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Thompson-Herah, Omanyala win Commonwealth Games 100m run

Thompson-Herah, Omanyala win Commonwealth Games 100m run

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Elaine Thompson-Herah, the only one of Jamaica's "Big Three" women to show up at the Commonwealth Games, was rewarded with the 100 metres gold medal on Wednesday, while Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala powered to the men's title.

Jhunjhunwala: The RARE big bull and unabashed wealth creator

Jhunjhunwala: The RARE big bull and unabashed wealth creator

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Stock market investments are always said to involve risks and people who made big fortunes often made headlines as scamsters, leading to Dalal Street always being looked at with suspicion, but Rakesh Jhunjhunwala was broadly an exception. Jhunjhunwala, a partner at RARE Enterprises, who rose to amass a $5.8 billion fortune and earn the tag of the country's biggest individual investor, leaves behind a relatively cleaner slate, as was seen in the most common description for him -- 'India's own Warren Buffett'. Unlike names like Harshad Mehta and Ketan Parekh, whose rise in fortunes in post-liberalised India was tainted with scam links, the newest 'Big Bull' in the more-regulated market had lesser baggage on this front.

Sindhu, Prannoy enter Swiss Open semifinals

Sindhu, Prannoy enter Swiss Open semifinals

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Sindhu made short work of fifth seed Michelle Li of Canada 21-10, 21-19 in 36 minutes

CSK Discovers Its Old Magic

CSK Discovers Its Old Magic

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Shivam Dube and Robin Uthappa's brilliant knocks were backed by courageous bowling as Chennai Super Kings notched up its first points in IPL 2022 with a win over the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Dr D Y Patil Sports Academy stadium on Tuesday night.

IPL 2022: Stars Who Failed To Sparkle

IPL 2022: Stars Who Failed To Sparkle

Rediff.com31 May 2022

IPL 2022 saw many top players failing to justify their huge price tags with the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Kieron Pollard and Ravindra Jadeja failing to inspire their teams.

Boris Johnson fights to keep chair amid cabinet revolt

Boris Johnson fights to keep chair amid cabinet revolt

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Boris Johnson is in a 'buoyant mood' and 'will fight on' to stay as the British Prime Minister, one of his top aides has said, despite some of the embattled premier's most loyal cabinet ministers, including Home Secretary Priti Patel, joining the mutiny and demanding his resignation.

Indonesia Open: Sindhu rallies past Yujin, enters semis

Indonesia Open: Sindhu rallies past Yujin, enters semis

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

India's P V Sindhu rallied splendidly after losing the first game to beat South Korea's Sim Yujin and enter the semi-finals of the Indonesia Open on Friday. The two-time Olympic medallist needed 66 minutes for a 14-21, 21-19, 21-14 victory.

CNG price hiked by 80 paise, PNG by Rs 5

CNG price hiked by 80 paise, PNG by Rs 5

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

CNG price in the national capital on Friday was hiked by 80 paise per kg, while piped cooking gas rates were increased by a steep Rs 5 per cubic metre on the back of the government raising input natural gas prices to record levels. CNG price in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi has been increased to Rs 60.81 per kg from Rs 60.01, according to information posted on the website of Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) -- the firm which retails CNG and piped cooking gas in the national capital. This is the sixth increase in CNG prices in the last month.

Nadal's Journey To French Open Final

Nadal's Journey To French Open Final

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Although hampered by a chronic foot injury that saw him out in the last 16 of the Italian Open, an event that precedes the French Open, the 21-time Grand Slam champion has looked pain-free in his bid for a 14th French Open crown.

Nadal meets Ruud resistance in final

Nadal meets Ruud resistance in final

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Nadal, who would pass fellow Spaniard Andres Gimeno as the oldest Roland Garros men's singles champion if he wins, had to dig deep again in a three-hour slugfest in the semi-final against Alexander Zverev before the German was forced to retire mid-match after injuring his ankle.

PHOTOS: NZ throw away wickets to give England hope

PHOTOS: NZ throw away wickets to give England hope

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

New Zealand built a lead of 238 with three second innings wickets remaining on Monday heading into a delicately poised final day of the second Test against England in Nottingham.

More transmissible Covid variant found, can't reduce surveillance now: WHO

More transmissible Covid variant found, can't reduce surveillance now: WHO

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The World Health Organisation said in its latest update that the XE recombinant (BA.1-BA.2) was first detected in the UK on January 19 and more than 600 sequences have been reported and confirmed since then.

