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Gold prices may remain firm in 2nd half of 2009

Gold prices may remain firm in 2nd half of 2009

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

China to remain the largest market, say analysts.

Vijay Mallya: The time has come to clarify my position

Vijay Mallya: The time has come to clarify my position

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Here's the full text of the statement

After Brexit, David Cameron announces his resignation

After Brexit, David Cameron announces his resignation

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Announcing his resignation, the British PM said, "The British people have made a very clear decision to take a different path and as such I think the country requires fresh leadership to take it in this direction."

Extras: Mahrez, Salah, Mane vie for African football award

Extras: Mahrez, Salah, Mane vie for African football award

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Infosys, IBM selected for over $400-million RBS contract

Infosys, IBM selected for over $400-million RBS contract

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The bank (Williams & Glyn's), which was dormant for about 30 years, is being revived by UK-based lender the Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc.

The Politics of Education

The Politics of Education

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'If there is one thing our politicians, especially those with their ear to the ground, understand, it is the reality that their voters want three things from their children's schooling: English, English, English', notes Shekhar Gupta.

Brexit: A big blow for the UK economy

Brexit: A big blow for the UK economy

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Brexit will likely put brakes on the UK's growth prospects.

Rupee rebounds to end at 66.71 vs US dollar

Rupee rebounds to end at 66.71 vs US dollar

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The Indian rupee on Thursday appreciated by 12 paise to end at 66.71.

50th anniversary of WC win leaves English football with mixed feelings

50th anniversary of WC win leaves English football with mixed feelings

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Fifty years on from the greatest day in the history of English football, pessimists fear that the prospect of becoming world champions again is as remote as it has ever been.

Brexit can be quite damaging if it happens: Rajan

Brexit can be quite damaging if it happens: Rajan

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Rajan said there will be some volatility, but once the initial bout or wave abates, people will look for good fundamentals

'RBI, Sebi helped India overcome economic crisis'

'RBI, Sebi helped India overcome economic crisis'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

There are a number of factors that helped India remain relatively unscathed. Some of them are to do with RBI and some of them are to do with the Indian economy.

Are India, Australia favourites for Champions Trophy? Tell us!

Are India, Australia favourites for Champions Trophy? Tell us!

Rediff.com31 May 2017

India, along with the mighty Australia, will start as title contenders in the ICC Champions Trophy.

Markets end marginally higher as investors take a breather after Budget

Markets end marginally higher as investors take a breather after Budget

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

The S&P BSE Sensex ended the day at 28,226, up 85 points, while the Nifty50 settled at 8,734, up 18 points.

Will retire from the chairmanship of Sanofi India: Mallya

Will retire from the chairmanship of Sanofi India: Mallya

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Beleaguered liquor baron Vijay Mallya on Wednesday announced he will retire as chairman of Sanofi India and will not seek reelection as a director of the drug maker.

Understanding the history of Indian spin bowling

Understanding the history of Indian spin bowling

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Anindya Dutta relies on facts and figures rather than back stories to trace the history of Indian spin bowling, says Partha Basu.

StanChart to axe 15,000 jobs, raise $5.1 billion in turnaround plan

StanChart to axe 15,000 jobs, raise $5.1 billion in turnaround plan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

This is part of an 'aggressive and decisive set of action' to shore up the company.

Cricket Buzz: Stewart wants IPL cut-off date after Surrey lose Curran

Cricket Buzz: Stewart wants IPL cut-off date after Surrey lose Curran

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Curran went unsold in February's IPL auction but Kolkata Knight Riders recruited him for around $247,000 earlier this month to replace injured Australian paceman Mitchell Starc.

Australia's job not yet finished despite turnaround in Ashes

Australia's job not yet finished despite turnaround in Ashes

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Australian business magnate Don Argus, who penned the landmark review of Australian cricket in 2011, has warned the team and its selectors that they must not be fooled into thinking the job is done despite the Ashes hosts revival.

Sensex to hit 32,000 by 2016-end: Societe Generale

Sensex to hit 32,000 by 2016-end: Societe Generale

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Indian equities are in a multi-year bull story with capex cycle recovery as the main driver.

Late recovery lifts Sensex 41 points; FMCG, pharma stocks shine

Late recovery lifts Sensex 41 points; FMCG, pharma stocks shine

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Of the 30-share Sensex, 13 ended higher, while 17 led by Power Grid, Tata Steel, Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, NTPC, Tata Motors, Dr Reddy's, M&M, GAIL, Infosys and L&T finished lower, fell by up to 2.40 per cent

UK freezes assets of 5 Hamas leaders

UK freezes assets of 5 Hamas leaders

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

The five include Abdel Aziz Rantissi, its new leader.

