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Bollywood's DEATH-DEFYING stunts

Bollywood's DEATH-DEFYING stunts

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The stunts on the sets of Bang Bang weren't the first time Hrithik Roshan tried his hand at risky action. He's done it before, as has quite a few Bollywood heroes.

A Challenging US Visit for Modi

A Challenging US Visit for Modi

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

This visit has ended on a vastly different note in comparison with Modi's previous visits. Call it a rebuke, call it a censure, call it a distancing from Modi, the sharp message would have gone home, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Madras HC stays online sale of drugs

Madras HC stays online sale of drugs

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

ustice R Mahadevan passed the interim order on a plea moved by the Chennai-based Tamil Nadu Chemists & Druggists Association seeking a direction to authorities concerned to block the links of websites that selling medicines online.

Has the Taliban Really Changed?

Has the Taliban Really Changed?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'The really striking thing is that the Taliban has suo moto presented to us certain firm benchmarks against which it expects us to hold to account the Taliban rulers's actions in the period ahead' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Investing? How to build an optimal portfolio

Investing? How to build an optimal portfolio

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Harry Markowitz, a Nobel laureate in economics, introduced modern portfolio theory, a theory of finance that shows how risk averse investors can construct portfolio to maximize expected return for a given level of risk or to minimize risk for a given level of expected return.

PM's Security Breach: Questions That Need Answers

PM's Security Breach: Questions That Need Answers

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Who took the decision for the prime minister, the nation's single most popular leader, to take the road route when they should have already known about the farmers' protests and also the grave risks involved, when and how, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

COVID-19 vaccine: Don't rush to buy logistics stocks

COVID-19 vaccine: Don't rush to buy logistics stocks

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

'Most Indian logistics firms do not have the facility to store and transport COVID-19 vaccine right now.'

Lakshman Jhula in Rishikesh closed to traffic

Lakshman Jhula in Rishikesh closed to traffic

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The decision was taken as keeping it operational could have been risky, the official said.

'India must do 7 million vaccinations a day'

'India must do 7 million vaccinations a day'

Rediff.com22 May 2021

'If you approached it with that level of aggression in 100 days, you would have vaccinated more than half of your country.' 'On a mass scale you will be able to eliminate that wave.'

Stay invested in gold for long-term benefits

Stay invested in gold for long-term benefits

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Despite price correction, policies that support the yellow metal will remain in place in the foreseeable future.

Sensex ends below 40K as virus fears grow

Sensex ends below 40K as virus fears grow

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

On the Sensex chart, Sun Pharma was the top loser, followed by Maruti, L&T, Hero Motocorp, Infosys, ONGC and RIL.

Banks are responsible for bad debt mess: RBI

Banks are responsible for bad debt mess: RBI

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Banks might not have realised the exact implication of risky projects under PPP projects, which were getting implemented under high leverage

Serum Institute began its journey in a small lab in stud farm

Serum Institute began its journey in a small lab in stud farm

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The Covishield maker's forte throughout the past half a century has been a combination of affordable vaccines and high volumes. Its tetanus, diphtheria and measles vaccines are known throughout the world, reports Sohini Das.

'Protecting Mother Earth should become a habit'

'Protecting Mother Earth should become a habit'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

'When we talk of disaster, it is a combination of hazard and vulnerability.' 'If we reduce vulnerability, it will remain a hazard.'

Rupee may end 2020 as worst performing currency in Asia

Rupee may end 2020 as worst performing currency in Asia

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Rs 1,000 now buys $13.5 against $14 a year ago.

Don't be AFRAID of Bank NPAs!

Don't be AFRAID of Bank NPAs!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Business failures rise when growth declines. When Indian growth slowed in the last decade, defaults increased. This is the normal working of the market economy, points out Ajay Shah.

Covid-19 surge makes corporate India nervous about Q1

Covid-19 surge makes corporate India nervous about Q1

Rediff.com13 May 2021

Since April, India has seen multiple strains of the coronanavirus sweep the nation, upending life and businesses alike. Out-of-home retail and discretionary categories such as durables, auto, fashion, lifestyle, hospitality, food services, travel, and tourism have been the worst-hit as Covid cases remain high, leaving state governments with no option but to curtail mobility and economic activity.

UP outcome will impact national politics

UP outcome will impact national politics

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The Bengal outcome can have a marginal impact on national politics. Whereas elections in UP next year might still change the course ahead of the parliamentary poll in 2024, observes Virendra Kapoor.

5 reasons why people are flocking to the stock markets

5 reasons why people are flocking to the stock markets

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

In the past four months, more than 4 million new accounts have been opened, taking the total to 44.3 million.

William admits coronavirus fears for Charles, Queen

William admits coronavirus fears for Charles, Queen

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

William, the Duke of Cambridge who is second in line to the throne, also spoke of his worry for his grandparents -- Queen Elizabeth II, 93, and her husband Prince Philip, 98 -- who are both isolated away at Windsor Castle during the pandemic.

