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'Hopefully I'll get company' Rai optimistic of Indian team's chances

'Hopefully I'll get company' Rai optimistic of Indian team's chances

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

India's only Asian Games individual medallist in recurve section, Tarundeep Rai, feels at least one from the men's archery team could win a medal in the Hangzhou edition and end a 13-year-long drought in the continental showpiece.

Powell to lead WI, as Hope, Thomas return for India T20Is

Powell to lead WI, as Hope, Thomas return for India T20Is

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Kyle Mayers has been named vice-captain in the squad announced by the CWI senior men's selection panel.

Stock Picks: 10 Value Bets For Rich Payoffs

Stock Picks: 10 Value Bets For Rich Payoffs

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

10 non-bank and non-finance stocks from the BSE500 Index universe that offer an optimal blend of low valuation, reasonably robust revenue and earnings growth in recent quarters, a strong balance sheet, and most importantly, positive cash flow from their operations.

Lankan batter Thirimanne retires from international cricket

Lankan batter Thirimanne retires from international cricket

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Sri Lanka batter Lahiru Thirimanne announced his retirement from international cricket after a long career.

Prannoy storms into Taipei Open quarters

Prannoy storms into Taipei Open quarters

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The world number nine will play Hong Kong's fifth seed Angus Ng Ka Long in the last eight stage.

After 13-hour debate, Cong govt in Chhattisgarh defeats BJP's no-trust motion

After 13-hour debate, Cong govt in Chhattisgarh defeats BJP's no-trust motion

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

The no-confidence motion was defeated by voice vote in the state assembly shortly after 1 am following a 13-hour debate.

Investors may want to bottom fish in stocks of oil marketing companies

Investors may want to bottom fish in stocks of oil marketing companies

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Margins for the oil refining and retailing sector have moved off their peaks, and the average integrated margins (refining plus marketing) for oil marketing companies (OMCs) have normalised. The ascent in crude oil prices, combined with static retail prices, has depressed marketing margins for diesel and petrol. However, the fall in marketing margins has been offset by increased gross refining margins (GRMs).

'Chess is a nation-building game'

'Chess is a nation-building game'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

All India Chess Federation (AICF) president Sanjay Kapoor said the federation is also working on organising an Indian Chess League.

Despite a mixed 1st quarter, cement sector's FY24 outlook looks concrete

Despite a mixed 1st quarter, cement sector's FY24 outlook looks concrete

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Cement companies posted mixed figures for the first quarter of the 2023-24 financial year (Q1FY24). Volume growth was robust at 17 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) - on an aggregate basis - for 15 cement companies, with revenue growth at 15 per cent. Aggregate earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) were up 8.8 per cent Y-o-Y and 1.2 per cent quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q).

Occupancy surge, pharmacy profitability key triggers for Apollo Hospitals

Occupancy surge, pharmacy profitability key triggers for Apollo Hospitals

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The June quarter numbers of the country's largest listed healthcare services provider, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise (Apollo), were in line with Street estimates on the operational front. Net profit estimates, however, missed expectations due to higher interest and tax outgo. The revenue performance of the core hospital segment was robust, registering a 13 per cent increase over the year-ago quarter.

SC marks 50 years of Constitution's 'basic structure' verdict with web page

SC marks 50 years of Constitution's 'basic structure' verdict with web page

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dedicated a web page containing details of arguments, written submissions and the judgment in the historic Kesavananda Bharati case which laid down the path-breaking concept of the 'Basic Structure' of the Constitution.

India's manufacturing sector activity eases in June

India's manufacturing sector activity eases in June

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Manufacturing sector activities in India moderated in June from a 31-month high in May, but output remained in the growth territory, as new work orders expanded sharply amid favourable demand conditions, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell from 58.7 in May to 57.8 in June. Despite the fall, the headline figure pointed to a considerable improvement in operating conditions, the survey said, adding that the demand strength positively impacted several other measures such as sales, production, stock building and employment.

SBI's earnings growth may taper off in the near-term, warn analysts

SBI's earnings growth may taper off in the near-term, warn analysts

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

State Bank of India's earnings growth may turn lacklustre in the near-term, warn analysts. This, they said, could be due to margin compression and likely lower fee income over the next one year. "While the cost of deposits is repricing sharply across the system, there will be relatively lower yield expansion going ahead as most of the back-book has been repriced and there is a high competitive pressure on yields.

