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IPL PIX: Punjab whip CSK but fail to make last four

IPL PIX: Punjab whip CSK but fail to make last four

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings, in Dubai, on Thursday.

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

It will never be possible to recreate an exact account of this epic battle to remember and honour other brave jawans, but one thing that the nation will always do is to bow down their heads in respect and reverence at the war memorial at Chushul called 'The Rezang La War Memorial -- Ahir Dham'.

CBDT alarmed as direct tax collection is way behind target

CBDT alarmed as direct tax collection is way behind target

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

CBDT asks for urgent action, especially with respect to recovery of arrears and current demand, to achieve the collection target.

Cold wave hits North India; fog disrupts normal life

Cold wave hits North India; fog disrupts normal life

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

It was another chilly morning in the national capital as icy winds swept the city while early morning fog disrupted rail operations, delaying 52 trains.

Time to raise gold allocation in your portfolio

Time to raise gold allocation in your portfolio

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

'Gold could benefit from the resulting risk aversion, as happened last year.'

'China may resort to new types of warfare'

'China may resort to new types of warfare'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'India has to prepare for future warfare where kinetic use of force at the border will be limited. War will take place in the realms beyond the border.'

SC names ex-HC judge to monitor Lakhimpur Kheri probe

SC names ex-HC judge to monitor Lakhimpur Kheri probe

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday appointed Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain, a former judge of the Punjab and Haryana high court, to supervise the Uttar Pradesh SIT's probe on day-to-day basis into the Lakhimpur Kheri violence in which eight people including four farmers were killed on October 3.

How Team India reacted to Ranatunga's second-string comment

How Team India reacted to Ranatunga's second-string comment

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

According to SKY, the team atmosphere is very relaxed.

Monsoon to be delayed by five days; to hit Kerala on June 6

Monsoon to be delayed by five days; to hit Kerala on June 6

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Conditions are becoming favourable for advance of southwest monsoon over the southern part of Andaman Sea, Nicobar Islands and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal during May 18-19, the IMD said.

Snowfall paints Kashmir, Himachal a chilly white!

Snowfall paints Kashmir, Himachal a chilly white!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The cold wave intensified in most parts of the valley and Ladakh division with Kargil town the coldest recorded place in the state. Kashmir has been going through extremely dry and cold weather conditions this winter, leading to health related problems among the children and elderly. Here's a glimpse of the snowfall.

8th round of Sino-India military talks likely this week

8th round of Sino-India military talks likely this week

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

There was no breakthrough on the disengagement of troops from the friction points in eastern Ladakh during the seventh round of military talks on October 12. "The eighth round of military talks is likely to take place this week," said a source on Tuesday.

'Parotas are not rotis, will attract 18% GST'

'Parotas are not rotis, will attract 18% GST'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Bengaluru-based ID Fresh Foods had approached the Karnataka bench of the AAR on whether preparation of whole wheat parota and Malabar parota can be classified under Chapter 1905 attracting 5 per cent GST.

Pfizer seeks approval in India for Covid vaccine

Pfizer seeks approval in India for Covid vaccine

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

'Pfizer India has submitted an application on December 4 to the DCGI seeking emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in India'

IMAGES: Srinagar freezes at -7.8 deg C on its coldest day

IMAGES: Srinagar freezes at -7.8 deg C on its coldest day

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir recorded the coldest night of this winter at minus 7.8 degrees Celsius as mercury across Kashmir Valley plunged by several degrees.

'We try to find the extraordinary in the ordinary'

'We try to find the extraordinary in the ordinary'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

'We like to look at a screenplay as a spiral staircase.' 'You never know what awaits at the next turning.'

Sebi wants MFs to show true yield of portfolio

Sebi wants MFs to show true yield of portfolio

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Debt funds typically held 0-5 per cent of their portfolio in cash and cash equivalents before this Sebi diktat.

Why early applicant Pfizer's Covid vaccine is delayed

Why early applicant Pfizer's Covid vaccine is delayed

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Pfizer sought to participate in the Subject Expert Committee consultations towards an emergency use authorisation for its Covid-19 vaccine. However, the company representatives have been unable to participate in the meetings because of extremely short notices of a few hours or less and time-zone limitations.

No respite from intense cold in Kashmir valley

No respite from intense cold in Kashmir valley

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Cold wave conditions continued unabated in Kashmir Valley with minimum temperatures remaining several degrees below the freezing point.

Intense cold conditions forecast over next few days

Intense cold conditions forecast over next few days

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The minimum temperatures are very likely to fall by 2-5 degrees Celsius over most parts of East India, Central India over the next two-three days, while the spell of intense cold can extend beyond that in the Northwest part of the country.

2020 was 8th warmest year since 1901: IMD

2020 was 8th warmest year since 1901: IMD

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Twelve out of the 15 warmest years since 1901 were during the past 15 years -- between 2006 and 2020, according to IMD data.

Fitch sees RBI holding interest rates through FY22

Fitch sees RBI holding interest rates through FY22

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Fitch Solutions sees RBI keeping benchmark interest rates unchanged during the fiscal to March 2022 following its decision to buy Rs 1 lakh crore of government bonds. "We had initially expected another policy rate cut to arrest the rise in government bond yields since the Union Budget announcement in February. "However, having an explicit bond purchase guidance from the RBI following the announcement of the G-SAP will also achieve a similar effect, if not even be more effective than a rate cut on capping the increase in bond yields," it said in a note. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) held its policy repurchase (repo) rate unchanged at 4 per cent at its monetary policy meeting on April 7.

