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15-year-old Kartik stuns golf world, makes Asian Tour history

15-year-old Kartik stuns golf world, makes Asian Tour history

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

15-year-old Indian amateur golfer Kartik Singh made history by becoming the youngest player from the subcontinent to make the cut in an Asian Tour event at the International Series India.

Djokovic leans on coach Murray to help climb rankings

Djokovic leans on coach Murray to help climb rankings

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

'I think he's bringing a fresh look to my game and I'll be able to benefit from that, no doubt, on the court. But also that champion mentality he has, I'm sure we'll match very well.'

What Lies Ahead For Rohit, Kohli?

What Lies Ahead For Rohit, Kohli?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Will India drop Rohit for the Sydney Test and put Kohli on notice? Or will the team management grant the senior pros a final chance to redeem themselves?

Why Indian cricketers are breaking down?

Why Indian cricketers are breaking down?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev expressed concern over the rising number of injuries among Indian cricketers, attributing it to the demanding schedule.

Kohli's homecoming: Delhi aim to end on a high!

Kohli's homecoming: Delhi aim to end on a high!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

This will be Virat Kohli's first Ranji Trophy match in 12 years.

Savings And Investment: Ask rediffGURUS!

Savings And Investment: Ask rediffGURUS!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Let's Make Savings As Exciting As Spending. This World Savings Day, rediffGURUS Nitin Narkhede, Milind Vadjikar and Ramalingam Kalirajan are all set to answer your queries on savings and investments.

Why I Rejected An Offer From Google

Why I Rejected An Offer From Google

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

The journey of life will always come with its temptations; it is the ability to stick to your goal that will eventually lead you to success. A fascinating excerpt from Manish Vij's must-read book, Brick by Brick.

New wrestling selection policy has its pros and cons: Yogeshwar

New wrestling selection policy has its pros and cons: Yogeshwar

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Celebrated Indian grappler Yogeshwar Dutt neither praised nor criticised the new selection policy of the IOA-constituted ad-hoc panel for wrestling, which states that Olympic quota winners will have to compete against a challenger to book a ticket to the Paris Games.

Time Running Out For Rohit, Kohli...

Time Running Out For Rohit, Kohli...

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

While the whole batting unit faltered, the spotlight fell firmly on seniors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, whose lean patches in recent times have become a matter of concern.

Derivatives volumes crash 37% in Dec as Sebi tightens trading norms

Derivatives volumes crash 37% in Dec as Sebi tightens trading norms

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

The derivatives trading volume has seen a 37 per cent month-on-month decline in December following a slew of measures undertaken by the market regulator Securities Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to curb the frenzy in the derivatives segment. The average daily turnover (ADTV) for the derivatives segment (notional turnover for options segment) so far this month is at Rs 280 trillion - the lowest since June 2023-compared to Rs 442 trillion in November.

Last dance? Kohli, Rohit eye one final ICC glory

Last dance? Kohli, Rohit eye one final ICC glory

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The ICC Champions Trophy is set to kick off in Pakistan, marking the country's first ICC event since the 1996 World Cup.

The PROs and CONs of online school

The PROs and CONs of online school

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'As parents can hear their child's responses, they get an idea of their strengths and weaknesses right away,' says Lynette Menezes.

Impact Player: One more IPL for Dhoni?

Impact Player: One more IPL for Dhoni?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The Impact Player rule could see former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni play one more season of IPL.

'Dr Singh wanted to be treated in India, not abroad'

'Dr Singh wanted to be treated in India, not abroad'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

"Dr Manmohan Singh, soon after becoming the prime minister, had himself carried a small table for us to have tea comfortably at his Safdarjung Lane residence instead of asking his house help," Dr Srinath Reddy, who was the chairperson of the PM's medical panel, recalled.

Fit-again Shami set for comeback in Ranji Trophy

Fit-again Shami set for comeback in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Mohammed Shami will make his long-awaited comeback to competitive cricket in the Ranji Trophy.

'Help! I'm Stuck In Rs 15 Lakh Debt'

'Help! I'm Stuck In Rs 15 Lakh Debt'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Should You Invest In UPS Or NPS?

Should You Invest In UPS Or NPS?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'Younger employees, who tend to have a higher risk appetite, will find NPS advantageous due to the potential gains from equity markets over time.'

Centurion showdown: Can India bounce back against SA?

Centurion showdown: Can India bounce back against SA?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Indian batting line-up need to get its mojo back against a resurgent South Africa to regain the lost ground on rather unfamiliar SuperSport Park conditions

Can Kirsten turn around Pakistan's fortunes?

Can Kirsten turn around Pakistan's fortunes?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Kirsten had warned senior pros in the side following the team's loss to the USA and India to adapt to new skill-sets and improve their game awareness, or get left behind.

