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Malvinder Mohan Singh: The next big thing

Malvinder Mohan Singh: The next big thing

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

As he uses the Ranbaxy money to expand his other businesses, in India and abroad, this young scion is clear about one thing -- he's not going to fight battles he can't win.

'Special Night': Ukraine's Svitolina beats Russian Potapova

'Special Night': Ukraine's Svitolina beats Russian Potapova

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Top-seeded Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, wearing her national colors of blue and yellow, won on "a special night for me," beating Russia's Anastasia Potapova 6-2, 6-1 on Tuesday in the first round of the Abierto GNP Seguros in Monterrey, Mexico.

ISL: Bengaluru steamroll Chennaiyin after Udanta double

ISL: Bengaluru steamroll Chennaiyin after Udanta double

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Chennaiyin remained fifth with 18 points from 13 matches, but a victory would have taken them at the top of the tree with Hyderabad FC having 20 points from 12 outings.

Meesho charts disruptive strategy, to deliver free in non-tier 1 towns

Meesho charts disruptive strategy, to deliver free in non-tier 1 towns

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Social e-commerce platform Meesho is set to disrupt the food and grocery market by offering free home delivery on all orders in over 200 below Tier 1 cities in a year's time, in the first phase. It is also disrupting the monetization model by focusing primarily on advertising revenues rather than commissions from sellers, as distinct from its competitors. The move is expected to challenge the big players in the sector which include Jio Mart, Tata's Big Basket, Amazon, Grofers, and others, many of which have minimum prices for free delivery.

Olympics Athletics: Who can fill the 'Bolt-hole'?

Olympics Athletics: Who can fill the 'Bolt-hole'?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

At his peak Bolt was probably the world's most recognisable sportsperson and certainly one of the most marketable. In contrast, the two 2020 Athletes of the year were Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis and Venezuelan triple jumper Yulimar Rojas.

Small-cap stocks deliver up to 36.64% returns in FY22

Small-cap stocks deliver up to 36.64% returns in FY22

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Small-cap stocks raked in big gains in fiscal 2021-22 by giving up to 36.64 per cent returns, outshining the bigger benchmark gauge and experts believe that they may continue to outperform in FY23. Markets faced many headwinds in the latter part of the last fiscal with the emergence of geopolitical tension, inflation concerns and FII selling. Analysts said that the first half of the last fiscal was very good, while the market entered into consolidation in the second half, combined with high volatility.

For some MNCs, India remains a big puzzle

For some MNCs, India remains a big puzzle

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Why Danone, Philips, and to an extent Nestl and P&G remain under stress in India is a subject perhaps worthy of a business school case study, says Shailesh Dobhal.

Big boys of India Inc bet on rate cut

Big boys of India Inc bet on rate cut

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Line up Rs 10,000 cr worth bond issues.

India aim to fix middle-order woes, clinch series vs WI

India aim to fix middle-order woes, clinch series vs WI

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Having won the first game by three runs, another victory will give India a successive ODI series win in the Caribbean.

At 37, I am hitting my peak: Sunil Chhetri

At 37, I am hitting my peak: Sunil Chhetri

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Chhetri expressed his desire to play the Asian Cup on home soil

Women's World Cup PIX: India thrash Pakistan in opener

Women's World Cup PIX: India thrash Pakistan in opener

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Smriti Mandhana, Sneh Rana and Pooja Vastrakar scored half-centuries to help India post 244 for 7 in their ICC women's World Cup opener against Pakistan, in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, on Sunday.

2021: Kohli vs BCCI, mixed results on field

2021: Kohli vs BCCI, mixed results on field

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Not many can question the greatness of the Kohli-led Test team but the defeat in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand was also a big letdown of the year.

Anushka looks stunning in a bikini!

Anushka looks stunning in a bikini!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Anushka Sharma made a vibrant picture in an orange, white and pink bikini, taking care of our Monday blues!

Koffee With Karan 7: 10 REVELATIONS from Janhvi-Sara

Koffee With Karan 7: 10 REVELATIONS from Janhvi-Sara

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

If the first episode of Koffee With Karan 7 was explosive because of Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, the second episode -- featuring Janhvi Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan -- was all fun and cute, as they spoke about their unusual friendship, relationships and a lot more.

HIT: The First Case Review

HIT: The First Case Review

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

HIT: The First Case hits the jackpot with Rajkummar Rao. Nothing escapes his discerning eye. Nothing comes in our way of admiring it, raves Sukanya Verma.

76th I-Day: Modi sets 'Panch Pran' goal to develop India in 25 yrs

76th I-Day: Modi sets 'Panch Pran' goal to develop India in 25 yrs

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

"For the next 25 years we need to focus on the five resolves - developed India, removing every trace of bondage from our mind, taking pride in our glorious heritage, unity, and fulfilling our duties," he said.

'To make a Bollywood film is not easy'

'To make a Bollywood film is not easy'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'I don't trust these days. Like now, everyone likes Mimi and my phone is constantly ringing. But tomorrow if I make a flop, the opposite will happen.'

India well-set to extend winning run in final SA T20I

India well-set to extend winning run in final SA T20I

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

A lot of grey areas are yet to be addressed, but a young Indian team, with an admirable collective temperament, will start as favourites in the series-deciding fifth T20 International against South Africa, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

'I didn't realise how big Jungle Book is'

'I didn't realise how big Jungle Book is'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Jahnavi Patel/ Rediff.com chats with Mowgli when he comes to Mumbai.

