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'Preserve Capital In 2022'

'Preserve Capital In 2022'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

'For someone who wants to invest for the future or his family, diversification is necessary.' 'Diversify across asset classes -- equities, gold, real estate, fixed income, commodities, and even cryptocurrency.'

Coronivirus: How some Indian firms are cashing in on 'fear economy'

Coronivirus: How some Indian firms are cashing in on 'fear economy'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Any concerned citizen ought to start practicing hygiene by washing their hands properly and be aware of the brands that are certified.

Produnova queen Dipa eyes Handspring 540 gold at 2018 CWG

Produnova queen Dipa eyes Handspring 540 gold at 2018 CWG

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

'She already knows two vaults and now I am teaching her a third one. She can perform any two but which two, that we have not decided. The basic training (for Handspring 540) has begun and after two months she will start performing'

Olympic medals and their evolution

Olympic medals and their evolution

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

During the ancient Olympic Games, athletes who emerged victorious were awarded 'Kotinos' or olive wreaths

New IPL teams: Goenka gets Lucknow; CVC bags Ahmedabad

New IPL teams: Goenka gets Lucknow; CVC bags Ahmedabad

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Kolkata-based business tycoon Sanjiv Goenka's RP-SG Group claimed the Lucknow franchise for a whopping Rs 7090 crore, while international equity investment firm CVC Capital won the bid for Ahmedabad with a Rs 5600 crore offer.

India comfortably placed thanks to its forex reserves

India comfortably placed thanks to its forex reserves

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday said with the country's foreign exchange reserves at $677 billion, it is comfortably placed to deal with any spillover effects and for financing of the current account deficit. Over the last three years, the country's foreign exchange reserves have surged by $270 billion. He said as per the latest data, the foreign exchange reserves are $622 billion.

When The Naatu Naatu Choreographer Wanted To Die

When The Naatu Naatu Choreographer Wanted To Die

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'Since both Ram Charan and NTR Jr are dancing in this song, I don't want one of them to feel one up.'

World Athletics: Rudisha regains 800m title, Dibaba wins 1,500m gold

World Athletics: Rudisha regains 800m title, Dibaba wins 1,500m gold

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Olympic champion and world record holder David Rudisha ran from the front and trusted his finishing pace to regain the world 800 metres title at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing, on Tuesday.

Another golden day for Indian shooters at World Cup

Another golden day for Indian shooters at World Cup

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Gold rush continues for India but 16th Olympic quota eludes hosts.

Why BJP Needs A Democratic Check-Up

Why BJP Needs A Democratic Check-Up

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The country may become militarily impressive, pile on GDP and the durbar of the ruling party may fill with the wealthy indebted to the rulers for their riches. But the spontaneous camaraderie of a free people will diminish and with it, our shared ownership of the country, warns Shyam G Menon.

100 days to Rio: 'Quite a few Indians can win gold'

100 days to Rio: 'Quite a few Indians can win gold'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

'Shooting is number one.' 'Archery, wrestling, badminton and boxing.' 'These are the five where we stand the best chance of winning a medal.'

Over 73.5 lakh tested for Covid so far, 2.15 lakh in 1 day: ICMR

Over 73.5 lakh tested for Covid so far, 2.15 lakh in 1 day: ICMR

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The apex health research body on Tuesday validated the 1,000th testing laboratory, ramping up the capacity for detection of COVID-19 in the country. Currently, three lakh samples can be tested per day, an official said.

We can have next Chess World Champion from India by 2025: Viswanthan Anand

We can have next Chess World Champion from India by 2025: Viswanthan Anand

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Anand firmly believes that India has enough talent to produce the next Chess World Champion

'India will now be considered a badminton superpower'

'India will now be considered a badminton superpower'

Rediff.com17 May 2022

India on Sunday dethroned defending champions and 14-time winners Indonesia

Are 99% going to recover from COVID-19?

Are 99% going to recover from COVID-19?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'Every disease has traits and we have found out that actually 99 per cent of people who have got COVID-19, should recover.'

COVID-19 second wave: Delays in RT-PCR tests

COVID-19 second wave: Delays in RT-PCR tests

Rediff.com9 May 2021

While there is a shortage of testing kits, manpower and capacities, India does not have other scalable testing options.

Bollywood's 20 AMAZING Smiles

Bollywood's 20 AMAZING Smiles

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

As the world grows grimmer by the day, what can be more reassuring than pretty people showing off their perfect pearlies?

Dutee Chand finishes last in 200m heat

Dutee Chand finishes last in 200m heat

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The sprinter clocked her season best timing of 23.85 seconds but was unable to make it to the semi-finals after finishing seventh in Heat 4.

'Investors must be prepared for 20% fall'

'Investors must be prepared for 20% fall'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'Largely, new demat accounts are now being opened by the younger crowd, particularly GenZ.' 'This is great news since younger investors start their journey with very little capital, so they are risking less.'

Remembering Dingko Singh

Remembering Dingko Singh

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'He was not the hit and run kind of a boxer, but a very intelligent boxer.' 'His presence of mind in the ring brought him glory in many international tournaments.'

