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Over 7 mn users download Tata Neu app within seven weeks of launch

Over 7 mn users download Tata Neu app within seven weeks of launch

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Tata Neu, the super app from the Tata group, has been downloaded by over 7 million users within seven weeks of its launch. And, the company wants to ramp this up to 150 million users in the next two years, said senior executives of Tata Digital in an internal magazine of the Tata group. According to data from App Annie, a mobile app tracking platform, the Tata Neu app has been downloaded by over 11 million users.

You can't be an administrator forever: Ganguly

You can't be an administrator forever: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Sourav Ganguly is set to be replaced as BCCI president by 1983 World Cup winning-team member Roger Binny.

PICS: Roger Federer's grand finale ends in defeat

PICS: Roger Federer's grand finale ends in defeat

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer returned from more than a year away for a last dance in tandem with great rival Rafael Nadal on a gripping and memorable finale by the Thames in front of a 17,500 sell-out crowd at London's O2 Arena on Friday.

Federer to bow out in style with Nadal by his side

Federer to bow out in style with Nadal by his side

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Some of the most iconic moments of Roger Federer's glittering career featured Rafael Nadal across the net but on Friday his great Spanish rival will be alongside him for his final bow.

'Rajubhai always helped the poor'

'Rajubhai always helped the poor'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'The moment he got to know that any comedian was struggling or had not paid rent for months, he would immediately help because he himself had struggled.'

Alia WOWS In White Saris

Alia WOWS In White Saris

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Alia Bhatt is going all out to promote Gangubai Kathiawadi, which is slated to release on February 25.

When Pelemania Gripped India

When Pelemania Gripped India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The enormous structured global advertising machinery that surrounds every football game on the planet today? Pele was perhaps single-handedly responsible for all of it. By just being brilliant, captivating crowds, and behaving like a being from the future, doing things that STILL provoke oohs and aahs from watchers. Vaibhav Raghunandan salutes the Incomparable Pele.

Mumbai beggar dies rich, leaves behind Rs 11.5 lakh

Mumbai beggar dies rich, leaves behind Rs 11.5 lakh

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

A sackful of coins totalling Rs 1.75 lakh, certificates of fixed deposits of Rs 8.77 lakh and Rs 96,000 in bank savings accounts found at his home.

Can RBI's digital currency replace physical cash?

Can RBI's digital currency replace physical cash?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Despite the demonetisation of 2016 and the rise in digital transactions that followed, the economy's dependence on cash has remained as high as ever. So when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced a pilot project of its version of digital cash - called the central bank digital currency (CBDC) - on December 1, many questions were asked. Can the CBDC replace physical cash, even partially? Can it match cash in terms of convenience? Are CBDC transactions truly anonymous?

Gold demand at pre-Covid level in Q2

Gold demand at pre-Covid level in Q2

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The demand for gold has bounced back sharply in India from the lows seen in 2020 because of the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, and has even beaten the pre-pandemic level. In the September quarter, the demand for gold jumped 47 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to 139.1 tonnes, as against 94.6 tonnes in the year-ago period, and higher than the 123.9 tonnes recorded in the pre-pandemic September 2019 quarter, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in its latest release. In value terms, demand surged 37 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 59,330 crore during the quarter.

Day 2: Modi visits Bangabandhu's mausoleum, Hindu temples in Bangladesh

Day 2: Modi visits Bangabandhu's mausoleum, Hindu temples in Bangladesh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the mausoleum of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and paid floral tributes to him, becoming the first-ever foreign Head of State or Head of Government to pay homage at the grave of 'Bangabandhu' at Tungipara in southwestern Bangladesh.

India to post customs sleuths overseas to detect money-laundering

India to post customs sleuths overseas to detect money-laundering

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Customs sleuths will be posted in London, Hong Kong, Dubai and Brussels in an effort to check trade-based money-laundering among others.

Met Gala: Bold And The Beautiful

Met Gala: Bold And The Beautiful

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Glimpses from America's biggest fashion party!

