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Qatar sovereign fund in talks for stake in Reliance Retail

Qatar sovereign fund in talks for stake in Reliance Retail

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Qatar's sovereign wealth fund is in early discussions to buy a minority stake in billionaire Mukesh Ambani's rapidly expanding retail unit for about $1 billion (Rs 8,200 crore), sources said. The Qatar Investment Authority is keen on tapping the fast-growing Indian market and has entered into a discussion to buy about 1 per cent stake in Reliance Retail Ventures, sources with knowledge of the matter said. Talks, sources said, are at a preliminary stage and being led by an executive director on the board of parent Reliance Industries Ltd.

First flights to bring back Indians land in Kerala

First flights to bring back Indians land in Kerala

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Launching its biggest ever repatriation exercise, India on Thursday airlifted 363 of its citizens, including nine infants, stranded in the United Arab Emirates due to the international travel lockdown over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rajasthan Royals fined for slow-over rate against Delhi

Rajasthan Royals fined for slow-over rate against Delhi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson and his teammates have been fined for maintaining a slow over rate during their 33-run loss to Delhi Capitals.

IPL 2020 playoffs: A quick guide

IPL 2020 playoffs: A quick guide

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The IPL play-offs scenario benefits the top teams in the points table.

NZ's Mitchell receives ICC Spirit of Cricket Award for 2021

NZ's Mitchell receives ICC Spirit of Cricket Award for 2021

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Daryl Mitchell won the award for his gesture of refusing to take a single in the high-pressure T20 World Cup semi-final against England in Abu Dhabi on November 10, 2021.

Pak captain Sarfraz not pleased with India's Asia Cup schedule

Pak captain Sarfraz not pleased with India's Asia Cup schedule

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

India were to play two matches in Abu Dhabi but the schedule was tweaked to allow Rohit Sharma's men to play all their matches in Dubai.

IPL Poll: MI vs RR: Who will win?

IPL Poll: MI vs RR: Who will win?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Game 20 of the IPL 2020 will see Mumbai Indians take on Rajasthan Royals at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

IPL Poll: Mumbai Indians vs Hyderabad: Who will win?

IPL Poll: Mumbai Indians vs Hyderabad: Who will win?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

Game 17 of the IPL will see Mumbai Indians take on SunRisers Hyderabad at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Etihad to double its flights to Mumbai, Delhi

Etihad to double its flights to Mumbai, Delhi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

This follows the Union Cabinet approving enhanced traffic rights between India and Abu Dhabi.

IPL PICS: Chennai Super Kings send Kings XI packing

IPL PICS: Chennai Super Kings send Kings XI packing

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Images from Sunday's IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings, in Abu Dhabi.

IPL PIX: Rajasthan stun Chennai to keep hopes alive

IPL PIX: Rajasthan stun Chennai to keep hopes alive

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, in Abu Dhabi, on Saturday.

Hardik's hit wicket sets off meme fest

Hardik's hit wicket sets off meme fest

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Hardik Pandya was dismissed hit wicket off Andre Russell.

F1's record 24-race calendar for 2023

F1's record 24-race calendar for 2023

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Formula One will have a record 24 races next season with Las Vegas making its floodlit debut in November and Monaco signing a new deal to secure its place on the calendar until at least 2025.

Are you Ready For Sunny Leone?

Are you Ready For Sunny Leone?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Just where do Bollywood's glam stars holiday? Let's take a look.

Mr 360 is Here!

Mr 360 is Here!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

If RCB are to win their first IPL title, much will depend on AB, a batsman who can change any game with his power hitting.

PICS: Mumbai Indians make short work of Kolkata Knight Riders

PICS: Mumbai Indians make short work of Kolkata Knight Riders

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Images from Friday's IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians, in Abu Dhabi.

'Incredibly excited to have fans back in IPL'

'Incredibly excited to have fans back in IPL'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan is excited at the prospect of fans returning to the stadiums after the lifting of the Covid-enforced restrictions and cheering them on when the second leg of IPL starts in the UAE on Sunday.

Calf muscle injury puts Chakravarthy out of Afghanistan tie

Calf muscle injury puts Chakravarthy out of Afghanistan tie

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Chakravarthy went wicketless in the two games that he played, and had the injury not cropped up, he was to be benched as neither Pakistan nor New Zealand did have any problem in facing him.

India vs England promises thrills, turners, and drama!

India vs England promises thrills, turners, and drama!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Can the subcontinent giants maintain their 12-year invincibility?

IPL Poll: KKR vs DC: Who will win?

IPL Poll: KKR vs DC: Who will win?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Game 42 of IPL 2020 will see the Kolkata Knight Riders take on the Delhi Capitals at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

SEE: Rohit Sharma's workout with wife

SEE: Rohit Sharma's workout with wife

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

This couple is sure to inspire you to get moving.

IN PIX: The New Normal in IPL 2020

IN PIX: The New Normal in IPL 2020

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

There was no gala opening ceremony for the world's richest T20 league, and the games will be played behind closed doors

IPL Poll: KKR vs RCB: Who will win?

