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Guess Their Ages Folks!

Guess Their Ages Folks!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

We all know that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will turn 74 on September 17, but do you know how old these leaders are?

IT, banking, FMCG shares drag Sensex down by 656 pts

IT, banking, FMCG shares drag Sensex down by 656 pts

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Infosys fell the most among Sensex stocks, declining by 2.85 per cent. Among other IT stocks, TCS fell by 1.87 per cent, Wipro by 1.52 per cent, and HCL Tech by 1.70 per cent. NSE Nifty plunged by 174.65 points to close at 17,938.40.

Wall St pares losses as Apple rebounds

Wall St pares losses as Apple rebounds

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

The Dow has never lost more than 800 points in a day.

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The 86th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

BSE: Top gainers and losers

BSE: Top gainers and losers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The BSE Sensex ended at 25,841, up by 359 points.

The 2014 'What is Sexy' list is here!

The 2014 'What is Sexy' list is here!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Lingerie giant Victoria's Secret has released its annual 'What Is Sexy?' list. And here's everyone who's on it.

Microsoft needs narrower focus and more realism

Microsoft needs narrower focus and more realism

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Microsoft has done well in selling software to enterprises, but it has never really figured out consumers or hardware.

We will win the war in Kashmir: Masarat Alam

We will win the war in Kashmir: Masarat Alam

Rediff.com5 Sep 2010

A little-known Kashmiri separatist leader is spurring the stone-throwing protests against security forces in the Kashmir Valley with tactics such as YouTube recruitment videos and protest calendars published in the local media.

How Malaika Spent Her Sunday

How Malaika Spent Her Sunday

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Samantha walks the ramp... Parineeti can't look away from the mirror... Kunal chases the clouds...

Sensex closes 415 points higher; crosses 60K

Sensex closes 415 points higher; crosses 60K

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Among Sensex stocks, Tata Motors rose the most by 2.79 per cent. NTPC, Reliance Industries, Infosys, TCS, HDFC twins, Tata Motors, ITC, Power Grid and Bajaj Finserv were among the major gainers. Tata Steel fell the most by 1.22 per cent. L&T, Sun Pharmaceuticals, IndusInd Bank and Ultratech Cement were among the losers.

REWIND: Top PHOTOS of the last 24 hours

REWIND: Top PHOTOS of the last 24 hours

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

A collection of some of the best photos from around the world in the last 24 hours

New York and the New World

New York and the New World

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

Financialised masses not only provide feedstock inputs but are also voters whose political support for funded savings cannot be taken for granted, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

From drab to fab! Art takes over the walls in UK

From drab to fab! Art takes over the walls in UK

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Springfield's favourite family -- The Simpsons -- moved to Bristol for an artistic makeover at Upfest 2018, Europe's largest live street art festival. Take a look at some of the mind-blowing art which covered some 60,000 sq ft of surfaces, including buildings, shop fronts and shutters.

How Nadella revived the fortunes of Manipal University

How Nadella revived the fortunes of Manipal University

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Wall Street might have been lukewarm to Satya Nadella's appointment as the chief executive officer of Microsoft but in India the development has revived the fortunes of Manipal University, his alma mater.

Leonardo DiCaprio, Jared Leto: Oscar night with mum

Leonardo DiCaprio, Jared Leto: Oscar night with mum

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

A few Hollywood A-listers traded arm candy for family on Oscar night.

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Did Jeff Bezos decide against endorsing Harris because it would hurt his business interests? Only God and Bezos know, and neither of them are talking, notes Prem Panicker.

India ranked at 120 in economic freedom

India ranked at 120 in economic freedom

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Noting that India continues to suffer from low, but improving, levels of economic freedom, the latest Index of Economic Freedom ranks the nation 120th globally and 25th among 43 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Time Warner to sell its NY headquarters for $1.3 billion

Time Warner to sell its NY headquarters for $1.3 billion

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Time Warner, one of the world's largest media companies, is in the final stages to sell its New York headquarters in a whooping $1.3 billion, a media report said on Wednesday.

'Facebook-BJP' link ahead of Bengal poll: TMC

'Facebook-BJP' link ahead of Bengal poll: TMC

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

TMC MP writes to Mark Zuckerberg, raises issue of Facebook's alleged bias towards the BJP.

Italy overtakes China's coronavirus death toll

Italy overtakes China's coronavirus death toll

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

In China, the toll stood at around 3,250 and in Italy it was 3,405.

Infosys likely to be fined $35 mn for visa violations

Infosys likely to be fined $35 mn for visa violations

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

This is a culmination of the joint investigation carried out by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security.

Russian buys most expensive home in US

Russian buys most expensive home in US

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Yuri Milner purchased the 25,500 square foot property in Los Altos, California.

US index's eerie coincidence spooks Indian stock market

US index's eerie coincidence spooks Indian stock market

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

The Dalal Street was on Tuesday abuzz with an eerie coincidence that took place last night in the Wall Street, the US stock market, with its benchmark index S&P 500 closing at a level exactly same as that of October 3, 2008.

