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Mining an opportunity: Firm, transparent laws key to attract investments

Mining an opportunity: Firm, transparent laws key to attract investments

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Parliament has cleared the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, recently. The objective of the Act is to invite investments from the private sector, including foreign companies, for mining minerals such as lithium and other critical minerals. Other than lithium, some of these minerals were classified as atomic minerals, including beryl and beryllium, niobium, titanium, tantalum and zirconium.

DK's lunch date with Sunny G

DK's lunch date with Sunny G

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

'Lunch date with the legend!' DK posted on his Facebook page.

Why Adelaide Oval Is Special To Shastri

Why Adelaide Oval Is Special To Shastri

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Under Ravi Shastri's tutelage, India became the first Asian team to win a Test series in Australia when they upset the hosts 2-1 in 2018-19 before winning their second successive series two years later.

I still remain bullish on the series: O'Keefe on Australia's chances

I still remain bullish on the series: O'Keefe on Australia's chances

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

As Australia opted to go with just one pacer for second Test against India, former spinner Steve O'Keefe opened up on the team's chances of beating India at home.

Has Udhayanidhi Shot INDIA Alliance in the Foot?

Has Udhayanidhi Shot INDIA Alliance in the Foot?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Udayanidhi has handed over to the BJP one real issue to draw the line between it and the INDIA alliance, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Haydos' Mango Lesson!

Haydos' Mango Lesson!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

'I am 50 mango seasons young.'

Governance, funding info key to Adani ratings: S&P

Governance, funding info key to Adani ratings: S&P

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Weeks after it revised the rating outlook of two companies of embattled Adani group, S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday said it is watching for additional information on the conglomerate's governance and funding for any ratings action. Investors, it said, seek clarity on the credit impact of a string of allegations against the group in a short-seller report published in late January, and on the findings of a recently launched Supreme Court investigation. S&P Global published an FAQ-style commentary titled, "Adani Group: The Known Unknowns".

Indian IT services firms likely to post muted revenue growth in Q4

Indian IT services firms likely to post muted revenue growth in Q4

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

IT services firms' revenue growth in the fourth quarter will be affected by macro-driven headwinds, lower working-days, and the fact of the three-month period being low season. Analysts are expecting FY24 growth to be muted. Revenue growth will decline 600-700 basis points to 10-12 per cent for FY24, said a CRISIL Ratings report. The 10-12 per cent growth rate is a fall from the 18-20 per cent expected in FY23 and around 19 per cent growth in FY22, the highest in eight years, said the CRISIL Ratings report.

Kishan should replace Pant for Australia Tests: Azharuddin

Kishan should replace Pant for Australia Tests: Azharuddin

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Former India skipper Mohammad Azharuddin believes Ishan Kishan would be a strong contender to replace the injured Rishabh Pant as the wicketkeeper for next month's four-match Test series against Australia.

IT mid-caps stick to steady growth amid uncertain macros

IT mid-caps stick to steady growth amid uncertain macros

Rediff.com8 May 2023

With the Big Four information technology services players having disappointed the Street, the focus is on mid-cap IT players who seem to have met expectations, according to analyst reports and management commentary on the demand environment.

TCS Q4 review: Near-term growth to moderate, demand levers intact

TCS Q4 review: Near-term growth to moderate, demand levers intact

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The impact of the banking crisis in the US was visible in IT bellwether Tata Consultancy Services' (TCS) weak performance in the March quarter of fiscal 2023 (Q4FY23). The firm witnessed slower revenue growth in Q4FY23 and failed to meet its FY23 exit Ebit margin of 25 per cent as some clients, especially in the North American region, took to pausing projects and rising onsite costs offset utilisation gains. Sequentially, the company's revenue grew by just 0.6 per cent on a constant currency basis, which was one of the slowest paces in over 11 quarters.

Is Modi Nervous About Manipur?

Is Modi Nervous About Manipur?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

By comparing I.N.D.IA. with banned terror outfits, Modi has exhibited the kind of nervousness never ever associated with him even at the height of the Gujarat riots, and certainly since his prime ministerial days, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Utter rubbish': Langer rejects reports of rift with Australia players

'Utter rubbish': Langer rejects reports of rift with Australia players

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Langer resigned saying he felt he had lost the support of some players and staff

Sreesanth to feature in dance-oriented Bollywood movie

Sreesanth to feature in dance-oriented Bollywood movie

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Sreesanth will also be singing a fast number in the movie for which recording has begun in a studio in Kochi.

ICC to replace 'batsman' with 'batter' from T20 World Cup

ICC to replace 'batsman' with 'batter' from T20 World Cup

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The International Cricket Council on Thursday decided to replace 'batsman' with gender-neutral term 'batter' in all its playing conditions starting with this month's men's T20 World Cup.

'Kiss on the foot' act angers Kerala's football fans

'Kiss on the foot' act angers Kerala's football fans

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

It might have been done out of excitement but a "kiss on the foot" act of a noted Malayalam football commentator, done to an Ukranian playing for Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League during an interview.

2 TMC workers killed in blast in Bengal; Oppn says infighting cause of murders

2 TMC workers killed in blast in Bengal; Oppn says infighting cause of murders

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

While the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress alleged that the killings were a fallout of the TMC's infighting, the ruling party pointed fingers at the grand old party of India.

Meet IAF's First Agniveers!

Meet IAF's First Agniveers!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

After five months of a rigorous training, the Agniveervayus passed out of the Airmen Training School, impressing the audience with the skills they had acquired in just 22 weeks of training at the IAF base.

