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Astronaut Shukla Taking Gajar Halwa To Space

Astronaut Shukla Taking Gajar Halwa To Space

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

'I carry the hopes and dreams of over a billion hearts.'

Trump expresses 'keen interest' in trade pact with Pak, hails army chief

Trump expresses 'keen interest' in trade pact with Pak, hails army chief

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

In a statement after a meeting between Trump and Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir at the White House on Wednesday, the Inter-Services Public Relations -- the media wing of the Pakistan Army -- said they also discussed joint counterterrorism efforts.

#Father'sDay: 'He Makes Our Dreams Come True Every Day'

#Father'sDay: 'He Makes Our Dreams Come True Every Day'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

From posting adorable pictures to penning down heartwarming messages, film folk are going all out on social media to make this Father's Day extra special.

Recognise These Stars?

Recognise These Stars?

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Bollywood stars got nostalgic on Mother's Day and shared childhood pictures with their moms.

Panchayat 4 Is Back And We Can't Keep Calm!

Panchayat 4 Is Back And We Can't Keep Calm!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Since the actors fit their parts perfectly, and everybody gets enough of an opportunity to shine, they have become familiar to viewers. So along with its relatable, laugh-out-loud content, they are a big reason for the show's popularity, notes Deepa Gahlot.

CBI arrests ED official in Odisha on charges of bribery

CBI arrests ED official in Odisha on charges of bribery

Rediff.com30 May 2025

During negotiations, the officer allegedly agreed to reduce the amount to Rs 2 crore, with the condition that the first installment of Rs 50 lakh had to be paid to the middleman by Thursday evening, the complaint said.

Modi smart man, India-US tariff talks to work out very well: Trump

Modi smart man, India-US tariff talks to work out very well: Trump

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

The remarks assume significance since Trump has repeatedly criticised the high tariffs charged by India and other countries on American goods.

India's First Emperor

India's First Emperor

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Chandragupta Maurya was the first king to establish an empire in India. He died a monk.

Rare Earth Magnet Shortage: Will China Play Ball?

Rare Earth Magnet Shortage: Will China Play Ball?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The 17 rare earth elements that are at the centre of the current crisis are critical components of everyday products -- from cars to jet engines to electronics like smartphones and flat-screen TVs.

Now, Trump credits 'very smart' leaders of India, Pak for ceasefire

Now, Trump credits 'very smart' leaders of India, Pak for ceasefire

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Two 'very smart' leaders of India and Pakistan decided to end last month's conflict that could have turned into a nuclear war, United States President Donald Trump said after holding a rare luncheon meeting with Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House.

Here's What To Expect From Thug Life

Here's What To Expect From Thug Life

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

'Expect an emotional dramatic film with action. Expect a world within the crime world.'

Around 20 critical mineral blocks to be put on sale by June-end: Mines secretary

Around 20 critical mineral blocks to be put on sale by June-end: Mines secretary

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The government will put on sale around 20 critical mineral blocks in the fourth round of auction by the end of June, mines secretary V L Kantha Rao said on Monday. Rao further said that the auction process for seven critical mineral blocks put on sale in the first round is almost complete and the result would be declared in a month's time. Critical minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare earth elements are essential components in many of today's rapidly growing clean energy technologies -- from wind turbines and electricity networks to electric vehicles.

Women-led water revolution turns dacoits into farmers in Rajasthan

Women-led water revolution turns dacoits into farmers in Rajasthan

Rediff.com25 May 2025

In Rajasthan's Karauli district, a decade ago, rampant drought and dwindling water sources forced many men into a life of dacoity, leaving their families in fear. However, the women of Karauli, tired of the despair, took matters into their own hands. They persuaded their husbands to give up their lives of crime and together they began reviving old water bodies and constructing new ones with the help of a local NGO. This community-led effort, which included building pokhars (water bodies) and reviving the Serni River, resulted in a remarkable transformation, bringing stability and hope to the region, and turning former dacoits into thriving farmers.

Will Shashi Tharoor Quit Congress?

Will Shashi Tharoor Quit Congress?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Sources close to the top BJP leadership tell me that Tharoor has already had secret meetings with the BJP's top brass and is waiting patiently to make his next move, reports Ramesh Menon.

'I Expect More Disasters To Happen'

'I Expect More Disasters To Happen'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'Even one accident can cause problems for the entire coastal system.'

'Indian Idol Has Changed My Life'

'Indian Idol Has Changed My Life'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

'Shreya (Ghoshal) ma'am said she hasn't heard a voice like mine before, and added that even in the future, there won't be another voice like mine.'

Air India's Crew Killed In Line Of Duty

Air India's Crew Killed In Line Of Duty

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

All the 12 cabin crew members, including two pilots, on board the ill-fated London-bound Air India flight were killed in the Ahmedabad air crash on Thursday.

Akhilesh likely to skip CBI summons in UP illegal mining case

Akhilesh likely to skip CBI summons in UP illegal mining case

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister is scheduled to attend a meeting of PDA "Picchda (backward classes), Dalit and Alpsankhyak (minorities)" at the party office in Lucknow and has no plans to go anywhere till now

Operation Sindoor casts shadow on car sales in May

Operation Sindoor casts shadow on car sales in May

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Fada estimates that global supply chain headwinds like scarce availability of rare earth elements for electric vehicle components and geopolitical tensions may affect urban consumer sentiment in June as well.

Vedanta emerges as preferred bidder for MP diamond block

Vedanta emerges as preferred bidder for MP diamond block

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Vedanta Ltd on Friday said it has been declared as preferred bidder for a diamond mine in Madhya Pradesh. The company said it is the highest bidder with a final price offer of 1.10 per cent.

