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Are Markets Expecting Lower BJP Tally?

Are Markets Expecting Lower BJP Tally?

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Market chatter suggests that the BJP could win fewer than 300.

My records not under threat for now: Usain Bolt

My records not under threat for now: Usain Bolt

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Usain Bolt is going to be back at the Olympics after eight years.

Hockey series: India go 0-3 down to Australia

Hockey series: India go 0-3 down to Australia

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Veteran goalkeeper P R Sreejesh's heroics went in vain as India squandered a goal lead and went down 1-2 to Australia in the third men's hockey Test in Perth on Wednesday.

Recipe: Mayur's Fudgy Homemade Brownies

Recipe: Mayur's Fudgy Homemade Brownies

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Have a bake date with your partner and rustle up a batch of these chocolatey brownies on V-Day.

What's Quiet Vacationing?

What's Quiet Vacationing?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Quiet vacationing is a valuable tool to manage stress and maintain well-being during busy periods. It's not a replacement for a full vacation but a way to cope with breaks.

Satwik-Chirag storm into Malaysia Open semis

Satwik-Chirag storm into Malaysia Open semis

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reached their second successive semi-final after humbling China's Ren Xiang Yu and He Ji Ting in straight games.

Australia's Starc eyes return to IPL in 2024

Australia's Starc eyes return to IPL in 2024

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Starc said the IPL would be good preparation for the T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies.

'I am a bit fat and...'

'I am a bit fat and...'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Mitchell Marsh won the prestigious Allan Border Medal at the 2024 Australian Cricket Awards

Can the sell-off in mid, smallcap stocks spread to the large-cap universe?

Can the sell-off in mid, smallcap stocks spread to the large-cap universe?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Tracking losses in the broader market that has seen the Nifty Smallcap 250 index and the Nifty Midcap 100 indices slip 9 per cent 6.1 per cent in the last three sessions, the frontline Nifty 50 index has remained resilient and registered a fall of 2.2 per cent during this period. Going ahead, can the nervousness in the mid- and small-cap universe spread to the large-cap peers? Most analysts do not think so. They expect a minor dip and a sharp recovery as investors flock to the large-caps in search of safety and value buying as the mid-and small-caps falter.

Why Some MI Players Were In Fancy Dress

Why Some MI Players Were In Fancy Dress

Rediff.com8 May 2023

MI's latest move involves hilarious punishment for players who can't seem to get their act together and show up on time.

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

His thirst for success drives his consistency: Donald

His thirst for success drives his consistency: Donald

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Kagiso Rabada's hunger for success and an impeccable technique to release the ball easily makes him a modern-day South Africa legend, reckons former fast bowling great Allan Donald.

Sky Is NOT The Limit For These Stars

Sky Is NOT The Limit For These Stars

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

A picture of glamour and grit in the face of an emergency, the air hostess, flight attendant or air stewardess is often the hero we didn't know we needed.

What India need to do to win 2nd Test at Cape Town...

What India need to do to win 2nd Test at Cape Town...

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

You need to be more creative in Cape Town as wickets are a lot more flatter and partnerships will stretch and that's traditionally as someone who knows it will be tougher Tests,' said South African legend Allan Donald.

Kohli terms 47th ODI ton as a 'classic example of playing second fiddle'

Kohli terms 47th ODI ton as a 'classic example of playing second fiddle'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Virat Kohli termed his 47th ODI hundred as a classic example of playing second fiddle after not getting off to a good start in India's record 228-run win against Pakistan.

Lighten up your financial plans this Diwali

Lighten up your financial plans this Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

Harjot Singh Narula lists 5 lessons Diwali teaches you about your financial future

Sensex jumps 900 points on firm global trends

Sensex jumps 900 points on firm global trends

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The Sensex jumped nearly 900 points and the Nifty rallied over 272 points on Friday, bouncing back from the previous day's fall, following a positive trend in global equities and fresh foreign fund inflows. The BSE Sensex rallied 899.62 points or 1.53 per cent to end at 59,808.97 after starting the trade on a positive note. During the day, it jumped 1,057.69 points or 1.79 per cent to 59,967.04.

Light lightens gloom in Andaman

Light lightens gloom in Andaman

Rediff.com6 Jan 2005

EPL PIX: Chelsea rally in dramatic draw with Liverpool

EPL PIX: Chelsea rally in dramatic draw with Liverpool

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

How to lighten your debt burden

How to lighten your debt burden

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

Here is how to deal with rising interest rates and a more scientific credit appraisal process in 2010.

U Turn Review: Bizarre!

