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What Stocks Does Rahul Gandhi Invest In?

What Stocks Does Rahul Gandhi Invest In?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Stocks of smallcap and midcap companies, which had caught the fancy of retail investors, also feature in the portfolio of leading politicians in addition to bluechip stocks.

What China will do next in the South China Sea

What China will do next in the South China Sea

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

'After a strategic pause though, Beijing will revive its policy of slowly creeping towards acquiring sovereignty over the South China Sea.'

Miracle bottle is a life-saver in disaster areas

Miracle bottle is a life-saver in disaster areas

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Michael Pritchard's bottle uses a filter that can clean up any water including faecal matter making it a veritable boon in disaster-hit areas where clean drinking water is rare

Hyundai Kashmir post: S Korean FM calls Jaishankar, 'regrets offence'

Hyundai Kashmir post: S Korean FM calls Jaishankar, 'regrets offence'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The South Korean foreign minister on Tuesday 'regretted the offence' caused to the people and government of India by the social media post on the so-called Kashmir solidarity day by the Hyundai Pakistan, a day after New Delhi summoned the RoK envoy to express 'strong displeasure' over the 'unacceptable' post.

Indians see China, not Pak as their greatest threat: US Congressman

Indians see China, not Pak as their greatest threat: US Congressman

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

"China creeps towards hegemony in Asia, threatens India's borders, and treats other countries as junior partners, Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna said.

'Indian crews are very good'

'Indian crews are very good'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'Indians are basically liked because they are educated, they are intelligent.'

Budget may roll out more sops for start-ups

Budget may roll out more sops for start-ups

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Commerce ministry suggests easy conditions for availing capital gains tax exemptions

Lessons from Ramayana, Mahabharata in distant lands

Lessons from Ramayana, Mahabharata in distant lands

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

'I was fortunate to have served as India's ambassador to Indonesia and witnessed on several occasions, the incredible performances of the Ramayana and episodes from the Mahabharata in Jogjakarta and in Bali,' recalls former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

The Indian restaurant that British MPs love the most

The Indian restaurant that British MPs love the most

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

An Indian restaurant in a small seaside town in south-east England has bagged a coveted trophy in an annual contest organised by British MPs to pick their favourite curry house in the UK.

Saudis slam seven against India

Saudis slam seven against India

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

Bob Houghton's team was thrashed 7-1 in the Asian Cup football qualifying match.

MTNL, BSNL tie up to lay submarine cable

MTNL, BSNL tie up to lay submarine cable

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

MTNL and BSNL have joined hands to lay a submarine cable system to connect India to South-East Asia and the West Asia, to provide international bandwidth for their own as well as other commercial requirements.

BP may invest in oil, gas blocks in SE Asia

BP may invest in oil, gas blocks in SE Asia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

India's third biggest state-owned refiner Bharat Petroleum may invest in oil and gas blocks in South East Asia as it expands it production assets, especially in the view of soaring demand for fuel.

American Hegemony is On the Line

American Hegemony is On the Line

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

The ineptness of successive American presidents, from Bush the Younger to Joe Biden the Old, combined with the cluelessness that Americans demonstrate in foreign lands, contrasts with the Chinese leadership's seemingly singular focus on the accumulation of wealth and power, asserts T N Ninan.

ISRO mulls increasing satellite launches to 12-18 per year

ISRO mulls increasing satellite launches to 12-18 per year

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Noting that the PSLV was a versatile launch vehicle which can do different jobs and put satellites in different orbits, he said streamlining of this operation with improved capabilities is on.

India hold Yemen in AFC Cup qualifier

India hold Yemen in AFC Cup qualifier

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

The 1-1 draw gave India its first point in the competition after five defeats in Group 'A'.

India's defence sector a $138bn opportunity; HAL, BEL top buys: Nomura

India's defence sector a $138bn opportunity; HAL, BEL top buys: Nomura

Rediff.com17 May 2024

India's defence sector presents an ordering opportunity worth $138 billion between fiscal years 2023-24 (FY24) and FY32, said a latest note by Nomura, which has initiated coverage on two defence-related players - Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Bharat Electronics (BEL) - with a 'buy' rating. The research and broking house sees an upside potential of 28 per cent and 32 per cent, respectively in these two stocks from the current levels.

'India Is A Meat-Eating Country'

'India Is A Meat-Eating Country'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Our study finds that only about 20% of Indians are vegetarians and the rest of the 80% are non-vegetarians or meat-eaters.'

Will South China Sea verdict make region 'cradle of war'?

Will South China Sea verdict make region 'cradle of war'?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

'The worst case scenario is for China to behave like a bull in China shop, and brazenly and wantonly indulge in further encroachments, create obstacles to free navigation and convert SCS into an Air Defence Identification Zone.'

Hey, encountered Indian Intolerance?

Hey, encountered Indian Intolerance?

Rediff.com8 May 2017

'Her work involves hiring people to serve in the hospitality industry, and she acknowledges that though remunerations are fixed, those with fairer skins are the first pick of companies, while those of a darker hue have a difficult time getting placements.'

