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Markets: Rs 40 trillion lost in '08

Markets: Rs 40 trillion lost in '08

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

Household names such as Tatas, Birlas and Ambanis, on whom small investors banked with their eyes shut, proved no guarantee for the safety of investment in the market where cumulative wealth of all listed companies got eroded by over 50 per cent during the year. And analysts are predicting more troubled times ahead - at least till the first half of 2009.

Modi's cashless move has made the poor cashless: Rahul

Modi's cashless move has made the poor cashless: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Gandhi alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party government has "blocked" the money of the poor through currency ban to favour a "handful of industrialists".

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

Meet one of the world's wealthiest investors

Meet one of the world's wealthiest investors

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

Forbes estimated Prince Alwaleed of the Middle East was worth $21 billion; he claimed he was worth more than $25 billion.

5 foods that calm anxiety

5 foods that calm anxiety

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Want to fight anxiety without popping those pills and tranquilisers? Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, offers five humble food items that be more efficacious than tranquiliser pills.

Government's dash for cash triggers meltdown in PSU stocks

Government's dash for cash triggers meltdown in PSU stocks

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

In the last two months, these stocks have lost nearly a quarter of their market cap.

Govt's dash for cash triggers meltdown in PSU stocks

Govt's dash for cash triggers meltdown in PSU stocks

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

In the last two months, these stocks have lost nearly a quarter of their market cap.

What's driving wealth managers to India's Silicon Valley?

What's driving wealth managers to India's Silicon Valley?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Wealth management seems to have moved from family office solutions to CXO office solutions.

After IPL snub, Ishant Sharma set to play for Sussex County

After IPL snub, Ishant Sharma set to play for Sussex County

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Ishant Sharma will follow the footsteps of his teammate Cheteshwar Pujara as he is set to play English county side Sussex in five first-class and eight List A games.

Travel: The magic of Muharraq

Travel: The magic of Muharraq

Rediff.com27 May 2018

One warm sunny day, Abhilasha Ojha stumbles upon the soul of Bahrain.

Homestays come to travellers' aid in Covid times

Homestays come to travellers' aid in Covid times

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Intimate getaways offered in the form of homestays by hotels are proving to be the flavour of this extraordinary and difficult time. Not far from cities, they offer a pleasant respite from homebound lives, says Pavan Lall.

Beware! Plenty of froth in IPO market

Beware! Plenty of froth in IPO market

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Retail investors may burn their fingers investing in them, especially if the markets correct, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh

Jayawardene, Muralitharan sign for BCCI's IPL

Jayawardene, Muralitharan sign for BCCI's IPL

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

The two are among eight Sri Lankans who have signed up with the BCCI's Indian Premier League.

'We are chasing good stories and storytellers'

'We are chasing good stories and storytellers'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

'When you are crafting a story, it's always important to see how authentic that story is because if it is authentic and rooted, it will stand the test of time.'

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists his 10 favourite non-Indian shows streaming in India -- classics as well as recent shows.

What kind of 'Hindu dharm' does Modi follow: Rahul

What kind of 'Hindu dharm' does Modi follow: Rahul

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Addressing his first rally in the national capital in the run-up to the February 8 Delhi Assembly polls, he said the current environment in the country, the hatred, the violence and the attacks on women were harming India and people were not benefitting from it.

Why FDI in oil & gas is in a mess

Why FDI in oil & gas is in a mess

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The retrospective tax controversy was highlighted by Vodafone, but Cairn Plc's continuing problems point to the impact this law has had on FDI in India's oil and gas sector.

Cairns, Astle join Indian Cricket League

Cairns, Astle join Indian Cricket League

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

The Kiwis are among 18 more players who signed up with the rebel league.

Decoding the Golden Globes 2013 nominations

Decoding the Golden Globes 2013 nominations

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

It is a spread so full, rich and varied it'd satisfy most cinematic gluttons.

Top foods to help fight depression

Top foods to help fight depression

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Your choice of food could be a better option than popping anti-depressants.

Battle of leagues shakes up cricket

Battle of leagues shakes up cricket

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

The battle between BCCI's IPL and Essel-backed ICL threatens to shake up the game's biggest global market.

