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Bromance on court- Djokovic and Kyrgios

Bromance on court- Djokovic and Kyrgios

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios enthralled fans on their debut as a doubles team on Monday

'What An Engineer Earns In A Month, We Earn In 2 Hours'

'What An Engineer Earns In A Month, We Earn In 2 Hours'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

'The more popular, the more work, the more money.'

PVR Inox shares hit 44-month low; stock has tanked 23% from December high

PVR Inox shares hit 44-month low; stock has tanked 23% from December high

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

PVR Inox shares hit a 44-month low of Rs 1,154, declining 8 per cent on the BSE in Tuesday's intra-day trade in an otherwise firm market, driven by growth concerns. The stock has slipped 23 per cent from its December high of Rs 1,620, touched on December 5, 2024. It has fallen below its previous low of Rs 1,203.7 from June 4, 2024, and is trading at its lowest level since May 2021.

'There Are Some Conversations With Hollywood, Some Exciting Projects'

'There Are Some Conversations With Hollywood, Some Exciting Projects'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'Hopefully, in 10 years, I will cross over.' 'I'll be doing Hindi stuff, but hopefully, global projects too.'

Why 64% MTech Seats Are Vacant in Indian Colleges

Why 64% MTech Seats Are Vacant in Indian Colleges

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The growing decline of MTech applicants in Indian colleges is due to multiple factors, including outdated curricula, poor return on investment and lucrative non-engineering alternatives, say experts.

SC reserves verdict on termination of 2 women judicial officers

SC reserves verdict on termination of 2 women judicial officers

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court of India reserved its judgment on Tuesday in a case concerning the termination of two female judicial officers by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The court had previously stated that judges should avoid social media and expressing opinions on judgments, emphasizing a "hermit life" and "work like a horse" approach. The case involves six women civil judges who were terminated for alleged unsatisfactory performance. Four were subsequently reinstated, but two, Aditi Kumar Sharma and Sarita Chaudhary, remained terminated. The court is considering the cases of these two judges, who joined the Madhya Pradesh judicial service in 2018 and 2017, respectively. The court is also considering arguments regarding potential violations of fundamental rights related to the termination process, including claims of unfair work assessment during maternity and child care leave.

'Pushpa Is Home'

'Pushpa Is Home'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'The whole India will come together to celebrate one film and that film is our film.'

Modi says BJP won't discontinue Delhi govt's welfare schemes

Modi says BJP won't discontinue Delhi govt's welfare schemes

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party government of wasting a decade fighting with the Centre and urged its people to give the Bharatiya Janata Party an opportunity to turn the national capital into a city of the future.

India outclass Pakistan to lift junior Asia Cup

India outclass Pakistan to lift junior Asia Cup

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Araijeet Singh Hundal slammed four goals as defending champions India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in the summit clash to win a hat-trick of titles in the men's junior Asia Cup in Muscat on Wednesday.

Fiscal-monetary coordination at its best in last six years: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

Fiscal-monetary coordination at its best in last six years: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Tuesday said the fiscal-monetary coordination was at its best during the last six years even as he thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving the opportunity to head the monetary authority of the country. Das, in a series of posts on X, on his last day of his six-year term as RBI Governor, also thanked the Finance Minister, various stakeholders and his colleagues at the central bank.

UK's richest 10% took half of wealth from India during colonialism

UK's richest 10% took half of wealth from India during colonialism

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The United Kingdom extracted USD 64.82 trillion from India over a century of colonialism between 1765 and 1900 and USD 33.8 trillion of this went to the richest 10 per cent -- enough money to carpet London in notes of 50 British pound almost four times over.

'RBI has a tough balancing act to do'

'RBI has a tough balancing act to do'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

'Inflation is not good for industry. Nor for the economy as a whole.'

Does India have enough vaccine reserves to combat another Covid wave?

Does India have enough vaccine reserves to combat another Covid wave?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

According to CoWIN data, only 73 vaccination centres are currently active in India, of which 32 are government-run.

'All Algo Orders Shall Be Tagged'

'All Algo Orders Shall Be Tagged'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

'There has been a spurt of algo platforms, and algo developers, which are neither empaneled nor regulated, but are still active in the ecosystem.'

Return of Covid: Karnataka makes masks mandatory for...

Return of Covid: Karnataka makes masks mandatory for...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The Karnataka government on Monday asked those above 60-years of age, with comorbidities, and symptoms of cough, phlegm and fever to mandatorily wear face masks, in the wake detection of a case of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 in neighbouring Kerala.

Defiant Netanyahu takes stand in landmark graft trial

Defiant Netanyahu takes stand in landmark graft trial

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu struck a defiant tone as he testified in open court for the first time in Tel Aviv in his years-long corruption trial on Sunday.

Bharat Ratna for Ratan Tata: Maharashtra cabinet passes resolution

Bharat Ratna for Ratan Tata: Maharashtra cabinet passes resolution

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Maharashtra cabinet on Thursday passed a resolution urging the central government to confer 'Bharat Ratna', the country's highest civilian award, on legendary industrialist late Ratan Tata.

Canada's deputy PM resigns citing rift with Trudeau

Canada's deputy PM resigns citing rift with Trudeau

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

'For the past number of weeks, you and I have found ourselves at odds about the best path forward for Canada'

Stock markets to end 2024 with positive returns despite roller coaster ride

Stock markets to end 2024 with positive returns despite roller coaster ride

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Dalal Street had a roller coaster ride in 2024 from shattering record after record to facing heavy correction off-late but equity markets still rewarded investors with positive returns, driven by a surge in domestic fund flows and a resilient macro landscape. The first half of the year saw robust corporate earnings, a surge in domestic flows, and a resilient macro landscape, driving the Nifty to an all-time high of 26,277.35 in September 2024, according to Motilal Oswal Wealth Management.