Samson's influence: RR's retention strategy revealed

Samson's influence: RR's retention strategy revealed

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Sanju Samson influenced former IPL champions Rajasthan Royals' decision to opt for the maximum six retentions, head coach Rahul Dravid said on Monday.

IPL Auction: Look Out For These Veterans

IPL Auction: Look Out For These Veterans

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

While the IPL 2025 mega auction is expected to reward several young talents with huge pay cheques, a few seasoned stars could also steal the show.

How To Plan Your Retirement Portfolio

How To Plan Your Retirement Portfolio

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Many senior citizens 'underestimate the impact of inflation, taxation, health-related expenses, and the heavy premium they will have to pay on health insurance.'

'Incredibly tough characters': Gambhir backs Kohli, Rohit

'Incredibly tough characters': Gambhir backs Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Gautam Gambhir put up a stout defence of under-pressure skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli.

'Kohli Will Play Tests For 5 More Years'

'Kohli Will Play Tests For 5 More Years'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'The players careers are going to get longer, and in that process, if it benefits the Indian team, nothing like it.'

Ganguly praises Clarke for showing faith in senior pros

Ganguly praises Clarke for showing faith in senior pros

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Australia skipper Michael Clarke's faith in his under-fire senior pros Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey went a long way in his team's crushing 122-run win over India in the first cricket Test, in Melbourne, on Thursday, feels former captain Sourav Ganguly.

Anwar Ali's AIFF ban sparks outrage, Chhetri defends him

Anwar Ali's AIFF ban sparks outrage, Chhetri defends him

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Anwar was handed a four-month ban by All India Football Federation (AIFF) in early September with the governing body holding the player "guilty" of terminating his contract with Mohun Bagan in an unjust manner and signing a new deal with East Bengal, having returned to his parent club Delhi FC.

'Male Bestie Wants Casual Relationship'

'Male Bestie Wants Casual Relationship'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Decide on the pros and cons of what you want from this relationship. If you do go for something casual, detach your emotions, advises rediffGURU Shalini Singh.

Want To Invest In Corporate Bond Funds?

Want To Invest In Corporate Bond Funds?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

'When interest rates rise, the NAVs of these funds will fall.' However, they won't fall as much as longer-duration funds.

Why Zeenat Aman Took Social Media Break

Why Zeenat Aman Took Social Media Break

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

'How casually some people say cruel things online that they would never dare say in person.'

The pros and cons of being a man or a woman

The pros and cons of being a man or a woman

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

While there are exceptions to the pros and cons that are linked with being a man or a woman, stereotypes generally spring from a version of reality and are believed to exist for a reason. Considering this, experts have now come up with a list of pros and cons of belonging to either sex.

Considering An Education Loan? Read This

Considering An Education Loan? Read This

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'With tuition fees for international students rising, education loans have become critical for bridging the gap between savings, scholarship, and full cost.'

'Use MF money or loan for my child's education?'

'Use MF money or loan for my child's education?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

rediffGURU and financial planning expert Colonel Sanjeev Govila (retd) answers your personal finance-related questions.

Is This A Good Time To Buy A House?

Is This A Good Time To Buy A House?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Experts say you should be certain of living in a city and locality for a long time before purchasing a home.

PCB reorganises selection panel, does away with chairman's post

PCB reorganises selection panel, does away with chairman's post

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reorganized its selection committee by doing away with the chairman's post and giving powers to the selectors to pick the captain and head coach of the national team.

'My Manager Asked Me To Resign Without Notice'

'My Manager Asked Me To Resign Without Notice'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

You can ask for written communication from your HR manager seeking an explanation about your resignation. Please mark the copies to your senior authorities as well as top executives especially if you feel you are being harassed, suggests rediffGURU Pradeep Pramanik.

BSc Math Or BTech: Which Is Better?

BSc Math Or BTech: Which Is Better?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Dr Dipankar Dutta will answer your questions related to preparing for a career in engineering or technology.

The pros and cons of dating a co-worker

The pros and cons of dating a co-worker

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Should you date your co-worker?

'Offset' home loans and their pros and cons

'Offset' home loans and their pros and cons

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Offset home loans are available under different names. But do you know if they are beneficial to you or not? Read on.

Is NPS Vatsalya Right Choice For Your Children?

Is NPS Vatsalya Right Choice For Your Children?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

From how to open an NPS Vatsalya account to knowing how this scheme compares to investing in mutual fund or in provident fund, Ramalingam Kalirajan offers a 360-degree view and the pros and cons of investing in a scheme that has the potential to secure your child's financial well-being.

Olympics: Onus on young Indian shooters to end medal drought

Olympics: Onus on young Indian shooters to end medal drought

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

The national shooting federation NRAI chose current form over pedigree to pick the squad for the mega event and it will be hoping they hit the bullseye at the National Shooting Centre in Chateauroux.