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Top Performer: Liam Livingstone

Top Performer: Liam Livingstone

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Liam Livingstone posted an impressive all-round display against the defending champions Chennai Super Kings.

Investors: Time To Relook At BFSI Funds

Investors: Time To Relook At BFSI Funds

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Invest only if you wish to go overweight on the sector.

Afghanistan's Winter of Discontent

Afghanistan's Winter of Discontent

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Cut off from the world and having to contend with an orthodox and repressive Taliban government, Afghans are facing the brunt of Pakistan's decades old policy of nurturing militant groups, note Harsh V Pant and Kriti M Shah four months after the Taliban took Kabul.

BJP ally JD-U repeats demand for Agnipath review

BJP ally JD-U repeats demand for Agnipath review

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United on Friday made a fresh plea to the Narendra Modi government at the Centre for an immediate review of the Agnipath scheme, and assure protesting youngsters that their future will not be adversely affected by the new recruitment policy in the armed forces.

Victims of 26/11, Pathankot attacks yet to get justice: India at UNSC

Victims of 26/11, Pathankot attacks yet to get justice: India at UNSC

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Speaking in the Security Council briefing on 'Threat to International Peace & Security Caused by Terrorist Acts' on Wednesday, Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti reiterated India's firm belief that terrorism in one part of the world is threat to peace and security of entire world.

Lost Your Job? Don't Lose Hope

Lost Your Job? Don't Lose Hope

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The best possible way to deal with job uncertainty is accepting the fact that it could happen to anyone and if it does, then it is important to work on a multi-pronged strategy on how to get through it in the best possible manner, advises Sumit Sabharwal.

FPIs pull out Rs 17,696 cr from Indian markets in Dec so far

FPIs pull out Rs 17,696 cr from Indian markets in Dec so far

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pulled out Rs 17,696 crore from the Indian markets in December so far amid uncertainty due to a new coronavirus strain, Omicron, and expectations of faster tapering by the US Federal Reserve. According to the depositories data, FPIs took out Rs 13,470 crore from equities, Rs 4,066 crore from the debt segment and Rs 160 crore from hybrid instruments between December 1-17. In November, FPIs were net sellers to the tune of Rs 2,521 crore in Indian markets.

India Must Play Lead Role For Peace In Ukraine

India Must Play Lead Role For Peace In Ukraine

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

We have already suffered considerable collateral damage as a result of the war, and its continuance will continue to dampen our prospects for faster economic growth. We have a direct and legitimate interest in its early cessation, counsels former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Markets surrender early gains as metal stocks crack

Markets surrender early gains as metal stocks crack

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Equity indices frittered away a good start to close with modest losses on Monday, pressured by heavy selling in metal stocks after the government imposed export duties on steel-making raw materials to curb soaring prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex opened strong and gained momentum as the session progressed, but came under severe selling pressure in afternoon trade to close 37.78 points or 0.07 per cent lower at 54,288.61. On similar lines, the broader NSE Nifty slipped 51.45 points or 0.32 per cent to end at 16,214.70.

Kejriwal: Photos of Lakshmi, Ganesh on rupee notes will boost economy

Kejriwal: Photos of Lakshmi, Ganesh on rupee notes will boost economy

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to have photos of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi on currency notes.

'Why hasn't Amritpal Singh been arrested?'

'Why hasn't Amritpal Singh been arrested?'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

'This incident is likely to embolden the radicals as also the sleeper cells of terrorists and their masters hiding abroad, including Pakistan.'

Australia retain Women's Ashes with ODI win over England

Australia retain Women's Ashes with ODI win over England

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Two weeks after the men's team coasted to a 4-0 Ashes triumph against Joe Root's England, holders Australia defended a modest total of 205-9 at Canberra's Manuka Oval to take an 8-4 lead in the multi-format series.

'Everything is burnt to ashes'

'Everything is burnt to ashes'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

'And there is nothing much we can do.'

BJP, Congress spar over Partition Remembrance Day

BJP, Congress spar over Partition Remembrance Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on Sunday paid homage to those who lost their lives during the Partition as the Congress accused the ruling party of using the traumatic events as a 'fodder' for its political battles.

