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How many times have India won the Asia Cup?

How many times have India won the Asia Cup?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

India have won the Asia Cup on seven occasions, Sri Lanka on five occasions, with Pakistan winning it twice.

Rujuta's Tips for a Fearless, Healthy Diwali

Rujuta's Tips for a Fearless, Healthy Diwali

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar explains how to make healthy choices in the festive season.

Russia will play a major role in India's energy sector

Russia will play a major role in India's energy sector

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Old timers in Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) still remember how in early 2000 its overseas subsidiary, ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL), was on the verge of closure. Though OVL was set up in 1965, the only discovery the company had made till then was in Vietnam offshore, with more investment needed to monetise it. In 2001, when OVL started looking for new blocks abroad, the company's previous acquisition was 13 years old.

At $30.3 bn, M&As hit 4-year high in March quarter

At $30.3 bn, M&As hit 4-year high in March quarter

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Mergers & acquisitions started off on a strong footing, hitting a four-year high at $30.3 billion in the first quarter of 2022, bucking the global trend where deal-making fell sharply, says a report. Deal activity grew by 5.6 per cent in value terms in January-March 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2021, making it the highest first-quarter period since 2018 when it was $31.1 billion. In volume terms, the M&A activity grew 29.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2022, making it the best-ever quarterly number, according to the M&A numbers collated by Refinitiv, an LSEG business, which is among the world's largest providers of financial markets data and infrastructure. M&As involving domestic companies stood at $23.7 billion, down 8.3 per cent on year.

IPL PIX: Chahal, Boult shine as RR edge LSG in thriller

IPL PIX: Chahal, Boult shine as RR edge LSG in thriller

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants, in Mumbai, on Sunday

Odisha Open: 14-year-old Hooda stuns Bansod to sail into final

Odisha Open: 14-year-old Hooda stuns Bansod to sail into final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The 14-year-old Unnati pipped Malvika 24-22, 24-22 in a nail-biting 50-minute semifinal clash

Rajasthan Congress MLA's son among 4 booked for raping minor girl

Rajasthan Congress MLA's son among 4 booked for raping minor girl

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Attacking the Congress government, the BJP claimed there is no rule of law in Rajasthan and the incident has put a question mark on the law and order situation of the state.

How UGC's 2-Degree Choice Will Help Students

How UGC's 2-Degree Choice Will Help Students

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The decision to allow students to pursue two degrees simultaneously will boost their employability as it gives them the opportunity to concentrate on one mainstream undergraduate degree while enrolling in another with a vocational focus.

German Open: Sindhu, Saina bow out; Srikanth wins

German Open: Sindhu, Saina bow out; Srikanth wins

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Sindhu, a 2019 World Champion, lost 14-21, 21-15, 14-21 to Zhang in a match that lasted 55 minutes.

Budget 2022: Industry bodies urge govt to reduce tax burden

Budget 2022: Industry bodies urge govt to reduce tax burden

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) of India has urged the Centre to extend lower corporate tax benefit to Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) and proprietary firms as it would make funds available with MSMEs and boost private investment cycle. A body of direct tax professionals also sought for reduction of tax burden on individuals and requested the government to raise the income tax exemption limit at Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 4 lakh per annum in the upcoming budget for 2022-23 fiscal. EEPC India chairman Mahesh Desai claimed around 84 per cent of small businesses are being denied the benefit of lower corporate tax which was aimed at providing industrial units with more investible surplus.

Shane Warne, God of Spin, Dead At 52

Shane Warne, God of Spin, Dead At 52

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Warne's management released a brief statement saying that he passed away in Koh Samui, Thailand.

Top seeds advance; Tsonga to retire after Roland Garros

Top seeds advance; Tsonga to retire after Roland Garros

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Paula Badosa of Spain, earned second-round wins

Workforce Shrank By 3.8 Million In March

Workforce Shrank By 3.8 Million In March

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

What the labour market statistics of March 2022 show is India's biggest sign of economic distress, points out Mahesh Vyas.

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.

Two more held in Dombivli gang-rape case; search on for remaining accused

Two more held in Dombivli gang-rape case; search on for remaining accused

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The special investigation team of Thane police has arrested two more persons from Navi Mumbai in connection with the alleged gang-rape of a 15-year-old girl, an official said on Friday.

