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Chinese players will not be banned due to coronavirus

Chinese players will not be banned due to coronavirus

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has said that it will not restrict Chinese players from participating in international competitions due to the coronavirus epidemic. Over 550 people have died in mainland China due to the flu-like virus after it first emerged in Wuhan, Hubei province, late last year and it has also shut down Chinese cities and forced thousands more into quarantine around the world.

India's paralympians beat the odds, realise dreams

India's paralympians beat the odds, realise dreams

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

India sign off Paralympics with an unparalleled 19 medals: 5 gold, 8 silver, 6 bronze.

Who will win the Super App race in India?

Who will win the Super App race in India?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Unlike the race to buy airwaves by telecom companies, airports by infrastructure companies and city gas networks by energy companies, the race to develop super apps by consumer-facing companies in India has not brushed up against any regulatory issues. Officials at the ministry of electronics and information technology and at other regulators are happy they do not have to meddle in who among the Tata group, Reliance Industries Ltd, Flipkart or Paytm will manage to build an app that sweeps in customers. Unlike separate apps a customer uses on her mobile to order groceries, buy food or airline tickets or just make payments, a super app can perform all these functions.

Why is Rahman UPSET?

Why is Rahman UPSET?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Unhappy with the recreation of his song Masakali, A R Rahman has asked fans to listen to the original track, saying his team put in a lot of hard work and sleepless nights in composing it.

A Wedding Dress Bank for the Poor

A Wedding Dress Bank for the Poor

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

'You will never be able to do any work for society if you wait to make enough money.'

Gold is still the 3rd-most popular investment choice

Gold is still the 3rd-most popular investment choice

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

A WGC survey says that there is no dearth of gold demand, but there is lack of trust among prospective gold buyers, not only in India but globally.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

These images from across the globe show that it is a crazy world out there.

Chinese Year of the Pig: What does it mean?

Chinese Year of the Pig: What does it mean?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Everything you need to know about the Chinese New Year and its traditions.

Gold slips below Rs 30,000, silver plunges by Rs 1,350

Gold slips below Rs 30,000, silver plunges by Rs 1,350

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

A drop in demand from local jewellers and retailers at current levels weighed on the prices

After Howdy event, Modi to meet Trump today at UN

After Howdy event, Modi to meet Trump today at UN

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The meeting comes a day after the US President had shared the dais with Modi to address nearly 50,000 Indian-Americans at 'Howdy, Mody' event in Houston.

'Now Shivraj and Maharaj are together in BJP'

'Now Shivraj and Maharaj are together in BJP'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Asked how he will feel now to work with Scindia whom the BJP targeted during the assembly polls campaign, Chouhan said, If anyone was popular among Congress leaders, it was Maharaj, so we used 'Maaf karo Maharaj' slogan. Now Shivraj and Maharaj are together in the BJP."

Lights, camera, fashion!

Lights, camera, fashion!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Ankur and Priyanka Modi's collection was meant for the neo-hippie.

Singapore launches medallions for Trump-Kim Summit

Singapore launches medallions for Trump-Kim Summit

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The three commemorative coins -- in gold, silver and nickel-plated -- feature an "affirmative handshake" between the two leaders, the scheduled date of the summit, the flags of both countries and the national flowers.

Captain Kohli on what went wrong for India in New Zealand

Captain Kohli on what went wrong for India in New Zealand

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

"No excuses," said Indian captain Virat Kohli after yet another batting capitulation led to his team's 0-2 series defeat at the hands of New Zealand, in Christchurch, on Monday. A forthright Kohli admitted that his batsmen let the team down after the bowlers brought them back into the game on the second day of the second and final Test match.

What Du Plessis plans to do to end toss-losing streak

What Du Plessis plans to do to end toss-losing streak

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

South Africa have struggled in Indian conditions and not winning the toss in the first two Tests has only made things tougher for them. Opting to bat in Visakhapatnam and Pune, India put up 500-plus totals to virtually bat the visitors out of the game.

Is Stalin eyeing Modi's job?

Is Stalin eyeing Modi's job?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Stalin, like his father M Karunanidhi did in 2004, may play the king-maker in a way -- not the king, unless the 2024 post-poll circumstances throws up a situation where he alone becomes acceptable to the rest, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Exchange small notes at currency chest branches

Exchange small notes at currency chest branches

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Chests are select branches of banks authorised by RBI for distribution of notes and coins.

