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I accepted the minister's apology: Anand

I accepted the minister's apology: Anand

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

World Chess Champion Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand on Tuesday termed the controversy over his nationality as disappointing but said he does not want to stretch the issue too far and would prefer to move on.

'India has skills to deal with the Taliban'

'India has skills to deal with the Taliban'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'Even during the worst days during the 1990s, India was dealing with the Taliban.'

2009's Top Kannada Films

2009's Top Kannada Films

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Here then are a few noteworthy films of the year.

'Keeravaaniji Is A True Representation Of India'

'Keeravaaniji Is A True Representation Of India'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'Keeravaaniji doesn't work in isolation.' 'He responds to stories, situations and the emotional core of a film.' 'That's why his tunes are so different.' 'Unchiseled emotional masterpieces.'

Commodity futures ban will hit farmers

Commodity futures ban will hit farmers

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

More commodities have been put on the banned list though there's no evidence futures cause a price hike.

Ind vs SL, 2nd ODI: Pacers in focus as India look to seal series

Ind vs SL, 2nd ODI: Pacers in focus as India look to seal series

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

India will look to take an unassailable 2-0 lead when they face Sri Lanka in the second ODI

Once again, jewellers may miss the glitter on Akshaya Tritiya

Once again, jewellers may miss the glitter on Akshaya Tritiya

Rediff.com11 May 2021

The gems and jewellery industry is staring at a sales washout on Akshaya Tritiya for the second consecutive year as most of the states are under lockdowns due to the raging second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic which has led to negative consumer sentiment, say industry leaders. Akshaya Tritiya, considered as an auspicious day for buying gold and jewellery, falls on May 14 this year. India is the worst-hit among all nations with the second wave of the pandemic, which has been killing more than 3,500 daily and infecting close to 4 lakhs daily for weeks. The massive caseload has nearly paralysed the medical infrastructure.

US economy is growing again: Obama

US economy is growing again: Obama

Rediff.com19 May 2010

The US President, Barack Obama, on Tuesday said that the US economy is growing again, but it has a long way to go.

Let developing nations rule

Let developing nations rule

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

The current crisis provides an opportunity to developing countries to redraw the contours of global trade.

Food inflation down marginally to 8.96%

Food inflation down marginally to 8.96%

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

Food inflation, as measured by the Wholesale Price Index, stood at 9.01 per cent in the previous week, while it was over 21 per cent in the first week of June last year.

Food inflation falls to 8.06% for week ended May 21

Food inflation falls to 8.06% for week ended May 21

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

The latest numbers likely to be seen by the government as a silver lining after the slowdown in economic growth during the first quarter.

Any rate hike by RBI to dampen realty market

Any rate hike by RBI to dampen realty market

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

RBI recently hiked the repo and reverse repo rates by 25 basis points to check the spiraling inflation in the country. Any further rate hike is also expected as the RBI has hinted to do so in order to suck excess liquidity from the market.

Scars from past tours in subcontinent affected Proteas

Scars from past tours in subcontinent affected Proteas

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'Our match awareness of when to tighten the screws was lacking. That is the reason why we lost the game.' South Africa coach Boucher bemoans mental frailties after Pakistan series loss.

Why builders are not pleased with the Budget

Why builders are not pleased with the Budget

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

The devil is in the detail for the real estate sector. Though the Budget gave sops to home buyers in the form of tax savings and interest rate subvention, it quietly brought back service tax on lease rentals in the Finance Bill.

Creating 4 Million Jobs Looks Likely

Creating 4 Million Jobs Looks Likely

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

In years past, we often approached the Budget expecting to see changes in direct and indirect taxes. Those days are behind us. The Budget of today seeks to expand the economy and keep it at the forefront of technology, observes Harsh Goenka.

Management lessons from the Battle of Panipat

Management lessons from the Battle of Panipat

Rediff.com7 May 2009

There are management lessons to be learnt from each of the major battles fought in India.

Fewer American cos to lay off sales staff

Fewer American cos to lay off sales staff

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

A silver lining appears to be in sight for America's strained labour market as a survey shows that lesser number of companies will be looking to trim their sales workforce in the coming months.

Crisis? Bargain deals greet consumers

Crisis? Bargain deals greet consumers

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

As US business magazine Forbes puts its, the deals being offered would not last forever as they would "evaporate" as the economy improves in the coming months. In its list of '10 Things To Buy Before the Economy Improves', the publication has named houses, diamonds, toys, cars, laptops and women's clothing, among others. Other goods and services which are part of the list are vacation, 'high-dividend stocks', television and furniture.

