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When Subedar Neeraj Chopra Met Army Chief

When Subedar Neeraj Chopra Met Army Chief

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Athletes from the army accounted for 20 medals -- 3 Gold, 7 Silver, 10 Bronze at the Asian Games.

Top Performer: Phil rubs 'Salt' over RCB's wounds

Top Performer: Phil rubs 'Salt' over RCB's wounds

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Phil Salt played an exceptional knock of 87 off just 45 balls.

'They Wanted To Stop Us From Protesting Against Adani'

'They Wanted To Stop Us From Protesting Against Adani'

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'All those who participated in the agitation were branded as anti-nationals.'

Can Gill Do What Kohli Couldn't?

Can Gill Do What Kohli Couldn't?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Shubman Gill steps into the limelight as the fifth-youngest Indian captain in the IPL's 16-year history.

Sensex fall: Realty, Bankex at the forefront

Sensex fall: Realty, Bankex at the forefront

Rediff.com19 Jan 2008

Three sectoral indices -- Realty Index, Oil and Gas Index, and Bankex -- led the sharp fall in stock prices in the last five days, which saw the Bombay Stock Exchange's Sensex suffer its sharpest ever continuous drop. The three indices fell nearly 9 per cent each between January 14 and January 18, 2008. Power, metals, IT, capital goods and consumer goods indices also declined by 5-8 per cent during the week.

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'Just the amount of work which is there just to become more and more successful in banking. For this to happen you need to have leaders who understand technology.'

When Sudha, Narayana Murthy Broke Up

When Sudha, Narayana Murthy Broke Up

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

After agonizing over this for weeks, he made a decision. When they met after work one evening, he startled her by blurting out, 'I think we should break up.' A moving excerpt from Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha and Narayana Murthy.

'India can continue to be fastest growing economy this decade'

'India can continue to be fastest growing economy this decade'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'With a solid investment programme and sustainable development strategy, India can exceed 7 per cent growth per year, or a doubling of high-quality national income within a decade.'

India made G20 more inclusive, African Union included: Modi

India made G20 more inclusive, African Union included: Modi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Modi also said that India is fully prepared for the G20 leaders summit, and heads of 40 countries and many global organisations are coming to Delhi to participate in the event.

IPL PHOTOS: Prabhsimran's century keeps Punjab alive; DC ousted

IPL PHOTOS: Prabhsimran's century keeps Punjab alive; DC ousted

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Prabhsimran Singh's magnificent maiden IPL hundred and Harpreet Brar's four wicket haul helped Punjab Kings kept their slim play-off hopes alive with a comprehensive 31-run win over Delhi Capitals.

Stand with Israel in its darkest hour, Sunak tells Netanyahu in Tel Aviv

Stand with Israel in its darkest hour, Sunak tells Netanyahu in Tel Aviv

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Thursday pledged to stand with Israel in its "darkest hour" and welcomed the opening of a humanitarian corridor into Gaza as he held talks with the country's top leadership during his two-day visit to the Middle East aimed at preventing further escalation of conflict in the region.

'Which country is now standing tall in BRICS? It's India'

'Which country is now standing tall in BRICS? It's India'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'India has the potential to do a lot more to take advantage of the time today where we stand to gain, geopolitically and in terms of market attractiveness.'

Sustainable fashion gets thrown a life jacket after PM wears upcycled sadri

Sustainable fashion gets thrown a life jacket after PM wears upcycled sadri

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has been at the forefront of climate action and saving the environment campaigns - whether plogging at a beach in Mahabalipuram in 2019 or wearing a sky-blue 'sadri' jacket to Parliament made of material recycled from plastic bottles. Made by Karur-based sustainable fashion brand EcoLine Clothing (EcoLine), a brand of Shree Renga Polymers, front runner in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle recycling and sustainable textiles in India run by IITians, the company recycles PET bottles and upcycles them into value-added products, such as garments. Three months on, the phone lines of Senthil Sankar, managing partner at Shree Renga Polymers and EcoLine, have been ringing non-stop since the jacket made out of recycled plastic at Karur, Tamil Nadu's textile capital, was worn by the PM to Parliament on February 8.

