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Chronicles Of A Disaster Foretold

Chronicles Of A Disaster Foretold

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'The larger story of systematic destruction, which can and has been quantified, goes mysteriously missing from any political and/or public discourse about the ongoing devastation in the Ghats,' notes Prem Panicker.

MPC's Repo Rate Decision Not Unanimous

MPC's Repo Rate Decision Not Unanimous

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Dr Nagesh Kumar, one of the three new MPC members, wanted the MPC to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%.

When Goddess Kali Performed Dahi Handi

When Goddess Kali Performed Dahi Handi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Glimpses from the SNDT Women's University in Mumbai where students observed Janmashtami, Lord Krishna's birthday.

'Saw people being swept away by the mud'

'Saw people being swept away by the mud'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The survivors, one with broken limbs and the other with torn clothes and bruises, were crying out for help when Rahman reached the spot.

Will New MPC Members Cut Interest Rates?

Will New MPC Members Cut Interest Rates?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The three day MPC meeting began on Monday and the decision will be announced on Wednesday by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

Want To Buy A Mercedes? A BMW? An Audi?

Want To Buy A Mercedes? A BMW? An Audi?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

From attractive EMIs to assured buyback guarantees, luxury carmakers have lined up a slew of offers to woo customers this festival season to address dwindling sales amid rising inventories.

Shaheen Afridi dropped for Pakistan's must-win Test

Shaheen Afridi dropped for Pakistan's must-win Test

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Head coach Jason Gillispie said Shaheen Afridi understands the "situation" and the break will give him quality time with his family.

PIX: Unstoppable South Africa thrash Bangladesh

PIX: Unstoppable South Africa thrash Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

South Africa continued their rampaging form in World Cup 2023 as they thrashed Bangladesh by 149 runs to jump to second place.

Vote: Which Of Radhika's Wedding Outfits Did You Like?

Vote: Which Of Radhika's Wedding Outfits Did You Like?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Take the poll and let us know.

PIX: Maxwell's 201 floors Afghans; Australia in semis

PIX: Maxwell's 201 floors Afghans; Australia in semis

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Afghanistan and Australia, at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, on Tuesday.

Wayanad landslides: 210 bodies recovered so far; 300 people still missing

Wayanad landslides: 210 bodies recovered so far; 300 people still missing

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The number of people who have died in the massive landslides that hit Wayanad district three days ago has gone up to 210, Kerala Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas said on Friday.

Fans Celebrate India On R-Day!

Fans Celebrate India On R-Day!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

With the Republic Day weekend, both days of play have seen the stands brimming with crowds. From school children to adults, all have been waving the Tricolour as Rohit Sharma and Co continue to dominate the visitors.

When They Searched For Their Kin

When They Searched For Their Kin

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Glimpses of the tragic aftermath following last Friday's triple train collision in Odisha's Balasore district.

America Stoops to Conquer

America Stoops to Conquer

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The Biden administration's failure in stopping two major wars and several minor ones was seen as a major disaster by many Americans and the world at large, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Markets Expected To Remain Volatile

Markets Expected To Remain Volatile

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'As the markets are expected to remain jittery in the near term, we advise investors to use this opportunity to enter quality largecaps from a long-term perspective.'

Why Brands Are Slurping Over Ro-Ko

Why Brands Are Slurping Over Ro-Ko

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'Their chemistry is organic and authentic, making them an appealing choice for collaborative endorsements.'

After Air India, Vistara announces VRS for permanent ground staff

After Air India, Vistara announces VRS for permanent ground staff

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Indian carrier Vistara on Monday announced voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) and voluntary separation scheme (VSS) for its permanent ground staff ahead of its merger with Air India, which had announced similar plans for its non-flying permanent staff two weeks ago.

De Kock, Klaasen star as SA trounce Bangladesh

De Kock, Klaasen star as SA trounce Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

De Kock combined with Markram (60) in a 131-run stand to steady the innings before he and Heinrich Klaasen tore apart the Bangladesh attack plundering 142 runs from 87 balls.

Sini Shetty May Not Have Been Crowned Miss World But...

Sini Shetty May Not Have Been Crowned Miss World But...

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Glimpses from the 71st edition of the Miss World pageant.

'He Was Always The Same Old Ratan'

'He Was Always The Same Old Ratan'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

'Ratan had the quality that JRD and Russi Mody had -- they could walk with kings and never lose the common touch.'

Kim Kardashian's Selfies With Aishwarya, Ranveer...

Kim Kardashian's Selfies With Aishwarya, Ranveer...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Take a look at the stars who posed with Kim Kardashian.

