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Australia T20 captain Finch retires from international cricket

Australia T20 captain Finch retires from international cricket

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Aaron Finch bows out as one of his country's greatest limited-overs players and as the captain who delivered Australia a first global T20 title in the United Arab Emirates in 2021.

Morocco make Arab nations proud with advance to QF

Morocco make Arab nations proud with advance to QF

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Morocco were happy to allow Spain possession but in the end, were desperately hanging on for the shootout as they battled injury and fatigue and lived dangerously in the closing stages.

On this day: India won the ICC Champions Trophy

On this day: India won the ICC Champions Trophy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

MS Dhoni-led team beat England by five runs in a rain-curtailed final in Birmingham to win the ICC Champions Trophy.

'This is the year to pick and choose sectors and companies carefully'

'This is the year to pick and choose sectors and companies carefully'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

'2022 has not been -- and will not be -- the kind of 2021 bull market, which lifted all boats.'

Will history repeat itself for Pakistan this Sunday?

Will history repeat itself for Pakistan this Sunday?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

If divine intervention in 1992 was the heavens opening up against England in their do-or-die game, even the best bookies couldn't have predicted that the Netherlands would beat South Africa in 2022. A handful of them must have made a killing.

Meta Platforms' India staffers on edge over layoff media reports

Meta Platforms' India staffers on edge over layoff media reports

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

US media reports that Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, could be the latest technology giant to downsize its workforce have triggered trepidation among its 300-400 employees in India, according to people familiar with the matter. "We have not heard much about the impact (of downsizing) on India. "It's a wait-and-watch situation. Certainly, there is uncertainty," said a source.

Football's 'Eternal great' Pele passes away

Football's 'Eternal great' Pele passes away

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Pele, the legendary Brazilian soccer player who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest and best-known athletes in modern history, died on Thursday at the age of 82.

COP27 Does Little On Climate Change

COP27 Does Little On Climate Change

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The overwhelming feeling at the end of COP 27 was that despite decades of meetings and landmark accords, like the Paris Agreement, the world was still not doing enough to slow the climate crisis, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Microsoft gives ONDC its first Big Tech push

Microsoft gives ONDC its first Big Tech push

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Microsoft has become the first global Big Tech company to join the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), an Indian government initiative for developing a first-of-its-kind open network for digital commerce. The world's second-largest technology firm intends to introduce social e-commerce via its app in the Indian market later this year. ONDC is expected to open to the public in Bengaluru over the next fortnight as it enters into the next phase of the pilot for further fine-tuning before rollouts in other cities, according to a source in the know.

Modi calls for reforming WHO at 2nd global Covid summit

Modi calls for reforming WHO at 2nd global Covid summit

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for reforming the World Health Organisation and streamlining its approval process for vaccines and therapeutics, and favoured making flexible the WTO's rules relating to trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights.

Eyeing LA Olympics, ICC could award 2024 T20 World Cup to US

Eyeing LA Olympics, ICC could award 2024 T20 World Cup to US

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

The United States is likely to host the T20 World Cup in 2024, which could serve as a launch pad in the International Cricket Council's bid for cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Five IPOs to hit mkt in H1 of Nov; seek to raise over Rs 27,000 cr

Five IPOs to hit mkt in H1 of Nov; seek to raise over Rs 27,000 cr

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

After a month long gap, the primary market is heading for a busy time, with five firms including Paytm parent One97 Communications and policybazaar parent PB Fintech have lined up their IPOs in the first half of November to raise over Rs 27,000 crore collectively. The other three firms whose initial share-sales are set to open are Sapphire Foods India, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut outlets, decorative aesthetics supplier SJS Enterprises and microcrystalline cellulose manufacturer Sigachi Industries. The IPOs of FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd, which runs online marketplace for beauty and wellness products Nykaa, and Fino Payments Bank are currently open for public subscription.

Hazlewood strikes T20 form with red ball mindset

Hazlewood strikes T20 form with red ball mindset

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood once fretted that he might be too predictable to be a successful T20 bowler but said his approach had gone "the opposite way" after working with Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming and bowling consultant Eric Simons.

Will the mid, small-cap party continue in 2022?

