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Sensex slips from record, falls 85 pts; logs 5th weekly gains

Sensex slips from record, falls 85 pts; logs 5th weekly gains

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

The wider NSE Nifty too slipped from record but managed to close above the crucial 11,550 mark at 11,557.10 points, down 25.65 points or 0.22 per cent.

Mi Band 3: More than a fitness tracker

Mi Band 3: More than a fitness tracker

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The reasonably-priced Mi Band 3 has a lot to offer to fitness enthusiasts, says Khalid Anzar.

Why BJP dropped Muralidhar Rao and brought him back

Why BJP dropped Muralidhar Rao and brought him back

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The accent on 'making the south feel wanted' was the reason why P Muralidhar Rao, who was dropped as general secretary, was partially reinstated in the central apparatus as prabhari in charge of Madhya Pradesh. 'Pressure from the RSS was brought to bear on Rao's return,' a source said. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

Don't give in to Mamata, India Inc urges govt

Don't give in to Mamata, India Inc urges govt

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Industry leaders have urged the government to carry forward the reforms process.

Fresh hurdles for Jet-Etihad deal

Fresh hurdles for Jet-Etihad deal

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Sources close to the deal say, besides a higher stake (earlier, the negotiations were on for sale of up to 24 per cent), Etihad has asked for its representation on the board of the Indian airline, in sync with its shareholding.

Taliban Will Be Around For A Long While

Taliban Will Be Around For A Long While

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Unless the Taliban goofs up in a big way, which seems highly unlikely, we are looking at a regime that will be around for quite a long while and present a level of governance that the puppets of the richest and most advanced countries failed to provide, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Hyundai Verna has oomph but is not the best-handling sedan

Hyundai Verna has oomph but is not the best-handling sedan

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Verna is loaded with features, classy desing but handling could have been better.

The harsh truth about midnight snacking

The harsh truth about midnight snacking

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Eating at night can put you at higher risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

As a tech services company, Ola has never been in hardcore manufacturing. And unlike in ride hailing, which is a two-player market (Uber is the only other competitor), in two-wheelers it faces many entrenched players. But most of all, rivals say Ola's targets are out of sync with most, even ambitious, projections.

Facebook comment case: Time to amend the IT Act?

Facebook comment case: Time to amend the IT Act?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Legal experts say such incidents occur due to a lack of understanding of such rules by law enforcement agencies.

'We were not holidaying together'

'We were not holidaying together'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Sussanne clears the air about the so-called family outing.

'I am celebrating this new India'

'I am celebrating this new India'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'India is an amazing country.'

FM sets fiscal road map; RBI sings growth tune

FM sets fiscal road map; RBI sings growth tune

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Market hopeful of cash reserve ratio, interest rate cut today.

Why is BJP silent on Kamala Harris?

Why is BJP silent on Kamala Harris?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The selection of a woman Senator with an Indian background as the Democratic party's vice-presidential nominee should normally be a matter of elation in India, especially for those who boast of their nationalistic credentials such as the BJP followers, notes Amulya Ganguli.

'Aamir stood beside me through the journey'

'Aamir stood beside me through the journey'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

'It was one of the greatest learnings in my life to see someone like the great Amitabh Bachchan go through such a tough phase.' 'He had been there, done it all and really didn't need to prove himself.' 'Yet, he channelised it all and came out with one of his best performances,' Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra tells Savera R Someshwar/Rediff.com in a fascinating conversation about the films he has made and the actors he has worked with.

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Natural History Museum's annual competition and exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year has been the longest-running and most prestigious nature and wildlife photography competition that has been recognising the world's best nature photography every year since 1965.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked from Saturday midnight

Petrol, diesel prices hiked from Saturday midnight

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

The price of petrol has been hiked by Rs 1.39 per litre and that of diesel by Rs 1.04 a litre, in sync with firming international rates.

Investors richer by about Rs 85,000 cr as shares surge

Investors richer by about Rs 85,000 cr as shares surge

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

European Central Bank's decision to take up an unlimited bond-buying plan is the reason

Re moves in tandem with stocks, rises by 30 paise

Re moves in tandem with stocks, rises by 30 paise

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

In New York market, the US dollar fell against the euro on Wednesday pushing the shared currency to its highest level in more than two months, after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said the ECB is prepared to buy sovereign bonds of countries.

Jewellers give up on machines, go back to handcrafted designs

Jewellers give up on machines, go back to handcrafted designs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

As the shift from hand-crafted to machine-made ornaments did not serve the purpose, with neither the cost of machine-made jewellery declining nor jewellers finding innovative designs, the industry goes back to 'hand-crafted' ornaments for both domestic and overseas buyers, reports Dilip Kumar Jha.

