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World Athletics: Bolt, Mo Farah set the tracks on fire in Beijing

World Athletics: Bolt, Mo Farah set the tracks on fire in Beijing

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Britain's Mo Farah stormed to victory in the 5,000 metres on Saturday to secure an unprecedented third successive distance double at major global championships.

Tata Steel to bid for Indian iron ore assets of Stemcor

Tata Steel to bid for Indian iron ore assets of Stemcor

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Tata Steel would make a bid for buying the Indian iron ore assets of one of Britain's largest independent steel trading companies Stemcor.

Pix: When Magneto met Aamir

Pix: When Magneto met Aamir

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Check out the celebs who attended the event.

SB&T International, Gerald Ratner form new firm

SB&T International, Gerald Ratner form new firm

Rediff.com7 Jul 2003

The Indian jewellery manufacturer and exporter, SB&T International Ltd, and global jewellery retailer, Gerald Ratner, have formed a new company - SB&T International (United Kingdom) Ltd - to distribute the former's products in Britain.

EU calls for quick BREXIT; 'leave' campaigner Farage booed in EU parliament

EU calls for quick BREXIT; 'leave' campaigner Farage booed in EU parliament

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The European Parliament has called for an 'immediate' triggering of Brexit.

Markets end lower on uncertainty over UK referendum outcome

Markets end lower on uncertainty over UK referendum outcome

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Textile and telecom shares have gained ahead of the Cabinet meet later today which is likely to announce new measures for both the sectors.

Markets break record-hitting spree, end lower

Markets break record-hitting spree, end lower

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Shares of IT companies were in focus with the Nifty IT and S&P BSE IT index gaining more than 2% in an otherwise lower market

Should you sell stocks in May? No, say analysts

Should you sell stocks in May? No, say analysts

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Long-term investors can stay put in the markets, but should brace for volatility

Rupee gains on surprise RBI rate cut, up 13 paise to 66.46

Rupee gains on surprise RBI rate cut, up 13 paise to 66.46

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Heavy dollar selling by banks and exporters alongside debt-related inflows largely supported the rupee

DC-designed luxury car unveiled at Detroit show

DC-designed luxury car unveiled at Detroit show

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

Built by Mumbai-based designer Dilip Chhabria, the prototype of the 'AMV8 Vantage Concept' car was unveiled at a glittering show on Monday.

India likely to have 2nd biggest start-up ecosystem by 2017

India likely to have 2nd biggest start-up ecosystem by 2017

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

In 2014, the country witnessed 800 new companies starting up, taking the total number of start-ups to 3,100, Nasscom said.

Mauritius funds may now be re-routed through Singapore for investments in India

Mauritius funds may now be re-routed through Singapore for investments in India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Singapore is the favoured destination as it has traditionally had a stable fund management regime; also, its tax treaty with India is similar to that of Mauritius

Why the rupee will continue to be volatile

Why the rupee will continue to be volatile

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Analysts expect the central bank to remain watchful of inflation.

PM at NRIs meet: We plugged '85% loot' taking place during Cong rule

PM at NRIs meet: We plugged '85% loot' taking place during Cong rule

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Continuing his attack on the Congress, he said efforts to stop the 'leakage' could have been made earlier as well but there was no intention and will power.

2022 promises to be a year of mega surprises

2022 promises to be a year of mega surprises

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Whether it's about colonising Mars or donning Net-connected apparel, 2022 is a year everyone seems to be planning for, says Nivedita Mookerji.

Rupee ends higher at 68.58 against USD

Rupee ends higher at 68.58 against USD

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The rupee had dropped 15 paise or 0.22 per cent yesterday.

PHOTOS: Prince Philip retires after final solo engagement

PHOTOS: Prince Philip retires after final solo engagement

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

While his official diary of engagements come to an end on Wednesday, the Palace has said the Duke may still decide to attend some events alongside the Queen.

IOC-OVL bid for Kuwait oil project

IOC-OVL bid for Kuwait oil project

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

Indian Oil Corporation and ONGC Videsh Ltd have tied up with BP and Occidental, the global oil majors, to bid for oilfields in Kuwait.

Athletics roiled by mass doping allegations

Athletics roiled by mass doping allegations

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Calls grow for global athletics probe after widespread doping allegations.

