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Your Guide To Picking The Best Running Shoe

Your Guide To Picking The Best Running Shoe

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

THE RIGHT CLiQ YOUR GUIDE TO PICKING THE BEST RUNNING SHOE Discover the perfect pair for you, based on your comfort, pronation or preferred terrain

Maxwell reveals his favourite World Cup moments!

Maxwell reveals his favourite World Cup moments!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

For the upcoming World Cup in India, Maxwel bets on Mitchell Marsh to stand out for the Aussies.

Irish athlete questioned over betting claims

Irish athlete questioned over betting claims

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

Ireland's Olympic Council is investigating an allegation that one of its competitors at the London Games previously bet on an opponent to win an event in which they were both competing, a spokesman said on Saturday.

FIFA to examine betting

FIFA to examine betting

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

Betting in football will be at the top of the agenda at next month's meeting of FIFA's executive committee.

Three arrested in IPL betting rackets

Three arrested in IPL betting rackets

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Delhi Police claimed to have smashed two betting rackets during Indian Premier League match between Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab with the arrest of three persons and recovery of cash and other articles.

Six held for betting

Six held for betting

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

Six people have been arrested on betting charges during the first Test in Kanpur.

V-Day: What Designers Suggest For Yami, Mira And You

V-Day: What Designers Suggest For Yami, Mira And You

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Understated or elegant, flirty or playful -- whatever your style, these designers have a tip for you.

NBFCs, IT sector biggest draw for equity mutual funds in July

NBFCs, IT sector biggest draw for equity mutual funds in July

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

The information and technology (IT) sector, which has been going through a rough patch lately, was among the top draws for equity mutual funds (MFs) in July. MF schemes together invested a net of Rs 1,800 crores in IT stocks last month after pulling out around Rs 700 crore from the sector in June, according to a report by ICICI Securities.

England Tests: Who Should Replace Virat Kohli?

England Tests: Who Should Replace Virat Kohli?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane along with the uncapped duo of Rajat Patidar and Sarfaraz Khan are in the running for a place in the Indian Test team.

Soccer: Man City fined 120,000 pounds by FA

Soccer: Man City fined 120,000 pounds by FA

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Eriksen sends message of support to Lockyer following cardiac arrest

I-League players approached to fix matches

I-League players approached to fix matches

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

In 2018, the AIFF officially said that it was investigating match-fixing approaches made to players from the Minerva Punjab Football Club during the I-League.

IPL betting: Meiyappan, Vindoo voice samples match

IPL betting: Meiyappan, Vindoo voice samples match

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

There's more trouble coming for IPL betting scandal accused Gurunath Meiyappan, an ex-official of Chennai Super Kings, and actor Vindoo Dara Singh. The police on Friday said their voice samples matched the tapped telephonic conversation in which they were purportedly discussing matches and betting activities.

Wipro set to cut hundreds of jobs

Wipro set to cut hundreds of jobs

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

After startups and Big Tech, the layoff season may have begun at the $245 billion Indian information-technology (IT) industry. Bengaluru-based IT major Wipro is looking to cut hundreds of jobs, targeting mid-level employees working onsite as the company looks to improve margins, according to a media report, citing two sources. The company has said it is aligning its business and talent to the changing market environment.

Bulls on rampage! Sensex, Nifty hit record highs

Bulls on rampage! Sensex, Nifty hit record highs

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Among major Sensex movers, ITC rose the most by 1.70 per cent, Wipro by 1.43 per cent, Tech Mahindra by 1.36 per cent and Nestle India by 1.27 per cent. Other gainers included HCL Tech, Asian Paints and Reliance. On the other hand, ICICI Bank, NTPC, UltraTech Cement and Tata Steel traded with a loss of up to 0.82 per cent.

ECB instructs Archer to sit out 2024 IPL; focus on T20 WC

ECB instructs Archer to sit out 2024 IPL; focus on T20 WC

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Archer was released by the franchise last week. His name doesn't figure in the list of players who have registered for the IPL auction, set to be held on December 19 in Dubai.

WIll legalising betting in cricket boost match-fixing?

WIll legalising betting in cricket boost match-fixing?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

In the fall-out of all the controversies surrounding the Indian Premier League, a burning debate has ensued, and at the centre of the debate is the legalising of betting in cricket.

Top Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike: Israel Defence Forces

Top Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike: Israel Defence Forces

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The Israel Air Force fighter jets under joint intelligence guidance with the Shin Bet, killed one of the senior members of the Hamas terrorist organisation, Iman Nofal, according to Israel Air Force.

Tailwind ahead for consumer durables sector during festival season

Tailwind ahead for consumer durables sector during festival season

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

It's all eyes on the consumer durables sector during the festival season after a weak Q1FY24 and Q2FY24 was impacted by an erratic monsoon. Traditionally, this period sees the highest number of purchases. Dealers and manufacturers are complaining about low business-to-consumer (B2C) off-take during the first half.

In my third tenure as PM, I will....: Modi

In my third tenure as PM, I will....: Modi

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said in his third tenure as PM, he will take the country among the top three economies in the world.

Cricket betting surfaces only in Asia: Boycott

Cricket betting surfaces only in Asia: Boycott

Rediff.com24 May 2013

India should legalise betting to stamp out corruption in cricket, says former England captain Geoffrey Boycott.

Adani group adds Rs 73,000 crore in mcap as investors lap up shares

Adani group adds Rs 73,000 crore in mcap as investors lap up shares

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The market capitalisation of Adani Group companies rose by nearly Rs 73,000 crore on Monday as investors lapped up shares of the power-to-port conglomerate after BJP's electoral wins in three states, spurring hopes of regime continuity at the Centre. The Gautam Adani group's market map once again neared the Rs 12-trillion mark, following sharp gains made over the past week. "Two big overhangs for the Adani Group have receded somewhat following the state election results, there is more certainty that the BJP will win a third time next year.

