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A Sad Day For Rahul Mukerjea In Court

A Sad Day For Rahul Mukerjea In Court

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Indrani laughed loudly. She looked like the cat that got the cream, smiling gaily. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

After 8 months, equity MFs see Rs 9,115 cr inflow in Mar

After 8 months, equity MFs see Rs 9,115 cr inflow in Mar

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

After eight months of consecutive outflows, equity mutual funds witnessed a net inflow of Rs 9,115 crore in March amid correction in the stock market. Barring multi-cap and value fund categories, all the equity schemes saw inflow last month, data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) showed on Thursday. However, investors pulled out Rs 52,528 crore from debt mutual funds last month, after investing Rs 1,735 crore in February, owing to advance tax payments and other year ending commitments. Overall, the mutual fund industry witnessed a net outflow of Rs 29,745 crore across all segments during the period under review, compared with a net inflow of Rs 4,090 crore in February.

Further rise in bond yields seen; oil likely at $100/barrel

Further rise in bond yields seen; oil likely at $100/barrel

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The rise in US bond yields spooked investors last week and there could a further increase given the inflation dynamics, according to Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies. "The US bond market sell-off has continued over the past week, and with it the increased potential for an inflation scare. "Still, there is plenty of scope for bonds to sell off more since the last time the 5-year forward inflation expectation rate was running at current levels (namely in early December 2018), the 10- and 30-year bond yields were significantly higher at 2.91 per cent and 3.17 per cent, respectively," the market guru said in his newsletter GREED & fear. The 10-year and 30-year US Treasury finished at 1.34 per cent and 2.13 per cent, respectively, last week.

Lifter Hubbard makes history as first transgender Olympian

Lifter Hubbard makes history as first transgender Olympian

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

'...I would particularly like to thank the IOC, for I think really affirming its commitment to the principles of Olympism and establishing that sport is something for all people, that it is inclusive and is accessible.'

How 'sonrise' landed TN chief secy in trouble

How 'sonrise' landed TN chief secy in trouble

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Rama Mohana Rao's son became director of 7 companies after he became chief secretary.

Can Dravid Better Shastri?

Can Dravid Better Shastri?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The tough part about coaching is that you have to trouble the comfortable, and comfort the troubled, observes Sandeep Goyal.

Dipa Karmakar hails Paralympic Games medal winners

Dipa Karmakar hails Paralympic Games medal winners

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who missed out on an Olympic medal by a whisker in Rio de Janeiro recently, on Sunday showered praise on Thangavelu Mariyappan and Varun Singh Bhati for winning gold and bronze in the Paralympics. "You have achieved something what I could not. I would have loved to meet both of you in person," Dipa said in her congratulatory message.

World boxing body acts tough on boxer for accusing judges of corruption

World boxing body acts tough on boxer for accusing judges of corruption

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Loss of accreditation will deny Petrova access to the competition area.

Kerala 2021: Advantage Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala 2021: Advantage Pinarayi Vijayan

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

In four years, the state has had to battle cyclones, two floods, and two epidemiological disasters. If people bring Pinarayi Vijayan back to power, he must have done something right, obsevers Aditi Phadnis.

Kenya's Manangoi suspended for anti-doping violation

Kenya's Manangoi suspended for anti-doping violation

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The statement added that the suspension bars the athlete from "participating in any competition or activity in athletics prior to a final decision at a hearing conducted under the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules or the Integrity Code of Conduct".

Now eggs and potatoes on BSE, NSE's trading menus

Now eggs and potatoes on BSE, NSE's trading menus

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

While NSE is exploring 8-10 new agri-commodities, BSE is eyeing as many as 15, most of which aren't traded on any other online derivative exchange in India.

Make way for the stunningly sexy Ranveer and Deepika cover

Make way for the stunningly sexy Ranveer and Deepika cover

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

We couldn't take our eyes off them, what about you?

Sports Min non-committal on Khel Ratna for paralympic medallists

Sports Min non-committal on Khel Ratna for paralympic medallists

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Wednesday refused to commit if medallists of the ongoing Rio Paralympics will be conferred with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award -- the highest sporting honour in the country. An Olympic medallist directly qualifies for the Khel Ratna award during an Olympic year but Goel said there is no such policy in place for the paralympians.

Phogat sisters dropped from Asiad camp for 'serious indiscipline'

Phogat sisters dropped from Asiad camp for 'serious indiscipline'

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Phogat sisters will have to explain their absence for any chance of a comeback, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) said

Oscars 2021: Amanda Seyfried walks the red carpet

Oscars 2021: Amanda Seyfried walks the red carpet

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

The 93rd Annual Academy awards was held across two venues in Hollywood -- the Dolby Theatre and Union Station -- and saw a lot of glamour on the red carpet.

PHOTOS: A perfect 10 for American Biles; You dethrones defending champ

PHOTOS: A perfect 10 for American Biles; You dethrones defending champ

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

It's a wrap! Rediff.com presents a roundup of the World Gymnastics Championships, Glasgow, which were held from October 23 to November 1.

PK Banerjee, Indian football legend, passes away at 83

PK Banerjee, Indian football legend, passes away at 83

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

PK Banerjee was captain of the Indian team that last played the Olympics in Rome 1960. He retired as a player in 1967 after being laid low by recurring injuries. But then went on accumulate a staggering 54 trophies as a coach.

On board the world's most luxurious train

On board the world's most luxurious train

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

If "luxury on wheels" were an official title, it would go to the Venice Simplon-Orient Express. Here's a glance at the train.

