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When The Ambanis Couldn't Stop Smiling

When The Ambanis Couldn't Stop Smiling

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The Ambanis go all out to celebrate the wedding of their youngest son, Anant, with Radhika Merchant.

Sachin, Sania, SKY, Pant Bless Anant-Radhika

Sachin, Sania, SKY, Pant Bless Anant-Radhika

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Tennis queen Sania Mirza looked like a vision as she arrived to attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's Shubh Aashirwad ceremony at the Jio World Centre at the Bandra Kurla Complex, north west Mumbai, on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

During hour-long meet Modi invites Pope Francis to visit India

During hour-long meet Modi invites Pope Francis to visit India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he had a "very warm meeting" with Pope Francis and discussed a wide range of issues, including the Covid-19 pandemic and the challenge posed by climate change, with the head of the Roman Catholic church and also invited the Pontiff to visit India at an early date.

Selling in HDFC Bank, RIL drag markets down

Selling in HDFC Bank, RIL drag markets down

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

From the Sensex pack, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank, Adani Ports, Maruti Suzuki India, Axis Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Sun Pharmaceuticals and Asian Paints were among the laggards. Reliance Industries fell the most by 2.38 per cent to close at Rs 1,171.10 apiece.

'Liquidity In The Market Is Drying'

'Liquidity In The Market Is Drying'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

'The pain can be more in the days ahead.'

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.

Massive Rescue Ops Underway In Wayanad

Massive Rescue Ops Underway In Wayanad

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Rescue operations in Kerala's Wayanad district resumed on Thursday, marking one of the largest efforts to save those stranded by the landslides that have hit the region.

Youngest since Nadal: Tien makes Aus Open history

Youngest since Nadal: Tien makes Aus Open history

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Learner Tien became the youngest man to reach the Australian Open fourth round in 20 years

'If There Is No Money In The Hands Of People...'

'If There Is No Money In The Hands Of People...'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

'...how do they consume and contribute to the GDP?'

RBI may cut interest rate by 25 bps on Feb 7

RBI may cut interest rate by 25 bps on Feb 7

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

The RBI is likely to reduce the key interest rate by 25 basis points this week after keeping it on hold for two years, complementing the Union Budget initiatives to push consumption-led demand, though the sliding rupee continues to be a concern. As the retail inflation has remained within the Reserve Bank's comfort zone (less than 6 per cent) for most of the year, the central bank can take rate action to boost growth hit by sluggish consumption, opined experts.

A First For Any PM! Modi At Christmas

A First For Any PM! Modi At Christmas

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made history by attending Christmas celebrations organised by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India in New Delhi on Monday, December 23, 2024.

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.

Who's The Guy In The Orange Suit?

Who's The Guy In The Orange Suit?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

That's the 27 year old who shot an insurance CEO in New York and nearly got away with it...until he was spotted at a McDonalds in Pennsylvania by an alert employee who tipped off the cops...

Pope Francis breaks silence on China's persecution of Muslims

Pope Francis breaks silence on China's persecution of Muslims

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

"I think often of persecuted peoples: the Rohingya, the poor Uyghurs, the Yazidi -- what ISIS did to them was truly cruel -- or Christians in Egypt and Pakistan killed by bombs that went off while they prayed in the church," Francis says in a new book, Let Us Dream: The Path to A Better Future, published on Monday.

Religare: Sebi rejects open offer by US-based entity

Religare: Sebi rejects open offer by US-based entity

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Capital market regulator Sebi on Tuesday rejected the competing open offer made by the US-based entity Danny Gaekwad Developments & Investments for acquisition of Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL) as it did not meet necessary regulations.

Sabalenka vs Keys: Power showdown in Australian Open final

Sabalenka vs Keys: Power showdown in Australian Open final

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys made rocky starts on Thursday but eventually secured contrasting victories to set up a heavy metal Australian Open final showdown

Opelka slams umpire after point penalty for confronting heckler

Opelka slams umpire after point penalty for confronting heckler

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Reilly Opelka has called for chair umpire Greg Allensworth to be suspended by the ATP after he received a code violation at the Dallas Open for confronting a spectator in the stands who he claimed was deliberately coughing to interrupt his serve.

Have we seen the last of Kyrgios at Melbourne?

Have we seen the last of Kyrgios at Melbourne?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

'Nick Kyrgios without his serve is probably not -- I'm not a threat to many players.'

Coaching comes naturally to high IQ Murray: Djokovic

Coaching comes naturally to high IQ Murray: Djokovic

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

While forthcoming with Murray, Djokovic was in no mood to elaborate on comments that he had been fed poisoned food while in detention during the 2022 Australian Open visa saga.

Premium devices demand to push India smartphone mkt to over $50 bn in 2025

Premium devices demand to push India smartphone mkt to over $50 bn in 2025

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Rising demand for premium devices, led by Apple and Samsung, is expected to increase India's smartphone market size to over $50 billion (about Rs 428,900 crore) this year, market research firm Counterpoint Technology Market Research said on Friday. The Indian smartphone market size was estimated at $37.9 billion (about Rs 3.25 lakh crore) in 2021, according to the research firm.

Ola Electric: Can It Spark EV Adoption?

Ola Electric: Can It Spark EV Adoption?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Why has the shift from ICE to electric slowed down despite initial enthusiasm?

