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Rs 3.2 Crore bonus for India's victorious Chess Olympiad teams

Rs 3.2 Crore bonus for India's victorious Chess Olympiad teams

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The All India Chess Federation announced a whopping Rs 3.2 crore in rewards for the historic 45th Olympiad-winning Indian teams during a felicitation ceremony in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Buying Health Cover Policy? Read This

Buying Health Cover Policy? Read This

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Customers frequently sign without reading the terms and conditions, resulting in a poor understanding of coverage, and eventually leading to partial payouts

Discus thrower Vinod's classification in F52 category raises hopes of medal

Discus thrower Vinod's classification in F52 category raises hopes of medal

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

5 athletes, 6 officials from Indian contingent to take part in Paralympics opening.

ICC releases additional tickets for Indo-Pak showdown

ICC releases additional tickets for Indo-Pak showdown

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The ICC also said that it will make available more tickets in other categories as well for fixtures in Texas and Florida, the two other venues apart from New York, which are hosting the global event in the USA.

'Urban demand is under stress, would need an upward spiral'

'Urban demand is under stress, would need an upward spiral'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'Spending by the middle class is limited with a focus on savings. However, there is buoyancy at the top-end.'

Where do you draw the line?: IOC's Bach on Vinesh case

Where do you draw the line?: IOC's Bach on Vinesh case

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Thomas Bach on Friday said he has a "certain understanding" for Vinesh Phogat but also wondered where would one draw the line after allowing small concessions in certain situations.

Higher discretionary sales, store growth key for gains in Avenue Supermarts

Higher discretionary sales, store growth key for gains in Avenue Supermarts

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Shares of Avenue Supermarts (DMart) have gained about 5 per cent over the past week on better than expected June quarter (Q1FY25) performance, hopes of a recovery in discretionary demand, and margin gains going ahead. The key takeaway from the results was the robust gross margin performance. Riding on improving mix, DMart posted a 34 basis point year-on-year (Y-o-Y) improvement in gross margins to 14.9 per cent.

The Most Amazing Food Pix!

The Most Amazing Food Pix!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

The winners of Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2024 have been revealed.

UPSC cracks down on IAS officer Puja Khedkar, files FIR for forgery

UPSC cracks down on IAS officer Puja Khedkar, files FIR for forgery

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Khedkar, a 2023 batch Indian Administrative Service officer, was accused of misusing power and privileges during her training in Pune recently.

BJP Or Congress? Who Will Dalits Vote For?

BJP Or Congress? Who Will Dalits Vote For?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'No political party can antagonise Ambedkarite voters, particularly the neo-Buddhists.'

'Y'-category security to HC judges who delivered hijab verdict

'Y'-category security to HC judges who delivered hijab verdict

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Condemning the incident, Bommai said, "Being in favour of community is not secularism, that is communalism. I condemn this, we all should stand together. The government will condemn this."

Dabur stock fall may provide entry to long-term investors

Dabur stock fall may provide entry to long-term investors

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Dabur's performance in the July-September quarter of the current financial year (Q2FY25) was weak but in line with consensus. Consolidated revenue declined 5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) due to a temporary adjustment in General Trade (GT) inventory. Indian revenue declined 7.6 per cent, while international business grew 13 per cent Y-o-Y in constant currency (CC) terms.

Can We Fight China, Pakistan With What We Have?

Can We Fight China, Pakistan With What We Have?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Everybody talks of China as the real threat, but we aren't even building a decisive capability against Pakistan, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Tracking air: As Delhi AQI worsens, experts call for long-term solutions

Tracking air: As Delhi AQI worsens, experts call for long-term solutions

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Air quality index (AQI) soared past 350 level in parts of Delhi on Thursday and experts cautioned that as weather turns colder it may breach the 400-mark ceiling and enter the 'severe' zone soon, notwithstanding the incidents of stubble burnings which have nosedived from 17,529 in 2020 to 4,262 this year.

