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A break from chicken

A break from chicken

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

My son and his wife are now spending a holiday in pursuit of chicken, says Kishore Singh.

COVID-19 attack on US worse than Pearl Harbour, 9/11: Trump

COVID-19 attack on US worse than Pearl Harbour, 9/11: Trump

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The coronavirus has infected 1.2 million Americans and killed more than 73,000.

Here's how tax exemption hike on housing loan interest benefits you

Here's how tax exemption hike on housing loan interest benefits you

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

A person in the 30% income tax bracket with a Rs 40 lakh home loan at 9% interest rate would, under the Rs 3.5 lakh interest exemption, will save Rs 105,000 in tax in the first year, against Rs 60,000 under the previous interest exemption of Rs 2 lakh.

S&P: budget will not impact India's sovereign ratings

S&P: budget will not impact India's sovereign ratings

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

It believes that there had been "little progress" in structural reforms.

Big win for Modi-led NDA predicts exit polls

Big win for Modi-led NDA predicts exit polls

Rediff.com12 May 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance is projected to form the government at the Centre with exit polls on Monday night giving between 249 and 290 seats to the Narendra Modi-led grouping, which is close to the half-way mark in the 543-member Lok Sabha.

India's economy to shrink by 3.2% in FY21: World Bank

India's economy to shrink by 3.2% in FY21: World Bank

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

However, the Indian economy is expected to bounce back in 2021, the World Bank said.

Is a free press also a good business?

Is a free press also a good business?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

A simple look at the prices of 10 media stocks during the tenure of the current government tells an interesting tale, says N Sundaresha Subramanian.

IAF airlifts 150 stranded people in Kishtwar

IAF airlifts 150 stranded people in Kishtwar

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Braving minus six-degree temperature and chilly winds, the India Air Force on Wednesday came to the rescue and airlifted 150 stranded people, including women and children in snow-bound Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Corporate loan rates up 2%

Corporate loan rates up 2%

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

India's biggest airlines: IndiGo is No.1

India's biggest airlines: IndiGo is No.1

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Domestic air traffic in the first two months of this year fell by 3.57 per cent compared to the same period last year.

'Average wind speeds will be about 90 km per hour'

'Average wind speeds will be about 90 km per hour'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'It could rain about 200 mm in short span of time.'

Intense cold in Kashmir; Dal Lake freezes

Intense cold in Kashmir; Dal Lake freezes

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Kashmir Valley continued to reel under intense cold as temperatures across the state plunged further, even as the fringes of the famous Dal Lake in Srinagar were frozen for the first time this winter.

LTCG tax: Grandfathering benefits may elude investors

LTCG tax: Grandfathering benefits may elude investors

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

The tax computation compares the original cost, along with the stock value on January 31, and grants benefit of the higher of the two.

Chidambaram on why commodity prices will go up

Chidambaram on why commodity prices will go up

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

The minister said this when asked about the impact of liquidity infusion by developed countries at a press conference on the sidelines of IMF-World Bank meetings.

Budget won't impact Indian ratings: Fitch

Budget won't impact Indian ratings: Fitch

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Rates India 'BBB-' with a negative outlook.

Inflation rises to 7-month high; IIP grows at 3.4%

Inflation rises to 7-month high; IIP grows at 3.4%

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

According to the Central Statistics Office data, the jump in the retail inflation based on Consumer Price Index was mainly due to rise in prices of kitchen items like vegetables, meat and fish.

Gold loan firms swing into action as prices fall

Gold loan firms swing into action as prices fall

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

These companies may recall loans in extreme cases; loan-to-value ratio stands at 60% but scrap value at 75%.

World's largest prime number has 17 million digits

World's largest prime number has 17 million digits

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

The number has now shot up to 2 multiplied by itself 57,885,161 times minus 1, breaking a four-year dry spell in the search for new, ever-larger primes.

Djokovic in groove as Serbia lead Belgium in Davis Cup

Djokovic in groove as Serbia lead Belgium in Davis Cup

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Novak Djokovic quickly got back in the groove after his Australian Open triumph with a crushing defeat of Olivier Rochus as Serbia surged into a 2-0 lead in their Davis Cup, first round tie in Belgium on Friday.

