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Photos: Kingfisher Calendar 2016 sizzling sneak peek

Photos: Kingfisher Calendar 2016 sizzling sneak peek

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

The Kingfisher Calendar 2016 crew and celebrity photographer Atul Kasbekar headed to Seychelles to shoot this calendar.

Kanwar Yatra: SC extends stay on order to eateries to show owner's name

Kanwar Yatra: SC extends stay on order to eateries to show owner's name

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and S V N Bhatti said it won't issue any clarification on the July 22 order as "We have said what needed to be said in our July 22 order. Can't force anyone to disclose names."

Pakistan's PSL to clash with IPL next year

Pakistan's PSL to clash with IPL next year

Rediff.com17 May 2024

PCB is looking to take advantage of the window set aside for the IPL each year to hold the PSL in the same time-frame.

Fundraise via IPOs to hit Rs 1 trillion mark in FY25: Report

Fundraise via IPOs to hit Rs 1 trillion mark in FY25: Report

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Fundraising via the initial public offering (IPO) route by companies may touch Rs 1 trillion in financial year 2024-25 (FY25), according to a recent note by Pantomath Group - a mid-market investment bank. During the financial year 2023-24 (FY24), 76 companies tapped the markets through mainboard IPOs, Pantomath said, raising nearly Rs 62,862 crore. This is a 21 per cent rise compared to FY23, the note added.

Nitish govt under fire over 'reduction in Hindu holidays' in Bihar schools

Nitish govt under fire over 'reduction in Hindu holidays' in Bihar schools

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Holidays on Ram Navami and Janmashtami, associated with the most popular of Hindu deities Lord Rama and Lord Krishna respectively, have been done away with and on the other hand, the number of days requiring schools to remain shut for Muslim festivals has been increased, Modi alleged.

Did Big Three ignore ICC's study to save Test cricket?

Did Big Three ignore ICC's study to save Test cricket?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Hockley, when asked about the report, denied suggestions that the powerful nations were turning a blind eye to Test cricket, saying he had met Snedden during the New Zealand-Australia first Test in Wellington and conveyed to him that Australia was very much committed to help ICC ensure all the three formats flourish.

Unstoppable Duplantis breaks World record for 8th time!

Unstoppable Duplantis breaks World record for 8th time!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

The Swede broke his own pole vault world record with a 6.24 metres effort in the first Diamond League meeting.

F1: Verstappen takes 40th pole after Austrian sprint win

F1: Verstappen takes 40th pole after Austrian sprint win

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen followed up a Saturday sprint win with a statement pole position for Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix, with McLaren's Lando Norris again alongside on the front row.

J&K Polls Bristles With Strange Possibilities

J&K Polls Bristles With Strange Possibilities

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'If, as happened in Baramulla during the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the youth in the Valley get triggered enough to jump into the wider fray, the end result would be difficult to predict, especially as the state's post-August 5, 2019 political format remains substantially fragmented and foggy,' points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Will Nirmalaji Cheer The Markets?

Will Nirmalaji Cheer The Markets?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'We are confident that over the next few years the government will strike a fine balance between populist measures and growth, and manage coalition partners well.'

What Makes Kajol So Feisty At 50

What Makes Kajol So Feisty At 50

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

If there's one thing the full-of-beans star knows, it's how to stay happy, observes Dinesh Raheja.

Olympic encore by Neeraj unlikely in Paris?

Olympic encore by Neeraj unlikely in Paris?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Olympics is a high-stakes and high-pressure situation and anything can happen. Guessing a medal on the basis of statistics is difficult, says Neeraj Chopra's coach Klaus Bartonietz.

Moody's raises India's 2024 growth forecast to 6.8%

Moody's raises India's 2024 growth forecast to 6.8%

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Global rating agency Moody's on Monday raised India's growth forecast for 2024 calendar year to 6.8 per cent, from 6.1 per cent estimated earlier, on the back of 'stronger-than-expected' economic data of 2023 and fading global economic headwinds. India's real GDP expanded 8.4 per cent year-over-year in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2023, resulting in a 7.7 per cent growth for full-year 2023. Capital spending by the government and strong manufacturing activity have meaningfully contributed to the robust growth outcomes in 2023, Moody's Investors Service said.

Over 1,300 die during Hajj, extreme heat main cause

Over 1,300 die during Hajj, extreme heat main cause

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that as many as 1,301 people died during the Hajj pilgrimage, with 'numerous cases' due to heat stress and 'unauthorised' trips accounting for over four out of five of the deaths, CNN reported.

PIX: Rekha, Sunny, Abhishek at Dabboo Ratnani's calendar launch

PIX: Rekha, Sunny, Abhishek at Dabboo Ratnani's calendar launch

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

What a starry evening this is!

Markets Calm, MF Launches Accelerate

Markets Calm, MF Launches Accelerate

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

'Investors should do proper analysis before putting in their money in NFOs as most new launches are in the high-risk thematic space.'

India's forex reserves down after seven-week rise

India's forex reserves down after seven-week rise

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

India's foreign exchange reserves declined in the week that ended on April 12, after having risen for the seventh straight week to hit an all-time high of $648.56 billion. As per the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the country's foreign exchange kitty declined by $5.40 billion to $643.16 billion in the April 12 week. India's foreign currency assets (FCA), the biggest component of the forex reserves, declined by $6.51 billion to $564.65 billion, the central bank's weekly statistical data showed.

