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What to expect from merged HDFC Bank's Q1 report

What to expect from merged HDFC Bank's Q1 report

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

This will be the lender's first result after its merger with HDFC Ltd, effective from July 1, and will keep analysts glued to the management's earnings growth guidance for the merged financial behemoth.

Kaalkoot Review: Vijay Varma Gets Another Thumbs Up

Kaalkoot Review: Vijay Varma Gets Another Thumbs Up

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

With a solid Vijay Varma at its centre, Kaalkoot is a riveting watch, raves Mayur Sanap.

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Arguably the greatest slow left-arm bowler that the world has ever seen, Bishan Singh Bedi left an indelible impression in minds of many with a character to die for.

PIX: Eden Gardens turns yellow as fans bid 'farewell' to Dhoni

PIX: Eden Gardens turns yellow as fans bid 'farewell' to Dhoni

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

All the fans greeted him by flashing their mobile phone cameras as he remained unbeaten on two from three balls.

All That Breathes, Pathaan On OTT

All That Breathes, Pathaan On OTT

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Shah Rukh Khan's box-office juggernaut and other specials on the OTT menu this week.

Birthday Boy Dhoni Spotted At Wimbledon

Birthday Boy Dhoni Spotted At Wimbledon

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Dhoni will be 41 on July 7.

Will Smith take over as Australia's full-time Test captain?

Will Smith take over as Australia's full-time Test captain?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Steve Smith has no ambition to be Australia's full-time captain again, the 33-year-old said after leading the team to a nine-wicket victory in the third Test against India.

Sensex, Nifty rise on gains in metal, commodity stocks

Sensex, Nifty rise on gains in metal, commodity stocks

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Tata Steel was the biggest gainer in the Sensex chart, rising 2.39 per cent, followed by Tata Motors, Power Grid, Reliance Industries, UltraTech Cement, NTPC, Nestle, HUL, Mahindra & Mahindra, Wipro, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Asian Paints. In contrast, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv, ICICI Bank, Infosys and Titan were among the laggards.

Moody's lauds Apple India's manufacturing capabilities

Moody's lauds Apple India's manufacturing capabilities

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The manufacturing of iPhone 14 in India within weeks of the global launch demonstrates the maturity of Apple's manufacturing capabilities in the country, according to Moody's Investors Service. Increasing volumes of locally-manufactured iPhones will also accelerate Apple's expansion strategy in India, Raj Joshi, Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance Group, Moody's said. The Indian smartphone market's large size and strong growth prospects as the country unveils its 5G network "make it an attractive long-term market for Apple", according to a note by Moody's.

Celebrate Ravi Shastri As He Turns 60!

Celebrate Ravi Shastri As He Turns 60!

Rediff.com27 May 2022

As Ravi Shastri turns 60 on May 27, join us in celebrating his landmark birthday and wishing him health, wealth and super success always.

Afwaah Review: Thrilling Take On Rumour Mongering

Afwaah Review: Thrilling Take On Rumour Mongering

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Afwaah is a sum of Sudhir Mishra's thought-provoking reflections and appeal to question what's real, what's rumour, notes Sukanya Verma.

Weak discretionary spend likely to weigh on IT cos' revenue in Q1

Weak discretionary spend likely to weigh on IT cos' revenue in Q1

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Strong macroeconomic headwinds causing turbulence in the $245-billion Indian IT industry are yet to calm down. Top Indian IT services companies are likely to post a decline or just marginal growth in sequential revenue in Q1FY24 because of a soft discretionary spending environment. Though the first quarter is seasonally strong for IT firms, "June 2023 will be an exception", according to analysts at Kotak Institutional Equities.

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Review: Good Ol' Bollywood

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Review: Good Ol' Bollywood

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Rocky Aur Rani delivers a king-sized entertainer that blends old charm with fresh ideas. It is a win for Karan Johar whose conviction works big time to satisfying results, asserts Mayur Sanap.

