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'Why not have two seasons of IPL every year?'

'Why not have two seasons of IPL every year?'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia feels that IPL should now be held in two separate halves with a significant increase in number of matches after the BCCI made a 'killing' at the media rights auction with a US$ 6.2 billion deal.

Why Investors Must Build Diversified Portfolio

Why Investors Must Build Diversified Portfolio

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Rebalance the portfolio at least once a year to ensure it remains in sync with the target asset allocation.

7 Adani stocks faced regulatory surveillance since 2019

7 Adani stocks faced regulatory surveillance since 2019

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Amid a political furore over a meltdown in the Adani group shares, stock market data shows it is not only the plunge now but the sharp surge of the past also drew regulatory attention and enhanced surveillance. Adani group stocks have taken a huge beating on the bourses, losing billions of dollars in market value, after US-based activist short-seller Hindenburg Research made a litany of allegations, including fraudulent transactions and share price manipulation at the Gautam Adani-led group. The Adani group has dismissed the charges as lies, saying it complies with all laws and disclosure requirements.

Why no wicket-keeping coach for Team India?

Why no wicket-keeping coach for Team India?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

India didn't need a wicket-keeping coach during the Dhoni era, but would need one once the legend retires.

Bumpy Road for India with Biden

Bumpy Road for India with Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'Any normal human being, even if he is the American president, will find it hard, at least in the initial stages, to get over the gnawing feeling that Modi is Trump's man.' 'Modi should not be surprised if India and its requirements are treated as of low priority by Joe Biden,' warns B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Changes likely as India look to avoid ODI series sweep

Changes likely as India look to avoid ODI series sweep

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Left chasing shadows in the first two games, a listless Indian team would most certainly tweak its bowling combination in order to avoid a second successive clean-sweep when it takes on Australia in the third and final ODI, in Canberra, on Wednesday.

Udaan lays off about 180 employees in a move to drive cost-efficiency

Udaan lays off about 180 employees in a move to drive cost-efficiency

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Udaan - India's largest business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce company - has laid off about 180 employees, or 4-5 per cent of its workforce of 4,000, in a move to drive cost efficiency, revealed sources. They said the layoffs have happened across various department functions. The layoffs have happened at a time when the Bengaluru-based firm is trying to turn into a publicly listed entity in 18-24 months.

With draft rules India takes first step to drone deliveries

With draft rules India takes first step to drone deliveries

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

India took the first step towards legalising drones by officially publishing draft rules for drone operations in the Official Gazette on Friday. The rules, termed The Unmanned Aircraft System Rules, 2020, are open for public consultation for 30 days.

Covid: HCL Tech to HUL, corporate India extends a helping hand

Covid: HCL Tech to HUL, corporate India extends a helping hand

Rediff.com17 May 2021

From helping their employees infected with the Covid-19 virus to vaccinating them or supporting the families of those who might have succumbed to the infection, several companies in India are trying to do their bit in this difficult time. Some have even widened their support net to include all stakeholders as well as an extended community. To the families of the employees it lost to Covid-19, Noida-headquartered IT services and consulting company HCL Technologies is, for instance, paying salary for a year, medical insurance for three years and extending support for their children's education for five years.

Tendulkar predicted 10 years ago that Shaw would play for India...

Tendulkar predicted 10 years ago that Shaw would play for India...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Sachin Tendulkar told a eight-year-old Prithvi Shaw that no coach should change his natural technique.

Why the lockdown has failed in India

Why the lockdown has failed in India

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

'India is the only large nation along with Argentina whose numbers have continuously and without a break risen from March,' observes Aakar Patel.

What hockey team must do to make history in Tokyo Olympics

What hockey team must do to make history in Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com25 May 2021

India have won eight gold medals in the past, but their last top finish came way back in the 1980 Moscow Olympics.

Come on, Bono, Rattle and Hum for the women of India!

Come on, Bono, Rattle and Hum for the women of India!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

'Bono, every time you clap your hands, a woman somewhere in the land of Ahimsa, is being abused.' 'Physically, emotionally or financially; at home, in the street or at work...' 'Maybe just for a little bit, you could tweak your humanitarian mode and turn womanitarian while in the land of Gandhi,' asks Priya Mirchandani on the eve of U2's Indian debut.

F1 tweaks 2016 calendar, Indian Grand Prix misses out again!

F1 tweaks 2016 calendar, Indian Grand Prix misses out again!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Next year's season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne has been brought forward to March 20, to allow space for an August break, after previously being listed for a later than usual start on April 3.

As soon as hard border shut, we got anxious: Cummins

As soon as hard border shut, we got anxious: Cummins

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The IPL 2021 was being held at four venues during the league stage before the tournament was postponed.

How Kiwis revived their T20 World Cup campaign

How Kiwis revived their T20 World Cup campaign

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Put in to bat, India's rejigged top order wilted in no time and the 2007 champions crawled to 110-7 in 20 overs in the Super 12 match. The below-par total was unlikely to test New Zealand's batting might and so it proved.

No place for Sasikala in AIADMK, says Palaniswami after respect remark of OPS

No place for Sasikala in AIADMK, says Palaniswami after respect remark of OPS

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Already, the party brass had passed a resolution against admitting her into the organisation and it was seconded by the party's district units across the state, Palaniswami said.

Terrorism: How Pulwama changed India's response

Terrorism: How Pulwama changed India's response

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'This is for the first time that a strong, solid evidence-based investigation has happened.' 'It can meet international standards and put the onus on the Pakistanis.'