'Marry someone 20 years older to get ahead'

'Marry someone 20 years older to get ahead'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Chairman and CEO of Xerox, Ursula Burns, has revealed that one of the keys to her success was marrying a great man 20 years her senior.

Obama contributed to Trump's win

Obama contributed to Trump's win

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

'It is beyond belief that Obama failed to sense the disconnect that had developed between the ruling elites and the 'masses' in America, something that Trump, albeit a novice in electoral politics, spotted almost instinctively,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

And the Oscar goes to... Bollywood directors choose their best film

And the Oscar goes to... Bollywood directors choose their best film

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Wolf of Wall Street, Philomena, Gravity... check out which films some of our Bollywood filmmakers are rooting for!

Rate hike fears spook investors; Sensex ends down 224 points

Rate hike fears spook investors; Sensex ends down 224 points

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Benchmark Sensex declined 224 points on Wednesday, snapping its four-session winning streak, mainly due to sell-off in IT and pharma counters amid rising concerns over possible aggressive interest rate hikes to tame high inflation. The 30-share index rebounded more than 1,200 points from the early lows before settling at 60,346.97 points, a total loss of 224.11 points or 0.37 per cent compared to Tuesday's closing level. The broader NSE Nifty closed lower 66.30 points or 0.37 per cent at 18,003.75 points.

JPMorgan loses $2bn after bet goes wrong

JPMorgan loses $2bn after bet goes wrong

Rediff.com11 May 2012

JPMorgan Chase took the market by surprise on Thursday after it announced a $2 billion trading loss.

Sensex hits record high; closes at 62,273

Sensex hits record high; closes at 62,273

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Equity benchmark BSE Sensex closed at an all-time high of 62,272.68 on Thursday, tracking a firm trend in global markets after the US Fed minutes indicated a slower pace of rate increase that bolstered investors' sentiment. Extending its rally to the third straight day, the 30-share BSE benchmark rallied 762.10 points or 1.24 per cent to settle at 62,272.68, its record closing peak. During the day, it jumped 901.75 points or 1.46 per cent to its lifetime high of 62,412.33.he broader NSE Nifty gained 216.85 points or 1.19 per cent to end at 18,484.10.

Microsoft considers Ericsson CEO for top job

Microsoft considers Ericsson CEO for top job

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Microsoft Corp is considering Ericsson Chief Executive Hans Vestberg as a possible successor to outgoing CEO Steve Ballmer.

On Ukraine we aren't neutral, we are on the side of...: Modi tells WSJ

On Ukraine we aren't neutral, we are on the side of...: Modi tells WSJ

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

On the Ukraine conflict, Modi said, "Some people say that we are neutral. But we are not neutral. We are on the side of peace." "All countries should respect international law and the sovereignty of countries," he said.

Security stepped up in Gwalior ahead of India-Bangladesh T20I

Security stepped up in Gwalior ahead of India-Bangladesh T20I

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Stadium, build on the outskirts of the city, will make its international debut on Sunday. Organising an international match in a smaller centre does have its fair share of challenges but host MPCA is ready despite a few hiccups.

In Scorsese's latest, DiCaprio is loud, arrogant, not very nice to people

In Scorsese's latest, DiCaprio is loud, arrogant, not very nice to people

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Aseem Chhabra explains why didn't like The Wolf Of Wall Street.

From lofty board room to lowly cell: Rajat Gupta begins prison term

From lofty board room to lowly cell: Rajat Gupta begins prison term

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Gupta was convicted in 2012 following a jury trial of passing confidential information about Goldman Sachs to Raj Rajaratnam minutes after he learned about them at the board meetings.

Her speech left the entire Harvard Law School in splits!

Her speech left the entire Harvard Law School in splits!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Indian-American television star Mindy Kaling had Harvard graduates in splits as she delivered her commencement speech.

Of abbreviations, acronyms and financial crisis

Of abbreviations, acronyms and financial crisis

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

At the heart of these predictable manifestations of business cycles usually were financial instruments which became so popular that they came to be more commonly referred to by their abbreviations or acronyms than their original names.

Sensex sinks below 58K; settles at new 5-month low

Sensex sinks below 58K; settles at new 5-month low

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

M&M was the biggest loser in the Sensex pack, declining nearly 3 per cent, followed by TCS, Bajaj Finance, Wipro, Kotak Bank, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech and Tata Motors. In contrast, Titan, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank and L&T were among the gainers, rising up to 0.93 per cent.

Facebook cautions investors of flat growth this year

Facebook cautions investors of flat growth this year

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Facebook expects ad revenues to slow down in current year.

Facebook India policy head quits days after Parliament panel questioning

Facebook India policy head quits days after Parliament panel questioning

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Das faced allegations of opposing enforcement of hate-speech rules against Bharatiya Janata Party and other right-wing leaders. She was also accused of posting messages in support of the BJP for several years on a Facebook group of the company's employees.

2 BIG factors that will guide markets this week

2 BIG factors that will guide markets this week

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Trading in the domestic stock market would be influenced by trends in the global equities, macroeconomic data and foreign fund movement in a holiday-shortened week, analysts said. Markets may face volatile trends on Monday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the Fed's annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole on Friday.