'ONGC is venturing into high-risk ultra-deep water exploration'

'ONGC is venturing into high-risk ultra-deep water exploration'

Rediff.com25 May 2023

'We plan to add over 100,000 square kilometres every year, to reach an ambitious target of 500,000 square kilometres by 2025.'

Narayana Murthy's Catamaran aims to double AUM to $2 billion in 5 yrs

Narayana Murthy's Catamaran aims to double AUM to $2 billion in 5 yrs

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Catamaran, the family office of Infosys founder Narayana Murthy, is targeting 15 per cent returns on its portfolio investments per annum as it shifts focus from early-stage investments to growth and late-stage bets. This would double the firm's assets under management (AUM) from the current $1 billion to $2 billion over the next five years. "For direct investments, we are focusing on growth-stage investments and very selectively on early stage," Deepak Padaki, president, Catamaran, told Business Standard. "(This is) primarily because the early-stage space in India, in the last three-four years, has completely changed. "There has been a huge influx of capital in the last two years. It has become a very crowded space for early-stage investment," he said.

Creating 4 Million Jobs Looks Likely

Creating 4 Million Jobs Looks Likely

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

In years past, we often approached the Budget expecting to see changes in direct and indirect taxes. Those days are behind us. The Budget of today seeks to expand the economy and keep it at the forefront of technology, observes Harsh Goenka.

Infrastructure Funds: What You Must Know

Infrastructure Funds: What You Must Know

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Since infrastructure projects have long gestation periods, investors need to enter them with a long horizon of at least 10 years.

Indian bourses can raise $100-150 bn capital every year: BSE

Indian bourses can raise $100-150 bn capital every year: BSE

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Some of the newer regulations are such that they are even better than many advanced countries such as in the Americas and the Europe.

47,000 Luxury Cars To Be Sold This Year!

47,000 Luxury Cars To Be Sold This Year!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

After a brief lull during the pandemic, there is a strong revival in luxury car sales, bolstered by more launches across price bands, replacement demand, ban on old diesel vehicles in the NCR, and 'revenge buying'.

Immigrant from India wins Israeli kickboxing championship

Immigrant from India wins Israeli kickboxing championship

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Obed Hrangchal, a 28-year-old Indian Jew from Mizoram who immigrated to Israel in 2020, has won the Jewish state's kickboxing championship and is likely to represent the country in international competitions.

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.

What is capital convertibility & how India should move towards it

What is capital convertibility & how India should move towards it

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The post-crisis debate on capital account management focuses on matching instruments with vulnerabilities.

'People are still dying and the wounds run deep'

'People are still dying and the wounds run deep'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'You can still hear gunshots, and this time even children know they are not normal.'

Fintech unicorn Razorpay's value jumps to $7.5 bn; up 7.5x in 15 months

Fintech unicorn Razorpay's value jumps to $7.5 bn; up 7.5x in 15 months

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Fintech unicorn Razorpay has raised $375 million in the Series F round of funding at a $7.5-billion valuation, making it India's second-most valuable start-up in this space, after Paytm. The company valuation has surged over seven times in 15 months, helping it push Walmart-owned digital payments firm PhonePe to the third spot on the country's most-valuable fintech list. Razorpay's latest round of fundraising was led by Lone Pine Capital, Alkeon Capital, and TCV.

Days after Veep's criticism, CJI hails basic structure doctrine

Days after Veep's criticism, CJI hails basic structure doctrine

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The remarks by the CJI came against the backdrop of the recent remarks by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar who questioned the landmark 1973 Kesavananda Bharati case verdict that gave the basic structure doctrine.

EVs to drive auto capex up by Rs 70,630 crore in 5 years

EVs to drive auto capex up by Rs 70,630 crore in 5 years

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Automobile manufacturers, new and old, as well as ancillary suppliers are set to spend a combined Rs 70,630 crore over the next five years on either entering the electric vehicle segment or stepping up their presence in it. Data culled from announcements made by firms shows India, the world's fifth largest automobile market, is poised to receive one of the biggest capex pushes ever to fuel the transition from internal combustion engines to electric motors and batteries as part of a green drive. The EV push, egged on by the government's emphasis on electric mobility to meet its net zero targets, is expected to yield at least 25 electric vehicles - new ones as well as electrified versions of existing vehicles running on internal combustion engines.