Being evil pays. Does it pay enough?

Being evil pays. Does it pay enough?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Construction companies will make money building detention centres. Information technology companies will make money on the enumeration of the CAA, NRC and NPR, notes Devangshu Datta.

Political big-wigs, tinsel town grace Telugu actor Allari Naresh's wedding

Political big-wigs, tinsel town grace Telugu actor Allari Naresh's wedding

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Telugu actor Allari Naresh got married to Virupa Kantamaneni on Friday, May 29 at N Convention Centre Hyderabad.

Bestseller Review

Bestseller Review

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

A crime thriller which is somewhat engaging and mostly predictable!

PIX: COVID-hit Liverpool beat Newcastle; Chelsea held

PIX: COVID-hit Liverpool beat Newcastle; Chelsea held

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold scored with a spectacular strike as they overcame the loss of three players to suspected positive COVID-19 tests and conceding an early goal to beat Newcastle United 3-1 in the Premier League on Thursday.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle expecting second child

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle expecting second child

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The couple's first child Archie will turn 2 in May and is seventh in line to the throne.

Analysis: Shrewd, big bucks signings make EPL a winner

Analysis: Shrewd, big bucks signings make EPL a winner

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

For Manchester United, the answer to a slump in form or a crisis of confidence comes in 50 pound notes. Millions of them.

Captain Chhetri eclipses Messi in top scorers' list

Captain Chhetri eclipses Messi in top scorers' list

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

India captain Sunil Chhetri added another feather to his illustrious cap as he overtook Argentina star Lionel Messi to become the second-highest goalscorer among the current players in international football.

PHOTOS: Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge's mehendi ceremony

PHOTOS: Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge's mehendi ceremony

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Sagarika looked stunning in a sky blue lehenga while Zak made heads turn in a blue kurta.

IBM's AI push helps Parle, Mother Dairy go digital

IBM's AI push helps Parle, Mother Dairy go digital

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The applications range from disaster recovery to predicting demand and understanding customer choices using artificial intelligence.

10 times Shraddha gave us AMAZING #FashionGoals

10 times Shraddha gave us AMAZING #FashionGoals

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

As the actress celebrates her 34th birthday on March 3, Namrata Thakker takes a look at some her most fashionable outings.

'Irrfan never felt he was a master of acting'

'Irrfan never felt he was a master of acting'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

'For him to suddenly leave the way that he did, it shattered me.' 'It took me a long, long, time to come to terms with it.' 'Because the loss of such a friend can destroy you.' 'The loss was and continues to be immense.'

How Brand Elon Musk might impact Brand Twitter

How Brand Elon Musk might impact Brand Twitter

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The announcement came late Monday evening - and broke the internet. Elon Musk, the world's richest man, had bought microblogging site Twitter for a neat $44 billion. The little blue bird, which is known to take on many avatars depending on the mood, leanings and interests of who it is chirping for, went into overdrive. While some Twitter users flooded the site with memes and humorous takes on the move, the deal also had a fair share of critics.

Ban Loss-Making Companies' IPOs!

Ban Loss-Making Companies' IPOs!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

The most important step is delivering what is needed -- a fairer IPO pricing, notes Debashis Basu.

KKR need top order to fire against RR and end losing run

KKR need top order to fire against RR and end losing run

Rediff.com1 May 2022

Guilty of making too many changes at the top, Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking to find a winning combination against Rajasthan Royals and snap their five-match losing streak in the IPL, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, on Monday.

'Mithali, you shaped the lives of many young girls'

'Mithali, you shaped the lives of many young girls'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

India women team captain Mithali Raj quit international cricket on Wednesday after a stellar 23-year career.

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Eight years is a long time in the life of an athlete. But just like Messi, Di Maria has preserved and persisted towards his childhood dream, points out Deepti Patwardhan.

'Large-caps, especially with a value bias, are preferable at this stage'

'Large-caps, especially with a value bias, are preferable at this stage'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

'If the third wave of Covid infections is as bad as the second one, the market may get very polarised with a preference for blue-chips with low volatility.'

The one important thing for Dhawan as captain...

The one important thing for Dhawan as captain...

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Thrust into captaincy for the Sri Lanka tour, Shikhar Dhawan's idea of leadership is all about keeping the flock together and in a good state of mind.

Women's T20 WC: PM Modi, Ganguly extend best wishes

Women's T20 WC: PM Modi, Ganguly extend best wishes

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to Indian and Australian teams ahead of the Women's Twenty20 World Cup final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. BCCI president Sourav Ganguly also extended good wishes to the women's team.

I've been a die-hard fan of Mumbai Indians: Arjun Tendulkar

I've been a die-hard fan of Mumbai Indians: Arjun Tendulkar

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Arjun Tendulkar, son of Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, is excited to join champions Mumbai Indians, saying he has always been a 'die-hard' fan of the five-time IPL winners.

Shamshera Review

Shamshera Review

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Shamshera's problem is a shocking inability to support its bombastic ideas with gripping drama. The result is the wastage of not one but two Ranbir Kapoors, observes Sukanya Verma.