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Bangladesh depleted but Kiwis not taking them lightly

Bangladesh depleted but Kiwis not taking them lightly

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Hathurusingha was also fully aware of the difficulty posed by his lack of red-ball cricket experience before the series.

CWG: 3 cyclists taken to hospital after serious crash

CWG: 3 cyclists taken to hospital after serious crash

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Three cyclists were taken to hospital after a serious crash during the second heat of the men's scratch race at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Sunday.

Markets crash amid global rout; Sensex dives 867 points

Markets crash amid global rout; Sensex dives 867 points

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Equity benchmarks nosedived on Friday, with the Sensex crashing 866.65 points to close below the 55,000-mark amid a sell-off in global markets. Unabated foreign fund outflows and firm crude oil prices also weighed on sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex dived 866.65 points or 1.56 per cent to finish at 54,835.58.

What are the key triggers for the Indian markets?

What are the key triggers for the Indian markets?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Equity and oil markets can breathe easy for now, as the developments in Russia are unlikely to trigger a runaway rally in crude oil prices, said analysts. India, which imports nearly 80 per cent of its crude oil requirement, has been dependent on cheap Russian oil over the past few months to keep inflation - a sore point for the equity markets - in check. For the Indian markets that are expected to remain volatile amid these developments, analysts believe, the progress of monsoon, fund flows - both foreign institutional investor (FII) and domestic - and the upcoming corporate earnings season back home remain key.

SBI to continue in UK despite crackdown on foreign banks

SBI to continue in UK despite crackdown on foreign banks

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

SBI, which has been operating in the UK for 95 years, said it is prepared to set aside 100 million pounds in ring-fenced capital and restructure its operations if that is necessary to keep operating on the high streets.

Sensex ends flat; banks gain

Sensex ends flat; banks gain

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex dropped 1 points to end at 26,396 and the Nifty50 slipped 2 points to end at 8,109.

England's Bopara was under ICC's radar for match-fixing

England's Bopara was under ICC's radar for match-fixing

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

England's Indian-origin cricketer Ravi Bopara was investigated by the International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit after an inquiry into this year's Bangladesh Premier League.

How Pele transformed Brazil into footballing superpower

How Pele transformed Brazil into footballing superpower

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Pele's greatest contribution to both soccer and Brazil was to transform his underachieving nation into a footballing superpower.

UK banks set for all-night vigil over 'Brexit' fears

UK banks set for all-night vigil over 'Brexit' fears

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The bank remains on high alert to intervene if markets freeze.

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Full list of players released, retained and traded by all ten teams in the IPL.

Foreign banks go local for credit

Foreign banks go local for credit

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

Overseas markets are already hit by an acute dollar crunch, which is why major central banks, the US Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank and the Bank of England, had to infuse funds into the market. These lines of credit are over and above the stand-by credit, which is usually maintained by foreign banks with the Indian banks.

From heroes to bystanders? Central banks' growth challenge

From heroes to bystanders? Central banks' growth challenge

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

By piling more pressure on governments, central banks risk not accomplishing much and yet provoking a political backlash that could threaten their independence.

IPL 2023: Confident Royals face stiff Punjab challenge

IPL 2023: Confident Royals face stiff Punjab challenge

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Rajasthan Royals would be banking on their near-perfect combinations in almost all departments of the game to put up another commanding performance when they take on a strong Punjab Kings.

Untold story of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup triumph

Untold story of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup triumph

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Chandana, who is now a full-time coach, remembered Ranatunga as a shrewd tactician, whose strategic acumen were way ahead of the time.

'Rishabh Pant has inspired keeper-batters around the world'

'Rishabh Pant has inspired keeper-batters around the world'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Rishabh Pant isn't fit to play the upcoming World Cup but former Australian ace Adam Gilchrist is still fascinated by the kind of impact that the burly keeper-batter has had in his six years with the Indian team.

Nirav Modi to be held in one of England's most overcrowded jails

Nirav Modi to be held in one of England's most overcrowded jails

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

While in custody and until the first hearing in his extradition case next week, Modi is likely to be held in a separate cell but may also have to share a cell with other prisoners given the overcrowding pressures.

If we do that we can beat any team in the world: Latham ahead of India game

If we do that we can beat any team in the world: Latham ahead of India game

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Mitchell Santner's experience of playing for Chennai Super Kings in various Indian grounds has proved to be very handy for the New Zealand side, which will bank on its premier spinner to inflict damage on hosts when the two teams lock horns in Dharamsala on Sunday.

Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

India's first-ever Olympic medallist in women's boxing Mary Kom has been honoured with the Global Indian Icon of the Year award at the annual UK-India Awards in Windsor.

