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Baltimore mishap: Indian crew onboard Dali 'healthy'

Baltimore mishap: Indian crew onboard Dali 'healthy'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Indian crew onboard a crippled container vessel that collided against a key bridge in Baltimore last week is healthy , according to a nonprofit organisation that has been in touch with the personnel.

Sebi's proposed tweaks likely to lead to big churn in F&O stocks

Sebi's proposed tweaks likely to lead to big churn in F&O stocks

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

The market regulator's newly proposed selection criteria for the over Rs 400-trillion-a-day futures and options (F&O) market could pave the way for the entry of popular stocks such as Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India, Jio Financial Services, Zomato, Paytm, DMart, and Adani Energy into the derivatives segment. The Indian derivatives market, which accounts for most of the trading volumes, could see big churn with over two dozen exits from the current list of 182 stocks due to an upward revision in the eligibility thresholds.

Why Pope Francis is the coolest Pope ever

Why Pope Francis is the coolest Pope ever

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Let's take a look at why:

Olympics: Asian Games medallist Jyothi Yarraji to train in Spain

Olympics: Asian Games medallist Jyothi Yarraji to train in Spain

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Asian Games medallist sprinter Jyothi Yarraji's proposal to train in Tenrife, Spain ahead of the upcoming season and Paris Olympics was on Thursday cleared by the government.

RBI takes steps to ensure seamless operations of Paytm app

RBI takes steps to ensure seamless operations of Paytm app

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Reserve Bank of India on Friday said NPCI has been asked to examine the possibility of it becoming a third party application provider for continued UPI operations of the Paytm app. The central bank has barred Paytm Payments Bank from accepting further credits into its customer accounts and wallets after March 15, 2024.

When Goddess Kali Performed Dahi Handi

When Goddess Kali Performed Dahi Handi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Glimpses from the SNDT Women's University in Mumbai where students observed Janmashtami, Lord Krishna's birthday.

Baltimore mishap: '1 Indian crew sustained minor injury, rest safe'

Baltimore mishap: '1 Indian crew sustained minor injury, rest safe'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

One of the 22 Indian crew manning a crippled cargo ship which collided against a bridge in Baltimore has suffered a 'minor injury' while the rest are all safe aboard the vessel, owners of the Singapore-flagged ship said on Wednesday.

How to save lives in rain-scripted landslides

How to save lives in rain-scripted landslides

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

An accurate early warning system that correlates rainfall and the potential for landslides. That is the imperative, say experts as rains create havoc in hills across India and the toll mounts in Kerala's Wayanad slopes where landslides buried entire homesteads and possibly hundreds of people.

Our top-three have been really strong: Bailey defends Fraser-McGurk's omission

Our top-three have been really strong: Bailey defends Fraser-McGurk's omission

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Australia's chairman of selectors George Bailey has defended the omission of explosive batter Jake Fraser-McGurk from their T20 World Cup squad, saying he is an exciting option going forward but their top-three, including David Warner, have been doing well.

MF Reduced PSU Holdings Pre-Election

MF Reduced PSU Holdings Pre-Election

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

In May, MFs were the net sellers in several PSUs, as they deployed Rs 47,600 crore in equities during the month.

De Kock, Klaasen star as SA trounce Bangladesh

De Kock, Klaasen star as SA trounce Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

De Kock combined with Markram (60) in a 131-run stand to steady the innings before he and Heinrich Klaasen tore apart the Bangladesh attack plundering 142 runs from 87 balls.

The 10 Best Francis Ford Coppola movies

The 10 Best Francis Ford Coppola movies

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Raja Sen picks his top 10 favourites from Coppola's cinematic vineyard.

Sensex tumbles 733 points amid broad-based selloff; Nifty slips from record

Sensex tumbles 733 points amid broad-based selloff; Nifty slips from record

Rediff.com3 May 2024

From the Sensex basket, Larsen & Toubro, Maruti, Reliance Industries, Nestle, Bharti Airtel, UltraTech Cement, Kotak Mahindra Bank and JSW Steel were among the major laggards. Bajaj Finance climbed nearly 1 per cent higher.

'TCS Is Not A One-Trick Pony'

'TCS Is Not A One-Trick Pony'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

'We are sure FY25 is going to be better...But to call out that all problems are behind us is a bit early.' 'The underlying business sentiment has not changed significantly.'

Explained: Tax Changes On Property Sales

Explained: Tax Changes On Property Sales

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Maintain a proper record of documents that can act as proof of the cost of acquisition of the property, cost of improvements made to the property, expenses related to transfer of the property (like brokerage and registration charges). These will come in handy in case of a dispute with the taxman.

Will Jasprit Bumrah miss the third Test?

Will Jasprit Bumrah miss the third Test?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Jasprit Bumrah led the Indian attack from the front in the second Test against England. Following a sizzling six-wicket haul in the first innings, Bumrah returned to pick up three to guide India to a series-levelling win.

'Bonded labour': Air India pilot unions extend support to Vistara

'Bonded labour': Air India pilot unions extend support to Vistara

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Describing their situation akin to "bonded labour", two Air India pilot unions extended their support to Vistara pilots on Thursday, who have raised grievances regarding the duty roster and the revised salary structure. Amid the slew of flight cancellations and delays, Vistara chief executive officer Vinod Kannan acknowledged on Wednesday that pilot utilisation in the airline was high, and announced plans to scale back its flight schedule and overhaul the rostering system to provide pilots with more rest time.

