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'Why indulge in acts that could harm India's unity and integrity?'

'Why indulge in acts that could harm India's unity and integrity?'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

'It is Maharashtra that started this fire.' 'Suddenly, out of nowhere, they started talking about the border dispute being sub judice and they started talking about meeting the people in Belagavi who want to break up our state.'

IPL PIX: MI send CSK out of play-offs with five-wicket win

IPL PIX: MI send CSK out of play-offs with five-wicket win

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Images from the IPL 2022 game between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai

Apple unveils iPhone 14: Satellite SOS, no SIM tray in US

Apple unveils iPhone 14: Satellite SOS, no SIM tray in US

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Apple unveiled its highly anticipated iPhone 14 during its 'Far Out' event on Wednesday along with the iPhone 14 Plus variant, the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. This new lineup is inspired by the iPhone 13, with sharp metal edges, rounded corners, a glass back, the recognisable notch at the top of the handset, and a lightning port.

How Chahal plotted South Africa's downfall

How Chahal plotted South Africa's downfall

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

In the absence of star opener Quinton de Kock, the tourists struggled at the top.

India's rising medical devices imports hurt small and medium units

India's rising medical devices imports hurt small and medium units

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

India's medical devices imports surged 41 per cent to touch Rs 63,200 crore in 2021-22, led by a 48 per cent year-on-year (YoY) jump in imports from China to Rs 13,538 crore, the commerce ministry data analysed by the Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) has showed. Local industry players say this has led to several small and medium units to shut shop. Rakesh Vaid of Usha Fabs, a garments exporter, had started making N95 masks in his Gurgaon factory during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Student molested on JNU campus; police given 48-hr ultimatum to nab accused

Student molested on JNU campus; police given 48-hr ultimatum to nab accused

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

A PhD student of Jawaharlal Nehru University was allegedly molested while walking on the campus around midnight on Monday, sparking a protest by students and bringing into the spotlight again the issue of security in the vast complex.

How NITI Aayog got 5 cities to agree to new purchase model of e-buses

How NITI Aayog got 5 cities to agree to new purchase model of e-buses

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Five cities -- Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Surat -- ceded their power of procurement and agreed to a different procurement model to operate state-run buses.

IPL 2022: CSK's Moeen to miss few more games

IPL 2022: CSK's Moeen to miss few more games

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The under-pressure Chennai Super Kings is set to miss Moeen Ali for a few more games due to an ankle injury but head coach Stephen Fleming is hopeful the England all-rounder can make a quick recovery in a week's time.

Mercedes launches an 'electrified' coupe at Rs 2.07 crore

Mercedes launches an 'electrified' coupe at Rs 2.07 crore

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Monday launched its all-new performance car 'AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe' priced at Rs 2.07 crore (ex-showroom all India). The model is powered by a 4-litre engine, which produces a power of 612 hp. It is the 12th model available in India from the AMG performance car range of the company, Mercedes-Benz India said in a statement.

Stoinis could bowl against India in T20 WC warm-up

Stoinis could bowl against India in T20 WC warm-up

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Australia face India in Dubai on Wednesday ahead of their World Cup opener against South Africa on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.

IPL 2022: Battle for survival as Mumbai take on CSK

IPL 2022: Battle for survival as Mumbai take on CSK

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Mumbai Indians will be aiming to register their first win of IPL 2022 and keep their slim chances alive when they face Chennai Super Kings at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

Will Indians have to work 12 hours a day?

Will Indians have to work 12 hours a day?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

India's time use survey for January-December 2019 had found that an average person in urban areas spends 485 (eight hours and five minutes) minutes on employment and related activities.

MF GURU: '30K per month can create 80L in 10 years'

MF GURU: '30K per month can create 80L in 10 years'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

PV Sindhu claims Swiss Open crown, Prannoy finishes second

PV Sindhu claims Swiss Open crown, Prannoy finishes second

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

PV Sindhu won Swiss Open title after beating Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand in final

Audi launches new version of SUV Q7 at Rs 79.99 lakh

Audi launches new version of SUV Q7 at Rs 79.99 lakh

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

German luxury carmaker Audi on Thursday launched a new version of its flagship SUV Q7 in India with prices starting at Rs 79.99 lakh (ex-showroom) as it seeks to further accelerate growth in the country. The locally assembled vehicle is powered by a 3-litre petrol engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system generating 340 hp. It can accelerate from 0-100 km/hr in 5.9 seconds. The new Q7 will be available in two variants -- Q7 Premium Plus and Q7 Technology -- priced at Rs 79.99 lakh and Rs 88.33 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively.