PSUs likely to invest in MFs

PSUs likely to invest in MFs

Rediff.com17 May 2007

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs will discuss the proposal to lift the ban on state-owned companies from investing in mutual funds in its weekly meeting on Thursday.

The joke is always on the public

The joke is always on the public

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

When the Congress, BJP, or the Left begins to talk of 'morality' you can be sure the ultimate joke will be the befuddled Indian public.

Indian tycoon's sweetened Cairn bid is still sour

Indian tycoon's sweetened Cairn bid is still sour

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

All in all, Cairn India shareholders are getting a 9.1 per cent premium based on closing prices of July 22

Bill Gates could become world's 1st trillionaire: Oxfam

Bill Gates could become world's 1st trillionaire: Oxfam

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Another report by Oxfam had found that eight billionaires, including Bill Gates, from around the globe have as much money as the 3.6 billion people who make up the poorest half of the world's population.

HSBC 'tax dodge' revelations are tip of iceberg, says leaker

HSBC 'tax dodge' revelations are tip of iceberg, says leaker

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

The documents show that HSBC opened Swiss accounts for international criminals, businessmen, politicians and celebrities, according to the ICIJ.

Cricket will witness lots of changes post COVID-19 pandemic: Tendulkar

Cricket will witness lots of changes post COVID-19 pandemic: Tendulkar

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

But with increased focus on social distancing and personal hygiene to contain the spread of the virus, the sport stares at a changing landscape.

Is Modi losing his touch?

Is Modi losing his touch?

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'You can't make the poor rich overnight.' 'Nor can you fly millions in planes.' 'But remember that word: Empathy.' 'Who in the BJP is speaking in that language to these millions?' 'Someone putting an arm of understanding, warmth, comfort around them?', asks Shekhar Gupta.

These 5 Indians are worth $10.9 bn

These 5 Indians are worth $10.9 bn

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

These dynamic players promise to dominate Indian business for decades to come.

Water: Hottest commodity to invest in

Water: Hottest commodity to invest in

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Within 50 years over half the global population will be living with water shortages. In fact, water shortages currently affect 80 countries and will affect 4 billion people by 2050.

9 foods that can improve your sex life

9 foods that can improve your sex life

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Basil increases sexual desire in men if they simply smell it.

Negi, Hardik, Chahal in India 'A' squad for SA T20

Negi, Hardik, Chahal in India 'A' squad for SA T20

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

A young squad, full of Indian Premier League performers, will represent India 'A' in the T20 warm-up against South Africa at the Air force Ground, in Palam, on September 29.

Laxman awarded Honorary Life Member by MCC

Laxman awarded Honorary Life Member by MCC

Rediff.com11 May 2017

He joined fellow Indian icons Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly on the prestigious list of MCC Honorary Life Members.

Ping! How Nawaz Sharif & Co were exposed!

Ping! How Nawaz Sharif & Co were exposed!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

When Bastian Obermayer and Frederik Obermaier shone a light on the Pandora's Box that became famous as the Panama Papers, even they didn't know how it would shake up the murky world of finance, indeed the world itself.

PM asks BJP MPs to highlight government's achievements

PM asks BJP MPs to highlight government's achievements

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The prime minister maintained that the commitment that the government had made to the people has been fulfilled.

Sanjeev Kapoor unlocks khana khazana for Modi in UAE

Sanjeev Kapoor unlocks khana khazana for Modi in UAE

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor was flown to the United Arab Emirates to prepare a five-course vegetarian extravaganza for no other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Modi blames Congress's 'phone-a-loan scheme' for NPA crisis

Modi blames Congress's 'phone-a-loan scheme' for NPA crisis

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

He said while the previous UPA government hid the bad loans, his government has properly recognised them and brought tough laws to deal with defaults and recovery money.

Apple's Tim Cook will give away all his money to charity

Apple's Tim Cook will give away all his money to charity

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Tim Cook is joining the roster of the very rich donors.

Review: Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi disappoints

Review: Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi disappoints

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi is a tiring watch, warns Paresh C Palicha.