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Look Who Stole The Show At The Wedding...

Look Who Stole The Show At The Wedding...

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Sporting stars, past and present, at the Ambani wedding.

If India want to win in England, focus on THIS

If India want to win in England, focus on THIS

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Nick Knight has high expectations from the likes of Kuldeep and Sai Sudharsan who is expected to make his Test debut at Leeds, the venue for the series opener.

Mourning The Dead In Manipur

Mourning The Dead In Manipur

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Scenes from funerals in Jiribam in Manipur for Meiteis killed in the ethnic violence that broke out in Borobekra.

'India is my home, don't want to go back to Pakistan'

'India is my home, don't want to go back to Pakistan'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'Where my husband lives, that is my home. I want to stay here with him'

NSE defers switching to Monday expiry after Sebi's consultation paper

NSE defers switching to Monday expiry after Sebi's consultation paper

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has deferred its plan to change the expiry day of all index and stock derivatives to Monday from Thursday until further notice following markets regulator Sebi's consultation paper. The shift, which was scheduled to take effect on April 4, 2025, would have seen all index and stock derivative contracts move from Thursday to Monday.

India revels in Holi, Friday prayers held peacefully

India revels in Holi, Friday prayers held peacefully

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Holi was celebrated with pomp and splendor across India on Friday, with people soaking in the festivities by smearing 'gulaal' on each other and exchanging greetings and sweets. Homes and streets wore a colourful look as the revellers splashed colours and feasted on traditional delicacies. Public transport did not ply in the morning in most major cities while metro services started functioning from noon. As Holi coincided with the second Friday prayers during the holy Islamic month of Ramzan, security -- including increased patrolling and picketing -- was beefed up in several states. In Delhi, more than 25,000 security personnel were deployed. Police closely monitored about 300 sensitive areas with CCTV cameras and drones.

Man sues PVR INOX for too many ads before movie, wins

Man sues PVR INOX for too many ads before movie, wins

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

A Bengaluru consumer court has ruled against PVR INOX for delaying film screenings with excessive advertisements, deeming it an "unfair" trade practice. The court ordered the multiplex chain to pay Rs one lakh in punitive damages and ensure clear communication of actual movie start times to viewers. The ruling highlights the value of time in today's world and the need for businesses to respect consumers' time and money.

Australian Open: Hady Habib Creates History

Australian Open: Hady Habib Creates History

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Hady Habib is the first man representing Lebanon to win a singles main draw match at a Grand Slam in the professional era.

NSE Q3 profit surges 94% to Rs 3,834 cr

NSE Q3 profit surges 94% to Rs 3,834 cr

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Leading stock exchange NSE on Tuesday reported a 94 per cent year-on-year surge in consolidated profit after tax to Rs 3,834 crore for three months ended December 2024. It posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 1,975 crore in the year-ago period.

Australia hoping match-winners emerge for 'big loss'

Australia hoping match-winners emerge for 'big loss'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Adam Zampa wants new heroes to emerge from the Australian squad at the Champions Trophy to cover the "big loss" of the team's champion pace trio.

Sensex falls 200 pts dragged by realty, auto shares

Sensex falls 200 pts dragged by realty, auto shares

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

From the 30 Sensex companies, Zomato, Tata Motors, IndusInd Bank, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance, Maruti Suzuki India, Adani Ports, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finserv, UltraTech Cement and Infosys were among the laggards. In contrast, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Steel, NTPC, Tata Consultancy Services, PowerGrid, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Sun Pharmaceuticals were the gainers.

Manipur conflict: Two years on, thousands still wait to return home

Manipur conflict: Two years on, thousands still wait to return home

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Two years after ethnic violence erupted in Manipur, thousands of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) continue to live in overcrowded camps, struggling to rebuild their lives and facing an uncertain future. Despite the sacking of the Chief Minister and the imposition of President's rule, peace remains a distant hope. While hill-based Kukis demand a separate administration, Meiteis seek implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and deportation of those they consider illegal immigrants. The IDPs, grappling with severe psychological distress, feel forgotten by the government and are forced to depend on the mercy of others for basic needs.

Hyundai is 5th most valuable auto firm by mcap on listing day

Hyundai is 5th most valuable auto firm by mcap on listing day

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Hyundai Motor India Ltd has become the country's fifth most valuable auto firm by market valuation in its debut trade on Tuesday. Shares of Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the Indian arm of South Korean automaker Hyundai, listed at Rs 1,931, reflecting a decline of 1.47 per cent against the issue price of Rs 1,960 on the BSE earlier in the day. The stock slumped 7.80 per cent to Rs 1,807.05 during the day and finally ended at Rs 1,820.40 apiece, down 7.12 per cent.

