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Exports growth slides to 4-month low in April; trade gap at 5-month high

Exports growth slides to 4-month low in April; trade gap at 5-month high

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Imports increased by 4.5 per cent, the highest growth in the last six months as crude oil and gold shipments shot up in the month.

Hema Malini's Stunning Dance Performance

Hema Malini's Stunning Dance Performance

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

The Top Videos of the Week!

Soha breaks into a dance on the runway

Soha breaks into a dance on the runway

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Here's a look at celebs who graced the ramp on Day 2 of Indian International Jewellery Week 2015.

Govt to focus on domestic production of arms: MoS Home

Govt to focus on domestic production of arms: MoS Home

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

"Now the gof India has decided to soon initiate procurement from local industries to reduce import dependence," he said. Reddy, the Union Minister of State for Home, said for many years India was dependent on worldwide Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for procuring arms and ammunition.

Why Tendulkar is impressed by young Shubman Gill

Why Tendulkar is impressed by young Shubman Gill

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Shubman Gill has the required technique and temperament to bat at any position in the Indian Test team but he does need to convert those great starts into big knocks, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar said about the young batter.

Cooperation must for regional security: Modi at Central Asia summit

Cooperation must for regional security: Modi at Central Asia summit

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

India and five Central Asian countries on Thursday decided to establish a joint working group on Afghanistan at the senior officials' level, ministry of external affairs secretary (West) Reenat Sandhu said.

New Zealand head to Sydney with only pride on the line

New Zealand head to Sydney with only pride on the line

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The dead rubber New Year's Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground at least offers a chance for New Zealand to reset

That beautiful love story called Annayum Rasoolam

That beautiful love story called Annayum Rasoolam

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Like all the great love stories, Annayum Rasoolam has a tragic end. But not before we are transported into a world of furtive glances and hurried touches.

'Happy birthday DK, Thanks for that last ball six'

'Happy birthday DK, Thanks for that last ball six'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

As Dinesh Karthik celebrated his 35th birthday on Monday, opening batsman Rohit Sharma remembered the wicketkeeper's heroics with the bat in the Nidahas Trophy T20 tri-series final in Colombo, in 2018. Karthik scored a last-ball six to help India pull off an incredible chase to beat Bangladesh by four wickets and win the Nidahas T20 tri-series title.

A Playlist Everyone Must Listen To!

A Playlist Everyone Must Listen To!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

In these pandemic stricken, music bereft times, what can be more joyous than a playlist of golden melodies?

As demand revives, festival season likely to cheer jewellers

As demand revives, festival season likely to cheer jewellers

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Discounts and incentives are attractions jewelleres are offering along with new designs to woo customers to boost sales ahead of Diwali.

More bad news for the economy; exports dip 6.7% in Sep

More bad news for the economy; exports dip 6.7% in Sep

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Out of 30 key export sectors, as many as 22 showed negative growth in September.

PIX: Brentford thrash Manchester Utd; Champs City cruise

PIX: Brentford thrash Manchester Utd; Champs City cruise

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

How not to get duped by rogue jewellers

How not to get duped by rogue jewellers

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The industry body has issued two advisories in an attempt to restore jewellers credibility in the wake of the Rs 12,000-crore PNB-Nirav Modi scam, and recent defaults by two domestic jewellers - Goodwin and Rasiklal.

Bollywood's LOVABLE Grandmoms

Bollywood's LOVABLE Grandmoms

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the dadis of Bollywood.

'Farewell Disco King'

'Farewell Disco King'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Thank you for the memories.'

5 Films That Never Got Their Due

5 Films That Never Got Their Due

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

There are so many female-oriented movies, from Mother India to Arth to Pink. But there are some absolute gems that never got their due.

When Lata Mangeshkar was intoxicating

When Lata Mangeshkar was intoxicating

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Lata Mangeshkar has never tasted alcohol. Yet, she has sung some extraordinary songs about intoxication.

CBI lodges fresh FIR against Nirav Modi, approaches Interpol

CBI lodges fresh FIR against Nirav Modi, approaches Interpol

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

The agency on Friday also carried out searches on the premises of the Gitanjali Group at 20 places in Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Coimbatore.

Glimmers of Mehul Choksi's 'empire' that was built on fraud

Glimmers of Mehul Choksi's 'empire' that was built on fraud

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Despite recent developments that have accelerated the impending extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, who has been in custody in London's Wandsworth Prison for over two years, the last month has seen his uncle Mehul Choksi dominate the headlines instead with his circus-like exhibition in the Caribbean that has involved red herrings such as a "girlfriend", to whom his wife seemed to have no objection, and possibly concocted stories of being kidnapped and manhandled. Choksi was widely regarded as Modi's Svengali in Mumbai when he returned from Belgium to expand his business. He had fled to Antigua well before news around how Modi finagled thousands of crores from Punjab National Bank (PNB) and other institutions through a series of allegedly coordinated and fraudulent actions involving letters of undertaking, or LoUs.

Constitution is the Casualty in Governor's Conduct

Constitution is the Casualty in Governor's Conduct

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

The Congress used Raj Bhavans to topple legally elected governments. The BJP is letting governors get away with all manner of impropriety, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Exports plunged by 34.57% in March, 4.78% in FY20

Exports plunged by 34.57% in March, 4.78% in FY20

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Imports too contracted by 28.72 per cent to $31.16 billion. Dip in exports and imports narrowed the trade deficit -- the difference between imports and exports -- in March to $9.76 billion, the lowest in the last 13 months.