U Turn Review: Bizarre!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Alaya F actually holds the film together, pulling out the right emotions required, and not letting the slightest scepticism leak out of those large, expressive eyes, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Top tips to lighten your skin naturally

Top tips to lighten your skin naturally

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Dusky is beautiful, but if you're still looking at the fairness factor, here are a few ways of going about it that are natural.

Unfazed by FIR over Kaali remark Mahua Moitra dares BJP: 'Bring it on!'

Unfazed by FIR over Kaali remark Mahua Moitra dares BJP: 'Bring it on!'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Moitra on Tuesday stirred a controversy with her remarks that she has every right as "an individual to imagine Goddess Kaali as a meat-eating and alcohol-accepting goddess", as every person has the right to worship god and goddess in his or her own way.

Antim Panghal signs off with silver at Asian Wrestling

Antim Panghal signs off with silver at Asian Wrestling

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

In the 57kg competition, much was expected from talented Anshu Malik but the 2021 world championship silver medallist struggled to score against Nanjo, the reigning U23 world champion.

What do India, Pakistan players talk about?

What do India, Pakistan players talk about?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

India captain Rohit Sharma and his Pakistani counterpart Babar Azam said they hardly talk about cricket when they catch up.

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'My adrenalin kicked in and the happiness returned! It was time to go in for the kill again.' IAF Veterans Group Captain Dilip Kumar Dass tells Air Commodore Nitin Sathe about how the IAF decimated tanks in the famous Battle of Longewala.

The Magic Minutes Before A Fashion Show

The Magic Minutes Before A Fashion Show

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Glimpses of the excitement, chaos and frenzy before a fashion show.

10 COOL PHOTOS that will lighten your mood

10 COOL PHOTOS that will lighten your mood

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

A collection of some of the best photos from around the world in recent days

TOP 10 PHOTOS that would lighten your mood

TOP 10 PHOTOS that would lighten your mood

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

A collection of some of the best photos from around the world in the last 48 hours

10 top PHOTOS that would lighten your mood

10 top PHOTOS that would lighten your mood

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

A collection of some of the best photos from around the world in the last 24 hours

Blurr Review: Striking Atmosphere, Wobbly Vision

Blurr Review: Striking Atmosphere, Wobbly Vision

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Taapsee's strong performance powers through an intriguing premise gone kaput in a bogus third act, observes Sukanya Verma.

SC overrules HC order for CBI probe into attack on minister's convoy

SC overrules HC order for CBI probe into attack on minister's convoy

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The apex court said the high court will be at liberty to take a fresh view on whether the investigation by the state police has been fair and proper, and if not, whether a case has been made out for the transfer of the investigation to the CBI.

Shamsi bowls Proteas to T20I series win over England

Shamsi bowls Proteas to T20I series win over England

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Shamsi's wrist spin accounted for Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran and David Willey, who was bowled first ball to set up a hat-trick chance that Chris Jordan denied him.

Want to lighten your tax burden? Here's help

Want to lighten your tax burden? Here's help

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

If you want to do some last-minute tax saving trick then here's some advice from Lokesh Nathany, national head (Wealth management & portfolio management services) at Almondz Global Securities.

Bigg Boss 16: Did Ankit-Priyanka Confirm LOVE?

Bigg Boss 16: Did Ankit-Priyanka Confirm LOVE?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

On Weekend Ka Vaar, Ankit made one thing clear: Their love story isn't one-sided.

Five sparkling movies to lighten up a dull weekend

Five sparkling movies to lighten up a dull weekend

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

A look at 5 weekend watch movies.

'Omission Of Darwin's Theory of Evolution Is A Serious Error Of Judgment'

'Omission Of Darwin's Theory of Evolution Is A Serious Error Of Judgment'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'We will bring up students with an imperfect understanding of their own history and a superficial understanding of science.' 'This is not what we should be doing to future generations.'

FIH Pro League: Sreejesh helps India stun Belgium in penalty shoot out

FIH Pro League: Sreejesh helps India stun Belgium in penalty shoot out

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

It was India who had the first opportunity to open the scoring but both the short corners went abegging as the home goalie foiled those attempts with his rock solid defence.

The End Of NDTV As We Know It

The End Of NDTV As We Know It

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

We got the same Diwali bonuses. We ate together. We carried equipment together on shoots. And when the odd reporter tried to throw her weight around and leave the camera person to carry bags of equipment, cables, the camera and tripod down the stairs and to the shoot location, Prannoy would step in, take the tripod off the shoulders of the colleague silently, lightening the load, recalls Revati Laul.

ASK DR JAIN: Have dark circles under my eyes, please help!

ASK DR JAIN: Have dark circles under my eyes, please help!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.