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Ajit Jain: Berkshire's next Oracle?

Ajit Jain: Berkshire's next Oracle?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Ajit Jain specialises in mega-catastrophe coverage, that is, he takes risks that rivals avoid.

Premier Skills launched

Premier Skills launched

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Warren Barton and Robbie Earle, two former Premier League stars, were in New Delhi on Monday to launch the League's innovative coaching development project Premier Skills.

Kamala Harris enters US presidential race

Kamala Harris enters US presidential race

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

In a video, announcing her candidacy for the office, Harris said, "Justice. Decency. Equality. Freedom. Democracy. These aren't just words. They're the values we as Americans cherish. And they're all on the line now. The future of our country depends on you and millions of others lifting our voices to fight for our American values. That's why I'm running for president of the United States."

Wait a minute! Are you saying I can attract good luck?

Wait a minute! Are you saying I can attract good luck?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Author Ashwin Sanghi says it is possible to 'attract' good luck! Here's how!

Would you buy a car from these billionaires?

Would you buy a car from these billionaires?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

Eddie Lampert and Warren Buffett get ready to sell you a ride.

Mukesh Ambani becomes the world's richest man

Mukesh Ambani becomes the world's richest man

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Monday became the richest person in the world, surpassing American software czar Bill Gates, Mexican business tycoon Carlos Slim Helu and famous investment guru Warren Buffett, courtesy the bull run in the stock market.

The Top Ten

The Top Ten

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

Olympic medallist Vijender gives up India career, turns professional

Olympic medallist Vijender gives up India career, turns professional

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Vijender, who won a bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, has signed up with popular British boxing promoter Francis Warren in the UK.

Anil Ambani, world's biggest wealth creator

Anil Ambani, world's biggest wealth creator

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

India's Anil Ambani has emerged as the biggest wealth creator while Warren Buffet is labelled as the richest man. With wealth soaring by $23.8 billion since the last list, Anil has come out as the biggest gainer.

Holy Cow! A man is falling off the building

Holy Cow! A man is falling off the building

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Lumiere, the United Kingdom's largest light festival, was held in London for the first time this year. The event showcases different light installations, videos and interactive sculptures from artists all over the world.

What makes Parag Parikh a great investor

What makes Parag Parikh a great investor

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

"Nobody should be buying a stock at a rate higher than its intrinsic (actual) value, because then you are looking at the greater fool theory to come into play -- that someone would buy it again from you enabling you to make a profit." Excerpt of his views on value investing.

S&P's Buffett stock screen

S&P's Buffett stock screen

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

S&P updates this screen on a semiannual basis, during February and again in August.

Some market players see scope for value investing

Some market players see scope for value investing

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Most investors have become wary of placing fresh bets after the benchmark Bombay Stock Exchange's Sensex lost more than 3924.19 points, or 19 per cent, this year. The Sensex meltdown has also impacted the number of investments in the growth mode because earnings growth in several sectors has been affected indicating a cooling off effect on the economy.

Time to plug flaws in market system

Time to plug flaws in market system

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

Traders looking for quick gains were in for a rude shock as Nifty and its derivative stocks plummetted. Apart from educating retail investors, there are some systematic flaws that need to be plugged.

Obama, McCain eye Buffett as next treasury chief

Obama, McCain eye Buffett as next treasury chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2008

Though Buffett, chief of the Berkshire Hathaway holding company, supported Obama in the race for the White House, McCain was all praise for Buffett's contribution to the global economic crisis.

Buffett to invest $3bn in GE shares

Buffett to invest $3bn in GE shares

Rediff.com2 Oct 2008

General Electric on Wednesday unveiled plans to raise at least $15bn in capital through stock sales to Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway and the public.

Pakistan turn the screw on stuttering Australia

Pakistan turn the screw on stuttering Australia

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Australia were staring at a 2-0 series defeat after Pakistan's bowlers exposed their frailties against spin and reverse swing on day three of the second and final test in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

PBL: Saina pulls out of opening tie due to foot injury

PBL: Saina pulls out of opening tie due to foot injury

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Disappointing the spectators at the Sardar Patel NSCI Stadium, Saina Nehwal pulled out of the Premier Badminton League (PBL) opener between Awadhe Warriors and Mumbai Rockets, citing a foot injury.

Hairstyles make CEOs successful?

Hairstyles make CEOs successful?

Rediff.com12 May 2008

For those who believe only grey cells set apart leaders from the rest, there is another hair raising observation among corporate America that most of the successful CEOs including Pepsico's Indra Nooyi part their hair to the left, says US business magazine Fortune.

Serial Killer who won't stop talking

Serial Killer who won't stop talking

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

A serial killer may be insane; a show about a serial killer need not be a celebration of his insanity.

The 9 most important questions in business

The 9 most important questions in business

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

When it comes to building a business, even Warren Buffett would agree that no one can spot every opportunity or anticipate every threat. There are simply too many variables. And in an increasingly competitive global economy, those variables are changing faster than ever before.

