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Rohit scripts new captaincy record...

Rohit scripts new captaincy record...

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

After taking over the captaincy from Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma took the Men in Blue to victory against New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka, and now England.

PHOTOS: Devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha

PHOTOS: Devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The festival culminates on the day of Anant Chaturdashi, when the idols of Lord Ganesh are taken to nearby water bodies and immersed.

When An Amarnath Pilgrim Fell 100 Feet...

When An Amarnath Pilgrim Fell 100 Feet...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police were at hand to assist Amarnath yatra pilgrims on Monday, July 4, 2022.

PIX: Axar, Ashwin lead India's fightback after Lyon's five-for

PIX: Axar, Ashwin lead India's fightback after Lyon's five-for

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and Australia, at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi, on Friday.

12 PSBs Post Profit Of Rs 256.85 Billion

12 PSBs Post Profit Of Rs 256.85 Billion

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Collectively, the pack of 12 has posted a 50 per cent rise in profits -- Rs 25,685 crore. On a quarter-on-quarter basis (that is, September over June), the rise is 68 per cent. Public sector banks have never had such a stellar performance, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Sundar hopes Lancashire experience will help in NZ

Sundar hopes Lancashire experience will help in NZ

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

He said he will never play football for warm-up before matches. "It was a weird accident that happened five or six years ago. I was playing football and broke my ankle. I will never play football in my life! There are so many things to do other than just play football."

M&M to sell controlling stake in Peugeot Motocycles to Mutares

M&M to sell controlling stake in Peugeot Motocycles to Mutares

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Germany-based Mutares SE & Co will acquire 80 per cent controlling stake in Mahindra & Mahindra's French unit Peugeot Motocycles. In a statement, the Mumbai-based auto major on Thursday said Mutares has submitted an irrevocable binding offer to acquire 50 per cent of equity and a controlling stake of 80 per cent in France-based Peugeot Motocycles (PMTC). As part of the deal, Purple, a fully-owned entity of Mutares Holding, would invest 7 million euros in PMTC, which would entitle it to a 50 per cent shareholding and 80.01 per cent voting rights in the French firm.

How Curran, Stokes scripted England's WC win

How Curran, Stokes scripted England's WC win

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Stokes brought his first half-century in T20I cricket with a four in 47 balls while levelling the scores. He (unbeaten at 52* off 49 balls) then brought up the winning runs, with Liam Livingstone at 1* and England finished the innings at 138/5 in 19 overs.

Yeh Hai India: What Strong Teeth I Have!

Yeh Hai India: What Strong Teeth I Have!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

A labourer lifts a 50 kg bag of wheat using his teeth at a grain market, in Bathinda, April 17, 2022.

My only aim is to play 50 overs: Jagadeesan after record

My only aim is to play 50 overs: Jagadeesan after record

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

On keeping wickets after batting for nearly 50 overs, Jagadeesan said: "I am really happy about that to be honest. After working hard on my fitness, for me to play almost 50 hours and then keep wickets, it feels good."

'I am very angry with the stars'

'I am very angry with the stars'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

'When I watched KGF, I was like, 'What kind of world are we living in? Who are these people'?'

No 9 batsmen score a 50 in both innings for India

No 9 batsmen score a 50 in both innings for India

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Guess how many ducks the Sri Lankan and Indian batsmen have scored this series? Rajneesh Gupta has some interesting figures from Day 4.

'I Look Forward To Playing For KKR'

'I Look Forward To Playing For KKR'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

'More than the money, I am happy to be a part of the team that has selected me.'

