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World Cup: Emotional homecoming for this Dutch trio...

World Cup: Emotional homecoming for this Dutch trio...

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Netherlands' Teja Nidamanuru, Aryan Dutt and Vikram Singh might have a few drops of tears in their eyes when they step onto the field for their opening World Cup match against Pakistan on Friday.

Markets tumble over 1%; Sensex tanks 888 points

Markets tumble over 1%; Sensex tanks 888 points

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

From the Sensex pack, Infosys tanked over 8 per cent after the company reported a lower-than-expected 11 per cent rise in net profit for the June quarter and delivered a shocker as it slashed its FY24 growth outlook to 1-3.5 per cent on delayed decision-making by clients amid global macro uncertainties. Hindustan Unilever, HCL Technologies, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra were the other major laggards. On the other hand, Larsen & Toubro rose the most by 3.88 per cent after it bagged an order of worth over Rs 7,000 crore from the bullet train project.

RBI keeps interest rates unchanged in hawkish policy

RBI keeps interest rates unchanged in hawkish policy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday decided to keep policy rate unchanged for third time in a row as it maintains heightened vigil on inflation. The rate increase cycle was paused in April after six consecutive rate hikes aggregating to 250 basis points since May 2022.

India's Mars Mission completes 300 days in space

India's Mars Mission completes 300 days in space

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

In a major boost to the Indian scientific community, the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan), on its maiden tryst with the red planet, has completed 300 days of its journey in space and is just 23 days away from reaching its intended orbit.

Disappointed with crowd and umpiring: SRH's Klaasen

Disappointed with crowd and umpiring: SRH's Klaasen

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Avesh Khan bowled what looked like a beamer to Abdul Samad and Totre didn't adjudge it a no-ball. SRH called for a DRS but to their horror, Barde also ruled it in favour of the bowling team

Candle light vigil in US for terror victims

Candle light vigil in US for terror victims

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Image: Congressman Joe Crowley at a Candle Light Vigil to pay the last respect to the victims of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. The meet was held at Jackson Hights on Monday.

YSR funeral

YSR funeral

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Several people were injured in a stampede at the Lal Bahadur Stadium here Friday, forcing authorities to move the body of the late Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy an hour before schedule.

Image: The scene at Mecca Masjid

Image: The scene at Mecca Masjid

Rediff.com18 May 2007

The blast occurred when thousands were offering their Friday afternoon prayers.

Forex reserves down $691 mn to $562.81 bn

Forex reserves down $691 mn to $562.81 bn

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

India's forex reserves dropped by $691 million to $562.808 billion as of December 23, making it the second consecutive week of decline in the kitty, according to the RBI data. The overall reserves had dropped by $571 million to $563.50 billion in the previous reporting week, snapping a five-week trend of an increase in the kitty. In October 2021, the country's foreign exchange reserves reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

India, Pak should launch probe into accidental missile firing: China

India, Pak should launch probe into accidental missile firing: China

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'We called on relevant countries to have dialogue and communication as soon as possible and launch a thorough investigation into this incident, strengthen information sharing and establish a notification mechanism in time to ensure the recurrence of such incidents and prevent miscalculation'

No one told India to not buy oil from Russia, says Puri in US

No one told India to not buy oil from Russia, says Puri in US

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Puri said the government has a moral duty to provide energy at affordable rates to consumers.

East meets West

East meets West

Rediff.com11 May 2007

Cisco Chairman and CEO John Chambers -- giving presentation to Andhra pradesh Chief Minister Dr YS Rajashakher Reddy at Cisco headquaters in California on May 9.

Charminar damaged as chunk of pillar falls off

Charminar damaged as chunk of pillar falls off

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The official said the piece of the lime stucco work probably got detached from the granite slab as it could not stick properly with the previous one and fell off.

PIX: Pakistan chase down record score to beat Sri Lanka

PIX: Pakistan chase down record score to beat Sri Lanka

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Rupee snaps two-day fall as exporters, corporates sell dollars

Rupee snaps two-day fall as exporters, corporates sell dollars

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

The domestic currency had lost 63 paise to close at over four-month low of 61.18 against the dollar in Friday's trade on weakness in global stock markets and a strong US currency overseas.

PIX: Saina-Kashyap shine bright!

PIX: Saina-Kashyap shine bright!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Badminton stars Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap continued their wedding celebrations with a post-wedding cocktail party in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Noel Tata's Retail Masterstroke

Noel Tata's Retail Masterstroke

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

His value lifestyle brand Zudio signals a coming of age of retail in small town India.

Jagan ousts Naidu, bags 151 seats out of 175

Jagan ousts Naidu, bags 151 seats out of 175

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Jaganmohan Reddy will be sworn in as chief minister on May 30.

Mahindra couple in NY

Mahindra couple in NY

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Anand Mahindra, managing director of Mahindra and Mahindra, his wife Anuradha Mahindra (centre) and French actress Mylne Jampano at the Mahindra Film Festival press conference in New York on Tuesday.

