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Sensex inches up 40 points in muted trading

Sensex inches up 40 points in muted trading

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Among Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra was the biggest gainer, gaining 1.7 per cent after the October sales data. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) rose by 1.69 per cent. Eternal, State Bank of India, Bharti Airtel and Kotak Mahindra Bank were also among the major gainers.

QS Rankings Expose India's Higher-Education Gap

QS Rankings Expose India's Higher-Education Gap

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

India not only lost its top place as the most represented higher-education system to China, several of its marquee institutions saw a significant drop.

Sensex drops 466 points on selling in pvt banking shares

Sensex drops 466 points on selling in pvt banking shares

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

From the Sensex firms, Eternal, NTPC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Power Grid, Trent and HDFC Bank were among the major laggards. However, Bharat Electronics, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Consultancy Services, ITC and State Bank of India were the gainers.

Lakshya Sen rallies to enter Australian Open final

Lakshya Sen rallies to enter Australian Open final

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Lakshya Sen stormed into the men's singles final of the Australian Open Super 500 badminton tournament after a gritty three-game victory over world No. 6 Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei in the semi-finals, in Sydney, on Saturday.

Stock markets fall for 2nd day in volatile trade

Stock markets fall for 2nd day in volatile trade

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower in a highly volatile trade on Thursday amid relentless foreign fund outflows and selling in blue-chip ICICI Bank. Falling for the second day in a row, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 148.14 points or 0.18 per cent to settle at 83,311.01.

Lakshya loses to Nishimoto in Japan Masters semis

Lakshya loses to Nishimoto in Japan Masters semis

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Lakshya Sen's fine run was snapped after a draining three-game semi-final defeat to Japan's world No. 13 Kenta Nishimoto at the US $475,000 Kumamoto Masters Japan on Saturday.

Hylo Open: Lakshya stuns 5th seed to reach last 16

Hylo Open: Lakshya stuns 5th seed to reach last 16

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen stunned fifth seed Christo Popov of France in straight games to enter the men's singles pre-quarterfinals at the $475,000 Hylo Open Super 500 tournament in Saarbrucken, Germany, on Wednesday.

Oman's Most Capped Player: Jatinder Paaji

Oman's Most Capped Player: Jatinder Paaji

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Jatinder Singh has played 61 ODIs and 64 T20Is for Oman.

Sensex jumps 336 points on buying in services, telecom shares

Sensex jumps 336 points on buying in services, telecom shares

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Among the Sensex firms, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Mahindra & Mahindra, Adani Ports, HCL Technologies, Eternal, Infosys, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever and UltraTech Cement were the gainers. Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Kotak Mahindra Bank, PowerGrid and Tata Steel were among the laggards.

3 Indian firms face EU sanction for Russian military link

3 Indian firms face EU sanction for Russian military link

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

The European Union has sanctioned three India-based companies for their alleged links with the Russian military as part of its efforts to put economic pressure on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

Why Is Trump Tied Up?

Why Is Trump Tied Up?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Lakshya humbles World No 2, sails into Denmark Open QF

Lakshya humbles World No 2, sails into Denmark Open QF

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Ace Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen stunned World No. 2 and local favourite Anders Antonsen in straight games to enter the quarterfinals of the Denmark Open Super 750 badminton tournament in Odense on Thursday.

Asia Cup 2025 Schedule

Asia Cup 2025 Schedule

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Check out the complete schedule of Asia Cup 2025.

Sensex jumps 567 points amid global stocks rally

Sensex jumps 567 points amid global stocks rally

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Among Sensex firms, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries, Eternal, State Bank of India, Tata Steel and HDFC Bank were the major gainers. However, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharat Electronics, Infosys and Bajaj Finance were among the laggards.

Sharafu Scores 50 Before Sanju Does

Sharafu Scores 50 Before Sanju Does

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

When I interviewed Alishan Sharafu as a 14-year-old schoolboy following his huge scores in domestic matches, he told me he wanted to bat like A B de Villiers.

Sensex, Nifty begin Samvat 2082 on firm note

Sensex, Nifty begin Samvat 2082 on firm note

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Among the Sensex shares, Infosys, Tata Motors, Axis Bank, Adani Ports, Mahindra & Mahindra, HDFC Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Steel, BEL and Power Grid were among the lead gainers. Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finserv, and Titan were the among the laggards.

Bumrah's Hilarious 'Diwali Bonus' Moment Goes Viral

Bumrah's Hilarious 'Diwali Bonus' Moment Goes Viral

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Jasprit Bumrah had fans in splits when he hilariously fumed at paparazzi calling him their 'Diwali bonus' outside Mumbai airport

Sensex tanks 593 points hit by foreign fund outflows

Sensex tanks 593 points hit by foreign fund outflows

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

From the Sensex firms, Bharti Airtel, Power Grid, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Bajaj Finance and Reliance Industries were among the major laggards. However, Larsen & Toubro, Bharat Electronics, UltraTech Cement and Maruti were among the gainers.

Sabalenka Vows To Prove Kyrgios Wrong In Epic Battle Of Sexes!

Sabalenka Vows To Prove Kyrgios Wrong In Epic Battle Of Sexes!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Women's World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will take on Australian maverick Nick Kyrgios in a 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition match in Dubai on December 28, organisers announced on Tuesday.

Hindi scholar Francesca Orsini, in black list, deported from India

Hindi scholar Francesca Orsini, in black list, deported from India

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

A professor from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London was deported from India's IGI Airport for allegedly violating visa conditions. The scholar, Francesca Orsini, was reportedly on a 'Black List' for previous visa violations.