'Abolish excise duty on jewellery'

'Abolish excise duty on jewellery'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

As per the White Paper issued by FICCI Gems & Jewellery Group -- the total size of the Gems & Jewellery Sector (both domestic and exports) was about Rs 4,15,000 crore (Rs 4,150 billion).

Kangana says '1947 freedom was bheekh', sparks outrage

Kangana says '1947 freedom was bheekh', sparks outrage

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The Manikarnika actor, known for provocative and often inflammatory statements, was once again the centre of debate -- and ire -- with politicians across the spectrum, including Bharatiya Janata Party MP Varun Gandhi, among the host of social media users and others who reacted with outrage for her comments at an event on Wednesday evening.

Exports up 17.57% in June; trade deficit widens to 43-month high

Exports up 17.57% in June; trade deficit widens to 43-month high

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Exports of petroleum products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, gems and jewellery, and engineering goods registered a positive growth.

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'There was no other Lata Mangeshkar, there is none and there won't be any. I will celebrate her life, today and always.'

Third accused in Kitty Kumaramangalam murder case arrested

Third accused in Kitty Kumaramangalam murder case arrested

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Robbed ornaments worth over Rs 50 lakh has also been recovered from the possession of the accused who was arrested from Madhya Pradesh, officials said.

November Story review

November Story review

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The shortcomings are too many to overlook, but November Story is definitely a one-time watch, says Prateek Sur.

PNB appoints forensic auditor for NiMo-Choksi fraud case

PNB appoints forensic auditor for NiMo-Choksi fraud case

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

PNB issued a formal appointment letter to Belgium-based consultancy firm BDO

Exports rise at fastest pace in 3 months in August

Exports rise at fastest pace in 3 months in August

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Trade deficit during the month narrowed to $17.4 billion as against $12.72 billion in the same month last year

Helpless in clearing dues, Choksi tells staff

Helpless in clearing dues, Choksi tells staff

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

'The fact remains that as of today, the justice that I deserve is far off, as it shall take time to prove my innocence, and the future seems uncertain presently,' Mehul Choksi tells his employees in a letter.

Morgan Stanley: 'We are overweight on Indian equities'

Morgan Stanley: 'We are overweight on Indian equities'

Rediff.com19 May 2021

In a bull-case scenario it sees the Sensex at 61,000 levels, while it's bear case scenario pegs the Sensex at 41,000 levels by December 2021.

Jewellers' stir enters 9th day; loss pegged at Rs 60,000 crore

Jewellers' stir enters 9th day; loss pegged at Rs 60,000 crore

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Over 300 associations, that consists of over 3 lakh manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and artisans among others, are participating the nationwide stir.

All eyes on rediscovered Sher-Gil at auction

All eyes on rediscovered Sher-Gil at auction

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

The auction will also feature works of M F Husain, as well as early works by masters Tyeb Mehta and Francis Newton Souza.

'What the country has given me is a lot more than what the prime ministership can give me'

'What the country has given me is a lot more than what the prime ministership can give me'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

'Sanjeev Kumar was my favourite actor. But no one can compare with Amitabh Bachchan.'

Passports of Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi revoked; assets attached

Passports of Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi revoked; assets attached

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

ED attached 21 properties of Nirav Modi and his group worth over Rs 523 crore.

Exports may dip 5.8%, imports by 11.3% in H2 of 2020-21: Survey

Exports may dip 5.8%, imports by 11.3% in H2 of 2020-21: Survey

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The country's exports are expected to contract by 5.8 per cent and imports by 11.3 per cent during the second half of the current financial year, though implementation of several measures by the government would help support exports going forward, according to the Economic Survey 2021. With gradual recovery of economic activities, the survey said that imports and exports have picked up. During the first half of 2020-21 (April-September), exports dipped by 21.31 per cent to $125.25 billion while imports declined by 40 per cent to $148.69 billion.

Exports dip 8.74% in Nov; trade deficit narrows to $9.87 bn

Exports dip 8.74% in Nov; trade deficit narrows to $9.87 bn

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

The country's exports dipped 8.74 per cent to $23.52 billion in November on account of contraction in shipments of key sectors like petroleum, engineering, chemicals and gems and jewellery, official data showed on Tuesday. Trade deficit during the month narrowed to $9.87 billion as imports too declined by 13.32 per cent to $33.39 billion.

'India Must Read Gail Omvedt's Writings'

'India Must Read Gail Omvedt's Writings'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

'After Ambedkar, Dr Gail was the only writer who wrote critically on caste issues.'

Amazon announces $250 mn fund for SMEs in India

Amazon announces $250 mn fund for SMEs in India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

E-commerce giant Amazon on Thursday announced a $250 million (about Rs 1,873 crore) fund that will focus on digitising small and medium businesses, and driving innovation in the areas of agri-tech and health-tech in India. "Small and medium sized businesses are often the engine and the lifeblood of economies and I think it's true in India as well. "And we are very passionate about trying to enable acceleration of SMBs in fuelling innovation and the economy in India," Amazon Web Services CEO Andrew Jassy said.