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Market Crash: Advice For Investors

Market Crash: Advice For Investors

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'This is a good time to restructure your portfolio because the sectors and stocks that performed in the last bull market may not perform as much now.'

ICJ sets February 2019 for hearing Kulbhushan Jadhav's case: Report

ICJ sets February 2019 for hearing Kulbhushan Jadhav's case: Report

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Jadhav, 47, was sentenced to death by the military court in April last year.

Pakistan's new ethics code to end Akram's multiple roles

Pakistan's new ethics code to end Akram's multiple roles

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

The 27-page code was approved at the last meeting of the PCB's Board of Governors and aims to cover every individual working with the Board and the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Senior Pakistan journalist Hamid Mir shot at in Karachi

Senior Pakistan journalist Hamid Mir shot at in Karachi

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

Senior Pakistani TV journalist Hamid Mir, who faced threats from Taliban and other terror groups, was on Saturday shot at in Karachi by 4 unidentified motorcycle-borne gunmen near a bridge on way to his office.

NGC Network plans 4 new channels

NGC Network plans 4 new channels

Rediff.com22 May 2008

After a decade-long presence in the country, National Geographic Channel (NGC) India, part of the NGC Network, is set to add four new channels including Nat GeoWild, Nat Geo Adventure, Nat Geo Music and Nat Geo HD (high definition).

What Capt Amarinder Singh told Sonia Gandhi before quitting as CM

What Capt Amarinder Singh told Sonia Gandhi before quitting as CM

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

"Notwithstanding my personal anguish, I hope this will not cause any damage to the hard-earned peace and development in the state," Singh wrote in his letter to Gandhi

'Taliban hates Pakistan'

'Taliban hates Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'Pakistan has power -- they have the power of terrorism and the reluctance of the world to act against them.'

China: 'India is not going to blink'

China: 'India is not going to blink'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

'Neither will China -- at least for now -- because its troops are deployed in equal strength.' 'We are negotiating at equal terms right now and it's a game of patience.'

Ganguly bats for Pakistan captain Sarfraz

Ganguly bats for Pakistan captain Sarfraz

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly has said that Pakistani batsman Sarfraz Ahmed is great as a captain and leaders like him are not born every day.

Rahul attacks PM on reports of Chinese village in Arunachal

Rahul attacks PM on reports of Chinese village in Arunachal

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

He termed the situation with China as 'very dangerous' and said India under Modi does not have any clear cut strategy on China, which is testing the country and will not sit silent.

Why early applicant Pfizer's Covid vaccine is delayed

Why early applicant Pfizer's Covid vaccine is delayed

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Pfizer sought to participate in the Subject Expert Committee consultations towards an emergency use authorisation for its Covid-19 vaccine. However, the company representatives have been unable to participate in the meetings because of extremely short notices of a few hours or less and time-zone limitations.

Maharashtra's Lonar lake turns pink; experts surprised

Maharashtra's Lonar lake turns pink; experts surprised

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Located around 500 km from Mumbai, the Lonar lake in Buldhana district is a popular tourist hub and also attracts scientists from all over the world.

'What investors want is stability'

'What investors want is stability'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'Hope they don't tinker around with capital gains tax in any way.'

Markets hit over 6-month low as rupee woes, trade war worries linger

Markets hit over 6-month low as rupee woes, trade war worries linger

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Geo-political concerns over death of a Saudi journalist, Brexit and likely breach in Italy's budget also kept investors cautious.

India's Green Shoots for the Planet

India's Green Shoots for the Planet

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Modi's unexpected announcement of achieving net zero by 2070 may have neatly deflected the pressures on India to sign up to an ambitious pledge but it does nothing to dispel the ecological emergency that threatens all life on the planet, , points out former forerign secretary Shyam Saran, the prime minister's special envoy and chief negotiator on climate change 2007-2010.

Pak-India ties: One step forward, two steps backward

Pak-India ties: One step forward, two steps backward

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

So far, almost every positive development in terms of the bilateral ties has been overtaken by innate hostility that is often driven by popular sentiments.

Pak SC grills Imran in 2014 Army School massacre case

Pak SC grills Imran in 2014 Army School massacre case

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The apex court gave a month-long deadline to the government to determine the responsibility for security failure in the horrific attack in which 147 people, 132 of them children, were killed when Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants stormed the Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar.

Major shift in handling terrorism: IAF chief on Balakot

Major shift in handling terrorism: IAF chief on Balakot

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

In his Air Force Day message, Bhadauria, who took charge as the Chief of Air Staff a little more than a week ago, said to ensure operational success in all future operations, the IAF must maintain a high serviceability of combat equipment and exceptional training standards.

ISRO developing green propulsion for Gaganyaan: Sivan

ISRO developing green propulsion for Gaganyaan: Sivan

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

He also said it may be adopted for use in every stage of a rocket. He was speaking at the 16th convocation of SRM Institute of Science and Technology, near Chennai.

