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Indian football: Dheeraj gets maiden call-up for WC qualifiers

Indian football: Dheeraj gets maiden call-up for WC qualifiers

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Dheeraj, whose performance under the woodwork during the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India earned him accolades, is the third player after skipper Amarjit Singh and defender Anwar Ali from that squad, to get a call in the senior team camp.

When Biju Patnaik reached out to US to counter China

When Biju Patnaik reached out to US to counter China

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Rup Narayan Das reveals the towering Odisha leader's role in improving national security after the 1962 War with China.

Rupee ends lower by 18 paise vs dollar at 66.81

Rupee ends lower by 18 paise vs dollar at 66.81

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

It moved in a range of 66.9250 and 66.70 per dollar during the day

Modi leads India to the Silk Road

Modi leads India to the Silk Road

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

With Beijing having had a profound rethink on India's admission as a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, the tectonic plates of the geopolitics of a massive swathe of the planet stretching from the Asia-Pacific to West Asia are dramatically shifting. That grating noise in the Central Asian steppes will be heard far and wide -- as far as North America, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India changing tax laws for stability, predictability: Jaitley

India changing tax laws for stability, predictability: Jaitley

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

In several areas, the Indian government has put out a model law.

How China's coronavirus is affecting sports world

How China's coronavirus is affecting sports world

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The list of international sporting events affected by a new virus outbreak in China grew on Wednesday with skiing World Cup races in Yanqing cancelled and Olympic women's football in Australia in doubt over concerns about athletes' safety. Badminton, tennis and basketball were among other sports whose governing bodies were rearranging events, weighing possible changes or monitoring the implications of the outbreak.

Bonds lose steam on fears of hawkish RBI

Bonds lose steam on fears of hawkish RBI

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Between Friday's and Monday's close: Yields on 10-year bonds up 6 basis points, rupee slides 13 paise against dollar, Sensex ends flat

Sensex dives 205 points on RBI status quo, inflation outlook

Sensex dives 205 points on RBI status quo, inflation outlook

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

The wider Nifty hit a low of 10,033.35 before finishing at 10,044.10, down 74.15 points or 0.73 per cent.

First phase of Iran's Chabahar port, developed by India, opened

First phase of Iran's Chabahar port, developed by India, opened

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

The port is likely to ramp up trade between India, Afghanistan and Iran in the wake of Pakistan denying transit access to New Delhi for trade with the two countries.

IMF expects India to grow at 7.4 % in FY'19

IMF expects India to grow at 7.4 % in FY'19

Rediff.com9 May 2018

China, it said, is projected to grow at 6.6 per cent in the current year which will moderate to 6.4 per cent next year.

Economics for India, strategic trust for China

Economics for India, strategic trust for China

Rediff.com14 May 2015

While the two sides' objectives may appear to differ, it is clear that both India and China are emphasising on the common minimum possible areas of cooperation between them, says Srikanth Kondapalli.

Ask Ajit: Stocks to buy, sell, or hold

Ask Ajit: Stocks to buy, sell, or hold

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Why Chandrayaan was delayed by 13 years

Why Chandrayaan was delayed by 13 years

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

'If Chandrayaan 1 had a launch with GSLV, we need not have an orbiter for Chandrayaan 2.' 'We could have gone straight round the moon and landed on the moon.'

Sell or Stay Invested in soaring markets?

Sell or Stay Invested in soaring markets?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

'This market is very expensive in some pockets, dirt cheap in some, and the belly of the market is reasonably valued.'

Every 3rd tablet in the US market is from India

Every 3rd tablet in the US market is from India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

India lost its competitive advantage as China gave fiscal benefits to its local manufacturers. Besides, recent policy flip-flops have, however, dented India's image as the 'pharmacy of the world'.

Vietnam to host F1 race in Hanoi from 2020

Vietnam to host F1 race in Hanoi from 2020

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

The South-East Asian country is a growing market for sponsors such as brewer Heineken and will give the region four races on the calendar again after the departure of Malaysia last year.

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

US, China trade barbs over 'Chinese Virus'

US, China trade barbs over 'Chinese Virus'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The US and China have sparred over the origin of the virus for days, with a Chinese official promoting conspiracy theories.

Bull run for Indian equities will continue in 2018

Bull run for Indian equities will continue in 2018

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Equity strategists are basing their expectation on strong corporate earnings recovery, supportive global economic growth, and gradual improvement in business sentiment.

