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Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD or SELL

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD or SELL

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Has the fizz gone out of the Bangalore air show?

Has the fizz gone out of the Bangalore air show?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Will Aero India 2013, the aeronautical jamboree that kicks off in Bangalore on Wednesday, be relatively subdued?

Complainant moves Kerala HC over wife swapping case

Complainant moves Kerala HC over wife swapping case

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

The estranged wife of an officer of the Indian Navy, who had filed a police complaint claiming her husband and his superiors often engaged in wife swapping, has moved the Kerala high court seeking to implead herself in the anticipatory bail plea moved by him. The officer -- Lieutenant Ravi Kiran -- had earlier moved the court seeking anticipatory bail, stating that his wife had raised baseless charges against him after he approached a family court for divorce.

DON'T turn entrepreneur just so you can play boss

DON'T turn entrepreneur just so you can play boss

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

If you're planning to quit your job and pursue a personal business venture, be prepared to face criticism, more challenges and excruciating work hours -- and that's just to start with.

Defence ministry mulls end to single-vendor tenders

Defence ministry mulls end to single-vendor tenders

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

Seeking to avoid allegations of favouritism and scams in acquisitions, the defence ministry is planning to put an end to single-vendor tenders and is expected to issue directions to the services headquarters soon in this regard.

IPL fixing: No trouble with separate probes, says SC

IPL fixing: No trouble with separate probes, says SC

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday said it is not convinced that separate probes by the Mumbai and Delhi police into the IPL spot-fixing scandal are creating hurdles in the investigation that has 'wide ramifications'.

Will hit harder than ever before: Trump warns Iran

Will hit harder than ever before: Trump warns Iran

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

The President, in a tweet, said that the 52 sites include some 'very important to Iran and Iranian culture'. The tension between US and Iran has escalated since the killing of powerful General of pro-Iran militia in Iraq.

FBI joins search for missing Indian-American student

FBI joins search for missing Indian-American student

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

18-year-old Harsha Maddula, Northwestern pre-med sophomore and straight-A student, disappeared on Saturday over the weekend after attending an off-campus party with friends.

Man sets himself ablaze; protests in TN against Sri Lanka

Man sets himself ablaze; protests in TN against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

As UNHRC is set to take up the US-sponsored resolution against Sri Lanka, a 41-year-old man in Tamil Nadu on Monday attempted self immolation and various pro-Tamil groups staged protests demanding action against Sri Lanka for alleged war crimes.

Inter fined 50,000 euros for Balotelli racist abuse

Inter fined 50,000 euros for Balotelli racist abuse

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Inter Milan have been fined 50,000 euros after fans racially abused their former player Mario Balotelli in Sunday's city derby with AC Milan, Serie A said in a statement on Tuesday.

Afridi makes controversial comment on Kashmir

Afridi makes controversial comment on Kashmir

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

That's not all, India's out-of-favour cricketer Gautam Gambhir found himself in the middle of the row after adding his own two bit.

Kripashankar assets case: SIT submits report before SC

Kripashankar assets case: SIT submits report before SC

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

The Special Investigation Team formed by the Mumbai police to probe into the alleged amassing of disproportionate assets by former Mumbai Congress chief Kripashankar Singh and his family, has submitted its report in the Supreme Court, police said on Monday.

'Corruption is accepted by ALL parties in Karnataka'

'Corruption is accepted by ALL parties in Karnataka'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

The rampant mining in Karnataka and the politicians who minted money from it made headlines during the state election in 2008. But this year, the issue has taken a backseat and mining barons like Janardhana Reddy have been kept away from the electoral fray.

India's missile shield is ready, phase II will counter China

India's missile shield is ready, phase II will counter China

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

India's missile defence system is set to get a big boost as it is developing capability to intercept enemy missiles fired from a distance of up to 5,000 km, in effect tackling any possible threat from countries such as China. The capability is being developed by DRDO as part of the Ballistic Missile Defence shield, whose first phase is ready for deployment possibly in Delhi

Abramovich never interfered in team affairs: Mourinho

Abramovich never interfered in team affairs: Mourinho

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

Jose Mourinho has rejected the notion Roman Abramovich interfered in team affairs in his first spell as Chelsea manager and also denied the Russian owner went over his head to land big-money buy Andriy Shevchenko in 2006.

Major political crisis in Nepal: PM disbands parl

Major political crisis in Nepal: PM disbands parl

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Nepal plunged into a major political crisis, hours after Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai disbanded parliament with five political parties challenging the move to hold fresh elections, as the president reviewed the legality of the step.

French twist to Haldia's woes

French twist to Haldia's woes

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Haldia Bulk Terminals pulled out of 10-year contract for cargo-handling operations, blaming the political climate and "vested interest".

Nifty can swing 200-250 points in either direction

Nifty can swing 200-250 points in either direction

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

The main driver remains expectations of a big rate cut in the May 3 credit policy review, but stocks like Hind Unilever and ITC have also seen heavy buying.

'Player performance may suffer behind closed doors'

'Player performance may suffer behind closed doors'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

A number of football leagues around the globe will resume after the COVID-19 stoppage in the coming weeks but the matches will be played without fans.

