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Settling trade in rupee: FTP tweaks may allow traders export benefits

Settling trade in rupee: FTP tweaks may allow traders export benefits

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The Union government will soon make amendments to the foreign trade policy (FTP) to enable exporters to claim export benefits for settling trade in rupees. These benefits are, so far, available for export payments received in foreign currencies. After the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) unveiled a mechanism to settle international trade transactions in the local currency on Monday, exporters have been demanding that the Ministry of Commerce and Industry come up with a clarification on the matter.

Want to hang out with Snoopy and Charlie Brown?

Want to hang out with Snoopy and Charlie Brown?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Let's visit the Charles M Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California, home to Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy and Linus?

Retired Barty announces release of children's books

Retired Barty announces release of children's books

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

The book will be published by HarperCollins and begin to hit shelves in July.

Messi, Ronaldo and Salah shortlisted for FIFA Player award

Messi, Ronaldo and Salah shortlisted for FIFA Player award

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Emma Hayes, who led Chelsea to the 2021 Champions League final, is joined on The Best FIFA Women's Coach shortlist by England manager Sarina Wiegman and Canada coach Beverly Priestman.

PIX: Purab Kohli gets married

PIX: Purab Kohli gets married

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Congratulations, Purab, Lucy!

CWG TT: Triple delight for Sharath; Batra loses

CWG TT: Triple delight for Sharath; Batra loses

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Batra will now take on Singapore's Jian Zeng in the last eight-clash later tonight.

Tennis is always going to be a big part of my life: Sania Mirza

Tennis is always going to be a big part of my life: Sania Mirza

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Sania Mirza, who is bidding adieu to the game, says she never had the fear of losing in her heart because it makes a player defensive.

Serena Williams' journey to the top of the women's game

Serena Williams' journey to the top of the women's game

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The following is a timeline charting her rise to the top of the women's game:

India keen to expand footprint in oil-rich Siberia

India keen to expand footprint in oil-rich Siberia

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Indian officials will focus on expanding the country's footprint in oil-rich Siberia when they meet their Russian counterparts at the four-day 7th Eastern Economic Forum beginning Monday in Vladivostok. The two sides will discuss the possibility of joint oil exploration in the area and cooperation in running offshore oil and gas fields Western companies are in the process of exiting, officials said in New Delhi. Pavan Kapoor, India's ambassador to Russia, will lead the official-level talks at the summit scheduled September 5-8.

Covid vax don't give total protection: WHO scientist

Covid vax don't give total protection: WHO scientist

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

"Even though the vaccine may not be able to provide absolute protection against different variants of virus, it can certainly reduce the risk of death and complications," a statement quoting WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said.

Expelled Kerala nun pens memoir on sexual abuse by bishops

Expelled Kerala nun pens memoir on "sexual abuse by bishops"

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Sister Lucy Kalappura, one of the nuns who protested against rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal, in her autobiography titled 'Karthaavinte Naamathil' (In the name of the Lord) writes that even church leaders who supported the sisters, the victims of sexual abuse, have now started supporting the accused.

BJP leader in UP 'given' 5 vax jabs, 6th 'scheduled'; probe ordered

BJP leader in UP 'given' 5 vax jabs, 6th 'scheduled'; probe ordered

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The vaccination certificate of a Bharatiya Janata Party booth level leader in Meerut wrongly shows he has been given five doses of the coronavirus vaccine and is scheduled for the sixth, with officials saying it appears to be a case of 'mischief' and conspiracy.

Tokyo Games: WHAT RACES!

Tokyo Games: WHAT RACES!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Amazing Runners...

India's military spending 3rd highest in world after US, China: Reports

India's military spending 3rd highest in world after US, China: Reports

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

India's military spending of USD 76.6 billion ranked third highest in the world.

Tokyo Games: WHAT A RACE!

Tokyo Games: WHAT A RACE!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The Joy and Drama of Track and Field at the Olympics.

Kerley leads home American sweep of men's World 100m final

Kerley leads home American sweep of men's World 100m final

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Kerley leads home American sweep of men's world 100m final

Horigome brings Japan skateboarding's first Olympic gold

Horigome brings Japan skateboarding's first Olympic gold

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

In a nail-biting final, Horigome stumbled through the two initial runs, but recovered his signature cool

When pets turned out for US election day

When pets turned out for US election day

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

While they may not be able to vote, some pets have found their way to polling stations across the US. Take a look.

Issey Miyake Was Nothing Short Of Genius

Issey Miyake Was Nothing Short Of Genius

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

'Known for his innovative styles and perfumes, Issey Miyake built a global fashion brand, which included designing Steve Jobs' famous black turtle neck jumpers.'

Gayle awarded $220k in damages for defamation

Gayle awarded $220k in damages for defamation

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

New South Wales Supreme Court Justice Lucy McCallum found that Fairfax Media was motivated by "malice" in publishing the stories.

Skid row shooting: Protesters take to the streets against LAPD

Skid row shooting: Protesters take to the streets against LAPD

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The homeless man who was fatally shot by Los Angeles police on Sunday has outraged civil rights activists and fellow skid row residents.

Sania-Bopanna blown away by Czechs in bronze medal match

Sania-Bopanna blown away by Czechs in bronze medal match

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

India's tennis campaign at the Rio Olympic Games ended in disappointment as Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna were blown away by the Czech Republic team of Radek Stepanek and Lucie Hradceka in the bronze medal play-off in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.