'RJD is making a big mistake'

'RJD is making a big mistake'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'The Congress has indeed become overly dependent on the RJD.' 'A few Congress leaders have successfully convinced the national leadership about the benefits of maintaining ties with the RJD.'

Oxford vaccine should be effective against new variant: Report

Oxford vaccine should be effective against new variant: Report

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

The Oxford vaccine, which also has a tie-up with the Serum Institute of India, is expected to win approval in the UK before Thursday, speeding up the provision of the jab to the most vulnerable groups.

Why Bravo did not bowl final over against Delhi Capitals

Why Bravo did not bowl final over against Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said he had to hand the ball to Ravindra Jadeja to bowl the match-deciding final over against Delhi Capitals as Dwayne Bravo, his preferred option, was not available due to fitness issues.

Subscribers to get EPF savings interest at one go

Subscribers to get EPF savings interest at one go

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

The EPFO had decided that 8.15 per cent interest from its debt income would be credited immediately and the remaining 0.35 per cent capital gains from the equity sale would be given later, subject to its redemption.

Army establishes modern habitat for troops in Ladakh

Army establishes modern habitat for troops in Ladakh

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The habitats have been provided with proper heating facilities as the region receives up to 40 feet of snow after November every year while temperatures fall up to minus 40 degree Celsius in the winter months.

BJP's pro-OBC agenda comes up against caste census demand

BJP's pro-OBC agenda comes up against caste census demand

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

A BJP source admitted that a census will inevitably reconfirm the numerical majority of the OBCs. 'That will overturn social equations and consign the upper castes to a twilight zone of marginalisation. The RSS won't accept it.' Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

Biting cold wave sweeps north, Delhi shivers at record lows

Biting cold wave sweeps north, Delhi shivers at record lows

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Delhi on Sunday recorded the lowest temperature of the season with the mercury dipping to 2.6 degrees Celsius, five notches below normal, with dense fog affecting 55 flights and about 70 trains.

In PHOTOS: Deadly DEEP FREEZE grips north India

In PHOTOS: Deadly DEEP FREEZE grips north India

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

The cold tightened its grip on Jammu and Kashmir as the mercury plummeted by eight degrees in Leh in Ladakh region to register the season's lowest temperature and most parts of the Valley froze in sub-zero temperatures.

After a high in AMJ quarter, household savings fell in Q2

After a high in AMJ quarter, household savings fell in Q2

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

However, in the first quarter when the country was under a lockdown, net financial savings rose to 21 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), according to the data released in the RBI's monthly bulletin.

Kashmir feels the chill, Leh coldest at - 11.2 degree C

Kashmir feels the chill, Leh coldest at - 11.2 degree C

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The cold wave continued unabated in Jammu and Kashmir where Leh, in Ladakh region, was recorded to be the coldest place in the state, while the night temperature in Srinagar remained below the freezing point for the seventh consecutive night, a meteorological department official said in Srinagar.

Who will win the Super App race in India?

Who will win the Super App race in India?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Unlike the race to buy airwaves by telecom companies, airports by infrastructure companies and city gas networks by energy companies, the race to develop super apps by consumer-facing companies in India has not brushed up against any regulatory issues. Officials at the ministry of electronics and information technology and at other regulators are happy they do not have to meddle in who among the Tata group, Reliance Industries Ltd, Flipkart or Paytm will manage to build an app that sweeps in customers. Unlike separate apps a customer uses on her mobile to order groceries, buy food or airline tickets or just make payments, a super app can perform all these functions.

Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir valley; plains receive rains

Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir valley; plains receive rains

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Fresh snowfall was recorded in the higher reaches of Kashmir overnight while the plains received rains, even as the mercury stayed above the freezing point at most places.

Check before investing in New Fund Offers

Check before investing in New Fund Offers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

It is advisable to avoid a fund until it develops a track record.

No respite from cold wave in North India, 3 die in UP

No respite from cold wave in North India, 3 die in UP

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Three persons died due to severe cold in north India where icy winds swept through most parts and mercury plummeted by several notches.

First salary: This MBA was paid Rs 2,920 in 1994

First salary: This MBA was paid Rs 2,920 in 1994

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Rediff reader Anjum Parwej, 52 from Indore shares his story.

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Under the more strident Modi version of Hindutva, Nehru has almost become a contemporary political figure.' 'The ruling party knows that without total erasure and distortion of Nehru, their fantasies will always be wobbly.'

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

A gamechanger for offices and factories, Shycocan, claims to be able to clear an area of 1000 square feet from coronavirus.

Aww! Sushmita Sen has a new man in her life

Aww! Sushmita Sen has a new man in her life

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Love is in the air for Sushmita Sen and Rohman Shawl.

Modi and the art of event management

Modi and the art of event management

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Aakar Patel looks forward to Prime Minister Modi's speech at the bhoomi pujan for the Ram temple in Ayodhya next week. It will be entertaining and stirring, predicts Aakar, and make lots of promises that he most likely won't be able to keep.