

Profit-Focused Startups Power India's Strong IPO Revival

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Eighteen new-age technology firms went public during the year, a near triple increase from the five firms that debuted in 2023 and 38 per cent more than 2024's tally of 13.

DRDO tests 150-500 km range Pralay missiles, induction next

DRDO tests 150-500 km range Pralay missiles, induction next

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

India successfully test-fired two Pralay missiles in quick succession off the coast of Odisha, paving the way for its induction into the military. The missile is indigenously developed and features a state-of-the-art navigation system.

Will Bangladesh golfers play in New Delhi?

Will Bangladesh golfers play in New Delhi?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

No decision yet on Bangladesh players' participation in PGTI, says Kapil Dev

Sjoerd Marijne returns as India women's hockey coach

Sjoerd Marijne returns as India women's hockey coach

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

The 51-year-old, who was associated with the Indian women's team from 2017 to 2021, will be supported by Matias Vila as analytical coach.

Why India-US Trade Deal Is Delayed

Why India-US Trade Deal Is Delayed

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

A trade deal makes sense only if it is fair and reciprocal. If the cost is strategic dependence or loss of policy space, waiting is the wiser option, asserts Ajay Srivastava.

Assam Intensifies Eviction Drives

Assam Intensifies Eviction Drives

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

'Losing a house is a terrible feeling... We were not given enough time to shift our belongings.'

Rice exporters seek Budget sops to boost competitiveness

Rice exporters seek Budget sops to boost competitiveness

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The Indian Rice Exporter's Federation (IREF) on Tuesday urged the government to provide tax incentives, interest subvention and freight support in the upcoming 2026 Budget to strengthen the sector's competitiveness while addressing sustainability concerns.

Is Fasting Oldest Cure In The World?

Is Fasting Oldest Cure In The World?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Fasting refers to deliberately or consciously going without food or beverages -- or avoiding them altogether -- for a fixed length of time to boost health.

8 States Most Visited By Domestic Tourists

8 States Most Visited By Domestic Tourists

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

These 8 states emerged as the country's most-travelled destinations for local Indian visitors, according to Ministry Of Tourism's most recent statistics which are from 2024.

8 Ways To DEFEAT Anxiety

8 Ways To DEFEAT Anxiety

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Practical tips on getting out of your head and back to your life!

4 Simple Habits For Sound Sleep, Energy

4 Simple Habits For Sound Sleep, Energy

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'No matter how exhausted you feel, going to bed at your usual time reinforces the body's rhythm.'

Where Are Stars Celebrating The New Year?

Where Are Stars Celebrating The New Year?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Just where are the stars welcoming the New Year?

8 Ways Coconut Water Works Wonders

8 Ways Coconut Water Works Wonders

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Coconut water is a lovely light, refreshing drink with a delicate hint of nuttiness, while remaining naturally low in both sugars and calories and full of nutrients.

Anaswara Makes Tradition Trendy

Anaswara Makes Tradition Trendy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Anaswara Rajan has mastered a style lane that few can pull off -- deeply rooted traditional looks with just the right amount of edge.

Delayed Bouts, Missing Rings: Chaos Reigns at Boxing Nationals

Delayed Bouts, Missing Rings: Chaos Reigns at Boxing Nationals

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Reigning 48kg world champion Meenakshi Hooda, scheduled to fight in the opening bout in the women's section, was seen curled up on a yoga mat inside the hall late afternoon, conserving energy while waiting for word on when she would fight.

Why US attacked Venezuela and captured Maduro

Why US attacked Venezuela and captured Maduro

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

The US government, under President Trump, justifies the intervention as a security necessity rather than a resource grab. The primary official reasons include: narco-terrorism charges, national security and migration crisis.

Govt notifies Rs 7,280-cr scheme to manufacture rare earth magnets in India

Govt notifies Rs 7,280-cr scheme to manufacture rare earth magnets in India

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The Centre has notified the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet (REPM) with an outlay of Rs 7,280 crore. The initiative is targeting to reduce dependence on China for critical inputs and secure supply chains for EVs, electronics, aerospace and green energy.

IPO Market Shows No Sign Of Slowing

IPO Market Shows No Sign Of Slowing

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

'The first time India has seen two consecutive blockbuster IPO years.'

Why Freebies May Not Save Stalin's DMK

Why Freebies May Not Save Stalin's DMK

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

While the DMK depends on a 'silver sieve' of welfare schemes to stay in power, its support is slowly draining away under the weight of poor governance, corruption, and voters who are no longer satisfied with benefits alone and now want basic administration to work, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Modi dials Trump, discusses economic ties, trade deal

Modi dials Trump, discusses economic ties, trade deal

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed enhancing economic ties and a potential trade deal during a phone conversation.

Russian missiles hit Kyiv ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meet

Russian missiles hit Kyiv ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meet

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Ukraine's capital Kyiv came under a large-scale missile and drone attack overnight on December 27, with multiple explosions reported across the city and surrounding regions, one day ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as diplomatic efforts continue to end the four-year-long war.

Ola Electric's mkt share at 9.3% in Dec

Ola Electric's mkt share at 9.3% in Dec

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Driven by improved customer experience, Ola Electric is witnessing "clear outcomes" in market share from its focused service transformation programme, the company said, as it registered 9,020 units in December, lifting its month-on-month share to 9.3 per cent from 7.2 per cent in November.

