News for 'City of Gold'

Gold, silver fall on Akshaya Tritiya

Gold, silver fall on Akshaya Tritiya

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Traders said a weakening trend in the precious metals overseas after the Federal Reserve pressed on with cuts to stimulus amid signs of a recovery in the US, reducing demand for the safe haven, mainly put pressure on the gold prices in New Delhi.

Shahrukh called me at 2 am: Himanta after 'who's SRK' remark

Shahrukh called me at 2 am: Himanta after 'who's SRK' remark

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Sarma assured the actor that his government will enquire about the demonstration against the movie and ensure that "no such untoward incidents" would occur again.

Joshimath Crisis: What Happens To Badrinath Treasure?

Joshimath Crisis: What Happens To Badrinath Treasure?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

During the winter, Badrinath's 45 kg of gold and 35 kg of silver is kept at the Narsingh temple in Joshimath, located about half a kilometre from the houses which have developed cracks because of the subsidence.

Dhanteras puts the shine back on gold sales

Dhanteras puts the shine back on gold sales

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

According to jewellers and MMTC-PAMP India, gold demand has picked up in the wake of good monsoon and favourable price levels. There was positive response and more footfalls.

Fake gold scam hammers Hong Kong jewellers

Fake gold scam hammers Hong Kong jewellers

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

The gold-mad city has woken up to a massive scam as investigators discovered that at least 200 ounces of fake bullion, worth about $250,000 have been traded at the island`s fabled jewellery souks so far this year, Financial Times reported.

Global Chess League: Carlsen, Anand lead starry field: All you need to know!

Global Chess League: Carlsen, Anand lead starry field: All you need to know!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

The stage is set for the inaugural edition of the Global Chess League to get underway in Dubai.

Mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery soon

Mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery soon

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Measure to be implemented in metros first, followed by state capitals, district HQs and rest of country

Modi's rule to curb unofficial gold trade backfires

Modi's rule to curb unofficial gold trade backfires

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

India made it mandatory for customers to disclose their tax code, or Permanent Account Number (PAN), for purchases above Rs 200,000.

'Nothing alarming about fall in financial savings yet'

'Nothing alarming about fall in financial savings yet'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

'As long as economic growth remains steady, creating jobs and generating stable incomes, the rise in home loans should not create problems.' 'If the growth trajectory changes course over the medium term and interest rates rise along with inflation, the expanding trend in home loans may not sustain.'

PIX: Stars attend Gold television awards

PIX: Stars attend Gold television awards

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Check out who all attended the award functions.

Gold demand will increase, says WGC

Gold demand will increase, says WGC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The council is looking at the youth as a segment in the global market and has started the LoveGold on the social media (Facebook and Twitter).

A Chor-Police Potboiler

A Chor-Police Potboiler

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The Hyderabad Heist is a blow-by-blow account of an audacious theft committed in 2018, and a recounting of how the Hyderabad Police combined technology and human intelligence to crack the case.

Phelps wins historic 21st Olympic gold

Phelps wins historic 21st Olympic gold

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

USA swimmer Michael Phelps wins men's 200-meter butterfly, his 20th Olympic gold.

Few benefits that gold monetisation will bring to the economy

Few benefits that gold monetisation will bring to the economy

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

For India to monetise gold, it is not the institutional depositor that policymakers must target but the average retail depositor.

Manchester City, Everton suffer League Cup exits

Manchester City, Everton suffer League Cup exits

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Premier League champions Manchester City and in-form Everton were both sent packing from the League Cup on Tuesday, their respective managers paying the price for making wholesale changes to their starting line-ups for the third round ties.

Can leave her behind: Gyaneshwari dreams of overtaking Chanu

Can leave her behind: Gyaneshwari dreams of overtaking Chanu

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Mirabai Chanu is an inspiration to many athletes but to Gyaneshwari Yadav she is also a competitor and the promising weightlifter dreams of not just scaling great heights like the Tokyo Olympic medallist but leaving her behind.

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'As our per capita income increases and various demographic segments emerge, the need for various kinds of protection and risk covers will become even more explicit.'

World Athletics: Garcia Leon completes race walk double

World Athletics: Garcia Leon completes race walk double

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Garcia Leon won the inaugural women's 35km race walk at the worlds

EPL: Man City see off Sheffield Utd but VAR questioned

EPL: Man City see off Sheffield Utd but VAR questioned

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

IMAGES from the English Premier League match played between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium in London on Sunday.

