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You should listen to your father: Cong to Jaishankar

You should listen to your father: Cong to Jaishankar

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate also alleged that foreign policy has been reduced to photo-ops and a chest-thumping exercise and is being used to secure contracts for a businessman.

Archer ready to rediscover 2019 Ashes, World Cup form

Archer ready to rediscover 2019 Ashes, World Cup form

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Jofra Archer rates himself "about 80 percent" fit ahead of his long-awaited England return, but the fast bowler is determined to get himself back in the kind of shape that saw him play a starring role in the 2019 Ashes and Cricket World Cup.

Rahul no longer vice-captain; Bumrah to miss entire Aus series

Rahul no longer vice-captain; Bumrah to miss entire Aus series

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

K L Rahul has managed just 38 runs in three innings in the ongoing Test series against Australia.

PHOTOS: Rain upsets KKR; PBKS win by 7 runs

PHOTOS: Rain upsets KKR; PBKS win by 7 runs

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Images from the IPL 2023 match between Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders in Mohali on Saturday.

Are markets being 'blind' to inflation risks?

Are markets being 'blind' to inflation risks?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Elevated food price-led inflation could become a sore point for markets, which they seem to be ignoring at current levels, observe analysts. Retail inflation in India - as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) - came in at a three-month high of 6.52 per cent in January 2023, compared with 5.72 per cent in December and 5.88 per cent in November 2022. The inflation print for February, according to Madan Sabnavis, chief economist at Bank of Baroda, will be critical for the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee.

Will sub-par monsoon dent market sentiment?

Will sub-par monsoon dent market sentiment?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

While weather forecasters remain divided on how the monsoons will play out in India over the next few months, analysts believe the news at the current juncture - at best - can trigger a knee-jerk reaction in the markets. They believe it is too early to say whether the sub-par monsoon on account of El Nino can seriously dent the market sentiment in the short-to-medium term. "These are just initial forecasts and we will have another round / status update from the weather forecasters a month down the line.

Aus begin T20 Women's World Cup title defence in style

Aus begin T20 Women's World Cup title defence in style

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Australia began their Women's T20 World Cup title defence on a resounding note

What Sachin Told Virat After Guwahati 100

What Sachin Told Virat After Guwahati 100

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

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Team India Warms Up Ahead Of Asia Cup

Team India Warms Up Ahead Of Asia Cup

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The Indian cricket team warmed up at a training session at the ICC Academy in Dubai.

With 33% market share, Maruti eyes top slot in SUV space by FY24

With 33% market share, Maruti eyes top slot in SUV space by FY24

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) - the market leader in small cars - is eyeing the top spot in the sports utility vehicle (SUV) segment within a year - with a 33 per cent share of the pie. The company has been selling two SUVs - the Brezza and the Grand Vitara - and will start deliveries of the Jimny and the Fronx from March-end, and has set a target of growing its share from the current 11.5 per cent of the SUV market to 33 per cent by the end of 2023-24. The SUV segment is roughly about 42 per cent of the total passenger vehicle market, or around 1.3 million units.

Rolls-Royce Offers To Co-Create Fighter Engine

Rolls-Royce Offers To Co-Create Fighter Engine

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

There is little appetite among combat aircraft engine makers to share the IP that results from a co-creation project. But Rolls-Royce is willing to walk the Aatmanirbhar talk.

I have not given up on T20 format: Rohit Sharma

I have not given up on T20 format: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Rohit, along with another former skipper Virat Kohli, are currently not a part of the shortest format.

HC allows to cut 20,000 mangroves for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train

HC allows to cut 20,000 mangroves for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

As per the said order, a 50 m buffer zone must be created around the area that hosts the mangroves and no construction activity or dumping of debris can be permitted within this buffer zone.

Shinde's maiden Budget offers Rs 6K aid, free crop cover to farmers

Shinde's maiden Budget offers Rs 6K aid, free crop cover to farmers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Announcing a Re 1 crop insurance scheme for farmers, the deputy CM said the government will bear the financial burden of Rs 3,312 crore.

Varisu, Thunivu Create Box Office Magic

Varisu, Thunivu Create Box Office Magic

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Kuttey, on the other hand, did not open well.

Finch gets in the groove with half century ahead of T20 WC

Finch gets in the groove with half century ahead of T20 WC

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Rohit Sharma's 14-ball 15 would do little to ease concerns about the India captain's form heading into the tournament, while Virat Kohli (19) did not last long either.

Riteish-Genelia's Ved Is A Blockbuster

Riteish-Genelia's Ved Is A Blockbuster

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Real life couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza's romantic drama took off in full speed, evident from the Rs 2.25 crore that it collected on the very first day.

Monday Market Crash: Advice For Investors

Monday Market Crash: Advice For Investors

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

'Such big falls are quite frequent these days, so do not try to time this market.' 'Use big dips to accumulate quality stocks.'

Sensex pares early gains, ends own 188 points

Sensex pares early gains, ends own 188 points

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Benchmark indices failed to hold on to early gains and closed in the red for the seventh straight session on Thursday, with participants remaining in wait-and-watch mode ahead of the RBI's interest rate decision. Unabated selling by foreign funds added to the pressure, though a modest recovery in the rupee cushioned the fall, traders said. After rallying in early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex came under selling pressure in the afternoon session and closed 188.32 points or 0.33 per cent lower at 56,409.96.

'It's part of your journey': Umesh on Kuldeep's exclusion

'It's part of your journey': Umesh on Kuldeep's exclusion

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Kuldeep Yadav's exclusion from the India's playing XI for the ongoing second Test against Bangladesh may have surprised many but senior pacer Umesh Yadav on Thursday said it is a part of every cricketer's journey.

