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Why Bhuvneshwar is enjoying bowling in England...

Why Bhuvneshwar is enjoying bowling in England...

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

On Saturday, in the second T20 International against England at Edgbaston, he was at his best, taking three wickets for 15 runs as India outclassed England by 49 runs to seal the three-match series after taking an unassailable 2-0 lead.

Pen: The village that became Ganesha's abode

Pen: The village that became Ganesha's abode

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Uttam Ghosh and Abhishek Mande travel to Pen, the village where Ganpati idols are traditionally made.

Amritpal Singh not arrested yet, Punjab police tells HC in habeas corpus case

Amritpal Singh not arrested yet, Punjab police tells HC in habeas corpus case

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Punjab government on Wednesday informed the Punjab and Haryana high court that "despite best efforts", radical preacher Amritpal Singh has not been arrested yet.

Sanju Dutt: Funny Munnabhai to scary Kancha Cheena

Sanju Dutt: Funny Munnabhai to scary Kancha Cheena

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Check out his new look and tell us what you think of it!

2 Israeli women cops of Indian origin killed in Hamas attack

2 Israeli women cops of Indian origin killed in Hamas attack

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

At least two Israeli women security officers of Indian origin were killed in the unprecedented attack carried out by the Palestinian militant group Hamas earlier this month, official sources and people from the community confirmed on Sunday.

Oomphalicious! Kriti turns up the heat in gold

Oomphalicious! Kriti turns up the heat in gold

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

The Bareilly Ki Barfi actor went for an all-gold look on the cover of Hello Magazine's latest issue.

Indian American Bal Sharma makes a run for Kansas legislature

Indian American Bal Sharma makes a run for Kansas legislature

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Dr Bal Sharma has not given age a moment's thought in his determination to run for the Kansas legislature from District 54 in Topeka as a Republican.

Faced with uphill task, Lalu comes out with subdued war cry

Faced with uphill task, Lalu comes out with subdued war cry

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Asking the people of Bihar to bring their own government to power, the post made a veiled reference to the alleged high handedness of bureaucracy under the JD(U)-BJP rule but fell shy of a frontal attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his arch rival, or the near hegemonic saffron party which considers him a bete noire.

Credibility low as bankers have cried wolf too often: Rajan

Credibility low as bankers have cried wolf too often: Rajan

Rediff.com11 May 2016

India has been assigned the lowest investment grade rating with a high risk profile by various global agencies.

2nd Test: Mathews shows the way for smarter Sri Lanka

2nd Test: Mathews shows the way for smarter Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Fiery home opener Kusal Perera had a wild swing at a delivery outside off stump and was caught by Joe Root high above his head at first slip for 6.

England recover with defiant 10th-wicket stand v Windies

England recover with defiant 10th-wicket stand v Windies

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

It was a modest total but still way better than the visitors could have dreamed of when they were 114 for nine, after earlier being 67 for seven.

25 years of reforms: Then and now, the big changes

25 years of reforms: Then and now, the big changes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

Amid cries of 'Amma', sea of humanity throngs Rajaji hall

Amid cries of 'Amma', sea of humanity throngs Rajaji hall

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Cries of "Amma" rent the air as a sea of humanity thronged the Rajaji Hall grounds on Tuesday to pay their last respects to AIADMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, whose body lay in state in Chennai where normal life virtually came to a grinding halt.

A new fintech world is upon us amid funding drought, lower valuations

A new fintech world is upon us amid funding drought, lower valuations

Rediff.com29 May 2023

In January, Visa's chief executive officer, Al Kelly, said during an earnings call that "there's been a burst of the balloon in valuations in the fintech world". Noting that the trend of lower valuations "is a helpful characteristic of the current environment", he added: "We will look for capabilities and management teams that will bring more value to Visa than we can bring ourselves." Data from KPMG's Pulse of Fintech H2'22 shows that global fintech investment - via mergers and acquisitions (M&As), private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) firms - at $164.1 billion in 2022, was down 31 per cent over the year before. Indian fintechs held up better during this timeframe, attracting $6 billion, or a fall of 24 per cent.

Financial news: Lessons from the past

Financial news: Lessons from the past

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Indian equities were one of the first out of the gate, followed in short order by more gold, a wide array of commodities and, finally - by the end of September - the rupee and other animals.

India finish in top four as shuttlers, paddlers add to medal haul

India finish in top four as shuttlers, paddlers add to medal haul

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

India thus finished a fantastic badminton campaign with three gold, one silver and two bronze.

Miandad has change of heart, apologises to Imran

Miandad has change of heart, apologises to Imran

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Known for his controversial remarks, Miandad apologised to Imran Khan

'Maradona deserved a more graceful farewell'

'Maradona deserved a more graceful farewell'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

The end of Diego Maradona's tenure at the helm of Argentina's national team has dealt a hard blow to his fans, even though his performance as coach was a far cry from his genius as a player.

Bollywood's stiletto sirens

Bollywood's stiletto sirens

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

We take a look at what adorns Bollywood's most fashionable feet.

'Some people get naked before white man, but cry privacy on Aadhaar'

'Some people get naked before white man, but cry privacy on Aadhaar'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

'When your own government asks for your name and address there is a massive revolution saying it's intrusion in privacy'

Why few England fans are making trek to Russia

Why few England fans are making trek to Russia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Only a small contingent of diehard English fans have made the journey to see the start of their team's World Cup campaign in Russia, with many others put off by fears of violence and a diplomatic crisis between London and Moscow.