India edge past Afghanistan to lift SAFF Cup for 7th time

India edge past Afghanistan to lift SAFF Cup for 7th time

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Jeje Lalpekhlua (72nd minute) and Sunil Chhettri (101th) scored for India after Zubayr Amiri had given Afghanistan the lead in the 69th minute at the Greenfield Stadium.

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The agreement would divert China's attention and keep them busy in the Pacific theatre, probably resulting in a reduction in threat perception in our area of interest in the Indian Ocean, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Deny terrorists safe haven, block their access to funds: US to Pak

Deny terrorists safe haven, block their access to funds: US to Pak

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The US has also urged the two South Asian neighbours to avoid further military action.

How China's Tokyo run-up is stalled by coronavirus outbreak

How China's Tokyo run-up is stalled by coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The athletes were unable to enter Australia due to government restrictions on foreign nationals travelling from China.

Rupee sees biggest single-day fall since August

Rupee sees biggest single-day fall since August

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Forex dealers said besides fresh demand from importers for the American unit, a lower opening in the domestic equity market as well as decline in industrial production growth to 4-month low of 0.5 per cent in July, put pressure on the rupee.

Advice to investors: 'Stay away from lure of short term gains'

Advice to investors: 'Stay away from lure of short term gains'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'Stick to the known quality names, avoid short term thinking and don't be in a hurry to book profits on your winners.'

Rupee hits eight-month high; sees best quarter since Sept 2012

Rupee hits eight-month high; sees best quarter since Sept 2012

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The rupee closed at 60.31/32 on Thursday.

Fitch ups India's growth forecast to 7.8%

Fitch ups India's growth forecast to 7.8%

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

The upward revision in growth forecast for current fiscal comes in the backdrop of GDP expanding 8.2 per cent in April-June quarter, higher than Fitch's expectation of 7.7 per cent.

Rupee weakens on month-end dollar demand from oil firms

Rupee weakens on month-end dollar demand from oil firms

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Most Asian currencies weakened versus the dollar with the Thai baht and Philipine peso sliding on disappointing economic data.

Sports Shorts: Hima Das wins second international gold inside a week

Sports Shorts: Hima Das wins second international gold inside a week

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Sensex ends higher, Nifty closes above 8,400

Sensex ends higher, Nifty closes above 8,400

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Side indices raced ahead with BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap advancing 0.4% and 0.3% up, respectively.

'Chinese actions on India border provocative, destabilising'

'Chinese actions on India border provocative, destabilising'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The Indian and Chinese armies have been locked in a bitter standoff at multiple locations in eastern Ladakh for over eight weeks since May 5.

China pushes India into bear hug with Quad

China pushes India into bear hug with Quad

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

China's behaviour in the post-pandemic geopolitical landscape which may determine the Quad's future trajectory, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Sensex extends gains in choppy trade; up 132 points

Sensex extends gains in choppy trade; up 132 points

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The NSE index Nifty ended above the 10,500-mark.

More bad news for mango lovers!

More bad news for mango lovers!

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The plucking of dussehri, which will hit the shelves next week at 50% premium, started late this season, because of poor crop and adverse weather conditions, including hailstorms, in the orchards of Malihabad.

India's forex reserves at a peak $ 393 bn, says DBS

India's forex reserves at a peak $ 393 bn, says DBS

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

India's foreign reserves continue to march to record highs, touching USD 393 billion early this month backed by strong foreign portfolio and investment flows, according to Development Bank of Singapore.

Subbarao favours greater autonomy for banks

Subbarao favours greater autonomy for banks

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Monetary policy typically acts with a lag, and price stability therefore has to be viewed in a medium term perspective, Subbarao said in a speech at the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Finance Governors' symposium at Kumarakom in Kerala.

Rupee: Why there is a ray of optimism

Rupee: Why there is a ray of optimism

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

The Indian rupee, however, saw the largest bullish bets in one year as worries about inflation eased.

Galwan violence: Kolkata's Chinese wary of 1962 rerun

Galwan violence: Kolkata's Chinese wary of 1962 rerun

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The Chinese community in the city is one of the largest in the country and is apprehensive that the escalation of the conflict between the two Asian giants would hamper their lives and livelihood.

India, Afghanistan call for end to state-sponsored terrorism

India, Afghanistan call for end to state-sponsored terrorism

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

India offers $1 billion towards Afghanistan's development during Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's visit.

China, India and the New Asia

China, India and the New Asia

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

'It was China's rise that caused the New Cold War in Asia as it prompted the United States to rebalance its forces in Asia to experiment with engagement and containment at the same time,' says T P Sreenivasan.