Bayern's Lewandowski wins FIFA Best Player Award

Bayern's Lewandowski wins FIFA Best Player Award

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski was named The Best FIFA Men's Player 2020 on Thursday, beating off competition from last year's winner Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Elderly man dies after vaccination in Bengal, family lodges complaint

Elderly man dies after vaccination in Bengal, family lodges complaint

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

A senior citizen in West Bengal's Dhupguri area died allegedly after being administered the Covishield vaccine, prompting his family members to lodge a police complaint, an official said on Tuesday.

CISF canines retire with medals, selfies and hugs

CISF canines retire with medals, selfies and hugs

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Hina, Kite, Jelly, Jessy, Lucy, Lovely and the lone male dog Veer were accorded a warm send-off by the CISF after they completed their varied tenures in securing the Delhi Metro.

Apple says doubled India business in FY21

Apple says doubled India business in FY21

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Technology major Apple earned nearly one-third of its revenue from emerging markets and doubled its business in India and Vietnam in fiscal 2021, according to its CEO Tim Cook said. Apple posted a 29 per cent year-on-year growth in revenue at $83.4 billion in the fourth quarter ended September 25, 2021. Its net income stood at $20.55 billion in the said quarter as against $12.67 billion in the year-ago period.

PHOTOS: The world's HOTTEST party is on in California

PHOTOS: The world's HOTTEST party is on in California

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Art and music took centre stage at the Coachella festival in California.

Reliance buys New York's premium luxury hotel Mandarin Oriental for $98.15 mn

Reliance buys New York's premium luxury hotel Mandarin Oriental for $98.15 mn

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

Mandarin Oriental New York, the premium luxury hotel a subsidiary of Reliance Industries is acquiring, is known for its much-in-demand ballroom, five-star spa and eating and drinking venues, including MO Lounge. Liam Neeson and Lucy Liu are among regular guests. Set up in 2003, 248-rooms-and-suites hotel towering over Central Park is an iconic luxury hotel located at 80 Columbus Circle, directly adjacent to the pristine Central Park and Columbus Circle.

IMAGES: The place where space tourism dreams turn real

IMAGES: The place where space tourism dreams turn real

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Despite the recent crash of Virgin Galactic spacecraft, people who have signed up for out of the world travel are gung ho about the space tourism.

First Look: Enrique and Kournikova introduce their twins to the world!

First Look: Enrique and Kournikova introduce their twins to the world!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

In separate posts on their respective Instagram accounts, both, Enrique and Anna posted the pictures with one of each twin and captioned the pics, 'My sunshine'.

PICS: Memorable moments from the World Athletics Championships

PICS: Memorable moments from the World Athletics Championships

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Rediff.com presents some memorable moments from the September 27 to October 6 meet. Take a look.

Tennis: Murray added to US Open main draw

Tennis: Murray added to US Open main draw

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Djokovic withdraws from Western & Southern Open, to 'turn focus on US Open.'

Rajput, Rizvi triumph in 2nd international online shooting meet

Rajput, Rizvi triumph in 2nd international online shooting meet

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

India's Sanjeev Rajput and Shahzar Rizvi won 10m air rifle and air pistol event finals respectively in the second International Online Shooting Championship on Saturday. The competitors logged in through Zoom app from their respective locations and shot using their Electronic Shooting Targets.

Safarova-Strycova stun Williams sisters in first round

Safarova-Strycova stun Williams sisters in first round

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Serena and Venus Williams, three-time women's doubles Olympic champions, crashed out in the first round at the Rio Games on Sunday in one of the biggest upsets so far in women's tennis. The Williams sisters were beaten by the Czech Republic pair of Barbora Strycova and Lucie Safarova 3-6, 4-6.

Here's a sneak peak of the funniest animals this year!

Here's a sneak peak of the funniest animals this year!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are back for 2021 to show that all animals have a funny bone. Now in its seventh year, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards has already received thousands of entries from around the world, catching some of wildlife's funniest moments on camera. This year, the competition organisers are releasing some of the shots that have already had them howling like hyenas, to inspire both professional and amateur photographers to enter their own images before June 30, 2021. We bring you some of our favourites.

Bopanna, Sharan miss cut for men's doubles at Tokyo Olympics

Bopanna, Sharan miss cut for men's doubles at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

In a setback to India's medal chances in tennis at the Tokyo Olympics, Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan missed the cut for men's doubles, which also rules out the country's presence in the mixed team competition -- its best chance for a podium finish.

Football players to battle it out on FIFA 20

Football players to battle it out on FIFA 20

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Some of England's leading players will go head-to-head from their living rooms over Easter as part of a new FIFA 20 tournament launched by the FA on Thursday.

PICS: Canada stun US to win men's 4x100 relay gold

PICS: Canada stun US to win men's 4x100 relay gold

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday, Day 9.

PICS: Wightman wins shock 1,500m gold with dad commentating

PICS: Wightman wins shock 1,500m gold with dad commentating

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Tuesday, Day 5.

List of French Open women's singles champions

List of French Open women's singles champions

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Following Iga Swiatek's victory over Coco Gauff in the final, here's a list of French Open women's singles champions: