Jayant Pankaj, Yash Kumar Singhal

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Will White-Collar Terror Be the New Normal?
Rediff.com4 days ago

9 accused individuals have held white-collar job positions since 2017.

Indians Still Lead US Student Influx
Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian students represented 31 per cent of the total in the academic year 2024-2025,...

Why Do So Many People Die In Custody?
Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Custodial deaths are a serious and long-lasting problem in India, with over 28,000...

Alarming Rise Of Sexual Violence Against Dalit Women
Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

57,766 cases of atrocities against the SCs were reported in 2023, the highest in the...

The Queue For US Visa Just Got Longer
Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

As of September 2025, the expected time of interview appointments for visitor visa...

Bihar's Populist Promises Clash With Fragile Economy
Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

A string of welfare schemes and promises tests the state's budget, which is already...

After H-1B Trump Tightens Grip On OPT Students
Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The share of Indian students pursuing OPT has nearly doubled from 22.12 per cent in...

Corn Tests India-US Trade Ties
Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Between FY18 and FY25, India's annual corn imports from the US averaged just about $2...

How Much Will Digital Census 2027 Cost?
Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

The 2027 Census may cost a bit more due to the proposed use of apps and smartphones by...

Rise and Fall Of Real-Money Gaming Firms
Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

India has nearly 490 million online gamers, and an estimated Rs 10,000 crore is spent...

Will Tianjin Smile Fest Boost China Trade?
Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

India received FDI equity flows from China worth $2.67 million in FY25, which was 0.01...

ED Recovers Rs 15,000 Cr In 7 Months
Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

The ED probed 30 cases between August 2024 and March 2025, during which it recovered...

Has TCS Sparked Job Cuts Across IT Firms?
Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

While FY25 attrition rates remained below pre-Covid levels, most companies experienced...

54 MiGs Have Crashed In 17 Years
Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Between FY09 and FY25, 101 IAF fighter jets have crashed, costing the lives of 28 pilots.

IndiGo Tops in Flight Cancellations
Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

IndiGo, which operates the largest fleet among Indian carriers, has reported the...

How Did Rajya Sabha Perform Under Dhankhar?
Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

His term saw the lowest average of 57 hours.

How Expensive Is An Australian Student Visa?
Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Australia increased its student visa application fee from 1,600 to 2,000 Australian...

Hit-and-Runs Cause 1 In 5 Road Deaths
Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Overspeeding remains the leading cause of road accidents in India.

India's Aging Bridges Under Scrutiny
Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Among India's 150,746 railway bridges, 25.8 per cent are over a century old.

71% Of Train Mishaps Linked To Derailment
Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Between 2015 and 2023, around 543 train accidents occurred, resulting in 805 deaths.