Rupee snaps 2-day gains against dollar, down 15 paise

Rupee snaps 2-day gains against dollar, down 15 paise

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The rupee on Tuesday weakened by 15 paise to close at 63.30 against the US currency

Sensex snaps 5-day losing streak, climbs 416 points

Sensex snaps 5-day losing streak, climbs 416 points

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Sensex closed the day 416 points higher.

Starc set to play in Indore Test despite 'discomfort' in finger

Starc set to play in Indore Test despite 'discomfort' in finger

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Australia pace man Mitchell Starc said he still feels some discomfort in his finger after snapping a tendon in a fielding mishap in December but he expects to return to the side.

Sensex snaps 3-day losing streak, jumps 120 points

Sensex snaps 3-day losing streak, jumps 120 points

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The 30-share Sensex provisionally ended up 112 points at 28,555 and the 50-share Nifty closed 24 points higher at 8,561 after hitting a record high of 8,626.95.

Landslides cut off southern Assam, parts of Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur

Landslides cut off southern Assam, parts of Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Surface links to Assam's Barak Valley and Dima Hasao district and to neighbouring states of Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur remained snapped on Tuesday as incessant rains triggered landslides and washed off roads as well as railway tracks in multiple locations of Assam and Meghalaya.

When Akshay Kumar ditched lucrative IPL contract

When Akshay Kumar ditched lucrative IPL contract

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Book reveals how Akshay Kumar terminated his own contract to save IPL team from incurring loss

Cyclone Nisarga: 3 dead in Maha; power lines snapped

Cyclone Nisarga: 3 dead in Maha; power lines snapped

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Cyclone Nisarga slammed Maharashtra coast with wind speeds of up to 120 kmph, making landfall at 12.30 pm at Alibaug near Mumbai. The process was completed by 2.30 pm, a senior India Meteorological Department official said. Alibaug witnessed wind speeds of up to 120 kilometres per hour. It weakened into a 'deep depression' late on Wednesday evening, the IMD said.

WC PIX: Kiwis on threshold of semis after Lanka rout

WC PIX: Kiwis on threshold of semis after Lanka rout

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy stadium, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

As temperatures soar, death toll rises to 1,412

As temperatures soar, death toll rises to 1,412

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Stifling heat has killed more than 1,242 people in India in less than one week.

'Sachin expressed willingness on the possibility of All-Stars event in Pakistan'

'Sachin expressed willingness on the possibility of All-Stars event in Pakistan'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Shoaib Akhtar has requested Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar to hold the All-Stars Cricket event in Pakistan as well.

Historic! India down Denmark to enter maiden Thomas Cup final

Historic! India down Denmark to enter maiden Thomas Cup final

Rediff.com14 May 2022

India has entered the final of the Thomas Cup for the first time since the tournament began 73 years back.

India's retail inflation snaps easing trend, interest rates seen on hold

India's retail inflation snaps easing trend, interest rates seen on hold

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Slowing inflation prompted the RBI to cut the policy repurchase rate last month by 25 basis points to 6.50 percent, the lowest since 2011.

AP CM assures land for Sindhu to set up academy

AP CM assures land for Sindhu to set up academy

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Friday promised to allot five acres of land in the port city of Visakhapatnam to ace shuttler P V Sindhu for setting up a badminton academy for girls.

India's energy impresses Tim Cook

India's energy impresses Tim Cook

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Apple CEO Tim Cook said he was looking forward to a long-term relationship with Telangana.

The ultimate comeback story: KL Rahul's triumph over injury and doubt

The ultimate comeback story: KL Rahul's triumph over injury and doubt

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Rahul had suffered the debilitating injury during the IPL, which later necessitated surgery in London.

Rupee snaps 2-day gains against dollar; falls 7 paise

Rupee snaps 2-day gains against dollar; falls 7 paise

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

The rupee snapped its two-day winning run against the dollar.

Sensex snaps 4-session long gaining streak; telecom stocks hog limelight

Sensex snaps 4-session long gaining streak; telecom stocks hog limelight

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

In the broader market, the BSE Midcap index bucked the trend to gain 0.3%

First Look: Sonu Nigam turns dad

First Look: Sonu Nigam turns dad

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

Here's a picture of his newborn.

Hillary Clinton at a NJ fundraiser

Hillary Clinton at a NJ fundraiser

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton poses with Indian-Americans beneath the Sardar Patel statue at the Albert Palace in New Jersey during a fundraiser on Thursday.

Minor setback, says coach as Divyansh undergoes emotional roller-coaster

Minor setback, says coach as Divyansh undergoes emotional roller-coaster

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Divyansh Singh Panwar would have gone through an entire gamut of emotions in the last two days of the Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Tejashwi meets Sonia, Left in Delhi, says Bihar model to go all-India

Tejashwi meets Sonia, Left in Delhi, says Bihar model to go all-India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Yadav said all parties have joined hands against the BJP in the Bihar assembly, and added "now this is going to be replicated across the whole country".