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V-Day: What Designers Suggest For Yami, Mira And You

V-Day: What Designers Suggest For Yami, Mira And You

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Understated or elegant, flirty or playful -- whatever your style, these designers have a tip for you.

Stalemate continues in formation of new Pakistan govt

Stalemate continues in formation of new Pakistan govt

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

There was no progress in the formation of a new coalition government in Pakistan on Tuesday as top leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) failed to agree on a power-sharing deal in their latest round of talks, indicating deepening fissures in the country's political landscape.

'2024 may be one of the best years for debt markets'

'2024 may be one of the best years for debt markets'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

'Investors with higher risk appetite and longer horizon (more than one year) can invest in longer-duration funds like corporate bond funds, long-duration funds and gilt funds for maximum gain.'

India-France Strategic Partnership To Bloom

India-France Strategic Partnership To Bloom

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

India-France synergy is poised to open vistas of collaboration between the two countries, notes Rup Narayan Das.

FPIs' selling spree continues; pull out Rs 5,800 cr from equities

FPIs' selling spree continues; pull out Rs 5,800 cr from equities

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) selling spree continued as they dumped Indian equity worth over Rs 5,800 crore this month so far on rising interest rates and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. This came after such investors withdrew Rs 24,548 crore in October and Rs 14,767 crore in September, data with the depositories showed. Before the outflow, FPIs were incessantly buying Indian equities in the last six months from March to August and brought in Rs 1.74 lakh crore during the period.

'We share love like always'

'We share love like always'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

'I miss her a lot.'

Pakistan blames 'rogue nation' for killing of Pathankot attack mastermind

Pakistan blames 'rogue nation' for killing of Pathankot attack mastermind

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Most of the suspects behind the killing of a key aide of Jaish e Mohammed terror group chief Masood Azhar and his two associates have been arrested, the police chief of Pakistan's Punjab province said on Friday, days after the trio were shot dead at a mosque in Sialkot city.

WC Final: Modi's presence, air-show, grand function and 1.4 billion fans

WC Final: Modi's presence, air-show, grand function and 1.4 billion fans

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

When Kapil's Devils won the World Cup in 1983, cricket was still one of the sports in India and a champion team needed a true blue cricket fan Lata Mangeshkar to hold a concert so that each member could earn Rs 1 lakh.

Committed to restructuring board: Raveendran tells Byju's shareholders

Committed to restructuring board: Raveendran tells Byju's shareholders

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Ahead of Friday's extraordinary general meeting (EGM), Byju Raveendran, chief executive officer (CEO) of Byju's, told shareholders that he is committed to restructuring the board of the embattled educational technology (edtech) firm. He also committed to appointing two non-executive directors to the board by the mutual consent of the founder and shareholders. The development comes at a time when a consortium of key shareholders, holding over 30 per cent stake in Byju's, issued a notice to the embattled edtech firm this month, calling for an EGM to address "persistent issues", including a proposed change of management at the firm.

Cost of living crisis biggest short-term risk: WEF

Cost of living crisis biggest short-term risk: WEF

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The cost of living crisis is the biggest short-term risk the world is facing, while the failure of climate mitigation and climate adaptation is the largest long-term concern, the World Economic Forum said on Wednesday. Releasing its annual Global Risks report in London ahead of its Davos summit next week, the WEF also said geopolitical rivalries and inward-looking stances will heighten economic constraints and further exacerbate both short- and long-term risks. The Global Risks 2023 report, drawing on views of over 1,200 experts, policy-makers and industry leaders from across the world, also urged countries to work together to avoid 'resource rivalries'.

Who is responsible for the mess in Pakistan cricket?

Who is responsible for the mess in Pakistan cricket?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Inzamam ul Haq blames ousted PCB Interim Committee chairman Zaka Ashraf for mess in Pakistan cricket

The Battle For Satellite Spectrum

The Battle For Satellite Spectrum

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

While the market for satellite broadband currently is small, the potential is large as an estimated 30 per cent of the country does not have reliable terrestrial broadband services.

India's moon landing gets front-page coverage in Pak

India's moon landing gets front-page coverage in Pak

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Despite the chill in bilateral ties, Pakistan's media on Thursday gave front-page coverage to India's historic moon landing while a former minister even called it a 'great moment' for Indian Space Research Organisation.

