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Mindset over results for Agarwal

Mindset over results for Agarwal

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Mayank Agarwal, who has been brought into the team as replacement for injured Shikhar Dhawan says he would like to be an asset in every department.

Ranji Trophy: Desai spins web as Gujarat thump Uttarakhand

Ranji Trophy: Desai spins web as Gujarat thump Uttarakhand

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

The bonus point win helped Gujarat (26) climb to the second spot, two points behind Vidarbha who led a strong second innings fightback in an away match against Rajasthan.

USTR Report Intensifies Trade Tensions With India

USTR Report Intensifies Trade Tensions With India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The US Trade Representative noted that India's average applied tariff rate stood at 17% per cent, the highest of any major world economy.

How comeback man Agarwal made it count at Wankhede

How comeback man Agarwal made it count at Wankhede

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Mayank scored 150 and 62 in the first and second innings respectively of the second Test against New Zealand before India defeated the Kiwis on Monday, December 6.

Prayagraj Airport handling 40 VIP flights daily

Prayagraj Airport handling 40 VIP flights daily

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

The Prayagraj airport in India is experiencing a surge in air traffic due to the Maha Kumbh, a major religious festival. The airport is handling an average of 40 non-scheduled charters and private jets daily, with figures reaching 70 on weekends. This is in addition to the average 148 scheduled commercial passenger aircraft operating daily. The airport recently received a contingent of about 180 politicians from Rajasthan and has seen corporate bigwigs like the Ambani brothers, Gautam Adani, and Pawan Munjal pass through. The airport has also hosted four international flights since the beginning of the Maha Kumbh, including a flight carrying Laurene Powell Jobs, the wife of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. The airport is currently undergoing an upgrade and expansion, and officials are looking forward to the government's plans to integrate Prayagraj with the airports at Kashi and Ayodhya to promote tourism in the region.

Diana's In A Fashion Fairy Tale!

Diana's In A Fashion Fairy Tale!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

She looked like the prettiest princess of them all.

'Our golden girl Avani Lekhara did it again'

'Our golden girl Avani Lekhara did it again'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

PM Modi congratulated Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal for winning medals in the women's 10m air rifle final at the ongoing Paris Paralympics

Paralympics: India's schedule on September 3, 2024

Paralympics: India's schedule on September 3, 2024

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

India schedule for the sixth day of the Paris Paralympics on Tuesday.

Coal scam case: Delhi court rejects ED chargesheet

Coal scam case: Delhi court rejects ED chargesheet

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

A Delhi court has refused to take cognisance of a chargesheet against Adhunik Corporation Limited and its two directors in a coal scam case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), saying an attempt to acquire proceeds of crime or anticipating undue benefits cannot be termed money laundering.

Will budget for agri research get a big boost this year?

Will budget for agri research get a big boost this year?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Several leading scientists, academicians, and agriculturalists have called for raising government support for research and development to make Indian agriculture future-ready.

Riyan Parag's Epic Celebration

Riyan Parag's Epic Celebration

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Tilak Varma and Riyan Parag led the celebrations as India A won the Duleep Trophy 2024-25 with a thrilling win over India C on Sunday.

Emami has built itself through acquisition, but...

Emami has built itself through acquisition, but...

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Two young men jostle in a rickshaw as it clatters along a narrow, bustling lane of North Kolkata, each with a leg dangling over the side of the vehicle, a bulging sack of cosmetics nestled between them. The protagonists here are the founders of Emami - Radhe Shyam Agarwal and Radhe Shyam Goenka - childhood friends who gave up cushy corporate jobs to build a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company. From a 200-square-foot rented space on Muktaram Babu Street in North Kolkata, brand Emami stepped into the competitive world of FMCG 50 years back, armed with just three products: Vanishing cream, talcum powder, and cold cream.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad powers Maharashtra to victory, Kishan shines

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad powers Maharashtra to victory, Kishan shines

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Ruturaj Gaikwad's whirlwind 148 not out powered Maharashtra to a nine-wicket win over Services

Why Agarwal is 'excited' to play under coach Dravid

Why Agarwal is 'excited' to play under coach Dravid

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

India batter Mayank Agarwal is keen to pick newly-appointed national team head coach Rahul Dravid's brain once again, having had an enjoyable experience with the approachable Karnataka stalwart while playing for India 'A'.

