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'India Must Chase In Semifinal'

'India Must Chase In Semifinal'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'The ideal thing would be for India may be to chase, rather than having Australia chase.'

'Attention Comes With Pressure And Responsibility'

'Attention Comes With Pressure And Responsibility'

Rediff.com27 May 2025

'Tomorrow I will go back home, clean my bed, pay my rent, all the normal things that a person does.' 'I'll still be the same person for my friends, my parents.' 'That grounding is the real thing, rather than the feeling of having made it.'

Should We Have 90-Hour Workweeks? VOTE!

Should We Have 90-Hour Workweeks? VOTE!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

What do you think is the right way to go?

India's export performance remains uninspiring amid weak global position

India's export performance remains uninspiring amid weak global position

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

March 31 marked 10 years since the Modi government introduced its first Foreign Trade Policy (FTP 2015-20) that lasted for 8 years before the current FTP 2023 came in. Here is a brief assessment. In 2015, the government said that it aims to increase India's exports of merchandise and services from $465.9 billion in 2013-14 to approximately $900 billion by 2019-20 and to raise India's share in world exports from 2 per cent to 3.5 per cent.

Brotherly Battles In Cricket...

Brotherly Battles In Cricket...

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The Pandya brothers have come a long way. There was a time when they survived on just Maggi noodles for three years while chasing their dream of becoming top cricketers. Today, Hardik's net worth exceeds 100 crores while Krunal's is estimated to be around 80 crores.

Reliance Q4 profit rises 2.4%, becomes 1st co with Rs 10 lakh cr networth

Reliance Q4 profit rises 2.4%, becomes 1st co with Rs 10 lakh cr networth

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported a 2.4 per cent rise in its March quarter net profit as store rationalisation in retail business and improved margins in telecom helped offset weakness in mainstay oil and petrochemicals business and higher finance cost. Consolidated net profit of Rs 19,407 crore, or Rs 14.34 per share, in January-March - the fourth quarter of April 2024 to March 2025 fiscal (FY25) - was higher than Rs 18,951 crore, or Rs 14 a share, in the same period a year back, the company said in a statement.

RIL to pump Rs 1.5 trn into petro, new energy

RIL to pump Rs 1.5 trn into petro, new energy

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) plans to invest Rs 75,000 crore ($9 billion) each into its new energy business and petrochemical expansion, according to a company presentation. In its FY25 result statement, Ambani said the company has laid a strong foundation for its projects in renewable energy and battery operations. "In the coming quarters, we will see the transition of this business from incubation to operationalisation.

Watch Chhaava On OTT!

Watch Chhaava On OTT!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The biggest hit of 2025 arrives on OTT this week, along with many other highs and horrors.

Exports contract to $36.91 bn in Feb, trade deficit narrows

Exports contract to $36.91 bn in Feb, trade deficit narrows

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

India's exports declined for the fourth month in a row in February to $36.91 billion due to volatility in petroleum prices and global uncertainties. The country's exports stood at $41.41 billion in the same month a year ago.

Har Har Mahadev! Gujarat village celebrates Sunita's return

Har Har Mahadev! Gujarat village celebrates Sunita's return

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Williams' father, originally from Jhulasan, migrated to the United States in 1957.

An Open Letter To Terrorists Who Attacked Pahalgam

An Open Letter To Terrorists Who Attacked Pahalgam

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

'I am ashamed that you and I were born into the same faith -- because we are nothing alike. My religion is humanity. The Islam I know teaches me to protect the innocent. Yours celebrates slaughter, you #&$#@#. 'My Islam teaches me to serve my nation. Yours tells you to tear it apart,' writes Major Dr Mohommed Ali Shah (retd).

India didn't have any undue advantage: Gambhir

India didn't have any undue advantage: Gambhir

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has dismissed claims that his team had an unfair advantage in the Champions Trophy by being stationed in Dubai.

Harsh Goenka's 12 Tips For Spreading Workplace Cheer

Harsh Goenka's 12 Tips For Spreading Workplace Cheer

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Fostering kindness doesn't require grand gestures; even the smallest acts can create a ripple effect, cultivating a more harmonious and effective work culture.

HC discharges Adanis in market regulations violation case

HC discharges Adanis in market regulations violation case

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The Bombay High Court discharged Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and Managing Director Rajesh Adani from a case of alleged violations of market regulations involving nearly Rs 388 crore. The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) had initiated the case in 2012 against Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) and its promoters, accusing them of criminal conspiracy and cheating. The HC's single bench of Justice R N Laddha quashed the sessions court order and discharged the duo from the case.