HC asks Rahul Gandhi to take down social media post

HC asks Rahul Gandhi to take down social media post

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The Delhi high court on Thursday asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to take down his social media post which revealed the identity of a minor Dalit girl, raped and murdered in 2021, so that the child's identity is protected worldwide.

From lava spewing to pink blossoms: Nat Geo kicks off travel photo contest

From lava spewing to pink blossoms: Nat Geo kicks off travel photo contest

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Travel photographers take note! The competition is already fierce in the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest, now underway. National Geographic editors have pulled together some of their favourite entries so far from all three categories - Nature, People and Cities. Once the competition closes, a panel of judges, selected by National Geographic Travel, will choose a winner in each of the categories and also name an overall winner. A public vote will also see a people's choice winner named. The photographer scooping the top prize will win $10,000 and have their winning image posted on the Nat Geo Travel Instagram account. The contest is now open and entries can be submitted until May 31, 2018.

India's biggest challenge is inclusive growth: Chandrasekaran

India's biggest challenge is inclusive growth: Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

All the global transitions are working in India's favour, giving it the potential to become a force in today's uncertain world, but one of the country's biggest challenges is inclusive growth, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Monday. In his address at the JRD Tata Oration, the head of the Tata group also asserted that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay and it will be beneficial if India prepares for it. Post the cold war era of relative stability and prosperity, the world appears to have given way to unpredictable conflicts and economic uncertainty, he said, adding that the pandemic resulted in supply chain shocks of gigantic proportion.

Rs Least Volatile Against $ In 30 Years

Rs Least Volatile Against $ In 30 Years

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Market participants attribute the stability to the Reserve Bank of India's timely intervention in the foreign exchange market, both in terms of selling and buying dollars.

Govt plans bill to link birth, death data with electoral rolls: Amit Shah

Govt plans bill to link birth, death data with electoral rolls: Amit Shah

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Inaugurating the 'Janganana Bhawan', the office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Shah said census is a process that may form the basis of development agenda.

Hung verdict in Pak, Sharif bids to form govt with Army backing

Hung verdict in Pak, Sharif bids to form govt with Army backing

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

The three main political parties in Pakistan on Sunday intensified their efforts for the formation of a coalition government after it became clear that the coup-prone country faced a hung Parliament after general elections marred by allegations of rigging.

Top Indian Army commanders 'draw lessons' from Gaza, Ukraine wars

Top Indian Army commanders 'draw lessons' from Gaza, Ukraine wars

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Top commanders of the Indian Army deliberated on the Russia-Ukraine war and Israel-Hamas conflict at a five-day conclave to draw relevant lessons besides focusing on ways to make the force 'future ready' in line with with emerging contours of threats and challenges.

'The biggest risk I took was...'

'The biggest risk I took was...'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'Life had its own plans and now I have learnt to go with the flow.'

Challenges in Manipur haven't disappeared, but...: CDS

Challenges in Manipur haven't disappeared, but...: CDS

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The situation now in Manipur is "not related to insurgency". It is a clash between two ethnicities and a situation of law and order, CDS Anil Chauhan said.

FPI net investment in debt market in October third highest in CY23

FPI net investment in debt market in October third highest in CY23

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Foreign portfolio investors' (FPIs') net investment in the domestic debt market in October was the third highest during the current calendar year as foreign investors rushed to lock in higher returns amid global uncertainty and geo-political tensions, market participants said. FPI inflows in debt stood at Rs 6, 322 crore in October against Rs 768 crore in September, according to data on the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). Market participants said that the majority of the inflows were channelled through corporate bonds.

Head of suspected suicide bomber found at Pak blast site; toll climbs to 93

Head of suspected suicide bomber found at Pak blast site; toll climbs to 93

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Rescue officials on Tuesday recovered the severed head of the suspected suicide bomber who they believe blew himself up inside a mosque packed with worshippers during the afternoon prayers on Monday in the high-security zone in Pakistan's restive northwestern Peshawar city.

Shein is ready to make its second entry into India with Reliance Retail

Shein is ready to make its second entry into India with Reliance Retail

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Chinese fashion e-commerce platform Shein is expected to make a second entry into India and has tied up with Reliance Retail for this, according to a source in the know. The source said as part of the tie-up, Shein would source goods from India for its global operations. Also, the manufacturing of its products could happen in the country and they could be exported.

