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Will gold manage to maintain its current rally?

Will gold manage to maintain its current rally?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Gold has risen sharply due to rising risk aversion

Indians' schedule at the Games

Indians' schedule at the Games

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

The ace Indian doubles duo of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi take on Roger Federer/Stanislas Wawrinka in the men's doubles quarter-finals.

'Pappu becomes Munnabhai': Twitter buzzes over Rahul's hug

'Pappu becomes Munnabhai': Twitter buzzes over Rahul's hug

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Rahul's hug to PM Modi and his wink later had Twitter abuzz with jokes aplenty and the hashtags 'pappukijhappi' and 'hugplomacy' began trending on the microblogging site.

With Rs 4,470 cr war-chest Amazon gets ready to take on Flipkart

With Rs 4,470 cr war-chest Amazon gets ready to take on Flipkart

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Amazon's fresh investment in its India entities come at a time when the Seattle-based firm has faced losses in several of its business entities in India, such as seller services, wholesale, transportation services and digital payments, for the 2018-19 financial year.

Shooting World Cup: Mittal bags silver; Jitu-Heena triumph in mixed event

Shooting World Cup: Mittal bags silver; Jitu-Heena triumph in mixed event

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

There was some cheer for India after two barren days as the duo of Jitu Rai and Heena Sidhu triumphed in the 10 metre mixed team air pistol event of the ISSF World Cup.

Pehla Nasha: 'Was she actually talking to ME?'

Pehla Nasha: 'Was she actually talking to ME?'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

With Valentine's Day coming up, we invited readers to share stories of their first loves with us. Here is the next set of responses!

Unusual summer pics: A wall of water!

Unusual summer pics: A wall of water!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are the first few responses -- and you can share yours too!

#IncredibleIndia: The best travel pics of 2016

#IncredibleIndia: The best travel pics of 2016

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

We bring you the best travel pics shared by you, dear readers.

Ahead of mega-IPO plans, Indian unicorns eye new business

Ahead of mega-IPO plans, Indian unicorns eye new business

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

A slew of Indian firms, including Flipkart, Byju's and Zomato, is building a path to profitability and diversifying into newer business segments ahead of mega-IPO plans.

No tax relief for these home buyers

No tax relief for these home buyers

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

There was no relief for existing home buyers who are stuck in stalled projects and are paying both rent and EMI on their home loans.

#SummerTravel: 5 places in India that will inspire you

#SummerTravel: 5 places in India that will inspire you

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Looking for travel inspiration as you plan your summer vacation? Here's help.

Review: Radhika Apte is stellar in Phobia

Review: Radhika Apte is stellar in Phobia

Rediff.com27 May 2016

If you love the thrills and heebie-jeebies then Phobia is for you, says Namrata Thakker!

Rare pix of India's national animal

Rare pix of India's national animal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

Rediff readers shared these photographs from their travels.

Indian wrestlers shine at Asian cadet c'ship

Indian wrestlers shine at Asian cadet c'ship

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Indian wrestlers finished the Cadet Asian Championships with a rich haul of three gold, nine silver and three bronze medals, besides winning the Champion Trophy in the freestyle category in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on Sunday.

Guilty review

Guilty review

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'Is a woman's integrity decided on the basis of her wardrobe and sexual confidence?' 'Guilty questions such primitive beliefs and the whole 'she asked for it' mentality,' says Sukanya Verma.

Do not park too much money in co-operative banks

Do not park too much money in co-operative banks

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Do not go for riskier options like co-operative bank only for the higher return. Even if you go for them, park only a small portion of your capital there, say Tinesh Bhasin and Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Why it's prudent to buy property in resale market

Why it's prudent to buy property in resale market

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Read the investor-developer agreement carefully before signing the cheque

'I had an overdose and almost killed myself'

'I had an overdose and almost killed myself'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'God gave me a second chance to live and I had to make the most of it.'

Photo: Amrita Rao's hot item number

Photo: Amrita Rao's hot item number

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Shyam Benegal, the legendary director of classics like Ankur, Nishant, Bhumika and Manthan will apparently feature Amrita Rao in what looks like an item number in his latest film, Welcome To Sajjanpur.

First salary: 'From Rs 425 to Rs 4.5 lakh a month'

First salary: 'From Rs 425 to Rs 4.5 lakh a month'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us what they did with their first salary.

10 fantastic travel photos from India

10 fantastic travel photos from India

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Readers share their travel photos with us. You can share yours too.

