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'VS Could Make Thousands Go Crazy With His Magic'

'VS Could Make Thousands Go Crazy With His Magic'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'VS was a man who devoted every moment of his life, from the beginning till his death at the age of 100, to the struggle against the injustices inflicted upon land, nature and the common man.'

'Efficiency Can't Override Judicial Independence'

'Efficiency Can't Override Judicial Independence'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'In a courtroom, the judge can directly assess the witness's demeanour, which is crucial'

'India Is Critical Hub For GlobalLogic's Operations'

'India Is Critical Hub For GlobalLogic's Operations'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

'The scale and depth of talent here plays a central role in core software product engineering for some of the biggest brands in tech.'

Do Gold and Index ETFs Actually Deliver?

Do Gold and Index ETFs Actually Deliver?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

When we talk about Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), a few of their features that strike our mind are their low cost, easy-to-understand composition, and simple trading. While Index ETFs have always been popular among investors, Gold ETFs have garnered interest in recent years due to gold prices fluctuating near their all-time highs. But from a long-term investing context, do these ETFs really deliver?

'It's Not Possible That Some Warning Was Not There'

'It's Not Possible That Some Warning Was Not There'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'If anything happened out of the normal, there would be instantaneous ECAM, EICAS warnings, the master caution or master warnings going off.' 'It would be like a Christmas tree in the cockpit if things start going wrong.'

SC issues 15 guidelines to curb surging student suicides; seeks govt report

SC issues 15 guidelines to curb surging student suicides; seeks govt report

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The bench said, given the pressing nature of the crisis, particularly in cities like Kota, Jaipur, Sikar, Vishakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Delhi, where students migrate in large numbers, immediate interim safeguards are the call of the day.

When a woman says no, it means no: HC in rape case

When a woman says no, it means no: HC in rape case

Rediff.com8 May 2025

The Bombay high court has upheld the conviction of three men for raping one of their partners, ruling that when a woman says no, it means no, and there can be no presumption of consent based on her past sexual activities.

Burnout Or Boredom? Know The Signs At Work

Burnout Or Boredom? Know The Signs At Work

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Even though both situations -- with their symptoms of detachment and fatigue -- may occur at the same time, the causes for both are quite different. Which means they need to be approached differently, points out Shruti Swaroop, founder, Embrace Consulting and co-founder, International Inclusion Alliance.

'No One Can Dare To Experiment A Maharashtra In Bihar'

'No One Can Dare To Experiment A Maharashtra In Bihar'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

'After the 2020 Bihar assembly polls when our party got only 43 seats and our ally the BJP got 73 seats, Nitish Kumar refused to become chief minister and assured the BJP that he will support the government led by anyone.' 'But the BJP's top leaders told Nitish Kumar that as the NDA contested the polls under his leadership, the next government will be headed by him.'

A Forgotten School Blooms Again In Meghalaya

A Forgotten School Blooms Again In Meghalaya

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

With no money or staff, here's how Batskhem Thabah, a teacher, transformed an abandoned village school in rainy Raibah into a lively place for learning.

'Who Was Flying AI 171 When Mayday Was Called?'

'Who Was Flying AI 171 When Mayday Was Called?'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'Who tried engine relight?' 'If the first officer was the one flying at takeoff, the captain may have taken control immediately post-thrust loss.' 'But the AAIB report doesn't clarify any of this.'

Tigress, 4 cubs found dead in K'taka forest; govt orders probe

Tigress, 4 cubs found dead in K'taka forest; govt orders probe

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Expressing sorrow over the incident, Khandre immediately ordered an investigation into the matter, which will be led by a team under the principal chief conservator of forests.

What is Type 5 Diabetes?

What is Type 5 Diabetes?

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'Everyone with a low BMI will not get Type 5 diabetes.'

Gandhi Called Him 'Father Of The Nation'

Gandhi Called Him 'Father Of The Nation'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

On his 200th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra traces the life, thought, and legacy of Dadabhai Naoroji, the Grand Old Man of India.

AI 171 Crash Probe: Fuel Switch Angle

AI 171 Crash Probe: Fuel Switch Angle

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Pilots typically operate the fuel control switches during two key phases: At engine start-up on the ground and during engine shutdown after landing.

Ladies, Don't Ignore Endometriosis

Ladies, Don't Ignore Endometriosis

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

There is a 10 per cent rise in endometriosis cases among women, with one in 10 women getting diagnosed with the condition per month.

Can Dehydration Cause Muscle Cramps?

Can Dehydration Cause Muscle Cramps?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan, a physiotherapist with 13 years of experience, explains how you can prevent injuries and heal from physical pain.

IPO Pipeline Swells with 118 DRHPs

IPO Pipeline Swells with 118 DRHPs

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Experts say the robust filing suggests the second half of the year will see large-scale issuances, provided the markets remain supportive.

Youth Unemployment Rate Rises For Second Month In A Row

Youth Unemployment Rate Rises For Second Month In A Row

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The rise was more pronounced in urban areas than in the rural areas.

Gaganyaan To Head To Space In Early 2027

Gaganyaan To Head To Space In Early 2027

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

The Human-rated LVM3 vehicle, the Crew Escape System and the Crew Module and Service Module are all in final stages of testing and integration.