Govt extends cap on domestic airfares till March 31

Govt extends cap on domestic airfares till March 31

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

However, airlines will need to sell 20 per cent seats below midpoint of the fare band on each flight instead of 40 per cent as mandated earlier.

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode might take,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Vishy Anand on how India triumphed at Chess Olympiad

Vishy Anand on how India triumphed at Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

It's been seven years since a chess player got the Arjuna award and the iconic Viswanathan Anand is hoping that India's triumphant campaign at the online Chess Olympiad will change this when the national sporting honours are announced next year.

LGBT verdict: Why India Inc's celebration may be short-lived

LGBT verdict: Why India Inc's celebration may be short-lived

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

While it is heartening to see companies chipping in with their messages of support, they are probably walking a tightrope here.

Should India retain same team for semis?

Should India retain same team for semis?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Play Selector and pick India's playing eleven for Thursday's semi-final in Birmingham.

'Auto is an extremely attractive contrarian bet'

'Auto is an extremely attractive contrarian bet'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

'Valuations are very attractive, and most companies are cash-rich with strong dividend yields.'

WATCH: Team India's new fielding drill for World Cup

WATCH: Team India's new fielding drill for World Cup

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Fielding coach R Sridhar is aiming for improvement in the conversion rate for direct throws to effect more run outs in the World Cup.

Droupadi Murmu: In Modi's Own Image

Droupadi Murmu: In Modi's Own Image

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Prime Minister Modi saw a reflection of himself -- she does not come from a political background, has no lineage, and had a lifetime of personal struggle and sacrifice.

India-China relations: The show must go on

India-China relations: The show must go on

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Trump can afford to say that COVID-19 is a 'China virus', but we can't expect Modi to say that aloud while his actions may speak louder, says Rup Narayan Das.

Starc bulks up in COVID-19 lockdown; hopes to test 160kph mark

Starc bulks up in COVID-19 lockdown; hopes to test 160kph mark

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Feeling refreshed and stronger from the long break since COVID-19 put a halt to cricket in March, Starc hopes he might be able to return to top speed.

New IT rules to put legal obligations on social media platforms: Govt

New IT rules to put legal obligations on social media platforms: Govt

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

India's tweaking of IT rules allow formation of Centre-appointed panels, that will settle often-ignored user grievances against content decision of social media companies, Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said, adding that this was necessitated due to the "casual" and "tokenism" approach of digital platforms towards user complaints so far.

AIADMK says dual leadership over, coordinators' post is abolished

AIADMK says dual leadership over, coordinators' post is abolished

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's dominant Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) faction on Friday asserted that the system of dual leadership that vested powers on coordinator O Panneerselvam (OPS) and joint coordinator EPS ceased to be in force, a day after the general council stood firm on the single leadership demand.

No gold rush: Safe-haven asset feels the March heat

No gold rush: Safe-haven asset feels the March heat

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Gold is usually seen as a safe-haven when stocks are falling or when inflation is rising. With prices of the yellow metal hovering near record highs, people are also putting off their jewellery purchases. Along with a subdued marriage season, the orders with price open and settled on delivery day, too, are getting cancelled. Apart from high, volatile prices, there is no gold rush yet for the safe-haven asset, crimping demand.

'You learn everything from history'

'You learn everything from history'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'This novel, even after 1,000 years, is still relevant.' 'The politics and psychology is still relevant.' 'It is as contemporary as you can get.'

India women begin elusive trophy search with T20 WC opener against Australia

India women begin elusive trophy search with T20 WC opener against Australia

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Team India needs to ensure that the frequent middle-order collapses are not repeated in the showpiece event.

'Only a genius like Sahir Ludhianvi would describe this ebb and flow of time and fame so beautifully'

'Only a genius like Sahir Ludhianvi would describe this ebb and flow of time and fame so beautifully'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'No matter how big the name, no one lives forever; like medicines, we come with an expiry date.' 'But, in the short time that we have, we try to make something that will stay on long after we are gone.'

Telecom M&A guidelines: Tweaked market share definition to hit big telcos

Telecom M&A guidelines: Tweaked market share definition to hit big telcos

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Sources say companies will have to keep the market share of merged entities below 50% in all circles

Steve Smith misses net session due to sore back

Steve Smith misses net session due to sore back

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Steve Smith is not expected to return to training until at least Wednesday.

RBI likely to maintain status quo on rates to support growth

RBI likely to maintain status quo on rates to support growth

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

The Reserve Bank is likely to maintain status quo on interest rates in its forthcoming monetary policy review but may change the stance in view of retail inflation piercing its upper tolerance limit, global uncertainties created by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, and the urgency to protect and boost growth, feel experts. The RBI governor-headed rate setting panel -- Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) -- will be holding its first meeting of the 2022-23 fiscal from April 6 to 8. The outcome will be announced on April 8.

How India botched up its war against COVID-19

How India botched up its war against COVID-19

Rediff.com10 May 2021

India is in the midst of its biggest crisis since Independence. It is a national emergency and begs to be dealt with. Politics can wait. Lives need to be saved. We need to vaccinate India at a pace faster than any country in the world, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Chanu to compete in new weight category in 2022 CWG

Chanu to compete in new weight category in 2022 CWG

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Olympic silver medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will compete in a new weight class -- 55kg -- at the Commonwealth Games later this year to help maximise India's chances of winning more gold medals in the multi-sport event in Birmingham.

Why Agnipath Protests Will Fizzle Out

Why Agnipath Protests Will Fizzle Out

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

The thing is that unemployment and joblessness are a personally felt shame. It is not easy to mobilise a set of people who identify with others as a group that cannot get work, asserts Aakar Patel.