2 Indian CEOs, Nadella among world's most powerful people

2 Indian CEOs, Nadella among world's most powerful people

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani has moved 2 ranks ahead this year on the most powerful list.

No company car, pay hike for Buffett

No company car, pay hike for Buffett

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

Buffett, CEO and Chairman at Berkshire Hathaway, does not use office car, has neither taken a salary hike for 25 years nor desires any in future, pays back the company for minor items such as phone calls, postage and favour from office personnel that are personal in nature, does not fly in company jet for personal visits and gives a much bigger pay package to his Chief Financial Officer. Berkshire Vice Chairman Charles Munger has also been paid an annual salary of $100,000.

Saina scripts sensational win against world champion Marin

Saina scripts sensational win against world champion Marin

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Saina Nehwal scripted a remarkable victory over reigning World Champion Carolina Marin to turn around her campaign at the BWF Super Series Finals even as Srikanth faced exit after suffering his second straight loss in the men's singles in Dubai.

The time bomb in our financial system

The time bomb in our financial system

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

What has been forgotten is the fundamental characteristic of these contracts. What is trading in index numbers if not a wager? Is it not speculation per se packaged in sophisticated language, exotic terms and backed by legislation and regulators?

Question marks remain over Australia ahead of SA Tests

Question marks remain over Australia ahead of SA Tests

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Australia captain Steven Smith has shrugged off his team's lamentable form on tour and is adamant his side will lift for the Test series against South Africa.

10 rules for investing in a bear market

10 rules for investing in a bear market

Rediff.com28 Jun 2008

It's at such times that buying opportunities are available with handsome value in-built into their prices

How billionaires invest and get richer

How billionaires invest and get richer

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

Where the smart money's going and how to follow it--if you dare.

Superb September in images

Superb September in images

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

From Hurricane Dorian to Hong Kong protests to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mega event in Houston, Texas, United States -- these are the big moments that shaped the month of September.

Islamic State replaces 'wounded leader' with former physics teacher

Islamic State replaces 'wounded leader' with former physics teacher

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

After a March 18 bombing attack which seriously wounded Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, reports reveal that Abu Alaa Afri, a former physics teacher from Mosul, has taken over temporary command of the dreaded group.

IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's fate unclear post airstrikes

IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's fate unclear post airstrikes

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Conflicting reports have emerged about the fate of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who is believed to have been grievously injured in a coalition air strike in March.

Mittal, Ambanis among world's 10 richest CEOs

Mittal, Ambanis among world's 10 richest CEOs

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

Out of the world's 10 wealthiest CEOs, four positions have been grabbed by Indians -- Lakshmi Mittal is ranked at the second place followed by Mukesh Ambani (6th place), Anil Ambani (7th) and Wipro chief Azim Premji (9th). The list has been topped by Warren Buffet, the chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway with a fortune of $52 billion.

Philanthropy and Buffett Junior

Philanthropy and Buffett Junior

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

While his father has often been quoted on tips for investing, Buffett junior's focus is on spreading the word about both self-improvement and ways in which to make a positive difference in the world - with a special focus on solving hunger.

3 Indian women on Forbes richest list

3 Indian women on Forbes richest list

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Ahead of the International Women's Day, three Indian women have powered their way to the Forbes list of global billionaires. The three Indian women include Savitri Jindal having a net worth of $8.2 billion, Bennett, Coleman & Co's chairperson Indu Jain at $4.4 billion and Anu Aga of the Thermax group with a net worth of $1.1 billion.

EPL PIX: Higuain scores first Chelsea goals, Spurs go second

EPL PIX: Higuain scores first Chelsea goals, Spurs go second

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Chelsea's new signing Gonzalo Higuain netted his first two Premier League goals in Chelsea's 5-0 thrashing of Huddersfield Town while Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min struck late for a 1-0 win over Newcastle United as they moved into second place.

'Female Obama' Kamala Harris among potential US presidential aspirants

'Female Obama' Kamala Harris among potential US presidential aspirants

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Harris, 54, would beat Trump most handily -- by a 10-point margin -- if the election were held now, according to an online poll carried out by Axios.

EPL PIX: Leaders Liverpool stumble, Chelsea collapse

EPL PIX: Leaders Liverpool stumble, Chelsea collapse

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Liverpool blew a chance take a vice-like grip on the title race and Chelsea suffered their worst league defeat in 23 years.

Married to girl who accused him of rape, Indian paddler Ghosh picking up pieces

Married to girl who accused him of rape, Indian paddler Ghosh picking up pieces

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Soumyajit Ghosh has married his accuser after his career nose-dived owing to the crisis.

Mukesh Ambani becomes world's richest Indian

Mukesh Ambani becomes world's richest Indian

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani has overtaken NRI steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal to become the richest Indian in the world. Ambani's net worth has soared past $50 billion.

Vijender terminates agreement with Queensberry Promotions

Vijender terminates agreement with Queensberry Promotions

Rediff.com11 May 2017

WBO Super Middleweight Asia Pacific champion Vijender Singh, who has been unbeaten in the professional circuit, has decided to terminate his agreement with Queensberry Promotions with immediate effect.