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Respect your players: Pakistan cricketer Rizwan tells trolls

Respect your players: Pakistan cricketer Rizwan tells trolls

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Shami bled 43 runs in his spell of 3.5 overs in the match and was later targetted by online abusers blaming him alone for India's loss.

RBI Norms Don't Tackle Illegal Apps Menace

RBI Norms Don't Tackle Illegal Apps Menace

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Of the 2,562 customer complaints received between January 2020 and March 2021, a majority relate to illegal apps. At least two dozen suicide cases have been reported, perpetrated by the harassment by loan app operators, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

RIL may be lone bidder for JBF Petrochem

RIL may be lone bidder for JBF Petrochem

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Reliance Industries (RIL) is likely to be the lone bidder for Mangalore-based JBF Petrochemicals, which is up for sale after defaulting on bank loans worth Rs 5,000 crore. The lenders for the second time extended the deadline for submission of bids, which had ended on August 20, as several players, including public sector companies, were redrawing their acquisition plans, said people in the know. "There were several companies which had submitted their expressions of interest (EoIs) for the company but after due diligence decided to exit the race," said a source close to the development. "The new deadline for submitting financial offers is August-end," the source said.

ED slaps Rs 10 cr fine on Aakar Patel, Rs 51.72 cr on Amnesty India

ED slaps Rs 10 cr fine on Aakar Patel, Rs 51.72 cr on Amnesty India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The adjudicating authority of the Enforcement Directorate ED has adjudicated a show cause notice issued to Amnesty India International Pvt Ltd (AIIPL) and its CEO Aakar Patel for contravention of the provisions of Foreign Exchange Management Act and imposed a penalty of Rs 51.72 crores and Rs 10 crores respectively on them, the probe agency announced on Friday.

Mistry's last rites on Tuesday; Mercedes team visits accident site

Mistry's last rites on Tuesday; Mercedes team visits accident site

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The last rites of Cyrus Mistry, former chairman of Tata Sons who was killed in a car crash, will be performed in Mumbai on Tuesday, his family said.

J'khand BJP leader wanted to dump tribal domestic help in UP ashram: Police

J'khand BJP leader wanted to dump tribal domestic help in UP ashram: Police

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

When Baskey reached the hospital on being informed of the development, Ayushman accused Patra of forcing Sunita to drink her own urine, and requested his friend to save the maid before she suffered more damage.

Anikta's Bridal Looks! VOTE!

Anikta's Bridal Looks! VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The actress made for a beautiful bride in these stunning wedding looks.

Shastri urges India to maintain aggressive approach in Asia Cup

Shastri urges India to maintain aggressive approach in Asia Cup

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Shastri also backed Kohli to end his lean run in Asia Cup.

Kohli lends helping hand in COVID fight

Kohli lends helping hand in COVID fight

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Virat Kohli on Wednesday lent a helping hand to former India women's cricketer K S Sravanthi Naidu.

Here's Johnny!

Here's Johnny!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

The 58-year-old actor stepped out to attend the screening of his new television series called Puffins at the Rome film festival on Sunday, October 17.

My heart says Article 370 will be restored: Omar

My heart says Article 370 will be restored: Omar

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

'We are only saying that we will peacefully fight for its restoration. We will fight for it under the ambit of the Constitution, and legally as well'

Ranji Quarters: Saurashtra's Bhut slams ton batting at No 9

Ranji Quarters: Saurashtra's Bhut slams ton batting at No 9

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday

Bulls prowl D-Street; Sensex surges 488 pts at close

Bulls prowl D-Street; Sensex surges 488 pts at close

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Titan was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, zooming over 10 per cent, followed by M&M, Maruti, IndusInd Bank, Asian Paints, Sun Pharma, HCL, TCS, Tech Mahindra and ICICI Bank. The NSE Nifty rose 144 points to 17,790.35.

Playing IPL before T20 World Cup helped, says Williamson

Playing IPL before T20 World Cup helped, says Williamson

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson admitted that playing the second leg of Indian Premier League in the United Arab Emirates helped in understanding the conditions better in the lead up to the T20 World Cup.

Rupee outperforms most EM peers as dollar surges to a 20-year high

Rupee outperforms most EM peers as dollar surges to a 20-year high

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

If there was one event that made the month of August stand out, it was a strengthening of the dollar index to levels last seen only 20 years ago, as the Federal Reserve dispelled all doubts about its intention to continue raising interest rates. Predictably, most currencies suffered against the US unit, with the bulk of the losers belonging to the emerging markets pack. Amid the volatility, the rupee, however, has displayed significant resilience and fared much better than most of its peer currencies.

Cong loses RS seat in Assam due to cross-voting

Cong loses RS seat in Assam due to cross-voting

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

The BJP won both the Rajya Sabha seats from Assam.

Choksi pledged 'lab diamonds' with inflated valuation to get Rs 25 crore loan from IFCI: CBI

Choksi pledged 'lab diamonds' with inflated valuation to get Rs 25 crore loan from IFCI: CBI

Rediff.com2 May 2022

The CBI has filed a fresh case against absconding diamantaire Mehul Choksi, wanted along with his nephew Nirav Modi in a loan fraud case of Rs 13,500 crore, for allegedly inflating the value of diamonds and jewellery pledged to get Rs 25 crore loan from IFCI, officials said on Monday. The CBI has booked Mehul Choksi, his company Gitanjali Gems and valuers Surajmal Lallu Bhai and Co, Narendra Jhaveri, Pradip C Shah and Shrenik Shah, they said. The central agency has acted on a complaint from Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI) Ltd alleging that Choksi had approached it in 2016 seeking Rs 25 crore working capital loan for which he had pledged shares and gold and diamond jewellery.

Jewellers can now repay part of loan in physical gold

Jewellers can now repay part of loan in physical gold

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

The RBI on Wednesday asked banks to provide an option to jewellery exporters and domestic manufacturers of gold jewellery to repay a part of Gold (metal) Loans (GML) in physical gold. As per the extant instructions, banks authorised to import gold and designated banks participating in Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 (GMS) can extend GML to jewellery exporters or domestic manufacturers of gold jewellery. GML are repaid in Indian rupees, equivalent to the value of the yellow metal borrowed.

BJP cheers as key regional players miss Opposition meet on Prez poll

BJP cheers as key regional players miss Opposition meet on Prez poll

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The decision of some key regional parties like the Biju Janata Dal, the Telangana Rashtra Samiti and the Aam Aadmi Party to skip a key opposition meet called by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the presidential poll has cheered the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party as it believes that their absence has only highlighted the faultlines and one-upmanship among its rivals.

1971 War: Solitary Confinement In Pakistan

1971 War: Solitary Confinement In Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

''I heard from the Pakistani brigadier that Flying Officer Pradeep Apte had been killed after he ejected safely and tried to escape. This news sent a chill up my spine. I had been lucky so far...'

Ponting lends support to embattled Australia coach Langer

Ponting lends support to embattled Australia coach Langer

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

'Me and a lot of his close friends have reached out to him.'

'We don't ascribe to tags like South Indian or Bollywood'

'We don't ascribe to tags like South Indian or Bollywood'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

'The cross-pollination between the states has always been happening.' 'It's only over the past one or two years that all this talk about South versus Bollywood has been happening.'

'Brahmastra is Agni Pariksha'

'Brahmastra is Agni Pariksha'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'Brahmastra is kind of a meeting place of modern India with a feeling of ancient Indian powers about it.'

India on the cusp of a bear market: Experts

India on the cusp of a bear market: Experts

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The faster-than-expected rise in interest rates by the US Federal Reserve (US Fed) shook global financial markets in early 2022. And now the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has lifted commodity prices, with Brent crude oil hitting a 14-year high of $139 a barrel in intraday trade. All these developments have sent the equity markets across the world into a tailspin.

Why Hamza Is A Wife Beater in Darlings

Why Hamza Is A Wife Beater in Darlings

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'In Byculla, a lot of boys hero-worship the bhais.' 'Hamza grew up in that environment, but he got a government job.' 'And he did this so he could marry the woman he loves.' 'Now, after getting the government job, he thought he would get to bully people...' 'But bechara, he's getting bullied at work.'

IPL: Lucknow, Royals set for blockbuster clash

IPL: Lucknow, Royals set for blockbuster clash

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

If their performance is any indication, Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals could make for a blockbuster Indian Premier League contest on Sunday evening, an iconic venue adding to its charm.

Pix: Why everyone's watching Deepika at Cannes!

