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Want to share a burger with her?

Want to share a burger with her?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Chahatt looks HOT.. Sarah wants to go to a beach...

'Lives at risk': Delhi hospitals raise alarm amid oxygen shortage

'Lives at risk': Delhi hospitals raise alarm amid oxygen shortage

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Battling an acute shortage of oxygen, some hospitals in Delhi on Sunday sent out desperate SOS calls to authorities to replenish their dwindling stocks, with one healthcare facility even requesting the government to shift out its patients.

'Why is Mankading looked in a negative way?'

'Why is Mankading looked in a negative way?'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik finds it extremely unfair that the legendary Vinoo Mankad's name is used in a negative manner for a dismissal which is absolutely 'legal'.

NSE co-location case: Probe shifts towards money trail, illicit gains

NSE co-location case: Probe shifts towards money trail, illicit gains

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

As a multi-agency probe into the NSE case gathers pace, the grant of preferential server and data access to select brokers and their suspected misuse are being investigated threadbare to unveil all quid pro quo arrangements in a highly-sophisticated scheme that worked like a cricket betting scandal, officials said on Monday. While the bourse has said it has taken several steps over the years to strengthen its technology infrastructure, including as per regulatory orders, the officials said certain fresh disclosures call for a detailed probe into whether a select group of individuals in high positions had banded together to make illicit gains by facilitating the preferential trading slots, beginning over a decade ago. Even a split-second faster access is said to result in huge gains for a trader.

India clear about World Cup team combination: Dravid

India clear about World Cup team combination: Dravid

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

India head coach Rahul Dravid says he and skipper Rohit Sharma are pretty clear about the team for the T20 World Cup in Australia in less than eight months' time.

Why India's exports are likely to fly high in New Year

Why India's exports are likely to fly high in New Year

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

After staging a strong recovery from COVID-induced slowdown in 2021, India's exports are likely to extend the growth story to the New Year also on increased demand in the global markets, boost in domestic manufacturing due to production-linked incentive schemes and implementation of some interim trade pacts. Expectations of positive growth in the country's exports are also backed up by the outlook of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) which predicts a 4.7 per cent expansion in the global merchandise trade volume in 2022. Exporters believe that the outbound shipments would cross $400 billion mark in this fiscal going by the current momentum and may reach $475 billion in 2022-23.

Will Name Change Erase Faceook's Toxic Reality?

Will Name Change Erase Faceook's Toxic Reality?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Adversarial Harmful Networks -- India Case Study, cited in Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's SEC complaints, revealed, among other things, that Facebook was a preferred platform for 'fear-mongering anti-Muslim narratives' in India, observes Devangshu Datta.

Facebook, WhatsApp back online; Zuckerberg apologises over outage

Facebook, WhatsApp back online; Zuckerberg apologises over outage

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

While the users of the three social media platforms remained clueless as they repeatedly received error messages for most part of the day, the stocks of Silicon Valley firm Facebook dropped by nearly five per cent as a result.

Reliance buys British battery firm for 100 mn

Reliance buys British battery firm for 100 mn

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday announced the buyout of British battery maker Faradion Ltd for an enterprise value of 100 million, as the oil-to-retail conglomerate continued with the acquisition of end-to-end technology for its multi-billion-dollar clean energy portfolio. Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd (RNESL), a unit of the nation's most valuable company, signed definitive agreements to acquire 100 per cent shareholding in Faradion for an enterprise value of 100 million and will invest an additional 25 million as growth capital to accelerate the commercial roll-out, the company said in a statement. Based out of Sheffield and Oxford in the UK and with its patented sodium-ion battery technology, Faradion is one of the leading global battery technology companies.

IPL 2021: KKR desperate to turn fortunes

IPL 2021: KKR desperate to turn fortunes

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

KKR struggled for stability in the last edition in the UAE, while a change of captaincy at the halfway stage did not help them either.

Pakistan head coach Misbah and bowling coach Waqar step down

Pakistan head coach Misbah and bowling coach Waqar step down

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis have stepped down from their respective roles, the country's cricket board (PCB) said on Monday.