15 songs you MUST LISTEN to

15 songs you MUST LISTEN to

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Instead of wasting your breath on badly recycled versions of beloved classics, listen to Sukanya Verma's pick of 15 under-rated Bollywood numbers.

India, Pakistan on the road to peace

India, Pakistan on the road to peace

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The road ahead will be long and winding and much resistance can be expected from the high-flying 'hawks' in our skies. But that should not deter the policymakers from planning a road map with the 'big picture' in mind, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Rupee drops by 19 paise to 55.69

Rupee drops by 19 paise to 55.69

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange market, rupee opened weak at 55.57 from last Friday's close of 55.50.

Covid is driving demand for gold loans from banks

Covid is driving demand for gold loans from banks

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

For the first time, consumers, including those at the so-called bottom of the pyramid, are monetising gold by taking loans from banks, offering the yellow metal as collateral, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Looking for an entry-level fitness band?

Looking for an entry-level fitness band?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The Riversong Wave O2 looks good and feels nice to wear. But it has a few drawbacks, says Debashish Pachal.

Questions to ask about the Bad Bank

Questions to ask about the Bad Bank

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Why do we need a bad bank, owned by the banks themselves when there are at least 28 ARCs around, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'Ford Endeavour is indeed the best SUV in its segment'

'Ford Endeavour is indeed the best SUV in its segment'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

There's hardly anything that can go wrong with this vehicle since it offers everything that a buyer in this segment would ever want.

Sidhu urges Muslims to vote en bloc and defeat Modi

Sidhu urges Muslims to vote en bloc and defeat Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The BJP urged the EC to take 'suo motu cognisance' and take suitable action.

EU announces 1.9 lakh to Indian Red Cross Society for Kerala flood relief

EU announces 1.9 lakh to Indian Red Cross Society for Kerala flood relief

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

The aid will directly benefit 25,000 people from some of the worst hit areas of the state, adding a humanitarian expert from the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Operations has also been deployed to assess the situation in the state.

At Rs 4.5 lakhs, is this gaming laptop for you?

At Rs 4.5 lakhs, is this gaming laptop for you?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The battery lasts a little over four hours on a single charge, which is not bad, says Chirinjibi Thapa.

Re down 32 paise as S&P warning sparks dollar demand

Re down 32 paise as S&P warning sparks dollar demand

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

The rupee had lost 48 paise to close at 55.42 against the Greenback in the last session.

India, China to resume military exercise suspended after Doklam

India, China to resume military exercise suspended after Doklam

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

The exercise 'Hand-in-Hand' between the armies of the two countries will take place within next 4-5 months in China.

Sanjay Dutt's 10 UNDERRATED Performances

Sanjay Dutt's 10 UNDERRATED Performances

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

As the 'Deadly Dutt' turns senior citizen, Sukanya Verma looks back at 10 of his most underrated performances.

Exclusion from NRC won't mean automatic removal from voter list: CEC

Exclusion from NRC won't mean automatic removal from voter list: CEC

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

The CEC said the chief electoral officer of Assam will give a factual report in the coming week on various aspects arising out of the publication of the final draft NRC.

F-INSAS: Arming the solider of the future

F-INSAS: Arming the solider of the future

Rediff.com26 Oct 2011

Technology is a continuum and so is the concept of warfare. We are witnessing a revolution in military affairs and influx of technology into the defence weapon systems, leading to sharpening of the cutting edge of the fighting forces is the most important aspect of this revolution. These critical advances in the emerging technologies in turn enhance military capabilities and create an enormous impact on the armed forces.

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The agreement would divert China's attention and keep them busy in the Pacific theatre, probably resulting in a reduction in threat perception in our area of interest in the Indian Ocean, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Panel for reform in spending basics

Panel for reform in spending basics

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

The accounting system of the central and state governments may change considerably, with a high-level committee suggesting sweeping changes in how expenditure is classified in Budget documents.

Banerjee-Duflo duo and Bandhan Bank's anti-poverty scheme

Banerjee-Duflo duo and Bandhan Bank's anti-poverty scheme

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

According to a 2011 impact assessment study of the programme by Banerjee and Duflo, along with economists Raghabendra Chattopadhyay and Jeremy Shapiro, Bandhan's THP results in a 15 per cent increase in household consumption and had a positive impact on wealth and welfare, such as assets and emotional well being.

Trade unions up in arms against Pay Panel report

Trade unions up in arms against Pay Panel report

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Employees and workers will meet on November 27 to protest against the recommendations

'I was stunned by Mamata's response'

'I was stunned by Mamata's response'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'Does it mean that till the COVID-19 fight is over, the governor should be non-functional, in sleep mode, and fiddling in the Raj Bhavan while the state is burning?'