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Engaging The Indian Diaspora Is A Must

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Engaging The Indian Diaspora Is A Must

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

The Indian Diaspora has been able to carve a niche in their adopted countries as a result of their talent, perseverance and hardworking nature, asserts Rup Narayan Das.

Atul Subhash suicide: 'She kept framing charges against him'

Atul Subhash suicide: 'She kept framing charges against him'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

A first information report (FIR) has been filed against four people in connection with the suicide of a 34-year-old deputy general manager of a private firm, Atul Subhash, who died by suicide, accusing his wife, her family members, and a judge of harassment, extortion, and corruption.

H-1B visa: Musk, Ramaswamy face Trump supporter's wrath

H-1B visa: Musk, Ramaswamy face Trump supporter's wrath

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

A major divide has emerged within Donald Trump's MAGA team in the United States, as Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy who advocated for the expansion of the visa program for 'highly skilled workers' faced heavy backlash from within President-elect's base, CNN reported.

'Maharashtra's Economy Is Going Sri Lanka's Way'

'Maharashtra's Economy Is Going Sri Lanka's Way'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'Maharashtra is virtually in a debt trap.'

New COVID variant Eris spreading fast in UK: Report

New COVID variant Eris spreading fast in UK: Report

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The UK Health Security Agency said EG.5.1, which has been nicknamed Eris, makes up one in seven new COVID cases.

Tsunami Survivors Celebrate 20th Birthday

Tsunami Survivors Celebrate 20th Birthday

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'December 26, 2004 was the day when we were all reborn'

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Donald Trump's exaggerated opinion of his dealmaking capacity can get him into trouble, observes R Sriram.

East Bengal Football Club appeals for protection of minorities in Bangladesh

East Bengal Football Club appeals for protection of minorities in Bangladesh

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

The iconic East Bengal Football Club called on the Bangladesh government to take immediate and effective measures to safeguard vulnerable communities.

Judge demanded Rs 5L to 'settle case': B'gluru techie's father

Judge demanded Rs 5L to 'settle case': B'gluru techie's father

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

"My son used to say that there is a lot of corruption but he will fight as he is on the path of truth. He was broken from inside, though he didn't tell anyone anything," Subhash's father Pawan Kumar told ANI.

German man gets 217 Covid vaccinations without side effects

German man gets 217 Covid vaccinations without side effects

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Until now, it has been unclear what effects hypervaccination such as this would have on the immune system. Some scientists were of the opinion that immune cells would become less effective after becoming used to the antigens.

Squid Game 2 Review: The Blood Sports Rage On

Squid Game 2 Review: The Blood Sports Rage On

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Squid Game 2 is almost a rehash of the earlier season, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

DIIs pour Rs 4.6 trn in equities during Samvat 2080; highest-ever on record

DIIs pour Rs 4.6 trn in equities during Samvat 2080; highest-ever on record

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have infused a record Rs 4.6 trillion into Indian equities over the course of Samvat 2080, marking the highest net annual investment in any Samvat to date. This robust domestic inflow has effectively counterbalanced the comparatively subdued investments from foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), who contributed a net Rs 90,956 crore within the same timeframe. Against this backdrop, the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex indices are on track to achieve their best performance in three Samvat years, despite recent market corrections.

India's daily Covid count lowest since March 2020

India's daily Covid count lowest since March 2020

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

India witnessed a single-day rise of 36 fresh COVID-19 cases, the lowest since March 2020, while the active caseload declined to 1,844, according to Union health ministry data.

'I Miss Him Calling Me Daddy'

'I Miss Him Calling Me Daddy'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Share your favourite pix and videos of your kids, your nieces, your nephews, your grandchildren with Rediff.com. Write in to us at getahead@rediff.co.in (Subjectline: My kids).

Australia call up uncapped Webster for India series

Australia call up uncapped Webster for India series

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Australia are already without another regular all-rounder in Cameron Green, who was ruled out of the India series after opting to have surgery on a stress fracture in his lumbar spine.

Historic! Pankaj Advani wins 20th billiards World title

Historic! Pankaj Advani wins 20th billiards World title

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Pankaj Advani clinched a historic 28th World title, his seventh in a row, after outclassing England's Robert Hall 4-2 in the final.

'If India's big boys step up Australia has a problem'

'If India's big boys step up Australia has a problem'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

For Shastri, India's recent successes in Test cricket have often been defined by the stubbornness and resilience of the tail-enders.

India's GDP growth seen at 6.5% in FY25, FY26: EY report

India's GDP growth seen at 6.5% in FY25, FY26: EY report

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

India's economy is likely to grow by 6.5 per cent in the current and the next financial year, an EY report said, attributing lower than anticipated expansion in the September quarter to fall in private consumption expenditure and gross fixed capital formation. Real GDP growth eased to a seven-quarter low of 5.4 per cent in July-September -- the second quarter of the current 2024-25 fiscal year.

ED summons Sanjay Raut's brother over 'kichdi' scam links during Covid

ED summons Sanjay Raut's brother over 'kichdi' scam links during Covid

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Sandeep Raut has been asked to depose before the central agency at its office in Mumbai next week, they said, adding his statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Covid no longer a global health emergency: WHO

Covid no longer a global health emergency: WHO

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO, made the announcement while addressing a media briefing on COVID-19 and global health issues.

Covid centre scam: ED files chargesheet against Sanjay Raut's bizman aide

Covid centre scam: ED files chargesheet against Sanjay Raut's bizman aide

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

The chargesheet against the associate of Shiv Sena-UBT MP Sanjay Raut was submitted before the court's registry and it will come up before the special judge for cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after scrutiny of papers.