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Weak rupee draws NRIs to Indian realty

Weak rupee draws NRIs to Indian realty

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Delhi-NCR and Mumbai are still the most preferred destinations for NRIs to buy property, say property brokers.

'Sasikala's arrival won't impact AIADMK'

'Sasikala's arrival won't impact AIADMK'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

'Our party cadre does not want her in the party.'

Indian economy: Half full or three-quarters empty?

Indian economy: Half full or three-quarters empty?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

The two paths India could follow: one moderately positive, one relentlessly negative.

Can you believe it? Deepika and Sonakshi are 'married'

Can you believe it? Deepika and Sonakshi are 'married'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Records at a fair price shop in Farukhabad show Deepika Padukone, Sonakshi Sinha, Jacqueline Fernandez and Rani Mukherjee married to Rakesh Chand, Ramesh Chand, Sadhu Lal and Ram Swaroop.

Want to be the best? Copy Team India's attitude!

Want to be the best? Copy Team India's attitude!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Australia great Ian Chappell says India's attitude towards achieving excellence should be copied by the ambitious cricket nations for the well-being of the Test format.

Gautam Adani faces his toughest test ever

Gautam Adani faces his toughest test ever

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Debt-ridden Adani Group struggles to overcome its biggest challenges.

India is in a financial mess

India is in a financial mess

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'In a serious fiscal situation like this, an ostrich-like focus on annual budgeting, event management and defensive rhetoric will only make matters worse,' warns Rathin Roy.

'You were part of my childhood, Dada'

'You were part of my childhood, Dada'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'These days you are the main inspiration for a lot of young film-makers. They are mimicking your films.'

India calls off meeting with Pakistan in New York

India calls off meeting with Pakistan in New York

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

In a statement, the MEA said, "The latest brutal killings of our security personnel by Pakistan-based entities and the recent release of a series of 20 postage stamps by Pakistan glorifying a terrorist and terrorism confirm that Pakistan will not mend its ways."

COLUMN: Budget 2013 - An elaborate exercise in denial

COLUMN: Budget 2013 - An elaborate exercise in denial

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Thanks to policy paralysis at the Centre, we are doing exactly the opposite of what the doctor prescribed, writes M R Venkatesh.

Cost of new insurance policy likely to increase

Cost of new insurance policy likely to increase

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

FM's revival package for life insurance sector will lead to high growth-high risk investments, lesser documentation

Future gadgets: Best of Mobile World Congress

Future gadgets: Best of Mobile World Congress

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Here are the top five mobiles and tablets that were seen at the Mobile World Congress.

Post COVID, Indians are not afraid to travel!

Post COVID, Indians are not afraid to travel!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Singapore is the most favoured destination for people living in India, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong and the Philippines when it comes to post-lockdown travel.

Massa happy not to relive Ferrari nightmare

Massa happy not to relive Ferrari nightmare

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Felipe Massa delivered his eagerly-awaited verdict on Ferrari's new Formula One car after the first day of testing on Tuesday, with sighs of relief likely to be heard around Maranello.

COLUMN: The goals and challenges of Rio+20

COLUMN: The goals and challenges of Rio+20

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

The bad news about the environment far outweighs small advances that have been made.

Russia get Olympics ban but door open to Tokyo Games

Russia get Olympics ban but door open to Tokyo Games

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Following the ban on Russia in 2016, Russian athletes have been allowed to participate as neutrals at various events by the IAAF. For Tokyo, WADA will lay down a uniform criterion for all sporting disciplines to accept.

Despite odds, Indians lead the 'American Dream' party

Despite odds, Indians lead the 'American Dream' party

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Indian immigrants were the leading company-founding group. They founded 13.4 per cent of Silicon Valley's startups and 6.5 per cent of those nationwide.

1st Test: Sri Lanka in early trouble chasing 393 to win

1st Test: Sri Lanka in early trouble chasing 393 to win

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Australia removed Sri Lanka's openers cheaply to leave the tourists clinging on at 65 for two and chasing an imposing 393 runs for victory at the close of play on the fourth day of the first Test on Monday.

Will Mayawati too ditch the Congress?

Will Mayawati too ditch the Congress?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Few political parties want to stand up and be counted as a Congress ally in the UPA, particularly since the Congress is perceived to be a sinking ship at this stage, reports Renu Mittal.

