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Ready For Mr & Mrs Mahi?

Ready For Mr & Mrs Mahi?

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'There is no cringe shot in the film which could give me a sleepless night.'

India's exports decline 7% to $34.48 billion in August

India's exports decline 7% to $34.48 billion in August

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

India's exports declined by 6.86 per cent to $34.48 billion in August this year as against $37.02 billion in the same month last year, government data showed on Friday. Imports too declined by 5.23 per cent to $58.64 billion as against $61.88 billion recorded in August 2022.

Did God Create Kishore Kumar For Rajesh Khanna?

Did God Create Kishore Kumar For Rajesh Khanna?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

If Rajesh Khanna was the greatest star of Hindi cinema, the songs played a major part in his superstardom.

Exports fall by 12.7% in April; trade deficit at 20-month low

Exports fall by 12.7% in April; trade deficit at 20-month low

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The decline in exports is mainly on account of poor demand in India's key destinations -- the Europe and the US -- and it may take some more months for the situation to improve. The demand scenario is "not looking very good as far as Europe is concerned, and the US also we have seen a decline in demand. "For the next 2-3 months, I think the demand scenario does not look very optimistic," DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade) Santosh Kumar Sarangi told reporters.

'Jai Hind Papa': 6-yr-old son in army fatigues offers last salute to Col Manpreet

'Jai Hind Papa': 6-yr-old son in army fatigues offers last salute to Col Manpreet

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Kabir was seen clinging to the tricolour-wrapped coffin of his father. He bowed before his father's body just before cremation.

Photograph Review: A delicate little gem

Photograph Review: A delicate little gem

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

God bless Ritesh Batra, raves Sukanya Verma.

Review: District 9 is a gem of a movie

Review: District 9 is a gem of a movie

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Go for the explosions and the gun play, and stay for the message that reminds us, without ever being heavy-handed, that we could all stand to practice a little more understanding in our lives.

Recognise These Stars?

Recognise These Stars?

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Raima Sen surprised her social media followers by revealing some 'hidden gems' from her albums.

India-EFTA trade pact: How Swiss firms stand to gain

India-EFTA trade pact: How Swiss firms stand to gain

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Domestic customers will get access to high-quality Swiss products such as watches, chocolates, biscuits, and clocks at lower prices as India will phase out customs duties under its trade pact with the EFTA bloc on these goods over a period of time. India and the four-European nation bloc EFTA signed a trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA) on Sunday to boost trade and investments between the two regions. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

India, EFTA sign $100-billion free trade pact

India, EFTA sign $100-billion free trade pact

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Domestic customers will get access to high-quality Swiss products such as watches, chocolates, biscuits, and clocks at lower prices as India will phase out customs duties under its trade pact with the EFTA bloc on these goods over a period of time. India and the four-European nation bloc EFTA signed a trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA) on Sunday to boost trade and investments between the two regions. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

2 dead, 3 hurt in fire in 8-storey Mumbai building

2 dead, 3 hurt in fire in 8-storey Mumbai building

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

The fire erupted in a first-floor flat of Veena Santur Cooperative Housing Society at around 12:30 pm and spread to the electric wiring and installations on that floor, according to officials.

Rekha, Through The Years

Rekha, Through The Years

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

We flip through our archives and pick some of the best Rekha images through the years.

'It was nice of Jaiswal to unsettle the spinners'

'It was nice of Jaiswal to unsettle the spinners'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The best part of Yashasvi Jaiswal's entertaining unbeaten 76 was the manner in which he completely unsettled England's troika of spinners, India's left-arm slow bowler Axar Patel reckoned after opening day's play in the first Test.

Sidhu returns to 'first love', back as commentator for IPL 2024

Sidhu returns to 'first love', back as commentator for IPL 2024

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

After a decade-long stint in politics, Navjot Singh Sidhu will be back as commentator for IPL 2024.

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

From melodrama to mockery (remember Amar and Prem's phony separated-at-Kumbh Mela reunion in a gag of Andaz Apna Apna?), there are numerous instances of its presence.

7 Underrated Films Of 2023

7 Underrated Films Of 2023

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

With so many releases in 2023, not all got their due. Subhash K Jha picks his underrated films of the year.

Exports up 1%; Dec trade deficit narrows to 3-month low

Exports up 1%; Dec trade deficit narrows to 3-month low

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

The country's exports edged up 1 per cent to $38.45 billion in December 2023 while the trade deficit narrowed to a three-month low of $19.8 billion, official data released on Monday showed. Imports declined by 4.85 per cent to $58.25 billion in December last year due to a dip in crude oil shipments. The previous low in trade deficit - the difference between imports and exports - was recorded in September at $19.37 billion.

Yogi visits Taj Mahal, calls it a gem, sweeps road outside

Yogi visits Taj Mahal, calls it a gem, sweeps road outside

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Over 14,000 policemen were deployed across the city for the security of Adityanath.

Israel conflict unlikely to impact trade of pharma firms

Israel conflict unlikely to impact trade of pharma firms

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Indian pharmaceutical firms foresee minimal disruptions in trade with Israel despite escalating regional tensions. Rising crude prices and export shipping insurance premiums have raised concerns, but the pharmaceutical sector remains optimistic. Pharmaceutical exports from India to Israel in FY 2020-21 amounted to $32.5 million, which represents only a minor segment of India's overall pharma exports.

PIX: Jurel, Ashwin, Kuldeep put India on course for win

PIX: Jurel, Ashwin, Kuldeep put India on course for win

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi on Sunday, February 25.