Omicron variant less severe than Delta for kids under 5 years: Study

Omicron variant less severe than Delta for kids under 5 years: Study

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

The research, published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, is the first large-scale study to compare the health outcomes of coronavirus infection from Omicron and Delta in the age group which is not yet vaccinated.

US Open PIX: Kyrgios stuns No. 1 Medvedev to reach quarters

US Open PIX: Kyrgios stuns No. 1 Medvedev to reach quarters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

A summary of Sunday's action at the US Open.

10 Foods To Boost Productivity

10 Foods To Boost Productivity

Rediff.com4 May 2022

If you consume enough water in a day, you'll notice a 14 percent increase in productivity at work, says Dr Siddhant Bhargava, nutritional scientist and co-founder, Food Darzee.

'158 would've been enough if dew hadn't played a part'

'158 would've been enough if dew hadn't played a part'

Rediff.com1 May 2022

The target of 159 would have been enough for Rajasthan Royals if dew hadn't played a major role, opined premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin after his team's five-wicket loss to Mumbai Indians in the IPL match, at the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, on Saturday.

Why Rashid Khan is enjoying his time in IPL 2022...

Why Rashid Khan is enjoying his time in IPL 2022...

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Gujarat Titans spinner Rashid Khan expressed happiness after his side defeated Delhi Capitals on Saturday, saying he is enjoying his time in Indian Premier League 2022.

Hamilton calls for more change in Saudi Arabia

Hamilton calls for more change in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Saudi Arabia said this month it had executed 81 men, including seven Yemenis and one Syrian.

Indians' funds in Swiss banks soars by 50% to over Rs 30,000 cr

Indians' funds in Swiss banks soars by 50% to over Rs 30,000 cr

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, jumped to a 14-year-high of 3.83 billion Swiss francs (over Rs 30,500 crore) in 2021 on a sharp surge in holdings via securities and similar instruments while customer deposits rose as well, annual data from Switzerland's central bank showed on Thursday.

SC relief to Sena rebels as disqualification stayed till July 12

SC relief to Sena rebels as disqualification stayed till July 12

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The Supreme Court kept in abeyance the disqualification proceedings before the Deputy Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly till July 11 and sought responses to pleas by rebel MLAs questioning the legality of notices seeking their disqualification.

Jet fuel price hiked by over 18%, touch all-time high

Jet fuel price hiked by over 18%, touch all-time high

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Jet fuel prices on Wednesday were hiked by over 18 per cent -- the steepest ever increase -- to all-time high levels after international oil price surged to a multi-year high.

IOC posts highest revenue by any Indian co, record profit in FY22

IOC posts highest revenue by any Indian co, record profit in FY22

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation's biggest oil firm, on Tuesday reported a 31.4 per cent drop in the fourth quarter net profit as record refining margins were wiped away by a margin squeeze in petrochemicals and losses on auto fuel sales. Standalone net profit of Rs 6,021.88 crore, or Rs 6.56 a share, in January-March, compared with Rs 8,781.30 crore, or Rs 9.56 per share, in the same period a year back, the company said in a stock exchange filing. Sequentially, the profit was higher than Rs 5,860.80 crore in the previous quarter.

India's U-19 WC-winning stars in demand at IPL auction

India's U-19 WC-winning stars in demand at IPL auction

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

India's Under-19 World Cup skipper Yash Dull, Raj Bawa and Rajvardhan Hangargekar were all picked up by franchises on Sunday.

Weight of FMCG cos in Nifty50 lowest in a decade

Weight of FMCG cos in Nifty50 lowest in a decade

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Consumer stocks remain the biggest laggard on the bourses. The Nify50 weighting of FMCG stocks declined to a decade low of 9.9 per cent at the end of March this year, down 150 basis points from 11.4 per cent a year ago. At their peak in March 2013, major FMCG stocks, such as Hindustan Unilever, ITC, and Asian Paints, together accounted for 15 per cent of the Nifty50. But now together with automobile stocks, the consumer goods sector accounts for only 14.7 per cent of the index, down 200 basis points in the past 12 months and 37 per cent from the record high weighting of 23.4 per cent at the end of March 2014.