FPIs bet on financial services sector; inject Rs 14,205 cr in Nov

FPIs bet on financial services sector; inject Rs 14,205 cr in Nov

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Indian financial services space seems to be in a sweet spot as foreign investors have made a net investment of Rs 14,205 crore ($2.1 billion) in the sector in November amid strong credit growth and manageable non-performing loan portfolio. The investment comes following a net withdrawal of Rs 4,686 crore from financial services stocks in October on account of profit booking. Overall, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have made a net investment of Rs 36,238 crore in the country's equity markets in November.

Asian Games: Last minute rule change robbed India a medal

Asian Games: Last minute rule change robbed India a medal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The Asian Games organisers' last minute decision to allow only one set of competitors in mixed team shooting events might have robbed India a medal.

Legalise betting to counter spot-fixing: FICCI

Legalise betting to counter spot-fixing: FICCI

Rediff.com24 May 2013

FICCI said India is losing billions of dollars in taxable revenue (an estimated Rs 12-20,000 crore annually) through black marketing operations in sports betting.

How To Stay Unaffected In A Bear Market

How To Stay Unaffected In A Bear Market

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Once a quality stock has been bought, the next challenge is to hold on to it -- no mean feat in this age of information overload and incessant noise.

Short-Term FDs Best Bet In Rising-Rate Scenario

Short-Term FDs Best Bet In Rising-Rate Scenario

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

'FDs should hold your emergency funds, equivalent to around 6-12 times your monthly expenses.'

Illegal betting could hit Olympics, says Rogge

Illegal betting could hit Olympics, says Rogge

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Illegal betting is as big a threat to the integrity of sports as doping and could one day hit the Olympics, International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge said on Thursday.

'Ameen Sayani was the Shahenshah of Melody'

'Ameen Sayani was the Shahenshah of Melody'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

For four decades, his voice united millions of Indians for an hour every Wednesday as he brought Hindi cinema's greatest songs in an unparalleled radio broadcast.

Domestic investors' Chinese bets turn sour

Domestic investors' Chinese bets turn sour

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Domestic investors have been increasingly investing in overseas stocks in a bid to diversify their portfolio. US stocks are the favourite for individual investors, though they have been increasingly looking at Chinese equities given the relatively attractive valuations. However, the regulatory crackdown in China and the latest concerns around Evergrande default have resulted in sub-par returns for investors. Edelweiss Greater China Equity Off-shore Fund and Axis Greater China Equity Fund of Fund are down 11 per cent in the past three months, the data from Value Research shows.

Home healthcare could be one of India's best bets

Home healthcare could be one of India's best bets

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Home healthcare remains a niche segment in India even today. Nightingale provides services, starting from family physicians, short- and long-term nursing care, post-hospitalisation care and physiotherapy to stroke rehabilitation, respiratory care, bedside caregivers and attendants, intensive care at home, lab tests and speech therapy.

Italian duo banned for betting

Italian duo banned for betting

Rediff.com23 Dec 2007

Two Italian players, including the country's number one Potito Starace, have been banned by the ATP for betting on tennis matches, the Italian Tennis Federation (FIT) said on Saturday.

Here's what you need to know about betting in tennis

Here's what you need to know about betting in tennis

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Tennis accounted for nearly three quarters of all the suspicious betting alerts issued last year, the European Sport Security Association (ESSA) said in a report published on Thursday.

Why Israel failed to prevent this 'unprecedented' attack

Why Israel failed to prevent this 'unprecedented' attack

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Some experts feel that Israel got so totally engrossed in countering Iran and in efforts to foil the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme that it has neglected its own backyard.

Davydenko upset by betting row

Davydenko upset by betting row

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

The Russian was embroiled in a betting controversy after he retired from his match against Vasallo Arguello in Sopot last week.

Will Maxwell defy cramps again in clash vs Bangladesh?

Will Maxwell defy cramps again in clash vs Bangladesh?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Hazlewood expects Maxwell to face Bangladesh after Miracle of Mumbai

'Srinivasan should answer why he did not act on betting issue'

'Srinivasan should answer why he did not act on betting issue'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Sunil Gavaskar has hit out at Gurunath Meiyyapan, son-in-law of ICC President N Srinivasan, over his involvement in betting and also questioned the Tamil Nadu strongman's silence in the whole spot-fixing and betting issue.

India grey market for betting: Mani

India grey market for betting: Mani

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Describing India as a 'grey market' for gambling in cricket, former International Cricket Council chief Ehsan Mani urged the International Cricket Council to ask the Indian government to legalise betting.

IPL betting: ED nabs bookie; conducts searches in multiple cities

IPL betting: ED nabs bookie; conducts searches in multiple cities

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday arrested a suspected Delhi-based bookie after launching searches in multiple cities.

Online gaming cos get GST notices worth Rs 1 lakh cr

Online gaming cos get GST notices worth Rs 1 lakh cr

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

GST authorities have issued show cause notices worth Rs 1 lakh crore to online gaming companies for tax evasion so far, a senior official said on Wednesday. The official, however, said there is no data yet of foreign gaming companies registering in India since October 1. The government has amended the GST law, making it mandatory for overseas online gaming companies to register in India from October 1.

Investors are betting big on India's education sector

Investors are betting big on India's education sector

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The pandemic has confined students across all ages to home and digital education is the only way to continue learning.