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'India is in the mid of a compelling investment cycle'

'India is in the mid of a compelling investment cycle'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

'Good investment opportunities should not be missed.'

India's COVID-19 caseload goes past 81 lakh with 48,648 fresh infections

India's COVID-19 caseload goes past 81 lakh with 48,648 fresh infections

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

A total of 74,32,829 people have recuperated from COVID-19 so far, taking the national recovery rate to 91.34 per cent. The case fatality rate has dropped to 1.49 per cent.

Maha's single-day COVID-19 count crosses 23,000-mark, highest in 2021

Maha's single-day COVID-19 count crosses 23,000-mark, highest in 2021

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

The daily number of cases had started rising gradually and in September last year, more than one lakh cases were added in Maharashtra within a span of merely a week.

Harnaaz, Leena or Gita: Who's Your Icon?

Harnaaz, Leena or Gita: Who's Your Icon?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Is winning a glamour contest, a beauty parade, a bigger achievement than getting to run one of the world's best known luxury brands or the IMF? asks Sandeep Goyal.

'It is hard to decipher precisely why Paytm share price would go down'

'It is hard to decipher precisely why Paytm share price would go down'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

'I can tell shareholders we're going to be very responsible with our capital, we're going to be absolutely execution focused.'

PIX: Rajkummar, Ali, Richa at Christmas bash

PIX: Rajkummar, Ali, Richa at Christmas bash

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Featuring among others the stars of Newton, Victoria and Abdul and Fukrey Returns.

Govt writes to 5 states, JK over rising Covid cases

Govt writes to 5 states, JK over rising Covid cases

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

The move comes in view of rising cases of the infection, weekly positivity rates and weekly deaths in some districts.

COVID-19 caseload in India rises to 72,39,389

COVID-19 caseload in India rises to 72,39,389

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

For six days in a row the active cases of COVID-19 remained below 9 lakh.

Indians Can't Afford To Remain Unemployed

Indians Can't Afford To Remain Unemployed

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Households with only one employed person can be considered to be somewhat vulnerable. Their proportion is rising. Also rising is the proportion of highly vulnerable households with no person employed, observes Mahesh Vyas.

IMF to revisit growth forecast for India due to surge in COVID-19 cases

IMF to revisit growth forecast for India due to surge in COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com6 May 2021

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday that a multilateral response is critical to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic in India and globally as it hailed recent announcements by several countries to provide immediate support to India. India is struggling with a second wave of the pandemic with more than 300,000 daily new coronavirus cases being reported in the past few days, and hospitals are reeling under a shortage of medical oxygen and beds.

24 dead, 17 injured in roof collapse at Ghaziabad cremation ground

24 dead, 17 injured in roof collapse at Ghaziabad cremation ground

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Several people had taken shelter under the recently constructed structure while it rained. The dead, all of them men, were mostly relatives or neighbours of Jai Ram, who was being cremated at that time, officials said.

Active Covid cases to double in Maha in 15 days: CM

Active Covid cases to double in Maha in 15 days: CM

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Maharashtra is expecting its active caseload to reach 11.9 lakh by April 30, compared to the current active caseload of 5.64 lakh, Thackeray said.

Delhi, Mumbai ban public Holi celebrations amid surge in Covid cases

Delhi, Mumbai ban public Holi celebrations amid surge in Covid cases

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

In view of a persistent rise in COVID-19 cases, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Tuesday ordered that there will be no public celebrations in the national capital for upcoming festivals such Holi and Navaratri. Considering the rise in COVID-19 cases, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) also announced that Holi celebrations, on March 28 and 29, will not be permitted in both private or public places.

'LIC's investment decisions won't change'

'LIC's investment decisions won't change'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

'We try to pick up stocks early and hold onto them for the long term.' 'We are not someone who buys and sells on a daily basis.'

COVID-19 in India: 83,347 new cases, 1,085 dead

COVID-19 in India: 83,347 new cases, 1,085 dead

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The coronavirus caseload surged to 56,46,010, while the death toll climbed to 90,020 with 1,085 people succumbing to the disease in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

PIX: Miss Lovely's day out in Cannes

PIX: Miss Lovely's day out in Cannes

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Director Ashim Ahluwalia and his cast enjoy the film's photocall at the prestigious film festival.

'Everybody's going to get infected'

'Everybody's going to get infected'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

'In the likelihood that Omicron is circulating, you have a much greater chance of getting infected now, than you did during the Age of Delta.'

2 COVID-19 variants detected in Maha, Kerala: Govt

2 COVID-19 variants detected in Maha, Kerala: Govt

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The Centre said that there is no reason to believe presently on the that they are responsible for the surge in cases in some districts in these two states.

'It will remain a stock pickers' market'

'It will remain a stock pickers' market'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

'At this moment, investors should look for relative value within sectors and clear visibility (third-wave-or-not) on earnings delivery.'