World No 1 Suhas taking no pressure as he eyes Paris gold

World No 1 Suhas taking no pressure as he eyes Paris gold

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Suhas said the real backbone behind his success in sports is the unstinted support of his family.

Protests, doping and internal strife: The dark side of India's Olympic journey

Protests, doping and internal strife: The dark side of India's Olympic journey

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

From bitter fights to dope shame, Indian Olympic team's tryst with controversies

'Fillip For Protection Of Personal Property Rights'

'Fillip For Protection Of Personal Property Rights'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'The ruling does not automatically mean that your house can be taken away, but suppose it blocks an expressway or a highway or such essential development, then it can be taken away as long as there is a law to support that action.'

ATMs to loans: All eyes on the road for finance world

ATMs to loans: All eyes on the road for finance world

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

In the Union Budget for Financial Year 2023-24 (FY24), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had held forth on the need for better governance and investor protection in the banking sector. She had proposed certain amendments to the Reserve Bank of India Act (RBI Act), 1934; the Banking Regulation Act (BR Act), 1949; and the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970.

Paralympics Badminton: Suhas, Thulasimathi in final

Paralympics Badminton: Suhas, Thulasimathi in final

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Thulasimathi Murugesan outlasted compatriot Manisha Ramadass in an all-India affair to reach the women's singles SU5 badminton final at the Paralympics.

Unfilled quota seats for general by Oct 31: SC

Unfilled quota seats for general by Oct 31: SC

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that seats remaining vacant after the implementation of 27 per cent Other Backward Classes quota in central educational institutions will have to be allotted to the general category by the end of this month and that there cannot be any carry forward.

Successful UPSC aspirants have no right over choosing cadre, home state: SC

Successful UPSC aspirants have no right over choosing cadre, home state: SC

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday said that successful civil services aspirants have no right to be allocated a cadre of their choice or their home state, and also noted that before selection they opt to serve anywhere in the country "with eyes open" but later "scramble" for home cadre.

Reliance Retail enters general trade with own FMCG brands

Reliance Retail enters general trade with own FMCG brands

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Reliance Retail has entered the Indian fast-moving consumer goods space as it takes its private label brands, sold at its supermarkets and hypermarkets, Reliance Fresh and Reliance Smart, to general trade. The company had internally set a target of Rs 50,000 crore turnover from the FMCG business, which will fall under Reliance Retail's consumer brand division. Business Standard accessed a presentation which includes the brands it has taken to the general trade.

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: What Killed Ustad Zakir Hussain

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: What Killed Ustad Zakir Hussain

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

'It's almost like the tissue of the lung has a cancer spreading to it, which is causing scarring and rapidly progresses.'

MAF's Steal A March Over BAF's

MAF's Steal A March Over BAF's

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Multi-asset allocation funds emerged as the most popular option for MFs as they provided the needed flexibility.

How To Earn Money Post-Retirement...

How To Earn Money Post-Retirement...

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Hockey India league is back in a new avatar!

Hockey India league is back in a new avatar!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Hockey India League will return after seven long years in a new avatar, where both the men's and women's teams will participate in the event, starting on December 28.

What Are Dividend Funds?

What Are Dividend Funds?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'For those seeking regular income, these funds provide a steady stream of income through dividends.'

Will Jarange cost Bhujbal his election?

Will Jarange cost Bhujbal his election?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Bhujbal stridently opposed Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange's demand for Maratha quota from the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) share.

US Proposal For Expansion of UNSC Is An Empty Gesture

US Proposal For Expansion of UNSC Is An Empty Gesture

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

By proposing the addition of six permanent members this year, it may appear that it was a major concession, but in actual fact, it will make no difference to the privilege of the permanent five as the new six will have no veto, ever! points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

I think it might be sabotage: Vijender

I think it might be sabotage: Vijender

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'And when I say sabotage I mean people who are not happy to see India rise as a sporting nation. This girl has been through so much, your heart breaks for her. What more could she have done? Which other test?'