Credit card spends rise 14.5% in October on festive season purchases

Credit card spends rise 14.5% in October on festive season purchases

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Credit card spending reached Rs 2 trillion in October, a 14.5 per cent rise from September, largely driven by festival season purchases. However, the volume of outstanding credit cards increased only marginally during the same period. The spike in spending comes at a time when nearly all major credit card issuers are calibrating their growth in the segment due to visible signs of stress.

Khel Ratna honour for Manu Bhaker, Gukesh

Khel Ratna honour for Manu Bhaker, Gukesh

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Shooter Manu Bhaker won two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics while Gukesh was crowned the World Chess Champion in Singapore, last month.

US Accuses Adani Of Bribing Officials

US Accuses Adani Of Bribing Officials

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Gautam Adani, India's second-richest man, and seven others including his nephew Sagar have been charged with paying bribes to unidentified officials of state governments in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to buy expensive solar power, potentially earning more than $2 billion profit over 20 years.

Paralympics: India's schedule on September 5, 2024

Paralympics: India's schedule on September 5, 2024

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

India's schedule on Day 8 of the Paris Paralympics on Thursday.

'RBI has a tough balancing act to do'

'RBI has a tough balancing act to do'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

'Inflation is not good for industry. Nor for the economy as a whole.'

Did Ashish Mishra influence Lakhimpur witnesses? SC seeks police report

Did Ashish Mishra influence Lakhimpur witnesses? SC seeks police report

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court has sought a report from the Uttar Pradesh Police regarding allegations that Ashish Mishra, son of Union Minister Ajay Mishra, influenced witnesses in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. The court directed the Lakhimpur Kheri superintendent of police to file the report after a complaint was made by advocate Prashant Bhushan, representing the complainants. Bhushan claimed to have an audio recording of an attempt to influence witnesses and alleged that Mishra attended a public meeting in violation of his bail conditions. Mishra, through his lawyer, denied the allegations and stated that he was being targeted unnecessarily. The court has also asked for the authenticity of the material presented to be verified.

Men shouldn't be ladies' tailors: UP women's panel

Men shouldn't be ladies' tailors: UP women's panel

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The radical raft of suggestions, which includes men not being allowed to take women's measurements and installing CCTV cameras, followed a meeting held on October 28.

'Would be great to be back at RCB'

'Would be great to be back at RCB'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

The two-day IPL mega auction will take place in Jeddah on Sunday and Monday. Mayank, who represented Sunrisers Hyderabad last season, was released by the franchise ahead of the auction.

Street gives a thumbs up to Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta's demerger plan

Street gives a thumbs up to Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta's demerger plan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Debt management is going to be a worry for the Vedanta group until FY25 at least. However, the restructuring of business divisions in Vedanta India could lead to an unlocking of values. The group structure is fairly complex. Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Resources (VRL), which is London-listed, has a lot of debt on the balance sheet. It will have to repay $1 billion in secured bonds by January 2024 and at least another $300 million in calendar 2024.

Thoothukudi ahoy! Adani, Vedanta in race for port project

Thoothukudi ahoy! Adani, Vedanta in race for port project

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The project is critical as the region expects huge investments in the automotive, renewable energy, and space sectors.

Vaishali advances to World Blitz quarters; Humpy crashes out

Vaishali advances to World Blitz quarters; Humpy crashes out

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Rameshbabu Vaishali won the women's qualifier scoring 9.5 points out of 11 to advance to the quarter-finals of the World Blitz Championship.

How coach Dravid's pep talk spurred Agarwal to a ton

How coach Dravid's pep talk spurred Agarwal to a ton

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Mayank Agarwal knows that he could be confined to the sidelines once K L Rahul and Rohit Sharma are back in the mix, but what has helped him stay focussed is words of wisdom from coach Rahul Dravid, who told him to control what's in his domain.