New twist to Hindenberg-Adani drama

New twist to Hindenberg-Adani drama

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

US short-seller Hindenburg Research had shared an advance copy of its damning report against Adani group with New York-based hedge fund manager Mark Kingdon about two months before publishing it and profited from a deal to share spoils from share price movement, according to market regulator Sebi. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), in its 46-page show cause notice to Hindenburg, detailed how the US short seller, the New York hedge fund and a broker tied to Kotak Mahindra Bank benefited from the over USD 150 billion routs in the market value of Adani group's 10 listed firms post-publication of the report.

PIX: India's pacers blow away Sri Lanka for 55

PIX: India's pacers blow away Sri Lanka for 55

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj sent Sri Lanka crashing for 55 as India scored a thumping 302-run victory to qualify for semis.

WC PHOTOS: India thrash Sri Lanka by 302 runs, qualify for semi-finals

WC PHOTOS: India thrash Sri Lanka by 302 runs, qualify for semi-finals

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka played at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Thursday

Why Petroleum Products Are Not Under GST

Why Petroleum Products Are Not Under GST

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Adding petrol and diesel to GST was a challenging task due to their significant role as revenue generators for both the central and state governments.

Who is Pope Francis I?

Who is Pope Francis I?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

In a lifetime of teaching and leading priests in Latin America, which has the largest share of the world's Catholics, Bergoglio has shown a keen political sensibility as well as the kind of self-effacing humility that fellow cardinals value highly, says his official biographer, Sergio Rubin.

Pope Francis, PONTIFF OF FIRSTS, breaks tradition

Pope Francis, PONTIFF OF FIRSTS, breaks tradition

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The newly elected Pope Francis has made history in more ways than one. Being dubbed as the Pontiff of Firsts, Jorge Mario Bergoglio is the first non-European leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics in more than 1,000 years.

How Wankhede stadium shaped Virat Kohli's career

How Wankhede stadium shaped Virat Kohli's career

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

From World Cup titles to personal highs to heartbreaks, Virat Kohli witnesses it all at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium

When They Searched For Their Kin

When They Searched For Their Kin

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Glimpses of the tragic aftermath following last Friday's triple train collision in Odisha's Balasore district.

A barren run, a rather new No. 3 slot: How Gill found answers

A barren run, a rather new No. 3 slot: How Gill found answers

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Shubman Gill had twin challenges to tame when he entered the Test series against England -- a barren run that gripped him for nine innings, which was made grimmer when he dropped down to bat at a rather new No. 3 slot at this level.

IPL 2024: Will Shreyas Iyer miss first few matches?

IPL 2024: Will Shreyas Iyer miss first few matches?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders may miss out on the services of their captain in the first few matches of the Indian Premier League.

Sebi Has Strong Case Against Hindenburg

Sebi Has Strong Case Against Hindenburg

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

If Hindenburg or its partner do not join the investigation, then Sebi may pass an ex-parte order against it, which may be enforced as a foreign award in US courts.

Sebi Eases KYC Norms For MF Investors

Sebi Eases KYC Norms For MF Investors

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Mutual fund investors no longer need to link their PAN with Aadhaar to obtain 'KYC-registered' status.

Para World Cup: Shooter Narwal wins two silver

Para World Cup: Shooter Narwal wins two silver

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Manish Narwal won a silver medal each in the men's 10m air pistol (SH1) individual and team events at the WSPS Para Shooting World Cup.

Pakistan must stay calm ahead of India T20 WC clash, says Babar

Pakistan must stay calm ahead of India T20 WC clash, says Babar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

India have lost only once to Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in seven meetings, their only defeat coming in 2021 when the Virat Kohli-led side lost by 10 wickets at the Super 12 stage.

Ashwin destined to get his 500th in my hometown: Jadeja

Ashwin destined to get his 500th in my hometown: Jadeja

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

A key moment that is being anticipated in this series is Ashwin touching 500 Test wickets and becoming only second Indian and ninth overall bowler to do so.

'Dalit Women Set The Agenda Of This Election'

'Dalit Women Set The Agenda Of This Election'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'They were very vocal on the defence of the Constitution, reservation, SC/ST Act and democratic rights.'

Paralympics: Rubina Francis places 7th in 10m Air Pistol final

Paralympics: Rubina Francis places 7th in 10m Air Pistol final

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

The Indian markswoman started off well and went on to finish with 560 points, which was enough to earn her place in the final.

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The BSA Gold Star is launched....Ola Enters e-motorbikes Biz... Bajaj, TVS To Enter e2Ws Market...

Pope Francis gets rock-star welcome on maiden US visit

Pope Francis gets rock-star welcome on maiden US visit

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

In a rare gesture accorded to few foreign dignitaries, United States President Barack Obama and his family received the Pope at the Andrews Air Force base outside Washington

What An Earthquake Can Do

What An Earthquake Can Do

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Glimpses from around the world on January 3, 2024.

Where 31 Patients Died In 48 Hours

Where 31 Patients Died In 48 Hours

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College and Hospital in Nanded, Maharashtra, is where 31 patients died in 48 hours this week.

PM Modi lands in Italy for G20 Summit; to meet Pope Francis

PM Modi lands in Italy for G20 Summit; to meet Pope Francis

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Rome, Italy to participate in the G20 Summit where he will join other leaders in discussions on global economic and health recovery from COVID-19, sustainable development and climate change.

PHOTOS: Trump meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

PHOTOS: Trump meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The two leader spoke privately for about 20 minutes.