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Cummins joins elite club as Aus close out successful year in style

Cummins joins elite club as Aus close out successful year in style

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Cummins's career haul is particularly noteworthy for a player who started his Test career aged 18, but spent more than five years out of the team due to a succession of injuries.

4 AISATS staffers among 5 held at Delhi airport over trafficking link

4 AISATS staffers among 5 held at Delhi airport over trafficking link

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The company said it has suspended the staffers and that it was part of the operation to unearth this crime.

'Sad for cricket when more luck is needed than skill'

'Sad for cricket when more luck is needed than skill'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad slammed the Newlands pitch as 'not great'.

PHOTOS: Root ton brings Eng back from brink on Day 1

PHOTOS: Root ton brings Eng back from brink on Day 1

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 4th Test played between India and England in Ranchi on Friday.

Under pressure, out of breath: Arshdeep's 5 wicket feat!

Under pressure, out of breath: Arshdeep's 5 wicket feat!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Was under pressure as I never took a wicket in any ODIs before: Arshdeep

The Fighter Absurdity Goes Beyond The Thinkable

The Fighter Absurdity Goes Beyond The Thinkable

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Bullets fly, the noise becomes unbearable and the plot finally ends with the hero doing an unbelievable leap on to the ski of the helicopter aka Schwarzenegger, flown by our pretty heroine. UFF UFF! Squirming in my seat, I ponder over what I have been through, sighs Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Insurance claims drop 30-35% during Chennai floods compared to 2015

Insurance claims drop 30-35% during Chennai floods compared to 2015

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Yet another first week of December brought familiar scenes of rain, storm, flooding, power outages, and fallen trees. When Cyclone Michaung wreaked havoc, leading to the heaviest rainfall in 47 years in the city, residents of Chennai drew parallels to the devastating floods of 2015. However, initial data on insurance claims suggests that the impact this time may portray a more optimistic scenario.

End of a dream! Sony-Zee's $10 billion mega deal called off

End of a dream! Sony-Zee's $10 billion mega deal called off

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Culver Max Entertainment, formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), has terminated merger agreements with Zee Entertainment, which could have otherwise created a USD 10 billion media enterprise in the country.

Indian doctor in Bahrain fired over anti-Palestine tweet

Indian doctor in Bahrain fired over anti-Palestine tweet

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

The Royal Bahrain Hospital in a statement on Friday described Dr. Sunil Rao's tweet, which he had subsequently deleted, as a violation of the hospital's code of conduct.

Delhi Capitals to buy stake in English county side Hampshire?

Delhi Capitals to buy stake in English county side Hampshire?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

If the deal comes to fruition, it will make Hampshire the first county side to be owned by an overseas franchise.

'It's a 50-50 Budget'

'It's a 50-50 Budget'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Deepak Mehta is not at all happy with the recent hikes in the rates of petrol and diesel. The good point, he feels, is the spending on the social sectors and the steady growth experienced by India Inc despite a global slowdown.

Back from China, Maldives Prez takes veiled dig at India

Back from China, Maldives Prez takes veiled dig at India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Returning home after a five-day high-profile state visit to China, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday struck a defiant note saying that his country may be small but 'doesn't give them the license to bully us'.

SC/STs not homogeneous, observes top court in quota within quota hearing

SC/STs not homogeneous, observes top court in quota within quota hearing

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The Supreme Court, examining whether states can sub-classify Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for grant of quota inside quota, on Wednesday said all SCs and STs may not be homogeneous in terms of their sociological, economic, education and social status.

Market Giving Sleepless Nights? Read This

Market Giving Sleepless Nights? Read This

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

If a 5% to 10% fall in the equity market gives you sleepless nights, you are not cut out for a 75% to 80% allocation to equities and must reduce it.

Debt tax tweak breathes life into equity savings scheme

Debt tax tweak breathes life into equity savings scheme

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Post the change in debt fund taxation in March, a lesser-known hybrid fund has emerged as one of the alternatives for fixed-income investors. Equity savings schemes, the smallest hybrid fund category in terms of assets, have raked in around Rs 6,000 crore this financial year (FY24) so far compared to Rs 1,100-crore outflow in FY23. The inflows along with a strong performance led to a 50 per cent surge in assets under management (AUM) to Rs 24,100 crore during April-November, shows data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi).

Cummins stars again; Australia sweeps series vs Pak

Cummins stars again; Australia sweeps series vs Pak

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Pat Cummins took 10 wickets to lead Australia to Pakistan series triumph

Be Warned: Restarting Stalled Vehicle In Flooded Area Magnifies Damage

Be Warned: Restarting Stalled Vehicle In Flooded Area Magnifies Damage

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

'Exit the car and call for your vehicle to be towed.'

Trade generics growth to dent value expansion of domestic drug market

Trade generics growth to dent value expansion of domestic drug market

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Rising penetration of trade generic medicines is eating into the value growth of the domestic pharmaceutical market, showed a recent analysis. According to a Kotak Institutional Equities analysis, 70-110 basis points (bps) annual dent is expected from trade generics and Jan Aushadhi on Indian Pharma Market (IPM) growth at least until FY27-28 (see chart). Trade generic medicines are those that are not pushed into the market through doctor promotions.

Shastri on how India can break World Cup knockout curse

Shastri on how India can break World Cup knockout curse

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'Once top four teams are there, in the semi-final and final. Those two days if you perform, you win.'

Meet Cricket's Young New Millionaires

Meet Cricket's Young New Millionaires

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Meet Sameer Rizvi, Kumar Kushagra, Shubham Dubey and Robin Minze.

