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IPL 2022: Hardik To Lead This Dream XI

IPL 2022: Hardik To Lead This Dream XI

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Norma Astrid Godinho picks her IPL 2022 Dream XI, an unbeatable combination that could give the very best a run for their money...

These athletes get a hero's welcome at home...

These athletes get a hero's welcome at home...

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Singaporeans waved flags and cheered for swimmer Joseph Schooling on his return to the island city state on Monday after winning the country's first Olympic gold medal.

US continues to be biggest source of VC investment in India

US continues to be biggest source of VC investment in India

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Nearly half of the investments by various US-based investors have been made in Reliance subsidiary Jio.

What Modi can learn from Singapore's Lee

What Modi can learn from Singapore's Lee

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Lee Kuan Yew told me he used to look to India, especially the writings of Nehru and Sardar Panikkar, for guidance on governance.' 'It's ironic that India should have so much to learn of the spirit of democracy from his son,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

India Open: Sen, Satwik-Chirag enter final; Sindhu exits

India Open: Sen, Satwik-Chirag enter final; Sindhu exits

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

World Championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen and men's doubles combination of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy registered contrasting victories to reach their first Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2022 final, while PV Sindhu was knocked out, in New Delhi on Saturday.

India woos S'pore for Delhi-Mumbai corridor

India woos S'pore for Delhi-Mumbai corridor

Rediff.com12 May 2010

The project is aimed at developing an industrial zone spanning six Indian states.

Sensational Manika Batra wins historic singles gold in TT

Sensational Manika Batra wins historic singles gold in TT

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Manika Batra, on Saturday, won a first ever women's singles table tennis gold for India at the CWG

'I was surrounded by my mom's good food'

'I was surrounded by my mom's good food'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

'We all grew around our mom's love for cooking and obviously we took it for granted. But now, I really miss it... I miss her.'

Interest rate: RBI to be on a long-pause on sticky non-food inflation: Report

Interest rate: RBI to be on a long-pause on sticky non-food inflation: Report

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The non-food component in the price basket will continue to keep inflation at a high level and result in a "long pause" in interest rates, a foreign bank said on Wednesday. The central bank is likely to pare the pandemic-driven emergency response as well, the report by Singaporean lender DBS said. It can be noted that the high inflation driven by the food prices has forced the RBI to go for a status quo in rates for the three consecutive reviews of the bi-monthly policy meetings, even as growth continues to be in the negative territory.

Jet awards $750 mn deal to Singapore firm

Jet awards $750 mn deal to Singapore firm

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Jet Airways on Monday awarded $750-million contract to a leading Singaporean firm for maintenance support to engines of its 67-strong Boeing-737 fleet over the next 10 years.

Should RBI go for a rate cut next week?

Should RBI go for a rate cut next week?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Analysts at Barclays pitched for a 0.25 per cent cut to generate demand advising the central bank to throw caution to the wind.

American flag lowered at US consulate in Chengdu

American flag lowered at US consulate in Chengdu

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

China during the weekend ordered the US to close its consulate in Chengdu within 72 hours in retaliation to the US demand for China to shut down its consulate in Houston.

SEE: Massive fire rages at Assam oil well

SEE: Massive fire rages at Assam oil well

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The blaze at the Oil India Ltd's oil well is so massive that it can be seen from a distance of more than two kilometres, eyewitnesses said.

Irrfan's life, through pictures

Irrfan's life, through pictures

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Irrfan Khan spent most of his years in the spotlight, making wonderful movies and memories for us.

Singapore is Asia's economic lion, says Modi

Singapore is Asia's economic lion, says Modi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the city state is a major partner in almost every area of India's transformation.

The tragedy of Indian workers abroad

The tragedy of Indian workers abroad

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'This country's backwardness is exposed when Indians bribe, coax and cajole agents to get back-breaking jobs abroad to save a little money at home,' observes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

India calling: 15 min/day

India calling: 15 min/day

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

Photos: Meet Singapore's Sikh army chief, first in 30 yrs

Photos: Meet Singapore's Sikh army chief, first in 30 yrs

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

Singapore army chief Major General Ravinder Singh met Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh in New Delhi today. Of Indian-origin, Ravinder Singh is the first non-Chinese Singaporean army in 30 years and the first non-Chinese to hold a significant leadership role in three decades.

Amazon urges Sebi to suspend review of Future-RIL deal

Amazon urges Sebi to suspend review of Future-RIL deal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Amazon has asked Sebi to suspend its review of the Rs 24,713 crore Future-Reliance deal and not grant a no objection certification on the ground that its challenge to the agreement was before the Delhi high court. E-commerce major Amazon has written to Sebi again, this time apprising it about the admission of its appeal before the division of the Delhi high court and urged the market regulator to suspend the review of the Future-Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) deal. This is the eighth letter by Amazon to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairman Ajay Tyagi since late October. Amazon has been opposing Future group's pact with billionaire Mukesh Ambani's RIL that was signed in August last year.

Investors flock to warehousing as it has become an asset class of choice

Investors flock to warehousing as it has become an asset class of choice

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Warehousing and logistics segment has been among the most resilient asset classes in the pandemic.