Did Ashish Mishra influence Lakhimpur witnesses? SC seeks police report

Did Ashish Mishra influence Lakhimpur witnesses? SC seeks police report

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court has sought a report from the Uttar Pradesh Police regarding allegations that Ashish Mishra, son of Union Minister Ajay Mishra, influenced witnesses in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. The court directed the Lakhimpur Kheri superintendent of police to file the report after a complaint was made by advocate Prashant Bhushan, representing the complainants. Bhushan claimed to have an audio recording of an attempt to influence witnesses and alleged that Mishra attended a public meeting in violation of his bail conditions. Mishra, through his lawyer, denied the allegations and stated that he was being targeted unnecessarily. The court has also asked for the authenticity of the material presented to be verified.

Is this why Rohit Sharma is delaying ODI retirement?

Is this why Rohit Sharma is delaying ODI retirement?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Australia legend Ricky Ponting believes Rohit Sharma's decision to continue playing and leading India in the 50-over format until the 2027 ODI World Cup stems from a sense of unfinished business.

Liberation of Balochistan and Sindh must top the agenda

Liberation of Balochistan and Sindh must top the agenda

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Terrorism and insurgency in J&K had subsided when India demolished East Pakistan -- for the simple reason that Pakistan understands power. We need to follow Chanakya's dictum of Saam, Daam, Dand, Bhed for strategising against Pakistan, asserts Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (Retd). The ground truth is that unless we are prepared to acknowledge our shortcomings, including massive intelligence failures, punish those responsible and take corrective actions, we will continue in the same vein, asserts Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (Retd).

When Dr Singh Met Sachin...

When Dr Singh Met Sachin...

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

22 images that captures glimpses of a most unusual Indian who led the nation for 10 years.

India's Auto Parts Industry Eyes Major US Expansion

India's Auto Parts Industry Eyes Major US Expansion

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

An ACMA-BCG report has targeted Indian auto component exports to hit $100 billion - nearly a fivefold increase from $21 billion currently

Return of winter chill may benefit wheat crop

Return of winter chill may benefit wheat crop

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Wheat production during the current season is expected to be better than last year provided the weather remains favourable over the next few weeks, said senior industry executives. The weather had turned uncharacteristically hot in the latter half of last month, but owing to strong winds, the chill has returned in the last few days.

Ruckus in Parliament over deportation of Indians from US

Ruckus in Parliament over deportation of Indians from US

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

A US military aircraft carrying 104 illegal Indian immigrants landed in Amritsar on Wednesday, the first such batch of Indians deported by the Donald Trump government as part of a crackdown against illegal immigrants.

Focus on skippers Pant, Patel as LSG, DC face off in Vizag

Focus on skippers Pant, Patel as LSG, DC face off in Vizag

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

With their respective leaders switching camps and squads undergoing major overhauls, both Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants, under new captains, will be eager to make a strong start to their IPL campaign when they face off in Visakhapatnam on Monday.

Amazon India ends referral fees on 12 million products

Amazon India ends referral fees on 12 million products

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

In its highest ever reduction in seller fees, ecommerce giant Amazon India has introduced zero referral charges on over 12 million products on its platform that are priced below Rs 300. The move is aimed at boosting seller growth on Amazon.in and supporting hundreds of thousands small businesses across the country.

Adani Wilmar Q3 profit more than doubles to Rs 411 cr

Adani Wilmar Q3 profit more than doubles to Rs 411 cr

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Adani Wilmar on Monday posted over twofold jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 410.93 crore for December quarter 2024-25 on strong edible oil sales. The company had logged a net profit of Rs 200.89 crore in the year-ago period.

Tata Power, BoB ink pact for rooftop solar projects

Tata Power, BoB ink pact for rooftop solar projects

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) has partnered with Bank of Baroda to offer financing for residential rooftop solar projects under the PM - Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The partnership aims to make clean energy solutions accessible to households across India. Customers can avail loans up to Rs 6 lakh at an interest rate starting at 7 per cent per annum. The scheme offers flexible repayment tenures and requires a margin contribution of 10-20 per cent depending on the installation size.

Domestic steel prices rise but looming global trade war sparks concerns

Domestic steel prices rise but looming global trade war sparks concerns

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Domestic steel prices have seen an increase over the past couple of months in anticipation of a safeguard duty, but a looming global trade war is likely to weigh as threat of import rises and prospect of export flounders. Data from BigMint showed that in March 2025, hot rolled coil (HRC) prices ex-Mumbai increased by Rs 600 per tonne month-on-month (M-o-M), rising from Rs 48,400 per tonne in February to Rs 49,000 per tonne.