A Tale Of 2 Halves: SKY And Inglis Show!

A Tale Of 2 Halves: SKY And Inglis Show!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

With batters dominating the proceedings, India opened the T20I series against Australia with a thrilling two wicket win.

Sheetal Sharma to lead India rugby team at Asiad

Sheetal Sharma to lead India rugby team at Asiad

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Singapore is the fourth country in Pool F. The top two teams in each pool will qualify for the semi-finals.

IPL Auction: GT's Hardik replacement quest and more...

IPL Auction: GT's Hardik replacement quest and more...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

There could be some eye-popping deals for players, who would have struggled otherwise to attract attention in the mega auction.

'Shami's absence massive but India still favourites'

'Shami's absence massive but India still favourites'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Mohammed Shami's absence will certainly leave a gaping hole in India's planning but former South African pacer Fanie de Villiers believes that Rohit Sharma's men have the best chance of ending a 31-year wait for a Test series win in the Rainbow Nation.

Shiv Nadar most generous Indian for second year in a row

Shiv Nadar most generous Indian for second year in a row

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

IT major HCL Technologies' Shiv Nadar has retained his position as the 'most generous Indian' in 2023 as well, with a 76 per cent jump in his donations at Rs 2,042 crore. Wipro's Azim Premji's donations zoomed by 267 per cent to Rs 1,774 crore during the same year, according to the Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2023 released on Thursday. Richest Indian Mukesh Ambani donated Rs 376 crore in the year, which is an 8 per cent decline.

With eyes on the prize, Rohit and Co happy to complete first goal

With eyes on the prize, Rohit and Co happy to complete first goal

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

India's next match is against South Africa and Rohit said his team is ready for the in-form Proteas.

'I'm 32. Want to invest 80k in MFs. Help'

'I'm 32. Want to invest 80k in MFs. Help'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Dev Ashish answers your personal finance and mutual fund queries.

Shubman Gill Enters Elite ODI Club

Shubman Gill Enters Elite ODI Club

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Shubman Gill's century during India's second One Day International against Australia at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, September 24, 2023, gave the young man admission into an elite club with Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli among others as its 7 members.

Softer US inflation, drop in yields prop up domestic markets

Softer US inflation, drop in yields prop up domestic markets

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Equity markets rallied after softer-than-expected inflation data in the US and UK rekindled hopes of the end of the rate-hiking cycle by major central banks. The soft inflation reading drove down bond yields and the US dollar, whetting the appetite for risky assets. The 10-year US bond yield fell below 4.5 per cent after topping 5 per cent less than a month ago.

'Home advantage' for confident Afghanistan against Kiwis

'Home advantage' for confident Afghanistan against Kiwis

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi said Chennai is a familiar venue for his team.

Will Williamson's return see Ravindra benched for B'desh match?

Will Williamson's return see Ravindra benched for B'desh match?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Stead said paceman Tim Southee was also in contention after recovering from a fractured thumb.

Adani forms JV to sell green hydrogen in Japan, Taiwan and Hawaii

Adani forms JV to sell green hydrogen in Japan, Taiwan and Hawaii

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Adani Group on Thursday said it has formed a 50:50 joint venture with Japanese conglomerate Kowa Group for sale of green hydrogen in Japan, Taiwan and Hawaii markets. Billionaire Gautam Adani-led conglomerate is investing up to $50 billion over the next 10 years in setting up a fully integrated green hydrogen ecosystem in India. This includes the production of 1 million tonne of green hydrogen in the initial phase which will be ramped up to 3 million tonne later.

Yearender 2023: So close, yet so far...: India's ICC trophy drought continues

Yearender 2023: So close, yet so far...: India's ICC trophy drought continues

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The last time Team India won an ICC World Cup was in 2011 in India. It was a 50-over ODI format that was won under the astute leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

5 Fastest World Cup Centuries

5 Fastest World Cup Centuries

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Glenn Maxwell scored a 40 ball century on Wednesday.

Modi, Hasina open first NE-Bangladesh rail link, can reach Kolkata faster now

Modi, Hasina open first NE-Bangladesh rail link, can reach Kolkata faster now

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The cross-border rail project near Tripura's capital Agartala and Akhaura in Bangladesh is expected to boost cross-border trade, and significantly reduce the travel time between Agartala and Kolkata via Dhaka.

Can India win their 3rd World Cup after record win?

Can India win their 3rd World Cup after record win?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

The result at Eden Gardens has raised hopes that come Nov. 19, India will be lifting the 50-over World Cup trophy for a third time following their triumphs in 1983 and 2011.

Savings declined but resulted in rise in assets: SBI chief economist

Savings declined but resulted in rise in assets: SBI chief economist

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The net financial savings of the household sector has moderated to 5.1% of GDP in FY23 from 7.6 per cent in FY20, as households shifted their savings to physical assets amid low interest rates during the pandemic, according to State Bank of India's (SBI) Research report.

Sizzling Shami etches name in annals of ODI WC

Sizzling Shami etches name in annals of ODI WC

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Cites 'being in rhythm' as factor for success

PIX: India's pacers blow away Sri Lanka for 55

PIX: India's pacers blow away Sri Lanka for 55

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj sent Sri Lanka crashing for 55 as India scored a thumping 302-run victory to qualify for semis.

Pat Cummins reveals secret strategy to conquer India

Pat Cummins reveals secret strategy to conquer India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Pat Cummins wants to experience that awesome feeling of leading a great bunch of blokes