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2+2 2020 could be a game changer

2+2 2020 could be a game changer

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

With the situation in Ladakh tense and no resolution in sight the trigger to take the India-US relationship to a transformational one is already there, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

7 benefits of investing in mutual funds

7 benefits of investing in mutual funds

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Knowing these will save you from taking undue risks, losses and also create wealth in the long run, says Dwaipayan Bose.

Covid-19: Good, bad and ugly of Indian aviation sector

Covid-19: Good, bad and ugly of Indian aviation sector

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The year gone by has also forced all airlines to turn the lens sharply on their own costs, workings and internal dynamics, opening their eyes to their vulnerabilities. Fewer, leaner, nimbler players will emerge from the carnage.

Want to invest in foreign equities? Read this

Want to invest in foreign equities? Read this

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

To select the right platform, get the opinions of a few existing users or browse online for feedback. Select a platform that offers a seamless experience. Check that the platform you are going with is a regulated entity, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Portnoy's complaint about Warren Buffett

Portnoy's complaint about Warren Buffett

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

When it comes to Mr Portnoy, it is hard to claim that his trading patterns are any more logical than his fictional namesake's methods of entertaining himself, notes Devangshu Datta.

This is a captain whose commitment to his team is absolute

This is a captain whose commitment to his team is absolute

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Under Kohli, playing cricket will now be about winning, not avoiding defeat. India will not just be liked or admired -- it will be respected and feared. A country whose stars were labeled 'talented' or 'elegant' or 'inconsistent' now finds itself with a captain who is professional, tough, and combative, the embodiment of athleticism, aggression, and ambition. A fascinating glimpse from Pride, Prejudice And Punditry: The Essential Shashi Tharoor.

Working from Home? AVOID These Mistakes

Working from Home? AVOID These Mistakes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Ruchira Gokhale, head, consulting solutions, Interweave Consulting, who has been working out of home since 2014, lists the mistakes professionals make while WFH.

'Krishna reminds me of Bumrah'

'Krishna reminds me of Bumrah'

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Pacer Prasidh Krishna has been the find of the season for Kolkata Knight Riders and bowling coach Heath Streak has gone to the extent of comparing the 22-year-old with Jasprit Bumrah.

ISB vs IIMs: How they match up

ISB vs IIMs: How they match up

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

The research output of ISB stands out clearly, giving it an edge over the IIMs.

COVID-19: How Mumbai has been done in by poor planning

COVID-19: How Mumbai has been done in by poor planning

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Urban planners and real estate experts say bad town planning in Mumbai and rising deaths during the ongoing pandemic are a "sad reality". Dev Chatterjee and Raghavendra Kamath report.

'We were completely outplayed; can't live in denial'

'We were completely outplayed; can't live in denial'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Captain Virat Kohli looks back on India's humiliating 0-2 series defeat to New Zealand in the Test series.

Tejas is superior to Sino-Pak's J-19, but...

Tejas is superior to Sino-Pak's J-19, but...

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The Tejas Mark 1A outperforms the Sino-Pakistan JF-17 Thunder in avionics and weaponry, but the finance ministry's tax burden makes the Indian LCA costlier and hurts it in the export market.

'US-China trade war beneficial for India'

'US-China trade war beneficial for India'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

'India has an advantage because we produce more cotton and we have more workforce.'

'Ivar Vivahitharayal is doing very well'

'Ivar Vivahitharayal is doing very well'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Malayalam actor Jayasurya talks about life after Ivar Vivahitharayal and more.

India's tweaking of FDI norms aimed at only China

India's tweaking of FDI norms aimed at only China

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'India-China economic ties are likely to take a hit in the wake of the new situation, but that also provides India with a new opportunity to strengthen its manufacturing base,' points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

On December 10, Kissinger began to encourage the Chinese to take action against India: 'If the People's Republic were to consider the situation on the Indian subcontinent a threat to security, and if it took measures to protect its security, the US would oppose efforts of others to interfere with the People's Republic.' On the 50th anniversary of India's greatest military victory, Claude Arpi recalls how the US suggested that China intervene militarily on Pakistan's side.

Why India are favourites to retain ICC Champions Trophy

Why India are favourites to retain ICC Champions Trophy

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Spin great Erapalli Prasanna believes India's well-rounded attack make them the favourites to defend their ICC Champions Trophy title they won four years ago.

RBI may hike rates in October despite bond turmoil

RBI may hike rates in October despite bond turmoil

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

At least a 25 basis points hike can be expected on the October 5 policy

We want to create our own legacy: Windies skipper

We want to create our own legacy: Windies skipper

Rediff.com26 May 2019

The presence of big players such as Andre Russell and Chris Gayle have helped, acknowledged the 27-year-old skipper.

Can India's pacers swing saliva-less kookaburra in Australia?

Can India's pacers swing saliva-less kookaburra in Australia?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Former speed merchant Brett Lee reckons Australia's pace trio would hold the key during the year-end home Test series against India and is keen to figure out how much the kookaburra ball swings without saliva Down Under.

