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10 best banks in India

10 best banks in India

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Despite several challenges plaguing the banking sector, HDFC Bank has emerged as the best bank in India.

Soccer Transfers: United offload Lukaku, Spurs strengthen as window shuts

Soccer Transfers: United offload Lukaku, Spurs strengthen as window shuts

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

With United unable to sign a replacement, the pressure will be on 21-year-old England forward Marcus Rashford to deliver the goals in a more central role than he has previously operated in.

Kamal Haasan to begin TN tour, announce party name on Feb 21

Kamal Haasan to begin TN tour, announce party name on Feb 21

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

The veteran actor said he intends to challenge the status quo 'that has been plaguing the politics of Tamil Nadu for some time now'.

'We aim to provide luxury housing at affordable prices'

'We aim to provide luxury housing at affordable prices'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

"Our objective of venturing into different sections of housing is to provide luxury at affordable prices and ensure quality living for all," says Ram Raheja, director and head, Architecture & Design, S Raheja Realty.

'We aim to provide luxury housing at affordable prices'

'We aim to provide luxury housing at affordable prices'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

"Our objective of venturing into different sections of housing is to provide luxury at affordable prices and ensure quality living for all," says Ram Raheja, director and head, Architecture & Design, S Raheja Realty.

Nadal ends 2016 season to recover from left wrist injury

Nadal ends 2016 season to recover from left wrist injury

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Former world number one Rafael Nadal ended his season on Thursday as he has yet to fully recover from a wrist injury that has hampered him since the French Open in May.

Spot-fixing: Safeguard cricket's sanctity, urges Ehsan Mani

Spot-fixing: Safeguard cricket's sanctity, urges Ehsan Mani

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Former International Cricketing Council president Ehsan Mani has urged the governing body to safeguard the sanctity of cricket following the spot-fixing scandals that has surrounded the Indian Premier League

7 tax saving mistakes to AVOID in new financial year

7 tax saving mistakes to AVOID in new financial year

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

'It is crucial to understand that the ultimate goal of your investments isn't to pay lesser tax, but to create long-term wealth for you and your family,' says Satyen Kothari, founder and CEO, Cube Wealth.

Davis Cup: Japan down Canada to make maiden quarter-finals

Davis Cup: Japan down Canada to make maiden quarter-finals

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Hosts Japan sailed into the Davis Cup quarter-finals for the first time with a 3-1 victory against injury-plagued Canada on Sunday.

Should Tokyo be the guinea pig for Olympics experiment?

Should Tokyo be the guinea pig for Olympics experiment?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

In this pandemic, why can't we have multiple locations for various disciplines, all of it then merged into a virtual convergence called the Olympics instead of one massive event in one city, asks Shyam G Menon.

China could've stopped virus, but didn't: Trump

China could've stopped virus, but didn't: Trump

Rediff.com21 May 2020

The US president, who has expressed disappointment over China's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, claimed that it was the "incompetence" of Beijing that led to the mass killing across the globe.

Buzz: SA, England ODI series to go ahead

Buzz: SA, England ODI series to go ahead

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

England expressed concern over the strength of the bio-secure environment after the positive result, while a South African team investigation has not yet shown how the unnamed player caught the virus.

Digvijay scotches speculation of Assam CM's removal

Digvijay scotches speculation of Assam CM's removal

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

With dissidence plaguing the Congress in Assam, All India Congress Committee General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Saturday scotched speculations of replacing Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and warned that indiscipline in the party would be dealt with strictly.

Hrithik Roshan: Sussanne is my biggest critic

Hrithik Roshan: Sussanne is my biggest critic

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Hrithik Roshan talks about Krrish 3, dad Rakesh Roshan and wife Sussanne.

Spaniards Nadal, Muguruza named ITF world champions

Spaniards Nadal, Muguruza named ITF world champions

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Spaniards Rafael Nadal and Garbine Muguruza were named as the International Tennis Federation (ITF) world champions on Friday - the first time in 19 years the awards have gone to players from the same country.

Is there anything for India to celebrate?

Is there anything for India to celebrate?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

'India resembles not just the more turbulent bits of its own past, but other 'managed' democracies, where all institutional strength and independence have been hollowed out to serve political power,' notes Mihir S Sharma.

On a scooter, this housewife became a hero!

On a scooter, this housewife became a hero!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

'Democracy means a system of the people, for the people and by the people. When that is the case, what right do they have to harass us,' Sandhya, the housewife from Kerala who has become an unlikely hero for the people of her state, tells Rediff.com's Shobha Warrier.

Plane that flew 10 K'taka MLAs to Mumbai belongs to BJP MP

Plane that flew 10 K'taka MLAs to Mumbai belongs to BJP MP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The Congress has accused the BJP of hatching a conspiracy to topple the party's coalition government with the Janata Dal-Secular in Karnataka.