Cheers! Mitchell makes a splash with a six into fan's beer glass

Cheers! Mitchell makes a splash with a six into fan's beer glass

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

New Zealand batsman Daryl Mitchell made a splash on the opening day of the second Test against England on Friday when he smashed a six straight into a startled female fan's pint of beer.

Covid surge: MP Gambhir's IPL priorities questioned

Covid surge: MP Gambhir's IPL priorities questioned

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Gambhir the MP has come under fire for ignoring his duties towards his East Delhi constituency amid rising cases of COVID-19.

Mithali Raj testing which shoe fits post retirement

Mithali Raj testing which shoe fits post retirement

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

"I am just testing the waters to see if I am apt for commentary. Maybe after a few months, I will see if I still have the keenness to pursue it,"

Disappointed, shell-shocked: Border, Hayden slam Australia's disastrous batting display

Disappointed, shell-shocked: Border, Hayden slam Australia's disastrous batting display

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Former captain Border felt Australia panicked and none of the batters tried to defend.

'A World Cup Winner As BCCI President!'

'A World Cup Winner As BCCI President!'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'Binny is a very amiable guy, he has got a mind of his own. He might not be a flippant type, but when he opens his mouth, I'm sure that he will be heard, especially on cricketing matters.'

'IPL main chance hai kya?'

'IPL main chance hai kya?'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'He looks in good nick. Probably needs to spend a little more time on his footwork, but should get into most teams.'

Can Jaguar Land Rover Meet its EV Target by 2030?

Can Jaguar Land Rover Meet its EV Target by 2030?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

The question is: Will the company have a strong balance sheet to support this massive investment plan?

Rishi Sunak faces queries on wife's taxes, family wealth in 2nd TV debate

Rishi Sunak faces queries on wife's taxes, family wealth in 2nd TV debate

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The UK's prime ministerial race frontrunner, Rishi Sunak, spoke of his pride in what his Indian parents-in-law -- Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty -- had achieved, as he fought back over media commentary around wife Akshata's family wealth.

The Plight Of Food Delivery Boys

The Plight Of Food Delivery Boys

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Zwigato urges viewers to think critically about the kind of unethical behaviour that food delivery workers have to put up with on a daily basis because of insensitive customers, observes Chintan Girish Modi.

Improving outlook, upgrades to keep wheels turning for auto companies

Improving outlook, upgrades to keep wheels turning for auto companies

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The S&P BSE Auto Index has been one of the biggest outperformers among sectoral indices over the past year with returns of 26 per cent. By comparison, the benchmarks - the National Stock Exchange Nifty50 and the S&P BSE Sensex - managed about 6-8 per cent during this period. Improving demand, falling raw material costs, and rising product realisations, led by the premiumisation of portfolios, have led to a revision of growth estimates and upgrades by domestic brokerages.

Capex Crosses Rs 6 Trillion In December

Capex Crosses Rs 6 Trillion In December

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'If private capex has to kick in, there should at least be 2-3 years of visibility.'

Decoding The SKY Scoop!

Decoding The SKY Scoop!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Suryakumar Yadav peppered the Zimbabwe bowlers across the MCG on Sunday, once again leaving his mark on the T20 World Cup with a sensational 61 not out from 25 balls.

AMU drops works of 2 Islamic scholars from syllabus for 'objectionable content'

AMU drops works of 2 Islamic scholars from syllabus for 'objectionable content'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

About 20 scholars had recently written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi complaining about the inclusion of the work of the two authors in the syllabus.

'We are not saying everybody has to pay that much'

'We are not saying everybody has to pay that much'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'If you are going to have only a handful of telecom players on whom the entire dream of Digital India rests, it's important they are financially sustainable.'

Dahaad Review: Sonakshi Packs A Punch

Dahaad Review: Sonakshi Packs A Punch

Rediff.com12 May 2023

For those who believed in her talent since Lootera, Dahaad is a truly rewarding experience, observes Sukanya Verma.

Infosys, Wipro Are Not Hiring Freshers This Year

Infosys, Wipro Are Not Hiring Freshers This Year

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Industry players said IT hiring was not as strong as it was in 2022. One reason is the high bench IT firms have due to earlier hiring.

Dulquer Salman gets into a bathtub with...

Dulquer Salman gets into a bathtub with...

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Deepika looks awesomelycute... Aishwarya captures a Kodak moment...Sunny goes green...

Investors' wealth falls by Rs 2.39 lakh cr as markets sink

Investors' wealth falls by Rs 2.39 lakh cr as markets sink

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Investors' wealth fell by Rs 2.39 lakh crore on Monday in line with a weak trend in the global equity markets. The BSE Sensex tanked 861.25 points or 1.46 per cent to settle at 57,972.62. During the day, it tumbled 1,466.4 points or 2.49 per cent to 57,367.47.

Imran paying price for being 'disobedient' to US: Russia

Imran paying price for being 'disobedient' to US: Russia

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Khan met Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on February 24, the day the Russian leader had ordered a "special military operation" against Ukraine.

PHOTOS: Tsitsipas, Berrettini, Rybakina through to last 16

PHOTOS: Tsitsipas, Berrettini, Rybakina through to last 16

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

How sweet it is: Eubanks's climb up the ranks is 'icing on the cake'

Mutiny at the BBC: Lineker row causes huge crisis

Mutiny at the BBC: Lineker row causes huge crisis

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Britain's BBC faced a mounting crisis as a row over football presenter Gary Lineker's criticism of government migration policy led to a presenter mutiny.

Bubble-Bubble Transfer For Pant, Axar

Bubble-Bubble Transfer For Pant, Axar

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

'Pant, Axar Patel, K S Bharat, Prithvi Shaw, Shardul Thakur and Kuldeep Yadav assembled at the team hotel in Mumbai,' DC stated on Wednesday.