BJP pits Sadhvi Pragya against Cong's Digvijay Singh

BJP pits Sadhvi Pragya against Cong's Digvijay Singh

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Arrested in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, she was given a clean chit by the National Investigation Agency, but the trial court refused to discharge her from the case.

Why it makes sense to choose bitcoins over gold

Why it makes sense to choose bitcoins over gold

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

From its March 2020 low, Bitcoin has gained a massive 474 per cent and has surged 214 per cent year-to-date.

China eyes excellence at Winter Olympics

China eyes excellence at Winter Olympics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

China has smothered most outbreaks within its borders, keeping new case numbers low.

Gold recovers on scattered buying; silver remains weak

Gold recovers on scattered buying; silver remains weak

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Traders said some buying for the marriage season mainly helped gold prices to recover.

The Kajol Interview You Must Read!

The Kajol Interview You Must Read!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

'Normally, I'm very sure about what I look like on screen and what I portray on screen. But, with Savitri, I was not so confident,' Kajol tells Savera R Someshwar/Rediff.com.

Export of 24-carat gold jewellery may be banned

Export of 24-carat gold jewellery may be banned

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

In India 24-carat gold is used mostly in coins and bars

VOTE: Do you think 'Hindu terror' exists?

VOTE: Do you think 'Hindu terror' exists?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Rajnath Singh's remarks in Parliament on July 31 have revived the debate on 'Hindu terrorism.' What do you think?

Silver struggles for sixth day, down Rs 320; Gold steady

Silver struggles for sixth day, down Rs 320; Gold steady

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Globally, gold fell 0.14 per cent to $1,250.10 an ounce.

Gold rush in India has now become a sprint

Gold rush in India has now become a sprint

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Around 700 post offices across the country would sell gold coins this year.

Gold slips below Rs 30,000 on weak global cues, muted demand

Gold slips below Rs 30,000 on weak global cues, muted demand

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Silver also eased by Rs 160 to Rs 41,100 per kg.

'You cannot kill trade'

'You cannot kill trade'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'When you oppose a policy, you are labelled anti-government.' 'The problem is, the policymakers have never done any business in their lives.'

A case for bitcoin

A case for bitcoin

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

A small percentage of asset allocation to bitcoin seems like a reasonable gamble, as it could be a major gainer in an uncertain global environment, says Devangshu Datta.

Gold climbs on jewellers' buying, overseas cues

Gold climbs on jewellers' buying, overseas cues

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Globally, gold rose 0.16 per cent to $1,279.70 an ounce in London.

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Ram Nath Kovind on the eve of the Republic Day 2022.

Silver slips below Rs 46,000, down Rs 1,020/kg on global trend

Silver slips below Rs 46,000, down Rs 1,020/kg on global trend

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Traders said gains in equities and a stronger dollar dented demand for the precious metals too.

Should RBI print money and finance govt's fiscal deficit?

Should RBI print money and finance govt's fiscal deficit?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Experts disagree with the idea and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which has the sole right to print money, is not comfortable with it as well.

'If Modi does good work, why will anyone make fun?'

'If Modi does good work, why will anyone make fun?'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'303 seats ki sarkar has problems with a cartoonist.'

Gold, silver weaken on low demand, global cues

Gold, silver weaken on low demand, global cues

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Marketmen said besides low demand from jewellers and retailers at prevailing levels, a weak global trend as the dollar touched a five-year high, damping investor demand for the metal as a safe-haven, weighed on gold prices.

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The relative ranking of castes can vary across regions and localities and depends on a number of factors including control over land, wealth, and political power. Castes have often tried to 'upgrade' themselves (a process sociologists refer to as Sanskritization), and sometimes get 'downgraded'. A revealing excerpt from Upinder Singh's Ancient India: Culture Of Contradictions.

Gold declines on sluggish demand, global cues

Gold declines on sluggish demand, global cues

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Silver also eased by Rs 200 to Rs 38,200 per kg on reduced offtake by industrial units and coin makers.

Annual Amarnath yatra to start on June 28, registration from April 1

Annual Amarnath yatra to start on June 28, registration from April 1

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

The annual Amarnath yatra to the 3,880-metre high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas will commence on June 28 and culminate, as per the tradition, on the day of Raskha Bandhan festival on August 22, officials said.

COVID-19: 10 rules I follow before and after shopping

COVID-19: 10 rules I follow before and after shopping

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Rediff reader DS Haridas shares a list of precautionary measures he follows follow while stepping out.

Consumer durables: computer tablets, LEDs to cost less

Consumer durables: computer tablets, LEDs to cost less

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

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