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PIX: India hand Windies another thrashing, seal series

PIX: India hand Windies another thrashing, seal series

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

India clinched a series win over the West Indies after pacer Prasidh Krishna tore through the tourists' top order on Wednesday, taking four wickets to lead India to a 44-run victory in the second ODI.

U-19 WC: Australia down Pakistan to reach semis

U-19 WC: Australia down Pakistan to reach semis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Australia booked their place in the Under-19 World Cup 2022 Super League semi-finals with a 119-run win over Pakistan thanks to some fine top-order batting.

Bhagyashree's Tips to Survive Dark Times

Bhagyashree's Tips to Survive Dark Times

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'Be with people you love and those who love you because the feeling of nurturing and being nurtured both add a lot of strength.'

Mumbai-Karnataka region to be renamed as Kittur Karnataka

Mumbai-Karnataka region to be renamed as Kittur Karnataka

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The Karnataka Cabinet on Monday decided to rechristen 'Mumbai-Karnataka' region consisting of seven districts as 'Kittur Karnataka.'

Sebi keeps Adani Wilmar's Rs 4,500-cr IPO in abeyance

Sebi keeps Adani Wilmar's Rs 4,500-cr IPO in abeyance

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Capital markets regulator Sebi has kept the proposed Rs 4,500-crore initial share-sale of edible oil major Adani Wilmar Ltd (AWL) in "abeyance". However, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) did not clarify further. The company had filed preliminary papers with Sebi on August 3, to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO).

Man arrested over online racist abuse of England footballers

Man arrested over online racist abuse of England footballers

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Detective Inspector Matt Gregory of GMP's Trafford division said: "The actions of a small number of people overshadowed what was a hugely unifying event for our country on Sunday evening.

Adani Wilmar files draft papers for Rs 4,500 crore-IPO

Adani Wilmar files draft papers for Rs 4,500 crore-IPO

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Edible oil major Adani Wilmar Ltd (AWL) on Monday filed the draft red herring prospectus with markets regulator Sebi for an initial public offer to raise up to Rs 4,500 crore. The company, which sells cooking oils under the Fortune brand, is a major player in the edible oil industry.

Why Pakistan are favourites for T20 WC

Why Pakistan are favourites for T20 WC

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

...'with the conditions in mind, it is hard to look past Pakistan. They know UAE so well of course and became one of the best teams in the world while playing there.'

Wishes pour in for birthday boy Kohli

Wishes pour in for birthday boy Kohli

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

The Delhi-born batter is the most successful Indian skipper in Test cricket when it comes to the number of wins. Under his 65-match stint as captain, India have won 38 matches with remarkable Test series victories in foreign soils as well.

Omicron Cancels Christmas, New Year Parties

Omicron Cancels Christmas, New Year Parties

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

'We are not organising any large celebrations on New Year's Eve to avoid last-minute changes in guidelines.'

6 dead, 23 injured in massive fire at Mumbai high-rise

6 dead, 23 injured in massive fire at Mumbai high-rise

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The blaze erupted around 7 am in Kamla building located opposite Gandhi Hospital at Gowalia Tank, the official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.

Karnataka lifts weekend curfew, night curbs to continue

Karnataka lifts weekend curfew, night curbs to continue

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai held a meeting with experts, and senior ministers and officials of his government to assess the COVID-19 situation in the state and curbs that were put in place to control its spread.

'NRC could be the 21st century Ram Janmabhoomi'

'NRC could be the 21st century Ram Janmabhoomi'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

'Even if the government does not implement an all-India NRC before 2024, it will be part of the party's long-term project.'

UP, Uttarakhand settle assets, liabilities 21 years after division

UP, Uttarakhand settle assets, liabilities 21 years after division

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

With the Bharatiya Janata Party governments in both states, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on Thursday reached an agreement on the division of their assets and liabilities, pending since their partition 21 years ago.

'Ignoring new age businesses can hurt portfolio's health'

'Ignoring new age businesses can hurt portfolio's health'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

'Investors should keep them on their radar and invest over a longer time frame, and expect some of these companies to bite the dust.'

Denmark Open: Sindhu loses in quarters, Sameer stuns Antonsen

Denmark Open: Sindhu loses in quarters, Sameer stuns Antonsen

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Returning to action after a break, India's double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu on Friday bowed out of the Denmark open badminton tournament after losing in straight games to world no 8 Korean An Seyoung in the women's singles quarterfinals in Odense.

Tatas, Adani, Ambanis in scramble for super app

Tatas, Adani, Ambanis in scramble for super app

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The groups plan to take on well-entrenched players like Amazon, Flipkart, and Paytm by merging their offline businesses with e-commerce initiatives.

Why the Zomato stock is getting hammered on markets

Why the Zomato stock is getting hammered on markets

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Given that there has been no negative news flow around Zomato, analysts believe it's time to lap up the shares at lower levels.

Covid spread higher than 2nd wave peak: Govt

Covid spread higher than 2nd wave peak: Govt

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

The Centre said the upsurge of COVID-19 cases is happening in cities and the Omicron variant is the predominant circulating strain.

Covid redux: India Inc switches back to SOS mode from wait-and-watch

Covid redux: India Inc switches back to SOS mode from wait-and-watch

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

With the dizzying rise in the number of Covid-19 cases in the country, India Inc has transitioned from a wait-and-watch policy to full-on emergency mode, bringing back remote and flexi work, stringent safety protocols, and allowing only essential travel. Companies - especially in metros like Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata - that had adopted a hybrid work model during the last few months when the caseload remained low, are either switching back entirely to work-from-home (WFH), or calling skeletal staff to office on select days. Take the case of cigarettes-to-hotels major, ITC, which had been on a hybrid work model over the last few months.