Women's Asia Cup: Whoever comes, we are ready for final, says Harmanpreet

Women's Asia Cup: Whoever comes, we are ready for final, says Harmanpreet

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'We have a talented side, and we'll go upwards as we play more'

Thai Massage Review: Mixed Bag

Thai Massage Review: Mixed Bag

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Gajraj Rao sparkles in a muddled coming-of-age drama, notes Mayur Sanap. Thai Massage Review

Geopolitical situation a bigger worry for markets than rate hikes: Analysts

Geopolitical situation a bigger worry for markets than rate hikes: Analysts

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

An escalation in the already simmering tensions between North and South Korea, China and Taiwan, and Russia and Ukraine could prove to be a bigger worry for the markets over the next few months rather than central bank policy action, said analysts. The markets, they said, are still not fully factoring in this possibility. "The conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia is another geopolitical worry.

As kharif season sets in, India eyes long-term fertiliser contracts

As kharif season sets in, India eyes long-term fertiliser contracts

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

As the kharif season is setting in, India is scrambling to source fertilisers from the international market. It is set to sign long-term contracts - especially with Morocco and Latin American countries - to ensure steady flow of supplies. "We have to source fertilisers wherever it is available because crops have to be secured.

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

The domestic stock market may face volatility amid the monthly derivatives expiry scheduled this week, while investors would mainly await the outcome of RBI's interest rate decision on Friday, said analysts. Global market movement would also continue to drive sentiment amid a bearish trend recently following rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve and other central banks. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may take cues from its global counterparts to raise interest rate for the fourth time in a row to control inflation.

'Huge desire among people to fly... leading to congestion'

'Huge desire among people to fly... leading to congestion'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'Airports must look at their maximum capacity to handle passengers.'

E-commerce sector expected to create 500,000 jobs by Diwali: Report

E-commerce sector expected to create 500,000 jobs by Diwali: Report

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

With the festival sales in full swing, e-commerce firms are ramping up hiring to meet the increasing consumer demand. Close to 300,000 new jobs have been created in the sector so far and over 500,000 more jobs are expected to be added till Diwali, according to a report by TeamLease. The demand for gig workers is, however, not restricted to tier-1 cities. Tier-2 and tier-3 cities have seen an increase of 40 per cent, with a higher demand for delivery workers, according to a TeamLease report.

Joy for Goenka; despair for Jindal

Joy for Goenka; despair for Jindal

Rediff.com2 May 2022

RPSG Group Chairman Sanjiv Goenka enjoyed himself as his newly acquired Lucknow team won by six runs to inch closer to the play-offs while JSW Group's MD and Chairman Sajjan Jindal saw his Delhi team slip to their fifth loss from nine games.

The secret behind Shami's smashing T20 comeback...

The secret behind Shami's smashing T20 comeback...

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

He was not part of the T20 scheme of things for past one year but Mohammed Shami was "always ready" in his mind because of the communication between him and the team management.

Will India Retain Same Team For 2nd ODI?

Will India Retain Same Team For 2nd ODI?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Who do YOU think should be part of India's playing XI for Thursday's second ODI against England at Lord's?

Sundar out of Zimbabwe ODIs with shoulder injury

Sundar out of Zimbabwe ODIs with shoulder injury

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Washington Sundar's return to international cricket will be further delayed as a left shoulder injury sustained during a 50-over game for his county side Lancashire has now ruled him out of the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe, starting on August 18.

Cricket Australia targets sport's inclusion at 2032 Olympics

Cricket Australia targets sport's inclusion at 2032 Olympics

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Cricket Australia have targeted the inclusion of the sport at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics as part of a strategic plan to expand participation and maintain the game's position at the heart of the country's sporting culture.

Karzai has only a 50-50 chance

Karzai has only a 50-50 chance

Rediff.com9 Oct 2004

Essar to sell port infra to ArcelorMittal for Rs 19,000 cr

Essar to sell port infra to ArcelorMittal for Rs 19,000 cr

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Essar group on Friday announced the signing of a USD 2.4 billion (Rs 19,000 crore) deal to sell certain ports and power infrastructure to ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel in one of the largest post-pandemic merger and acquisition deals in India. In a statement, the Ruia-run firm said the deal also envisages a 50-50 joint venture between Essar and ArcelorMittal for building a 4 million tonnes a year LNG import terminal at Hazira in Gujarat. Without giving details, it only identified certain ports and power infrastructure that are primarily captive to operations of the Hazira steel plant, which was acquired by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) in 2018-19, as part of the deal.

