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Adriana Lima sizzles in photoshoot

Adriana Lima sizzles in photoshoot

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

Against a backdrop of stunning white sandy beach scenes, she models an array of skimpy two-pieces, reports the Sun.

Junior Worlds: Pistol shooters bag team gold!

Junior Worlds: Pistol shooters bag team gold!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

On Sunday, Mukesh Nelavalli also won an individual bronze in the event, his sixth medal of the competition, shooting a total of 548 over 60-shots. Azerbaijan's Imran Garayev won the gold with a score of 552.

India dominate shooting World Championship with 21 medals

India dominate shooting World Championship with 21 medals

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

India's young shooters added five more medals to their kitty, including two gold on Friday taking the tally to 21 medals to remain at the top of the standings -- 13 gold, two silver and six bronze.

Assam teen Bharali wins gold at World Youth lifting

Assam teen Bharali wins gold at World Youth lifting

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Assam's teenage weightlifter Bedabrat Bharali won the gold medal in the men's 73kg at the IWF World Youth Championships in Lima, Peru. The 17-year-old finished 12kg clear of his competitors with a total lift of 296kg (136 in snatch and 160 in clean and jerk).

India's shooters win 2 team golds at Junior Worlds

India's shooters win 2 team golds at Junior Worlds

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

India won the team gold in men's and women's 10m air pistol events at the ISSF Junior World Championship.

Indian shooters' gold rush continues at Jr World C'ships

Indian shooters' gold rush continues at Jr World C'ships

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Earlier in the day, Divanshi reached the final by finishing fifth in qualification with a score of 577 over the precision and rapid-fire rounds of 30-shots each.

Double delight for shooter Parth Mane in Peru

Double delight for shooter Parth Mane in Peru

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

It was double delight for Parth Rakesh Mane as he was crowned junior world champion in 10m air rifle and also claimed a team gold to lead India's impressive performance at the ongoing ISSF Junior World Championship in Lima, Peru.

India's manufacturing sector continues with robust performance in Nov

India's manufacturing sector continues with robust performance in Nov

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

India's manufacturing sector continued with its robust performance in November, mainly on the back of substantial easing in price pressures and strengthening demand from clients, a monthly survey said on Friday. The strong performance of the manufacturing sector is expected to continue in 2024 as well. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 56 last month from the eight-month low level of 55.5 recorded in October.

Review: Haseena Parkar suffers from Lima Syndrome

Review: Haseena Parkar suffers from Lima Syndrome

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

'Shraddha tries hard to rescue the film, but the script totters so badly in the second half that any salvage seems impossible,' says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Supermodel Adriana Lima sizzles in new lingerie campaign

Supermodel Adriana Lima sizzles in new lingerie campaign

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima has shown off her sexy curves in the new lingerie campaign. Take a look.

Climate deal in Lima: India talks tough

Climate deal in Lima: India talks tough

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The minister echoed the consistent message of the Indian delegation as well as other developing countries that the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions of all countries should include elements of adaptation, finance, technology and capacity building.

Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! Santa's Come

Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! Santa's Come

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

'Tis that time of the year...

It's SAMBA Time!

It's SAMBA Time!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Samba School performers in action during the Carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Services sector activity in India hits 1-year low in Nov

Services sector activity in India hits 1-year low in Nov

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The services sector growth in India fell to a one-year low in November on softer expansions in new work intakes and output, despite receding price pressures, a monthly survey said on Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Services Business Activity Index fell from 58.4 in October to a one-year low of 56.9 in November. Despite witnessing a month-on-month decline, the rate of expansion was stronger than its long-run average.

Adriana Lima shows off $2.4 million diamond bra

Adriana Lima shows off $2.4 million diamond bra

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Adriana Lima looked like a million dollars as she wore the latest in jewel-encrusted lingerie.

Climate Change: Looking for hope beyond Lima conference

Climate Change: Looking for hope beyond Lima conference

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

With the weaker-than-expected agreement at the recent Climate Change Conference at Lima, there is an urgent need to highlight endeavours in civil society and business for a sustainable global economy with grassroots empowerment, say Rajni Bakshi.

PIX: Sonam, Adriana Lima, Uma Thurman at Chopard party

PIX: Sonam, Adriana Lima, Uma Thurman at Chopard party

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Prettying up Cannes in designer labels.