Is Halkat Jawani hotter than Chikni Chameli?

Is Halkat Jawani hotter than Chikni Chameli?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

K'taka speaker accepts resignations of ALL 13 MLAs

K'taka speaker accepts resignations of ALL 13 MLAs

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Thirteen MLA's loyal to former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa had left the Bharatiya Janata Party and tendered their resignations to the speaker of the legislative assembly on Tuesday morning. However, the speaker accepted only 12, while keeping in abeyance the resignation of K Vittal's, because of technical issues.

Swearing-in traditions: Of nuclear briefcase and swords

Swearing-in traditions: Of nuclear briefcase and swords

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Foreign Policy takes a look at some of the most interesting oath-taking traditions from around the world.

REWIND: The world in the week gone by

REWIND: The world in the week gone by

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Want to catch up on all that happened across the world in the week gone by? Here are 10 images that says it all.

Chhattisgarh anti-Naxal operation was hurried, unplanned

Chhattisgarh anti-Naxal operation was hurried, unplanned

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Available information indicates that the CRPF's operation in Chattisgarh last week in which 19 alleged Maoists were killed, had taken place on half-baked information, reports Vicky Nanjappa

'Pak SC will never get to uncover ISI's political cell'

'Pak SC will never get to uncover ISI's political cell'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, during the hearing on September 13 remarked that it was 'astonishing that the notification for the establishment of the ISI's political cell could not be found, while the cell had been active for decades'.

Team India gear up for 1st Test with more training at nets

Team India gear up for 1st Test with more training at nets

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

The Indian cricket team continued their strenuous training session on Tuesday ahead of the first Test against New Zealand, starting in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Microsoft develops technology for speech, hearing impaired

Microsoft develops technology for speech, hearing impaired

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Microsoft India employees have developed a technology that would help the hearing and speech impaired to communicate with others.

ALERT: Don't fall prey to sms fraud

ALERT: Don't fall prey to sms fraud

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Watch out for spams, scams and advertisers targeting you through mobile phones.

Flyers beware! You may be under airport security scanner

Flyers beware! You may be under airport security scanner

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

The need to use behavioral techniques for spotting terrorism acts was felt after such an exercise had helped customs officials recover cash and drugs.

Facebook posts more memorable than faces

Facebook posts more memorable than faces

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

The researchers found that the participants' memory was about one-and-a-half times stronger for Facebook posts than for book sentences.

Vodafone to unveil new mobile Internet campaign

Vodafone to unveil new mobile Internet campaign

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

With Vodafone's Mobile Internet, you can stay connected anywhere on the go, with an array of Vodafone 2G and 3G mobile internet plans.

Women's reservation in India's local bodies impressive: US

Women's reservation in India's local bodies impressive: US

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

The United States has hailed the measures taken by India to include women in governance by giving them reservation in local bodies.

Pallikal loses in pre-quarters of World Open

Pallikal loses in pre-quarters of World Open

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

India's Dipika Pallikal squandered a one-game lead and went down to Egypt's Raneem El Weleily in the pre-quarter-finals of the women's World Open Squash Championship in the Grand Cayman Islands, in the Caribbean. Pallikal, ranked world No 10 and seeded 13th in the tournament, lost to second seed Weleily 11-7, 9-11, 6-11, 5-11 in 38 minutes at the South Sound squash club on Wednesday.

Manchester United keen to set up academy in Kolkata

Manchester United keen to set up academy in Kolkata

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

West Bengal sports minister Madan Mitra on Thursday said that the world's most popular football club Manchester United are keen to set up an academy in Kolkata.

Aadhar-based payment platform: All you need to know

Aadhar-based payment platform: All you need to know

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

An Aadhaar-based payment structure is likely to be outlined in this year's Budget.

I can be effective with old ball too: Bhuvneshwar

I can be effective with old ball too: Bhuvneshwar

Rediff.com28 Apr 2013

Talented India seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar wants to change the popular perception that he won't be as effective with the old ball as much as he is with the new ball.

Jharkhand on look out for win against Goa

Jharkhand on look out for win against Goa

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Led by skipper Shahbaz Nadeem's five-for, Jharkhand are eyeing an outright victory against Goa as they finished the third day of their Ranji Trophy Group C match in Jamshedpur on a strong position after forcing the visitors to follow on.

Video: Coimbatore students design robot for moon missions

Video: Coimbatore students design robot for moon missions

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

A group of students from Coimbatore have designed a robot that is capable of conducting specific lunar missions.

Salman Butt accuses Afridi of 'conspiring for captaincy'

Salman Butt accuses Afridi of 'conspiring for captaincy'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Disgraced former Pakistani Test captain Salman Butt has accused former team-mate Shahid Afridi of giving a statement against him in the spot-fixing case to get over the shock of losing his captaincy.

Why Griezmann snubbed Barca to stay at Atletico...

Why Griezmann snubbed Barca to stay at Atletico...

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Atletico Super Cup win vindicates decision to stay, says Griezmann