The Bizarre Case Of Umar Khalid

The Bizarre Case Of Umar Khalid

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Arrested in September 2019 by the Delhi police for making 'provocative statements' when Donald J Trump was on his visit to India, Dr Umar Khalid has now spent three years in jail without being convicted of an offence, points out Aakar Patel.

Markets fall on selling in IT, banking shares, FII outflows

Markets fall on selling in IT, banking shares, FII outflows

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Among the Sensex firms, HCL Technologies fell the most by 2.4 per cent. IndusInd Bank (2.35 per cent), Infosys (2.28 per cent), Wipro (1.8 per cent), NTPC (1.71 per cent), Asian Paints (1.7 per cent), Tata Consultancy Services (1.36 per cent),Tech Mahindra (1.03 per cent) and SBI (1 per cent) were among the major laggards.

Red Fort's Tryst With India's Destiny

Red Fort's Tryst With India's Destiny

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Jawaharlal Nehru did not unfurl the Tricolour at the Red Fort on August 15, 1947. But, in a gesture of nationalistic symbolism -- one that has endured by repetition over the 76 years of independent India -- Nehru took to the ramparts at Red Fort's Lahori Gate on August 16, 1947, unfurled the Tricolour there and delivered his first Independence Day speech.

Cummins stays home, Smith may lead in Ahmedabad Test too

Cummins stays home, Smith may lead in Ahmedabad Test too

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Smith may lead Asutralia in the fourth and final Test against India as regular captain Pat Cummins stays put in Sydney.

Olympics Opening Ceremony: When to Watch

Olympics Opening Ceremony: When to Watch

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Readers in India can watch the opening ceremony on the Sony Sports Network on Friday, July 23, from 4:30 pm IST onwards.

Earthquake felt during U-19 World Cup match, live visuals shook

Earthquake felt during U-19 World Cup match, live visuals shook

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

The earthquake was measured at 5.2 magnitude on the richter scale.

'Why would he take his life!'

'Why would he take his life!'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'He was always coming up with something new, which is why his sudden demise is so shocking!'

'No cowards' in Australia team, says captain Cummins

'No cowards' in Australia team, says captain Cummins

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Captain Pat Cummins said on Tuesday there are "no cowards" in the Australia cricket team and that the players had not been distracted by former head coach Justin Langer's inflammatory comments.

Underwhelming DC eye another win, this time over RCB

Underwhelming DC eye another win, this time over RCB

Rediff.com5 May 2023

After a win like that, the morale of any team would be high but Delhi will need to find a way to bat well against the star studded RCB.

Prince Gill Steals King Kohli's Thunder

Prince Gill Steals King Kohli's Thunder

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Shubman Gill's epic century powered Gujarat Titans to a sensational victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday.

Sensex gains 311 points; reclaims 60K mark

Sensex gains 311 points; reclaims 60K mark

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tata Steel, ITC, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Maruti, Mahindra & Mahindra and State Bank of India were the biggest winners. Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, Asian Paints, Wipro and Tata Motors were the biggest laggards.

It's Windies bowlers vs India batters at Dominica

It's Windies bowlers vs India batters at Dominica

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The sub-narratives in the main story will be equally intriguing in the next 13 days.

Suresh Raina retires from IPL and domestic cricket

Suresh Raina retires from IPL and domestic cricket

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Suresh Raina has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Tuesday.

Kanjoos Makhichoos Review: Not Funny At All!

Kanjoos Makhichoos Review: Not Funny At All!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Kunal Kemmu's default mode performing comedy is overacting. When surrounded by much more competent theatre-trained actors, he falls consistently short. (In the past, this role would have been tailor-made for Govinda), observes Deepa Gahlot.

Why Zydus is likely to continue with its outperformance

Why Zydus is likely to continue with its outperformance

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Even as most of its large-cap pharmaceutical peers have struggled to stay above water on the returns front, Zydus Lifesciences has been one of the big outperformers within the sector over the past year with a return of over 30 per cent. The gains have come on the back of multiple triggers such as the scaling up of new product launches in the US market, clearance for its Moraiya (Gujarat) facility and steady performance in the domestic market. Though it has been the top pharma gainer in the 2022-23 financial year (FY23), brokerages continue to maintain their 'buy' stance, given the strong visibility in the US market.

