Eliud Kipchoge confirmed his status as the Greatest Marathoner of the 21st Century by winning a second Olympic Marathon, only the third runner in history to do so.
As a leader, he was ambitious, not for himself but for India and its people. His was not the short-term election cycle calculation of individual political gain. His was a practical vision of how to better the lives of his fellow citizens, asserts Ambassador Shivshankar Menon, who served as foreign secretary and national security advisor when Dr Singh was prime minister.
'It's my absolute honour to be joining Delhi Capitals, and I'm deeply grateful to our owners for trusting me with the job.'
If as critics point out, the environmental impact assessment study was commissioned only after the auction process got underway with not all the stakeholders getting to know of it, then the government has already compromised the trust it could have enjoyed with Kerala's public including its coastal communities, points out Shyam G Menon.
Reliance Industries' (RIL's) oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business is likely to remain under pressure for the remaining of the current financial year, according to analysts and company executives. "Management guides for softness for the next couple of quarters in both retail and O2C businesses," analysts at BOB Capital Markets noted in an after-results report on RIL. For the July-September quarter (Q2) of 2024-25 (FY25), RIL's O2C business reported a 5.1 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue to Rs 1.55 trillion.
Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant must remain injury-free and in top form if India are to achieve a historic hat-trick of series wins in Australia, said former captain Ian Chappell.
In 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) implemented significant reforms, focusing on cooling down the derivatives segment, enhancing transparency and accountability in small and midsised enterprise (SME) listings, and deepening the fund management ecosystem.
'Investors looking at the next 6-12 months can be certain that the Fed will maintain its easing cycle, and we expect the overall environment to be conducive for fixed income investments for portfolio diversification.'
'Investors should consider small and midcaps only if they can handle volatility and have a longer investment horizon.'
All Indian athletes who've qualified for the paralympic games
Apart from the emotional value attached to buying gold, the yellow metal offers protection against inflation, interest rate spikes, currency and geopolitical risks, says Anamika Pareek.
Data from Value Research analysed on five-year, three-year and one-year performances of active equity schemes to pick the best performers in popular scheme categories.
'India represents one of the top opportunities with robust growth, solid fundamentals, and openness to foreign investment.'
Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.
The Olympic Games should be postponed with immediate effect to protect athletes against the coronavirus pandemic, says Callum Skinner, head of the competitor-led movement Global Athlete. The International Olympic Committee said on Sunday it would begin discussions about postponing the Games as it stepped up its "scenario planning" after widespread calls from athletes for the event to be shelved until the crisis dissipates.
After Australia ended the third day on 12 for 3, Josh Hazlewood, their leading pacer, conceded that his team stares at a big defeat and it would need a miracle to save the match.
YAI submits report to SAI over sailor's allegations
Public bicycle-sharing systems are entering this untapped market.
Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.
'The Modi visit will prove to be the watershed where India and the United States commenced technology trade and transfer.'
He won the 1-km time trial in a new Games record.\n\n
'It really doesn't matter that investors getting allotments sell their IPO stock holdings on listing day because a new set of investors are entering.' 'This explains the continued rise in stock prices even after the first day of listing.'
'Digital courts will alleviate congestion in traditional courts.'
The return of shooting, which was controversially dropped from the Birmingham CWG earlier this year, is a welcome development for India.
'It's advisable not to go overboard on a banking sector fund or any other sector fund.'
'Sell in May, go away' is a popular market adage. But 'Don't sell any new shares in May' is the best kept secret of Dalal Street that's set to break. Sample this: the last four General Election election cycles starting 2004 have not seen a single initial public offering (IPO) launch during the month of May.
Flipkart faces intense competition from larger global rival Amazon and local rival Snapdeal.
Ricky Ponting advised star batters Virat Kohli and Steve Smith to stop trying hard to rediscover their best and pushing themselves too hard and just focus on watching the ball and scoring runs.
"There is a limit when it comes to tolerating abusive behaviour or working styles. Many (employees) find ways to quit," says career coach and rediffGURU Pradeep Pramanik.
The wheels turn for bicycles, as manufacturers go back to the basics. After motorised two-wheelers overtook cycle sales in the country, manufacturers are focusing on commuter segment again and reviving entry-level cycles.
From how to open an NPS Vatsalya account to knowing how this scheme compares to investing in mutual fund or in provident fund, Ramalingam Kalirajan offers a 360-degree view and the pros and cons of investing in a scheme that has the potential to secure your child's financial well-being.
Titan Industries has launched Cal Track, an electro-mechanical device, which will help track a person's calorie expenditure round the clock.
IPOs inherently carry more risks than stocks that have been listed on the exchanges for some time.
Anamika Pareek answers five most frequently asked questions about investing in silver ETFs
'At every venue, how many runs they get in the first innings, will be crucial.'
Tennis mixed doubles and new track cycling disciplines for men and women have been added to the London 2012 Olympics events schedule, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday. The IOC said the changes were triggered by the need to refresh the events programme and increase the number of female athletes in the Games.
The June quarter is usually considered as a seasonally strong period for the IT sector.
There was romance at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome with the engagement of two Scottish cyclists on Sunday.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday
Triple Olympic track cycling gold medallist Chris Hoy was named the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday to cap a remarkable night and year for the sport. The Scot finished ahead of Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton and double Olympic swimming gold medallist Rebecca Adlington in a vote by the British public.