IPL Poll: KKR vs RCB: Who will win?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Game 39 of IPL 2020 will see the Kolkata Knight Riders take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

IPL PIX: The many moods of Preity Zinta

IPL PIX: The many moods of Preity Zinta

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Ms Zinta looked elegant in a red Patiala suit and nude shoes to match her team colours.

Sri Lanka ready to play international cricket in Pakistan

Sri Lanka ready to play international cricket in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

The PCB said in its statement that the match against Sri Lanka would be a continuation of the return of international cricket to Pakistan following the World XI tour to Lahore next week.

Las Vegas GP: Verstappen races to record-extending win

Las Vegas GP: Verstappen races to record-extending win

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Red Bull's Max Verstappen sang "Viva Las Vegas" after racing to a record-extending 18th victory of the season and joining Sebastian Vettel in third place on Formula One's all-time winners' list.

IPL Poll: Kings XI Punjab vs KKR: Who will win?

IPL Poll: Kings XI Punjab vs KKR: Who will win?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Game 24 of IPL 2020 will see the Kings XI Punjab take on the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi in the afternoon.

Consistent England eye T20 World Cup title

Consistent England eye T20 World Cup title

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

England captain Eoin Morgan says his team is 'gathering momentum nicely' as the last edition's runners-up hope to improve on their showing in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Returnees from abroad may opt for paid quarantine: Health ministry

Returnees from abroad may opt for paid quarantine: Health ministry

Rediff.com7 May 2020

In the 'Additional guidelines for quarantine of returnees from abroad/contacts/ isolation of suspect or confirmed cases in private facilities', released on Thursday evening, the ministry said there are large number of facilities such as hotels, service apartments and lodges which are "unoccupied due to impact of COVID-19 on travel and tourism".

Only asymptomatic Indians to fly back home from UAE

Only asymptomatic Indians to fly back home from UAE

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The first two special flights that will operate from Thursday to evacuate Indians stranded in the UAE due to the coronavirus pandemic

SEE: How KKR are preparing for twilight period during IPL

SEE: How KKR are preparing for twilight period during IPL

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Wary of playing in the twilight period in some matches during the upcoming IPL, two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders are making sure they get used to the conditions in the UAE.

PIX: KXIP, KKR, Royals land in UAE; set ball rolling for bio-secure IPL

PIX: KXIP, KKR, Royals land in UAE; set ball rolling for bio-secure IPL

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Royals and KXIP landed in Dubai via a charter flight, which will be the norm this IPL due to the ongoing health crisis. A little later in the evening, Kolkata Knight Riders arrived in Abu Dhabi, their base for the tournament.

Qualifier 2: DC vs SRH: Who will win?

Qualifier 2: DC vs SRH: Who will win?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

The Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2020 will see Delhi Capitals take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Eliminator: RCB vs SRH: Who will win?

Eliminator: RCB vs SRH: Who will win?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The Eliminator match of the IPL 2020 will be played between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the SunRisers Hyderabad at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

KKR to invest Rs 2,069 cr in Reliance Retail; to hike stake to 1.42%

KKR to invest Rs 2,069 cr in Reliance Retail; to hike stake to 1.42%

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Global investment firm KKR will invest Rs 2,069.50 crore in Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd for a 0.25 per cent additional stake of the retailer at a valuation of about Rs 8.36 lakh crore, Reliance Industries Ltd said on Monday. After this investment, KKR's shareholding in Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL), the holding company of the retail business of billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led RIL, will increase to 1.42 per cent from 1.17 per cent. The investment is at "a pre-money equity value of Rs 8.361 lakh crore (around $100.87 billion)", said a joint statement.

T20 WC PICS: England whip Bangladesh for second win

T20 WC PICS: England whip Bangladesh for second win

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Bangladesh and England, in Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday.

It's Sunny In The Maldives

It's Sunny In The Maldives

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Anushka sweats it out... Adah is on her toes... Janhvi gets ready for the lockdown...

Delhi HC allows Jacqueline to travel abroad for IIFA on bond of Rs 1 cr

Delhi HC allows Jacqueline to travel abroad for IIFA on bond of Rs 1 cr

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The Delhi high court has permitted Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, against whom a lookout notice was issued by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged money laundering case, to travel abroad for IIFA awards subject to certain conditions.

Adani Group begins $130 mn debt buyback, first since Hindenburg report

Adani Group begins $130 mn debt buyback, first since Hindenburg report

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) on Monday started the first debt buyback programme since billionaire Gautam Adani's conglomerate was targeted by a US short-seller in January. APSEZ floated a tender to buy back as much as $130 million of its July 2024 bonds and similar amounts in each of the next four quarters, it said in an exchange filing, as it looks to regain investor confidence by showing that its liquidity position is comfortable. Shares of Adani group companies pummelled after Hindenburg Research in a January 24 report accused it of accounting fraud and improper use of offshore tax havens for stock manipulation.

IPL Poll: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs KKR: Who will win?

IPL Poll: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs KKR: Who will win?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

Game 35 of IPL 2020 will see the SunRisers Hyderabad take on Kolkata Knight Riders at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.