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 13% in April: Siam

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 13% in April: Siam

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches witnessed a 13 per cent year-on-year rise in April as demand remained robust across segments, industry body Siam said on Friday. The total passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers rose to 331,278 units last month compared to 293,303 units in April 2022. Market leader Maruti Suzuki India dispatched 137,320 units to dealers last month against 121,995 units in April last year.

Rohit should take a break from IPL: Gavaskar

Rohit should take a break from IPL: Gavaskar

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma should take a break from IPL 2023 and instead prepare in earnest for the WTC final against Australia next month, said batting great Sunil Gavaskar.

13-year-old kills younger sister, burns face, chops off fingers

13-year-old kills younger sister, burns face, chops off fingers

Rediff.com25 May 2023

A 13-year-old girl allegedly killed her younger sister with the help of her boyfriend and aunt and burnt the deceased's face with acid and chopped off fingers to conceal the identity in Bihar's Vaishali district, a senior police officer said on Thursday.

Ashes PHOTOS: Wood, Bairstow dazzle as England on brink of win

Ashes PHOTOS: Wood, Bairstow dazzle as England on brink of win

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Captain Ben Stokes and Harry Brook helped England stretch their lead over Australia to 189 on day three of the crucial fourth Ashes test at Old Trafford, with the hosts moving on to 506-8 at lunch.

Ayodhya Ram temple to open in January, infra work gains pace

Ayodhya Ram temple to open in January, infra work gains pace

Rediff.com24 May 2023

The outline for the construction of the Ramjanaki Path and the Bhakti Path is also ready, the statement issued in Lucknow said.

HDFC Bank: Despite merger, stock may remain sideways, caution analysts

HDFC Bank: Despite merger, stock may remain sideways, caution analysts

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

With the merger between HDFC Bank and HDFC Ltd complete, analysts said the next key monitorable for the Street would be successful resolution of merger-related hiccups, including employee-related churn and roll out of complete banking services across branches. At the bourses, they expect the stock to perform in-line with the benchmark indices in the near-term. "There's usually an initial period of consolidation after a merger as the entities work towards integration.

German Open: Lakshya stunned; India challenge ends

German Open: Lakshya stunned; India challenge ends

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Lakshya Sen suffered a stunning first round exit as India's challenge came to an end in the German Open.

Nepali sherpa sets Everest record with 27th ascent!

Nepali sherpa sets Everest record with 27th ascent!

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Kami Rita Sherpa, 53, scaled the 8,849 metre (29,032-foot) mountain early in the morning along the traditional southeast ridge route, guiding a foreign climber.

India, Indonesia to replace China as Asia's key growth driver: Morgan Stanley, Nomura

India, Indonesia to replace China as Asia's key growth driver: Morgan Stanley, Nomura

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

India, along with Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia, is expected to sustain growth in the medium-term in Asia region, replacing China as the key growth driver, Morgan Stanley and Nomura said in two separate reports released on Monday. While Morgan Stanley projected a 6.2 per cent gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for India in FY24, Nomura estimated the Indian economy to grow at 5.9 per cent in 2023. "Even with a slowing China, we expect GDP growth in Asia to sustainably outperform other emerging markets and the US. India and Southeast Asia are set to be the fastest-growing economies this decade.

I've still got a big desire...: Boult on the ODI World Cup

I've still got a big desire...: Boult on the ODI World Cup

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Having opted out of a New Zealand contract last year, pacer Trent Boult expressed his desire to play in the ODI World Cup.

70 year old woman dies in fire in Mumbai highrise

70 year old woman dies in fire in Mumbai highrise

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

A 70-year-old woman died and eight other people suffered from suffocation after a fire broke out in a 13-storey residential building in Kurla area of Mumbai on Wednesday, officials said.

Dhoni, Mithali, Jhulan receive MCC life membership

Dhoni, Mithali, Jhulan receive MCC life membership

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The club's cricket committee considers the nomination of players for life membership as recognition to the 'outstanding international careers for some of the greats of the game'.

