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'Don't Consider Gold, Silver As Asset Classes'

'Don't Consider Gold, Silver As Asset Classes'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

'An asset must generate income. Equities yield dividends, bonds pay coupons, deposits give interest, and real estate earns rent.' 'Gold, silver, and even Bitcoin produce no income, they merely store value. So, they should not be compared to productive assets.'

Ranji Roundup: J&K seize control as Hyderabad collapse

Ranji Roundup: J&K seize control as Hyderabad collapse

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

As many as 16 wickets fell on the opening day as visitors Hyderabad were left reeling at 88/6 after bundling out Jammu and Kashmir for 170 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match in Jammu on Sunday.

Nehru wanted to build Babri Masjid, Patel said no: Rajnath

Nehru wanted to build Babri Masjid, Patel said no: Rajnath

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh claimed Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to build the Babri Masjid using public funds, but Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel prevented it. He also lauded Patel's contributions and criticized Nehru's approach to national issues.

SMAT: Rahane sizzles for Mumbai; Shami's 4-fer in vain

SMAT: Rahane sizzles for Mumbai; Shami's 4-fer in vain

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

SMAT: Haryana beat Bengal to enter Super 8s, Punjab also qualify

'Nudity Did Get Excessive In Satyam Shivam Sundaram'

'Nudity Did Get Excessive In Satyam Shivam Sundaram'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

'Now when I'm a mother and have two sons, I do look back and say, "Oh my God! What was I thinking?"'

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

'Food Has Been A Passion For Us, Kapoors'

'Food Has Been A Passion For Us, Kapoors'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

'They are most authentic when it comes to being with each over food.'

Ranji Trophy: Desai spins web as Gujarat thump Uttarakhand

Ranji Trophy: Desai spins web as Gujarat thump Uttarakhand

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

The bonus point win helped Gujarat (26) climb to the second spot, two points behind Vidarbha who led a strong second innings fightback in an away match against Rajasthan.

A Star Who Never Faded Away

A Star Who Never Faded Away

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Dharmendra's oeuvre was so phenomenal that there was never a phase in his professional life when he was in danger of falling into a rut, in terms of either the kind of films he starred in or the sort of co-actors he worked with.

'I Passed Off Dharamji As A Woman'

'I Passed Off Dharamji As A Woman'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

'I wanted to do something different, so I turned Dharamji into Hardy, making him waddle with Naseer's stick-like Laurel.' 'People enjoyed seeing him in these avatars. When you work with an evergreen superstar like Dharamji, you can make such 'items'.'

10 Brilliant Dharmendra Movies

10 Brilliant Dharmendra Movies

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Dharmendra remained one of the most loved stars of all time, even when his movies tapered off, and age caught up with him.

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Saurashtra edge Karnataka in a thriller!

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Saurashtra edge Karnataka in a thriller!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Saurashtra registered their narrowest T20 victory in terms of runs, edging Karnataka by one run in the Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 Elite Group D match.

Happy 90th, Tully Sahab!

Happy 90th, Tully Sahab!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

10 things you must know about the most famous foreign correspondent in India who made Bharat his home.

BJP's poaching: Sena ministers skip cabinet, Fadnavis brings truce

BJP's poaching: Sena ministers skip cabinet, Fadnavis brings truce

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Most Shiv Sena ministers in Maharashtra's BJP-led government were absent from a cabinet meeting, signaling tensions over defections between the parties. Only Deputy CM Eknath Shinde attended. Sena ministers later met with the Chief Minister to express their displeasure.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai, Delhi Fight Back On Day 1

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai, Delhi Fight Back On Day 1

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Opener Musheer Khan (112) and veteran Siddhesh Lad (100 not out) hit centuries to rally Mumbai to 289/5 on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match against Himachal Pradesh.

No Full-Stop To Govt Versus Governors Tussle

No Full-Stop To Govt Versus Governors Tussle

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court's opinion on the presidential reference can impact on any number of cases if and when governors, if not the President, take a literary view of the Supreme Court's 'ppinion' on their 'discretionary powers' without reference to the rider on 'reasonable time', points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ranji Trophy: Debutant Pandey shines after Kishan props J'khand

Ranji Trophy: Debutant Pandey shines after Kishan props J'khand

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Round up of all the Ranji Trophy action on Thursday

Jadeja boost for Saurashtra against formidable MP

Jadeja boost for Saurashtra against formidable MP

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Saurashtra will be bolstered by the presence of India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja against a strong Madhya Pradesh i the second round of Ranji Trophy.

SMAT: Rahane, Surya dazzle in Mumbai's dominant win

SMAT: Rahane, Surya dazzle in Mumbai's dominant win

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Mumbai off to flourishing start in SMAT, beat Railways by 7 wickets

The Kamini Kaushal You Didn't Know

The Kamini Kaushal You Didn't Know

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

When Kamini Kaushal passed away at 98, she missed being a centenarian by just two years. But there is very little else that she missed out on in her long, rich, creatively fulfilling life.

Ranji Trophy: Hooda punishes Mumbai with double century; Shami struggles

Ranji Trophy: Hooda punishes Mumbai with double century; Shami struggles

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Deepak Hooda smashed a brilliant double hundred to put Rajasthan in control as they took a massive lead against Mumbai on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.

Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal warms up for SA series with big hundred

Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal warms up for SA series with big hundred

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Jaiswal gears up for SA Test with big hundred but Mumbai get only 1 point

Ranji Trophy: 5-star Shami fires Bengal to victory

Ranji Trophy: 5-star Shami fires Bengal to victory

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Shami's five wickets on final day sets up fine win for Bengal over Gujarat in Ranji Trophy

Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, wishes Modi

Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, wishes Modi

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

US President Donald Trump spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and greeted him on Diwali, amid ongoing trade tensions between the two countries.

Congress accuses Modi of insulting Tagore, 1937 CWC over Vande Mataram row

Congress accuses Modi of insulting Tagore, 1937 CWC over Vande Mataram row

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

The Congress party has intensified its criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the Vande Mataram controversy, alleging that he has insulted the Congress Working Committee of 1937 and Rabindranath Tagore. The party demands Modi address current issues instead of historical debates.

Maha woman doctor ends life, note on palm alleges rape by cop

Maha woman doctor ends life, note on palm alleges rape by cop

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

A woman doctor of a government hospital allegedly died by suicide in Maharashtra's Satara district, leaving behind a note accusing two police personnel of rape and mental harassment, police said on Friday.

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Gopal spins K'taka to big win

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Gopal spins K'taka to big win

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Karnataka, Maharashtra register innings wins to go 1-2 in Group B of Ranji Tropphy.

Ranji Trophy: Karun, Smaran hit double tons as Karnataka dominates

Ranji Trophy: Karun, Smaran hit double tons as Karnataka dominates

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Karun Nair and Ravichandran Smaran made double hundreds as Karnataka gained upper hand over Kerala on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match.

Lord Ganesha, Tu Saath Rehna Hamesha

Lord Ganesha, Tu Saath Rehna Hamesha

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Please e-mail your pictures to getahead@rediff.co.in (My Lord Ganesha Pix) with your name, location and details about your Lord Ganesha and we will publish the best photographs on Rediff.

Satish Shah's Emotional Last Journey

Satish Shah's Emotional Last Journey

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

'He was a joyful man. He was always content with his life and never ran after money.'

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Tilak, Shami fail to fire

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Tilak, Shami fail to fire

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Mumbai were bowled out for 181 in their second innings, setting J&K 243 runs to win the season-opening match.

Gujarat cabinet rejig: A look at new ministerial portfolios

Gujarat cabinet rejig: A look at new ministerial portfolios

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel allocated portfolios following a major cabinet reshuffle, with Harsh Sanghavi becoming Deputy CM and receiving Home and Industries. New ministers, including Rivaba Jadeja, were also assigned responsibilities.

Karun Nair, Arjun Tendulkar shine in Ranji clash

Karun Nair, Arjun Tendulkar shine in Ranji clash

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Underdogs Nagaland showed they are made of sterner stuff as their batters fought tooth and nail all day to score 365/5 and frustrate Tamil Nadu who would be fancying their chances of enforcing a follow-on after a mammoth 512-run first-innings total in a Ranji Trophy Group A match in Bengaluru on Monday.

Actor Satish Shah passes away at 74

Actor Satish Shah passes away at 74

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Born on June 25, 1951, Shah was a prominent figure in Indian cinema and television. His career spanned several decades, during which he earned acclaim for his comedic timing in movies such as Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Maalamaal, Hero Hiralal, Main Hoon Na and Kal Ho Naa Ho.

Ranji Trophy: Mulani takes 5 as Mumbai crush HP

Ranji Trophy: Mulani takes 5 as Mumbai crush HP

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Left-arm spinner Shams Mulani returned a five-wicket haul as a dominant Mumbai crushed Himachal Pradesh by an innings and 120 runs.

The 7 Best Bachchan Bromances

The 7 Best Bachchan Bromances

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

While Amitabh Bachchan's chemistry with his heroines -- from Jaya Bhaduri to Rekha to Hema Malini -- brought sizzle to his films, many of his biggest blockbusters have been powered by his combustible combination with male co-stars.

India's next gen light up Ranji Trophy Day 1

India's next gen light up Ranji Trophy Day 1

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Vimal Khumar and Pradosh Ranjan Paul struck massive hundreds as Tamil Nadu piled up 399 for two against Nagaland on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Dimapur on Saturday.

V K Malhotra: Professor, Politician, Gentleman

V K Malhotra: Professor, Politician, Gentleman

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

In seniority in the BJP leadership team, V K Malhotra, who passed into the ages this week, was next only to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, L K Advani and Nanaji Deshmukh, notes Sudhir Bisht.

'When I Can't Take Nonsense Any Longer Then Sparks Begin To Fly'

'When I Can't Take Nonsense Any Longer Then Sparks Begin To Fly'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

'Look after your own mother before looking after your neighbour's mother.' 'I don't believe in starving my own mother and feeding sweets to the neighbours.'

Know Who Amitabh's Friends Are?

Know Who Amitabh's Friends Are?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'I don't have many friends. The ones that I have, I'm very proud of and happy with.'