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Why Aditya L1 Is Super Special

Why Aditya L1 Is Super Special

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

India's first solar mission, if successful, will showcase ISRO's ability to explore the cosmos, explains Kumar Abishek.

FIFA WC: Messi and Neymar are bigger than Mbappe

FIFA WC: Messi and Neymar are bigger than Mbappe

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

"Neymar and Messi are unique: they see and do things nobody else sees or can do. A great player must know and understand who he plays with, your teammates enrich your qualities."

Being Cyrus is a unique attempt

Being Cyrus is a unique attempt

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

Why India NEEDS to build on its naval advantage

Why India NEEDS to build on its naval advantage

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Concerns about maritime security have brought the unlikely troika of China, India and the United States together and India has much to gain from this trilateral dialogue, writes Premvir Das

Djokovic cements status in GOAT debate

Djokovic cements status in GOAT debate

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic's steady progress in the last few seasons is a testament to his mental strength and physical conditioning.

'Thankfully, I'm not famous'

'Thankfully, I'm not famous'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

'I come from a very small town. I never had my own house in Bombay.' 'Today, that experience helps me as actor.'

A unique mediclaim option for senior citizens

A unique mediclaim option for senior citizens

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

ICICI Prudential has tied up with the healthcare service provider to enable investors in its ICICI Prudential Savings Fund use the money seamlessly for medical purpose.

The Dyslexic Who Built A 30 Crore Business

The Dyslexic Who Built A 30 Crore Business

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'I have saved your name on my phone, but I cannot read or pronounce it.' 'I am able to recognise my wife's name today because after seeing it for so long, it has been imprinted in my mind as a picture and not the letters.'

India-Russia ties are under stress because of US approach: Envoy

India-Russia ties are under stress because of US approach: Envoy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Russia on Monday accused the US of "actively" exploiting the "contradictions" between India and China to its advantage and asserted Moscow and New Delhi accumulated mutual trust and confidence based on decades-old ties that would help the two sides to deal with the current geopolitical turbulence.

1st Test: Will Aussies Field 2 Spinners?

1st Test: Will Aussies Field 2 Spinners?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Alongside the experienced Nathan Lyon could play rookie Todd Murphy, who is yet to play an international match.

Stock Picks: 10 Value Bets For Rich Payoffs

Stock Picks: 10 Value Bets For Rich Payoffs

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

10 non-bank and non-finance stocks from the BSE500 Index universe that offer an optimal blend of low valuation, reasonably robust revenue and earnings growth in recent quarters, a strong balance sheet, and most importantly, positive cash flow from their operations.

Technology will make Test cricket more slicker: Chappell

Technology will make Test cricket more slicker: Chappell

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Australian great Greg Chappell believes technology, specially artificial intelligence, will make cricket "slicker" and "unpredictable", changing how it is practiced, played and consumed in the future.

Nagpur Test: Will India play three spinners vs Australia?

Nagpur Test: Will India play three spinners vs Australia?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Rahul didn't provide any definitive answers about three key slots in the team -- the wicketkeeper, the third spinner and the number five in the batting order.

Take advantage of golden opportunity, invest in India, Modi tells global biz community

Take advantage of golden opportunity, invest in India, Modi tells global biz community

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

He said India has also opened its defence industry 'like never before' and sought investments in the sector.

Now, PAN As A Single Business ID

Now, PAN As A Single Business ID

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

'Each state and central government body may be asked to update its system to ensure PAN is used as a common identification to access its services.'

Watson on what made Warne a special leader at Rajasthan Royals

Watson on what made Warne a special leader at Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Warne, who is credited with reviving the art of leg-spin bowling and took 708 wickets in 145 Tests in an illustrious career spanning 15 years, died of a heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand on March 4.

India to grow to over $1 trillion by 2025: Walmart CEO

India to grow to over $1 trillion by 2025: Walmart CEO

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

The Indian retail segment has its own uniqueness and the country is one of the most exciting markets globally that is poised to grow to over a trillion dollars by 2025, according to Walmart Inc President and CEO Doug McMillon. Speaking at the Converge@Walmart event, McMillon noted that given the diversity of the Indian market, the company has to "think local and execute locally". "India is such a diverse market, it's not one country in some ways and so we have to think local and execute locally, and it has its own rules, and so, we've got to comply with those rules," he said.

ICICI group to train 1 lakh youth by 2017: Kochhar

ICICI group to train 1 lakh youth by 2017: Kochhar

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Chanda Kochhar said a large section of youth, mainly underprivileged have little access to training that can increase their employability.

Tatas bring in talent from group companies to revive Air India

Tatas bring in talent from group companies to revive Air India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Due to the group's presence across multiple businesses, it is in a unique position in the aviation industry to bring the best of talents.

Right Time To Invest In Govt Bonds

Right Time To Invest In Govt Bonds

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Investors not comfortable investing directly may take the mutual fund route, where they get exposure to a diversified portfolio of bonds.

