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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

India is a moral giant; no one can damage its image

India is a moral giant; no one can damage its image

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'India's reputation is not and cannot be dependent on the whimsical opinions of some obscure foreign advisory committee packed with Hindu-phobic acolytes,' declares Vivek Gumaste.

'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.'

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Sensex ends flat after hitting fresh high, Nifty below 9650

Sensex ends flat after hitting fresh high, Nifty below 9650

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market turned negative from positive

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.

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

Give us our gods back!

Give us our gods back!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Shashi Tharoor says the British Museum should change its name to Chor Bazaar because whatever it has within its portals is the result of 200 years of theft. The museum is once again in the eye of a storm for the possession of a statue of a god Hindus, across the world, worship as the Supreme Being.

Relaxing labour laws: Modi to lose or gain?

Relaxing labour laws: Modi to lose or gain?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Narendra Modi's pay-off from relaxing labour laws would be huge.

CAPTURED! Moments that made World Championships memorable

CAPTURED! Moments that made World Championships memorable

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

There was plenty of other Track & Field action that demanded our attention and we've given them their due. So scroll down to view some of the best images that went into making this World Championships a memorable one...

Dutch players Horst, Welten voted 2015 FIH Players of the Year

Dutch players Horst, Welten voted 2015 FIH Players of the Year

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

The Netherlands Robert Van der Horst and Lidewij Welten won the men's and women's International Hockey Federation (FIH) Player of the Year awards, respectively, for their performances in 2015.

Asian Infra Investment Bank: An opportunity for India

Asian Infra Investment Bank: An opportunity for India

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

China's intended role for AIIB is not so different from the existing Western lenders like the World Bank.

Indian-origin Perumal brain behind biggest 'fixing' in Aus football

Indian-origin Perumal brain behind biggest 'fixing' in Aus football

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

The world's biggest match-fixer, Indian-origin Wilson Raj Perumal is suspected of masterminding the rigging of Australian professional football, the biggest in the nation's history, even while he was under Hungarian police protection in Europe.

Pound tumbles to 30-year low as Brexit result agonisingly close

Pound tumbles to 30-year low as Brexit result agonisingly close

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Sterling was last at $1.4450, having carved out a massive range of $1.4000 to $1.5022.

Switzerland remains largest offshore financial centre

Switzerland remains largest offshore financial centre

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Switzerland remains the 'biggest private banking financial centres for cross border wealth management' with assets worth over CHF 2.11 trillion ($2.2 trillion), as per the study conducted by the Swiss Bankers Association and the Boston Consulting Group.

Missing India? There's nothing to miss, says Mallya

Missing India? There's nothing to miss, says Mallya

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

'It isn't as if I have any emotional ups and downs. I have done absolutely nothing wrong. In fact I am glad that it is finally before a UK court and an impartial court. So we wait and see how it plays out' 'If you look at my role in the team, there's nothing for me to miss. I am participating in all the decision-making and I've got a virtual pit wall at home. I miss being around but I'm also happy in my space. My time will come and I'll go back to the tracks'

Stock market volatility low despite Brexit

Stock market volatility low despite Brexit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

India VIX has been mirroring the CBOE Volatility Index.

Sensex ends just below 29,000, Nifty at 8,947; metal stocks drag

Sensex ends just below 29,000, Nifty at 8,947; metal stocks drag

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

On the BSE, 1,650 shares declined and 1,188 shares rose

EU falling behind India, China: British finance minister

EU falling behind India, China: British finance minister

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

The conference by the think tank Open Europe and the Fresh Start group of MPs came in the wake of growing demand for the British Parliament to block EU laws.

Move over Mumbai, Delhi is India's fashion capital

Move over Mumbai, Delhi is India's fashion capital

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

'At the risk of upsetting Mumbaikars, I would have to say that New Delhi is leaps ahead of other Indian cities in its sense of fashion and style,' says Kishore Singh.