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Will India land the knock-out punch on England?

Will India land the knock-out punch on England?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

A ruthless India, sporting its new flaming orange and blue colours, will be eyeing pole position with a solid knock-out punch on an already disintegrated England in Sunday's high-profile World Cup encounter. With an unbeaten record in six encounters so far, Virat Kohli's men are all but through to the semi-finals with 11 points, but victory over England will tighten their grip at the top and, in the process, oust the world's No 1 ODI team from the global event.

Modi asks NCC youth to create a world record in yoga

Modi asks NCC youth to create a world record in yoga

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wendesday asked the National Cadet Corps to try and create a world record by doing yoga across the country at the same time on June 21, the 'International Day of Yoga', as declared by United Nations last month.

5 reasons why Liverpool still appear to hold edge in EPL title race

5 reasons why Liverpool still appear to hold edge in EPL title race

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Premier League title race looks poised to be one of the most thrilling in years.

Why systematic investments in top equities make sense

Why systematic investments in top equities make sense

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

It's also important to understand the rationale behind choosing particular stocks and when to sell.

'I was called Basuda's favourite hero'

'I was called Basuda's favourite hero'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'As an actor, he gave me so much.'

India needs to adapt to the world of tomorrow

India needs to adapt to the world of tomorrow

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

In another 2-3 weeks, coronavirus will chariot India to overtake the United States. In March, Modi had exhorted the nation to celebrate India's impending success over the virus by clanging metal plates. Make no mistake, India is losing this momentous war under his captaincy, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How not to get your credit/debit card hacked

How not to get your credit/debit card hacked

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

There are 7 key rules one can follow to ensure that the chances of such fraud are almost reduced to a negligible level when shopping online, says Anil Rego

Keep an eye on your fund's total expense ratio

Keep an eye on your fund's total expense ratio

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

If your fund's expense ratio has risen dramatically after Sebi's recent changes, compare it with the category average before switching.

Fit-again Steyn looking beyond Pollock's record

Fit-again Steyn looking beyond Pollock's record

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

The 35-year-old paceman has been closing on Pollock's tally of 421 wickets for a couple of years but, limited by injury to three Tests since November 2016, has managed only to reach, not pass, the milestone.

'Dalit disenchantment with BJP is widespread'

'Dalit disenchantment with BJP is widespread'

Rediff.com15 May 2019

'They are innovating and a new Dalit leadership could be seen at the horizon'

Are these mutual funds making you MONEY?

Are these mutual funds making you MONEY?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Why Indians love Bewitching Bali

Why Indians love Bewitching Bali

Rediff.com30 May 2018

If you're planning to visit Bali this year, you're on the right track; the recent TripAdvisor survey has listed it as a hot favourite vacation destination among Indian travellers.

Astronomy Photographer of the Year: The winning images

Astronomy Photographer of the Year: The winning images

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

If you want to look at nice space pictures, then we'd highly recommend the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. The UK's Royal Observatory Greenwich has chosen the winners of its 2018 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, which honours photography of the cosmos across multiple categories, such as "People and Space," "Aurorae," and "Galaxies." The top prize was awarded to American photographer Brad Goldpaint, whose photo "Transport the Soul" captures Moab, Utah, with a photographer, rock formations, Andromeda and the Milky Way. This year's competition received over 4,200 entries from 91 countries around the world.

First look: Huawei's Mate 30 series

First look: Huawei's Mate 30 series

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Huawei the Chinese phone maker unveiled its Huawei Mate 30 series phones, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and the Mate 30 in an event in Munich, Germany on 19th September 2019.

Cricket Buzz: Stokes named in England one-day squad; Amre resigns from MCA

Cricket Buzz: Stokes named in England one-day squad; Amre resigns from MCA

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Former India batsman Pravin Amre has tendered his resignation from the managing committee of the Mumbai Cricket Association after being appointed head of Talent Hunt for IPL franchise Delhi Daredevils.

Tennis Roundup: Osaka withdraws from WTA finals with shoulder injury

Tennis Roundup: Osaka withdraws from WTA finals with shoulder injury

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Marin Cilic and Milos Raonic booked their spots in the Paris Masters second round on Monday, while Roger Federer pulled out of the tournament with next month's ATP Finals on the horizon.

Stunning panoramic photographs you can't miss

Stunning panoramic photographs you can't miss

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The Epson International Pano Awards is an extraordinarily spectacular showcase for the world's best photographic panoramas. With entries from over 70 countries, this year's winning images serve up a sublime array of striking shots affirming the vivid immersive capacity of panoramic photography. The overall Open competition winner this year was Bulgarian photographer Veselin Atanasov, with one specifically highlighted image featuring a gorgeous sunrise in Tuscany, Italy. Take a look for stunning shots from the 2018 Pano Awards.

