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Top Performers: Mayers, Wood

Top Performers: Mayers, Wood

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Kyle Mayers made the highest score by an IPL debutant since 2009, while Mark Wood bowled with pace and zing to take five wickets.

'Believe me, nobody can do reassurance better than Mr Modi'

'Believe me, nobody can do reassurance better than Mr Modi'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

'You ain't seen anything yet,' EAM Jaishankar says about the India-US relationship.

Modi inaugurates Arunachal's first greenfield airport

Modi inaugurates Arunachal's first greenfield airport

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

The airport located at Hollongi, around 15 kilometres from the state capital Itanagar, will link the border state with other Indian cities with commercial flights as well as other parts of Arunachal Pradesh through helicopter services.

Top Performer: Vijaykumar Vyshak Shines On Debut

Top Performer: Vijaykumar Vyshak Shines On Debut

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

RCB's young Indian debutant Vijaykumar Vyshak produced a brilliant spell on debut.

Grasim Industries' rights issue will strengthen balance sheet, fuel growth

Grasim Industries' rights issue will strengthen balance sheet, fuel growth

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Grasim Industries has announced a rights issue of around Rs 4,000 crore with the promoters committed to fully subscribing to their entitlements and to covering any unsubscribed portion. This is to part-fund capital expenditure (capex) of Rs 10,000 crore in a new foray into the paints business. The company has already invested Rs 3,640 crore in the paints business (by Q1FY24). The management has outlined a capex of Rs 5,700 crore for FY24, which includes Rs 4,280 crore allocated for the paints business, of which Rs 1,050 crore has already been spent in Q1FY24.

Top Performers: Buttler, Jaiswal Power Royals

Top Performers: Buttler, Jaiswal Power Royals

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler smashed half-centuries to steer Rajasthan Royals to an easy 57-run victory while consigning Delhi Capitals to their third straight loss.

Social Stock Exchange: Tax benefits among industry's top demands

Social Stock Exchange: Tax benefits among industry's top demands

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

In an effort to attract investors to the Social Stock Exchange (SSE), the bourses have reached out to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and the government with the industry's demand for additional benefits on contributions made towards social enterprises through the platform. SSE is a regulated platform to facilitate organisations working towards social causes to raise funds and have access to higher capital through the bourses. The platform is aimed at becoming a meeting ground for donors and social enterprises.

'It was not just an operation against NewsClick'

'It was not just an operation against NewsClick'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The entire operation was meant to have a chilling effect on independent journalists, those not completely subservient to the regime, the small section still doing what the Fourth Estate should do -- raising questions to those in power.

Can Jeetega Bharat Campaign Win 2024?

Can Jeetega Bharat Campaign Win 2024?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Jeetega Bharat has selected 125 Lok Sabha seats across the country where it will assist the Opposition alliance.

Tides turning for India's startups?

Tides turning for India's startups?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The recovering valuations, will lead to enhanced optimism among investors about funding startups.

When Pakistan Faced A Power Outage

When Pakistan Faced A Power Outage

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Millions of people in Pakistan were left without electricity when a major power outage occured on January 23.

G20 Presidency: Time To Taper Expectations

G20 Presidency: Time To Taper Expectations

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

India's role as a leader of the global south may require it to give up its ambition to serve as a bridge between the warring halves of the international community, points out Mihir S Sharma.

'Hopefully I'll get company' Rai optimistic of Indian team's chances

'Hopefully I'll get company' Rai optimistic of Indian team's chances

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

India's only Asian Games individual medallist in recurve section, Tarundeep Rai, feels at least one from the men's archery team could win a medal in the Hangzhou edition and end a 13-year-long drought in the continental showpiece.

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The agency had received Rs 946.51 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2023-24, which was later increased to Rs 968.86 crore in the Revised Estimates.

Congress-mukt Bharat not possible: Sharad Pawar

Congress-mukt Bharat not possible: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Pawar on Wednesday visited the Congress office in Pune for the first time after he quit the Grand Old Party 23 years ago.

How 'Namo Bharat' will transform Delhi-Meerut commute

How 'Namo Bharat' will transform Delhi-Meerut commute

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Semi-high-speed 'Namo Bharat' train services on the 17-km priority section of India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) rail corridor will be opened for people from Saturday morning.

Why PSU Banks Should Be Held Accountable

Why PSU Banks Should Be Held Accountable

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

If they are made accountable, bad loan cases will shrink dramatically, recoveries will rise, and the NCLT process will be more manageable, asserts Debashis Basu.

Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 crore in UP in 4 years: Ambani

Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 crore in UP in 4 years: Ambani

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Reliance Industries Ltd will invest Rs 75,000 crore in rolling out 5G mobile telephony services, expanding retail network and setting up renewable energy capacity in Uttar Pradesh in the next four years, its chairman Mukesh Ambani said on Friday. Ambani also announced foray of the oil-to-telecom conglomerate into bio-energy business, converting agriculture waste into gas which can be used as fuel in industries, run automobiles or light kitchen stoves. Speaking at the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023 here, Ambani said his group will set up 10 GigaWatts of renewable energy capacity and roll out 5G services across the state in the next 10 months.

Will Monsoon Session Be Another Washout?

Will Monsoon Session Be Another Washout?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The productivity of the Budget session was abysmal. The Lok Sabha functioned for 33% of its scheduled time (46 hours); the Rajya Sabha 24% (32 hours).

