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Can MI Break Opening Match Curse?

Can MI Break Opening Match Curse?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The five-time champions finished last in IPL 2024 with everything going wrong for them. This time, MI is focused on ensuring that everything goes right, and that their journey towards a sixth title is back on track from the beginning.

62 people in the world have same wealth as 3.5 billion

62 people in the world have same wealth as 3.5 billion

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Wealth of the richest 62 people has risen 44% in the five years since 2010, while that of the bottom half fell by 41%

'Jonty Rhodes is the best fielding coach in the world'

'Jonty Rhodes is the best fielding coach in the world'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Eyeing a return to winning ways in their home IPL clash with the Punjab Kings (PBKS), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin Langer on Saturday said the team was working hard to avoid lapses on the field and come up with a sharper display.

Squid Game 2 Review: The Blood Sports Rage On

Squid Game 2 Review: The Blood Sports Rage On

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Squid Game 2 is almost a rehash of the earlier season, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

Retail ownership of Indian equities up 800bps in a decade: Morgan Stanley

Retail ownership of Indian equities up 800bps in a decade: Morgan Stanley

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Retail investors have become a force to reckon with in the last 10 years with their ownership of Indian equities rising 800 basis points, or 8 per cent, to 23.4 per cent during this period, suggests a recent note from Morgan Stanley. This number, Morgan Stanley said, is set to rise in the next few years as Indian households are still underinvested in equities. India's demographics, policy framework, investor education and modest positive real rates, it said, will fuel the 'equity cult' in India.

Pushpa 2: The Rule: Giant Misfire!

Pushpa 2: The Rule: Giant Misfire!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Pushpa 2 is a badly misjudged, doubtful sequel that can't capitalise on the wealth of the story world set up in the first film, observes Arjun Menon.

Why The South Is Worried About Delimitation

Why The South Is Worried About Delimitation

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'Peninsular Indians could ask 'Why should we contribute half of India's tax revenues if we account for only a quarter of the seats in the Lok Sabha?'.' 'The rest of the country seems likely to counter that 'democracy means one vote per person irrespective of where that person resides in India'.' 'With no easy answers to this thorny debate, the south's economic ascendancy could end up creating a Hobson's choice.' A revealing excerpt from Nandita Rajhansa and Saurabh Mukherjea's book, Behold the Leviathan: The Unusual Rise of Modern India.

Mickey 17 Review: Bong Joon-ho Does It Again

Mickey 17 Review: Bong Joon-ho Does It Again

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Fiercely original filmmaking from a director whose even just good enough attempt fares much better than your average blockbusters, observes Mayur Sanap.

Jay Shah takes over as ICC chairman

Jay Shah takes over as ICC chairman

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Jay Shah expressed his vision to grow the global reach of the sport with a particular focus on the opportunity of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.

Why Kerala Opposes Sand Sea Mining

Why Kerala Opposes Sand Sea Mining

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

If as critics point out, the environmental impact assessment study was commissioned only after the auction process got underway with not all the stakeholders getting to know of it, then the government has already compromised the trust it could have enjoyed with Kerala's public including its coastal communities, points out Shyam G Menon.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Investors' sentiments will be guided by a host of domestic and global macroeconomic data announcements this week, along with the trading activity of foreign investors and trends in world stocks, analysts said. Besides, the rupee-dollar trend and movement of global oil benchmark Brent crude will also be crucial in dictating terms in the market, experts added.

'We Have Doubled Our Exposures To India'

'We Have Doubled Our Exposures To India'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'Expect India to keep doing well irrespective of geopolitics.'

Top 1% Indians Earn 23% Of Income

Top 1% Indians Earn 23% Of Income

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Wealth, which can broadly be a measure of assets held as opposed to income earned, is unequally distributed.

Champions Trophy: 10 Must-Watch Players

Champions Trophy: 10 Must-Watch Players

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

The 2025 Champions Trophy promises to be a battleground for the world's top cricketers, with several players ready to leave their mark on the tournament.

US world's wealthiest nation; India 6th

US world's wealthiest nation; India 6th

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

India was the best performing wealth market globally in 2017 as its total wealth swelled from $6,584 billion in 2016 to $8,230 billion in 2017

Higher tax will drive capital away, says CEA V Anantha Nageswaran

Higher tax will drive capital away, says CEA V Anantha Nageswaran

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Taxing capital less may not lead to more investments but taxing more will drive capital away, Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Friday said during a discussion on Inequality, Economic Growth and Inclusion. While it is easy to drive capital out, bringing it back is a lot harder, said Nageswaran.

His wealth grew the fastest in India during pandemic

His wealth grew the fastest in India during pandemic

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Pune-based entrepreneur's unlisted company is already the largest vaccine manufacturer in the world and the networth has been helped by vaccine distribution and manufacturing potential of his business, it added. Recentrly, Serum struck an agreement with AstraZeneca to manufacture 1 billion doses of coronavirus vaccine being developed by Oxford University.

Let Us Salute Narayana Murthy

Let Us Salute Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

No great achievement or discovery or invention has been achieved without hard work. While the inspiration may have been an insight, it needs work to flesh the insight which requires hard work, asserts Mudit Jain.

How To Make Money In A Bear Market

How To Make Money In A Bear Market

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Reduce your equity allocation, put that allocation into gold and fixed income.'

'When you win Miss World, doors open everywhere'

'When you win Miss World, doors open everywhere'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'In my time, I didn't have that kind of guidance. 'I asked to speak to the international pageant winners before I went and nobody spoke with me. 'It doesn't take away from your title when you help others. It just brings more accolades back to our country.'

History In Minutes: The Communist Manifesto

History In Minutes: The Communist Manifesto

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

On its 177th anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra explores the history and relevance of The Communist Manifesto.

