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England's Archer to miss second Test against India with elbow injury

England's Archer to miss second Test against India with elbow injury

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Jofra Archer will miss the second Test against India in Chennai after having an injection in his right elbow.

Infosys becomes 4th Indian company to touch $100-bn market cap

Infosys becomes 4th Indian company to touch $100-bn market cap

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Infosys on Tuesday became the fourth Indian company to touch a market valuation of $100 billion. The IT services major has joined the league of TCS, Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank for crossing the $100 billion-mark in terms of market capitalisation (m-cap). The milestone was achieved during the morning trade when the scrip was trading at its 52-week high value of Rs 1,755.6 on the BSE, which took the m-cap to Rs 74.77 lakh crore or $100.78 billion.

Reliance invests Rs 30k cr in retail in FY22

Reliance invests Rs 30k cr in retail in FY22

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Reliance Industries invested Rs 30,000 crore (around $3.76 billion) in its retail business and added 2,500 stores, taking the total store count to 15,196 in FY22. Besides, Reliance Retail added 11.1 million square feet of warehousing space during the year, nearly doubling the warehousing space to 22.7 million square feet, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) said in the annual report for FY22. In FY22, Reliance Retail added over 1.50 lakh jobs, taking its total headcount to 3.61 lakh.

India logs 1,335 new Covid cases, active tally falls

India logs 1,335 new Covid cases, active tally falls

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The active cases count comprised 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate remained at 98.76 per cent, the health ministry said.

Cyrus Mistry's demise brings back focus on road crash deaths

Cyrus Mistry's demise brings back focus on road crash deaths

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

According to National Crime Records Bureau data released recently, over 1.55 lakh people were killed in road crashes across India in 2021 -- an average of 426 daily or 18 every single hour.

Sensex ends above 44,000-mark for 1st time; Nifty tops 12,900

Sensex ends above 44,000-mark for 1st time; Nifty tops 12,900

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

M&M was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, soaring over 10 per cent, followed by L&T, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finserv, SBI, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank and Kotak Bank. On the other hand, HUL, ITC, Titan TCS and Bharti Airtel were among the losers.

PIX: France's Jeanjean in the limelight with Pliskova win

PIX: France's Jeanjean in the limelight with Pliskova win

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Leolia Jeanjean, playing in her maiden Grand Slam, is a former big hope of French tennis who ended up living on minimum wage after a knee injury suffered when she was 15 kept her off the courts for two years.

Guptill surpasses Kohli as highest scorer in T20Is

Guptill surpasses Kohli as highest scorer in T20Is

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

With 3,248 runs to his name, Martin Guptill is atop the leading T20I scorers' list, ahead of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who have scored 3,227 and 3,086 runs respectively.

Investors' wealth jumps Rs 2.93 lakh cr as markets rally

Investors' wealth jumps Rs 2.93 lakh cr as markets rally

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Investors' wealth jumped Rs 2,93,054.25 crore on Thursday as markets returned to winning ways after falling for three straight sessions. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex zoomed 638.70 points or 1.22 per cent to close at 52,837.21. During the day, it gained 668.75 points to 52,867.26. Tracking the bullish trend, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies jumped Rs 2,93,054.25 crore to reach Rs 2,33,94,917.25 crore.

3rd T20 PIX: Dominant SA hand India 49-run defeat

3rd T20 PIX: Dominant SA hand India 49-run defeat

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Images from the third T20 International between India and South Africa, in Indore, on Tuesday.

On this day: The Waughs became first pair of twins to play Test cricket

On this day: The Waughs became first pair of twins to play Test cricket

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Steve made his debut on the Boxing Day Test in 1985 against India, while Mark played his first Test in 1991 against England at the Oval.

Sensex extends losses; RIL tumbles post Q4 show

Sensex extends losses; RIL tumbles post Q4 show

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Equity benchmarks began the week on a downbeat note on Monday, weighed by heavy selling in market heavyweight Reliance Industries and persisting weakness in global bourses. The rupee plunged to its lifetime low against the US dollar amid unabated foreign fund outflows, underscoring the risk-off sentiment prevailing globally as central banks embark on policy tightening to tame soaring inflation. Slipping for the second straight session, the 30-share BSE Sensex shed 364.91 points or 0.67 per cent to close at 54,470.67.

