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Every save I made in Olympics was for team and country: Sreejesh

Every save I made in Olympics was for team and country: Sreejesh

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Harmanpreet, Sreejesh shortlisted for FIH Hockey Stars Awards

'I'm A Public Figure, Not Public Property'

'I'm A Public Figure, Not Public Property'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

'If you shout at me, I will not take it.' 'If you jump on me and pounce on me or physically come too close to me, that's not acceptable.'

Are 2 Arunachal men missing near LAC in Chinese army's custody?

Are 2 Arunachal men missing near LAC in Chinese army's custody?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Anjaw MLA and state's women and child development minister Dasanglu Pul confirmed that the duo went missing along the border with China while looking for medicinal herbs.

Is Vijay The Highest Paid Actor In India?

Is Vijay The Highest Paid Actor In India?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

And possibly in all of Asia, going by his reported fee of Rs 275 crore for Thalapathy 69, his coming movie.

Sindhu, Prannoy gain a spot in latest BWF rankings

Sindhu, Prannoy gain a spot in latest BWF rankings

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

A former world no. 2, Sindhu has regained her place in the top 5 after three years. The former world champion from Hyderabad resumed her training on Monday after recovering from the injury.

CAD may dip in Q4 as net exports hit 11-quarter high

CAD may dip in Q4 as net exports hit 11-quarter high

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

India's current account deficit (CAD) may dip further in the March quarter of FY24 as pressure from the negative net exports during the January-March period eased to an 11-quarter high. A part of the gross domestic product (GDP) data, net export- which is usually negative for India - captures the difference between exports and imports of both goods and services, while the CAD data, released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), also factors in private transfer receipts.

Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Review: Old-Style Romance In The Age Of Tinder

Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Review: Old-Style Romance In The Age Of Tinder

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Right from the lofty title, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha keeps aiming to be an epic, and keeps falling short, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

India's factory output slips to 3-month low of 5% in April

India's factory output slips to 3-month low of 5% in April

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

India's industrial production growth slipped to 3-month low of 5 per cent in April 2024, mainly due to poor show by the manufacturing sector, though mining and power segments performed well, according to official data released on Wednesday. Factory output growth, measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), was 5.4 per cent in March and 5.6 per cent in February 2024. The previous low of IIP was recorded at 4.2 per cent in January, 2024.

Despite WC failures, Suryakumar continues to reign in T20Is

Despite WC failures, Suryakumar continues to reign in T20Is

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Afghanistan's opener, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, rose a career-high 12th spot -- Gurbaz is the leading run-getter in the ongoing T20 World Cup, with 156 runs from two innings under his belt.

Nirmalaji Eyes Higher GDP Growth Target

Nirmalaji Eyes Higher GDP Growth Target

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

'The nominal GDP growth assumption for FY25 may be revised upwards on higher growth expectations.'

Ilaiyaraaja issues notice to makers of 'Manjummel Boys' over song

Ilaiyaraaja issues notice to makers of 'Manjummel Boys' over song

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Manjummel Boys traces the story of one such bunch of inebriated tourists from Kochi, fans of the film Gunaa.

'This Govt Is Full Of Amateurs'

'This Govt Is Full Of Amateurs'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

'It does not understand economics. The entire focus of this government is skewed.'

Will eliminate terror in J-K, says Army after Doda encounter

Will eliminate terror in J-K, says Army after Doda encounter

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

The Udhampur-based northern command is committed to eliminate the scourge of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, the Army said on Tuesday, as it paid tribute to four soldiers who died in a gunfight with heavily armed terrorists in Doda district.

The petrochemical shift that could quench LPG output thirst

The petrochemical shift that could quench LPG output thirst

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

India may have to lean more on West Asian nations for supplies of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), a cooking fuel, in the coming years after Indian state-run refiners drew up big plans to diversify into producing more profitable petrochemicals. This shift leads to reduced LPG output, Indian refining executives said. The mantra for state-run oil companies, from Indian Oil Corporation (IndianOil) to liquefied natural gas (LNG) importer Petronet LNG, which are looking to diversify their businesses from lower-margin fuels, has been value-added petrochemicals.