Manufacturing activity falls to 8-month low in Oct

Manufacturing activity falls to 8-month low in Oct

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) slipped from 57.5 in September to 55.5 in October, the slowest rate of expansion since February. The October PMI data pointed to an improvement in overall operating conditions for the 28th straight month.

India's manufacturing activities fall to 5-month low in Sep

India's manufacturing activities fall to 5-month low in Sep

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Manufacturing activities in India fell to a five-month low in September as new orders rose at a softer pace, which tempered production growth, a monthly survey said on Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 57.5 in September, down from 58.6 in August -- the lowest in five months. The September PMI data pointed to an improvement in overall operating conditions for the 27th straight month.

India's services sector activity moderates in August

India's services sector activity moderates in August

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

India's services sector activity eased in August but growth rates for new orders remain elevated, as services firms indicated the sharpest upturn in new export business which acted as a catalyst for firms to expand their workforces as well as output, a monthly survey said on Tuesday. Despite falling from 62.3 in July to 60.1 in August, the seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Services PMI Business Activity Index indicated one of the strongest increases in output seen since mid-2010. For the 25th straight month, the headline figure was above the neutral 50 threshold.

Opening Ceremony: Vanderlei de Lima lights cauldron; Gisele steals the show

Opening Ceremony: Vanderlei de Lima lights cauldron; Gisele steals the show

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Brazil unfurled a vast canvas celebrating its rainforest and the creative energy of its wildly diverse population in welcoming the world on Friday to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, all to the pounding beat of samba, bossa nova and funk.

Manufacturing activities gain momentum in August

Manufacturing activities gain momentum in August

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Manufacturing activities in India gained momentum in August as new orders and output increased at the quickest rates in nearly three years, according to a survey released on Friday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 58.6 in August from 57.7 in July. Pollyanna De Lima, Economics Associate Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence, said the PMI results for India painted a vibrant picture of the nation's manufacturing landscape in August.

Hockey: Clinical India beat Spain

Hockey: Clinical India beat Spain

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey team put up a strong performance by winning 2-1 against Spain at the 4 Nations Tournament-Dusseldorf 2023 on Tuesday.

Manufacturing activities hit 31-month high in May

Manufacturing activities hit 31-month high in May

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Manufacturing activities in India advanced further and touched a 31-month high in May supported by stronger increase in new orders and favourable market conditions, which in turn generated more employment opportunities, a monthly survey said on Thursday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose from 57.2 in April to 58.7 in May, indicating the strongest improvement in the health of the sector since October 2020. The May PMI data pointed to an improvement in overall operating conditions for the 23rd straight month.

India's services sector growth eases to 3-month low in June

India's services sector growth eases to 3-month low in June

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

India's services sector growth eased to a three-month low in June but service providers continued to signal positive demand trends, which resulted in a stronger increase in new business volumes and further job creation, a monthly survey said on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Services PMI Business Activity Index fell from 61.2 in May to 58.5 in June. Despite falling from May, the latest figure was consistent with a sharp pace of growth.

Services sector activity touches 13-year high in Sep

Services sector activity touches 13-year high in Sep

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The services sector growth in India rose to a 13-year high in September on sharp increase in new business amid strong demand conditions, and job numbers continued to increase as overall business mood improved, a monthly survey said on Thursday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Services PMI Business Activity Index rose from 60.1 in August to 61 in September, signalling a sharp upturn in output. In Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) parlance, a print above 50 means expansion while a score below 50 denotes contraction.

India's manufacturing sector activity eases in June

India's manufacturing sector activity eases in June

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Manufacturing sector activities in India moderated in June from a 31-month high in May, but output remained in the growth territory, as new work orders expanded sharply amid favourable demand conditions, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell from 58.7 in May to 57.8 in June. Despite the fall, the headline figure pointed to a considerable improvement in operating conditions, the survey said, adding that the demand strength positively impacted several other measures such as sales, production, stock building and employment.

Manufacturing activities hit 3-month high in Mar

Manufacturing activities hit 3-month high in Mar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Manufacturing activities in India touched a three-month high in March boosted by faster expansions in new orders and output amid demand resilience and easing of cost pressures, according to a monthly survey. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose from 55.3 in February to 56.4 in March, signalling the strongest improvement in operating conditions in 2023 so far. The March PMI data pointed to an improvement in overall operating conditions for the 21st straight month.