2 key drivers for markets this week

2 key drivers for markets this week

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

The RBI's policy decision would be the major event driving trading sentiment in the equity market this week, while global cues, foreign funds movement and crude oil prices will be the other key factors to watch out for, analysts said. Markets have been witnessing a rebound recently. However, the move lacks decisiveness amid lingering challenges like global policy tightening due to soaring inflation and geopolitical tensions, they added. "RBI policy, global macro numbers and crude oil prices will set the trend for this week.

Greg, Jones to do ICL commentary

Greg, Jones to do ICL commentary

Rediff.com24 Nov 2007

The Indian Cricket League (ICL) has roped in six former cricketers -- including Tony Greig and Dean Jones -- as commentators for the rebel Twenty20 tournament starting November 30 in Panchkula

A light-hearted commentary on Diwali

A light-hearted commentary on Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

A humorous piece on the Festival of Lights by Get Ahead writer Gauri Mitra.

Markets fall for 2nd day amid weak global trends

Markets fall for 2nd day amid weak global trends

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Benchmark indices finished on a weak note on Thursday, extending their previous day's decline amid a negative trend in global equity markets after the US Fed hiked interest rates by 75 basis points. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 69.68 points or 0.11 per cent to settle at 60,836.41. During the day, it tanked 420.95 points or 0.69 per cent to 60,485.14.

'The group has quality physical assets'

'The group has quality physical assets'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'If there is any reason to change my holding in Adani group stocks, the Hindenburg report on the group is not the one.'

Why No One Will Speak For The Wrestlers

Why No One Will Speak For The Wrestlers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

All these male politicians are unlikely to risk their sinecures to speak up in support of a bunch of women wrestlers who have chosen to challenge a politician who appears to have the ruling regime in a stranglehold, points out Kanika Datta.

Zara Hatke Zara Bachke Review: Wah Vicky! Wah Sara!

Zara Hatke Zara Bachke Review: Wah Vicky! Wah Sara!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Not so hatke after all, but no reason to stay bachke either, notes Sukanya Verma.

'Absolute rubbish!': Rohit slams 'outsider' Shastri's overconfidence claims

'Absolute rubbish!': Rohit slams 'outsider' Shastri's overconfidence claims

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Former coach Ravi Shastri's assertion that the Indian team lost in Indore due to "overconfidence" has been termed "rubbish" by skipper Rohit Sharma, who minced no words while calling him an "outsider".

Commentator Gavaskar in trouble after crude remarks

Commentator Gavaskar in trouble after crude remarks

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Sunil Gavaskar landed himself in an unnecessary controversy after making an unwarranted remark about Rajasthan Royals batter Shimron Hetmyer and his wife

Police avert hostage crisis as man with gun barges into Bengal classroom

Police avert hostage crisis as man with gun barges into Bengal classroom

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

A gun-wielding man barged into a packed classroom of a high school in West Bengal's Malda district on Wednesday, but was overpowered by the police and arrested, officials said.

'Hamas is not stupid'

'Hamas is not stupid'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'The Israeli government is saying, "OK, leave northern Gaza, because we're going to fight Hamas there".' 'But Hamas is not stupid. They are going to put militants in southern Gaza too. And then what's Israel going to do?' 'At some point are they going to say, 'Leave southern Gaza too because we want to fight Hamas there? Go across the border to Egypt"'? 'That's what people are worried about. Because they fear that once they cross the border into Egypt there will be no coming back.'

When The TikTok Ban Killed Dreams

When The TikTok Ban Killed Dreams

Rediff.com31 May 2023

In India, TikTok unleashed creativity in people like never before until it was unceremoniously banned in June 2020, leaving them heartbroken.