Modi's twin test: Vodafone and Bihar

Modi's twin test: Vodafone and Bihar

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

If Modi's truly a reformer and a believer in minimum government, he would bury the Vodafone ghosts now. He would also then go to Bihar, campaigning on his politically controversial reforms. Both will need him to dip deep into his accumulated political capital and risk it, suggests Shekhar Gupta.

Apocalypse Now!

Apocalypse Now!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

Review: Kali impresses

Review: Kali impresses

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Kali has the potential of becoming a rage with the viewers, feels Paresh C Palicha.

Imported cars will cost Rs 20-40 lakh more!

Imported cars will cost Rs 20-40 lakh more!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

Budget proposal increased Customs duty on imported vehicles.

Royalty-linked benefit sharing may add to coal cos' woes

Royalty-linked benefit sharing may add to coal cos' woes

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

The recommendation, if implemented, could severely dent coal miners' bottom line.

'Cheteshwar Pujara mocks fragile batting'

'Cheteshwar Pujara mocks fragile batting'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Day Two of the first Test between India and England brought bad news for the visitors. But Cheteshwar Pujara dominated all the headlines.

'Sehwag with his confidence returned is a frightening prospect'

'Sehwag with his confidence returned is a frightening prospect'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

So, how did the foreign press react to first day's play at the Motera? Rediff.com brings you a summary of what the English Press felt.

Robert Vadra's extraordinary jump to fame and power

Robert Vadra's extraordinary jump to fame and power

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

From an ordinary lad in Moradabad with a lacklustre business to being part of a family lineage known all over the world, it has been a big leap for Robert Vadra, says Renu Mittal.

Petkovic withdraws from Australian Open

Petkovic withdraws from Australian Open

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Germany's top-ranked tennis player Andrea Petkovic has pulled out of next week's Australian Open Grand Slam tournament with a stress fracture, organisers said on Wednesday.

Second NZ Test: 'Prithvi is ready to go'; Jadeja may replace Ashwin

Second NZ Test: 'Prithvi is ready to go'; Jadeja may replace Ashwin

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

India opener Prithvi Shaw is likely to retain his place in the playing eleven for the second Test against New Zealand, starting Saturday, while Ravindra Jadeja may replace Ravichandran Ashwin.

Watch out for England at the World Cup!

Watch out for England at the World Cup!

Rediff.com22 May 2019

England captain Eoin Morgan said a home World Cup is a massive chance for the players to write their names into English cricket folklore.

Monsoon worries keep stock markets on edge

Monsoon worries keep stock markets on edge

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

With almost one third of the season over, rainfall until, last week was 23 per cent below the 50-year average.

'2012 should be a good year for high-beta stocks'

'2012 should be a good year for high-beta stocks'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

A more proactive government and some level of fiscal discipline are needed to sustain the current rally, says Suresh Mahadevan, managing director and head of equities, UBS Securities (India).

Top 10 gold producing nations

Top 10 gold producing nations

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

British Geological Survey accessed in September 2011 produced a list of countries by production of gold.

How maths helps you understand the coronavirus

How maths helps you understand the coronavirus

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

The first cycle starts with 1, then 2, then 4, 8, etc, until the infected population jumps to 16,384 at the 14th cycle, explains Devangshu Dutta.

30 countries that face most or least visa restrictions

30 countries that face most or least visa restrictions

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

There are some nations whose citizens can travel to almost anywhere without any restriction.

14 most fuel efficient diesel cars in India

14 most fuel efficient diesel cars in India

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Another factor that works in favour of diesel cars is its 'full-size' mileage, which falls easy on wallet.

Barcelona's Pique out for two weeks but should be fit for Manchester City

Barcelona's Pique out for two weeks but should be fit for Manchester City

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Barcelona were hit with more bad news on Sunday when centre back Gerard Pique was ruled out for about two weeks with a calf problem.

Nirmalaji, don't waste this chance!

Nirmalaji, don't waste this chance!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

'When growth drops precipitously from 7% to 4.5% in four quarters, it is for all practical purposes a recession' notes T N Ninan.

Injury scare for Serena ahead of Australian Open

Injury scare for Serena ahead of Australian Open

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Former world number one Serena Williams suffered an injury scare less than two weeks ahead of the Australian Open on Wednesday when the American was forced out of the Brisbane International with a badly twisted ankle.

'How many times will they kill me or Bachchan Saab?'

'How many times will they kill me or Bachchan Saab?'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

"I urge users of social media to be cautious. Social-media outlets are not to be fooled around with."