TCS net profit jumps 7.4% to Rs 9,926 crore in Q4

TCS net profit jumps 7.4% to Rs 9,926 crore in Q4

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The country's largest software services firm Tata Consultancy Services on Monday opened the fourth-quarter earnings season with a stellar set of numbers, crossing the Rs 50,000 crore revenue mark for the first time and earning a net income of Rs 9,926 crore, registering a growth of 7.4 per cent year-on-year. The company said its revenue jumped 15.8 per cent to Rs 50,591 crore in the reporting quarter on an annualised basis. Many analysts were expecting the Tata group flagship to report over Rs 10,000 crore of net income and revenue to cross the Rs 50,000 crore mark this quarter.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Swiatek, Halep move into round 2

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Swiatek, Halep move into round 2

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Wimbledon Championships from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

Sen, Treesa-Gayatri march into All England semi-finals

Sen, Treesa-Gayatri march into All England semi-finals

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

World Championships bronze medallist Sen had earlier advanced to the men's singles semi-finals after his opponent Lu Guang Zu of China gave a walkover.

Retrofitted EVs: Indian jugaad that's cheap, clean & battery-powered

Retrofitted EVs: Indian jugaad that's cheap, clean & battery-powered

Rediff.com29 May 2022

India has a history of jugaad, and retrofitting vehicles is one such manifestation of the legendary Indian skill. Not so long ago autorickshaws and small Marutis used to strap on subsidised LPG cylinders and power themselves to a cheap ride. There were the odd explosions, lives were lost, but the jugaad continued. Then compressed natural gas (CNG) was introduced in Delhi following a court order. Initially, customised CNG kits were fitted to conventional (internal combustion engine or ICE) autos cheaply, enabling commuting at less than half of what you would cough up for diesel. The industry is better organised now with Suzuki and Hyundai designing CNG-fired vehicles, and Mahindra and TVS manufacturing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-powered three wheelers.

How FMCG Firms Are Coping With Covid

How FMCG Firms Are Coping With Covid

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Consumer companies have started taking orders via phone calls and are also pushing retailers to order through their B2B applications.

From soccer to F1, Russia stands to lose after invasion of Ukraine

From soccer to F1, Russia stands to lose after invasion of Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Russia's invasion of Ukraine was condemned by the sporting community on Thursday, with President Vladimir Putin's country losing hosting rights for the UEFA Champions League final while Formula One drivers said it was "wrong" to race there this year.

Amazing Innovations at CES 2022

Amazing Innovations at CES 2022

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com looks at some of the most interesting heath products presented at the latest edition of the Consumer Electronics Show.

'I like to listen to my heart'

'I like to listen to my heart'

Rediff.com11 May 2022

'When you are starting your journey, people say that's the hardest part.' 'But I feel that when you get a taste of success, when you get a taste of things working out for you, it is harder.'

Know How Stock Market Gains Are Taxed

Know How Stock Market Gains Are Taxed

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

If the shares are purchased for investment, then it would be treated as a capital asset and taxed as capital gains.
But if the shares are bought and sold in a short duration repeatedly, then it would be taxed as business income, explains Amit Gupta.

Soccer PICS: Real Madrid inch closer to La Liga title

Soccer PICS: Real Madrid inch closer to La Liga title

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Bayern edge closer to Bundesliga title after win at Arminia

India's Omicron count goes past 150

India's Omicron count goes past 150

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

According to central and state officials, omicron cases have been detected in 11 states and union territories -- Maharashtra (54), Delhi (22), Rajasthan (17) and Karnataka (14), Telangana (20), Gujarat (9), Kerala (11), Andhra Pradesh (1), Chandigarh (1), Tamil Nadu (1) and West Bengal (1).

Xiaomi plans to focus on Rs 20,000-50,000 range in premium market

Xiaomi plans to focus on Rs 20,000-50,000 range in premium market

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Chinese giant Xiaomi is going for the premium segment with a view to grabbing market share in the Rs 20,000 to Rs 50,000 smart phone market as well as having offerings up to Rs 70,000 where players like One Plus, Samsung, Vivo and Apple are key players. "Two years ago, the Rs 20,000 plus smart phone market which is considered premium in India was very small. "Out of every 100 phones sold, only 10 were above this price mark. "However, in the last two years, it suddenly grew and we thought it was big enough for us to focus on now," said Manu Kumar Jain, managing director, Xiaomi India.

PICS: Sindhu, Kashyap cruise into India Open semis

PICS: Sindhu, Kashyap cruise into India Open semis

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Former World champion P V Sindhu needed 36 minutes to get the better of the 21-year-old Chaliha 21-7, 21-18 and set up a last-four meeting with Thailand's Supanida Katethong.

