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A Request To Fund Managers

A Request To Fund Managers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Please promise, especially those millions who trust you with their hard-earned money, never to let your voting preferences determine your actions on the markets. The most appalling and scary phenomenon was fund houses and brokerages going out on election yatras and writing copious reports promising more than 300 for the BJP. That was your wish as voters. Your investors are paying for it now, points out Shekhar Gupta.

England team to head back to Abu Dhabi for...

England team to head back to Abu Dhabi for...

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

The touring England team will head back to their pre-series base, Abu Dhabi, for a much-needed break during which Ben Stokes and Co. will also indulge in some golf before returning to India in time for the third Test in Rajkot, starting from February 10.

Mother Teresa declared a saint by Pope Francis

Mother Teresa declared a saint by Pope Francis

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Mother Teresa, who cared for the world's most unwanted and became an icon of the Catholic Church, was canonised at a ceremony in St Peter's Square in Vatican City.

Decoding Yashasvi Jaiswal's Day 1 Heroics!

Decoding Yashasvi Jaiswal's Day 1 Heroics!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

My focus was on playing sessions and dispatching loose balls: Jaiswal

BCCI Plans A T10 League

BCCI Plans A T10 League

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The BCCI is considering a Tier-2 cricket league.

'The Ravi of Ravichandran Ashwin hasn't risen so far in this series'

'The Ravi of Ravichandran Ashwin hasn't risen so far in this series'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Former India opener Aakash Chopra lashed out at off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for not being creative enough on the batting-friendly pitches as he has produced disappointing performances in the first two Tests against England.

'Exposed' England will have to do some 'deep thinking' after India thrashing

'Exposed' England will have to do some 'deep thinking' after India thrashing

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

England head coach Brendon McCullum said they will have to do some deep thinking about their approach after being "exposed" in the final four matches in India but is convinced their first series defeat under his watch will make them a better side.

What's David Beckham Doing At Wankhede?

What's David Beckham Doing At Wankhede?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Beckham, a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, is on a three-day visit to India

Planning To Buy A House? Read This

Planning To Buy A House? Read This

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'Some buyers believe prices may correct in the future.' 'This is unlikely. Many developers are increasing prices amid strong sales and inflationary trends.'

Scheme to distribute free 5 kg foodgrains to poor extended by five years

Scheme to distribute free 5 kg foodgrains to poor extended by five years

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The government has extended the PMGKAY scheme to provide 5 kg free foodgrains per month to around 80 crore poor people for another five years. A decision in this regard was taken in the meeting of the Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday. Giving details on Wednesday, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) has been extended for another five years from January 1, 2024.

This Is For Shri Ram!

This Is For Shri Ram!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

January 22, 2024 has passed into history. Scenes from a day of religious fervour in many parts of India.

Air India-Vistara merger gets conditional nod from Singapore

Air India-Vistara merger gets conditional nod from Singapore

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Singapore's competition regulator CCCS on Tuesday said it has given conditional approval for the proposed merger of Air India and Vistara, more than a year after the announcement of the deal. This was one of the key approvals required for the transaction. The merger of Vistara with Air India under a deal, wherein Singapore Airlines will acquire a 25.1 per cent stake in Air India, was announced in November 2022. Vistara is a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata Group.

'Farmers' Protest Has Woken Up Everyone'

'Farmers' Protest Has Woken Up Everyone'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'Fifteen days ago, we were only talking of Ayodhya. Now we are talking about farmers.'

Will India Play 4 Spinners In 1st Test?

Will India Play 4 Spinners In 1st Test?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against England?

Will Jadeja, Shami miss the remainder of the England series?

Will Jadeja, Shami miss the remainder of the England series?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will need more time to recover from his hamstring injury and along with pacer Mohammed Shami could miss the remainder of the five-match Test series against England.

Chappell warns: 'Bazball nonsense costing Joe Root'

Chappell warns: 'Bazball nonsense costing Joe Root'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Chappell urges Root to play his natural game and drop Bazball philosophy

Safeguard Streedhan. Read To Know More

Safeguard Streedhan. Read To Know More

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Streedhan refers to gifts, money or property that a woman receives before her marriage, at the time of her marriage, during childbirth or widowhood, primarily from her parents, relatives or in-laws.

Can India Reverse 2019 Semis Defeat?

Can India Reverse 2019 Semis Defeat?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

India face a replay of their 2019 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, while South Africa are set for a tough Australian challenge as the semi-final line-ups was confirmed on Saturday.

Got to get on top of Rohit, Kohli early: Joe Root

Got to get on top of Rohit, Kohli early: Joe Root

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Ahead of the third Test at Rajkot, star England batter Joe Root admitted that a team has to keep players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli away from scoring runs to win the series.

In a first, Pope Francis meets grand imam of Al-Azhar in Vatican

In a first, Pope Francis meets grand imam of Al-Azhar in Vatican

Rediff.com23 May 2016

In a historic moment, Pope Francis met the grand imam of Cairo's Al-Azhar Mosque at the Vatican.