The Ujda Chaman review

The Ujda Chaman review

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Fighting prejudice with prejudice, Ujda Chaman is too shallow to dwell compellingly into the frailties of the human mind, feels Sukanya Verma.

Tokyo will be India's BEST-EVER Olympics

Tokyo will be India's BEST-EVER Olympics

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Will India finally reach the elusive double-digit mark? Raj Kishore Mishra, former joint secretary at the sports ministry, for one, is willing to stick his neck out on the possibility.

'2022 Is Year Of Investing In Markets'

'2022 Is Year Of Investing In Markets'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

'Our advice is to put money into equities now rather than staying away.'

15 CBI officers get home ministry's excellence award

15 CBI officers get home ministry's excellence award

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

CBI officer V K Shukla, who is probing the death of Jharkhand Judge Uttam Anand, is among 15 officers of the agency awarded the 'Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Investigation' for the year 2021, officials said Thursday.

Need a stent for your heart?

Need a stent for your heart?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Viveka Kumar lists the factors you need to keep in mind.

Olympic-bound Priyanka, Asiad champ Johnson contract COVID

Olympic-bound Priyanka, Asiad champ Johnson contract COVID

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

A source in the SAI Center said that Goswami, Yadav and two more athletes were also COVID-19 positive, apart from Jinson Johnson.

And then one day, the actor wrote...

And then one day, the actor wrote...

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Naseeruddin Shah sets the gold standard as a master memoirist.

Will Partha's arrest in SSC scam impact Mamata?

Will Partha's arrest in SSC scam impact Mamata?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

After the Trinamool's overwhelming majority in the West Bengal assembly elections last year, the SSC scam has given fresh ammunition to the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Communist Party of India-Marxist. Ishita Ayan Dutt reports.

Yuvraj Singh: An enigma in Indian cricket

Yuvraj Singh: An enigma in Indian cricket

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Yuvraj Singh will forever remain an enigma in Indian cricket -- one of the country's greatest white ball players who could never really crack the Test code.

There is hardly any understanding of sport in India: Rijiju

There is hardly any understanding of sport in India: Rijiju

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

'India definitely has a sporting tradition but unfortunately we don't have a sports culture'

Jewellers worried over hallmarking rules

Jewellers worried over hallmarking rules

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Those selling ornaments with lower purity might now offer hefty discounts in order to get rid of non-hallmarked stocks

Olympic-bound Sable breaks record at Delhi half marathon

Olympic-bound Sable breaks record at Delhi half marathon

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

The 26-year-old Avinash Sable, who qualified for the Tokyo Olympics 3000m steeplechase event during the World Athletics Championships last year, became the first Indian to run a half marathon under sixty one minutes.

Tighter dud-loan norms: Shadow banks brace for headwinds

Tighter dud-loan norms: Shadow banks brace for headwinds

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

On November 12, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to ring in uniformity in asset classification and income recognition across all lending institutions. Shadow banks, or non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), like commercial banks, are to test non-performing assets (NPAs) on a daily basis and upgrade them to "standard assets" only when interest and principal arrears are settled by borrowers. This is going to create all manner of headaches for shadow banks and their clientele. Says Y S Chakravarti, managing director and chief executive officer (CEO), Shriram City Union Finance: "NPA levels will go up, especially of small borrowers.

2017: The year of the strong dollar (and weak rupee)

2017: The year of the strong dollar (and weak rupee)

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Devangshu Datta predicts the good, the bad and the ugly of currency trends for the coming year.

Nirav Modi has been dethroned!

Nirav Modi has been dethroned!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

If there were an Olympics for bank frauds in India, Rishi Agarwal, founder and former chairman of ABG Shipyard Ltd, a nephew of the Ruia brothers of the Essar group, would bag the gold, pushing Nirav Modi to his right, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Budget 2021: No evidence of an economic strategy

Budget 2021: No evidence of an economic strategy

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

There are several welcome standalone reforms, but these do not add up to a coherent strategy to achieve a $5 trillion economy or secure Aatmanirbharta, observes Rathin Roy.

Sindhu should prioritise winning All England title: Padukone

Sindhu should prioritise winning All England title: Padukone

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Padukone attributed Sindhu and Saina's success to their physical abilities.

Neeraj Chopra: Next Brand Superstar

Neeraj Chopra: Next Brand Superstar

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The man with the golden arm could surpass some, if not all, top cricketers -- the demigods who stand well above athletes from other disciplines in India

'Can you imagine how much people's money is being looted?'

'Can you imagine how much people's money is being looted?'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'If one crore is sanctioned to make a road, they spend only Rs 40 lakhs and the remaining 60 lakhs is looted by the politician, bureaucrats and the contractor.'

Labs bet on Covid tests for next growth phase

Labs bet on Covid tests for next growth phase

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The bouquet of Covid-19 tests that most diagnostic labs are offering include antibody tests (blood tests), rapid antigen tests (point of care tests that detect the presence of an antigen from a nasal or throat swab in case of SARS-CoV-2), and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests.