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BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The story of the Bombay Stock Exchange and the people who shaped its growth: From wars and bomb blasts to speculators, reformers and wealth creators.

PHOTOS: Senegal shock for Kane's England

PHOTOS: Senegal shock for Kane's England

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Senegal become first African team to beat England with 3-1 win in friendly

Can Gill Recreate Dada's Leeds 2002 Heroics?

Can Gill Recreate Dada's Leeds 2002 Heroics?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

If history is anything to go by, Leeds always has room for a little magic.

'YNWA JOTA!!': Ronaldo, Salah, LeBron, lead tributes

'YNWA JOTA!!': Ronaldo, Salah, LeBron, lead tributes

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'RIP Diogo. Condolences to his family and friends during this incredibly sad time,' former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard posted.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Sabalenka survives

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Sabalenka survives

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Carlos Alcaraz, 22, reached his eighth Grand Slam semi-final and will continue his quest for a third successive Wimbledon title.

Zhao ends O'Sullivan's eighth World snooker title dream

Zhao ends O'Sullivan's eighth World snooker title dream

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Ronnie O'Sullivan's dream of a record eighth World snooker title ended on Friday with a 17-7 semi-final defeat to China's Zhao Xintong at the Crucible Theatre after an earlier eight-frame whitewash.

Rome Masters: Alcaraz in semis, Sabalenka felled by Zheng

Rome Masters: Alcaraz in semis, Sabalenka felled by Zheng

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Four-times Grand Slam champion Alcaraz, who is gearing up to defend the French Open title later this month, fired off 24 winners in a strong performance to seal victory.

'India-Canada ties may improve after G7 invite from Carney'

'India-Canada ties may improve after G7 invite from Carney'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Despite ongoing tension between the two countries on the issue of extremism, Bezirgan said he expects warmer ties henceforth as Carney has invited Prime Minister Modi for the G7 Summit.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz advances; Osaka knocked out

French Open PIX: Alcaraz advances; Osaka knocked out

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Defending champions Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz powered into the second round of the French Open on Monday.

Zverev, Sabalenka open with easy wins at Madrid Open

Zverev, Sabalenka open with easy wins at Madrid Open

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Zverev cruised past home favorite Roberto Bautista Agut 6-2, 6-2, while Sabalenka triumphed over qualifier Anna Blinkova 6-3, 6-4.

Vibe Coding's Challenge For India's IT Cos

Vibe Coding's Challenge For India's IT Cos

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'Could the impending new crisis, vibe coding, similarly create not a disaster like what befell Indian handlooms during the Industrial Revolution but another opportunity like what the Y2K crisis created?' asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

PIX: Alcaraz survives Marozsan scare; Swiatek downs Raducanu

PIX: Alcaraz survives Marozsan scare; Swiatek downs Raducanu

Rediff.com29 May 2025

IMAGES from the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Wednesday.

Swiatek, Rybakina serve up bagels; Tsitsipas impresses

Swiatek, Rybakina serve up bagels; Tsitsipas impresses

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Defending champion Iga Swiatek crushed Dayana Yastremska 6-0, 6-2 and 2023 champion Elena Rybakina powered past Britain's Katie Boulter 6-0, 7-5 to reach the fourth round of Indian Wells on Sunday in displays of dominance.

World urges India and Pakistan to 'exercise restraint'

World urges India and Pakistan to 'exercise restraint'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

World leaders, including the UN Secretary-General and US President Donald Trump, have urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and seek peaceful solutions to the ongoing tensions. The calls for calm come after India conducted airstrikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to a recent terrorist attack. Leaders from the US, Russia, UK, China, UAE, Qatar, and Japan have expressed concern over the escalating situation and emphasized the need for dialogue and de-escalation.

Tariffs are integral to Trump's vision for US economy

Tariffs are integral to Trump's vision for US economy

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Trump may temper his approach from time to time, but to think that he will change his basic philosophy is delusional, asserts T T Ram Mohan.

PIX: Duplantis wins third straight World indoor gold

PIX: Duplantis wins third straight World indoor gold

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Images from Saturday's events at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, at Nanjing Youth Olympic Sports Park, Nanjing, China.

History In Minutes: When Europe Invaded Russia

History In Minutes: When Europe Invaded Russia

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Syed Firdaus Ashraf marches through time to trace the bitter history between Russia and its West European neighbours.

'Can someone explain how a negotiation was possible?'

'Can someone explain how a negotiation was possible?'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Rather than face the prospect of a lengthy ban, with a decision expected by the end of the year, World No 1 Jannik Sinner accepted the three-month suspension which will allow him to return before the French Open.

PIX: Usyk outpoints Fury to retain World heavyweight crowns

PIX: Usyk outpoints Fury to retain World heavyweight crowns

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk retained his WBA (Super), WBO and WBC World heavyweight titles by unanimous decision against Britain's Tyson Fury to remain undefeated after an enthralling clash in an electric atmosphere at the Kingdom Arena on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Another home defeat for United; Spurs back to winning ways

EPL PIX: Another home defeat for United; Spurs back to winning ways

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday.

