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New products that MFs plan to launch soon

New products that MFs plan to launch soon

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

ICICI MF recently filed for an ETF that will track the Nifty Alpha Low-Volatility 30 Index. It is part of the suite of smart-beta indices with the NSE, with the portfolio designed using a combination of two factors.

Bahrain GP: Max Verstappen wins season-opener

Bahrain GP: Max Verstappen wins season-opener

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Max Verstappen won the season opener as Red Bull registered a dream start with a one-two finish at the Bahrain GP.

Low exposure to Adani stocks tilts active vs passive debate

Low exposure to Adani stocks tilts active vs passive debate

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Actively managed mutual fund (MF) schemes had been at the receiving end over the past few years for their inability to beat their benchmarks. However, the slump in shares of Adani Group companies - two of which are part of the benchmark National Stock Exchange Nifty50 index - have helped them improve their performance vis--vis exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or index funds.

Long Term Investor? Small-Cap Funds Best Bet

Long Term Investor? Small-Cap Funds Best Bet

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Over longer periods of three, five and 10 years, small-cap funds have rewarded their investors handsomely.

Leclerc raises Ferrari hopes with Italian GP pole

Leclerc raises Ferrari hopes with Italian GP pole

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Charles Leclerc seized pole position for the Italian Formula One Grand Prix and sent Ferrari hopes soaring on Saturday while Mercedes' George Russell joined him on the front row once penalties were applied.

F1: Hamilton on pole in Qatar with Verstappen second

F1: Hamilton on pole in Qatar with Verstappen second

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Hamilton said he had not been feeling well on Thursday and Friday, when he was also up until midnight working with his engineers.

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Besides his strategic and tactical acumen, it was his amazing personality, quick wit and ability to remain unflustered under any circumstances that stood him apart from almost any leader one has read about or known, recalls Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Chandrayaan-3 lander separated, all eyes soft landing on Moon on Aug 23

Chandrayaan-3 lander separated, all eyes soft landing on Moon on Aug 23

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Lander Module of Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft comprising the lander and rover has successfully separated from the Propulsion Module, Indian Space Research Organisation said on Thursday.

XBB.1.16 variant likely behind recent Covid spike: Dr Guleria

XBB.1.16 variant likely behind recent Covid spike: Dr Guleria

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

As India witnessed the highest number of Covid cases in over four months, former All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) director Dr Randeep Guleria on Wednesday said the new XBB.1.16 variant could be driving the recent rise but emphasised there was no need for panic as long it does not cause severe illness and deaths.

India walks on Moon as Pragyan rover rolls out of Vikram lander

India walks on Moon as Pragyan rover rolls out of Vikram lander

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The rover will carry out in-situ chemical analysis of the lunar surface during the course of its mobility.

All eyes on Isro as India to launch Chandrayaan-3 today

All eyes on Isro as India to launch Chandrayaan-3 today

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Friday's mission is the fourth operational flight of LVM3 which aims to launch the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft into a Geo Transfer Orbit.

Govt close to finalising e-commerce policy: DPIIT secy Rajesh Kumar Singh

Govt close to finalising e-commerce policy: DPIIT secy Rajesh Kumar Singh

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The government is at a "fairly advanced stage" of finalising a well-coordinated e-commerce policy and consumer protection rules, which will incorporate provisions of Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said on Thursday. "E-commerce rules and e-commerce policy will be congruent with each other... That exercise is at a fairly advanced stage," Singh told reporters. The remarks come on a day the number of daily transactions on the platform has gone up 500 times since the beginning of this year with the number of retail merchants added to its roster growing 40-fold.

Verstappen denies Hamilton Saudi practice clean sweep

Verstappen denies Hamilton Saudi practice clean sweep

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is the penultimate race on this year's Formula One calendar

Mutual fund investors show bias towards riskier small-cap-oriented schemes

Mutual fund investors show bias towards riskier small-cap-oriented schemes

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Notwithstanding sharp volatility in March, mutual fund (MF) investors didn't fight shy of investing in riskier small-cap-oriented schemes. Inflows into small-cap funds were not just the highest in absolute terms, they were also the maximum as a proportion of assets under management (AUM) among all market capitalisation (m-cap)-oriented categories. Investors funnelled Rs 2,430 crore down small-cap funds - 1.8 per cent of their AUM of Rs 1.33 trillion.

All you need to know about F1 2023

All you need to know about F1 2023

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Can Mercedes' seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton add to his record tally of 103 victories?

'SIP Inflows Remained Robust'

'SIP Inflows Remained Robust'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

'Although mid- and small-cap funds have the potential for higher growth, they come with inherent higher volatility.'

Chandrayaan-3: All set, for touchdown and history

Chandrayaan-3: All set, for touchdown and history

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India will become the fourth country to master the technology of soft-landing on the lunar surface after the US, China and the erstwhile Soviet Union.

Janhvi Needs Some GOOD LUCK!

Janhvi Needs Some GOOD LUCK!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Preity meets Chris Gayle... The moods of Soha-Kunal... 25 years of Border...

India eyes rare feat as ISRO gears up for 3rd lunar mission

India eyes rare feat as ISRO gears up for 3rd lunar mission

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Four years after it broke many hearts, Indian Space Research Organisation's Chandrayaan is all set to soar towards the moon in its third expedition on Friday in an attempt to put the country in an elite club of nations that accomplished lunar missions with a soft landing.

