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2022: How Will The Markets Behave?

2022: How Will The Markets Behave?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Will 2022 be a year of contrasting narratives -- one filled with caution and the other with continued optimism?

World Para Athletics: Silver for Sharad, bronze for Bhati in high jump event

World Para Athletics: Silver for Sharad, bronze for Bhati in high jump event

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Sharad and Bhati participated in the T-42 category of men's high jump event.

Sharath Kamal becomes highest-ranked Indian table tennis player

Sharath Kamal becomes highest-ranked Indian table tennis player

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Kamal had lifted the Oman Open last month and took a leap of seven spots in the latest senior men's rankings released by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) to grab the 31st position.

Army of the Dead review

Army of the Dead review

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Whatever mildly political or pandemic relevance Army of the Dead means to imply is floundered by its mindless mood and clumsy characterisations, observes Sukanya Verma.

PIX: Shapovalov stuns Zverev; Nadal, Monfils in last 8

PIX: Shapovalov stuns Zverev; Nadal, Monfils in last 8

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Shapovalov will meet Rafael Nadal for a place in the semi-finals.

'War is a real estate business'

'War is a real estate business'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

'War is never a solution. It's nothing but real estate business I am against any kind of violence.'

PIX: Real Madrid thrash Alaves to widen lead; PSG lose

PIX: Real Madrid thrash Alaves to widen lead; PSG lose

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Real Madrid dug deep in a 3-0 home win against lowly Alaves in the La Liga, but Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain their second Ligue 1 loss of the season.

Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins high jump silver

Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins high jump silver

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Breaks Asian record.

PIX: Late goals give Austria win over North Macedonia

PIX: Late goals give Austria win over North Macedonia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Late goals from substitutes Michael Gregoritsch and Marko Arnautovic gave Austria a convincing 3-1 victory over European Championship debutants North Macedonia in their opening Group C clash on Sunday as they earned their first tournament victory in 31 years.

Punjab splurge on Livingstone, Mumbai invest on injured Archer

Punjab splurge on Livingstone, Mumbai invest on injured Archer

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

England batter Liam Livingstone fetched a staggering Rs 11.50 crore deal from Punjab Kings, who also roped in West Indies fast bowler Odean Smith, for Rs 6 crore, on Sunday, Day 2 of the TATA Indian Premier League 2022 Player Auction, in Bengaluru.

Raman backs Shaw to open with skipper Dhawan

Raman backs Shaw to open with skipper Dhawan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The Indian squad comprises many openers like Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, apart from Dhawan and Shaw, but Raman felt that having played for India earlier would go into Shaw's favour.

Can the XUV 700 reclaim the top spot for Mahindra?

Can the XUV 700 reclaim the top spot for Mahindra?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Every M&M car shares a certain DNA which is rugged, with an off-roading quality and built for hard wear and tear. The XUV is all those, but also has a smoother edge for those who want city comfort now offered in competitor vehicles such as the MG Hector, Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Tiguan and Tata's Harrier, says Pavan Lall.

12 more positive cases at Spanish club Fuenlabrada

12 more positive cases at Spanish club Fuenlabrada

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Spanish second division team Fuenlabrada confirmed 12 more positive tests for COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases at the club to 28. Fuenlabrada's final Spanish second division match against Deportivo La Coruna was postponed on Monday after several players tested positive.

Volkswagen's Taigun can be segment killer, if priced aggressively

Volkswagen's Taigun can be segment killer, if priced aggressively

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Volkswagen's new SUV is set to lock horns with half a dozen rivals, says Pavan Lall.

Big Tech invests $1.82 bn in Indian startups so far this year

Big Tech invests $1.82 bn in Indian startups so far this year

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Their startup investments number 13 so far, compared to 17 deals in 2020.

Pak's 1st woman astronaut hails ISRO on Chandrayaan-2

Pak's 1st woman astronaut hails ISRO on Chandrayaan-2

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Her comments came amid the ongoing war of words between India and Pakistan ever since India withdrew Jammu and Kashmir's special status and bifurcated it into two union territories on August 5.

ISL: NEUFC, Bengaluru share points, continue winless streak

ISL: NEUFC, Bengaluru share points, continue winless streak

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

NEUFC could have doubled their tally soon after the half-hour mark had Suhair VP converted his chance. Rochharzela whipped a cross for the unmarked striker in the box, but he cushioned his header over the crossbar.

Nations must ensure cryptocurrency does not end in wrong hands: PM

Nations must ensure cryptocurrency does not end in wrong hands: PM

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Modi cautioning that cryptocurrency can spoil the youth.

Break Point review

Break Point review

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Break Point is an emotional ride into Indian tennis' ultimate fairytale gone wrong, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Olympics: Meet the 10 Russians competing in Athletics

Olympics: Meet the 10 Russians competing in Athletics

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

World Athletics, the sport's governing body, limited the number of Russians eligible to compete internationally this year to 10 in response to doping offences by senior staff at Russia's suspended athletics federation.

Post-Ukraine, Finance Minister Must Revisit Budget

Post-Ukraine, Finance Minister Must Revisit Budget

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Budget has already bombed at the box office and passing it without a revisit will be a mockery of the exercise though any modification may be short lived and perfunctory, observes V Ranganathan.