How molestation case led to age fraud accusation against junior Davis Cupper and 4 others

How molestation case led to age fraud accusation against junior Davis Cupper and 4 others

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The All India Tennis Association, often accused of being lax in dealing with age fraud, had no clear answers to what transpired at CLTA.

Delhi bans diesel gensets as pollution plan kicks in

Delhi bans diesel gensets as pollution plan kicks in

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

The city's air quality index will fluctuate between the higher end of the "poor" category and the lower end of the "very poor" category, it predicted.

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The agreement would divert China's attention and keep them busy in the Pacific theatre, probably resulting in a reduction in threat perception in our area of interest in the Indian Ocean, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

What NOT to eat before a workout

What NOT to eat before a workout

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Nutritionist Niti Desai on simple but effective diet tips that'll make you look and feel healthy at 2pm today.

Uday Kotak warns of more liquidity squeeze

Uday Kotak warns of more liquidity squeeze

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Rather than focusing on profits, market should look at the inherent strength of the balance sheet whether it can withstand difficulties, he said.

Why Indian mutual funds don't have 'star managers'

Why Indian mutual funds don't have 'star managers'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Fund companies deny the existence of 'star managers' to understate key man-risk; investors on their part, must evaluate if the fund remains as good a bet, sans its 'star'.

Why coronavirus cases spiked in Gujarat

Why coronavirus cases spiked in Gujarat

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The second highest number of coronavirus cases in the country. The worst mortality rate among states. A none too impressive recovery rate. Surely this doesn't speak highly of the famed Gujarat model, so what went wrong?

Youth ask for jobs, govt says look at moon: Rahul in Maha

Youth ask for jobs, govt says look at moon: Rahul in Maha

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

He also sought to know if Modi, during his recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, asked the latter about the 2017 Doklam standoff.

There's more to bank frauds than meets the eyes

There's more to bank frauds than meets the eyes

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

A common feature in India is the lag between the occurrence of frauds and the time they are actually reported.

Sony PlayStation 4: Will it herald a new age of gaming?

Sony PlayStation 4: Will it herald a new age of gaming?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The next-generation console represents a big step forward for gaming worldwide

China marks 70th anniversary with huge display of military might

China marks 70th anniversary with huge display of military might

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The parade was seen as a muscle-flexing exercise by Beijing.

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'... their love was jinxed.' 'His celluloid path to his partner's heart was seldom smooth; it had to contend with greedy relatives and indecisive sweethearts, who were more ready to sacrifice than woo and wed.'

Sri Lanka selectors resign after India debacle

Sri Lanka selectors resign after India debacle

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Sri Lanka's selection panel, led by former captain Sanath Jayasuriya, will step down after the current limited overs series against India following the team's slump in form, according to reports on Tuesday.

Will Aakash succeed even as it fails?

Will Aakash succeed even as it fails?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Aakash is now two years beyond its initial delivery date.

Rohit using experience to boost India's World Cup challenge

Rohit using experience to boost India's World Cup challenge

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

'You want to make sure that you start the innings and you finish off the innings as well. That gives you immense pleasure'

Can Rajasthan stop rampaging KKR?

Can Rajasthan stop rampaging KKR?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

KKR will head to the game with the belief that the side can win from any situation, which they have demonstrated time and again.

'Jayalalithaa will not win a single Lok Sabha seat'

'Jayalalithaa will not win a single Lok Sabha seat'

Rediff.com13 May 2013

'...If the power situation does not improve in Tamil Nadu. The Congress will not allow the plant to start.' As the Supreme Court clears the decks for commissioning the controversial Koodankulam nuclear plant, A Ganesh Nadar checks the mood in the villages, the epi-centre of the protests.

Cricket's lost chance

Cricket's lost chance

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Given the relative paucity of cricket this year, Test cricket has emerged as a healer for deprived fans, notes Dhruv Munjal.

Rail Budget 2013: Plan to borrow Rs 151bn from mkts

Rail Budget 2013: Plan to borrow Rs 151bn from mkts

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

India's railway will borrow Rs 151.03 billion ($2.80 billion) from markets for the financial year 2013/2014.

India women begin elusive trophy search with T20 WC opener against Australia

India women begin elusive trophy search with T20 WC opener against Australia

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Team India needs to ensure that the frequent middle-order collapses are not repeated in the showpiece event.

Coalgate solved! How the files disappeared

Coalgate solved! How the files disappeared

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Uttam Ghosh's tongue-in-cheek take on the on-going Coalgate scam.

West Indies pacer Taylor announces retirement from Test cricket

West Indies pacer Taylor announces retirement from Test cricket

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

West Indies pacer Jerome Taylor has bade adieu to Test cricket after a 13-year long international career but will be available for selection in the shorter format of the game.