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Banks Struggle to Regain Deposits

Banks Struggle to Regain Deposits

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Privately, many bankers admit their immediate goal is not growth but slowing the erosion of Casa deposits, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Guess Rakul's Favourite Colour?

Guess Rakul's Favourite Colour?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Nushrratt sees red... Disha's in the mood for Mexico...Aahana knows how to be powerful...

Boxing Worlds: Mary Kom in quarters, Boora out

Boxing Worlds: Mary Kom in quarters, Boora out

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

The 36-year-old Mary Kom triumphed 5-0 against Thailand's Jutamas Jitpong, a spunky boxer who kept the veteran on her toes with an aggressive approach but just didn't connect enough.

India Open: Furious Mary Kom blasts Nikhat

India Open: Furious Mary Kom blasts Nikhat

Rediff.com24 May 2019

A livid Mary Kom asked her vanquished opponent Nikhat Zareen to prove herself in the ring instead of making irritating comments.

Mary Kom conducts online session on injury-management for boxers

Mary Kom conducts online session on injury-management for boxers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Six-time World champion M C Mary Kom on Tuesday explained the nuances of injury-management to fellow boxers in an online education programme of the Boxing Federation of India. Mary Kom was joined by the Indian teams' doctors and physiotherapists during the session that was watched by close to 300 participants, the BFI said in a press release.

Marie Antoinette pearl reaps record $36 million

Marie Antoinette pearl reaps record $36 million

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Going once, going twice, sold! Jewellery that belonged to Marie Antoinette, wife of King Louis XVI and arguably France's most famous queen were auctioned by Sotheby's on Wednesday as part of their "Royal jewels from the Bourbon Parma Family" event. Take a look at the gorgeous jewellery that was up for sale.

Why Mary Kom is an inspiration for us all

Why Mary Kom is an inspiration for us all

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The six-time world record holder's fascinating journey has lessons for all.

Sabalenka sizzles on rain-hit day at Australian Open

Sabalenka sizzles on rain-hit day at Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka opened her bid for a third straight Australian Open title with an easy victory over Sloane Stephens on Sunday.

Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya enters Canada PM race

Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya enters Canada PM race

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Canada's Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya has announced that he is running to be the next prime minister, hours before his Liberal Party announced that their next leader will be chosen on March 9.

Ana Bogdan stuns fourth seed Bouzkova in Japan Open

Ana Bogdan stuns fourth seed Bouzkova in Japan Open

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Romania's Ana Bogdan advanced the quarterfinals of the Japan Open with a 6-0, 7-6 (5) victory over No. 4 seed Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic on Thursday in Osaka.

'Prepare Without Worrying About Pressure'

'Prepare Without Worrying About Pressure'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

'During a match, there is a lot of noise from the stadium -- cheers for sixes and fours -- but the batter focuses on the ball, not the pressure.' 'If you don't take pressure and focus on your duty, you can overcome stress easily.'

Canadian PM Trudeau steps down, hunt on for new leader

Canadian PM Trudeau steps down, hunt on for new leader

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Trudeau said that he had spoken to the Liberal Party President to start looking for a new prime ministerial candidate.

Maoists force cadres to undergo vasectomy before marriage, says ex-rebel

Maoists force cadres to undergo vasectomy before marriage, says ex-rebel

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Former Maoist insurgents have revealed a shocking practice within the CPI (Maoist) organization, where cadres are forced to undergo vasectomy before they are allowed to marry. This policy, designed to prevent distractions and ensure loyalty to the movement, has been implemented across the organization. The practice has been highlighted by several former insurgents who have now surrendered to the authorities.

Trudeau in trouble as ally vows to 'bring him down'

Trudeau in trouble as ally vows to 'bring him down'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

The future of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's leadership appears increasingly uncertain after New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh, a key ally, said he would introduce a motion to topple the minority Liberal government. Singh's announcement comes after a series of political setbacks for Trudeau, including the resignation of his deputy prime minister and finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, and calls for his resignation from within his own party. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has also called for an early election. Trudeau has not responded publicly to these calls and has reportedly told members of the party that he will take the holidays to reflect and decide what to do.

40 Delhi schools get bomb threat, $30,000 demand

40 Delhi schools get bomb threat, $30,000 demand

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Around 40 schools in Delhi received a bomb threat mail Monday morning with the sender demanding US

Rijiju responds to Zareen's demand for trial against Mary

Rijiju responds to Zareen's demand for trial against Mary

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

'Will tell BFI to decide what's best for nation'

Brisbane Open: Djokovic stunned, Sabalenka survives

Brisbane Open: Djokovic stunned, Sabalenka survives

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Djokovic saved three breakpoints in stifling conditions to go 5-4 up but lost the opening set in a tough tiebreak as Opelka cranked up his serve

Mary Kom set to receive 'Legends Award'

Mary Kom set to receive 'Legends Award'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Celebrated Indian boxer M C Mary Kom is all set to add another honour to her glittering career when she receives the 'Legends Award' from the International Boxing Association (AIBA) on its 70th anniversary on December 20.

Nikhat writes to Rijiju, demands trial bout against Mary Kom

Nikhat writes to Rijiju, demands trial bout against Mary Kom

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Mary Kom (51kg) claimed her eighth world medal at the recently-concluded championships in Russia. She was selected for the event ahead of Zareen, who was refused a trial by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), which decided to go by Mary Kom's consistent performances while making the choice.

PIX: Marmoush's 'trick' stuns Newcastle; Arsenal ride on Merino's brace

PIX: Marmoush's 'trick' stuns Newcastle; Arsenal ride on Merino's brace

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

The One and Only Mary Kom

The One and Only Mary Kom

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'I am actually quicker now than before,' Boxing legend Mary Kom tells Pavan Lall.