Amazon knocks on Sebi doors again over Future-RIL deal

Amazon knocks on Sebi doors again over Future-RIL deal

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

E-commerce major Amazon has written to Sebi yet again, apprising the market regulator of the formation of the arbitration tribunal at SIAC while urging it to suspend the review of the Rs 24,713 crore Future-RIL deal. It has also filed an appeal with the division bench of the Delhi high court against the December 21 order of the single member bench, according to sources.

April-October trade deficit soars 60%

April-October trade deficit soars 60%

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Singaporean brokerage DBS said in a report that it expects exports to pick up once the GST-driven distortions subsided, but it warned that the traditional product mix will hinder its ability to participate in the ongoing trade upturn.

What China learned from Lee Kuan Yew... and India didn't

What China learned from Lee Kuan Yew... and India didn't

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

China's obsession with exports and electronics assembly can also be attributed to having learned from the Singaporean textbook.

Sex is shaking up the comic books world!

Sex is shaking up the comic books world!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Sex and gender have taken centre stage in the comics business. Here's how!

Jwala optimistic of India winning three badminton medals at C'wealth Games

Jwala optimistic of India winning three badminton medals at C'wealth Games

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

With Saina Nehwal and P V Sindhu in good form, India will surely win at least three medals from badminton in the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, says Jwala Gutta, the country's No 1 doubles player.

We have managed to put economies into a coma: Raghuram Rajan

We have managed to put economies into a coma: Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

...but when they awaken, it's going to be overly optimistic to assume everybody will walk off the sleeping bed and come back to full life, Rajan noted.

Singapore para-athlete barred after failing pre-Games doping test

Singapore para-athlete barred after failing pre-Games doping test

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Singaporean para-athlete Mohammad Khairi Bin Ishak has been barred from competing at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games after failing a doping test prior to the multi-sports event beginning, the Singapore team said on Saturday.

Is 5% growth for India elusive in FY14?

Is 5% growth for India elusive in FY14?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

As per the report, the government's estimate of 5-5.5 per cent GDP growth will require an average growth of 5.4 per cent in the second half of this fiscal, which is a tall order now.

Pics that will make you pack your bags and head to Ahmedabad now!

Pics that will make you pack your bags and head to Ahmedabad now!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Anita Aikara/Rediff.com shares her pics from Ahmedabad, which is the first Indian city to get a UNESCO heritage tag.

India-Singapore trade has future but few hurdles may come in the way

India-Singapore trade has future but few hurdles may come in the way

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Lee Hsien Loong's splendid victory in Singapore could be India's gain.

Singapore police helping European bodies over match-fixing

Singapore police helping European bodies over match-fixing

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Singapore's police said on Tuesday it was helping its European counterparts investigate a syndicate accused of fixing the outcome of hundreds of soccer matches.

Report says fresh support of only Rs 12-13 lakh cr likely in stimulus

Report says fresh support of only Rs 12-13 lakh cr likely in stimulus

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Of the Rs 20-lakh-crore package that Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced to defend the economy against coronavirus disruptions, fresh support may be only around 60 per cent of the offer as it counts the first financial stimulus and liquidity support that Reserve Bank has given already, and will overburden the bond market, says a report.

Indian-origin Dhruv Manoj bags gold at World Memory Championship

Indian-origin Dhruv Manoj bags gold at World Memory Championship

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

The 12-year-old from Singapore bagged two gold medals at the World Memory Championships held in Hong Kong.

Businessman charged in referee's sexual bribes case

Businessman charged in referee's sexual bribes case

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Businessman Eric Ding Si Yang has been charged with three counts of corruption relating to the sexual bribes case involving three Lebanese soccer match officials, Singapore's Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau said on Monday.

Future-RIL deal: Next phase of Bezos-Biyani battle to begin in Singapore

Future-RIL deal: Next phase of Bezos-Biyani battle to begin in Singapore

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The development of the constitution of the tribunal comes at a time when the Delhi high court in December 2020 refused to restrain Amazon from interfering in Future Retail's deal with Reliance Retail by writing to statutory authorities.

2 Indian-origin businessmen among Singapore's richest

2 Indian-origin businessmen among Singapore's richest

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Singapore's 40 richest are now collectively worth $54.4 billion.

India-born musician nominated for Grammy 2012

India-born musician nominated for Grammy 2012

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Singapore-based Arun Shenoy has been nominated for his debut solo album titled Rumbadoodle.

Will RBI cut rates in December?

Will RBI cut rates in December?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Analysts say RBI will cut rates because the liquidity crunch that began this time last year is still hurting the economy and also with an eye on the August industrial production numbers, which showed a contraction by 1.1 per cent -- the steepest in seven long years.

The life and legacy of Lee Kuan Yew

The life and legacy of Lee Kuan Yew

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's founding father and first prime minister, passed away on Monday at the age of 91.

Crisil sharply cuts FY21 growth estimate to 3.5%

Crisil sharply cuts FY21 growth estimate to 3.5%

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The agency welcomed the Rs 1.70-lakh crore package announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman earlier in the day but said more measures like loan forbearances for small businesses and households are necessary.