Banks: U-turns in the US policy

Banks: U-turns in the US policy

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

Lehman Brothers was allowed to go bankrupt. One has not seen any convincing explanation for the different treatment.

A tale of two sinking banks

A tale of two sinking banks

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Loans make money for the lender in the initial years but losses come later when they turn bad.

England's World Cup hopes hanging by a thread

England's World Cup hopes hanging by a thread

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

The loss to Sri Lanka has left England's quarter-final chances hanging in the balance and reliant on them beating Bangladesh in Adelaide on March 9. A wash-out would end their hopes.

Kabaddi World Cup: England hammer Argentina 68-28; Poland thrash USA

Kabaddi World Cup: England hammer Argentina 68-28; Poland thrash USA

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

A terrific raiding performance by England saw them record a comfortable 68-28 win over Argentina in the Group A clash of the Kabaddi World Cup at the The Arena by TransStadia` in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Victory for Indian banks, UK court orders seizure of Mallya's UK assets

Victory for Indian banks, UK court orders seizure of Mallya's UK assets

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The order grants permission to the UK High Court Enforcement Officer to enter the 62-year-old tycoon's properties in Hertfordshire, near London.

Banking on valuations

Banking on valuations

Rediff.com17 Nov 2003

Why banks will have fewer branches

Why banks will have fewer branches

Rediff.com19 May 2017

'With technology advancing rapidly, the need for branches is declining.'

WPL: Beginning of new dawn for India's Gen-Next

WPL: Beginning of new dawn for India's Gen-Next

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The stage is set for the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League, which will get underway in Mumbai on Saturday.

Lara, Murali, Sanga Battle It Out!

Lara, Murali, Sanga Battle It Out!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Legends Brian Lara and Muttiah Muralitharan plotted the course for Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara led the way for Rajasthan Royals.

Jane Austen is the new face on England's 10-pound note

Jane Austen is the new face on England's 10-pound note

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

The great chronicler of 18th century English country life will appear on the new 10-pound note.

Corporate group-run banks: Are they USEFUL?

Corporate group-run banks: Are they USEFUL?

Rediff.com17 May 2013

On February 22, 2013, the Reserve Bank of India issued guidelines on 'Licensing of New Banks in the Private Sector'.

UK comedian shreds 10,000 pounds protesting Beckham

UK comedian shreds 10,000 pounds protesting Beckham

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Joe Lycett said last week he would donate the money to charity if Beckham agreed to cut ties with the World Cup host or he would shred the money before the tournament began.

How note ban has impacted India-England Test in Rajkot

How note ban has impacted India-England Test in Rajkot

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

The SCA Stadium has seen largely empty stands on the first three days of the opening match of a five-Test series between India and England and local organisers blame it on the cash crunch.

Public vs private banks and the winner is. . .

Public vs private banks and the winner is. . .

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Private banks are assumed to be more efficient at intermediating between depositors and investors.

PIX: Thousands at risk as swollen Thames bursts banks in UK

PIX: Thousands at risk as swollen Thames bursts banks in UK

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Thousands of homes in southern England are bracing for flooding after the River Thames burst its banks, with forecasters warning more bad weather is expected.

Govt must protect central bank's independence: Rajan

Govt must protect central bank's independence: Rajan

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Raghuram Rajan rejected the argument that inflation has come down largely because of "good luck" stemming from low oil prices.

Expect Another Rate Hike In December

Expect Another Rate Hike In December

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Probably 35 bps. There could be even an encore in February 2023 to take the policy rate to 6.5% before the financial year ends, predicts Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan pacer Rauf issues warning to India

T20 World Cup: Pakistan pacer Rauf issues warning to India

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf is banking on his knowledge gained from the Australian Big Bash League to outsmart Indian batters when the two arch-rivals clash in the T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 23.

FIFA World Cup: The Tallest Player In Qatar

FIFA World Cup: The Tallest Player In Qatar

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Ecuador mints commemorative coin to mark World Cup participation.

IPL 2023: Will Markram turn it around for Sunrisers?

IPL 2023: Will Markram turn it around for Sunrisers?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Ahead of the 2023 IPL season, let's take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of the Aiden Markram-led Sunrisers Hyderabad.

All about wilful fraudsters and errant banks

All about wilful fraudsters and errant banks

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Banks cannot shirk their responsibility in cases of frauds.

'India-England series shows Test cricket is alive and kicking'

'India-England series shows Test cricket is alive and kicking'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

'It must have been great viewing for people at home to see the way that especially the first game and this one, how tight they've been, how it swung both ways'