CNG and piped cooking gas prices hiked in Delhi

CNG and piped cooking gas prices hiked in Delhi

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

After hike in rates of petrol, diesel and LPG, the prices of CNG and cooking gas piped to household kitchens (PNG) in the national capital were hiked on Thursday by Re 1. CNG price in NCT of Delhi has been increased to Rs 59.01 per kg from Rs 58.01, according to the information posted on the website of Indraprastha Gas Ltd - the firm which retails CNG and piped cooking gas in the national capital. This is the third increase in CNG rates this month, which follows a spike in input (natural gas) prices across the globe.

Petrol, diesel prices drop as govt cuts excise duty

Petrol, diesel prices drop as govt cuts excise duty

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The excise duty cut will translate into a reduction of Rs 9.5 a litre on petrol and Rs 7 a litre in diesel after taking into account its impact on other levies.

India on the cusp of a bear market: Experts

India on the cusp of a bear market: Experts

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The faster-than-expected rise in interest rates by the US Federal Reserve (US Fed) shook global financial markets in early 2022. And now the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has lifted commodity prices, with Brent crude oil hitting a 14-year high of $139 a barrel in intraday trade. All these developments have sent the equity markets across the world into a tailspin.

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

We have our own problems for sure and they are not trivial, but for now, our economy is in not too bad a shape, our politics is as personality-driven and authoritarian as that of most countries in the world. We must make the best of what we have and not be excessively unhappy looking at the grass on the other side of the septic tank which may not be greener after all!, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

IPL PHOTOS: Gujarat Titans continue dream run with win over RCB

IPL PHOTOS: Gujarat Titans continue dream run with win over RCB

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore

England name squad for ODI series, Archer dropped

England name squad for ODI series, Archer dropped

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

'Archer is returning to the UK for further management and investigation of his right elbow injury'

IPL will start in last week of March: Jay Shah

IPL will start in last week of March: Jay Shah

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The BCCI is set to conduct the 2022 IPL from last week of March to end of May and efforts would be made to host the lucrative event in India as per the wishes of team owners, Board secretary Jay Shah said on Saturday.

15 Actresses Who Dared To Play Mom

15 Actresses Who Dared To Play Mom

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Subhash K Jha looks at actresses who dared play Momma at the risk of getting typecast.

Tata Motors, Kia post highest-ever sales in March

Tata Motors, Kia post highest-ever sales in March

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

The country's leading automakers Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor reported a decline in dispatches to dealers in March as shortage of electronic components impacted production. On the other hand, Tata Motors, Skoda and Kia India posted their highest ever monthly wholesales last month. Toyota Kirloskar Motor said its dispatches in March were the highest in the last five years while Mahindra & Mahindra also reported a robust increase in its passenger vehicle dispatches in March.

India's Arif Khan ready for date with destiny in Beijing

India's Arif Khan ready for date with destiny in Beijing

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

When India's Arif Khan steps into the Beijing National Stadium for the opening ceremony at next month's Winter Olympics it will mark the culmination of a journey over a decade in the making.

COVID-19 hits Ranji Trophy preparations

COVID-19 hits Ranji Trophy preparations

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Blow for Bengal's Ranji preparation as 7 members test COVID positive

King Richard Review

King Richard Review

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Will Smith, who had once portrayed the irreverent Muhammad Ali with such aplomb, brings the character of Richard Williams alive. The accent, the dialect, the body-language and the ever-present chip on the shoulder, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

WBBL: Harmanpreet, Rodrigues shine for Melbourne

WBBL: Harmanpreet, Rodrigues shine for Melbourne

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur held her nerves under pressure while opener Jemimah Rodrigues scored an invaluable 33 as Melbourne Renegades beat hosts Hobart Hurricanes by six wickets in a Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) match in Hobart on Saturday.

Nadal triumph slams door on young pretenders again

Nadal triumph slams door on young pretenders again

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Yet the warrior-like instincts kicked in and we were all reminded that Nadal, as long as he is standing, remains a physical and psychological force of nature on a tennis court.

Nadal finds permanent spot at Roland Garros

Nadal finds permanent spot at Roland Garros

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'A very special day for me with the unveiling of this statue @rolandgarros #muchasgracias #merci,' Rafa posted alonside a picture of the statue.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios in quarters; Halep mauls Badosa

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios in quarters; Halep mauls Badosa

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Images from Day 8 of Wimbledon 2022 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Monday.