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Domestic investors increase clout in stock market

Domestic investors increase clout in stock market

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

The total value of holdings of domestic institutional investors as a percentage of the value of FII holdings has reached its highest level in four years.

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The IAF received a total of 13 awards including five Yudh Seva Medals and seven Vayu Sena Medal.

Dynasts to firebrands in BJP's list

Dynasts to firebrands in BJP's list

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Dynasts and turncoats in Uttarakhand and Hindutva champions in Uttar Pradesh - BJP names 64 candidates for Uttarakhand and 149 for UP.

3 Indian-origin teens bag prizes worth $100,000 at US science contest

3 Indian-origin teens bag prizes worth $100,000 at US science contest

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

Shriya and Adhya Beesam won the competition while Vineet Edupuganti won the top individual award.

Jungle Ventures, Google's Anandan may invest in startup firm Appknox

Jungle Ventures, Google's Anandan may invest in startup firm Appknox

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Mobile application vulnerability detection start-up, Appknox is in talks to raise funds from Singapore-based Jungle Ventures, along with a slew of angel investors including Google India head Rajan Anandan.

10 AMAZING movies you must see!

10 AMAZING movies you must see!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

As the MAMI film festival kicks off, Aseem Chhabra picks the must watch Indian movies.

Assam recognises 1.9 crore as citizens in first NRC draft

Assam recognises 1.9 crore as citizens in first NRC draft

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

NRC State Coordinator Prateek Hajela said those people whose names have been excluded in the first list need not worry.

Corporate earnings may miss target for 11th straight year

Corporate earnings may miss target for 11th straight year

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The bigger worry is that the miss for FY19 is likely to be significant even after assuming macro factors such as crude oil prices, rupee, input costs, and interest rates, do not worsen from the current levels, reports Vishal Chhabria.

Indian podcasts have something for everyone

Indian podcasts have something for everyone

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

For podcasters -- those who create podcasts -- the medium's appeal also owes to the fact that its content remains unregulated. Uncomfortable conversations, taboo subjects, stigmatised issues, are all encouraged.

Defying odds, Real Kashmir FC win Durand Cup opener

Defying odds, Real Kashmir FC win Durand Cup opener

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Real Kashmir FC overcame the mental turmoil arising out of uncertain situations back home as they beat Chennai City FC 1-0 through a last minute goal in the 129th Durand Cup fixture, in Kalyani, on Wednesday.

All you need to know about Assam's National Register of Citizens

All you need to know about Assam's National Register of Citizens

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The citizens' register in Assam does not get to the bottom of things.

Final NRC out in Assam, nearly 2 million stare at uncertain future

Final NRC out in Assam, nearly 2 million stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

A total of 3,30,27,661 people had applied to be included in the NRC. Of them, 3,11,21,004 have been included in the document and 19,06,657 excluded.

India's fastest train to run on Delhi-Agra section in November

India's fastest train to run on Delhi-Agra section in November

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The first high speed train with a speed of 160 kilometer per hour will run on Delhi-Agra section in November this year as Kapurthala Rail Coach Factory (RCF) is all set to roll out first rake of fourteen coaches of the train.

Ranji roundup: Iyer's blazing century deflates Baroda

Ranji roundup: Iyer's blazing century deflates Baroda

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Shreyas Iyer slammed 178, while captain Siddhesh Lad made a responsible 130, to power Mumbai to an imposing score of 439 for eight against Baroda, on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy match.

Ten stocks that can reap excellent returns

Ten stocks that can reap excellent returns

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Ten stocks that can reap you a fortune

Taapsee, Shraddha earn more than Saif!

Taapsee, Shraddha earn more than Saif!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Some surprises here!

Infosys to give 100% bonus to employees to stem attrition

Infosys to give 100% bonus to employees to stem attrition

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The city-based firm had witnessed exits, especially of senior level executives, in the last couple of years and one of the main tasks before Vishal Sikka when he took over as the chief executive officer last year was to check the high attrition levels.

Masala bonds can be good for NRIs' portfolios

Masala bonds can be good for NRIs' portfolios

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

If the view is that rupee will depreciate, hedge your exposure by using forward cover

How to get a long investment horizon

How to get a long investment horizon

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Running a SIP plan for more than six years almost completely eliminates the chances of earning negative returns.

Volatile markets? 4 sectors that can help you reap high profits

Volatile markets? 4 sectors that can help you reap high profits

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Have conviction in your bets and use stop-loss as a defence mechanism to curtail losses.

