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Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 11

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 11

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 11, Tuesday, August 6, 2024:

'Dil Se Bhi Gabbar Hai'

'Dil Se Bhi Gabbar Hai'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'He never had a negative thought in his mind, he was supremely confident.' 'He always stuck to his natural game, he never moved away from that.'

PICS: Italy see off Albania after record early goal

PICS: Italy see off Albania after record early goal

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Italy recovered from the shock of conceding the fastest goal ever scored at a European Championship to beat Albania 2-1 on Saturday as Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella ensured the defending champions made a winning start.

'I Wish Sunny Scores Another Century'

'I Wish Sunny Scores Another Century'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'He is the best technically sound batsman I have seen till date and that too without a helmet.'

Rohit third fastest to 9000 runs in ODIs

Rohit third fastest to 9000 runs in ODIs

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Rohit took 217 innings to reach the landmark while his skipper Virat Kohli is the fastest to 9000 runs, who crossed the landmark in 194 innings.

Meet Mumbai Indians' Fast and Furious- Shabnim Ismail!

Meet Mumbai Indians' Fast and Furious- Shabnim Ismail!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Shabnim Ismail bowls fastest delivery in women's cricket, breaches 130kph

PIX: SKY, Jaiswal, Bishnoi power India to series win

PIX: SKY, Jaiswal, Bishnoi power India to series win

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

IMAGES from the second T20 played between Sri Lanka and India in Pallekele on Sunday.

Above-normal monsoon likely to ease food prices: FinMin

Above-normal monsoon likely to ease food prices: FinMin

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

With the prediction of an above normal monsoon in 2024, the government is expecting food prices to come down, the finance ministry's monthly economic report for March has said. The report, released on Thursday, said robust foreign inflows and comfortable trade deficits were expected to keep the rupee within a comfortable range. "Further easing of food prices is on the anvil as IMD (India Meteorological Department) has predicted above-normal rainfall during the monsoon season, which is likely to lead to higher production, assuming good spatial and temporal distribution of the rainfall," the monthly report, released by the Department of Economic Affairs, said.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 6, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 6, 2024

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paris Paralympics on Friday, September 6.

Sitharaman to ensure 'Ease of Living' during Modi 3.0

Sitharaman to ensure 'Ease of Living' during Modi 3.0

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday assumed charge as the Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister for the second consecutive term and is slated to soon present the final Budget for FY '25 that is going to set the tone for the Modi 3.0 government's priorities and direction for Viksit Bharat. Upon her reaching the North Block office, Sitharaman was greeted by Finance Secretary T V Somanathan and other top officials. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary was also present. Chaudhary assumed charge on Tuesday evening.

India Added 5 Hindus For Every Muslim Since 1950

India Added 5 Hindus For Every Muslim Since 1950

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Using the same methodology as the EAC-PM study, the fastest-growing religious population is, in fact, the Buddhists. The Buddhist population increased by over 1,600 per cent between 1950 and 2015.

Sheikh Hasina's Biggest Blunder

Sheikh Hasina's Biggest Blunder

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'The dominance of her party also meant that the institutions became lopsided -- whether it was the bureaucracy or the courts or the military.' 'She centralised power to the extent that you would see her representatives or her party office bearers having overly represented in these institutions.' 'That perhaps would have been the biggest blunder that she committed.'

Norris takes Hungary pole in McLaren front row lockout

Norris takes Hungary pole in McLaren front row lockout

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Red Bull are concerned about their constructors' title defence being weakened at a time when McLaren are emerging as a threat

EPL PIX: Forest stun Liverpool; City, United, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Forest stun Liverpool; City, United, Chelsea win

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Jake Fraser-McGurk: From rookie to run-machine

Jake Fraser-McGurk: From rookie to run-machine

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

The man who owns the World record of fastest List A hundred (off 29 balls in the Marsh Cup) has now done enough that Delhi Capitals have been forced to drop David Warner on the pretext of a hand injury.

Pant or Samson? Who will keep wickets in Sri Lanka T20 series?

Pant or Samson? Who will keep wickets in Sri Lanka T20 series?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

In terms of sheer numbers there is not much to choose between the two wicketkeepers.

'This Govt Is Full Of Amateurs'

'This Govt Is Full Of Amateurs'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

'It does not understand economics. The entire focus of this government is skewed.'

My records not under threat for now: Usain Bolt

My records not under threat for now: Usain Bolt

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Usain Bolt is going to be back at the Olympics after eight years.

Housing sales hit 11-year high at 1.73 lakh units: Knight Frank

Housing sales hit 11-year high at 1.73 lakh units: Knight Frank

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Indian real estate market remained buoyant in January-June this year, with housing sales hitting an 11-year high at 1.73 lakh units and office demand at a record 34.7 million square feet across eight major cities, according to Knight Frank. On an annual basis, housing sales rose 11 per cent to 173,241 units while leasing of office space grew 33 per cent to 34.7 million square feet during January-June this year across eight major cities. Shishir Baijal, chairman and managing director, Knight Frank India, said, "India's real estate market has been buoyant in the last few quarters owing to the strong economic fundamentals and stable socio-political conditions."

Paris Olympics: One big target for swimmer Srihari Nataraj

Paris Olympics: One big target for swimmer Srihari Nataraj

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

23-year-old Srihari Nataraj is ready for his second Olympics, where he will compete in the 100m backstroke event.

Coffee Aroma Is Spreading Across India

Coffee Aroma Is Spreading Across India

Rediff.com16 May 2024

India has been a tea sipping society. But the aromatic wave of coffee culture is wafting across it.