ABD is best in the business at backend: Katich

ABD is best in the business at backend: Katich

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

RCB will next take on Rajasthan Royals on Thursday here at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Good chance for Australia to go for clean sweep: Ponting

Good chance for Australia to go for clean sweep: Ponting

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

The humiliation in Adelaide has opened up 'serious wounds' for India and Australia now have a good chance of inflicting on the visitors a whitewash in the four-Test series, reckons former captain Ricky Ponting.

'COVID broke me physically'

'COVID broke me physically'

Rediff.com31 May 2021

'Anyone out there calling a COVID recovery easy is either blessed with great immunity or isn't aware of the struggles of COVID.'

5 Asanas To Calm Your Mind

5 Asanas To Calm Your Mind

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Yogini and wellness entrepreneur Radhika Iyer Talati tells you how to keep your stress and anxiety levels under check.

Pakistan dreads becoming no-go area again after NZ snub

Pakistan dreads becoming no-go area again after NZ snub

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

After a decade spent trying to woo back cricket's international elite, Pakistan is facing the prospect of being declared the game's no-go area again, and the anger is palpable.

How the Knight Riders were able to turn it around...

How the Knight Riders were able to turn it around...

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

With three play-offs spots already sealed by Delhi Capitals, Chennai Super Kings and Royals Challengers Bangalore, KKR consolidated their position for the fourth and final spot, finishing their league engagements with 14 points from 14 games and an impressive net run-rate of 0.587.

IPL 2021: Can Delhi Capitals end their title drought?

IPL 2021: Can Delhi Capitals end their title drought?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Thrust into the leadership role, a completely transformed Rishabh Pant carries a lot of hope and responsibility on his shoulders as Delhi Capitals aim to build on the success of the last edition in the UAE, where they finished runners-up to Mumbai Indians.

Bumrah shares a quirky post after scoring maiden fifty

Bumrah shares a quirky post after scoring maiden fifty

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Bumrah had a unique and new outing on the field when he whacked bowlers all around the park.

England Tour: Shaw set for comeback; Prasidh, Avesh in mix

England Tour: Shaw set for comeback; Prasidh, Avesh in mix

Rediff.com6 May 2021

The Indian team is scheduled to play the WTC final against New Zealand from June 18-22 before taking on England in a five-Test series.

10 TIPS To Ace a Job Interview

10 TIPS To Ace a Job Interview

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

A job interview is intended to allow you to get to know the people you will be working with and for them to get to know you. It's critical to be yourself.

Shares of four Adani Group companies locked in 5% upper circuit

Shares of four Adani Group companies locked in 5% upper circuit

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Shares of Adani Group companies were in focus during Monday's session, with four of the six listed stocks being locked in the upper circuit of 5 per cent, bouncing back up to 11 per cent from their respective intra-day lows on the BSE. Adani Green Energy (Rs 1,115.85), Adani Transmission (Rs 1,297.65), Adani Total Gas (Rs 1,321) and Adani Power (Rs 120.60) were locked in 5 per cent upper circuit on the BSE. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) and Adani Enterprises rallied over 7 per cent and 6 per cent, respectively, in intra-day trade. In comparison, the Sensex rose 0.44 per cent to 52,574.46 on Monday. Last week, all Adani group stocks had come under pressure after a media report suggested that the National Securities Depository (NSDL) had frozen accounts of three foreign funds that own stake in four of Adani Group companies.

Archer, Roy help England steamroll India in 1st T201

Archer, Roy help England steamroll India in 1st T201

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Pant made 21, hitting a six off Jofra Archer (3-23) with a cheeky reverse-scoop before Ben Stokes dismissed him.

All eyes on Rahane as India take on NZ in Kanpur Test

All eyes on Rahane as India take on NZ in Kanpur Test

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Two more failures in two home games could effectively mean end of the road for Ajinkya Rahane, who is leading India in the first Test in Kanpur, starting on Thursday.

ICC gives India June 28 deadline for T20 WC decision

ICC gives India June 28 deadline for T20 WC decision

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The BCCI is also mulling a couple of more windows in 2022 in case October-November is not feasible in India.

