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Need to keep 'inflation horse' under tight leash: RBI Guv

Need to keep 'inflation horse' under tight leash: RBI Guv

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday retained the retail inflation projection at 4.5 per cent for fiscal 2024-25, with Governor Shaktikanta Das stressing that the central bank will have to closely monitor the price situation and keep the "inflation horse" under tight leash lest it may bolt again. Unveiling the October bi-monthly monetary policy, the Governor also said the flexible inflation targeting (FIT) framework has completed 8 years since its introduction in 2016 and is a major structural reform of the 21st century in India.

How De Grasse surprised 'lazy' Bolt...

How De Grasse surprised 'lazy' Bolt...

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Usain Bolt admitted to being surprised by Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse's final burst of speed in Wednesday's Olympic 200 meters semi-final.

Biren Singh resigns as Manipur CM, assembly session scrapped

Biren Singh resigns as Manipur CM, assembly session scrapped

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Amidst rumblings within the state Bharatiya Janata Party seeking a change of leadership in strife-torn Manipur, Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday tendered his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal.

Ashwin was humiliated; forced to retire, says father

Ashwin was humiliated; forced to retire, says father

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Ravichandran, father of veteran off-spinner Ashwin, said he was caught off guard by his son's sudden retirement from international cricket, but stunningly hinted that there could be underlying reasons for it, including him feeling "humiliated".

Atishi urges police to guard water pipelines as crisis worsens in Delhi

Atishi urges police to guard water pipelines as crisis worsens in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The Delhi Jal Board has deployed patrol teams for the main water distribution network that carries raw water to the water treatment plants and then from them to the main underground reservoirs in different parts of the city, Atishi said in the letter.

PHOTOS: Injury floors Bolt and ruins final farewell

PHOTOS: Injury floors Bolt and ruins final farewell

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Usain Bolt's final appearance on the track ended in agony on Saturday as he pulled up injured running the final leg of the World Championships 4x100 metres relay as Britain stunned the United States to win a shock gold medal.

PIX: Gatlin bows down to 'The Greatest Bolt

PIX: Gatlin bows down to 'The Greatest" Bolt

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Gatlin bowed to Bolt before the pair hugged it out.

Rio crowd boo Gatlin, cheer Bolt

Rio crowd boo Gatlin, cheer Bolt

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

American Justin Gatlin felt the full force of the crowd's ire on Sunday and scowled back in response before finishing second to Usain Bolt in the Olympic 100metres final to miss his shot at becoming the oldest man to win the event at age 34.

There you go...Bolt is the GREATEST!

There you go...Bolt is the GREATEST!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Usain Bolt drew down the curtain on his brilliant Olympic career by securing a sweep of the sprint titles for a third successive Games when Jamaica successfully defended the 4x100 metres relay crown on Friday.

Leaked tapes, no trust motion forced Biren Singh to resign: Cong

Leaked tapes, no trust motion forced Biren Singh to resign: Cong

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The Congress on Sunday termed N Biren Singh's resignation from the post of Manipur chief minister as 'belated' and said people of the state were now awaiting a visit by 'our frequent-flier Prime Minister' Narendra Modi.

Bolt mulls retirement after Rio Olympics

Bolt mulls retirement after Rio Olympics

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

"So it's all about how I feel after Rio, if I feel I can really put my body through one more season. If I'm going to be focused and I'm going to be determined. That will determine if I compete after Rio. So we'll see how it goes."

Bolt's farewell race: Will he be 'Unbeatable. Unstoppable'?

Bolt's farewell race: Will he be 'Unbeatable. Unstoppable'?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Usain St Leo Bolt can still have his final sporting wish granted.

Usain Bolt creating quite a buzz for A-League

Usain Bolt creating quite a buzz for A-League

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Usain Bolt managed to upstage the first weekend of Australia's A-League season without kicking a ball after his agent said he had been offered a professional contract by the Central Coast Mariners.

Bolt wins third successive 200m GOLD!

Bolt wins third successive 200m GOLD!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Usain Bolt of Jamaica won the men's 200 meters gold for the third successive Summer Games on Thursday, crossing the line in 19.78 seconds at the Rio Olympic stadium.

Localised campaign helped BJP dislodge AAP from power

Localised campaign helped BJP dislodge AAP from power

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The BJP's hyper-local campaign targeting the AAP's loyal base among the poor, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's depiction of Delhi's ruling party as "AAP-da" (disaster), proved decisive in the Delhi assembly elections. This victory marks the end of a 26-year drought for the BJP in the national capital. The BJP's campaign highlighted perceived failures in governance and corruption allegations against the AAP, while emphasizing its own welfare schemes. The party's focus on local issues resonated with voters, particularly the middle class and poor who were disenchanted with the AAP's performance. This win is a major setback for the AAP and the INDIA bloc, which has been on a losing streak after its strong performance in the Lok Sabha elections.

'Can never go to heaven': Kharge taunts Shah for Kumbh dip

'Can never go to heaven': Kharge taunts Shah for Kumbh dip

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

The BJP keeps taking dips till it appears good on the camera, he said.

'Sprint King' Bolt signs for a football team

'Sprint King' Bolt signs for a football team

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Former Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, who has won eight Olympic gold medals in his illustrious career, is all set to swap his spikes for studs as he revealed signing for a football team.

