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Sehwag can make a comeback to Indian team, says Bangar

Sehwag can make a comeback to Indian team, says Bangar

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Kings XI Punjab head coach Sanjay Bangar believes out-of-favour opener Virender Sehwag is capable of making a national comeback despite being out of the Indian team for nearly two years now.

Improving HR among top priorities for new Maruti MD

Improving HR among top priorities for new Maruti MD

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Improving human resource capability and communication with workers are among the top priorities of Kenichi Ayukawa, the new Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India, which witnessed violent labour unrest at its Manesar plant last year.

IPL-style football tournament deferred to September 2014

IPL-style football tournament deferred to September 2014

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

The organisers of the much-anticipated Indian Premier League-style football league decided to defer the proposed tournament to September-November next year instead of early 2014.

Jaitley promises better tax regime for companies

Jaitley promises better tax regime for companies

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The RBI holds its next policy meeting in early June.

Nepal sees 'historic opportunity' in Sushma's trip

Nepal sees 'historic opportunity' in Sushma's trip

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

As India makes efforts to deepen its diplomatic and economic engagement with its neighbours, Nepal on Saturday said there is a "historic opportunity" in taking bilateral ties with India to the "next level" and that it must be seized by both the countries.

Markets at lifetime high; Nifty above 8K for first time

Markets at lifetime high; Nifty above 8K for first time

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The benchmark Nifty rallied 1,000 points or 17% from 7,000 in 78 trading sessions since May 12, till date to surpass the 8,000 mark.

Sensex posts best gain in nearly 3 months on better monsoon forecast

Sensex posts best gain in nearly 3 months on better monsoon forecast

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Above normal monsoon forecast and strength in Asian equities lifted sentiments.

BJP's campaign balloon will burst: Rahul

BJP's campaign balloon will burst: Rahul

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Expressing confidence that UPA will form the government again, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday asserted that Bharataiya Janata Party's campaign "balloon" will burst like 'India Shining' in 2004 as he warned that Narendra Modi's coming to power would be damaging for the country.

5 high tech gadgets from Hyundai to change the way you drive

5 high tech gadgets from Hyundai to change the way you drive

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

We have already seen bigger names like Mercedes, BMW and Honda providing top notch safety facilities and now Hyundai is upping the ante as well.

Govt revokes Ramzan ceasefire in J&K, ops against terrorists to resume

Govt revokes Ramzan ceasefire in J&K, ops against terrorists to resume

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

The announcement comes days after senior journalist Shujaat Bukhari was shot dead in Srinagar.

The rise of Hindutva 2.0

The rise of Hindutva 2.0

Rediff.com6 May 2017

The Modi-Shah definition of secularism is, India is a confident, resurgent Hindu, and therefore secular, country.

Survey cheers markets; Sensex ends 179 points higher

Survey cheers markets; Sensex ends 179 points higher

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The Survey shows fiscal consolidation despite slowdown in growth.

How stock market investors can reap excellent returns

How stock market investors can reap excellent returns

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Park only savings that need not be touched for many years, says Devangshu Datta.

Sheena Bora Trial: The strange matter of the dusty shoes

Sheena Bora Trial: The strange matter of the dusty shoes

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

One always ponders over why the witnesses should not have poor memory when answering cross examination questions or recounting events that occurred six years ago. Too many witnesses seemed to have drunk some Harry Potter-esque Philosopher's Stone magic elixir that has Botoxed their fading memory to make it as good as new again.

To delay or not to delay Andhra polls, wonders confused Congress

To delay or not to delay Andhra polls, wonders confused Congress

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The Congress is not too keen on postponing elections in either Seema-Andhra or Telangana, as it wants to milk the maximum possible political mileage from the creation of the new state, says Vicky Nanjappa

With Alibaba investors on its side, Snapdeal eyes high growth

With Alibaba investors on its side, Snapdeal eyes high growth

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

The market is abuzz with the talk of Snapdeal raising up to $600 million (Rs 3,600 crore) with new investors such as Japan's Softbank and Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten.

Consumer durable cos expect festive sales to ring in Acche Din

Consumer durable cos expect festive sales to ring in Acche Din

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

Consumer durable makers like Sony, LG, Panasonic and Whirlpool are expecting up to 35 per cent growth in the upcoming festive season and are pulling out all stops as the sector eyes a rebound from a prolonged slump.

