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FIFA World Cup 2022: The Venues

FIFA World Cup 2022: The Venues

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Eight stadiums in Doha will host 64 matches at the World Cup.

Gujarat's ambitious plan to build a world class city may fail

Gujarat's ambitious plan to build a world class city may fail

Rediff.com22 May 2014

The state's plan to set up special investment regions, or self-sustaining large industrial townships, faces protest from farmers.

4 decades and still shining: How India's romance with gold peaked

4 decades and still shining: How India's romance with gold peaked

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Despite the recent imposition of import rule and high duties, the yellow metal continues to attract buyers.

Get 50% off on gold, diamond jewellery!

Get 50% off on gold, diamond jewellery!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Taggle Internet Ventures, a Bangalore-based Internet company which offers an online group buying platform, on Tuesday said it would offer a 50 per cent discount on a range of gold and diamond jewellery in India.

'Film-making is a soul-sapping profession'

'Film-making is a soul-sapping profession'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

'Or because I am getting a s**tload of money.'

Asian Indoor Athletics: India wrap up with a gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze

Asian Indoor Athletics: India wrap up with a gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

India's Kumaravel Prem Kumar bagged a silver in long jump on the final day of Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Doha.

Gold jewellery exports likely to dip by 50% in FY14

Gold jewellery exports likely to dip by 50% in FY14

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Gold jewellery exports may decline by about 50 per cent in this financial year from last year after government restrictions reduced the availability of raw material, Gitanjali Gems Chairman and Managing Director Mehul Choksi said.

After strong run, retail demand feels the fatigue

After strong run, retail demand feels the fatigue

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The retail industry witnessed robust top-line growth for the greater part of the previous financial year, but demand has started to show signs of fatigue seen in the January-March quarter (fourth quarter, or Q4) of 2022-23 (FY23), especially in the apparel and innerwear segments. Jewellery, however, has managed to hold on to demand in the quarter. "In the discretionary space, demand moderation in urban markets is expected to impact the quick-service restaurant and apparel categories the most, while paint, luggage, and jewellery should see resilient growth," Systematic Institutional Equities observed in its preview of the sector.

Kohli 'can't wait' for Bengaluru Test to begin

Kohli 'can't wait' for Bengaluru Test to begin

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

After the 2nd and final Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka, Kohli will be back in the city and at the Chinnaswamy Stadium donning RCB's red and gold, out to motivate his team to an elusive IPL crown.

Sophie Brings Sexy Back

Sophie Brings Sexy Back

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Here's the one and only fashion diary you need for the week.

You are my new hero: Gavaskar tells Lakshya Sen

You are my new hero: Gavaskar tells Lakshya Sen

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Badminton and cricket are two of his favourite sports. He was here with us for about an hour, Vimal Kumar said.

Go WILD On OTT This Week

Go WILD On OTT This Week

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

From panthers to crocodiles, Sukanya Verma gives you a wild menu on OTT this week.

CGF to receive bids for 2018 CWG next week

CGF to receive bids for 2018 CWG next week

Rediff.com4 May 2011

After an eventful 19th Commonwealth Games in India last year, the CGF is all set to receive bids for the 2018 edition's hosting rights from Australia and Sri Lanka during a series of meetings from May 6 to 11.

Curfew to remain in force in violence-hit Khargone on Eid, Akshaya Tritiya

Curfew to remain in force in violence-hit Khargone on Eid, Akshaya Tritiya

Rediff.com1 May 2022

People can make purchases for the festivals on Sunday, when the curfew has been relaxed from 8 am to 5 pm, they said.

What makes Zaveri Bazaar the most precious gold market in India

What makes Zaveri Bazaar the most precious gold market in India

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The iconinc Zaveri Bazaar in south Mumbai does business of around Rs 3 trillion a year.

Swiatek takes the cake and eats it after US Open win!

Swiatek takes the cake and eats it after US Open win!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

World number one Iga Swiatek was able to have her cake and eat it at the US Open after the Pole capped her campaign at a star-studded Flushing Meadows by collecting her third Grand Slam title.

In US Rahul calls Modi 'a specimen' who knows more than god

In US Rahul calls Modi 'a specimen' who knows more than god

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Gandhi said the govt "tried everything to stop" his 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', but nothing was working against the "effect" of the foot march.

Cricket Australia targets sport's inclusion at 2032 Olympics

Cricket Australia targets sport's inclusion at 2032 Olympics

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Cricket Australia have targeted the inclusion of the sport at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics as part of a strategic plan to expand participation and maintain the game's position at the heart of the country's sporting culture.

Mumbai's Oldest Ganesh Pandals

Mumbai's Oldest Ganesh Pandals

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Rediff.com's Satish Bodas goes pandal hopping and offers glimpses of some interesting Ganeshas in Mumbai.