WNBA star's detention continues in Russia; US silent

WNBA star's detention continues in Russia; US silent

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

WNBA concerned over Brittney Griner situation

New low: WADA ranks India among top dope violators

New low: WADA ranks India among top dope violators

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

A lightweight in global sport, India is only behind Russia (167) and Italy (157), while Brazil (78) is at fourth and Iran (70) fifth.

Avoid sector, thematic funds; stick to diversified equity offerings

Avoid sector, thematic funds; stick to diversified equity offerings

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Many retail investors, who are experiencing their first bear market, are shocked at the erosion in the value of their mutual fund (MF) portfolios. The pain is especially acute for those who had taken excessive exposure to sector/thematic and small-cap funds. Even international diversification has failed to stanch the bleed in this downturn.

With 45,209 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally rises to 90.95 lakh

With 45,209 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally rises to 90.95 lakh

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

The total recoveries have surged to 85,21,617, pushing the national recovery rate to 93.69 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate has declined to 1.46 per cent.

Over 2,100 dead in monsoon rains, floods across India

Over 2,100 dead in monsoon rains, floods across India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

During the four-month monsoon period, India recorded the highest rainfall since 1994, according to the India Meteorological Department.

PE firms invest $2.27 bn via 89 deals in Q1 2014

PE firms invest $2.27 bn via 89 deals in Q1 2014

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

In the January-March period of last year, an amount worth $1,179 million was invested across 103 transactions.

After touching record high, forex reserves slip to $583.70 bn

After touching record high, forex reserves slip to $583.70 bn

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves fell by $249 million to $583.697 billion in the week ended February 12, RBI data showed on Friday. In the previous week, the reserves had declined by $6.24 billion to stand at $583.945 billion. It had touched a record high of $590.185 billion in the week ended January 29, 2021.

WTC rankings: India jump to 2nd after big win in 2nd Test

WTC rankings: India jump to 2nd after big win in 2nd Test

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

New Zealand have 70.0 PCT and 420 points.

India reports less than 20k Covid cases after 51 days

India reports less than 20k Covid cases after 51 days

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

The daily COVID-19 cases have remained below one lakh for 14 consecutive days.

Infosys Q1 profit up 23%; raises revenue outlook for FY22

Infosys Q1 profit up 23%; raises revenue outlook for FY22

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

IT services major Infosys on Wednesday posted a 22.7 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 5,195 crore for the April-June quarter of 2021-22, and raised its revenue growth outlook for the full fiscal. The Bengaluru-based company's net profit (after minority interest) was at Rs 4,233 crore in April-June 2020. Its revenue from operations grew 17.8 per cent to Rs 27,896 crore in the first quarter of FY22 from Rs 23,665 crore in the year-ago period, Infosys said in a regulatory filing.

Campaigning ends for first phase of polling in UP

Campaigning ends for first phase of polling in UP

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Under Election Commission guidelines, campaigning has to end 48 hours before the close of polls for each phase.

All eyes on Mumbai's Shaw in Vijay Hazare final

All eyes on Mumbai's Shaw in Vijay Hazare final

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

The focus will firmly be on Prithvi Shaw and the national selectors keeping a keen eye on Mumbai captain's performance as his team takes on Uttar Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy final, in Delhi, on Sunday.

India reports 1.68 lakh new Covid cases, Omicron tally rises to 4,461

India reports 1.68 lakh new Covid cases, Omicron tally rises to 4,461

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

The active cases rose to 8,21,446, the highest in 208 days, while the death toll climbed to 4,84,213 with 277 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Subsidy bill nears Rs 6 lakh cr mainly on extra free foograin distribution

Subsidy bill nears Rs 6 lakh cr mainly on extra free foograin distribution

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The government's subsidies on food, fertilisers, LPG and kerosene are pegged at Rs 5.96 lakh crore in the current fiscal, over 2.5-fold jump from the initial budget estimates as the Centre distributed additional foodgrains free of cost to help poor mitigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. In February 2020 Budget, presented in the pre-COVID scare, the government had estimated the subsidy bill at Rs 227,794 crore. However, all the budget estimates, have undergone major revisions as the country imposed strict lockdown to check the spread of COVID-19.