Reconsider move to scrap train fare concession to elderly: Varun to govt

Reconsider move to scrap train fare concession to elderly: Varun to govt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

In another tweet, Gandhi also expressed concern over frequent emergency landings of flights due to one snag or another at a time when domestic air fares have almost doubled.

South Asian origin women unite against 'senseless violence' in Leicester

South Asian origin women unite against 'senseless violence' in Leicester

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

In a joint appeal on Saturday, the community leaders and local politicians from the eastern England region described Leicester as a great place to live and work and called for solutions to the 'hate-filled violence.'

Serena's championship odds cut amid US Open run

Serena's championship odds cut amid US Open run

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The American great came into what is expected to be her final tournament as a 50-1 long-shot to win the title but after upsetting world number two Anett Kontaveit on Wednesday she is now 14-1

Reliance's 4th investment cycle of $50 bn to double earnings

Reliance's 4th investment cycle of $50 bn to double earnings

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Reliance Industries' fourth investment cycle of an estimated USD 50 billion spending over the next three years could help the firm double its earnings, a report said. The firm's "fourth investment cycle this century has significant differences to past cycles, underappreciated energy tailwinds and the potential to double profits by 2027," Morgan Stanley said in a report. The spending is planned on chemicals, 5G, retail and new energy over the next three years.

I want match-winning contributions from Kohli: Dravid

I want match-winning contributions from Kohli: Dravid

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Virat Kohli has not scored an international hundred since November 2019 but head coach Rahul Dravid dismissed notions that the owner of 27 Test hundreds is "lacking in motivation".

Reliance Jio may not charge a premium for its 5G services initially

Reliance Jio may not charge a premium for its 5G services initially

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Reliance Jio may not ask for a premium for its 5G services in the initial stages of the launch, according to sources in the company. The company will roll out 5G commercial services in four cities -Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata - around Diwali this month and slowly ramp up the processes for other cities, too. A senior executive, when asked whether Jio will charge higher tariffs for 5G against 4G, said: "In the initial stages, customers have to adopt 5G, then they will have to find value in the service, and then one can look at monetisation."

'India have a real powerhouse of a T20 team'

'India have a real powerhouse of a T20 team'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

India have "a real powerhouse of a T20 team" available at their disposal that looks strong from top to bottom with an equally capable bench, said former England spinner Ashley Giles.

What's got Lara smiling?

What's got Lara smiling?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

The West Indian legend is the batting coach for Sunrisers Hyderabad who finally broke their duck and logged their first points this IPL season.

US Fed raises interest rates by 75 basis points to tame inflation

US Fed raises interest rates by 75 basis points to tame inflation

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

In the backdrop of an over four-decade high inflation, the US Federal Open Market Committee has raised its key policy interest rate by 75 basis points to 2.25-2.50 per cent, anticipating that the increase in the interest rates will be "appropriate". Hiking interest rates typically cool demand in the economy, thereby putting a brake on the inflation rate. The US Federal Reserve in its June meeting too raised the interest rate by 75 basis points, which was the steepest hike since 1994.

Sharp Spike In Fever Cases

Sharp Spike In Fever Cases

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

'This year there is a sharp spike in fever cases, and it seems to be more than the pre-COVID-19 levels.'

B-Schools: Consulting Tops Interns Hires

B-Schools: Consulting Tops Interns Hires

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

...followed by financial services, IT, and sales and marketing.

Where India got it right in the 1st T20I

Where India got it right in the 1st T20I

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

'All batters showed intent.'

Turning Points: David let off, DC fielding

Turning Points: David let off, DC fielding

Rediff.com22 May 2022

DC would have expected their bowling attack to fire on all cylinders, but that was not be.