Russia, China condemn US action in Venezuela

Russia, China condemn US action in Venezuela

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Russia and China on Saturday condemned the United States airstrikes on Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

What Putin hopes to achieve on his India visit

What Putin hopes to achieve on his India visit

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India this week aims to secure energy supplies, stabilise defence deliveries and ensure bilateral trade continues smoothly despite strong Western sanctions, GTRI said on Tuesday.

'Considered retiring...' Rohit's shocking revelation!

'Considered retiring...' Rohit's shocking revelation!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Was devastated after 2023 World Cup loss, felt the sport had taken everything out of me: Rohit

3 Asanas To Begin Your Fitness Journey

3 Asanas To Begin Your Fitness Journey

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Yoga expert and rediffGURU Pushpa R recommends three simple yoga postures to strengthen your back, correct your posture and calm your nervous system.

Ola Electric's mkt share at 9.3% in Dec

Ola Electric's mkt share at 9.3% in Dec

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Driven by improved customer experience, Ola Electric is witnessing "clear outcomes" in market share from its focused service transformation programme, the company said, as it registered 9,020 units in December, lifting its month-on-month share to 9.3 per cent from 7.2 per cent in November.

Raza Eyes T20 WC as Zimbabwe's Road Back to Relevance

Raza Eyes T20 WC as Zimbabwe's Road Back to Relevance

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Zimbabwe will play their group matches in Sri Lanka, where pitches are expected to favour spinners, and Raza was confident that his side has the required skill set in that department.

'They Want 10 Women In One'

'They Want 10 Women In One'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

A 26-year-old working woman, opens up about navigating today's arranged marriage and dating market, where expectations have multiplied, contradictions have deepened and finding a 'suitable' partner feels harder than ever.

Pumpkin Pumpkin, Go Go: 7 Reasons

Pumpkin Pumpkin, Go Go: 7 Reasons

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Pumpkin is a light yet highly nourishing winter vegetable, packed with essential vitamins, minerals and protective antioxidants.

India free to buy oil from sources it deems beneficial, says Russia

India free to buy oil from sources it deems beneficial, says Russia

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Two days after Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded his visit to India, during which he assured that Moscow would remain a reliable energy supplier, the Kremlin on Monday said that India, as a sovereign nation, is free to buy oil from sources it deems beneficial. It expressed confidence that New Delhi will continue to prioritise its economic interests.

Excited to work with Ganguly in SA20: Maharaj

Excited to work with Ganguly in SA20: Maharaj

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Pretoria Capitals' skipper Keshav Maharaj is excited to have greats Sourav Ganguly and Shaun Pollock as part of their coaching staff in SA20.

Ukraine peace: Zelenskyy seeks 50-year security guarantees from Trump

Ukraine peace: Zelenskyy seeks 50-year security guarantees from Trump

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

During the meeting, Zelenskyy said he pressed for long-term security guarantees extending over the next 50 years and clarified that any engagement with Russia would only be possible if President Trump and European leaders reached consensus on formalised documents.

Telangana summit attracts Rs 1.88 trillion investment proposals

Telangana summit attracts Rs 1.88 trillion investment proposals

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Investment proposals for around Rs 1.88 trillion through 35 major agreements, spread across deep tech, green energy, and aerospace, were the hallmark moment of the first day of the two-day "Telangana Rising Global Summit", which started on Monday.

10 Human-Forward Work Skills You Must Master in 2026

10 Human-Forward Work Skills You Must Master in 2026

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Here are ten human-forward skills that will quietly but decisively shape professional growth in 2026.

Eat Dates. Go On Dates Too

Eat Dates. Go On Dates Too

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Dates occupy a special place among dried fruits. They're nourishing, budget-friendly and handy to have around -- 1-2 pieces makes for a good snack. Dates occupy a special place among dried fruits. They're nourishing, budget-friendly and handy to have around -- 1-2 pieces makes for a good snack.

IPO-bound Tata Capital bets on green energy financing, tech push for growth

IPO-bound Tata Capital bets on green energy financing, tech push for growth

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Tata Capital Ltd, set to launch its IPO next week, has identified green financing and digital innovation as its core growth pillars, backed by the merger of its IFC-backed subsidiary Tata Cleantech Capital in 2024. By FY25, the cleantech and infrastructure finance book reached Rs 18,000 crore, growing at a 31.8 per cent CAGR over the last two years, the NBFC said on Friday.

Is India Still Buying Russian Oil?

Is India Still Buying Russian Oil?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Indian private sector and State-run refiners continued to receive crude oil from Russian suppliers even after November 21 -- the winding-down date for US sanctions on supplies from leading Russian oil producers imposed in October -- as new intermediaries sprung up in West Asia to sell the oil, according to senior refining sources and ship tracking data.

Ranveer Singh's Top 10 Films

Ranveer Singh's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Ranveer has shown the right instincts in his choice of roles, which he has played with seeming effortlessness, backed with preparation and understanding.

Smallcap Index Faces Worst Year Since 2018

Smallcap Index Faces Worst Year Since 2018

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Over 50 per cent, or 660 stocks, from the BSE 1000 index recorded negative returns during CY25.