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The Big Mistakes Which Cost India

The Big Mistakes Which Cost India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Poor batting, poor leadership, clueless coaches...

Stunning Sanya, Draped In Gold

Stunning Sanya, Draped In Gold

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Blending the magic of the Kanjeevaram as a sculpted corset, worn with a Banarasi sari, the effect is both contemporary and exquisite.

Chakravarthy's new-found success is all thanks to...

Chakravarthy's new-found success is all thanks to...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Despite doing well in the IPL and domestic cricket over the past two seasons, Varun did not get a recall to the Indian team and that only made him hungrier.

Cong sacks rebel Kerala digital media head during presser

Cong sacks rebel Kerala digital media head during presser

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The KPCC made this decision simultaneously as Sarin announced a press conference in Palakkad, declaring his intention to work with the Left Democratic Front moving forward.

Recipe: Hina's Badam Doodh Ki Phirni

Recipe: Hina's Badam Doodh Ki Phirni

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Offer Lord Ganesh a wholesome kheer made from almond milk, brown rice and jaggery.

Norris takes dominant win in Singapore GP

Norris takes dominant win in Singapore GP

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

McLaren's Lando Norris dominated the Singapore Grand Prix from start to finish on Sunday to take another chunk out of Max Verstappen's Formula One championship lead.

Will Radhika Wear This Lehenga To Her Wedding?

Will Radhika Wear This Lehenga To Her Wedding?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Designer Ridhi Mehra has a look for bride Radhika and her sister-in-law Isha Ambani.

Krithi's Happy, Happy Glow

Krithi's Happy, Happy Glow

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

She has come a full circle with her fashion choices.

Did Chandrayaan-3 land on one of the oldest craters of Moon?

Did Chandrayaan-3 land on one of the oldest craters of Moon?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The crater was formed during the Nectarian period, which dates back to 3.85 billion years and is one of the oldest time periods in the Moon's history, the team, including researchers from the Physical Research Laboratory and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Ahmedabad, said.

Bank of America hit by graft charge on India stock deals

Bank of America hit by graft charge on India stock deals

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Bank of America has been hit by a whistleblower complaint that its officials in Asia had shared "non-public information" with investors "before the bank sold hundreds of millions of dollars of stock", reports the Wall Street Journal.

Recipe: Chef Narendra's Goan Sabzi Vindaloo

Recipe: Chef Narendra's Goan Sabzi Vindaloo

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

A vegetable curry made using the signature vindaloo paste.

Recipe: Chef Balwant's Kali Dal, Jaisalmeri Paratha

Recipe: Chef Balwant's Kali Dal, Jaisalmeri Paratha

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Kastha or flaky lijjat papad-accented parathas dipped in creamy black dal is a must have.

'Employers Are Not Looking For Just A Degree'

'Employers Are Not Looking For Just A Degree'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'The first job you pick up may not be your ultimate dream job.' 'When the situation is no job or any job, my advice to them will be, pick up any job at the moment.' 'You should use that job as a learning experience.' 'It is easier to find a job when you are working somewhere than when you are sitting at home with no work.'

Recipe: Taruna's Sabudana Kheer

Recipe: Taruna's Sabudana Kheer

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Date palm jaggery and tapioca go into making this delicious pudding.

UP forest department uses female howls to lure elusive wolf

UP forest department uses female howls to lure elusive wolf

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Forest Department in Bahraich is employing innovative tactics to capture an elusive wolf, which it believes is the sixth and last remaining of the pack that has instilled fear among locals with several attacks in the last few months.

5 Easy Exercises To Stay Fit This Diwali

5 Easy Exercises To Stay Fit This Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

These quick exercises are easy to sneak into your day, offering a moment to reconnect with yourself, says Vishwa Dhiren Shah, wellness expert at One Health Assist.

Ola Electric likely to drive in IPO at a lower valuation of $4.5 billion

Ola Electric likely to drive in IPO at a lower valuation of $4.5 billion

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Ola Electric, the SoftBank-backed electric vehicle (EV) maker, is likely to pursue a valuation of approximately $4.5 billion in its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), marking about 18 per cent decrease from its last funding round valuation of around $5.5 billion, according to industry sources. The Bhavish Aggarwal-founded firm aims to file for the IPO by next month, according to people familiar with the matter. "The strategy is to price the IPO attractively for investors, fostering long-term growth and wealth creation," said a source.

Recipe: Mayur's Dal Turai

Recipe: Mayur's Dal Turai

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Try this simple and wholesome sabji recipe of ridge gourd with Bengal gram.

Delicious Food The Mughal Emperors Ate

Delicious Food The Mughal Emperors Ate

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

The range of food at banquets at the Mughal court consisted of delicacies that commoners could not ever dream of.

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Any of these match ups could influence the outcome of the Perth Test.

'No Doctor Opens A Hospital These Days'

'No Doctor Opens A Hospital These Days'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

'Healthcare is not an industry.' 'The government is only encouraging insurance as they are not able to provide healthcare to people.' 'Opening new medical colleges is not what is needed.' 'You have to invest in public sector hospitals.' 'You cannot hand over healthcare to the private industry.'