Will the mid, small-cap party continue in 2022?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

After a stellar run that saw the frontline indices - the S&P BSE Sensex and the Nifty 50 - clock gains of around 21 per cent and 24 per cent respectively in calendar year 2021 (CY21), the year gone by in real sense belonged to the mid-and small-cap segments. Thus far in CY21, the mid-and small-cap indexes on the BSE have far outpaced the run in the frontline indices and notched up a gain of around 38 per cent and 61 per cent, respectively during this period. Though analysts expect the outperformance to continue in 2022, they caution against the multiple headwinds in the year ahead that may dent the overall market sentiment.

India needs to bring in A game against Pakistan: Kohli

India needs to bring in A game against Pakistan: Kohli

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

India captain Virat Kohli said his side's impeccable tournament record against Pakistan will count for nothing when they face each other on Sunday and they will need to be at their very best to overcome Babar Azam's side in the Twenty20 World Cup.

India introspective as ICC success eludes captain Kohli again

India introspective as ICC success eludes captain Kohli again

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

It was Virat Kohli's fourth unsuccessful attempt to lead India to an ICC title

India, England out to foil Windies in T20 World Cup

India, England out to foil Windies in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

West Indies will again rely on a hardened bunch of Twenty20 specialists as they bid to retain their World Cup title, but are set for a stern test from India, out to secure a first global trophy under Virat Kohli, and an England team bidding to become champions in two formats.

T20 World Cup: Berrington, Davey guide Scotland to 17-run win over PNG

T20 World Cup: Berrington, Davey guide Scotland to 17-run win over PNG

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Richie Berrington slammed a stroke-filled 70 while Josh Davey snapped four wickets as Scotland inched closer to the Super 12s with a comfortable 17-run win over Papua New Guinea in their Group B match of the ICC T20 World Cup in Al Amerat on Tuesday.

Omicron's mildness a 'mistake', Covid not getting milder: UK expert

Omicron's mildness a 'mistake', Covid not getting milder: UK expert

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The reduced severity of the Omicron variant is good news for now, but it is the result of an 'evolutionary mistake' and does not indicate that the virus which causes COVID-19 is becoming less virulent, a leading Indian-origin scientist from the University of Cambridge warned on Thursday.

The Chanakya Mantra For Success

The Chanakya Mantra For Success

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'2,000 years later, we all want the same thing -- we want to live a healthy life, a life that has quality.' 'And Chanakya tells you exactly how to do that.'

Expert warns of more virulent coronavirus after milder Omicron

Expert warns of more virulent coronavirus after milder Omicron

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The reduced severity of Omicron is good news for now, but it is the result of an "evolutionary mistake" as Covid-19 is transmitting very efficiently and there is no reason for it to become milder, indicating that the next variant could be more virulent, a leading Indian-origin scientist from the University of Cambridge has warned.

Automakers in India gear up to launch affordable EVs

Automakers in India gear up to launch affordable EVs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

India's electric mobility goal, which has so far been riding on two wheels, is all set to graduate to four wheels. At least, the journey has begun. Hyundai Motor India said it would invest Rs 4,000 crore till 2028 to launch half-a-dozen electric vehicles (EVs) in India. It would eventually straddle premium and mass segments. The first of these - the electrified version of an internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered model - will go on sale as early as next year.

How Arundhati Bhattacharya is turning the tide for Salesforce

How Arundhati Bhattacharya is turning the tide for Salesforce

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Bhattacharya is now more optimistic than before regarding the adoption of newer technologies, even though she acknowledges there could be short-term challenges owing to the pandemic. Salesforce is among the first global employers to take the 'no lay-off' pledge, pertaining to COVID-19.

Why Young Investors Love Smallcases

Why Young Investors Love Smallcases

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Affordable pricing, a variety of themes, and the ease of transacting are among key reasons that have made smallcases a hit among young investors.

Macron, Merkel switch to Namaste in times of Covid

Macron, Merkel switch to Namaste in times of Covid

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The two leaders are meeting at the French president's summer residence to discuss a long list of burning issues including the coronavirus pandemic, post-election unrest in Belarus and growing tensions with Turkey.

Will Khona's return as CEO give GoAir its second wind?

Will Khona's return as CEO give GoAir its second wind?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Kaushik Khona's second innings at GoAir will be more challenging than the first. Globally, the aviation industry is in deep distress because of the pandemic, reports Aneesh Phadnis.