Did Real Madrid chief influence Messi's departure?

Did Real Madrid chief influence Messi's departure?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

'Messi's departure is a move that helps Florentino. Imagine that (Kylian) Mbappe now signs for Real Madrid.'

'Air India buy could lead to TCS-like firm from Tatas in aviation'

'Air India buy could lead to TCS-like firm from Tatas in aviation'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Re-rating of Bharat Petroleum Corporation, Container Corporation, Shipping Corporation, SAIL, and Hindustan Copper, for which the government has already shown intent to divest its stake, possible now, say analysts.

Maruti to bolster presence in SUV segment; plans new models

Maruti to bolster presence in SUV segment; plans new models

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The company, which already has around 66 per cent market share in the hatchback segment and about 50 per cent in the overall domestic passenger vehicle segment, currently sells Vitara Brezza and S-Cross in the SUV segment. In an interaction with PTI, MSI managing director and CEO Kenichi Ayukawa acknowledged that there was some lag in launching new products due to the pandemic but the company is now on track regarding new model launches.

Dom's Take: No State for Women?

Dom's Take: No State for Women?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Dominic Xavier wonders if such cruel and heinous crimes against women will ever end in Uttar Pradesh.

Rohit hails Mumbai's 'perfect game' against Royals

Rohit hails Mumbai's 'perfect game' against Royals

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma is happy that they are playing Sunrisers Hyderabad on the last day of the league stage since they will have a clear idea about what needs to be done to sneak into the play-offs of the Indian Premier League.

PIX: Rabada stars with hat-trick but SA fail to advance despite win

PIX: Rabada stars with hat-trick but SA fail to advance despite win

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup Super 12 match between South Africa and England, played in Sharjah on Saturday.

Sales of Maruti, Hyundai down; TaMo, M&M gain

Sales of Maruti, Hyundai down; TaMo, M&M gain

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Passenger vehicle market leaders Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai on Saturday reported a decline in wholesales in December 2021, although homegrown majors Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra reported growth, amid semiconductor shortage continuing to impact production. Other manufacturers Nissan and Skoda also reported an increase in December 2021 sales although Honda Cars India witnessed a decline last month. The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) reported a 4 per cent fall in wholesales to 153,149 units in December 2021 as against 160,226 units a year ago.

Amarinder backs 50 km jurisdiction limit for BSF

Amarinder backs 50 km jurisdiction limit for BSF

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The Union government had recently amended the BSF Act to authorise the border guarding force to undertake search, seizure and arrest within a 50 km stretch, up from the existing 15 km, from the international border in Punjab, West Bengal and Assam.

Explore a real life Candyland at 'Sugar Rush'

Explore a real life Candyland at 'Sugar Rush'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Do you savour your treats, sweets, and super-tempting goodies outside, under the sky, quite often? Then 'Sugar Rush', a candy-themed experience in Los Angeles is the perfect place for you.

PICS: Tears, standing ovation mark Messi's farewell to Barcelona

PICS: Tears, standing ovation mark Messi's farewell to Barcelona

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Between trying to compose himself, wiping away tears and facing a long standing ovation, it took Lionel Messi more than a minute to start his farewell news conference on Sunday at FC Barcelona, where the Argentine has spent all of his playing career.

Ranji roundup: Krishna's six puts Karnataka in control

Ranji roundup: Krishna's six puts Karnataka in control

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

A roundup of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches on Friday.

Doctor with a Difference

Doctor with a Difference

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'I consider myself to be a 50 year old with a 16-year-young mind, ready to conquer more continents,' Dr Shuvendu Sen tells Payal Singh Mohanka.

PICS: India sign off on a high with Namibia thrashing

PICS: India sign off on a high with Namibia thrashing

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Namibia and India, Dubai, on Monday.

Fans gear up for 2nd Test at Chepauk

Fans gear up for 2nd Test at Chepauk

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

TNCA announced the protocols for allowing the entry of 15,000 fans for the match

COVID-19: Cricket Australia to raise funds to support India

COVID-19: Cricket Australia to raise funds to support India

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Cricket Australia (CA) and the country's players union have thrown their weight behind a fundraising drive with charity UNICEF Australia to respond to India's COVID-19 health crisis.

Day 2: Rahul Shines on Dull Day

Day 2: Rahul Shines on Dull Day

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

All the interesting numbers from Day 2 of the India-England Test at Trent Bridge.

Why does India fail to attract foreign investments in oil & gas?

Why does India fail to attract foreign investments in oil & gas?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Why does the world's fastest-growing major consumer of energy fail to attract investments in oil and gas? This is a question worth pondering after private sector conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) failed to close a $15-billion downstream asset deal with Saudi Arabia's national oil company, Aramco. It's understandable if multi-billion dollar investments in oil and gas projects or deals involving state companies that need to traverse a complex bureaucracy at state and federal levels and the corridors of ministries unravel. However, Mukesh Ambani-run RIL, India's most successful energy company, is not typically known to fumble on closing deals (Ambani closed deals worth around Rs 2 trillion early last year in telecom and retail with blue chip investors).

Delhi unlock: Cinemas allowed to work in full capacity

Delhi unlock: Cinemas allowed to work in full capacity

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The order, listing various allowed and restricted activities because of the Covid pandemic, will come into effect from November 1.

11 Spelling Bee finalists: 9 Indian kids!

11 Spelling Bee finalists: 9 Indian kids!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

'We look forward to seeing them show off their knowledge and hard work as they square off against the dictionary on the national stage.'

DEAR KOMAL: How to Break Bad Lockdown Habits?

DEAR KOMAL: How to Break Bad Lockdown Habits?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.