'I wish Ashwin completes his 500 Test wickets in this match'

'I wish Ashwin completes his 500 Test wickets in this match'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Ravindra Jadeja, one half of India's most successful Test bowling pair, is backing his long-time colleague, Ravichandran Ashwin, to reach 500 career wickets in the first match against England.

Why Builders Won't Drop Home Prices

Why Builders Won't Drop Home Prices

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'What happens in the real estate market is that once the prices go up it goes on to stay at that level.' 'It might not increase and at the same time the prices will not come down too.'

'Hopefully...': Anderson gives update on Root's injury

'Hopefully...': Anderson gives update on Root's injury

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Joe Root was forced to leave the field after copping a blow on his right little finger during the morning session on day 3 of the second Test

PCB chairman Naqvi wants BCCI's 'assurance' for next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan

PCB chairman Naqvi wants BCCI's 'assurance' for next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Newly appointed PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi would be eyeing an assurance from BCCI secretary Jay Shah on India's participation in next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan during next week's ICC Meeting in Dubai but is unlikely to make headway as of now.

Thriller writer Dick Francis passes away

Thriller writer Dick Francis passes away

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

He breathed his last on Sunday in his home in the Cayman Islands.

Can China broker Pak-Iran peace deal post-missile strikes?

Can China broker Pak-Iran peace deal post-missile strikes?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The foreign ministry's statement came amidst the reported visit of Foreign Minister Sun Weidong to Pakistan on a mediation mission.

Big Insult! BCCI snubs Kapil Dev for World Cup final

Big Insult! BCCI snubs Kapil Dev for World Cup final

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

With India gunning for their third ICC Men's ODI World Cup, the country's first World Cup winning skipper has not been not been invited for the big game.

'Waiting for this from the World Cup!'

'Waiting for this from the World Cup!'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'He is a man who has shown a lot of awareness and his skillset has been amazing that too being a fast bowler. We often talk about making a difference in the field not in just one match which he brought throughout the ODI World Cup and still it's going on.'

Kohli, Iyer to miss rest of Test series; Rahul, Jadeja back

Kohli, Iyer to miss rest of Test series; Rahul, Jadeja back

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Among other developments, middle order batter Shreyas Iyer will miss the next three Tests due to injury.

Recovering Rashid included in Afghan squad for India T20Is

Recovering Rashid included in Afghan squad for India T20Is

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Premier leg-spinner Rashid Khan was on Saturday picked in a 19-member Afghanistan squad, to be led by young Ibrahim Zadran, for the three T20 Internationals against India starting on January 11 in Mohali.

PIX: 1 million meet Pope Francis at Rio's Copacabana beach

PIX: 1 million meet Pope Francis at Rio's Copacabana beach

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Take a look at images from Pope Francis' first foreign trip as pontiff.

'Bumrah is making us fall in love with Test cricket'

'Bumrah is making us fall in love with Test cricket'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'He is an amazing player. You generally do not look for all-format players in modern-day cricket.'

PHOTOS: India hand Pakistan a thrashing; make it 8-0

PHOTOS: India hand Pakistan a thrashing; make it 8-0

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

India steamrollered Pakistan by seven wickets in a lopsided blockbuster match at a heaving Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday to maintain their unblemished 50-overs World Cup record against their arch-rivals.

I had to keep a cool head: Tom Hartley

I had to keep a cool head: Tom Hartley

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Left-arm spinner Tom Hartley said on Sunday the strip used for the first Test against India didn't offer much to the tweakers and he had to "keep a cool head" to make his debut memorable with a seven-wicket haul in a famous England victory.

Pope Francis, Schweinsteiger win prizes at BAMBI Awards

Pope Francis, Schweinsteiger win prizes at BAMBI Awards

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Germany soccer coach, Joachim Loew, was recognised with an "Integration" award and former skipper Bastian Schweinsteiger a honorary service accolade at the BAMBI Awards in Berlin on Thursday.

Protect weak and poor, says Pope Francis at inaugural Mass

Protect weak and poor, says Pope Francis at inaugural Mass

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

Tens of thousands gathered at St Peters Square at the Vatican on Tuesday for the installation Mass of Pope Francis who officially began his ministry as the 266th pope.

RBI conducts 4-day VRRR auction as overnight rates fall below repo

RBI conducts 4-day VRRR auction as overnight rates fall below repo

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday did a four-day variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auction to reduce liquidity in the banking system as the overnight money market rates fell below the repo rate, said market participants. The repo rate is 6.50 per cent. Banks parked Rs 18,750 crore at the auction against a notified amount of Rs 50,000 crore at a weighted average rate of 6.49 per cent.

Dravid applauds England's skilful, smart batting approach

Dravid applauds England's skilful, smart batting approach

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'I'm not sure how happy they are about the term, but they are playing really good cricket, let's be honest about it.'