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Anthony Davis Makes NBA History

Anthony Davis Makes NBA History

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Despite being listed as doubtful starter due to a left ankle strain, Anthony Davis took to the court and delivered a record-breaking performance.

Baramati must get MLA other than me: Ajit Pawar

Baramati must get MLA other than me: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said he was satisfied with the development work he had carried out as a legislator, adding that people of Baramati for once must get an MLA other than him so that they could make comparisons.

500 Years For You To Match CEO's Pay!

500 Years For You To Match CEO's Pay!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

The share of companies where it would take over 100 years for a median employee to earn the equivalent of their top executive's annual salary rose to 65 per cent in FY24 from 61 per cent in FY19.

'RBI has a tough balancing act to do'

'RBI has a tough balancing act to do'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

'Inflation is not good for industry. Nor for the economy as a whole.'

Weak earnings, slow execution play spoilsport for Power Grid Corp

Weak earnings, slow execution play spoilsport for Power Grid Corp

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Power Grid Corporation of India's (PWGR's) Q3FY25 revenue declined 3 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 11,200 crore, with operating profit falling 7 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 9,500 crore and margin contracting to 85 per cent from 91 per cent Y-o-Y. Other income surged 89 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 500 crore, but regulatory income dropped 62 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 42.5 crore.

Bumrah alone stands between Australia and glory

Bumrah alone stands between Australia and glory

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah embodies the qualities of pace legends such as Dennis Lillee, Andy Roberts and Richard Hadlee

IPL 2025: 13-YO from Bihar becomes youngest crorepati

IPL 2025: 13-YO from Bihar becomes youngest crorepati

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

In an extraordinary moment at the IPL 2025 Auction, 13-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest crorepati of the season.

Will reclaim every inch of land taken under pretext of waqf: Yogi

Will reclaim every inch of land taken under pretext of waqf: Yogi

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has vowed to reclaim every inch of land taken under the pretext of Waqf, stating that the state government will actively investigate all "occupied" land. He also criticized the Samajwadi Party (SP) and its leaders, alleging that they failed to uphold the principles of socialist leader Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia. Adityanath praised the Maha Kumbh, highlighting its significance as a symbol of India's spiritual heritage and national unity.

'Tax To Pay If My Salary Is Rs...?'

'Tax To Pay If My Salary Is Rs...?'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

rediffGURU Vipul Bhavsar answers readers' personal income tax queries.

Outgoing Delhi Assembly Just Met For....

Outgoing Delhi Assembly Just Met For....

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The Delhi assembly which held 74 sittings over its five-year term, met for an average of 15 days a year. On the days it met, the assembly sat for an average of three hours.

'Stop Bringing Up The Same Incident!

'Stop Bringing Up The Same Incident!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'If Lord Ram can forgive Manthara, if he can forgive Kaikeyi, if he can even forgive Ravan after the great battle was done, surely you can let go of this extremely small thing in comparison... not that I need your forgiveness.'

Why Is Jaiswal Being Compared To Shaw?

Why Is Jaiswal Being Compared To Shaw?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'Jaiswal is too talented to be written off after one bad innings. He'll bounce back. The real test is how he handles the second innings.'

Exam Time? 10 Ways Parents Can Help

Exam Time? 10 Ways Parents Can Help

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

The best thing parents can give to their child is their time, says Professor Suvasish Mukhopadhyay.

Mrs Review: A Must Watch!

Mrs Review: A Must Watch!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Mrs succeeds in riling you up for all the right reasons. And without resorting to high-pitched drama, applauds Sukanya Verma.

'Am Playing Someone Very Different From Me'

'Am Playing Someone Very Different From Me'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Each film is a lifetime's worth of experience and I've learnt so much from all of the films I've done.'

Abbas says comparing Babar to Kohli is 'fizool ki baatein'

Abbas says comparing Babar to Kohli is 'fizool ki baatein'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Abbas also acknowledged the consistency displayed by India across formats and said the Rohit Sharma-led team will be a strong contender for the upcoming Champions Trophy.