Tokyo Olympics cost almost twice due to COVID

Tokyo Olympics cost almost twice due to COVID

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics cost nearly double the figure quoted in the city's bid for the Games,

'India had some of the best jewellery in the world'

'India had some of the best jewellery in the world'

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Suneet Varma discusses his fondness for jewellery, his newly-minted role as a jewellery designer, and why he'd like people to reconsider their love for gold jewellery.

Gritty German Lurz makes history with 25-km gold

Gritty German Lurz makes history with 25-km gold

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Germany's Thomas Lurz became the only man to have struck gold in all four open water events when he battled through the pain of the final sprint to edge the 25-km race at the world championships in Barcelona on Saturday.

Neeraj sets sights on personal best and Olympic record

Neeraj sets sights on personal best and Olympic record

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Tokyo Olympics javelin throw champion Neeraj Chopra has lined up the World Championships, Commonwealth Championships and Diamond League next year to achieve his goal.

Partha says he's a 'victim of conspiracy'; aide Arpita breaks down

Partha says he's a 'victim of conspiracy'; aide Arpita breaks down

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The 69-year-old leader, who is in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate, was taken to ESI hospital at Joka on the southern outskirts of Kolkata for a medical-check up during the day.

50 years later: The City of Dawn thrives

50 years later: The City of Dawn thrives

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Auroville just turned 50. Aurovilians who grew up in The experimental city speak of how their childhood was marked by a sense of openness and possibility.

Investors in smaller cities line up to join stock rush

Investors in smaller cities line up to join stock rush

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

India's mutual funds are seeing a surge in stock investments from the hinterland as growing ranks of provincial retail investors help drive a two-year long rally.

SAG, Day 3: 14 out of 16 gold for wrestlers; India sweep wushu, cycling medals

SAG, Day 3: 14 out of 16 gold for wrestlers; India sweep wushu, cycling medals

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Indian grapplers simply annihilated their opponents, scooping 14 gold medals out of a total 16 on offer as the wrestling competition in the 12th South Asian Games ended, in Guwahati, on Monday.

Gold is old, credit card users opt for rewards, cashback

Gold is old, credit card users opt for rewards, cashback

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Customers are now exploring value propositions while selecting credit cards.

Demonetisation: How it will impact gold, real estate sectors

Demonetisation: How it will impact gold, real estate sectors

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The jewellery industry has welcomed the government's decision to ban old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, saying gold demand will rise as people will have more faith in the precious metal than the currency notes. But the unorganised builders and secondary (resale) property market would be adversely impacted.

Like Priyanka's '70s Fashion?

Like Priyanka's '70s Fashion?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Best dressed celebs for the week.

Super Cool Sanya, Sindhu

Super Cool Sanya, Sindhu

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

A weekly roundup of the best styles from the celebrity circuit.

Sports Shorts: Manu-Saurabh win mixed gold with junior world record

Sports Shorts: Manu-Saurabh win mixed gold with junior world record

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

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

Will cricket get the nod for 2028 LA Olympic Games?

Will cricket get the nod for 2028 LA Olympic Games?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Cricket has been shortlisted for potential inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Games along with baseball-softball, flag football, lacrosse, breakdancing, karate, kickboxing, squash and motorsport.

India must not host Olympics unless we can win 40 gold medals: Bindra

India must not host Olympics unless we can win 40 gold medals: Bindra

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

'We need to invest in our youth, we need to invest on our athletes, that should be the priority and then when we are in a position to realistically win at least 40 gold medals in the Olympic Games. For me personally that would be the right moment to host an Olympic Games'

Gold Coast Diary: Bolt happy to spur on others by his example

Gold Coast Diary: Bolt happy to spur on others by his example

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

A relay gold medallist at the 2014 Commonwealths in Glasgow, the Jamaican said he was busier than ever after last year's retirement and focused, in the sporting arena at least, entirely on his nascent career as a footballer.

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Birmingham Games will break new ground with more medals awarded to women (136) than men (134), a first for a multi-sport event.

Cannes: Deepika's BEST Look? VOTE!

Cannes: Deepika's BEST Look? VOTE!

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Which of Deepika's looks grabbed your attention? Vote now!

Met Gala: Meet The Kardashians!

Met Gala: Meet The Kardashians!

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Kourtney and Khloe made their debut at the Met Gala 2022.

More records fall as legendary Phelps wins his 19th Olympic gold

More records fall as legendary Phelps wins his 19th Olympic gold

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Michael Phelps won the 19th gold medal of his Olympic swimming career on Sunday after helping the US men's team to victory in the 4x100 metres freestyle relay.