'Modi Bought A Reprieve, Not A Resolution'

'Modi Bought A Reprieve, Not A Resolution'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'Modi's intention was to create goodwill that will allow India to be seen by Trump as more than just a bad tariff problem.' 'He succeeded brilliantly on that count but none of these wins are unfortunately permanent.' 'Modi will have to do this again and again if Trump's grievances are to be durably assuaged.'

Afghanistan cricket reeling under sex apartheid

Afghanistan cricket reeling under sex apartheid

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'We are committed to leveraging our influence constructively to support the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) in fostering cricket development and ensuring playing opportunities for both men and women in Afghanistan'.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz cruise; Osaka exits with injury

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz cruise; Osaka exits with injury

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Carlos Alcaraz secured his passage into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-3 victory over Nuno Borges.

Swiatek leads Poland to historic win over Czech Republic

Swiatek leads Poland to historic win over Czech Republic

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

Poland will face Italy in their first ever Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals after beating the Czech Republic 2-1 in a hard-fought tie that ended in the early hours of Sunday.

Unbroken in spirit, Kohli fan Nitesh tastes Paralympic glory

Unbroken in spirit, Kohli fan Nitesh tastes Paralympic glory

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Inspired by the humility of fellow para shuttler Pramod Bhagat and the relentless dedication of star cricketer Virat Kohli, Nitesh began to rebuild his life.

Gauff's perfect start to WTA Finals campaign

Gauff's perfect start to WTA Finals campaign

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

World No. 3 Coco Gauff and No. 2 Iga Swiatek of Poland won their respective opening matches of the Orange Group at the WTA Finals Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.

EPL PIX: Draws order of the day as City, Liverpool, Chelsea held

EPL PIX: Draws order of the day as City, Liverpool, Chelsea held

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Tuesday.

Sinner unbothered by injury before US Open final

Sinner unbothered by injury before US Open final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

The 23-year-old said he expected Britain's Draper, who reached a Grand Slam semi-final for the first time, to be a strong contender.

Nageeye steals the show in NYC marathon

Nageeye steals the show in NYC marathon

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Dutchman Abdi Nageeye survived a tense battle through the final mile to win the New York City Marathon in two hours seven minutes and 39 seconds on Sunday

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Meet Sudha Murty and N R Narayana Murthy's daughter whose husband Rishi Sunak is the frontrunner to be Britain's next prime minister.

UCL: Arsenal see off Dinamo to move to brink of last 16

UCL: Arsenal see off Dinamo to move to brink of last 16

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Magnificent Martinez helps Inter defeat Sparta Prague 1-0

Olympics: Hinchliffe overshadows Lyles in 100m Heats

Olympics: Hinchliffe overshadows Lyles in 100m Heats

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The current Olympic champion Italy's Marcell Jacobs, who has had a wretched time with injury since his shock Tokyo success, looked a little sluggish in finishing second in 10.05 behind Nigerian heat winner Kayinsola Ajayi (10.02).

US hold off Botswana to win 4x400m relay in record time

US hold off Botswana to win 4x400m relay in record time

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The United States continued their dominance of the Olympic 4x400 metres relay on Saturday but only just, as Rai Benjamin held off Botswana's Letsile Tebogo in a thrilling last-leg battle between two individual gold medallists.

Sabalenka opens WTA Finals with sweep

Sabalenka opens WTA Finals with sweep

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus had little trouble getting past China's Qinwen Zheng in a group-stage match at the WTA Finals on Saturday, prevailing 6-3, 6-4 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

PIX: Man City shocked by Villa, Arsenal thrash Palace

PIX: Man City shocked by Villa, Arsenal thrash Palace

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Sri Lanka cricket team fears for safety amid UK riots

Sri Lanka cricket team fears for safety amid UK riots

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Sri Lanka have raised security concerns with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) amid the ongoing anti-immigrant riots in Britain, with players requesting increased security ahead of their upcoming test series against England.

Zheng storms into Pan Pacific Open Final; Shelton upsets Rublev

Zheng storms into Pan Pacific Open Final; Shelton upsets Rublev

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Zheng Qinwen saw off a spirited challenge from Diana Shnaider to secure a hard-fought 7-6(5), 6-3 win in their Pan Pacific Open semi-final on Saturday and set up a title clash against American Sofia Kenin.

'Paris Olympics will be launch-pad for rise of Indian sports'

'Paris Olympics will be launch-pad for rise of Indian sports'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

The Prime Minister termed the athletes as "India's soldiers of 2036 Olympics".

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister and finance minister, he understood the importance of gradualism, except when the economy or the polity was in a crisis.

Landour Longings

Landour Longings

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

When in Landour, discovers Supriya Newar, one of the most important things to do and that too in large measures, is to do nothing at all.