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The Kashmir Files Review

The Kashmir Files Review

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The Kashmir Files is not an easy film to watch. It makes you realise that if we are alive today, it's a privilege and not something that should be taken for granted, observes Joginder Tuteja.

'Sachin Opens Again' at ICC World Cup

'Sachin Opens Again' at ICC World Cup

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will make his debut as an on-air expert in the ICC ODI World Cup, starting Thursday, in the United Kingdom.

'Welcome to the club': Kumble congratulates Ajaz

'Welcome to the club': Kumble congratulates Ajaz

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Spin great Anil Kumble congratulated New Zealand's Ajaz Patel, who matched the Indian's feat of taking all 10 wickets in an innings in Test cricket.

How Team India fared in Asia Cup 2022

How Team India fared in Asia Cup 2022

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Will this (Rohit, KL Rahul and Kohli), be India's top three going into the T20 World Cup?

Fans Diss Pant's No Ball Tantrum

Fans Diss Pant's No Ball Tantrum

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

A good came of cricket ended with a touch of unwanted controversy.

Sensex pares losses; finally ends down 581 pts on weak global cue

Sensex pares losses; finally ends down 581 pts on weak global cue

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

HCL Tech was the top loser in the Sensex pack, skidding over 4 per cent, followed by Tech Mahindra Dr Reddy's, Wipro, TCS, Titan and Infosys. NSE Nifty plunged 167.80 points to 17,110.15.

Reforms Need New Governance!

Reforms Need New Governance!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Till such time that a new governance framework comes into being, the progress of reforms in health, education, land, labour, electricity and agriculture could remain fraught with problems, agitations and delays, observes A K Bhattacharya.

Omicron adds new uncertainties to global economic outlook: Moody's

Omicron adds new uncertainties to global economic outlook: Moody's

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The Omicron variant of Covid-19 adds new uncertainties to the global economic outlook but much will depend on its speed of transmission, hospitalisation and death rates, and also the effectiveness of vaccines, Moody's Analytics said on Monday. In its commentary titled 'Much to Learn About Omicronast', Moody's Analytics said although the variant appears to spread "remarkably quickly", it will be at least two more weeks before more will be known about this new variant. "The Omicron variant of COVID-19 adds new measures of uncertainty to the outlook for the global economy, although it is too soon to adequately quantify that risk.

Covid fears weigh down markets, Sensex up by 41 pts

Covid fears weigh down markets, Sensex up by 41 pts

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Equity benchmark Sensex ended marginally higher after a choppy session on Friday as concerns over the economic impact of the second wave of Covid-19 and pace of vaccination weighed on investor sentiment.

Gavaskar wonders why umpire made Pant change stance

Gavaskar wonders why umpire made Pant change stance

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

After the end of the first day's play in the third Test at Headingley, the swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batsman said he had to change his stance after being told by the umpire that batting outside the crease to negate swing formed footmarks in the pitch's danger area.

Accenture's growth outlook augurs well for Indian IT services players

Accenture's growth outlook augurs well for Indian IT services players

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Accenture's Q1 FY22 results have sent a wave of cheer among analysts, as the company raised its revenue guidance and said it expects double-digit growth in outsourcing, up from single digit to low double-digit growth expected earlier. Accenture's financial year ends on August 31. The company raised its revenue outlook for FY22 to 19-22 per cent in local currency, up from 12-15 per cent earlier.

Q1 earnings to guide equity markets this week

Q1 earnings to guide equity markets this week

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

The first quarter earnings season will dictate the trend in the equity markets in this holiday-shortened week amid absence of major macroeconomic drivers, say analysts. Besides, lacklustre global markets may increase volatility in the market, they added. Equity markets would remain closed on Wednesday for Bakri-Id.

Sensex jumps 255 pts to close at lifetime high of 53,159

Sensex jumps 255 pts to close at lifetime high of 53,159

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

HCL Tech was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 5 per cent, followed by L&T, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Bank, UltraTech Cement, ITC and Tata Steel. NSE Nifty rose 70.25 points to its all-time high of 15,924.20.

Doordarshan all set for impactful Republic Day coverage

Doordarshan all set for impactful Republic Day coverage

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

With 59 cameras, including one fixed on the dome of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, public broadcaster Doordarshan is all set to beam live every bit of action of the Republic Day parade which features a fly-past by 75 aircraft of the Indian Air Force over the iconic Rajpath.

Why VVS was appointed NCA's head coach...

Why VVS was appointed NCA's head coach...

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly says former teammate VVS Laxman's stature in Indian cricket is beyond everything

Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

'For an introduction to his career-spanning genius, watch just five of his movies: Anand, Saudagar, Abhiman, Black and Pink,' notes Kalyan Singhal, McCurdy Professor of Business at the University of Baltimore.

Krishna can a very good bowler in Tests: Gavaskar

Krishna can a very good bowler in Tests: Gavaskar

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes new fast bowling sensation Prasidh Krishna can serve India well in Test cricket with his "pace and seam position" and should be considered for the longest format just like Jasprit Bumrah was in 2018.

Sensex jumps 296 pts to recapture the key 49,500-level

Sensex jumps 296 pts to recapture the key 49,500-level

Rediff.com10 May 2021

L&T was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 4 per cent, followed by Dr Reddy's, Sun Pharma, NTPC, IndusInd Bank, PowerGrid, ONGC and M&M. NSE Nifty jumped 119.20 points to 14,942.35.

