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Zimbabwe cricketers caught in drug scandal, face suspension

Zimbabwe cricketers caught in drug scandal, face suspension

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Zimbabwe suspends two players over alleged drug use

Gill sheds light on how fast-bowlers made a difference against England

Gill sheds light on how fast-bowlers made a difference against England

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

The pitches might not have been entirely in their favour, but the Indian pacers' ability to strike at vital situations has made a sea of difference in the Test series against England, reckons top-order batter Shubman Gill.

T20I rankings: Surya holds onto pole position, Rashid back in top-10

T20I rankings: Surya holds onto pole position, Rashid back in top-10

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Suryakumar Yadav maintained his numero uno position among batters despite being out of competitive cricket for past three months while ace spinner Rashid Khan, back in Afghan jersey after an injury lay-off, is back among top-10 in bowlers' list in the latest ICC T20I rankings published on Wednesday.

World Cup Final PIX: Surya Kirans' grand display lights up Motera

World Cup Final PIX: Surya Kirans' grand display lights up Motera

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Prior to the start of the World Cup final, Indian Air Force's aerobatic team Surya Kirans put up a grand show at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

'Address the elephant in the room, but first...' Chopra hits out at British media

'Address the elephant in the room, but first...' Chopra hits out at British media

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

India's youngsters put their hands up in crucial situations to power the hosts to a five-wicket win over England. With the stellar victory over Ben Stokes and Co in Ranchi, India bagged the series with a game the spare.

Higher output, reasonable valuations positive for ONGC

Higher output, reasonable valuations positive for ONGC

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Upstream majors ONGC and Oil India (OIL) results for the January-March quarter (Q4) of FY24 suggest better production in future. But OIL missed its own production targets although it delivered higher volumes and it disappointed the market in terms of Ebitda. ONGC reported standalone Ebitda of Rs 17,400 crore (up 7 per cent year-on-year or Y-o-Y) in Q4FY24, slightly below estimates due to other higher expenses.

'Unemployment Is Higher Among Educated Youth'

'Unemployment Is Higher Among Educated Youth'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'The more educated a young person is, the higher the chances of him or her remaining unemployed.'

Surya Kirans Ready For World Cup Final

Surya Kirans Ready For World Cup Final

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

The Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran aerobatic team rehearses for an air show ahead of the World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi stadium.

Recharge Zones To Cool Clothing: Indian Companies' Summer Strategies

Recharge Zones To Cool Clothing: Indian Companies' Summer Strategies

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Several firms are stepping up to help their workforce cope with soaring temperatures

Paytm: What's working and what's next?

Paytm: What's working and what's next?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has barred Paytm Payments Bank from most operations, including taking deposits and fund transfers with effect from March 1, 2024. The curbs on the bank come amid several alleged failures such as violations of know-your-customer (KYC) norms. Under such a scenario, here's what works for customers using Paytm Payments Bank, according to the company.

World Cup PIX: Fan Fare At Narendra Modi Stadium

World Cup PIX: Fan Fare At Narendra Modi Stadium

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

The wait for the highly-awaited India vs Pakistan World Cup contest finally came to an end and fans didn't disappoint as they thronged to the Narendra Modi Stadium.

US cop who joked about Indian student's death taken off patrol duty

US cop who joked about Indian student's death taken off patrol duty

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The department Thursday confirmed by email that Officer Daniel Auderer has been administratively reassigned to a non-operational position.

Parag takes center stage, draws Suryakumar comparisons

Parag takes center stage, draws Suryakumar comparisons

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Riyan Parag reminds me of young SKY at MI: Rajasthan Royals assistant coach Shane Bond

Tattoo Messages This Navratri

Tattoo Messages This Navratri

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Artists in Ahmedabad paint tattoos ahead of Navratri.

WC PHOTOS: NZ batters put on an exhibition in England mauling

WC PHOTOS: NZ batters put on an exhibition in England mauling

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra smashed rapid unbeaten centuries to set up New Zealand's successful pursuit of a 283-run victory target, which came with 13.4 overs to spare.

India aims for consistency, not 'unbeatable' status

India aims for consistency, not 'unbeatable' status

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The first Test between India and England will start in Hyderabad from Thursday, and Rohit said his primary focus is the strategies of his side.

T20 WC: 'He'll be a different Hardik Pandya when he wears that blue jersey'

T20 WC: 'He'll be a different Hardik Pandya when he wears that blue jersey'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has nothing but empathy for Hardik Pandya as he navigates a challenging phase in his career and is hopeful that the all-rounder, who "hasn't been a free man in the last two months", will become one during next month's T20 World Cup.

