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Govt confident of 12% export growth

Govt confident of 12% export growth

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

The government on Wednesday ruled out revising the export growth target downwards in the wake of rupee appreciation and said it was slated to grow at 12 per cent during this fiscal.

Vijay Hazare: Shardul hits 92 as Mumbai thrash Himachal

Vijay Hazare: Shardul hits 92 as Mumbai thrash Himachal

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Mumbai trounced Himachal Pradesh by 200 runs in their final Elite Group D game to remain unbeaten in the league stage

Exports must double to get 1% global trade

Exports must double to get 1% global trade

Rediff.com13 Mar 2003

Director General of Foreign Trade said on Thursday that India will have to double its exports to $80 billion while maintaining a growth rate of 12 per cent in order to increase its share of global trade to one per cent by 2007.

Will struggling Rajasthan do the double on formidable Mumbai?

Will struggling Rajasthan do the double on formidable Mumbai?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Fast running out of time, a struggling Rajasthan Royals will hope to complete the double against Mumbai Indians in a return-leg IPL fixture and revive their campaign in Jaipur Saturday.

Modi nominates Ganguly, Mumbai's 'Dabbewale' to take up the broom

Modi nominates Ganguly, Mumbai's 'Dabbewale' to take up the broom

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Taking forward his Swachh Bharat campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday revisited his constituency and lauded people for helping rid the Assi Ghat of mounds of soil and garbage to restore the historical site to its old glory.

IPL: Rajasthan Royals look to avenge defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL: Rajasthan Royals look to avenge defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The Royals are aware of the challenges facing them at the Sawai Mansingh Stadum, a few days after Sunrisers Hyderabad got the better of Kings XI Punjab to grab the second position in the standings.

Shabana Azmi-Javed Akhtar's lunch with Robert de Niro

Shabana Azmi-Javed Akhtar's lunch with Robert de Niro

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

De Niro is in India for Tehelka's Think Festival in Goa, which begins later this week. This is the actor's first visit to India.

Why Brand Jet collapsed after 25 years

Why Brand Jet collapsed after 25 years

Rediff.com10 May 2019

A mix of financial and strategic mistakes combined with poor expectations of the management are the reasons for the downfall of Indian airlines. For Jet, the deathly potion was even more toxic on account of the bitter squabbles between promoter Naresh Goyal and strategic partner Etihad Airways.

How Indian Hotels plans to spread its wings

How Indian Hotels plans to spread its wings

Rediff.com28 May 2019

In a departure from the past, when IHCL adopted the organic route for entering markets like London and New York, this time around the expansion will be acquisition-led.

Knowing the REAL Rishi Kapoor

Knowing the REAL Rishi Kapoor

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'It will take me a while to process the meaning of the loss of a man who meant so much to me through my entire life,' says Aseem Chhabra.

I am ready to fight for Commonwealth, World title: Vijender

I am ready to fight for Commonwealth, World title: Vijender

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

Following his 10th straight win on the pro circuit, Indian boxing's poster boy Vijender Singh has set his eyes next on winning the Commonwealth and World Championship title.

Supernovas score last-ball win over Velocity for title

Supernovas score last-ball win over Velocity for title

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur struck a sensational half century as Supernovas clinched the Women's T20 Challenge with a four-wicket victory over Velocity in a dramatic final, in Jaipur, on Saturday.

'I will leave Vijender beaten and broken'

'I will leave Vijender beaten and broken'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

With just a week to go for mega double title defence fight, African champion Ernest Amuzu threatened to stop India's boxing sensation Vijender Singh and end his unbeaten run in the pro circuit.

Pro kabaddi League: Delhi on top four after routing Bengal

Pro kabaddi League: Delhi on top four after routing Bengal

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Dabang Delhi shot into top four after thrashing hosts Bengal Warriors while Bengaluru Bulls scripted a fine comeback in the second half to hand Puneri Paltan their fourth successive loss in the Pro Kabaddi League at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata.