Best And Worst of 2022

Best And Worst of 2022

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Trade pundits and quick think piece experts can speculate all they like, but what works at the box-office is a mystery as always.

Global gold demand in Q1 falls 8% to 948.4 tonnes

Global gold demand in Q1 falls 8% to 948.4 tonnes

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Global gold demand has seen a year-on-year decline of 8 per cent during the April-June period to 948.4 tonnes and going ahead further monetary tightening and continued dollar strength may pose headwinds, says a report. According to the WGC Gold Demand Trends Q2 2022 report, the total gold demand during the second quarter of 2021 stood at 1,031.8 tonnes. The year-on-year demand was affected by increase in gold electronic traded funds (ETFs) outflow, decline in Central banks buying and lower demand from the technology segment, the report said.

India has followed Sikh Gurus' ideals, says Modi, recalls Guru Tegh Bahadur's sacrifice

India has followed Sikh Gurus' ideals, says Modi, recalls Guru Tegh Bahadur's sacrifice

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'In front of Aurangzeb's tyrannical thinking, Guru Tegh Bahadurji, becoming 'Hind di Chadar', stood like a rock.'

'Who's Pappu now?': Mahua Moitra tears into govt over economy

'Who's Pappu now?': Mahua Moitra tears into govt over economy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

She also took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party over its defeat in the just-concluded Himachal Pradesh assembly elections, saying the ruling party's president could not hold on to his home state. "Who is the Pappu now?" she asked.

Crypto industry asks govt to not rush with ban, take 'nuanced approach'

Crypto industry asks govt to not rush with ban, take 'nuanced approach'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

The cryptocurrency industry on Wednesday urged the government to take a nuanced approach towards regulating crypto assets in India and asked investors in the country to remain calm and not arrive at a rushed conclusion, a day after the government listed for introduction a Bill to ban all such cryptocurrencies, with some exceptions.

Goodbye Captain Kohli

Goodbye Captain Kohli

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Virat Kohli's innings as captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore ended at the Sharjah cricket stadium on Monday night.

Team India grapple with Bumrah riddle with series on line

Team India grapple with Bumrah riddle with series on line

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Umesh Yadav and Mohammad Siraj have been added to the squad as injury replacements but they do not figure in the World Cup-bound squad, as of now.

Vikram Vedha Review: Whistle-Worthy Film

Vikram Vedha Review: Whistle-Worthy Film

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

A screenplay and superstar in perfect tandem, it doesn't get better than this, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Why Did TN Governor Omit Dr Ambedkar's Name?

Why Did TN Governor Omit Dr Ambedkar's Name?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

According to state government sources, not only did the governor insert some corrections, but he also initialled the final draft after those corrections had been made, reveals N Sathiya Moorthy.

Dhanteras 2020: Gold, silver sales down up to 35%

Dhanteras 2020: Gold, silver sales down up to 35%

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

The second day of pre-Diwali Dhanteras witnessed a tepid response from shoppers on Friday as gold and silver sales have likely to be fallen by up to 35 per cent year-on-year due to high prices and COVID-19 induced financial distress, although consumers moved to online buying to make most of the festival, jewellers said. The buying was heavily restricted to light weight jewellery, coins and precious stones due to lower purchasing power and high gold rates, they said. Due to the fear of coronavirus infection, many customers who had booked in advance were taking delivery of wedding orders on Friday, while some were seen buying safely through online brands like Tanishq and Melorra.

Industry cries foul over proposed jewellery hallmarking rules

Industry cries foul over proposed jewellery hallmarking rules

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

India Bullion and Jewellers Association said, self-certification of coins by refineries contravenes the basic purpose of a certifying agency.

Digital Detox: 10 Tips To Limit Screen Time in Kids

Digital Detox: 10 Tips To Limit Screen Time in Kids

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Don't view the mobile phone or tablet as a shut-up toy while a parent is busy, highlights Dr Aarti Bakshi.