Mughal-e-Azam Captivates America

Mughal-e-Azam Captivates America

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

While the Mughals seems to be receding from text books and memory, the stage presentation of Mughal-e-Azam is spreading its message of love in North America.

How Punjab Knocked Delhi Out Of IPL 2023

How Punjab Knocked Delhi Out Of IPL 2023

Rediff.com14 May 2023

DC lost Salt, Marsh, Rossouw, Warner, Axar and Manish off five successive overs.

Near-term outlook remains strong for India's listed paint companies

Near-term outlook remains strong for India's listed paint companies

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The 2022-23 (FY23) January-March quarter performance of the country's largest listed paint companies was better than Street expectations. Asian Paints, Berger Paints, and Kansai Nerolac Paints (Kansai Nerolac) registered double-digit revenue growth, compared with the year-ago quarter, reinforced by strong volume/value growth. Falling raw material prices also helped the paint majors hoist their gross margins.

Infosys Q3 net profit rises 13.4% at Rs 6,586 crore

Infosys Q3 net profit rises 13.4% at Rs 6,586 crore

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Infosys on Thursday posted a 13.4 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 6,586 crore for the December quarter and the IT major raised its full year revenue guidance to 16-16.5 per cent. The net profit (after minority interest) stood at Rs 5,809 crore in the third quarter of FY22. The Bengaluru-based IT firm logged a 20 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue in the third quarter of the current fiscal at Rs 38,318 crore.

How And Where Mumbai Lost The Plot

How And Where Mumbai Lost The Plot

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

And one Saturday evening, under the Mumbai night sky, next to the Arabian Sea, with the 'God of Cricket' in attendance, Mumbai Indians were done in by the brilliance and resilience of Punjab Kings.

Powerful quake kills 12, injures 250 in Pakistan, Afghanistan

Powerful quake kills 12, injures 250 in Pakistan, Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

A strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake with the epicentre in Afghanistan shook Pakistan, killing at least 12 people and injuring nearly 250 others in both the countries, authorities said on Wednesday.

PIX: Clinical CSK end home jinx against Mumbai Indians

PIX: Clinical CSK end home jinx against Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Pacer Matheesha Pathirana starred with the ball as Chennai Super Kings eased to an emphatic six-wicket victory against Mumbai Indians.

Maha sets up 13-member panel headed by minister to track interfaith marriages

Maha sets up 13-member panel headed by minister to track interfaith marriages

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The "interfaith marriage-family coordination committee (state level)" will be headed by Maharashtra's women and child development minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, said a government resolution.

PIX: RCB down hosts LSG in heated IPL contest

PIX: RCB down hosts LSG in heated IPL contest

Rediff.com2 May 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Ekana Sports City in Lucknow on Monday.

Mumbai Indians look to fix bowling woes against Titans

Mumbai Indians look to fix bowling woes against Titans

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Mumbai Indians will look to address their poor death over bowling when they take on a resurgent Gujarat Titans.

Bollywood Quiz Just Got TOUGHER!

Bollywood Quiz Just Got TOUGHER!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Top 3 carmakers report brisk sales in April

Top 3 carmakers report brisk sales in April

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai and Tata Motors reported a double-digit increase in dispatches to dealers in April as the demand remained robust especially for the sports utility vehicles. The country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said its domestic passenger vehicle wholesales rose 13 per cent to 137,320 units last month as against 121,995 units in April 2022. Sales of mini cars, comprising Alto and S-Presso, fell 18 per cent to 14,110 units as compared with 17,137 units a year ago.

Buying in index majors push Sensex up 327 points

Buying in index majors push Sensex up 327 points

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Equity benchmarks started the first day of trade of the New Year on a positive note and ended with smart gains, propelled by buying in index majors Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank amid a firm trend in European markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 327.05 points or 0.54 per cent to settle at 61,167.79 on Monday. During the day, it jumped 382.05 points or 0.62 per cent to 61,222.79.

IPL PIX: Iyer's century in vain as KKR lose to MI

IPL PIX: Iyer's century in vain as KKR lose to MI

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

PIX: Arshdeep, Curran shine as Punjab Kings pip Mumbai

PIX: Arshdeep, Curran shine as Punjab Kings pip Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Punjab Kings got back to winning ways with a 13-run victory over Mumbai Indians in a high-scoring IPL 2023 match.