Rs 4000 cr missing link in electoral bonds data

Rs 4000 cr missing link in electoral bonds data

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The ECI data covers 20,421 bonds worth Rs 12,769 crore. The ADR data, however, collated information on 27,811 bonds worth Rs 16,492 crore. The gap is nearly Rs 4,000 crore and involves over 7,000 bonds.

Scale of human rights abuses increased under Modi: US report

Scale of human rights abuses increased under Modi: US report

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

An independent United States Congressional research report has alleged that the scope and scale of human rights abuses in India has increased under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PM's cheetah release to divert attention from Bharat Jodo Yatra: Cong

PM's cheetah release to divert attention from Bharat Jodo Yatra: Cong

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday dubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's move to release Cheetahs in a Madhya Pradesh national park as a 'tactic to divert attention' from the grand old party's 'immensely successful' 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'.

No damage to Iran's nuclear sites amid Israel attack: IAEA

No damage to Iran's nuclear sites amid Israel attack: IAEA

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

In a statement released on Friday, the United Nations Atomic Watchdog said it is monitoring the situation very closely.

IIP grows to 4-month high of 5.7% in Feb

IIP grows to 4-month high of 5.7% in Feb

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

India's industrial production growth accelerated to a four-month high of 5.7 per cent in February 2024, mainly due to the good performance of the mining sector, according to official data released on Friday. The factory output growth measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) was 6 per cent in February 2023. The previous high of IIP was recorded at 11.9 per cent in October 2023, which slowed to 2.5 per cent in November, 4.2 per cent in December and 4.1 per cent in January 2024.

Finally, UNSC calls for Gaza ceasefire as US abstains

Finally, UNSC calls for Gaza ceasefire as US abstains

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The United Nations Security Council on Monday passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the month of Ramzan, a breakthrough coming after more than five months since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Modi indulges in fear-mongering post Phase 2 washout: Congress

Modi indulges in fear-mongering post Phase 2 washout: Congress

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh posed questions for the prime minister ahead of his rallies in Karnataka.

Cashless Health Claims To Be Approved In 1 Hour

Cashless Health Claims To Be Approved In 1 Hour

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Health insurance policy-holders will be able to avail a discount on the premium payable if there were no claims made in the previous year, according to the circular released by the regulator.

'Chandu Champion Action Isn't An Item Number'

'Chandu Champion Action Isn't An Item Number'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

'Action for the sake of action never really works, then it's an item number.' 'Action works when the emotional drama and arc of the story moves forward with the action.'

All about Barcelona's latest starlet Ansu Fati

All about Barcelona's latest starlet Ansu Fati

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Ansu Fati is the second-youngest player to represent the Catalan giants in La Liga aged 16 years and 298 days.

Share of women in urban salaried jobs at 6-year low in Q4FY24: PLFS

Share of women in urban salaried jobs at 6-year low in Q4FY24: PLFS

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The share of women employed in regular salaried jobs in urban India hit a fresh low in the January-March quarter (Q4) of 2023-24 (FY24). In the same period, the share of women engaged in self-employment went up. An analysis of the latest quarterly Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data showed the share of women in regular wage work among all employed women stood at 52.3 per cent in Q4FY24, down from 53 per cent in the previous quarter.

Bridgerton Season 3 Review: Penelope-Colin Keep The Heat On

Bridgerton Season 3 Review: Penelope-Colin Keep The Heat On

Rediff.com20 May 2024

While Season 3 is no match to the previous seasons, it would be fair to expect there is a lot more for the season to reveal in terms of romance and suspense, observes Divya Nair.

Election jitters drive FPI selloff to $3.5 bn

Election jitters drive FPI selloff to $3.5 bn

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Foreign portfolio investors (FPI) have pulled out $3.5 billion from India's equity markets so far this month. The selling comes on the back of election-induced volatility and the rotation of flows from India to China, where stocks are available at half the valuations. If the selling pressure remains at the current level, this will be the highest FPI pullout since January 2023.

Factory output slows marginally to 4.9% in March

Factory output slows marginally to 4.9% in March

Rediff.com10 May 2024

India's industrial production growth slowed marginally to 4.9 per cent month-on-month in March 2024, mainly due to poor show by the mining sector, according to official data released on Friday. The factory output growth, measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), was 5.6 per cent in February 2024. However, it was 1.9 per cent in March 2023.

Stree 2 Promises More Chills

Stree 2 Promises More Chills

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

It looks like Stree 2 has been granted a bigger budget for VFX and sound, bringing with it a promise of more chills, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Non-basmati rice bore the brunt of export curbs imposed in 2023

Non-basmati rice bore the brunt of export curbs imposed in 2023

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

As a panel of senior ministers deliberates on the need to review curbs on exports of some rice varieties, data shows that since outbound shipments saw restrictions in July-August last year, the non-basmati segment has suffered more than basmati exports. Sources said the panel is expected to soon deliberate on a few suggestions to ease the export curbs on some rice varieties due to higher-than-required stocks in the central pool. The panel, some observers feel, may also postpone the decision to ease the export curbs till a firm picture emerges on the latest kharif paddy sowing.

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks closer at his glorious filmography.

Meghaa's Flawless Style

Meghaa's Flawless Style

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Fiery reds, girly pinks, vibrant greens, sunshine yellow, royal blues... Meghaa Shetty's wardrobe is filled with every shade of the rainbow and then some.

Jasprit Bumrah: Undisputed King of ICC Test Bowling

Jasprit Bumrah: Undisputed King of ICC Test Bowling

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Jasprit Bumrah is firmly perched at the top of the bowlers' list.

India's forex reserves down after seven-week rise

India's forex reserves down after seven-week rise

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

India's foreign exchange reserves declined in the week that ended on April 12, after having risen for the seventh straight week to hit an all-time high of $648.56 billion. As per the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the country's foreign exchange kitty declined by $5.40 billion to $643.16 billion in the April 12 week. India's foreign currency assets (FCA), the biggest component of the forex reserves, declined by $6.51 billion to $564.65 billion, the central bank's weekly statistical data showed.

Ahead of Paris Games, Ukraine mourns athletes lost to war

Ahead of Paris Games, Ukraine mourns athletes lost to war

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

At least 488 Ukrainian athletes and trainers have been killed since early 2022, around two dozen of whom had been European or world champions in their discipline, according to sports ministry spokesman Serhiy Bykov.

Indian-origin student found dead in US, shot self in head

Indian-origin student found dead in US, shot self in head

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Sameer Kamath, a US citizen, was found dead in the woods on February 5 at approximately 5pm in NICHES Land Trust - Crow's Grove in Williamsport, Indiana.

Equity mutual funds surge to historic Rs 34,697 crore inflows in May

Equity mutual funds surge to historic Rs 34,697 crore inflows in May

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Unperturbed by election uncertainty, investors poured record sums into equity mutual fund (MF) schemes in May, driving India closer to a $5 trillion market capitalisation. The Rs 34,697 crore net inflows into actively managed equity funds last month surpassed the previous high of Rs 28,463 crore recorded in March 2022. In April 2024, equity schemes had garnered nearly Rs 19,000 crore.

Industrial production growth slows to 3.8% in Dec

Industrial production growth slows to 3.8% in Dec

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

India's industrial production growth slowed to 3.8 per cent in December 2023, mainly due to poor performance of mining and power generation segments, according to official data released on Monday. The factory output growth measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) was at 5.1 per cent in December 2022. In November last year, IIP growth stood at 2.4 per cent.

Yogi, Bhagwat in Gorakhpur amid RSS-BJP rift rumors

Yogi, Bhagwat in Gorakhpur amid RSS-BJP rift rumors

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

There was much speculation on a likely meeting between Bhagwat and Adityanath, especially in the backdrop of the BJP's recent electoral reverses in Uttar Pradesh.

Why Katrina Is Excited About The Future

Why Katrina Is Excited About The Future

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

'Sometimes I remind myself to take that moment and think and appreciate that I've been given so much and I've earned it as well.'