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Heard About Long-Short Funds?

Heard About Long-Short Funds?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

'Long-short SIFs are designed for seasoned, high-risk, high-reward investors, who understand market volatility.'

Air India cancels Ahmedabad-London flight over 'aircraft unavailability'

Air India cancels Ahmedabad-London flight over 'aircraft unavailability'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Air India's flight to London from Ahmedabad, which has started operating with a new code post the June 12 crash of AI-171, was cancelled on Tuesday due to "operational issues", an airport official said.

Kuldeep benched! Gavaskar says Gill may not be in charge

Kuldeep benched! Gavaskar says Gill may not be in charge

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Maybe Shubman Gill didn't want Shardul Thakur , wanted Kuldeep Yadav: Sunil Gavaskar questions captain's say in XI

Correct Bogus I-T Deductions Today!

Correct Bogus I-T Deductions Today!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

One of the most exploited provisions is Section 10(13A), which permits exemption on HRA.

What Type Of Personal Loan Could You Opt For?

What Type Of Personal Loan Could You Opt For?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

In addition to interest rates, review the fine print for penalties and repayment terms, and select a reputable lender to avoid harsh recovery practices.

Bhagwant Mann In Tight Spot Over Urban Push

Bhagwant Mann In Tight Spot Over Urban Push

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The land pooling policy aims to kick-start a new wave of urbanisation in the predominantly rural state.

Swiatek pounds Paolini, closes in on first grass title

Swiatek pounds Paolini, closes in on first grass title

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Five-times Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek crushed second seed Jasmine Paolini 6-1, 6-3 on Friday to reach the Bad Homburg Open final and stay in the hunt for her first career title on grass.

Odisha student battles for life after self-immolation, CM visits hospital

Odisha student battles for life after self-immolation, CM visits hospital

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

A 20-year-old college student in Odisha is in critical condition after setting herself on fire to protest alleged sexual harassment. Doctors have started dialysis, and the Chief Minister has visited the hospital.

Sensex, Nifty tumble 1%; RIL, HDFC Bank major drags

Sensex, Nifty tumble 1%; RIL, HDFC Bank major drags

Rediff.com20 May 2025

From Sensex firms, Eternal dropped the most by 4.10 per cent. Maruti, Mahindra & Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Power Grid, Nestle, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever and Asian Paints were also among the laggards. HDFC Bank dropped by 1.26 per cent and index major Reliance Industries by 1.13 per cent. Tata Steel, Infosys and ITC were the gainers.

Adani opts out of US funding for Colombo Port project

Adani opts out of US funding for Colombo Port project

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group has pulled out of a loan deal with a US agency to fund a port terminal in Sri Lanka, saying it will use its own resources for the project. In an exchange filing late on Tuesday, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) said the project "is on track for commissioning by early next year". "The project will be financed through the company's internal accruals and capital management plan," the firm said.

Bus services hit as transport workers begin strike in K'taka

Bus services hit as transport workers begin strike in K'taka

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

A strike by Karnataka's state-owned transport corporation employees has severely disrupted bus services across the state, leaving passengers stranded and impacting school, college, and office attendance. The strike persists despite a court stay, as unions demand wage revision and payment of salary arrears.

Is IIT-Tirupati Good for Placement?

Is IIT-Tirupati Good for Placement?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar offers expert advice to students preparing for engineering college admissions and competitive exams.

India-Pak conflict: Big setback for Pakistan Super League

India-Pak conflict: Big setback for Pakistan Super League

Rediff.com22 May 2025

The remainder of PSL is set to be conducted without Hawkeye and DRS technologies as most of the technicians who handle that aspect are from India and are not expected to return.

Time India Learnt From China Playbook

Time India Learnt From China Playbook

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

If India caves in to US pressure as Trump hopes it will, he will further try to blackmail it into submission, points out Ramesh Menon.

Kaur, Kranti shine as India seal ODI series vs England

Kaur, Kranti shine as India seal ODI series vs England

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

A superb 84-ball 102 from skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and a splendid 6-52 from young pacer Kranti Goud helped India Women steer to a sensational 13-run win in the final ODI against England to clinch the three-match series 2-1 at Chester-le-Street, Durham, on Tuesday.

Patel Lauds India's Grit, Questions England's Spirit-of-Cricket Claims

Patel Lauds India's Grit, Questions England's Spirit-of-Cricket Claims

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

The former India wicketkeeper believes the game still had some cricket left in it and that India had earned the right to continue batting.

Choose your eateries wisely: Consumer panel rejects non-veg momo complaint

Choose your eateries wisely: Consumer panel rejects non-veg momo complaint

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

A consumer redressal commission in Mumbai has said if meat-based food hurts a "strictly vegetarian" person's religious sentiments, why should the individual opt to order from a restaurant serving both veg and non-veg items.

PIX: Solid Root stabilises England at Lord's on Day 1

PIX: Solid Root stabilises England at Lord's on Day 1

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the third Test match between England and India at Lord's, London, on Thursday.

Golden Girl Tejasswi Prakash!

Golden Girl Tejasswi Prakash!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Tejasswi has mastered the art of style, one quirky outfit at a time.