Foakes Sparks Controversy In Ranchi

Foakes Sparks Controversy In Ranchi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

England's sportsmanship came into question during the Ranchi Test as Ben Foakes claimed he caught Yashasvi Jaiswal that was deemed not out by the third umpire.

Rohit shuts critics: Home or away, a series win is a win

Rohit shuts critics: Home or away, a series win is a win

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'It's gruelling. Playing a five-match series is not easy. That's what Test cricket is all about.'

Jet Air's ownership to be transferred to Jalan Kalrock

Jet Air's ownership to be transferred to Jalan Kalrock

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Insolvency appellate tribunal NCLAT on Tuesday upheld the resolution plan of grounded carrier Jet Airways and approved the transfer of its ownership to Jalan Kalrock Consortium. The NCLAT bench has directed the Jet Airways monitoring committee to complete the transfer of ownership within 90 days. Besides, it has also directed the lenders of Jet Airways to adjust the Rs 150 crore paid by the consortium as performance bank guarantee.

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'Over the next 20 years, we would be adding almost 10 million people to the workforce every year!' 'And we won't be able to give employment to even 2 million out of the 10 million every year.' 'Don't forget, it keeps adding every year.'

Important information for Paytm app users

Important information for Paytm app users

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Paytm app users will continue to use all services like mobile and DTH recharges except for Paytm Payments Bank's offerings including wallet funds, Fastag and bank accounts, according to the company hit by RBI restrictions. Paytm Payments Bank users will not be able to add any funds to their wallet and bank accounts but will be able to use the balance until it is exhausted, according to the RBI order. "The RBI has issued a directive restricting Paytm Payments Bank account/wallet from accepting new deposits or allowing credit transactions after March 15, 2024.

Ollie Robinson 'twinged his back while batting' in Ranchi Test

Ollie Robinson 'twinged his back while batting' in Ranchi Test

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Head coach Brendon McCullum revealed that pacer Ollie Robinson suffered an injury while batting during the visitors' first inning.

Should Govt Continue Covid Vax Drive?

Should Govt Continue Covid Vax Drive?

Rediff.com20 May 2024

India has covered enough population with vaccine and infection, but protein vaccines should remain available on payment basis for elderly and those with comorbidities.

India-Pakistan Game: This Is What Fans Do!

India-Pakistan Game: This Is What Fans Do!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Ahead of Saturday's India-Pakistan World Cup 2023 game at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi stadium, cricket fans in the city show their support by painting their bodies in the colours of the national flags of both nations.

Ashwin rushes home to visit 'unwell mother'; pulls out of 3rd Test

Ashwin rushes home to visit 'unwell mother'; pulls out of 3rd Test

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

After picking up his coveted 500th Test wicket on Day 2 of the third Test in Rajkot, Ravichandran Ashwin withdrew from the ongoing Test on the same day itself.

Adani, JSW, PSA looking to bag Rs 7K cr Tuticorin project

Adani, JSW, PSA looking to bag Rs 7K cr Tuticorin project

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

A Rs 7,056 crore outer harbour project by VO Chidambaranar (VOC) Port in Tuticorin is garnering interest from domestic and global majors in the sector, such as Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, Singapore's PSA International, Dutch major Van Oord, JM Baxi, and JSW, among others, according to sources close to the development. The project aims to capitalise on the newfound investor interest in the region, spurred by mega investments such as the Rs 16,000 crore electric vehicle manufacturing unit by Vietnamese major VinFast, the Indian Space Research Organisation's second spaceport in Tamil Nadu's Kulasekarapattinam, and Singapore's Sembcorp's Rs 36,238 crore investment in renewable energy.

Adani, Qualcomm CEO discuss AI, semiconductors

Adani, Qualcomm CEO discuss AI, semiconductors

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Chip giant Qualcomm chief executive Cristiano R Amon and billionaire Gautam Adani on Monday discussed role of AI, semiconductors and edge appliances across markets in the fast changing global technology space. The two leaders met in Mumbai on Monday morning to discuss India's potential around semiconductors, AI and mobility, according to a social media post by Adani. While Qualcomm is big on designing and manufacturing semiconductors and wireless telecommunications products, Adani group had in 2022 bought a small quantity of fifth generation or 5G spectrum for private captive network deployment in ports, logistics and power generation among others.