'I've No Desire To Be Prime Minister'

'I've No Desire To Be Prime Minister'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'I am not an aspiration-oriented politician.' 'This is the time to redefine politics.' 'Politics of power is not real politics.'

QS Rankings: 9 Indian Unis Make It To The Top 50

QS Rankings: 9 Indian Unis Make It To The Top 50

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Nine Indian universities and institutions have secured a place among the world's top 50 in the QS subject-wise rankings, with the Indian School of Mines (ISM) Dhanbad claiming the highest position at 20th globally for Engineering-Mineral and Mining. Despite the success, some top institutions, including three IITs, two IIMs and JNU, have experienced a drop in their rankings. The QS World University Rankings by Subject, in its 15th edition, highlight India's growing higher education ecosystem in terms of both size and quality.

Shreyas Iyer eyes historic back-to-back IPL titles with new team

Shreyas Iyer eyes historic back-to-back IPL titles with new team

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

The job is only 'half done' for captain Shreyas Iyer as he chases a second consecutive IPL title, albeit with a new team: Punjab Kings.

Top 10 Courses For Commerce Students After Class 12

Top 10 Courses For Commerce Students After Class 12

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

In today's dynamic economic landscape, commerce and management education is crucial for a global career, says Nayagam PP.

Sensex climbs 70 points on foreign fund inflows

Sensex climbs 70 points on foreign fund inflows

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

From the Sensex firms, Reliance Industries, Tech Mahindra, Eternal, HCL Tech, Infosys, IndusInd Bank, Tata Consultancy Services and Bajaj Finserv were the biggest gainers. In contrast, UltraTech Cement, Sun Pharma, Power Grid, NTPC, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the laggards.

'Metro... In Dino Is The Life I Have Lived'

'Metro... In Dino Is The Life I Have Lived'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

'Very rarely does a film give you the opportunity to do this, I was constantly improvising and adding scenes on the set.'

ED raids Hemant Soren's aide in 'illegal mining case'

ED raids Hemant Soren's aide in 'illegal mining case'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

About a dozen locations in the state, including in state capital Ranchi and a premise in Rajasthan, are being raided by the central agency under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said.

Satyajit Ray Had Warned Us About AI!

Satyajit Ray Had Warned Us About AI!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Satyajit Ray anticipated the issues we are only now starting to raise, long before large language models, AI chatbots, predictive algorithms, and autonomous systems began to control every bit of our lifestyles, notes Atanu Biswas.

PIX: Injury halts Dimitrov's charge on struggling Sinner

PIX: Injury halts Dimitrov's charge on struggling Sinner

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the 16th time but it proved a hard day's work at his Centre Court office.

India's 1st reaction on Trump tariff: Not a setback, but...

India's 1st reaction on Trump tariff: Not a setback, but...

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

India is already negotiating a bilateral trade agreement with the US. The two countries are aiming to finalise the first phase of the pact by fall (September-October) of this year.

Ghosted On A Dating App? What It Means

Ghosted On A Dating App? What It Means

Rediff.com16 May 2025

rediffGURU Shalini Singh explains how to manage your emotions when you are ghosted by someone you love.

King Khan Rules MET Gala

King Khan Rules MET Gala

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Social media has been abuzz with pictures and videos of Shah Rukh Khan ever since he made his Met Gala debut on Monday, May 5.

Auction of TN's Nayakkarpatti tungsten mineral block cancelled

Auction of TN's Nayakkarpatti tungsten mineral block cancelled

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The government on Thursday said it has cancelled the auction of Tamil Nadu's Nayakkarpatti tungsten mineral block which is near the Arittapatti Biodiversity site and a number of cultural heritage sites. Tungsten is a critical and strategic mineral.

Kajra Re Was Born At A Traffic Signal!

Kajra Re Was Born At A Traffic Signal!

Rediff.com27 May 2025

'Casting the Bachchans NOT as father and son was the toughest and the easiest part.'

Indira Gandhi's Enemy No. 1 During The Emergency

Indira Gandhi's Enemy No. 1 During The Emergency

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

'What does Indira Gandhi want from me? At this age, what will I do to her?'

India working on Iron Man prototype for military missions

India working on Iron Man prototype for military missions

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Currently in its advanced development phase, the team is focusing on refining the robot's ability to understand and execute operator commands.

Mid-tier IT firms outpaced larger peers' growth in FY25

Mid-tier IT firms outpaced larger peers' growth in FY25

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Mid-tier information-technology (IT) companies last financial year reported better growth numbers than their larger counterparts, highlighting their ability to navigate the uncertain macroeconomic environment. Most of these companies - such as Persistent Systems, Coforge, KPIT, and Mphasis - focus on niche businesses and industries that allow them to go deeper in terms of client mining and expanding wallet share from existing customers.

Indo-Pak tensions: Ambani, Adani pledge support to armed forces

Indo-Pak tensions: Ambani, Adani pledge support to armed forces

Rediff.com9 May 2025

Billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani have pledged their support to the Indian armed forces, who are currently repelling intense shelling, gunfire, and drone attacks from Pakistan. "We are very proud of our Indian Armed Forces for Operation Sindoor. India stands united, fierce in resolve and unshakable in purpose, against the scourge of all forms of terrorism," Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Ltd, said in a statement.

Why India Is Buying 5 Argentine Lithium Mines

Why India Is Buying 5 Argentine Lithium Mines

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

The Centre will invest around Rs 200 crore over five years for the exploration and development of these mines.

SRK On MET Gala: 'It's Not My 'Space''

SRK On MET Gala: 'It's Not My 'Space''

Rediff.com7 May 2025

After impressing with his MET Gala debut, Shah Rukh Khan expressed gratitude to Designer Sabyasachi and his team for making him feel 'comfortable' in a 'space' that doesn't belong to him.