Reliance joins India's Olympic body as principal partner

Reliance joins India's Olympic body as principal partner

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Mukesh Ambani, will become the IOA's principal partner and help the country's sports federations

Adani family's partners used 'opaque' funds to invest in stocks: OCCRP

Adani family's partners used 'opaque' funds to invest in stocks: OCCRP

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Hundreds of millions of dollars were invested in publicly traded Adani group stocks through Mauritius-based 'opaque' investment funds by partners of promoter family, the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) alleged on Thursday. The fresh allegations by an organisation funded by likes of George Soros and Rockefeller Brothers Fund come months after a US short seller wiped away close to $150 billion in value of Adani group stocks with allegations of accounting fraud, stock price manipulation and improper use of tax havens by the ports-to-energy conglomerate run by billionaire Gautam Adani. Adani group has denied all allegations. Citing review of files from multiple tax havens and internal Adani Group emails, OCCRP said its investigation found at least two cases where the "mysterious" investors bought and sold Adani stock through such offshore structures.

US Diaspora Disappointed At Modi's Curtailed Event

US Diaspora Disappointed At Modi's Curtailed Event

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

'The PM was gracious enough to delay his departure from DC by a few hours, and granted a slot for the diaspora meeting.'

Modi flags off Kerala's 1st Vande Bharat train, launches Kochi Water Metro

Modi flags off Kerala's 1st Vande Bharat train, launches Kochi Water Metro

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor were also present with the PM as he interacted with the students inside the train.

Adhir's 'Raavan' jibe after Shah linked Cong protests to Ram temple

Adhir's 'Raavan' jibe after Shah linked Cong protests to Ram temple

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury accused the ruling dispensation of resorting to diversionary tactics.

Global Dark Economy Clouds Hover Over India

Global Dark Economy Clouds Hover Over India

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'Rhetoric and chest-thumping are running high on India's recent growth record.'
'But will the giant waves developing elsewhere allow us to sail smoothly into fair winds?' asks Debashis Basu.

Isha, Akash, Anant Ambani appointed to Reliance board

Isha, Akash, Anant Ambani appointed to Reliance board

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's children -- Isha, Akash and Anant -- on Monday were appointed on the board of his energy-to-technology conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd, in what is seen as a clear path of succession planning at India's most valuable company.

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.'

Top Performers: Abhishek, Klaasen star for SRH, Marsh for Delhi

Top Performers: Abhishek, Klaasen star for SRH, Marsh for Delhi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

While Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen starred with the willow for SRH, Mitchell Marsh's all-round show went in vain as Delhi went down at home.

ICC WC PHOTOS: Australia drub Netherlands for record win

ICC WC PHOTOS: Australia drub Netherlands for record win

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the match between Australia and The Netherlands, played in New Delhi on Wednesday.

America's largest Hindu temple inaugurated in New Jersey

America's largest Hindu temple inaugurated in New Jersey

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The grand dedication ceremony of Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey was conducted on Sunday in the presence of Mahant Swami Maharaj following a nine-day celebration that commenced on September 30.

King takes a walk down memory lane as WTA completes five decades

King takes a walk down memory lane as WTA completes five decades

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

For Billie Jean King, her leading role in the foundation of the WTA half a century ago ranks above the many successes she enjoyed on court.

BJP rule brought MP out of BIMARU category, says Shah; releases report card

BJP rule brought MP out of BIMARU category, says Shah; releases report card

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

He said the people of the state took a historic decision in 2003 by removing the government of "Mr Bantadhar", apparently referring to senior Congress leader and former chief minister Digvijaya Singh.

Mukesh Ambani completes 20 years as Reliance boss

Mukesh Ambani completes 20 years as Reliance boss

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Mukesh Ambani, who took over the reins of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) after the sudden demise of his legendary industrialist father Dhirubhai Ambani, completes 20 years at the helm during which the company saw a 17-fold jump in revenues, 20-times surge in profit and has become a global conglomerate.

Indian markets have limited upside in the near-term; buy the dips: Nomura

Indian markets have limited upside in the near-term; buy the dips: Nomura

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Indian equity markets have a limited upside potential in the near-term as they negotiate the ensuing cyclical slowdown, wrote analysts at Nomura in a recent coauthored report led by Saion Mukherjee, their managing director and head of equity research for India. He, however, believes that the foundations are in place for sustainable growth over the medium-to-long term, and hence suggests a 'buy on dips' strategy to equity investors. As an investment strategy, Nomura prefers domestic-oriented sectors and companies over exporters, and prefers stocks that provide valuation comfort. Industrials and banks are their overweight sectors, while IT services and consumer discretionary are their underweight sectors.

Top Performers: Shaw-Warner

Top Performers: Shaw-Warner

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Prithvi Shaw (51) and David Warner (61) steered Delhi Capitals to a flying start.

Titans take on Knight Riders, eye third straight win

Titans take on Knight Riders, eye third straight win

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Defending champions Gujarat Titans will be eyeing a hat-trick of victories, while Kolkata Knight Riders, fresh from their decimation of Royal Challengers Bangalore, will be keen to show that win was not a flash in the pan when the two sides clash in the IPL in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Rahul in Kerala as Congress firefights in Punjab

Rahul in Kerala as Congress firefights in Punjab

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The Congress leadership, though, has insisted that "all is well" in Punjab, despite the turmoil caused by the resignation of Sidhu and other leaders.

The State Has Rolled The Dice Of Growth

The State Has Rolled The Dice Of Growth

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

After bumbling for years since 2014, the Modi government seems to believe that massive government expenditure will lead us to prosperity supported by 'seat-of-the-pants' decision-making, observes Debashis Basu.

Manipur violence set to rock Parliament's Monsoon Session

Manipur violence set to rock Parliament's Monsoon Session

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The situation in Manipur and the Delhi services ordinance are set to dominate the Monsoon session of Parliament beginning Thursday with the Opposition gearing up to raise these issues to corner the government.

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.