For first time after March 2020, Delhi's LNJP hospital has 0 Covid cases

For first time after March 2020, Delhi's LNJP hospital has 0 Covid cases

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

The Delhi government-run LNJP Hospital, the mainstay of the city's fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, now has "zero patient" admitted at the facility, the first time since March 2020, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Thursday.

Leaders pay rich tributes to Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Leaders pay rich tributes to Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Jhunjhunwala passed away early on Sunday morning due to a cardiac arrest, a source in his newly set up airline said.

India has 100 unicorns valued at $240bn, bulk of them in Bengaluru

India has 100 unicorns valued at $240bn, bulk of them in Bengaluru

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

These unicorns, or startups valued at over USD 1 billion, are across industries, beyond technology and tech-enabled sectors as well, like pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods, Credit Suisse India equity strategist Neelkanth Mishra told reporters in Mumbai.

50 more start-ups likely to join unicorn club in year or two

50 more start-ups likely to join unicorn club in year or two

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

There seems to be no dearth of funds to fuel this growth, report Peerzada Abrar and Shivani Shinde.

Is Kannur, India's political murder capital?

Is Kannur, India's political murder capital?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Why does this Kerala district see so many political murders and revenge killings?

'A ban would stop all innovations in cryptocurrencies in India'

'A ban would stop all innovations in cryptocurrencies in India'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

'Any entrepreneur who wants to create companies on blockchain will have to move outside India.' 'A ban will also wipe out the entire asset investing class that has built up in India.'

Want to invest in US-focused funds? Read this

Want to invest in US-focused funds? Read this

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Investing in the US market provides Indian investors a hedge against the rupee's long-term tendency to depreciate against the dollar.

Akali leader Manjinder Sirsa joins BJP ahead of Punjab polls

Akali leader Manjinder Sirsa joins BJP ahead of Punjab polls

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Sirsa has been a prominent face of the Akali Dal in the national capital and was a strong supporter of the farmers' protests against the three contentious farm laws. He said he will continue to work for Sikh causes.

RBI Norms Don't Tackle Illegal Apps Menace

RBI Norms Don't Tackle Illegal Apps Menace

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Of the 2,562 customer complaints received between January 2020 and March 2021, a majority relate to illegal apps. At least two dozen suicide cases have been reported, perpetrated by the harassment by loan app operators, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Reliance net jumps 43% as it fires on all cylinders

Reliance net jumps 43% as it fires on all cylinders

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries on Friday reported a 43 per cent jump in its September quarter net profit as its businesses from oil to retail fired on all cylinders, growing both sequentially and on a year-on-year basis. Net profit of Rs 13,680 crore, or Rs 20.88 per share, in July-September compared with Rs 9,567 crore, or Rs 14.84 a share, in the same period a year back, the company said in a statement. While better realisation and a sharp rise in crude oil prices benefited the old-economy business, retail saw footfalls at stores reach pre-Covid levels and per user earning from telecom business rose.

'Taming the virus is like fighting a war; all have to pitch in'

'Taming the virus is like fighting a war; all have to pitch in'

Rediff.com11 May 2021

'I remain optimistic that 2021 will be better than 2020 because we have visibility of vaccinations this year.'

COVID is a blessing for Edtech firms as they see massive jump in VC fund

COVID is a blessing for Edtech firms as they see massive jump in VC fund

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Venture Intelligence data shows that during January to July 2020, investors infused $998 million in 31 deals. The total number of deals reported in 2019 was 42 worth $404 million.

At least two employees of MEA test COVID-19 positive

At least two employees of MEA test COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com30 May 2020

It is learnt that an elaborate sanitisation exercise was carried out in the legal and the Central Europe (CE) divisions. Almost all employees in the CE division as well as a sizable number of staffers in the legal wing are undergoing self-quarantine at present.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.