How this sleepy town became the centre for a major steel plant

How this sleepy town became the centre for a major steel plant

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

With 22,000 people working relentlessly to complete a Rs 17,000 crore (Rs 170 billion) makeover for IISCO Steel Plant, formerly, Indian Iron and Steel Company, the energy is palpable.

Blood still runs thick in India Inc

Blood still runs thick in India Inc

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

Corporate India, which has grown globally in stature, is still a far cry from the professional management as family-owned monoliths in the country still prefer insiders and relatives over better qualified outsiders and squabble unproductively, says US magazine Newsweek.

How Young Doctors Fought For A Child's Life Mid-Air

How Young Doctors Fought For A Child's Life Mid-Air

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The child's mom continued to sob and pray. The Vistara staff was valiantly standing by offering as much assistance as they were capable of.

Recipes: Swati's Diplomat Pudding. Suzanna's Trifle

Recipes: Swati's Diplomat Pudding. Suzanna's Trifle

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Try an alternative to the traditional pudding.

Of clashing superheroes and crying Khans!

Of clashing superheroes and crying Khans!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Superheroes, Holi, apples and other happenings from Sukanya Verma's super filmi week!

ISB, IIM students place resumes on job portals

ISB, IIM students place resumes on job portals

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

A student of IIM, Ahmedabad, said: "Usually most students from IIMs get good job offers. They move on to even better ones within six months' time. But in the current meltdown scenario, many students have seen a dearth of good offers and taken up whatever average jobs offered. There is a feeling of insecurity and dissatisfaction, which has prompted most to rely on job portals like naukri.com, iimjobs.com and others and given the hope of procuring better offers."

Crowe blasts Sehwag's captaincy

Crowe blasts Sehwag's captaincy

Rediff.com29 Mar 2009

Criticising stand-in skipper Virender Sehwag for his poor leadership, former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe said India's performance in the on-going second Test in Napier is a far cry from their attempt at becoming the world's number one team. Crowe claimed regular captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is out with a back injury, is being sorely missed.

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Scores of churches and homes belonging to Christians in Jaranwala tehsil of Faisalabad district, some 130 km from the provincial capital, were burnt down on Wednesday by a mob enraged over reports that two Christians had desecrated the Quran.

Will Dhoni be retained as CSK captain in 2021?

Will Dhoni be retained as CSK captain in 2021?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Dhoni's future has come under scrutiny in the wake of CSK's mediocre performances in the ongoing IPL.

10 Times We Loved Katrina

10 Times We Loved Katrina

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Sukanya Verma celebrates her milestone 40th birthday on July 16 by looking at the 10 important performances of her career.

Can Stalin Repeat 2019 Lok Sabha Result In 2024?

Can Stalin Repeat 2019 Lok Sabha Result In 2024?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Stalin still enjoys a lot of sympathy and empathy as someone wishing well for the state, but not full-throated support as in 2019 and 2021, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rani's sexiest film?

Rani's sexiest film?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

Tell us!

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Archies is an evergreen thought passed on from generation to generation. But Sukanya Verma wishes it had some of the comic's tee-hee humour and hyuk hyuk too.

Phelps tastes first defeat in a year

Phelps tastes first defeat in a year

Rediff.com17 May 2009

Michael Phelps was jolted by a rare defeat and reminded of the work that lies ahead after he finished second to Aaron Peirsol in the 100 metres backstroke at the Charlotte Grand Prix on Saturday. Phelps, on only his second day of competition since his record eight gold medal haul at the Beijing Olympics, was well beaten to the wall, his time of 53.79 a far cry from Peirsol's 53.32.

When it took 7 days to fly from Britain to India

When it took 7 days to fly from Britain to India

Rediff.com12 May 2009

According to records, the first flight took off for Karachi in colonial India on March 30, 1929. It had to make more than 20 stops, travelling through France, Italy, Greece, Libya, Gaza, Iraq and then on to India.

Mumbai arrives in style

Mumbai arrives in style

Rediff.com2 May 2008

In the past few months, shell-shocked air travellers emerging from Mumbai's domestic terminal 1B could have been forgiven for thinking they had somehow landed in Singapore. The revitalised terminal was the first sign that the airport's new regime, led by GV Sanjay Reddy, the managing director of the Mumbai International Airport, was beginning to have an impact.

PIX: South Africa edge Pakistan in thriller to go top

PIX: South Africa edge Pakistan in thriller to go top

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match between Pakistan and South Africa, in Chennai, on Friday.

Review: College Kumaran

Review: College Kumaran

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

College Kumaran directed by Thulasidhas sees Mohanlal in the role of a college canteen manager. It is a typical Mohanlal film with college and education system as the backdrop that the hero has to correct, ending up being an average fare.

What SoftBank leadership team visits mean for Indian investors

What SoftBank leadership team visits mean for Indian investors

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

A top management leadership team from SoftBank has been coming to India in the last few days to meet the founders of start-ups and other investors, signalling the country's emergence as a pivotal market for the global investment giant. Based on current estimates, India accounts for nearly 10 per cent ($20 billion) of SoftBank's invested assets under management (AUM) globally. That makes the country its third largest market after the US and China.