Blow for Australia! Captain Cummins set to miss Champions Trophy

Blow for Australia! Captain Cummins set to miss Champions Trophy

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Australia captain Pat Cummins is all but ruled out of the Champions Trophy while fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is also a doubt for the tournament.

Good times are ahead: Puri on natural gas availability

Good times are ahead: Puri on natural gas availability

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Ongoing strategic investment into assets abroad, alongside gas purchases being made by India, will soon allow the country to access as much gas as it needs, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on the sidelines of India Energy Week (IEW 2025).

RSS returns to old office in Delhi, rebuilt with Rs 150 crore

RSS returns to old office in Delhi, rebuilt with Rs 150 crore

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has moved back its office in New Delhi to its old address following the near completion of the rebuilding project spread across over 3.75 acre premises, housing three 13-storey towers and around 300 rooms and offices in total.

Pakistan 'not planning everything around Bumrah'

Pakistan 'not planning everything around Bumrah'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Now, Javed brushed away concerns over Bumrah's ability to get the better of Pakistan if he features in India's playing XI on February 23.

India Will Always Be Grateful To Osamu Suzuki

India Will Always Be Grateful To Osamu Suzuki

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

'Without his vision and foresight, his willingness to take a risk that no one else was willing to take, his deep and abiding love for India, the Indian automobile industry could not have become the powerhouse that it has become.'

Knew my strengths, believed in myself: Shreyas Iyer

Knew my strengths, believed in myself: Shreyas Iyer

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Shreyas Iyer has overcome perceptions about his batting abilities and a difficult period in his career to establish himself as a key player in India's ODI team.

Match-fixing scandal hits Sri Lanka T10

Match-fixing scandal hits Sri Lanka T10

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Prem Thakkur, the Indian owner of Lanka T10 Super League team Galle Marvels, has been arrested by police here on match-fixing charges

'It's been very hard on Rishabh not playing, but...'

'It's been very hard on Rishabh not playing, but...'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant hasn't been a part of the playing eleven in the last two group games as India handed over the wicketkeeping duties to KL Rahul, who has performed remarkably well behind the stumps and provided solidity to the middle order.

All Roads In Dubai Lead To India-Pakistan Game

All Roads In Dubai Lead To India-Pakistan Game

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

The turnout of only about 10,000 spectators for the India-Bangladesh opening match of the Champions Trophy at the 30,000-capacity Dubai International Stadium has sparked debate over whether fans are only interested in an India-Pakistan clash.

Retail inflation eases to 5.48% in Nov

Retail inflation eases to 5.48% in Nov

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Retail inflation slowed to 5.48 per cent in November compared to 6.21 per cent in October, mainly due to easing food prices, especially vegetables, according to government data released on Thursday. According to Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO), the inflation in the food basked reduced to 9.04 per cent in November. It was 10.87 per cent in October and 8.70 per cent in November 2023.

SpiceJet settles $90.8 mn dispute; now owns 13 Q400 planes

SpiceJet settles $90.8 mn dispute; now owns 13 Q400 planes

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

SpiceJet on Thursday said it has settled a $90.8 million dispute with Export Development Canada for a total consideration of $22.5 million, leading to the airline taking ownership of 13 Q400 planes. This resolution will result in savings of $68.3 million (Rs 574 crore), it said.

Calcutta HC allows RSS rally in Bardhaman, limits attendance

Calcutta HC allows RSS rally in Bardhaman, limits attendance

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The Calcutta High Court has granted conditional permission to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to hold a rally in West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district on February 16, despite objections from the state government. The court allowed the event, which will be addressed by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, on the condition that the organizers keep the crowd size and sound levels under control and ensure that students taking secondary exams are not disturbed. The event will be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) complex, which is located in a remote area and away from any schools.

Viacom18 becomes subsidiary of Reliance

Viacom18 becomes subsidiary of Reliance

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Media conglomerate Viacom18 Media has become a subsidiary of Reliance Industries effective December 30, 2024, after the conversion of over 24.61 crore compulsorily convertible preference shares (CCPS) into an equivalent number of equity shares. Earlier, Viacom18 Media had been a material subsidiary of Network18 Media & Investments Ltd, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL).

Factory output up 3.1% in September

Factory output up 3.1% in September

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

India's industrial production expanded by 3.1 per cent in September, mainly due to improvement in the manufacturing sector, according to official data released on Tuesday. The factory output, measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), witnessed a growth of 6.4 per cent in September 2023.