Gavaskar meets Trump while on charity fund-raising trip to US

Gavaskar meets Trump while on charity fund-raising trip to US

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

'Gavaskar utilised the time between the limited overs and the Test series of the West Indies tour in America to create awareness for the Heart to Heart foundation'

Sensex makes a sharp U-turn to finish 64 points lower

Sensex makes a sharp U-turn to finish 64 points lower

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Titan was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 4 per cent, followed by IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries, Axis Bank, Kotak Bank, ONGC, ITC and ICICI Bank. NSE Nifty closed 3.05 points higher at 14,634.15.

100 million plus Indians watched World Cup!

100 million plus Indians watched World Cup!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

Females contributed to 47 per cent of the tournament reach.

What's wrong with Chris Gayle?

What's wrong with Chris Gayle?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

'I can tell you this!!! I will never go down without a fight!! I Am The #UniverseBoss That will never changed!!'

ICC to celebrate 10th anniversary of India's 2011 WC win

ICC to celebrate 10th anniversary of India's 2011 WC win

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will launch a series named #CWC11Rewind on Friday to mark the 10th anniversary of India's 2011 World Cup triumph at home.

Nirav Modi judge rebuts Katju, says no evidence of political influence

Nirav Modi judge rebuts Katju, says no evidence of political influence

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The UK judge who handed down his judgment on Thursday in favour of the extradition of Nirav Modi to face charges of fraud and money laundering in India said he had found no evidence of adverse political influence in the case, as claimed by the diamond merchant's legal team.

How Indians Dominate World Chess

How Indians Dominate World Chess

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

In 2019, World Champion Magnus Carlsen was asked to guess the nationality of the reigning world champion in 2050. He responded: 'India will have had many by then!'

Holding to hang up broadcasting mic next year

Holding to hang up broadcasting mic next year

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

West Indies bowling legend says age is catching up with him and he can't go beyond 2021.

The Birdman's Catch of IPL 2020

The Birdman's Catch of IPL 2020

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

It was not an easy catch as it was moving away from the 'keeper towards his left. DK leapt wide and plucked the ball from mid-air with two fingers.

Conflict of Interest: COA to approach Apex Court

Conflict of Interest: COA to approach Apex Court

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Keeping the soul of the Lodha reforms in mind -- one person one post -- former Supreme Court judge Jain last month ruled that ex-India batsman Laxman and former captain Ganguly will have to choose one of the multiples roles they are performing at the moment including their commentary stints during the ongoing World Cup.

IPL 2020: BCCI satisfied with stadium arrangements

IPL 2020: BCCI satisfied with stadium arrangements

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Sharjah will host 12 matches of the IPL and is one of the venues besides Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Investor wealth tumbles over Rs 8 lakh cr in 5 days

Investor wealth tumbles over Rs 8 lakh cr in 5 days

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Equity investors became poorer by over Rs 8 lakh crore in five days of market plunge. The BSE benchmark has lost 2,062.99 points or 4 per cent in five trading sessions. On Thursday, the 30-share BSE benchmark tanked 585.10 points or 1.17 per cent to close at 49,216.52. Following the bearish trend, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies declined by Rs 804,216.71 crore to Rs 2,01,22,436.75 crore in five days.

D-Street in bear hug; heavyweights drag Sensex down 585 points

D-Street in bear hug; heavyweights drag Sensex down 585 points

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

HCL Tech was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 4 per cent, followed by Infosys, Dr Reddy's, TCS, Reliance Industries, Tech Mahindra and NTPC. NSE Nifty slumped 163.45 points to 14,557.85.

'Ill-informed': India reacts to Trudeau's farmers comment

'Ill-informed': India reacts to Trudeau's farmers comment

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

In a terse message, the ministry further added that "it is also best that diplomatic conversations are not misrepresented for political purposes."

'COVID infection bubble already broken at Olympic Village'

'COVID infection bubble already broken at Olympic Village'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Insufficient testing at the border and the impossibility of controlling people's movements mean that the Games could exacerbate the spread of the infectious Delta variant of the virus, a prominent public health expert said.

CM face to decide if 60 MLAs will be elected: Sidhu

CM face to decide if 60 MLAs will be elected: Sidhu

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Without naming any party, Sidhu made the remark ahead of the announcement of the Congress' chief ministerial face by the party's former president Rahul Gandhi during his visit to Ludhiana for the February 20 Punjab assembly polls.

Chhorii Review

Chhorii Review

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

By the time, the story decides it has dilly dallied enough and finally throws light on its long-drawn-out mystery, curiosity has died a natural death, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Will TCS Enter The Metaverse?

Will TCS Enter The Metaverse?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'At present Metaverse is a hype cycle.' 'If it succeeds, then I would like to see TCS there, too.'

OTT This Week: Horror! Thrills! Action!

OTT This Week: Horror! Thrills! Action!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Sukanya Verma offers tons of horror and some happy stuff too on OTT this week.

'Kohli is an amazing character, we need people like him'

'Kohli is an amazing character, we need people like him'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Former England captain Michael Vaughan hailed Virat Kohli as an incredible leader, saying the India skipper gave a tactical masterclass to how to win a Test match.

We are focussed on winning Asian Games: Manpreet

We are focussed on winning Asian Games: Manpreet

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

India men's hockey team skipper Manpreet Singh said it's time to stop basking in the glory of their historic bronze medal at the Tokyo Games and start focussing on qualifying for the Paris Olympics by winning next year's Asian Games.

Dravid applies for Indian team head coach's post

Dravid applies for Indian team head coach's post

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Celebrated former captain Rahul Dravid is all but certain to to be the Indian cricket team's next head coach after he formally applied for the high-profile position on Tuesday.