Government appoints wrestler Babita, Kavita as sports dy directors

Government appoints wrestler Babita, Kavita as sports dy directors

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The Phogats became a household name in the country after the success of Hindi film 'Dangal', which is based on the lives of Phogat sisters, all of them wrestlers, and their father who coached them against all odds.

At 7.8%, RBI's 2022-23 GDP growth projection lower than Economic Survey's

At 7.8%, RBI's 2022-23 GDP growth projection lower than Economic Survey's

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The Reserve Bank's growth projection for next financial year is lower than 8-8.5 per cent projected by the finance ministry in the recent Economic Survey which was tabled in Parliament on January 31. Unveiling the bi-monthly policy, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said, "Recovery in domestic economic activity is yet to be broad-based, as private consumption and contact-intensive services remain below pre-pandemic levels."

Lost focus due to injury, movie: Geeta Phogat

Lost focus due to injury, movie: Geeta Phogat

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Geeta and Babita Phogat, both Commonwealth Games medallists became household names after their life story was brought alive on the silver screen through the blockbuster 'Dangal'.

Boxer Leon Spinks, who shocked Muhammad Ali, dies at 67

Boxer Leon Spinks, who shocked Muhammad Ali, dies at 67

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Spinks' aggressive style and superior stamina allowed him to outduel Ali in a 15-round split decision, becoming the first boxer to take the title from Ali in the ring.

Taiwanese athlete loses appeal against IOC election ban

Taiwanese athlete loses appeal against IOC election ban

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

A Taiwanese Olympic gold medallist has lost his appeal against a ruling which barred him from taking part in an election for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) athletes' commission last year.

Exports plunge by record 60.28% in Apr; trade deficit lowest in 4 yrs

Exports plunge by record 60.28% in Apr; trade deficit lowest in 4 yrs

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Imports too tumbled by 58.65 per cent to $17.12 billion in April from $41.4 billion in the same month last year, according to the data by the commerce and industry ministry.

Indian-origin journalist wins Pulitzer Prize

Indian-origin journalist wins Pulitzer Prize

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Megha Rajagopalan's Xinjiang series won the Pulitzer Prize in the International Reporting category.

Judging controversy hits world boxing championships

Judging controversy hits world boxing championships

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) said it will review the incident.

Indian football: 10-man FC Goa hold SC East Bengal

Indian football: 10-man FC Goa hold SC East Bengal

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

SCEB failed to make use of a numerical advantage to settle for a 1-1 draw against FC Goa

In Isinbayeva's absence Greece's Stefanidi vaults to glory

In Isinbayeva's absence Greece's Stefanidi vaults to glory

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Greece's Ekaterini Stefanidi won the Olympic pole vault on Friday and her country's first athletics gold since the 2004 Athens Games.

ATK Mohun Bagan down Fowler's EB in first ISL derby

ATK Mohun Bagan down Fowler's EB in first ISL derby

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

As in their last match against Kerala Blasters, ATKMB struggled to get going initially, while SCEB made some fine attacking moves but lacked the finishing touches.

Bolt takes to track to open Tokyo national stadium

Bolt takes to track to open Tokyo national stadium

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Japan's National Stadium officially opened with star-studded line-up including eight-time gold medallist Bolt

Dakota Johnson wore Nirav Modi jewellery to the Golden Globes!

Dakota Johnson wore Nirav Modi jewellery to the Golden Globes!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Nirav Modi jewellery has been worn to the Oscars too!

What's ailing India's top B-schools?

What's ailing India's top B-schools?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Barring a few, most of the B-schools end up as mere fillers for aspiring students, says Ramesh Kailasam. India needs to have more focused B-schools which are qualitative and practical oriented to churn out students ready to take on the challenge to steer India Inc. and the nation forward.

Other teams can only marvel at US dominance

Other teams can only marvel at US dominance

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The US women's gymnastics team, anchored by all around world champion Simone Biles, won the team gold medal at the Olympics on Tuesday by the widest margin ever.

IOC releases COVID-19 regulations for Tokyo Olympics

IOC releases COVID-19 regulations for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The Games' Sport-Specific Regulations (SSR) has been developed jointly by IOC and the IFs to determine the impact of a confirmed positive COVID-19 case and its management in competition formats and structures.

Asian boxing: Shiva assured of 4th straight medal

Asian boxing: Shiva assured of 4th straight medal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Sarita, Nikhat also enter semis

Is crack in Nasdaq Comp index enough to reverse rally?

Is crack in Nasdaq Comp index enough to reverse rally?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

The market is skating on thin ice of an extension that can reverse on a dime, says Sonali Ranade

Meet Iran's first female flagbearer

Meet Iran's first female flagbearer

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Iran had one of the best moments of the Rio Olympics opening ceremony when archer Zahra Nemati carried the Iranian flag into the Maracana Stadium on Friday.

Crores in new currency keep tumbling out of closets

Crores in new currency keep tumbling out of closets

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Bulk seizures of new currency continued on Saturday with some more incidents being reported, including one in which the IT department recovered Rs 5.7 crore cash in new notes secretly stashed inside the bathroom tiles of a hawala dealer in Chitradurga district in Karnataka.

Gymnastics World Cup: Dipa claims bronze in vault

Gymnastics World Cup: Dipa claims bronze in vault

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Indian gymnast Dipa Karmarkar, on Saturday, claimed a bronze medal at the vault event on the third day of the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Cottbus, Germany.

England's Moeen Ali tests positive for COVID-19

England's Moeen Ali tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Shakib back in Bangladesh fold, Mashrafe out of ODI mix.