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RuPay, UPI set to pip global giants in retail transactions

RuPay, UPI set to pip global giants in retail transactions

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

An analysis for the first eight months of CY18 shows that the value of RuPay and UPI transactions constitute 65.2 per cent of all transactions done through debit and credit cards, in value terms, across retail outlets by the end of August.

'Indian society not very encouraging towards entrepreneurs'

'Indian society not very encouraging towards entrepreneurs'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Gaurav Bhushan Sharma, an alumnus of IIM-Ahmedabad is a busy entrepreneur these days. His one year old start up C2B Consulting, which is primarily a crowd-sourced strategy consulting firm today employs young graduates and aims to cater to the SME (small to medium enterprises) segment of the market. On our request, he shares his journey and tells us how his life changed after one CAT exam.

When and how India carried out surgical strikes

When and how India carried out surgical strikes

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

The Indian Army on early Thursday morning conducted surgical strikes on terrorist launch pads across the Line of Control, confirmed Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, Director General of Military Operations. Here is what we know about the surgical strikes conducted by the Indian Army along the Line of Control as per what army sources have revealed.

'Till farmers are not free from debt, this struggle will go on'

'Till farmers are not free from debt, this struggle will go on'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

'This has always been a trend by the ruling party, that they give assurances but never fulfill it.' 'The BJP is known for it as it is their character.' 'They agree when the farmers' movement is on, but turn their backs when the farmers leave.' 'We have to keep a constant pressure on the government for our demands.'

Top 25 US cities for fresh graduates!

Top 25 US cities for fresh graduates!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

The Daily Beast announced it second annual ranking of the best American cities for fresh graduates.

Not food poisoning, kids vomiting caused unease on Tejas Express: Railways

Not food poisoning, kids vomiting caused unease on Tejas Express: Railways

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The report said that the food served on board the premium train was "satisfactory".

2012 ICC World Twenty20 groups and fixtures

2012 ICC World Twenty20 groups and fixtures

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

Groups and fixtures for the 2012 ICC World Twenty20, to be held in Sri Lanka, from September 18 to October 7.

'The BJP government's entire record is of betrayal'

'The BJP government's entire record is of betrayal'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

'Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called us for a meeting in March 2016 and we submitted the same charter of demands that we are submitting now.' 'He gave us wishy-washy assurances.' 'We thought he was the new chief minister and we believed him, but later we found out that nothing is moving on the ground.' 'This time we want a written assurance and a concrete timetable for implementation.' 'We will not leave Mumbai, come what may.'

Nothing is a secret now, not even your new business

Nothing is a secret now, not even your new business

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Balgopal Athavale was startled that the day after his new business was registered, he was flooded with offers from various service providers. 'How did they know what only my wife and I knew?' he asks.

It's a miracle how this man is still alive!

It's a miracle how this man is still alive!

Rediff.com24 May 2015

A 29-year-old British man, who had his head ripped from his spine in an horrific car crash, has miraculously survived after a rare operation done by an Indian-origin doctor.

Train carrying Rahul Gandhi stoned in Haryana

Train carrying Rahul Gandhi stoned in Haryana

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

The Amritsar-New Delhi Shatabdi Express carrying Rahul Gandhi was stoned late Tuesday night near Panipat, damaging the windowpanes of five coaches, including the one in which the Congress leader was seated.

Rahul Gandhi's train stoned

Rahul Gandhi's train stoned

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

The Amritsar-New Delhi Shatabdi express in which Rahul Gandhi was travelling was stoned tonight near Panipat, about 100 km from here, and the All India Congress Committee general secretary was not in the three compartments which was hit. There were no immediate reports of any injury to passengers while Special Protection Group sources said there was no threat to Rahul in the incident.

Schedule: Twenty20 World Cup 2009

Schedule: Twenty20 World Cup 2009

Rediff.com17 Jun 2009

Keep track of all the matches played at the Twenty20 World Cup 2009 in England. The final will take place on Sunday, June 21 at Lord's.

Champions League Twenty20 Fixtures

Champions League Twenty20 Fixtures

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Three Indian teams -- IPL II champions Deccan Chargers Hyderabad, runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils, the top finishers after the league phase -- will figure in the tournament, matches of which will be played at three centres.

Confusion being spread about support price to farmers: PM

Confusion being spread about support price to farmers: PM

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Modi also appealed to farmers not to burn crop residues so as to curb pollution.

Spotlight on Pant as India A set to tour SA in June '17

Spotlight on Pant as India A set to tour SA in June '17

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

When India played their last time, the two four day games were played at Rustenberg and Pretoria while the tri-series was entirely played in Pretoria. The 'Test' series was drawn 1-1 while List A tri-series was won by India. The current tour has been scheduled after the 10th edition of Indian Premier League where all the top players are expected to play. "The A tours give ideal opportunity to the performers in domestic cricket to showcase their talent. Look at the likes of Priyank Panchal, who has scored over 1000 runs or youngsters like Rishabh Pant and Ishan Kishan who have caught the attention -- the selectors will get a chance to test if they are ready for the next level or not," a top BCCI source said.

Mumbai building crash: Death toll rises to 61

Mumbai building crash: Death toll rises to 61

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

The death toll in Friday's building collapse in Mazgaon area here has climbed to 61, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Asked if the rescue operation has been called off, the BMC said though no formal announcement to this effect has been made so far, "it is as good as being called off".

