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Sensex may scale 18K by year-end: Citigroup

Sensex may scale 18K by year-end: Citigroup

Rediff.com25 May 2010

The Bombay Stock Exchange's 30 share benchmark Sensex is trading 5.69 per cent lower so far this year.

When Hindi songs inspired movie titles!

When Hindi songs inspired movie titles!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

There have been a lot of instances, when film titles have been picked from hit songs.

Why 1,700 employees of Pfizer's India arm may lose their jobs

Why 1,700 employees of Pfizer's India arm may lose their jobs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

A key lesson for the pharmaceutical sector in this case is to not downplay the significant impact that regulatory non-compliance can have on operations.

Calcium deficiency? Shift to Ayurveda

Calcium deficiency? Shift to Ayurveda

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Of all the treatments available, Ayurvedic medications are considered as the best remedial measures to uplift the depleting calcium levels in the body, notes Mohamad Yusuf N Shaikh, Founder, Kudrati Ayurved Health Centre.

Row over CBSE reducing syllabus, board says one-time measure

Row over CBSE reducing syllabus, board says one-time measure

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The CBSE had announced that it had rationalised the syllabus for Classes 9 to 12 for the 2020-21 session by up to 30 per cent to make up for the academic loss caused due to COVID-19. However, it was the decision to drop topics related to Social Sciences which drew sharp reaction from opposition parties like the Congress, Left, Trinamool Congress, Nationalist Congress Party and Shiv Sena.

MS Office 2010 takes fight with Google

MS Office 2010 takes fight with Google

Rediff.com17 May 2010

The beta version has seen over 1.3 mn downloads; over 2,000 firms in India are moving to the latest version.

Bollywood's Top 10 Con Films

Bollywood's Top 10 Con Films

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Bollywood's superstars have tried their hand at con films, and the genre has made quite a bit of money.

India goalkeeper Paul let-off with a warning in doping case

India goalkeeper Paul let-off with a warning in doping case

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Veteran India goalkeeper Subrata Paul on Wednesday earned a massive reprieve after the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) revoked his provisional suspension, letting him off with a warning with regards to violation of anti-doping rule earlier this year.

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Like millions of people across the world, the year 2020 had dealt me irreplaceable losses and the lowest of blows. Like I have always done at such junctures, I had sought the refuge of the mountains. I wanted to end the year on a high, to show the finger to life, says Sumit Bhattacharya after a memorable journey to North Sikkim.

Contagion fears have started reappearing in emerging markets

Contagion fears have started reappearing in emerging markets

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

A strengthening dollar, rising interest rates, tightening liquidity and a surge in oil prices - all are combining to create a toxic atmosphere for EM assets, says Akash Prakash.

India rejects patent to Glivec's second variant

India rejects patent to Glivec's second variant

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

In yet another setback to Swiss drug multinational Novartis AG, the Indian patent office has rejected its application to secure a patent for an alfa crystal form of its blockbuster cancer medicine, Glivec.

MTNL to launch 3G in Mumbai by April

MTNL to launch 3G in Mumbai by April

Rediff.com28 Feb 2009

According to sources close to the development, the company has completed its beta testing (trial runs) successfully and is ready for the commercial rollout of the services. MTNL is looking at an early April date for the launch.

War of the browsers resurfaces

War of the browsers resurfaces

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

The browser war between Microsoft and Mozilla (anyone remembers Netscape?) came to an end in 2001 when Microsoft released Internet Explorer 6. This browser captured around 90 per cent of the market, leading to browser stagnation. This time around, there are five major browsers fighting for marketshare Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome and Opera.

'I don't believe India is that fragile'

'I don't believe India is that fragile'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

'I have very little faith in economists who tell me that demonetisation will reduce growth.' 'The greater effect of demonetisation is if it creates changes in the financial services system and gets people to shift from cash.' 'The economy is not a trained monkey that will jump around if you lower rates.'

Flaunting your wealth on social media may land you in soup

Flaunting your wealth on social media may land you in soup

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

The tax department will analyse mismatches in income declarations and spending patterns to trace tax evasions and black money.

The Lion King Review

The Lion King Review

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'As much as I appreciate this seamless show of computer graphics -- the gobsmacking detailing of its manufactured wildlife and landscapes -- there's something awkward about its authenticity.' 'Neither does it match the vigour of The Lion King's dramatic plot,' says Sukanya Verma.

Amazon is getting battle ready to take on Reliance

Amazon is getting battle ready to take on Reliance

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

As part of this strategy, the e-commerce major has launched a programme to manage the entire business-to-business inventory supply and management for kirana stores in three cities in Karnataka.

Special 26: These stocks outperformed markets for 5 years

Special 26: These stocks outperformed markets for 5 years

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Of these 26, Bajaj Finance, Associated Alcohols and Breweries, Garware Technologies, Filatex India, Tasty Bite Eatables, Aarti Industries and GMM Pfaudler saw an over 10-fold surge in price since 2014.

