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Ram temple replicas a hit in India, abroad even before consecration

Ram temple replicas a hit in India, abroad even before consecration

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

In addition to these temple models, metallic rings, lockets and other cloth items bearing Lord Ram's name are flying off the shelves in Ayodhya, according to shopkeepers.

Say NO To Sugar! Try 5 Guilt-Free Alternatives

Say NO To Sugar! Try 5 Guilt-Free Alternatives

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

You can replace sugar with healthier alternatives like dates, raw honey and coconut sugar to protect your health during the festive season.

FPIs pull out Rs 12,000 cr from equities in Oct so far

FPIs pull out Rs 12,000 cr from equities in Oct so far

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have withdrawn over Rs 12,000 crore from Indian equities this month so far, mainly due to a sustained rise in US bond yields and the uncertain environment resulting from the Israel-Hamas conflict. However, the story takes an intriguing turn on observing FPI activity in Indian debt as they have infused over Rs 5,700 crore into the debt market during the period under review, data with the depositories showed. Going ahead, the trajectory of FPIs' investments in India will be influenced not only by global inflation and interest rate dynamics but also by the developments and intensity of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Himanshu Srivastava, associate director - manager research, Morningstar Investment Adviser India, said.

Bumps galore, but auto hubs breathe easy on sales spike

Bumps galore, but auto hubs breathe easy on sales spike

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The traffic tells a story. During the lockdown, it took 45 minutes to zip through the deserted 35-km stretch from Chennai to reach the automobile heart of Sriperumbudur-Oragadam, where the big names of the car industry - Hyundai Motor India, Renault-Nissan India, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, Apollo Tyres, and Royal Enfield - are based.

Poonch deaths: Rajnath assures justice, asks Army to 'avoid mistakes'

Poonch deaths: Rajnath assures justice, asks Army to 'avoid mistakes'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday assured justice to the families of three civilians who were found dead last week after being allegedly picked up by the Army following an ambush on two of Army vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.

For first time Centre will sell tomatoes at discount in metros

For first time Centre will sell tomatoes at discount in metros

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

In a first, the Centre will start selling tomatoes at discounted rates in retail markets in the national capital and few other cities from Friday to provide relief to the consumers as the price of the kitchen staple is ruling high at over Rs 200 per kilogram in some parts of the country.

Why Shakib Refused To Leave Field

Why Shakib Refused To Leave Field

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Those who watched the DRS were convinced that Shakib was a victim of an umpiring error.

India vows action, warns hoarders after May inflation spike

India vows action, warns hoarders after May inflation spike

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The rupee sank below 60 rupees to the dollar and government bonds had their biggest single-day fall in a month on Monday as higher-than-expected May inflation compounded worries about the impact of violence in Iraq on the price of oil, which India imports.

Are Markets In An Oversold Zone?

Are Markets In An Oversold Zone?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

'Focus on 19,400/64,900 as the key resistance levels for the Nifty/Sensex.'

16-yr-old NEET aspirant hangs herself to death in Kota, 23rd suicide this year

16-yr-old NEET aspirant hangs herself to death in Kota, 23rd suicide this year

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Less than six months after she moved to Kota to prepare for medical entrance exam NEET, a 16-year-old girl from Jharkhand's Ranchi allegedly hanged herself to death in her hostel room, the police said.

India to remain fastest-growing major economy in 2024

India to remain fastest-growing major economy in 2024

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

India decisively withstood global headwinds in 2023 and is likely to remain as the world's fastest-growing major economy on the back of growing demand, moderate inflation, stable interest rate regime and robust foreign exchange reserves. Despite widespread pessimism witnessed among the developed nations and the worsening geopolitical situation, India recorded a gross domestic product (GDP) expansion of 6.1 per cent in the March quarter. The growth moved up to 7.8 per cent in the June quarter and was 7.6 per cent in the September quarter. For the first six months of this fiscal, the growth was 7.7 per cent.

Punjab farmers defy farm fire prevention team, force officer to burn stubble

Punjab farmers defy farm fire prevention team, force officer to burn stubble

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

A purported video of the entire incident also surfaced on social media. Police have lodged an FIR in the matter after an order by Mann on Saturday. The chief minister termed the incident as an "inhuman crime" against the people of the state.

Record spike in deaths as India COVID-19 tally tops 4.25 lakh

Record spike in deaths as India COVID-19 tally tops 4.25 lakh

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

As the death toll in the country from coronavirus jumped by a record 445 to 13,699, the Centre maintained that the number of infections per lakh population was among the lowest in the world. The new cases surged by over 10,000 for the 11th day in a row and rose by 14,821 to take the total to 4,25,282, according to health ministry data.

IMF cautions India on govt debt vulnerabilities, Centre disagrees

IMF cautions India on govt debt vulnerabilities, Centre disagrees

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Tuesday that India's general government debt (comprising both central and state government debt) could exceed 100 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in the medium term. It also cautioned that long-term debt sustainability risks are high due to the significant investment required to meet India's climate change mitigation targets. The Indian government, however, disagreed, arguing that risks from sovereign debt are extremely limited as it is predominantly denominated in domestic currency.

5 Myths About Diabetes You Shouldn't Believe

5 Myths About Diabetes You Shouldn't Believe

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Prioritising portion control fosters a healthier approach to well-being in the long run, explains Shilpa Joshi.

India sees biggest spike in COVID-19 with 6,088 cases; tally climbs to 1.18 lakh

India sees biggest spike in COVID-19 with 6,088 cases; tally climbs to 1.18 lakh

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Maharashtra continues to remain the worst-affected state with 41,642 cases, followed by Tamil Nadu (13,967 cases), Gujarat (12,905 cases), and Delhi (11,659 cases).

IPO issuances in first half of FY24 hit 16-year high, raise Rs 26,272 crore

IPO issuances in first half of FY24 hit 16-year high, raise Rs 26,272 crore

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

As many as 31 mainboard IPOs raised a cumulative Rs 26,272 crore in this period, according to Prime Database. During the April-September 2007 bull run, 48 IPOs totalling Rs 21,243 crore were launched. The number of deals in H1FY24 was 2.2 times that of the same period of the last fiscal year, but the amount raised was 26 per cent lower.

Siraj shuts down critics with stunning performance

Siraj shuts down critics with stunning performance

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

One bad match doesn't make me a bad bowler: Mohammed Siraj

Next 40 days crucial; India may see Covid surge in Jan: Official

Next 40 days crucial; India may see Covid surge in Jan: Official

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The health ministry sources said even if there is a wave, deaths and hospitalisation will be very low.

Samvat 2080: A year of hope for industrial and precious metals

Samvat 2080: A year of hope for industrial and precious metals

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The new Samvat 2080 is viewed as a year of hope for industrial and precious metals. A key reason is the expectation of US interest rates peaking, followed by a reduction in the coming months. Regarding crude oil, its trajectory depends more on how the situation unfolds in West Asia.

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