Quiz Time: What profession did Deven Verma choose before he got into acting?

Quiz Time: What profession did Deven Verma choose before he got into acting?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Afridi charged under ICC Code of Conduct

Afridi charged under ICC Code of Conduct

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

The Pakistan all-rounder was seen pushing his bat at a spectator who said something to him on his way back to the pavilion after being dismissed.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 6 at Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 6 at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Poland's Magdalena Fularczyk-Kozlowska and Natalia Madaj edged past Britain's Katherine Grainger and Victoria Thornley in the final meters of the race to snatch the gold medal in the women's double sculls at the Olympic rowing regatta on Thursday. The nail-biter saw the two boats neck-and-neck for much of the race. Britain led Poland by just .64 seconds at the halfway mark and appeared poised to win.

Fog engulfs Delhi; min temp around 5° C

Fog engulfs Delhi; min temp around 5° C

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

Fog engulfs Delhi; min temp around 5° C

Markets: All trends seem bullish

Markets: All trends seem bullish

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Nifty continued to register successive new highs as it crossed the 9,200 mark on Friday

How this British canoeist will deal with Zika threat...

How this British canoeist will deal with Zika threat...

Rediff.com6 May 2016

British slalom canoeist Fiona Pennie is leaving nothing to chance at this year's Rio Olympics where she will fit a mosquito net to her boat between races to minimise the threat of the Zika virus.

'Farmers don't believe Modi anymore'

'Farmers don't believe Modi anymore'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'Modi came out with this huge announcement that he has given a historic price rise to farmers.' 'It was actually a fake price. He did not give the price mentioned in the BJP's election manifesto.' 'So, Modi gave an incomplete price rise and publicised it as if he has completed his job.' ''This government has surely proved that it does not care about farmers in any way.'

Man who carried out renovation held for Mum building collapse

Man who carried out renovation held for Mum building collapse

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

A day after a residential building caved in on Mumbai, police on Saturday arrested the owner of a decoration firm, who illegally carried out renovation works at his rented office-cum-warehouse on the ground floor of the ill-fated structure.

Nifty 9,000 or Nifty 8,000? Budget holds the key

Nifty 9,000 or Nifty 8,000? Budget holds the key

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Q3 results have been poor but better than extremely low expectations.

Have mobile, will play

Have mobile, will play

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

Govt chooses GAIL over Reliance

Govt chooses GAIL over Reliance

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

The government has chosen state-run GAIL (India) Ltd over Reliance Industries in setting up a Rs 2,500 crore gas cracker project in Assam.

ONGC, Gail to share LPG extraction

ONGC, Gail to share LPG extraction

Rediff.com18 Aug 2004

The government has nipped Oil and Natural Gas Corp's exclusive plans to extract liquid petroleum gas and C2/C3 from liquefied natural gas by also allowing gas utility GAIL India to do the same from the common LNG being imported by Petronet.

Rayudu banned for ICC Code of Conduct breach

Rayudu banned for ICC Code of Conduct breach

Rediff.com28 Feb 2004

The ban was imposed by ICC Match Referee John Morrison and means that Rayudu will miss the match against Pakistan on 29 February.

How RIL can save $450 million a year

How RIL can save $450 million a year

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Imported Ethane will substitute its current propane imports and a portion of naphtha used for ethylene production.

Yummy-licious sweet potato recipes!

Yummy-licious sweet potato recipes!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

What are you cooking this Christmas? Tell us and share your joy! Send us your best Christmas recipes!

Budget should encourage financial savings: CII

Budget should encourage financial savings: CII

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Encouraging domestic financial savings through focused measures would help mobilise long term resources for funding infrastructure and economic development.

24 SEZ developers seek more time for projects

24 SEZ developers seek more time for projects

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

As many as 24 special economic zone (SEZ) developers including Dr Reddy's Lab and Tata Consultancy Services have sought more time from the government to execute their projects.

India's schedule at the Asian Games on Sunday

India's schedule at the Asian Games on Sunday

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

India's schedule on the ninth day of the competitions at the Asian Games in Incheon on Sunday.

Hospital Horror: From numb hands to quadriplegia

Hospital Horror: From numb hands to quadriplegia

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Brij Mohan Gupta's wife developed numbness in her hands. A doctor suggested an operation. Post-surgery she became paralysed and lost the the use of both her hands and legs.

Anand draws with Kramnik in London Classic

Anand draws with Kramnik in London Classic

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw as black against Vladimir Kramnik of Russia in the first round of the London Chess Classic on Thursday.

Moves: Anand vs Carlsen, Game 2, World Chess Championship

Moves: Anand vs Carlsen, Game 2, World Chess Championship

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

The moves in the second game of the FIDE World Chess Championship match between India's Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen of Norway in Chennai, on Sunday.

India at Asian Games: Men's kabaddi team thrash Thailand

India at Asian Games: Men's kabaddi team thrash Thailand

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Six-time champions India notched up their second successive win in the men's kabaddi competition after thrashing Thailand 66-27 in a Group A preliminary-round match at the 17th Asian Games.

10 things you must know about Lenovo Vibe X3

10 things you must know about Lenovo Vibe X3

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Lenovo's fortunes and portfolio have been gathering pace especially since the release of the K3 Note, and the company has even declared that they do not plan on letting Lenovo branded phones play a second fiddle to their Motorola siblings. With the release of Lenovo's Vibe X3, the company seems to be coming good on that promise.