Sensex drops 213 points; Airtel, ITC major drags

Sensex drops 213 points; Airtel, ITC major drags

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Among Sensex scrips, Bharti Airtel, Titan, NTPC, State Bank of India, ITC, Tata Steel, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors were the major laggards. Adani Ports, Infosys, Axis Bank, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra and IndusInd Bank were among the gainers.

Sensex, Nifty settle almost flat in lacklustre trade

Sensex, Nifty settle almost flat in lacklustre trade

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

From the Sensex pack, IndusInd Bank, Infosys, Bajaj Finserv, Mahindra & Mahindra, Zomato, Hindustan Unilever, Power Grid, Axis Bank, UltraTech Cement, Adani Ports, and Tata Consultancy Services were among the laggards. On the other hand, Sun Pharmaceuticals, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, HCL Technologies, Maruti Suzuki India, Larsen & Toubro, Reliance Industries, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Titan were the gainers.

US retaliatory tariffs a major setback for Indian gems, jewellery exports: GJEPC

US retaliatory tariffs a major setback for Indian gems, jewellery exports: GJEPC

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

The US retaliatory tariffs are a major setback for the Indian gems and jewellery exports, apex industry body GJEPC said on Thursday as it urged the government to take steps to secure the long-term interest of the sector. The US has announced 27 per cent reciprocal tariffs on India saying New Delhi imposes high import duties on American goods, as the Donald Trump administration aims to reduce US' trade deficit and boost manufacturing.

6 firms in fray for RBI's currency management project

6 firms in fray for RBI's currency management project

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

State-owned Engineers India and MECON as well as four private entities are in the fray for the project to comprehensively revamp RBI's currency management infrastructure in order to cater to future cash needs of the country's fast growing economy. The four private entities are: Accenture Solutions; Colliers International (India) Property Services; PricewaterhouseCoopers and The Boston Consulting Group (India).

Sun Pharma stock up 2.15% as US court clears alopecia drug launch

Sun Pharma stock up 2.15% as US court clears alopecia drug launch

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries stock ended 2.15 per cent higher on Friday after zooming by almost 5 per cent in the morning trade on the back of an announcement that a court ruling has cleared the deck for the India's largest pharmaceutical company to launch its alopecia drug Leqselvi in the United States.

Why BSE stock tumbled over 9% on Wed

Why BSE stock tumbled over 9% on Wed

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Shares of BSE on Wednesday tumbled more than 9 per cent after its rival NSE said that all Nifty index weekly derivatives contracts will expire on Monday instead of Thursday with effect from April 4. The stock of BSE tanked 9.39 per cent to Rs 4,035.10 apiece on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

Sensex, Nifty tank over 1% amid foreign fund exodus

Sensex, Nifty tank over 1% amid foreign fund exodus

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Among 30 Sensex shares, Zomato tanked over 5 per cent. Tata Steel, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Motors, Power Grid, Larsen & Toubro, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Hindustan Unilever and ITC were the biggest laggards. Bharti Airtel was the only gainer among Sensex scrips.

Sensex ends 322 points lower on selling in IT & Teck stocks

Sensex ends 322 points lower on selling in IT & Teck stocks

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

From the Sensex pack, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Tata Motors, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bharti Airtel and Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Steel were the major laggards. PowerGrid, Sun Pharmaceuticals, UltraTech Cement, NTPC, Asian Paints, Nestle India, Titan, IndusInd Bank and Axis Bank were among the gainers.

Despite odds, Maruti, Mahindra saw sales momentum in April

Despite odds, Maruti, Mahindra saw sales momentum in April

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Amid challenging market environment, Maruti Suzuki India and Mahindra & Mahindra reported an increase in vehicle dispatches to dealers last month while Tata Motors and Hyundai saw a year-on-year drop in sales.

Key takeaways from RBI's Monetary Policy

Key takeaways from RBI's Monetary Policy

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

RBI cuts GDP growth projection to 6.6 per cent for current financial year, from earlier forecast of 7.2 per cent.

Will RBI's rate cut lower loan EMIs?

Will RBI's rate cut lower loan EMIs?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

The repo rate cut by 25 basis points by the monetary policy committee (MPC) of RBI announced Friday will give a long-awaited relief on interest rates and also be supportive of economic growth, according to experts. Repo rate is the interest rate at which the RBI lends money to commercial banks.

Sun Pharma Q4 profit down 19% at Rs 2,149.8 cr, revenue up 8%

Sun Pharma Q4 profit down 19% at Rs 2,149.8 cr, revenue up 8%

Rediff.com23 May 2025

India's largest drug maker Sun Pharmaceutical on Thursday posted a decline of 19 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) for its consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter of the financial year 2025 (Q4FY25) at Rs 2,149.8 crore. Meanwhile, its revenue from operations rose by 8 per cent at Rs 12,958.8 crore.