Paytm net loss widens to Rs 550 crore in Q4

Paytm net loss widens to Rs 550 crore in Q4

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Fintech firm One97 Communications, which owns the Paytm brand, on Wednesday said its loss in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2023-24 has widened to Rs 550 crore following the ban imposed by the RBI on transactions related to its payments bank. The company had posted a loss of Rs 167.5 crore in the same period a year ago, the company said in a regulatory filing. "Our fourth quarter FY24 results were impacted by temporary disruption on account of UPI transition etc. and permanent disruption because of the PPBL embargo.

India's top 3 in the T20 World Cup should be Rohit, Kohli and...: Lara

India's top 3 in the T20 World Cup should be Rohit, Kohli and...: Lara

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Legendary Brian Lara asserted that Virat Kohli's value transcends cold numbers, and the West Indian virtuoso has little doubt that the star batter should be a part of India's T20 World Cup squad.

In a first, SC elevates 11 women lawyers as senior advocates in one go

In a first, SC elevates 11 women lawyers as senior advocates in one go

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

A committee headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud designated 56 lawyers and advocate-on-record as senior advocates, 11 of them women.

ICC Test Rankings: Big jump for Jurel; Root back in top 3

ICC Test Rankings: Big jump for Jurel; Root back in top 3

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's five-wicket haul in the second innings has helped him narrow the gap with top-ranked Jasprit Bumrah to 21 rating points at 846 after the fast bowler was rested for the Ranchi Test.

PE inflow in real estate declines to $3 bn: Knight Frank

PE inflow in real estate declines to $3 bn: Knight Frank

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Global investors have been cautious this year to put money into Indian real estate, as private equity inflow is down 44 per cent till December 12 to $3 billion compared to the entire previous year, according to Knight Frank. Real estate consultant Knight Frank India on Thursday released its data showing that the Indian real estate market received $3,024 million in PE investments from 23 deals between January 1 and December 12 this year, as against $5,357 million recorded in 2022.

Noida parking contractors' cruelty: Car with 2 seniors inside towed away

Noida parking contractors' cruelty: Car with 2 seniors inside towed away

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

While speaking to a TV news channel, car owner Vishwajit Mazumder said he had gone to a hospital in Noida Sector 50 with his sister-in-law and they were asked for some payment in cash along with photocopies of some documents.

India finds a 'gem' in Dhruv Jurel

India finds a 'gem' in Dhruv Jurel

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

A player-of-the-match award in only his second Test, plaudits from the pundits and even a "man crush" from his England counterpart -- India wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel could not have dreamt of a better start to his international career.

Adani in talks with sovereign funds to raise up to $2.6 bn

Adani in talks with sovereign funds to raise up to $2.6 bn

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The Adani group is in advanced talks with top sovereign funds based in West Asia to raise up to $2.6 billion for its airport expansion and green hydrogen projects. The group, which expects to close the ongoing financial year ending March with Rs 80,000 crore of Ebitda (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation), has held a series of road shows in London, Dubai, and Singapore with potential investors, briefing them about their future growth plans. The group's flagship, Adani Enterprises, may dilute part of its stake in the airport-holding firm and/or the green hydrogen business to these funds, which are keen to invest in the Indian infrastructure sector, said a source close to the development.

Cook hails Joe Root's 'Rohit-like' knock

Cook hails Joe Root's 'Rohit-like' knock

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

England legend Alastair Cook has lauded Joe Root for his Bazball-defying century in the fourth Test and also drew an expected parallel with India captain Rohit Sharma while praising him.

Higher cash flows and moderate valuations to support Coal India stock

Higher cash flows and moderate valuations to support Coal India stock

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Coal India (CIL) produced 89 million tonnes (MT) in March-24, up 6 per cent year on year (Y-o-Y) and offtake was 69 MT, up 7 per cent Y-o-Y. FY24 production was 774 MT, up 10 per cent Y-o-Y. Offtake was 754 MT, up 9 per cent Y-o-Y. CIL targets production of 838 MT in FY25, up 8 per cent Y-o-Y over FY24.

Williamson to miss Netherlands match; Southee, Ferguson set to return

Williamson to miss Netherlands match; Southee, Ferguson set to return

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

New Zealand pace duo of Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson are set to return for Monday's World Cup match against the Netherlands but regular skipper Kane Williamson will continue to sit out, head coach Gary Stead said on Sunday.

'Economy Is Not Creating Enough Jobs'

'Economy Is Not Creating Enough Jobs'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'The policy focus of the government should have been on creating more good quality jobs but that was not their focus.'