Depleted Rajasthan face uphill task against Bangalore

Depleted Rajasthan face uphill task against Bangalore

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Weakened by the departure of Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes, Rajasthan Royals will have their task cut out when they lock horns with a resurgent Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League match in Jaipur on Saturday.

IPL preview: RCB, Royals hope to continue momentum

IPL preview: RCB, Royals hope to continue momentum

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

A keen contest is on the cards as Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals cross swords in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

Rajasthan Royals eye winning return at home

Rajasthan Royals eye winning return at home

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Rajasthan Royals will need to regroup quickly after a heavy loss when they face Delhi Daredevils in what will be their first IPL home game in five years at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, in Jaipur, on Wednesday.

Hotel liable for guest's stolen car from its parking lot

Hotel liable for guest's stolen car from its parking lot

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Merely stating that parking was 'at owner's risk' would not absolve the hotel of its liability.

NSEL sacks CEO Anjani Sinha, pays only Rs 92 cr to investors

NSEL sacks CEO Anjani Sinha, pays only Rs 92 cr to investors

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Crisis-ridden National Spot Exchange on Tuesday sacked its Managing Director and CEO Anjani Sinha and six other top executives on a day it failed to meet the first scheduled repayment to investors.

Here's a sneak peek at this year's Republic Day parade

Here's a sneak peek at this year's Republic Day parade

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Each year the nation is glued to its television screen as the country shows off its might at the Republic Day parade. However, it takes much practice with sessions starting 5 am, and dedication of the participating paramilitary jawans, other participants and behind-the-scenes helpers -- labourers, cleaners and security staff, among others -- who brave the relentless Delhi chill to make the parade a flawless spectacle.

Mr Sandhu Goes to Washington

Mr Sandhu Goes to Washington

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'Taranjit has the ideal temperament to deal with the Americans who understand firmness and appreciate flexibility.' 'He can hold his ground with a cheerful face and still make it clear that India and the US are partners, rivals,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Bottom-placed Delhi in do-or-die clash with Rajasthan

Bottom-placed Delhi in do-or-die clash with Rajasthan

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Facing an early exit after their sixth loss in eight games, bottom-placed Delhi Daredevils, under new skipper Shreyas Iyer, will have to treat each upcoming IPL game as a virtual knock-out, starting with their clash against Rajasthan Royals, in Delhi, on Wednesday.

Mukesh Ambani's salary capped at Rs 15 cr

Mukesh Ambani's salary capped at Rs 15 cr

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Wife Nita, who joined the board as non-executive director in FY15, draws Rs 84 lakh

Kangana, Prasoon Joshi, 60 others question 'selective outrage'

Kangana, Prasoon Joshi, 60 others question 'selective outrage'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

On Tuesday, 49 people, including award-winning filmmakers Aparna Sen and Mani Ratnam, and historian Ramachandra Guha, wrote to PM Modi, urging him to intervene in cases of hate crimes and atrocities against minority communities.

When US Presidents visited India

When US Presidents visited India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

United States President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump will be visiting India -- Ahmedabad and Delhi -- on February 24 and 25 on the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Let's assess earlier American presidential visits to India.

No pay hike for Mukesh Ambani! Salary capped at Rs 15 crore

No pay hike for Mukesh Ambani! Salary capped at Rs 15 crore

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Mukesh Ambani voluntarily capped his compensation at Rs 15 crore in October 2009 amid a debate over right-sizing of CEO salaries.

PHOTOS: KKR crush Rajasthan to go top of IPL

PHOTOS: KKR crush Rajasthan to go top of IPL

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Sunil Narine and Chris Lynn ripped apart the Rajasthan Royals bowlers to fire Kolkata Knight Riders to an emphatic eight-wicket victory in the Indian Premier League in Jaipur on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Gopal spins Royals to victory, sends RCB out of play-offs

PHOTOS: Gopal spins Royals to victory, sends RCB out of play-offs

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Young Shreyas Gopal spun a web around a star-studded Royal Challengers Bangalore batting line-up to claim four wickets for 16 runs and help Rajasthan Royals score a 30-run victory and stay in the reckoning for a play-offs berth in the Indian Premier League, in Jaipur, on Saturday.