Bourses step up scrutiny of investors from Sikkim

Bourses step up scrutiny of investors from Sikkim

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Stock exchanges have increased scrutiny of investors domiciled in Sikkim, following reports of illegal routing of investments through the Northeast state to evade taxes. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has directed its trading members (brokers) to re-verify and certify investors who have declared their permanent address as Sikkim. Further, brokers have been told to maintain a vigil on the location of devices used by Sikkim-based clients for trading to ensure these are genuine investors from the region.

iPhone 14 series: Launch of eSIM-only handsets has Indian buyers in a fix

iPhone 14 series: Launch of eSIM-only handsets has Indian buyers in a fix

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Apple's decision to launch the eSIM-only iPhone 14 series in the US has American buyers puzzled. Surprisingly, it stumped some Indian folks, too, despite the availability of a physical SIM slot in the India-centric iPhone 14 series. This is because a large number of Apple consumers in India get their iPhones at considerably cheaper rates from the US through visiting relatives, friends, family, et al. Their apprehensions are mostly about compatibility with Indian networks and eSIM availability in India.

WhiteHat Jr making an aggressive bid to go global

WhiteHat Jr making an aggressive bid to go global

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Next month, the edtech start-up, that teaches coding to kids online, is launching operations in five new markets - the UK, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.

'My parents are such phenomenal talents'

'My parents are such phenomenal talents'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'For a very long time I could not bring myself to watch several of their films because I couldn't see them depressed, in trouble or dead on screen.' 'It was hard to separate my parents from their characters, so I stayed away.' 'It was only after I became an actor that it became a job requirement.'

The Women We Loved In 2022

The Women We Loved In 2022

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite female performers of 2022.

BJP's Karnataka Rout: A Defeat Foretold

BJP's Karnataka Rout: A Defeat Foretold

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The rising pitch of road shows and long rallies with hectoring pitches seem to have exhausted and numbed the audiences, rather than motivating them to vote for the party, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Days after 'traitor' slur, Gehlot-Sachin smoke peace pipe

Days after 'traitor' slur, Gehlot-Sachin smoke peace pipe

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

A day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said both Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy Sachin Pilot were "assets to the party", the CM on Tuesday suggested that the matter rests there.

'Bebo is born to act; she is born to be a diva'

'Bebo is born to act; she is born to be a diva'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

'She's so pretty, she really brings the screen to life. She adds glory.'

Rajan's 'structural changes' to benefit economy: India Inc

Rajan's 'structural changes' to benefit economy: India Inc

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

'Raghuram Rajan's contribution to the country's economy is "exemplary" and he would always be remembered for his outstanding work.'

Will EPS Now Take On The BJP?

Will EPS Now Take On The BJP?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The EPS camp believes that the BJP was already arm-twisting the AIADMK into conceding more seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections 'than they deserve' observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

What Do Indians Vote For?

What Do Indians Vote For?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

If 'development' and jobs and such things are less important to many than identity, then the BJP can dominate the discourse by stressing the largest marker of identity, which is religious nationalism, observes Aakar Patel.

How Ajit Became Lion

How Ajit Became Lion

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

'When Ajitsaab pronounced the word lion in his own, unique way, I retained it.' 'And so, 'lion' became 'loin' and my dialogue attained cult status after the film's release.'

From 30 to 145! IPO draft filings in FY22 jump fivefold

From 30 to 145! IPO draft filings in FY22 jump fivefold

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The number of draft red herring prospectuses (DRHPs) filed with the markets regulator - Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) - jumped nearly fivefold to 145 in 2021-22 (FY22), compared with just 30 in the preceding financial year (2020-21, or FY21). This was on account of companies rushing to take advantage of a favourable market sentiment towards initial public offerings (IPOs), triggered by an influx of new investors, surge in the secondary market, and encouraging performance of newly listed stocks. In fact, DRHPs filed in FY22 was 4x the previous 10-year average and the highest since 2007-08, according to primary market tracker PRIME Database.

IBC: 'Defaulters' paradise is lost'

IBC: 'Defaulters' paradise is lost'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code cleans up non-performing assets and puts companies in capable and credible hands.'

Tech intensity will help businesses improve productivity: Nadella

Tech intensity will help businesses improve productivity: Nadella

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Businesses of various scales can improve productivity and affordability of their products and services by building tech intensity, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said. Nadella noted that organisations globally are undergoing digital transformation amid the COVID pandemic, and that trends like hybrid work, hyperconnected business and multi-cloud environments require "a boundaryless digital ecosystem where trust between different parties needs to be established in real-time". "Digital technology is a powerful deflationary force in an inflationary economy. Businesses - small and large - can improve their productivity as well as the affordability of their products and services by building tech intensity," he said.

5 Tips To Build An Online Company

5 Tips To Build An Online Company

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

When you are deciding on what to sell, keep in mind that the product also needs a potential audience, a USP, and a fair profit margin.

How Shark Tank India 1 Winners Fared

How Shark Tank India 1 Winners Fared

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Of the 23 companies, eight have raised funds after Shark Tank India.

Can RBI's digital currency replace physical cash?

Can RBI's digital currency replace physical cash?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Despite the demonetisation of 2016 and the rise in digital transactions that followed, the economy's dependence on cash has remained as high as ever. So when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced a pilot project of its version of digital cash - called the central bank digital currency (CBDC) - on December 1, many questions were asked. Can the CBDC replace physical cash, even partially? Can it match cash in terms of convenience? Are CBDC transactions truly anonymous?

Rahul does not like backseat driving: Jairam Ramesh

Rahul does not like backseat driving: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The Bharat Jodo Yatra, Ramesh said, has been a "real booster dose" for the public relationship of the Congress.

Fortune at the bottom of global pyramid for Indian internet firms

Fortune at the bottom of global pyramid for Indian internet firms

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

It will take years for faster Internet to reach this population and those who aren't even connected so far