Why Bollywood Loves Prerna Rajpal

Why Bollywood Loves Prerna Rajpal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Madhuri Dixit Nene, Shilpa Shetty, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kiara Advani are some of the celebs who have worn designs by Prerna Rajpal.

Jagame Thandhiram is an Important Failure

Jagame Thandhiram is an Important Failure

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Jagame Thandhiram is a failure alright, but it is certainly an interesting one, given that both the ideas that it was borne out (twin seeds, if you may) were sure-shot movie ideas on their own, observes Rohit Sathish Nair.

Want to buy the best stocks with moderate risk?

Want to buy the best stocks with moderate risk?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers queries on how to invest in stocks.

Covid and crematorium: Slum dwellers grapple with smoke, stench and fear of disease

Covid and crematorium: Slum dwellers grapple with smoke, stench and fear of disease

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

For the residents of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Camp, living next to a crematorium is as much a struggle as keeping COVID-19 at bay.

RIL is world's 2nd biggest brand; Apple No 1

RIL is world's 2nd biggest brand; Apple No 1

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

FutureBrand, which is a global brand transformation company, said part of Reliance's success could be attributed to Mukesh Ambani's recasting of the firm as a one-stop-shop for Indians.

No coercive steps against Delhi slum dwellers: Govt tells SC

No coercive steps against Delhi slum dwellers: Govt tells SC

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The top court on August 31 had directed the removal of around 48,000 slum dwellings along the railway tracks in Delhi within three months and said there shall not be any kind of political interference in execution of the plan.

Revealed: Why people take big risks

Revealed: Why people take big risks

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Reminders of God can make people more likely to seek out and take risks, according to a new research.

ICC gives India June 28 deadline for T20 WC decision

ICC gives India June 28 deadline for T20 WC decision

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The BCCI is also mulling a couple of more windows in 2022 in case October-November is not feasible in India.

Covid fight: 4 faultlines India must address

Covid fight: 4 faultlines India must address

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Rather than worry about what picture of India is being painted in the foreign media, the focus must be on marshalling all our energies to provide relief and solace to our deeply wounded and dispirited citizens, says former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Indian shooter Mairaj and javelin thrower Shivpal ready to put Olympic dream ahead of coronavirus concerns

Indian shooter Mairaj and javelin thrower Shivpal ready to put Olympic dream ahead of coronavirus concerns

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Shivpal Singh, who booked his Tokyo ticket at a meet in South Africa on Tuesday, says athletes are trained to get over setbacks but missing out on the Olympics would be on another level.

Yatra ends merger pact, sues Ebix in US for breach of terms

Yatra ends merger pact, sues Ebix in US for breach of terms

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Ebix had signed the agreement last year to acquire Gurugram-based Yatra Online for an enterprise value of $338 million (about Rs 2,327 crore) in an all-stock deal. The deal was supposed to conclude in the October-December quarter after regulatory approvals but went through several extensions, according to regulatory filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

What stocks should you invest in?

What stocks should you invest in?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

'One can start accumulating economy driven stocks in the next few months with a two-three year view.'

Rise and Rise of Qatar in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Rise and Rise of Qatar in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Considering that Qatar is a trusted ally of Washington for decades, it is expected to be a steady influence on the Taliban leadership, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Akshay Kumar's TOP 10 HITS

Akshay Kumar's TOP 10 HITS

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

We celebrate Akshay's birthday by looking back at his top 20 blockbusters over the years.

Deepika, Katrina, Janhvi: June's STYLISH stars

Deepika, Katrina, Janhvi: June's STYLISH stars

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

June saw them walking the red carpet, attending movie screenings and going about their work. And, of course, they made sure to look glamorous while at it.

India and Pakistan clash over naval ships

India and Pakistan clash over naval ships

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

Ahead of their talks, India and Pakistan are locked in a nasty spat and have lodged protests against each other over their naval warships allegedly resorting to 'risky' and 'dangerous' manoeuvres after hijacked MV Suez was freed by Somali pirates.

NSE Outage: Interoperability won't work

NSE Outage: Interoperability won't work

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

While most brokers have upgraded their backend systems to trade, their front-end systems have not been upgraded. They are not compliant with Sebi's interop circular of November 2018 and no one seems to be either aware of this, nor has anything been done about it so far, explains Debashis Basu.

Maintaining peace along border in the interest of both parties: China

Maintaining peace along border in the interest of both parties: China

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

In separate statements, the Chinese foreign and the defence ministries, however, repeated Beijing's stand that India was responsible for the June 15 violent face-off in eastern Ladakh. Defence Ministry Spokesman Col Wu Qian said the two defence ministers are negotiating on the phone.

What pandemic, ask India's insurance companies

What pandemic, ask India's insurance companies

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Though COVID-19 will wreak more damage to the finances of the Indian population, the insurance sector is unlikely to get hurt.

After you are vaccinated, 10 things to know

After you are vaccinated, 10 things to know

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

he immunity built from the vaccine does little to stop it from transmission, warns Dr Raj Agarwal. You may harbour the virus as a carrier, and be a source of infection to others who are less fortunate and haven't got a chance to get vaccinated yet.