The Real Reason Why Movies Are Flopping

The Real Reason Why Movies Are Flopping

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The consistently heavy downpour of films, shows, events, videos and whatnot is causing economic disruption.

Nadal slams crammed ATP calendar

Nadal slams crammed ATP calendar

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Rafael Nadal once again hit out at the crammed ATP calendar and blamed the "poor" scheduling for his decision not to defend his Barcelona Open title this week.

Your calendar hottie for 2011

Your calendar hottie for 2011

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Dividend spurs hope for Rs 1 trn cut in govt borrowing

Dividend spurs hope for Rs 1 trn cut in govt borrowing

Rediff.com24 May 2024

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) record surplus transfer to the government has raised hopes among bond traders that the government might reduce its gross borrowing for the current financial year (2024-25/FY25) by up to Rs 1 trillion. The RBI approved a dividend of Rs 2.11 trillion for the central government for 2023-24, marking an increase of roughly 141 per cent from 2022-23 (FY23). In addition, the contingency risk buffer has been raised to 6.5 per cent from the previous 6 per cent.

French Open in bag, Djokovic now eyes calendar Grand Slam

French Open in bag, Djokovic now eyes calendar Grand Slam

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'I've achieved some things that a lot of people thought it would be not possible for me to achieve. Everything is possible, and I did put myself in a good position to go for the Golden Slam. But, you know, I was in this position in 2016 as well. It ended up in a third-round loss in Wimbledon.'

'IPL hurting international calendar'

'IPL hurting international calendar'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

Former Pakistan captains Javed Miandad and Wasim Akram said the cash-rich Twenty20 competition will damage the international cricket calendar. Miandad said the IPL would create a divide in international cricket and feared players would be willing to sacrifice their international careers to play for more money in the IPL.

Stunning: Images from Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar 2014

Stunning: Images from Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar 2014

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

The new edition of the exclusive calendar is out and we bring you select photographs featuring sizzling hot models.

France's Mbappe takes surprise political stance at Euros

France's Mbappe takes surprise political stance at Euros

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

With France facing political turmoil, Mbappe used the pre-match press conference to address the nation. He called the situation "dire" and urged young people to fight against extremism gaining power.

10 Times Deepika Gave Us Beach Body Goals

10 Times Deepika Gave Us Beach Body Goals

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Over the years though, her ability to make us go va va voom in one smouldering swimsuit after another has achieved wild distinction.

PIX: Varun Dhawan's macho look for Dabboo Ratnani's 2018 calendar

PIX: Varun Dhawan's macho look for Dabboo Ratnani's 2018 calendar

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Like his look for the calendar?

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Here is an explainer on the functioning of the seven-year-old body.

SC stays order to display owners' name on Kanwar Yatra eateries

SC stays order to display owners' name on Kanwar Yatra eateries

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday imposed an interim stay on directives passed by the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments that eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route must display names of owners.

India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve

India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

In the ancient world there is a great deal of give and take and reciprocal learning. India was an integral and important constituent of such interchanges of goods and ideas.

Will Impact Player rule be done away with?

Will Impact Player rule be done away with?

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Shah said the focus has also been on improving women's cricket by adding more fixtures to their calendar.

A Breakthrough In Nipah Virus Research

A Breakthrough In Nipah Virus Research

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

This will also help test the effectiveness of preventing the entry of Nipah in target cells.

How GenZ, Millennials Can Co-Exist At Work

How GenZ, Millennials Can Co-Exist At Work

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Gen Z, don't shy away from expressing your ideas, and millennials, be receptive to new perspectives, suggests Sonica Aron, founder of the HR consultancy firm, Marching Sheep.

India Inc to tap pvt credit for new projects: PwC

India Inc to tap pvt credit for new projects: PwC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Private credit is fast emerging as a major source of finance for projects in India as several entrepreneurs are looking for short-term debt to bridge the funding gap due to difference in pricing for equity dilution, top officials at PwC India said. They said while new private equity (PE) investments during the past two years have declined, several public market exits by PEs were observed during that period. Several companies are likely to approach capital markets in the near future to provide liquidity to PE fund investors.

RBI holds back US dollar sales in February amid pressure on rupee

RBI holds back US dollar sales in February amid pressure on rupee

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) abstained from selling any US dollars throughout February, for the first time in nine months. The decision comes amid increasing pressure on the rupee, as expectations of rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve keep pushing back. The last time the RBI did not sell dollar over a month was in May 2023.

Ranji Trophy likely to be played in two halves in 2024-25 season

Ranji Trophy likely to be played in two halves in 2024-25 season

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Five Ranji Trophy league matches will be followed by white ball tournaments -- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Murray believes revised ATP calendar is 'not safe'

Murray believes revised ATP calendar is 'not safe'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

The ATP tour, which was suspended in March due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, is set restart on Aug. 14 with the Citi Open, followed by the Cincinnati Masters, which will be held at Flushing Meadows before the US Open.

PIX: Marathi actresses sizzle on 2014 calendar

PIX: Marathi actresses sizzle on 2014 calendar

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Here's a look at the actresses featured on the calendar.

Yogi govt launches heritage calendar featuring Taj Mahal

Yogi govt launches heritage calendar featuring Taj Mahal

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

The world famous monument has recently been in the crosshairs of controversy.

What's next for Nadal after French Open exit?

What's next for Nadal after French Open exit?

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Nadal says Olympics main goal after early Roland Garros defeat