Is your 'Made in India' smartphone in danger?

Is your 'Made in India' smartphone in danger?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

India has been able to attract 40 global smartphone makers to the country -- creating at least 50,000 jobs. But GST could hurt that, discovers Ayan Pramanik.

CBI probe into Mulayam's assets headed for closure?

CBI probe into Mulayam's assets headed for closure?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the alleged acquisition of disproportionate assets by Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh and his son Akhilesh Yadav, Uttar Pradesh chief minister, may be headed for a closure with investigators said to have not been able to gather enough evidence.

9 StartupVillage firms in Round-II of Nasscom initiative

9 StartupVillage firms in Round-II of Nasscom initiative

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Nine companies incubating at StartupVillage have made it to the second round of Nasscoms flagship programme to support 10,000 technology startups across India.

The politics of grievance

The politics of grievance

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'A class antagonism of rich versus poor took the colouring of a communal confrontation,' says Sunil Sethi.

What led to Akhilesh's downfall

What led to Akhilesh's downfall

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Since the Mahabharata the Yadavs have been known for infighting. And the 2017 UP election proved yet another example of that, says Nazarwala.

FIIs' bearish bets weigh on market

FIIs' bearish bets weigh on market

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Besides foreign flows, corporate earnings and US Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen's testimony to the nation's legislature are also likely to impact investor sentiment.

Jabalpur church attack: Six arrested for vandalism

Jabalpur church attack: Six arrested for vandalism

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Six persons allegedly involved in vandalising a cathedral premises and a Catholic school, where people had gathered for a religious convention, were arrested in the wee hours on Monday.

Lesser known parties bring out out-of-the-box manifestos in Guj

Lesser known parties bring out out-of-the-box manifestos in Guj

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Armed with out-of-the box manifestos that promise abolition of income tax and unemployment allowance to educated youth, 48 Lok Sabha candidates of 21 lesser known parties have jumped in the poll fray in Gujarat.

Sensex to zoom despite odds, investors may flock to D-Street

Sensex to zoom despite odds, investors may flock to D-Street

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Sensex is now as expensive as in early 2008

Photos: More flooding, but this is Vadodara, not Kashmir

Photos: More flooding, but this is Vadodara, not Kashmir

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Over two lakh people in Vadodara are facing a flood-like situation as the Vishwamitri River has swelled following incessant rains in catchment areas and inundated residential colonies in its vicinity.

Can closed-end funds choke your portfolio?

Can closed-end funds choke your portfolio?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

One category which stands out is fixed maturity plans due to its tax benefits, notes Prateek Mehta, CEO and company-co-founder, Upwardly.in.

First quarter results to hurt India Inc

First quarter results to hurt India Inc

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Brokerages expect revenue growth at a 7-quarter high but profitability may disappoint.

Assam govt had intel alert on attack by Bodo militants: Police

Assam govt had intel alert on attack by Bodo militants: Police

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

The Assam government had received prior intelligence report of an attack by terrorists of National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Songbijit but it did not know about the target and spots, said a senior official on Saturday.

Soha Ali Khan to romance Sunny Deol

Soha Ali Khan to romance Sunny Deol

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Mulayam and the Samajwadi Party house of cards

Mulayam and the Samajwadi Party house of cards

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

How he hopes to retain his fort is anyone's guess, says Nazarwala, the man who called right the 2007 and 2012 UP elections.

Earnings of Sensex companies: March to be best in 7 quarters

Earnings of Sensex companies: March to be best in 7 quarters

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Combined net profit estimated to grow 14.6% year-on-year, against a 5.7% decline in the Dec 2015 quarter

'Unfortunately, people believe in WhatsApp forwards'

'Unfortunately, people believe in WhatsApp forwards'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

'Everything they read on social media, they believe, is the truth.' 'One of the biggest challenges in the country today is how to counter fake news and propaganda.'

Why PSU stocks are going downhill

Why PSU stocks are going downhill

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Price correction over post-election peaks could throw disinvestment calculations awry.

Small investors to get a boost from Sebi's new norms

Small investors to get a boost from Sebi's new norms

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Minimum investment size under portfolio management services may be raised, so that small players can avoid risk.

LoC killings: Last rites of jawans held with military honours

LoC killings: Last rites of jawans held with military honours

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Amid heart-rending scenes, the mortal remains of five army jawans killed by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control were on Thursday consigned to flames with full military honours in their respective villages in Bihar and Maharashtra.