The ministers who matter more to Modi

The ministers who matter more to Modi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi involves junior ministers in the decision-making process and holds a meeting of the Council of Ministers every last Saturday of the month, but there is a group of ministers that he reaches out to more often.

NPS becomes more attractive for senior citizens

NPS becomes more attractive for senior citizens

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The raising of the entry age in NPS has opened up an attractive new investment avenue for senior citizens, says Arnav Pandya.

Does Modi need to change his 'character'?

Does Modi need to change his 'character'?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

With an unexpected new turn in Kashmir, an ominous Afghanistan, a reliably unpredictable Trump, and an unfathomable reversal with RCEP, Modi may have to reinvent his character, suggests Ambassador B S Prakash.

Mid-career change? 5 money tips for you

Mid-career change? 5 money tips for you

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Before you take the leap, get your financial house in order

Is Team India missing a quality all-rounder?

Is Team India missing a quality all-rounder?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

In a desperate bid to get their team combination right, the Indian cricket team summoned Karnataka all-rounder Stuart Binny as the 16th member of the Test squad ahead of the second Test, starting Thursday.

Mutual fund investment: Buy, sell, or hold?

Mutual fund investment: Buy, sell, or hold?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Wondering if you did the right thing with your mutual fund investments?

PIX: Focus shifts to ODIs as Dhoni, Dhawan hit the nets at SCG

PIX: Focus shifts to ODIs as Dhoni, Dhawan hit the nets at SCG

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

With the 2019 ODI World Cup on the horizon, focus has firmly shifted to white-ball cricket with the arrival of limited-overs' specialists, in Sydney, on Tuesday.

Stock advice: Buy, sell, hold or avoid?

Stock advice: Buy, sell, hold or avoid?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' stock market queries. Ajit will offer his unbiased views on a weekly basis

Financial overhaul? Few circumstances you must consider

Financial overhaul? Few circumstances you must consider

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Every financial plan needs to be tweaked periodically.

'For long term goals, you have to INVEST, not save'

'For long term goals, you have to INVEST, not save'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

In this interview with Rediff.com's Shobha Warrier, Ashok Kumar E R, the CEO and co-founder of Scripbox shares some more interesting observations about the way Indian women make financial decisions and offers advice on how, with the apt guidance and information, they could do a lot better.

Is this why govt needs money from RBI?

Is this why govt needs money from RBI?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Money permits patronage. Money means power. No wonder details of the crores locked up in NPAs and never repaid loans are top secret, Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

My First Christmas

My First Christmas

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

And thankfully the last...

Want to be a good leader? Read this!

Want to be a good leader? Read this!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

'Let's think of a leader as a camera.' 'It's not just about the leader having the ability to have a telephoto lens.' 'You do need that, but you also need a leader to take a wide angle, look over the horizon and to be able to rise up to the satellite level and look at the big picture.'

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners revealed

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners revealed

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Have a look at these photos taken from the incredible world we live in. These are the winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition 2020.

10 tough lessons I learned as an entrepreneur

10 tough lessons I learned as an entrepreneur

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Never be afraid to take decisions because you fear making mistakes. Mistakes are good, says Anu Prasad.

The BIG threat facing the fund houses

The BIG threat facing the fund houses

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

New technologies such as block chain are throwing up new opportunities; so the axe is bound to fall on those who are still stuck in the past and not reskilling themselves, says Shyamal Majumdar.

'Is stipend received by me while studying taxable?'

'Is stipend received by me while studying taxable?'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

In an online chat with readers on July 8, Anil Rego answered their tax queries. Here's the chat transcript in case you missed the chat

Is India ready for Samsung Galaxy S8?

Is India ready for Samsung Galaxy S8?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Ashish Narsale asks if you will be able to hold this bezel-less flagship phone on the road or juggle it in a train, like you do with other phones, or share memory-heavy 4k videos?

Pan Pacific Open: Wozniacki wins first title of the season

Pan Pacific Open: Wozniacki wins first title of the season

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki continued her revival by brushing aside Japanese teenager Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 on Sunday to win the Pan Pacific Open for the second time and secure her first title of the year.

Top badminton player Lee Chong Wei mulls retirement

Top badminton player Lee Chong Wei mulls retirement

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Badminton World No 1 Lee Chong Wei hinted that retirement was on the horizon after the emotional Malaysian sealed his 10th national championship in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

Ashes: 'Hungry and in-form' Aussies capable of crushing England

Ashes: 'Hungry and in-form' Aussies capable of crushing England

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Australia have a huge hunger for an Ashes triumph in England, according to all rounder Shane Watson, while batsman Steve Smith believes this year's series will not even be close if the tourists play to their potential.

Investing in tax-savings funds? 7 things you must know

Investing in tax-savings funds? 7 things you must know

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

A mistake here can prove costly.

'Politics has always been close to Bollywood'

'Politics has always been close to Bollywood'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

'People, who are objecting to the movie now, should have objected in 2014 when the book came out. But nobody did.'