News for 'City of Gold'

IPL 2024: Gambhir reunites with SRK at KKR!

IPL 2024: Gambhir reunites with SRK at KKR!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Gautam Gambhir returned to Kolkata Knight Riders as the mentor.

The World's Most Expensive Handbag

The World's Most Expensive Handbag

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Want to buy the Millionaire Speedy? Well, you probably can't, because it's MTO -- meaning 'made-to-order' and is specifically for extraordinarily special VIP LV clients, says Sandeep Goyal.

Do you want to stand out this Diwali? Then see this!

Do you want to stand out this Diwali? Then see this!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Designer Anita Dongre presented festive styles for women who are not big fans of lehengas, saris and anarkalis.

UAE deal poses a survival challenge for Indian bullion refineries

UAE deal poses a survival challenge for Indian bullion refineries

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Gold import from the UAE at a lower rate of duty -- in terms of an agreement -- has posed a survival challenge for the Indian refining industry while hurting the price discovery of the metal, with the India International Bullion Exchange starting operations at GIFT City. The problem has arisen after the government signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE. Under it, Indian jewellery manufacturers have been allowed to import gold at a concessional rate of 14 per cent against 15 per cent, which is normal.

Controversy at Asian Games: Politics on podium

Controversy at Asian Games: Politics on podium

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

North Korean shooters snub South Koreans on podium

ISL: Mumbai City inflict first defeat on Hyderabad

ISL: Mumbai City inflict first defeat on Hyderabad

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Adam Le Fondre put Sergio Lobera's men further ahead in the 59th minute as Hyderabad tasted their first defeat of the season.

Rs 20 cr Delhi heist solved, police arrest 2, recover 18.5 kg of jewels

Rs 20 cr Delhi heist solved, police arrest 2, recover 18.5 kg of jewels

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The Chhattisgarh police have arrested two persons and recovered around 18.5 kg of gold and diamond ornaments in connection with a burglary of jewellery worth over Rs 20 crore from a store in New Delhi earlier this week, a senior official said on Friday.

Sports Shorts: Gold for Vinesh at Yasar Dogu International

Sports Shorts: Gold for Vinesh at Yasar Dogu International

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Star India grappler Vinesh Phogat won her second consecutive gold in 53kg

Gold is selling at a premium for the first time since Budget

Gold is selling at a premium for the first time since Budget

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

The yellow metal now trades at a 0.5 per cent premium over its landed cost, compared to a 4 per cent discount in mid-September because jewellers have voluntarily withdrawn the display of cash price from their website.

Asian Games: We'll return with best medal count: Thakur during send-off

Asian Games: We'll return with best medal count: Thakur during send-off

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday asserted that the Indian contingent will win a record number of medals in the upcoming Asian Games in Huangzhou, China.

Magnificent Mary claims historic fifth gold at Asian Championships

Magnificent Mary claims historic fifth gold at Asian Championships

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

M C Mary Kom notched up her fifth gold medal at the Asian Women's Boxing Championships, winning a fiercely-contested summit clash in the 48kg category in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on Wednesday.

Have You Met Jawan's Janhvi?

Have You Met Jawan's Janhvi?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Aaliyah Qureishi juggles multiple hats as a musician, actor and social media influencer.

Indian junior shooters reported for breaking code at World C'ships

Indian junior shooters reported for breaking code at World C'ships

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The official confirmed that one of the senior officials accompanying the contingent had submitted a report to the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) and "everyone, including the coaching staff will be called for questioning soon".

How Ram mandir is a true amalgamation of India

How Ram mandir is a true amalgamation of India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

'The temple's construction is the result of collective wisdom of some of the best brains in the country. Water and sacred soil from almost all pilgrimage sites in India, including Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kailash Mansarovar, Prayags (there are seven Prayags) and all 'puris' (seven holy towns in India, besides Ayodhya) have been used in the making of the temple'

Sindhu offers prayers at Mahankali temple ahead of CWG

Sindhu offers prayers at Mahankali temple ahead of CWG

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Ace shuttler PV Sindhu on Sunday offered prayers at Mahankali temple in the old city of Hyderabad.

Consecration at 12.20 pm on Jan 22, no darshan on 20-21

Consecration at 12.20 pm on Jan 22, no darshan on 20-21

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

General secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Champat Rai on Monday announced that the idol of Lord Ram will be placed at its position at the 'garbh griha' of the temple on January 18 and Pran Pratishtha will take place at 12.20 pm on January 22.

Lost gold city may be hiding in Honduras rain forest

Lost gold city may be hiding in Honduras rain forest

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Archaeologists and filmmakers Steven Elkins and Bill Benenson announced last year that they had discovered possible ruins in Honduras' Mosquitia region using lidar, or light detection and ranging.

Why Ruturaj Had A South Indian Engagement

Why Ruturaj Had A South Indian Engagement

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Chennai Super Kings batter Ruturaj Gaikwad and his wife Utkarsha Pawar paid tribute to CSK and the Whistle Podu fans with a traditional South Indian engagement ceremony last month.

Wrestling: Bajrang wins gold, dedicates medal to IAF pilot Abhinandan

Wrestling: Bajrang wins gold, dedicates medal to IAF pilot Abhinandan

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

"I want to dedicate my gold to Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman. He has inspired me," Punia tweeted after his victory.