Covid-19 scare: 30 states, UTs in complete lockdown

Covid-19 scare: 30 states, UTs in complete lockdown

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

A tweet by the Press Information Bureau said the states which have imposed lockdown in all districts include Chandigarh, Delhi, Goa, Jammu and Kashmir and Nagaland. The other states are: Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Ladakh, Tripura, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Meghalaya, Jharkhand, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Haryana, Daman Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Karnataka and Assam.

4 or 5 day Tests? What will ICC decide?

4 or 5 day Tests? What will ICC decide?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

We don't know where this proposal is going to end up, but we do know that Test cricket is becoming less and less feasible in commercial and financial terms, with every passing Test, says Suhit K Sen.

Ganpati pandal hopping? Get fashion ready!

Ganpati pandal hopping? Get fashion ready!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Take a few style tips from Bollywood!

Mallya resigns as USL chief; to be paid Rs 515 crore

Mallya resigns as USL chief; to be paid Rs 515 crore

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Mallya will now be the Founder Emeritus of USL

Rupee ends 3 paise higher at 67.17 vs US dollar

Rupee ends 3 paise higher at 67.17 vs US dollar

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The rupee largely shrugged off the high volatility in stocks and rebounded sharply towards the fag-end trade following bout of dollar selling by exporters

Tottenham manager Redknapp cleared of tax evasion

Tottenham manager Redknapp cleared of tax evasion

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

After the verdict, Harry Redknapp, one of the best known figures in English soccer, said the strain of the investigation had been "horrendous" as he fought back tears.

India's oldest Test cricketer Madhav Mantri passes away

India's oldest Test cricketer Madhav Mantri passes away

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Former India wicket-keeper Madhav Mantri passed away early Friday morning at the age of 92.

I am not an absconder, says Mallya

I am not an absconder, says Mallya

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'I have been most pained at being painted as an absconder'.

How to prime the sub-prime

How to prime the sub-prime

Rediff.com31 Jan 2009

A first-hand account of how global banks got into the mess they're in.

Delhi aim to crack CSK code for maiden IPL final berth

Delhi aim to crack CSK code for maiden IPL final berth

Rediff.com9 May 2019

It was CSK who denied Delhi a top-two spot in the league standings with a crushing 80-run win at Chepauk and the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side stands in their way again, only the stakes are much higher.

It's advantage Mumbai Indians on paper

It's advantage Mumbai Indians on paper

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Decimated by injuries but spirited nonetheless, Mumbai Indians will bank on their familiarity with the conditions to fight through another tough challenge when they take on England's Somerset in the semi-final of the Champions League Twenty20 at the M A Chidambaram stadium, in Chennai on Saturday.

Man dies during protests against G-20 summit

Man dies during protests against G-20 summit

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

One person died after he collapsed during demonstrations against the G-20 summit in London, as security officials vowed to prosecute protestors who broke into a branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland. The man died after he collapsed at the scene of protests near the Bank of England. A protester called the police after they saw the man collapse and stop breathing. Two police medics broke through the cordon and carried the man to a clear area.

Here is Waugh's warning to the Aussies...

Here is Waugh's warning to the Aussies...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Former Australian World Cup-winning skipper Steve Waugh has warned Michael Clarke's men not to bank on Steven Smith's golden run during the summer ahead of World Cup opener against England on Saturday in Melbourne.

Favourites India ready to tame depleted Bangladesh in Asia Cup final

Favourites India ready to tame depleted Bangladesh in Asia Cup final

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

India are the overwhelming favourites to win the tournament for a record seventh time while Bangladesh will be hoping to be third-time lucky in a summit clash.

Rupee hits 2-year low to end at 66.88 vs USD

Rupee hits 2-year low to end at 66.88 vs USD

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Dealers attributed the rupee's fall to fresh demand for USD.

Unpaid SL cricketers playing for love of the game

Unpaid SL cricketers playing for love of the game

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Sri Lankan players will be playing the ODI tri-series in Australia, the Commonwealth Bank Series, because of their love for cricket, despite not getting their payments on time.

Vijay Mallya is at his country home near London

Vijay Mallya is at his country home near London

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Vijay Mallya had indicated last month that he wanted to move to the UK to be closer to his children.

Fans betting on sentimental favourite Serena to win US Open

Fans betting on sentimental favourite Serena to win US Open

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

A six-time champion at Flushing Meadows, Williams was once money in the bank when it came to the US Open

Gold at highest in over two years on renewed Brexit concerns

Gold at highest in over two years on renewed Brexit concerns

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Gold is often favoured as a hedge against economic and financial uncertainty