ITBP rescues workers stuck in avalanche-hit tunnel

ITBP rescues workers stuck in avalanche-hit tunnel

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Multiple teams of the force, with personnel wearing protective gear and helmets, were rushed to the Tapovan power project site from their 1st battalion base in Joshimath and the ITBP mountaineering and skiing institute located nearby in Auli to launch search and rescue works.

Tunisian swimmer stuns superpowers; Australia set world record

Tunisian swimmer stuns superpowers; Australia set world record

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Tunisia's Ahmed Hafnaoui pulled off a major shock on the opening day of the Tokyo Olympics swimming medal events with a stunning victory

Shaili Singh credits her success to her mother

Shaili Singh credits her success to her mother

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Shaili Singh's progress as an athlete has a lot to do with her coach Robert Bobby George but it was her "strong and determined" mother, who helped her daughter take first big leap when she sent her to Bengaluru for training, much against the 'advice' of well-wishers.

Another blow to Mamata as TMC MLA Jitendra Tiwari joins BJP

Another blow to Mamata as TMC MLA Jitendra Tiwari joins BJP

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Tiwari, who had rebelled against the TMC leadership but had mellowed down after the BJP declined to induct him into the party in December last year, joined the saffron camp in the presence of party state chief Dilip Ghosh at a programme in Sreerampur in Hooghly district.

After Bihar, EC preparing for more COVID-safe polls

After Bihar, EC preparing for more COVID-safe polls

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The Chief Election Commissioner pointed out that the exercise involved nearly 7.3 crore voters and over 1.06 lakh polling stations.

Tech cos' IPOs worth Rs 30,000 crore in pipeline: Sebi chief

Tech cos' IPOs worth Rs 30,000 crore in pipeline: Sebi chief

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Growth-oriented technology companies have raised Rs 15,000 crore through initial share sales in the last 18 months and IPOs worth around Rs 30,000 crore by such firms are in the pipeline, Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi said on Thursday. "Growing number of unicorns in the startup ecosystem is a testimony of the new age tech companies coming of age in our economy. These companies often follow a unique business model focusing more on rapid growth than immediate profitability," Tyagi said at an event organised by industry body CII. During the last 18 months, growth-oriented technology companies have raised a sum of around Rs 15,000 crore through IPOs (Initial Public Offerings).

Messi wanted Neymar to return to Barca

Messi wanted Neymar to return to Barca

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Lionel Messi says he wanted Neymar to return to Barcelona this year as the Brazilian would have helped the club take a leap forward

Pfizer withheld Covid vaccine news before elections: Trump

Pfizer withheld Covid vaccine news before elections: Trump

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Trump had said that he worked on removing a large number of bureaucratic obstacles to fast-track development and approval of a vaccine.

Drone maker ideaForge bags biggest order from armed forces

Drone maker ideaForge bags biggest order from armed forces

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

The Army signed a $20-million deal with the Infosys-backed drone maker recently.

Turning Point: Stokes c Karthik b Cummins

Turning Point: Stokes c Karthik b Cummins

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The Englishman cut Cummins upishly only to see wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik leap to his left and pull off a two finger catch, which the commentators ruled was the catch of the tournament.

Stunning images celebrate what freedom looks like

Stunning images celebrate what freedom looks like

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

These incredible pictures show what freedom means to 50 top photographers from around the globe. Free-to-use photography app Agora asked its 3.5 million users to take a photo which they thought would best illustrate the theme of 'freedom'. After nearly 20,000 entries, 50 images have made it to the final and are now being voted on --competing to be crowned the 'World's Best photo of #Freedom2020'. Voting is open now and the winner will be selected by January 23, with the top photographer will win $1,000 (Rs 70,850).

Europa: Tottenham shocked; Leicester keep hopes alive

Europa: Tottenham shocked; Leicester keep hopes alive

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Images from action in the Europa League matches on Thursday.

When Birju Maharaj Created Movie Magic

When Birju Maharaj Created Movie Magic

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

During the lunch or tea breaks, Maharajji, Manikda, Amjad Khan and I often sat together as Maharajji sang old compositions or recited some bols. Amjad Khan had a great music sense and sang very well.

Euro PICS: England beat Germany to move into quarters

Euro PICS: England beat Germany to move into quarters

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

IMAGES from the Euro 2020 round of 16 match played between England and Germany at Wembley on Tuesday.

How COVID has changed the way Indians marry

How COVID has changed the way Indians marry

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Single Indians will continue to meet prospects over video calls even in a post coronavirus world, predicts Saurabh Goswami, founder-director, Ultra Rich Match, an online matchmaking company.

Ms Sitharaman, You FAILED Us On The Budget

Ms Sitharaman, You FAILED Us On The Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

This was the one Budget that required radical departures on all these fronts, when it had none, asserts, Shreekant Sambrani.

Is Ronaldo the greatest header in football history?

Is Ronaldo the greatest header in football history?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Portugal and Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest header in the history of football with an extraordinary range, according to former Ireland striker Tony Cascarino.

IPL PIX: Clinical Delhi dent Mumbai's play-off hopes

IPL PIX: Clinical Delhi dent Mumbai's play-off hopes

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, in Sharjah, on Saturday.

PIX: Man City on brink of title, Chelsea bolster top-4 hopes

PIX: Man City on brink of title, Chelsea bolster top-4 hopes

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.