Firms may sell non-core assets to tide over slump

Firms may sell non-core assets to tide over slump

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

In the survey, 56 per cent of the companies said they would divest non-core assets so that they could focus more on their core businesses. Around 23 per cent of the respondents said they wanted to sell the non-core businesses as they needed the money to pay debts, or bolster their balance sheet. The challenge for the companies, however, remains to make their non-core assets attractive for sale.

Michelin face testing time

Michelin face testing time

Rediff.com17 Mar 2004

Hopes of a swift end to Ferrari's domination look less likely than some had hoped after tyre suppliers Michelin, admitted they face a difficult time in Malaysia.

Must-read! Sameera celebrates her post-pregnancy body

Must-read! Sameera celebrates her post-pregnancy body

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Sameera Reddy, who delivered a baby girl earlier this month, has some advice for new moms.

Akram to be India's bowling coach?

Akram to be India's bowling coach?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

Wasim Akram has been approached by the BCCI to be the team's fast bowling coach.

Boom time for B-schools as placement salaries zoom

Boom time for B-schools as placement salaries zoom

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

In 2007, a year in which the inflation figure had yet to become the finance minister's Friday fear and crude oil was not hogging headlines, the placement salary spike was 10 per cent. What makes the jump this year even more impressive is that it does not take into account the offers from international companies, which typically dish out more than domestic recruiters.

PIX: Suryakumar's century in vain as India lose 3rd T20

PIX: Suryakumar's century in vain as India lose 3rd T20

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Suryakumar Yadav smashed a magnificent century but England held their nerve in a high-scoring thriller to win the third and final T20I by 17 runs and avoid the series sweep, in Nottingham, in Sunday.

Lessons to learn from Battle of Aberdeen

Lessons to learn from Battle of Aberdeen

Rediff.com6 May 2009

Throughout history, wars have left an indelible mark on human psyche. Serious debates have been held on the morality of and the strategic necessity for war.

Bollywood tells us how to deal with COVID-19

Bollywood tells us how to deal with COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

In these times of panic, they offer smoothing words to cheer you up.

'An India exists outside BJP's narrative'

'An India exists outside BJP's narrative'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

'This is India. We have allowed ourselves to be dictated by the narrative that the BJP has set for itself.'

Asian Games: Compound archers secure men, women team gold, make it three in a row

Asian Games: Compound archers secure men, women team gold, make it three in a row

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Indian women's compound team rallied to down their Chinese Taipei rivals by one-point in a tense final to secure a second gold medal in archery

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

As 2022 readies to bid adieu, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the 10 high points of the year.

Manipur polls: Winners & Losers

Manipur polls: Winners & Losers

Rediff.com27 Feb 2007

The ruling party along with its alliance partner CPI notched up 22 seats of the 58 results declared so far.

The motivation is to throw farther and farther: Neeraj

The motivation is to throw farther and farther: Neeraj

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Neeraj Chopra said it was a dream come true to win the World Championships gold medal.

SRK can't beat John Abraham

SRK can't beat John Abraham

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Shah Rukh Khan won't be able to beat the John Abraham record with Water, the highest grossing Hindi film ever, with a $5 million plus gross in North America.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

Asian Games: Tintu Luka's best only good for 800m silver

Asian Games: Tintu Luka's best only good for 800m silver

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Indian athletics' great PT Usha's prodigy Tintu Lukka was leading the pack in women's 800m final at Incheon on Wednesday but had to settle for silver.

Ajay Devgn Calls Karan His 'Sworn Enemy'

Ajay Devgn Calls Karan His 'Sworn Enemy'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The ninth episode of Koffee with Karan Season 8 sees Bollywood's Singham Ajay Devgn grace the couch along with Director Rohit Shetty.

Challenges mount for Indian athletes at Asian Championship

Challenges mount for Indian athletes at Asian Championship

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Build-up hit by pull-outs and dope flunks, India still hopeful of good show in Asian Athletics Championships from Wednesday

IIT at any cost?

IIT at any cost?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

Shooting World Cup: Mittal bags silver; Jitu-Heena triumph in mixed event

Shooting World Cup: Mittal bags silver; Jitu-Heena triumph in mixed event

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

There was some cheer for India after two barren days as the duo of Jitu Rai and Heena Sidhu triumphed in the 10 metre mixed team air pistol event of the ISSF World Cup.

T20 WC PIX: Miller, Markram steer SA to victory over India

T20 WC PIX: Miller, Markram steer SA to victory over India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12 match between South Africa and India, in Perth, on Sunday.

Get addicted to football, not to drugs, Vijayan tells youngsters

Get addicted to football, not to drugs, Vijayan tells youngsters

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Legendary India footballer I M Vijayan on Friday urged the country's youngsters to "get addicted to football, not to drugs". The former captain, in his message on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, said instead of seeking a quick solution through drugs, the youngsters should head to the football ground.