Health Premiums Rise: How To Stay Covered

Health Premiums Rise: How To Stay Covered

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Consider a combination of a base policy and a super top-up policy.

2 scientists share medicine Nobel for discovery of microRNA

2 scientists share medicine Nobel for discovery of microRNA

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

The 2024 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNA, a new class of tiny RNA molecules that play a crucial role in gene regulation.

Ex-Agniveers to get 10% reservation, age relaxation in CAPFs

Ex-Agniveers to get 10% reservation, age relaxation in CAPFs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

A provision has been made for relaxation in the upper age limit and exemption from the Physical Efficiency Test in the recruitment to the post of constable (general duty) and rifleman in the CAPFs and Assam Rifles for ex-Agniveers, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said in response to a written question.

Crompton Greaves Consumer may underperform on demand concerns

Crompton Greaves Consumer may underperform on demand concerns

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

The stock of Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has shed about 12 per cent since the start of the month due to a muted near-term outlook. Demand slowdown across segments and pre-buying in cooling products in the June quarter are expected to weigh on revenues going ahead. In addition to pre-buying in the preceding quarter, demand conditions are soft on account of lower consumer spending due to inflationary conditions, weakness in rural demand and the fact that Q2 remains a soft quarter after a strong summer.

Champions Trophy: Sending Team To Pakistan Would Be Dangerous

Champions Trophy: Sending Team To Pakistan Would Be Dangerous

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Even a whiff of an incident like the violent 1989 shirt-ripping attack on Krishnamachari Srikkanth by a Karachi spectator would be ruinous. It would set back the ties further, derail an ongoing tournament, and harden Indian attitudes on playing Pakistan anywhere at all, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Debt fund investments surge to multi-year high

Debt fund investments surge to multi-year high

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Debt mutual fund (MF) schemes, which witnessed relatively muted inflows in the past three years, saw a surge in investor interest in April amid election-induced volatility in the equity markets. Active debt funds garnered nearly Rs 66,000 crore net inflows in April, most at least since December 2020.

Supreme Court allows claiming input tax credit on construction expenses

Supreme Court allows claiming input tax credit on construction expenses

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

In a development that may encourage increased investment in commercial real estate, the Supreme Court on Thursday gave the industry relief by permitting input tax credit (ITC) on construction expenses for buildings meant to be leased. "If the construction of a building was essential for carrying out the activity of supplying services, such as renting or giving on lease or other transactions in respect of the building or a part thereof, which are covered by clauses (2) and (5) of Schedule II of the CGST (Central Goods and Services Tax) Act, the building could be held to be a plant," said Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Sanjay Karol.

Employee Grievances Rise In Top Firms

Employee Grievances Rise In Top Firms

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Data collated for 47 BSE50 companies (as of H1FY25) shows employees and workers filed 8,468 such complaints in FY24.

Sebi bans Vijay Mallya from securities market for 3 years

Sebi bans Vijay Mallya from securities market for 3 years

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Sebi on Friday barred fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya from the securities markets and restrained him from associating with any listed firm for three years in the matter of routing of funds to the Indian securities market using overseas bank accounts with UBS AG. The Indian government has been attempting to extradite Mallya from the United Kingdom to face fraud charges related to his now-defunct company Kingfisher Airlines. Mallya has been living in the United Kingdom since March 2016.

Havells, Polycab flip the switch on high-voltage growth potential

Havells, Polycab flip the switch on high-voltage growth potential

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

The July-September quarter (Q2) results for 2024-25 (FY25) from the largest listed consumer electrical solutions companies, Havells India and Polycab India, followed similar trends, demonstrating robust revenue growth while falling short of profitability expectations. Both companies witnessed overall growth in the 16-30 per cent range, but margins declined by 130-290 basis points (bps) year-on-year (Y-o-Y). Although brokerages are bullish on long-term prospects and have raised revenue projections, earnings forecasts have been revised downward due to margin pressures.