PHOTOS: Miller magic seals Gujarat's win against CSK

PHOTOS: Miller magic seals Gujarat's win against CSK

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

David Miller blasted a quickfire 51-ball 94 as Gujarat Titans pulled off an incredible come-from-behind three-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2022 match at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Sunday.

Analysts bullish about Tata Motors' domestic business

Analysts bullish about Tata Motors' domestic business

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Tata Motors' UK-based subsidiary, Jaguar Land Rover or JLR, reported a muted operational performance in the December quarter of financial year 2021-22 (Q3FY22). The luxury carmaker saw a 33 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in wholesale volumes to just under 70,000 units in Q3, against estimates that were 16 per cent higher. The drop in despatches to dealers was on account of shortage in semiconductors.

PIX: Australia thrash New Zealand for maiden T20 WC crown

PIX: Australia thrash New Zealand for maiden T20 WC crown

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia, in Dubai, on Sunday.

Soccer: India lose to Bahrain in international friendly

Soccer: India lose to Bahrain in international friendly

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Up against the 91st-ranked Bahrain, Stimac's side, which is currently placed at 104 in the FIFA rankings, found the going tough from the word go and, had it not been for a fine save by skipper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, the Indians would have trailed by a bigger margin at half time.

Manipur Anganwadi worker dies a week after being vaccinated

Manipur Anganwadi worker dies a week after being vaccinated

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

A 48-year-old Anganwadi worker in Manipur has died a week after receiving her first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, officials said on Saturday.

Highest single day spike in Omicron cases, tally reaches 578

Highest single day spike in Omicron cases, tally reaches 578

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The ministry said 151 out of the 578 people who contracted the infection have recovered or migrated.

Thalaivii review

Thalaivii review

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Thalaivii proves Kangana is the Queen of Bollywood, asserts Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Vaccination in rural areas gains speed as hinterland lags behind

Vaccination in rural areas gains speed as hinterland lags behind

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

As the rural areas account for more than 40% of the country's population, they need to receive at least 41.7 per cent of the doses to make vaccine administration more equitable, reports Ishaan Gera.

Mukesh Ambani's wealth swells 73% to Rs 6.58 lakh cr

Mukesh Ambani's wealth swells 73% to Rs 6.58 lakh cr

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Gautam Adani, who is diversifying into many businesses, saw a 48 per cent rise in his wealth to Rs 1.40 lakh crore and moved up two places in rankings to being the fourth richest Indian. Hinduja Brothers and HCL's Shiv Nadar were ranked 2nd and 3rd. Wipro's Azim Premji slipped two places to fifth place.

IPL PIX: Dominant KKR make short work of Royal Challengers

IPL PIX: Dominant KKR make short work of Royal Challengers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Abu Dhabi, on Monday.

Employment in 9 sectors at 3.08 cr in April-June

Employment in 9 sectors at 3.08 cr in April-June

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Employment in nine selected sectors, including construction, manufacturing and IT/BPO, was at 3.08 crore in the April-June quarter of 2021-22, reflecting a growth of 29 per cent compared to 2.37 crore reported in the Economic Census of 2013-14, according to a survey. Labour and Employment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday released the report of Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) part (April to June 2021), of the All-India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey (AQEES) prepared by the Labour Bureau. Announcing the results, Yadav said the estimated total employment in the nine selected sectors from the first round of QES is 3 crore and 8 lakh approximately against a total of 2 crore and 37 lakhs in these sectors taken collectively, as reported in the sixth Economic Census (EC 2013-14) reflecting a growth rate of 29 per cent.