South Africa win second Test by 198 runs, level NZ series

South Africa win second Test by 198 runs, level NZ series

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

South Africa turned the tables on New Zealand with a 198-run victory in the second Test in Christchurch on Tuesday, crushing the hosts' hopes of a breakthrough series win over the Proteas.

Why Emmys 2022 Was Such A Fun Show

Why Emmys 2022 Was Such A Fun Show

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Zendaya wins. Sheryl Lee Ralph makes history. Micheal Keaton delivers a beautiful speech.

Dream Test debut for Lanka's Jayawickrama; bowls Lanka to series victory

Dream Test debut for Lanka's Jayawickrama; bowls Lanka to series victory

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Jayawickrama finished for a second-innings bowling figure of 5-86.

Oaktree emerges highest bidder for debt-ridden DHFL

Oaktree emerges highest bidder for debt-ridden DHFL

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

US-based Oaktree on Monday pipped Piramal Enterprises and Adani Group to emerge as the highest bidder for DHFL after fresh bids were invited under the insolvency process, according to sources. The committee of creditors had fixed December 14 as the last for submission of revised bids. According to the sources, Oaktree raised the bid to Rs 36,646 crore, including Rs 1,000 crore for insurance and Rs 3,000 crore of interest earned, while Piramal Enterprises offered Rs 35,550 crore, including Rs 300 for insurance and Rs 3,000 of interest earned.

Prospects For India's Youth: Cloudy, With High Chance Of Thunder And Lightning

Prospects For India's Youth: Cloudy, With High Chance Of Thunder And Lightning

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The country's demographic dividend is dissipating, with seriously adverse consequences for young India, asserts Shankar Acharya, former Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India.

I will compete in decathlon in Asian Games: Tejaswin

I will compete in decathlon in Asian Games: Tejaswin

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

India's high jumper Tejaswin Shankar on Thursday said he has not been able to perform to his full potential owing to chronic tendonitis and it's now a "certainty" that he will compete in decathlon at next year's Asian Games.

NBA: Stephen Curry hits nine 3s in Warriors' rout of Nets

NBA: Stephen Curry hits nine 3s in Warriors' rout of Nets

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Andrew Wiggins added 19 points for the Warriors. Jordan Poole contributed 17 while Draymond Green collected 11 points, eight rebounds and six assists.

1.79 lakh fresh Covid cases, 146 deaths in India

1.79 lakh fresh Covid cases, 146 deaths in India

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

4,033 cases of the Omicron variant reported across 27 states and union territories so far

Buttler, Bairstow back for T20Is against India

Buttler, Bairstow back for T20Is against India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

England name their 16-member squad for T20Is against India

ICC Test rankings: Kohli down to fifth; Root rises to third

ICC Test rankings: Kohli down to fifth; Root rises to third

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

India skipper Virat Kohli was pushed to the fifth spot by his English counterpart Joe Root, who rose two rungs to third in the latest ICC Test rankings for batsmen, even as Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin moved up in the bowlers' chart.

Root one of England's greats, will break all records: Hussain

Root one of England's greats, will break all records: Hussain

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Former captain Nasser Hussain feels incumbent Joe Root is arguably' England's best ever player of spin and will end up breaking all their Test batting records.

Ranji: Bengal trounce UP; Nagaland bowled out for 25!

Ranji: Bengal trounce UP; Nagaland bowled out for 25!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Nagaland's scorecard resembled a telephone number, 0, 7, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 7, 10, 0 and 0 not out as they crashed for 25 against Uttarakhand.

SEE: Team India's top guns go full throttle at nets

SEE: Team India's top guns go full throttle at nets

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Captain Kohli, his deputy Rahane and senior opener Rohit were seen batting at the nets in a video posted by the BCCI on Twitter.

Hospital chain plans to put expectant parents on cloud nine

Hospital chain plans to put expectant parents on cloud nine

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

No expecting mother ever needs to travel for more than 30 minutes to reach one of their hospitals, believes the Cloudnine group.