Fraser-McGurk credits coach Ponting for dream IPL debut

Fraser-McGurk credits coach Ponting for dream IPL debut

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Delhi Capitals young batting sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk says if he was able to handle the nerves on his IPL debut, the credit goes to coach Ricky Ponting, who advised him to time the ball instead of swinging his bat wildly.

5-term PM Sheikh Hasina's dramatic fall!

5-term PM Sheikh Hasina's dramatic fall!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Sheikh Hasina, who was elected for a record fourth consecutive term and fifth overall term this year, was always admired by her supporters as "Iron Lady", before the dramatic development that abruptly ended her 15-year-rule in Bangladesh.

Services activity rebounds at fastest pace in 18 months

Services activity rebounds at fastest pace in 18 months

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

The seasonally adjusted India Services Business Activity Index rose from 45.4 in July to 56.7 in August, as the reopening of several establishments and increased consumer footfall boosted sales. The services sector witnessed the first expansion in output in four months and a rebound in business confidence.

Neeraj Chopra targets history as India's track hopes rise

Neeraj Chopra targets history as India's track hopes rise

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Neeraj Chopra's broad shoulders will carry a weight of massive expectations

Shami third fastest Indian pacer to 200 Test wickets

Shami third fastest Indian pacer to 200 Test wickets

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Overall, he is the fifth Indian pace bowler reach the landmark of 200 Test wickets.

India's services sector growth hits 13-and-a-half-yr high in Mar

India's services sector growth hits 13-and-a-half-yr high in Mar

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

India's services sector witnessed one of the strongest growth rates in over 13-and-a-half years in March on the back of strong demand that spurred sales and business activity, a monthly survey said on Thursday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services Business Activity Index rose from 60.6 in February to 61.2 in March, one of the strongest expansions in total sales and business activity in close to 14 years. In the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) parlance, a print above 50 means expansion, while a score below 50 denotes contraction.

David Warner's ODI Career In Numbers

David Warner's ODI Career In Numbers

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Australian opener David Warner called time on a legendary ODI career on Monday. A look at his ODI career in numbers.

I was not well so took a break but no one understood me: Kishan

I was not well so took a break but no one understood me: Kishan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Ishan Kishan said he took a break from cricket during the tour of South Africa in December as he was not feeling well but claims that 'no one understood that'.

MI Vs SRH: Who Batted Best?

MI Vs SRH: Who Batted Best?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Abhishek, Head or Klassen? Whose batting caught your fancy last night?

Was Sarfaraz Playing His First Test?

Was Sarfaraz Playing His First Test?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The wait was a long one - but Sarfaraz Khan made the most of the opportunity handed to him as the Mumbai batter struck a stroke-filled half-century on his Test debut.

'Bharat Serums and Vaccines portfolio can touch Rs 5K cr in 3-4 years'

'Bharat Serums and Vaccines portfolio can touch Rs 5K cr in 3-4 years'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

'Mankind's experience, sharpness, and execution will make it happen. We are not going for short-term gains.'

Diamond League PIX: Richardson is fastest woman in Doha

Diamond League PIX: Richardson is fastest woman in Doha

Rediff.com6 May 2023

A summary of Friday night's action in the season-opening leg of the Diamond League in Doha on Friday.

Euro PIX: Demiral's goals put Turkey in quarter-finals

Euro PIX: Demiral's goals put Turkey in quarter-finals

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Round of 16 match between Austria and Turkey, at Leipzig stadium, Leipzig, Germany, on Tuesday.

Services sector expands at fastest pace in 10.5 years in Oct

Services sector expands at fastest pace in 10.5 years in Oct

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

India's services sector activity expanded at the strongest pace in ten-and-a-half years in October, driven by a substantial upturn in business activity amid favourable demand conditions, a monthly survey said on Wednesday. Companies indicated that a notable pick-up in new business led to the fastest expansion in output in over a decade and as a result more jobs were created, even though business confidence remained subdued due to growing inflationary concerns. The seasonally adjusted India Services Business Activity Index rose from 55.2 in September to 58.4 in October, signalling the strongest rate of growth in ten-and-a-half years.

Investors' desire for buybacks, dividends highest in 9 yrs: BofA

Investors' desire for buybacks, dividends highest in 9 yrs: BofA

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Investors' desire for companies to prioritise returning cash to shareholders through share buybacks, dividends or mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is at the highest level since July 2015, said a survey by BofA Securities (BofA). Nearly 30 per cent of respondents wanted companies to do so. As many as 226 respondents with $572 billion worth of assets under management (AUM) participated in the March fund manager survey (FMS), said BofA.

Jason Roy pulls out of IPL, KKR name Phil Salt as replacement

Jason Roy pulls out of IPL, KKR name Phil Salt as replacement

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

The 27-year-old Salt, who went unsold at the auction, has been bought at his reserve price of Rs 1.5 crore.

Iyer Fire Destroys Sunrisers!

Iyer Fire Destroys Sunrisers!

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Venkatesh Iyer blasted his way to an entertaining half-century as KKR clinched their third IPL title.

Early-bird net profit growth slowest in 7 qtrs

Early-bird net profit growth slowest in 7 qtrs

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The early-bird results for the April-June quarter of 2024 (Q1FY25) hint at a slowdown in corporate revenues and profits in FY25. Corporate profits might face headwinds from a continued revenue growth slowdown and a reversal in margin gains from lower commodity and energy prices in FY24. The combined net profit (adjusted for exceptional gains and losses) of the 210 companies that have declared their Q1FY25 results so far is down 4.2 per cent from the year-ago period - their worst showing in seven quarters.

What You Must Know About Cashless Claim

What You Must Know About Cashless Claim

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

If the cashless request is denied, the entire cost may need to be paid for planned treatments.