Verstappen triggers Dutch party with dominant home win

Verstappen triggers Dutch party with dominant home win

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Max Verstappen won his home Dutch Grand Prix for Red Bull on Sunday and took the Formula One championship lead in front of a roaring, dancing army of fans hailing their hero with orange flags and flares.

No need to panic over new recombinant Covid variants, says expert

No need to panic over new recombinant Covid variants, says expert

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Days after clusters of recombinant Delta and Omicron variants of coronavirus were reported from across the world, a leading virologist said there was no need to panic at the moment.

New Covid variants not behind China outbreak, finds Lancet study

New Covid variants not behind China outbreak, finds Lancet study

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Two known Omicron sub-variants -- rather than any new variants -- have chiefly been responsible for the recent Covid-19 surge in China, according to a study of cases in Beijing published in The Lancet journal.

'Premium valuations a big challenge for markets'

'Premium valuations a big challenge for markets'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'The reason being we cannot let premiums go beyond a certain point.'

'17 minutes of terror': ISRO all set for Chandrayaan-3's moon landing

'17 minutes of terror': ISRO all set for Chandrayaan-3's moon landing

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The entire process being autonomous when the lander has to fire its engines at the right times and altitudes, use the right amount of fuel, and scan of the lunar surface for any obstacles or hills or craters before finally touching down.

One in eight recoverees suffer from long Covid, says comprehensive Lancet study

One in eight recoverees suffer from long Covid, says comprehensive Lancet study

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

One in eight adults who are infected with SARS-CoV-2 experience long term symptoms due to Covid-19, according to one of the most comprehensive studies on the viral disease to date published in The Lancet journal on Friday.

Chandrayan-3 goes where no one has been before -- Moon's south pole

Chandrayan-3 goes where no one has been before -- Moon's south pole

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Chandrayaan 3 follows the Chandrayaan 2 mission which did not achieve the desired soft landing on the surface of the moon in 2019, disappointing the scientists.

Is Xiaomi's 108 megapixel phone worth Rs 2 lakh?

Is Xiaomi's 108 megapixel phone worth Rs 2 lakh?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

With a massive 108 megapixel camera and bezel-less wrap around display, Xiaomi's Mi Mix Alpha comes in a protective glass body that may tempt you to own it. But is it worth the price?

Why Prompt Engineers Are In Demand

Why Prompt Engineers Are In Demand

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The job of a prompt engineer does not necessarily require candidates to be trained in "hardcore" computer engineering skills. 'This is one of those rare jobs that opens the sector to the layman.'

Previous infection doesn't protect kids from Omicron: Study

Previous infection doesn't protect kids from Omicron: Study

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Children who previously had COVID-19 or the inflammatory condition MIS-C are not protected against the Omicron variant of coronavirus, according to a study which found vaccination, however, does afford protection.

Renault's 'Captur' to take on Ford EcoSport, Maruti XA Alpha

Renault's 'Captur' to take on Ford EcoSport, Maruti XA Alpha

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

French carmaker Renault is developing an even smaller sport utility vehicle Captur after the successful launch of the Duster in 2012.

India 'Stay Calm' About Kraken: Experts

India 'Stay Calm' About Kraken: Experts

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

The Kraken COVID-19 variant accounts for almost 41 per cent of all Covid infections.

PIX: Red Bull's Verstappen wins second Formula One title

PIX: Red Bull's Verstappen wins second Formula One title

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

The Dutch driver won the race at Suzuka, with Leclerc demoted from second to third behind Red Bull's Sergio Perez for cutting the final chicane while defending from the Mexican on the last lap.

Tech startups raise $6 bn in April-June, fintech leads the pack

Tech startups raise $6 bn in April-June, fintech leads the pack

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Two sectors, fintech and media & entertainment, attracted 45 per cent of total funding by value, led by large ticket deals such as CRED and Dailyhunt.

Verstappen continues winning streak in home Dutch GP

Verstappen continues winning streak in home Dutch GP

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

In the constructors' standings, Red Bull have 511 points to Ferrari's 376.

F1: Verstappen on pole for home Dutch Grand Prix

F1: Verstappen on pole for home Dutch Grand Prix

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc will line up alongside on the front row after a final qualifying session that ended with Verstappen's Mexican team mate Sergio Perez crashing at the final corner.

2 civilians killed in firing outside Rajouri army camp, locals go on protest

2 civilians killed in firing outside Rajouri army camp, locals go on protest

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Two civilians were killed and another was injured in firing outside an army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Friday, leading to massive protests and demands for a fair probe.

F1: Bottas takes pole, penalty for Hamilton in Turkey

F1: Bottas takes pole, penalty for Hamilton in Turkey

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Verstappen took a grid penalty at the previous race in Russia and finished second after starting at the back of the field, his progress helped after late rain caused problems for others.

US says Covaxin successfully neutralises Delta variant

US says Covaxin successfully neutralises Delta variant

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

The NIH said results of two studies of blood serum from people who had received Covaxin suggest that the vaccine generates antibodies that effectively neutralise the B.1.1.7 (Alpha) and B.1.617 (Delta) variants of SARS-CoV-2, first identified in the United Kingdom and India, respectively.

Verstappen wins at Monza after safety car finish

Verstappen wins at Monza after safety car finish

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Max Verstappen dashed Ferrari's home hopes and won the Italian Grand Prix

With drained battery and no fuel, India's Mars Orbiter craft quietly bids adieu

With drained battery and no fuel, India's Mars Orbiter craft quietly bids adieu

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

There was, however, no official word from the country's national space agency, headquartered in Bengaluru.