MPC to start 3-day meet on Wed, another rate hike likely

MPC to start 3-day meet on Wed, another rate hike likely

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The Reserve Bank's rate-setting panel will start its 3-day deliberations on Wednesday amid expectations of yet another rate hike of 50 basis points to check high inflation, in line with similar actions taken by other major central banks, including the US Fed. Based on the recommendations of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the RBI had effected 50 basis points increase in repo rate each in June and August after raising the short-term lending rate by 40 basis points in an off-cycle decision in May. The MPC, headed by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, is scheduled to meet during September 28-30.

Want To Live Longer? Read This!

Want To Live Longer? Read This!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids.

S&P on why recession unlikely to hit India

S&P on why recession unlikely to hit India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Global rating agency S&P on Tuesday said even though the US and the Euro zone are headed to recession, India is unlikely to face the impact given the "not so coupled" nature of its economy with the global economy. "Indian economy is a lot decoupled from the global economy than we normally think of, given its large domestic demand, even though you (India) are a net importer of energy. "But you have enough forex reserves on one hand and your companies have managed to maintain healthy balance sheets," Paul F Gruenwald, S&P global chief economist and managing director, told reporters in Mumbai.

'Kalnirnay belongs to the people of India'

'Kalnirnay belongs to the people of India'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'Kalnirnay is like a bible for any family.'

Vedantu gives pink slips to 385 employees in 3rd round of layoffs this year

Vedantu gives pink slips to 385 employees in 3rd round of layoffs this year

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Edtech unicorn Vedantu has laid off 385 employees, nearly 11.6 per cent of the company workforce, according to sources. This move is being seen as part of a drive in the edtech sector towards profitability via cost-savings and consolidation, as funds dry up, they said. The Bengaluru-based firm has laid off over 1,100 employees (both full-time and contractual), so far, this year.

Will India play both Pant and Karthik vs Pakistan?

Will India play both Pant and Karthik vs Pakistan?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

India's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara feels it is "impossible" to include both Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik in the playing eleven during the Asia Cup T20 tournament, given the team's settled top-order.

PHOTOS: Devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha

PHOTOS: Devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The festival culminates on the day of Anant Chaturdashi, when the idols of Lord Ganesh are taken to nearby water bodies and immersed.

Rohit scripts new captaincy record...

Rohit scripts new captaincy record...

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

After taking over the captaincy from Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma took the Men in Blue to victory against New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka, and now England.

When An Amarnath Pilgrim Fell 100 Feet...

When An Amarnath Pilgrim Fell 100 Feet...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police were at hand to assist Amarnath yatra pilgrims on Monday, July 4, 2022.

PIX: Axar, Ashwin lead India's fightback after Lyon's five-for

PIX: Axar, Ashwin lead India's fightback after Lyon's five-for

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and Australia, at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi, on Friday.

12 PSBs Post Profit Of Rs 256.85 Billion

12 PSBs Post Profit Of Rs 256.85 Billion

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Collectively, the pack of 12 has posted a 50 per cent rise in profits -- Rs 25,685 crore. On a quarter-on-quarter basis (that is, September over June), the rise is 68 per cent. Public sector banks have never had such a stellar performance, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Sundar hopes Lancashire experience will help in NZ

Sundar hopes Lancashire experience will help in NZ

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

He said he will never play football for warm-up before matches. "It was a weird accident that happened five or six years ago. I was playing football and broke my ankle. I will never play football in my life! There are so many things to do other than just play football."

M&M to sell controlling stake in Peugeot Motocycles to Mutares

M&M to sell controlling stake in Peugeot Motocycles to Mutares

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Germany-based Mutares SE & Co will acquire 80 per cent controlling stake in Mahindra & Mahindra's French unit Peugeot Motocycles. In a statement, the Mumbai-based auto major on Thursday said Mutares has submitted an irrevocable binding offer to acquire 50 per cent of equity and a controlling stake of 80 per cent in France-based Peugeot Motocycles (PMTC). As part of the deal, Purple, a fully-owned entity of Mutares Holding, would invest 7 million euros in PMTC, which would entitle it to a 50 per cent shareholding and 80.01 per cent voting rights in the French firm.

How Curran, Stokes scripted England's WC win

How Curran, Stokes scripted England's WC win

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Stokes brought his first half-century in T20I cricket with a four in 47 balls while levelling the scores. He (unbeaten at 52* off 49 balls) then brought up the winning runs, with Liam Livingstone at 1* and England finished the innings at 138/5 in 19 overs.

'I am very angry with the stars'

'I am very angry with the stars'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

'When I watched KGF, I was like, 'What kind of world are we living in? Who are these people'?'

My only aim is to play 50 overs: Jagadeesan after record

My only aim is to play 50 overs: Jagadeesan after record

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

On keeping wickets after batting for nearly 50 overs, Jagadeesan said: "I am really happy about that to be honest. After working hard on my fitness, for me to play almost 50 hours and then keep wickets, it feels good."

'I Look Forward To Playing For KKR'

'I Look Forward To Playing For KKR'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

'More than the money, I am happy to be a part of the team that has selected me.'

Yeh Hai India: What Strong Teeth I Have!

Yeh Hai India: What Strong Teeth I Have!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

A labourer lifts a 50 kg bag of wheat using his teeth at a grain market, in Bathinda, April 17, 2022.

Women's Asia Cup: Whoever comes, we are ready for final, says Harmanpreet

Women's Asia Cup: Whoever comes, we are ready for final, says Harmanpreet

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'We have a talented side, and we'll go upwards as we play more'