US charges against Adani could lead to arrest warrants: NY attorney

US charges against Adani could lead to arrest warrants: NY attorney

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

With the US filing civil and criminal charges against billionaire Gautam Adani and seven others over a multi-million-dollar bribery scheme, a prominent attorney here has said that the case could escalate significantly, potentially leading to arrest warrants and even extradition attempts. Adani, India's second-richest man, and seven others, including his nephew Sagar Adani, have been charged by the US Department of Justice with paying bribes to unidentified officials of state governments in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to buy expensive solar power, potentially earning more than $2 billion in profit over 20 years.

Tata leaves behind an unfulfilled dream: A Nano EV

Tata leaves behind an unfulfilled dream: A Nano EV

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

From Tetley Tea to Jaguar Land Rover and Air India, Ratan Tata has ticked off almost every item on his bucket list. However, one that remains unfinished is the electric version of his small car, the Tata Nano. A concept entrusted to Coimbatore-based Jayem Automotives (Jayem Auto) is still on the shelves, despite nearly 400 cars being launched, primarily due to Covid-19 and new crash norms.

Avoid social media, refrain from making comments on judgements: SC

Avoid social media, refrain from making comments on judgements: SC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

The top court remarked that there is no place for flamboyance in judiciary.

M&A deals rise 13.5% in '24 so far

M&A deals rise 13.5% in '24 so far

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

the largest transactions of the year include the merger of Quality Care India and Aster DM Healthcare valued at $5.08 billion, followed by Bharti Enterprises' acquisition of a 24.5 per cent stake in the BT Group at $4.08 billion, and a family settlement transaction in the Godrej family at $3.5 billion.

PIX: India's Paralympic stars touch down in Delhi

PIX: India's Paralympic stars touch down in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

India's medal tally at the ongoing Paralympics has gone up to 27, with six gold medals, nine silver medals, and 12 bronze medals.

Agarwal hails this 'leader in the team' after RCB rout

Agarwal hails this 'leader in the team' after RCB rout

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Captain Mayank Agarwal hailed pacer Arshdeep Singh as the "leader in the team' after Punjab Kings demolished Royal Challengers Bangalore by 54 runs in the IPL match, at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, on Friday.

Budget curtails carry-forward losses for mergers and acquisitions

Budget curtails carry-forward losses for mergers and acquisitions

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

The Union Budget 2025-26, while promising a new framework for smoother mergers and acquisitions (M&As), has plugged a major loophole on carry-forward losses for a total of eight assessment years between amalgamating company and amalgamated company from the date of loss instead of date of the merger. For all mergers effected on or after April 1, 2025, the losses can be carried forward only for the residuary period (counting from the date of loss).

Should You Invest In SM Reits?

Should You Invest In SM Reits?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'Investors with a long-term investment horizon and the risk appetite for fluctuations in property values may find SM Reits a viable option.'

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Could Adani Settle With US Accusers?

Could Adani Settle With US Accusers?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Though a settlement will provide respite from a long legal battle, legal experts say it may create a perception of guilt.

'Bengal Is In Business'

'Bengal Is In Business'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

'This is the Bengal story, where businesses are nurtured, dreams are realised, and legacies are built.'

Will India's FMCG sector see consumption revival in 2025?

Will India's FMCG sector see consumption revival in 2025?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

The FMCG industry hopes for a revival in consumption growth in 2025 with some 'green shoots' already visible, after having a challenging year amid escalating input costs and a double-digit rise in food inflation, which ultimately slowed down the pace of the urban market growth in the second half of 2024. Soaring prices of commodities such as palm oil, coffee, cocoa and wheat forced FMCG players to go for a hike of 3 to 5 per cent or resort to shrinkflation by reducing pack sizes and grammage to retain attractive price points, fearing a volume loss.

GST records second-highest collection at Rs 1.87 lakh cr in Oct

GST records second-highest collection at Rs 1.87 lakh cr in Oct

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Gross GST collection grew 9 per cent to over Rs 1.87 lakh crore in October on higher revenues from domestic transactions. The Central GST collection stood at Rs 33,821 crore, State GST at Rs 41,864 crore, Integrated IGST at Rs 99,111 crore and cess at Rs 12,550 crore.

Rawat's ton keeps India A alive in Duleep Trophy

Rawat's ton keeps India A alive in Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Shashwat Rawat led India A's dramatic recovery with an unbeaten 122 to steer them to 224 for seven on day one of the Duleep Trophy tie against India C in Anantapur on Thursday.