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'The ICC deals with all countries equally'

'The ICC deals with all countries equally'

Rediff.com26 May 2003

ICC president tells Faisal Shariff there is a culture of sledging prevalent in cricket.

Markets settle marginally higher, Nifty holds above 9,300

Markets settle marginally higher, Nifty holds above 9,300

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Broader gains were capped as investors awaited corporate results from major firms

Does strong rupee reflect economic strength?

Does strong rupee reflect economic strength?

Rediff.com23 May 2017

There is merit in considering whether merchandise exports can be facilitated by halting if not reversing the rupee's appreciation, says T N Ninan.

Liberty House buys Tata Steel UK's specialty steel business

Liberty House buys Tata Steel UK's specialty steel business

Rediff.com2 May 2017

The struggling steelmaker said the sale includes several South Yorkshire-based assets, including electric arc steelworks and bar mill at Rotherham, steel-purifying facility in Stocksbridge and a mill in Brinsworth.

General Rawat hints at a major change in India's defence thinking

General Rawat hints at a major change in India's defence thinking

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'It is crucial today to realise where we have reached in this 15 year-period in order to fully and properly assess the profundity of what General Rawat has said,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'British Steel' name to come back as Tatas exit Scunthorpe

'British Steel' name to come back as Tatas exit Scunthorpe

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

With the Tatas agreeing to sell its Scunthorpe steel plant in the UK to investment firm Greybull for a nominal one pound, the storied 'British Steel' name will be back in the now-ailing industry.

Markets settle flat in a choppy session; PowerGrid up over 4%

Markets settle flat in a choppy session; PowerGrid up over 4%

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

IndusInd Bank was down nearly 1% even after it reported a 21% rise in its fourth-quarter profit

Ready to maintain peace at frontiers with India: China

Ready to maintain peace at frontiers with India: China

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Sitharaman had a brief conversation with Chinese soldiers during her maiden visit to the Nathu La border post in Sikkim.

Bulls to give a thumbs up to BJP's election victory

Bulls to give a thumbs up to BJP's election victory

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Election results, diesel & gas pricing moves, labour law changes - all stoke anticipation of more cheer ahead.

Nifty settles June F&O series a tad above 9,500; Sensex ends flat

Nifty settles June F&O series a tad above 9,500; Sensex ends flat

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Market breadth depicted strength. There were almost 3 gainers against every loser on BSE

Mallya hits back; set to remove 'India' from F1 team name

Mallya hits back; set to remove 'India' from F1 team name

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Vijay Mallya, who is being pursued by Indian authorities over unpaid loans tied to his defunct Kingfisher Airlines, has taken steps that could see India disappear from the name of his Formula One team.

China versus the people of Hong Kong

China versus the people of Hong Kong

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

India needs to take note of China's assertiveness in implementing its national security law as also its recently exhibited sensitivity to criticism of Xi Jinping by the Indian media, says former senior R&AW officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

'PLA is no match for Indian Army'

'PLA is no match for Indian Army'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Chinese troops are not geared to fight Indian troops who are battle hardened and acclimatised and are far more hardy.'

Sensex ends up 116 points, Nifty closes at record high

Sensex ends up 116 points, Nifty closes at record high

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The S&P BSE Midcap and S&P BSE Smallcap indices hit a new lifetime high

Hinduja brothers presented lifetime achievement award in UK

Hinduja brothers presented lifetime achievement award in UK

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev was also honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award at the ceremony.

Bolt completes 100-200m double at World Championships

Bolt completes 100-200m double at World Championships

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Usain Bolt completed another 100-200 double at the IAAF World Championships when he bested rival Justin Gatlin to the 200 metres title at the Bird's Nest.

Rupee gains 20 paise to end at 67.32 against dollar

Rupee gains 20 paise to end at 67.32 against dollar

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The rupee had firmed up 16 paise to close at 67.52 on Thursday.

WADA chief furious at Jamaica stonewalling

WADA chief furious at Jamaica stonewalling

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) chief John Fahey has slammed Jamaican authorities for failing to accommodate an independent audit of their anti-doping regime until next year.

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.

26/11 attack was 'heroic', German bakery bombing 'beautiful': Al Qaeda

26/11 attack was 'heroic', German bakery bombing 'beautiful': Al Qaeda

Rediff.com20 May 2015

An Al Qaeda document recovered by US Navy SEALs from the Abbottabad hideout of Osama bin Laden describes the 2008 Mumbai terror attack by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists as a "heroic Fidai" operation and the one at German Bakery in Pune as a "beautiful huge" bombing.

Gold at 29-month high, may touch Rs 32,500 mark

Gold at 29-month high, may touch Rs 32,500 mark

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

In dollar terms, however, gold prices jumped by 26 per cent this calendar year, following sharp jump in hedge funds' long position

'Even doctors get scared and nurses cry'

'Even doctors get scared and nurses cry'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

'Healthcare workers treating coronavirus have been among the hardest hit.' 'It is scary, but this is what we signed up for and became doctors.'

World 100m champion Gatlin in new doping scandal

World 100m champion Gatlin in new doping scandal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

World 100 metres champion Justin Gatlin said on Tuesday he is "shocked and surprised" at doping allegations made against his coach Dennis Mitchell, like Gatlin a convicted doper, but added that he sacked him as soon as he heard about the issue.

UK report calls for cheaper, simpler visas for Indians

UK report calls for cheaper, simpler visas for Indians

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

France has now over-taken the UK as India's most visited European nation

STUNNING images from the week gone by

STUNNING images from the week gone by

Rediff.com4 May 2015

We bring you a collection of some of the best photographs taken this week by ace Reuters photographers.

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.

Dukes ball: Swing king Anderson's weapon of choice

Dukes ball: Swing king Anderson's weapon of choice

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

368 of James Anderson's 575 Test wickets have come on home soil, where the Dukes ball has been the default during his long career.

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.

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.

World C'ships: Fraser-Pryce blazes to history; Taylor claims fourth triple jump gold

World C'ships: Fraser-Pryce blazes to history; Taylor claims fourth triple jump gold

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce powered her way to 100 metres gold on Sunday to become the first person to win four gold medals over the distance at the athletics world championships.

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.

Football Focus: Guardiola hopes Messi ends career at Barcelona

Football Focus: Guardiola hopes Messi ends career at Barcelona

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Summary of all that transpired on and off the football field

Pix: When Magneto met Aamir

Pix: When Magneto met Aamir

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Check out the celebs who attended the event.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.