'#IndiaAgainstPropaganda': Akshay, Ajay, KJo tweet support for govt

'#IndiaAgainstPropaganda': Akshay, Ajay, KJo tweet support for govt

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, filmmaker Karan Johar and Suniel Shetty on Wednesday said citizens should focus on the government's efforts to resolve the ongoing farmer crisis rather than paying attention to "half truths" and those "creating differences."

BCCI confident of hosting T20 World Cup in 2021

BCCI confident of hosting T20 World Cup in 2021

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is committed towards hosting a safe and healthy ICC T20 World Cup next year and "will leave no stone unturned" in its endeavour, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said as the countdown for the much-anticipated event began on Thursday.

Priyanka Chopra sets Madame Tussauds record

Priyanka Chopra sets Madame Tussauds record

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Priyanka becomes the first global icon to have four Madame Tussaud waxworks modelled on her image.

Glimmers of Mehul Choksi's 'empire' that was built on fraud

Glimmers of Mehul Choksi's 'empire' that was built on fraud

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Despite recent developments that have accelerated the impending extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, who has been in custody in London's Wandsworth Prison for over two years, the last month has seen his uncle Mehul Choksi dominate the headlines instead with his circus-like exhibition in the Caribbean that has involved red herrings such as a "girlfriend", to whom his wife seemed to have no objection, and possibly concocted stories of being kidnapped and manhandled. Choksi was widely regarded as Modi's Svengali in Mumbai when he returned from Belgium to expand his business. He had fled to Antigua well before news around how Modi finagled thousands of crores from Punjab National Bank (PNB) and other institutions through a series of allegedly coordinated and fraudulent actions involving letters of undertaking, or LoUs.

Trump or Biden? It won't matter a lot for Indian markets

Trump or Biden? It won't matter a lot for Indian markets

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Given the impact Covid-19 pandemic had over the world economy, analysts expect global central banks, especially the US Fed, to keep the liquidity tap open, which, in turn, is likely to keep the equity markets, especially those in the emerging markets, buoyant.

It's not fair! Emami slams HUL over skin cream rebranding

It's not fair! Emami slams HUL over skin cream rebranding

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

While HUL's Fair & Lovely was launched in 1975, Emami's Fair & Handsome was unveiled in 2005. Both companies now straddle both the men's and women's fairness categories in the country.

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Rihanna, who has frequently spoken out on issues such as LGBTQIA+ rights and racism, is the fourth most followed person, with 101.3 million followers, on Twitter after former US president Barack Obama and singers Justin Bieber and Katy Perry. Her tweet on India's farmers received hundreds of thousands of retweets and likes.

Fed Cup to be re-named Billie Jean King Cup

Fed Cup to be re-named Billie Jean King Cup

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Billie Jean King helped the United States win the inaugural Fed Cup, the team event is being re-named in honour of the greatest trailblazer in women's tennis.

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Prominent international celebrities and activists on Wednesday joined American pop star Rihanna to extend support to the farmers' protests here and garner international attention on the protracted stir but their remarks were slammed by India as 'neither accurate nor responsible'.

'Don't be a cowboy'

'Don't be a cowboy'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

'The only thing that is safe right now are government securities.'

Weak economic data, coronavirus spook investors

Weak economic data, coronavirus spook investors

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Both indices are down nearly 9 per cent from their all-time highs in mid-January. A sharp reversal seems difficult this time as the peak impact of the virus is yet to play out.

'Naughty' Shafali revelling in World Cup experience

'Naughty' Shafali revelling in World Cup experience

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Shafali Verma has enjoyed a breakthrough ICC Women's T20 World Cup with the bat but her off-the-field impact has not been lost on captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Verma has scored 161 runs at a stunning strike rate of 161 in Australia, setting the tone for India's four Group A victories with fearless batting despite being in her first global tournament.

Post-Budget, stock market will remain volatile for few days

Post-Budget, stock market will remain volatile for few days

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

'The market was expecting the Budget to do more, given the domestic economic slowdown and global uncertainty. Over the next few days, the market is expected to absorb the volatility.'

Are we over-celebrating 'work from home'?

Are we over-celebrating 'work from home'?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Microsoft top boss Satya Nadella feels the increase in productivity has come at the price of burning the 'social capital' built up by companies over very many years, observes ad guru Sandeep Goyal.