Fundraising via equity, debt hit all-time high in 2024

Fundraising via equity, debt hit all-time high in 2024

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Fundraising by Indian corporates through equity and debt reached all-time high in the calendar year 2024, according to primedatabase.com. The overall public equity fundraising stood at Rs 3.7 trillion in 2024, a rise of 159 per cent from Rs 1.4 trillion in 2023. If Rights Issues of Rs 25,973 crore were to be added, the overall equity fundraising would touch nearly Rs 4 trillion in 2024.

PKL: Yoddhas beat in-form Steelers, keep playoff hopes alive

PKL: Yoddhas beat in-form Steelers, keep playoff hopes alive

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Bhavani Rajput picked up 11 points in a superb performance as UP Yoddhas beat table toppers Haryana Steelers 31-24 to keep their play-off hopes alive in the Pro Kabaddi League in Pune on Tuesday.

Watch Out For Raveena Mini, Rasha

Watch Out For Raveena Mini, Rasha

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Whether Rasha's chemistry around Aaman repeats the success of Ajay-Raveena's?

99 And Seven Decimal Points

99 And Seven Decimal Points

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'Does 99 percent guarantee character and capacity for an independent awareness of life or does it make you -- barring exceptions -- a compliant careerist beholden to governments and corporations?' 'What kind of political and social choices would such minds make?' asks Shyam G Menon.

13 YO Scores Fastest Indian U-19 Century

13 YO Scores Fastest Indian U-19 Century

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

His blistering 58-ball century is now the second fastest in Under-19 Test history, behind only Moeen Ali's 56-ball hundred in 2005.

PIX: Rohit's ton powers India to series win vs England

PIX: Rohit's ton powers India to series win vs England

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Images from the first One-Day International between India and England at the Barabati Stadium, in Cuttack, on Sunday.

Budget: Can Nirmalaji End The Economic Slowdown?

Budget: Can Nirmalaji End The Economic Slowdown?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

The time is ideal for a 'Dream Budget' akin to the 1991 reforms that sparked high growth and unlocked significant gains in productivity, points out Rajeswari Sengupta.

Analysts maintain 'Buy' calls on ICICI Bank after Q3; see up to 32% upside

Analysts maintain 'Buy' calls on ICICI Bank after Q3; see up to 32% upside

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Defying the bearish sentiment in the markets on Monday, ICICI Bank's share price rose by 2 per cent, reaching an intraday high of Rs 1,234.4 per share on the BSE. With a 1.5 per cent gain at the close, the stock emerged as the top performer on both the BSE Sensex and the National Stock Exchange Nifty 50 indices.

Kota coaching hub sees 50% drop in student suicides in 2024

Kota coaching hub sees 50% drop in student suicides in 2024

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

The Kota district administration in Rajasthan has reported a 50% decline in student suicides this year compared to 2023, attributing the decrease to stricter guidelines for coaching institutes and hostels, mental health initiatives, and outreach programs. Despite the positive development, coaching businesses in Kota have experienced a slowdown due to negative publicity and stricter regulations. The district administration has launched a program called 'Kota Cares' to reaffirm its commitment to student well-being and safety.

'You Need A Thick Skin For This Industry'

'You Need A Thick Skin For This Industry'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

'My father is a businessman and he has gone through a lot of ups and down.' 'When I see him have the money and then lose it all, but keep trying at this age, I feel if he can do it, then why cannot I?' 'That has been my biggest motivating factor.'

Priyanka takes oath as LS MP; 3rd Gandhi in Parliament

Priyanka takes oath as LS MP; 3rd Gandhi in Parliament

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

The 52-year-old, who joins her mother Sonia and brother Rahul as an MP in what is a rare instance of three members of a family together in Parliament, took affirmation in Hindi while holding a copy of the Constitution soon after the House met.

Higher tax will drive capital away, says CEA V Anantha Nageswaran

Higher tax will drive capital away, says CEA V Anantha Nageswaran

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Taxing capital less may not lead to more investments but taxing more will drive capital away, Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Friday said during a discussion on Inequality, Economic Growth and Inclusion. While it is easy to drive capital out, bringing it back is a lot harder, said Nageswaran.

The defence Budget for this year is...

