News for '-times-now'

NSE Nifty is likely to be in a bear hug for some time now

NSE Nifty is likely to be in a bear hug for some time now

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

The rupee has lost ground since pre-Budget, against three major hard currencies (yen, dollar and euro). The European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan maintained status quo in recent policy meetings

'No actor is in a happy space professionally'

'No actor is in a happy space professionally'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

'Having taken much time off, and come back and worked again, and then gone back... I'm really blessed to have the kind of work that I'm still doing.'

Delhi Capitals look to corner under-pressure Rahul's LSG

Delhi Capitals look to corner under-pressure Rahul's LSG

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Neither DC nor LSG look like outfits that give you the vibe of a champion side

Why BJP Retained Coastal Karnataka

Why BJP Retained Coastal Karnataka

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'We will win all the 28 Lok Sabha seats in 2024.'

After Time, now Newsweek hails Bihar's Super 30

After Time, now Newsweek hails Bihar's Super 30

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

After Time magazine, internationally acclaimed American magazine Newsweek has selected Super 30, Bihar's free coaching centre which helps economically backward students crack the Indian Institute of Technology-Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE) in the list of four most innovative schools in the world.

Mallya@60: Once the king of good times, now a defaulter

Mallya@60: Once the king of good times, now a defaulter

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Vijay Mallya has lost control of his companies.

Exit polls predict clear win for AAP in Delhi municipal poll

Exit polls predict clear win for AAP in Delhi municipal poll

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The AAP may secure 43 per cent share while the BJP is expected to get 35 per cent vote share.

SKY plays down Lucknow pitch controversy

SKY plays down Lucknow pitch controversy

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Whatever we get in future we will go with it. It's completely fine'

Congress Can't Afford To Lose Karnataka Poll

Congress Can't Afford To Lose Karnataka Poll

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The new chief minister, if from the Congress, will have little or no time for political administration, to ensure that he does not lose the voter's goodwill even before the Lok Sabha polls. He can count only on one thing. That the BJP may not want to upset him too early lest an early failure should become an added problem for the party in all the polls to follow, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Australia captain Finch to retire from ODIs after NZ series

Australia captain Finch to retire from ODIs after NZ series

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Australia's One-Day International cricket captain Aaron Finch will retire from the format's international matches following Sunday's final game of a three-match series against New Zealand, Cricket Australia said on Saturday.

'RBI should pause rate hikes'

'RBI should pause rate hikes'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

'It will send a very strong signal that it is now our time to grow.'

5 Taliban terrorists among 9 killed in attack on Karachi police chief's office

5 Taliban terrorists among 9 killed in attack on Karachi police chief's office

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

A spokesperson of the Karachi Police confirmed in a statement that the Karachi police chief's head office had come under attack.

Bommai to travel to Delhi to discuss cabinet expansion and poll preparations

Bommai to travel to Delhi to discuss cabinet expansion and poll preparations

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

The Chief Minister has been under intense pressure for some time now, over expansion and rejig of the Cabinet not taking place, to make way for the fresh faces, ahead of Assembly elections by April-May next year.

'You can never predict an Oscar nod'

'You can never predict an Oscar nod'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'Just do your best show every day and move from strength to strength.'

BJP, Congress, JD-S in race as Karnataka votes on May 10, counting on May 13

BJP, Congress, JD-S in race as Karnataka votes on May 10, counting on May 13

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The BJP and Congress have already launched spirited campaigns for the elections.

'Demand for sex trafficking is everywhere'

'Demand for sex trafficking is everywhere'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'Children should be told that if they receive porn on their phones they should inform their parents or teachers who should in turn contact cyber crime.'

When exit polls on Delhi civic election wrote off BJP's fightback

When exit polls on Delhi civic election wrote off BJP's fightback

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

The BJP that was written off by the exit polls put up a spirited fight winning 104 wards.

Secret recipe of ITC's mega success

Secret recipe of ITC's mega success

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

A hotel in 1975, entry into paperboards in 1979, India's dominant cigarette maker, ITC, read the tea - or tobacco - leaves early, leveraged its enterprise strengths and stepped up the diversification agenda to create multiple drivers of growth. Some failed, some faltered, some were transformational, adding steadily to the top line. Now those efforts are making a difference: margins from non-cigarettes - FMCG, hotels, agri, paperboards, paper and packaging - are expanding and profits are kicking in more significantly than ever before.

Is Sharad Pawar Buying Insurance?

Is Sharad Pawar Buying Insurance?

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Sharad Pawar reckons that the NCP has value as a united, going concern, not as a gaggle of leaders in search of followers, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

SC rejects plea seeking Nupur Sharma's arrest

SC rejects plea seeking Nupur Sharma's arrest

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

"This may sound simple and innocuous but it has far-reaching consequences. The court should be circumspect while issuing directions. We would suggest you withdraw your plea," the bench remarked.