Hail The Indian Voter!

Hail The Indian Voter!

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Reuters Photographers Francis Mascarenhas, Almaas Masood, Sanna Irshad Mattoo, Sharafat Ali, Anushree Fadnavis capture fascinating glimpses of polling in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election on Monday, May 13, 2024, covering 96 constituencies spread over 10 states and Union Territories.

RBI Guv hints at more rate cuts in coming months

RBI Guv hints at more rate cuts in coming months

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

After effecting two back-to-back 25 basis points rate cuts, Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday hinted at another reduction in key policy rate by changing the central bank's monetary stance to 'accomodative' from 'neutral', which may further lower EMIs for consumers.

Mumbai get Jaiswal boost for Ranji Trophy semis

Mumbai get Jaiswal boost for Ranji Trophy semis

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Jaiswal, who made his ODI debut against England, scoring 15 in Nagpur last week and was at Ahmedabad with the Indian team for the third and final match, will join the Mumbai team in Nagpur on Friday.

India's Biggest Bow Arch String Girder

India's Biggest Bow Arch String Girder

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Glimpses of India's biggest Bowstring/Bow Arch Sting Girder installed by the Hindustan Construction Company on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link at 3.25 am, Friday, April 26, 2024.

Attari-Wagah border completely shut

Attari-Wagah border completely shut

Rediff.com1 May 2025

The Attari-Wagah border crossing point between India and Pakistan was shut completely on Thursday following a week-long heavy rush of people from either side to cross over after the Union government ordered all Pakistani citizens with short-term visa to leave India in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, sources said.

COVID-19: 'It's Not A Panic Situation'

COVID-19: 'It's Not A Panic Situation'

Rediff.com22 May 2025

'People don't need to take any added medication other than plain fever medication.'

Sinner loses prestigious award over doping ban

Sinner loses prestigious award over doping ban

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Sinner, who retained his Australian Open title last month, failed two drug tests in March 2024 but was allowed to keep competing while he appealed his case.

New Sebi chief will get Rs 5.6 lakh salary per month

New Sebi chief will get Rs 5.6 lakh salary per month

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

The government on Monday invited applications for the post of chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). The current SEBI chairperson Madhavi Puri Buch's three-year term ends on February 28. Buch assumed charge at the helm of Sebi on March 2, 2022.

Will The Farmers Make It To Delhi?

Will The Farmers Make It To Delhi?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Scenes from the farmers' Delhi Chalo march and protest.

Why these two ministries are unhappy with Ola Electric

Why these two ministries are unhappy with Ola Electric

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd on Friday said ministries of heavy industries, and road transport and highways have sought information from the company over gap in vehicle registrations as per the Vahan portal and sales as per the firm's regulatory filing. Besides, the ministries have also sought clarification on reports "regarding non-compliance to the requirement of trade certificates", Ola Electric Mobility said in a regulatory filing.

Axed CRPF jawan to challenge dismissal over Pak marriage

Axed CRPF jawan to challenge dismissal over Pak marriage

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Hours after being dismissed from service for 'concealing' his marriage with a Pakistani woman, Central Reserve Police Force trooper Munir Ahmed said he solemnised his marriage nearly a month after getting permission from the force's headquarters last year.

RBI cautions about 'deepfake' video of Guv Das

RBI cautions about 'deepfake' video of Guv Das

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Reserve Bank on Tuesday cautioned public against "deepfake" videos of the governor being circulated on social media that claim the launch of or support to some investment schemes by the central bank. In a statement, the RBI cautioned public on "deepfake videos of Top Management" circulated over social media giving financial advice.

Trade war fears spook markets; Sensex falls 319 points

Trade war fears spook markets; Sensex falls 319 points

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

From Sensex shares, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Motors, Hindustan Unilever, Asian Paints, ITC, Power Grid, NTPC and Reliance Industries were the major laggards. Among the gainers, Bajaj Finance jumped over 5 per cent. Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, Bharti Airtel and Maruti also ended higher.

Fresh US tariffs unnerve investors; Sensex down 380 points

Fresh US tariffs unnerve investors; Sensex down 380 points

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

State Bank of India, Tech Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Steel, Sun Pharma, Infosys, HCL Tech, Axis Bank, Tata Consultancy Services and NTPC were among the biggest laggards among Sensex shares. Nestle, Hindustan Unilever, Titan, Power Grid, UltraTech Cement and ITC were among the gainers.

Pak Airspace Shut: Indian Carriers Redraw Flight Paths

Pak Airspace Shut: Indian Carriers Redraw Flight Paths

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Executives from India's leading airlines are conducting internal meetings to devise alternative routes for their international flights that currently pass through Pakistani airspace.