Imports from Russia doubles to $25.69 billion in Apr-Aug

Imports from Russia doubles to $25.69 billion in Apr-Aug

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The country's imports from Russia almost doubled to $25.69 billion during the April-August period this fiscal due to increasing inbound shipments of crude oil and fertiliser, according to the commerce ministry data. With this, Russia has become India's second-largest import source during the first five months of this fiscal. The imports were $13.77 billion during April-August 2022.

Christmas Recipe: Gingerbread Men

Christmas Recipe: Gingerbread Men

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

These men make Christmas jolly.

The Best of Pankaj Udhas

The Best of Pankaj Udhas

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

His elegant body of work, LIVE and recordings, is a tuneful treasure whose melody and memory lives on. Fondly remembering the late singer and 10 of his superhit songs.

Q1 a washout, exporters pin hope on North America for a turnaround

Q1 a washout, exporters pin hope on North America for a turnaround

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

After the first quarter was washed out, exporters are now keeping their fingers crossed over a turnaround in outbound shipments to at least North America from September onwards. This comes even as other key destinations such as Europe may take longer to revive in FY24. Slowdown in key economies, as well as geopolitical tensions resulted in sluggish demand for Indian goods.

Kareena Waited 23 Years To Play THIS Role

Kareena Waited 23 Years To Play THIS Role

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

After playing a character who murders her husband in Jaane Jaan, Kareena Kapoor crosses over to the other side, to play a detective in The Buckingham Murders.

How Gitanjali Gems is set to be a global player

How Gitanjali Gems is set to be a global player

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

Mumbai-based diamond processing and jewellery manufacturer Gitanjali Gems aims to become a global retailer. Lately, the Rs 3,500-crore (Rs 35 billion) company has been in the news for international acquisitions, consolidation in the domestic market and diversification in lifestyle retailing.

Why Is Karan Johar Upset?

Why Is Karan Johar Upset?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

All fingers seem to point at Katrina Kaif's new film Merry Christmas, which just announced its release date.

New era of Indian equity outperformance is dawning: Morgan Stanley

New era of Indian equity outperformance is dawning: Morgan Stanley

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

A new era of Indian equity market outperformance compared to China "appears to be dawning", according to Morgan Stanley. The firm has upgraded India to overweight in its Asia Pacific-excluding Japan (APxJ) list, making it their most preferred market not only in the region but also in the global emerging market (GEM) pack. India now holds the top position in this category, with an overweight of 75 basis points, a significant increase from nil previously.

How To Stay Unaffected In A Bear Market

How To Stay Unaffected In A Bear Market

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Once a quality stock has been bought, the next challenge is to hold on to it -- no mean feat in this age of information overload and incessant noise.

Dhanteras gold demand likely to stay robust

Dhanteras gold demand likely to stay robust

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

A strong appetite for gold on Friday's Dhanteras is expected this year due to auspicious reasons and geopolitical concerns, continuing the 2022 trend driven by pent-up COVID demand. Compared to last year's Dhanteras, gold prices have jumped 22 per cent and silver prices by 21 per cent, respectively. "Gold and silver are good for portfolio diversification, especially in times of geopolitical turbulence.

'I learnt to be humble from Pankajji'

'I learnt to be humble from Pankajji'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'Pankaj Udhasji took the Ghazal to the masses. He was a wonderful singer, but more importantly he was a wonderful human being.'

Coming Soon! The Bullet Train!

Coming Soon! The Bullet Train!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

With land acquisition completed and infrastructure work streamlined, India's bullet train dreams are slowly, but finally, inching closer to reality.

10 Tips to Enjoy India on a Budget

10 Tips to Enjoy India on a Budget

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Fight the high season and ridiculous prices with these simple and easy travel hacks.

Indian gem, jewellery exports up 21% in 02-03

Indian gem, jewellery exports up 21% in 02-03

Rediff.com10 Apr 2003

India, the world's largest diamond cutting and polishing centre, exported gems and jewellery worth $9.1 billion in the past year ended March 31, up 21 per cent from the previous year, a leading trade body said on Thursday.

5th Test PIX: Rohit, Gill hit tons as India build huge lead

5th Test PIX: Rohit, Gill hit tons as India build huge lead

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

India were sitting pretty on 473/8 in 120 overs at stumps on the second day for an overall lead of 255 runs.

Ramya, Aishwarya, Rima's Stunning Onam Looks

Ramya, Aishwarya, Rima's Stunning Onam Looks

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Actor-turned-designer Poornima Indrajith has some Onam style tips as well.

Crude realisation: Oil's slick grip threatens corporate margins, profits

Crude realisation: Oil's slick grip threatens corporate margins, profits

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Corporate margins and profits in India remain vulnerable to changes in crude oil prices in the international market. Historical quarterly data from listed companies (excluding banks, finance and insurance, oil and gas, and power sectors) indicate an adverse correlation between corporate margins and crude oil prices.

Why Kishore Kumar Stopped Singing For Abhimaan

Why Kishore Kumar Stopped Singing For Abhimaan

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Ever wondered why Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 1973 musical Abhimaan, the story of two singers who happened to be married to one another, has three voices singing for Amitabh Bachchan but only one voice, Lata Mangeshkar, for Jaya Bachchan?

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

2019 was the Bharatiya Janata Party's breakout year, when it stretched the boundaries of what was thought possible and ended up with 303 seats on its own steam. Now it is forced to play defence, on a pitch queered by too many variables, asserts Prem Panicker.

The Day Malaika Wore All The Sequins In Mumbai

The Day Malaika Wore All The Sequins In Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Malaika had an extraplanetary glow about her.