G20 consensus may help solve Ukraine crisis: Sources

G20 consensus may help solve Ukraine crisis: Sources

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

It was a combination of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'guarantee and magic', the sources said while referring to total unanimity among member nations on the entire New Delhi G20 leaders' declaration.

'We are always ready to play in India but they never respond in the same manner'

'We are always ready to play in India but they never respond in the same manner'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Miandad's fresh attack came after Pakistan were forced to host the upcoming Asia Cup in a hybrid model with India playing all their matches in Sri Lanka.

US-China rivalry a marathon, has led to regional arms race: Navy chief

US-China rivalry a marathon, has led to regional arms race: Navy chief

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Monday flagged concerns over growing geo-political power play in the Indo-Pacific, and noted that the US-China rivalry in the region is likely to be a "marathon".

Chandrayaan-3 mission countdown begins; India set to join elite group

Chandrayaan-3 mission countdown begins; India set to join elite group

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The soft landing of the spacecraft is planned for late August. The mission is expected to be supportive to future interplanetary missions.

'Jingoism has become fashionable'

'Jingoism has become fashionable'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

'Our viewers have grown up over the years.' 'Today, they want to see something which is sensible, a story rooted in logic rather than jingoism.'

'If you have made good money, book profits'

'If you have made good money, book profits'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

'In the next one-and-a-half, two months you'll get decent amount of opportunities in the mid-cap and small-cap sector at lower levels.'

Indian people can count on us, says US envoy ahead of Modi's State visit

Indian people can count on us, says US envoy ahead of Modi's State visit

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Garcetti suggested that the two countries are working on certain agreements to bolster defence cooperation and they are likely to be firmed up when Modi visits the US or President Joe Biden comes to India in September for the G20 summit.

FIDE Grand Chess: Vidit crushes Niemann to jump into lead

FIDE Grand Chess: Vidit crushes Niemann to jump into lead

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Vidit Gujrathi crashed through the defences of Hans Moke Niemann of the United States to join the leaders' pack on 4.5 points.

PCB boss says govt will decide if Pak plays ODI WC in India

PCB boss says govt will decide if Pak plays ODI WC in India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The approval of the Asia Cup's schedule also meant that Pakistan would travel to India for the ODI World Cup in October-November. The arch-rivals are expected to face off at the world's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad on October 15.

MCA portal sees 20 times increase in number of authenticated users

MCA portal sees 20 times increase in number of authenticated users

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

A key feature of the new version is to identify the people transacting on its portal by linking each user ID with the person's permanent account number (PAN), followed by a two-factor authentication through mobiles and email IDs. Those who cannot complete the KYC requirements cannot use the portal.

ISRO to kick off 2022 launch mission with PSLV-C52 on Feb 14

ISRO to kick off 2022 launch mission with PSLV-C52 on Feb 14

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The launch of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C52) is scheduled at 05:59 hours on Monday from the First Launch Pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, the Bengaluru-headquartered space agency said.

Pakistan legend Zaheer Abbas in ICU after testing COVID positive

Pakistan legend Zaheer Abbas in ICU after testing COVID positive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Abbas had contracted COVID-19 while travelling from Dubai to London.

'Hard To Ignore India As Investment Opportunity'

'Hard To Ignore India As Investment Opportunity'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'The assessment of most people is that there is a stable economic and political environment in India and that is attractive to investors.'

Pak: Punjab govt gives Imran 24-hr ultimatum to 'hand over terrorists'

Pak: Punjab govt gives Imran 24-hr ultimatum to 'hand over terrorists'

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The interim government in Pakistan's Punjab province on Wednesday claimed that some '30 to 40' terrorists are hiding at the Lahore residence of former prime minister Imran Khan, giving him an ultimatum of 24 hours to hand them over or face stern action.

Google unveils a slate of AI tools for Indian developers

Google unveils a slate of AI tools for Indian developers

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Google unveiled on Wednesday a slate of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies for Indian developers at its first I/O Connect event for India, being held in Bengaluru. The company made accessible for Indian developers its faster, more accurate large language AI model accessible through PaLM API, Makersuite, as well as features on Google Cloud's Vertex AI. Google Cloud officially launched a new initiative in collaboration with Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, to help sellers build and scale commerce platforms across the country.