LOL! 5 wacky ways NaMo can make UK yatra memorable

LOL! 5 wacky ways NaMo can make UK yatra memorable

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

A few things NaMo could do to make his England yatra unforgettable.

After Batti... a biopic on Amul founder

After Batti... a biopic on Amul founder

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

'Ever since I travelled to Mumbai I thought of bringing issue-based subjects on the big screen that can change the lives of people.'

Why Bollywood marriages DON'T work out

Why Bollywood marriages DON'T work out

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many reasons for marital discord reported in Hindi movies.

10 foods that will help you lose weight FASTER

10 foods that will help you lose weight FASTER

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

People should include nutrient-dense foods that are rich in fibre and proteins, says Hardik Shukla.

Malaysia votes; ethnic Indians may dent outcome

Malaysia votes; ethnic Indians may dent outcome

Rediff.com8 Mar 2008

A victory for Abdullah's party is widely expected but it is not known as yet if it would capture the two-thirds majority, which it has done since 1957. The doubts have been sparked by a public show of discontent by the ethnic Indians who are demanding racial equality since the November 25 banned rally by more than 20,000 people who for the first time in decades held anti-government protest in this Malay majority Muslim nation.

Your fave Madhuri film?

Your fave Madhuri film?

Rediff.com9 May 2006

Have your say and celebrate the diva's birthday.

RCom to launch cheapest smartphone @ 10K

RCom to launch cheapest smartphone @ 10K

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

At present, the cheapest business phone (with personal digital assistants) is priced at Rs 15,000, while high-end phones are available around Rs 13,000.

Guess who tops TOP EARNING Actresses list?!

Guess who tops TOP EARNING Actresses list?!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

With Deepika Padukone and Anushka Sharma not having a release in 2019 and Priyanka Chopra featuring in a solitary non-mainstream film, the ground was wide open for many actresses to make their mark.

Experts welcome WHO's decision to resume HCQ clinical trial

Experts welcome WHO's decision to resume HCQ clinical trial

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The global heath body had earlier suspended the hydroxychloroquine arm of the clinical trials of experimental COVID-19 drugs over safety concerns.

'Use your privilege to make someone's life better'

'Use your privilege to make someone's life better'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, artist Debjyoti Saha's animation video on the migrant crises struck a chord with many who shared it all over the Internet.

This Love Story is boring!

This Love Story is boring!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

Harman Baweja's debut film Love Story 2050 is predictable, boring and a terrible waste of time. Avoid at all costs.

Sanjay Dutt's tearful reunion with daughter

Sanjay Dutt's tearful reunion with daughter

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

The first India edition of People magazine carries a touching account by Trishala Dutt of her meeting with her father, Sanjay Dutt, along with his wife, Manyata.

World's wackiest stock indicators

World's wackiest stock indicators

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

Can butter production help you predict the market's next move? Find out here.

Paytm's MF foray fails to rattle fund distributors

Paytm's MF foray fails to rattle fund distributors

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Unlike most MF distributors in India, Paytm Money will be offering low-cost direct plans, which don't charge for distribution expenses

HC rejects Novartis' plea on patent

HC rejects Novartis' plea on patent

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

The Madras High Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by Swiss pharmaceutical major Novartis AG, challenging the constitutional validity of the section 3 (d) of the Patents (Amendment) Act 2005.

An 'unapologetic' author, who didn't write to 'please an audience'

An 'unapologetic' author, who didn't write to 'please an audience'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

Naipaul's views against the commonplace perception towards colonised countries and their people were not the only thing controversial about the famed author.

Ban other mobile services, switch to Jio: Reliance tells staff

Ban other mobile services, switch to Jio: Reliance tells staff

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Reliance Jio test launched its services last December, but dates for commercial launch has not been announced.

Finance gaming site to woo stock market buffs

Finance gaming site to woo stock market buffs

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

MarketHero.in is one of the first financial market gaming portals. A free-to-use financial and stock-broking game, built on Web 2.0 standards, it has recorded close to 500 registered users in one month. The participants can manage a virtual gaming portfolio of Rs 1 million and trade equity stocks, mutual funds and commodities, which are backed by real prices from the exchanges. It will be extended to multiple platforms such as mobile and other networks -- Facebook and Orkut.

Why you must watch out for weekend heart attacks

Why you must watch out for weekend heart attacks

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

According to a study,it is twice as likely to kill young patients during weekends.

The Super 30 Review

The Super 30 Review

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'What Super 30 really wants to say is Hrithik Roshan can be an action hero without showing off his sculpted torso,' says Sukanya Verma.

Google to provide local info to mobiles users

Google to provide local info to mobiles users

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

Mobile users in the country can now easily get local information on their handsets as leading search engine Google on Tuesday introduced a service to facilitate access to such content. Mobile users in the country can now easily get local information on their handsets as leading search engine Google on Tuesday introduced a service to facilitate access to such content.

Jio GigaFiber, the next disruptor from Mukesh Ambani's stable

Jio GigaFiber, the next disruptor from Mukesh Ambani's stable

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

While existing players are expected to first drop prices, acquisition of smaller firms by larger ones is likely in future