1st ODI: Deepti shines as India outsmart England

1st ODI: Deepti shines as India outsmart England

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

An unbeaten half-century by Deepti Sharma guided India to a four-wicket win over England in the first Women's ODI in Southampton on Wednesday.

Shubman Gill era begins with stunning Oval victory

Shubman Gill era begins with stunning Oval victory

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Gill, 25, was appointed captain in May following the retirement of two great Indian batsmen and leaders in Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Mahindra e-SUVs Can Now Drive Upto 500 km On Single Charge

Mahindra e-SUVs Can Now Drive Upto 500 km On Single Charge

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Customers who have already booked earlier variants will also have the option to upgrade to the 79 kWh battery version.

More urban shoppers opting for Qcom platforms

More urban shoppers opting for Qcom platforms

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Quick commerce (Qcom) platforms are bringing upon a rapid change in the behaviours of online shoppers, with 31 per cent of buyers relying on the fast delivery option for grocery needs, according to a new study.

Windies send Australia crashing on Day 1 of Day-Night 3rd Test

Windies send Australia crashing on Day 1 of Day-Night 3rd Test

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

The West Indies produced another dominant day with the ball against Australia and then survived a tense final hour Saturday to take the honours after the first day of the day-night third Test.

India U-19 lose to England in inconsequential 5th match

India U-19 lose to England in inconsequential 5th match

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

India had already taken an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series after registering a 55-run victory in the fourth game on Saturday.

Dropped, ignored, hopeful: Rahane's Test dream lives on

Dropped, ignored, hopeful: Rahane's Test dream lives on

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Ajinkya Rahane has expressed his desire to return to Test cricket for India-a format he deeply cherishes-despite receiving "no response" from the selectors.

Ashwin's Tip: Play Kuldeep as fourth seamer!

Ashwin's Tip: Play Kuldeep as fourth seamer!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Going into the penultimate game of the rubber, the pressing question is whether to tweak their conservative approach and bolster the spin department by playing left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav at the cost of a spin all-rounder.

McCullum pinpoints 'gamble' that backfired

McCullum pinpoints 'gamble' that backfired

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

England were second-best in all departments in a heavy Test loss to India at Edgbaston after they misread the pitch and made the wrong decision at the toss, coach Brendon McCullum said after his team lost by 336 runs on Sunday.

'You blew it': Gayle slams Mulder for declaring on 367

'You blew it': Gayle slams Mulder for declaring on 367

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Chris Gayle has criticised South Africa's stand-in skipper Wiaan Mulder for declaring the innings despite being within reach of Brian Lara's world record Test

India crash out, Ireland join hockey's elite

India crash out, Ireland join hockey's elite

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Indian women's team has been relegated to the Nations Cup - a step down from the elite level they've been competing at. For Ireland, however, this is a breakthrough moment.

French league's anti-homophobia initiative turns ugly

French league's anti-homophobia initiative turns ugly

Rediff.com19 May 2025

What was meant to be a weekend of solidarity against homophobia in Ligue 1 descended into controversy and embarrassment for French football, as players refused to wear campaign symbols, one striker boycotted his team's match, and a homophobic slur was heard in a stadium tunnel.

Club World Cup: Chelsea set up Benfica clash

Club World Cup: Chelsea set up Benfica clash

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Group winners Flamengo were held 1-1 by Los Angeles FC to finish on seven points, one ahead of Chelsea. Esperance finished third with three points while LA FC were bottom with one point.

'Despite Massive Success, We Know So Little About Him'

'Despite Massive Success, We Know So Little About Him'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'If you watch songs like Acha Ji Main Haari Chalo Maan Jao Na, Lag Ja Gale or Jhumka Gira Re, you'll notice they're not just a distraction. There's a story unfolding within them.'

Why Trump Turned on India, Embraced Pakistan

Why Trump Turned on India, Embraced Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Trump's new rules for how countries should treat him have led to the current breakdown in India-US relations, explains Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

How Cummins, Morkel tips got Nitish ready for England

How Cummins, Morkel tips got Nitish ready for England

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Nitish Kumar Reddy made a promise to himself post the Australia tour that he would improve his bowling.

India Unlikely To Retaliate Against US

India Unlikely To Retaliate Against US

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

India would neither succumb to the Americans on issues of national security, such as its defence ties with Russia, nor cede ground on its domestic interests in the agriculture and dairy sectors.

How Kohli's exit changed Williamson's Test outlook

How Kohli's exit changed Williamson's Test outlook

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

New Black Caps coach Rob Walter confirmed that Williamson is still committed to representing New Zealand, even though he opted out of the upcoming Test tour of Zimbabwe.

The Day India Shocked the World: Reliving 1983 at Lord's

The Day India Shocked the World: Reliving 1983 at Lord's

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

India marked one of the greatest days in cricket history as they lifted the ICC ODI World Cup for the first time in England on June 25, 1983.

Like Urvashi's Parrot Clutch?

Like Urvashi's Parrot Clutch?

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Urvashi Rautela seems to love animals, and loves to make a splash with them at Cannes.

The Teen Who Built A Tax Education Game

The Teen Who Built A Tax Education Game

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Manas Sood, a Class 12 student from the Delhi Public School, has distributed 2,650 boxes of Tax City Education and empowered over 12,000 students from 52 schools across India. His aim? To help young Indians understand taxes and become financially literate.