270 black fungus cases reported in Pune; therapy SOPs framed

270 black fungus cases reported in Pune; therapy SOPs framed

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Around 270 cases of Mucormycosis, a rare but dangerous fungal infection, have been reported so far in Pune district, prompting a government task force to come up with a set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for patient management in hospitals, officials said.

You Don't Win Silver. You Lose Gold

You Don't Win Silver. You Lose Gold

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

In business too, losing finalists really get nowhere, get nothing. It is purely 'winner takes all', observes Sandeep Goyal, managing director, Rediffusion.

Australian Open to start on February 8

Australian Open to start on February 8

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The Maharashtra Open in Pune and the Rio Open in Brazil, that precedes the Australian Open, will be rescheduled.

Biden reiterates US support for India's permanent seat in UNSC

Biden reiterates US support for India's permanent seat in UNSC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Biden has reiterated America's support for India's permanent membership on a reformed UNSC and its entry into the NSG during his first in-person bilateral meeting with Modi at the White House.

Vintage Beetle gets new life as electric car

Vintage Beetle gets new life as electric car

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Besides opening up the possibility of a policy that allows vintage cars retrofitted with electric batteries to ply on roads, this also gives a clue to how cars older than 15 years that are banned can be valued again by a similar conversion to EVs, says Ritwik Sharma.

How Indians kept the Aussies 'under pressure'

How Indians kept the Aussies 'under pressure'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Australia were bowled out for 195 on the opening day of the Test with pacer Jasprit Bumrah and off-spinner R Ashwin sharing seven wickets between them.

Australia cricket board cuts 40 staff in restructure

Australia cricket board cuts 40 staff in restructure

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

CA said in a statement it would ensure elite men's and women's teams were "appropriately and prudently resourced" but chairman Earl Eddings declined to clarify whether the nation's high-performance staff and programmes would be unaffected.

Reliance Ebitda back to pre-pandemic levels: Moody's

Reliance Ebitda back to pre-pandemic levels: Moody's

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has seen pre-tax profit recover to pre-pandemic levels on the back of continued growth in consumer businesses, Moody's Investors Service said on Monday. The oil-to-retail-to-telecom behemoth on Friday reported a 0.7 per cent Ebitda (earnings before interest, tax and depreciation and amortisation) growth for the quarter ended December 31, 2020, compared with the corresponding quarter in the previous year. "A strong performance in digital services and retail segments underpinned the improvement in consolidated earnings, a credit positive," Moody's said commenting on the earnings. Continued growth in earnings combined with the company's strong balance sheet with zero net debt on a reported basis will keep Reliance's credit metrics strong for its Baa2 rating over the next 12-18 months, it said.

Covid blues fail to dampen Apple's dream run

Covid blues fail to dampen Apple's dream run

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Rising prevalence of work-from-home and e-learning is driving sales of notebooks and tablets for most brands, but Apple's superior performance has more to do with its product quality.

Lakshya wins Belgian International badminton title

Lakshya wins Belgian International badminton title

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

Lakshya was at his best as he notched up a comfortable 21-14, 21-15 win over Svendsen in the title clash that lasted for 34 minutes.

Bravo to miss another couple of games: Fleming

Bravo to miss another couple of games: Fleming

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Bravo to miss another couple of games: Fleming

48-hr campaign ban on BJP's Kapil Mishra for controversial tweet

48-hr campaign ban on BJP's Kapil Mishra for controversial tweet

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

While Twitter had taken down one of his controversial tweets on Friday following directions of the EC, a first information report was lodged against him under Section 125 of the Representation of the People Act dealing with creating enmity among classes.

'Xavi critical to Messi staying at Barca'

'Xavi critical to Messi staying at Barca'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

But Font believes Messi's love for Barcelona, who he joined aged 13, is so deep that he could lower his salary demands in order to stay.

RS to discuss Delhi violence on Thursday, House adjourns

RS to discuss Delhi violence on Thursday, House adjourns

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

The opposition was demanding a discussion on the issue on Wednesday itself. The House witnessed three brief adjournments as the government and opposition parties were trying to reach an agreement on holding the discussion on the Delhi violence as well as the debate on two ordinances which are set to lapse.