When Ayodhya Was Illuminated To Welcome Rama

When Ayodhya Was Illuminated To Welcome Rama

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Rama and Sita entered a wonderful maze of lit streets, and when Bharatha caught sight of them as he ran down the steps of the palace, the whole city was chiming with celebration with this festival of lights. A fascinating excerpt from Vayu Naidu's book, The Living Legend.

IPO Market Set For Record-Breaking Diwali

IPO Market Set For Record-Breaking Diwali

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

IPOs worth Rs 50,000 crore including Hyundai, NTPC Green Energy and Swiggy are set to hit the market in late October or early November.

KL Rahul admits to being scarred by 'KWK' controversy

KL Rahul admits to being scarred by 'KWK' controversy

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

KL Rahul has opened up about the impact that the Koffee with Karan controversy had on him

Recipe: Mayur's Curry Noodle Soup

Recipe: Mayur's Curry Noodle Soup

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

This dish is for fans of creamy, coconut milk-based soups.

MPC's Repo Rate Decision Not Unanimous

MPC's Repo Rate Decision Not Unanimous

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Dr Nagesh Kumar, one of the three new MPC members, wanted the MPC to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%.

Tiger Global and SoftBank trim investments in India by over a third in 2022

Tiger Global and SoftBank trim investments in India by over a third in 2022

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

US hedge fund Tiger Global and Japanese investment giant SoftBank have trimmed their investments in Indian start-ups by over a third - from $3.8 billion in the second half of 2021 to a mere $1.08 billion in H1 2022, according to data from Venture Intelligence. While SoftBank's investments in India dropped from $1.9 billion in H2 2021 by more than a fifth to only $0.33 billion in H1 2022, that of Tiger Global fell from $1.92 to $0.74 billion in the same period. Private equity (PE) fund trackers point out that this year most of the deals that Tiger Global has invested in are in the early stage (up to series D), and only a few are in the series E and above.

PIX: Beckham bids ex-England boss Eriksson adieu

PIX: Beckham bids ex-England boss Eriksson adieu

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Eriksson, known in Sweden simply as "Svennis", led England to the 2002 and 2006 World Cup quarter-finals, and to the 2004 European Championship, managing a golden generation of players that besides Beckham included stars such as Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard.

Pitch ratings raise eyebrows after recent WT20 debacle

Pitch ratings raise eyebrows after recent WT20 debacle

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Two games at the makeshift Nassau County Cricket Stadium, including India's opening fixture against Ireland, have got an "unsatisfactory" rating from the game's governing body which remains bullish on promoting cricket in the United States.

'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.

PIX: Liverpool record historic win over Real; PSV script dramatic win

PIX: Liverpool record historic win over Real; PSV script dramatic win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Should the 'soft signal' rule be changed in cricket?

Should the 'soft signal' rule be changed in cricket?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

India captain Virat Kohli has called for changes to the 'soft-signal' rule for outfield catches after team mate Suryakumar Yadav was controversially dismissed in Thursday's fourth T20 International against England.

Tributes pour in for Tata's 'Ratan'

Tributes pour in for Tata's 'Ratan'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Industry leaders on Thursday mourned the death of Ratan Tata saying with his demise India has lost a visionary who shaped its industrial and philanthropic landscape. Tata was a truly remarkable business leader who placed the country before business interests, and whose vision was truly transformational for a country and its people, TVS Motor Co Chairman Emeritus Venu Srinivasan said in a statement. "Mr Tata was a truly remarkable business leader, the likes of whom nations get only once in a century," he added.

Unapologetically Chic: Amyra, Karishma, Shibani...

Unapologetically Chic: Amyra, Karishma, Shibani...

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Take tips for these celebs on how to give a stylish spin to head-to-toe black outfits.

'His First Love On Planet Earth Were Animals'

'His First Love On Planet Earth Were Animals'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Have You met Mr Tata, interacted with him? If you have, we would love to hear from you. Please mail your memories of your encounter with Mr Tata, complete with the date of the meeting, your full name, where you are based, what you do. And if you have a photograph of yourself with Mr Tata, please mail that too. Do mail your recollections to ReadersWriteIn@rediffmail.com

Stree 2 Review: Monster On The Money!

Stree 2 Review: Monster On The Money!

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Original's goodwill, natural bonhomie amongst the actors and wild card entries, Stree 2's spirited return sure has its high points, notes Sukanya Verma.

'Hooper Was More Talented Than Tendulkar'

'Hooper Was More Talented Than Tendulkar'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'Man, what a player!' 'The ease in which he batted brought out a kind of awe in us.'

The Funerals Begin In Hathras

The Funerals Begin In Hathras

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The funerals of the 121 women and children who perished in the deadly stampede in Daunkeli village, Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh, on July 2, 2024, have begun.

How WCT20 Can Help Boost Trade

How WCT20 Can Help Boost Trade

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Global consumer preferences can be influenced through music, films, literature, yoga and sports because they create interest and a sense of familiarity that can help our businesses to access foreign markets, suggests T N C Rajagopalan.

Nations League PIX: England bounce back to down Finland

Nations League PIX: England bounce back to down Finland

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

England enjoyed a 3-1 victory over Finland thanks to goals from Jack Grealish, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Declan Rice.