'The Largest Peaceful Gathering Of Pilgrims'

'The Largest Peaceful Gathering Of Pilgrims'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Through history, the Mela has held different meanings for ascetics, the colonised, colonisers, and tourists, but all have been moved by its grandeur points out Atanu Biswas.

Mumbai, 14th wealthiest city in the world!

Mumbai, 14th wealthiest city in the world!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

India's financial hub boasts of total wealth worth $820 billion

'Legends Never Die': A tribute to Ratan Tata

'Legends Never Die': A tribute to Ratan Tata

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Industry leaders including Google's India-born chief executive Sundar Pichai on Wednesday mourned the death of Ratan Tata, saying the veteran industrialist cared about making India better. "He leaves an extraordinary business and philanthropic legacy and was instrumental in mentoring and developing the modern business leadership in India. He deeply cared about making India better," Pichai said in a post on X. Pichai recalled that his last meeting with Tata was at Google's office where they spoke about the progress of self-driving car Waymo.

Stock markets to end 2024 with positive returns despite roller coaster ride

Stock markets to end 2024 with positive returns despite roller coaster ride

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Dalal Street had a roller coaster ride in 2024 from shattering record after record to facing heavy correction off-late but equity markets still rewarded investors with positive returns, driven by a surge in domestic fund flows and a resilient macro landscape. The first half of the year saw robust corporate earnings, a surge in domestic flows, and a resilient macro landscape, driving the Nifty to an all-time high of 26,277.35 in September 2024, according to Motilal Oswal Wealth Management.

From Manic Friday to Magic Friday: Investor wealth surges

From Manic Friday to Magic Friday: Investor wealth surges

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

As stocks pared the losses, investor wealth grew by Rs 3,55,590.19 crore, taking the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies to Rs 1,29,26,242.82 crore at the end of the session.

1% Indians own 73% of its wealth

1% Indians own 73% of its wealth

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The wealth of India's richest 1 per cent increased by over Rs 20.9 lakh crore during 2017.

Who will win 2018 FIFA World Cup? Here's a prediction... by a wealth manager

Who will win 2018 FIFA World Cup? Here's a prediction... by a wealth manager

Rediff.com17 May 2018

The predictions by the world's biggest wealth manager were based on a statistical model using the results from the previous five tournaments and controlling for factors such as team strength and success in the qualification phase.

94 new Indian entrants to Hurun rich list

94 new Indian entrants to Hurun rich list

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

The global billionaires list witnessed as many as 94 new entrants from India, stated a report by Hurun India on Tuesday. Following a net addition of 84, the country's billionaire tally touched 271 with their combined wealth at $1 trillion, noted the report. Mukesh Ambani, chairman & managing director of Reliance Industries, is the only Indian to make it into the top 10 of the Hurun Global Rich List 2024, a ranking of billionaires in US dollar terms.

Family offices surge to 300 since 2018 on Tier-II,-III push

Family offices surge to 300 since 2018 on Tier-II,-III push

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Thanks to a booming market, India now has more than 300 family offices, up from 45 in 2018, according to a PwC report. The number is expected to grow rapidly, with promoters establishing more businesses in Tier-II and Tier-III cities. Family businesses play a crucial role in India's booming economy, spanning manufacturing, retail, real estate, healthcare, and finance.

How To Manage Your Mutual Funds

How To Manage Your Mutual Funds

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Let reason, not emotion, guide your decisions.

Why And How To Invest In Gold

Why And How To Invest In Gold

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Apart from the emotional value attached to buying gold, the yellow metal offers protection against inflation, interest rate spikes, currency and geopolitical risks, says Anamika Pareek.

Divorce And The Business World

Divorce And The Business World

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

'Being financially independent is crucial.' 'This spares women a lot of grief if the marriage, especially in large business families, breaks down.'

World's 4th Richest Man With Friends

World's 4th Richest Man With Friends

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Gautam Adani is now the fourth richest person on the planet. The chairman of the Adani group overtook Bill Gates -- once the richest man in the world -- this week.

Dravid era ends; Gambhir frontrunner for India coach

Dravid era ends; Gambhir frontrunner for India coach

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Among the frontrunners for the coveted position is former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir.

Trump sworn in as 47th US President, says 'golden age' begins now

Trump sworn in as 47th US President, says 'golden age' begins now

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

In a remarkable comeback to power, Donald J Trump Monday took oath as the 47th president of the United States and immediately promised a blitz of executive orders as he announced the beginning of a 'golden age' of America.

Gautam Adani no more among the world's 20 richest people

Gautam Adani no more among the world's 20 richest people

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Industrialist Gautam Adani slipped out of the World' Real-time Billionaires list of Forbes on Friday and was placed in 22nd position. Gautam Adani's wealth had declined 21.77 per cent or $16.2 billion. The current net worth of the industrialist was $581.1 billion at 1.23 pm (IST) on Friday afternoon, while Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani's net worth was at $82 billion.

99 And Seven Decimal Points

99 And Seven Decimal Points

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'Does 99 percent guarantee character and capacity for an independent awareness of life or does it make you -- barring exceptions -- a compliant careerist beholden to governments and corporations?' 'What kind of political and social choices would such minds make?' asks Shyam G Menon.

63 Indian billionaires' wealth more than Budget 2018

63 Indian billionaires' wealth more than Budget 2018

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

It will take a female domestic worker 22,277 years to earn a top CEO of a tech company makes in one year.

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

'Suddenly we had a new comprehension of affairs, which reminded that the luxury of politics floated atop a foundation by economics.' 'Along with this, finance ministers became crucial in molding the perception and reputation of Union Cabinets.' 'Governments couldn't afford a wrong person in that portfolio,' asserts Shyam G Menon.