How Shah Rukh Khan became a Deewana

How Shah Rukh Khan became a Deewana

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

'I told Shah Rukh I wanted to sign him for our film, Deewana.' 'He responded by saying that he had no dates.' 'I was shocked because he hadn't had a single release till then.'

Cryptocurrencies: 'Invest for long-term'

Cryptocurrencies: 'Invest for long-term'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

'Allocate some parts of one's surplus income towards cryptocurrencies, considering the immense growth potential of this emerging asset class.'

There Is More To India Than Delhi Or Gujarat!

There Is More To India Than Delhi Or Gujarat!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The Modi government has to embrace the history of Tamil conquests in South East Asia and stop obsessing about Babar/Humayun, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The duo of Vyas and Desai took the opposing bowlers to the cleaners throughout the innings while stitching a massive first-wicket partnership of 282 runs.

Jallikattu In Covid Times

Jallikattu In Covid Times

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Despite severe restrictions imposed on the number of bulls, bull-tamers and spectators thanks to the pandemic, Jallikattu organisers are hopeful of the show going on this Pongal.

When the Mughals turned to demonetisation

When the Mughals turned to demonetisation

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

It's five months after 8/11. But this is not the first time that India's currency of the time faced the axe. The Mughals, after invading a territory, would effect the demonetisation of the local currency with the aim to cripple the economy of the land.

RBI Norms Don't Tackle Illegal Apps Menace

RBI Norms Don't Tackle Illegal Apps Menace

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Of the 2,562 customer complaints received between January 2020 and March 2021, a majority relate to illegal apps. At least two dozen suicide cases have been reported, perpetrated by the harassment by loan app operators, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Do you fancy Dhoni's new look?

Do you fancy Dhoni's new look?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

While nothing's changed for Dhoni as far as luck at the coin toss in concerned, there was a noted change in the vanity department.

'A ban would stop all innovations in cryptocurrencies in India'

'A ban would stop all innovations in cryptocurrencies in India'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

'Any entrepreneur who wants to create companies on blockchain will have to move outside India.' 'A ban will also wipe out the entire asset investing class that has built up in India.'

Elgar Parishad: No phone for Navlakha, no bail for 5 activists

Elgar Parishad: No phone for Navlakha, no bail for 5 activists

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

A government lawyer told the Bombay high court on Friday that though prison inmates can talk to their relatives or lawyers on phone, she was not sure if the facility could be granted to activist Gautam Navlakha, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.

IPL 2022 is one of happiest IPL seasons for Ashwin

IPL 2022 is one of "happiest IPL seasons" for Ashwin

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Ashwin is relishing one of his "happiest IPL seasons" even though he finished the league phase with 11 wickets and 183 runs IMAGE:

India's Q1 gold demand declines 18% to 135.5 tonnes

India's Q1 gold demand declines 18% to 135.5 tonnes

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

India's gold demand declined 18 per cent to 135.5 tonnes in the first three months of this year, mainly due to a sharp rise in prices, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). The demand stood at 165.8 tonnes in the first three months of 2021. In terms of value, gold demand dropped 12 per cent to Rs 61,550 crore in the January-March period. It stood at Rs 69,720 crore in the year-ago period, the 'Gold Demand Trends Q1 2022' report released by the WGC said.

Jewellers expect 10% of pre-Covid sales on Akshaya Tritiya

Jewellers expect 10% of pre-Covid sales on Akshaya Tritiya

Rediff.com14 May 2021

For the second straight year, the gems and jewellery industry is set for almost a washout of business on Akshaya Tritiya as only about 10 per cent of pre-Covid sales of 2019 are expected on Friday amid the raging pandemic sapping footfalls and purchasing power of people.

How 'Harijans' Celebrated August 15, 1947

How 'Harijans' Celebrated August 15, 1947

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

It was a unique celebration; there is no other instance where Harijans were feted to celebrate India's Independence, says Prakash Bhandari.

A father's amazing love for his child

A father's amazing love for his child

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

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