Review: Suriya Rises Above Kanguva

Review: Suriya Rises Above Kanguva

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Kanguva is a mishmash of conceptually strong set pieces that feels bloated, as the central scaffolding holding together the core themes of love that heals over time and eternity, feels like an afterthought, observes Arjun Menon.

The Radhika Merchant-Anant Ambani Mameru Ceremony

The Radhika Merchant-Anant Ambani Mameru Ceremony

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Glitz, glamour and lots of joy marked the celebration.

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.

Gene Hackman's 10 Must Watch Films On OTT

Gene Hackman's 10 Must Watch Films On OTT

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Gene Hackman had a long and rich career, playing leading and supporting roles in many Hollywood films.

Gold demand in India saw 5% rise at 802.8 tonnes in 2024

Gold demand in India saw 5% rise at 802.8 tonnes in 2024

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Gold demand in India witnessed a 5 per cent on-year rise at 802.8 tonnes in 2024 supported by reduction in import duty, and purchases related to weddings and festivals, and going ahead consumption of the yellow metal in 2025 is likely to be between 700-800 tonnes, according to the the World Gold Council. The World Gold Council (WGC) in a report on Wednesday said gold demand in the country in 2024 stood at 802.8 tonnes, as against 761 tonnes in 2023.

Khel Ratna honour for Manu Bhaker, Gukesh

Khel Ratna honour for Manu Bhaker, Gukesh

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Shooter Manu Bhaker won two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics while Gukesh was crowned the World Chess Champion in Singapore, last month.

PIX: Swiatek routs Raducanu; Monfils upsets Fritz

PIX: Swiatek routs Raducanu; Monfils upsets Fritz

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Images from Day 7 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

RBI lifts restrictions on JM Financial

RBI lifts restrictions on JM Financial

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

JM Financial on Friday said the Reserve Bank of India has lifted restrictions imposed on its subsidiary JM Financial Products Ltd with regard to financing against shares and debentures. "We wish to inform you that the RBI, vide its letter dated October 18, 2024, has lifted the restrictions imposed by it on the company (JM Financial Products Ltd) through its order dated March 5, 2024," JM Financial said in a regulatory filing.

Is this the year Zverev FINALLY breaks through?

Is this the year Zverev FINALLY breaks through?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Zverev fresh for Australian Open final after being spared gruelling Djokovic test

My ICC award an inspiration for Afghan youth: Omarzai

My ICC award an inspiration for Afghan youth: Omarzai

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai won the first-ever ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year Award for his war-torn country.

Some equity research firms shutting shops after Sebi's guidelines

Some equity research firms shutting shops after Sebi's guidelines

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Markets regulator Sebi's new guidelines on research analysts (RAs) are forcing several equity research firms publicly announcing plans to shut down their shops due to heightened compliance and operational requirements. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), on January 8, came out with guidelines for Research Analysts in a bid to curb fraudulent stock recommendations and illegal practices in the securities market.

IndiGo cleared for takeoff on strong demand winds

IndiGo cleared for takeoff on strong demand winds

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Propelled by strong demand and lower costs, the country's largest airline, InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo), reported solid operational performance in the 2024-25 (FY25) October-December quarter (Q3). While demand was driven by the festival season, year-end increase, and higher consumer spending, lower fuel and rental costs helped deliver a beat at the operating profit level.

SC orders liquidation of Jet Airways' assets

SC orders liquidation of Jet Airways' assets

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday exercised its extraordinary constitutional powers and ordered the liquidation of grounded air carrier Jet Airways' assets. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra set aside the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) decision upholding the resolution plan of Jet Airways and approved the transfer of its ownership to Jalan Kalrock Consortium (JKC).

Pak-born man gets Indian citizenship after 43 years

Pak-born man gets Indian citizenship after 43 years

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Shane Sabastian Pereira, born in Karachi, Pakistan, was granted Indian citizenship after 43 years of living in his ancestral village in Goa. He is the second person from the coastal state to receive the certificate under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. Pereira's journey to citizenship highlights the impact of the CAA on individuals seeking to become Indian citizens.

Collins taunts 'super drunk' Melbourne fans who booed her

Collins taunts 'super drunk' Melbourne fans who booed her

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Danielle Collins will exit the Australian Open as public enemy number one after roasting a hostile crowd at the Grand Slam and the American said following her defeat on Saturday that it was up to the fans if they wanted to repair their relationship.

Ratan Tata's mortal remains leave hospital

Ratan Tata's mortal remains leave hospital

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

On Thursday morning, Tata's mortal remains left the hospital in an ambulance. Here are the images:

Shillong's Tardin scores hat-trick in record time!

Shillong's Tardin scores hat-trick in record time!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Lajong's third win of the campaign and fourth consecutive clean sheet at home lifted them to fourth place with 12 points.

Losses in blue-chip stocks drag markets down

Losses in blue-chip stocks drag markets down

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Stock markets closed lower for the second straight day on Friday amid relentless foreign fund outflows and losses in blue-chip stocks Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank and State Bank of India. Benchmark BSE Sensex declined by 55.47 points or 0.07 per cent to settle at 79,486.32. During the day, it tanked 424.42 points or 0.53 per cent to 79,117.37.

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.