Rains continue to pound several parts of Karnataka, 12 dead since June 1

Rains continue to pound several parts of Karnataka, 12 dead since June 1

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Officials in districts bordering Maharashtra have been asked to maintain contact with their counterparts there regarding the release of water from dams, following reports of heavy rains in the neighboring states.

PIX: Axar's blitz in vain as SL edge India in 2nd T20I

PIX: Axar's blitz in vain as SL edge India in 2nd T20I

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Images from the second T20 International between India and Sri Lanka, in Pune, on Thursday.

How Australia romped to seventh World Cup crown

How Australia romped to seventh World Cup crown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Australia won their seventh ICC Women's Cricket World Cup with a 71-run victory over England in Christchurch.

No relief for B'luru from rain-related woes; CM blames Cong

No relief for B'luru from rain-related woes; CM blames Cong

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Bikers pushing their two-wheelers that were stuck and pedestrians struggling to navigate through knee-deep water was a common sight in some places.

The Kashmir Files far from truth, ignored sacrifices of Muslims, Sikhs: Omar

The Kashmir Files far from truth, ignored sacrifices of Muslims, Sikhs: Omar

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Omar Abdullah said that if The Kashmir Files was a commercial movie, no one has an issue, but if the film makers claim that it is based on reality, then the facts are the other way round.

Govt plans short-term foreign trade policy, may release before Sep

Govt plans short-term foreign trade policy, may release before Sep

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The government may roll out a new foreign trade policy (FTP) of a shorter term of two-three years in a bid to keep pace with the fast-evolving scenarios in international trade which have been triggered by recent disruptions, such as the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war. An FTP is an elaborate policy guideline and strategy to promote the export of goods and services, with a duration of five years usually. The existing policy came into force on April 1, 2015, and was valid for five years, before multiple extensions.

Agnipath has large job potential: India Inc

Agnipath has large job potential: India Inc

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Industry leaders, including Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra, RPG Enterprises chairman Harsh Goenka and Biocon Ltd chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Monday came out in support of the Agnipath scheme, saying it has large potential for employment of youth in the corporate sector. Mahindra also expressed dismay over the violence against the scheme while asserting that the farm equipment to aerospace conglomerate welcomes the opportunity to recruit trained, capable and young people under the programme. The Agnipath scheme, announced on June 14, provides for the recruitment of youths between the age bracket of 17-and-half years to 21 for only four years with a provision to retain 25 per cent of them for 15 more years.

'Downside In Markets May Be Limited'

'Downside In Markets May Be Limited'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'India seems to be on a relatively better wicket compared to other emerging markets.'

Steel bears inflation brunt, rises 17-62% in '08

Steel bears inflation brunt, rises 17-62% in '08

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

Interestingly, it is the long products that have witnessed the steepest price increase (between 50 per cent and 62 per cent), clearly reflecting the booming demand from construction activities. However, the flat products, by comparison, have seen a price increase of 17-24 per cent, almost half compared with the long products. Driven by demand, the share of the long products in the total steel production has been steadily increasing.

Gujarat polls phase 2: BJP pins hope on Hindutva in Sabarkantha

Gujarat polls phase 2: BJP pins hope on Hindutva in Sabarkantha

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat is hoping to make a clean sweep in the Dalit and tribal-dominated Sabarkantha district comprising four Assembly constituencies even as unemployment has become a major issue that the ruling party hopes to negate with Hindutva and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's charisma.

Turning Point: Lockie's Bowling

Turning Point: Lockie's Bowling

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

New Zealander Lockie Ferguson finished with 4/28 which accounted for Shaw, Singh, Pant and Patel.

North India bears brunt of cold wave; 7 dead in Himachal

North India bears brunt of cold wave; 7 dead in Himachal

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

North India continued to be under the grip of cold wave as temperatures remained below the normal levels in most parts of the region, while seven persons were killed in avalanches in Himachal Pradesh.