In his first visit to Varanasi after taking charge, PM to adopt village

In his first visit to Varanasi after taking charge, PM to adopt village

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi on Friday morning the first time after assuming charge, where he is likely to firm up plans for its development.

As hills tremble from tragedy, real estate feels the shivers, too

As hills tremble from tragedy, real estate feels the shivers, too

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

Property markets in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, which have had a dream run in recent years, are set to face a downturn.

Three reasons why Sensex surged 457 points on Dec 8

Three reasons why Sensex surged 457 points on Dec 8

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

No stock on BSE Sensex ended in red while only 3 stocks in the broader Nifty50 index settled the day negative

Markets end lower; Sensex holds 27,000

Markets end lower; Sensex holds 27,000

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The 30-share Sensex ended down by 59 points at 27,027 and the 50-share Nifty slipped 7 points at 8,087.

What Indian media can learn from US elections

What Indian media can learn from US elections

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Perhaps one aspect of the way modern media particularly print and news television works need some soul-searching: Their tendency to "frame" news stories as a conflict between two personalities, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Trump matches to heighten excitement at PBL tournament

Trump matches to heighten excitement at PBL tournament

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

The revamped Premier Badminton League (PBL), commencing here tomorrow with hosts Mumbai Rockets taking on the Saina Nehwal-spearheaded Awadhe Warriors, is to experiment with a new concept - Trump match - that's expected to keep the interest till the end of a tie.

Why Modi means business with China

Why Modi means business with China

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Sensex gains 103 points led by auto, metal shares

Sensex gains 103 points led by auto, metal shares

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

However, IT stocks fell on weak growth forecast by Gartner

Car makers pin hope for a smoother ride ahead

Car makers pin hope for a smoother ride ahead

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Buoyed by strong sales, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Honda have scaled up their annual targets, but others are still stuck in low gear

Sensex closes at highest level in over two weeks

Sensex closes at highest level in over two weeks

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Financials are the top gainers along with index heavyweights.

Review: Filmistaan is absolutely flawless

Review: Filmistaan is absolutely flawless

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Filmistaan has a strong plot and well-developed characters, says Paloma Sharma.

Govt goes all out to woo investors

Govt goes all out to woo investors

Rediff.com28 May 2014

On day 1, says retrospective taxation should be avoided; Sets up special investigation team to unearth black money.

Leander Paes, legend

Leander Paes, legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

'He will always be an enigma.' 'But it's because of players like him that some people still watch doubles matches.'

Resale real estate market brings relief to brokers

Resale real estate market brings relief to brokers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

New real estate portals like PropTiger and Commonfloor are also focusing on the secondary market in a big way.

'If it all ended today, I would still be happy'

'If it all ended today, I would still be happy'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Sunny Leone is living it up under the sun.

How FMCG players plan to take on Patanjali

How FMCG players plan to take on Patanjali

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Dabur has launched 44 products during the year.

She rules the Indian blogosphere

She rules the Indian blogosphere

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Writing on parties and gossip as "Miss Malini", former dancer and radio jockey Malini Agarwal soon became an authority on matters of style.

Why you need to promptly rebalance your portfolio

Why you need to promptly rebalance your portfolio

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

With stock prices at elevated levels, investors must cut valuation risks in their portfolio

Sensex, Nifty end last session of 2016 in green

Sensex, Nifty end last session of 2016 in green

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

An expectation of tax sops in Budget, weakness of dollar and robust tax collection are adding positive sentiment

How Australia plan to stop Raina and Yuvraj in T20s

How Australia plan to stop Raina and Yuvraj in T20s

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Upbeat after convincingly winning the One-Day International series 4-0, Australia's Twenty20 captain Aaron Finch is confident that the hosts can handle the more experienced Indian reinforcements in Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina who have joined the visitors for the three-match rubber starting in Adelaide, on Tuesday.

Sports shorts: Javelin thrower Chopra qualifies for Diamond League Final

Sports shorts: Javelin thrower Chopra qualifies for Diamond League Final

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

E-commerce steals the show at B-school campuses

E-commerce steals the show at B-school campuses

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Prominent recruiters were Flipkart, Urban Ladder, AskmeBazaar etc

Sensex surges 190 points to end above 25,500 led by autos

Sensex surges 190 points to end above 25,500 led by autos

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Sensex ended up 190 points at 25,519 and Nifty climbed 57 points to end at 7,626.