Telangana Governor Tamilisai accuses KCR govt of tapping her phones

Telangana Governor Tamilisai accuses KCR govt of tapping her phones

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Soundararajan, who addressed a press conference in Hyderbad, alleged that there were some social media posts by the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samiti linking Raj Bhavan with the recent "TRS MLAs poaching case".

Karnataka polls: Siddaramaiah to contest from Kolar seat

Karnataka polls: Siddaramaiah to contest from Kolar seat

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Congress leaders and workers from Kolar have been exerting pressure on the Congress legislature party leader to contest from there.

Rohit's coach is not impressed with the skipper...

Rohit's coach is not impressed with the skipper...

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Rohit Sharma's coach wants him to shed high-risk game

Ganguly steps back to clear brother's path as CAB chief

Ganguly steps back to clear brother's path as CAB chief

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

"I've no rival in the CAB, everyone is my friend here. There are new and experienced people here to run the show. I'll also be around and they will get me at times," he added before leaving the Garden.

Why Kishan could bat in middle order vs New Zealand

Why Kishan could bat in middle order vs New Zealand

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Ishan Kishan had to sit out of the Sri Lanka series despite scoring the fastest double hundred in the history of ODIs against Bangladesh.

India, US keen to conclude $3bn predator drone deal

India, US keen to conclude $3bn predator drone deal

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

The MQ-9B predator armed drones -- 10 each for three services -- is seen to be a key part of India's national security and defense needs.

World will benefit if...: Dalai Lama on India-China ties

World will benefit if...: Dalai Lama on India-China ties

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

'Over the years, India has taken great strides in many fields, especially in the context of science and technology. Yet even as external disarmament is necessary, inner disarmament is no less important'

'Are you from the land of yoga?'

'Are you from the land of yoga?'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'If I were to say, I had the best vegetarian food in my life in Vietnam, nobody would believe me.' 'When I proclaimed this to my friends, they didn't believe me. I had to show them the pictures and make them drool!!'

Nuke liability bill in Lok Sabha any time now

Nuke liability bill in Lok Sabha any time now

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

The Civil Nuclear Liability Bill is likely to come up for consideration in Parliament on Wednesday

Exit polls predict BJP in Gujarat, cliffhanger in Himachal; Delhi backs AAP

Exit polls predict BJP in Gujarat, cliffhanger in Himachal; Delhi backs AAP

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Exit polls on Monday predicted a big majority for the Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat while most of them gave an edge to it in Himachal Pradesh, indicating re-election of the ruling party in both states.

How exit polls on Gujarat, Himachal differ from actual results

How exit polls on Gujarat, Himachal differ from actual results

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The Congress party finished second, winning a paltry 17 seats, while the Aam Aadmi Party bagged just five.

Messi says 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be his last

Messi says 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be his last

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The 35-year-old forward confirmed this would be his last World Cup

My only aim is to play 50 overs: Jagadeesan after record

My only aim is to play 50 overs: Jagadeesan after record

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

On keeping wickets after batting for nearly 50 overs, Jagadeesan said: "I am really happy about that to be honest. After working hard on my fitness, for me to play almost 50 hours and then keep wickets, it feels good."

Covid to grip the world, kill millions in next 90 days: Epidemiologist

Covid to grip the world, kill millions in next 90 days: Epidemiologist

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The epidemiologist estimates that more than 60 per cent of China and 10 per cent of Earth's population are likely to be infected over the next 90 days with deaths likely in the millions.

World Cup: Messi ready to waltz in 'Last Dance' for Argentina

World Cup: Messi ready to waltz in 'Last Dance' for Argentina

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The Argentine forward's glittering resume has one major omission -- a World Cup winner's medal.

K'taka to pass resolution amid border dispute with Maha

K'taka to pass resolution amid border dispute with Maha

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The legislature reiterated the state's stand that the issue is a settled one, and not an inch of land will be given to the neighbouring State.

'We just have to give them a good film and they will give you the numbers'

'We just have to give them a good film and they will give you the numbers'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'Every film cannot do a business of Rs 200 crore.'

Sodhi has no qualms about packed schedule

Sodhi has no qualms about packed schedule

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

'As a cricketer, in the last few years, we lost out on a few games which we could have potentially played. Yes, if we could sneak in a few matches, it would be great.'

Jagan Reddy's mother quits YSR Congress to go with daughter in Telangana

Jagan Reddy's mother quits YSR Congress to go with daughter in Telangana

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy's mother Y S Vijayamma on Friday resigned as honorary president of YSR Congress party to stand by her daughter Sharmila, who is now heading the YSR Telangana party in the neighbouring state.

'It's hard to leave Karthik out'

'It's hard to leave Karthik out'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Australian batting great Ricky Ponting said Rishabh Pant's 'surprise' omission from India's playing XI in their Asia Cup opener against Pakistan shows the quality the team possesses heading into the World T20.