'There is pent-up demand for good films'

'There is pent-up demand for good films'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Increase in occupancy will pave way for Hindi blockbusters to release, say multiplex operators.

Are audiences really going to theatres?

Are audiences really going to theatres?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Audience turnout is crucial to most exhibitors, since their discussions with film producers hinge on how many people will return to movie halls in the weeks ahead.

Why Designing Clothes For This Film Was SO TOUGH!

Why Designing Clothes For This Film Was SO TOUGH!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'Kangana is such a stylo, she knows what will look good on her.'

What Happens to COVID Orphans?

What Happens to COVID Orphans?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Who looks after them?

Did Nirmala Sitharaman berate SBI chief? Officers' union upset

Did Nirmala Sitharaman berate SBI chief? Officers' union upset

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The All India Bank Officers' Confederation has condemned the purported "unsavoury attack" on SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during a banking event last month in Guwahati. The association claimed that an audio clip has gone viral on social media that revealed the finance minister coming down heavily on the SBI chief, accusing him of poor credit uptick, during an outreach programme in late February.

History Repeats In Paytm Fiasco

History Repeats In Paytm Fiasco

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Even if the Paytm fiasco does not mark the end of the bull run, at least some sanity will return to the wild IPO market, observes Debashis Basu.

Box office: Poor opening for Miss Lovely, Karle Pyar Karle

Box office: Poor opening for Miss Lovely, Karle Pyar Karle

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict for the week.

Spend after saving, not the other way round

Spend after saving, not the other way round

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The new budget may not be populist but it does put more money in your pocket -- to spend or invest. What will you do?

HC rejects Future Retail's please against Amazon

HC rejects Future Retail's please against Amazon

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Kishore Biyani-led Future Retail Ltd (FRL) on Monday said it is "reviewing" the Delhi high court order that has rejected its plea to restrain Amazon from writing to regulatory authorities about the SIAC arbitral order against its asset sale under a Rs 24,713 crore deal with Reliance. FRL, in a regulatory filing, said it would submit a brief summary after consultation with legal advisors.

'Corporate earnings in June quarter can be weak'

'Corporate earnings in June quarter can be weak'

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'There is a weak link between the economy and the stock market.'

Will these movies bring audiences back?

Will these movies bring audiences back?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'The blockbusters are unlikely to be launched in 2020.' 'They will move into the 2021 cycle when confidence level among people will be higher.'

India records 60,975 fresh COVID-19 cases, 848 deaths

India records 60,975 fresh COVID-19 cases, 848 deaths

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The COVID-19 case fatality rate has declined to 1.84 per cent.

Markets get a Reliance boost to end in green

Markets get a Reliance boost to end in green

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Stock markets squandered early gains but managed to end in the green on Friday, propped up by heavyweight Reliance Industries which announced another stake sale deal for its digital platform. A strengthening rupee and firm global cues also supported the domestic bourses, traders said.

Ex-SBI chief's book is frank, but is it fearless?

Ex-SBI chief's book is frank, but is it fearless?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Barring stray references such as the 'dual control' of banks and shifting the goalposts during demonetisation, he is not in a fault-finding mode with the government, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Pics: Urvashi, Akshara scorch the ramp

Pics: Urvashi, Akshara scorch the ramp

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Glimpses from Blender's Pride Bangalore Fashion Week.

Have you met these off-ramp beauties?

Have you met these off-ramp beauties?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Anita Aikara spotted these girls at fashion week.

'I would advise vaccination all the way'

'I would advise vaccination all the way'

Rediff.com24 May 2021

'The problem is delaying (or missing) the second dose would probably keep you at a 20 per cent risk of still getting COVID-19, till you are fully immunised.'

Covid variants, laxity behind India's 2nd wave: Experts

Covid variants, laxity behind India's 2nd wave: Experts

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Slack in following COVID appropriate behaviour, a susceptible population and spread of variants could be among the main reasons for the second wave of coronavirus

People's laxity major reason for Covid surge: Vardhan

People's laxity major reason for Covid surge: Vardhan

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said one of the major reasons for the surge in cases was people becoming lax towards following COVID-appropriate behaviour and urged them take up mass awareness campaigns to re-instill the importance of such measures among the masses.

When will Modi announce a Caste Census?

When will Modi announce a Caste Census?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The caste census has already become a hot-button issue. Unless settled earlier, it will echo loudly in the coming assembly elections and eventually in the 2024 parliamentary poll, notes Virendra Kapoor.

'If you don't double vaccinate and don't mask, Omicron is going to come for you'

'If you don't double vaccinate and don't mask, Omicron is going to come for you'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

'We know, from our experience of this virus, that there's something known as long COVID-19, where you have this persistent fatigue and some people have lost their neurological acuteness and they are not as sharp as they used to be.'