Gill congratulates Mary Kom

Gill congratulates Mary Kom

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

Sports Minister M S Gill on Sunday congratulated Indian woman boxer MC Mary Kom for winning an unprecedented fifth successive gold medal at the World Championships, calling her an "exceptional talent".

AIBA honours Mary Kom, Vikas Krishnan

AIBA honours Mary Kom, Vikas Krishnan

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The legendary M C Mary Kom and former Asian Games gold-medallist Vikas Krishan shone bright at the International Boxing Association's 70th anniversary gala in Montreux, Switzerland, picking up different awards for their performances. While five-time world champion and Olympic bronze-medallist Mary Kom was presented the AIBA Legends award for her trailblazing boxing career, Vikas was handed the APB (AIBA Pro Boxing) Best Boxer trophy.

Sachin, Sania, SKY, Pant Bless Anant-Radhika

Sachin, Sania, SKY, Pant Bless Anant-Radhika

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Tennis queen Sania Mirza looked like a vision as she arrived to attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's Shubh Aashirwad ceremony at the Jio World Centre at the Bandra Kurla Complex, north west Mumbai, on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

Oldest And 'Youngest' Olympians In Paris

Oldest And 'Youngest' Olympians In Paris

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Two stories of strength and determination coming out of the Paris Games.

Mary Kom, Manu pledge support to fight COVID-19

Mary Kom, Manu pledge support to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Six-time world champion boxer M C Mary Kom, on Monday, said she will donate her one month's salary as Rajya Sabha MP, amounting to Rs 1 lakh, to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

Boxam International: Mary Kom wins bronze; Simranjit, 2 others in final

Boxam International: Mary Kom wins bronze; Simranjit, 2 others in final

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Six-time world champion Mary Kom (51kg) lost to American Virginia Fuchs in a split decision after an exhausting contest that was also messy in equal measure.

Mary Kom adds another feather to her illustrious hat

Mary Kom adds another feather to her illustrious hat

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Mary Kom will represent the Asian bloc in the group

Yuan Yue stuns former No. 1 Halep in Hong Kong Open

Yuan Yue stuns former No. 1 Halep in Hong Kong Open

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

No. 6 seed Yuan Yue came back from down 3-0 in the second set to win the last six games of the match and defeat former world No. 1 Simona Halep on Monday in the opening round of the Hong Kong Open.

Chelsea Clinton: How Mary Varghese changed India

Chelsea Clinton: How Mary Varghese changed India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Dr Mary Varghese's determination to live life beyond her wheelchair inspired Chelsea Clinton to include her in She Persisted Around The World: 13 Women Who Changed History.

Mary Kom makes world c'ships team; Nikhat cries foul

Mary Kom makes world c'ships team; Nikhat cries foul

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Nikhat was hoping to challenge Mary Kom in the 51kg trials.

Nikhat wants trials against Mary Kom to be telecast live

Nikhat wants trials against Mary Kom to be telecast live

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Nikhat Zareen on Tuesday demanded a fair Olympic selection trials and asked the national federation (BFI) to telecast live the fight after her much-anticipated showdown against MC Mary Kom in the Indian Boxing League was cancelled.

Olympic Qualifiers: Mary Kom to face Nikhat in final of trials

Olympic Qualifiers: Mary Kom to face Nikhat in final of trials

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Six-time World champion M C Mary Kom and Nikhat Zareen will clash in the 51kg category final of the women's boxing trials for next year's 2020 Tokyo Olympic Qualifiers after claiming unanimous victories in their respective first-round bouts, in New Delhi, on Friday. Former junior World champion Zareen defeated reigning national champion Jyoti Gulia, while multiple-time Asian champion Mary Kom got the better of Ritu Grewal.

Mary Kom juggles boxing and Parliament

Mary Kom juggles boxing and Parliament

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

Mary Kom says being an active boxer and a Parliamentarian at the same time is no laughing matter as the twin jobs are exhausting and exhilarating in equal measure.

Diamond League PIX: The Best of The Best

Diamond League PIX: The Best of The Best

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Images from the Diamond League Finals at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Friday.

Is Rahul or Priyanka the future of Congress?

Is Rahul or Priyanka the future of Congress?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The 52-year-old, who joins her mother Sonia and brother Rahul as an MP in what is a rare instance of three members of a family together in Parliament, would visit Parliament as a teenager to listen to her father Rajiv Gandhi speak as prime minister.

Semis secured, Mary Kom confident of winning World gold

Semis secured, Mary Kom confident of winning World gold

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Six-time champion Mary Kom defeated Colombia's Valencia Victoria in her quarter-final bout to secure her maiden World medal in the 51kg category, in which she won an Olympic medal back in 2012.

Trump 2.0: Return Of The Maverick

Trump 2.0: Return Of The Maverick

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

In the weeks between his phenomenal electoral victory and swearing-in as the 47th president of the United States, the world got a preview of what a second Donald Trump presidency will entail -- both for itself and America.

WATCH: Mary Kom trades punches with Sports minister Rathore

WATCH: Mary Kom trades punches with Sports minister Rathore

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Five-time world champion M C Mary Kom had an unlikely training partner on Thursday when Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore donned the punching mitts and sparred with her.

Is This Diwali's Best Dressed Couple?

Is This Diwali's Best Dressed Couple?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Bollywood's divas looked fabulous this Diwali, adding so much glamour to the festive season. And standing next to their men gave them an extra glow.