Gangster shot by UP STF jumped police custody, killed witness

Gangster shot by UP STF jumped police custody, killed witness

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Shahrukh Pathan, a gangster with a history of crimes including murder and jail break, was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) in Muzaffarnagar. He was wanted in multiple cases and was a close aide of slain mafia Sanjeev Jiva.

Gold ETFs Grow Popular in India

Gold ETFs Grow Popular in India

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'Increasingly, they treat gold as a financial asset in their portfolio rather than just as jewellery.'

Savings on stamp duty draw HFTs to GIFT City

Savings on stamp duty draw HFTs to GIFT City

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Although most high-frequency traders (HFTs) prefer to set up shop close to stock exchanges to enjoy better latency, a few are willing to sacrifice proximity to save a few bucks. Two HFTs have already established their offices at the GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) IFSC while many more are likely to follow suit.

Khelo Bharat Niti aims at reshaping sporting landscape

Khelo Bharat Niti aims at reshaping sporting landscape

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Cabinet approves Khelo Bharat Niti, says it will bring India into top-5 of world sports

Encroachers can't claim right to continue occupying public land: HC

Encroachers can't claim right to continue occupying public land: HC

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The high court made the observation while granting liberty to the DDA to proceed with the demolition action at Bhoomiheen Camp in South Delhi's Kalkaji in accordance with law.

From Badla To Jane Street: Market Tricks Haunt Again

From Badla To Jane Street: Market Tricks Haunt Again

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Jane Street could do what they did because of the most fundamental flaw in the Indian stock market: a fragmented, fractured, fissured, fistula-ed liquidity stream, points out Shankar Sharma.

Half of India Faces Glucose Imbalance

Half of India Faces Glucose Imbalance

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'Obesity, especially central obesity and increased visceral fat due to physical inactivity, along with the consumption of high-calorie, high-fat, and high-sugar diets, are major contributing factors.'

Yoga Special, Day 6: Urdhva Dhanurasana, The Wheel Pose

Yoga Special, Day 6: Urdhva Dhanurasana, The Wheel Pose

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Welcome to Day 6 of Rediff's week-long celebration of Yoga ahead of the International Day of Yoga. Today, learn about Urdhva Dhanurasana, The Wheel Pose.

HC acquits all 12 accused in 2006 Mumbai blasts case

HC acquits all 12 accused in 2006 Mumbai blasts case

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The Bombay High Court acquitted all 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, citing a failure by the prosecution to prove their guilt and raising serious concerns about the investigation and evidence presented.

Be mindful of social media: Dos and don'ts for new civil servants

Be mindful of social media: Dos and don'ts for new civil servants

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) has issued guidelines to newly selected civil service candidates, advising them to be mindful of their social media posts, reject all forms of inducement, and maintain a high standard of conduct both inside and outside the academy.

Tesla Arrives in Mumbai: Is Model Y Worth the Hype?

Tesla Arrives in Mumbai: Is Model Y Worth the Hype?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The Model Y's blend of minimalist design, advanced technology, and practical features certainly makes a strong case. But the true test will lie in its performance on Indian roads and the timely expansion of its charging infrastructure, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.

Why SKY Needed Surgery For Sports Hernia

Why SKY Needed Surgery For Sports Hernia

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Cricketer Suryakumar Yadav's surgery raises awareness about sports hernia, a painful condition that athletes tend to ignore.

How Acid Reflux Impacts Your Health

How Acid Reflux Impacts Your Health

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

If you are overweight or obese, or suffer from stress and anxiety, it will affect your gut health, leading to acidity, says Dr Meghraj Ingle.

How 2 Women Spent 8 Months At Sea

How 2 Women Spent 8 Months At Sea

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

What tasks they accomplished, how they stayed fit, what did they eat, whom did they meet, what they brought back... amazing stories from an epic voyage.

Cash row: Judge Yashwant Varma denies role before SC panel

Cash row: Judge Yashwant Varma denies role before SC panel

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The three-judge panel headed by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu of the Punjab and Haryana High Court conducted the inquiry for 10 days, examined 55 witnesses and visited the scene of the accidental fire that started at around 11.35 pm on March 14 at the official residence Justice Varma, then a sitting judge of the Delhi High Court and now in the Allahabad High Court.

Virat Kohli Is Still Scoring Big

Virat Kohli Is Still Scoring Big

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Whether in cricket or business, Kohli continues to play the long game.

Breaking up bad assets: Can IBBI's part-resolution rewire insolvency rules?

Breaking up bad assets: Can IBBI's part-resolution rewire insolvency rules?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

The recent notification by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) allowing part-resolution of stressed assets of companies under the insolvency process has sent many resolution professionals (RPs) and committees of creditors (CoCs) back to the drawing board to reassess their strategies for resolving corporate insolvencies.

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The story of the Bombay Stock Exchange and the people who shaped its growth: From wars and bomb blasts to speculators, reformers and wealth creators.

How UPI, AePS, Wallets Are Changing India

How UPI, AePS, Wallets Are Changing India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

UPI has catapulted India into the forefront on the global digital payments landscape. Working hand in hand, the AePS payments system is making life easy for rural folks, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

She Lost 60 Kilos In 12 Months

She Lost 60 Kilos In 12 Months

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

She shares the milestones, routines and insights that defined her fitness journey and the lessons she learnt along the way.