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The Shashi Tharoor You Don't Know

The Shashi Tharoor You Don't Know

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'India mattered to him and he wanted to matter to India.'

WC PHOTOS: India thrash Sri Lanka by 302 runs, qualify for semi-finals

WC PHOTOS: India thrash Sri Lanka by 302 runs, qualify for semi-finals

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka played at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Thursday

India vs Bangladesh: Another century on the cards for Rohit?

India vs Bangladesh: Another century on the cards for Rohit?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Bangladesh have beaten India three times in the last four ODIs -- twice in a bilateral series in December 2022 and then in the Asia Cup.

Sensex ends in red; sheds 291 points on profit-booking

Sensex ends in red; sheds 291 points on profit-booking

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Bajaj Finserv was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 2 per cent, followed by HDFC, M&M, Bharti Airtel, UltraTech Cement and Kotak Bank. NSE Nifty fell 77.95 points to 15,030.15.

Meet Nirmalaji's Core Budget Team

Meet Nirmalaji's Core Budget Team

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The finance minister continues to be backed by the same policy team in charting out the broad strategy as in the few earlier Budgets.

IOC net profit halves in Q4 on fuel price cut, petchem woes

IOC net profit halves in Q4 on fuel price cut, petchem woes

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on Tuesday reported halving of its March quarter net profit largely because of losses in the petrochemical business and shrinking margin after it announced a pre-election fuel price cut despite rising input costs. The net profit of Rs 4,837.69 crore in January-March compared to Rs 10,058.69 crore a year back and Rs 8,063.39 crore in the preceding October-December quarter, according to a stock exchange filing by the company.

IPL Opener: Kohli targets historic feats vs CSK

IPL Opener: Kohli targets historic feats vs CSK

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

If Kohli scores six runs, he will become the first Indian in history to score 12,000 runs in T20s.

People are skating, cycling, walking to Ayodhya

People are skating, cycling, walking to Ayodhya

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Walking, cycling and even skating! Covering long distances amid bone-chilling cold, people from all over the country and cutting across religions are flocking to the temple town of Ayodhya ahead of the consecration ceremony on January 22.

Ayaan Kapadia, India's youngest author, is just 10 years old!

Ayaan Kapadia, India's youngest author, is just 10 years old!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The 10-year-old who shares his birthday with William Shakespeare talks about his inspiration to write, his mini library and big dream.

When I Met India's First Miss World

When I Met India's First Miss World

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.

Why You Should Avoid Switching SIPs

Why You Should Avoid Switching SIPs

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Long-term investors should never stop their SIPs during market corrections.

Samsung to manufacture premium Galaxy S23 smartphones in India

Samsung to manufacture premium Galaxy S23 smartphones in India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

The launch price of Galaxy S23 series in India is in the range of Rs 75,000 to Rs 1.55 lakh per piece. At present, Galaxy S Series smartphones are being manufactured at Samsung's Vietnam factory and the company imports them for sale in India.

This ring with 12,638 diamonds sets Guinness world record

This ring with 12,638 diamonds sets Guinness world record

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Harshit Bansal, founder of Renani Jewels in Meerut, India, has broken the dazzling Guinness World Records title for the most diamonds set in one ring -- 12,638.

BJP's Rudy vs Lalu's daughter makes Saran a keenly-watched contest

BJP's Rudy vs Lalu's daughter makes Saran a keenly-watched contest

Rediff.com17 May 2024

RJD president Lalu Prasad's daughter Rohini Acharya has entered the fray to wrest back her father's erstwhile pocket borough.

The UFO At Rashtrapati Bhavan!

The UFO At Rashtrapati Bhavan!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

One would have expected Rashtrapati Bhavan and not the Delhi police to settle the Unidentified Feline Object issue. In its absence, the four legged-visitor spanned in imagined identity, anything from a domestic cat familiar with the palatial surroundings to a swashbuckling Puss in Boots visiting from the outside or indeed a Bagheera from Jungle Book, notes Shyam G Menon.

Jhajharia rewrites world record for Tokyo Paralympic berth

Jhajharia rewrites world record for Tokyo Paralympic berth

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

The Tokyo Paralympics slated to begin on August 24, will be Jhajharia's third Paralympics.

Smallcap MFs see 1st net outflows in 30 mths

Smallcap MFs see 1st net outflows in 30 mths

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Smallcap mutual funds recorded net outflows for the first time in 30 months in March as investors pulled out money after the markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), warned against "froth" in the mid and smallcap space. Active equity mutual fund (MF) schemes raked in Rs 22,600 crore in March. The March inflow is 16 per cent lower than the two-year high inflow of Rs 26,860 crore in February, shows data from the Association of MFs in India (Amfi).

Stats: Pujara in record books; betters Dravid, Ganguly

Stats: Pujara in record books; betters Dravid, Ganguly

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Statistical highlights of the opening day in the second and final Test between India and South Africa at Kingsmead, Durban.

New private project announcements zoom ahead of polls

New private project announcements zoom ahead of polls

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The private sector's new project announcements in the quarter ending March were among the highest on record. The value of new private sector project announcements for the three months ending March 2024 was Rs 9.8 trillion, shows data from tracker Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). This is the second-highest on record in data going back to 2009.

IndiGo profit doubles to Rs 1,895 cr in Q4

IndiGo profit doubles to Rs 1,895 cr in Q4

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The country's largest airline IndiGo on Thursday reported more than doubling of its net profit to Rs 1,894.8 crore in the three months ended March 2024 and announced the introduction of business class in select routes this year. The strong performance in the latest March quarter, which also marks six consecutive quarters of profitability, was fuelled by higher traffic, increased capacity and a favourable external environment.