Three Indians reinventing

Three Indians reinventing

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

Move over Facebook and Orkut. There is a new Indian kid on the block with a twist. And it's named Lifeinlines.com.

Ranji Trophy round-up

Ranji Trophy round-up

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Mumbai skittled out Punjab for 202 in their first innings before rattling up 90 for 1 in reply, at stumps on the first day of the four-day Ranji Trophy Elite Division Group A match in Mumbai on Thursday. Left-arm pacer Rahil Shaikh led the demolition job with a haul of four for 50.

Flipkart to roll out EVs for last-mile deliveries

Flipkart to roll out EVs for last-mile deliveries

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

The aim is to replace nearly 40 per cent of its existing last mile fleet of delivery vans with EVs by March 2020. o start with, the company is looking at deploying nearly 160 e-vans by the end of 2019.

Balika Badhu and her Karzzzz

Balika Badhu and her Karzzzz

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

Smita Bansal has everything that takes to be a complete human. She is a doting wife, a caring mother and definitely a very good actress.

PICS: India-Pak fans add revelry to famed rivalry

PICS: India-Pak fans add revelry to famed rivalry

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

The Old Trafford cricket ground had a festive feel with fans from both sides wearing replica jerseys, colourful headgear and sounding hooters as they began trooping in.

Layoffs coming? How to prepare financially

Layoffs coming? How to prepare financially

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Assume the worst regarding how long your unemployment could last and make conserving cash your topmost priority, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

11 photos that'll inspire you to hit the road

11 photos that'll inspire you to hit the road

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Like right away!

Indians dominate on another good day at CWG

Indians dominate on another good day at CWG

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

India dominated the range and the ring as Shreyasi Singh's double trap gold shored up the medal tally while the entire men's Indian boxing contingent made the semi-finals to be assured of podium finishes in an unprecedented performance on Day 7 of the 21st Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast on Wednesday.

2 Indian students stabbed to death, 1 injured in Ukraine

2 Indian students stabbed to death, 1 injured in Ukraine

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The Ukranian nationals behind the stabbing were held.

10 BEST Hindi Songs of 2019

10 BEST Hindi Songs of 2019

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma lists 10 of her favourite songs of the year, in no particular order.

Two new funds to make the NPS more attractive

Two new funds to make the NPS more attractive

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The aggressive life cycle fund will allow equity exposure of up to 75%, up from the current limit of 50%.

Shyam Benegal wins Phalke award

Shyam Benegal wins Phalke award

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

The 72-year-old director wins the award over Sulochana and Suchitra Sen.

Box Office: Golmaal Again races ahead of Secret Superstar

Box Office: Golmaal Again races ahead of Secret Superstar

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

The verdict for the week.

Udaan set to fly after hitting Covid air pocket

Udaan set to fly after hitting Covid air pocket

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The lockdown that crippled the entire logistics, delivery and supply chain network to near zero, was enough to deal a body blow to India's fastest growing unicorn whose very business model saw a severe disruption, like several other firms and sectors.

SC to hear plea against Jet chief on Oct 26

SC to hear plea against Jet chief on Oct 26

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

The Supreme Court will hear on October 26 a petition alleging that Jet Airways chairman Naresh Goyal has links with the underworld. An appeal filed by M Furquan, a Delhi-based journalist, has alleged that funds for Jet Airways was given by underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. He has also sought a CBI inquiry into the matter.

Now, bring fiction to life on Twitter

Now, bring fiction to life on Twitter

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

From March 12 a five-day virtual writing celebration called the Twitter Fiction Festival will be held entirely on the social networking site in which anyone can join and tell stories.

Delhi again! Man knocks down 50-yr-old, dumps him midway to hospital

Delhi again! Man knocks down 50-yr-old, dumps him midway to hospital

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Kumar told the duo that he was taking Amritlal, who was 'motionless' at that time, to RML hospital, but later 'dumped' him near MS Flats on Peshwa Road and fled.

How Waluscha spent the lockdown with Salman

How Waluscha spent the lockdown with Salman

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'What happens at a time like this is that you always look up to someone for inspiration and strength.'

Why do sections of the media demonise Muslims?

Why do sections of the media demonise Muslims?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Today, hour-long, high-pitched 'debates' at prime time, replete with inflammatory visuals and captions, using half-truths, insinuations and lies, pour venom against Muslims and seek to divide Hindus and Muslims, notes Jyoti Punwani.