Advances in spike technology are laughable and unfair, says Bolt

Advances in spike technology are laughable and unfair, says Bolt

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Usain Bolt said that advances in spike technology that could help wipe out his world records are laughable and that the new shoes also give an unfair advantage over any athletes not wearing them.

Bolt takes to track to open Tokyo national stadium

Bolt takes to track to open Tokyo national stadium

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Japan's National Stadium officially opened with star-studded line-up including eight-time gold medallist Bolt

'We Want Justice, Not Money'

'We Want Justice, Not Money'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'Sanjay Roy is not alone.' 'If he's kept alive, maybe we will know what happened.' 'Why was he in the chest medicine department that night when he never went there earlier?' 'Nobody will parade in front of a CCTV camera and then go and murder someone.' 'There are several people who are involved in this heinous crime. They have to be identified and punished.'

Bolt's last-gasp withdrawal fuels speculation

Bolt's last-gasp withdrawal fuels speculation

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Usain Bolt's lack of form combined with his late withdrawal from the Jamaican 100 metres national trials on Thursday have raised more doubts about the future of the world's fastest man.

Usain Bolt ready to play for his footballing future

Usain Bolt ready to play for his footballing future

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The 32-year-old eight-time Olympic gold medallist is trying to transform himself from global athletics superstar to professional football player and hopes to win a contract for the Mariners ahead of the 2018-19 Australian top flight campaign.

Bolt rejects soccer deal offer from Maltese club

Bolt rejects soccer deal offer from Maltese club

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

The 32-year-old Jamaican is hoping to win a contract at Australian side Central Coast Mariners

Usain Bolt wows Bangalore with the bat

Usain Bolt wows Bangalore with the bat

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Usain Bolt wowed his Indian fans in his trademark style in a brief exhibition cricket contest against Yuvraj Singh in his maiden trip to the country.

The world expects a Bolt of lightning

The world expects a Bolt of lightning

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Usain Bolt is perhaps the only man who can salvage a dismal year for athletics with one final flash of lightning, says Dhruv Munjal.

PHOTOS: Usain Bolt cements his greatness

PHOTOS: Usain Bolt cements his greatness

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

After his Olympic sprint double at the London 2012 Games, Usain Bolt declared himself a "legend". After winning both events for a third time he opted for "the greatest".

'Greatest' Bolt to leave unmatched legacy

'Greatest' Bolt to leave unmatched legacy

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Usain Bolt is without question the greatest ever track athlete and the Jamaican's involvement in athletics after his retirement will be paramount to ensure its relevance to a younger generation, according to Sebastian Coe.

PICS: Usain Bolt's first day at work

PICS: Usain Bolt's first day at work

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

After becoming the first person to win all three events at three consecutive Olympic Games, Usain Bolt has a surprise for his fans. Bolt, who won 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay events in Rio posted pictures of his new assignment.

Neeraj Chopra's secret wedding stuns fans

Neeraj Chopra's secret wedding stuns fans

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Neeraj dropped the news to the world at a time of his choosing, which was a good 48 hours after solemnising his union with US-based tennis player and coach Himani Mor.

Is American Lyles ready to take over from Bolt?

Is American Lyles ready to take over from Bolt?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

22-year-old Noah Lyles is expected to top the podium in Doha but it will take more than silver hair and a gold medal to make people forget about Usain Bolt.

Have you met the 'Golden Bolt'?

Have you met the 'Golden Bolt'?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

A fleet-footed Japan's 105-year-old raced into the Guinness World Records book on Wednesday.

One of the greatest moments in Usain Bolt's career...

One of the greatest moments in Usain Bolt's career...

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Multiple Olympic and world champion Usain Bolt has described the unveiling of his statue in front of Kingston's National Stadium as one of the greatest moments of his career.

Keep calm as Bolt prepares for final races

Keep calm as Bolt prepares for final races

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Usain Bolt is confident he will not be overwhelmed by emotion at the World Athletic Championships in London on Saturday and has his sights set firmly on signing off with victory.

The Greatest Olympians!

The Greatest Olympians!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Let's celebrate the Olympian legends!

PHOTOS: Sprint king Bolt on target in Borussia Dortmund training

PHOTOS: Sprint king Bolt on target in Borussia Dortmund training

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The 31-year-old, who has won eight Olympic gold medals in his illustrious career that ended last year, joined the Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund for a training session on Thursday.

Bolt shifts focus to business, says 'sports life is over'

Bolt shifts focus to business, says 'sports life is over'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

The eight-time Olympic champion said his focus now is on his business endeavours.

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek storms into semis; Keys overpowers Svitolina

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek storms into semis; Keys overpowers Svitolina

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Madison Keys blasted her way into the Australian Open semi-finals for a third time as the American continues her bid for a first Grand Slam title.

Bolt leaves Central Coast Mariners. What's next for World's fastest man?

Bolt leaves Central Coast Mariners. What's next for World's fastest man?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Usain Bolt has finished his football trial at Central Coast Mariners and will leave the club after failing to agree commercial terms

Will this be Bolt's last race in Jamaica?

Will this be Bolt's last race in Jamaica?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Jamaica's Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt will run his last race on home soil at next year's Racers Grand Prix, he said on Friday.

'Subhashji Never Shouted On The Sets'

'Subhashji Never Shouted On The Sets'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'There was a kind of disagreement with Subhashji after Meri Jung and unfortunately for me, I did not get to work with him again after that.'