BPOs, small cos to bear brunt of Re rise

BPOs, small cos to bear brunt of Re rise

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

India's software export target of $60 billion by 2010 will not be revised despite rupee appreciation, but the profitabilities of small IT companies and BPO sector are bound to suffer, Nasscom said on Wednesday.

ASK ANU: How to Deal with Divorce and Separation

ASK ANU: How to Deal with Divorce and Separation

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna shares a few mind hacks to help you acknowledge and tide over the process.

Special court acquits Soni Sori, 3 others in Maoist payoff case after 11 years

Special court acquits Soni Sori, 3 others in Maoist payoff case after 11 years

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

A special court at Dantewada in Chhattisgarh has acquitted tribal activist Soni Sori and three others in a case lodged against them in 2011 for alleged transfer of 'protection money' to Naxals.

Was compensation paid to heirs of missing in '92-'93 Mumbai riots, SC asks Maha

Was compensation paid to heirs of missing in '92-'93 Mumbai riots, SC asks Maha

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Maharashtra government to apprise it about whether compensation has been paid to the legal heirs of 168 people, who were stated to have gone missing during the 1992-93 communal riots in Mumbai.

Judoka Linthoi says she used to beat up boys while growing up

Judoka Linthoi says she used to beat up boys while growing up

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Linthoi scripted history by defeating Brazilian Bianca Reis in the women's 57kg category event final on Friday.

Self-employed to bear the brunt of TDS whip

Self-employed to bear the brunt of TDS whip

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

The rate of tax deduction at source (TDS) has been doubled from the earlier 5 per cent to 10 per cent for these professionals, reports Economic Times.

'Maharashtra's pride and territories are not for sale'

'Maharashtra's pride and territories are not for sale'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

'People will teach a lesson to those who are compromising it for the sake of power and money.'

'19 dead. 53 wounded. The battle was ferocious'

'19 dead. 53 wounded. The battle was ferocious'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

'In the 1971 War my battalion suffered 4 casualties after fighting for 14 days.' 'In Operation Blue Star, I lost 19 men in just one hour.'

CWG Cricket: India edge England, meet Australia in final

CWG Cricket: India edge England, meet Australia in final

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

All-rounder Sneh Rana showed nerves of steel by choking runs in the death overs as the India women's cricket team pipped hosts England by four runs to enter the final of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Saturday.

PIX: Sneh Rana stars as India draw one-off England Test

PIX: Sneh Rana stars as India draw one-off England Test

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Debutants Sneh Rana and Taniya Bhatia shared an unbeaten 108-run stand for the ninth wicket to secure a memorable draw for India in the one-off women's Test against England, in Bristol, on Saturday.

2 IOC tanks still on fire, locals bear the brunt

2 IOC tanks still on fire, locals bear the brunt

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Over 50 locals residing in the vicinity of the fuel depot at Sitapura, 20 km from Jaipur, have reported to various hospitals complaining of itching, eye burning, suffocation and skin allergies due to the fire which broke out on Thursday. Chief Fire Officer Ishwarlal Jat said the blaze in the two remaining petrol tanks has reduced considerably but it will probably take one more day for it to completely die down.

'He will do what is Constitutionally right'

'He will do what is Constitutionally right'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

With his appointment as AG, the many constitutional law matters that are pending before the Supreme Court will receive specialised attention.

Advisory to leave Kharkiv immediately leaves students, parents on edge

Advisory to leave Kharkiv immediately leaves students, parents on edge

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

The Indian embassy has asked Indians stranded in Kharkiv to proceed to Pisochyn, Babai and Bezlyudivka, anywhere between 11 and 16 km from Ukraine's second largest city, which is bearing the brunt of a massive Russian assault, even on foot if they cannot find vehicles.

HC flays AAP leaders for defaming L-G, asks them to take down posts

HC flays AAP leaders for defaming L-G, asks them to take down posts

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The Delhi high court on Tuesday restrained the Aam Aadmi Party and several of its leaders from levelling "false" allegations against Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and his family, after they claimed that he was involved in a Rs 1,400 crore scam.