'We enjoy playing together'

'We enjoy playing together'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Andre Russell played a knock of 31 runs for KKR, but in the end, RCB managed to hold on to record their third victory in a row this season. This is the first time that RCB has managed to win their first three games in an IPL season.

COVID-19: How The RAT Can Help

COVID-19: How The RAT Can Help

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'Serial testing is much more valuable than a single test which reflects just a point in time.'

Pant is an exceptional talent: Smith

Pant is an exceptional talent: Smith

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Promoted to No. 5, Pant played aggressively from the outset, and held his nerve to hit the winning runs as India reached 329 for 7. His knock included nine fours and a six as he stuck to his natural game in the high-pressure closing stages.

Bhagyashree's Tips to Survive Dark Times

Bhagyashree's Tips to Survive Dark Times

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'Be with people you love and those who love you because the feeling of nurturing and being nurtured both add a lot of strength.'

T20 World Cup set to be moved out of India

T20 World Cup set to be moved out of India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

A majority of the ICC board members believe that India is trying to bide time

Day 2: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 2: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Home favourite Su Yiming of China made his Olympic debut on Sunday and received a standing ovation in return.

TCS' Rs 16,000-cr buyback offer to open on Dec 18

TCS' Rs 16,000-cr buyback offer to open on Dec 18

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

India's largest IT services firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Wednesday said its up to Rs 16,000-crore share buyback programme will commence on December 18 and close on January 1, 2021. Last month, TCS shareholders had approved a proposal to buy back up to 5,33,33,333 equity shares of the company at Rs 3,000 per scrip for an aggregate amount not exceeding Rs 16,000 crore.

FMCG industry record 9.4% growth in Jan-March

FMCG industry record 9.4% growth in Jan-March

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The Indian FMCG industry has recorded a 9.4 per cent growth in the January-March quarter of 2021, helped by a consumption-led growth and value growth by increased prices of products, especially of staples, said data analytics firm Nielsen. The rural market continued to perform with strong growth of 14.6 per cent during the period and the metro markets have registered a positive growth after two quarters. Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry sales growth from the traditional trade channels jumped to double digits, while growth in e-commerce normalised down to single digits in the January-March quarter.

Aus tour: Siraj, Shardul vie for fifth pacer slot for Tests

Aus tour: Siraj, Shardul vie for fifth pacer slot for Tests

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

With two senior pacers Bhuvneshwar Kumar (thigh injury) and Ishant Sharma (side strain) all but ruled out, Navdeep Saini will certainly be the fourth pacer after Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah and Umesh Yadav.

How to Talk to Women on a Dating App

How to Talk to Women on a Dating App

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Keep it simple as long as it is engaging and you are both enjoying texting each other back and forth.

Rohit's absence a big positive for Australia in ODIs & T20s: Maxwell

Rohit's absence a big positive for Australia in ODIs & T20s: Maxwell

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

ohit Sharma's absence from the upcoming limited overs series is a big 'positive' for Australia but K L Rahul is a good enough player to fill in the void, said Glenn Maxwell.

PM reviews preparedness on Cyclone Tauktae

PM reviews preparedness on Cyclone Tauktae

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Modi called for ensuring maintenance of all essential services such as power, telecommunications, health and drinking and their immediate restoration in the event of damages caused to them.

Can KKR turn around their fortunes?

Can KKR turn around their fortunes?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders will be striving to turn around their fortunes in IPL 2021 after a below-par showing last season.

Microsoft keen to buy TikTok in US

Microsoft keen to buy TikTok in US

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

TikTok has stressed that its US user data is already stored on US-based servers and backed up in Singapore, and is therefore not subject to Chinese law as some US officials have feared.

Brisbane City lockdown puts 4th Test under cloud

Brisbane City lockdown puts 4th Test under cloud

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

A new three-day lockdown in Brisbane has put Cricket Australia in a spot of bother as it makes desperate efforts to hold the fourth and final Test against India in the Queensland state capital from January 15