Government overhauls board of Indira Gandhi Centre for Arts, appoints new head

Government overhauls board of Indira Gandhi Centre for Arts, appoints new head

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Senior journalist Ram Bahadur Rai, former news editor of Hindi daily Jansatta, replaces Chinmaya Gharekhan.

The problem with the industry that employs 18 million Indians

The problem with the industry that employs 18 million Indians

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Designer Ritu Kumar draws attention to the urgent needs of the handloom industry.

Xu Xin, Feng Tianwei claim Asian Cup TT crowns

Xu Xin, Feng Tianwei claim Asian Cup TT crowns

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Xu Xin and Feng Tianwei bagged the men's and women's singles title at the 28th Asian Cup table tennis tournament, beating their famed opponents in two high-quality finals at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday.

NDMC caught between 2 masters on Taj auction

NDMC caught between 2 masters on Taj auction

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The differing wings are the the Union home and urban development ministries -- the former is the parent ministry for the capital's administration and the other controls land decisions in this city. The issues is the proposed auction of the Taj Mahal (popularly called the Taj Mansingh, after the road on which it stands).

Chris Gayle's TOP 5 ODI knocks

Chris Gayle's TOP 5 ODI knocks

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta and Ian Bishop glance at Universal Boss's ODI record and highlight 5 Gayleforce knocks.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai record three points vs Railways

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai record three points vs Railways

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

Having ensured three points by virtue of 104-run first innings lead by the end of the third day, Mumbai decided against sporting declaration reaching 321 for 5 when captains decided to call time.

Ranji: Mumbai, Gujarat and Jharkhand in a commanding position

Ranji: Mumbai, Gujarat and Jharkhand in a commanding position

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

A clinical display by the bowlers gave Mumbai a crucial first innings lead before captain Aditya Tare's fine show with the bat helped them reach to a commanding position on the third day of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal match against Hyderabad. On a topsy-turvy day, defending champions Mumbai bowled out Hyderabad, who began the day on 167/3, for 280 with left-arm spinner Vijay Gohil picking up three of the five wickets to fall. Abhishek Nayar, who made 59 in the first innings, took 4 wickets for 60. Hyderabad needed 127 runs to wipe out the first innings deficit and they came within 15 runs of the lead. But a lower order collapse resulted Hyderabad slipping from 255 for 5 to 280 all out. Wicketkeeper Kolla Sumanth battled through to make 44 and he was the last man to be dismissed.

22 years ago, before Barack, there was John Abraham

22 years ago, before Barack, there was John Abraham

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

'It was a moment when I felt what power can get. Such a reception was beyond my expectation.'

Smith steps down from IPL captaincy, may miss league as CA probe begins

Smith steps down from IPL captaincy, may miss league as CA probe begins

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Ajinkya Rahane has been named as the new skipper of the IPL team.

This Birla scion is flourishing on cricket field

This Birla scion is flourishing on cricket field

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Ranji Trophy: Birla scion Aryaman hits maiden first-class ton, MP salvage draw against Bengal

The 'naughty boy' who runs a hotel empire

The 'naughty boy' who runs a hotel empire

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

'A heavy tanker takes time to move, but when it starts rolling, it's difficult to stop it,' Indian Hotels CEO Puneet Chhatwal tells Shyamal Majumdar.

'Sitara Devi did exactly what she wanted to'

'Sitara Devi did exactly what she wanted to'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

'There she was, standing before me, burning with fever but ready to dance. She was like that. When it came to her dancing it didn't matter to her whether she was well or unwell,' says the legendary Birju Maharaj.