Deepti closes in on top T20I bowler ranking

Deepti closes in on top T20I bowler ranking

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Deepti Sharma has climbed to second spot and has the top position in her sights

Will these 7 Honda City cars ever come to India?

Will these 7 Honda City cars ever come to India?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

The Honda City is an iconic brand for the Japanese carmaker

Eyeing China, Indian warship visits Indonesian port

Eyeing China, Indian warship visits Indonesian port

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Access to Sabang Port will allow the Indian Navy to dominate Malacca Strait more effectively, reports Ajai Shukla.

Trump to meet Kim on June 12 in Singapore

Trump to meet Kim on June 12 in Singapore

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Trump, who personally greeted the trio at the Andrews Air Force Base, praised Kim for their release ahead of their summit.

Prince Ali criticises FIFA over Middle East treatment

Prince Ali criticises FIFA over Middle East treatment

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

FIFA vice president Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein has criticised soccer's world governing body FIFA for banning Iraq from hosting home internationals and called upon the organisation to do more for supporters in the Middle East.

After Putin, Xi Jinping to skip G20 summit in Delhi

After Putin, Xi Jinping to skip G20 summit in Delhi

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

There is no official word either from China or from India on who will represent Beijing at the upcoming G20 summit.

Diwali to be school holiday in New York City

Diwali to be school holiday in New York City

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he was proud that the State Assembly and the State Senate have passed the bill making Diwali a New York City Public School holiday.

Exports up 2.44% in Feb; trade deficit narrows

Exports up 2.44% in Feb; trade deficit narrows

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

While the import of gold fell by about 11 per cent to $2.58 billion in February as against $2.89 billion in the corresponding month last fiscal, inward shipments of petroleum products were down by nearly 8 per cent to $9.37 billion.

More bad news for mango lovers!

More bad news for mango lovers!

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The plucking of dussehri, which will hit the shelves next week at 50% premium, started late this season, because of poor crop and adverse weather conditions, including hailstorms, in the orchards of Malihabad.

Several new players set to enter India's electric vehicle market

Several new players set to enter India's electric vehicle market

Rediff.com9 May 2018

A series of flip-flop on policies and a non-existent charging infrastructure are the biggest challenge in achieving the target of selling 6-7 million hybrid and electric vehicles by 2020.

'Growth will definitely be less than 8%'

'Growth will definitely be less than 8%'

Rediff.com23 May 2022

'There will be positive growth, but if you ask me whether we are going to have the original growth rate of 8%, the answer will be, no.'

Jallianwala Bagh apology: Should we really care?

Jallianwala Bagh apology: Should we really care?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

I can't see what purpose can be served by an apology by a British government that cannot in any way be blamed for one sadistic man running amok 100 years ago, argues Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

One country exports terror, isolate, sanction it: PM to Asean

One country exports terror, isolate, sanction it: PM to Asean

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

While addressing the 14th ASEAN-India summit, the PM noted that growing radicalism and spread of extreme violence are the other security threats.

When India Scored, The Stadium Roared

When India Scored, The Stadium Roared

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'There were many experts around me,' A Ganesh Nadar discovers at the India-Pakistan hockey game. 'One of them was explaining to his neighbour, that fellow is a good dragger and flicker, that fellow is a penalty corner specialist, that fellow is a penalty specialist, that fellow is a very good defender, etc, freely dispensing with his expert knowledge.'

Japanese PM, Modi to visit Varanasi on Saturday

Japanese PM, Modi to visit Varanasi on Saturday

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Abe, who is on a three-day day visit to India from Friday, along with Modi will attend the 'Ganga Arti', a beautifully choreographed ritual worship of the holy river performed daily at the fabled Dashashwamedh Ghat.

'Pakistan Army Wants To Fix Imran Khan'

'Pakistan Army Wants To Fix Imran Khan'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'Five months after the elections in February 2024, the Pakistan army has not been able to break Imran Khan's resolve and break his political party.'

RBI has 'fire power' to check Re volatility: Montek

RBI has 'fire power' to check Re volatility: Montek

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

The RBI has enough "fire power" to deal with the rupee volatility and will intervene in the forex market as and when required, said Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia.

US-China trade war a 'golden' opportunity for India

US-China trade war a 'golden' opportunity for India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

The US is the largest consumer of gems and jewellery in the world contributing nearly 40 per cent of global production. If India can tap the opportunity, its overall exports to the US could jump by 10 per cent to $ 11 billion this year.

Will the Chinese hegemony come to an end?

Will the Chinese hegemony come to an end?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

An aggressive Pyongyang is likely to force Seoul and Tokyo to build nuclear deterrents and thus thwart Beijing's ambitions.

Biden's Taiwan Threat Rattles China

Biden's Taiwan Threat Rattles China

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Key to China's decision regarding Taiwan will be its leadership's assessment whether the US will come to Taiwan's defence, explains Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.