'Shubman Gill is the guy'

'Shubman Gill is the guy'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'It's all about people who will perform at the right time, and that's going to happen in April and May during the IPL.'

Sebi seeks to reset clock on rights issue

Sebi seeks to reset clock on rights issue

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed sweeping changes to the rights issue framework to enhance its attractiveness, aiming to make it the preferred route for additional fundraising by listed companies. Among the changes proposed by the market regulator are reducing the timeline to first 20 days and then to just three days, allowing shareholders to renounce their rights entitlement to investors of their choice, and eliminating the requirement to appoint an investment banker or file a draft letter of offer.

Root needn't break Sachin's record to be a great: Bell

Root needn't break Sachin's record to be a great: Bell

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Himself known for his delightful cover drivers, Bell thinks Virat Kohli plays his favourite shot the best among his peers.

Bumrah 'outbowled' other Indian bowlers in Vizag: AB de Villiers

Bumrah 'outbowled' other Indian bowlers in Vizag: AB de Villiers

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

South Africa batting great AB de Villiers has heaped praise on Jasprit Bumrah for simply "outbowling" his colleagues in the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam to help India level the five-match series.

PCB restores Haris Rauf's contract after written apology

PCB restores Haris Rauf's contract after written apology

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has restored the central contract of Haris Rauf after the fast bowler "admitted his mistake" in writing.

Sebi Tightens Grip Against Fraudulent Messages, Apps

Sebi Tightens Grip Against Fraudulent Messages, Apps

Rediff.com30 May 2024

The directions follow a report by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, which has seen a new pattern of transnational cyber-enabled financial fraud and investment scam, impersonating as stockbrokers and company executives.

1st Test: What's This Artist Painting?

1st Test: What's This Artist Painting?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Runs, wickets, fans and drama. Capturing all those moments and more on his canvas was British artist Andy Brown.

TCS Hikes Campus Offers To...

TCS Hikes Campus Offers To...

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'With Prime, TCS is making sure that we are able to secure the right high talent...' 'Colleges will make sure that students who are offered jobs in this category do not go for another company's hiring process.'

PIX: India's pacers blow away Sri Lanka for 55

PIX: India's pacers blow away Sri Lanka for 55

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj sent Sri Lanka crashing for 55 as India scored a thumping 302-run victory to qualify for semis.

Heavy rain lashes parts of country, cripples Mumbai

Heavy rain lashes parts of country, cripples Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The monsoon spelt mayhem in several parts of the country on Monday, particularly Mumbai where local train services and flight operations were hit and everyday life disrupted as well as Assam that was grappling with floods yet again.

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

Covid Reduced 2.6 Years Of Life Expectancy In India

Covid Reduced 2.6 Years Of Life Expectancy In India

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

The decline in life expectancy was higher among young individuals and those aged 50 to 60.

Sebi bans JM Financial from acting as lead manager

Sebi bans JM Financial from acting as lead manager

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Thursday barred JM Financial Ltd from taking new mandate for acting as a lead manager for any public issue of debt securities, for indulging in unfair trade practices. However, in case of existing mandates, JM Financial can continue to act as a lead manager for public issue of debt securities for a period of 60 days, Sebi said in its interim order.

How climate change triggered Wayanad landslides

How climate change triggered Wayanad landslides

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The deadly landslides in Kerala's ecologically fragile Wayanad district were triggered by a heavy burst of rainfall, made 10 per cent heavier by climate change, according to a new rapid attribution study by a global team of scientists.

RBI takes steps to ensure seamless operations of Paytm app

RBI takes steps to ensure seamless operations of Paytm app

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Reserve Bank of India on Friday said NPCI has been asked to examine the possibility of it becoming a third party application provider for continued UPI operations of the Paytm app. The central bank has barred Paytm Payments Bank from accepting further credits into its customer accounts and wallets after March 15, 2024.

Where 31 Patients Died In 48 Hours

Where 31 Patients Died In 48 Hours

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College and Hospital in Nanded, Maharashtra, is where 31 patients died in 48 hours this week.

Pak pacer Afridi 'misbehaved' with coaches during T20 WC?

Pak pacer Afridi 'misbehaved' with coaches during T20 WC?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Following his removal from the committee, Riaz took to X and wrote, 'There is a lot I can say but I don't want to be part of the blame games.'

Airfares Already Soar For Diwali!

Airfares Already Soar For Diwali!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

'Airlines are aware that during peak times like Diwali, demand will be high, so prices remain steep even for tickets purchased 90 days ahead.'

RBI Flags Concern Over Illegal Accounts

RBI Flags Concern Over Illegal Accounts

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'We found certain banks having lakhs of such accounts with apparently no valid reason.'