Monsoon likely to be 'near normal' this year: IMD

Monsoon likely to be 'near normal' this year: IMD

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Monsoon is likely to be 96 per cent of the long period average

China's ICBC is world's most profitable bank

China's ICBC is world's most profitable bank

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

The bank's net interest income, or revenue from borrowers minus interest paid to depositors, rose 15.2 per cent from the previous year to 417.8 billion yuan, according to the company's annual report filed to the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir Valley

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

Fresh snowfall brought respite from intense cold to the residents of Kashmir Valley as night temperatures rose considerably, even as it led to the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway on Saturday.

DLF launches Gurgaon luxury project

DLF launches Gurgaon luxury project

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

The launch of the 19-floor luxury apartment project in Gurgaon's Sector 86 is the first big project from DLF this financial year.

Gurudas Kamat has a change of heart, withdraws resignation from Congress

Gurudas Kamat has a change of heart, withdraws resignation from Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

"My meeting with my party president Sonia Gandhi helped me to make up my mind that the Congress party is the best platform to serve the people of this country," the 61-year-old said in a statement.

Why DMart's gross margin shrank 50 bps in Q4

Why DMart's gross margin shrank 50 bps in Q4

Rediff.com20 May 2019

DMart's everyday low pricing model is being replicated aggressively by most players (online as well offline retailers), compelling the firm to keep prices down significantly.

Want to migrate to Nithyananda's 'Kailaasa'?

Want to migrate to Nithyananda's 'Kailaasa'?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'It's a moot point if Kailaasa will ever evolve beyond being a haven for a fugitive from justice,' notes Devangshu Datta.

All COLD, no play in north India

All COLD, no play in north India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

North India is reeling under an intense cold wave, waging a daily battle with plunging temperatures, dense fog and poor visibility.

Jemimah steers Supernovas to T20 final

Jemimah steers Supernovas to T20 final

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Teenager Jemimah Rodrigues struck an unbeaten 77 to help Supernovas beat Velocity by 12 runs and enter the final of the Women's T20 Challenge.

Clinton leads Trump in two new opinion polls

Clinton leads Trump in two new opinion polls

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Hillary Clinton has surged ahead of Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential race, two new opinion polls showed on Monday, as the Democratic presumptive nominee capitalised on the controversial Republican leader's recent campaign missteps.

Markets end higher on firm Euro cues

Markets end higher on firm Euro cues

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Infy, L&T key movers while auto stocks dropped

ASK AJIT: Stocks to hold or exit

ASK AJIT: Stocks to hold or exit

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

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

'People told me shooting with Sanjay Dutt would be tough and problematic, but there was no trouble at all'

'People told me shooting with Sanjay Dutt would be tough and problematic, but there was no trouble at all'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'I used to go to Sanjay Dutt, give him the scene, and then act it out.' 'He would say, 'Arrey, Girishbhai kar lunga'.' 'But I would insist: 'Nahin, main karke dikhane chahta hoon'.' He said this was the first time in his career that someone was acting out the scene for him!'

Equity MF flows hit 4-month low in Jan

Equity MF flows hit 4-month low in Jan

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Tax-saving equity-linked savings schemes saw month-on-month rise in inflows at Rs 1,166 crores.

Budget shows commitment to keep fiscal deficit low: S&P

Budget shows commitment to keep fiscal deficit low: S&P

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

India's budget for 2015/16 highlighted the government's commitment to keeping the fiscal deficit low.

A calorie chart for YOUR various activities

A calorie chart for YOUR various activities

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

How many calories do you burn by jogging for an hour, or swimming, or indulging in aerobics? Find out right here.

10 reasons why we wish we were in Paris right now!

10 reasons why we wish we were in Paris right now!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The City of Love has become a scenic winter wonderland after seven inches of snow fell in Paris. Iconic landmarks such as the Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower are blanketed in snow, making the city look even lovelier than it was (if that's even possible). Here's a glimpse of Paris right now.

'Day/Night Test is the way forward, India should embrace it'

'Day/Night Test is the way forward, India should embrace it'

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Ganguly surprised by Rahane's axing from ODI squad

President Kovind visits 'world's highest battlefield'

President Kovind visits 'world's highest battlefield'

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Kovind is the first president to visit the Siachen base camp since the visit of the then president APJ Abdul Kalam in 2004.

Scanty rain in June hits sowing of kharif crops

Scanty rain in June hits sowing of kharif crops

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Till June 30, the southwest monsoon was 33 per cent lower than normal, which is among the worst in the last five years, with 28 of the 36 meteorological divisions recording deficient rain.

What can you do to prevent vision loss in glaucoma?

What can you do to prevent vision loss in glaucoma?

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Glaucoma is a disease that affects the optic nerve, the nerve that is responsible for vision.