Gold finger: Teenager Manu's sensational run at ISSF WC continues

Gold finger: Teenager Manu's sensational run at ISSF WC continues

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

The teenager could be the youngest ever to win senior World Cup gold medals for India though the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) could not confirm.

PICS: Commonwealth Games 2022 kick-off with slick show

PICS: Commonwealth Games 2022 kick-off with slick show

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The opening ceremony has been created by British screenwriter Steven Knight, who had produced the famous crime drama 'Peaky Blinders'.

Mumbai Spirit Shines On Marathon Morning

Mumbai Spirit Shines On Marathon Morning

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Glimpses of a memorable Sunday morning at the Mumbai Marathon captured by Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com.

All about NBA's all-time top scorer LeBron James

All about NBA's all-time top scorer LeBron James

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer on Tuesday.

Determined wrestlers to go ahead with peaceful march

Determined wrestlers to go ahead with "peaceful" march

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers said late on Saturday evening that there was a lot of "pressure" to call off the Mahila Mahapanchayat they have planned in front of the new Parliament building.

Now, Chennai a gold jewellery hub

Now, Chennai a gold jewellery hub

Rediff.com9 May 2005

India's gold jewellery demand reaches record 662 tonnes

India's gold jewellery demand reaches record 662 tonnes

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

India imported 769 tonnes of gold in 2014, down from 825 tonnes in 2013.

Beware! Impure gold being sold!

Beware! Impure gold being sold!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2003

A survey by BIS has found that only 14 of the 120 gold samples collected from various parts of the country conformed to the standards, meaning that most consumers are almost certain to buy substandard gold than the metal of desired purity.

Gold Coast to host 2018 Commonwealth Games

Gold Coast to host 2018 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

Australia's Gold Coast has been chosen to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the event's governing body said in St Kitts and Nevis on Friday. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) opted for Gold Coast by a 43-27 margin over its only rival, the Sri Lankan city of Hambantota.

Have A Dev Anand Festival At Home

Have A Dev Anand Festival At Home

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Gems you can enjoy from the time he was at his handsome and magnetic best.

Sports Shorts: Heena bags gold, Nivetha bronze in Hannover

Sports Shorts: Heena bags gold, Nivetha bronze in Hannover

Rediff.com14 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Now deposit gold and earn tax-free interest!

Now deposit gold and earn tax-free interest!

Rediff.com19 May 2015

The Finance Ministry has sought comments from stakeholders.

Turkey: Between Two Worlds

Turkey: Between Two Worlds

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The splendid rock figures around Cappadocia and the silent, eternal ruins of Ephesus made a trip to Turkey even more memorable.

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Esports to breakdancing, Hangzhou will set the trend for future of sport

Private banks mull exit from gold coin business

Private banks mull exit from gold coin business

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

India's top private banks might soon exit from the gold coin business.

Thousands join protesting wrestlers in march to India Gate

Thousands join protesting wrestlers in march to India Gate

Rediff.com23 May 2023

'The khaps have taken a decision that on May 28, a mahapanchayat will be held under the leadership of women and youth near the new Parliament building. We've taken the decision because this is a fight for the integrity and respect of the womenfolk.'

Sports Shorts: Bajrang, Pinki win gold; Sakshi disappoints

Sports Shorts: Bajrang, Pinki win gold; Sakshi disappoints

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday.

ISSF World: India wins one more silver on day eight

ISSF World: India wins one more silver on day eight

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

In the other highlight of the day, all three Indians made it through their elimination relays in the Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) competition, which has four Paris 2024 Olympics quota places at stake.

IOA claims 'grave injustice' in CWG 2026 programme

IOA claims 'grave injustice' in CWG 2026 programme

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The exclusion of shooting, wrestling and archery from the initial programme of 2026 Commonwealth Games as "grave injustice" to the country

'People won't trust a piece of paper that has gold written on it'

'People won't trust a piece of paper that has gold written on it'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com speaks to common folk in Tamil Nadu about whether they will invest in Arun Jaitley's gold monetisation scheme. Their reactions will not make the Union finance minister happy.

Anju, relay team win gold

Anju, relay team win gold

Rediff.com4 Sep 2005

Anju Bobby George won the women's long jump while the women's 4x400 metres relay team \nset a new record in the Asian Athletics Championships.