Only one spot up for grabs in pace attack for T20 WC: Kohli

Only one spot up for grabs in pace attack for T20 WC: Kohli

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Referring to India's problem of plenty in pace bowling, Kohli said, as a captain, he couldn't have been happier.

'Economic activities are expected to improve'

'Economic activities are expected to improve'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'We are very watchful about inflation and growth. But the main challenge is economic revival and growth.'

Misbah reckons India can spin out Australia

Misbah reckons India can spin out Australia

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Defeated Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul Haq is of the view that India has an advantage of playing their World Cup semi-final against Australia on a Sydney Cricket Ground pitch that will assist spinners.

Unsettled England plot to ruin Herath farewell

Unsettled England plot to ruin Herath farewell

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

Joe Root's England will have to step up their game against the turning ball to escape that fate in the test series beginning at Galle on Tuesday.

Jan-Dhan Yojana: Most customers have no clue what to do with it

Jan-Dhan Yojana: Most customers have no clue what to do with it

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

The Jan-Dhan accounts are zero balance accounts, comes with a life cover of Rs 30,000 per person, and an accidental cover of Rs 100,000. An active user of the account can also get overdraft facility of Rs 5,000 from banks.

Govt unveils draft security rules for e-wallet firms

Govt unveils draft security rules for e-wallet firms

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

The draft rules underline security parameters that digital wallet companies, such as Paytm, FreeCharge and Mobikwik, will have to follow

Atmanirbhar and PLI: Why Modi's ambitious manufacturing targets are unachievable

Atmanirbhar and PLI: Why Modi's ambitious manufacturing targets are unachievable

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met over 40 CEOs across broad swathes of industry, ranging from makers of mobile devices, auto components, food products to telecom networking equipment and pharmaceuticals. The agenda: To discuss how to make India an integral part of the global supply chain. The focus of the discussion would be the much touted yet not so well understood production-linked incentive scheme (PLI), the centrepiece of the government's drive to massively boost the manufacturing sector. To do so, the government has created a war chest of over Rs 197,000 crore to be paid out as incentives to over 14 industries in five years. There are three objectives to the scheme, two explicitly stated, one implied.

Why Tejas is better than Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder

Why Tejas is better than Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'The JF-17 is the aircraft of today and the Tejas is the aircraft of tomorrow.'

Can serve as a bridge between India and China, says Nepal PM

Can serve as a bridge between India and China, says Nepal PM

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Nepal PM said it maintain close ties with India, China while pursuing independent foreign policy.

India's May trade deficit widens on high gold imports

India's May trade deficit widens on high gold imports

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

India has been struggling to control the current account deficit that hit an all-time high of 6.7 percent of GDP in the December quarter.

Copa del Rey: Real Madrid finally chalk up a win

Copa del Rey: Real Madrid finally chalk up a win

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Atletico Madrid earned a 1-1 draw away to Girona in a chaotic and entertaining Copa del Rey last 16 first-leg match on Wednesday, leaving the tie finely balanced.

How captaincy is driving Kohli's batting

How captaincy is driving Kohli's batting

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

India captain Virat Kohli says the responsibility of leading the team motivates him to push his limits in testing conditions which eventually helps him score big Test hundreds.

PICS: How India stole the thunder Down Under...

PICS: How India stole the thunder Down Under...

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

India retained the Border-Gavaskar trophy with a historic three-wicket win over Australia in the fourth and final Test, in Brisbane, successfully chasing a 328-run target to seal the four-match series 2-1.

Wipro to buyback shares worth Rs 2,500 crore

Wipro to buyback shares worth Rs 2,500 crore

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

In a bonanza to its shareholders, country's third largest IT firm Wipro on Thursday said it will buyback up to four crore shares worth around Rs 2,500 crore (Rs 25 billion).

PIX: Manchester United hit Roma for six; Arsenal lose

PIX: Manchester United hit Roma for six; Arsenal lose

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani scored twice each as Manchester United took a giant step towards the Europa League final with a 6-2 drubbing of AS Roma in their semi-final first leg at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Ram Nath Kovind on the eve of the Republic Day 2022.

Watch out for these five banking stocks!

Watch out for these five banking stocks!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The coming years could be exciting for Bandhan Bank, IDBI Bank, IDFC First Bank, Federal Bank, and CSB Bank.

Post lockdown, Modi must be bold to revive economy

Post lockdown, Modi must be bold to revive economy

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'Once the lockdown is lifted, we will need the mother of all fiscal and monetary policy support to sustain the economy,' advises Akash Prakash.

Griezmann fuels ultra-attacking Barcelona's hat-trick bid

Griezmann fuels ultra-attacking Barcelona's hat-trick bid

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The Catalans will not just be looking to extend their domestic hegemony, though, as they have spent a combined 250 million euros ($280 million) on a renewed bid to win the Champions League.

Explained: Why cryptos are gaining currency globally

Explained: Why cryptos are gaining currency globally

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Investors, including large corporations, view them as a potential hedge against uncertainty, and mainstream investment banks too are jumping into the game.