The defence Budget for this year is...

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Under capital expenditure, Rs 48,614 crore has been set aside for aircraft and aero engines while Rs 24,390 crore has been allocated for the naval fleet.

MFs step up: SIPs climb ticket ladder, one rung at a time

MFs step up: SIPs climb ticket ladder, one rung at a time

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

The average ticket size for a systematic investment plan (SIP) is edging up, even as the pace of new account openings remains strong. SIP ticket sizes had been shrinking in recent years, as mutual fund (MF) penetration grew. However, the average ticket size has started to climb again after a steep drop in the post-pandemic period, as the industry has doubled its investor base in the past four years.

Steady heartbeat of growth in diagnostics stock keeps sector pulsing

Steady heartbeat of growth in diagnostics stock keeps sector pulsing

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The stocks of diagnostic service providers have been standout performers within the healthcare sector over the past year, posting returns between 16 and 80 per cent. In comparison, the Nifty 50 saw returns of 8 per cent. Stable pricing, expectations of gradual volume growth, and market share expansion for the larger players have stoked increased optimism for listed companies.

Boland fine-tunes 'perfect length' for MCG Test

Boland fine-tunes 'perfect length' for MCG Test

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Boland is ready to step in once again for Josh Hazlewood, continuing the role of the perfect first substitute that has defined his 11-Test career.

Is It Wise To Get A Harvard MBA?

Is It Wise To Get A Harvard MBA?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Divya Nair/Rediff.com speaks to students and experts to find out whether it is better to study management in India or try for an international MBA.

What You Don't Know About Ambani, Adani Wealth

What You Don't Know About Ambani, Adani Wealth

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Ambani and Adani account for a fifth of the net worth of all billionaire promoters in the country and half the combined net worth of the top 10.

EPFO adds 13.41 lakh net members in Oct

EPFO adds 13.41 lakh net members in Oct

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Retirement fund body EPFO has registered 13.41 lakh net new members addition in October 2024, according to showed latest payroll data. This signifies increased employment opportunities and heightened awareness of employee benefits, bolstered by EPFO's effective outreach initiatives, a labour ministry statement said on Wednesday.

HDFC Bank Q3 a 'strong' quarter despite just 2% profit growth: Analysts

HDFC Bank Q3 a 'strong' quarter despite just 2% profit growth: Analysts

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Analysts have largely maintained their positive outlook on HDFC Bank, as the private lender reported in-line results for the October-December quarter (Q3) of the current financial year (2024-25/FY25). They believe the results were 'strong' given the tough macro environment, and relative to peers.

Most brokerages lift targets for UltraTech Cement

Most brokerages lift targets for UltraTech Cement

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Although UltraTech Cement's results for the December quarter of the current financial year (Q3FY25) were not an improvement compared to Q3FY24, the company managed to surpass Street expectations. The company's profit attributable to the owners of the parent dropped 17.4 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 1,469.5 crore in Q3FY25 as against Rs 1,777 crore in Q3FY24.

Penalty corner drama in HIL! Soorma edge out Lancers

Penalty corner drama in HIL! Soorma edge out Lancers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Jeremy Hayward (11th minute), Nicolas della Torre (35th), Harmanpreet Singh (50th) and Harish Somappa (52nd) scored for Soorma while Thierry Brinkman (5th), Sanjay (30th) and Gursahibjit Singh (50th) were on target for the Lancers.

Why Tharoor Gives The Congress A Headache

Why Tharoor Gives The Congress A Headache

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

The Kerala unit of the Congress instantly gets a headache when Shashi Tharoor lets loose one of his observations showering flowers on enemy territory. With every such action triggering controversy within a nervous Congress party, some feel it is high time Tharoor showed a degree of solidarity with the ideals of his party, notes Shyam G Menon.

Did Muslims Turn Their Backs On Kejriwal?

Did Muslims Turn Their Backs On Kejriwal?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

The Delhi assembly results have underscored that a section of Arvind Kejriwal's committed supporters abandoned him because they were let down by his refusal to take a stand on crucial issues that impinge on the security and Constitutionally enshrined rights of the people, notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.