Sports Shots: Barca star Rafinha set to miss crucial month

Sports Shots: Barca star Rafinha set to miss crucial month

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

A summary of sports stories from across the globe

China Q2 GDP growth seen cooling to 7-year low, more stimulus expected

China Q2 GDP growth seen cooling to 7-year low, more stimulus expected

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Shocks from Brexit could also hurt one of China's biggest export markets.

'Rate cuts by RBI could be close to the bottom'

'Rate cuts by RBI could be close to the bottom'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

'The market movement will be largely driven by earnings growth.'

Kodaikanal issue: Unilever promises to take action

Kodaikanal issue: Unilever promises to take action

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Unilever said it was "working actively" to find a solution to a long-pending dispute on ecology contamination by its unit at Kodaikanal.

Markets end marginally lower as investors eye Q3 GDP data

Markets end marginally lower as investors eye Q3 GDP data

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

BSE Smallcap index outperformed the frontline indices to rise 0.6%, while the BSE Midcap was flat

Rupee strengthens by 27 paise against dollar

Rupee strengthens by 27 paise against dollar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Weakness of the dollar against other currencies overseas gave the rupee more muscle.

UK's car exports to India grow 11-fold, JLR tops list

UK's car exports to India grow 11-fold, JLR tops list

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Around 8 out of every 10 cars manufactured in the UK is now exported, bound for one of 160 markets worldwide

'India poised for a big leap; growth to touch 8%'

'India poised for a big leap; growth to touch 8%'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The Finance Ministry's Economic Survey had projected a growth rate of 7-7.75 per cent.

Rs 14.95-lakh Jeep Compass hits Indian roads

Rs 14.95-lakh Jeep Compass hits Indian roads

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The 5-seater Compass is set to take on Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV500, Renault Duster, Toyota Innova and Tata Hexa.

Don't despair, 2017 will bring cheers to Indian IT firms

Don't despair, 2017 will bring cheers to Indian IT firms

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

While TCS, Infosys and Cognizant have hinted at a weak quarter, analysts say the slowdown is cyclical and growth will return after the US elections

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Hasina, others on CHOGM sidelines

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Hasina, others on CHOGM sidelines

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The bilateral talks took place as the formal heads of government meeting got underway in London on Thursday, following a formal launch by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.

Sensex hits 28K; Nifty ends at 52-week high on GST hopes

Sensex hits 28K; Nifty ends at 52-week high on GST hopes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Financial shares were among the top gainers with HDFC leading the gains.

Why the IT companies should be aware of the Trump factor

Why the IT companies should be aware of the Trump factor

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

This challenge has been made a little more daunting with the addition of two new uncertainties.

UK is top FDI destination for India: Report

UK is top FDI destination for India: Report

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

The UK's 697 projects created a 1.4 per cent rise in foreign direct investment jobs to 30,311.

No evidence Ashes Test under fixing threat, says ICC

No evidence Ashes Test under fixing threat, says ICC

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The International Cricket Council is taking allegations in a British newspaper about attempts to organise spot-fixing during the third Ashes Test "extremely seriously" but do not think the match has been compromised, global cricket's governing body said on Thursday.

Oil prices dip as Iraq raises exports

Oil prices dip as Iraq raises exports

Rediff.com30 May 2016

While OPEC has been unable to agree on an output freeze in an effort to support prices, Iraq was the latest Middle East producer to raise its exports quota

Is Ireland a good place to study?

Is Ireland a good place to study?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Post Brexit, Irish universities are seeing a surge in applications says Barry O'Driscoll, senior spokesperson for Education in Ireland.

Welcome to the world after Brexit

Welcome to the world after Brexit

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Brexit is, in the parlance of the financial community, a 'risk-on' development.

Hong Kong's battle for freedom is a little too late

Hong Kong's battle for freedom is a little too late

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Even if the extradition bill has been suspended, Beijing will eventually impose its system on Hong Kong, observes Nitin Pai.

Major Davis Cup shake-up approved

Major Davis Cup shake-up approved

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Proposals to revamp the Davis Cup into a season-ending 18-team event were backed by national federations at the International Tennis Federation annual general meeting in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday.

Markets end flat as investors stay cautious ahead of December earnings

Markets end flat as investors stay cautious ahead of December earnings

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Broader markets outperformed with BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap adding 0.23% and 0.45%, respectively