Manufacturing activities hit 4-month high in April

Manufacturing activities hit 4-month high in April

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Manufacturing activities in India accelerated further and touched a four-month high in April, boosted by robust new business growth, mild price pressures, better international sales, and improving supply-chain conditions, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased from 56.4 in March to 57.2 in April, indicating the fastest improvement in the health of the sector so far this year. The March PMI data pointed to an improvement in overall operating conditions for the 22nd straight month.

Factory output moderates in Jan amid tepid sales

Factory output moderates in Jan amid tepid sales

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

India's manufacturing sector activity moderated in January amid slower increase in total sales, and headcounts were broadly unchanged amid sufficient staff numbers to cope with current requirements, according to a monthly survey. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell from December's recent high of 57.8 to 55.4 in January, as factory orders and production rose at sharp, albeit slower, rate. The January PMI data pointed to an improvement in overall operating conditions for the 19th straight month.

World Cup Qualifiers: Neymar injured, Brazil's 37-game streak ends

World Cup Qualifiers: Neymar injured, Brazil's 37-game streak ends

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Neymar injured as Brazil lose 2-0 in Uruguay

Services sector growth hits 6-month high in Dec

Services sector growth hits 6-month high in Dec

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The Indian services sector growth touched a six-month high in December, supported by a robust intake of new work and favourable market conditions, a monthly survey said on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Services PMI Business Activity Index rose from 56.4 in November to 58.5 in December, highlighting the strongest rate of expansion since mid-2022. For the 17th straight month, the headline figure was above the neutral 50 threshold.

Manufacturing sector growth stays stable in Feb

Manufacturing sector growth stays stable in Feb

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The growth momentum in India's manufacturing sector was maintained in February, with new orders and output increasing at similar rates to January, according to a monthly survey. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was at 55.3 in February, little-changed from 55.4 in January. The February PMI data pointed to an improvement in overall operating conditions for the 20th straight month. In PMI parlance, a print above 50 means expansion while a score below 50 indicates contraction.

Manika Batra's priority-tagged baggage vanishes

Manika Batra's priority-tagged baggage vanishes

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Manika Batra has lost her baggage containing sports equipment, while returning home from a tournament in Peru

Recipe: Vaal Or Butter Beans Curry

Recipe: Vaal Or Butter Beans Curry

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Quick, nutritious curry of butter beans that tastes wonderful slopped over rice or had with garam rotis.

TT star Manika's missing baggage found!

TT star Manika's missing baggage found!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Manika Batra thanked aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and his office for their 'prompt' action.

Services sector output hits 3-month high in Nov

Services sector output hits 3-month high in Nov

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

India's services sector output growth touched a three-month high in November as business inflows rose markedly amid accommodative demand conditions, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Services PMI Business Activity Index rose from 55.1 in October to 56.4 in November, indicating a sharp increase in output that was the quickest in three months even amid higher operating expenses. Survey participants linked the latest expansion to demand strength, successful marketing and a sustained upturn in sales.

Manufacturing sector hits 13-month high in Dec

Manufacturing sector hits 13-month high in Dec

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

India's manufacturing sector activity rose to a 13-month high in December, supported by healthy inflows of new business and strong demand conditions, according to a monthly survey. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) stood at 57.8 in December, up from 55.7 in November, as business conditions improved to the greatest extent in over two years. The December PMI data pointed to an improvement in overall operating conditions for the 18th straight month.

India's manufacturing activities hit 3-month high in Nov

India's manufacturing activities hit 3-month high in Nov

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Manufacturing activities in India touched a three-month high in November as new orders and exports expanded boosted by demand resilience and substantial easing of cost pressure, according to a monthly survey released on Thursday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) stood at 55.7 in November, up from 55.3 in October, signalling the strongest improvement in operating conditions in three months. The November PMI data pointed to an improvement in overall operating conditions for the 17th straight month.

Manufacturing activities ease marginally in Sep

Manufacturing activities ease marginally in Sep

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Manufacturing activities in India eased marginally in September but remained in good shape amid companies hiring more workers and cooling price pressures, according to a monthly survey released on Monday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) indicated a strong improvement in the health of the Indian manufacturing industry, as companies stepped up production in tandem with a sustained increase in new work intakes. The PMI at 55.1 in September continued to be in expansion mode for the 15th consecutive month but was slightly lower than 56.2 recorded in August.