Kochi And 6 Other Trending Destinations To Explore In 2026

Kochi And 6 Other Trending Destinations To Explore In 2026

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

A guide to travel in 2026.

Sensex jumps 485 points on gains in banking, oil shares

Sensex jumps 485 points on gains in banking, oil shares

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Among Sensex firms, Asian Paints jumped the most by 4.18 per cent. Mahindra & Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries were also among the gainers. However, Infosys, HCL Tech, Eternal, Tech Mahindra and Tata Steel were among the laggards.

Ashwin's BBL dream comes crashing down!

Ashwin's BBL dream comes crashing down!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin's much-anticipated foray into Australian Big Bash League has been stalled by a knee injury with the off-spinner ruled out of the entire season with Sydney Thunder.

When Chunky Tried To Ruin Govinda's Movie

When Chunky Tried To Ruin Govinda's Movie

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Govinda and Chunky Panday are an absolute delight in the fourth episode of Too Much With Kajol and Twinkle.

Erratic Lakshya suffers early Paris exit

Erratic Lakshya suffers early Paris exit

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Lakshya bows out of French Open after first-round loss to Ireland's Nhat Nguyen

Nissanka reaches milestone as SL seal Super 4 spot

Nissanka reaches milestone as SL seal Super 4 spot

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

This was Nissanka's 17th fifty-plus score in T20Is and he has now leapfrogged Kusal Mendis (16) and Kusal Perera (15) to have the most fifty-plus scores in the format for Sri Lanka.

Teenagar Vaibhav Set For Epic Pakistan Face-Off in Rising Stars Asia Cup!

Teenagar Vaibhav Set For Epic Pakistan Face-Off in Rising Stars Asia Cup!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket, will once again be the player to watch out for in the Rising Stars Asia Cup.

Vietnam Emerges As India's Key Defence Partner

Vietnam Emerges As India's Key Defence Partner

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The 15th India-Vietnam Defence Dialogue signalled a move from routine talks to deeper cooperation, with new deals on submarine rescue and defence industry to support stability in the Indo-Pacific, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

China Masters: Sindhu back in form with crushing win

China Masters: Sindhu back in form with crushing win

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

PV Sindhu overcame the first-round hurdle, defeating Julie Dawall Jakobsen of Denmark in straight games

The Loneliness Of Tejashwi Yadav

The Loneliness Of Tejashwi Yadav

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

His inheritance was a double-edged sword because the NDA was understandably interested only in highlighting that part of the RJD's tenure in government that evokes kidnapping, extortion, and lawlessness.

Rishad plugs hole in Bangladesh's spin department

Rishad plugs hole in Bangladesh's spin department

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'...all we were looking for was a leg spinner and Rishad has done very well'

Helen: The Lesser Known Actor

Helen: The Lesser Known Actor

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

After spinning into the spotlight with the hit song-and-dance number Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu in Howrah Bridge (1958), Helen signed scores of films as a dancer. But Helen was raring to step out of her dancing shoes, and play heroine instead.

Super 4s: SL look to continue unbeaten run as B'desh beckon

Super 4s: SL look to continue unbeaten run as B'desh beckon

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

In all the three group matches, Sri Lanka thrived while chasing and one would expect the Islanders to continue the same trend if they win the toss on Saturday.

Sensex jumps 575 points, Nifty ends above 25,300

Sensex jumps 575 points, Nifty ends above 25,300

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Among Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv were the biggest gainers. Asian Paints, Larsen & Toubro, Trent, UltraTech Cement, Eternal and Adani Ports were also among the winners. However, Tata Motors, Infosys, Tech Mahindra and Axis Bank were among the laggards.

Sensex down 297 points on foreign fund outflows

Sensex down 297 points on foreign fund outflows

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Bajaj Finance, Bharat Electronics, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services, NTPC, Trent, Asian Paints and Axis Bank were the major laggards among Sensex stocks. However, Tech Mahindra, ICICI Bank, Power Grid, Hindustan Unilever and Reliance Industries were among the gainers.

In Pix: The Stunning Flying Car From China!

In Pix: The Stunning Flying Car From China!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

A Chinese firm this week began trial production of flying cars stated to be the next-generation in the world of transportation, ahead of US firm Tesla and others plans to launch the same shortly.

'This is not the way we wanted to play'

'This is not the way we wanted to play'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

This is not the way we wanted to play, we have to do better than this: Asalanka

Badminton World Juniors: India beat Sri Lanka for second win

Badminton World Juniors: India beat Sri Lanka for second win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

India produced another clinical performance against Sri Lanka in their Group H clash to inch closer to the knockout stages of the mixed team event of the BWF World Junior Badminton Championships.

Sensex pares gains on profit-booking; ends up 130 pts

Sensex pares gains on profit-booking; ends up 130 pts

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

From the Sensex firms, Infosys climbed 3.86 per cent. HCL Tech, Tata Consultancy Services, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Titan and Tech Mahindra were also among the gainers. However, Eternal, UltraTech Cement, Bharti Airtel and Adani Ports were among the laggards.

Sensex, Nifty slip amid profit-taking, weak Asian markets

Sensex, Nifty slip amid profit-taking, weak Asian markets

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Among Sensex firms, Trent, ICICI Bank, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, Mahindra & Mahindra, Power Grid, Tata Consultancy Services and Bajaj Finance were the major laggards. However, Tata Steel, Larsen & Toubro, State Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the major gainers.