Father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb AQ Khan passes away at 85

Father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb AQ Khan passes away at 85

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

AQ Khan, a controversial scientist known as the father of Pakistan's clandestine nuclear programme, passed away here on Sunday after a brief illness. He was 85.

Did India, China really connect in Chennai?

Did India, China really connect in Chennai?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'India's relationship with China has been and will continue to be complex, delicate and sensitive,' says Rup Narayan Das.

Abu Jundal arrest: Saudi's changed attitude towards LeT

Abu Jundal arrest: Saudi's changed attitude towards LeT

Rediff.com1 Jul 2012

Action against Abu Jundal does not mean a dilution of Pakistan's geo-strategic importance for Saudi Arabia. Pakistan continues to be as important to Saudi Arabia as before, says B Raman

India needs a distinct military command structure: CDS

India needs a distinct military command structure: CDS

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

He suggested that the new structures will emerge within one year's time.

Power Games in the Indian Ocean

Power Games in the Indian Ocean

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

India cannot choose its geography and devise regional strategies to dovetail into the Western Indian Ocean hypothesis conceived in the Pentagon, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Pak's Imran Khan to meet Trump twice during US visit

Pak's Imran Khan to meet Trump twice during US visit

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

According to Khan's schedule, the first meeting between both the leaders will be at lunch, whereas, the other will be at high tea, Geo News reported.

'Inflict prohibitive costs on sponsors of terror'

'Inflict prohibitive costs on sponsors of terror'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

'By killing innocent people, they are using Sun Tzu's tactics of 'kill one, terrify thousands.'

Panama Papers: Nawaz Sharif's son defends offshore companies

Panama Papers: Nawaz Sharif's son defends offshore companies

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Hussain Nawaz Sharif was quoted, as saying that all finances and non-moveable properties listed in the name of the Sharifs were legal.

'India should tell China to get lost'

'India should tell China to get lost'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'We are not going to be threatened by China neither are we going to threaten China.'

If needed, we can use nuclear weapons: Pakistan defence minister

If needed, we can use nuclear weapons: Pakistan defence minister

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that India was waging a proxy war against his nation trough terrorism.

#ShilpaKaMantra: 10 lessons to stay fit and STRONG

#ShilpaKaMantra: 10 lessons to stay fit and STRONG

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The wellness entrepreneur tells you how to take care of your body, mind and soul.

ISRO plans to launch 32 space missions, including Chandrayaan-2 in 2019

ISRO plans to launch 32 space missions, including Chandrayaan-2 in 2019

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The ISRO had earlier said Chandrayaan-2 will be launched in a window from January-February 16, 2019.Sources said it is expected by the middle of next month but no date has been finalised.

Govt sitting on 150 PE/VC applications from China, Hong Kong

Govt sitting on 150 PE/VC applications from China, Hong Kong

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Since the Centre tightened the Press Note 3 norms in April last, as many as 150 private equity/venture capital investment applications from China and Hong Kong are pending with the government, starving the country's start-up ecosystem of funds, says a report. The Press Note 3 (PN3) changes were effected in April, restricting foreign direct investment from countries that share land borders with India. Analysts are of the view that the move was primarily aimed at China as lot of private funds were investing billions into domestic companies.

Be prepared for hot summers on the India-China border

Be prepared for hot summers on the India-China border

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'The potential of one such LAC engagement going out of control and leading to heavy casualties cannot be ruled out,' warns Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

On Day 3 of visit, Netanyahu visits Taj

On Day 3 of visit, Netanyahu visits Taj

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

He was accorded a traditional welcome by Braj folk artists on his arrival at the airport.

Investor wealth sinks by Rs 3.79 lakh cr in two days of market fall

Investor wealth sinks by Rs 3.79 lakh cr in two days of market fall

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Sluggish corporate earnings, lacklustre global markets, FPI and slowdown concerns have played spoilsport for the markets.

Most of revered Hindu sites in Pak in state of decay: Report

Most of revered Hindu sites in Pak in state of decay: Report

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

The report said that collaborative efforts should be taken to renovate Terri Mandir (Karak), Katas Raj Temples (Chakwal), Prahlad Mandir (Multan) and Hinglaj Mandir (Lasbela).

India-China relations: The show must go on

India-China relations: The show must go on

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Trump can afford to say that COVID-19 is a 'China virus', but we can't expect Modi to say that aloud while his actions may speak louder, says Rup Narayan Das.

Don't look down! Terror at 3,500 feet as glass walkway cracks in China

Don't look down! Terror at 3,500 feet as glass walkway cracks in China

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Visitors were seen running and screaming in panic as they saw the damage on the U-shaped path at Yuntaishan Scenic Park.

AMAZING April Fashion, coming up!

AMAZING April Fashion, coming up!

Rediff.com2 May 2019

It's time to find out who impressed us with their sartorial choices.

UP sitting on 2900-tonne goldmine at Sonbhadra

UP sitting on 2900-tonne goldmine at Sonbhadra

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

According to the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and UP geology and mining directorate reports, gold reserves totalling 2,944 tonnes have been found in the Sona Pahadi and Hardi blocks of the backward Sonbhadra district.