India's fuel pricing mechanism is opaque and removed from reality

India's fuel pricing mechanism is opaque and removed from reality

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

What could be more uncertain than Virat Kohli's agonising wait for a century for over two years? Perhaps it's what you will pay tomorrow morning to fill your vehicle's tank. Pump prices have joined cricket scores as the country's favourite discussion topic. Steep increases invite widespread protests, while moderate additions make the government anti-reformist. The ongoing fuel price conundrum is no different.

Excise duty cut on petrol, diesel to cost Rs 45,000 cr to exchequer

Excise duty cut on petrol, diesel to cost Rs 45,000 cr to exchequer

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

The excise duty cuts on diesel and petrol will cost Rs 45,000 crore and lead to a 0.3 percentage point widening on the Centre's fiscal deficit, a foreign brokerage said on Thursday. Going by the overall consumption, the costs of the surprise move - which came after months of concerns over high payouts at filling stations - for the entire fiscal will come at Rs 1 lakh crore or 0.45 per cent of GDP, economists at Japanese brokerage Nomura said in a report. For the remaining months of the ongoing FY22, the cost will come at Rs 45,000 crore, which leads to an upward review of the fiscal deficit target.

Illegal 2 Review

Illegal 2 Review

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The second season of Illegal is neither gripping nor realistic, rues Namrata Thakker.

Maharashtra health minister warns of 3rd Covid wave in Maha post-Diwali

Maharashtra health minister warns of 3rd Covid wave in Maha post-Diwali

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

"The second wave of the pandemic is not over yet. But there is no favourable condition for a third wave as of now. The state task force has cautioned of a third wave post the Diwali season. We are assessing the situation," health minister Tope said.

Skoda Slavia deliveries to start from Q1 of 2022

Skoda Slavia deliveries to start from Q1 of 2022

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Stylish, sleek, a coupe-like sedan with generous amount of space is what the Slavia is all about.

OTT THIS WEEK: FUN! FUN! MAAZA!

OTT THIS WEEK: FUN! FUN! MAAZA!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Popcorn entertainment returns to your living rooms with quite a bang on OTT this week.

Hiring activity jumps 15% in June

Hiring activity jumps 15% in June

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Hiring activity in the country, which was hit by the second COVID wave, bounced back with a 15 per cent growth in June compared to May, according to a report. The activity was led by the IT-software/software services sector. The latest Naukri JobSpeak report on Thursday said that India's hiring trends grew 15 per cent in June with 2,359 job postings from 2,047 in May.

PICS: Shreyas stars again as India sweep SL T20Is

PICS: Shreyas stars again as India sweep SL T20Is

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Images from the third Twenty20 International between India and Sri Lanka, in Dharamsala, on Sunday.

Dhoni named in 15-member defence ministry panel on NCC

Dhoni named in 15-member defence ministry panel on NCC

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Cricket icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni and industrialist Anand Mahindra were on Thursday named in a 15-member panel constituted by the defence ministry to carry out a comprehensive review of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) in order to make it more relevant.

Tamil film 'Koozhangal' is India's official entry for Oscars

Tamil film 'Koozhangal' is India's official entry for Oscars

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

"Koozhangal" had won the top honour, the Tiger Award for best film, at the 50th International Film Festival Rotterdam.

RIL raises $4 bn in India's largest-ever foreign currency bonds issue

RIL raises $4 bn in India's largest-ever foreign currency bonds issue

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Reliance Industries Ltd, the nation's most valuable company, on Thursday said it has raised $4 billion (around Rs 30,000 crore) in debt through the largest ever foreign currency bond issuance by an Indian entity. The oil-to-telecom conglomerate plans to use the proceeds of the three tranche issues to retire existing borrowings. The issue was "nearly 3 times oversubscribed with a peak order book aggregating around $11.5 billion," the company said in a statement. This is the largest ever foreign currency bond transaction in India, eclipsing ONGC Videsh Ltd's $2.2 billion US dollar bonds issue of 2014.

Retail inflation rises marginally to 4.48% in Oct

Retail inflation rises marginally to 4.48% in Oct

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Retail inflation inched up to 4.48 per cent in October due to an uptick in food prices, government data showed on Friday. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation was at 4.35 per cent in September and 7.61 per cent in October 2020.