14 girls among 29 kids from six fields conferred Bal Puraskar 2022

14 girls among 29 kids from six fields conferred Bal Puraskar 2022

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The Bal Puraskar was conferred by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who gave digital certificates to the awardees using blockchain technology developed by IIT Kanpur.

Police gather evidence in Varun Kumar case, seek player's cooperation

Police gather evidence in Varun Kumar case, seek player's cooperation

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The police would soon be approaching the 28-year-old to join the probe

SIP inflows top Rs 15,000 crore, help offset redemption pressure

SIP inflows top Rs 15,000 crore, help offset redemption pressure

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Mutual funds recorded Rs 7,600 crore net inflows into active equity schemes in July even as redemptions surged to a 30-month high of Rs 30,400 crore owing to profit booking, reveals data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi). Equity net inflows were 13 per cent lower compared to the preceding month's tally. The inflows were supported by a strong flow from retail investors through the systematic investment plan (SIP) route.

2 traffickers under scanner for duping Indians into joining Russian army

2 traffickers under scanner for duping Indians into joining Russian army

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The agents allegedly confiscated the passports of Indians arriving in Russia and forced them to fight with the armed forces, officials said.

WTC Final: India need 280 to win on Day 5

WTC Final: India need 280 to win on Day 5

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

India will be hoping to pull off a miracle on Sunday by surviving Australia's relentless bowling onslaught.

Investing In Real Estate? Read This

Investing In Real Estate? Read This

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

In the case of double-income couples, not more than 40 per cent of the net income of one partner should be the EMI for the property.

Around 55% voter turnout recorded in 5th phase of UP poll

Around 55% voter turnout recorded in 5th phase of UP poll

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

The last two phases of the elections will be held on March 3 and 7.

Mental strength is what makes Kohli, Shami alike: Mhambrey

Mental strength is what makes Kohli, Shami alike: Mhambrey

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Mhambrey further said Kohli's work ethics have rubbed on the young cricketers in Indian team.

Order books improving but labour shortage still an issue: Exporters

Order books improving but labour shortage still an issue: Exporters

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

India's exports fell for the fourth straight month in June as shipments of key segments like petroleum and textiles declined but the country's trade turned surplus for the first time in 18 years as imports dropped by a steeper 47.59 per cent.

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

I did not take up research for any award.' 'What is more important is the medicine that I have developed.' 'This helps the patient recover and the family is happy that their relative has survived and they go back to their lives.

Hyundai Motor India receives 10,000 bookings for Grand

Hyundai Motor India receives 10,000 bookings for Grand

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Post the launch of 'Grand' in the Indian market, Hyundai has experienced a 55 per cent rise in footfalls at dealerships across all regions and most dealerships are recording multiple enquires and test drive requests, it added.

Tata Motors drives past Maruti as most-valued auto firm

Tata Motors drives past Maruti as most-valued auto firm

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Tata Motors surpassed Maruti Suzuki (India) (MSIL) to become the most-valuable automobile company, in terms of market capitalisation (mcap), after a gap of seven years. With this, the company's stock hit a new high on the BSE on Tuesday (January 30). The combined mcap of Tata Motors (Rs 285.51 crore) and Tata Motors DVR (Rs 29,119 crore) stood at Rs 3.146 trillion.

Mystery thickens in Zee fund diversion case amid reports of accounting hole

Mystery thickens in Zee fund diversion case amid reports of accounting hole

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The mystery surrounding the alleged fund diversion from Zee Entertainment Enterprises (Zee) by founders Subhash Chandra and Punit Goenka has thickened with speculations of an amount multiple times higher than that cited by the ex-parte interim order passed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) dated June 12, 2023. While Zee shares witnessed a fresh selloff on Wednesday, news reports of accounting fraud left investors guessing about the hole in the media broadcaster's books. An order by the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) in October 2023 had clearly hinted that Sebi's investigation had found a deeper rout.

X users face hour-long outage; services restored now

X users face hour-long outage; services restored now

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The services were back and posts became visible after sometime, but some users were unable to see several of their posts in recent past on the platform, formerly known as Twitter.

Was Modi Worried About Shyam Rangeela?

Was Modi Worried About Shyam Rangeela?

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Rangeela's presence in the fray could have been trifle uncomfortable for Modi. He may not have posed an electoral challenge to the prime minister, but Rangeela's public meetings could have seen people flocking, if only to hear him mimic Modi. In a completely Modi-centric election, the presence of a 'rival' -- if only for a smattering of audience at his meetings -- would not have been particularly appreciated by Modi, asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author of Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times.

Trevor Noah announces cancellation of Bengaluru shows

Trevor Noah announces cancellation of Bengaluru shows

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Popular comedian Trevor Noah, who is in India for a comedy tour, called off two stand-up shows in Bengaluru due to 'technical issues' and apologised to the audience members for the inconvenience.

Will Ayodhya Be 2024's Top Tourist Destination?

Will Ayodhya Be 2024's Top Tourist Destination?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

With the Ram Mandir scheduled to open its doors to visitors in January, Ayodhya is expected to welcome travelers both from India and abroad.

Test cricket is tough, but I'm determined to make it count: Jaiswal

Test cricket is tough, but I'm determined to make it count: Jaiswal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Playing an aggressive brand of cricket, Yashasvi Jaiswal has already hit two double hundreds in his nascent career and the young India opener says though Test cricket is "tough" he believes in making it big after getting a start.

India's rights record poor: US

India's rights record poor: US

Rediff.com29 Mar 2005