Pix: Why everyone's watching Deepika at Cannes!

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Did you like Deepika's look? Vote

Bad loan recovery process can get worse

Bad loan recovery process can get worse

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Since the bankcuptcy law came into effect from December 2016, with every quarter, the recovery rate has progressively been going down, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Disco King Bappi Lahiri Passes Into The Ages

Disco King Bappi Lahiri Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Singer-composer Bappi Lahiri, who popularised disco music in India in the 1980s and 1990s, has died following multiple health issues. He was 69.

India sends medical supplies to Afghanistan

India sends medical supplies to Afghanistan

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

The medical supplies were sent on a return flight that had brought 10 Indians and 94 Afghans to Delhi from Kabul on Friday.

BOI drags Future Retail to insolvency tribunal NCLT

BOI drags Future Retail to insolvency tribunal NCLT

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Public sector lender Bank of India has moved to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) seeking initiation of insolvency proceedings against Future Retail Ltd and a moratorium over the assets of the Kishore Biyani-led debt-ridden firm. Besides, Bank of India (BOI), the lead banker of a consortium of banks that lent money to Future Retail Ltd (FRL), also suggested the insolvency tribunal appoint Vijay Kumar V Iyer as the interim professional of the company. Meanwhile FRL, in a regulatory filing, said it has been served and received a copy of the petition and is in the "process of taking legal advice".

'Lord' Thakur proves his worth in India's Oval triumph

'Lord' Thakur proves his worth in India's Oval triumph

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Rohit Sharma took the player-of-the-match award and Jasprit Bumrah produced what pundits called the 'spell of the summer' but Shardul Thakur's role was no less important in fashioning India's victory in the fourth Test against England on Monday.

Vijay Hazare: Ishant, Dhawan help Delhi drub Vidharba

Vijay Hazare: Ishant, Dhawan help Delhi drub Vidharba

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Fresh from his exploits in Mumbai's maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 triumph, Kotian got down to business after his pace colleagues Tushar Desphande (2/23) and Mohit Avasthi (1/29) handed Bengal early blows.

Drug peddler pic: Amruta Fadnavis takes on 'bigde' Nawab Malik

Drug peddler pic: Amruta Fadnavis takes on 'bigde' Nawab Malik

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

She called for converting the "bigde Nawab energy into Sudhre Nawab" and said questions should be asked to "bigde Nawab's "boss or super boss".

Psst...VJ Anusha's got a pretty little secret

Psst...VJ Anusha's got a pretty little secret

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

The VJ has lent her creativity to a lingerie line.

Will Rajinikanth's fans forgive Dhanush?

Will Rajinikanth's fans forgive Dhanush?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

'This is not a bolt from the blue.'

March 20, 2011: When Yuvraj overcame illness to play match-winning knock

March 20, 2011: When Yuvraj overcame illness to play match-winning knock

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Yuvraj's innings is still remembered by every cricket fan as it is difficult to forget the problems faced by the left-handed star while batting.

Future Retail misses due date for payment of Rs 3,494.56 cr to banks

Future Retail misses due date for payment of Rs 3,494.56 cr to banks

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Future Retail on Saturday said it has missed the due date for payment of Rs 3,494.56 crore to banks and lenders as it could not sell assets due to its ongoing litigation with amazon, impacting its monetisation plans. Future Retail had last year entered into a one-time restructuring (OTR) scheme for COVID-19 hit companies with a consortium of banks and lenders and was to discharge "an aggregate amount of Rs 3,494.56 crore" on or before December 31, 2021. Kishore Biyani-led Future group firm would be "co-operating for completing the monetisation of the specified business within next 30 days" as per directions of the banks to resolve the current situation, said a regulatory filing by Future Retail.

The 7 Year Old With Down Syndrome Trekking To Everest

The 7 Year Old With Down Syndrome Trekking To Everest

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

'The Mount Everest Base Camp is at a height of 5,364 metres and no child with Down Syndrome has trekked till there at such a young age; Avnish is only seven years old.'

Haryana's many khaps to join farmers' R-Day tractor parade

Haryana's many khaps to join farmers' R-Day tractor parade

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Several 'khaps' of Haryana are set to join farmers' tractor parade in Delhi on the Republic Day with thousands of these vehicles leaving various caste councils' villages for the national capital on Sunday.