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The much-awaited Ram temple consecration will be held in Ayodhya on Monday in a grand ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals, following which the shrine will be opened for the public a day later.

Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Six decades and more later, we are now captives of our identities. Every poll is based on elaborate calculations of electability of candidates on the basis of their castes and other narrow definers. That, along with voter promiscuity, is what defines our political culture, which remains stubbornly resistant to any change, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

WATCH: After Asian gold what is Mary Kom's next target!

WATCH: After Asian gold what is Mary Kom's next target!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Fresh from her fifth Asian Championships gold medal, Indian boxing star M C Mary Kom said her fit body helps her feel invincible despite close to two decades in a contact sport.

Archery: Deepika wins gold at World Cup stage event

Archery: Deepika wins gold at World Cup stage event

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Ace Indian archer Deepika Kumar shrugged off her poor run of form by clinching gold medal in the women's recurve event at the World Cup (Stage-3) in Salt Lake City.

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.

Paris 2024's Wow Opening Ceremony Plan

Paris 2024's Wow Opening Ceremony Plan

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Unlike earlier Olympic opening ceremonies, where artistic performances precede the athlete procession, Paris 2024 will commence with athletes gracefully floating down the Seine river.

Indian Football Roundup: Myanmar knock India out of Gold Cup

Indian Football Roundup: Myanmar knock India out of Gold Cup

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Hosts Mumbai City FC suffered their third defeat in a row after going down 0-2 to North East United FC in a lop-sided Indian Super League game, in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

Asian Shooting Championship: Gold for India's Kusale

Asian Shooting Championship: Gold for India's Kusale

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Swapnil Kusale shot his way to a gold in the 50m rifle 3 position event among junior men, as India added four more medals to their kitty on the penultimate day of the 13th Asian Shooting Championship in Kuwait City on Tuesday.

Change in tack: Zomato's side ventures continue to outshine core business

Change in tack: Zomato's side ventures continue to outshine core business

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Key drivers of profitability for Zomato has not witnessed remarkable growth, the management believes the venture will turn profitable in the long term.

Guess what lured goalkeeper Sreejesh to hockey!

Guess what lured goalkeeper Sreejesh to hockey!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

A "flat-footed" athlete, P R Sreejesh had a specific aim in mind when he decided to become a hockey player: securing 60 marks in annual examinations without having to study.

Get a personalised gold coin this festive season

Get a personalised gold coin this festive season

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

The coins can have the face and names of the owner embossed on them.

Gold, silver prices bounce on jewellers' buying

Gold, silver prices bounce on jewellers' buying

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Silver ready rose by Rs 350 to Rs 33,850 per kg.

Asian shooting C'ship: Heena Sidhu wins gold

Asian shooting C'ship: Heena Sidhu wins gold

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

India's Heena Sidhu made a grand return to form by winning the gold medal in the 10m air pistol women's event at the 13th Asian Shooting Championship, in Kuwait City, on Friday.

High prices keep gold buyers away

High prices keep gold buyers away

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

"Despite the marriage season being on, almost all gold ornament shops have reported a sharp fall in their sales," said P Satya Narayan Senapati, president, Berhampur Jewellery Association. At the peak of the marriage season, the gold trade in Behrampur reached around Rs 1 crore (Rs 10 million) per day earlier. Given the uptrend and volatility in the price of gold, there is scanty demand for the yellow metal and only need-based buying by the customers.

10 Tamil Comedies You Must Watch On OTT

10 Tamil Comedies You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Comedies are a difficult genre to pull off in today's day and age, thanks to the audiences' increasing exposure to diverse content and dwindling attention spans. Still, there are quite a few Tamil movies that can bring on the laughs. Arjun Menon lists the recent releases you can watch at home.

RBI rule on unsecured loans to hit lenders' capital, loan growth: Analysts

RBI rule on unsecured loans to hit lenders' capital, loan growth: Analysts

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) latest order on unsecured loans is set to hit the banking sector's growth in the near-term, cautioned analysts, as they see banks slowing down on aggressive retail lending. Besides, cost of funds for non-banking finance companies (NBFC) is expected to inch up as banks will pass on higher capital charge to NBFCs. "We believe the fallout of the RBI action will be mainly on growth, given the rising dependence on unsecured retail loans and lending to NBFCs for growth.

Minor setback, says coach as Divyansh undergoes emotional roller-coaster

Minor setback, says coach as Divyansh undergoes emotional roller-coaster

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Divyansh Singh Panwar would have gone through an entire gamut of emotions in the last two days of the Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Kiara, Fairy-Tale Manish Malhotra Bride

Kiara, Fairy-Tale Manish Malhotra Bride

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The designer scored a century with his timeless nuptial looks for Kiara and Sidharth.

'After Asian Games show, it's time for India to bid for Olympics'

'After Asian Games show, it's time for India to bid for Olympics'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Buoyed by the record medal haul at the Hangzhou Asian Games, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha on Sunday supported the government's plan to place a proposal to host the 2036 Olympics.

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Let's delve into the world of IPL 2024 and meet the captains who are ready to leave their mark on cricket's biggest stage.

Asian Games: Direct entries for Bajrang, Vinesh; decision questioned

Asian Games: Direct entries for Bajrang, Vinesh; decision questioned

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The WFI ad-hoc panel on Tuesday handed Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia and World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat direct entries into the Asian Games.